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AT THE CLOSE: Dow drops 348.22; House seeks bailout converts
WASHINGTON (AP) - House members are getting another chance to vote on a financial bailout bill that has infuriated millions of voters after the Senate added tax cuts and other sweeteners and passed it handily.
Financing a car is tougher now
Buying a car isn’t as easy as it used to be, at least if you need financing. Down payments are up.
Howland police charge youth with setting fires
HOWLAND — The Howland Police Department has arrested the 16-year-old boy it earlier questioned
MVSD borrows to fund improvements
MINERAL RIDGE — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has provided a $1.69 million loan to the
Two fires fought on South Side this morning
YOUNGSTOWN — The occupants of 711 E. Lucius Ave. on the South Side discovered the house filling with
Poland Avenue will be closed Friday morning
STRUTHERS — Poland Avenue will be closed between the Struthers library and Terrace Street from 8
Coaches walk to benefit cancer society is Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Coaches vs. Cancer 3-mile walk to benefit for the American Cancer Society will be
Life Chain abortion protest will be Sunday in Warren
WARREN — Hundreds of anti-abortion advocates will line Elm Road again this year for the 18th annual
Peace recognition banquet scheduled
YOUNGSTOWN — The 12th Annual Peace Award Recognition Banquet, sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Task
Community center site of benefit dinner
CAMPBELL — The Community Center at Roosevelt Park will be the setting for a spaghetti dinner to be
Catalog open house
BOARDMAN — A holiday mini catalog open house will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Holiday Inn
Fitch girls in sixth straight Federal League victory, 1-0
The Falcons beat Perry on Kristen Schmidt’s first-half goal. AUSTINTOWN — With a big showdown
Voila! Lordstown Cruze debuts in Paris
Other Chevrolet models will have styling similar to that of the Cruze. Now the rest of the
OSU's Wells still has high hopes to win Heisman
The Buckeyes’ running back has missed more than half the teams games this year. COLUMBUS (AP) —
GOP chairman seeks source of leak
A spokesperson for the House Democratic Caucus blamed the Republicans for a smear against a
Coaches vs. Cancer walk
Coaches vs. Cancer walk YOUNGSTOWN — The Coaches vs. Cancer 3-mile walk to benefit the American
Williams keeps Penn St. on roll
Last week, he scored rushing, receiving and on a kickoff return. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Of
Leftwich now on other side in Jaguars' rivalry
The Steelers and Jacksonville meet in an important AFC battle on Sunday. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Byron
Boardman Gridiron makes football an event
The Gridiron Club supports the football team and the community. BOARDMAN — Though the
Trust donates $500K for business building
The John and Doris Andrews Trust has a history of major donations to the university. YOUNGSTOWN
S. Range's Witmer qualifies for state golf
CANTON — South Range High senior Ariel Witmer shot a 77 Wednesday at Tam O’Shanter Hills and Dales
Prep Roundup - Wednesday's games
VOLLEYBALL Howland 25-25-25, Harding 4-16-19 WARREN — Kelly Barzak scored 19 points with nine
Officials delay mailing ballots
The results of the court cases could change the ballots. MERCER, Pa. — Officials here are
14 join 910th Airlift Wing
Fourteen men and women were inducted into the Air Force Reserve at the Youngstown Air Reserve
Union opposes chief-demotion deal
The association deems the former police chief’s greater pay and benefits unfair. GIRARD — A
Seniors court homecoming crown
Six senior girls will be under the Friday night lights for crowning of the next homecoming queen
Doubts about Palin growing
Opinion: In just a month, Sarah Palin has gone from being the darling of the GOP to a major question mark
Stocks end calm day with a modest loss
The latest economic numbers show a contracting economy. NEW YORK (AP) — The financial markets saw
SCOPE responds to accusations
WARREN — Representatives from SCOPE, the Trumbull County agency accused last month of overbilling
• Jason Nelle and Autumn Phelps, 8470 Village Edge Circle, Fort Meyers, Fla., announce the
• Jason Nelle and Autumn Phelps, 8470 Village Edge Circle, Fort Meyers, Fla., announce the birth of
How will peace with Taliban impact search for bin Laden?
Editorial: While the nation’s attention was focused on the stock market’s plunge Tuesday after Congress failed
Existing staff will run Aqua Ohio as the company looks to replace a local executive
Existing staff will run Aqua Ohio as the company looks to replace a local executive.
THE INSIDER by Tom Williams
For most of the Valley’s high school football programs, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.
Up close with... Mark Brungard
If there is one phrase that best describes Mark Brungard’s football exploits, it would be: “Local Boy Makes Good.”
Three area standouts had year end early
Zach Kiger, Adam Charles and Dan Banna never got to play a down this season.
BLITZ BASH tailgate party 'The game before the game'
The Blitz Mobile is making a stop at Boardman High School on Friday night for a two-hour pre-game
'HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE'
‘HOW TO LOSE FRIENDS AND ALIENATE PEOPLE’ Grade: D. Rated: R for strong language, nudity, drug
Youngstown State University Theater has a special presentation: 'How His Bride Came to Abraham'
jYoungstown State University Theater has a special presentation: “How His Bride Came to Abraham.” It
GM's 16% drop in Sept. sales is no surprise
Cobalt sales dropped as 2009 models came out with lower rebates. Given the nation’s economic
'FLASH OF GENIUS'
‘FLASH OF GENIUS’ Grade: C. Director: Marc Abraham. Running time: 1 hour 51 minutes. Rating:
Spanish intelligence report links Pakistan's spy service, Taliban
A Pakistani official has acknowledged there are Taliban sympathizers in the spy agency. MADRID,
Billboards around Valley build buzz for exhibition
Did one catch your attention? YOUNGSTOWN — Are you wondering what the meaning is behind a
Ambitious 'Blindness' lacks clear vision
There doesn't seem to be much of a point to the film. Fascinating as sci-fi, paltry as a
Locksley is in position to ride the next wave
The group recently re-released its 2007 album. When examining the mainstream popularity of
Younger generation gets instant classic with 'Playlist'
'High Fidelity' meets 'Sixteen Candles' in this teen romantic-comedy. “Nick and Norah’s
Assault suspect arrested
Assault suspect arrested YOUNGSTOWN — After a reported assault on Tuesday, U.S. marshals in
Court rules county can't appeal taxes on Oakhill complex
Expect to pay the $421,000, the county auditor and treasurer say. COLUMBUS — Mahoning County
Don’t blame cleaner for shrinkage
Dear Readers: Ever wonder what causes a shirt to shrink? Well, we here at Heloise Central went right
Film biography is anything but genius
‘Flash of Genius’ is the story of a dull, wronged inventor. “Flash of Genius” is a film
Today is Thursday, Oct. 2, the 276th day of 2008. There are 90 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, Oct. 2, the 276th day of 2008. There are 90 days left in the year. On this date
GIRARD ATTACKS
GIRARD ATTACKS Since 2007 Police believe a serial rapist may be on the loose in the city. Here
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Police seeking serial rapist
Four women have been attacked. GIRARD — The man who kidnapped and raped a woman here late last
USF set to open Big East with Pitt
Unbeaten South Florida and the once-beaten Panthers clash tonight. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — As far as
Sarah Palin: A master of the nonanswer
Opinion: ANCHORAGE, Alaska — When he faces off against Sarah Palin tonight, Joe Biden will have his hands
Oakhill Renaissance Mahoning County costs
Oakhill Renaissance Mahoning County costs Here are the costs for Oakhill Renaissance Place as of
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Patrick, 46, of 3834 Huntmere Ave., Austintown, and
House gets rescue plan for final OK
Ohio’s two U.S. senators voted for the president’s $700B bailout measure. WASHINGTON (AP) — After
'NICK AND NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST'
‘NICK AND NORAH’S INFINITE PLAYLIST’ Grade: B. Director: Peter Sollett. Running time: 1 hour
Senate lifts ban on nuclear trade with India
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to overturn a three-decade ban on atomic trade with India.
Aqua Ohio Local operations
Facts behind the Struthers and Shenango divisions of Aqua Ohio: STRUTHERS DIVISION Accounts:
Pay attention to issues
Opinion: Pay attention to issues EDITOR: Didn’t Ohioans vote against casinos? Why then did the government
Reader uses soy sauce to treat burns
Q. My husband and I recently combined forces in a spectacular kitchen accident. He was heating water
General: Troops urgently needed in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and its allies should rush more troops “as quickly as possible” to
Movie will draw protesters for depiction of blind people
BALTIMORE (AP) — Blind people quarantined in a mental asylum, attacking each other, soiling
Horror rises from the ashes of Conneaut Lake Park
The old amusement park has been taken over by the Canfield Scaregrounds crew. CONNEAUT LAKE,
Salt in our wounds
Preparing for a price surge, Youngstown stockpiled salt at a lower cost over the summer.
Jam band Phish reunites
Jam band Phish reunites MONTPELIER, Vt. — Phish is getting back together. The Vermont-bred jam
BILLBOARDS
BILLBOARDS Artists, locations “Sky Billboard” by Geoffrey Hendricks; Market Street, Youngstown,
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Both vulnerable. East deals.
Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH x9 4 2 uQ J 10 9 6 3 vA 4 wK 5 WEST EAST xJ 8 6 5 3
Rep. Frank opens mouth, spews flapdoodle
Opinion: Listen for long to Rep. Barney Frank and you find yourself thinking of his brain as a kind of non-
If you go
If you go Who: Locksley and The Hymns. When: 7 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Cedars Lounge, 23 N.
DANCES
DANCES Girard: Dance with Carnival, Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., 8-midnight Oct. 31. (330) 545-
Fewer parents say they are asking for help to pay college tuition
Fewer parents say they are asking for help from family to pay college tuition.
Sports arenas should be scrambling to change names as sponsors disappear, expert says
Sports arenas should be scrambling to change names as sponsors disappear, expert says.
What does the government bailout of Wall Street mean for my personal money matters?
What does the government bailout of Wall Street mean for my personal money matters?
Tight credit, financial chaos slam sales
Uncertain finances have consumers delaying car purchases. DETROIT (AP) — Tight credit, economic
New Kids on the Block reunite for tour, album
The quintet had to be in one accord for the reunion. Still “Hangin’ Tough” two decades after
McCain failed as leader
Opinion: John McCain is clearly more comfortable talking about the Iraq surge than about the economy, but the
Welsh Hymn Festival celebrates music, heritage
Welsh Hymn Festival celebrates music, heritage NILES — The 82nd Niles Gymanfa Ganu (Welsh Hymn
Blackstone: party rock
if you go Who: Black Stone Cherry and The Parlor Mob, opening for Theory of a Deadman When: 7
Owens frustrated in Dallas loss
He blamed the media for making something out of nothing. IRVING, Texas (AP) — Folks in San
Church plans bazaar
Church plans bazaar YOUNGSTOWN — Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road, has scheduled
RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
Drinking a beer.
Drinking a beer. That’s what instantly comes to mind the moment you listen to Black Stone Cherry’s
Buffett invests $3B in GE
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is investing $3 billion in General
Jury orientation set in death case
Trial testimony should take about a week, lawyers say. YOUNGSTOWN — Some 100 potential jurors
Train engineer sent message 22 seconds before fatal crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A commuter train engineer sent a cell phone text message 22 seconds before his
Credit crisis has eateries in loan crunch
Commercial landlords are more willing to deal in a down economy. NEW YORK (AP) — Though the credit
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Youth Theatre of Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse
Phillies grab opener over Brewers 3-1 behind Hamels
It was Philadelphia’s first postseason victory in 15 years. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cole Hamels was so
Google is now a player in mobile market
Google offered up a new vision of computing’s future Tuesday, and it has little to do with desktops
End tyranny of software updates
Q. Is there any way to know what is being updated when Microsoft updates come through? Being a
New-look Dodgers topple Cubs, 7-2
James Loney hit a go-ahead grand slam homer to spark LA in the series opener. CHICAGO (AP) — Manny
Why do I need an iPhone? Let me count the reasons
I remember getting my first computer which was an Apple II back in the late ’70s. You may be
GABRIELLE MOORE/CHRISTOPHER MASSEY
GABRIELLE MOORE CHRISTOPHER MASSEY • BOARDMAN — Gabrielle Elise Moore and Christopher Robert
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Raiders: Early in Tom Cable’s first practice as interim head coach, the special teams players
KATIE MacDONALD/FRANK GALLAGHER
KATIE MacDONALD FRANK GALLAGHER • YOUNGSTOWN — Frank Timothy Gallagher and Katie Lauren MacDonald,
JENNIFER JONDA/JOHN LAMANNA
JENNIFER JONDA JOHN LAMANNA • YOUNGSTOWN — A reception at the Byzantine Center at the Grove in
LAURA GAIGE/JUSTIN ALBERT
LAURA GAIGE JUSTIN ALBERT • BOARDMAN — The marriage of Laura Gaige and Justin Albert, both of 2899
CARRIE KIRVEN/DAVE HUSPASKA
CARRIE KIRVEN DAVE HUSPASKA SBlt CLEVELAND — The June 21 wedding of Carrie Kirven of Brunswick
REBEKAH ARN/LARRY MARSTELLAR
REBEKAH ARN LARRY MARSTELLAR SBlt AUSTINTOWN — First United Methodist Church of West Austintown
$1M bond set for man shot by deputies
CORTLAND — Bond was set at $1 million for Vincent T. Coburn Jr., 53, shot three times by Trumbull
Apparent Fossett IDs found
Apparent Fossett IDs found MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — A hiker in a rugged part of eastern California
Firefighter accused of arson put on leave
YOUNGSTOWN — An 11-year veteran of the Youngstown Fire Department accused of burning a business
Former worker accused of destroying files
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A former Union Township secretary-treasurer is accused by state police of
Woman charged in felonious assault
WARREN — Shalaymia Broadus, 19, of Fifth Street Southwest, has pleaded innocent to felonious assault
McDONALD COUNCIL | Agenda
Village officials handled these matters during their meeting Wednesday: Entered into a two-year
Vandals damage windows, doors
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City police were kept busy Tuesday with a rash of calls about vandalism. From
'How to Lose Friends' plays it too safe
The filmmakers turned it into a romantic comedy. The problem with “How to Lose Friends and
China's milk problem
China’s milk problem Chicago Tribune: China’s rulers have long tried to control the flow of
'Pressed for time, I was overzealous in copying segments of another world leader's speech'
Opinion: “Pressed for time, I was overzealous in copying segments of another world leader’s speech.” Owen
He may not want to end connection with ‘Val’
Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I have been together for three years. He is wonderful, except he still
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