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Lee gets no-decision in Tribe’s 6-4 win
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cliff Lee was denied his 23rd win and finished with a no-decision against Minnesota
Pirates beat Dodgers 15-8
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam LaRoche hit a grand slam among his two homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates
Racino plan is not dead, backers say
HILLSVILLE, Pa.— Despite a financial setback, the Valley View Downs Project is not dead, a Centaur
911 service out for 376 exchange in Mercer County
STONEBORO, Pa. — Residents in the 376 phone exchange in northeast Mercer County can’t call 9-1-1 for
Sales, Service and Parts at Point View Cycle
Point View Cycle opened its doors on March 3, 2006. Owner Chip Smith bought the store (formerly Decker Cycles), fulfilling a lifelong dream of having his own motorcycle shop. Prior to purchasing the shop, Smith owned an auto repair business for the past 25 years.
10 Ways to Tread Lightly with a Snowmobile
With winter just around the corner, more than 1.5 million registered snowmobiles will emerge from hibernation in the United States. In response, the nonprofit Tread Lightly! organization is reminding riders to minimize their environmental impact on public land this winter.
Electric Dirt Bike Ready to Ride
When the Zero X wheeled onto the dirt track the Colgate-white motocross bike looked positively virginal next to the belching, candy-colored models that leaped from mound to mound around it.
Latest power update: 21,000 still waiting
There are still people in the Mahoning Valley without power, but crews continue to narrow the
Did you miss GMA’s stop in Gustavus? Click here...
If you missed Wednesday’s “Good Morning America’s” Whistle stop tour broadcast from Gustavus in
State issues ‘no approval’ for Youngstown schools November levy
YOUNGSTOWN — The financially strapped Youngstown school district’s 9.5-mill, four-year levy could be
KALUZA CASE | Helms, Gilbert defense calls no witnesses
YOUNGSTOWN — Defense attorneys in the robbery and shooting of a KFC manager rested their case this
Local historian leads tour of Oakhill Cemetery on Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Local historian Steffon W. Jones of Youngstown will lead a fact-filled historical tour
N.J. man dies while working in Mercer County
GREENVILLE, Pa. — A utility worker from New Jersey who was in the area helping to repair power lines
Air Force Reservists to help with hurricane relief
VIENNA — An Air Force Reserve aerial spray-modified C-130H from the 910th Airlift Wing at the
Community rummage/yard sale Saturday in East Palestine
EAST PALESTINE — A community rummage/yard sale will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the city
Boardman starts branch and debris pick-up
BOARDMAN — The township begins a three-day branch and woody debris curb-side pick-up today,
Brad Paisley was No. 1 GMA attraction
GUSTAVUS — John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, came and went from this northern
KALUZA CASE | Prosecution rests in Helms and Gilbert trial
YOUNGSTOWN — Chances are more than one in 67 quintillion that someone’s blood, other than that of
Body of missing man found on Lake Milton shore
LAKE MILTON — The body of Henry Martin, 34, of 155 Jefferson St., Campbell, was recovered at about 8
Fatal crash on the Ohio Turnpike
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Springfield Township. It occurred at about
Power update: More and more lights are on
There are still people in the Mahoning Valley without power, but crews continue to narrow the
Macy’s will host Shop for a Cause
On Saturday, Macy’s stores nationwide will host a Shop for a Cause charity shopping day, with
Cat adoption special
The Ashtabula County Protective League is planning a cat adoption special for Saturday and Sunday.
Women’s clubs federation plans memorial ceremony
ASHLAND COUNTY — The GFWC/Ohio Federation of Women’s Club members and Gold Star Mothers will honor
K. of C. appoints Bodajlo
NILES — George Bodajlo Jr. was appointed master of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree for Ohio
Start! Heart Walk will begin at YSU track
YOUNGSTOWN — More than 2,000 residents from Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties will join
Mount Carmel group schedules bake sale
Mount Carmel group schedules bake sale YOUNGSTOWN — The Ladies of Mount Carmel will sponsor a bake
Two fundraisers planned for cancer sufferer
Two area fundraisers, a golf outing and a concert, are being sponsored by the family of Andrzej
Fairhaven team to vie at Cincinnati tourney
Fairhaven team to vie at Cincinnati tourney NILES — Members of the Fairhaven Special Olympics golf
HOLLY FRANCESCHELLI/RICHARD GOZUR JR.
HOLLY FRANCESCHELLI RICHARD GOZUR JR. SBlt STRUTHERS — Riviera Maya, Mexico, was the honeymoon
KATIE HOLZBACH/ADAM SHUSTER
KATIE HOLZBACH ADAM SHUSTER • YOUNGSTOWN — Katie Holzbach, a daughter of Dr. John and Margaret
Good Morning America in the Valley
GUSTAVUS — Good morning Mahoning Valley! ABC’s “Good Morning America” has taken over this small
Power outages continue
Some Mahoning Valley residents might be without power through Saturday. After Sunday night’s
Expert witness to testify on DNA
The suspects are charged with robbery and attempted murder. YOUNGSTOWN — Expert witnesses are
Improved offensive line made difference in win
YSU struggled in its first two games against South Dakota State and OSU. YOUNGSTOWN —
Deskin bolts for Spartans
CANFIELD — For much of Tuesday’s Suburban League championships, spectators needed one set of
Students disciplined for out-of-code shoes
A total of 165 high school students were found to be in violation of the dress code.
InfoCision expands facility
AUSTINTOWN — InfoCision Corp. cut the ribbon and expanded its presence in the Mahoning Valley,
Languages abound at Poland schools
A tutor is assigned to help the children learn English. POLAND — At least eight languages flow
Volleybal - Penguins ready to volley at home
They will play host to UIC on Friday. 1The Penguins, riding a three-game win streak, are 7-3
Minority support group honored
Ebony Lifeline Support Group received Neil Kennedy’s annual Hope Has a Home Award. BOARDMAN —
Liberty gets it done on defense, beats LaBrae
“We had a lot of goals that we missed. There were a lot of shots taken, and we did not hit the
Tressel bumps Pryor’s snaps
The Ohio State coach isn’t happy with Todd Boeckman after Saturday’s loss. COLUMBUS — Ohio
Paterno promises to keep his Lions focused
Penn State’s next opponent is lightly-regarded Temple. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Joe Paterno made
Tomlin disputes Ben’s separation
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says his quarterback has a sprained shoulder. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
YSU runners earn Horizon League honors
INDIANAPOLIS — Youngstown State runners Justin Dickman and Kayla Witmer were named cross country
Lowe still perfect against Bucs, 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Lowe held Pittsburgh to five singles over seven effective innings to remain
Stoops is 11th fastest to win 100
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Only one active coach can boast about winning 100 games faster than Oklahoma’s
McCain and Palin ready to fight for Ohio
John McCain is to appear on ‘Good Morning America’ this morning from a Gustavus farm.
FDA declares chemical safe; study not so sure
Bisphenol A is found in numerous plastic products that come into contact with food. WASHINGTON
Faith-based organizations fighting poverty need help
Opinion: Faith-based organizations fighting poverty need help EDITOR: As organizations who work on a
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, will hold an all-you-can-eat fish
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Browns: Defensive end Robaire Smith will miss the rest of the season after being placed on injured
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Tony Mancini, 28, of 7822 Peachmont Ave., N.W. G1, North
Taking stock of the national economy isn’t an exact science
Editorial: Taking stock of the national economy isn’t an exact science We suppose it depends on what the
Fans will tailgate, no matter what
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Like the coach of a team losing at halftime, college football fans banged
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Sept. 13 Assaults: Three people reported
CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP (At Canfield Fairgrounds) BOYS Teams: 1. Boardman
Voting information Trumbull County
The following are new elections board times, deadlines and suggestions: Trumbull elections board
Train wreck puts focus on texting restrictions
One day last summer, Jim Messer, a Florida attorney, was nearly run off the road by another car.
Time for pigskin pigging out
Fans may be the tailgaters, but players love the notion, too. You gotta love it: The glowing
Economy’s situation is urgent, or isn’t it?
President Bush is confident America’s capital markets can recover. WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment
Authorities to holdouts: Leave now
Those who stayed put during Ike are being told to leave the damaged peninsula for their own safety.
U.S. general: More troops needed
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The senior U.S. general in Afghanistan said Tuesday he is fighting the war
Cowboys capture a shootout
Dallas’ win over the Eagles earned a huge rating for ESPN. IRVING, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones likes
Football and food, forever
Every fall, Youngstown State University football fans flock to the stadium (and surrounding parking
Coming Tomorrow
Coming Tomorrow k ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA: The Toronto International Film Festival is about movies,
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 17, the 261st day of 2008. There are 105 days left in the year. On this
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 17, the 261st day of 2008. There are 105 days left in the year. On this
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 3, Minnesota 1 N.Y. Yankees 4, Chicago White Sox 2
Barbecued brisket remains a Texas favorite
Dear Heloise: Don’t you have the brisket recipe that you printed? I want to give it a try. Deb H.,
‘Kendall’ can’t be trusted around jewelry
Dear Annie: I’m a 15-year-old girl, and my friend “Kendall” has stolen a ring from me. I’ve known
THE SCHEDULE
THE SCHEDULE Olympic Sports Friday: Volleyball home to UIC, 7 p.m.; Soccer at St. Francis, Pa. 4
Most Ohioans support smoking ban
COLUMBUS — Most Ohioans say they knew they were voting for an outright ban on smoking in public
Some Girard residents worry that shredder will create noise
Owners of the business hope to be operational by year’s end. GIRARD — A new business may be
Garcia excels when in Ryder Cup
He admittedly gets under the skin of the Americans, because he often wins. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) —
PREPS/Inside
PREPS/Inside Salem’s undefeated volleyball team defeated Canfield in three games. Canfield’s boys
Victims beaten in two robberies
SHARON, Pa. — City police responded to two robberies during which victims were beaten. The first,
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): It’s makeover time on “America’s Next Top Model” as the
MLB ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 2, Red Sox 1 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Dioner Navarro singled with the bases
Tainted- milk scandal widens
The Chinese government said the number of babies injured is more than double what was previously
Training available to deal with problems
Faculty members requested training after shooting tragedies on other campuses. YOUNGSTOWN —
Fed gives AIG $85 billion loan
Central bankers around the world tried to revive credit markets. NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, closed-door session, 5:30 p.m.; public session, 6
FirstEnergy rate increase discussed at hearing
An environmentalist would like to see the company’s energy-efficiency plans spelled out better.
Market makes partial recovery
The Fed said it expects moderate economic growth over time. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ended
The Stage at Oakland brings variety with its open-mic night
All kinds of talent can be expected each Thursday night. YOUNGSTOWN — If you dig the idea of
“Today was a bloodbath. This was panic selling ... They are dumping shares, they just want to
Opinion: “Today was a bloodbath. This was panic selling ... They are dumping shares, they just want to
Slain woman found
Slain woman found YOUNGSTOWN— A South Side woman was found dead on Garfield Street by a Youngstown
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s golf events
PGA OF AMERICA/PGA EUROPEAN TOUR Ryder Cup Louisville, Ky. Schedule: Friday and Saturday, four
$25B loan for automakers likely
WASHINGTON (AP) — Among the few bills likely to actually become law before Congress closes shop for
DeWine asks Democratic leaders to stop ‘playing the race card’
The Ohio GOP chief fires back after accusations of racism from two Democratic representatives.
Suspect fled hospital, police say
Sharon police have a warrant for the man’s arrest. SHARON, Pa. — A man who fought violently
Globalization causes credit crisis
Opinion: Philosophers think about the origins and connections among basic or fundamental ideas and
Pens’ shortest offseason is over
The Stanley Cup finalists open the season with two games in Sweden. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
DeBartolo Corporation to sponsor kids tickets
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State’s athletic department and Denise DeBartolo York announced Tuesday that
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The last name of a man arrested after a police chase and car wreck Sunday in
Infocision
Infocision Facts InfoCision Corp. employs about 1,300 people in facilities across the Mahoning
Grenade attack in Mexico
Grenade attack in Mexico MORELIA, Mexico — Assailants threw two grenades into a huge crowd of
The water and ice program between Giant Eagle and FirstEnergy’s Ohio Edison provides that
The water and ice program between Giant Eagle and FirstEnergy’s Ohio Edison provides that customers
Renovations to start at Incubator
The incubator received a $25,000 grant for office renovation. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown
Biden, Palin could be bad for S. America
Opinion: Over the last few months, you may have read in this column that Democratic presidential candidate
Ordering an appetizer at a Mexican restaurant could eat up your calorie allowance for an entire day,
Ordering an appetizer at a Mexican restaurant could eat up your calorie allowance for an entire day,
Pushing envelope? ‘Sunny’ shreds it
The show has seen lots of growth since it first aired, the network president said. SANTA
Grizzly bears make comeback in Montana, scientific census finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The majestic grizzly bear, once king of the Western wilderness but threatened with
Touch screen or paper? You pick
Hours have been expanded at the elections board for absentee voters. WARREN — Trumbull County
Achievements awarded
GIRARD — Faculty, staff and students from Prospect Elementary in Girard and Lloyd Elementary in
Schools’ payroll drops; deficit still anticipated
The city school district cut more administrative and custodial positions than projected.
Make the rails safer
Make the rails safer Los Angeles Times: Regardless of what caused last week’s deadly Metrolink
Martinez HR offsets Twins’ rally
CLEVELAND (AP) — Victor Martinez hit a game-winning, three-run homer with one out in the 11th inning
An Obama loss will be a bitter pill to swallow for many blacks in U.S.
Opinion: I am a black man born in 1954, the year of Brown v. Board of Education. Fleeing the abuses of Jim
Council studies credit policy
Council will also discuss charging interest on loans. YOUNGSTOWN — City council today will
Oil prices sink below $92 on Wall Street tumult
Gas prices are expected to fall in the coming weeks. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Ohio
Ex-Giants’ receiver Ingram gets third prison term
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York Giants receiver Mark Ingram was sentenced Tuesday to more
Fish replaces Bryan for Davis Cup
MADRID, Spain (AP) — Doubles star Bob Bryan will miss this weekend’s Davis Cup semifinal against
Business news digest
NATION Profits fell at Best Buy, but revenue rose CHICAGO — Best Buy Co. said Tuesday that its
On its centennial, GM introduces Volt
GM’s new electric car is due in showrooms in November 2010. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.
Kids’ Tailgate Fun Day set Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State athletic department will host a “Kids’ Tailgate Fun Day” at
GAME TIME Ohio State football
Matchup: No. 13 Buckeyes (2-1) vs. Troy (2-0) Kickoff: Noon Saturday TV/radio: Big Ten Network,
SOCCER Tuesday’s games
BOYS Canfield 1, Poland 0 POLAND — Nick Merhaut scored for the Cardinals (3-1-4). Goalkeeper
Racial hype is a costly proposition
Opinion: Sometimes you don’t know when you are lucky. Certainly I did not consider myself lucky when I left
Improvement money disputed in Niles
The corporation will not loan money until it sorts its finances. NILES — Confusion over
Mall employees robbed of night deposit, wallet
The robbery suspect said he needed the money to pay people . BOARDMAN — A Lockwood Boulevard man
Security added to election materials
Improvements for handicapped accessibility were also made. LISBON — The Columbiana County Board
No criminal conduct in Sean Levert’s death
No criminal conduct in Sean Levert’s death CLEVELAND — Prosecutors in Ohio have determined that
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Rondinelli Tuxedo — will have Babe Ruth and little b league team tryouts on Sundays. Call
VOLLEYBALL Tuesday’s matches
Salem 25-25-25, Canfield 17-21-16 SALEM — Amy Scullion had 18 kills, an ace and a block for the
Pakistani army has orders to shoot U.S. troops in raid
Tensions have increased after a raid across the Afghan border Sept. 3. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) —
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Rachel Lewis and Casper J. Rach Jr., Youngstown, girl,
Investigation continues into bribe allegation
The investigator has been thwarted in his attempt to interview two complainants. WARREN — An
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