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Court rejects last-ditch legal move by killer Getsy
WARREN — The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati has ruled against Jason Getsy of
VIDEO: Shaq promos the Youngstown WEC fight; it's a funny clip
Cavalier's Star Shaquille O'Neal gets ready for the WEC Sept. 2 fight at the Covelli Centre.
Marijuana plant confiscated from Campbell boy
CAMPBELL — The marijuana plant, still in its plastic pot, was on the small side but a nice, healthy
Gains mulling run for statewide office
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains is giving serious consideration to running in
Call center downtown could employ up to 500
YOUNGSTOWN — A Los Angeles-based call center company says it will set up business in the city-owned
Free concert on Mercer Courthouse lawn
MERCER — Mercer County Jamboree will fill the Mercer County Courthouse Square will music from 6 to
Canfield city issues a water boil alert
CANFIELD — Canfield city has issued a 24-hour water boil alert for these areas: Dartmouth Drive,
Two found dead, bound in burned out car
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are trying to determine who is responsible for the deaths of two young men found
Wilson backs Fisher for Senate
U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, who represents all of Columbiana County and a portion of Mahoning County
Scrappers scrap Traficant Release Night promotion
NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are scrapping its “Traficant Release Night” promotion. The
Dog agility trials Saturday and Sunday
WASHINGTONVILLE — Youngstown All Breed Training Club will have agility trials Saturday and Sunday.
No, no, Jimbo?
Scrappers ‘leaning toward’ scrapping Traficant event By DAVID SKOLNICK NILES — “Flooded with
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, kitchen is open to the public
Blizzard benefit is Thursday event
Blizzard benefit is Thursday event Funds for the Children’s Miracle Network will be raised on
Ready For His Rookie Season
YSU MEDIA DAY Mooney standout Taylor Hill is picking up with the Penguins where he left off with
Scrappers make mistakes in ninth; Brooklyn takes advantage
The Cyclones scored three times in the final inning for a 4-2 victory in the matchup of the top
APPETITE FOR ART
Lemon Grove Cafe serves up creativity as its key ingredient By GUY D’ASTOLFO The Lemon Grove
Stimulus is godsend for some with septic-system problems
Trumbull County was among those counties that received the top amount. VIENNA — When Stephen
Columbiana library wins national acclaim
COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Public Library has won national recognition for the third year in row.
YSU track gets three area recruits
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State track and field program signed 13 freshmen to its class of 2010.
Landlord takes dispute with judge to high court
Collecting fees from evicted tenants isn’t the court’s job, a judge says. COLUMBUS — A
Pavlik fight is set for Oct. 3
After several weeks of negotiating, Kelly Pavlik will face Paul Williams.
Girl suffers gunshot wound in apparent S. Side gunbattle
YOUNGSTOWN — A grade-school girl was in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the chest, suffered
Strickland remains undecided on fate of killer Getsy
Murderer Jason Getsy is scheduled for execution next week. COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 12, the 224th day of 2009. There are 141 days left in the year. On this
Anxiety drives stocks down
NEW YORK (AP) — A recurrence of investors’ anxiety about the economy gave Wall Street its biggest
Aspirin shows promise for colon-cancer patients
CHICAGO (AP) — Score another win for the humble aspirin. A study suggests colon-cancer patients who
Details remain sketchy in slaying of Masury boy, 15
The coroner has ruled the death of Robert Flynn a homicide. HUBBARD — “Making bad decisions”
Enjoy spending my money
Opinion: Enjoy spending my money EDITOR: I hope all the bankers, investment firms, automakers, auto
Administration’s underlying theme is a grab for power
Opinion: Administration’s underlying theme is a grab for power EDITOR: Our president and his extreme
Forum Northside Medical Center births
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Chaprice Washington and Dwayne Shavers, Campbell,
She’s not selfish for wanting time alone with son
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: My mother-in-law lives far away.
Steelers starters to play 2 series
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals will see a lot less of Ben Roethlisberger and Santonio
More local news in brief
LOCAL Youngstown woman shot in the back YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a 48-year-old Woodbine Avenue
Mahoning Twp. community benefits from police effort
A sewage plant will serve the planned Edinburg sewer line with $5 million in state grant money.
Poland rejects plans for housing
Developer of the proposed apartments in the village plans to appeal the decision. POLAND —
Parishioner robbed inside North Side church
A parishioner said he struggled with the robbers. YOUNGSTOWN — A confrontation with gunmen has
Trial date undecided for man accused of killing wife in 2007
A conference call is set for Aug. 24 to try to determine a trial date. LISBON — A woman who
Jackson tribute to be televised globally
VIENNA (AP) — Next month’s tribute to Michael Jackson on the grounds of a 17th-century palace in
Businesses still slashing inventories
WASHINGTON (AP) — Businesses slashed inventories at the wholesale level for a record 10th
BY ALL MEANS — GREENS!
There is a wide variety of greens available at local grocery stores and farm markets. Now
40 years after Woodstock, a gentler generation gap
WASHINGTON (AP) — Forty years ago, young people moved to music their parents despised, upended the
America’s future will rely on broadband
Opinion: With significant support in President Barack Obama’s stimulus plan, broadband stands to be vital to
Library board decides to seek 5-year renewal of 1-mill levy on ballot
The existing library levy generates $3.77 million annually. YOUNGSTOWN — The Public Library of
Thinking of attending a town hall on health care in Valley? Think again
Two congressmen instead are planning to get input via teleconferences. YOUNGSTOWN — U.S.
$500,000 winnings cause rift with sisters
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A passion for gambling shared by two once-inseparable octogenarian sisters
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John W. Gore, 39, of 784 Larkridge Ave., Boardman, and Kristy
Health care reform not a monster
Opinion: Congress wanted more time to study the health care bill, so we held off on voting until after
battle of the bands Across generations
Ask people of various ages about their favorite music and what do you get? Perhaps more common
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career & Technical Center school board, 7 p.m., Board Room. Trumbull
Boardman blotter
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township: Aug. 6 Burglary: To a Brandon Avenue
Easy appetizers to end the day
Inviting friends over for a glass of wine on your patio is a great way to end a summer day. While
Obama must face Mideast realities
Opinion: President Barack Obama deserves credit for keeping his promise to work for peace in the Middle East
Schumacher calls off F1 comeback, cites neck
BERLIN (AP) — Michael Schumacher called off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback because of
Hatton will fight Khan — if he’s allowed to be the promoter
LONDON — Ricky Hatton will only fight Amir Khan if he can promote the “Battle of Britain” bout.
Falcons lose Freedom but keep roost in city downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — Two peregrine falcons that hatched in late June on a Mahoning County Courthouse window
NYC crash renews fears about tourist helicopters
NEW YORK (AP) — Buzzing through some of the world’s busiest airspace, New York’s sightseeing
Obama admin says Washington Post: Stay open.
Editorial: Washington Post: Stay open. That was the guidance issued Friday by the Obama administration to the
Brazilian cops suspect TV host of ordering murders to boost ratings
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) — In one murder after another, the Canal Livre TV show had an uncanny knack
Raise The Steaks Grilling cheaper cuts of meat on a leaner budget
Beefsteaks are popular grill-fare for summer meals, from juicy rib-eyes to porterhouses to strip
Youngstown is paying the price for losses in Columbus
Editorial: Youngstown is paying the price for losses in Columbus The city of Youngstown is on the verge of
Source: Jackson’s doctor bought anesthetic at Las Vegas pharmacy
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The potent anesthetic that Michael Jackson’s doctor gave him as a sleep aid came
Don’t heed health-care ‘boogeymen,’ Obama urges friendly N.H. town hall
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Braced for a fight he never got, President Barack Obama went on the
Eunice Shriver dies; founded Special Olympics
BOSTON (AP) — Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the presidential sister who founded the Special Olympics and
Mayor offers pardons to demonstrators from civil-rights era
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Birmingham’s mayor offered a blanket pardon Tuesday to thousands of
Company to bring 200 jobs downtown
Youngstown’s mayor will discuss the city’s economic climate on C-SPAN today. YOUNGSTOWN —
Costa Rican president says he has swine flu
Costa Rican president says he has swine flu SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Nobel Peace laureate and Costa
Roadside bombs take record toll
KABUL (AP) — U.S. and NATO deaths from roadside and suicide bomb blasts in Afghanistan soared six-
U.S. vs. Mexico tonight at tough Azteca Stadium
Landon Donovan knows just how much visitors struggle in the altitude and pollution of Azteca
Brooks & Dunn splitting up after 20 years together
Brooks & Dunn splitting up after 20 years together NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brooks & Dunn are done.
Stallworth allowed to train from home
MIAMI (AP) — Suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth will be allowed to leave
Is human life something special?
Opinion: The debate — OK, the shouting match — we are having over “health-care reform” is about many things,
Browns’ QB derby may soon be three-man race
BEREA — In New York, Brett Ratliff was “the other Brett,” the one not named Favre. So teammates and
Senators greeted by jeers, taunts
LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — Jeers and taunts drowned out Democrats calling for a health-care overhaul at
Cavs to sign Powe for 2 years
CLEVELAND — All signs point to Leon Powe being the newest Cavalier and it could happen as early as
Corrections
If a 0.6-mill tax levy passes in November, it would raise an additional $250,000 per year for
Seat on board remains vacant
The board will meet again next Tuesday in an effort to make its selection. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Tiger: ’09 has been great year
He didn’t expect to own five tournament victories after knee surgery. CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Tiger
Productivity rises; labor costs drop
WASHINGTON (AP) — Productivity surged in the spring by the largest amount in almost six years, and
REGION
REGION SouthSide Environmental teams up with N-Viro STRUTHERS — SouthSide Environmental Group of
Metro Digest
Raising of victim’s flag WARREN — The Trumbull County Victim’s Flag will be raised at 10 a.m.
‘MADDEN NFL 10’
Video game teams up with ESPN WASHINGTON (AP) — If you have a spouse, a sibling or some other
Average pay raises expected to decline
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With unemployment rising and the available labor pool expanding, don’t expect a
Alice in Chains gets John for tribute album
NEW YORK — Alice in Chains thought it would take a miracle to get Elton John to play on the band’s
Judge to Ohio: Keep hands off tobacco money
COLUMBUS (AP) — A judge’s ruling Tuesday permanently prevents Ohio from spending $250 million in
Weathersfield, McDonald agree on dispatching system
Trustees also will seek bids for construction of a storage building for road materials.
Indians’ Laffey shuts down Texas and remains unbeaten at home
CLEVELAND (AP) — Aaron Laffey has found his comfort zone — Progressive Field. Cleveland’s left-
Ex-CFO pleads guilty in Madoff Ponzi scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — The former chief financial officer for Bernard Madoff pleaded guilty Tuesday to
Quite a charge | GM: Volt to get 230 miles per gallon
GM: Volt to get 230 miles per gallon Toyota’s Prius, the most efficient car now sold in the U.S.,
Martinez in debut for Phils tonight
CHICAGO — No one, including Pedro Martinez, knows how he will pitch tonight or for the remainder of
Grimsley talks to Clemens grand jury
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former pitcher Jason Grimsley, a key figure in the federal investigation of
Goshen’s police chief hired to lead MetroParks’ force
The MetroParks department employs 34 officers. YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks have a new
‘Soda’ crackers are really just saltines
heloise Dear Heloise: I had cut out your recipe for “mock apple pie,” but my problem is that I
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