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Bishop blasts bill Ryan backs on pregnancy
YOUNGSTOWN —Bishop George Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has voiced his opposition to
Suspect on double murder surrenders
WARREN — A man wanted in connection with a double homicide on Colt Court Sunday morning turned
Water main break forces early closing of main library
YOUNGSTOWN – The Main Library of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system closed
Mayor will attend symposium for ‘dying cities’
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams and a local community activist will attend a Saturday symposium in
Caulton gets 18 years to life prison term
YOUNGSTOWN — The man recently convicted of gunning down an unarmed man at a youth football game will
North Korea: 2 U.S. journalists pardoned
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean media say leader Kim Jong Il has pardoned two American
Pitcher found guilty of injuring a spectator at base brawl in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A judge has convicted a minor-league pitcher of injuring a fan when he threw a
Valley economic development groups report nearly $450M in investments last year
YOUNGSTOWN — Nearly $450 million was spent on economic development in the Mahoning Valley in 2008,
Wild! Ohio family visits 52 zoos in 52 weeks
COLUMBUS (AP) — It’s been a wild year for members of an Ohio family, who say they’ve accomplished a
Akron mayor, police at odds over street brawl
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Uneasy relations between Akron’s mayor and police have soured over an incident
Microsoft sees size as search answer in Yahoo deal
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is hoping that a long-term partnership with rival Yahoo will give it
Another Warren death may turn out a homicide
WARREN — On Sunday afternoon, about 12 hours after two people were found shot to death on Colt Court
United Local students counseled after athlete’s death.
HANOVERTON — School counselors and ministers were talking with United Local School students today
All tickets distributed for Thunder Over the Valley air show
VIENNA — All free tickets have been distributed for this weekend’s “Thunder Over the Valley” air
Gov. Ted Strickland bans face-down restraint statewide
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland has ordered a ban on a form of face-down restraint blamed for
3 more charged in Ohio corruption investigation
CLEVELAND (AP) — Three business people have been charged here in a widening investigation of alleged
Man charged in wife’s death, though no body found
LANSFORD, Pa. (AP) — An eastern Pennsylvania man has been charged with his wife’s death, more than
Parking scam near Ohio State Fair costly
COLUMBUS (AP) — Vehicle owners complain they’re getting conned into parking in the wrong place for
Ryan, Wilson speak out on health-care reform
YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan and Charlie Wilson told reporters today health-care reform is
T’ai Chi Chih classes start Aug. 12 at Boardman Park
BOARDMAN — Positive experiences of students completing the first series of T’ai Chi Chih classes at
Visiting judges named to hear Judge Belinky budget dispute
YOUNGSTOWN — Three visiting appeals court judges have been appointed to hear the budget dispute
No restraining order for pharmacist
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court magistrate has denied a request by a pharmacist,
Community college arrangement benefits Forum and Valley, CEO says
YOUNGSTOWN — Arranging for the new Eastern Gateway Community College to rent space in Forum Health’s
Niles school board puts renewal levy on November ballot
NILES — The board of education, meeting in special session this morning, unanimously voted to place
NASA testing Goodyear’s airless lunar tire
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — NASA has begun testing an airless tire developed by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Ohio man arrested in skateboard dispute
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati sports bar owner faces an aggravated robbery charge because police
One girl dead, two badly hurt in Champion accident
CHAMPION — A Southington girl was killed and two passengers seriously injured in a single-car
Youngstown police looking for man who shot at occupied vehicle
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are still looking for the person who shot into a occupied vehicle hitting
Melvin-Campbell wedding plans are announced
Kelly Marie Melvin, a daughter of Debby Melvin and James Rogers and Jack and Janine Melvin, all of
Anderson-Ague engagement is announced
FOWLER — Jack and Lisa Anderson, 6201 state Route 305, are announcing the engagement of their
Chapel chosen for Wagner-Dieter September rite
YOUNGSTOWN — Richard and Beverly Wagner, 101 Stoney Creek Court, are announcing the engagement of
Date announced for Palmer-Tiberio autumn wedding
NILES — The engagement and upcoming marriage of Angela Palmer and Michael Tiberio are being
Good news for General Motors
Workers are returning to the Lordstown GM complex after a nearly two-month shutdown. By WILLIAM K.
Gregory rides wave of Jackets’ surge
The Youngstown native is helping the hockey franchise prepare for the 2009-10 season. COLUMBUS
4 Warren police officers suspended
The city administration is thinking of leaving one of the sergeant positions empty. WARREN —
High pick Kipnis leads Scrappers to 4th win in row
High pick Kipnis leads Scrappers to 4th win in row
Warren utilities director suspended for 10 days
A tracking system caught an employee driving to places he shouldn’t and conducting personal
Residents enjoy natural setting of Poland Forest
Locals walk and jog along the forests trails in the 265-acre park. Tucked just to the
Browns worry about Jamal Lewis’ durability
There’s no question they need the big back to revert to his form of 2007. BEREA — Was the No.
Roethlisberger off-target so far
Coach Mike Tomlin said he isn’t worried about his quarterback’s arm. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Ben
Family honored for improvements to neighborhood
The family beautifies vacant lots on two corners of the intersection. YOUNGSTOWN — A North
Juvenile summit will address merits of youth programs
A judge says that declining juvenile crime shows local youth programs work. YOUNGSTOWN —
Pirates doubled up by Nationals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Dunn and Ryan Zimmerman homered and the Washington Nationals rallied from a
Man sought in Warren killings
Three of Warren’s eight homicides this year occurred within the past week. WARREN — Police
Ex-dental resident fined, gets 2 years’ probation
The former dental resident never sold prescriptions, the defense lawyer said. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Valley native to fly in air show
Air National Guard Lt. Col. Anthony Montecalvo, a Warren native, poses next to his F-16 fighter jet. Montecalvo and other pilots from the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton enforced the no-fly restrictions for unauthorized aircraft after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. He’ll be at the air show this weekend at the Air Force Reserve Base in Vienna.
TOO MUCH? Channing Tatum stars in “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.” Some critics are
TOO MUCH? Channing Tatum stars in “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.” Some critics are wondering if the
Wife is teacher’s pet again, hurting marriage
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together since high school. We have been married 17 years and
Jackson’s mother gets custody of kids
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s mother gained permanent custody of her late son’s children
Newton Falls mayor not yet established
A decision on the lawsuit is expected within about three to four weeks. WARREN — A court
S&P hits 4 digits; first time in 9 mos.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Standard & Poor’s 500 index is four digits again. The widely used stock market
Government counts on public shame to help loan effort
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration wants to shame the mortgage industry into doing a better
Dobbs challenges his own network
NEW YORK — He’s become a publicity nightmare for CNN, embarrassed his boss and hosted a show that
Cost-efficient health care is available
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Pencils are snapping as Congress struggles to curb health care costs that this year
Torture accepted police technique in Tajikistan
Opinion: DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — “There’s no other way of getting a confession out of them,” said the
Boardman police chief awaits vacation decision
At an annual salary of $103,709, the payment would be about $5,170. BOARDMAN — Police Chief
Bonuses show shame in short supply on Wall St.
Editorial: As if the huge bonuses paid out by banks responsible for this nation’s economic collapse were not
Surprise: Globalization is alive and well
Opinion: The conventional wisdom is that the current mega-recession will put a stop to globalization,
Burress indicted on weapons charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress was indicted by a grand jury on weapons
Handlers ponder filly’s next race
Rachel Alexandra has won eight straight starts and 10 of 13 in her career. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.
Ford reports first sales increase in nearly 2 years
DETROIT (AP) — Lured by the government’s “cash for clunkers” campaign, car and truck buyers started
Peace Race Tips: Water, water everywhere!
Video: Peace Race Training Tip #2Peace Race president Jenn Wohlgamuth gives a training tip for runners.
Lowellville Day set
Lowellville Day set LOWELLVILLE — Lowellville Day will be celebrated Saturday with activities
New appraisal rules painful
San Jose Mercury News: For homeowners already battered by the foreclosure crisis, recent changes in
Foreclosures stabilize in key states
Even as Americans suffer rising unemployment, foreclosure rates in three states hit hardest by the
Canfield, Austintown blotters
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD July 24
How much heat should a kiddie film be packing?
Times change. The whistling mouse of Walt Disney’s 1928 “Steamboat Willie” has turned into a guinea
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan get-togethers
• Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1944 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at Belleria on
GM buyout offers fall short of goal; layoffs looming
DETROIT (AP) — About 6,000 General Motors Co. blue-collar workers have taken the latest round of
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2009. There are 149 days left in the year. On this date
Time for Congress, CIA to move on
Opinion: Last month, at a meeting overseas of intelligence service chiefs, one of my counterparts from a
Cancer makes the case for health insurance
Opinion: Congress is now on its annual August recess. Yet after failing to meet President Barack Obama’s
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard J. Zepernick Jr., 30, 13147 Seacrist Road, Salem, and
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Springfield Township trustees, 8 p.m., administration building, 3475 E. South
Corrections
Retired 7th District Court of Appeals Judge Joseph Donofrio erroneously was referred to as “the late
MONDAY LOTTERIES
MONDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 9-8-8 Pick 4, 0-7-7-7 Classic Lotto, 3-7-29-
SOCIETY DIGEST
Sewing guild correction CORTLAND — Members of Niles Silver Thimbles will be assessed a fee for a
Mrs. Obama is honorary chairwoman of library
Mrs. Obama is honorary chairwoman of library WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is becoming an
Cowboys’ mission: replacing loss of TO
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Day by day, kid by kid, Roy Williams is doing his best to replace Terrell Owens
Browns’ TE Heiden back from surgery
BEREA (AP) — Three days after severely injuring his right knee, Cleveland Browns tight end Steve
OSU’s RB prospect, Jaamal Berry, gets a deal
A drug-possession charge against Ohio State freshman running back Jaamal Berry will be dropped if he
Florida’s Urban Meyer gets raise to $4 million
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Urban Meyer has two national championships in the last three
Youngstown native wins Telly Award
Youngstown native Eljay Williams, a television director/editor, won a Telly Award for an opening
Caulton convicted in death at game
The man is facing life in prison. YOUNGSTOWN — The trial lasted a full week, but jurors took
Mathews board places bond issue on the ballot
VIENNA —Mathews Board of Education, meeting in special session Monday, gave first reading to a
Champion team wins 10U state Hot Stove title
ALLIANCE — The Champion Buckeyes completed a 26-0 season by defeating Vermilion Aramys, 6-1, to win
Hamlin wins (again) at Pocono
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Denny Hamlin had few bigger fans than his grandmother. She wore her No. 11
NFL Training camp news
Panthers: Starting defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu is likely lost for the season due to a torn right
Vernon Forrest is laid to rest Monday
ATLANTA (AP) — Three-time boxing champion Vernon Forrest was remembered Monday by some 1,500
Oil prices surpass $71 per barrel
LONDON (AP) — Oil prices leapt above $71 a barrel Monday on mounting investor hopes that a
Program needs an influx of funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — The popular but overwhelmed “cash for clunkers” program is still rolling ahead,
Buckeyes’ DT ‘blessed’ to be back
COLUMBUS — A year ago, Doug Worthington thought he had blown it big time. The Ohio State defensive
Make-A-Wish Foundation to be beneficiary of fundraiser
Twelve Dairy Queens in the tri-county area are helping to raise money for the foundation. Dairy
Two districts get approval for bonds
Austintown and Weathersfield school districts, each with bond issues on the November ballot, have
Buyers flood market looking for deals
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s “cash for clunkers” program has been so popular that the $1
New board member wants to help youths
The Columbiana County Agricultural Hall of Fame has enshrined three. LISBON — One of the
Coyotes auction delayed by judge
PHOENIX (AP) — A bankruptcy judge has moved the local auction of the Phoenix Coyotes from Wednesday
Legislator plans run for secretary of state
COLUMBUS — A state lawmaker from southeastern Ohio came out swinging Monday in her bid to land the
Business digest
REGION FirstEnergy earnings up AKRON — FirstEnergy Corp. said Monday that its second-quarter
Sports on TV
TODAY 8 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: “This Week in NASCAR.” Noon (FSN Ohio) Women’s soccer: Los
It’s wise to always call the doctor to check on your test results
Dear Heloise: Recently, I took my mother to the doctor, and she had some tests run. They said that
July weather was anything but typical for the Valley
The average temperature last month was the second lowest for the area for July. YOUNGSTOWN —
Shooter is sentenced in man’s death
Relatives of the victim described the defendant as being heartless and a coward. LISBON —
Equipment ready for new licenses and IDs
There will be a new color for the state driver’s licenses. COLUMBUS — Ohio Bureau of Motor
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