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Mom allowed unlicensed boy to drive, police say
YOUNGSTOWN — The 52-year-old mother of a boy who has no driver’s license was charged with permitting
Judge sentences men to long prison terms for double murder
Judge sentences men to long prison terms for double murder YOUNGSTOWN — The triggerman in a double
Feds indict Youngstown man in bank heist
YOUNGSTOWN — By using a saliva sample obtained in the getway car, and noting the unsually small
Poland burglars caught
POLAND — Persistence doesn’t always pay off — at least it appears not for four adults and a juvenile
Increase cost expected for new Wilson Middle School
Increase cost expected for new Wilson Middle School YOUNGSTOWN — The proposed Wilson Middle School
Arrests made in Courtney Vending robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — Police arrested one of two men suspected of robbing Courtney Vending in the 300 block
Hikers found unharmed at McConnell’s Mill park
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Two brothers got lost while hiking at McConnell’s Mill State Park. Pennsylvania
Trumbull County CSB selected for state program
Trumbull County CSB selected for state program WARREN — Trumbull County Children’s Services Board
Warren man charged with burglary
Warren man charged with burglary WARREN — A 40-year-old city man is being held without bond in
Traffic restrictions on I-680 begin Sunday
Traffic restrictions on I-680 begin Sunday YOUNGSTOWN — Interstate 680 southbound between the
DIRTY WORK: Girard Intermediate School pupils learned about 19th-century life as they toured various
DIRTY WORK: Girard Intermediate School pupils learned about 19th-century life as they toured various
Hurricane slams Louisiana and Texas with heavy rains
Another tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean. BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Humberto, the
Closing the U.S. border to Mexican trucks is about jobs
Opponents of free and open long-haul trucking between Mexico and the United States have been
Autumn: A season of color and death
Opinion: I was struck by the final sentence in the program notes of last summer’s Kingston Chamber Music
Tsunami spares Indonesia
The 10-foot high tsunami was pushed to sea rather than land. PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — The ground
Pact seen as support for tax levy
Teachers had also accepted a pay freeze in a contract extension last year. YOUNGSTOWN — The
MLB ROUNDUP
MLB ROUNDUP Thursday’s games AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 2, Yankees 1. TORONTO — Frank Thomas
AREA COLLEGES This weekend’s games
OTTERBEIN (0-1) vs. MOUNT UNION (1-0) Game time: 7 p.m. at Mount Union Stadium, Alliance. Series
THURSDAY’S WNBA FINALS SUMMARY
THURSDAY’S WNBA FINALS SUMMARY MERCURY 77, SHOCK 76 At Phoenix DETROIT (76)—Cash 1-5 1-2 3,
Group focuses on building for Brookfield schools
Group focuses on building for Brookfield schools BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Bond Issue Committee
UAW to negotiate 1st with GM for contract
Experts say GM is economically stronger than the other two automakers. CHICAGO — With their
Inmate medical pact goes to N.J. provider
The county was dissatisfied with its current jail medical services provider. MERCER, Pa. — A
Agreed to a request by residents of Miller Avenue to lower the speed limit there from 35 to 25 mph.
Agreed to a request by residents of Miller Avenue to lower the speed limit there from 35 to 25 mph.
COST OF IRAQ WAR
The United States has spent about a half trillion dollars on the Iraq war. Here’s a look at war
Kenny G Holiday Tour tickets to go on sale
YOUNGSTOWN — Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday for the Kenny G Holiday Tour at Chevrolet Centre
2007 Ohio Senior Classic Championship
2007 Ohio Senior Classic Championship At Muirfield Village, Dublin Frank Chasar, Dublin, Ohio35-
NATION
NATION Freight railroads accused of overcharging by $6.5M WASHINGTON — Five major freight rail
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
Mexican truckers want to suspend pilot program
Mexican truckers want to suspend pilot program MEXICO CITY — U.S. truckers aren’t the only ones
Slaton, Devine power WVU rout
The No. 4 Mountaineers had little trouble against Maryland. COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Steve Slaton
Trumbull SWCD nominations sought
CORTLAND — The Trumbull Soil & Water Conservation District is accepting nominations for anyone
Ohio State offense has big job ahead at Washington
The Buckeyes also need to make improvement in another area: turnovers. COLUMBUS (AP) — One of the
2nd pilot killed in national air races
RENO, Nev. (AP) — For the second time in three days, a pilot has been killed in a crash at the Reno
Artisans’ Festival returns to Leetonia after 3 years
LEETONIA — Leetonia is bringing back its Artisans’ Festival this weekend after an absence of three
Hutchinson’s late goal lifts Canfield to tie with Poland
CANFIELD — Tim Hutchinson scored on a 30-yard kick in the final minute Thursday to lift the Canfield
Angelo to perform at Scarsella’s tonight
BOARDMAN — Scarsella’s Restaurant, 4151 Market St., will present an Evening with Angelo from 4-8
Counties to share employee
The state is contributing $200,000 to pay the salary. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County
Repayment sought for Moonda’s burial
Prosecutors also want Donna Moonda to sign over the Jaguar. AKRON — Federal prosecutors want
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. MOrdonez Det144545109195.358 ISuzuki Sea143605104211.349
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew V. Beatty, 21, of 4749 S. Raccoon Road, Canfield, and
Poland church chosen for Ponzi, Kohnen wedding
XBOARDMAN — Tina Ponzi and Christopher Kohnen, both of 817 Cook Ave. No. 4, are announcing plans for
To succeed, adapt like a chameleon
I’m often asked poker strategy questions by amateurs who hope to get concrete answers in return.
Clark shoots 62 to surge to early Tour Championship lead; Tiger lurking
ATLANTA (AP) — Given his choice, Tiger Woods likes to see a golf course as difficult as possible.
Goldman family says they are punishing O.J.
Goldman family says they are punishing O.J. CHICAGO — The father and sister of Ronald Goldman say
What would Churchill do about Iraq?
Opinion: I suspect few readers will disagree when I say that not one of the presidential candidates,
Goodell punishes Patriots
Goodell punishes Patriots New England coach Bill Belichick was fined the NFL maximum of $500,000
62% say programs are worse, poll finds
Midwesterners are most likely to think TV shows are getting worse, the poll found. NEW YORK —
Laura Gruber Gregory Battisti to wed in October
XLIBERTY — The engagement and upcoming marriage of Laura Gruber and Gregory Battisti, both of
Arbiter to decide firefighters pact
BOARDMAN — The issues surrounding a new pact for the township’s firefighters will be determined by
“I don’t want to see his family go through this. It’s better to know what
Opinion: “I don’t want to see his family go through this. It’s better to know what happened. You have that
First of 10 Wick homes for sale
People can own a three- bedroom home with monthly payments about the same as what they pay in rent.
Learning about life in 1800s
The historic display has become an annual event. GIRARD — Fourth-grade pupils set aside the
PREP VOLLEYBALL Thursday’s matches
Boardman 25-25-24-25, Canton McKinley 12-13-26-8 CANTON — Danielle Bletso had 17 kills and six
Plans announced for Miss Baltes, Michael Wagar
XDebbie and Rocky Mangin, 1205 W. Seagoe Ave., Coolidge, Ariz., formerly of Boardman, and Fred and
Search for gun used in slaying continues
Police found several guns in the house. WELLSVILLE — The gun a man said he used to shoot and
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 12th—Awesome Flame13.605.603.40 Marthas Kirkboy
‘SPIRIT OF AMERICA’
‘SPIRIT OF AMERICA’ Free show What: Spirit of America is a traveling show offered by the Army
Austintown school for sale again
District officials said they’re trying to fix busing problems. AUSTINTOWN — If you want 15
Volney Rogers School reduced to rubble
REDUCED TO RUBBLE: Volney Rogers Junior High School on South Schenley Avenue in Youngstown is being
YSU coach hails vets in adversity
The Penguins’ early big lead evaporated, but a late score won Saturday’s game. YOUNGSTOWN —
McKelley-Carlisle wedding to be in Riverside Gardens
XYOUNGSTOWN — Plans for their garden wedding are being announced by Trina Darlene McKelley, 813
New York-Penn League Playoff
New York-Penn League Playoff First Round (Best-of-3) Brooklyn 2, Staten Island 0 Sunday,
Felonious-assault case
Felonious-assault case YOUNGSTOWN — A 56-year-old Penn Avenue man was arrested on a felonious-
Troop surge will be rolled back, Bush says
Bush’s policy assures he will continue to clash with congressional Democrats. WASHINGTON —
Hermitage man shows his valor in Army show
The show includes true stories and re-enactments. PITTSBURGH — When David Willcox entered the
Ethanol boom causes tension among farmers
The ethanol boom has divided corn growers from livestock producers. ST. LOUIS (AP) — As a chief
U.S. ally killed in explosion
BAGHDAD, Iraq — The new U.S. “bottom-up” strategy in Iraq suffered a major setback Thursday with the
FedEx Ground gets a tax break
The project will retain 92 jobs and add 30 over three years. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
Control board OKs grants
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved grants for exterior improvements to Ursuline High
Hearing brings lesser suspension for student
The girl will serve a 90-day athletic suspension. POLAND — A Poland Seminary High School
Voting in primary locks some off ballot
WARREN — Three men who sought help from the 11th District Court of Appeals in their fight to get on
The price of copper, at times, is death Some take the risk of electrocution
The victim is the third to die for copper that sells for about $2.55 per pound. YOUNGSTOWN — A
IN THE FIELD Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Here is the field for the Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup listed in Sporting News’ predicted order of finish.
1. Kurt Busch Chase history: 1st in ’04, 10th in ’05. The skinny: Busch has been preaching
Oden shelved for the season
The top pick in the June draft injured his right knee and had surgery. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Greg
Google backs contest for private lunar probe
The group that accomplishes the feat by the end of 2012 will get a $20 million prize. LOS ANGELES
Teacher’s car strikes, kills jogging student
ALLIANCE (AP) — Police say an Alliance High School student jogging home was struck and killed by a
Bagpipers to share Scottish heritage
MacCallum Highlanders Pipe & Drum band will perform Saturday at Woodworth Park in Beaver Township.
AREA’S TOP TIMES
BOYS Sam Deskin, Boardman, 16:58; Aaron Sutton, Howland, 17:07; Matt Moore, Boardman, 17:09;
Can Busch and Stewart avoid another battle?
Their confrontations in 2007 have been memorable. Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart will battle for
Old Brookfield flea market sets up shop in Hubbard
Several former Valley View vendors are moving to the new location. HUBBARD — Valley View
Local seniors from region are merit semifinalists
About 90 percent of semifinalists advance to the finalist stage. YOUNGSTOWN — Nearly two-dozen
Dropkick Murphys rock harder with latest CD
People who listen to the band’s music share its success, Ken Casey said. No one is more
Germaniuk plans to seek coroner’s job
The coroner’s office would be moved from its current location. WARREN — Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk,
No explosion danger, chief says
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The president of International Specialty Alloys told Union Township supervisors
Suit settled over radio system
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township will receive a $20,000 settlement in a lawsuit filed by the
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: The Dropkick Murphys with Horrorpops and Everybody Out!. When: 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Odom-Bjorkgren wedding will be in park gardens
XBOARDMAN — Announcing plans for the upcoming marriage of Amber Odom and Billy Bjorkgren, both of
ATP BCR ROMANIA OPEN
ATP BCR ROMANIA OPEN At Progresul BNR Arenas Bucharest, Romania Purse: $486,450 (Intl. Series)
CONTRACT DETAILS
CONTRACT DETAILS Youngstown teachers Key changes in the new three-year contract accepted by the
ON THE TRACKS \ This weekend’s events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Sylvania 300 Loudon, N.H. Schedule: Today, qualifying (ESPN2, 3 p.m.); Sunday,
Spartan meet pits area’s best
The field includes 4,512 runners from middle school through high school. BOARDMAN — Jackson-
DO NOT CALL
DO NOT CALL What to do Here’s how to re-register on the Pennsylvania and national Do Not Call
As Kanye’s sales rack up, will 50 Cent really retire?
NEW YORK (AP) — 50 Cent may be getting hip-hop’s equivalent of a gold watch next week. Early
COPPER THEFT DEATHS
COPPER THEFT DEATHS Electrocution These men were electrocuted to death in apparent attempts to
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Board of Education, 10 a.m., high school auditorium. No open work
In Pa., residents must register again to stay on Do-Not-Call list
Ohioans don’t have to re-register until at least next July. Randy Richman of Bristolville
Penguins, Sabres are set for an outdoor game
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Get ready for an NHL big chill on New Year’s Day: Penguins at Sabres in an
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18 —
“Out of Jimmy’s Head” (7 p.m., Cartoon Network): Dominic James is Jimmy Roberts,
“Out of Jimmy’s Head” (7 p.m., Cartoon Network): Dominic James is Jimmy Roberts, the boy with the
Hillside’s new medical director came from Canonsburg facility
The medical director has a special interest in neuro- rehabilitation. HOWLAND — Forum Health
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 24.65 —.14 Avalon Holdings,8.71—.04 Clear
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Goodell punishes Patriots for spying
The NFL levied $750,000 in fines and could take away a first-round draft pick. NEW YORK (AP) —
The Vindicator
The Vindicator OPEN HOUSE: Construction is completed on the first of 10 homes on Baldwin Street in
There’s no military solution in Iraq
Opinion: The most important testimony to Congress on Iraq was not provided this week by Gen. David Petraeus
Officials release censored version of taped hearing
Some statements were cut from both the audio and transcript. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has
TOUR DE POLOGNE RESULTS
TOUR DE POLOGNE RESULTS Thursday At Swidnica, Poland Fifth Stage 158.9 miles from Wrzesnia
BOYS GOLF
BOYS GOLF AKRON ST. VINCENT, ST. MARY 164, CARDINAL MOONEY 166 (At Mill Creek) SVSM — Jack
Tough year for Muslims
Opinion: As we begin Ramadan, the holiest month for the world’s more than 1 billion Muslims, we recognize
Mother is hoping for son’s recovery
The pickup driver who hit the boy failed to show for a pretrial hearing, and a warrant was issued.
Baseball
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