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Niles will try to borrow $4.8 million
NILES — City Council Wednesday voted to try to borrow $4.8 million for the city Wellness Center and
REBEKAH CANSLER/BRADLEY SCHUTZ
REBEKAH CANSLER BRADLEY SCHUTZ • CERULEAN, Ky. — A honeymoon at Marco Island, Fla., followed the
KATIE MANG/AARON MILLER
KATIE MANG AARON MILLER • NEW MIDDLETOWN — Nuptial vows were exchanged in the presence of the Rev.
Columbiana Co. seeks more than $200,000 from landfill operation
LISBON — Columbiana County will seek a judgment for $225,000 against a local landfill the state
Actor Ed O’Neil will be in Lisbon Friday
LISBON —The Columbiana County Democratic Party announced that actor Ed O’Neil will be at the
American Standard to offer its final contract proposal Thursday
SALEM — American Standard Brands plans to implement its final contract offer Thursday.
More flights planned for Youngstown-Warren Regional
YOUNGSTOWN — Commercial flights will again take off from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and, in
Health fair helps mark YMCA’s 125th birthday
YOUNGSTOWN — While educating visitors on foot care during the YMCA health fair, Dr. Jay Sandhu wound
Tour the newly renovated Choffin center on Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School District will cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Choffin
Campbell cops look for robber
CAMPBELL — Police are searching for leads after a robbery outside of the Huntington National Bank on
Fugitive of the Week is arrested
BOARDMAN — Township police and members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested a city man on a
Hillary Clinton returns to Youngstown on Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — Sen. Hillary Clinton will be in Youngstown Friday talking about Barack Obama’s vision
Ministerial Alliance makes recommendations on ballot issues
YOUNGSTOWN — The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance is making recommendations on how people
50 years of Ursuline, Mooney featured in Blitz Thursday and on WFMJ
Mooney and Ursuline mark 50 years of football rivalry this Friday.
Tentative pact in East Palestine schools
EAST PALESTINE — The board of education and teachers union representatives have reached a tentative
COLD CASE | DNA evidence will have crucial role in trial
YOUNGSTOWN — A man and woman who knew Bennie Adams in 1985 saw him at an ATM machine in Liberty
Cigarette causes mattress fire
YOUNGSTOWN — The resident of 216 Matta Ave. fell asleep with a lighted cigarette and was awakened
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
today • At Benjamin Firestone Post 290, American Legion in Columbiana, the kitchen is open daily
SimchaPalooza, showcase planned by Hadassah
LYNDHURST — The Greater Cleveland Chapter of Hadassah’s SimchaPalooza and 14th Annual Bar/Bat
Yard sale scheduled
LOWELLVILLE — Coitsville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary has planned a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2
Bookstore plans sale
POLAND — The Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Bookstore is having a
Financial planning workshop for women
Financial planning workshop for women AUSTINTOWN — As part of its empowerment program, the YWCA
Model trains to run
AUSTINTOWN — Youngstown Model Railroad Association, corner of Raccoon Road and Four MIle Run Road,
Death of boy, 12, saddens Girard
A youth tried in vain to rescue Jamel Smith, police said. GIRARD — Family, friends, classmates
Tips offered to ease financial fright
Investors don’t need ghosts and goblins to spook them this Halloween. Losses in their retirement
Loew says Pavlik is ready for Hopkins
The trainer said Kelly is prepared for 12 rounds if it goes that long. Jack Loew’s interviews
Blustery Hopkins can’t rile soft-spoken Pavlik
Blustery Hopkins can’t rile soft-spoken Pavlik Saturday’s rivals displayed contrasting styles
Electric rate increases worry residents
Area residents want to know how they’re expected to afford increased electric rates for 2009.
Sergeants resign in wake of allegation
The Trumbull prosecutor said he will ask for a special prosecutor if a case is brought to him.
Corsaro quits; Another one bites the dust
The redshirt freshman played only one series at Missouri State. He returned home to Indianapolis.
Youngstown school board mulls new middle schools
Beacham wondered if enrollment numbers even support building the Rayen and Wilson facilities.
Bench trial finds Warren fire chief innocent of misdemeanor assault
The judge said Warren police failed to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. NILES — Warren
Exceptional care, exceptional result
Teachers and program directors have helped a Liberty woman overcome many challenges. LIBERTY —
GMAC sets credit score level
Car dealers say they have other lenders who will provide financing. If your credit rating
One-game wonder Browns are basking
The team’s 35-14 upset of the Giants on Monday Night Football has given Cleveland something to buzz
OSU’s Ballard: We need Boeckman, Pryor at QB
Jake Ballard said both QBs should be sharing duties to help the struggling offense. COLUMBUS (AP)
Tomlin saves breath on injury list report
The health of division- leading Pittsburgh has improved for its next game against Cincinnati.
Despite Paterno’s sore hip, Penn State is sailing along
He reminded his undefeated team that it has lost nine straight to Michigan. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.
Apple to offer $999 laptop
In the updated versions, the company focused on adding features. CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple
Penguins win, 3-2, in OT; snap 2-game skid
Pittsburgh didn’t get a goal from Sidney Crosby for a fourth consecutive game. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Cavs on losing end of game against Celtics
LeBron James had 12 points, three rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leon
Homers by Rays bad for Boston
Carl Crawford tied an AL championship series record with five hits. BOSTON (AP) — They fluttered
Jurors must now decide if Davis should die
The death penalty phase of the case will begin Oct. 23.
Prosecutors check Mafia threat against journalist
Prosecutors check Mafia threat against journalist ROME — Anti-Mafia prosecutors said Tuesday they
What can the world do with potatoes? Feed a lot of people, according to a U.N. campaign.
What can the world do with potatoes? Feed a lot of people, according to a U.N. campaign. In
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 15, the 289th day of 2008. There are 77 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 15, the 289th day of 2008. There are 77 days left in the year. On this date
BASEBALL
BASEBALL NE Ohio Thunder — will hold tryouts for 11-year-old boys. Tryouts are Oct. 19 at 5 p.m.
Board votes to take bids on furnishings for 2 schools
One board member suggested the district re-evaluate the need for Wilson and Rayen middle schools.
today’s SCHEDULE
today’s SCHEDULE BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT DIVISION I Canton Timken at Fitch, 7 p.m. Green at
Davis guilty of setting deadly fire
The death-penalty phase of the case is next Thursday. By PATRICIA MEADE YOUNGSTOWN — Jurors
Bailout becomes buy-in as feds move into banking
Recent action such as the Fed’s interest rate reductions has not unclogged the credit crisis.
At rally in Warren, Biden attacks McCain’s tactics
The Republican campaign is ‘so erratic,’ the Democratic vice presidential candidate says.
Experts expect few specifics when presidential hopefuls face off tonight
Historians say the moderator has a difficult job because candidates tend to be vague, even in tough
One youth tried in vain to rescue Jamel, police said.
One youth tried in vain to rescue Jamel, police said. GIRARD — Family, friends, classmates and
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Sahara M. Agee, court imposes three years CCA supervised by APA.
Man held in arson deaths says he loves kids
CLEVELAND (AP) — A man accused of setting a house fire in 2005 that killed nine people, including
Meeting to cover levies in Milton Township
Meeting to cover levies in Milton Township LAKE MILTON — Milton Township officials will have a
Study finds contaminants in bottled water
Tests on leading brands of bottled water turned up a variety of contaminants often found in tap
ACORN defends efforts amid allegations of fraud
ACORN has registered 1.3M young people, minorities, and poor and working-class voters. WASHINGTON
HOW TO HELP
HOW TO HELP Lawrence County To volunteer for Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund or to donate to
PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s matches
DIVISION I Howland 25-25-25, Cleveland South 6-1-3 SOLON — Kaylee Redon had seven kills, while
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Amanda Porter and Donald Logan Jr. , Canfield, girl, Oct. 11.
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — Five veterinary clinics in eastern Alabama received 32 surprises in the
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — Five veterinary clinics in eastern Alabama received 32 surprises in the last
Phillies in command, 3-1
Dodgers manager Joe Torre canceled a workout, believing another round of batting practice was
State hires chief of schools from Cleveland
COLUMBUS (AP) — After a national search, the state Board of Education on Tuesday voted unanimously
NFL suspends ‘Pacman’ — again
The Cowboys cornerback will miss at least four games. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys
Favorite flavor of fall
This fall, a big jack-o’-lantern for the front porch can be a lot more than a decoration. Although
GOP promotes fear amid crisis
Opinion: In 1933, at the depth of the Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt reassured a frightened country with
Ohio executes killer who said he was too fat to die
Cooey never apologized for raping and brutally slaying the two students. LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) —
Negative campaigning nothing new
Opinion: One of the oldest phenomena of American elections— criticism of one’s opponent— has in recent times
Dealer to stay open after losing brand
Sterling commercial trucks are being discontinued as the company closes factories. AUSTINTOWN
Youngstown man charged in Boardman robbery
BOARDMAN — A Youngstown man faces charges of aggravated robbery, carrying a concealed weapon and
Peking Roast recipe requested, printed again
Dear Readers: So many of you have requested the Heloise Peking Roast recipe that it’s time to
“We could have had an army there and it would not have stopped it. Wind is king here,
Opinion: “We could have had an army there and it would not have stopped it. Wind is king here, it’s dictating
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other game
Wild 4, Thrashers 2 ATLANTA — Antti Miettinen scored two third-period goals to help Minnesota beat
Abused, homeless animals to get relief with new fund
The fund is taking donations and still needs volunteers. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A Lawrence County
Wacky college season proceeds
Thursday’s BYU-TCU game may get lost in the TV listings, but it’s pivotal. At first glance,
Business news digest
NATION Linens ’n Things plans liquidation sales at stores NEW YORK — Specialty retailer Linens
YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTIAN: Youngstown Christian in playoff position
The Eagles are in the No. 8 spot in the latest Div. VI, Region 21 computer ratings.
MOONEY - URSULINE: Series-opening game set tone
Ursuline was favored in the 1958 matchup, but Mooney played with more emotion. YOUNGSTOWN —
Vote yes on Issue 5
Editorial: Vote yes on Issue 5 Tens of thousands of Ohioans have made payday lending a multi-million dollar
Third party candidates are stifled
Opinion: Be honest. What have you learned from the first two presidential debates? Do you expect to be any
Who’s afraid of what?
Opinion: Who’s afraid of what? EDITOR: I turned 50 years old recently and I was thinking the other day
Ohio State Treasurer Richard Cordray will speak at noon Thursday at the Hampton Inn in Canfield. His
Ohio State Treasurer Richard Cordray will speak at noon Thursday at the Hampton Inn in Canfield. His
Forgetting the children
Forgetting the children Washington Post: The National Commission on Children and Disasters will
Firefighters continue to battle Calif. wildfires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Flames whirled dangerously close to homes Tuesday as gusty Santa Ana winds sent
Presidential debate (9 p.m., all major networks and cable news outlets): It’s Round 3 for
Presidential debate (9 p.m., all major networks and cable news outlets): It’s Round 3 for Obama and
ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This week’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Las Vegas Schedule: Thursday-
Shannon goes zany on NBC’s ‘Kath & Kim’
The former ‘SNL’ star is still getting to know her character. NEW YORK — Picking a daughter
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Atlanta 22, Chicago 20 Houston 29, Miami 28 Minnesota 12, Detroit 10 New
UAW chief opposes idea of GM-Chrysler merger
DETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger said Tuesday he would oppose a merger
Bank solvency triggers action
Opinion: The most important task of the Federal Reserve and the Treasury right now is to restore confidence
Rolling Stone ends large format
The magazine has changed formats before, but not in years. NEW YORK (AP) — Rolling Stone magazine
Adding Guinness improves stew
The first meal in Dublin forever transformed our family’s favorite cold-weather comfort fare: beef
Note to John McCain: Being an Arab is not a slur
Opinion: Sen. John McCain owes Arab-Americans an apology. “I don’t trust Obama,” a woman told McCain at an
PepsiCo to cut 3,300 jobs
NEW YORK (AP) — PepsiCo Inc. is cutting jobs and closing factories to give it some “breathing room”
King siblings in battle over mother’s papers
Dexter King seeks the papers to fulfill a $1.4 million book deal, but his brother and sister are
Banking intervention not that rare
The government has a history of taking over banks, railways and other industries. WASHINGTON (AP)
Jury finds Gilchrist innocent in slaying
Two defendants in the case told police they were innocent witnesses. YOUNGSTOWN — A jury has
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, executive session, 5:30 p.m.; public session, 6
FAA looks into rerouting of four airliners
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal aviation officials are investigating whether air traffic controllers
GOT NET? YOU BET
Christopher Leson is the team’s veteran With two state champions among four freshmen, YSU should
Mother charged with murder
Casey Anthony, a Warren native, has repeatedly lied, investigators said. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The
More adversity strikes Ryder Cup rivalry
Seve Ballesteros has a brain tumor; Paul Azinger has overcome lymphoma. Their Ryder Cup
Ohio think tank sues ACORN over voter registration
COLUMBUS (AP) — A conservative think tank in Columbus on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the
Jurors in ’85 slaying view scenes
The current tenant of the victim’s apartment inadvertently put up a ghoulish Halloween display.
Civil-rights figure to speak at events in Youngtown
YOUNGSTOWN — Minnijean Brown-Trickey, one of the Little Rock Nine who integrated Central High School
Confession remains void in murder case against Tate
Prosecutors plan to use statements from an inmate in next month’s trial. YOUNGSTOWN — A third
Nabbed in sting operation
Nabbed in sting operation ALBANY, N.Y. — A state parole board member who served 20 years in the
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s games
DIVISION III BOYS Ursuline 1, Mathews 0 VIENNA — Kevin Kablan scored the only goal on an assist
Obama targets young voters in ads embedded in video games
WASHINGTON (AP) — Too busy playing video games to watch presidential ads on television? Barack Obama
McCain tax-cut proposal
McCain tax-cut proposal Republican John McCain on Tuesday proposed a $52.5 billion package of tax
Attempt to help ‘Jacey’ leads to dire situation
Dear Annie: Five years ago, I had a mortgage of $15,000 left on my home. My daughter, “Jacey,”
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