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Tonight’s Chairman’s Dinner draws ‘who’s who’ of Ohio Dems
Tonight’s Chairman’s Dinner draws ‘who’s who’ of Ohio’s Dem leaders YOUNGSTOWN — It was hard to
Niles super: 'We listened to the community'
NILES — Schools Superintendent Rocco Adduci reversed course Thursday and announced that the visitor stands at Bo Rein Stadium will not be demolished as part of construction plans for the new high school.
6,000 storm Covelli Centre for Journey
YOUNGSTOWN — The first time Lori Terpack saw Journey in concert, it was 1978, and the longtime concert-goer still has that teenage twinkle in her eye.
Only one new tax increase issue on Mahoning County’s fall ballot
YOUNGSTOWN — In these tough economic times, only one community in Mahoning County will have a new
Columbiana officials: No charges expected in death of infant boy
WELLSVILLE — Officials said today they do not expect any charges will be filed in the death of a 5
Only two take test for Warren police chief
WARREN — The first woman in the history of the Warren Police Department to make captain will not be
Ex-Penn State prof cites grade-changing pressure
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A former nursing instructor at Penn State’s satellite campus in Fayette County
Audit: Caseworker scrutiny of Pa. welfare cash lacking
HARRISBURG (AP) — A state audit has revealed that Pennsylvania welfare caseworkers in many instances
Two indicted and jailed in Masury teen’s shooting death
GIRARD — Two Masury residents are jailed on charges tied to the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy.
Pizza shop worker, 72, foils robbers with beer can
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Police said a 72-year-old pizza shop employee foiled a shotgun-point robbery
ACLU sends warning letter to schools
COLUMBUS — The ACLU of Ohio has sent letters to school administrators throughout the state as a
ACTION to take action at Democratic fundraiser
YOUNGSTOWN — A local faith-based community organization will take its demand for the creation of a
Paychecks in Pa. lag rising health-care costs
HARRISBURG (AP) — A new study shows family health-care premiums have grown more than five times
Court mulls extent of Ohio smoking ban enforcement
COLUMBUS (AP) — A conservative policy group is arguing in a lawsuit that Ohio is enforcing its
Indictment comes in Howland murder
WARREN — A Hall Street man is indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury on charges of complicity to
Teacher Appreciation Day set Saturday at Boardman Staples store
BOARDMAN — Staples, 1260 Doral Drive, will help teachers get school supplies with a Teacher
Ex-Trumbull official pleads guilty to cocaine possession
WARREN — Tom Mahoney, the former Trumbull County Job and Family Services director fired for
UPMC to make pitch for Pittsburgh vaccine center
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center wants to start the world’s leading
Ohio historical marker would honor lesbian author
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio city has been asked to approve a historical marker that would be the
Ohio’s former executioner relied on EMT experience
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s longest-serving executioner says his experience as an emergency medical
Mahoning probate judge to lay off staff members Sept. 19
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Probate Court Judge Mark A. Belinky will lay off 13 of his 17 staff
Mahoning commissioners urge Youngstown, Girard to resolve land dispute
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners have appealed for a quick resolution of the dispute
Ohio to pay 6 percent interest on unclaimed funds
COLUMBUS (AP) — A judge in Columbus has ruled that Ohio owes 6 percent interest on any unclaimed
New student IDs in Ohio misspell school name
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) — Temporary student ID tags have flunked the spelling test at a high school
Tigers, rescuers keeping their Ohio home
ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — Eviction is no longer a concern for five tigers and their caretakers who were
Toys for Tots cruise fundraiser is Saturday in East Palestine
EAST PALESTINE — The Nostalgia Haulers Truck Club will have its 11th annual Toys for Tots cruise
Pa. man lets girls lick chocolate off him during game
SEWICKLEY, Pa. (AP) — An 18-year-old Pittsburgh-area man has been jailed on indecent assault charges
Black bear v. car in Stark County: Bear loses
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a black bear weighing an estimated 250 pounds
Casino issue foe opposes own Cleveland casino
CLEVELAND (AP) — An opponent of casinos proposed for Ohio’s four largest cities is now offering his
Man spells out marriage proposal in Ohio field
KALIDA, Ohio (AP) — A wheat farm has become a field of dreams for an Ohio woman whose boyfriend
Ohio man gets 30 days in jail for pushing umpire
LIMA, Ohio (AP) — A man who pushed an umpire down during his adult son’s softball game has been
Journey/Heart tickets released
YOUNGSTOWN — A couple hundred “great” seats have been released for tonight’s Journey/Heart concert
Struthers Elementary School open house set for Wednesday
STRUTHERS — Open house for Struthers Elementary School will be Wednesday for grades one through
Hannay-Hughes autumn wedding to be at mansion
The engagement of Erin Hannay, 6481 Glass Drive, Westerville, and Nathan Hughes, 2051 W. Case Road,
Miss Cunningham, Dr. Cafaro to be wed in October
AUSTINTOWN — The engagement of Ericka Cunningham, a daughter of Rick and Maria Cunningham, 4881
Las Vegas chosen for McNab-Riegler autumn wedding
POLAND — Announced by Bill and Joyce McNab, 695 Western Reserve Road, is the engagement of their
Recipe correction
Recipe correction There was an error in the Gluten-Free Pie Crust recipe in Wednesday’s edition.
Youngstown mayor reports progress in V&M land dispute
YOUNGSTOWN — V&M Star Steel’s president had a simple message for Youngstown and Girard officials
Youngstown Babe Ruth all stars to play in World Series
Youngstown’s Babe Ruth 14-year-olds will play in Appleton, Wis. YOUNGSTOWN — Terry Landis has
Duration of GM’s second shift remains hazy
But even if the recall of 1,050 workers is short-lived, it will wield a large impact on the
Scrappers win 4-3 in return to NYPL play
WAPPINGER FALLS, N.Y. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers returned to league play following the all-star
‘Roller coaster’ ride proves fatal for teen driver
The passenger said the car was traveling about 100 mph. SOUTHINGTON — Accidents along a
YSU receiver Donald Jones has NFL scouts interested
The wide receiver played very well the last half of the 2008 season. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Steelers, Penguins coaches compare championship notes
NFL TRAINING CAMPS Mike Tomlin of the Steelers and Dan Bylsma of the Penguins talked about
Visiting Nurses now offering free health clinics
The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Youngstown marks 105 years of caring by offering new free
Browns: Derek Anderson expected to start vs. the Lions
Coach Eric Mangini remains steadfast against naming a starter for the Browns. BEREA — The
Struthers waste to reduce utility costs
The generators will run on methane gas, a byproduct at the waste treatment plant, to save money.
Jered Weaver earns 2nd career shutout for Angels
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jered Weaver dealt with adversity and delivered a shutout. Weaver bounced back
Ohio students outpace nation in ACT scores
Ohio also had a higher percentage of students deemed college ready based on the test. STAFF
MCESC superintendent finds employee’s mileage report just didn’t add up
Richard Denamen used Mapquest to calculate mileage of the employee’s routes. staff report
Salem’s Grande Parade to coincide with Italian fest
Approximately 80 units will take part in the parade that is a tradition in the city. SALEM —
Realty rises to reality
The $8.4 million upgrade of the Realty Building into Realty Tower Apartments is nearly done, and the Frangos Group that owns the building at 47 Central Federal St. is seeking tenants for the upscale apartments, scheduled to open Sept. 1.
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Pasquale Dellagatta, 39, of 11301 Fox Run Lane, Canfield, and
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2009. There are 133 days left in the year. On this date
GIRARD POLICE CALLS
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Aug. 16
Wave of Baghdad blasts kills at least 95
BAGHDAD (AP) — Nearly simultaneous truck bombs struck Iraq’s Foreign and Finance ministries
Tarantino’s ‘Inglourious’ is just plain incompetent
Hollywood’s two most indulged enfant terrible filmmakers have now made the worst two World War II
Freedom of speech is under attack
Opinion: WASHINGTON — It began with the proliferation of campus “speech codes” ostensibly designed to promote
Pickled Brothers Sideshow in First Night fundraiser
Pickled Brothers Sideshow in First Night fundraiser YOUNGSTOWN — The Pickled Brothers Sideshow
Penn State loaded at LB
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Lee kneeled to deadlift a giant tire, flipped it over and threw it
A response to congressman’s view of health care reform
Opinion: A response to congressman’s view of health care reform EDITOR: Sorry Charlie, but it is a
At 19, their daughter can make her own choices
Dear Annie: My 19-year-old daughter has been “dating” a nice young man for three years. The problem
Folding a king-size fitted sheet isn’t hard
Dear Heloise: I have been an avid reader for many, many years. Do you have any tips for folding a
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Danielle Harris and Brandon Gaddy, Youngstown, boy, July 20. Matthew
• Vickie and Matt Just, 46 Lakemoore Court, Douglasville, Ga., are announcing the birth of a
• Vickie and Matt Just, 46 Lakemoore Court, Douglasville, Ga., are announcing the birth of a son,
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Bucs sweep Brewers, win finale 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Maholm said he had “a rough day.” It wasn’t his pitching he was talking
NAFTA to blame for many of nation’s ills
Opinion: What do immigration, border security, swine flu and environmental concerns have in common? If you
Downtown will be ROCKED!
YOUNGSTOWN — The sixth installment of Vexfest, the annual rock music festival, is Sunday on West
COMING TO TOWN: “The Valley Gold Show with Debor’ah Benton” is scheduling Las
COMING TO TOWN: “The Valley Gold Show with Debor’ah Benton” is scheduling Las Vegas-type
Charter schools ‘experiment’ got away from its creators
Editorial: When Ohioans were first sold the bill of goods that charter schools — many of them operated on a
Few people reading up on health care
Opinion: People are really fired up about the health-care debate — or are they? We’ve all seen the raucous
Creed: With new tunes, band’s no blast from past
With arms wide open is how the members of Creed — Scott Stapp (vocals), Mark Tremonti (guitar),
Throngs welcome Wal-Mart to Liberty
LIBERTY — The new Wal-Mart on Belmont Avenue has had residents buzzing, and finally after months of
Judge: U.S. wrong to freeze charity’s assets
TOLEDO (AP) — The federal government must have probable cause to seize an organization’s assets even
Lowellville BOE awaits word on Poland land offer
LOWELLVILLE — The Board of education is waiting to hear about its offer to buy a parcel of land in
Struthers man injured in crash in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An Ohio man was hurt in an accident on Harlansburg Road in Scott Township,
HOT TICKETS
Four straight days of festivals begin today at St. John Greek Orthodox Church in Boardman and in the
Ex-aide to Dann requests hearing
The Liberty man’s criminal trial is scheduled to begin next week. COLUMBUS (AP) — A top aide to
AREA CD RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of 08.19. 09. All
No deal is too big to fail
Opinion: No deal is too big to fail EDITOR: “Deal for V&M keys on land transfer,” The Vindicator reported
Despite success, Griffin says she’s still a D-lister
NEW YORK — Kathy Griffin has won two Emmys for “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List,” now in its
Experts worry over popularity of ‘functional foods’
MILWAUKEE (AP) — From heart-friendly margarines to sugary cereals that strengthen bones, once-
Obama teams with stars for back-to-school show
Obama teams with stars for back-to-school show WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will appear in
New bombings raise questions on tactics of U.S. withdrawal
BAGHDAD — The deadly bombings Wednesday in Baghdad near two key government ministries raise
Deficit put at $1.58 trillion
Deficit put at $1.58 trillion WASHINGTON — The White House plans to announce the federal deficit
Auto dealers junk Clunkers program
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of auto dealers in the New York area have withdrawn from the government’s
Home-grown tobacco takes root as means to battle high prices
Home growers can make a pack of cigarettes that sells for $4.35 for only 30 cents. 1Driven largely
Daughtry coming to Covelli Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — Daughtry will come to Covelli Centre on Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. for a concert that will
UBS to divulge previously secret account names
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. pulled back the veil on Switzerland’s famed tradition of banking secrecy
Many treatments exist for high blood pressure
Q. I was diagnosed recently with borderline hypertension. My internist has prescribed the diuretics
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
“Project Runway (10 p.m., Lifetime): The channel has changed and so has the setting, but
“Project Runway (10 p.m., Lifetime): The channel has changed and so has the setting, but “Project
U.S. life expectancy reaches new high, CDC says
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. life expectancy has risen to a new high, now standing at nearly 78 years, the
Officials: Election could sap Taliban
WASHINGTON (AP) — Today’s election in Afghanistan won’t end the eight-year fight against the
Obama renews health-care push; GOP unmoved
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is broadening his push for overhauling health care even as
Steel prices in U.S. on rise
Prices per ton are increasing about $30 per ton for September and October. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) —
Government enlists businesses’ help to contain swine flu
WASHINGTON (AP) — Government officials are calling on U.S. businesses to help manage swine flu this
Historic YW to undergo renovations
The project, which officially begins Friday, will rehabilitate the building while preserving it as
Storms cause heavy damage in Midwest
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Powerful winds slammed parts of four Midwestern states Wednesday, leaving behind
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Black Cat.” Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Auditions are
Unauthorized interviews land Hatch back in jail
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The sister of “Survivor” winner Richard Hatch said Wednesday she thinks her
Frequent Season books hometown CD-release show
Just like someone who moves away from their native land only to return years later with a new baby,
Distortions kill good idea
Seattle Times: In the end, sensible end-of-life counseling proposals in health-care reform had to be
Jamaican wins 100 hurdles
BERLIN (AP) — First the sprints, now the hurdles. The Jamaicans are taking over that, too, from
Vikings tickets are selling fast
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Vikings have sold more than 3,200 season tickets since news broke
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Milton Township trustees, 7 p.m., Township Hall. Coitsville Township trustees,
Federal government spending hits record
Opinion: You get itemized bills from your doctor, your car mechanic and your cell-phone provider. Why not
Drenalin delivers a sound stimulus
You have to give Josh Surgeon, singer of rock act Drenalin, credit for perseverance. Despite the
Federer wins opener in Cincinnati
MASON (AP) — The ball really zipped off the fast, blue court, especially when it came off Roger
Owners of day-care center suing village of Sebring over flooding
Village officials botched stormwater handling, lawsuit says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN YOUNGSTOWN —
Authorities arrest Ohio man; search continues for his wife
CINCINNATI (AP) — Investigators continued combing the suburban Cincinnati home of a missing woman
Struthers CHIP program to get $500K in funding
STRUTHERS — The city has been notified it will receive $500,000 to help low- to moderate-income
Buckeyes try to bond the old-fashioned way
Ohio State players went a week without TVs, cell phones and computers. COLUMBUS — When the
3 city women face charges in Va.
Five children were taken immediately from the women by a social services agency. STAFF REPORT
METRO DIGEST
Ex-coach surrenders HUBBARD — A former Brookfield middle school coach accused of sexual battery
Police probe shootings in city
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a series of separate shootings in a 12-hour period that left
Business digest
REGION Hermitage-based F.N.B. reports quarterly dividend HERMITAGE, Pa. — F.N.B. Corp.’s Board
Mahoning Officials to give depositions in Probate Court funding suit
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners and the county administrator are scheduled to give sworn
Stock market continues its wild roller-coaster ride
A sharp reduction in oil inventories sent oil prices and the market higher. NEW YORK (AP) — The
New network, season: ‘Project Runway’ returns
LOS ANGELES — Fashion changes with the seasons, and so does “Project Runway.” The hit reality show
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