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Some smoked salmon sold in region is under recall
A Bellingham, Washington, seafood company is recalling 4-ounce packages of smoked salmon with
Here’s Monday’s Ohio Lottery numbers
Ohio Lottery numbers Eds: UPDATES with night drawings. CLEVELAND (AP) — Here are the Ohio
New Middletown police arrest five juveniles
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Five juveniles were arrested over the weekend in connection with recent thefts
Hoax briefly closes Austintown Giant Eagle
AUSTINTOWN — The Giant Eagle on Mahoning Avenue was evacuated Sunday night after a caller said an
Two western Pa. school districts merge — voluntarily
MONACA, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania will be shedding a school district by the end of this school year —
Official scorer frosts Brewers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — To the Milwaukee Brewers, CC Sabathia pitched a no-hitter. The official scorer
Penn State downplays smashing success of O
Ursuline graduate Daryll Clark made his first start as Nittany Lions quarterback. STATE COLLEGE,
As Lucky would have it, reunion’s a hit
A 7-week-old American bulldog called Boss was likely the youngest attendee. YOUNGSTOWN — While
Local labor leaders see better days on horizon
Labor Day was established to give the working class a day off, similar to May Day in other
Losing Pirates advised that it’s audition time
The last-place Bucs have dropped 10 straight contests. PITTSBURGH (AP) — General manager Neal
NOTEBOOK Scrappers vs. Crosscutters
Rapping with the all-star: Isaias Velasquez was one of the Scrappers selected for the recent New
Church’s ox roast draws car enthusiasts
One motorcycle owner said he makes monthly rides to honor his fellow veterans. CORTLAND —
Wells’ status uncertain after painful injury
Ohio State officials are keeping mum on how much the Heisman Trophy candidate is aching. COLUMBUS
Workers in Ohio bank on Medicaid
InfoCision ranked No. 1 among employers with the greatest increase in the number of workers and
Not soaring yet
Canfield’s soccer team looks for kick start The Cardinals lost a dozen seniors from the 2007
I-680 ramp to Meridian to close for excavation
I-680 ramp to Meridian to close for excavation AUSTINTOWN — Beginning next Monday, the Interstate
Vendors unite to give brides what they want
It costs an average of $25,000 to have a 400-guest wedding locally, said the founder of the Mahoning
SOCCER ROUNDUP News and notes
Fit to be tied: Over the past week, Howland tied Champion 3-3, Columbiana and Crestview were even at
Llamas, owners share the llove
Llamas have been featured at the fair for 15 years. CANFIELD — If there were a Canfield Fair
Rain, chill combined to hold down attendance
Rain, chill combined to hold down attendance CANFIELD— The 162nd Canfield Fair got off to a slower
FOCUSED: Youngstown native Derrick Jones follows his passion for filmmaking with a documentary about
FOCUSED: Youngstown native Derrick Jones follows his passion for filmmaking with a documentary about
Valley native makes mark as documentarian
Princess Grace Foundation awarded Derrick Jones a $20,000 grant. YOUNGSTOWN — Derrick Jones
In Pa., alternative medicine goes mainstream
Some studies have shown the practices work and not only for rehabilitation or simple aches and
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 7, N.Y. Yankees 6 Tampa Bay 10, Baltimore 9 Seattle
Frivolous campaign issues
Opinion: Frivolous campaign issues EDITOR: I had dinner with some classmates recently. We graduated high
Today is Monday, Sept. 1, the 245th day of 2008. There are 121 days left in the year. This is Labor
Today is Monday, Sept. 1, the 245th day of 2008. There are 121 days left in the year. This is Labor
Ohio Republicans get ready for changeover
The change is partly generational, and partly a reflection of the party’s current fortunes.
FOOTBALL WEEKEND SCORES AREA
FOOTBALL WEEKEND SCORES AREA Boardman 56, Toledo Start 17 Canton South 28, Canfield 6
Men track down owner of lost jewelry
Three USF Holland employees went the extra mile to return the jewelry. NORTH LIMA — When Karen
GAME TIME Scrappers
GAME TIME Scrappers Who: Scrappers at Auburn Doubledays When: 7:05 p.m. today Radio: WNIO-AM
Weir leads pack of PGA contenders
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Sunshine began to bake the greens, the wind kept players guessing and the
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Sunday: The Hartford native finished in 30th place at the Pepsi 500 in Fontana, Calif., Sunday
HIGH SCHOOL POLL Prep soccer
The defending Div. II girls state champions — Hathaway Brown — came to the Valley during the week
Federer points way to his return to No. 1
Rafael Nadal’s perch at the top could be ending soon. NEW YORK (AP) — As if trying to remind
Cubans return after home after big hit
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Gustav smashed tens of thousands of homes, toppled trees and telephone poles
Humane standards must apply
Humane standards must apply Houston Chronicle, on the Chinese engineer who died in U.S. custody:
Pullout of U.S. forces from Anbar will be incremental, general says
More troop reductions are expected this fall. SAN DIEGO (AP) — The drawdown of Marines from the
ANTIQUE SHOWS
ANTIQUE SHOWS • An antique and collectibles show has been scheduled by the Kiwanis Club of Geneva
area
area Prep cross country ERIE, Pa. — The Boardman High girls cross country team finished with 237
Derrick Jones
Derrick Jones Some of his work is on the Internet: Short films: www.youtube.com/djones77311
Mooney defeats Akron SVSM
AKRON — It took a while for the Cardinal Mooney High boys soccer team to get on track Sunday, but a
GOP good at selling economic mantra
Opinion: The mantra of the free market has gained such a hold on Americans that Sen. John McCain recently
The Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna, which is headquarters for the Air Force
The Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna, which is headquarters for the Air Force Reserve’s
Gustav should slam coast today
The hurricane forced the evacuation of 2 million Americans and is upstaging today’s GOP National
McCain will have to face Dems
Opinion: WASHINGTON — If John McCain becomes president, he will be confronted by a Congress with
CASUALTY UPDATE |U.S. deaths at 4,151
CASUALTY UPDATE |U.S. deaths at 4,151 TOTAL TOLL: As of Sunday, at least 4,151 members of the U.S.
Ads favor bill to make unionizing easier
ST. PAUL (AP) — A labor advocacy group will begin airing $5 million worth of ads today on national
Russia pledges military aid to 2 separatist regions
Russia pledges military aid to 2 separatist regions MOSCOW — Russia’s president said Sunday his
It’s a fair question: Who cleans up the trash left by 300,000 people?
More than 300,000 pounds of trash is collected over the course of the Canfield Fair’s six-day run.
FAIR GARBAGE
FAIR GARBAGE Where does it go? Stats from the Canfield Fair’s 2007 trash cleanup and recycling
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Marshall D. Emerine The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
Company looks for ways to store wind power
NEW YORK — One problem perhaps more than any other has proven a drag on the long-term prospects for
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. Vulnerable, you hold: xQ J 10 9 7 2 uA 7 v9 wK 10 6 3 Partner
columbiana COUNTY
columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Brenda Sell, 523 Commerce St., Wellsville, v. Russell Sell,
No offense, but there was really no offense
It would be hard to try and figure out just what the Youngstown State football team got out of
Mom has to get out more often
Dear Annie: My sister, “Rita,” lives with my widowed mother. Mom is 73 and in a wheelchair. She has
In Sound Off, reader describes her top three pet peeves to a T
Dear Heloise: I have several Sound Off pet peeves that really get to me: • Why can’t manufacturers
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., township hall, U.S. Route 224.
“Prison Break” (8 p.m., Fox): Is it possible for “Prison Break” to become
“Prison Break” (8 p.m., Fox): Is it possible for “Prison Break” to become even more ludicrous? One
Labor laws hurt management-labor ties
Opinion: “We must hang together, gentlemen,” Benjamin Franklin warned his fellow colonists during the
Castroneves fuming after IRL ruling
DETROIT (AP) — Helio Castroneves surely had another fence-climbing celebration running through his
Cutters repeat success formula
The Scrappers fell behind in the first inning on the way to a 5-1 defeat. WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. —
REGION
REGION Cortland Bancorp dividend CORTLAND — Cortland Bancorp’s Board of Directors has declared a
STATS NEEDED Prep football
Area football coaches (or their statisticians) are reminded to submit season-to-date statistics for
Labor Day 2008 offers reasons for hope in the Valley
Editorial: Labor Day 2008 offers reasons for hope in the Valley As with many other holidays that give many
NFL ROUNDUP \News and notes
Steelers: Pittsburgh signed eight players who were cut during training camp to their practice squad.
“This moment — this election — is our chance to keep ... the American promise
Opinion: “This moment — this election — is our chance to keep ... the American promise alive.” Sen. Barack
Abrams takes Fox to the ‘Fringe’
Billboards for his shows are still an awakening for Abrams. At any given time, J.J. Abrams has
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Sunday 1st—All Clear (Cloninger)6.203.202.40 Defense for Me (Oro)3.802.80
Sabathia aces Pirates
Sabathia aces Pirates Did he or didn’t he? There’s some difference of opinion as to whether CC
Mahoning Valley Wedding Network
Mahoning Valley Wedding Network Member businesses Arbonne International Make-up Artist Center
Hollywood rings up $4.2B summer haul
‘The Dark Knight’ is ranked second on the all-time domestic revenue chart. LOS ANGELES (AP) —
Gold statue of Kate Moss
Gold statue of Kate Moss The beauty of model Kate Moss, 34, has been preserved in a life-size,
Asafa Powell rebounds from China woes at British GP race
GATESHEAD, England (AP) — Asafa Powell rebounded from another disappointing Olympics by winning the
Payday lenders turn in signatures for Ohio ballot
COLUMBUS (AP) — Payday lenders turned in 422,000 petition signatures on Sunday in an attempt to
NOTEBOOK \U.S. Open
Roddick OK with rowdy fans: Andy Roddick is all for raucous, rowdy tennis fans. Just as long as
Gustav forces GOP convention to scale backSFlb
A Mahoning Valley delegate said conventioneers were collecting money for the Red Cross on Sunday.
Federer strong at U.S. Open
Federer strong at U.S. Open Roger Federer defeated Radek Stepanek, 63, 6-3, 6-2, in the third
Gleaning to feed the poor outside Philly
WESTTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Compelled by conscience and a single sentence from the Bible, 30 women and
A story to treasure
A story to treasure kWhen Karen Scull lost several irreplaceable pieces of jewelry en route to a
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Stephanie Clay and Zack Adgate, Warren, girl, Aug. 31.
Woman faces charges of assault on officers
YOUNGSTOWN — A 30-year-old Boardman woman witnesses said kept getting into fights inside Big D’s Bar
Candidate offers help in Gustav’s wake
LIMA, Ohio (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama said Sunday he will tap his huge
More than meets the eye: the rooster, rock and cow
Two Canfield Fair landmarks have been stolen multiple times. 1She climbed to the top of the
GOLF ROUNDUP \Sunday’s other events
Johnnie Walker Championship GLENEAGLES, Scotland — France’s Gregory Havret shot a 3-under 70 for a
Obama stops in Lima, Toledo
LIMA, Ohio (AP) — Barack Obama continued his campaign tour of battleground Ohio with a stop on
Jimmie Johnson wins Pepsi 500
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson overpowered the field Sunday night in the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Mariners relievers hang on for sweep
Three Indians walks in the ninth inning tightened the game. CLEVELAND (AP) — Adrian Beltre helped
MLB ROUNDUP \Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 4, Red Sox 2 BOSTON — Jim Thome tied Mickey Mantle for 14th place with
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