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Former Judge Cronin faces new DUI charge
Former Judge Cronin faces new DUI charge YOUNGSTOWN — Former Judge Maureen A. Cronin faces jail
Man accused of rape testifies in his own defense
Man accused of rape testifies in his own defense WARREN — A Newton Falls man accused of raping an
Trumbull County raises water, sewer rates
Trumbull County raises water, sewer rates CORTLAND — Trumbull County commissioners have increased
No charges for Mahoning County major who fired shot into home
No charges for Mahoning County major who fired shot into home BOARDMAN — The off-duty Mahoning
Mahoning — for now — won’t enforce portion of new city pit bull law
Mahoning — for now — won’t enforce portion of new city pit bull law YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning
Delphi and GM reach comprehensive settlement
DETROIT (AP) — Delphi Corp. announced Thursday it has signed comprehensive settlement and
First Place Bank continues its expansion
WARREN — First Place Bank continues to expand westward with the addition of a small-town bank in
Lawrence commissioners foresee economic windfall
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Just a day after learning that a race track and casino will be located in their
Enrollment numbers at YSU looking up
YOUNGSTOWN — If the numbers hold, the increase in fall student enrollment at Youngstown State
Reward offered for info in gun store burglaries
BOARDMAN — A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered by the bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
Akron Childrens Hospital buys Beeghly Medical Park
BOARDMAN — Akron Childrens Hospital and Forum Health officials today said the Akron hospital system
Berk products gain national attention
HOWLAND — Plastic knives and forks seem pretty ordinary, but they were the center of attention today
Some Mill Creek Park roads will be closed Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — The following drives in Mill Creek park will be closed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Family hopes details of murder will surface
NILES — A new billboard on U.S. Route 422 is the latest step a family is taking tp bring closure to
Drought watch lifted in 26 Pa. counties
HARRISBURG, Pa. — After evaluating the effect of recent rainfall, the Pennsylvania Department of
Doctor loses license for improper touching
MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A Crawford County doctor has been sentenced to three months in jail after
Annual chili cook-off seeking participants
Annual chili cook-off seeking participants NEWTON FALLS — The 18th Annual Chili Cook-off sponsored
Discount entertainment books available
Discount books available VIENNA – Vienna Kiwanis Club is selling entertainment books of discount
Toastmasters contest winners named
Contest winners named YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Executive Toastmasters has announced the winners of
Annual flea market is Saturday
Flea market Saturday WARREN — Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., will hold its annual
Breakfast to kick off 2007 Day of Caring
Breakfast to kick off 2007 Day of Caring YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way
Pavarotti seriously ill
Pavarotti seriously ill ROME — Luciano Pavarotti’s health has deteriorated and the tenor was in
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Ethics panel refuses to dismiss complaint lodged against Craig
Craig’s only support came from the other Idaho senator. WASHINGTON (AP) — To the dismay of fellow
Art gallery offers classes
Art gallery offers classes WARREN — The Trumbull Art Gallery is offering a selection of fall
Thompson announces his bid for president on ‘Tonight Show’
He also had a 30-second ad during the Republican debate in New Hampshire. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) —
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Nonpartisan candidates
Below are the candidates running in nonpartisan races in the Nov. 6 general election. An * denotes
Columbus firm buys Beeghly Oaks facility
Beeghly Oaks’ new owner is a Campbell Memorial High School graduate YOUNGSTOWN — Beeghly Oaks,
Undecided on what game to take in this weekend?
Undecided on what game to take in this weekend? There’s some solid matchups. Let’s start with:
Killers use caution describing albums
A third album from the band is likely next fall. The first thing you should know about The
Crennel hoping to hang on to job
Entering his third season, the Browns coach needs to win — now. BEREA (AP) — A knotted rope
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Blues festival should have gotten more public support
Opinion: Blues festival should have gotten more public support EDITOR: I went to the Mahoning River Blues
ConAgra plans to change recipe for popcorn, take out chemical
The butter flavoring diacetyl may be linked to a consumer’s lung problem. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The
GAME TIME Today
Who: Scrappers at State College When: 7:05 p.m. Up next: The Scrappers conclude the season Friday at
Vitamin B complex, garlic help to keep black flies away
Q. I was hiking high in the Canadian Rockies, and the black flies were voracious. I didn’t have
Doctor organizes carwash to raise funds for autism
The doctor says not all parents of autistic children are as lucky as he is. WARREN — A
MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 10, Mariners 2 NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez had a night befitting legends.
FORUM HEALTH Other properties
Beeghly Oaks in Beeghly Medical Park, Boardman, has been sold. Here are the other properties under
LOCAL
LOCAL East High sports hall seeks nominations YOUNGSTOWN — The East High School all-sports hall
Class set for elected officials
The chamber leadership program begins in January. YOUNGSTOWN — In an effort to encourage,
Jury acquits man of armed robbery
The defendant faced a 10-year prison sentence. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man accused of committing
‘Heroes’ cast members give insight into second season
There will be new characters; some old ones won’t survive. NEW YORK — Last year this time,
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Rodney E. Rymer, legal age, 386 Fairground Blvd. #301,
Lawyer: Settlements likely in 2003 nightclub fire
The only band member to die in the fire was Ty Longley, formerly of Brookfield. PROVIDENCE, R.I.
City council OKs restrictions on pit bull terriers
New pit bull terriers will be banned in the city beginning Sept. 15. YOUNGSTOWN — A new law
Breast cancer research shows biological factor
Among American women, breast cancer is the most common cancer. A new study gives a possible
Heat wave kills 28 in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An eight-day heat wave killed as many as 28 people in Southern California before
Heart attack fells Christian broadcaster
MIAMI (AP) — The Rev. D. James Kennedy, a pioneering Christian broadcaster and megachurch pastor
Hurricane Felix’s death toll reaches at least 18
Among the dead was a newborn whose mother couldn’t get medical help. PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua
The Shick family will sell 250 acres of the 500-acre plot to Centaur.
The Shick family will sell 250 acres of the 500-acre plot to Centaur. Carmen Shick, president of
How the mighty fell in Week 2 of the Fearless Forecasters
How the mighty fell in Week 2 of the Fearless Forecasters, as sportswriter Pete Mollica can attest.
Columbiana County cuts workers’ comp claims
LISBON — Columbiana County has saved an estimated $50,700 in claims to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’
Islam and the West six years after 9/11
Opinion: Six years after 9/11, why are we still talking about “Islam and the West”? After all, Islam is a
HBO’s ‘Tell Me’ feels familiar
The HBO drama series can hit close to home. NEW YORK — Well, you think you’ve seen everything
New Orleans represents glaring failure
Opinion: WASHINGTON — There are those who say that New Orleans is a lost cause and that whole districts that
TAYLOR MADE-ADIDAS
TAYLOR MADE-ADIDAS ASSISTANTS CHAMPIONSHIP Northern Ohio PGA Rawiga Country Club Monday’s
Man faces charge of assault on agent
The shooting victim was wanted on four warrants. YOUNGSTOWN — Sean A. Bishop will be charged
TUESDAY’S GAMES
TUESDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 5, Toronto 3 N.Y. Yankees 12, Seattle 3 Chicago White
‘3:10 TO YUMA’
‘3:10 TO YUMA’ Grade: C Director: James Mangold. Running time: 1 hour, 57 minutes Rating:
Full disclosure of incidents in Iraq, Afghanistan urged
Regardless of one’s opinion of the United States’ military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan, there
Canfield council approves storm-sewer contract
The project is designed to relieve flooding in the neighborhood. CANFIELD — City council approved
Apple unveils its new iPod Nano
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs unveiled new versions of the company’s market-leading
A number of plays open on area theater stages this weekend, including “I Do! I Do!” at
A number of plays open on area theater stages this weekend, including “I Do! I Do!” at Weathervane
PREP VOLLEYBALL \ Wednesday’s matches
Lakeview 25-25-23-25, Liberty 19-21-25-12 LIBERTY — Emily Malmisur had 22 kills, nine points and
Accuser testifies in rape trial
The dancer said she had trusted and felt sorry for the accused. WARREN — A man accused of
German police charge 3 Muslims with plotting to attack Americans
Danish officials broke up a similar bomb plot with arrests Tuesday. BERLIN (AP) — It was just a
Venus rallies to top Jankovic
She’ll get a chance at Justin Henin, who beat her sister. NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams got her
Plot is 1st casualty of ‘Shoot ‘Em Up’
Clive Owen gets one cool moment after another. “Shoot ‘Em Up” is a spaghetti Western without
Man convicted of killing wife to get a new trial
Girts was convicted in the 1993 murder of his wife. CINCINNATI — A former undertaker convicted
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Today’s Game D.C. United at CD Chivas USA, 10 p.m. Saturday’s Games
Canfield officials differ on merging city, twp.
Some officials wonder whether funding a study is money well-spent. CANFIELD — City council
Run to honor students killed by drunken driver
Funds raised from the event will provide scholarship awards at Hiram. HIRAM — Two Hiram College
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: The Killers. When: 8 p.m. Friday. Where: Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave.,
No evidence that British agents spied on princess, judge says
LONDON (AP) — The coroner investigating the death of Princess Diana and her companion Dodi Fayed
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF URSULINE 154, LOWELLVILLE 165, W. RESERVE 190 (At Bedford
GOP candidates squabble over support for Iraq war
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Republican presidential contenders voiced support for the Iraq war Wednesday
In Toronto, festival has high-profile movies on tap
The stars will come out for 10 days and nights. The stars are preparing to align on the 43d
First is worst: M.V. hurt by lousy inning
The Scrappers fell 3-1 to State College in their final series of the season. UNIVERSITY PARK —
Boardman's Amendola: 'Great Leader, great kid'
BOARDMAN — When Tyler Amendola was in middle school, he went to Boardman High football games to
Lawrence County to get harness track license, slots, water park
The Shick family intends to develop the adjoining 300 acres, including hotels. HILLSVILLE, Pa.
“We’re still preparing as if Senator Craig will resign Sept. 30, but the outcome of the
Opinion: “We’re still preparing as if Senator Craig will resign Sept. 30, but the outcome of the legal case
‘Daily Show’ co-creator gratified by reaction
The show brought her political humor to TV. Comedian Lizz Winstead may not be a household name
Officials balk at bridge plans
The city has not signed off on any plans to build a bridge or road over the lake. GIRARD — A
Museum lovingly gathers Three Stooges memorabilia
The little-known museum is run by appointment only. SPRING HOUSE, Pa. — Posing for a picture
Astros looking for GM
Three candidates interviewed with the team on Wednesday. HOUSTON (AP) — Ed Wade and Jim Beattie
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Auto industry can learn from ’57
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Lea-ving no talent untapped in its quest for perfection, the Ford Motor Co. asked
FORTUNE LIST | Fastest growing
The Top 10 fastest-growing companies as listed by Fortune magazine: 1. NutriSystem, Horsham, Pa.,
AUDITIONS\ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane
Baseball
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League ST. LOUIS61⁄2-71⁄2Pittsburgh CHICAGO CUBS7-8LA
Campbell referendum OK’d for ballot
There was no special exemption for the city to submit referendum petitions. CAMPBELL — The
Some in Trumbull face rise in water, sewer rates
County commissioners may ratify the contract at the engineer’s office. WARREN — The Trumbull
Battle of the bands: preview of fall releases
Newcomers, returning superstars, potential one-hit wonders: They’re all here. USTAINING A POP
Kushma-Helmick autumn wedding plans announced
XCORTLAND — Announced by Chuck and Carol Kushma, 2918 Beaver Trail, is the engagement of their
Judge dismisses suit against board members
School board member say the effort to remove them isn’t cut and dried. WARREN — A judge has
Ursuline gets its first test
Just how good is Ursuline? The Irish beat their first two opponents, Cleveland East Tech and East
Bicyclist raising money for MS
Beasley has ridden 198,200 miles and raised $109,340 for the MS society. BOARDMAN — Thomas
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB x-Auburn (Blue Jays)4628.622— Scrappers (Indians)3735.5148 State
SHARON SPEEDWAY
SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS 410 Sprint Cars A-Main 01 — 1. Ed Lynch, Jr., Apollo, Pa.;
‘SHOOT ’EM UP’
‘SHOOT ’EM UP’ Grade: C+ Director: Michael Davis. Running time: 1 hour, 33 minutes Rating: R
“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” (8 p.m., Fox): It’s back-to-school time all
“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” (8 p.m., Fox): It’s back-to-school time all over America, which
HIS THOUGHTS: City resident Jack Walter thinks a merger is “doable.” Some city and
HIS THOUGHTS: City resident Jack Walter thinks a merger is “doable.” Some city and township
Grand jury indicts man in burglary and assault
A man was indicted in a shooting at Soso’s bar. YOUNGSTOWN — A 28-year-old city man has been
Tressel mixed on Boeckman film
But Akron’s coach believes the Buckeyes quarterback was excellent against Youngstown State.
Girls
Girls Boardman 2, Lake 0 HARTVILLE — Jaime Avona scored on a penalty kick in the first half and
Another Tribe sweep has Twins’ reign on the ropes
Victor Martinez and Fausto Carmona were key contributors in a 6-2 victory. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The
Ending ruins remake
The movie is weighted down by too many themes from other Westerns. Fifty years ago, “3:10 to
Tech school to teach Texas Hold’em poker
People were asking for an educational course on No Limit Texas Hold’em Poker. CHAMPION — The
What you may have missed
WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Some top performances from Week 2 Kyle Stadelmyer, Girard The Indians
NFL PREVIEW \ Tonight’s game
NEW ORLEANS at INDIANAPOLIS Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. TV: (21) (3) (11) Opening line: Colts by 61⁄2.
Getting a taste of Gateway: Jackrabbits visit Stambaugh
South Dakota State lost to Western Illinois last weekend. YOUNGSTOWN — The South Dakota State
Man dies in accident
Man dies in accident UNITY — Aaron M. Harmon, 24, of East Palestine was killed in a traffic
PASSER RATING (min. 10 att./game)AttCompYardsTDIntRating
PASSER RATING (min. 10 att./game)AttCompYardsTDIntRating Steve McNeely, West Branch453260980173.1
Ben ready to put ’06 in the past
The Steelers quarterback feels more comfortable in Bruce Arians’ offense. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben
Can ‘Cavemen’ evolve into a television hit?
Thanks to the commercials, the concept has a built-in fan base. America has yet to lay eyes on
NOTEBOOK \ Scrappers
Home cooking: The Scrappers enjoyed the friendly confines of Eastwood Field for the most part in the
Prep Football \ Friday’s games
CHANEY (0-2) vs. BOARDMAN (1-1) Game time: 7:30 p.m. at Boardman Stadium. Last meeting: Boardman
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Issues/options
Here are the issues and liquor options that will appear before voters in November. Columbiana
Woman sues Poland schools over daughter
YOUNGSTOWN — A woman has sued the Poland school district and its board of education for suspending
RTI: 7th fastest-growing company
The local company has increased annual revenue by an average of 43 percent. WEATHERSFIELD — A
Northwest Ohio congressman found dead in his apartment
TOLEDO (AP) — Congressman Paul Gillmor, a Republican from a solidly conservative district in
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Today’s Game New Orleans at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games
A run at the record books
Niles RB Nate Ganyard is on the verge of the school scoring mark. NILES — To suggest Nate
CANFIELD FAIR RESULTS
CANFIELD FAIR RESULTS MONDAY 1st—Trot Time 2:03.1 Candacraigh (R. Toyer)5.404.202,60
For Krumpak, football’s a family affair
The senior quarterback already holds school passing records. McDONALD — McDonald High senior
Hurricane Felix kills at least 9 in Central America
Hurricane Henriette was terrorizing Mexico again. PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (AP) — Doctors threw
Offender ruling is changed
Ohio’s law can’t apply to anyone who committed a sex offense before July 31, 2003, the judge said.
The city’s 1 percent income tax: Some township residents are wary of having to pay it.
The city’s 1 percent income tax: Some township residents are wary of having to pay it. Police
Wedding planned by Miss Reardon and Mr. Terracina
XHUBBARD — Announced by William and Karen Reardon, 4755 Topper Hill Drive, are plans for the autumn
Basra: British bellweather
Opinion: As President Bush was in northwestern Iraq crediting the surge with changing Anbar province, “once
CANDIDATES Write-ins
The following filed to be write-in candidates during the Nov. 6 general election by Wednesday’s
Sweeney-Haley wedding is set for Sept. 29 in Canfield
XPlans for the upcoming wedding of Amanda Joy Sweeney of Rocky River and Ryan Haley of Bay Village
WOMEN’S NBA
WOMEN’S NBA PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-3) EASTERN CONFERENCE Detroit vs. Indiana
S. Dakota senator returns to work
Last December, Johnson underwent emergency surgery on brain arteries. WASHINGTON (AP) — South
Actor Jude Law denies attacking photographer
Actor Jude Law denies attacking photographer LONDON — Police arrested Jude Law after he reportedly
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