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Sanchez, McKnight lead Trojans past Buckeyes 35-3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California turned the most anticipated September game in years into a


Youngstown BOE member demands status by October

The members want to know the bottom line, with or without the levy.


English to Rendell: Convene a transportation summit

Rendell called on Gov. Rendell to convene a transportation summit.


MicroMD pins future on e-files

Toay, 13,000 doctors in nearly every state use the service.


Royals sweep doubleheader from Indians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kansas City’s Mark Teahen hit two home runs in the second game to lead the Royals


Johnny Appleseed fest promises small-town charm

The fest is back on the village square.


Cortland couple plan peace celebration

The couple hopes to have policies changed by the United Nations Security Council.


25,000 attend Youngstown air base open house

About 25,000 people attended the show.


Locals line up for Paisley tickets as protest planned

A protest of the McCain interview and visit is planed by local opponents of the GOP nominee.


Dora, NASA teach kids, adults at today's 'Green' fest

Dora and NASA helped teach young and old about the effects of our 'carbon footprint.'


Payday lenders face another ballot challenge

The ballot measure would OK an annual interest rate of 391 percent.


Campbell's 'Alaska Rich' brews gold-medal beers

He got his start with the hobby as a young man in Campbell.


Royals earn rain-delayed 8-3 win over Indians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Zack Greinke pitched six solid innings to help the Kansas City Royals beat the


Fire victims ready to move back home

Kissack said she's anxious to move back in to her home.


Boccieri asks state to forgive loans

Boccieri made the request to Gov. Ted Strickland.


DOMINIQUE PAVKOVICH/ADAM KARIS

DOMINIQUE PAVKOVICH ADAM KARIS SBlt ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. — Dominique Michele Pavkovich and Adam Okie


MICHELLE CORISTIN/ANDREW WIECHKOSKE

MICHELLE CORISTIN ANDREW WIECHKOSKE SBlt YOUNGSTOWN — Michelle Leigh Coristin, 6747 Bristlewood


LYNSAY GUZMAN/JOSHUA REARDON

LYNSAY GUZMAN JOSHUA REARDON SBlt POLAND — Holy Family Church was the setting at 3:30 p.m. Aug.


JOANNA FERGUS/THOMAS KELLER

JOANNA FERGUS THOMAS KELLER • NILES — Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was the setting on June 28


Mellinger-Golec engagement is being announced

• AUSTINTOWN — Brenda Sue Mellinger and Michael F. Golec Jr., both of Austintown, are announcing


Miss Montecalvo, Mr. Antonucci to wed in October

• GIRARD — Anthony and Heather Antonucci, 117 Highland Ave., are announcing the engagement of their


New Forum CEO to keep hospitals intact

The president of Aqua Ohio takes over the top job at the hospital system. HOWLAND — Forum


McCain, Palin to lead Valley ‘Victory’ rally

This is Sarah Palin’s first visit to the Mahoning Valley. VIENNA — Looking to make inroads in


Lakeview’s offense had no answer for Poland’s D as the (visiting) Bulldogs cruised to a

Lakeview’s offense had no answer for Poland’s D as the (visiting) Bulldogs cruised to a 26-0

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Valley receives more than $2M to help homes

East Liverpool was the only Valley grantee to receive a $544,000 award. The state has awarded


Return of Central State may be elixir for winless Penguins

Youngstown hasn’t started a season 0-3 since 1986. YOUNGSTOWN — After losing two road games,


Teenager faces 29 counts in trial

The teenager accused in a deadly arson waited for the victims to fall asleep, prosecutors say.


Bucks, Trojans ready to roll

Top-ranked Southern California welcomes No. 5 Ohio State to the Los Angeles Coliseum. LOS ANGELES


Ramifications expected from IGA closing

The mayor said the picketing at the store has been unfair. HUBBARD — Mayor Arthur Magee and


Containing Cribbs has become Steelers’ priority

The Browns returner has run wild against Pittsburgh in the past two seasons. PITTSBURGH (AP) —


HOLY FAMILY AT 50

Pupils celebrate school milestone at birthday party POLAND — Blue food coloring stained 9


Season’s start for Clark is uplifting

The former Ursuline standout’s style is being compared to ex-Penn State QB Michael Robinson.


Toussaint hard to stop in Struthers

The Wildcats were within 26-14 when Charles Perdue returned an interception. STRUTHERS —


Today is Saturday, Sept. 13, the 257th day of 2008. There are 109 days left in the year. On this

Today is Saturday, Sept. 13, the 257th day of 2008. There are 109 days left in the year. On this


Officials dispute what Oakhill is costing Mahoning taxpayers

The building is a sound investment for the county, a commissioner says. YOUNGSTOWN — Oakhill


Leader leaves legacy of racial tolerance

Mohammed was the first Muslim to open the U.S. Senate with prayer. CHICAGO (AP) — Imam W.D.


Trains collide in Calif., killing 10 commuters

Trains collide in Calif., killing 10 commuters LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Metrolink commuter train


Palin’s a fighter and worth fighting for

Opinion: Does the Angry Left really want to launch a culture war over Sarah Palin? Fine. Lock and load.


Ohio’s buckeye trees may migrate north

A group doesn’t want the tree to move to Michigan, the home of Ohio State University’s biggest


Mitch McVicker to perform Oct. 4 in Girard

GIRARD — Award-winning singer/songwriter Mitch McVicker will perform Oct. 4 at the Old Wellman


REGION

REGION Health insurance topics to be discussed Wednesday AUSTINTOWN — The Western Reserve


THISTLEDOWN results

THISTLEDOWN results Friday 1st—Speed Street (Stokes)4.402.402.60 Metal Marble


Mohawk defeats Riverside, 22-21

ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. — A pair of two-point conversions were the difference Friday as Mohawk High


Social service agencies challenging resolution against their locations

The city council member who drafted the resolution says what’s happening now isn’t working.


Pitt and Clooney dumb down for Coens’ ‘Burn After Reading’

The filmmaking brothers say dummies make for good characters. TORONTO — Joel and Ethan Coen


NEW FORUM CEO | Bio of Walter Pishkur

NEW FORUM CEO | Bio of Walter Pishkur Details on Walter “Buzz” Pishkur: New position: President


Croach Blvd. stays private

A former supervisor questioned Supervisor Eckert’s involvement in the proposed paving of a road.


Colossal Hurricane Ike almost as big as Texas

“Wind doesn’t tell the whole story. It’s the size that tells the story, and this is a giant.”


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 17.18 .48 Avalon


Getting real at MSNBC

Philadelphia Inquirer: Here’s some “Breaking News” from MSNBC: The cable news channel has dumped


full circle concert Phil Keaggy to perform

The Full Circle Concert featuring guitarist Phil Keaggy will be the musical culmination of the


Speedy Edwards receives a ticket

It took a while but the Browns receiver was served a traffic citation from Avon. BEREA (AP) — A


Fumbles, but no stumble for Ursuline

Dale Peterman’s second-half interception gave the Irish the spark they needed. YOUNGSTOWN —


Cornersburg Baptist to mark 40th year

YOUNGSTOWN — Cornersburg Baptist Church, 3898 Tippecanoe Road, will mark its 40th anniversary this


McLouth helps Pirates ground the Cardinals

He was a single away from hitting for the cycle. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nate McLouth wanted to hit for


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard Lampley II, 28, of 2454 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, and


FRIDAY’S RESULTS

FRIDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA SCORES East 20, Eastlake North 12 Mooney 17, Warren Harding 0


Neighbor arrested after residents find everything gone from home

AUSTINTOWN — A township man was arrested after several items missing from his neighbors’ home were


TODAY

TODAY 8 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: Formula One Italian Grand Prix qualifying. 8:30 a.m. (FSN Pitt)


Weather delays paving project on Route 224

Bad weather caused a delay on a traffic project. BOARDMAN — Because of recent rain, the final


Pakistan holds the key to bin Laden’s capture

Editorial: If you’re wondering why this newspaper and others around the country are so preoccupied with the


AUGUST SALES New vehicles

2002: 3,036 2003: 3,389 2004: 3,028 2005: 3,374 2006: 2,798 2007: 2,800 2008: 2,342


Death row ‘fat man’ denies he’s a killer

Opinion: COLUMBUS — Richard Cooey has been getting a lot of attention lately. He’s the guy in that “fat man


Ohio GOP protests Brunner’s ruling

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Republicans on Friday challenged the state’s top elections official, a


23 charged with roles in making meth in cave

The organization is alleged to have sold $1 million of the drug in the last four years. MERCER,


Car sales slow; year’s totals still up

It was the worst August for new-vehicle sales in at least six years. Car buyers put on the


Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.; Carly


Stolen books still missing

FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — Two rare books stolen from the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center library


Sacred Assembly

Sacred Assembly WARREN — The 45-member Warren Area Pastors will have a Sacred Assembly at 6 p.m.


1-30-3 regular w/todd

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A panel of Alaska legislators voted Friday to authorize subpoenas to Gov. Sarah


RALLY TICKETS

RALLY TICKETS Tickets for Tuesday’s “Victory 2008 Rally” at Winner Aviation at Youngstown-Warren


Freshman kicker gives USF dramatic win over Kansas

Kansas led the game 20-3 late in the second quarter. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Freshman Maikon Bonani


Brunner orders Dann to repay panel $40,610

Dann has 21 days to repay the money and further explain other expenses. COLUMBUS — Ohio


Festival moves inside

Festival moves inside YOUNGSTOWN — Because of the rainy forecast, Sunday’s Polish Day celebration


Thursday’s Games

Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Kansas City 3, Minnesota 2, 10 innings Baltimore 6, Cleveland


Victory Christian builds expansive worship center

The first services will be Sept. 21 with a special concert Sept. 22. COITSVILLE — The new 62,


BOARD ACTION

BOARD ACTION Trumbull Tech Center The board of education of the Trumbull Career & Technical


METH LAB PROBE Friday arrests

Twenty other people were arrested when a meth lab was found on the property of Rockne K. Barber Sr.


Statement from Islamic Center

This is statement by Imam Dawud W. Abdullah of the Youngstown Islamic Center, 131 W. Woodland Ave.,


Frugality to continue once gas prices fall

Gasoline prices are expected to fall to between $3 and $3.25 a gallon. NEW YORK (AP) — The worst


local topics

local topics Sunday programs “Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21; and 7 p.m.


NFL

NFL FavoritePoints Underdog Sunday, Sept 14th. Week Two KANSAS CITY 31‚Ñ2Oakland


GM urges Congress to fund loan program

The GM leader says the loans are not a bailout. WASHINGTON (AP) — General Motors Corp.’s chief


85-year-old indicted in rape of little girl in Beaver Twp.

YOUNGSTOWN — An 85-year-old Beaver Township man could receive a life prison sentence if he’s


Subpoenas approved in Palin case

Subpoenas approved in Palin case


Child rapist sentenced to minimum of 15 years

Federal officials also may pursue charges against him. WARREN — Timothy M. Gaut, the man


Warren considers helping WRPA

Councilman Andy Barkley said the idea embraces regionalization and economic development.


Kaluza trial to continue Monday

Jury selection for this high-profile case took almost a week. YOUNGSTOWN — Opening statements

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Senior pastors focus on faith in everyday life

COITSVILLE — “Keep it simple, keep it real and make God relevant in people’s everyday lives.”


Antioch alumni fund new institute

Tuition costs $1,500 per semester. YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) — In a wood-paneled basement filled


MLB ROUNDUP Friday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, Blue Jays 0 BOSTON — Tim Wakefield pitched eight innings to bounce


Believers Christian Fellowship to mark 25th year with service

WARREN — Believers Christian Fellowship, 2577 Schenley Ave., will celebrate its 25th anniversary


Holy Family to recognize Anna Pompeo with award

YOUNGSTOWN — Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road, will honor Anna Pompeo on Catechetical Sunday,


Obama focuses on economy, GOP claimsSFlb

DOVER, N.H. — Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, responding to gains by the McCain-Palin


General Motors to take on Delphi Corp.’s employee pensions

NEW YORK (AP) — Delphi Corp. and General Motors Corp. said Friday they have reached a new deal on


St. Dominic School reunion dinner today

YOUNGSTOWN — About 300 people are expected to attend an all-school reunion dinner dance tonight at


‘SNL’ presidential impersonators will duke it out

The season premiere of the late-night comedy show is tonight. NEW YORK — “You can just feel it


ZZ Top, Brooks & Dunn concert is rescheduled at Post Gazette Pavilion

ZZ Top, Brooks & Dunn concert is rescheduled at Post Gazette Pavilion PITTSBURGH — The ZZ Top-


Ace high: Indians, Lee drop K.C., 12-5

He became the first pitcher to have 20 more wins than losses since 1990. CLEVELAND (AP) — Another


Steelers on alert

Steelers on alert The Steelers’ kick coverage units, among the NFL’s worst in recent seasons,


YSU

YSU Soccer team falls PITTSBURGH — The Duquesne Univ. soccer team defeated YSU 2-1 in overtime.


Central Christian offering fall classes

WARREN — Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., is offering classes in its fall midweek


RECOGNITION GIVEN

Two students receive scholarships from Latinas United Networking Association. YOUNGSTOWN —


Church to mark 29th pastoral anniversary

FARRELL, Pa. — New and Living Way Apostolic Church will celebrate the 29th pastoral anniversary of


Not all residents persuaded to flee

SURFSIDE BEACH, Texas (AP) — At first, even the threat of “certain death” was not enough to persuade


“Coco Chanel” (8 p.m., Lifetime): Shirley MacLaine brings high style to the title role

“Coco Chanel” (8 p.m., Lifetime): Shirley MacLaine brings high style to the title role of “Coco


Snoop Dogg is granted a visa for Australia

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — Rapper Snoop Dogg has been granted a visa to enter Australia for a concert


Chrysler to offer more workers buyouts, retirement

WARREN, Mich. (AP) — Chrysler LLC said Friday it will make another round of early retirement and


St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Christopher and Tammy Emerick, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 10.


TMH Foundation plans annual golf classic

TMH Foundation plans annual golf classic WARREN — The 10th Annual Trumbull Memorial Hospital


Palin gives dusty, old GO(B)P a new image

Opinion: BOSTON — Who would have dream-ed that a hockey mom could produce such a bounce? I didn’t even think


Brookfield gets first victory; Hubbard rolls, 43-12

CAMPBELL — Mack O’Brien rushed for 175 yards on 21 carries Friday to lead the Brookfield High


Wife of ‘Bob’ feels ill at ease with his sister

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Bob” for 10 years. This is a second marriage for both of us. Bob


Economy affects our innocent pets, too

Dear Readers: Believe it or not, the slipping economy is affecting household pets! How, you ask?


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