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Feds promise $16 million to fix Girard dam
GIRARD — It looks as though the city doesn’t have to go forward with plans to demolish the dam at
Local officials hope GM strike is short
LORDSTOWN — A prolonged strike by United Auto Workers would be a devastating blow to the Mahoning
Austintown school committee meets Tuesday
Austintown school committee meets Tuesday AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown School District’s Local
Woman charged with torching ex-boyfriend’s house
Woman charged with torching ex-boyfriend’s house YOUNGSTOWN — A woman who is accused of setting
Man gets $11 in bar robbery
Man gets $11 in bar robbery YOUNGSTOWN — Bar patrons and the owner of Patsy’s Bar, 2302 South
Union workers speak on the strike
Union workers speak on the strike LORDSTOWN — Union workers were supportive of today’s strike
Graham speaks on strike
Graham speaks on strike LORDSTOWN — Jim Graham, president of United Autoworkers Local 1112, urged
UAW sets strike deadline for 11 a.m. today
UAW sets strike deadline for 11 a.m. today DETROIT (AP) — The signs were ready and picket
My, how they’ve grown!
The emphasis is on care for tiny patients and worried parents in the Special Care Nursery.
Motorcyclist hurt
Motorcyclist hurt AUSTINTOWN — Mark C. Roberts, 44, of Austintown, was in guarded condition at St.
More volunteer on vacations
Spending time doing something different can refresh some workers. MELVILLE, N.Y. — Some of us
For Tribe fans, final game at home was a clinch party
Spirits were high as fans watched the excitement unfold. CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians
Marines unsettled by Iraq mission
Opinion: QUANTICO, Va. — Here at “the crossroads of the Marine Corps,” some officers are uneasily pondering a
N.Y. mayor stops at Flight 93 site
More stops have been added to the fund-raising tour. PITTSBURGH (AP) — New York Mayor Michael
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 1st—Ex Navy (Sanguinetti)15.406.607.40 Black Springs (Urieta-
McDonald’s finds itself on a roll
The chain’s lengthy surge surprises experts. CHICAGO (AP) — It wasn’t so long ago that the
A list of addresses and phone numbers for Congress members.
A list of addresses and phone numbers for Congress members. U.S. SENATORS OHIO George
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS About 500,000 Ohio property owners have applied for the new Homestead Real
Seahawks pull out 24-21 win
Seattle scored with one minute remaining to beat the Bengals. SEATTLE (AP) — Nate Burleson and
Nearly 10.4 million firms are owned by women, employing more than 12.8 million people and generating
Nearly 10.4 million firms are owned by women, employing more than 12.8 million people and generating
Rice hopes Syria, Arabs will attend peace conference
Several Arab states have expressed that they have no use for Bush’s conference. UNITED NATIONS
U.S.: Iran smuggled missiles into Iraq
Iran has denied the allegations. BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military accused Iran on Sunday of
POLLS HARRIS INTERACTIVE
POLLS HARRIS INTERACTIVE RecPtsPvs 1. USC (91)3-02,821NA 2. LSU (19)4-02,742NA 3.
Laptop project promotes donations
The promotion will only be available for two weeks. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The project that hopes
Old Campbell buildings hold a fortune in scrap
The demand for scrap metal is high in China and the rest of Asia. SCRAP METAL, WHILE NOT quite
Construction is set to begin on school
A decision on who will supply water to the new building hasn’t been finalized. YOUNGSTOWN —
NFL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
INTERCONFERENCE Packers 31, Chargers 24 GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brett Favre’s 420th career touchdown
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP \ Late Saturday
No. 1 USC 47, Washington St. 14 LOS ANGELES — John David Booty completed 28 of 35 passes for 279
Tribe hoists Central pennant
Cleveland is in the post season for the first time since 2001. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Marcus Ray Stokes The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Kindergarten ruling causes some concern
Some parents are willing to pay for all-day school for their young kids. CANTON (AP) — A recent
“Chuck” (8 p.m., NBC): Have you heard? Nerds are hot this season. And
“Chuck” (8 p.m., NBC): Have you heard? Nerds are hot this season. And “Chuck” has a highly likable
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Shauntel Crum and Lindsey Douglas, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 22.
Iraqi official confronts U.S.
The prime minister insists that his country is making progress. NEW YORK (AP) — Iraqi Prime
Steelers, Tomlin get off to 3-0 start
Pittsburgh rolled easily past San Francisco 37-16 at home. PITTSBURGH (AP) — There’s been no
REGION
REGION Women’s outreach tour to stop at Grove City GROVE CITY, Pa. — The national 2007 Women’s
‘Volley for the Cure’ set Tuesday at Boardman
The teams will be wearing special pink jerseys. BOARDMAN — Boardman High School’s volleyball team
Pirates beaten 8-0 by Chicago
The Cubs extended their NL Central lead to 31⁄2 games. CHICAGO (AP) — Derrek Lee was a member of
There are reasons to require state to provide speedy trials
Opinion: There are reasons to require state to provide speedy trials EDITOR: An 80-year-old robbery
PGA-TURNING STONE
PGA-TURNING STONE Sunday At Atunyote Golf Club Course Verona, N.Y. Purse: $6 million
COUNTING DOWN \ Baseball’s races
MAGIC NUMBERS American League East WLPctMN Boston9264.5906 New York9065.581 American
NASCAR-NEXTEL-DODGE DEALERS 400
NASCAR-NEXTEL-DODGE DEALERS 400 Sunday’s results At Dover International Speedway Dover, Del.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Today At Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Alexander Munoz, Venezuela,
BOARDMAN ZONING Common violations
The township’s zoning office receives complaints about possible violations of the zoning and
Town honors Planters founder
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — The Italian immigrant who launched Planters Peanuts into a worldwide
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Argent Mortgage LLC v. Dorothy Sabin et al, foreclosure.
RAIDERS 26, BROWNS 24
RAIDERS 26, BROWNS 24 Cleveland01077—24 Oakland31373—26 First Quarter Oak—FG Janikowski 32,
Marceau dies, was world-famous mime
Inspired by Charlie Chaplin, Marceau in turn inspired entertainers as well. PARIS (AP) — Marcel
TV mogul, wife, have a girl
TV mogul, wife, have a girl LOS ANGELES — It’s a girl for television mogul Dick Wolf and his wife,
Boardman girls win title at tennis meet
DOVER — Boardman High girls tennis team put on a dominating performance over the weekend in winning
Independent voters lean toward Democrats
One GOP pollster said Republicans are facing ‘a serious problem.’ WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael
BUNN BIDS
BUNN BIDS Youngstown city schools The Youngstown school board awarded contracts this week for
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PRESEASON EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA
hBuddhist monks, nuns lead protest in Myanmar
hBuddhist monks, nuns lead protest in Myanmar YANGON, Myanmar — About 20,000 protesters led by
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Police Crime Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley
“The U.S isn’t so mighty anymore.”
Opinion: “The U.S isn’t so mighty anymore.” Toronto resident Brian Lee On the Canadian dollar reaching
Herron nearly lost redshirt
The freshman from Warren Harding almost got the call to play Saturday. COLUMBUS — Perhaps the
Power industry: New nuclear plants to be safer
Nuclear plants are under design but are still seven years off. NEW YORK (AP) — The current turmoil
WEEKEND SCORES AREA
WEEKEND SCORES AREA Willoughby South 24, Chaney 12 East 18, Cle. Hts. 13 Mooney 40, Mentor
SATURDAY’S GAMES
SATURDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago White Sox 8, Minnesota 3 N.Y. Yankees 12, Toronto 11,
Phil Dawson’s final field goal attempt was blocked by Oakland.
Phil Dawson’s final field goal attempt was blocked by Oakland. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — As Phil
Edwards wins, but …
Edwards wins, but … Carl Edwards’ victory at Dover Sunday was dulled by his car failing two post-
Students head online for cheaper textbooks
Some students sell the books back for what they paid online. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio college students
Dems, GOP should join forces on Iraq
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The drawdown of troops in Iraq without leaving the country and the region in absolute
KEEPING TRACK OF . . . | NFL players
How players of area interest fared in Sunday’s games: Jeff Wilkins, Rams (Fitch/YSU) — Wilkins
Dems’ online debate draws many viewers
Getting a lot of attention were Sen. Clinton and clips about the war in Iraq. WASHINGTON (AP) —
AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 6, ATHLETICS 2
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NFL PREVIEW Tonight’s game
TENNESSEE at NEW ORLEANS Game time: 8:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Opening line: Saints by 51⁄2. Record vs.
Toy testers working overtime to keep up
Toy recalls have increased business at a toy-testing company. ENFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Gone is the
Bidders list why the deal fell through
The old Austintown Middle School closed after the last academic year. AUSTINTOWN — Developers
Top runners set in Mahoning CC meet
AUSTINTOWN — Monica Ciarniello of Lowellville, Lauren Agnew of Boardman, Samantha Hamilton of
A 10.5 percent pay raise and great health care are not good enough for city’s finest
When is enough enough? That is a question Youngstown taxpayers have a perfect right to ask after
Wall Street financing Chinese police state
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The American economy may be teetering on the brink of a recession, but there’s an
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Romo paces Cowboys to 34-10 victory
He passed for 329 yards as Dallas rolled past the Chicago Bears. CHICAGO (AP) — Tony Romo looked
NFL SCORES
NFL SCORES Oakland 26, Cleveland 24 Pittsburgh 37, San Francisco 16 Seattle 24, Cincinnati 21
Officer helps handle zoning issues
A detective started accompanying the zoning inspector to problem properties. BOARDMAN — It
Doughnut debate irks elderly
It’s not about denial but nutrition, caregivers say. MAHOPAC, N.Y (AP) — It was just another
Von Trapp Children carry on traditions
Their great-grandfather, Captain von Trapp, inspired ‘The Sound of Music.’ The hills are alive
MLB ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 7, Mariners 4 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Macier Izturis and Casey Kotchman homered
Northeast Ohio seeks reduction in soot emissions
The changes to diesel engines will cost millions. AKRON (AP) — Retrofitting diesel engines to make
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Penguins ready for Gateway
Youngstown State senior quarterback Tom Zetts can’t wait to start play in the Gateway Football
COMPARISONS | Political views
A look at how independents compare to Republicans and Democrats, according to Associated Press-Ipsos
Ohio U. police offers train to be SWAT team
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — A squad of police officers from Ohio University has completed training to become
Edwards’ victory tainted in garage
His winning car failed a post-race inspection at Dover Speedway. DOVER, Del. (AP) — His car
Yo. Christian rolls to 43-7 win over ESC rival
CANFIELD — Randy Triplett scored one touchdown and passed for two others as Youngstown Christian
Deadline nears to apply for homestead tax exemption
County auditors have the applications for the real estate tax break. COLUMBUS — Eligible
UAW sets deadline to strike for today
Most issues in the talks have been resolved, a UAW official said. DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 24, 2007s
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