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Supernats operators unhappy over mayor's announcement
SALEM — The future of a summer event offering racing
Send in your football fan photos — It's time for FANtastic!!!
Send in your football fan photos — It's time for FANtastic!!!
Police charge Hamilton, Ohio, mother with murder
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — Police have arrested a southwest Ohio woman on murder charges after the infant
Youngstown’s mayor to campaign against casino ballot issue
COLUMBUS — Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams will be one of several co-chairmen to take across the state
Youngstown all-stars advance in Babe Ruth World Series
APPLETON, Wis. — The Youngstown 14-year-old all-stars clinched a berth in the bracket finals of the
U.S. Rep. Wilson hosts telephone town hall session on health care Thursday
U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson will host a telephone town hall meeting on health care for residents of
Columbiana elections board removes two candidates from fall ballot
LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Elections today removed two candidates for Washingtonville
Northwestern Pa. teen identified as accidential shooting victim
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — A coroner has identified a 16-year-old boy who authorities believe was
Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in Ohio
KETTERING, Ohio (AP) — Police say a hot air balloon made an emergency landing on a city street here.
Carnegie Mellon: 18 students may have swine flu
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carnegie Mellon University officials say 18 students at the school in Pittsburgh
Pa. college savings plan to levy premiums
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Tens of thousands of investors saving for college in Pennsylvania’s
Retired Supreme Court Justice O’Connor to sit on Cincy appeals panel
CINCINNATI (AP) — Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor plans to sit as a visiting
AT&T explains service outage
BOARDMAN — Many area residents have experienced issues with their cell phones since the weekend and
Salem man cops plea on sex crimes
YOUNGSTOWN — A man charged with sex crimes involving a 12-year-old child may be going to prison for
Fla. man leaves kids in car, goes to strip club
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Authorities said a man was arrested after being accused of leaving two small
Sony plans a Kindle rival with wireless downloads
NEW YORK (AP) — Sony Corp. plans to offer an e-book reader with the ability to wirelessly download
City school president: Report card is unacceptable
City school president: Report card is unacceptable
Northwestern, Pa., woman teacher fired for relationship with girl
OIL CITY, Pa. (AP) — A female teacher has been fired from a northwestern Pennsylvania school for
Shanksville, Pa., post office to honor Flight 93
SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is marking the eighth anniversary of Flight 93’s
Co-star in Thriller video becomes Michael Jackson creditor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Court records show Michael Jackson’s love interest in the “Thriller” video, Ola
Indictment finally comes in 1998 Ohio deaths of woman, daughter
COLUMBUS (AP) — A grand jury has indicted a convicted drug trafficker in the 1998 Ohio stabbing
Academic Distress Commission coming to Youngstown schools
YOUNGSTOWN — The state will send an Academic Distress Commission into the Youngstown City School
Ohio businessman to challenge Boccieri for U.S. House seat
WADSWORTH, Ohio (AP) — A Republican businessman and former mayor has filed initial paperwork to run
Death penalty vacated for 1985 Pittsburgh killer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A judge has vacated the death sentence of a man twice convicted of the 1985 murder
Marijuana-growing operation uncovered at Canton house fire
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Investigators say they think a house fire here began in electrical circuits
Ohio’s fifth and eighth grade students failed to meet proficiency levels
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s fifth- and eighth-graders failed to meet state-set proficiency levels in reading,
Several Mahoning Co. schools receive distinction of excellent
More information on reports cards from the Ohio Department of Education. MAHONING Austintown:
State agencies look to Ohio board to regain funds
COLUMBUS (AP) — State agencies are finding a way around Ohio lawmakers’ budgets cuts, to the chagrin
NFL players caught in Ponzi scheme
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged a woman who once advised Michael Vick and several
YMHA program earns national award
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority has received the YouthBuild program of
Brookfield police detail beating suffered by 8-year-old
BROOKFIELD — A Brookfield Township child is at Akron Children’s Hospital, after police found him
Ohio man killed in glider crash
ARCANUM, Ohio (AP) — A 56-year-old man has died after a collision of glider aircraft in western
OSHP survey: Speeding causes most teen crashes in Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) — A new report says speeding causes the most crashes with a juvenile driver at fault
Detroit man swims across Lake Erie in record time
NORTH EAST, Pa. (AP) — A Detroit man is the 11th person to complete the 24.3-mile swim across Lake
Liberty trustees have special meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday
LIBERTY — The township trustees meet in a special session at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the township
Report card data for Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana schools
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Education this morning released 2008-09 report card data for Ohio
Report card: Youngstown schools drop into academic emergency
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School District has dropped into academic emergency on its state
WATCH VINDY.COM: School district report cards coming today
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio releases the first state report cards for school districts since Gov. Ted
Some Verizon customers find $1.99 bill errors
CLEVELAND (AP) — The nation’s largest wireless carrier says it will pay refunds to customers
Ohio cop fired for speeding, trooper to be suspended
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio police officer has been fired for off-duty speeding on his motorcycle at
Shaker Heights to pay $81K to fire chief axed over cuts
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — This upscale Cleveland suburb has agreed to give $81,000 in severance
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Boardman High School Class of 1954 will have its 55th reunion at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Holiday
Keller-Hummer wedding date is announced
The engagement of Lindsay Keller and Drew Hummer, both of Copley, is announced by her parents,
Fagert-Smith wedding plans are announced
CANFIELD — Michael and Mary Jo Fagert of Canfield announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany
Parents reveal date for Sforza, Ripoli wedding
The engagement of Mary Sforza and Jeremy Ripoli, both of 329 Powers Ave., Girard, and their wedding
Boeshart-Thorne engagement told, wedding planned
The engagement of Jennifer Boeshart and John C. Thorne III, both of Cincinnati, is announced by
Parents announce Woodall-Palkovic wedding plans
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Nicole Woodall and William J. Palkovic, both of 603 S.
Salem Library programs
Salem Library programs SALEM — Robert A. Green, of the East Liverpool Office of the Social
Event at Covelli Centre gets KO’d
The match has been rescheduled for a date the Covelli Centre is already booked. The match has been
YSU’s Nowicki steps forward
The senior punter is looking for more improvements in his final season. By PETE MOLLICA
Memorial on wall finds a new home
Memorial on wall finds a new home The memorial was built as a lasting tribute to those who died
AT&T cell-phone users upset over lack of service
Frustrated customers have been without service since the weekend. BOARDMAN — Some area
Youngstown stars win 8-7 at world series
Vic Kuchmaner hit a two-run homer for the Babe Ruth 14-year-old all-stars and Brandon Ritchie
Gutierrez pleads guilty to 6 counts, takes deal
The sentence will be 45 days in jail in 15-day increments, defendant’s counsel said. COLUMBUS
YSU enrollment continues to rise
The number could climb even higher over the next couple of weeks. YOUNGSTOWN — Enrollment at
Scrappers pummel Doubledays
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers scored 10 times with two outs in Monday’s 12-1 pounding
Man accused of murder reaches deal that could free him in a few months
The sentencing will be next week. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man accused of murder has reached an
V&M tentative deal reached
Details of the agreement still must be worked out, Mayor Williams said. YOUNGSTOWN — No
2 police officers leaving payroll
The city paid $70,000 to an officer for back pay and damages. YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of
Program a jolt for car sales, not a fix
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now comes the hard part for the auto industry — luring customers without big Cash
A shadow over Obama’s Vineyard vacation
Opinion: MASHPEE, Mass. — On Martha’s Vineyard island, in the wealthy town of Chilmark where Barack Obama is
Keep the jobs here
Opinion: Keep the jobs here EDITOR: One thing I don’t understand about this Cash for Clunkers deal is,
METRO DIGEST
Shooting victim YOUNGSTOWN — Police have identified a man found dead over the weekend, but they
Notre Dame selects freshman to be kicker
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — No. 23 Notre Dame will have at least one freshman starter on the field when
Youngstown YWCA preserves its past, enriches its future
Editorial: Youngstown YWCA preserves its past, enriches its future Cheers to the Youngstown YWCA board,
Obama should take note of how LBJ won health care reform fight
Opinion: As President Obama and Congress struggle to bend the rising cost curve in order to make health care
Government extends deadline for paperwork from dealers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department extended the deadline Monday for auto dealers to
CANFIELD AND AUSTINTOWN POLICE CALLS
CANFIELD CITY Aug. 13 Drug abuse: Police arrested a 28-year-old Canfield man on Carriage Lane on
Hasidic star mixes it up on album
The musician, an Orthodox Jew, remains focused on lyrics, which have layers of meaning and explore
Around the NFL News and notes
49ers: Shaun Hill has earned the nod as the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback, beating out
More local news in brief
Driver escapes bullets that strike his car YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for the people
Victim’s flag raised for Masury teenager
Victim’s flag raised for Masury teenager STAFF REPORT WARREN — Officials raised the Trumbull
Scottish official: Libya broke promise on bomber’s release
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland’s justice minister on Monday defended his much-criticized
Sprained ankle keeps Bengals’ Palmer out
CINCINNATI (AP) — Carson Palmer is expected to miss another preseason game because of a sprained
Wife says Sam’s mom monopolizes time
Dear Annie: I have been married to “Sam” for 25 years, and we have three beautiful daughters. Sam
Liberty Bell stamps really are forever
Dear Readers: Today, a reader’s letter came with a forever stamp. “Hmm,” Heloise Central asked, “how
TODAY’S DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 9-2-9 Pick 4, 6-6-5-3 Classic Lotto, 3-5-20-31-
Gitmo detainee goes home
Gitmo detainee goes home KABUL, Afghanistan — One of the youngest people ever held at Guantanamo
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Arthur W. Zaccone Jr., 45, of 945 S. Hazelwood Ave.,
Peace Race Tips: It really is about how you look
Video: Peace Race Training Tip #5Peace Race president Jenn Wohlgamuth gives a training tip for runners.Watch »
Comedian Colbert gives go-ahead to shuttle
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA fueled space shuttle Discovery for an early-morning flight to the
Afghan officials confident of tallying
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In a largely illiterate country where donkeys delivered ballots to remote
AP source: Coroner rules Jackson death a homicide
A designation of homicide means that Michael Jackson died at the hands of another but not
U.S. role in Iraq is crucial
U.S. role in Iraq is crucial Kansas City Star: A series of bombings Wednesday in Baghdad provided
‘Inhumane’ terror tactics by CIA spark criminal probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration launched a criminal probe Monday into “unauthorized ...
Heart group: Americans need to cut back drastically on sugar
DALLAS (AP) — A spoonful of sugar? Americans are swallowing 22 teaspoons of sugar each day, and it’s
Answers still sought in murder, suicide
BUENA PARK, Calif. (AP) — Like so many things in Hollywood, Ryan Jenkins’ life was not as it seemed.
Tide is turning against Obama
Opinion: Seven months after taking office amidst a religious-like faith that he was the one (or even The One)
Syria emerges as Mideast contender
Opinion: What’s the most important nation in the Middle East right now? Is it Saudi Arabia, with the
Corruption must end in Afghanistan, Brown says
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said political corruption in Afghanistan, “particularly at the top,” must
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2009. There are 128 days left in the year. On his date
Subway station may be named for ‘Bad’ video
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City lawmaker wants to see Michael Jackson honored at a subway station
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, to discuss skate park.
‘Thirtysomething’: Love at First Set
HOLLYWOOD — For actors Ken Olin and Patricia Wettig, life began at “thirtysomething.” Now at 50-
Jackson’s mother approves of tribute
The concert Sept. 26 is being planned by Jermaine Jackson. VIENNA (AP) — The King of Pop’s mother
Crypt above Monroe’s sells on eBay for $4.6M
Crypt above Monroe’s sells on eBay for $4.6M LOS ANGELES — The price for spending eternity above
“More to Love” (9 p.m., Fox): There’s actually less to love as Luke is down to
“More to Love” (9 p.m., Fox): There’s actually less to love as Luke is down to just six full-figured
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 11
School board considers latest scheduling plan
School board considers latest scheduling plan By RICK ROUAN BOARDMAN— The latest proposal to
Mahoning County Indictments
A grand jury indicted these people on various charges last week. Jesse Scroggins, 58, of Eastway
Kyle Busch tries to show softer side at the track
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch deviated from his traditional victory celebration when he spotted
Part-time job has become full-time occupation
WESTLAND, Mich. (AP) — Like so many others in Michigan, Art Francisco is struggling in these
GM may still sell Opel unit
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors’ new board may still sell its money-losing European Opel unit to a
Buckeyes enjoy ‘change of pace’ with evening practice
COLUMBUS (AP) — On a cool, late summer night, Gene Smith slowly made his way through the lower bowl
Mangini to Browns: Be smart
The coach wants his players to celebrate big plays but in a way that doesn’t draw penalties. By
Appeals court halts plans for nonfootball betting in Delaware
Bettors can still place money on NFL games in the state, but only as a parlay, or multiple bets, on
We believe in second chances
Opinion: We believe in second chances EDITOR: The United States of America, since the Declaration of
Law: Kids who get free lunches don’t pay fees
Law: Kids who get free lunches don’t pay fees COLUMBUS (AP) — As Ohio students head back to
New credit-card laws take effect; more to come in February
Consumers who carry high balances and have their credit limits sliced close to their balance could
Fat becomes suddenly fabulous, at least on TV
Though country struggles with weight issues, viewers go for full-figured personalities. Have a
South Range boys win soccer opener
COLUMBIANA — Jordan Baker scored three goals and South Range’s boys soccer team won its season
Teammates proclaim Vick ready to play
“I’m not a quarterback or a quarterback coach so I wouldn’t know exactly, but as a defensive guy
YSU professor loved YSU until his death
YOUNGSTOWN — John R. White may have retired from Youngstown State University, but he didn’t retire
Probe of drowning continues
A police investigator said he thinks the adults at the pool took ‘every precaution.’ WARREN —
Kuznetsova advances at Pilot Pen tourney
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Top-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova needed three sets Monday to overcome China’s
Rachel Alexandra to try to be 1st filly to win Woodward Stakes
She’s dominated 3-year-old fillies and beaten 3-year-old males in the Preakness and the Haskell.
New York, Georgia win at LLWS
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Michael Rapaglia struck out seven over four-plus innings and Vincent Quinn
Covelli family, Cafaro Foundation pledge $500,00 for animal center
CHAMPION — The Covelli family and Cafaro Foundation have pledged $250,000 each to help fund the
Business News in Brief
REGION 2 stores to open in Warren WARREN — Two businesses in the Warren area will officially
Hafner, Valbuena power Tribe past Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Hafner and Luis Valbuena each hit three-run homers, powering
Trumbull commissioner hit his wife’s cheek, police say
HOWLAND — Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka drove a golf cart into the side of the golf cart
Press conference set on Super Nationals
SALEM — Dan Swindell, the owner of the Quaker City Raceway, said Monday that promoter Corey Ward “is
USA track wins 22 medals at worlds but none of the buzz
BERLIN (AP) — This wasn’t a scene the Americans were hoping to see again. The setting shifted, yet
Phone town-hall session takes on health-care plan
At least 9,000 people were on some part of the call, a spokesman said. YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep.
New York-Penn League \ Standings
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)4122.651— Williamsport (Phillies)3429.5407
Vandalism probe at swim club leads to drug case
BOARDMAN — Investigation into the weekend vandalism of an area swim club led police to charge a man
Baseball roundup \ Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 2, Orioles 1 MINNEAPOLIS — Scott Baker allowed a run and four hits over
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center Ryan and Amy Cuffle, Poland, boy, Aug. 11. Jessica Probst and
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