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Assistant AG files sexual harassment complaint
An assistant attorney general filed an internal office complaint of sexual harassment against two
Famed criminal lawyer, former Dem chairman Don L. Hanni Jr. dies
YOUNGSTOWN — Atty. Don L. Hanni Jr., a former Youngstown judge, prominent criminal lawyer, and longtime Mahoning County Democratic Party chairman, died today.
Will there be Friday Night Lights in Vienna?
VIENNA — A dozen residents of the Mathews School District voiced their opposition to plans by the
Scrappers win third straight
LOWELL, Mass. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers scored all their runs in the second inning and held on
Chevy Centre reaches financial milestone
YOUNGSTOWN —Even though the Chevrolet Centre lost $10,669 in the April-to-June financial quarter, it
Salem kids sickened by lead paint exposure; landlord sued
SALEM — Two children are receiving care after being exposed to lead paint in the rental home in
Annual Canfield Swap Meet is this weekend
CANFIELD — The annual Canfield Swap Meet will roar into the fairgrounds this weekend. The event
ODOT making sign changes on Routes 625/170 tonight
BOARDMAN — Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 will begin work tonight to make signing
Cavs guard Daniel Gibson signs multiyear pact
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson has signed a multi-year contract with the team,
People are finding new ways to cut energy use and costs
YOUNGSTOWN – Energy-concious folks keep their thermostats at the warmest tolerable temperature in
Health fair set Friday at Shenango Valley Mall
HERMITAGE, Pa. — A senior and health education fair is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Shenango
Winner Aviation to benefit from new state tax break
VIENNA — A new state tax break will help Winner Aviation expand its operations at Youngstown-Warren
Youngstown man charged with counterfeiting in Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Pa. — A Youngstown man was arrested and charged with trying to pass a counterfeit $100
Man severely burned in New Castle fire
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man was severely burned in a house fire this morning in Union Township, said
Sweep nets 101 fugitives in Youngstown area
YOUNGSTOWN — Local, state and federal law enforcement officers nabbed 101 fugitives from justice in
Is a prototype of the Cruze automobile hidden at the GM Lordstown plant?
Workers caught a brief glimpse of the car coming to its Lordstown plant, but General Motors still is
Mahoning Co. real estate tax bills on the way; payment deadline is Aug. 8
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County’s property owners should receive their second-half real estate tax
Unity trustees to ban truck jake brakes along state Route 14
UNITY — Unity Township trustees are continuing their efforts to curb the use of jake brakes in the
Bazetta Township to pave two streets Thursday
BAZETTA —Morrow and Williams drives in Bazetta Township will be resurfaced Thursday and Friday,
Unity trustees want to ban the jake brake
UNITY — Unity Township trustees are continuing their efforts to curb the use of jake brakes in the
Victorian Day events Saturday and Sunday in Mercer
MERCER, Pa. — The Mercer County Historical Society has special events scheduled for Victorian Days
Alzheimer’s Association plans kickoff for walk
POLAND — Alzheimer’s Association has scheduled a community kickoff event from 4:30 to 6 p.m. July 30
LUNA schedules brunch, fashion show
STRUTHERS — Latinas United Networking Association Inc. will present a summer brunch and fashion show
Canfield JWL seeks vendors for fall market
Canfield JWL seeks vendors for fall market CANFIELD — Vendors are sought by the Junior Women’s
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
FRIDAY X American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, will serve an all-you-can-eat fish
Banks answer clients’ worries
Stock prices for local banks have dropped dramatically. Some local residents are worried about
Canfield rallies past Boardman for crown
Michael Kindinis’ 200-plus foot home run cleared the fence to snap a 4-4 tie . CANFIELD —
Couple files to fight Ohio Edison
Deprived of shade trees, a Struthers couple await their day in court. STRUTHERS — For Maria
YMCA Triathlon set for Saturday
Registration deadline is Thursday. YOUNGSTOWN — The 13th annual Youngstown Central YMCA
Water concerns may hold up Wal-Mart, officials say
Officials say Youngstown wants a Joint Economic Development District. LIBERTY — Township
New web site is 100% Ghost
The site Webmasters have redesigned and enhanced the fighter’s virtual world. Tuesday brought
Good/bad of Valley joining Appalachia
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown, Warren, and the rest of Mahoning and Trumbull counties: Meet Oktibbeha,
National blows another late lead
The American League rallied to tie the All-Star Game, 3-3, in the eighth inning. The game was not
Long bus ride does players good
Mahoning Valley third baseman Jeremie Tice is fourth in the New York-Penn League with a .351
Mahoning deputies fired on conduct charge
The deputies refused to take polygraph tests; one chose to resign. YOUNGSTOWN — Two Mahoning
Kornowa’s occasional play good enough
The 28-year-old bank employee has a share of the Ohio Amateur lead. FINDLAY (AP) — Golf used to
Soap Box board envisions new track
A public meeting on the proposal is set for Friday. YOUNGSTOWN — The Greater Youngstown Area
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Eastwood Field — is where the Northeast Ohio Camp will be from July 28-31. Camp is for
Health chief’s trial to begin
A defense attorney wants to continue the health commissioner’s trial. LISBON — A filing in
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Coitsville Township trustees, study session at 6 p.m., town hall. Jackson-
Dad may want companionship at any cost
Dear Annie: My mother suffers from Alzheimer’s and has not really been with us mentally for the past
Sugar Excavating ousted
Sugar Excavating ousted The last local team, Dave Sugar Excavating of the Class B League, has been
Obama, McCain hone Iraq debate
McCain continues to belittle Obama’s experience. WASHINGTON (AP) — The two major presidential
Sweeten the grill: Barbecuing fruits brings out natural sugars
Grilling fruits brings out the natural sugars and intensifies the flavors. The result is equally at
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Andrea Daniels and Edward Harden, Youngstown, boy,
The Who: nostalgic, not slowing
The band will be touring Japan and the U.S. this fall. LOS ANGELES — Roger Daltrey is smacking
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert E. Cora, 26, of 6767 Applewood Blvd. No. 4, Boardman,
Eating sustainably and Making do
Eating sustainably and Making do Eat sustainably. By growing some of your own food and buying
If the British Open is up for grabs, Garcia has grip
He ended a three-year victory drought in May when he captured The Players Championship.
Colts’ camp opener will be minus QB
Several other key players won’t be available on July 25. Peyton Manning’s streak of 160 straight
Volkswagen chooses Tenn. site for U.S. production plant
The strong value of the euro forced Volkswagen to commit to a U.S. plant. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP)
Empty Eastwood Good seats still available
When asked about playing Monday’s game under sunny skies, Scrappers manager Travis Fryman smiled and
Fashion plays a key role in candidates’ political posturing
Political messages of candidates may be reflected in the way they dress. One thing is for sure:
NOTEBOOK
Old school: Billy Wagner heard it from all sides. Giants reliever Brian Wilson talked about admiring
Game’s behemoths stroll down avenue
The event was intended to blend old and new to create a lasting image. NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Gibson
LOUIE TODAY: Fugitives, a festival and one nutty lady
Fugitives, a downtown fest and nuts are on today's menu.
No need for Yucca repository
Opinion: No need for Yucca repository EDITOR: Your July 8 editorial, “To expand Nuclear energy, stop
New data suggests fish has even more benefits
For a smart baby, eat more fish. Although fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna, are rich in heart-
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Our Lady of Mount Carmel 75th Italian Festival Festival hours and special events at Our Lady of
In Iraq, a useful collapse
In Iraq, a useful collapse Sacramento Bee: The United States and Iraq have abandoned efforts to
Congress overrides veto of Medicare bill
The measure forestalls a cut in reimbursements to doctors. WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Tuesday
Farm Aid in New England
Farm Aid in New England BOSTON — Farm Aid, the long-running benefit concert, will be in New
Pennsylvania shouldn’t turn I-80 into state’s cash cow
Editorial: Pennsylvania shouldn’t turn I-80 into state’s cash cow The state of Pennsylvania is once again
Wholesale prices increase but sales lag
Wholesale prices are up 9 percent over the 12 months. WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy showed the
GM without the Hummer will be ho-hum
Opinion: When General Motors announced that it would subject its Hummer division to what in the automotive
VANESSA AFFAGATO ERIC BAYLESS
VANESSA AFFAGATO ERIC BAYLESS X BOARDMAN — Eric Adam Bayless and his bride, the former Vanessa
New show ‘Cleveland’ goes multiethnic
The animated show is to debut in 2009. LOS ANGELES (AP) — A “Family Guy” spinoff show featuring
About the vision: Roday, Hill discuss ‘Psych’
The actors are having a great time making up their characters’ history. Wait a minute. A
Early diagnosis of autism could backfire
Opinion: “New Ways to Diagnose Autism Earlier” read a recent headline in The Wall Street Journal. There is no
“Al-Bashir is executing this genocide without gas chambers, without bullets, without machetes.
Opinion: “Al-Bashir is executing this genocide without gas chambers, without bullets, without machetes. The
No release for dying Manson follower
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A follower of Charles Manson who stabbed pregnant actress Sharon Tate to
CHRISTIE MASSIE RENNY WILMER
CHRISTIE MASSIE RENNY WILMER X CHARLESTON, S.C. — Renny Wilmer and his bride, the former Christie
Jackson’s quip will be plus for Obama
Opinion: Before we move on to this campaign’s next contretemps, it’s worth considering the substance beyond
Breakfast can double as lunch
If you’re organized enough to pack the kids’ lunches the night before, good for you. For the rest of
Women, 75 and 77, get 2 life terms for murders
Women, 75 and 77, get 2 life terms for murders LOS ANGELES — Two older women were sentenced to
Go green and fresh with herbs
Give yourself a bite of summer with some of the herbs we can’t live without. Preparing
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 9, Toronto 4 Minnesota 6, Detroit 5 Boston 12,
Council to discuss aid for 2 companies
A company plans to build a $3 million facility and open in December. YOUNGSTOWN — City
Profesional GOLF This week’s events
ROYAL ANCIENT GOLF CLUB OF ST. ANDREWS British Open Site: Southport, England. Schedule:
50 ninth-graders to participate in medical camp
ROOTSTOWN — Fifty area ninth-graders will get the chance to experience life as medical students at
City awaits applications for Chaney High dean position
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district is looking for a new dean for Chaney High School. The human
Coverage
When: Thursday-Sunday. Television: Thursday, TNT, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, TNT, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.;
Day camp offers spiritual lessons
Day camp offers spiritual lessons Gospel Sunshine Clown shares Christian-based messages through
Mickelson imposes ‘gag rule’ on self
He’s on an eight-major winless streak, missing the cut twice. SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Phil
Dozens die in two blasts at army base
The suicide bombers struck in Diyala province, which is a strategically important area. BAQOUBA,
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston5740.588—z-7-3W-236-1121-2911-7
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: July 12 Bad check: A 37-year-old North
Worldwide draft for baseball is several years away
Commissioner Bud Selig says there’s no conspiracy against Barry Bonds. NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball
GM to make cost-saving cuts, layoffs included
The plan would raise $15 billion. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it will lay
Cadel Evans Tour leader as 11th stage is at hand
The final shakeout is expected to come in three agonizing stages in the Alps. PAU, France (AP) —
Teachers forum to target marketable skills
YOUNGSTOWN— Business leaders will talk to science and technology teachers during an open forum about
MEGAN CAIN FRANK SOVICK JR.
MEGAN CAIN FRANK SOVICK JR. X LOWELLVILLE — Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church was the setting for
Today is Wednesday, July 16, the 198th day of 2008. There are 168 days left in the year. On this
Today is Wednesday, July 16, the 198th day of 2008. There are 168 days left in the year. On this
Study shows sharp drop in exercise in teen years
The decline was much steeper than previously thought, experts say. CHICAGO (AP) — One of the
Anheuser-Busch acquisition leaves workers unsure at Ohio brewery
The takeover concerns Columbus and union officials. COLUMBUS (AP) — A Belgian brewer’s $52
Mount Carmel festival opening for 75th year
NILES — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 381 Robbins Ave. will kick off its 75th annual Italian
A Wealth of Information
A Wealth of Information Definition of an herb according to The Herb Society of America’s “New
Ex-fire chief recognized
NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township trustees have recognized former fire Chief Gary Borman for nearly 10
SARAH RHODES ATTILA ONDI
SARAH RHODES ATTILA ONDI X CAPTIVA, Fla. — The wedding of Sarah Elizabeth Rhodes and Dr. Attila
Easy homemade biscuit mix tastes great
Dear Heloise: I remember that you have a recipe for a homemade baking mix. Would you please print it
Hubbard man charged with trying to break into home
The man bragged about getting out of charges in a pending Youngstown case, reports said.
COLUMBIANA Health commissioner
Columbiana County Health Commissioner Robert Morehead, who is free on bond, has repaid thousands of
Trustees seek applicants for zoning panel
CANFIELD — Township trustees announced that they are still accepting r sum s for the zoning
Video of teen’s interrogation sparks outcry
WASHINGTON — Amnesty International on Tuesday called for the immediate release of a Canadian citizen
Forum closes Immediate Care unit
The immediate-care operation did not attract sufficient patient volume to be economically viable.
Little League title
Little League title kCanfield’s 12-year-old All-Star team defeated Boardman West, 6-4, to win the
tri-city raceway
tri-city raceway results BRP MODIFIED TOUR 2008 (30 Laps): 1. Brian Swartzlander, 2. Joe
Leaders hit new low in AP poll
Only 16 percent of the public said the country is headed in the right direction. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Bertha batters Bermuda and heads to sea
HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Tropical Storm Bertha headed back out over open ocean and away from the
Sugar eliminated; 9ers to face Troy in title game
The last local team was beaten by Heights Hawks, which then withdrew from the Connie Mack
Tour de France Stages-Winners
Tour de France Stages-Winners July 5 — First Stage, Brest—Plumelec, plain, 197.5km (122.7 miles)
Work on stadium to be completed before first home game
STRUTHERS — Construction on Phases 2 and 3 of Struthers Wildcat Stadium is on schedule to be
Man sentenced for homicide
The defendant didn’t intend to kill, the prosecutor said. YOUNGSTOWN — A man who fatally shot
Board rotates officials
Board rotates officials LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Elections has rotated officials in
Arena Football Playoffs
Arena Football Playoffs WILD CARD National Conference Friday, June 27: New York 77, Dallas 63
Tallmadge blanks Poland
KENTON — The Poland 12-year-old All-Star softball team lost to Tallmadge, 2-0, Tuesday in the
FOUR-WHEELED HAZARDS
All-terrain vehicles threaten railroad safety The railroad fears that ATV joyrides may cause
Fire kills resident
Fire kills resident BRISTOLVILLE — Fire killed one resident and left another in critical condition
Why not a Wright fight for Kelly?
Trainer Dan Birmingham said that Pavlik has nothing to gain from fighting Paul Williams.
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