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Arrest of sheriff surprises official

Arrest of sheriff surprises official LISBON — Columbiana County Commissioner Jim Hoppel said he


Tie for lead at Samsung World

Suzann Pettersen tied for lead at Samsung World Championship.


Ohio smoking ban not the only factor in bingo decline

Ohio smoking ban not the only factor in bingo decline Long a funding source for churches, veterans


Flu shots available Tuesday in Warren

Flu shots available Tuesday in Warren WARREN — Flu vaccine will be avaiable for adults Tuesday at


Boardman leaf pickup begins Monday

Boardman leaf pickup begins Monday BOARDMAN — The township will pick up paper leaf bags or


Open house set Oct. 20 for Salem sports complex

Open house set Oct. 20 for Salem sports complex SALEM — Build it, and they will kick. Area


YMCA and YSU linked in history

YMCA and YSU linked in history YOUNGSTOWN — Al Leonhart firmly believes that, if it weren’t for


Grove City manages another comeback

Sharon held what looked like a comfortable lead. GROVE CITY, Pa. — For the second week in a


Winning Peace Prize puts Gore back in presidential spotlight

Three out of four Democrats are satisfied with the field of candidates, a recent poll found.


Sabathia’s disastrous start The Tribe’s star pitcher lost his command and never got back on track.

BOSTON (AP) — C.C. Sabathia walked calmly toward the dugout, his night cut short by a flurry of


Valley senator takes pulse of area economy

Humility of Mary Health Partners passed up three others to be the Valley’s top employer.


Hawaii survives in overtime

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Colt Brennan’s injured right ankle was healthy enough to lead a thrilling


Accessing AutoFormat

Q. Although I once could turn dashes into a solid line in Outlook Express and Word, the line now


Robot masseur in Japan gives facials

Robot masseur in Japan gives facials TOKYO — With steely arms sprouting cables and wires, the


Nice start, bad finish for West Branch

Northwest overcame a 16-0 deficit to beat the Warriors 38-22. CANAL FULTON — It’s not how you


N1 Vision router is sleek and functional

If you have high-speed Internet access in your home, chances are you have a router. A router is a


MCCTC students get on-site training

CANFIELD — Three Mahoning County Career & Technical Center students spent eight weeks this summer


NHL ROUNDUP

NHL ROUNDUP Friday’s games Rangers 3, Capitals 1 NEW YORK — Jaromir Jagr assisted on New


Keep politicians off incubator board, official says in Salem

Beginning businesses need guidance and direction. SALEM — An economic development official


Kyle Busch, Hamlin are resigned to their status

Looks like the championship is unachievable. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin have


These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted:

These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens


Fingerhut, YSU trustees review plans

The proposed college should be on its own within a decade. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State


Wickline leads Riverside, 43-14

The running back broke the school’s career rushing mark against Mohawk. ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. —


KSU Trumbull Campus has scholarship reception

HOWLAND — Kent State University Trumbull Campus held its first scholarship reception on Sept. 14 at


Red Sox stack the deck against the Tribe’s ace

Two players reached based all 10 times they were at bat. BOSTON (AP) — Josh Beckett didn’t need


Hoover shuts down Fitch in 34-7 Federal victory

The Falcons didn’t get a first down until the third quarter. AUSTINTOWN —The Austintown Fitch


High level of lead found in lipsticks

Cosmetic company L’Oreal challenged the study’s findings. MINNEAPOLIS — American-made lipstick


Ursuline fourth, Warren JFK sixth heading into state golf’s final day

COLUMBUS — Ursuline High was in fourth place in Division II and Warren JFK was sixth in Div. III


The Phantoms rally but fall short

They’ll try again tonight against Team USA. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms


Stolen goods found at home

The theft of a motorcycle from a Boardman restaurant lot initiated the investigation. NEW


Poland group to honor alumnus, educator

The foundation has raised about $100,000 to benefit school programs. POLAND — The Poland Schools


Fingerhut, trustees review community college plans

The proposed college should be on its own within a decade. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State


Ewing, Kabfel spearhead Western Reserve victory

The Blue Devils turned back Lowellville, 28-20, for their fourth win. BERLIN CENTER — Despite


Ballfield maintenance

Ballfield maintenance NEW CASTLE, Pa. — New Castle Area Baseball Association will be taking over


McCarthy leads Mooney comeback victory, 21-17

The Cardinals overcame a 17-0 deficit to post their eighth straight win. AKRON — One of the


Son accused of killing father is found hanged

LISBON — A prisoner has hanged himself in the Columbiana County Jail. Sheriff David L. Smith


Ortiz, Ramirez unstoppable in 10 trips

BOSTON (AP) — David Ortiz has had no trouble getting on base in the postseason — and Manny Ramirez


FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, FLORENCE, S.C.

FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, FLORENCE, S.C. John P. Sweeney of Poland has been named an Academic


Search warrants served in Anna Nicole Smith’s death

Search warrants served in Anna Nicole Smith’s death LOS ANGELES — State authorities investigating


Suspension of Flyers’ Boulerice intended to make message stick

VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Maybe now Philadelphia will really get the message: The deliberate and


Penguins hardly in a panic mode so soon

Pittsburgh has lost two of its first three games. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Penguins are a potential


Hubbard cruises past Champion

HUBBARD — Marc Kanetsky completed 13 of 23 passes for 239 yards, 138 of which were gained by Andre


SteelHounds lose exhibition game

SteelHounds lose exhibition game The Youngstown SteelHounds fell to Cincinnati 4-1 in an


Mercer man charged in Internet sting

The suspect wanted to have sex with a girl and her mom at the same time, court papers say.


Sounds like Kent has hands full

The Golden Flashes face third ranked Ohio State. COLUMBUS (AP) — Kent State’s coach says he wants


Bad blood part of series opener between Colorado and Arizona

The Rockies didn’t appreciate some of Justin Upton’s actions. PHOENIX (AP) — In Troy Tulowitzki’s


More details on honoree

More details on honoree YOUNGSTOWN — Employment information was inadvertently omitted in a story


Chrysler pact signals change

Detroit Free Press: Given the 40-hour walkout against General Motors Corp. three weeks ago, the UAW


YSU PROPOSAL Community college

Here are some other key proposals in Youngstown State University’s plan for a Mahoning Valley


Chamber honors Sauer for business, civic service

Diane Sauer chose to keep doing her business in the city. WARREN — Diane Sauer, president of


Cops: Troubled teen needs confinement

The 29-year-old mother says her other four children are well-behaved. YOUNGSTOWN — Rather than


Activities teach director lessons

The Jewish community focuses on the plight of the hungry. YOUNGSTOWN — Some projects turn


Teen pleads guilty in death of his girlfriend

The victim left behind a 1-year-old daughter her parents are caring for now. NEW CASTLE, Pa.


NASCAR NOTEBOOK

NASCAR NOTEBOOK Waltrip takes on partner: Michael Waltrip said farewell to Dale Jarrett Friday,


NEWS SHOWS | Guest lineup Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; and Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. CBS’


Wisconsin needs to tackle better, find cohesion to beat Penn State

It wasn’t a good week in Happy Valley, either. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Call Wisconsin’s defense


Phillis-to-Sluss strike nets United win

The 27-yard pass connection with 42 seconds left sank Lisbon, 33-26. LISBON — Jimmy Phillis found


Canfield cyclist killed in hit-and-run

Anyone with information about the accident should call police. BOARDMAN — A 34-year-old Canfield


Today, we wouldn’t like Ike, we’d love him

Opinion: ALONG INTERSTATE 70 — From atop a crest of the nation’s first stretch of interstate highway, you can


A list of addresses and phone numbers for Congress members.

A list of addresses and phone numbers for Congress members. U.S. SENATORS OHIO George


Drew Carey to marry culinary school grad

Drew Carey to marry culinary school grad NEW YORK — Drew Carey has finally found Ms. Right. Carey,


Three out of four Democrats are satisfied with the field of candidates, a recent poll found.

Three out of four Democrats are satisfied with the field of candidates, a recent poll found.


Dems’ goal is national health care plan

Opinion: President Bush has followed through on his threat to veto an expansion of the State Children’s


Golf tourney raises $42,000 for Rich Center

YOUNGSTOWN — Organizers of the Paula and Anthony Rich (PAR) Memorial Golf Tournament have come


Suspended Penn State player Scott arraigned for assault

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Suspended Penn State running back Austin Scott has been accused of raping


Clippers’ comeback not enough

South Range defenders limited Columbiana in the big-gain category en route to a 34-14 victory.


YSU set to make amends for loss

The Penguins are 4-0 at Stambaugh Stadium. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State returns to the


GOLF ROUNDUP

GOLF ROUNDUP Thursday’s other events Frys.com Open LAS VEGAS — Garrett Willis shot a 10-under


Williams: City makes progress to end pact

The amended lawsuit’s deadline was pushed back a week. YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams said


BC and ND football: No love lost

The rivalry is stoked by the high number of Notre Dame supporters — and haters — in Boston.


Chaney falls yard short in 28-26 loss to Aquinas

The game ended with the Cowboys on the Knights 1-yard line. LOUISVILLE — The Chaney High football


Clinton’s comments on talks draw criticism

Clinton said her comments didn’t contradict her earlier remarks. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democrats


IF YOU’RE GOING

IF YOU’RE GOING The postal service is considering closing the post office’s South Side Station,


Trust, foundation give thousands to kids’ center

The gifts will help pay for play equipment. YOUNGSTOWN — Millcreek Children’s Center, 44 Essex


Heat assistance program begins

YOUNGSTOWN — Low-income Mahoning County families need not suffer through the winter months without


Man charged with firing gun into house

NILES — A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 22 for a Niles man who opened fire on a woman


Some BlackBerry users report phantom vibrations

People have grown so accustomed to their BlackBerry it’s almost become a part of them. NEW YORK


SRU, Japanese school sign deal

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Slippery Rock University has signed a partnership agreement with an all-girls


GOP contenders back Bush on veto

Opinion: WASHINGTON — You might have thought, given the popularity of the State Children’s Health Insurance


Howland defeats Poland in overtime

Taking advantage of mistakes at the right time made the difference in the OT game. HOWLAND —

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SuperSonics beat Cavaliers in exhibition contest

After the game, the Cavs headed for China. CLEVELAND (AP) — P.J. Carlesimo earned his first win as


Visiting lecturer to discuss Civil War

YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio’s involvement in the Civil War will be the topic of a visiting lecturer Monday at


MiniPage Teacher’s Guide

MiniPage Teacher’s Guide MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards.


Sludge removal service files suit

WARREN — A local company has sued the Mahoning County Sanitary Engineering Department, claiming that


Chaney, East still plagued by violence

Students had crack cocaine and marijuana ready to sell, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — Disruptions


Imminent return of radio host Imus stirring reactions

Some say the radio talker has learned from his hiatus. NEW YORK — A six-month vacation, a


Show to highlight social, cultural issues

YOUNGSTOWN — Pastor Joyce Lawson will discuss the Mahoning Valley Association of Churches’ annual


Mike Thomas has McDonald on roll

The Blue Devils limited Leetonia’s running game to just 55 yards. McDONALD — McDonald High’s


“The Gathering” (9 p.m., Lifetime): His wife disappears. The police are no help. Michael

“The Gathering” (9 p.m., Lifetime): His wife disappears. The police are no help. Michael Foster has


Warren police incinerate cache of illegal drugs

Warren police incinerate cache of illegal drugs WARREN — City police have destroyed an estimated


INSIDE

INSIDE More college previews, including Ohio State vs. Kent State.


SCHEDULE

Indians vs. Red Sox Friday: Boston 10, Cleveland 3, Boston leads series 1-0 Today: Cleveland


Cleveland schools to add guards, detectors

The SuccessTech Academy will reopen Tuesday. CLEVELAND (AP) — The city school district will place


South Side post office faces possible closure

A public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday at the main post office. YOUNGSTOWN — News


Pass-less Liberty defeats Brookfield

Ryan Pennington dashed 42 yards into the end zone with 42 seconds remaining in a 21-14 win.


MOVIE REVIEWS | In local theaters

“3:10 TO YUMA” (A): This remake of the 1957 Western, starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale and


Berlin Center teen on probation in stabbing of Campbell man

‘There’s an element of self-defense here,’ judge says. YOUNGSTOWN — A 19-year-old Berlin Center


Mercer County receives grant for global imaging system

MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners have received a grant to develop a global imaging system


Ursuline to honor 2 alumni at event

Service to the school and the community are the key criteria for the honor. YOUNGSTOWN — Ursuline


East just short vs. Canton CC

The Panthers lacked the spark their coach is accustomed to seeing. WARREN — Unfortunately for


Rep. Ryan’s backing of Dodd may ultimately benefit Valley

With New York Sen. Hilliary Clinton currently enjoying a double-digit lead in national polls over


Samsung lead goes to Ochoa

Paula Creamer is right behind the defending champ. PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Defending champion


Packard Museum receives $1 million for expansion

WARREN— The National Packard Museum has received $1 million to expand. Another wing will be added


Betras show to look at Beeghly hospital sale

YOUNGSTOWN — Sunday’s “David Betras Show” will examine how the sale of Beeghly Medical Park to Akron


Mother charged in school plot

The teen will be held at a youth facility at least until he undergoes psychiatric testing.


Struthers’ Myers key TD scorer in victory

Canfield blasted Salem, 70-21. STRUTHERS — All the points in the game were scored during the first


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