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Partnership created to help with finances
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley residents have a new resource for learning how to manage their
YPD officers escape dismissal
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams was talked out of firing two patrolmen who made up their own
Scrappers lose late in Jamestown, 5-3
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The Jamestown Jammers scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and
Cavs to open 2008-09 season in Boston
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers will begin next season where they ended the last one. Cleveland
Fire destroys South Side home early today
YOUNGSTOWN — Officials are investigating an early morning fire on the South Side that destroyed a
Babe Ruth team headed to World Series
YOUNGSTOWN — Sweeping three doubleheaders in as many days has earned the Youngstown Babe Ruth 14-
Thunder’s Tim Murphy named first team af2
BOARDMAN — Mahoning Valley Thunder fullback Tim Murphy has been named to the af2 first team for the
Is Duniek Christian guilty or not guilty of felonious assault?
YOUNGSTOWN — After a trial lasting more than a week and jury deliberations of eight hours,
Karstens nearly perfect in 2-hit shutout for Bucs
PHOENIX — Jeff Karstens has given the Pittsburgh Pirates a perfect start. Almost a perfect game,
Fed money recommended for Wick District-Smoky Hollow area
YOUNGSTOWN —The long-awaited redevelopment of the Wick District-Smoky Hollow area is going to have
New Waterford performs maintenance on water tower starting Friday
NEW WATERFORD — The village will be performing preventive maintenance on the Hatcher Road water
Bruce Zoldan’s Phantoms expected to play at the Chevy Centre
YOUNGSTOWN —The city is finalizing a deal to have the Mahoning Valley Phantoms junior hockey team
Indians lose to Rays in 9th
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Pena’s three-run homer capped a six-run rally in the ninth inning
Trumbull commissioners vote to put natural gas issue on ballot
Trumbull commissioners vote to put natural gas issue on ballot WARREN — The Trumbull County
Armed robbers net Coach bag
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Four adults and three children were terrorized in a home invasion, city police
Preparations under way for sock giveaway
YOUNGSTOWN — St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church is collecting donations for its annual
Pa. authorities progress on tolling I-80
MERCER, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has announced potential toll collection
Latta Road in Unity Township to be closed two days
Latta Road in Unity Township to be closed two days EAST PALESTINE — Unity Township officials
Former Dann aide faces tax charges in Warren
WARREN – Anthony Gutierrez, a supervisor fired from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office after an
Family event scheduled Sunday in downtown Warren
WARREN – The third annual Family Gathering Barbecue Talent Show will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Aug. 17, at
Nelson-Moser Road will close Monday
LEAVITTSBURG — Nelson-Moser Road, from Park to Allen-Smith roads in Warren and Braceville townships
Community Bike Club seeks youths 12 and up
YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., Invites youths ages 12 and older to sign up for
Garage sale to benefit Alzheimer’s organization
Garage sale to benefit Alzheimer’s organization CANFIELD — Volunteers of the Alzheimer’s
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
THURSDAY XPoland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman Poland Road, Poland, will have takeout
JENNIFER CHANCE/KURT LEMKE
JENNIFER CHANCE KURT LEMKE X YOUNGSTOWN — Monsignor David W. Rhodes officiated as Jennifer Rose
ANN LODGE/PHILLIP KONDAS
ANN LODGE PHILLIP KONDAS X GREENFORD — Greenford Evangelical Lutheran Church was the setting at
KELLY ZIMMERMAN/J.P. MORAN
KELLY ZIMMERMAN J.P. MORAN XCHESTERLAND — The marriage of Kelly Ann Zimmerman, a daughter of
HEATHER CORLL/DANIEL SCHNEIDER
HEATHER CORLL DANIEL SCHNEIDER X AUSTINTOWN — Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic was the
Ventresco-Rager nuptials planned in Austintown
X AUSTINTOWN — Jerry and Nancy Ventresco, 4628 Norquest Blvd., and Walter and Colleen Rager, 1851 S.
Lauren Balestrino and John Waugh plan Nov. nuptials
X POLAND — Larry and Suzanne Balestrino, 7210 Elmland Ave., announce the engagement of their
OSU’s Griffin talks players, titles at United Way benefit
He says OSU has the talent to win another national championship. BOARDMAN — Archie Griffin has
‘The Ghost’ is set for ‘The Executioner’
Kelly Pavlik and Bernard Hopkins heaped praise on each other prior to their Oct. 18 non-title bout
Booth returns to help O-Line
The 6-6, 315 pound senior tackle missed all of last season with a knee injury. YOUNGSTOWN —
Mayor decries Youngstown on dying cities list
YOUNGSTOWN — The city is among the top 10 fastest-dying cities in the U.S., according to a Forbes
Bo Pelini’s family helps him keep football in perspective
The new Nebraska coach from Mooney balances football with family in importance. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP)
School levies fail in special election
Voters rejected all six issues on the special election ballot. Like the opening line of the
State inspectors make sure buses are safe for kids
Inspections have already been completed in some of the larger local districts. YOUNGSTOWN —
Poland ousted; Roth AA champ
The 11-team NABF Major regional for players 19-over has its draw tonight at Pemberton-Donnell Park.
Trumbull voters may save on utilities
WARREN — The Trumbull County commissioners are looking to place two issues on the November ballot
High School schedule Weekend scrimmages
FRIDAY Fitch at Cleveland Heights, 8 a.m. East vs. Alliance at Mount Union, 10 a.m. Struthers
Cribbs seeking contract changes
The return specialist just got an extension that he signed back in 2006 and has five years
CSEA program allows license reinstatement
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County parents who are behind on their child support payments can have their
Saying goodbye is hard for lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the Senate, Democrats are refusing to adjourn for the August recess. Over in
K-9 units get vital training
Training sessions are set twice a month for local K-9 units. CANFIELD — In a deserted barn, a
Electronics recycling
Electronics recycling CANFIELD — Mahoning County Green Team, in cooperation with the Canfield
Airport to receive funds
Airport to receive funds VIENNA — The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport will receive $258,000 to
Judge reverses himself on recusal
None of the lawyers or officials involved could be reached to comment. YOUNGSTOWN — Judge John
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stephan W. Barto, 31, of 15771 Akron-Canfield Road, Berlin
McCain ad focuses on independence, reform
The ad doesn’t discuss areas of agreement with Bush, such as tax cuts and war. RAPID CITY, S.D.
Gotti held without bail
Gotti held without bail NEW YORK — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered John A. “Junior” Gotti held
ALL SMILES: Obama shares a laugh with supporters of his presidential bid after taking the questions.
ALL SMILES: Obama shares a laugh with supporters of his presidential bid after taking the questions.
Steelers’ offensive line may not hold up
Without All-Pro left guard Alan Faneca, the Steelers are entering the great unknown. LATROBE, Pa.
Naked man in chimney draws two burglary-related charges
WARREN — The case of a man pulled naked from the chimney of a downtown building has been bound over
Scrappers return to action tonight
Scrappers return to action tonight The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have won seven of their last nine
Voters league’s request for lesser fine is denied
The county prosecutor has warned the league to correct the violations. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The
An omnipotent presidency? It’s just a myth
Opinion: Whenever I hear the ’08 presidential candidates voicing despair about the U.S. economy and talking
Australian swim team faces competition from Europe, U.S.
The Aussies will try to stop the United States from besting their Athens medal haul. BEIJING (AP)
Where have all the pickles gone?
Where have all the pickles gone? It wasn’t so long ago that every well-dressed American dinner
Capturing the tastes of the season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Grief and guilt rule Dot Weller’s life after she accidentally kills her mother-
U.S. Sen. Stevens is still our Uncle Ted
Opinion: HAINES, Alaska — When the senior senator from Alaska visited our small town on the Fourth of July
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 6, the 219th day of 2008. There are 147 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 6, the 219th day of 2008. There are 147 days left in the year. On this date
Some turn to recycling for cash
Some recyclers use the money to buy food or fuel. GLENSHAW, Pa. — Forklifts rumble around the
Tank Johnson coming out of his shell
A year ago, he wasn’t even in a training camp or on a roster. OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Tank Johnson
Favre, Packers appear headed for splitsville
Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy said it’s time for both parties to move on. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) —
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x7 2 uJ 6 vK Q 10 5 4 3 wK 10 9 WEST EAST xK J 6 3
Cooling food
Cooling food The professional way — To cool food down fast, spread it out flat in a roasting pan.
Bigger opportunities await Eicher
JD Eicher said opening for big names feels ‘like a motivating nervous.’ A little more than
Cerberus, Chrysler face tough times
The automaker’s sales are down 23 percent so far this year — the worst drop of any major
Melissa Lawson wins NBC’s ‘Nashville Star’
Melissa Lawson wins NBC’s ‘Nashville Star’ NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Texas mother of five is the new
Mickelson picked as favorite at PGA
It’s his last chance to win a major tournament this season, and he played well last week at
Employers seek changes in Ohio workers’ comp
CLEVELAND (AP) — A legal challenge to the way Ohio sets job-injury insurance rates is unwarranted
Obama’s appearance gave voters little that was new
Editorial: Obama’s appearance gave voters little that was new Barack Obama’s appearance in the Mahoning
She prayed husband would find a girlfriend
Dear Annie: I have been married to “Max” for 22 years. There were some happy times in the beginning
East-West vulnerable. South deals.
East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x4 uQ 8 4 3 vA 7 6 4 2 wA Q 6 WEST EAST xA 8
Americans struggle, but beat Aussies, 87-76
Team USA had a horrible shooting night from 3-point range and the foul line. SHANGHAI, China (AP)
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil Water Conservation District board, 6:30 p.m., 850 Industrial
Morgan Stanley to assess Fannie, Freddie
The financial services firm will give the government a financial profile of the two firms.
Security to allow laptops in approved bags
The new rules will take effect Aug. 16. WASHINGTON — There’s a new option for people annoyed at
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“The Baby Borrowers” (9 p.m., NBC): They came, they saw, they got frazzled. Now that the teens
Thursday’s show
Thursday’s show Who: JD Eicher & The Goodnights with Randy Niles When: 7:30 p.m. Where:
Delta to offer Wi-Fi on mainline domestic flights
The service will be available for a fee. ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines Inc. said Tuesday it will offer
Federal government must learn to do more with less
Opinion: The Bush administration announced last week that the federal deficit could reach an unprecedented
Race for president close in key states
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Peter Brown and Clay Richards have enough experience between them monitoring national
Postponed jazz show rescheduled for tonight
BOARDMAN — The Tower of Power tribute concert by the Boardman High School jazz band scheduled for
Board to review schools’ personnel
The superintendent’s evaluation has been hit-or-miss over the last few years. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Walter Dix is the only American with a shot at winning both sprint medals in Olympics
The last U.S. runner to win both Olympic sprint medals was Carl Lewis in 1988. DALIAN, China
Taco seasoning recipe will make food say ‘Ol !’
Dear Heloise: I had your recipe for taco seasoning. Somehow I lost it and cannot find it. Could you
The real anthrax killer?
The real anthrax killer? Chicago Tribune: In late June, the federal government agreed to pay
Schenker family preserves recipes for three generations
Pickling was originally developed as a method to preserve out-of-season vegetables. This process is
Agencies get new vehicles through grant
YOUNGSTOWN — Seven new vehicles, valued at $315,000, have been awarded to area organizations in
All that chatter is grating on the nerves
Opinion: If our era could have its own coat of arms, it would be a yak against a background of mush. This
REGION
REGION Nelson Resources to hold networking luncheons POLAND — Nelson Resources, a prepaid legal
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s pro golf events
PGA OF AMERICA PGA Championship Bloomfield Township, Mich. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course:
Girard police receive new vehicle
The cars should be on the road within the month. GIRARD — After years of planning, waiting and
“I asked Barack Obama what he wanted for his birthday. He said, ‘Indiana, Colorado and
Opinion: “I asked Barack Obama what he wanted for his birthday. He said, ‘Indiana, Colorado and Virginia.”’
Poll: Obama loses base-group support
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama has lost ground among some of his strongest bases of support, including
mlb roundup Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 4, Athletics 3 TORONTO — Kevin Mench singled in the winning run with
Columbiana board OKs levy for fall ballot
A new facility may be built near the district’s high school. COLUMBIANA — Columbiana Board of
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Coast to coast — has tryouts and hitting camps for players age 10-18. Call (740) 373-
White House denies faking letter to link Saddam to al-Qaida
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and the CIA on Tuesday adamantly denied a report that the Bush
Area benefits from recovery grant
The state will divide $4.6 million in services among Mahoning, Cuyahoga, Stark and Summit counties.
SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS Sprint Feature — 1, Scott Bonnell; 2, Jack Sodeman Jr.; 3, Dan
ysu
ysu Rogner competes EUGENE, ORE. — Youngstown State women’s golfer Katie Rogner of Warren failed
Pryor has impressive pro ring r sum , but he regrets not being in Olympics
Ohioan Rau’shee Warren can return from Beijing with some gold. CINCINNATI (AP) — Aaron Pryor
5 pups cloned for Calif. woman
The five clones have identical white spots. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Bernann McKinney says her
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 6, Oakland 1 Cleveland 5, Tampa Bay 2 Texas 9, N.Y.
Butler community college opens Lawrence Co. facility
Lawrence Crossing finalized agreements with three other schools. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Butler
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Kal El (Nicol)6.804.602.60 Greeley’s Gold (Parker)4.803.00
Jackson-Milton: A 5.5-mill, five-year renewal levy for emergency expenses to raise $988,485
Jackson-Milton: A 5.5-mill, five-year renewal levy for emergency expenses to raise $988,485
Rays use some big bats to bash Cleveland, 8-4
Indians’ Fausto Carmona (5-4) lasted just four innings in his third start since returning from a hip
Nasty weather blasts Midwest but not Texas, Louisiana
Galveston, Texas, breathed a sigh of relief when Tropical Storm Edouard caused little damage
YSU to pay ex-employee $675K in settlement
The former general counsel alleged gender discrimination and retaliation. YOUNGSTOWN —
NFL Preseason
NFL Preseason FavoritePoints Underdog Thursday, August 7th. Week One DETROIT 3NY Giants
k-9 units Four-legged officers
In Mahoning County, five police departments have active K-9 units. Some facts: The initial cost of
Jury to decide assault verdict
The jury began deliberating Tuesday afternoon. YOUNGSTOWN — The prosecution asked jurors to
Odor of smoke in cabin forces jet to make emergency landing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Passengers were evacuated by inflatable chutes Tuesday after a Honolulu-bound
Gun-control groups fear top activist was NRA spy
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A gun-control activist who championed the cause for more than a decade and
Diamondbacks break out against Bucs
PHOENIX (AP) — Mark Reynolds homered and drove in three runs, Chris Young snapped an 0-for-18 skid
Mathews to continue Friday night football
A transformer purchase averted a switch to daytime Saturday football games. VIENNA — Mathews
Valley residents give Obama warm welcome
Dem targets Ohio issues AUSTINTOWN — Despite his poor performance in the Mahoning Valley
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Christina Merrick and David Sierra Jr., boy, Aug. 3. Donny and
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