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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


Phantoms host cheer team auditions

Phantoms seeking cheer team members


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

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Parents announce Kreps-Mowry wedding date

Roger and Mary Ann Kreps, 939 Augusta Drive, Boardman, and Fred and Cathy Mowry, 3369 Linden Place,

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Date announced for McCarthy-Finke autumn wedding

CANFIELD — Announced by Kay and Jerry McCarthy, 519 Greenmont Drive, is the engagement of their

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American Legion schedules luau


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


Alas, no dropoff for Edwards

BEREA (AP) — One game, one big drop. Braylon Edwards is back at it. Cleveland’s talented wide


Girard council works to secure V&M deal

Council members will issue a public statement on this issue today. GIRARD — Girard City

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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.

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Steelers seek their lost run attack

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Blame it on Willie Parker’s sore knee or Rashard Mendenhall’s nearly season-long


Vikings’ Favre ends second retirement

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Brett Favre unretired again and will be wearing purple this time. Chew on


GM to recall 1,000 in Oct.

‘We are going to have the best vehicle launch in GM history,’ said the Lordstown Complex manager.


Blose ready to kick his sideline habit

YOUNGSTOWN — This is the year that Stephen Blose has been waiting to arrive. The junior


OSHP: Teen driver was huffing before fatal crash

The commander of the local patrol post called inhaling ‘chemical Russian roulette.’

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RESURRECTING LIBERTY

New Wal-Mart ushers in fresh outlook Wal-Mart is infusing new life into the area, business people

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Angels rookie defeats Tribe, 5-4

CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bell got his first major league win, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the


WRTA to add routes, new service

Mahoning County residents can travel to medical appointments and other destinations on smaller WRTA


Ohlendorf propels Bucs past Brewers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ross Ohlendorf is finding ways to win when the rest of the Pittsburgh Pirates


Ex-commissioner Tsgaris gets house arrest

‘You owed the citizens more,’ the judge told the former county commissioner. AKRON — U.S.

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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.


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


Earnings data help stocks

NEW YORK (AP) — Now investors seem to be saying that maybe things aren’t so bad after all. Some


Births

St. Elizabeth Health Center Rick and Amy Valesko, Austintown, boy, Aug. 17. James Jr. and


Weathersfield school board places bond issue, levy on ballot

Weathersfield school board places bond issue, levy on ballot STAFF REPORT MINERAL RIDGE — The


Shooting victim had told police he was marked man

Police arrested the victim in June for carrying a concealed weapon. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man


Austintown school board plans two new buildings

The board also appointed Dan Bokesch as director of curriculum. AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown

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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


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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


Pa. budget stalemate is affecting counties, commissioner says

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The looming state budget crisis cast a wet blanket over the recent annual


Metro digest

Gas-well mishap BOARDMAN — A pressure tank on a gas well on Mathews Road ruptured, flying 70 feet


Groups plan protest during summit

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A coalition of protest groups plans to march to and gather at a state park during


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


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


Ford plans vehicles to interact with power grids

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday its future electric cars will “talk” to power


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 6:30 p.m., board room, junior high school, 907 Milton


Political columnist Robert Novak dies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Political columnist Robert Novak, a diehard conservative and pugilistic debater


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,


Feed your addiction to potato salad

The popular dish is considered a comfort food — something we all need right now. Is it


Inmates helping feed the hungry

COLUMBUS (AP) — The nation’s food banks, struggling to meet demand in hard times, are turning to


Omarosa begins classes at an Ohio seminary

Omarosa begins classes at an Ohio seminary DAYTON — Omarosa has gone from Donald Trump’s boardroom


Family’s suit alleges propane suppliers were negligent

YOUNGSTOWN — Family members who were badly burned when a propane explosion and fire leveled their


Broncos’ Marshall miffed again

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Brandon Marshall has one more reason to be miffed at the Denver Broncos.


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


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


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


Increased parking fee sacks Browns fans

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns fans who park in county-owned lots will be paying up to $25 on


mlb roundup | Tuesday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 5, Mariners 3 DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead, two-run single in


wnba Tuesday’s games

Storm 79, Shock 75 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Lauren Jackson scored 36 points to lead the Seattle Storm


CORRECTION

Marcus Garvey, the black activist who promoted self-sufficiency and pride among black communities in


2 imprisoned Iranian activists are hospitalized; 2 leaders join reformists

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Two prominent Iranian opposition activists have been hospitalized, one after


Credit-card issuers look to offset new restrictions

WASHINGTON — The credit-card legislation signed by President Barack Obama in May provides consumers


Attacks raise concerns for Afghans as election nears

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Insurgents struck the Afghan capital two days before national elections,


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2009. There are 134 days left in the year. On this


hacker case Implications

HACKER CHARGED: This week a man accused of some of the biggest credit-card thefts on record was hit


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 indictment unlikely to end thefts

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — This week’s indictment of a hacker believed responsible for the biggest retail-


With sitter swaps, parents can save

WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — When Jenny Iverson and her husband left Utah last year, they didn’t just


Obama hopeful on peace in Mideast

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama won lavish praise from his Egyptian counterpart Tuesday and


Attorney: FBI trained blogger to incite others

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A New Jersey blogger facing charges in two states for purportedly making


Boardman blotter

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Aug. 13 Burglary: Someone forced open a


Raiders’ Cable on the defensive

NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Tom Cable went on the defensive Tuesday and the NFL said it would investigate


Bill becomes a hurricane

Bill becomes a hurricane MIAMI — Bill became a major hurricane far out in the Atlantic on Tuesday,


Club soda makes pancakes, waffles lighter

Dear Heloise: I lost the recipe for Heloise’s Pancakes using tonic water or some carbonated drink. I


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


Mahoning County Court filings

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Willie Rogers Jr., 67, of 317 Camden Ave., Youngstown, and


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


Health habits should be part of debate

Opinion: Doctors and insurance agents are in the front lines of the health-care battles spilling from


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


TUESDAY drawings

TUESDAY drawings multistate Mega Millions, 4-5-26-37-56 Mega Ball, 25 OHIO Tuesday night:


Officials try to counter projected swine-flu delays

WASHINGTON (AP) — Faced with an unexpected delay, health officials are trying to counter new


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


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 part of Indians’ mindset

Opinion: When it comes to reforming the mess we euphemistically call “health care” the biggest obstacle is


Salem’s new school chief hopes to achieve quality

The new superintendent is seeking excellence. SALEM — Thomas P. Bratten, the new

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Go Go keeps liquor license pending appeals

The judge declined to block sign-ordinance enforcement. CLEVELAND — A federal judge has barred


Business digest

REGION FirstEnergy is seeking to consolidate assets AKRON — FirstEnergy has filed an application


Coleslaw recipes spice up picnic menus

Coleslaw is a summer staple with almost as many recipes as there are heads of cabbage. Coleslaw is


Director talks families, felons

LOS ANGELES — Robert Rodriguez is back in a family way. Opening Friday, his kid-friendly comedy


‘Clunkers’ incentives lead GM to boost output

DETROIT (AP) — Higher sales, in part from the government’s “cash for clunkers” program, are spurring


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


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


AGAINST THE GRAIN

Common gluten-free options As with any healthy diet, the best choices are whole foods.


“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


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