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Canfield Fair campers bring the luxuries of home
CANFIELD — Camping at the Canfield Fair doesn’t involve the ordinary picture of a tent, fire and
Mariners beat Indians 4-3 in 10 innings
CLEVELAND (AP) — Raul Ibanez singled in the go-ahead run to spark Seattle’s two-run 10th inning,
Man with handgun disarmed at Obama rally in Beaver
BEAVER, Pa. – A swarm of U.S. Secret Service agents, Pennsylvania State Police and local police
Health systems work together on access to care
YOUNGSTOWN — The problem of caring for the burgeoning numbers of uninsured and under-insured
Valley convention delegates eager for GOP bash
Now, it’s the Republicans’ turn. The Democrats wrapped up their national convention in Denver on
Barack and Biden eat breakfast in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Barack Obama had waffles, bacon and two eggs over medium. Joe Biden had the French toast
Obama eating breakfast in Boardman
The Yankee had been rumored all day Friday as the likely site of an Obama breakfast.
Mother’s rude, disrespectful behavior keeps her daughter away
Dear Annie: I’ve been married eight years, and the entire time there have been problems between my
October wedding for Miss Daniels and Mr. DeMart
• The engagement of Andrea Rae Daniels of Boardman and Nicholas John DeMart of Youngstown is being
Jessica Crogan, Patrick Horan to wed in Ireland
• POLAND — A November wedding is planned by Jessica Crogan and Patrick Horan, whose engagement is
Church is chosen for Mitchell-Reno Oct. 4 wedding
• BOARDMAN — The engagement of Gina Marie Mitchell and Dr. Mark Damon Reno, both of Columbus, and
So far, fair assistance faring well
When fair numbers drop, so do the number of Red Cross visits. CANFIELD — Bee stings,
3 religious services available to fairgoers
A Mass and ecumenical and contemporary services will be offered Sunday. CANFIELD — People who
Trumbull MRDD board OKs cuts
The board has made other cuts in recent years to offset $3 million in lost federal and state
New fields for Poland youths to get their kicks
About 950 children and teens play in the Poland Youth Soccer Association. POLAND — After years
Swinging Through
Obama, Biden tour key states Local Republicans praise McCain’s surprise VP selection of Gov.
Subpar defense costs Scrappers
Mahoning Valley fell behind 8-0 before losing 9-4. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Trailing State College
6 from area complete paramedic training
Paramedics do much of the same work as emergency room personnel — but do it ‘going 55 miles per
Boy struck by motorcycle at restaurant wins lawsuit
WARREN — A Trumbull County jury has awarded $150,000 to a Warren boy who suffered a broken leg when
Bidding for quality — and the 4-H
‘Can I get $2, let me hear $2.25’ was the call at the Canfield Fair livestock auction.
TOLEDO: Boardman Spartans beat Toledo Start 55-17
TOLEDO — Damien Jarrett ran for two touchdowns while Rob Boyd passed for two scores to lead
Local sports digest
ysu Volleyball team splits COLUMBUS — Ruth Boscaljon had three of her match-high 22 kills in the
Camp ends, cuts coming
Camp is officially over. I thought we were going to check out Monday but Coach Tomlin let us leave
Brewers hand Pirates eighth straight defeat
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan Braun hit a three-run home run, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the
Seattle ends Tribe’s 10-game winning streak
CLEVELAND (AP) — Felix Hernandez stopped baseball’s hottest team, Raul Ibanez homered and drove in
Cheadle finds diversity in ‘Traitor’
The actor likes to be surprised. If you say “John Wayne,” you know what you’re getting. If
COLUMBIANA: Leetonia Bears get best of Columbiana Clippers 19-6
The Bears snapped a three-game-losing streak to the Clippers with a 19-6 win. COLUMBIANA — To
AUSTINTOWN: Ballard leads Fitch Falcons past East Panthers
Falcons quarterback Jon Ballard threw three TD passes. AUSTINTOWN — There are times when
CAMPBELL: Lakeview Bulldogs defeat Campbell Red Devils 42-19
The Bulldogs used a balanced attack behind strong blocking to post their second win. CAMPBELL
Toussaint’s 4 touchdowns send Liberty to a romp over Niles
Toussaint’s 4 touchdowns send Liberty to a romp over Niles NILES — Michigan-bound Fitzgerald
Business news digest
REGION Youngstown market ranks below national pay average CLEVELAND — The U.S. Bureau of Labor
162nd canfield fair Schedule
TODAY, Family Day 8 a.m.-11 p.m.: Draft Pony Pig Iron Derby, grandstand. Noon: Harness Racing,
Park and ride
Park and ride CANFIELD — The Canfield Fair will be providing a courtesy shuttle service to the
Mahoning County
Mahoning County Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: John
Routs rule Friday night football
Week 2 of the high school football season was marked by some wide margins. Boardman continued its
Family reunions at OSU today
The Penguins and Buckeyes will collide at noon before almost 105,000 fans. COLUMBUS —
Livestock Auction |Results
The 2008 Canfield Fair auctions were Thursday and Friday nights with purchases made by local
Palin’s age, inexperience rival Obama’s
McCain could be attracting disenchanted women voters with his running-mate pick. DENVER — John
PREP ROUNDUP \ Late Thursday
VOLLEYBALL Boardman 17-26-25-25, Fitch 25-24-6-17 BOARDMAN — Kayleigh Lipko led the Spartans
Guilty plea in home invasion
The victim was tied to a chair in her home and robbed of $200. YOUNGSTOWN — The prosecution is
Obama camp hits, then praises McCain’s choice
Obama camp hits, then praises McCain’s choice MONACA, Pa. — Barack Obama’s spokesman fired off a
Man charged after chase, accident
STRUTHERS — A 30-year-old New Middletown man is under arrest after a chase that began here and ended
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 3, Boston 2 Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 2 Oakland 3,
Davenport is capsized by 12th-seeded Bartoli
NEW YORK (AP) — One double-fault? Lindsay Davenport could accept that. Two in a row? Tough to
Obama, Biden begin Rust Belt states tour
PITTSBURGH — Democratic running mates Barack Obama and Joe Biden embarked on a Rust Belt bus tour
House break-in
House break-in YOUNGSTOWN — A day after an elderly McGuffey Road woman died, her daughter
Parents under investigation in death of son
The coroner ruled the boy was the victim of medical neglect. CLEVELAND (AP) — A case worker
Hurricane-force winds, heavy rain hit Phoenix area
The storm damaged Arizona State University’s new $8.4 million indoor practice facility. PHOENIX
Hurricane Gustav heading toward Gulf Coast
Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell is sending rescuers to help storm victims. GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands
Racers Busch, Edwards called ‘the new rivalry’
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — What rivalry? Kyle Busch jokingly says Carl Edwards is his “bff,” texting
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers at Williamsport Crosscutters When: 7:05 p.m. today Internet radio: scrappers.com
Before this fall, be sure to look up
As summer winds down, here are a few observations I’ve made or expect to make over the next few
Dad who forced 7-year-old to kill pet cat gets 18 months in prison
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting he forced his 7-year-
Fla. mother back in jail in check fraud
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The mother of a missing Florida girl with links to Trumbull County was arrested
Fish are pets that need proper care
Dear Readers: Bringing a fish into your home is no less of a responsibility than having a cat or
NASA honors John Glenn, Neil Armstrong in Cleveland
Many of the astronauts with Ohio links were at the ceremony. CLEVELAND (AP) — NASA honored its
SPRINGFIELD: Tigers match '07 win total with 18-15 win over Youngstown Christian
The Tigers defeated the Eagles of Youngstown Christian 18-15 to match their 2007 win total.
MLB ROUNDUP Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 14, Orioles 3 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Ben Zobrist hit a grand slam, Cliff
CENTER — The Center High School football team defeated Mohawk 36-8 Friday.
CENTER — The Center High School football team defeated Mohawk 36-8 Friday. Mohawk crept out to an
Today is Saturday, Aug. 30, the 243rd day of 2008. There are 123 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, Aug. 30, the 243rd day of 2008. There are 123 days left in the year. On this date
The Canfield Fair provides Red Cross, EMS and ambulance services for attendees. In 2007, about 800
The Canfield Fair provides Red Cross, EMS and ambulance services for attendees. In 2007, about 800
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS \Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Cindy McCain, wife of Republican
Delphi revising reorganization plan
A revised plan could mean the sale of core assets. NEW YORK (AP) — Auto parts supplier Delphi,
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ Channel 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Time
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ Channel 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Time Warner Cable
BELOIT: West Branch beats Beaver Local 46-6
Mike Smith threw for 247 yards and four touchdowns in his second varsity start. BELOIT — In
One-woman show depicts Molly Brown
One-woman show depicts Molly Brown YOUNGSTOWN — At noon Sept. 9, the Public Library of Youngstown
Next sales update for auto industry looks grim
SAN FRANCISCO — It’s almost time for another monthly U.S. sales update from the automotive industry,
Meet Sarah Palin, the new deerslayer
Opinion: Let’s face it. John McCain’s a loner with a stern, “it’s-a-dangerous-world” message and fairly cold
“For the Love of Grace” (9 p.m., Hallmark): Steve loves his job as a firefighter. But he
“For the Love of Grace” (9 p.m., Hallmark): Steve loves his job as a firefighter. But he grieves
Politics plays the clich card
Opinion: With one political convention over and another set to begin, a huge question looms over the American
The more things change ...
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Three years ago, Hurri-cane Katrina knocked the city of New Orleans down for
Opportunities abound for volunteer instructors, first-time hunters
As hunting season kicks into high gear, so do hunter education instructors. Volunteer instructors
Young workers aren’t saving for retirement
Many cash out their workplace savings plans when they change jobs. DES MOINES, Iowa — It could
Restaurant chains alter prices to help boost sagging profits
If diners have less money to spend or they perceive that it could cost more than usual to eat out,
Michael Jackson reflects at age 50
Michael Jackson reflects at age 50 NEW YORK — Michael Jackson marked a personal milestone Friday:
So easy to get hooked on frogging
Recent years have brought a resurgence of so-called “frog fishing” among anglers who thrill at the
WARREN: Warren Harding Raiders beat Chaney Cowboys 63-0
Senior QB Aunre Davis led the attack as the Raiders won their second game. WARREN — Nine
ROOTSTOWN: Jackson-Milton Blue Jays beat Rootstown Rovers 20-14
ROOTSTOWN — The Jackson-Milton High football team is 2-0 for the first time in 21 years. Wilbur
Music festivals cater to all ages
Older, younger — it doesn’t matter. Often you can find fans of several generations at the shows.
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Texans: Houston released veteran linebacker Rosevelt Colvin and 20 other players Friday, the day
Mother convicted in microwaved-baby case
The baby’s DNA was found inside the microwave, prosecutors said. DAYTON (AP) — A mother was
STRUTHERS: Girard Indians beat Struthers Wildcats 26-13
Kyle Stadelmyer scored three times in the All-American Conference win at the Wildcats’ refurbished
NOTEBOOK Scrappers vs. Spikes
On the road again: For David Mann, traveling is simply a way of life. A realtor by vocation, Mann
NORTH LIMA: South Range Raiders beat Independence Blue Devils 28-7
Coach Dan Yeagley said the Raiders must learn to play 100 percent every game. NORTH LIMA — On
AAC ROUNDUP: Canfield was drilled by Canton South, 28-6. Crestview won in a rout, and Newton Falls nipped
Canfield was drilled by Canton South, 28-6. Crestview won in a rout, and Newton Falls nipped
ADMISSION, RIDE PRICES
ADMISSION, RIDE PRICES The Canfield Fair is celebrating its 162nd year and will run until Monday.
Democrats unable to lure faith voters
Opinion: DENVER — Democrats have made it a priority to lure more evangelical and Catholic voters from the
MCDONALD: McDonald Blue Devils beat Windham Bombers 56-21
McDonald cruised to a 48-6 halftime lead in the 56-21 win over Windham. McDONALD – The
Petraeus works on plan to pull troops from Iraq
Petraeus works on plan to pull troops from Iraq WASHINGTON — The top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen.
Get out or face Gustav, city says
Residents of New Orleans will be given bar-coded identification bracelets. NEW ORLEANS (AP) —
Katrina’s unclaimed dead entombed
About 50 of the unclaimed hurricane victims have been identified. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — At 9:38 a.m.
Political turmoil in Pakistan undermining terrorism war
Editorial: Just a day after he warned that the war on terrorism is being lost, the leader of the main party in
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