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Meche’s gem leads Royals over Indians

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gil Meche gave up three hits in seven innings to win for the first time in


Grieving daughter has trouble with Dad

Dear Annie: My mother passed away unexpectedly four months ago. My 71-year-old father has had a hard


Earthquake rattles SF Bay area during Pirates game

Earthquake rattles SF Bay area during Giants’ game SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A light earthquake has


Kathleen L. Foreman, G. Edward Baird are announcing their engagement

• HANOVERTON — Kathleen L. Foreman and G. Edward Baird, both of 7347 state Route 9, are announcing


Oct. 25 plans told for Miss Rigelsky and Mr. Madras

• POLAND — The engagement of Janene Rigelsky and Sean Madras, both of Fairview, Pa., is being


3 Youngstowners die in Lake Erie

Officials were trying to determine why the men’s boat capsized. CONNEAUT — Three men died in a


Wal-Mart, city sign water deal for Liberty

The retail giant pledges to explore more investment opportunities in Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN —


St. John Fisher invades Mount with fresh hope

The Cardinals lost to the Purple Raiders in the playoffs the last two years. ALLIANCE – When


OHIO plan seeks to aid Valley, state economies

Youngstown will be home to one of 12 state economic development centers. YOUNGSTOWN — A long-


Fisher: Valley residents can expect to see candidates

The political conventions will be a ‘distant memory’ when votes are cast for the president.


Phantoms have set big goals this season

Mahoning Valley has high expectations to return to the Robertson Cup finals. BOARDMAN — The


Mayor: Valley program could solve health care crisis

In 2007, HMHP, Forum Health and Ohio North East Health System provided a combined $81.2 million in


Newton Falls teachers to resume picketing

Nearly 40 percent of the pupils showed up for class despite the strike. NEWTON FALLS —


No. 1 Mount in debut

Mount Union College will launch its 111th season of football today when the No. 1-ranked Purple


Ewing does it all in WR win

South Range quarterback Jack Dawson rushed for two touchdowns in a 14-7 win. BERLIN CENTER —


Anniversary team is announced before loss

The Scrappers fell to Auburn, 3-2, as rains stopped the game in the seventh inning. NILES — The


Bobcat will return home to play OSU

COLUMBUS (AP) — This is not just another game for Kris Luchsinger, or for that matter a lot of his


Three Penn State players will miss Oregon St. game

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Distractions keep lingering around Penn State like a bad cold. Just when


Martinez returns, helps Tribe beat Royals, 9-3

The Indians have won five straight and 13 of 18 overall. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Victor Martinez


Liberty sewer project begins

The project is critical to Liberty and Vienna development, Tim Ryan says. LIBERTY — After six


Davis Family YMCA plans Pooch Pentathlon

BOARDMAN — It’s a test of strength, agility and endurance challenging man’s — and woman’s — best


After the 14-7 victory, Columbiana’s coach called Struthers a strong 0-3 team.

After the 14-7 victory, Columbiana’s coach called Struthers a strong 0-3 team. COLUMBIANA —


Microchips reunite many lost pets with owners

Dear Heloise: Thanks for telling pet owners to put collars with licenses for identification on their


Niles man posts bond after drug raid of home

Neighbors are unhappy that a man charged with trafficking is back home. NILES — A resident who


Traffic lights in Poland now only blink at night

Two other traffic light projects should be completed by the start of the new year. POLAND —


NFL

NFL Favorite Points Underdog Sunday, Sept 7th. Week One Cincinnati 11‚Ñ2BALTIMORE NY Jets


THISTLEDOWN results

THISTLEDOWN results Friday 1stSEmDGrazia’s Sogno (Swan)11.405.804.40 Touch It Up (Urieta-


Two pets die in house fire

Two pets die in house fire HOWLAND — Firefighters said the cause is unknown in a Friday house fire


The world’s a stage for sculptor

This world traveler who calls Ohio home creates outdoor art. YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) — A


Business news digest

REGION Grant applications available for philanthropist fund YOUNGSTOWN — The Young


Events embrace Hispanic Heritage

Opinion: Hola mis amigos September is here, and a portion of this month and part of October are dedicated


11 states to choose governors in Nov.

Among U.S. governors, 28 are Democrats and 22 are Republicans. Although most Americans are


Judge rules on admissibility in slaying

The murder trial is set to begin Sept. 29. YOUNGSTOWN — Any statements made by an Austintown


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Humes A. Gregory Jr., 48, of 129 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown,


golf roundup \ Friday’s events

BMW Championship ST. LOUIS — Camilo Villegas and Steve Stricker were excited to be playing golf


TODAY

TODAY 8 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Masters. 8 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: Formula One Belgian Grand


FOOTBALL ALUMNI Tailgate party

The annual “Tailgate Blast” is scheduled for Sept. 13, prior to Youngstown State’s home-opener


New Middletown police arrest 3

NEW MIDDLETOWN — A littering complaint in Welker Park led to multiple drug arrests and the arrest of


Rogen lives his dream with ‘Zack and Miri’

Rogen lives his dream with ‘Zack and Miri’ TORONTO — All Seth Rogen really wanted when he came to


FOOTBALL FRIDAY’S SCORES AREa

FOOTBALL FRIDAY’S SCORES AREa Boardman 55, Chaney 7 Warrensville Heights 6, East 0 Mooney 59,


Here are dozens of reasons to like Sarah

Opinion: ST. PAUL, Minn. — One of the first e-mails that hit the inbox last Friday made reference to how much


Aaron McKinney’s 3-yard TD return on a Spartan fumble helped Chaney avoid a shutout.

Aaron McKinney’s 3-yard TD return on a Spartan fumble helped Chaney avoid a shutout.


Mark Pinter’s 32-yard field goal in the third overtime lifted Alliance, 23-20.

Mark Pinter’s 32-yard field goal in the third overtime lifted Alliance, 23-20. ALLIANCE — For


Who picks up the tab? You

Who picks up the tab? You Lakeland, Fla., Ledger: As voters watched the expensive sets and glitz


Murder case judge to screen hearsay

The capital murder trial in the 23-year-old case is to begin Oct. 6. YOUNGSTOWN — Gina Tenney

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Rising health-care costs mean higher worker contributions

Employees should look for higher deductibles or co-payments for health care. Nearly 60 percent


Smaller portions, pricier foods fluster parents

Food companies switch to smaller packages because of rising prices. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Children may


sunday news shows Guests

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Democratic presidential nominee


Rapper Ali has high hopes for new CD

In the cut. That’s what rising Youngstown emcee Kenny Ali is all about. Not only has he recorded


“Grave Misconduct” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Crystal Bernard stars in “Grave

“Grave Misconduct” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Crystal Bernard stars in “Grave Misconduct,” a TV movie about


We’ve heard about change, now some specifics, please

Editorial: We’ve heard about change, now some specifics, please And now there are two presidential campaigns


Seinfeld’s new Microsoft ad draws negative reviews online

Microsoft takes on Apple with quirky ad. NEW YORK (AP) — No soup for Microsoft? The software


Palin linked to Alaska independence group

Opinion: That John McCain — he’s such a maverick! Just when you thought you had him figured out, McCain


Jobless rate jumps to 5-year high

Job losses last month were worse than expected. WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s unemployment rate


“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday on WFMJ Channel 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday on

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday on WFMJ Channel 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time Warner


NEW LEADERS Class of 2009

Leadership Mahoning Valley welcomed its Class of 2009 at a press conference Friday: Karen Ambrose,


Google search engine keeps expanding, adding to its to-do list at 10 years old

Google reigns as the world’s most powerful 10-year-old. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — When Larry


Times change for GOP family values

Opinion: It used to be that a teen or young woman who was pregnant and unmarried would leave town to live


Births for 2008-9-6

Area births


Thursday’s Games

Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE L.A. Angels 7, Detroit 1 Kansas City 5, Oakland 4, 10


NTSB: Plane got maintenance before crash

COLUMBUS (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board says a cargo plane had received extensive


All-you-can-eat breakfast will be at St. John’s

All-you-can-eat breakfast will be at St. John’s YOUNGSTOWN — The Historic Lutheran Church of St.


Niles won its first game: Champion won in five overtimes.

Niles won its first game: Champion won in five overtimes. LISBON — Greg Sabol scored two


Sons of vice presidential candidates going to Iraq

Track Palin is reportedly headed to Diyala province, a dangerous part of Iraq. WASHINGTON (AP) —


Woman’s baby arrives before ambulance

NEWTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A southeastern Pennsylvania woman felt contractions and called an ambulance and


Cabbie unwittingly drives man to robbery

CINCINNATI (AP) — A taxi driver says he unwittingly drove a bank robber to and from the crime and


Review panel criticizes Great Lakes health study

The CDC said it was pressured to release drafts before the study was ready. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.


MLB ROUNDUP \ Friday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 8, Rangers 1 ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell had an


Serena is one step closer to ninth Grand Slam title

Nine years after winning the U.S. Open, Williams is back in the final at Flushing. NEW YORK (AP) —


Marzetti recalls mislabeled salad dressing

COLUMBUS (AP) — The T. Marzetti Co. is announcing a limited recall of 12-ounce bottles of Girard’s


Tropical Storm Hanna expected to drench eastern Pa.

Some schools are canceling games scheduled today. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tropical Storm Hanna’s


Court lets charges against Wecht stand

The famed pathologist can be tried again, the appeals court ruled. PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal


Today is Saturday, Sept. 6, the 250th day of 2008. There are 116 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Saturday, Sept. 6, the 250th day of 2008. There are 116 days left in the year. On this date


ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS • NARFE Chapter 14 will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Saxon Club, 710 Meridian


Bush gets guided tour of Gettysburg battle site

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — President Bush brushed up on his Civil War history Friday, touring the


Steelhead becoming wider target

Chatter around Lake Erie’s central basin and news from Ohio fisheries’ folks indicate the silver


GAME TIME

Who: Scrappers vs. Auburn Doubledays When: 7:05 p.m. today Where: Eastwood Field Promotions:


Obama: McCain focused on biography, not economy

Obama: McCain focused on biography, not economy DURYEA, Pa. — Democrat Barack Obama called


Hanna, Ike head for East Coast at furious pace

Forecasters warn of possible flash flooding in mid-Atlantic states. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) —


BESSEMER — Travis Schubert scored two touchdowns on runs of 27 and 20 yards and rushed for 159

BESSEMER — Travis Schubert scored two touchdowns on runs of 27 and 20 yards and rushed for 159 yards


AUSTINTOWN — Sylvestry Gibbs scored three touchdowns as Austintown Fitch broke to a 28-7

AUSTINTOWN — Sylvestry Gibbs scored three touchdowns as Austintown Fitch broke to a 28-7 halftime


By halftime, Ray Vinopal and Karrington Griffin had passed the 100-yard mark.

By halftime, Ray Vinopal and Karrington Griffin had passed the 100-yard mark. YOUNGSTOWN — It


SPRINGFIELD: The Tigers are 3-0 after beating Lowellville but South Range awaits.

The Tigers are 3-0 after beating Lowellville but South Range awaits.


Girard rally keeps team undefeated

Girard rally keeps team undefeated Senior Kyle Stadelmyer keyed the comeback as the Indians beat

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Mikey Thomas’ opening kickoff return for a TD set the tone for the Blue Devils.

Mikey Thomas’ opening kickoff return for a TD set the tone for the Blue Devils. McDONALD — The


The Tigers scored 35 points in the first half alone in the 41-0 routing.

The Tigers scored 35 points in the first half alone in the 41-0 routing. SHARON, Pa. — If you


The Eagles handed Howland their second straight loss.

The Eagles handed Howland their second straight loss. HUBBARD — If Cincinnati Bengals’ Chad


The offensive line worked hard to help Fitzgerald Toussaint rack up 261 yards and four TDs in the

The offensive line worked hard to help Fitzgerald Toussaint rack up 261 yards and four TDs in the


Firefighters respond to three South Side fires

YOUNGSTOWN — City firefighters responded to three bedding fires at homes on the city’s South Side


Brooklyn man in Trumbull jail, faces charge of counterfeiting charge

The merchandise was traced to flea markets, where it was sold. NILES — One man will face a


Court dismisses complaints against two Youngstown council members

YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals dismissed legal complaints filed by a Youngstown man


Uninsured working woman shares story

‘I found working people [at the clinic] who were my friends and acquaintances,’ said Andrea Mahone.


COLLEGE PREVIEW \ Other games today

Westminster vs. Heidelberg When: 1:30 p.m. Where: Frost-Kalnow Stadium, Tiffin Series: Westminster


GAME TIME YSU

Who: Penguins at South Dakota State When: 7 p.m. today Radio: WKBN-AM (570)


Mahoning County |Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Jeffrey Lampkin Jr., 21, of Miami


Final run for the White House is on

ST. PAUL, Minn. — After two boisterous national political conventions and two powerful acceptance


ysu

ysu Coaches vs. Cancer YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State men’s basketball program, in


RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney

Friday: Qualifying at Richmond, Va., for the Chevy Rock Roll 400 was washed out, so the starting


Government takeover likely for Fannie, Freddie

Government takeover likely for Fannie, Freddie WASHINGTON — Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the


With the spirit of an Eagle

Warren JFK students Kelsie Massacci, left, and Alexandria Hatosky cheer for the Eagles during their


YSU in league opener

The Penguins and South Dakota State meet for the 10th time tonight at 7. BROOKINGS, S.D. —


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