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No consensus reached on Youngstown BOE replacement
YOUNGSTOWN — City school board members were unable to reach a consensus tonight on who should
Poland council won’t rezone land for apartments
POLAND — Residents opposed to a plan for apartments on East McKinley Way applauded village council’s
Library board opts for renewal of 1-mill countywide levy
YOUNGSTOWN — The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County board has decided to ask voters
Pinewood Drive now open in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Pinewood Drive and the adjacent drive to Mill Creek Park at the intersection of U.S.
6-year-old girl shot on Detroit Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — A grade school girl was in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the chest, suffered
Mill Creek Park’s new police chief coming from Goshen district
YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks has a new police chief. James D. Willock Jr. of Salem was named
Camp Fitch chapel dedicated
NORTH SPRINGFIELD, Pa. — Trinity Chapel, the newest facility at the Youngstown YMCA’a Camp Fitch,
Austintown trustees asking voters to pass levy
AUSTINTOWN — It’s only August, but the township trustees are thinking ahead to the November
Autopsy scheduled for 15-year-old shooting victim
The Hubbard Township Police Department is continuing its investigation into the shooting death of
Lane restrictions this week at state Routes 11 and 82
VIENNA — State Route 82 at state Route 11 will have various daytime lane restrictions in either or
Eunice Kennedy Shriver dies, was 88
BOSTON (AP) — President John F. Kennedy’s sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who carried on the
ROBERTA GILLESPIE | RONALD RIZZO
ROBERTA GILLESPIE RONALD RIZZO BOARDMAN — St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park was
HEATHER LOOMIS | PHILLIP GNACINSKI
HEATHER LOOMIS PHILLIP GNACINSKI YOUNGSTOWN — The wedding of Heather Cristine Loomis and Phillip
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• The 6th annual E.W. Bliss employees reunion will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rainbow Lakes on Leetonia-
Tour community garden
Tour community garden YOUNGSTOWN One Step to Life Inc. is inviting the public to take a tour of
Depth could pay off for YSU
Last year’s injuries and defections allowed many young players to get playing time. YOUNGSTOWN
No traffic jams during air show, officials say
VIENNA — Last September’s on-ground open house at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station helped build
City may settle with fired cop for $70K
City may settle with fired copSFlbfor $70K Officials also are discussing a settlement with a
GM, eBay start joint venture
GM hopes the system will make customers feel more secure about buying a car online. SAN FRANCISCO
Hubbard Township police probe shooting death of 15-year-old boy
HUBBARD — The Hubbard Township Polce Department is investigating the shooting death of a 15-year-
Youngstown’s Summit Academy gets new name and new mission
The school is reopening under a different charter and with a new name. YOUNGSTOWN — Summit
Improper conduct with girl alleged
CANFIELD — A Youngstown resident will appear in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to face a charge
Temperatures to drop back to normal
Temperatures to drop back to normal ‘The uncomfortable, muggy weather is short-lived,’ a
Plastic Tickets Score
Sports franchises find bounty of benefits in going paperless By PAT EATON-ROBB 1Vlcek just
Ryan and the middle ground
Opinion: Ryan and the middle ground EDITOR: After 30 years of unrelenting war between the pro-choice and
Breakup painful but inspiring for Robison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country rocker Charlie Robison didn’t have to retreat to a cabin in the hills or
Murder suspect killed in police shootout
DETROIT (AP) — Police say Toledo, Ohio, police shot and killed a murder suspect from Detroit.
Documentary on Cody Unser is a candid take on paralysis
SANTA FE, N.M. — A gripping scene in a new documentary captures the spirit of Cody Unser, who has
U.S. soccer faces a real test in Mexico
MIAMI (AP) — United States’ players have a pretty good idea of what to expect at Wednesday’s World
Metro digest
Charged in assault BOARDMAN — A Youngstown man was to appear today in Mahoning County Area Court
Front flip phenom riding in Portland
Anthony Napolitan of Austintown will be joined by his brother at a Dew Tour event in Portland this
BLIND GOLFERS DON’T MIND . . . Roughing It
Veteran golfers in Youngstown keep ear on the ball
Ads provide useful information
Opinion: WASHINGTON — We’ve all seen the television commercials for prescription drugs that come on during
Canfield and Austintown blotters
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Aug. 1 Drug
FBI urges banks to crack down on shades, hoodies
MILFORD, Ohio (AP) — More bank customers in Ohio will be asked not to wear hooded sweat shirts,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Tamara Moore and Daymiau Daniels, Youngstown, girl,
7 Trumbull agencies to get stimulus funds to fight crime
Seven agencies in Trumbull County will receive money from the federal stimulus package for
Peace Race Tips: Rich is not always a good thing
Video: Peace Race Training Tip #3Peace Race president Jenn Wohlgamuth gives a training tip for runners.
PBGC deal irks retired Packard executive
Delphi Packard retirees could still sue to block termination of their pension plan. WARREN —
White back at practice for Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Roddy White practiced for the first time Monday as one of the highest-
“We’re so far ahead of where we were at this time last year.”
“We’re so far ahead of where we were at this time last year.” Brian Shaner East coach The
Michigan’s QB will be Forcier or Sheridan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Tate Forcier has taken advantage of graduating high school early to take
Buckeyes defensive about defeats
As the Ohio State football team began its summer workouts, safety Anderson Russell was concerned.
Earthquake rocks Japan
Earthquake rocks Japan TOKYO — A powerful earthquake hit Tokyo and nearby areas shortly after dawn
Royalty payments proper
Chicago Sun-Times: If you believe people deserve to get paid for their work, it’s hard to argue
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Workers pictured in a Page One photograph Aug. 6 of the Wilson Middle School
Let Bill Clinton’s success serve as springboard for dialogue
Editorial: Some may simplistically view former President Bill Clinton’s mission to North Korea last week to
New GM quits partnership on toxic parts
The move could jeopardize efforts to lessen dangers of mercury pollution, some warn. WASHINGTON
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2009. There are 142 days left in the year. On this date
Mahoning County court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert A. Brandeberry Jr., 28, of 5921 N.W., 91st St., Kansas
Chinese rescuers search for victims in 6 buildings toppled by landslide
BEIJING (AP) — A massive landslide triggered by a deadly typhoon toppled at least six apartment
Overcrowding blamed in riot at Calif. prison
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Inmates at an overcrowded California prison tore doors from their hinges
Business news in brief
REGION Valley inventors to hear about new discount card LIBERTY — The Youngstown & Warren
Outrage starting to dog Americans
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Maybe it’s the dog days, but three friends recently got in touch within a 24-hour
Health reform wouldn’t create ‘death panel’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says the health care
Body found in plane wreckage
HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — Hudson River divers on Monday found the wreckage of a small plane and one of
GMAC to offer option to lease select vehicles
DETROIT (AP) — GMAC Financial Services said Monday that it will offer a leasing option on select
Look for slow long-term growth in clean energy, U.S. official predicts
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said Monday that she believes hiring in the
Who should be Obama’s next pick?
Opinion: If more senators thought like Republicans Lamar Alexander, Lindsey Graham and Mel Martinez, tribal
Volvo: Not clunky enough to qualify
Opinion: Here’s the problem: My 1986 Volvo station wagon, six months younger than my son, did not clunk —
Obama predicts ‘sensible’ victory on health reform
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — A day before he faces a potentially boisterous town hall in New
Listen to your doctor, not the ads
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has the power to regulate tobacco
Mr. 1,000 Percent
Steelers’ Polamalu has a knack for seeing plays The Pittsburgh safety regularly takes off on his
Ozone machines can kill smoke odors
Dear Heloise: I read your response regarding smoke-odor elimination, and I am surprised that you did
Judge OKs Michael Jackson movie
LOS ANGELES — Audiences will get to see the King of Pop perform one more time later this year after
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Township Government Center, 8299 Market
‘Elly May’ happy at home in La.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Donna Douglas still embodies Elly May Clampett, the critter-loving beauty from
Brady Quinn has the arm; Lance Leggett has the legs
BEREA — Coaches dig the long ball, and Brady Quinn has been showing the Browns that he can throw it
Musician Mike Seeger dies
Musician Mike Seeger dies LEXINGTON, Va. — Mike Seeger, who helped revive traditional American
Former CFO gets 90 days in jail for stealing $167, 986 from employer
WARREN — A Vienna man has been sentenced to 90 days in the Trumbull County Jail and ordered to pay
Court refuses to alter slots revenue plan
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A Commonwealth Court judge has upheld a lower-court decision saying Erie County
“The Cleaner” (10 p.m., A&E): Christine Lahti does a guest gig on “The
“The Cleaner” (10 p.m., A&E): Christine Lahti does a guest gig on “The Cleaner.” She plays a
Metros win opener at national tourney
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Mike Hoelzel had three hits, including a double, and Cory Johnson drove in five
Dravecky honored prior to SF game
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twenty years after his comeback from cancer, Dave Dravecky once again got a
Stewart claims race at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Tony Stewart’s dream season continued unabated in Monday’s rain-delayed Heluva
Woods likely to be fined by PGA
He called out a rules official for what Tiger considered an unnecessary warning on Sunday at
Pitt hopes losses add up to victories
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh has lost one of the nation’s best running backs, one of the top
Huntington Bank donating 1,100 backpacks with supplies
The cost of filling a backpack and paying for grade-school activities has gone up 34 percent in
Weis keeping a close eye on 5 Irish players
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis is feeling good about his health as well as
Delphi workers carried their weight, earned their keep
Opinion: Delphi workers carried their weight, earned their keep EDITOR: Delphi Packard retirees worked
Police seek suspects in home invasion and armed robbery
No arrests have been made. YOUNGSTOWN — A home invasion and a separate armed robbery with a
Hearing date set in budget dispute
Youngstown’s appellate judges removed themselves from the case. CANTON — Oral arguments
Scrappers’ Guilmet honored by NYPL
NILES — Mahoning Valley Scrappers starter Preston Guilmet was named the New York-Penn League pitcher
Police charge 3 people in thefts from vehicles
A man on his apartment balcony saw two people enter his vehicle. BOARDMAN — Police arrested an
Authorities: Man in jail asked witness to leave Ohio for Fla.
The witness could have stayed in jail and earned $25 per day but left custody and posted bond
Austintown man will face third jury in 2002 slaying
The third trial has been scheduled for November. YOUNGSTOWN — A man accused of murder has
Insecure husband displays traits of potential abuser
Dear Annie: I have been married to my second husband for six years. While we were dating, he was
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