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Stories published August 17, 2009
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
McDonald school district treasurer resigns, entering private sector
McDONALD — School district Treasurer Thomas Radabaugh, 48, has resigned to take a job in the private
Man dies in Dayton after being struck by train
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a man has died after being struck by a train while attempting to
Group wants slots issue to go before Ohio voters
COLUMBUS (AP) — A conservative group says Ohio’s chief elections official has no right to turn away
Lottery panel approves proposed Ohio slots rules
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio Lottery Commission has approved proposed rules on racetrack slot machine
Girard mayor hasn’t heard from V&M Star Steel about land
YOUNGSTOWN — Girard Mayor James Melfi said if the fate of a potential $970 million V&M Star Steel
New rules, shorter hours established for Struthers skate park
STRUTHERS — The city plans to reopen a skate park across from neighbors who’ve had enough of
Lawrence Co. boy charged with murder is on trial list for September
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An 11-year-old boy who’s charged in the shotgun slaying of his father’s pregnant
Liberty sub shop has specials this week to welcome Wal-Mart
LIBERTY — Charley’s Grilled Subs, 3219 Belmont Ave., has planned a “welcome to Wal-Mart” celebration
ID released on man killed in ATV accident in Howland
HOWLAND — Police have released the identity of the man killed Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle
Mistrial declared in JROTC sex abuse case in western, Pa.
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A judge has declared a mistrial for a former Army Junior ROTC instructor who is
Pa. Gov. Rendell shows support for children’s advocates
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell is demonstrating his support for children’s advocates even as
Ohio man arrested 146 times since 1998
CINCINNATI (AP) — Authorities in Cincinnati say Bennie Crabtree is the most-arrested man in Hamilton
South Side gunplay sends one to hospital
YOUNGSTOWN — Gunfire erupted on the city’s South Side Monday morning sending one man to the hospital
Murderer Getsy sleeps on way to death house
LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — The triggerman in a murder-for-hire scheme that killed a 66-year-old woman
Albert Street homeowner tired of having his house shot up
YOUNGSTOWN — Francis Humphries has called his Albert Street neighborhood home for more than three
Sweet’s challenge to YSU: Look ahead
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University President David C. Sweet has challenged the university
Pa. police say some thefts are up at colleges
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Students heading back to college this fall should remember to keep a close
Two more suspicious fires investigated in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Firefighters are investigating two more suspicious fires in vacant buildings
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
bingo, card parties • Infant Jesus of Prague Guild of St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter
Audit: Credit cards, cell phones lack policy
The audit lists four noncompliance issues and 20 recommendations to improve the city’s financial
In Focus: Elser site hosts decades of flight
Elser site hosts decades of flight It was a perfect afternoon for a drive to Youngstown-
YSU soccer team returns experience
YOUNGSTOWN — The 14th season of Youngstown State University’s women’s soccer team is the first for
Liberty grad heads venture for M2M uses
Liberty grad heads venture for M2M uses Pazol’s firm developed technology that enabled machines to
Realty Tower nearly ready
Sept. 1 targeted for deluxe apartmentsSFlb By DAVID SKOLNICK YOUNGSTOWN — A few finishing
Mooney returns most players
YOUNGSTOWN — After advancing to four straight Division IV state championship games from 2004-07, the
Roadrunners’ races are today
BOARDMAN — Runners of all ages will be in the area spotlight today when the Youngstown Roadrunners
Brookfield vigil pays tribute to teen who was fatally shot
Robert Flynn is remembered as a friendly and caring boy who loved basketball. BROOKFIELD —
Nuno leads Scrappers to win
NILES — Vidal Nuno spent the first part of his season in the bullpen for the Mahoning Valley
Lakeview schools shutter building
The Ohio School Facilities Commission says the $1 million building demolition would include
Rayen Early College Middle School to serve as feeder for YEC
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district will open a new special school this fall, one designed to get
MCCTC eager to get back on course after ’07 fire
A major addition planned before the fire is expected to be finished in early 2010. CANFIELD —
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Larra Miller and Thomas Higbee, Columbiana, girl, Aug. 16.
LASSOING STARS
Riding, roping and wrangling constitute a family affair for Sarah Montgomery and Kyle Smith.
Hubbard police seek suspect who robbed Auto Zone
HUBBARD — Police are looking for a man age 35 to 39, about 5-foot-8, 160 to 170 pounds, who robbed
Niners waive injured running back Clayton
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers waived running back Thomas Clayton on Sunday, two days
Pedophiles can’t be cured and shouldn’t be freed
Opinion: Pedophiles can’t be cured and shouldn’t be freed EDITOR: “To save future children,” so begs
Woman charged in aggravated robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — A 30-year-old Austintown woman was charged with aggravated robbery early Sunday after
Metro Digest
08/17/09 B1 MON digest MONDAY Jackson-Milton reunion NORTH JACKSON — Alumni for the Jackson-
Tiger toppled in PGA
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — In a year of spoilers at the majors, Y.E. Yang was the biggest of all. He
Pro wrestler Angle charged on drug count
MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (AP) — Pro wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle has been arrested on
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Leaderboard Round 4 At Hazeltine National Golf Club Chaska, Minn. Yardage: 7,674; Par 72 (36-36)
Y.E. Yang, $1,350,00073-70-67-70—280 Tiger Woods, $810,000 67-70-71-75—283 Lee Westwood, $435,
Experts offer tips on loans for school
As credit standards for private loans have tightened, some for-profit, or “proprietary,” colleges
“The Great American Road Trip” (8 p.m., NBC): Are we there yet? Almost. “The Great
“The Great American Road Trip” (8 p.m., NBC): Are we there yet? Almost. “The Great American Road
These are thrilling times for Jacko impersonators
LAS VEGAS — Michael Jackson impersonator Frederick Henry had to go overseas to find steady work in
‘Still standing’
W.Va. factory celebrating a century in business WEIRTON, W.Va. (AP) — The city’s welcome sign
Stadium upgrades welcome
It’s good to be back. After three months away on sick leave, I came back to find a lot of things
Daughtry’s 2nd CD is 1st as a whole band
NEW YORK — The idea of a rock band playing their own instruments on their own album might seem like
Study: Female alcoholics on the rise
women and drinking Some mothers are getting behind the wheel with kids in the car. NEW YORK
Bolt shatters 100-meter record
BERLIN (AP) — Usain Bolt crossed the finish line, saw his record-setting time on the clock and
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Warren City Board of Education, 7 p.m., Warren G. Harding High School, 860 Elm
Inner cities lost out in bank expansions
DALLAS (AP) — Banks expanded at a breathtaking pace over the past five years, adding more than
Indians’ homers wallop Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — By playing more relaxed, the Cleveland Indians are giving their AL Central
Tarantino spins new end to WWII
LOS ANGELES — Quentin Tarantino is about to unleash the ultimate Hollywood rewrite job. He’s changed
‘Scrubs’ star Sarah Chalke expecting her first child
‘Scrubs’ star Sarah Chalke expecting her first child LOS ANGELES — “Scrubs” star Sarah Chalke is
Wine grape harvest begins under economic cloud
ST. HELENA, Calif. (AP) — The chilly economic climate is casting a shadow over this year’s wine
NEW ON HOME VIDEO This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Hannah Montana: The Movie” (G, 98 minutes): This innocuous feature-length
Business news in brief
REGION Job Expo at Covelli Centre YOUNGSTOWN — Covelli Centre in the city’s downtown area is the
States consider drilling in parks
COLUMBUS (AP) — State parks aren’t just for hiking, camping and other recreation anymore.
Youngstown man treated for stab wounds
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man was treated at St. Elizabeth Health Center for stab wounds that police said
Vickers outlasts Johnson in fuel duel
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Closing in on the checkered flag with mostly fumes in his gas tank, there
Patriot Guard wants troops to be treated well
COLUMBUS (AP) — No one met Bob Woods at the St. Louis airport in 1971 when he came home from war,
new york-penn league Standings
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)3621.632— Williamsport (Phillies)3324.5793
Columbiana County Court filings
columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Charles McGrath, 354 Columbiana St., Leetonia, v. Tina McGrath,
Valley resident relays her Woodstock story
Youngstown resident Sheila Venneri also attended Woodstock. She shared her experiences in this
How-to tips for school flu shots
WASHINGTON (AP) — Giving injections to thousands of children — even something as easy and safe as
Quinn steps up in Browns QB duel
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Even as he took the lead in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition Saturday
Gray is groovy at Woodstock reunion
BETHEL, N.Y. — Forty years after the Woodstock concert made rock music history, thousands of music
Glaciers melting in China, India
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The Himalayan glaciers are melting. On some of the range’s lower elevations, ice fields
Immigration changing face of Europe
Opinion: PORTSTEWART, NORTHERN IRELAND — The Daily Telegraph’s headline is meant to shock, or at least get
Claudette threatens Fla. Panhandle
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, Tropical Storm Claudette was bringing
It’s time for cyclists, motorists to reconcile
Opinion: Bill Clinton facilitated the release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee in North Korea. Professor Henry
Mexico revamps customs agency
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has replaced all 700 of its customs inspectors with agents newly trained
Group: Stop torturing, killing gay Iraqis
BAGHDAD (AP) — Militiamen are torturing and killing gay Iraqi men with impunity in a systematic
Across country, schools gear up for swine-flu shots for students
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of schools are heeding the government’s call to set up flu-shot clinics
Vegas stands pat at 21, but Ohio pushes for 18
Editorial: Vegas stands pat at 21, but Ohio pushes for 18 Ohio voters have been, at best, ambivalent about
HEALTH-CARE REFORM \ Getting facts straight
A centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s health-care agenda — and of the bills being developed on
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2009. There are 136 days left in the year. On this date
Penguins’ tackle Fernandez is happy camper
YOUNGSTOWN — Probably no member of the Youngstown State football is happier for the 2009 season to
Karzai faces off with 2 rivals
KABUL, Afghanistan — After failing to show up for the first televised debate of the campaign,
Obama birthplace flap evokes Arthur debate
FAIRFIELD, Vt. (AP) — Finding the “birthplace” of President Chester A. Arthur is easy: Turn left at
Gene variant predicts hepatitis treatment success
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists say they’ve found a big reason why treatment for chronic hepatitis C
Myanmar releases U.S. man
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar freed an ailing American whom it had sentenced to seven years of hard labor
Obama goes west, tours wilderness
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — President Barack Obama is hardly the consummate Western
U.S. air passengers still need a bill of rights
U.S. air passengers still need a bill of rights San Jose Mercury News: What would motivate the
Administration appears ready to drop ‘public option’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bowing to Republican pressure and an uneasy public, President Barack Obama’s
SUNDAY DRAWINGS
SUNDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 6-7-7 Pick 4, 7-2-9-3 Rolling Cash 5, 1-16-20-
Shouting people down isn‘t democracy in action
Opinion: Shouting people down isn‘t democracy in action EDITOR: I was reading in a conservative
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Arnold G. Schiflett II The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
Bolt shatters 100 record
Bolt shatters 100 record Usain Bolt shattered the world record again to turn his much-anticipated
Vick is beginning to blend in with teammates
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Donovan McNabb took a knee on the grass and was joined to his right by Michael
Mets’ Wright placed on DL
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets slugger David Wright was released from the hospital and put on the disabled
Retirees make routine food-bank donations
Dear Heloise: After reading about the lady who asked visiting friends to bring a can of food, which
How much is too much assistance for James?
Dear Annie: I deeply care about my best friend, “James.” He is the oldest of eight children, and
Second suspect arrested in case of robbery-murder
Conviction of a charge of complicity to murder carries a possible prison term of 15 years to life.
Chicago rain washes out Bucs
CHICAGO (AP) — Shortly before rain postponed Sunday’s game between the Cubs and the Pittsburgh
Panthers, Giants expected to keep secrets guarded
It’s the opening of the preseason, so neither the Carolina Panthers nor the New York Giants will be