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Area battalion returns from Iraq
Area battalion returns from Iraq NEW CASTLE, Pa. — “Welcome home, warriors!” That was the
Evidence of dogfighting found at South Side home
Evidence of dogfighting found at South Side home YOUNGSTOWN — A suspected dogfighting operation
Answers sought to help WRTA stay alive
Answers sought to help WRTA stay alive YOUNGSTOWN — Local and state leaders are scrambling to find
Newspaper, TV station go after patrol tape of Cronin arrest
Newspaper, TV station go after patrol tape of Cronin arrest YOUNGSTOWN — She swayed. She
Columbiana County man charged with rape
Columbiana County man charged with rape LISBON — A man was ordered held on a $750,000 bond at the
Lone gunman robs Campbell bank
Lone gunman robs Campbell bank CAMPBELL — A lone gunman got away with an undisclosed amount of
Second Harvest food drive set for Monday
Second Harvest food drive set for Monday YOUNGSTOWN — Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning
Inn chain severs ties with strip club site
AUSTINTOWN — America’s Best Value Inn has terminated its membership agreement with owners of a hotel
Man accused of judge threat free on bond
YOUNGSTOWN — After spending nearly five months in Mahoning County Jail for allegedly uttering a
Informational sessions set in Liberty
LIBERTY —Township officials will hold four informational public meetings in September and October.
Local telethon raises more than $300,000
YOUNGSTOWN — The Muscular Dystrophy Association raised more than $300,000 locally during its annual
45 Indalex workers remain on layoff
GIRARD — About 45 workers laid off from Indalex Aluminum Solutions aren’t expected to return to work
Event marks Black Monday anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN — An event to mark the 30th anniversary of Black Monday will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at the
Lisbon man dies in motorcycle crash
ELKRUN — A Lisbon man died in a motorcycle accident at 8:26 p.m. Thursday on state Route 7 north of
Only two more Northside Farmers Markets
YOUNGSTOWN — The Northside Farmers’ Market will hold its last two markets of the seasons at 9 a.m.
Salvation Army seeks volunteers
YOUNGSTOWN — The Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., needs volunteers to help register clients for
Ex-Judge Cronin refuses sobriety test
CANFIELD — A lawyer representing Maureen A. Cronin, a retired Mahoning County common pleas judge,
OVI checkpoint in Bazetta today
The Bazetta Township Police Department, in conjunction with the Trumbull County OVI Task Force, will
United Way Day of Caring is Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — The 10th annual Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way “Day of Caring” and community-
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
ASSOCIATIONS XNortheast Homeowners and Concerned Citizens Association will hold a planning session
Thistledown owner to sell, says lack of slot machines is cause
The Cuyahoga County racetrack lost $3.5 million last year, its owner said. CLEVELAND (AP) — The
Chrysler hires top executive from Toyota
The move is Chrysler’s second major personnel change since August. DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler pulled
NATIONAL LEAGUE
NATIONAL LEAGUE CARDINALS 16, PIRATES 4 (8 INNINGS, RAIN) PITTSBURGHST. LOUIS abrhbiabrhbi
Social skills put tots ahead of apes
The conclusions of the study conflict with those of earlier studies. WASHINGTON (AP) — Toddlers
Akron buys Beeghly; scraps plan for HMHP
Forum’s deal sinks a plan originally set for St. Elizabeth’s in Boardman. BOARDMAN — Health-
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s games
ALFRED (0-0) vs. THIEL (0-1) When: 1 p.m. Where: Alumni Stadium, Greenville, Pa. Series history:
German terrorism cell is exposed before it can strike
Islamic terrorism obviously knows no borders. German authorities have apparently thwarted a bomb
Scrappers strand dozen in loss to State College
Mahoning Valley closes the season today against the Spikes. UNIVERSITY PARK — The State
Dancer wanted sex, defendant says in rape trial
The defendant testified he pulled a knife to defend himself. WARREN — A Newton Falls man
Heinz Endowments appoints grant officer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Heinz Endowments has appointed a new program officer to its Pittsburgh-area
BEEGHLY MEDICAL PARK
BEEGHLY MEDICAL PARK Sold Forum Health has approved the sale of its Beeghly Medical Park
Pavarotti brought opera to masses
The tenor sang with pop stars, hoping to attract young people to opera. The phenomenon began
Scrappers lose to Spikes
Scrappers lose to Spikes The State College Spikes scored four times in the fifth inning to break
Scientists: Huge asteroid killed off dinosaurs
Huge fragments showered the Earth after a collision of two asteroids. Planetary scientists say
Drop in drug use tied to suicides
The antidepressants carry a warning that they may cause suicidal thoughts in youths. A 22
high five
high five Top five by sales this week television 1. “Two and a Half Men,” CBS. 2. “The Power
Seattle man arrested in file-sharing, ID theft scam
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle man has been arrested in what federal authorities described as their first
Woman who registered dog reaches deal
SEATTLE (AP) — A woman who faced up to 90 days in jail for registering her dog to vote has agreed to
Missing two weeks, woman, 76, is alive
BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) — A 76-year-old woman was found alive in the mountains Thursday, nearly two
With few clues, search for Fossett intensifies
MINDEN, Nev. (AP) — Search teams dramatically expanded their hunt for adventurer Steve Fossett to
Delphi Corp. announces agreements with GM
The agreements mean Delphi can move forward in its emergence from bankruptcy. DETROIT — Delphi
Apple CEO offers $100 credits on some iPhones
The company had no estimate of what the action will cost. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Apple Inc. CEO
2 former Ohio residents getting new positions in White House
WEST CHESTER, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohioan who served as deputy to chief White House political
Gerberry excels at Ball State
Sometimes, taking a different road can lead to a treasure. Just ask Dan Gerberry, who was a two-
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 10th—Pocket Vance N5.002.803.00 David Erol (Deaton)3.002.10
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE GABRHPct. ISuzuki Sea13757798203.352 MOrdonez Det137522102184.352 Polanco
Landfill seeks public input
The landfill imports about 2,800 tons of trash per day. POLAND — Allied Waste representatives
Music colleagues pay homage to a legend
ROME — Friends and admirers of Luciano Pavarotti joined in a chorus of grief as the world paid
Recycling revenue to help school band
COLUMBIANA — Michael Fay, the Crestview School District’s band director, and Josh Hawkins, the
MOTORSPORTS ROUNDUP News and notes
Labonte to join 500 club: Bobby Labonte will reach a career milestone Saturday night at Richmond
PIT BULL BAN
PIT BULL BAN Odds and ends Additional information on Youngstown’s pit bull ban and other cities
“The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took
Opinion: “The Maestro fought a long, tough battle against the pancreatic cancer which eventually took his
Tied at the half, Colts outscore Saints by 31
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It took the Indianapolis Colts one half to shake off their post-Super Bowl
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18 —
U.S. OPEN RESULTS
U.S. OPEN RESULTS At New York Purse: $19.653 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor
‘THE BROTHERS SOLOMON’
‘THE BROTHERS SOLOMON’ Grade: D- Director: Bob Odenkirk Running time: 1 hour, 33 minutes
Administrator whose toddler died in hot car says she failed as a mom
An employee at a preschool said Nesselroad-Slaby had left the baby unattended before. BATAVIA,
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
King-queen: a dubious hand
The one hand that beginning and intermediate players misplay more often than others is K-Q. The hand
The unbeaten Cardinals had six different scorers against Canfield.
The unbeaten Cardinals had six different scorers against Canfield. STRUTHERS — With five
Authorities charge 40 suspected in cocaine ring
The drugs were brought into Hazleton, Pa., from New York City, police said. ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) —
Louisville’s Brohm hits career high 401
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Brian Brohm threw for a career-high 401 yards and five touchdowns and Anthony
PGA-BMW CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES
PGA-BMW CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES Thursday At Lemont, Ill. Purse: $7 million Yardage: 7,326; Par:
Democrats aim for Ohio’s seats in U.S. Congress
Democrats gained one seat in Ohio in 2006. It was left empty by Republican Bob Ney, now in prison.
Inside/More college football
Inside/More college football •Michigan’s loss will undoubtedly make it much easier for Ohio State
Venus Williams meets Henin today
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams wants more. More matches, more victories, more Grand Slam titles.
Ohio man drowns while snorkeling
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — A 52-year-old tourist from Ohio drowned while
STUDENT NUMBERS In the last decade
Student enrollment at Youngstown State University has risen significantly over the last decade.
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB x-Auburn (Blue Jays)4728.627— Scrappers (Indians)3736.5079 State
Mary-Kate Olsen won’t smile for the camera
Mary-Kate Olsen won’t smile for the camera NEW YORK — You see a tabloid shot of Mary-Kate Olsen
YSU ready to meet SDSU
The Penguins came out of their game at Ohio State without an injury. YOUNGSTOWN — A lot of
Paid internships allow 10th-graders to investigate career possibilities
The teens can intern in fields such as law, health care and computers. GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP)
Suit names retirement village, Sebring over home flooding
YOUNGSTOWN — Three Sebring homeowners have sued the village of Sebring and Copeland Oaks retirement
Baseball
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League PHILADELPHIA7-8Florida Chi. CubsPick'emPITTS.
Kahne feeling no pressure in season finale
He’s out of the Chase and is still looking for his first win of the season. DOVER, Del. (AP) —
No charges for deputy who fired shot into home
The township has no law that forbids discharging a firearm within its limits. BOARDMAN — The
‘Brothers Solomon’ bombs
The film is even worse than the writer’s previous ‘Let’s Go to Prison.’ Hollywood loves a good
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Robert and Christine Esposito, New Castle, Pa., boy, Sept. 5.
Bush urges nations to keep up terror fight
Bush is in Australia for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. SYDNEY, Australia (AP) —
C.C.’s bold words almost true
The Indians are on the verge of their first division title since 2001. CLEVELAND (AP) — They
Howland girls blank Niles
Poland tripped Salem 3-2, while Canfield rolled past East Liverpool 10-0. HOWLAND — Anna Wall,
Truckers protest program allowing Mexican transports
Activists say Mexican truckers won’t live up to U.S. safety standards. LAREDO, Texas (AP) — Dozens
First Place taking over HBLS Bank in Hicksville
A local bank takes over a western Ohio company at no cost. WARREN — First Place Bank continues
Women’s World Cup
Women’s World Cup At A Glance By The Associated Press All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Top two
MLB ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 3, White Sox 2. DETROIT — One inning from another costly loss, the
Buckeyes’ Pretorius kicking in spotlight
COLUMBUS (AP) — This is the way Ryan Pretorius always figured it would be, playing big games in
Barnett leads Cincinnati to 34-3 victory
CINCINNATI (AP) — Freshman Marcus Barnett caught a touchdown pass and recovered a blocked punt in
The Vindicator
The Vindicator BULLET HOLE: Dominic DeSalvo of Buchanan Drive shows the hole on the outside wall
Browns’ Bodden pleads innocent after arrest
He was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest at the airport. BEREA (AP) — Cleveland
WORLD GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
WORLD GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS At Stuttgart, Germany Men Team Finals 1. China (Chen Yibing,
Drug raids conducted at 2 sites in Niles
NILES — Local police and a state law enforcement officers carried out two drug raids Thursday
Former Judge Cronin faces new DUI charge
YOUNGSTOWN — Former Judge Maureen A. Cronin faces jail time after being charged with her second
NATION
NATION National City to lay off 1,300, cut mortgage loans CLEVELAND — National City Corp. said
YSU enrollment rise to bring $2.5 million
Increased enrollment also brings increased expenses, one official said. YOUNGSTOWN — If the
New bin Laden video due
New bin Laden video due CAIRO, Egypt — Osama bin Laden will release a new video in the coming days
“Dog Whisperer” (8 p.m., National Geographic Channel): Woof. Woof. Woof, woof. Ask your
“Dog Whisperer” (8 p.m., National Geographic Channel): Woof. Woof. Woof, woof. Ask your dog to
FOOTBALL SCORES
FOOTBALL SCORES Cin. Mariemont 56, Cin. Hills Chr. Academy 35 Day. Dunbar 24, Cle. John Marshall
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Today Who: Scrappers at State College When: 5:05 p.m. Up next: The offseason begins.
Berkley Square touts growth
Salesmen from 20 states were in town to learn more about a local company. HOWLAND — Plastic
We should never forget Sept. 11, 2001
Opinion: Throughout our young history, Americans have been admonished to “Remember the Alamo,” “Remember the
Idaho rep urges senator to make resignation clear
Sen. Larry Craig’s spokesman said Thursday that Craig has dropped any hope of finishing his term.
A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted 15 people on felony charges, three of them secretly.
A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted 15 people on felony charges, three of them secretly.
Democrats should be grilled on trade issue
Opinion: This is the first question I would ask the top Democratic presidential hopefuls at Sunday’s first-
Colla paces Ursuline to 3-0 win
He made two penalty-kick goals against Ashtabula Edgewood. YOUNGSTOWN — Senior John Colla scored
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert K. Granger, 23, of 1889B E. Middletown Road, North
Search goes on for survivors of Hurricane Felix
The death toll from the storm has reached at least 98. PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (AP) — U.S.,
Logic can explain the mortgage mess
Opinion: The sub-prime mortgage mess is leading us into a recession, and understanding it is as much a
Non-Muslims in Iraq are facing extinction
Opinion: Recent bombings in Iraq’s Kurdish area nearly annihilated two Yazidi villages, killing hundreds of
ON THE TRACKS \ This weekend’s events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Chevy Rock-and-Roll 400 Richmond, Va. Schedule: Today, qualifying (ESPN2, 6
FIELDS OF STUDY Starting early
Trinity High School in suburban Cleveland plans pre-professional paid internships for 10th-grade
Trumbull raises sewer, water rates for 20,000 customers in county
One commissioner balked at increasing water rates and water tap-in fees. CORTLAND — Trumbull
Gunbattle kills 14 in Iraq
Soldiers were looking for Shiite extremists. BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi and U.S. special forces
Pilot in crash had license for a year
LIMA, Ohio (AP) — The pilot killed along with his son when their plane crashed into Lake Erie
Y-town pit bull ban stirs up much opposition
About 35 percent of complaints to city police in a three-month period about dogs were for pit bulls.
Tomlin still not saying who’s to start on the line
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Three days before the Pittsburgh Steelers open the season in Cleveland, new coach
SCRAPPERS NOTES \ From State College
Duke of Pittsburgh: Pirates pitcher Zach Duke started for the Spikes on Thursday. For Duke, the
Pa. man in court in 1982 slaying
Recent DNA evidence led authorities to the Allentown, Pa., native. MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (AP) — A 62-
Lawrence, Mercer counties are off list
A drought watch is the least severe of the state’s three drought classifications. HARRISBURG —
Showing diversity at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Crews covered the football field and built a stage for a concert Thursday
Cardinals rout Pirates behind Ankiel’s 7 RBIs
He also homered twice in St. Louis’ 16-4 win over Pittsburgh. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rick Ankiel isn’t
Prison guard says inmate punched her
YOUNGSTOWN — A corrections officer told police that she was punched by an inmate at the private
Family hopes billboard helps to solve homicide
A local family says it won’t give up until the murderer of a loved one is brought to justice.
Reward in gun thefts
Reward in gun thefts BOARDMAN — A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered by the federal Bureau
Johnson is ready for Chase
He ended his midsummer doldrums with a win last week in California. In the nick of time, the
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Judge W. Wyatt McKay of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court did not dismiss a
VOLLEYBALL Thursday’s matches
Hubbard 25-25-25, Brookfield 8-12-14 BROOKFIELD — Brittany Lange made 12 kills and a block for the
Pa. House Majority Leader DeWeese wants state to consider putting table games at slot parlors
CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state Legislature’s highest-ranking Democrat said Thursday that
Lawrence County commissioners begin planning how to spend racetrack windfall
The state has earmarked how the money can be used. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Just a day after learning
Home foreclosure rates hit record high
The industrial Midwest has been hard hit by mortgage delinquencies. WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeowners,
Gov. Strickland asks federal government to expand aid for 7 Ohio counties declared disaster areas in Aug.
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland asked the federal government Thursday to expand aid to seven
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