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‘Rama Lama Ding Dong’ writer dies
YOUNGSTOWN — George “Wydell” Jones, who wrote the doo-wop hit “Rama Lama Ding Dong” and performed it
Columbiana County GOP open house is Tuesday
LISBON — The Columbiana County Republican Party will have an open house at the county GOP
Ryan, Wilson support bailout plan
YOUNGSTOWN — The thought of helping bail out Wall Street made U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan “stomach sick,” but
Voting can begin tomorrow
YOUNGSTOWN — Those wanting to cast a ballot in the election don’t have to wait until Nov. 4. They
Stocks continue plunge
NEW YORK - The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 300 points, while demand for safe-haven buying in government debt remained high ahead of a planned House vote on an unpopular $700 billion plan to rescue troubled financial companies and as investors examined a deal for Wachovia Corp.
Jewish group plans food drive
The Jewish Community Relations Council’s 17th annual High Holiday Food Drive is planned through Oct.
Five arrested on DUI charges
The Mahoning County Operating Vehicle Impaired Task Force arrested five drivers during a weekend
Hubbard water customers under boil alert
HUBBARD— Hubbard residents are under a boil notification after a large water main break. The break
Two robbed on South Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — Two East Side men, ages 18 and 21, were robbed in the parking lot of a tavern on South
New ministry to have ribbon-cutting ceremony
YOUNGSTOWN — Angels with Extra Blessings, a non-profit ministry geared to providing care and
Asian students trade views with counterparts in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — A group of East High School students got to exchange views and information this morning with a panel of international guests visiting the United States.
False fire alarm leads to real arrest
YOUNGSTOWN — A 17-year-old East High School boy seen on school surveillance video activating a fire alarm has been charged with inducing panic.
Attempted robbery suspect arrested
YOUNGSTOWN — A 17-year-old East Lucius Avenue boy was arrested after a delivery employee for the Main Moon Restaurant identified him as one of the suspects involved in an attempted robbery Sunday evening.
Weekend saw more suspicious fires
A man who lives near 76 E. Philadelphia Ave. extinguished a small fire on that house’s back porch.
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY • Mahoning will meet for a sack lunch at noon in the Kidston Classroom at the Davis
MASONIC GROUPS
WEDNESDAY • Wick Lodge 481 welcomes anyone who is thinking about becoming a Mason to its
Soccer news & notes
Have you noticed? Canfield boys have six wins and five shutouts … Canfield’s Molly Martin always
Battle of Ohio
Browns relieved; Anderson saves the day and his job CINCINNATI — It wasn’t just a win. It
Parents of slain children unite, share
Many of those attending still feel anguish over their losses. WARREN — The Rev. Pete Cozart
Tribe assesses season of injuries, upheaval
Maybe some players tried to overcompensate for players lost via trade. CHICAGO — A season that
McAllister keeps Saints in step
Sunday’s 31-17 victory over San Francisco kept New Orleans from slipping into an early season hole.
Oktoberfest puts on extravaganza
Despite its expansion to two days, attendance was down this year. BOARDMAN — At the gate to
Turnpike work to force closure of bikeway
Turnpike work to force closure of bikeway CANFIELD — The section of the Mill Creek MetroParks
Raider fans jumping on bandwagon
South Range has shown improvement in its soccer program. NORTH LIMA — The South Range boys
Product of April draft at hand
Rookies Rashard Mendenhall and Joe Flacco are expected to play pivotal roles. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Amid crises, Villa sisters harvest hope
Have a hamburger made from organic beef and let the rhythm drum your cares away. VILLA MARIA,
New fields for soccer starting to take shape
Residents said the new fields will bring more money into the township. CANFIELD — Construction
Prep golf tourneys continue; league cross country meets set
The Division I sectional golf tournaments will be conducted today at sites in Trumbull County. The
OHIO Early voting
Early in-person and absentee voting is scheduled to begin Tuesday in Ohio and will end at 7:30 p.m.
Liberty trash transition set to begin Oct. 6
Allied Waste was the only company to submit a bid. LIBERTY — The township will soon be going
Survey stimulates effort to improve city schools
The FAMILY nonprofit group wants the board to accept parents as partners. YOUNGSTOWN — A local
All eyes not on Washington; some looking off into space
Editorial: All eyes not on Washington; some looking off into space In the United States this weekend almost
Washington has its problems, Main Street has its own
Opinion: CULPEPER, Va. — As a lipstick sunset painted the hills of the Piedmont, Joyce Tyree sold tickets to
WORTH A LOOK
BAZAARS • Tod Avenue United Methodist Women will sponsor a Holiday Galore Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 6
VETERANS AFFAIRS
VETERANS AFFAIRS In the region Area medical facilities: Youngstown VA Outpatient Clinic: 2031
‘USE IT OR LOSE IT’
Loss of clients could spark cutbacks, officials say The number of patients at the Youngstown VA
Despite hits, Ne-Yo feels underappreciated
NEW YORK — Ne-Yo knows that people appreciate his music. After all, his first two albums have gone
Reader uses hint to make a car-accident form
Dear Heloise: I read an article from a reader who made up a checklist in case she was in an
Cheating in school bothers teacher
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for three years, and we both teach at the same high
OSU’s Gee hires pricey advisers
The president defended his actions by saying it was an investment in the future. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Oklahoma vaults to top; Alabama jumps six places
USC’s loss set the tone for a weekend that brought back memories of a topsy-turvy 2007 season. NEW
China moving on up in the space world
hChina moving on up in the space world BEIJING — Three Chinese astronauts emerged from their
IN THE HUDDLE \ Local players in the NFL
How area NFL players fared Sunday: John Greco (offensive guard, Boardman, Rams) — The former
Finally, Brewers make playoffs
If the White Sox beat Detroit today, it would force a tie-breaker with the Twins to decide a
Palin got gifts and zoning aid, AP probe shows
The report contends she sometimes followed a cautious path in the face of real or potential
NFL ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games
Jets 56, Cardinals 35 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Brett Favre threw a career-high and Jets-record six
Who wins, loses under bailout proposal?
Failure to reach a deal could have sent stock markets around the world tumbling today. WASHINGTON
Court to rule today on absentee voting
All registered voters can vote absentee without providing a reason beginning Tuesday. COLUMBUS
Calling Iraq ‘a far, far better place,’ U.S. ambassador appeals for patience
BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker on Sunday accused Iran of trying to interfere with a new
homeowners
homeowners Findings Some of the findings of a Dayton Daily News analysis of homeowner data
HARVEST DAY FESTIVAL | Food and fun
The Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, Pa., is having its annual Harvest Day Celebration
Ohio state
Ohio state Gee’s cabinet Ohio State University President Gordon Gee has assembled a pricey group
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Saturday’s late games
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Saturday’s late games Florida International 35, Toledo 16 TOLEDO —
COACHES, PLEASE CALL
COACHES, PLEASE CALL How to contact us High school coaches are reminded to contact The
FOOTBALL SCORES AREA (WEEKEND)
FOOTBALL SCORES AREA (WEEKEND) Campbell 21, Salem 20 Canfield 14, East 0 Canton South 35, West
Borough fights over philanthropist’s gift
EXPORT, Pa. (AP) — A small community in western Pennsylvania stands to benefit from a multimillion-
A nonprofit organization used a public opinion survey to come up with these recommendations for the
A nonprofit organization used a public opinion survey to come up with these recommendations for the
ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 6, Royals 0 MINNEAPOLIS — Scott Baker scattered four singles over seven
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Sunday 1st—Reprisal (Mailhot)8.003.402.60 Kid’s Prize (Urieta-
“This is the president’s own party. I don’t think a president has been repudiated
Opinion: “This is the president’s own party. I don’t think a president has been repudiated so strongly by the
Capping CEO pay a political no-brainer
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Under normal circumstances corporate boards set the compensation of their chief
Low office vacancy rate puts economy in positive light
Cleveland’s office vacancy rate more than doubles the Mahoning Valley’s, according to the report.
In a survey, 87 percent of workers said their supervisors have a sense of humor.
In a survey, 87 percent of workers said their supervisors have a sense of humor. Robert Half
BRITAIN
BRITAIN The Guardian, London, Sept. 22: Dostoevsky wrote that “the degree of civilization in a
SOCCER POLLS Area top 10s The girls at Salem High (7-1-3) are making their first appearance in our Top 10 after beating Canfield, Hubbard and West Branch recently — three other outstanding
Boys 1. Cardinal Mooney 8-2 2. West Branch 9-1 3. Howland 6-1-4 4. Canfield 6-3-4 5.
Dads try to juggle working, coaching
Fathers say integrating team needs with office life requires time management, flexibility and
Company turns containers into homes
Shipping containers could be the answer for housing poor factory workers. CORRALES, N.M. (AP) — It
Economic freedom leads to prosperity
Opinion: As our presidential candidates drone on about our current financial crisis being caused by greedy
Fish die after creek runs dry
TATAMY, Pa. (AP) — State environmental officials say quarry pumps may be the cause of a major fish
Complicated rescue plan begs questions, answers
WASHINGTON — Few actions taken by Congress have been as complicated as the proposed $700 billion
Meal raises funds for 9/11 project
Organizers say they still need to raise about $40,000 to complete the project. YOUNGSTOWN —
“Taxi to the Dark Side” (9 p.m., HBO): “Taxi to the Dark Side” is a
“Taxi to the Dark Side” (9 p.m., HBO): “Taxi to the Dark Side” is a wrenching documentary with
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xQ 7 5 4 uQ 8 7 4 2 vA 6 w7 3
nation
nation Small-business owners saw it coming, survey says NEW YORK — Small-business owners were
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County Career & Technical Center school board, special meeting, 4:30
Discord lingers in $700B bailout
Capitol Hill leaders acknowledge they are not certain Sunday’s deal will pass. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Biggest, largest, most expensive — all superlatives — but not good
We are living in a period of financial superlatives. Unfortunately. On Thursday, federal
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Melvin Ray Lee The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Today is Monday, Sept. 29, the 273rd day of 2008. There are 93 days left in the year. The Jewish
Today is Monday, Sept. 29, the 273rd day of 2008. There are 93 days left in the year. The Jewish
Attention, Hubbard residents
Opinion: Attention, Hubbard residents EDITOR: First of all I am sure Hubbard utility users don’t know
With ‘Love & Life,’ Benet exemplifies being patient
The Milwaukee native has woven the human experience into musical expression. It’s a new day, a
Let’s really regulate tobacco
Let’s really regulate tobacco Washington Post: With the Senate a little preoccupied (see: $700
Locklear arrested
Locklear arrested MONTECITO, Calif. — Heather Locklear was arrested on suspicion of driving under
New NASCAR leader
New NASCAR leader Jimmie Johnson won Sunday’s race and took over the top spot in the Sprint Cup
OVI TASK FORCE Weekend checkpoint
Following are results of a sobriety checkpoint in Goshen Township on Saturday night. The checkpoint,
roundup News and notes
A part of history: Youngstown State’s last-play loss to Liberty Saturday was part of Football
Penguins have lot to overcome
Youngstown State’s 31-28 last-second defeat to Liberty on Saturday put the Penguins in a precarious
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints First Horizon Home Loans et al v. Melissa A. Barricella et al,
Consumers struggle to pay for necessities
Experts say the numbers illustrate one reason for the current mortgage crisis. DAYTON (AP) — More
Tonight
BALTIMORE at PITTSBURGH Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. TV/radio: ESPN, WNIO-AM (1390) Opening line: Off.
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Hartford native started the Camping World Rv 400 presented
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees at Boston, ppd., Rain Kansas City 4, Minnesota 2
perceptions
perceptions Youngstown schools An informal community survey conducted by a local nonprofit group
Goal line stand lifts Bears over the Eagles
After blowing big leads against Carolina and Tampa Bay, Chicago hung on to win 24-20. CHICAGO (AP)
Ending last is no blast for Bucs
Pittsburgh (67-95) tied the 1933-48 Philadelphia Phillies’ record of 16 consecutive losing
Learning events for kids set at DeYor
YOUNGSTOWN — “Ghosts and Goblins,” the first in a series of interactive learning programs for
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Amber Amrich, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 26. Brandi Boulding and
PADRES 3, PIRATES 2 Late Saturday
PADRES 3, PIRATES 2SFlbLate Saturday SAN DIEGO — Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a two-run home run in the
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