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Autopsy scheduled Monday for boy, 6, who drowned in Trumbull pool

WARREN — Warren Township police said an autopsy was to be performed this morning on a 6-year-old boy


Vexfest 6 gets off to cloudy but rocking start

YOUNGSTOWN — Several hundred people braved the dark, rolling clouds and threat of rain to spend time


Project to build Joe Kaluza new home to seek donations at Canfield Fair

YOUNGSTOWN — Family and friends of Joe Kaluza know they can never give him back what he lost 17


Youngstown, Warren expect same overall low marks on ‘09 Ohio report cards

Two districts that achieved the highest ranking last year — Howland and Columbiana — expect to


Economy, geography force many Poland businesses to close

POLAND — When Brides by Demetrios in Boardman closed, Jacqueline Stout was devastated. The store


HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Daisy Crespi

Born: Assunta Louisa Bucci in the family home on Aug. 17, 1909, in Lawrence County, Mahoning


Entertainment to be featured at 13th annual Toth garden tour

HUBBARD — The public is invited to view the gardens at the home of Rodney and Kay Toth, 5637 W.


Party in Warren celebrates Ronci 60th anniversary

VIENNA — Friends and relatives gathered at Aulizio’s in Warren on July 26 to congratulate Mr. and

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Miller-Joffe rite to take place in Florida

Louisa H. Miller of Youngstown and Frank W. Miller III of Decatur, Ga., announce the engagement of

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the


SENIOR MENUS

MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in


SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

COMMERCIAL INTERTECH • Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at Pavilion 3 in


GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced

WEdnesday • Ivy League will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a flower arrangement program to be hosted by


D'Agostino 50th celebrated at family reunion

CANFIELD — The Great Cedar Wilderness Park in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri was the setting Aug.

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Picnic at church honors Davises on anniversary

BOARDMAN — Mount Olivet United Church of Christ in North Lima was the setting from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Lagese jubilee is observed at at dinner party

AUSTINTOWN — The 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Lagese, 3972 Artmar Drive, was celebrated at

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Wainios renew marriage vows on 60th anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. William M. Wainio Jr., 120 Euclid Blvd., celebrated their 60th wedding

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Corsales honored at surprise event on anniversary

GIRARD — Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Corsale, 164 Crumlin Ave., were honored during a surprise party on

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Girl Scouts seek volunteer leaders


SHRM chapter dinner meeting set


Professional 20/30 Club to host mixer in gardens

Professional 20/30 Club to host mixer in gardens YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30


Anne Marino to be bride of Todd Marian

POLAND — C. Joseph and Patricia W. Marino of Spitler Road are announcing the engagement of their

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‘Things are looking up’ for $970M V&M plan

Youngstown’s mayor said the project may set a positive precedent for Girard, Youngstown and the


Offense still seeing red as Penguins wrap camp

YSU’s offense led from start to finish to keep the red practice jerseys in the team’s jersey


YSU players select Savage, Jones captains

By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State football team will put its leadership into the


Nemenz supporters turn tables on pickets

The pickets are now the picketed by friends, family of IGA workers; cops have made a visit By


Celiacs get to partake of cuisine they crave

Gluten-free cooking is a sought-after specialty that Ferrara’s has embraced. SHARON, Pa. —


Browns offense shows life

Derek Anderson made the most of his start as Cleveland drilled Detroit. CLEVELAND (AP) — Derek


Roethlisberger rests as Steelers fall to ’Skins

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The battle of the towels was fought to a soggy draw. The Pittsburgh Steelers


Giveaway supplies Valley kids with necessary tools for school

Despite the economy, more churches have stepped up their contributions. YOUNGSTOWN — Tyler


Bumpy rides endure on part of Poland 224

The stretch of road has not been repaved since an ’83 chemical spill. By DENISE DICK POLAND —


Tour de LeBron comes through Akron

AKRON (AP) — LeBron James gave fellow NBA All-Star Chris Paul a tour of his hometown — on two


Boardman to induct 10 in HOF

BOARDMAN — The Boardman Booster Club is sponsoring its 30th annual Hall of Fame weekend. A


DAHLIA DELIGHTS

Valley society show spices up Fellows with Mexican flavor By D.A. WILKINSON YOUNGSTOWN — The


GO&DO Sunday

Today Children Family Farm Tours, 1 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield


Armed Forces digest

VETERANS Honor Flight to D.C. MINERAL RIDGE — William R. Lawrence of Salt Springs Road recently


Canine compassion

Emily Love of Kinsman gets some of the nine rescued dogs into the back of her car for their leg — from Austinburg near Ashtabula to Erie, Pa. — of a two-day journey that ended in Canada. After delivering the furry cargo to the next volunteers, Love says she feels a sense of satisfaction knowing she's helping to save dogs’ lives.


Clear Channel to air 38 games

BOARDMAN — Clear Channel Radio Youngstown will have exclusive coverage of 31 of the 38 high school


North Korea’s Kim sends message to South Korea’s chief

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An official says a high-level delegation from North Korea has delivered a


Youngstown’s mayor said the proposed project may set a positive precedent for Girard,

Youngstown’s mayor said the proposed project may set a positive precedent for Girard, Youngstown and


Showing shades of 1979, Pirates topple Reds, 12-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan Doumit homered, doubled and drove in three runs to give Zach Duke some


New York-Penn League \ Standing

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)3922.639— Williamsport (Phillies)3328.5416


Ohio State offense sputters, falls to ‘D’ in jersey scrimmage

The Buckeyes’ regular offense managed just one touchdown — the same number as the scout team


6 buildings destroyed in Kentucky prison riot

BURGIN, Ky. (AP) — Rioting inmates set fire to trash cans and other items inside a central Kentucky


NCP’s ‘All My Sons’ features award-worthy performances

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Last season’s Broadway revival of “All My Sons” was praised for British director


Big rally lifts Scrappers

Big rally lifts Scrappers The Mahoning Valley Scrappers scored 10 runs in the final two innings to


Survivorship day planned

WARREN — Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital and the TMH Foundation, in partnership with the


Sources: CIA officer was disciplined over gun intimidation

WASHINGTON — A CIA officer who purportedly used a gun to intimidate a captured al-Qaida suspect was


Blimp tested in effort to reduce Erie algae

TOLEDO (AP) — Researchers are hoping that a surveillance balloon about the size of a two-story house


Ohio wild-animal camp offers teenagers an up-close look

CUMBERLAND, Ohio (AP) — Like the young people at other summer camps, those enrolled in the Working


Federer snaps skid vs. Murray

MASON (AP) — First Rafael Nadal. Now Andy Murray. Roger Federer had lost five consecutive matches


Benard under the radar, except when pursuing QBs

BEREA, Ohio — On YouTube, his name is sackmasterDE80. His two-part highlight film comes from 2007,


Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week Lorenza I. Barnette Jr. The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force


AUGUST

AUGUST TODAY — American Legion Post 737 outing at Lakeside Golf Course. Call (330) 654-4962 or


Shaq in goggles and a Speedo? He’s racing Michael Phelps

BALTIMORE (AP) — Don’t go calling him the Big Rip-off. Shaquille O’Neal says ex-teammate Steve


SCOUTS

SCOUTS Wilson named Eagle Scout Richard Wilson, a member of Boy Scout Troop 22, has earned the


Vindy's Blitz ready for its third high school football season

Opinion: The Browns are turning to Eric Mangini. In Columbus, the Buckeyes are completely under the


IN THE CUP! \ Area Holes in One

James Eastman aced the No. 11 hole at Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course in Lake Milton. He used a 6-iron


Indians out of spending zone

CLEVELAND — General Manager Mark Shapiro had two choices: Trade Cliff Lee and Victor Martinez or go


Health club reopens after shooting

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Members clad in workout gear and holding water bottles and towels quietly


FALL THEATER PREVIEW

LOOKING AHEAD AT THE 2009-10 SEASON By MILAN PAURICH With summer drawing to a close, area


Photographer to the rock gods

Janet Macoska still remembers the moment when she realized her future was in rock’ n’ roll. It was


What theater insiders are most excited about

SHOWTIME Which shows are community theater movers-and-shakers looking forward to the most this


OCCULT CLASSICS

Jane Austen meets zombies in monster mash-up By JILL LAWLESS LONDON — It is a truth


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, regular meeting, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Hubbard


TODAY

TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call


NFL

NFL Monday Favorite Points Underdog BALTIMORE 21‚Ñ2 NY Jets Baseball National League


Seinfeld to lead salute of Cosby at ceremony

Seinfeld to lead salute of Cosby at ceremony WASHINGTON — The comedian who kept NBC viewers


Author offers guide for custom lampshades

Author offers guide for custom lampshades To Judy Lake, a lampshade is a form of self-expression.


“What Would Brian Boitano Make?” (1 p.m., Food Network): A cooking show hosted by a

“What Would Brian Boitano Make?” (1 p.m., Food Network): A cooking show hosted by a figure skating


Making of a memoir: Jackson & ‘Moonwalk’

NEW YORK — On the morning after Michael Jackson died, literary agent Joy Harris began getting the


Sundays at Stambaugh reveals 2009-10 schedule

YOUNGSTOWN — The third season of Sundays at Stambaugh, a series that pairs entertainment with brunch


Britain denies there was a deal in bomber’s release

LONDON (AP) — Britain rejected Saturday any suggestion it had struck a deal with Libya to free the


salt

salt Around the house Salt can work wonders. A few ideas: Remove stains from coffeepots with 4


Best-Sellers \ Publishers Weekly

For the week ending Aug. 15: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “South of Broad” by Pat Conroy (Nan A.


Short Web address sites form link-archiving group

Short Web address sites form link-archiving group SAN FRANCISCO — The growing popularity of Web-


Breathe easy

Breathe easy Useful houseplants NASA scientists have found that houseplants are useful in


Buyer says that PC hassles do not compute

Q. I’m upset about what I consider a computer store rip-off. My daughter will be a college freshman


CURRENT PRICES

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,


He should honor wife’s last wishes concerning her parents

Dear Annie: My wife is the only child of two “free spirit” parents. They didn’t have time to raise


Got milk? There are a lot of choices

Patty Sullivan is stumped by the dairy case. One kind of milk promises to make her children smarter.


DESCRIPTIONS \ In the dairy aisle

DESCRIPTIONS \ In the dairy aisle Milk: Conventional milk comes from cows that might have been


Deadline nearing

Deadline nearing Don’t forget, Sept. 2 is the deadline for our “School Dayz” Snapz feature.


Aug. 27 — Akron Kenmore at Newton Falls, 7 p.m.

Aug. 27 — Akron Kenmore at Newton Falls, 7 p.m. Aug. 28 — Gilmour Academy at LaBrae, 7 p.m. Aug.


State champions in ALL CAPS. Division III champion Aurora was not ranked.

State champions in ALL CAPS. Division III champion Aurora was not ranked. DIVISION I 1, Cle.


Event for cancer survivors

Event for cancer survivors WARREN — Trumbull Memorial Hospital and The TMH Foundation, in


FOOTBALL || PREP GAMES

THURSDAY, AUG. 27 FOOTBALL Akron Kenmore at Newton Falls, 7 p.m. Leetonia at Lisbon, 7:30 p.m.


Little League World series Saturday’s games

Georgia 6, New York 3 SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Georgia’s 12-year-old infielder Trey Maddox starts


Iraqis begin restoring concrete walls after truck-bombings kill scores

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Workers used giant cranes to raise concrete walls around the blast-scarred


Questions bug you? KGB has answers

Ninety-nine cents doesn’t buy you much these days. Some fast food places still offer a burger,


Favre says he feels fine but has work to do

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — On Brett Favre’s last of eight plays in his preseason debut with Minnesota, the


Majority voted for change

Opinion: Majority voted for change EDITOR: We didn’t elect President Obama to maintain the status quo. We


Someone looking for a place to move a company would not be enchanted by Ohio

Opinion: EDITOR: The recent article, “Libraries In A Bind?” made me think of the situation’s uncanny


Liberal minority seeks tyranny

Opinion: Liberal minority seeks tyranny EDITOR: When does tolerance become tyranny? When do the demands


Now could be forever

Opinion: Now could be forever EDITOR: There is an old romantic song, “There’s No Tomorrow.” Unfortunately


‘ursa major’

‘ursa major’ Third Eye Blind (Megaforce) Grade: A After a six-year break between full lengths,


GAME TIME

GAME TIME Scrappers Who: Scrappers vs. Auburn Doubledays, game 2 of a three-game series. When:


THISTLEDOWN

THISTLEDOWN SATURDAY’S RESULTS 2nd—Just in Jest (Pereira)7.004.003.60 A Rare Move


Val-bueno: Homer lifts Indians past Mariners

CLEVELAND (AP) — Luis Valbuena homered with two out in the 11th inning to give the Cleveland Indians


No problems? Look again

Opinion: No problems? Look again EDITOR: In a letter last Sunday, the writer suggests that readers check


Busch saves season with Bristol win

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Kyle Busch may have saved his season by holding off Mark Martin on a four-lap


Boy, 6, drowns at pool party

WARREN — An investigation is under way into the drowning of a 6-year-old boy at a pool party in


Bosnia segregates classes

STOLAC, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — It’s shortly after noon, and teenagers who were taught their


Phillips wins long jump

BERLIN (AP) — Down and out at this time last year, Dwight Phillips was close to hanging up his track


Baseball roundup Saturday’s games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 14, Yankees 1 BOSTON — Kevin Youkilis homered twice and tied a career


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua R. Kriebel, 24, of 916 Saul Drive, Hubbard, and Megan


Probe of death reveals cruelty by other soldiers

Probe of death reveals cruelty by other soldiers COLUMBUS — The U.S. military says the


Families fight schools over service animals

CHICAGO (AP) — Like seeing-eye dogs for the blind, trained dogs are now being used to help autistic


Fed up, Americans show anger

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Seven months after President Barack Obama took office promising change and


Health insurers explore savings in overseas care

Elizabeth Kunz left her dentist’s office this spring with a mouth full of problems and no way to pay


medical tourism | At a glance

Health insurers trying to tame rising medical costs have started offering medical care in other


Good news at Lordstown is good news for all

Editorial: Good news at Lordstown is good news for all General Motors has had its ups and downs — especially


Sweet lays foundation to help YSU face future

Editorial: By this time next year, Youngstown State University will have a new president who will offer his or


DOG TRAINING Reducing chance of bites

Experts say early, positive and thorough obedience training, starting with puppy kindergarten, is


shakers: This pair of salt and pepper shakers was made to depict Laurel and Hardy, the famous

shakers: This pair of salt and pepper shakers was made to depict Laurel and Hardy, the famous


Las Vegas tourism to hire terrorist analyst

Las Vegas tourism to hire terrorist analyst LAS VEGAS — Tourism officials in Las Vegas plan to


Activist who tried to kill Chirac freed

The far-right activist spent seven years in prison in the assassination attempt of the former French


Can economic recovery last without stimulants?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Turnabouts in European and Asian economies, along with recent gains in the U.S.,


STANDINGS

INDEPENDENTS Overall WLPtsOP East46170175 Warren JFK37300204 Chaney2883336 East


Tsagaris has last laugh with wrist tap

Opinion: Just two months ago, this space was dedicated to the proposition that an officeholder who corrupted


Playoff History

AUSTINTOWN FITCH (5-4) 1986 — Division I (2-1, state semifinals) Def. Cuyahoga Falls Walsh


Pakistani Taliban pick their new military chief

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistani Taliban have appointed a new chief, militants said Saturday,


hBench folds flat for easy storage

hBench folds flat for easy storage Midwest Gloves & Gear’s new gardening bench folds flat, so it


It’s taboo to talk about the decline of old age

Opinion: We live in a time when seemingly no subject is taboo. People discuss, in excruciating detail, their


DEET, sunscreen might not mix

Q. I have to use insect repellent every time I go outside. When I also need sunscreen, which goes on


LOCAL

LOCAL ‘Celubrious’ book signing BOARDMAN — A book signing by local author Dennis A. Martin will


Public reaction is mixed after Ensign’s affair

FERNLEY, Nev. (AP) — Two months after a weary looking John Ensign hastily confessed having an


Hermit who froze mom in ice aims to stay in ‘the hole’

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — True to his word, a hermit who encased his dead mother in a block of ice keeps


Political stalemate continues in Pa.

HARRISBURG (AP) — Alarms are going off at the hundreds of agencies that provide help to children


Hurricane Bill closes beaches

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — A weakening Hurricane Bill spun northward Saturday, churning up rough seas,


Chen’s home run ignites Scrappers past Doubledays

AUBURN, N.Y. — Chun Chen hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Mahoning Valley


Florida No. 1 in preseason poll

NEW YORK (AP) — As Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators prepare to make a run at their third national


Lonnie Mark Harris

Lonnie Mark Harris Correction The times for the funeral and calling hours for Lonnie Mark


Metro digest

Summer concert series BOARDMAN — Boardman Township Park’s Music in the Park Summer Concert Series


MEN

MEN Pine Lakes Monday Night Men (Pine Lakes) — Low gross: Dave Majors, Jim Green 41, Jeff Tinney


FERRARA’S

FERRARA’S Ferrara’s A Taste of Italy in Sharon, Pa., has an extensive gluten-free menu. Where:


baseball

baseball Pitching camp — 5-week Sunday camp begins Aug. 30 for players age 9-16. Call (330) 793-


Program will focus on Kokoon Arts Club

Program will focus on Kokoon Arts Club YOUNGSTOWN — Shirley Wajda, guest curator of Kent State


Gigantic video boards are target at Cowboys Stadium

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The video boards at the new Cowboys Stadium were the center of attention at


Europe battles back in Solheim Cup

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Not so fast. With Michelle Wie and Christina Kim partying on the green


Bolt wins 3rd gold, minus world record

Bolt wins 3rd gold at worlds, minus world record BERLIN (AP) — For once, Usain Bolt ran in a final


League winners

CITY SERIES 2006 — Rayen 2005 — Rayen 2004 — Chaney 2003 — Chaney 2002 — Chaney 2001 — Chaney 2000


AREA PLAYOFF HISTORY BY YEAR

1972 CLASS AAA State Semifinals Warren Western Reserve 23, Toledo Scott 15 State Finals


Sick of Favre, Vick? Blame us

DETROIT — A friend of mine wrote this week that a lot of people seem to be cheering for Michael


Outraged FBI director criticizes Scot’s action

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Robert Mueller sharply criticized Scotland’s justice minister for


AREA

AREA Clippers to honor 1994 team COLUMBIANA — Columbiana High School will honor the 1994


Collectors seek figural salt and pepper shakers

Looking for an inexpensive, colorful collectible? Look for pottery and porcelain salt and pepper


Don’t tolerate cursing, bullying

Q. My 16-year-old son has started using curse words in our home. What’s the best way to deal with


Another look at Delphi

Opinion: Another look at Delphi EDITOR: The bankruptcy court should reconsider the offer of the “new


ASIAN VEGETABLES

It’s easy to add new flavor to the garden Growing Chinese vegetables is no different than trying


BULL’S EYE

Local woman hits her target at Senior Olympics Curiosity led the archer to take her shot at


Dog pack shows fine line between pet and predator

It can be easy to forget they are still animals with teeth and the ability to use them if instinct


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2009. There are 130 days left in the year. On this date


Faith in America lifts the mood of the public

Opinion: Provo, Utah — There is nothing like an 8,000-mile road trip across America and back to restore one’s


Manhunt intensifies for suspect in killing of swimsuit model

BUENA PARK, Calif. (AP) — Canadian authorities on Saturday intensified the manhunt for the


GARY, INDIANA

Michael Jackson fans tour singer’s hometown Two women have started “The King of Pop Hometown