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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Commissioner Polivka jailed on domestic complaint
HOWLAND — Trumbull County Commissioner Daniel Polivka is in custody after a reported domestic
Vexfest will reroute downtown Youngstown weekend traffic
YOUNGSTOWN — Sunday will be a busy day downtown and motorists need to be aware of some changes in
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUBS • Mahoning Valley Cribbage Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. James Church, 7640
Free produce Saturday at Second Harvest Food Bank
YOUNGSTOWN — Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley will have a one-time distribution of fresh
Catholic scripture study will resume in New Middletown
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Weekly morning Catholic scripture study at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 10143 Main
Phantoms to conduct tryouts for PA announcer, national anthem singers
Phantoms to Conduct Tryouts for PA Announcer, National Anthem Performers
Struthers Goodwill store going-out-of business sale
STRUTHERS — Goodwill will close its Struthers store and donation center in the Giannios Candy Plaza
Aliquippa trucking operation laying off 52
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) — A New Jersey-based trucking firm plans to lay off all 52 drivers at its
Families of Lockerbie victims plan next move
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Relatives of Americans killed when Pan Am Flight 103 was blown up over
W. Pa. county ends pension ban on tobacco stocks
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Tobacco might be dangerous to your health, but officials in one southwestern
Western Pa. garden hose factory will close
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — A southwestern Pennsylvania plant that makes garden hoses and related products
Struthers school open house set
STRUTHERS — Open house for Struthers Elementary School will be Wednesday for grades one through
Auction of Pavlik photographs to benefit youth workshops
NILES — Art Outreach Gallery at the Eastwood Mall is conducting an auction of photographs of Kelly
Mancini-Nichols wedding plans are announced
YOUNGSTOWN — Plans for the upcoming marriage of Chrissy Mancini and Brad Nichols, both of Chicago,
JWL seeks vendors
JWL seeks vendors CANFIELD — The Junior Women’s League of Canfield has a few spots available for
Senior receiver Aaron Pitts knows this is last year
YOUNGSTOWN STATE FOOTBALL Senior receiver Aaron Pitts knows this is last year By PETE MOLLICA
Mahoning commissioners press for speedy settlement of V&M land tiff
Everybody benefits if the steel-mill expansion goes forward, commissioners say. YOUNGSTOWN —
Niles schools will keep visitor stands at stadium
The district also eliminated fees for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. NILES —
Bolt sets another world record in 200
Four days after setting a new standard in the 100-meter dash, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt bettered his old
‘Chairman’s Dinner’ raises a smile for Betras
The event raised $100,000 for the county Democratic Party, its chairman said. YOUNGSTOWN — It
YSU hoops campaign announced
The Penguins open the 2009-10 season at Xavier before the home opener against Hiram two days later.
ACLU cautions school officials on student use of Web, phones
COLUMBUS — The ACLU of Ohio has sent letters to school administrators throughout the state as a
Little League World Series begins in Williamsport
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — The Little League World Series can turn shy youngsters into instant
Homeowner charged in shooting death of teen
The suspects were secretly indicted in connection with the Hubbard Township homicide. GIRARD
Freshman Cuba gets call at Pitt
Getting an early start in college has paid off for soccer standout Ashley Cuba of Poland and
Book tells history behind Mahoning rotunda murals
Book tells history behind rotunda By RICK ROUAN The Mahoning County Courthouse rotunda murals,
LeBron’s film a hit with hometown fans
AKRON (AP) — LeBron James went to the movies on Thursday night and brought 1,000 guests with him.
Ex-Trumbull JFS director pleads guilty to possession of cocaine
WARREN — Tom Mahoney, the former Trumbull County Job and Family Services director fired on
Chief candidates in Warren now 2
WARREN — The first woman in the history of the Warren Police Department to make captain will not be
Still believin'
Journey performed Thursday night to a sold-out Covelli Centre crowd in downtown Youngstown. The band has had a handful of lead singers since its original vocalist Steve Perry. The band discovered its latest lead singer, Arnel Pineda, above, on YouTube.
Chief’s resignation
Chief’s resignation BOARDMAN — Police Chief Patrick Berarducci’s resignation is effective at 11:59
Don’t leave garage-door opener in car in driveway
Dear Heloise: I just read your article on garage-door openers. As a suggestion, do not leave your
Reader wonders if she caused dog’s death
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: I’ve done something terrible and I
Traficant earned his day
Opinion: Traficant earned his day EDITOR: I am writing about the cancellation of Traficant night at the
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Nicholas and Pamela Berni, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 19. Christopher and
Business digest
REGION Award for Home Savings YOUNGSTOWN — The Home Savings and Loan Co. received the 2009 WWR
Petitions go easy on issues for ballot
Only four school districts in Mahoning County have issues on the November ballot. In these
Where to go for entertainment
Today Children Family Garden Fun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley
LaPorta leads Tribe’s 11-3 win
CLEVELAND — It wasn’t Matt LaPorta’s first major-league hit. He got that back in May, a home run,
3 teens arrested in Boardman
BOARDMAN — A call from a neighbor, a foot chase and police visits to two township homes resulted in
Biggest objection is to a single-payer system
Opinion: Biggest objection is to a single-payer system EDITOR: In response to comments by Sen. Sherrod
NCAA strips Memphis of Final Four run in 2008
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has lost every one of the 38 victories it piled up in a basketball
Inside HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’: proof that no one crosses Bengals’ owner
CINCINNATI (AP) — The first two episodes of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” showed the rest of the country what
South African 800 champ in gender flap
BERLIN (AP) — The South African teenager caught up in the gender-test flap bowed her head to receive
A very unwelcome idea
Opinion: A very unwelcome idea EDITOR: After seven years of incarceration, our former Congressman Jim
Ohio State hopes kick scrimmage yields new starters
COLUMBUS (AP) — For most of August, Ohio State’s place-kickers and punters labor in relative
Giants surprised by Burress plea
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Plaxico Burress’ decision to plead guilty to a weapons charge and accept two
Solheim Cup to start today
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (AP) — The Americans have stuck to a pretty tight script at the Solheim Cup this
Scrappers rally for 6-3 win over HV
FISHKILL, N.Y. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers rallied from a 3-0 deficit Thursday to pin a 6-3
City police seek suspect in car chase, shooting
City police are looking for a maroon sedan linked to an afternoon shooting. YOUNGSTOWN — One man
Hoppel hoping Browns like him
BEREA — It’s a dream wrapped in a nightmare, circling back to a dream for few. Adam Hoppel sits
Favre’s risk-taking seems to be at odds with coach’s philosophy
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brad Childress wants his quarterbacks to play a certain way. Make the safe pass,
Warren teen indicted in Dec. robbery
WARREN — A Hall Street man is indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury on charges of complicity to
10 townships to vote on electric proposal
If approved, commissioners would negotiate for lower electric rates. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning
Dodge Sticking Around
Automaker commits to NASCAR but on a smaller scale BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Given the financial
Former Ohio executioner says EMT experience helped him handle the stress
COLUMBUS — While others debate the death penalty and lethal injection, Ohio’s longest-serving
Gil de Ferran rushes to get IRL team going
Rumors about who the former Indy 500 champ will hire as drivers include Danica Patrick, but she’s a
Obama woos left, right on health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — With control of the health-care debate slipping from his grasp, President Barack
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Francisco Rivera Leon, 39, of 453 S. Forest Ave., Youngstown,
Mortgage defaults hit record high
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 13 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage are either behind on
First-time jobless claims show unexpected rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — The job market is thawing at a snail’s pace, raising doubts about whether consumer
“Invitation Only: Reba McEntire” (9 p.m., CMT): On “Invitation Only: Reba
“Invitation Only: Reba McEntire” (9 p.m., CMT): On “Invitation Only: Reba McEntire,” the country-
peanut butter contest
peanut butter contest Hold the jelly! How creative can you be with your favorite, peanutty spread?
Workplace suicides increase 28 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Workplace suicides surged 28 percent last year, the Labor Department said
Governor goes to bat for salaried retirees at Delphi
Ted Strickland appealed directly to the president of General Motors. COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Girard City Council, special closed-door meeting, 5 p.m., council chambers, to
Ticket site swamped for Jackson tribute
Ticket site swamped for Jackson tribute VIENNA — Fans have swamped the Web site offering tickets
Press banks on mortgages
Press banks on mortgages San Jose Mercury News: As if clusters of vacant, deteriorating houses
Last call for ‘Clunkers’ is Monday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will end the popular $3 billion “Cash for Clunkers”
Drug decriminalization
Drug decriminalization MEXICO CITY — Mexico enacted a controversial law Thursday that
Iraq to increase security after series of bombings
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — The Iraqi government decided to increase security at checkpoints near
Ridge links politics to 2004 terror alerts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge claims in a new book that he was
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Health-care reform entering end game
Opinion: Overshadowed by the tumult and shouting at those town meetings, the great 2009 debate on health-care
Attacks disrupt Afghan election
KABUL (AP) — Taliban threats scared voters and dampened turnout in the militant south Thursday as
The health-care debate must get down to specifics
Editorial: The health-care debate must get down to specifics There is more to health-care reform than talking
Obama: Release of Lockerbie convict was ‘mistake’
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — The only man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing returned home Thursday to a
Afghan women making slow gains
Opinion: Last spring, I wrote from Kabul about the controversy over a law that would have restored Taliban-
Roethlisberger injured near end of Steelers’ last training camp practice
The quarterback wasn’t immediately taken to a hospital, a sign that the foot or ankle injury isn’t
What are people buying these days?
What we’re buying — and not buying — says a lot about how consumers are feeling these days. It
video game review
video game review ‘shadow complex’ (Microsoft) for Xbox Live Grade: A What’s a gamer to do
Film evokes emotions from laid-off GM workers
DAYTON (AP) — Hundreds of autoworkers who lost their jobs when General Motors closed an Ohio sport-
Realty event leaves guests really impressed
Renters also will have access to a large community room and exercise center. YOUNGSTOWN — “It
Belinky plans layoffs in court
The job losses may result in cuts in the number of hours the probate court will be open to the
Gains for secretary of state? Don’t laugh
Opinion: There were definitely a few people who laughed when I reported that Mahoning County Prose-cutor Paul
‘Post Grad’ doesn’t make the grade
By ROGER MOORE Alexis Bledel, the Gilmore Girl with the Traveling Pants, takes a baby-step into
Standings New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)3821.644— Williamsport (Phillies)3326.5595
Court to weigh enforcement of smoking ban
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state’s draconian enforcement of a two-year-old smoking ban is requiring bars to
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2009. There are 132 days left in the year. On this date
Obama overplays hand
Opinion: What we’re seeing in Washington these days is beginning to look like Jimmy Carter II. Carter, like
‘Idol’ stars take victory lap
The tour will make stops in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Recently, “American Idol” Season Eight
Feds crack down on reselling of recalled items
WASHINGTON — If you’re planning a garage sale or organizing a church bazaar, you’d best beware: You
‘Shorts’ hits its mark
Robert Rodriguez channels his inner 11-year-old with “Shorts,” a childish but fun wish-fulfillment
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