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Ytown schools make $250K in additional cuts
Ytown schools make $250K in additional cuts YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district has trimmed an
Mental health board seeks grant
MRDD seeks mental health grant YOUNGSTOWN — Triggered by the Virginia Tech massacre, the Mahoning
Warren officials probe use of stun gun
Warren officials probe use of stun gun WARREN — A city police officer remains on paid
Company sues Youngstown over Chevy Center pact
Company sues Youngstown over Chevy Center pact YOUNGSTOWN — International Coliseums Co. claims in
Route 165 reopened to traffic
Route 165 reopened to traffic NORTH LIMA — State Route 165 (West South Range Road) in Beaver
Boardman Band, Orchestra Tag Day is Saturday
Boardman Band, Orchestra Tag Day is Saturday BOARDMAN — The Boardman High School band and
Boardman compost site will be closed Saturday
BOARDMAN — The township’s compost site on Southern Boulevard will not be open Saturday because of
East, Chaney high schools set open houses
YOUNGSTOWN — Open houses have been scheduled for the new East and expanded Chaney high schools. A
Local pipe makers ask for duties on Chinese pipe
Two area pipe makers are asking the federal government to start charging duties on Chinese imports
Accused murderers plead innocent
WARREN — Two men pleaded innocent to murder charges today in separate homicide cases stemming from
Four become naturalized citizens
YOUNGSTOWN — Four individuals became naturalized citizens in a ceremony in the courtroom of Judge
Arson reported inside Gabriel Brothers store
BOARDMAN — Police and firefighters responded to a report of merchandise set on fire at a U.S. 224
Copper plumbing stolen from Boardman house
BOARDMAN — A real estate agent for Colorado man who owns a house in the township reported a break-in
GE cutting Niles workforce
NILES — General Electric is laying off 21 workers at one of its Niles plants and temporarily
Trumbull grand jury indicts 15
INDICTMENTS Trumbull County A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted the following people, who
Marijuana found growing in Niles
NILES – Police are conferring with prosecutors to determine what charges will be filed against two
Depression discussion scheduled in Beaver Township
NORTH LIMA — The Beaver Township Crime Watch will host a “Dealing with Depression” discussion at 7
Mahoning County and Cafaro Co. settle lawsuits
Opinion: YOUNGSTOWN — The legal battle between the Ohio Valley Mall Co. and the Mahoning County Commissioners
Crash closes state Route 165 in Beaver Township
Opinion: NORTH LIMA — State Route 165 (W. South Range Road) is closed between state Route 46 and Green
Niles girl attacked in broad daylight
NILES – Police Chief Bruce Simeone is cautioning parents not to allow their children to walk alone
Fire hits four Youngstown houses
YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighters responded to four house fires on the East Side between 11:30 p.m.
Toastmasters plan special guest night
Toastmasters plan special guest night BOARDMAN — Youngstown Executive Toastmasters will host a
Black Monday event
Black Monday event YOUNGSTOWN — The movie, “October Sky,” will be shown outdoors at 8:30 p.m.
Slovak Heritage buffet is scheduled for Sunday
Slovak Heritage buffet is scheduled for Sunday YOUNGSTOWN — St. John Lutheran Church, 1429
H.O.W. to sponsor computer training
H.O.W. to sponsor computer training YOUNGSTOWN — H.O.W. (Helping Other Women) will sponsor a
Pink Ribbon event set for Sept. 29
Pink Ribbon event set for Sept. 29 WARREN — Trumbull Memorial Hospital Foundation is sponsoring
Global Mala project
Global Mala project WARREN — Howland United Methodist Church, 730 Howland-Wilson Road N.E., will
Sankofa programs open to public
Sankofa programs open to public YOUNGSTOWN — Sankofa will celebrate its fourth anniversary with
Pirogi orders being taken
Pirogi orders being taken STRUTHERS — Holy Trinity Church, 250 Bridge St., will be selling potato,
Improvement award goes to medical center
YOUNGSTOWN — The “for sale” sign is in front of Forum Health Northside Medical Center, but the
Tods, Beeghlys welcome changes at Forum Health
BOARDMAN — The Tod and Beeghly families, for whom recently closed and sold Forum Health facilities
Today's broadcasts of High School Football Games
TODAY 6:30 p.m. (FSN Ohio) Brush at Mayfield. 7 p.m. (FSN Pitt) North Allegheny at Upper St.
MEN'S SOCCER
MEN'S SOCCER Grove City 1, Penn St.-Behrend 1, (2 OT) ERIE, Pa. — Freshman Jake Kern (Fairfield,
Howland’s ‘hogs’ difference in 4-0 start
The Tigers’ offensive line has been dominating opponents this season. HOWLAND — When you watch
Look out, Elvira, the Oak Ridge Boys are in town. The Oaks bring their four-part harmonies and
Look out, Elvira, the Oak Ridge Boys are in town. The Oaks bring their four-part harmonies and
Beautification group asks board’s help with spirit project
MINERAL RIDGE — The newly formed Mineral Ridge Beautification Committee is seeking donations to pay
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Sept. 20 1913 — Twenty-year-old amateur Francis Ouimet
Police contract heads to binding arbitration
City council unanimously endorsed the contract. YOUNGSTOWN — With the city’s police patrol
Some of fall’s best shows are online
Comedies are in abundance if you’re looking for Web shows. NEW YORK — The Internet knows no
“We are not intending to stop them and revoke their license indefinitely but we do need them
Opinion: “We are not intending to stop them and revoke their license indefinitely but we do need them to
Salem 25-25-25, Canfield 13-16-19
Salem 25-25-25, Canfield 13-16-19 SALEM — Amy Scullion had one ace, 18 kills and one block while
Youngstown man sentenced in sex case
YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year-old Lamar Avenue man has been sentenced to five years’ probation and fined
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Man sentenced to four years for Boardman robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — The second man to be sentenced in an April 3 Boardman robbery has drawn a four-year
Would Mukasey as AG stand up to Bush?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Michael Mukasey, the retired judge nominated to be attorney general, is called a “law
A survival guide to the festival
Sean Penn’s ‘Into the Wild’ is a tour de force. TORONTO — The first thing any self-respecting
College students not ‘civics’ minded
Opinion: “If you can read this, thank a teacher,” says the bumper sticker on the car in front of me. But
County magistrate hears Boardman case involving tuition and residency issues
YOUNGSTOWN — The Boardman schools say tuition must be paid for a student whose parents live out of
Steel prices rise as supply drops
Increased steel costs can lead to higher prices for consumer goods. MILWAUKEE — Steel prices are
Pumpkin art: releasing their inner ghoul
YOUNGSTOWN — Patrick Moser doesn’t just carve giant pumpkins. He releases their inner ghoul. The
Correction
Correction A paragraph in Monday’s editorial on the national debt used millions or billions
Guttridge-Huin wedding to take place in Florida
XSARASOTA, Fla. — Mr. and Mrs. James G. Guttridge of Sarasota, formerly of Youngstown and Poland,
Warren man gets 10 years to life for sex crimes
WARREN — A 33-year-old Warren Township man has been sentenced to 10 years to life in prison for
Niles council to rezone land owned by schools
The law director will look for deed restrictions on property. NILES — City council has begun the
Wedding planned by Miss McAtee, Mr. Masenheimer
XBOARDMAN — Plans for the upcoming marriage of Amy Christine McAtee and Jeffrey Scott Masenheimer,
Greenville Symphony to present compositions
Greenville Symphony to present compositions GREENVILLE, Pa. — The Greenville Symphony Orchestra
Indalex mulls layoffs at Girard plant
GIRARD — Indalex Aluminum Solutions is considering laying off 87 workers this fall because of the
AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 4, TIGERS 2
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IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Koebel with Sam Hawksley and Matt Palka. When: 11 p.m. Friday. Where: Cedars
Padres’ Maddux struggles, but beats Pirates
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Greg Maddux has been around so long that even an average outing can produce a major
Israel declares Gaza an enemy
Israel said it was obliged to deliver humanitarian aid only. JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel declared the
FEARLESS FORECASTERS
FEARLESS FORECASTERS Who’s up? Who’s down? kWFMJ SPORTSCASTER Dana Balash went 19-1 in his prep
Bills honor 2 local fallen soldiers
One soldier died in combat last year; the other died in March. COLUMBUS — A state lawmaker
Rainbow Tribe looks to jam a lot
The band has added some new tunes to its repertoire. When Youngstown’s Rainbow Tribe was at
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown. Clothing and food
Undecided on what game to take in this weekend? There’s some solid matchups. Let’s start
Undecided on what game to take in this weekend? There’s some solid matchups. Let’s start with:
REV. ABAD Background
The Rev. Alfredo Abad Heras, a guest of Eastminster Presbytery, is visiting the Youngstown area
FOOTBALL INSIDER
FOOTBALL INSIDER Home away from home, literally East athletic director Marco Marinucci has
COUNTING DOWN Baseball’s races
MAGIC NUMBERS American League East WLPctMN Boston9063.5889 New York8864.579 American
Drive, she said
Opinion: New York Daily News: These uppity Saudi women. Here they go again, demanding to drive themselves
Youngstown State University will mark its 100th anniversary next year and has scheduled a series of
Youngstown State University will mark its 100th anniversary next year and has scheduled a series of
Klacik prepares his Lock Haven for Ice Castle visit
The former YSU assistant and his Bald Eagles take on the Penguins on Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN —
UAW, GM near deal on health-care trust in talks, sources say
The trust would transfer oversight for health care from GM to the union. DETROIT — General
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. MOrdonez Det149565112201.356 ISuzuki Sea149627107221.352
Judge Krichbaum returns parole violator to prison
The defense argued unsuccessfully for a parole extension or house arrest. YOUNGSTOWN — The
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 2, Devil Rays 1 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ervin Santana struck out 10, Juan
Meredyth Joy to be bride of Jonathan Ralph
XCHICAGO — Meredyth Anne Joy and Jonathan Samuel Ralph, both of Chicago, are announcing their
Winner Aviation loses $2.1M in repair business
A legislative aide said it may be nearly two years before the issue resurfaces. VIENNA —
Julie Ischkum, Robert Duritza to be married
XCOLUMBIANA — Announced by Joseph and Michele Ischkum, 42278 Edward Circle, is the engagement of
Church visitor here to promote world peace
A church official from Spain is visiting here to accent “fraternity, solidarity and understanding.”
“Survivor” (8 p.m., CBS): For its 15th edition, “Survivor” is dumping the
“Survivor” (8 p.m., CBS): For its 15th edition, “Survivor” is dumping the island locale and jetting
FATE OR FOLLY? Was Black Monday inevitable? Panelists disagree
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Diane Vettori recalls visiting the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan in 1975. Her
Earnhardt will take No. 88 with a Dew
NASCAR’s most popular driver ended months of speculation. DALLAS (AP) — Darrell Waltrip won 24
Woman is arraigned in pit bull case
Woman is arraigned in pit bull case YOUNGSTOWN — Sherry Sellers, 44, of 130 E. Warren Ave., was
Comedian Chalis brings message
Considering Chili Chalis grew up in the shadow of NBC Studios in beautiful downtown Burbank, Calif.,
MCDONALD VILLAGE
MCDONALD VILLAGE Council meeting Village council met Wednesday and handled these matters:
Pants suit’s aftermath leads to closing
Dry cleaners spent more than $100,000 to defend themselves. WASHINGTON (AP) — The owners of a dry
Lawmakers take action against microchip abuse
States acknowledge the bills are pre-emptive, to prevent forced use of microchips in humans.
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Joseph and Heather Oslavic, Boardman, girl, Sept. 10. Dean and
Push is on to use all of flu vaccine
Getting vaccinated in the winter won’t be too late. WASHINGTON (AP) — Come one, come all: After
REGION
REGION Man sues Sam’s Club, others over broken tooth YOUNGSTOWN — A New Castle, Pa., man filed a
GIANT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Schedule of events The festival will be held at Yankee Lake this weekend and next. Giant-pumpkin carver Patrick Moser will be on hand for most of each day. The schedule this
FRIDAY 3:15 p.m.: midway, concessions, rides and games 4 p.m.: keg tapping 4:15 p.m.: Civil War
After two decades, still no market for fuel cells
Opinion: FRANKFURT, Germany — I am writing this column on a Toshiba laptop powered by a fuel cell produced by
Masonry group to honor 3 stonework projects in Pa.
The awards are given out every other year. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A recent building boom in
STANDINGS AL Central
WLPctGB Cleveland9062.592— Detroit8370.54271⁄2 XIndians magic number to clinch the division
WORLD WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
WORLD WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS At Baku, Azerbaijan Men Freestyle 55 kg (121 pounds) Gold
YSU
YSU Mellott named top offensive lineman ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Youngstown State sophomore center Brian
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown City Council’s Buildings and Grounds Committee, 5:30 p.m., sixth floor,
USTA-COLEMANVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
USTA-COLEMANVISION CHAMPIONSHIP At Albuquerque, N.M. Purse: $75,000 (Challenger) Surface:
Valley gas prices jump about 9 cents in month
Gasoline prices in the Mahoning Valley have jumped about 9 cents in the past month as oil prices
Sabathia cages Tigers in 4-2 win
Cleveland swept a three-game series and reduced its magic number to three. CLEVELAND (AP) — Once
TV ads for YSU promote centennial
The ads trace YSU’s history from its beginning as a YMCA evening school. YOUNGSTOWN
IRAQ Latest developments
Some events and scattered violence across Iraq on Wednesday: Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
Two-day event to honor American Indian culture
YOUNGSTOWN — American Indian culture will be demonstrated and celebrated this weekend at the third
YSU grant will aid 2 local schools
The program targets fifth- through eighth-graders in schools YSU selected. YOUNGSTOWN — Nearly
Wednesday’s European Cups Scores
Wednesday’s European Cups Scores (Home teams listed first) Champions League First round
Pit bull owners blast new law
The county still isn’t enforcing the city law. YOUNGSTOWN — Objections from dog owners to the
Man pleads guilty in foot-kissing case
‘I’m not a threat to anybody,’ he said. YOUNGSTOWN — A Poland man who pleaded guilty to sexual
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Kanye declared winner in sales war with 50 Cent
Kanye declared winner in sales war with 50 Cent NEW YORK — Just hours after he was officially
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st—Redriteeightyeight 23.8013.608.80 Lookslike Kevin
Of ‘The Musical’ I sing
Opinion: Of ‘The Musical’ I sing EDITOR: Sunday afternoon my wife dragged me downtown to the Oakland
A plea for funds for agency
Since its founding in 1973, the consumer agency’s staff has been halved. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Stadelmyer finds home at tailback
GIRARD — When Girard High’s 2006 football season began, sophomore Kyle Stadelmyer was a wide
Rebold-Dlwgosh wedding plans are announced
XMarie Lombardo of Surprise, Ariz., and William Dlwgosh of Canfield are announcing plans for the
Penguins’ Sykora injured, sidelined
The newcomer suffered a broken nose in a collision with a teammate Tuesday in a preseason game.
Official takes issue with kids report
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said the Bush administration “skewed”
General: Iran will retaliate if Israel attacks
Iran has periodically issued warnings over the possibility of war. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has
AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles
SINGERS Stambaugh Chorus. Audition appointment slots will be during September. Bring a piece of
Weekly Ohio fishing report
Weekly Ohio fishing report COLUMBUS — provided by the Division of Wildlife of the Dept. of Natural
Canfield council considers banning certain dog breeds
Youngstown banned pit bulls beginning Saturday. CANFIELD — Council will consider whether it wants
Town braces for civil-rights rally
Up to 50,000 could visit the town, police say. JENA, La. — The promised arrival of 50,000
O.J. freed after judge sets bail at $125,000
Legal experts are questioning the strength of the case. LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a scene of legal déjà
Injection procedure is cruel, judge says
The convicted killer’s death sentence hasn’t been thrown out. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal
Recovering alcoholic should seek different remedy
Q. I am a recovering alcoholic and do not want to do anything to jeopardize my sobriety (since
Engineers study ways to secure U.S. borders
The project is revealing that there is no one-size-fits-all barrier. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The
Cancer vaccine protection increases
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New data show a vaccine against the virus that causes cervical cancer partially
The best of the best
‘THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD’ Leisurely paced — it runs two hours
Ahmadinejad asks to lay wreath at ground zero
Ahmadinejad asks to lay wreath at ground zero NEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
FLU SHOTS \ At a glance
Abundance: After years of flu vaccine shortages, more doses than ever produced will be available
Mahoning Valley experiences highs, lows with RTI’s plans
On Monday, you could almost hear the popping of champagne corks in the Mahoning Valley after
Bill to lengthen leaves for troops fails in Senate
A Republican sponsor of the measure saw no hope of reviving it this year. WASHINGTON — Senate
Airport officials mull marketing director
Paying for a marketing employee always has been an obstacle. VIENNA — In response to comments
Church is chosen for Watkins-Lind autumn wedding
XAUSTINTOWN — Roger and Georgetta Watkins, 50 S. Edgehill Ave., are announcing the engagement of
Irene Kapsouris to be bride of Hector Serrano
XCAMPBELL — Irene Kapsouris, 147 Jefferson St., a daughter of the late Nicholas and Joeanna
St. Edward too good against Mooney boys
St. Edward is listed 12th in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America ratings.
East has to travel at home
Soon after East High athletic director Marco Marinucci submitted his fall football schedule to
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF POLAND 164, NILES 174 (At Copeland Hills) Niles (3-10) —
We’re losing the war in Afghanistan
Opinion: Former Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld says in the current edition of GQ magazine that the
Cronin finishes her stay in jail
A lawyer said new offenders are being jailed before those on a waiting list. YOUNGSTOWN —
Roots drummer directs VH1 Hip Hop Honors
The plan is to make the tour a platform for hip-hop lovers. A hip-hop celebration hits the
Ken Burns explores ‘the worst war’
With stark images and deadly sounds, Ken Burns’s landmark PBS World War II documentary depicts what
Sharon house, garage fire
Sharon house, garage fire SHARON, Pa. — Firefighters were battling a blaze to a home and garage on
Song inspires area musicians to form band
Koebel strays from heavy rock and focuses on softer, more melodic songs. For years, friends
GIRLS
GIRLS Boardman 2, GlenOak 0 CANTON — Senior Jessica Winters scored the first goal at the 25:23
Improvement award to go to Forum Health Northside
Improvement award to go to Forum Health Northside YOUNGSTOWN — The “for sale” sign is in front of
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