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Man charged with pulling rifle and bayonet on neighbor
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said Monty L. Lester, 45, of Oakwood Avenue, was arrested around 4:15 p.m. today
Man arrested in hit-and-run death of bicyclist
YOUNGSTOWN — Justin T. Clark, 19, of West Ravenwood Avenue, has been charged with fleeing the scene
Man sentenced on sex charges
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Calvin Lee Dye, 37, of Plainsville Warren Road, Southington, has been sentenced to
Downtown Sharon Car Cruise will be Saturday
SHARON, Pa. — The city will host its seventh annual Downtown Sharon Car Cruise on Saturday.
Discussion of Mahoning County court system on hold
YOUNGSTOWN — A meeting to be convened by the Ohio Supreme Court’s chief justice to discuss the
UPDATE: 1980s teen film director John Hughes, 59, dies
1980s teen film director John Hughes, 59, dies
Trumbull coroner rules on two deaths
WARREN — Christie Manchester, the 17-year-old Southington girl who died in a single-car accident in
Youngstown company wins stimulus contract for Route 11 bridge work
CANFIELD — A Youngstown company is bridging the gap between profitability and the economic funk
UPDATE: Sotomayor confirmed as U.S. Supreme Court justice
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Sonia Sotomayor today as the first Hispanic justice on the
Man heads to prison for trying to smuggle drugs onto CCA grounds
YOUNGSTOWN — A man convicted of trying to smuggle illegal drugs onto the grounds of Community
Browns’ Stallworth: I am truly sorry
CLEVELAND (AP) — Suspended Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth feels he has done “irreparable
Senate to consider $2B clunkers refill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is poised to pump $2 billion more into the popular “cash-for-clunkers”
Aerosmith’s Tyler hurt head, shoulder and neck in fall
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler suffered head, neck and shoulder injuries in a
Prosecutor drops charges in Ohio twin slaying
COLUMBUS (AP) — A prosecutor has dropped charges against an Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his
Friday delays possible on Mahoning Avenue bridge over Route 11
AUSTINTOWN — Motorists using the Mahoning Avenue bridge over state Route 11 in the township may face
Large part of Pa. church’s ceiling collapses
ARCHBALD, Pa. (AP) — A large part of a northeastern Pennsylvania church ceiling has collapsed, but
Mosquito spraying set next week in Weathersfield Township
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township will have mosquito spraying on Monday. In case of rain, the
Suspect in Pittsburgh fatal accident surrenders
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man suspected of causing a hit-and-run accident here that killed a bicyclist has
Pa. treasurer says state worker paychecks on way
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is paying about half of the state work force
Group to oppose Ohio casino ballot issue
COLUMBUS (AP) — A political committee has formed to wage a campaign against a ballot issue that
Hackers attack Twitter; Facebook also slows down
NEW YORK (AP) — A hacker attack today shut down the fast-growing messaging service Twitter, and
Some NFL teams clamp down on tweets
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The only tweets during the Miami Dolphins scrimmage Saturday will come from the
Former student gets probation in Ohio college fire
CINCINNATI (AP) — A former student who pleaded guilty to aggravated arson in a fire at an Ohio
Judge OKs murder charges in fatal ballpark fight
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge is upholding murder charges against three men in a fatal fight outside
Gov., Lt. Gov. remove names from Ohio women’s event
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s leading team of elected officials, both men, have removed their names from
Thailand pro has early lead at WGC-Bridgestone golf tourney; Tiger tees off at 1:10 p.m.
AKRON — The early leader at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational is Prayad
Two Valley collaborative projects win Economic Future funds
A pair of Mahoning Valley government-collaborative projects finished in the money in a public vote
Man on lawn mower during beer run charged with DUI
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — With a revoked license because of a previous drunken-driving conviction,
Grand jury clears Philly officers in taped beating
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia grand jury won’t recommend charges against police officers
County commissioner to oppose Ohio congressman
COLUMBUS (AP) — A Democratic county lawmaker in Columbus will challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Pat
Separate trials for 2 in murder of 85-year-old Pa. woman
MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia man and his estranged girlfriend face separate trials this
Calling hours and services set for young Salem athlete
SALEM — Calling hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Stark Memorial Funeral Home
Corruption probe figure wants out of $3M divorce
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio construction executive expecting prison for bribery and other charges is
Accident damage cancels some Lake Erie cruises
CLEVELAND (AP) — A popular Lake Erie tourist attraction has run into some rough waters in Cleveland.
Roundup recovers Ohio farm’s bolting bovines
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — About 100 cows and bulls have been rounded up after making a break for freedom
Route 45 in Wellsville closed due to water main break
WELLSVILLE — State Route 45 was closed this morning in Wellsville due to a water main break.
Senate poised to make history with Sotomayor vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sonia Sotomayor stands on the verge of making history as the Supreme Court’s first
University of Akron to raise tuition 3.5 percent for spring semester
AKRON — Tuition for undergraduate students at the University of Akron will stay the same this fall,
Jogger crushed by tree branch
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say the death of a woman jogging in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park appears
Soldier from Ohio dies in Iraq
PLYMOUTH, Ohio (AP) — The Department of Defense says a soldier from Ohio has died in Iraq of
OU student pleads not guilty in fatal dorm fall
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio University student has pleaded not guilty to charges in another
REBECCA PRESTON | BEAU HALCOMB
REBECCA PRESTON BEAU HALCOMB MADISON — Rebecca Preston, 160 Garwood Drive, Canfield, and Beau
EMILY KOBELENZ | ROBERT DIRIENZO
EMILY KOBELENZ ROBERT DIRIENZO ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Emily Kobelenz and Robert DiRienzo, both of
CAROLYN SICH | ANTHONY BURNETT
CAROLYN SICH ANTHONY BURNETT YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. James Sullivan officiated at the 1:30 p.m. June
Family picnic planned for Masons at complex
Family picnic planned for Masons at complex GIRARD — Liberty Masonic Complex, 1350 Shannon Road,
Klingensmith’s legacy is still felt at Springfield
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Friend. Coach. Role model. Idol. Legend. A good man. A gentlemen. Those are just
Obama touts Youngstown in speech
‘The battle for America’s future will be fought and won in places’ such as Youngstown, the
YSU begins practice with split sessions
YOUNGSTOWN — Football officially begins at Youngstown State today as the Penguins open fall practice
Legislation aims to ban texting while driving throughout Ohio
A Youngstown legislator says it’s ridiculous to try to send a text while driving. COLUMBUS —
Clarett withdraws clemency request
COLUMBUS (AP) — Former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett has withdrawn a request for early
Veteran of 3 wars to be speaker at Marine Corps group reunion
Mervosh served in combat during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars. YOUNGSTOWN —
GAME ON: Elliot Giles interview
This week’s profile features Elliott Giles, the Youngstown State University wide receiver in 1998-99
Bellows home run lifts red-hot Scrappers, 5-3
TROY, N.Y. — Kyle Bellows hit a two-run home run — his fifth homer of the season — and the Mahoning
Laffey is tough as Tribe beats Twins
CLEVELAND (AP) — Aaron Laffey wants to play a role in the Cleveland Indians’ revamped plans. The
Child molester seeking parole
The prosecutor sent the parole board a letter about the former resident of Howland. WARREN —
Driving a school bus presents challenges
School-bus drivers must pass written and driving tests and submit to background checks.
43 to be laid off for one week in Mercer Co.
MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners announced they will lay off 43 employees for one week.
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With age, Rascal Flatts adds more dimensions
NEW YORK — One of the reasons Rascal Flatts has sold millions over the decade is their deft blend of
Pirates lose again, 4-3 to Diamondbacks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks probably don’t win the type of game they did Wednesday
Abortion fires up debate over health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health- care legislation before Congress would allow a new government-sponsored
Senate deal saves ‘cash for clunkers’
Earlier provisions would have forced the government to sell its stake in GM. WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Light ‘Julie & Julia’ is a treat
“Julie & Julia” is a gloriously frothy confection, a late-summer delight built on Meryl Streep’s
“Burn Notice” (9 p.m., USA): Ah, memories. It’s a “Cagney & Lacey”
“Burn Notice” (9 p.m., USA): Ah, memories. It’s a “Cagney & Lacey” reunion on the season finale of
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Man charged with trying to stalk Miley Cyrus
Man charged with trying to stalk Miley Cyrus SAVANNAH, Ga. — Police say a Georgia man has been
Online chat today covers “Off to College”
Dear Readers: Recently, I went back to my alma mater, Texas State University (called Southwest Texas
After Americans’ release, Kim has choice to make
SEOUL, South Korea — Kim Jong Il’s smile said it all. North Korea’s ruler, his leadership clouded
GM board orders faster new-vehicle rollout
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — At its first meeting, the board overseeing the new General Motors Co.
Musical is at home at the Trailer Park
Robert Dennick Joki directs the outlandish comedy. By MILAN PAURICH For the first time in its
Reggae Fest promoter: Event has hit big league
Imagine taking your favorite iPod playlist and scheduling a corresponding three-day concert. Such
Officials to remove Baghdad blast walls
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — The towering concrete blast walls that have both protected and suffocated
He may never regain his girlfriend’s trust
Dear Annie: A month ago, my girlfriend told me she didn’t trust me enough to be in a relationship.
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Justin and Jessica Teasley, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 4. Lisa Andrews
‘JULIE & JULIA’
‘JULIE & JULIA’ Grade: B Director: Nora Ephron Running time: 2 hours Rating: PG-13 for brief
Iranian president sworn in amid crisis
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn in to a second presidential term Wednesday with a
Ropes try to sound like how band pictures itself
Another Velvet Underground-inspired New York City band is on its way to Youngstown. The Ropes make
Taxpayers shouldn’t repay student loans
Opinion: WASHINGTON — As college graduates leave the comforts of campus for the toughest job market in a
Can ABC’s ‘Millionaire’ lightning strike twice?
NEW YORK — If it weren’t for the color of Regis Philbin’s shirt, it might seem like 10 years hadn’t
Deal freezes wages, extends pacts 1 year
WARREN — With Trumbull County’s sales-tax revenues down about $1 million compared with 2008, county
Metro digest
State fire marshal probing house blaze YOUNGSTOWN — The state fire marshal is investigating a fire
Mickelson thrilled to be back on Tour
AKRON (AP) — The practice sessions have been a little sharper, his optimism much greater. Phil
It’s a matter of food safety
Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal: Congress should pass proposed legislation that would strongly
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2009. There are 147 days left in the year. On this date
Judge delays sentencing for Brown
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has delayed sentencing R&B singer Chris Brown on an assault charge to
Boardman police blotter
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: July 30 Theft: A 19-year-old Youngstown woman
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael W. Stelluto, 35, of 4388 Devonshire Drive, Boardman,
Building of schools nears completion in Youngstown
The district also demolished 12 buildings and is looking at razing five more in the $190 million
Anger at women sparked killings at health club
The site of the shooting is 60 miles southeast of Youngstown. BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — George
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Struthers Zoning Committee, 1 p.m., mayor’s office. Youngstown school board
Bike run to raise cash for Noah’s Lost Ark
YOUNGSTOWN — Bikers from Cleveland, Akron and the Mahoning Valley will come together Sunday for a
2 journalists ‘home and free’ after North Korean pardon
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Two American journalists held captive in North Korea since March endured
Look for water-soluble extract in cinnamon capsules
Q. I have type 2 diabetes, and I have recently started taking cinnamon capsules to help control my
Jackson’s mom had role in business, too
NEW YORK (AP) — Entering into a business relationship with Michael Jackson rarely meant a long-
Hiroshima mayor: Ban nuclear weapons
HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Hiroshima’s mayor urged global leaders today to back President Barack
Clinton’s honest appraisal is just what Africans need
Editorial: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is on an 11-day tour of Africa that began Tuesday in
Poll finds U.S. is up on Obama and economy
WASHINGTON — Americans are growing slightly more optimistic about the path the country is on,
Study: Popular bone treatment no more effective than fake one
NEW YORK (AP) — A common treatment that uses medical cement to fix cracks in the spinal bones of
Voinovich right about GOP in the South
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Southern writer Walker Percy liked to poke fun at Ohioans in his novels, just to even
schedule Midwest Reggae Fest
FRIDAY 3-4:30 p.m.: DJ Carlos Culture 4:30-6 p.m.: Outlaws I and I 6:30-8 p.m.: Flex Crew 9-9:30
Reutimann still mad over wreck
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — David Reutimann is not ready to forgive Denny Hamlin for the accident at
Giants lock up Eli Manning with $97M
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Giants don’t think being the highest paid player in the NFL will change Eli
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Psychologists repudiate gay-to-straight therapy
NEW YORK (AP) — The American Psychological Association declared Wednesday that mental-health
Nation & World Digest
More Sotomayor support WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor picked up more GOP
Places, everyone! 2009-10 season schedules for stage, orchestra, ballet and opera
CARNATION CITY PLAYERS 450 E. Market St., Alliance; (330) 821-8712 Friday and Saturday shows,
Official: Review of Afghan war to be delayed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates, asking that “a few other ideas” be taken into
For laughter and message, see ‘Woods’
SALEM — Playwright and director Michael Dempsey will take us “Into t he Woods.” He’ll be directing
Factory orders unexpectedly increase in June
WASHINGTON (AP) — Factory orders rose in June for the fourth time in five months, an unexpected gain
Event links family fun, outdoors
ST. CLAIR — A combination of learning about the great outdoors, family time and 150 pounds of hot
‘Idol’ will miss Abdul’s warmth, unpredictability
OK, she was a bit of a loon. The butt of oh so many jokes. A soap opera unto herself. A murderer of
Railroad museum to honor Marter
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association will dedicate the Jim Marter Yard at
Signs show a slow start
Back-to-school sales sluggish NEW YORK (AP) — It’s still early, but analysts’ grades already are
Cornhole tournament in downtown parking lot
Cornhole tournament in downtown parking lot YOUNGSTOWN — A cornhole tournament and block party
Penguins add two FBS transfers
YOUNGSTOWN — When the Youngstown State football team takes to the field today for its first fall
REO Speedwagon, Styx coming to Covelli Centre for November concert
YOUNGSTOWN — Three ’80s rock powerhouses — REO Speedwagon, Styx and Night Ranger — will come to
Hot tickets
TONIGHT The Italian festivals just keep on coming. This weekend, it’s the 25th annual Italian-
Local digest
Bridge work slated CANFIELD — Work on a Canfield Township bridge is expected to begin soon now
Task force chief: Government won’t run automakers
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The U.S. government will not use its stake in General Motors to make
MIDDLEMEN MUDDLE
Mortgage partners sued for abuses WASHINGTON (AP) — Billions of dollars the government is spending
Training session emphasizes fast action
LIBERTY — A school bus on its side, burning with black smoke billowing from broken windows, was a
Howland girls advance at state
The Howland 9-10 softball team, representing Little League District 2, defeated Ashtabula 8-3 in the
Braylon Edwards makes most of his 1st day
BEREA (AP) — Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards finished his first practice, slapped on a baseball
Accountability is needed at the Fed
Opinion: Nearly 200 economists, mostly academics, have signed a petition urging Congress and the executive
Lack of concern over sales tax has Columbiana Co. officials baffled
No one has complained about renewing the county’s 1-percent sales tax. LISBON — The Columbiana
• Justin and Natalie (Beall) Andrews, 111 Lakeside Drive, Kingsland, Ga., announce the birth
• Justin and Natalie (Beall) Andrews, 111 Lakeside Drive, Kingsland, Ga., announce the birth of
GAME ON: Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association
Even Elliott Giles, Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association (YYFFA) president, is surprised by
Business digest
REGION Federal grant will help build factory in N.E. Ohio ELYRIA — The federal government has
Indian takes a stand at Mount Rushmore
Opinion: When Green-peace invaded the hallowed grounds of Mount Rush-more, many of the locals started looking
Citizens have right to talk back to police
Opinion: President Obama reached the wrong conclusion on the controversy between the police officer and the
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