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Warren police attack prostitution by enforcing lesser offenses
WARREN — In a midsized city such as Warren, it might surprise some drivers to find that police are
YSU to offer new degree in psychology department
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University plans to offer a master’s degree in applied behavior
Credit crisis slows Mahoning Valley home sales
Large losses in the stock market have home buyers staying on the sidelines, a real estate official
YSU gets a ‘D’ in environmental rating
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University rated only a D on its College Sustainability Report Card,
Report concludes ‘significant’ errors made in death of Liberty woman
LIBERTY — More than five months worth of investigations into how police responded to calls for help
Some people wait until the final day to register to vote
YOUNGSTOWN — There was a lot of hesitation on the part of Gerald Baker to register to vote. After
Dow is down 350 points in wild day
NEW YORK (AP) - Financial markets took a bleak view of the future Monday, seeing contagion in a credit crisis that threatens to cascade through economies globally despite government efforts to provide relief. The Dow Jones industrials skidded more than 400 points and fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years, while the credit markets remained under strain.
South Side home hit by gunfire
YOUNGSTOWN — A house in the 300 block of Hilton Avenue on the South Side was hit by gunfire Sunday
Copper pipe stolen from Valley Street business
YOUNGSTOWN — Roughly 20 feet of copper pipe cut from a hot water tank was stolen from Byrd Brothers
Lane restrictions at I-680 and Route 7 start Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — Interstate 680 and state Route 7 (Market Street) will have lane restrictions in either
Man charged after girlfriend’s property is burned
YOUNGSTOWN — A trash fire behind a house in the 2000 block of Pointview Avenue late Sunday morning
GM Lordstown schedules overtime for remainder of 2008
LORDSTOWN — General Motors has scheduled overtime for the rest of the year at its Lordstown complex.
Get your fan photos in for Thursday's Blitz football section
South Range, Springfield and Western Reserve have their dibs in
Home sales drop as stock prices fall
Large losses in the stock market have home buyers staying on the sidelines, a real estate official
Sobriety checkpoint planned in Mahoning County
A sobriety checkpoint will be held somewhere in Mahoning County from 11 p.m. Saturday until 3 a.m.
Arsonist destroys vacant Youngstown house
YOUNGSTOWN — The vacant house at 3024 Firnley Ave. on the South Side was destroyed by an arsonist
Feldes and family mark 50th with dinner celebration
• YOUNGSTOWN — Sam and Carmela Felde of Campbell marked their 50th wedding anniversary with family
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY • Mau-Mil Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 7 p.m. at South Creek
Taking a walk to fight diabetes
One 12-year-old with the disease continues to be active in 4-H and sports, a team captain said.
Big Ben passes Steelers past Jags
Pittsburgh’s quarterback threw for 309 yards and three touchdowns. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Big
Warren wins dubious award
WARREN — The city has been named this month’s winner of the Noisy Dozen Award from Noise Free
Strongest schedule is Mooney’s goal
The Cardinals’ boys soccer team is taking on Ohio’s best. YOUNGSTOWN — For Cardinal Mooney’s
EPA plan set for cleanup at Nease site
SALEM — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its plans for the latest cleanup of
Indian artifact show
Indian artifact show NEWTON FALLS — The Newton Falls Park and Recreation Department, in
Late rally has Buckeyes expressing their pride
Ohio State’s 20-17 victory at Wisconsin moved the team up to No. 12. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Terrelle
Area in Ridge will be tested for mine subsidence by ODNR
Drilling has taken place on Edwards and Liberty streets. MINERAL RIDGE — A team that has
Cowboys survive Bengals’ late rally
Terrell Owens caught two passes and expressed postgame unhappiness. IRVING, Texas (AP) — Three
Hundreds of demonstrators form chain to protest abortion
The coordinator of the event in Warren estimated a turnout of 450 protesters. WARREN — They
Soccer Roundup - News and notes
Have you noticed? The Howland girls have 10 shutouts in 14 games and have out-goaled their
City cops reviewing wrongful death suit
An officer’s pursuit of a traffic violator at 75 mph was not reasonable, investigators said.
In the Huddle - How area NFL players fared Sunday
Pierre Garcon (wide receiver, Mount Union, Colts) — The rookie played in Indianapolis’ 31-27 win
Hundreds walk for a good cause
Hundreds walk for a good cause kSeveral hundred people turned out for Sunday’s Step Out: Walk to
Satriani finds meaning in meaningless title
Satriani tutored young guitarists Steve Vai and Kirk Hammett. Sounding like something straight
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Sunday 1st—Theincredible (Gonzalez)25.409.806.60 Polish Pole
Injuries walloping Penguins
It is almost unbelievable what has happened to the Youngstown State football team in the first six
Ohio poll shows Obama up 7 points
Both candidates plan to visit the Buckeye State this week. COLUMBUS (AP) — A new poll shows Barack
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Sept. 26 Theft:
Free agent CC says happiness matters
The former Indians pitcher will be pursued by baseball’s big spenders. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Let the
COURTS
COURTS COlumbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Hope Shafer, 421 W. State St., Salem v. Andrew Shafer,
14 NEW SCHOOLS
14 NEW SCHOOLS Adding up costs The city school district is finishing work on its 14-school
Americans keep an eye on bailout while continuing to cut expenses
A pub owner in Cleveland has cut prices, calling it the Bankers’ Booze Bailout Fund. Relief on
Experts: Campaigns hit new lows in spreading untruths
Distortions, stretches, half-truths and omissions are familiar features of political campaigns. But
St. Joseph’s Family Birthplace
St. Joseph’s Family Birthplace Melissa and William Salsquire, Leavittsburg, girl, Oct. 3
Is wife too loose with lips?
Dear Annie: My wife, “Nellie,” and I are both professionals in our late 20s with no children. Twice
Retailers can serve both phone and store customers
Dear Heloise: In response to phone etiquette in businesses, how many people have called a place of
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Saturday night’s games
AREA SCHOOLS Washington & Jefferson 43, Geneva 14 BEAVER FALLS, Pa. — Bobby Swallow (West
ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
Colts 31, Texans 27 HOUSTON — Peyton Manning turned a colossal collapse by Houston into a stunning
“It’s unfortunate that holding your own is a plus. By not falling on her face, she
Opinion: “It’s unfortunate that holding your own is a plus. By not falling on her face, she looked good.”
BRITAIN
BRITAIN The Observer, London, Sept. 28: Within a few weeks, the Organ Donation Taskforce, a body
Palin repeats claim of Obama ties to ‘terrorist’
Palin repeats claim of Obama ties to ‘terrorist’ OMAHA, Neb. — Sarah Palin defended her claim
McCain lacks TR’s excess of ideas
Opinion: WASHINGTON — John McCain, like many Americans who should know better, extravagantly praises Theodore
Success or failure of bailout will be measured in years
Editorial: Success or failure of bailout will be measured in years Perhaps the best thing that could happen
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x10 6 4 u6 4 3 vJ 10 6 2 wK 9 2
Claim denials from insurance companies were the No. 1 complaint by Ohio insurance consumers last
Claim denials from insurance companies were the No. 1 complaint by Ohio insurance consumers last
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS IN PRAISE OF PUPILS
The superintendent said the new school gives the city district more stability. 1A ribbon
Today is Monday, Oct. 6, the 280th day of 2008. There are 86 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, Oct. 6, the 280th day of 2008. There are 86 days left in the year. On this date in
U.S., the world will weather economic crisis
Opinion: The staggering economic turmoil of recent months has left people around the world scratching their
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., town hall, U.S. Route 224. Newton
What do liberals want?
Opinion: What do liberals want? EDITOR: Liberals champion women’s rights — but when a woman not of their
Americans should ask tough questions
Opinion: Prior to joining the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in 1977, I worked for a newspaper in the North Texas
Regional Business Digest
region New Life Flooring opens NILES — New Life Flooring Center has opened at 5500 Youngstown-
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Chuck” (8 p.m., NBC): The kooky spy drama, “Chuck,” is off to a great start this season, and the
if you go
if you go Who: Joe Satriani with Mountain featuring Leslie West and Corky Laing When: 7 p.m.
(wap) (ATTN: Editorial Page editors)
(wap) (ATTN: Editorial Page editors) //The White House Roadblock Crew// (c) 2008, The Washington
Compact protects Great Lakes waters
The deal requires Great Lakes states to adopt water-management policies, among other things.
Electric cars shine at Paris show
GM hasn’t decided which battery maker to use for the Volt but has already settled on the
T.I. moves past street life with new CD ‘Paper Trail’
T.I. is scheduled to start his prison sentence in March after completing 1,000 hours of community
tonight MINNESOTA at NEW ORLEANS
tonight MINNESOTA at NEW ORLEANS Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Opening line: Saints by 3. Record
Howard Stern marries
Howard Stern marries It’s official. Shock jock Howard Stern, the radio talker known for hosting
Olmert’s farewell
Olmert’s farewell Washington Post: After Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir was voted out of
FOOTBALL AREA SCORES
FOOTBALL AREA SCORES Canfield 28, Beaver Local 6 Cardinal Mooney 31, Cle. Benedictine 14
Burrell powers Phils win
His two homers led Philadelphia to a 3-1 series victory over Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE (AP) — With
Fannie Mae won’t foreclose on Ohioan
AKRON (AP) — Mortgage finance company Fannie Mae has said it will forgive the mortgage debt of a 90-
Lawyer: OJ hopes to win new trial
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson is being isolated from other prisoners for his own safety but
White Sox rebound to reduce Rays’ lead
Chicago avoided elimination with a 5-3 victory at home. CHICAGO (AP) — Thanks to John Danks and
Last lap pass costs Smith a NASCAR victory
Tony Stewart was awarded the win after a pass-through penalty was assessed. TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) —
Buckeyes elated
Buckeyes elated Quarterback Terrelle Pryor was the center of the jubilation in Ohio State’s locker
Flu shots for children
Flu shots for children CHICAGO — More children have died from flu because they also had staph
Dodgers on a roll after 3-game sweep of Cubs
L.A. will open the NLCS on Thursday at Philadelphia. LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the midst of the Los
11 Iraqis die during U.S. raid on house in Mosul
Egypt has announced it will reopen its embassy in Baghdad. BAGHDAD — Eleven Iraqis, including
Pats revert to form, beat Niners
Randy Moss caught a touchdown pass while Kevin Faulk scored twice. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Randy Moss
Review: 20% of provisional ballots uncounted
The review looked at ballots cast in Ohio’s March primary. CLEVELAND (AP) — Roughly 20 percent of
DIABETES Type 1 vs. Type 2
Diabetes is a disease that interferes with the way the body converts food to energy and often causes
DIABETES By the numbers
Several hundred people took part in Saturday’s Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes event at the
Altercation, arrest
Altercation, arrest YOUNGSTOWN — A city man was arrested after being accused of setting $900 worth
Senators rebound to defeat Pens, 3-1
Swedish native Daniel Alfredsson assisted on two Dany Heatley goals. STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — This
SCHEDULES REQUESTED
SCHEDULES REQUESTED Winter sports Area athletic directors are asked to send varsity winter
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Jarrett K. Liason The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Hartford native started 29th and for a while was flirting
CHASE FOR THE CUP NASCAR leaders
CHASE FOR THE CUP NASCAR leaders 1. Jimmie Johnson5718 2. Carl Edwards5646 3. Greg Biffle5641 4.
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Chicago 34, Detroit 7 Miami 17, San Diego 10 Atlanta 27, Green Bay 24 N.Y.
AREA TOP 10 Prep soccer The biggest move in the weekly Top 10s came from the Austintown Fitch girls (9-4-1) who lost to Cardinal Mooney just 4-3 then remained undefeated in the Federal League with a
Boys 1. Mooney 11-2 2. West Branch 12-1 3. Howland 9-1-4 4. Canfield 6-3-4 5. Champion
WORTH A LOOK
CARD/BINGO PARTIES • St. Brendan Altar and Rosary fall card party will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 12 in
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