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Pavlik fight | Round 5
Both fighters try to establish jabs and work in hard rights. No big blows landed in the first
PAVLIK FIGHT| ROUND 4
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Pavlik starts the fourth round with a series of jabs stunning the champ.
Pavlik fight | Round 3
Pavlik composes himself at the beginning of round 3. Tries to establish his jab. Pavlik backs him
PAVLIK FIGHT| ROUND 2
ATLANTIC CITY N.J. — At the start of the second round both men come out of the corner guarded, but
Pavlik fight | Round 1
The fight began at 11:35 p.m. Taylor came out with a wild right right away. He seems to want to
PAVLIK FIGHT| Pavlik enters the arena set to take a shot at the title.
ATLANTIC CITY N.J. — Kelly Pavlik entered the arena set to take on Jermain Taylor for the
Pavlik fight | The countdown begins
Saturday night’s main undercard bout between Andre Berto and David Estrada just finished, which
Pavlik fight | Eleven hours away
At noon on Saturday, Kelly Pavlik’s trainer, Jack Loew, leaned up against a wooden railing about 100
Pavlik fight | Six hours away
Just before 6 p.m. on Saturday night, Youngstown’s Harry Arroyo, the former IBF lightweight
Pavlik fight | The Lowes survey
Cashing out at Lowes about 6 p.m. Saturday, the clerk had a peculiar question for a Vindy staffer:
Pavlik fight | Youngstown fans in the crowd
ATLANTIC CITY N.J. — With much anticipated Kelly Pavlik and Jermain Taylor title bout more than two
Sobriety checkpoint in Washingtontonville
The Mahoning County Operating Vehicle Impaired Task Force will hold a sobriety checkpoint from 9
Looking for the Great Pumpkin?
GREEN — The 13th annual Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers weigh-off will be Oct. 6 at the Parks
Memorial service Sunday for Rev. Rex Humbard in Akron
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Services remembering the life of the preacher whose televangelism ministry once
Ground beef recall expanded due to E. coli concerns
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The Topps Meat Co. on Saturday expanded its recall of frozen hamburger patties
Childrens Museum seeks groups for Spooktacular event
YOUNGSTOWN — The Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St. downtown, seeks participation
Paintballs blast Youngstown home
YOUNGSTOWN — At least 41 yellow paintballs splattered the front of a house in the 2700 block of
838th Military Police mobilize for duty
AUSTINTOWN — While Michael Sheely’s soldier dad is away on a year-long mission, the 5-year-old has
Sharpsville veteran laid to rest, years after he was lost
HERMITAGE, Pa. – Lt. James Wendell Blose of Sharpsville, Pa. vanished at age 23 on a World War II
Diocese in Pittsburgh has new bishop
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Rev. David Zubik was installed Friday as the 12th bishop of the Roman Catholic
Triple fatal crash in Venango County
CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) — Three people, including a father and son from Pittsburgh, have been killed in
Two dead in Butler County house fire
HARMONY, Pa. (AP) — Two people have been killed in a Butler County house fire, and a state police
New Castle will buy property for industrial development
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City council has agreed to buy the former Shenango China plant at the Riverview
Plans taking shape for racetrack casino
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — It didn’t take long for Centaur Inc. to get moving on its plans for a new
Media group sets Oct. 8 open house
YOUNGSTOWN — A Youngstown man has turned his childhood passion into a career, and now, a media
South Range school plans to be reviewed
NORTH LIMA — South Range School District residents will have a chance to discuss proposals for the
War of words begins in sheriff race
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Sheriff Randall Wellington is a poor leader and bad manager, said a
Decision pending on landfill operating permit
LISBON — A decision is pending on whether the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will grant
UAW reveals details of contract with GM
The deal proposes cutting pay for some jobs by 50 percent. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.
REGION
REGION Gun show planned LOWELLVILLE — The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors will have their fall
The thrill of victory, agony of success?
Opinion: We are not looking to win the war in Iraq anymore. Instead, according to President Bush’s recent
Defense steps up in Ursuline’s win
The Irish held off Warren Harding’s rally in a 28-13 victory. WARREN — Ursuline High football
Pipettes postponed
Concerts by the Pipettes scheduled for Thursday at Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland and Oct. 13 in
Sewing up a future by learning a skill
The group abides by building reliance, one stitch at a time. YOUNGSTOWN — For nine years,
Fitch suffers 16-7 loss to McKinley
The Falcons took a 7-3 lead into halftime but couldn’t hold on. AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown
S. Florida QB leads Bulls past W. Virginia
West Virginia’s Pat White was knocked out of the game in the second quarter. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) —
Vatican urges Muslims to work toward peace
The foreign affairs chief said all religions should join together for peace. VATICAN CITY (AP) —
Resignation from bar
Resignation from bar YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Supreme Court has accepted the resignation of Atty.
Break out the feeders and call in the birds
Though some backyard birders keep their feeding stations stocked all year, I suspect many
PRESIDENTS CUP PAIRINGS
PRESIDENTS CUP PAIRINGS Friday At Royal Montreal Golf Club (Blue Course) Montreal Yardage:
AG-elect’s security cost $28M
The U.S. marshals were assigned to Mukasey when he was a federal judge. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Motivated Boardman rolls past Perry, 42-6
The Spartans bounced back from a Federal League loss to Hoover last week. BOARDMAN — Losing
NEXTEL CUP-KANSAS 400 LINEUP
NEXTEL CUP-KANSAS 400 LINEUP Friday’s qualifying; race Sunday At Kansas Speedway Kansas City,
Ryan Adams rants
Ryan Adams rants MINNEAPOLIS — Ryan Adams pitched another fit for a Minneapolis audience, a few
Four-goal flurry keys U.S. team past Phantoms
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The U.S. National team defeated the Mahoning Valley Phantoms, 7-2, Friday night
UPDATES ON THE WAR
Other developments: Iraq’s prime minister told The Associated Press on Friday that a U.S. Senate
Blaze destroys fire station
One of three firetrucks is believed to have started the fire. BRACEVILLE — Braceville Fire
High school rodeos are on the rise
The riders’ parents pace on the sidelines as their children take part. WAPAKONETA, Ohio (AP) —
GENERAL MOTORS
GENERAL MOTORS Lordstown plant Since the facility opened in 1966, Lordstown employees have
Struthers rallies against Salem
The Wildcats scored twice in the final quarter for a 29-15 victory. STRUTHERS — The Struthers High
Merck keeps fighting Vioxx suits
The drug maker is fighting each lawsuit rather than reach settlements with plaintiffs. TRENTON,
Hunters’ lawsuit: Clothes fail smell test
One company is adamant about the product working. By DOUG SMITH MINNEAPOLIS — Deer hunters
Civil War letters being auctioned
A Mansfield, Ohio, man said he will bid on about 100 of the letters today. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) —
Amish thank those who helped
Tuesday will mark one year since the schoolroom massacre. NICKEL MINES, Pa. (AP) — Four days
Clippers run past Ridge, 28-20
Columbiana shut down the Rams’ running attack. MINERAL RIDGE — In a key conference showdown
Madonna leads nominees for Rock Hall
NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s something Madonna can really celebrate: a nomination to the Rock and Roll
Mooney cruises in Buffalo
The unbeaten Cardinals blanked St. Francis 21-0. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Michael Zordich rushed nine times
Diocese trial goes to the jury
The ex-accountant for the Cleveland diocese faces money-laundering charges, among others.
Ding dong! Avon man calling
This Avon rep has a mustache. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — This Avon rep wears a hard hat and carries a
GM VEHICLES \ Assembly sites
In a tentative labor contract, GM made commitments to build current or future products at 16 plants:
Boy was pressured to confess, family says
The boy’s attorney said he will seek to prevent the use of the alleged confession. CINCINNATI (AP)
Ex-champs can’t be wrong: Pavlik will prevail tonight
Tonight’s the night boxing enthusiasts in Youngstown and throughout the Mahoning Valley have awaited
Penguins open Gateway
Penguins open Gateway Youngstown State plays host to Missouri State tonight in the Gateway
Valley’s fishing spots produce mighty muskies
The big dog in our local waters is a fish with a mouthful of teeth that would scare a dentist and a
THURSDAY’S GAMES
THURSDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota 5, Boston 4 Baltimore 8, Toronto 5 N.Y. Yankees
Bain Capital Partners buying 3Com Corp.
The company’s stock has fallen from $100 to about $3 a share. BOSTON (AP) — Network equipment
Lordstown will build both a small car and a midsize model.
Lordstown will build both a small car and a midsize model. LORDSTOWN — General Motors plans to
Retiring judge to stay a bit longer
The probate judge’s term expires Feb. 8, 2009. YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Timothy P. Maloney of
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: The Killers of Comedy Tour featuring headliner Reverend Bob Levy with Beetlejuice,
Pa. man found guilty of raping woman in Ohio
AKRON (AP) — A man accused of attacking a woman in the parking lot of a Pittsburgh-area shopping
Hurts so good: Bears’ Kruegel leads 34-31 win
Leetonia’s running back shook off illness to help his team beat Lowellville. LEETONIA —
Poland broke open a close game in the third quarter, beating Niles 26-7.
Poland broke open a close game in the third quarter, beating Niles 26-7. NILES — Locked in a
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA New Jersey3206179 Philadelphia34061821
LATE SUNDAY
LATE SUNDAY Dear readers, We are making the best plans we can to deliver with your Sunday
Austin’s plunge is spark team needed
MONTREAL (AP) — Woody Austin produced quite a ripple effect. The Americans were drowning in their
Edwards targets health care
The Democratic presidential candidate spoke at a $15-per-ticket event in Columbus. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Suspect charged in child’s hanging death
NAVARRO MILLS, Texas (AP) — An apparent stranger to a 6-year-old found hanged in her family’s garage
Finding impartial jury a concern, lawyers say
A defense attorney said race likely will be a factor during jury selection. CANTON (AP) — Lawyers
Spokesman touts energy plan
The energy adviser said it’s too early to know if jobs would come to the Valley. YOUNGSTOWN
Gateway openers mostly successful
The Penguins play host to Missouri State tonight. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State hopes to
Man, 27, charged in death of child
County records its second death of a toddler this year resulting in charges. NILES — A 27-
Metal thefts make plant unstable
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City officials are assessing the stability of the former Shenango China plant
Austintown fire investigated as arson
AUSTINTOWN — A house fire that began as five family members slept early Monday is being investigated
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New England3001.00011435 N.Y.
Disconnected public aids imperial Bush
Opinion: John W. Dean pulled no punches last Friday night in Kansas City in assessing the damage President
Johnson will be Sunday’s pole sitter
Ryan Newman’s time was disallowed because of roof height. KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Midway through
Man faces charges in car chase by police
A motion to revoke a separate bond is set for a hearing Thursday. YOUNGSTOWN — An unlicensed
Boardman 42, Massillon Perry 6
Boardman 42, Massillon Perry 6 Mooney 21, Buffalo (N.Y.) St. Francis 0 Canton McKinley 16, Fitch
Girl in sex tape is found
Girl in sex tape is found LAS VEGAS — A young girl who was seen being sexually assaulted in a
Win streak meaningless to Cardinals
The defending World Series champs will be home for the playoffs this season. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
NEWS SHOWS Sunday topics
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Former President Bill Clinton;
‘Pastels’ is topic for ‘Connection’
YOUNGSTOWN — On Sunday’s “Community Connection” host Madonna Chism Pinkard will interview Karen
20% of 2007 Valley grads enroll at YSU
The university has set an enrollment goal of 14,000 students for next fall. YOUNGSTOWN
Plans for new models brighten the Valley
People are relieved at the news about the new car lines. The Mahoning Valley is getting some new
Red Cross makes attempt to get hostages freed
The workers were taken hostage Wednesday. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The International Committee of
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward M. Kalaher, 34, of 1632 W. Hampton Drive, Austintown,
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Twins 2 BOSTON — Daisuke Matsuzaka won for only the second time since
C.C. lifts Indians past K.C.
The Tribe wrapped up home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. KANSAS CITY, Mo.
‘Kid Nation’ ruined by adults
Opinion: WASHINGTON — When they write the cultural history of childhood in 21st- century America, I hope they
MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week’s standards:
MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week’s standards:
S. Range extends streak to 28 games
The Raiders now have 28 straight wins after beating East Palestine 44-12. EAST PALESTINE — Chris
Family Services exec to be guest on ‘Dee’
YOUNGSTOWN — Dave Arnold, president of the Familly Services Agency, will be the guest on “Sunday
AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 5, ROYALS 3
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THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS FRIDAY 1st—Punt Wager (Camaque C.)6.203.803.00 Brads Number One (Skerrett
Brookfield can’t stop Lakeview run game
The Bulldogs’ Ben Moody rolled up 210 yards in the 33-20 victory. BROOKFIELD — Going into the
Sharon falls in four OTs
Greenville’s two-point conversion was the difference in the 36-35 victory. SHARON, Pa. — Over
YSU ENROLLMENT Local numbers
Youngstown State University had 18 percent of the high school graduating classes in Mahoning,
Girard stays in first with 26-21 victory
Liberty and Hubbard won easily to remain a game back of the Indians and Lakeview. CHAMPION
On comedy tour, The Reverend is aiming to kill
He’s been making people laugh for 18 years. On a daily basis, the fine line between genius and
Studies tie high death rate of black babies to racism
Previous studies have cited stress as a factor but haven’t explored the source of the stress.
NATION
NATION Government shuts down online bank NetBank WASHINGTON — NetBank Inc., an online bank with
U.S. airstrike kills al-Qaida leader, commander says
Al-Qaida in Iraq is fractured, the brigadier general says. WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. airstrike
“Back at the Barnyard” (9 p.m., Nickelodeon): Get this party started with the party
“Back at the Barnyard” (9 p.m., Nickelodeon): Get this party started with the party animals who
Rendell to tout health plan
The nearly $317 million plan has been held up by opposition to a payroll tax. HARRISBURG (AP) —
25 years later, pain of Tylenol poisonings remains
No one has ever been arrested in the case. CHICAGO (AP) — Helen Jensen can still picture the
COUNTING DOWN Baseball’s races
MAGIC NUMBERS American League East WLPctMN Boston clinched American League Central Cleveland
Rushing, defense helps lead Mercer past W. Middlesex
The Mustangs’ Justin Angermeier keyed the offensive attack. WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — It’s
McDonald goes to ground in win
The Blue Devils had all 279 of its yards on the ground in the 17-13 win. McDONALD — Though
Union is 36-17 winner
Chase Frederick’s conversion reception in OT was the difference in Mohawk’s victory. NEW CASTLE,
Warren Taser case goes to FBI and BCI
The city hopes to have some answers in the case within a few weeks. WARREN — The case
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