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Financial problems will delay decision on slots license for Lawrence County firm
HILLSVILLE, Pa. – Valley View Downs’ financial problems will almost certainly delay a decision on
Beaver Local teachers, board reach tentative agreement
ROGERS — Beaver Local Education Association and the Beaver Local Board of Education reached a
Saturday is cleanup day at Berlin Lake
BERLIN CENTER — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking volunteers to help restore the region’s
Columbiana approves pact to paint city water tank
COLUMBIANA — Council expects a company will paint a city water tank hopefully before the snow flies.
KALUZA REACTION | ‘It’s a great day’
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Kaluza family say that Hattie Gilbert and Taran Helms got what they
KALUZA CASE: "It's a great day," Joe Kaluza says
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Kaluza family say that Hattie Gilbert and Taran Helms got what they deserved.
KALUZA CASE: Guilty on all counts
YOUNGSTOWN — It took the six-man, six-woman jury less than four hours to issue guilty verdicts against two Youngstown residents on all charges in the crime that left KFC manager Joe Kaluza paralyzed.
KALUZA CASE | Verdict imminent in trial of two
A verdict appears imminent in the Taran Helms-Hattie Gilbert trial at the Mahoning County
Dodgers win again, beat Pirates 4-3 in 12
PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Loney’s line-drive single scored the go-ahead run in the 12th inning after
Downtown roads clogged due to Biden event
YOUNGSTOWN — The roads downtown may start to get a bit clogged this afternoon due to the visit of
About 10,000 still without power in the area
Some 1,200 people in Mahoning County were still without power at 3 p.m today. On Monday morning,
TRIAL UPDATE | Jurors ask to see bus camera video
YOUNGSTOWN — Deliberations began about 12:45 p.m. in the trial of two people charged in the robbery
Large company fire in New Castle causes evacuation
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Area fire departments are fighting a large fire today at Castle Environmental near
Youngstown YWCA renovation planned
YOUNGSTOWN — The planned $8.6 million renovation and expansion of the historic Youngstown YWCA
Greek Ethnic Day set at Beaver Township park
NORTH LIMA — The Beaver Township Park Board is sponsoring a Greek Ethnic Day from noon to 4 p.m.
Mahoning Avenue repaving starts Sept. 29
YOUNGSTOWN — The repaving of Mahoning Avenue in Austintown is expected to begin Sept. 29, said
State Rep. Letson and Warren cops in crash
WARREN — State Rep. Thomas Letson and two Warren police officers suffered bruises when their cars
TRIAL UPDATE | Lawyer says Gilbert planned robbery and nothing else
YOUNGSTOWN — Hattie Gilbert admitted to planning the March 24 robbery of KFC manager Joseph Kaluza,
TRIAL UPDATE | Two had motive in KFC shooting, prosecutor says
YOUNGSTOWN — Hattie Gilbert was getting thrown out of her house, and Taran Helms was homeless.
Aey turns over transcripts
YOUNGSTOWN — Attorneys for David P. Aey, who’s eligibility to be a write-in candidate for Mahoning County sheriff is being challenged, finally turned over his college transcripts to the county board of elections.
More Mahoning and Shenango Valley residents getting power restored
The power outage has subsided since Monday and crews are still working to restore electric in
Ceremony at new MLK Elementary School set for Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School District will have a ribbon cutting and open house at 2 p.m.
KALUZA CASE | Check here for updates
YOUNGSTOWN — Closing statements are expected this morning in the trial of two people accused in the
Farm Foliage Tour set in Trumbull County
The Trumbull County Farm Foliage Tour will take place this year from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 12. In the
Ballroom dance lessons available for adults
EAST LIVERPOOL — Catholic Charities Regional Agency Senior Center, 600 E. Fourth St., will be the
Open meetings is topic for women voters league
HOWLAND — Robin M. Rose, director of the Open Government Unit from the Ohio Auditor’s Office, will
Social for singles at McDonald church
McDONALD — The adult education committee of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 618 Ohio Ave., is
Copeland Oaks open house
SEBRING — Copeland Oaks Retirement Community, 800 South 15th St., will sponsor a villa open house
Survivors of Suicide sets additional meeting
LISBON — The Survivors of Suicide support group will have an additional Columbiana County meeting on
Scholarship yard sale
YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th Ward Citizens Coalition is inviting vendors to participate in a yard sale from
Cemetery lantern tours will be given in Mercer
MERCER, Pa. — For its October program, the Mercer County Historical Society’s Civil War Roundtable
Community yard sale set by East Palestine Rotary
Community yard sale set by East Palestine Rotary EAST PALESTINE — The East Palestine Rotary
DIANA PAWLEN/RYAN WOLF
DIANA PAWLEN RYAN WOLF • BOARDMAN — The Rev. Brett Rizzo officiated at 1:30 p.m. April 19 at St.
Parents announce date for Dripps, Pitoscia wedding
• Plans for the autumn wedding of Kelly Marie Dripps, daughter of Denny and Joyce Dripps, 1803
Strahin-Vernon wedding plans are announced
• Laura Strahin and Kyle Vernon, both of 11480 Unity Road, New Springfield, are engaged and have
Shrine is chosen as the setting for Hardie-Farris rite
• YOUNGSTOWN — Dawn Trickett, 3173 Sunnybrooke Drive, is announcing the engagement of her daughter,
HUBBARD - Givens: I’ll Be There For You
Hubbard back credits friends The Eagles are 3-1 heading into Friday’s big showdown with
With ‘GMA,’ Gustavus is on the map
One resident said the event was the biggest thing to ever happen in this rural community.
LEETONIA - Leetonia’s Selway has the heart of a Bear
He’s beating cancer off the field and beating opponents on it. LEETONIA — The Leetonia High
Missing boater: ‘He died saving them,’ sister says
Henry Martin’s body was found Wednesday morning. YOUNGSTOWN — Whether it was riding his
This cop is some comedian
This police chief performs his stand-up comedy this weekend at the Funny Farm. NEW WATERFORD —
The Insider
As a 7-year-old growing up in the suburbs of Milwaukee, Jim Campbell spent a lot of time in his backyard playing games by himself — and announcing them. So when people asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, he said (naturally) a ballplayer.
Racino project will give back some funds
Some of the money raised has already been used for site work. HILLSVILLE, Pa.— Despite a
N. Dakota St. brings winning tradition here
The Bison were a power in Div. II before moving up to the FCS this season. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Lee denied 23rd win but Indians rally to sweep Twins
Minnesota failed to gain ground on Chicago in the AL Central race. CLEVELAND (AP) — Cliff Lee was
Pentecost event draws hundreds to Youngstown
This leadership conference attracts participants from the states and worldwide. YOUNGSTOWN —
C-130s from the 910th conduct spray missions
In 2005, C-130s from the 910th sprayed 2.8 million acres after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Wells practices; foot still ailing
No one knows — or at least no one is saying — when the OSU tailback will be back. COLUMBUS (AP) —
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert L. DeVicchio, 45, of 1104 Matthews Road, Youngstown,
For Paisley fans, loss of sleep was worth it
About 1,000 people went to hear the country star sing their favorite songs. GUSTAVUS —
Defense rests in KFC shooting case
DNA evidence appears to link one of the defendants to the crime. YOUNGSTOWN — Closing
Market hit again as Dow drops 450
The economy ‘is short of confidence,’ not money, one professor said. NEW YORK (AP) — The stock
‘LAKEVIEW TERRACE’
‘LAKEVIEW TERRACE’ Grade: C Director: Neil LaBute Rating: PG-13 for intense thematic material,
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Danielle Sutton, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 15. Forum Health
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS Ghost Walk. Packard Music hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren. Auditions are open to all
City school levy fails to make ballot
The school board will have to redo and resubmit the levy documentation. YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio
The behavior was as bad as the product
TORONTO — Another thing that made this year’s festival such an ordeal was the increasingly obnoxious
Wranglin’ up a team tradition
Thursdays mean fine dining for the Jackson-Milton football team. NORTH JACKSON — Randy Horvath
if you go
if you go Who: Bill Scott When: 8 p.m. tonight, 8 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday
Pirates, LaRoche surge past L.A.
The Dodgers entered the game having won 14 of 16. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam LaRoche hit a grand slam
Candle and Generator Safety
Candle and Generator Safety Those in the Mahoning Valley still without power are urged to practice
McCain engaging in politics of the Big Lie
Opinion: It’s time to tell two truths about Big Lie politics — and one about the news media, whose job is to
Texas prisoner executed
Texas prisoner executed HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A man who raped and murdered a 93-year-old woman in
Car show will aid Caraballo family
AUSTINTOWN — The battle with cancer continues for a Boardman couple, and once again, the community
AEDs to be carried in some police cars
The department hopes to secure donations to buy more of the devices. BOARDMAN — The odds of not
WRTA helps those who are trying to help themselves
Opinion: WRTA helps those who are trying to help themselves EDITOR: The Aug. 25 letter supporting the
Commissioners OK raises for JFS managers
LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners have approved pay raises for 32 management workers at
Mathews teachers’ contract ratified; health benefits cut
The pact does contains a pay raise. VIENNA — Mathews Board of Education has ratified a new
Seeking info on fire
Seeking info on fire AUSTINTOWN— The township fire department is asking local residents help
Heart Walk expects 2,000+
The goal of this year’s Heart Walk is $240,000. YOUNGSTOWN — More than 2,000 residents of
CHOW TIME: Jackson- Milton High School football players Jarrod Shook, left, and Nick Yochman load up
CHOW TIME: Jackson- Milton High School football players Jarrod Shook, left, and Nick Yochman load up
Union workers protest, ask McCain for one of his homes
UAW Local 1112 President Jim Graham said McCain ‘has a total disconnect with the middle class.’
Court upholds dismissal of suit
There is no evidence of intentional wrongdoing, the appeals court rules. YOUNGSTOWN — A three-
Obama’s calmness concerns some supporters
ELKO, Nev. (AP) — Worried Democrats want Barack Obama to get tougher, show more passion. Why is he
SHOW HOSTS: “Good Morning America” broadcast Wednesday from the farm of Henry and Linda
SHOW HOSTS: “Good Morning America” broadcast Wednesday from the farm of Henry and Linda Lipps in
Uncle Sam taps piggy bank, borrows to aid market
WASHINGTON (AP) — Where does Uncle Sam come up with huge sums of money during a financial emergency?
MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, White Sox 1 NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez became the first player with 35
Residents find ways to live without power after storm
Some have checked into hotels; others rely on family and friends. Wednesday was another day in
The Stage is the Oakland Center for the Arts’ monthly open-microphone session, and it’s
The Stage is the Oakland Center for the Arts’ monthly open-microphone session, and it’s tonight.
Negotiations begin with gas supplier
NILES — Council has approved an ordinance authorizing the negotiation of an agreement with a
Group discusses voting concerns
Opponents say the plan opens the door to election fraud. COLUMBUS — Safeguards already exist
Where’s big-play Braylon? Edwards quiet on, off field
The Browns wideout has dropped five passes in two games, both losses. BEREA (AP) — The only sign
Theories are lacking for fires near Warren JFK’s football field
Five fires have been discovered near the practice football field in 15 months. WARREN — For
Sen. JOE BIDEN
Sen. JOE BIDEN Rally details Sen. Joe Biden, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will have
Embassy attack increases urgency to quell extremists
Sixteen people died in the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Yemen on Wednesday. WASHINGTON (AP) — A
Love affair with Palin will fade. And then?
Opinion: Man is in love and loves what vanishes. What more is there to say? — William Butler Yeats
An underwhelming batch of films at Toronto festival
TORONTO — I’ve never walked out of a movie at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) before,
‘Lakeview’ keeps you interested
Samuel L. Jackson’s character is one to watch. Aside from sapphire swimming pools, there is no
National Business Digest
NATION Home construction dips to lowest level in 17 years WASHINGTON — Construction of new homes
McCain’s interview for ‘GMA’ is off-limits
‘GMA’ attendees were moved off the ranch grounds for McCain’s interview. GUSTAVUS — He’s
McDonough art season opens
YOUNGSTOWN — The McDonough Museum of Art will launch its season Friday with “AGENCY: Art and
“Smallville” (8 p.m., The CW): Some major changes are in store for
“Smallville” (8 p.m., The CW): Some major changes are in store for “Smallville” as it launches
Last July, in the midst of a battle featuring Girard Mayor James Melfi and former police Chief Frank
Editorial: Last July, in the midst of a battle featuring Girard Mayor James Melfi and former police Chief Frank
Rebuilt bridge uses sensors
Rebuilt bridge uses sensors MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A stream of data will flow from hundreds of sensors
Noise ordinance discussions continue in Niles
One person’s music is another person’s nuisance. NILES — Members of city council’s safety
Port Authority official praises plan
‘We want the economic development person to be as far removed from the airport as possible,’ one
Galveston residents make trek back, only to be turned away
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Residents trying to get back to this hurricane-ravaged city Wednesday spent
Political mischief to blame for financial chaos
Opinion: From runny noses to hurricanes, nothing bad happens in the world unless George Bush did it, and
Question to McCain: When is force OK?
Opinion: Sarah Palin says we might go to war with Russia over Georgia. I don’t really hold her responsible
Teen novels look at ‘Sex’ character as high schooler
Teen novels look at ‘Sex’ character as high schooler NEW YORK — Meet Carrie Bradshaw, in her
“If we can cut through the nonsense and the lipstick and the pigs and the silliness, then
Opinion: “If we can cut through the nonsense and the lipstick and the pigs and the silliness, then I’m
Reader is stuck with a real dish dilemma
Dear Heloise: When stacking dishes in the sink, I accidentally had a small plate become stuck in a
English singer-songwriter will kick off concert series
SALEM — English singer-songwriter Pete Morton will launch a fall concert series sponsored by
NFL roundup \ News and notes
Seahawks: Koren Robinson’s return to the Seahawks will begin immediately as both a wide receiver and
Dreadlocks have come between the in-laws
Dear Annie: For 18 years, I had a great relationship with my mother-in-law, but last year she did
WANT TO SEE IT?
WANT TO SEE IT? If you missed Wednesday’s “Good Morning America” Whistle stop tour broadcast from
Surviving Hurricane Ike
Washington Post: The situation on the Gulf Coast of Texas is dismal. Power is out and in some areas
U.S. trying to upset Nadal in Davis Cup
The Americans are without James Blake and Bob Bryan. MADRID, Spain (AP) — U.S. Davis Cup captain
Will lavender make boys’ breasts bigger?
Q. Is it true that lavender oil can increase female hormones in men and boys? If so, shouldn’t there
No props, no problem for this funny man
The Pittsburgh native has some political jokes up his sleeve. When comedian Bill Scott talks
Telemarketer calls to cell phones on the rise
It’s bad enough when your cell phone rings at an inopportune moment, but when the person on the
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Applying for aid after storm
Three types of assistance are available. WARREN — Gov. Ted Strickland has authorized more than
Today is Thursday, Sept. 18, the 262nd day of 2008. There are 104 days left in the year. On this
Today is Thursday, Sept. 18, the 262nd day of 2008. There are 104 days left in the year. On this
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Weathersfield Township trustees special caucus, 10 a.m., township administration
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Vocal Group Hall of Fame sets four nights of concerts
SHARON, Pa. — The Vocal Group Hall of Fame’s 10th anniversary incuction ceremony concerts will
Wrestlers will battle for tag-team title
Wrestlers will battle for tag-team title AUSTINTOWN — Championship Wrestling Experience will
Man faces felonious assault charge
CANFIELD — A Youngstown man is charged with felonious assault after police said he attacked his
Worker from N.J. killed
Worker from N.J. killed GREENVILLE, Pa. — A utility worker from New Jersey who was in the area
Wrongful death over drug use civil suit dismissed
The judge agreed neither teenager was competent to handle the drug and both were involved in
voter rejection
voter rejection Youngstown school district voters have turned down the district’s attempts to get
Peace candidate leads in Israeli vote
JERUSALEM (AP) — Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni won the Kadima Party’s primary election for its leader
Schools chief serves up lunch to grandparents
MINERAL RIDGE — For the second year in a row, Weathersfield schools Superintendent Michael Hanshaw
MAIN ATTRACTION: Although Republican presidential candidate John McCain was on hand, he wasn’t
MAIN ATTRACTION: Although Republican presidential candidate John McCain was on hand, he wasn’t the
Battered financial markets on edge
Problems in money markets also added to the fear on Wall Street. WASHINGTON — The U.S.
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