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Area tennis, golf players compete in district play
OBERLIN — Boardman High’s doubles team of Carolyn and Ann Jesko split in its two matches Wednesday
Struthers residents could realize lower gas rate
The rate may be fixed un $10 per !,000 cubic feet of gas for up to two years.
Pavlik, Hopkins exchange first war of words
Kelly Pavlik gets asked about his weight, Bernard Hopkins gets asked about his age. Pavlik gets
Gas prices headed down in Ohio; Youngstown area to catch up soon
YOUNGSTOWN — Lower gas prices have invaded the Buckeye State, but it may take a few extra days
Phantoms tickets on sale for season
YOUNGSTOWN — Season tickets for the Mahoning Valley Phantoms are on sale at the club’s offices at
Niles council continues to wrestle with noise law revisions
NILES — Council members got their first look at revisions to the city’s controversial noise
Davis murder trial starts Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — Opening statements in the capital murder jury trial of Michael A. Davis will be at 8:30
Interest-rate cut is welcome relief for business owners
The owner of Sleepy Hollow Sleep Shops found himself resting more comfortably after the Federal
Other businesses interested in Chevy centre naming rights
YOUNGSTOWN —Other businesses are interested in the naming rights to the Chevrolet Centre, Youngstown
Church to provide free food, entertainment and games
AUSTINTOWN — Idaho Road Church, 250 Idaho Road, will sponsor a free Fall Festival to help community
Mahoning County election board worker indicted
YOUNGSTOWN — A 38-year-old deputy clerk at the Mahoning County Board of Elections, indicted on a
These schools made it to Thursday's FANtastic page inside Blitz
Boardman High's Madden competitors made the Thursday FANtastic page
Shaky Greenville bridge must last till 2010 or 2011
MERCER, Pa. – Replacement of the structurally challenged Ohl Street Bridge in Greenville will not
Warren fire chief’s former girlfriend testifies against him
NILES — A former girlfriend of Warren Fire Chief Ken Nussle testified that the chief hit her with an
Ohio leaves soon reaching full color
COLUMBUS— Fall color is still changing in the state this week, with maple and ash trees adding their
The "Armpit of Ohio" makes the cover of the Rolling Stone
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s certainly not the first time the national media has described Youngstown in an unflattering way, but it may be the most stinging.
Pa. principal, librarian sleep on roof for reading
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A principal and librarian have come down from the rooftop of their northwestern
Warriors kickoff breakfast is Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc. is having a kickoff celebration for the Warriors of Manhood and Totally
Austintown home intruder used pepper spray
AUSTINTOWN — A township woman was doused with pepper spray after a burglar broke into her house.
Benefit in Boardman to help woman
BOARDMAN — A benefit dinner is planned for Sunday to help raise money for a woman who was severely
Mill Creek Park road closings
YOUNGSTOWN — Most Mill Creek MetroParks drives between Canfield Road and Mahoning Avenue will be
Pittsburgh will study gang violence to combat climbing murder rate
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh will spend $200,000 on a gang violence study in hopes of curbing the
Youngstown Salvation Army will provide Christmas help for needy
YOUNGSTOWN — The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance sign-ups will be Oct. 14 through Oct. 18 at
Pumpkin Fest planned at Columbiana church
COLUMBIANA — Columbiana First Presbyterian Church, 28 E. Park Ave., is having a Pumpkin Fest on the
Music, dinner planned at Octoberfest at church
CAMPBELL — St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., will be the setting Sunday for an
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
today • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, kitchen is open to the public from
Conservation club announces events
Conservation club announces events HUBBARD — Hubbard Conservation Club. 1760 Wick-Campbell Road,
Presidential debate No. 2 has many punches, no knockouts
WASHINGTON — John McCain and Barack Obama punched and counter-punched on issue after issue
He won more than 1,000 games in 2 sports
DOM ROSSELLI, 93 COACH WAS TRUE CHAMP YOUNGSTOWN — Dom Rosselli, the winningest coach in two
Teacher resigns in wake of probe
A teacher shouldn’t text message ‘back and forth’ with a student, Boardman’s superintendent said.
Williams honored as YSU’s top offensive player
It was the second straight week the wide receiver was honored by the Penguins. YOUNGSTOWN —
Pupils, teachers put pedal to metal
Sixty kids got new bikes for getting good grades. CAMPBELL — Campbell Elementary School is
Addiction became an affliction for QB
“I went to prison for 10 years. I spent time in 44 different jails and prisons over that time. It
Team: Be strong, hold onto your dreams
The Power Force team brought strength and motivation to Eagle Heights. YOUNGSTOWN — Jason
Howland’s Ozanich advances to state in golf
MASSILLON — Howland’s Kelsey Ozanich shot an 85 at Tuesday’s Division I district girls golf
Poland edges Canfield, 2-1, for 10th soccer win
Taylor Malaniak and John Elias each scored a goal for the Bulldogs. CANFIELD — Taylor Malaniak had
Children Services Board looking into boy’s story
Authorities are showing the boy’s picture in Youngstown and Warren. WARREN — The Trumbull County
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s matches
Newton Falls 25-25-25, Campbell 9-8-9 NEWTON FALLS — Led by Stephanie Blair, Shannon Miller and
NEOUCOM seeks female recruits
ROOTSTOWN — The Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy (NEOUCOM) is
Four receive impact awards
The ceremony honored those who help fight addiction. CANFIELD — Peggy Henning was teary-eyed
Cavs lose first preseason test
Cavs lose first preseason test The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Toronto Raptors, 104-84, in
CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY BOYS Boardman 32, Fitch 38, South Range 55, Liberty 114 1. Jared Sevek Southern
Polish Happy Hour: It’s not about polka and pirogis
The first event will be Thursday at a downtown watering hole. YOUNGSTOWN — What do you get when
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fed will lend money directly to businesses
The Fed had lent money only to banks before. WASHINGTON (AP) — Frantically trying to stop the
Valley boards prepare for voting option
Paper-ballot votes are added after the electronic vote totals are tabulated. WARREN — Changes
FACT CHECK Issue by issue
Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stretched facts, sometimes past the breaking point,
APPLE BUTTER SEASON
Festivals celebrate Ohio traditions Every fall, friends and families get together to preserve
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career & Technical Center school board, 7 p.m., board room. Mollie
Ohio Apple Butter Festivals
Ohio Apple Butter Festivals 39th Annual Apple Butter Stirrin’ Festival Roscoe Village, Coshocton
Get all the parts right for best dish
Macaroni and cheese works best with a blend of cheeses and elbow pasta. Don’t tell the kids,
Gains requests 4 appointees for Oakhill probe
The appointment of special prosecutors will ‘avoid any appearance of impropriety,’ the county
PGA rewards the Valero Texas Open
The switch from October to May is one of several changes in next year’s schedule. PGA Tour
Radical moves are taken
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dusting off Depression-era emergency powers, the Federal Reserve is extending its
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 8, the 282nd day of 2008. There are 84 days left in the year. The Jewish
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 8, the 282nd day of 2008. There are 84 days left in the year. The Jewish
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Dimitrios and Stacie Kavouras, Struthers, girl, Oct. 6.
Judge: Release 17 Chinese Muslims from Guantanamo
Judge: Release 17 Chinese Muslims from Guantanamo WASHINGTON — A federal judge ordered the Bush
“Latinos ’08” (9 p.m., PBS): Who will Latinos support at the ballot box next
“Latinos ’08” (9 p.m., PBS): Who will Latinos support at the ballot box next month, and what impact
MERIDIAN SERVICES
MERIDIAN SERVICES Award winners The recipients at the fourth annual Valley Impact Awards from
Creamy sauce, crisp topping key to mac ’n cheese
A great macaroni and cheese requires a perfect melding of the pasta and the cheese sauce. To get
GM looks into taking out mortgage on headquarters
GM says its effort to raise cash is a normal part of operations. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors
Rejuvenated Lidge moves on from ’05
The Phillies closer said his playoff meltdown has made him mentally stronger. PHILADELPHIA (AP) —
Documents show AIG hid extent of risks
An AIG executive said he asked for bonuses to help other executives. WASHINGTON (AP) — Executives
the scoop
the scoop yearbook yourself Thumbing through your parents’ old yearbooks is always good for a
Voices give ‘Chihuahuas’ some bite
For some reason, Yo quiero Taco Bell. Those savvy market research-readers at Disney have
Bye week gives Steelers’ Reed time to rest, heal groin
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers kicker Jeff Reed probably won’t miss any games because of a groin injury
Officials discuss SCOPE’s use of levy
Commissioner Dan Polivka said he hoped levy issues can be resolved in two weeks. WARREN —
MERCER RACEWAY PARK SATURDAY’S RESULTS
MERCER RACEWAY PARK SATURDAY’S RESULTS McElwain Motors FASTRAK Late Models Grand Nationals Night 1
Rays’ Balfour cools fire with ire
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Grant Balfour is unapologetic. By his own admission, Tampa Bay’s hard-
The right time to flip a coin during a tournament
All fans of televised poker have heard a commentator use the terms coin flip and race situation to
GOP breakfast meeting
GOP breakfast meeting HOWLAND — The Trumbull County Republican Party will have its monthly
ADVICE FOR PARENTS | Treating colds in children
Do not give adult medicines to a child. Never give two or more medicines with the same ingredients
AT ODDS ON CRISIS
Candidates disagree on solutions In the wake of the credit crisis, McCain posed a $300B
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald H. Agee, 32, of 1637 Lynn Ave., Youngstown, and Aundrea
Coming Tomorrow
Coming Tomorrow kentertainment extra: The terrorism-based spy thriller “Body of Lies,” starring
Venerable YSU coach Rosselli dies
Many who knew him agree: He had life’s priorities in the proper order. BOARDMAN — Boardman
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s golf events
PGA TOUR Texas Open San Antonio Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: LaCantera Golf Club, Resort
Chicago theorist to share Nobel with 2 in Japan
The winning physicist at the University of Chicago’s Enrico Fermi Institute was born in Tokyo. A
Drug companies: No cold medicines for kids under 4
Parents are also being told not to give antihistamines to children to help them sleep. WASHINGTON
Woman pleads innocent to vehicular homicide
Investigators identified possible witnesses by reviewing a videotape of the accident scene.
Miami trying to change culture
Wins over San Diego and New England have helped erase last year’s memories. DAVIE, Fla. (AP) —
Red socks: Brawling, bad blood dot series
But Boston pitcher Curt Schilling said the Sox and Rays will behave this week. Exactly why the
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Chicago 34, Detroit 7 Miami 17, San Diego 10 Atlanta 27, Green Bay 24 N.Y.
Economic stress brings out isolationist feelings in U.S.
Opinion: Just when the United States desperately needs to open new export markets to address what may become
Bayside returns to roots
After picking up the pieces from its horrific 2005 band van accident that killed drummer John
Protect our cyber borders
Opinion: London shoppers who bought groceries with bankcards over the last two years paid a higher price than
Call about a gun prompts Lowellville school lockdown
LOWELLVILLE — Pupils at the middle and high schools were locked in classrooms for nearly three hours
Regional banks stand to weather the turmoil
Some Ohio banks are seeing an increase in deposits. CINCINNATI (AP) — Some of Ohio’s regional and
Top Christmas toys: from dinos to robots
NEW YORK (AP) — A lifelike baby Triceratops that children can ride on, a Wall-E robot that responds
‘BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA’
‘BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA’ Grade: D Director: Raja Gosnell Running time: 1 hour, 29 minutes
Gas dips below $3 in some areas of Ohio; Valley’s not one of them
COLUMBUS — Ohio motorists say it’s some positive economic news for a change: Gasoline prices are
Mausoleums in New Castle vandalized
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Police said three mausoleums were vandalized on the North Hill, with bodies
Expect heating costs to increase, experts say
Natural-gas users will see an 18 percent rise. WASHINGTON (AP) — Although global oil prices have
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xQ J 10 6 5 4 3 2 u6 v9 3 wJ 5 WEST EAST xA
Driver of runaway bus pleads no contest
CLEVELAND (AP) — The driver of a runaway school bus in Cleveland has pleaded no contest to
Police investigate death of man in jail
Police investigate death of man in jail NEWTON FALLS — Police are investigating the death of a
Howland woman in court in assault case
Heidi Gill waived her right to a jury trial. AUSTINTOWN — Heidi Gill of Howland Township, who
Neither vulnerable. North deals.
Neither vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x7 6 uJ 7 6 vK J 10 6 wQ J 10 8 WEST EAST x9 5
On ‘Mars,’ ’08 cop does time in ’73
NEW YORK — All comfortably familiar by cop-show standards, “Life on Mars” begins with NYPD Detective
CAMPBELL elementary Rewarded for excellence
Sixty fifth-graders at Campbell Elementary School on Tuesday received new bicycles they won by
Buckeyes find footing with revamped offense
A season of stability has turned into a season of change in Columbus. COLUMBUS (AP) — The regular
Teenager arrested in bomb plot
The boy had discussed the plan, involving chemical bombs, with others. PITTSBURGH (AP) — A
Halle Berry is named ‘sexiest woman alive’
Halle Berry is named ‘sexiest woman alive’ LOS ANGELES — Alongside a photo spread that shows her
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Oct. 5 Domestic violence:
Bay finds smooth sailing in 1st playoff appearance
BOSTON (AP) — Things are going pretty well so far in the Bay State. Ever since Jason Bay came to
Iran advises Iraq on U.S. troop deal
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Iraqi foreign minister said Tuesday it will require “bold political decisions” to
Goodyear tires pass initial test at Indy track
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Goodyear may have an answer for one of Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s toughest
Broncos PK Prater eyes NFL record
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Matt Prater is starting to make a name for himself. What the Denver Broncos’
Brunner: GOP voter suit is overblown
Republicans say there’s no process to make sure people aren’t giving false registration information.
Flawed Vikes survive to keep hopes alive
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — For the Minnesota Vikings, victory was still satisfying — no matter how
Fast start key in Red River Rivalry
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The Red River Rivalry has all the pageantry of one of college football’s
Ohio’s losses due to Ike at $553M
About 2.6 million utility customers lost power after Ike swept through the state. COLUMBUS (AP) —
JoePa questionable for sideline duty
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — One of the most closely watched injuries in college football belongs to an
Campbell kids get pedals for mettle
Campbell kids get pedals for mettle kTuesday was “bike day” at Campbell Elementary School. Sixty
BASEBALL
BASEBALL NE Ohio Thunder — will hold tryouts for 11-year-old boys for its 2009 traveling team.
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Belgian C (Quinones)3.803.002.20 Old Fling (Ccamaque)9.809.80
LeBron enjoys easy night in Cleveland; Toronto tops Cavs in preseason opener
There is concern over the wear and tear on Cleveland’s LeBron James. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James
The Tigers are back in contention after the upset win over Poland.
The Tigers are back in contention after the upset win over Poland. Howland High’s upset victory
Woman sentenced for theft of $113K
WARREN — A Girard woman has been sentenced to 10 days in Trumbull County Jail, five years’ probation
Don’t take a chance on eating potluck leftovers
Dear Heloise: One recent Sunday, a lady in our group brought a container of potato salad from the
Grandma plays favorites, spoils ‘Luke’
Dear Annie: I have two children with my husband, and he has a son from his first marriage. My
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