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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trumbull deputies searching for man in woods
VERNON — The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department searched woods in Vernon Township tonight for a man who was reported to be suicidal.
Sex case against ex-coach headed to grand jury
GIRARD — A sexual battery charge against a former Brookfield middle school coach
High court affirms: Danny Lee Hill can be executed
WARREN — The Ohio Supreme Court has refused to review a decision by a visiting common pleas court
Life Skills Center sets open house
YOUNGSTOWN — There will be an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Friday for prospective students and
Carnegie Mellon confirms 26 swine flu cases
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carnegie Mellon University has confirmed another eight cases of swine flu,
Ohio casino foes cast doubt on tax revenue wording
COLUMBUS (AP) — Opponents of a proposal to allow casinos in Ohio’s four largest cities seek to cast
Rendell budget aide sees warning in bond ratings
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s top state budget executive says recent evaluations of the state’s
Visiting judge sought to handle Polivka case
WARREN — Judge Terry Ivanchak of Warren Municipal Court has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to assign a
Ohio politicians react to Kennedy death
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio politicians are saddened by the death of Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy.
Pa. links deaths of four elk to illegal feeding
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission says it’s confirmed four elk have died because
Police gas mask test leads to warning in Ohio
LORAIN, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio police department says a SWAT team test of gas masks didn’t go as
Report: Ohio lagging in women’s advancement
COLUMBUS (AP) — A new report shows Ohio is lagging in indicators of women’s advancement such as
New park offers X-rated views of NYC hotel guests
NEW YORK (AP) — Some guests at a New York City hotel near an elevated park have been offering
Microsoft apologizes for changing race in photo
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Software giant Microsoft Corp. is apologizing for altering a photo on its Web
State police job applicant sues over tattoo policy
HARRISBURG (AP) — A northeastern Pennsylvania man claims his rights were violated when he didn’t get
Off to school for Ohio’s first set of sextuplets
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (AP) — Kindergartners at one Ohio school are getting a crash course in the
Bond set at $1 million for Ohio mom charged with killing her child
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A judge has set bond at $1 million for a southwest Ohio woman accused of
Ohio expands emerald ash borer quarantine
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) — A bug that kills trees has been detected in two southern Ohio counties,
Ga. man faces charges in Pa. teen’s sexting case
TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. (AP) — A Georgia man has been arraigned on charges he solicited a 14-year-old
Lucasville prison could lose its guard towers
LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Officials want to abandon most of the guard towers at an Ohio prison where
Rabies vaccination program under way in western, Pa.
HARRISBURG — The annual oral rabies vaccination baiting program, which helps control rabies in wild
GM sold 17.6 percent of new cars purchased under Clunkers program
General Motors vehicles accounted for 17.6 percent of the 690,000 new cars purchased under the Car
Ohio woman, Ky. man trade kidney donors
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A woman in Ohio is swapping kidney donors with a man in Kentucky after both
Some Struthers streets lose power Monday for culvert project
STRUTHERS — City officials said that at noon Monday electrical power temporarily will be shut off
OSHP seizes nearly 6 kilos of cocaine in Lucas County traffic stop
TOLEDO — A Riverside, Calif., man will be arraigned this morning in Lucas County Court on felony
Ohio consumer advocate wants phone deal assurances
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio’s state government consumer advocate wants to make sure customers aren’t hurt
Youngstown falls to worst in state
Superintendent Wendy Webb said the district's educational performance is adversely influenced by student disabilities, which affect nearly 20 percent of Youngstown’s 7,000 students, and the poverty rate, which is pushing 90 percent.
UPDATED: Sen. Edward Kennedy, 77, dies after cancer battle
Sen. Edward Kennedy, 77, dies after cancer battle
Ohio Supreme Court upholds Youngstown’s vicious-dog law
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld as constitutional a Youngstown city ordinance that
1 dead, 1 hurt in wrong-way crash in Pa. city
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A sedan veered out of control in the wrong direction on a downtown Allentown
Ohio community’s radar sign warns speedy bicyclists
BEACHWOOD, Ohio (AP) — Police in this Cleveland suburb are using radar to fight speeding on
Letter from jail defends slayings of 3 in Ohio
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A letter appearing to come from an Ohio man charged with killing his two young
Section of Mahoning Avenue in Jackson Twp. reopened today
NORTH JACKSON — Mahoning Avenue between the Ohio Turnpike and state Route 45 in Jackson Township
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY SBlt Southington United Methodist Church, state Route 305 and 534, will serve chicken
Parents announce plans for Iamurri, Woodward rite
The engagement and plans for the upcoming marriage of Carmelina Iamurri and David Woodward are
Fall flowers sale
Fall flowers sale YOUNGSTOWN — The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will have an annual fall sale
Scrappers lose to Batavia, 7-3
NILES — It wasn’t the homecoming the Mahoning Valley Scrappers were looking for coming off of a very
Land swap, tax profits at play in V&M deal
Youngstown and Girard need to decide how income tax will be distributed. YOUNGSTOWN —
Neighbors: No signs of trouble
Neighbors of an 8-year-old boy who police say was beaten by his stepfather say the boy appeared to be alone in the yard a lot.
No WEC at Covelli on Oct. 10
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s unlikely the World Extreme Cagefighting organization will be coming to the Covelli
Youngstown stars advance
APPLETON, Wis. — The Youngstown 14-year-old all-stars clinched a berth in the bracket finals of the
Speaker to teachers: Learn to understand poor kids
The speech came on the coattails of the release of state report cards. WARREN— On the same
Traficant bash becomes a hot ticket despite expectation he won’t show
About 1,000 tickets to the Sept. 6 event are sold. YOUNGSTOWN — Ex-U.S. Rep. James A.
Cavs sign rookie Danny Green, lose Joe Smith
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie forward Danny Green, their second-round pick
Man saves granddaughter from intruder with gun
YOUNGSTOWN — A South Side man saved his granddaughter from potential harm by confronting an armed
Royals’ Greinke whiffs 15 Indians
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Greinke struck out a team-record 15 in eight overpowering innings and
Drowning victim identified as 6-year-old Howland boy
The Braceville fire chief was the first responder to a drowning Saturday. WARREN — Police have
Vick set to make debut Thursday
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Vick has looked sharp zipping uncontested passes to open receivers and
Bowers awaits commission’s nod to be Warren’s new chief of police
Lt. Cathy Spencer concedes, wishes Bowers ‘all the best.’ WARREN — Barring unforeseen events,
Williams to campaign against casino amendment
Youngstown’s mayor said he opposes gambling expansions. COLUMBUS — Youngstown Mayor Jay
Freeloading father disgusts his teenage daughter
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: My parents are married but separated.
Tips make eggs easy to crack
Dear Heloise: I am unsuccessful in hard-boiling eggs. Please tell me the recipe or solution. Thank
Dancak-Metcalf engagement announced
BEAVER TOWNSHIP — Mary Monica Anne Dancak and David Joseph Metcalf, both of Beaver Township, are
McQuillan, Caban engaged, to wed in autumn rite
Jacquelyn McQuillan, 6541 Gentle Ben Circle, Wesley Chapel, Fla., and William C. Caban, 6829 64th
Rep. Wilson plans telephone town-hall meeting
U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson will host a telephone town-hall meeting on health care for residents of
GM to remove ‘Mark of Excellence’ logo from vehicles
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. will begin removing its “Mark of Excellence” logo from vehicles as
Two who ran Super Nationals present their side of situation
The operators of the racing event said they apparently won’t be back next year. SALEM — The
Business digest
REGION Incubator receives grant YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Business Incubator said it has been
State meets 19 of 30 standards
A total of 116 districts and 215 schools received the state’s top designation. COLUMBUS —
Zethus to team up with YSU for joint project
YOUNGSTOWN — Zethus Software, a Youngstown Business Incubator portfolio company, and Youngstown
Pennsylvania’s savings plan for college will cost more
HARRISBURG (AP) — Tens of thousands of investors saving for college in Pennsylvania’s Guaranteed
It’s been a tough life
Opinion: It’s been a tough life EDITOR: I have been a life long Democrat. I have been a life long
Ex-Cortland resident sentenced in tax case
CLEVELAND — A former Cort- land resident was sentenced to four months in prison, four months’ home
Businessman to run against Boccieri
WADSWORTH, Ohio (AP) — A Republican businessman and former mayor has filed initial paperwork to run
Overall, ratings of Valley districts are mixed
Eighteen of the tri-county’s public districts are rated excellent or better. Five Mahoning
Salem man gets plea deal in child-sex case
The man will be sentenced in October. YOUNGSTOWN — A man charged with sex crimes involving a
Sports digest
ysu Football veterans YOUNGSTOWN — The YSU Football Alumni Club is trying to get in contact with
Make some real cuts before asking for any new taxes
Opinion: Make some real cuts before asking for any new taxes EDITOR: It is beyond this taxpayer how
3 teens guilty in subway beating death
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two teens were convicted Tuesday of third-degree murder and a third of a lesser
Raiding of funds to plug budget holes angers advocates
COLUMBUS (AP) — Raiding special funds devoted to specific causes to plug budget holes is nothing
Positive signs
Consumer sentiment, home prices show signs of life WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ pessimism about
“Dark Blue” (10 p.m., TNT): We’re told that, on a new episode of the undercover
“Dark Blue” (10 p.m., TNT): We’re told that, on a new episode of the undercover police drama,” Ty’s
Butler getting a lot of action ... and comedy
NEW YORK (AP) — In the new action film “Gamer,” video games have conjoined with reality, and gamers
ABC’s ‘Crash Course’ is accident waiting to happen
Reason to watch: Hosts Orlando Jones, Dan Cortese at 9 p.m. on ABC. What it’s about: That’s an
Brown gets probation in Rihanna assault case
Brown gets probation in Rihanna assault case LOS ANGELES — A judge on Tuesday sentenced Chris
nfl roundup | News and notes
Hall of Fame: Former Broncos running back Floyd Little and Steelers defensive coordinator Dick
Papa John’s founder reunited with his ’71 Camaro
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The founder of the Papa John’s pizza chain has finally reunited with the
Bernanke decision met with approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — Analysts, lawmakers and the financial industry generally reacted positively to
YMHA wins YouthBuild program of year award
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngs- town Metropolitan Housing Authority has received the YouthBuild program of
mlb roundup Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 6, White Sox 3 BOSTON — Jason Bay hit a solo homer to break an eighth-
Morning meal can make or break your day
There is no perfect meal, but what you do choose can make a big difference in your energy and
Dutch teen in battle to sail solo
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Thirteen-year-old Laura Dekker wants to become the youngest person to
TURN THOSE FROWNS UPSIDE DOWN
Do your kids turn up their noses at fruits and veggies? Here are some fun and smart ideas to
McCutchen’s homer rallies Bucs past Phils
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen made up for a defensive gaffe earlier in the ninth inning by
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 6, Indians 2
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Creativity requires thinking outside the lunchbox
Parents can creatively set the tone for their children’s healthful eating habits. School bells
Playing with food
Parents can help their kids learn to love healthy eating. According to the 2007 Produce For
WRs Robiskie, Massaquoi fitting in
BEREA (AP) — Brian Robiskie still has to carry other players’ equipment off the Browns practice
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Weathersfield Township trustees, work session, 9 a.m., township building. West
Texas team unbeaten in Little League World Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Travis Daves and Wyatt Willis each hit two-run homers to lead San Antonio,
HANDS-ON LUNCH-MAKING
Keeping kids from getting bored can be challenge There are plenty of nutritious foods that are
Hiding from need to make cuts doesn’t lessen the need
Editorial: Hiding from need to make cuts doesn’t lessen the need When will government leaders learn that if
S.C. retiree: Powerball prize won’t change me
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A retired South Carolina state employee who spent two bucks on the lottery was
SAT scores dip for high school class of ’09
Through the early 1990s and early 2000s, average scores on the SAT college entrance exam moved
Death of 4 U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan sets casualty mark
MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan — A roadside bomb that struck an American military convoy in southern
It’s too early to get cold feet on Afghanistan
Opinion: Even before Afghans went to the polls last week, Americans were getting queasy about U.S.
Record deficits projected
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government faces exploding deficits and mounting debt over the next
Peppers feels pressure after quiet preseason
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — After his failed campaign to leave Carolina and with his salary cap-busting
Shuttle launch canceled
Shuttle launch canceled CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA called off the launch of space shuttle
As downturn wears on, mail’s a little lighter
CHICAGO (AP) — You can find a bright spot in the recession as close as your mailbox: There are far
Roethlisberger returns to practice field
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger is back on his feet again. Both of them. The Steelers
Mahoning County Court Filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey E. Faith, 33, Lancaster, Pa., and Berkis D. Reyes
Credit where due
Editorial: Credit where due Nashville Tennessean: A surge of stimulus funds will help community health
Semenya returns to South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Mobbed by a singing, dancing and horn-blowing crowd of supporters at
Serena No. 2 seed at US Open
Defending champion Serena Williams was seeded No. 2 for the U.S. Open on Tuesday, behind Dinara
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2009. There are 127 days left in the year. On this
Ignore preconceived notions to see truth
Opinion: Many of the issues of our times are hard to understand without understanding the vision of the world
Karzai, top rival running even in votes
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — President Hamid Karzai and his main rival, former Foreign Minister
FedEx Cup attracts foremost players from around the world
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — For those who don’t buy into the FedEx Cup, consider the alternative. Ten
Metro digest
Senior education forum YOUNGSTOWN — Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, 1219 Himrod Ave., will
A look around the world exposes popular myths about health care
Opinion: As Americans search for the cure to what ails our health-care system, we’ve overlooked an invaluable
Homicide ruling, documents detail death of Jackson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County coroner’s finding that the death of Michael Jackson was a
Agencies circumvent legislators’ fund cuts
COLUMBUS (AP) — State agencies are finding a way around Ohio lawmakers’ budgets cuts, to the chagrin
A lunch-packing guide
Here are tips for packing your child’s lunch: Place a frozen juice box in your youngster’s lunch
POLAND AND BOARDMAN POLICE CALLS
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Aug. 19 Arrest:
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