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Woman charged in East Side shooting cops plea
YOUNGSTOWN — A 25-year-old woman charged in the May shooting death of an East Side man has reached a
Gov. Strickland won’t see anti-slots group’s supporters
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has denied a request to allow the governor’s staff to see
Pa. day-care owner charged in toddler’s heat death
PENNDEL, Pa. (AP) — The owner of a suburban Philadelphia day care center has been charged in the
Cabaret files federal lawsuit against Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Allowed to reopen its doors, the Go Go Cabaret has now put the township in the
AP source: Michael Jackson doc gave sedatives before death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hours before Michael Jackson’s death, his doctor administered multiple sedatives
Ohio inspector general: No cover-up in officers’ cases
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state watchdog has found no cover-up by state police in their handling of the
Car dealers await clunker rebates
President Barack Obama has signed off on a $2 billion refill to the so-called Cash for Clunkers
Liberty postal investigation is ended
LIBERTY — An investigation involving a $19,791 shortfall at the former Liberty Township post office
Orthopedic fair set Aug. 14 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital
WARREN — The Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital Orthopedic Fair, a free community health
Four Warren police officers appeal punishments
WARREN — The police officer demoted and suspended for attending basketball games while on the clock,
Pa. enacts law to study juvenile justice scandal
HARRISBURG (AP) — A new state law is in place that sets up a special commission to review the
Murder charge changed to voluntary manslaughter
WARREN — Prosecutors have changed the charge against Melanie Ferrell, the woman accused of killing
Gov. Strickland camps out at Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS (AP) — Keeping a tradition going, Ohio’s governor has spent a night immersing himself in
Vehicular manslaughter charge filed in April motorcycle accident
BOARDMAN — A Woodrow Avenue man is charged with vehicular manslaughter stemming an April motorcycle
OSU dental school receives record $3M gift
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University’s College of Dentistry has received the largest single gift in
Pastor pleads innocent to animal cruelty charges
BOARDMAN — A pastor accused of animal cruelty has pleaded innocent to the charges. Timothy Hayes,
High bond set for Youngstown man charged in cyclist’s death
YOUNGSTOWN — The city man charged with the death of a cyclist in early July is in the Mahoning
Exal and Butler merge in new ad campaign
YOUNGSTOWN — Art and industry met Friday as the Butler Institute of American Art and Exal Corp.
Four women still hospitalized in Pa. health club shooting
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Four of the women wounded in a shooting rampage at a suburban Pittsburgh health
Guilty plea in death of Pa. patient fed scalding cereal
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A former nursing home aide has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in
Ohio coroner rules festival stabbing accidental
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio coroner has ruled that a teenager’s fatal stab wounds at an outdoor festival
Ohio bus driver was on cell phone when man killed
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s transit agency says a bus driver was on her cell phone when her bus
Ex-Ohio official gets a year in prison in prostitution case
COLUMBUS (AP) — A former Ohio official has been sentenced to a year in prison on his guilty plea to
Ohio judge OK’s teen pics in doctor’s trial
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio judge says he plans to allow prosecutors to introduce photos of teen
Cleveland tightens paramedic sick-time rules
CLEVELAND (AP) — The city of Cleveland is tightening paramedic employee rules because of a rash of
Parents announce Ricchiuti-Bragg wedding plans
Angelo and Elvira Ricchiuti, 642 Robinson Road, Campbell, and Donna Swank of New Waterford and Joel
Winslow-Little Sept. 26 wedding to be in Florida
VENICE, Fla. — Randy and Linda Little of Venice, Fla., formerly of Youngstown, are announcing the
Youngstown Rotary Club members are recognized
YOUNGSTOWN — Several members were singled out for recognition during a recent meeting of Youngstown
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
associations SBlt American Business Women’s Association, Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter, will have a
Community carnival is preschool event
Community carnival is preschool event YOUNGSTOWN — A back-to-school free community carnival will
YSU GETS STARTED
First-year players take the field By PETE MOLLICA The first day of practice is always an
Contest for funds pays off for Valley
More than 13,000 people voted in the contest. YOUNGSTOWN — The effort that went into helping a
Preparations are complete for air show in Vienna
A Missouri pilot said he takes part in an average of 60 to 75 air shows annually.
Humor helps man cope with MS
A Poland man with multiple sclerosis has started a humorous Web site. POLAND — Doug Ankerman
MetroParks plow toward wetlands-restoration goal
The project is expected to be completed by mid-October. CANFIELD — Dirt is being moved around
Ursuline’s Turner eyes prep school
“We’re doing everything we can to further his career. We think some day this kid will probably be in
Forum: Sharing of space will have benefits
One information-technology course is being offered at the Forum location this fall.
Stimulus bridge work gives city company boost
The $1.7 million project is paving the way for a city company to work. CANFIELD — A Youngstown
Scrappers sweep ValleyCats
TROY, N.Y. — Keith Bellows homered for the second straight game — giving him six on the season — and
Valley police chiefs urge no clemency for killer
If Getsy avoids death, it could affect other cases and involving multiple offenders. WARREN —
Sotomayor approved in historic vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The “wise Latina” is on her way to the Supreme Court. Sonia Sotomayor won
Hubbard, Liberty and Girard blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD July 31 Domestic
End of Saturday mail?
End of Saturday mail? WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service plans to cut billions of dollars in
IndyCar is moving away from the ovals
SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — Sarah Fisher grew up in Ohio, a couple of pit stops from Indianapolis Motor
‘Treasure World’
‘Treasure World’ (Aspyr Media) for Nintendo DS Rating: E; Price: $30 Grade: C It’s a shame
Britain’s last veteran from WWI is buried
COMBE DOWN, England, (AP) — He was a soldier, a survivor of the trenches — and, in later years, an
Go & Do
Today Children Family Garden Fun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek Park,
Salem theater presents musical
SALEM — Salem Community Theatre will present the Stephen Sondheim musical “Into the Woods,” directed
Woman killed by branch was teacher
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia woman killed by a falling tree branch while jogging was a high
Browns lose OL Hadnot with knee
BEREA — Position versatility have been the buzzwords about the offensive line at coach Eric
start a conversation
start a conversation Around the Table Games, the maker of Grandparent Talk and Family Talk, has
Champion Gators begin drills
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has a Heisman Trophy, four championship rings
Engler’s campaign finance report is intriguing
Opinion: Campaign finance reports can shed a lot of light on a politician. Let’s take David Engler, for example. Why? Because his report is rather strange.
John Lennon biopic to close film festival
John Lennon biopic to close film festival LONDON — London Film Festival organizers say this year’s
Driving with... Dave Blaney
Last week: The Hartford native started 40th and that’s where he finished at the Pennsylvania 500 at
GM plans introduction of Buick crossover SUV in 2011
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — General Motors will introduce a Buick crossover sport-utility vehicle
Dolan: Finances led to midseason trades
CLEVELAND (AP) — With financial losses mounting and the Cleveland Indians underperforming, owner
MLB Roundup \ Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 13, Red Sox 6 NEW YORK — Muhammad Ali and a starry crowd watched as the
‘A Perfect Getaway’ is imperfect
A romantic vacation hiking the wilds of Hawaii is not in the cards for one couple in the somewhat
Woodson enters Hall on first try
Rod Woodson, an All-Pro with the Steelers and three other teams, was one of the most athletic
South Side man arrested in death of bicyclist
South Side man arrested in death of bicyclist YOUNGSTOWN — Police have arrested a South Side man
The Forthrights go to the roots of reggae
The quintet is gearing up for its first extensive tour. These are exciting times for Brooklyn,
‘Brothers Bloom’ is eccentric cult film
“The Brothers Bloom” is a dark “big-con” comedy in “The Grifters” tradition. Writer-director Rian
Notable and quotable
Opinion: “We could feel your love all the way in North Korea. It is what kept us going in the darkest of
READERS IN A BIND?
Many people who don't have computers of their own are using the library's equipment to file unemployment claims, search for jobs through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the One-Stop Web sites and write resumes.
Brooke Hogan: Ready to move on
READY TO MOVE ON She recently released her sophomore CD, “The Redemption.” NEW YORK —
Adviser: 2 more tough years in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — An incoming adviser to the top U.S. general in Afghanistan predicted Thursday that
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Danielle Castellano, Girard, boy, Aug. 6. Dawn Nichol and
COLUMBIANA CO. FAIR
COLUMBIANA CO. FAIR Today’s events 7 a.m.: Gates Open 8 a.m.: Junior Fair Horse Contest (Horse
Charges dropped against teenager
COLUMBUS (AP) — A prosecutor dropped charges Thursday against an Ohio teenager accused of fatally
Harrington sharp on 1st day
He leads by two shots at the Bridgestone tournament. AKRON (AP) — Padraig Harrington never allowed
Poll: Most say they don’t have weight problem
WASHINGTON — Despite government data that show a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States
Flu-vaccine recommendations include getting 3 shots
ATLANTA (AP) — Get ready to roll up your sleeve three times for flu shots this fall. That’s right,
Top Dem denounces health-care protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s most powerful Democrat on Thursday scolded health-care protesters
U.S. Rep. Ryan clears air on his abortion stand, counters woman’s claims
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Ryan clears air on his abortion stand, counters woman’s claims EDITOR: In a July 14
Senate tops off ‘clunkers’ tank
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pedal to the metal, Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation Thursday
Clinton urged release of South Koreans
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton urged North Korea to free detained South
CSB levy placed on Nov. ballot
Construction begins Monday on a Boardman bridge rehabilitation project. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Consider budget impact before purchasing car
Is the government’s “cash for clunkers” rebate and the thought of that new-car smell about to pull
John Hughes, director of teen films, dies at 59
NEW YORK (AP) — Writer- director John Hughes, Hollywood’s youth impresario of the 1980s and ’90s who
City-court issue precedes talks on county overhaul
Several of the judges don’t support a court consolidation. YOUNGSTOWN — A meeting to be
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph J. McAndrew IV, 29, of 597 Green Garden Drive,
Shooter not alone in feeling isolated
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Before opening fire on an aerobics class, George Sodini wrote about feeling lonely
Hacker shuts down Twitter for hours
NEW YORK (AP) — A hacker attack Thursday shut down the fast-growing messaging service Twitter for
Man purportedly targeted for cheating is charged
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — A man who prosecutors say was tied up, humiliated and assaulted by four women as
Vanna needs time to see boyfriend is a loser
Dear Annie: My teenage son, 22-year-old daughter and I live with my elderly mother in order to help
Cleaning cemeterySFlb monument requires care
Dear Heloise: Several years ago, I saw an article in the newspaper where you told us how to clean a
Don’t write off network TV
Dallas Morning News: On the surface, it doesn’t matter much to those of us in flyover country that
Gangs are the latest threat to Indian country
Opinion: Gangs are the latest threat to Indian country MCT FORUM By Mark Anthony Rolo (MCT) Indian
Granny’s toast in wing-nut world
Opinion: BOSTON — I am as happy as anyone at signs of an economic recovery. But I confess to having mixed
Freedom is toleration of imperfections
Opinion: “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.” We have heard that many times. What is also the price
Georgia is on the rebound
Opinion: TBILISI, Georgia — On the night of Aug. 7, 2008, Russia’s 58th Army crossed over Georgia’s
Pakistan, U.S. probe reports of killing of Taliban chief by missile
ISLAMABAD (AP) — U.S. and Pakistani authorities are investigating reports that Pakistani Taliban
Iraq moves to ban smoking
BAGHDAD (AP) — After six years of war and terrorist bombings, Iraq is moving against a different
Head trauma in crash killed Southington teen, coroner says
WARREN — Christie Manchester, the 17-year-old Southington girl killed in a single-car accident
Second quarter sees small profit for RTI
RTI does not expect a turnaround in overall demand until at least the second half of 2010.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES | August schedule
Activities set at local libraries. PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY CHILDREN’S
“Monk” (9 p.m., USA): Break out the hand sanitizer. Our favorite obsessive-compulsive
“Monk” (9 p.m., USA): Break out the hand sanitizer. Our favorite obsessive-compulsive detective
49ers are mum about WR Crabtree sitting out
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers won’t comment on an online report Thursday that
Driver of bus that killed pedestrian was on cell phone, prosecutors say
Investigators learned of the call by reviewing the driver’s cell-phone records. The former RTA
Stallworth meets with Goodell, ready for ruling
CLEVELAND (AP) — Suspended Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth feels he has done “irreparable
Estate sues over death at landfill
YOUNGSTOWN — The estate of a man electrocuted and killed in an August 2007 all-terrain- vehicle
Business News in Brief
NATION Dollar surges back NEW YORK — The dollar came surging back Thursday as stock markets
Blood donors to get chance at gift card worth $1,000
The Northern Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross is offering August blood and
Merchants to benefit from event
Some eateries have scheduled extra people and ordered extra food. VIENNA — The Thunderbirds air
CSEA deals for wheels
CSEA deals for wheels YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Child Support Enforcement Agency is
Crowe’s RBI single helps Indians beat Twins, 2-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Trevor Crowe and the new-look Cleveland Indians made a small stir in the AL
Roth Bros. split 2 in NABF
YOUNGSTOWN — Roth Brothers of the Youngstown Class AA League won one game and lost one in the first
Diamondbacks beat Pirates 11-6 in 12 innings
Diamondbacks beat Pirates 11-6 in 12 innings PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Romero’s two-run double
Dan Rooney missing first Steelers camp since ’30s
Dan Rooney missing first Steelers camp since ’30s LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — There hasn’t been a Steelers
Trumbull Co. grand jury indicts man in 2 murders
Another man is accused of participating in two armed robberies and an armed burglary. WARREN —
Mahoning County grand jury indicts two men in shooting
The grand jury indicted 20 people. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury indicted two
Man gets 18 months in prison for trying to smuggle illegal drugs into CCA facility
The man received the maximum time permitted under law. YOUNGSTOWN — A man convicted of trying
Merchants to benefit from event
Some eateries have scheduled extra people and ordered extra food.
Preparations are complete for air show in Vienna
A Missouri pilot said he takes part in an average of 60 to 75 air shows annually.
Corrections
The Adult Choir of Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., Youngstown, will have its
Busch running out of time
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Kyle Busch is known for being fearless in pursuit of victory — and grouchy when
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