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Man cited in Bazetta Twp. accident
Man cited in Bazetta Twp. accident WARREN — A Cortland man was treated at St. Joseph Health Center
City man dies in argument over video game
City man dies in argument over video game YOUNGSTOWN — An argument between two men over a video
Opinions mixed on Boardman levy
Opinions mixed on Boardman levy BOARDMAN — Township officials acknowledge employees are well-paid
Skill games must be removed now, says AG spokesman
Skill games must be removed now, says AG spokesman YOUNGSTOWN — Owners of games of skill such as
Warren man has court hearing on gun charges Monday
Warren man has court hearing on gun charges Monday WARREN — A 24-year-old Cortland man faces
Daylight-saving time ends Nov. 4
Daylight-saving time ends Nov. 4 If you thought about moving your clocks back one hour Sunday,
Donations sought to build home for Canfield family
Donations sought to build home for Canfield family CANFIELD — Those wanting to make monetary
Flu shots available at Bel-Park Pharmacy
Flu shots available at Bel-Park Pharmacy YOUNGSTOWN — Bel-Park Pharmacy, 602 Parmelee Ave., across
Voting Guide available for upcoming election
Voting Guide available for upcoming election The Voter Guide, an informative newspaper on the
BLITZ: Canfield-Poland Video
Video of the Canfield-Poland High School Football Video. 10-26-2007.
Howland finishes unbeaten
The Tigers beat Niles, 10-7, to clinch the MAC title and a playoff berth. NILES — While
Canfield subdues Poland again
Canfield prevailed, 28-10, to make the playoffs with a 9- 1 record and a full head of steam.
Ohio court dismisses filing over parks commission
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed a legal filing from a local activist who objected to
Mahoning poll workers get training for Nov. 6 election
Closing the voting machines is the biggest issue on Election Day. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s not as
Biffle wins first pole in more than a year
Greg Biffle edged Kurt Busch for the top spot in Nextel Cup qualifying. HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Greg
Rookie Mountie nabs fugitive killer
The fugitive was one of the U.S.’ most-wanted criminals. BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A rookie with the
NFL hopes game helps sell the sport to Britain
The NFL’s first regular season game outside North America is Sunday. LONDON (AP) — The NFL is
Struthers upends rival; Salem tops E. Liverpool
CAMPBELL — Anthony Yeager scored two touchdowns, including the game-winner with about five minutes
Mohawk can’t stop Mars rushing attack
CRANBERRY, Pa. — Billy Bair scored five touchdowns on runs of 2, 5, 12, 38 and 44 yards and he
U.S. won’t get involved in Kurd-Turkey dispute
Turkey’s prime minister will meet with President Bush on Nov. 5. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA
FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA Mooney 28, Columbus Watterson 0 Ursuline 33 , St. Vincent-St. Mary 30, OT
Red Sox buoyed by 2-0 lead entering Denver
The Red Sox checked out Coors Field, a ballpark as unique as their own. DENVER (AP) — Manny
U.S. freshwater supply gets lower every year
Most of the U.S. will have water shortages within five years, the government predicts. WEST PALM
Bazetta man faces charges after standoff
BAZETTA — A 39-year-old township man faces several charges after his arrest following a standoff
Probation for retaliation threat
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who threatened to kill Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas
Leetonia, Reserve, Lowellville finish well
The Bears tied McDonald for the league title. LEETONIA — Jake Kruegel scored touchdowns on 1, 10
Iranian leaders confident U.S. won’t attack
President Bush warned last week that a nuclear Iran could lead to World War III. TEHRAN, Iran (AP)
FUNDRAISER How to get tickets
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 8 for a fundraiser for Lori Grisdale Marsh
McDonald surprised by Wellsville, 14-12
The Blue Devils can still qualify for the Division VI playoffs. MCDONALD — The McDonald Blue
South Range caps 10-0 year
The Raiders rolled past Springfield, 34-7, for a 7-0 league mark. NORTH LIMA — For the third
Testaverde will get starting call at QB for the Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The old man will get another chance for the Carolina Panthers. Coach John
Teen, atheist father fight moment-of-silence law
CHICAGO (AP) — A 14-year-old girl and her outspoken atheist father filed a federal lawsuit Friday
Stadelmyer breaks school records in Girard’s win over Newton Falls
NEWTON FALLS — Junior running back Kyle Stadelmyer scored two touchdowns, rushed for 142 yards in 15
Boardman rallies, makes playoffs
The Spartans regrouped in the second half to overrun Fitch, 25-0, for a 7-3 mark. BOARDMAN — A
Hubbard gets it done: Eagles top Brookfield, eye postseason berth
Hubbard took control in the third quarter and pulled away, 48-27. BROOKFIELD — Hubbard scored
Maryfield comes from way back to win the Filly & Mare Sprint
Corinthian and Nownownow also won in the Breeders’ Cup. OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Trainer Doug
Raids likely to end cease-fire, aid says
BAGHDAD (AP) — Radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr could end a ban on his militia’s activities
Chargers will return home to play Texans
Qualcomm Stadium was used as a major evacuation center during the wildfires. SAN DIEGO (AP) —
City wins grant to curb gun violence
A 20 percent reduction in gun crime in targeted areas is an expected outcome of the grant.
Wildfire evacuees face hardships
Numerous fires are still burning out of control. RAMONA, Calif. (AP) — With the worst of the
Graham leads Phantoms to 6-2 win
Mahoning Valley and the Traverse City North Stars play again tonight. TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. — Derek
Zitello tops 300 yards for Mineral Ridge
LISBON — A.J. Zitello rushed for 323 yards on 28 carries and scored three touchdowns, as Mineral
Ursuline rallies for 33-30 victory in OT
The Irish solidified their playoff position by defeating Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary. AKRON
U.S. housing slump expected to continue
Mortgage defaults are expected to escalate. WASHINGTON (AP) — The current housing slump, which
Man sentenced for role in standoff
YOUNGSTOWN — A man arrested after a three-hour police standoff at a South Side fire scene on June 27
Lakeview rolls, clinches crown
The Bulldogs won their first TAC title since 1996. CORTLAND — Lakeview High football coach Tom
Britton runs, passes Rebels past Clippers
Crestview won for the fourth straight time over Columbiana, 33-29. COLUMBIANA — When he was
YSU has to win today in dome
A loss to Northern Iowa would eliminate YSU from the playoff picture. CEDAR FALLS, Iowa —
Dance line to buy new costumes
AUSTINTOWN — The Fitch High School dance line will buy new costumes after being told the ones they
Leukemia sidelines woman
A fundraiser is set from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. CANFIELD — Lori Grisdale Marsh isn’t sitting
Vandals hit Poland school property
POLAND — Vandals made their opinions known in anticipation of Friday’s big high school football game
Home sales improve in Trumbull County
Trumbull County’s average home sale price tops last year’s for the first time. The local real
NEW LAWYERS | From the Valley
Some 1,017 of the 1,251 people who took the Ohio Bar Exam in July have passed, the Ohio Supreme
Wal-Mart eyes site for store in Canfield
Wal-Mart representatives will speak at a meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday. CANFIELD — Wal-Mart is
FIRST BOOK Program primer
In neighborhoods across the country, First Book advisory boards unite community leaders to provide
War contractors run wild
Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: Call it bad timing. As President Bush added $46 billion to his latest spending
Father dead after fight over two boys’ feuding
Was it self-defense, or did one man blindside the other? COLUMBUS (AP) — The plan was simple:
Keep trick-or-treaters safe with common sense
Homeowners have a role in protecting children this Halloween, a police chief says. They’re all
Burdman Group installs new president at meeting
Five companies were honored for providing jobs to those with barriers to employment. YOUNGSTOWN —
Ex-deputy clerk indicted in theft
WARREN – A former deputy clerk in the Trumbull County clerk of court’s Office will be arraigned
Warren lawyer will spend 20 days in jail
LISBON — A Warren attorney has been ordered to turn himself in to the Columbiana County Jail on
Fall Showcase of Homes
Fall Showcase of Homes BOARDMAN — The biannual HBA Fall Showcase of Homes will be today and
President plays into Castro’s hands
Opinion: Should President Bush be making major policy speeches on Cuba, as he did Wednesday? Or does that
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted these people: Terrell D. Green, 34, of Cassius or Lora
Three indicted in robbery case
WARREN — Three men charged in the robbery of a township homeowner who was stabbed and slashed in the
Sturgeon faces more troubles
The court can impose fines or even issue a warrant for arrest. COLUMBUS — Former Boardman
Area ties to Waynesburg-W&J game today
Today’s showdown between undefeated Waynesburg and Washington & Jefferson will involve 24 players
Owners of games now have deadline
Business owners have three days to clear the machines out before they can be seized. YOUNGSTOWN —
WORLD SERIES Schedule & scores
Wednesday: Boston 13, Colorado 1 Thursday: Boston 2, Colorado 1, Boston leads series 2-0 Today:
Man charged in shooting death
The victim was a bystander at a fist fight. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Eighteen months after Dwayne D.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE Market conditions Real estate statistics for the Mahoning Valley in September:
Worms offer clues to human sexuality
The research supports the theory that people are born with a sexual orientation. SALT LAKE CITY
Program links pupils with collegians
Westminster College students serve as tutors in the program. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Jasmine Napier
High court frees teen sentenced in sex case
High court frees teen sentenced in sex case FORSYTH, Ga. — A former high school football star
Obama campaigns in Ohio’s capital
Obama quoted JFK in making his point about negotiating with enemies. COLUMBUS (AP) — Democratic
Nanotechnology: Small but mighty in manufacturing
Seventy people attended a forum on using nanotechnology. YOUNGSTOWN — Alan Koch came to
REGION
REGION Tax collections up in tri-county area YOUNGSTOWN — Sales tax collections in August edged
Big game in PAC
Big game in PAC Today’s Washington & Jefferson-Waynesburg football game will be dominated by
New Zealand reflects globalization
Opinion: AUCKLAND, New Zealand — I’m scouring the downtown of this city, looking for an Internet wireless hot
Youngstown schools face bleak futures if levy fails
The Youngstown City School District cannot cut its way back to solvency. So says Roger Nehls, head
Hunting death led to action
The family and friends of the slain boy are emphasizing hunting safety. MINNEAPOLIS — Brandon
Three-strikes bill considered by legislature
The bill would apply after conviction of a third high-level felony. COLUMBUS (AP) — A bill that
Police: No charges in newborn case
The woman has visited the child and appears to want the baby. SHARON, Pa. — Sharon police have
NHL ROUNDUP | Friday’s games
Canucks 3, Capitals 2 WASHINGTON — Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo extended his winning streak
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John A. Mercer, 36, of 1150 state Route 62, Damascus, and
Fear and loathing in her backyard
Opinion: Every evening around twilight, as the last traces of gold melt from the sky, the air above my
2 hospitalized after car goes into lake
BAZETTA — Two people were taken to St. Joseph Health Center in Warren after a car went into Mosquito
Some may cry in their beer over ingredient shortage
Beer prices are likely to climb from a shortage of hops and other crops. SUNNYSIDE, Wash. (AP) —
Militants behead security officers
The militants displayed the severed heads in a village near Swat. SWAT, Pakistan (AP) — Islamic
Effort to squelch story puts Edwards in bad light
The Edwards campaign turned a mole hill into a mountain, the faculty adviser said. RALEIGH, N.C.
Youngstown wins grant to curb gun violence
A 20 percent reduction in gun crime in targeted areas is an expected outcome of the grant.
Grove City cruises past Greenville
The Eagles overwhelmed the Trojans 35-6. GROVE CITY, Pa. — Friday night’s game between
Apple finally relea
Apple’s new operating system boats more than 300 new features. SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple Inc.’s