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Man wants speedy trial, rejects plea deal
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man accused of multiple felonies has told a common pleas judge he wants to go to
Road rage brings jail time, probation
YOUNGSTOWN — An act of road rage has earned a Texas man several years of probation and a short stint
Credit card theft cases go to a grand jury
CANFIELD — Cases against five people arrested for involvement in a credit card and identity theft
Brown says Obama hasn’t clarified health care changes
YOUNGSTOWN — President Barack Obama “hasn’t spoken frequently enough and clearly enough” about
House and ammunition explode on Coit Road
COITSVILLE — Firefighters from several jurisdictions, including Poland Township, are on the scene of
Jason Getsy faces Tuesday execution; Gov. Strickland denies clemency
COLUMBUS — Convicted murderer Jason Getsy will face execution as scheduled on Tuesday, after Gov.
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
associations • William Penn Association, Branch 28 of Youngstown, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Bethel church plans two fundraisers
Bethel church plans two fundraisers NEW MIDDLETOWN — Bethel Church of the Brethren, 4023 E. Calla
Brian Minto in heavyweight clash tonight
You have to go back to November 6, 1981 to find a more meaningful heavyweight championship fight in
Family mourns pair in murders
YOUNGSTOWN — Police continue to look for suspects, and the family is looking for answers in a double
Scrappers’ defensive woes pay off for Cyclones rally
Manager Travis Fryman also is not happy with his squad’s situational hitting. By JOE SCALZO
This Chevy sign could be yours, if the price is right
City and Covelli Centre officials hope the Chevy sign fetches $6,000 to $10,000. YOUNGSTOWN —
Boardman Park to seek levy
The replacement levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $18.30 per year. BOARDMAN —
Updated stadium set for opening
The school district is officially opening the newly renovated, $2.02 million stadium Sept. 11.
Clothing free — no questions asked
The church is sponsoring a free clothing giveaway to help those in need. AUSTINTOWN — The
New $2.5M library to open Monday
The Leetonia library will have its 75th anniversary in 2010. LEETONIA — Librarian Andrew
Inmate gets 10 years for harassing prison officers
The inmate threatened to kill guards and their families, a prosecutor says. YOUNGSTOWN — An
Tulowitzki, Barmes lead Rockies to 10-1 rout of Bucs
DENVER (AP) — Jim Tracy thinks his middle infielders have few equals offensively or defensively, and
Help wanted? Will Power using Penske ride as an audition
Will Power grew up in Australia having older brother Nick push him around in a small plastic race
Library levy put on ballot
Let’s focus on getting existing levies renewed Nov. 3, a commissioner said. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Staying positive
Sorenson looks at the bright side WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — The back of Reed Sorenson’s red fire
Fla. doctor fired over ‘America Dies on Dunkin’ sign
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Dr. Jason Newsom railed against burgers, french fries, fried chicken and
Guitar legend, inventor Les Paul dies at age 94
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Les Paul, who pioneered the solid-body electric guitar later wielded by a
Light-hitting Cleveland loses, 4-1, to Texas in finale of series
CLEVELAND — The Indians might as well have some fun while they complete their 2009 journey to
Davis moving up coaching ladder
After scraping up enough funds to make ends meet the last three years just so he could serve as a
“Degrassi Goes Hollywood” (8 p.m., The N): Old friends, flames and rivals reunite in the
“Degrassi Goes Hollywood” (8 p.m., The N): Old friends, flames and rivals reunite in the new movie
Mahoning County Court Filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew Salamon, 33, of 2113 Toftrees Drive, Bridgeville, Pa.,
Surplus food
Surplus food Grace Evangelist Temple Ministries, Outreach Ministries, 213 1‚Ñ2 Colonial Drive,
Go & Do
Friday Children Family Garden Fun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley
Comedy in tune with high school cliches
The perky, hollow “Bandslam” is the latest in a long line of movies that steal liberally from the
Competency when crimes occurred to be evaluated
YOUNGSTOWN — A common pleas court judge has found a murder suspect competent to stand trial, but the
Nastia Liukin returns to competition in hometown
DALLAS (AP) — Nastia Liukin gave her fans a quick glance of what an Olympic champion looks like
‘madden nfl 10’
‘madden nfl 10’ (EA Sports) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3; Grade: A Football fans have grown
Ryan in the crosshairs of pro-life groups
Opinion: It wasn’t that long ago that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan received praise from some of the nation’s leading
Church group to fight 24-hour slots in Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio Council of Churches promised Thursday to fight proposed rules allowing
Buyers to be able to reserve vehicles
WASHINGTON (AP) — Car shoppers running into shortages of certain vehicles at dealerships will still
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2009. There are 139 days left in the year. On this date
RESTORING BELMONT
Frank Occhibove of Liberty stands inside Jimmy’s Italian Foods. The store, which is located at 3230 Belmont Avenue, is one of many establishments along the busy street that expects increased business with the arrival of a new Wal-Mart shopping center, which will open Wednesday.
Immigration reform on hold; so is sanity on the drug war
San Jose Mercury News: Mexican leaders were disappointed Monday to hear President Barack Obama’s
Long-lost pilot’s remains returned to home in Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The remains of Navy pilot Michael Scott Speicher returned to his Florida
New season, same result
NFL 2009 preseason This time it was backups who led Pittsburgh over Arizona PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Japan to invite survivors of Bataan Death March
TOKYO — The Japanese government has decided to invite to Japan next year former U.S. prisoners of
Gates: Beating Taliban will take ‘a few years’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon presented a grim portrait of the Afghanistan war Thursday, offering
E-mails from public overload House Web site
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid a boisterous debate on health-care reform, people flooded members of Congress
Clinton wins over Africa with visit
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — In Liberia, Hillary Clinton brought out the crowds despite torrential rain. In
U.S. weighs arming ships
ISTANBUL (AP) — Challenging a global aversion to guns aboard ships, France has put troops on tuna
Pentagon, states face off over military reserve
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is upsetting the nation’s governors by pushing for authority to call
Film fails to deliver ‘The Goods’
Hollywood’s “Cash for Clunkers” program misfires with “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard.” It’s a car-
Mourners remember Shriver
BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — Among the steady stream of mourners who flowed into a white and gray
New lead limits concern small firms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tighter limits on the amount of lead the government allows in children’s products
Texas man guilty in ‘fight club’ scandal
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A former state employee responsible for some of Texas’ most vulnerable
Chinese tires are Obama’s first trade test
Opinion: Barack Obama campaigned on a pledge to cushion American workers from the effects of trade, but he
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Aug. 10 Criminal
Ford to increase production of two models
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford said Thursday it will build more of its popular Focus and Escape models
Summer stock rally continues
NEW YORK (AP) — Focused on an economic recovery, investors shook off disappointing news and kept
‘Cash for Clunkers’
Used-car dealers feel the crunch of program RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One man’s clunker is another
GM chief announces opening of battery plant
BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — General Motors Co. chief Fritz Henderson says a new $43 million
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lakeview Local Board of Education, special meeting, 9:30 a.m., 300 Hillman Drive,
Mysteries blanket life, death of 20-month-old
A large number of tests over several months are done when a child dies, the coroner said.
Critics co-opt Obama organizing playbook
WASHINGTON — There’s a certain irony here. The 20th-century community organizer who used 21st-
2 suspended in collision
2 suspended in collision WASHINGTON — Authorities have suspended an air-traffic controller who was
Michael Vick signs with Philadelphia for 2 years
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — By halftime, the Linc was buzzing: Michael Vick was an Eagle. Suddenly, no one
Hikers to blame for arrest?
Opinion: AHMED AWA, Iraq — The three Americans being detained by Iran appear to have been hiking on a
Obama must push reform of mining law
Opinion: It was a great idea, during the dog days of summer, for President Barack Obama and his family to do
There’s no real substitute for a town hall meeting
Editorial: There’s no real substitute for a town hall meeting No one is eager to submit themselves to verbal
North American integration important
Opinion: The U.S.-Mexico-Canada summit earlier this week was almost universally described in the media as a
Part of Fifth Street in Struthers to close for culvert work
STRUTHERS — Fifth Street between Spring and Creed streets will close Monday, the city’s mayor says.
Final auditions set for production of ‘All Shook Up’
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse will have final auditions at 7 p.m. Monday for its production
Jackson’s glove to go up for auction
Jackson’s glove to go up for auction LOS ANGELES — The glittery glove that Michael Jackson wore
Man gets 8-year prison sentence for robbery in which man died
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man who played a part in the robbery that led to the death of another man will
Doctor left Jackson alone, sources say
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s personal physician left the performer alone and under the influence
Problems with kids’ misbehaving forces officials to close skate park
STRUTHERS — The city is debating when to reopen a skate park after closing it Sunday because
Poor putting leaves Lefty well back
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Phil Mickelson spent time in the rough and the sand, and one tee shot was so
Schumacher sad about canceling comeback
GENEVA (AP) — Michael Schumacher called canceling his much-anticipated Formula One comeback a
Golf and rugby are still possibilities for Games
BERLIN (AP) — Imagine the scene: Tiger Woods lining up a 20-foot putt on the final hole with an
Mathews board puts 8.1-mill levy on ballot
VIENNA — The Mathews Board of Education on Wednesday approved the final resolution placing an
Stallworth sidelined for ’09, eager to repair reputation
BEREA — Saying “I am a good person who did a bad thing,” Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth urged
Arreola hits the road to prep for Klitschko
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If anybody still doubts Chris Arreola’s determination to become the first boxer
Several Trumbull Christian churches taking part in Operation Inasmuch
Several Trumbull Christian churches taking part in Operation Inasmuch A community project is based
Board decries cuts to funding
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County mental-health officials blasted what they called a lack of leadership
Metro Digest
Severance deal OK’d YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved $225,668.73 in severance
Hazeltine tamed by Tiger in a 5-under 67
Padraig Harrington, who lost to Woods in Akron, was alone in second place with a 68. CHASKA, Minn.
She says she’s madly in love with ‘Jim’ but could be having ‘Pete’s’ twins
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: I have been married to “Jim” for over
Use new toilet brush to clean disposal
Use new toilet brush to clean disposal Dear Heloise: I read a hint about using a toilet-bowl brush
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