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Stories published August 19, 2009
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Moms arrested after onlookers call cops
YOUNGSTOWN — Three city women have been charged with felony child endangering in Virginia after police said they found five children in the back of the women’s hot, windowless moving van.
YSU men’s basketball schedule
YOUNGSTOWN — Five teams that made the 2009 NCAA Tournament, three opponents that finished in the
Visiting Nurses Association celebrating 105th year
YOUNGSTOWN — Free health clinics are the newest way that the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater
Former coach surrenders to police on sexual battery charge
HUBBARD — A former Brookfield middle school coach accused of sexual battery surrendered to
Going to Journey concert Thursday? Call Rick!
Journey’s“Don’tStopBelievin”wasasoundtrackforageneration,butthehithastranscendedthepopchartson which
Vacant house burns on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — The fire department is at the scene of a fire at a vacant house on the South Side this
Judge: U.S. wrong to freeze Ohio charity’s assets
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government was wrong to freeze the
Judge Belinky plans to question commissioners
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners and the county administrator are scheduled to give sworn
Ohio can’t stop EMTs from working as executioners
COLUMBUS (AP) — A state attorney has ruled that Ohio has no authority to stop certified emergency
Youngstown cops investigating shootings throughout city
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a series of separate shootings in a 12-hour period that left
Sluggish PC, ink sales hurt HP
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co.’s 19 percent drop in quarterly profit shows that the
Feds: Growth in women who drink and drive
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of women arrested for drunken driving has jumped nearly 30 percent in
Pa. Senate begins debate on budget veto overrides
HARRISBURG (AP) — The state Senate is beginning debate on what is supposed to be a series of
HBO spotlights Dayton GM plant closing
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Workers who lost their jobs when General Motors Corporation shut down a sport
Oops: Mistake allows man to walk out of Cleveland jail
CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities say a man who had just been convicted of rape was able to walk out of a
Life expectancy in U.S. up, deaths not, CDC says
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. life expectancy has risen to a new high, now standing at nearly 78 years, the
Open house Aug. 26 for Struthers grades 1-4
STRUTHERS — Open house for Struthers Elementary School will be Aug. 26 for grades one through four.
Bill Cosby: No more cuts for Pa. schools
HARRISBURG (AP) — Comedian Bill Cosby says public schools make the difference for many children
CBS News pioneer Don Hewitt dies at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Don Hewitt, the CBS newsman who invented “60 Minutes” and produced the popular
More Ohio high schoolers taking ACT
COLUMBUS (AP) — Mirroring a national trend, the number of graduating high schoolers in Ohio who took
Judge rules Ohio University did not defame prof
COLUMBUS (AP) — A judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Ohio University brought by a
Gutierrez wants review of criminal charges
COLUMBUS (AP) — A top aide to former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann is seeking a hearing on fraud
Fingerhut hospitalized after bike fall
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s top higher education overseer has been injured falling off his bicycle. A
Tasered man ignites
LANCASTER, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio say officers using a new Taser stun gun briefly set a homeless
V&M to cities: Figure it out by Aug. 28
YOUNGSTOWN — Officials with Youngstown and Girard met behind closed doors for more than two hours
Police probe Pa. intersection where 3 teens die
NEW PARIS, Pa. (AP) — State police and Department of Transportation officials are studying an
Goodyear closing its museum near its Ohio HQ
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — It’s the end of the World of Rubber, the 61-year-old Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
Franklin County to cover gay, unmarried partners
COLUMBUS (AP) — One of Ohio’s largest counties will offer health coverage to the partners of its gay
Ohio liquor sales hit $729.9 million, record high
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohioans are keeping their liquor cabinets well stocked, as sales of the hard stuff
Covelli Centre features Daughtry on Nov. 4, tickets go on sale Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Daughtry will come to Covelli Centre Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. for a concert that will also
Fast car flips and kills teen driver
SOUTHINGTON — An 18-year-old Leavittsburg man who would have been a senior this year at the Trumbull
Girard, Youngstown officials meeting on V&M Star project
YOUNGSTOWN — Needing a fast resolution to a potential border fight that could kill a potential $970
Line of customers greets opening of Liberty Wal-Mart
LIBERTY — The new Wal-Mart on Belmont Avenue has had residents buzzing, and finally after months of
Pa. woman’s number in fake Craigslist sex ad
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, Pa. (AP) — State police in northwestern Pennsylvania are trying to figure out who
Date announced for Laurie-Harper autumn wedding
The engagement of Amy Laurie and Scott Harper, both of 124 Station Square Blvd., Landsdale, Pa., is
Date announced for McCarthy-Finke autumn wedding
CANFIELD — Announced by Kay and Jerry McCarthy, 519 Greenmont Drive, is the engagement of their
Parents announce Kreps-Mowry wedding date
Roger and Mary Ann Kreps, 939 Augusta Drive, Boardman, and Fred and Cathy Mowry, 3369 Linden Place,
Underground railroad home tours in Salem
Underground railroad home tours in Salem SALEM — The Quakertown Trolley will provide tours of
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, kitchen is open to the public
Girard council works to secure V&M deal
Council members will issue a public statement on this issue today. GIRARD — Girard City
Alas, no dropoff for Edwards
BEREA (AP) — One game, one big drop. Braylon Edwards is back at it. Cleveland’s talented wide
Steelers seek their lost run attack
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Blame it on Willie Parker’s sore knee or Rashard Mendenhall’s nearly season-long
For victim’s son, Getsy’s apology comes too late
Getsy stared at his friends and uncle and aunt, then appeared to fall asleep after about a minute.
GM to recall 1,000 in Oct.
‘We are going to have the best vehicle launch in GM history,’ said the Lordstown Complex manager.
Vikings’ Favre ends second retirement
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Brett Favre unretired again and will be wearing purple this time. Chew on
OSHP: Teen driver was huffing before fatal crash
The commander of the local patrol post called inhaling ‘chemical Russian roulette.’
Blose ready to kick his sideline habit
YOUNGSTOWN — This is the year that Stephen Blose has been waiting to arrive. The junior
Angels rookie defeats Tribe, 5-4
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bell got his first major league win, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the
RESURRECTING LIBERTY
New Wal-Mart ushers in fresh outlook Wal-Mart is infusing new life into the area, business people
Ohlendorf propels Bucs past Brewers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ross Ohlendorf is finding ways to win when the rest of the Pittsburgh Pirates
WRTA to add routes, new service
Mahoning County residents can travel to medical appointments and other destinations on smaller WRTA
Ex-commissioner Tsgaris gets house arrest
‘You owed the citizens more,’ the judge told the former county commissioner. AKRON — U.S.
Retired JFK principal appointed to Youngstown BOE
Two school board members said they favored another candidate for the post. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Forum helping babies
Dr. Lisa N. Weiss, director of the Family Medicine Residency Program for Western Reserve Care System at Forum Health Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, holds Albert Jenkins IV, who was born July 24. A system to help ensure that babies from birth to age 3 get the recommended immunizations is being implemented through the program.
“Octomom: The Incredible Unseen Footage” (8 p.m., Fox): Nadya Suleman and her supersized
“Octomom: The Incredible Unseen Footage” (8 p.m., Fox): Nadya Suleman and her supersized brood are
AGAINST THE GRAIN
Common gluten-free options As with any healthy diet, the best choices are whole foods.
Business digest
REGION FirstEnergy is seeking to consolidate assets AKRON — FirstEnergy has filed an application
Seven-plus years after U.S.-led invasion, Afghan women still at risk
Opinion: KABUL, Afghanistan — When the United States and its allies went to war against the Taliban after the
Life and death part of Indians’ mindset
Opinion: When it comes to reforming the mess we euphemistically call “health care” the biggest obstacle is
Political columnist Robert Novak dies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Political columnist Robert Novak, a diehard conservative and pugilistic debater
Jewel’s return to Alaska sparks some resentment
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Jewel would like to set the record straight: She did not bail on Alaskans when
‘Clunkers’ incentives lead GM to boost output
DETROIT (AP) — Higher sales, in part from the government’s “cash for clunkers” program, are spurring
Director talks families, felons
LOS ANGELES — Robert Rodriguez is back in a family way. Opening Friday, his kid-friendly comedy
Coleslaw recipes spice up picnic menus
Coleslaw is a summer staple with almost as many recipes as there are heads of cabbage. Coleslaw is
Go Go keeps liquor license pending appeals
The judge declined to block sign-ordinance enforcement. CLEVELAND — A federal judge has barred
Salem’s new school chief hopes to achieve quality
The new superintendent is seeking excellence. SALEM — Thomas P. Bratten, the new
A solution must be found to V&M Star land dispute
Editorial: We don’t know whether the parent company of Youngstown-based V&M Star Steel will give the green
Life-and-death decisions are personal
Opinion: There was a time when rushing a thousand-page bill through Congress so fast that no one has time to
Officials try to counter projected swine-flu delays
WASHINGTON (AP) — Faced with an unexpected delay, health officials are trying to counter new
TUESDAY drawings
TUESDAY drawings multistate Mega Millions, 4-5-26-37-56 Mega Ball, 25 OHIO Tuesday night:
End-of-life counseling improves mood, study finds
CHICAGO (AP) — As a political uproar rages over end-of-life counseling, a new study finds offering
Health habits should be part of debate
Opinion: Doctors and insurance agents are in the front lines of the health-care battles spilling from
Right-wingers are the new hippies
Opinion: It took the 40th anniversary of Woodstock for me to understand what’s going on in our country right
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Willie Rogers Jr., 67, of 317 Camden Ave., Youngstown, and
She is troubled by his lack of motivation
Dear Annie: I have been with an amazing man for many years. “Todd” is funny and sweet, and my family
Club soda makes pancakes, waffles lighter
Dear Heloise: I lost the recipe for Heloise’s Pancakes using tonic water or some carbonated drink. I
Bill becomes a hurricane
Bill becomes a hurricane MIAMI — Bill became a major hurricane far out in the Atlantic on Tuesday,
Raiders’ Cable on the defensive
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Tom Cable went on the defensive Tuesday and the NFL said it would investigate
Boardman blotter
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Aug. 13 Burglary: Someone forced open a
Attorney: FBI trained blogger to incite others
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A New Jersey blogger facing charges in two states for purportedly making
Obama hopeful on peace in Mideast
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama won lavish praise from his Egyptian counterpart Tuesday and
With sitter swaps, parents can save
WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — When Jenny Iverson and her husband left Utah last year, they didn’t just
Hacker indictment unlikely to end thefts
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — This week’s indictment of a hacker believed responsible for the biggest retail-
Sober look at difficult topic
Chicago Sun-Times: There’s nothing like a dry research paper to help clear up the sexiest and most
hacker case Implications
HACKER CHARGED: This week a man accused of some of the biggest credit-card thefts on record was hit
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2009. There are 134 days left in the year. On this
Attacks raise concerns for Afghans as election nears
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Insurgents struck the Afghan capital two days before national elections,
Credit-card issuers look to offset new restrictions
WASHINGTON — The credit-card legislation signed by President Barack Obama in May provides consumers
2 imprisoned Iranian activists are hospitalized; 2 leaders join reformists
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Two prominent Iranian opposition activists have been hospitalized, one after
CORRECTION
Marcus Garvey, the black activist who promoted self-sufficiency and pride among black communities in
wnba Tuesday’s games
Storm 79, Shock 75 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Lauren Jackson scored 36 points to lead the Seattle Storm
mlb roundup | Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 5, Mariners 3 DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead, two-run single in
Increased parking fee sacks Browns fans
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns fans who park in county-owned lots will be paying up to $25 on
Road trip to Cincy suits Andy Murray
MASON (AP) — Andy Murray needed a road trip. The day after he won the Rogers Cup in Montreal, the
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Richards wins 400 at world event
BERLIN (AP) — Sanya Richards shook off years of disappointment Tuesday with her first major title in
Like most of us, Tiger ponders what if
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Tiger Woods knew this day was coming. He just didn’t want to believe it. He
Broncos’ Marshall miffed again
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Brandon Marshall has one more reason to be miffed at the Denver Broncos.
Family’s suit alleges propane suppliers were negligent
YOUNGSTOWN — Family members who were badly burned when a propane explosion and fire leveled their
Omarosa begins classes at an Ohio seminary
Omarosa begins classes at an Ohio seminary DAYTON — Omarosa has gone from Donald Trump’s boardroom
Inmates helping feed the hungry
COLUMBUS (AP) — The nation’s food banks, struggling to meet demand in hard times, are turning to
Feed your addiction to potato salad
The popular dish is considered a comfort food — something we all need right now. Is it
Inflation was a no-show in July
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation was a no-show in July and likely will stay away for months to come,
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 6:30 p.m., board room, junior high school, 907 Milton
Ford plans vehicles to interact with power grids
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday its future electric cars will “talk” to power
Michael Jackson will be buried on birthday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The King of Pop will be buried on what would have been his 51st birthday, a
Federal court rejects Okla. tribe’s claim for fishing rights
CINCINNATI (AP) — A claim by the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma that it should be given commercial fishing
Groups plan protest during summit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A coalition of protest groups plans to march to and gather at a state park during
Metro digest
Gas-well mishap BOARDMAN — A pressure tank on a gas well on Mathews Road ruptured, flying 70 feet
Pa. budget stalemate is affecting counties, commissioner says
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The looming state budget crisis cast a wet blanket over the recent annual
Police seek ex-track coach on warrant charging sexual battery
HUBBARD — Police are seeking a former middle school track coach from Trumbull County on an arrest
Harrah’s worker wants Roethlisberger suit dismissed
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A former Harrah’s employee has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses
Austintown school board plans two new buildings
The board also appointed Dan Bokesch as director of curriculum. AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown
Shooting victim had told police he was marked man
Police arrested the victim in June for carrying a concealed weapon. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man
Weathersfield school board places bond issue, levy on ballot
Weathersfield school board places bond issue, levy on ballot STAFF REPORT MINERAL RIDGE — The
Earnings data help stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — Now investors seem to be saying that maybe things aren’t so bad after all. Some
For the 5th month in a row, home construction increases
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least the market for new homes isn’t getting worse anymore, and that’s the
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