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‘Got milk?’ Ford Expedition stolen
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for an all white Ford Expedition with the words “Got Milk?”
Canfield Show of Bands Tuesday
CANFIELD — The 35th annual Show of Bands is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Canfield High School
Mathews band night set for Sept. 16
VIENNA — The 18th annual Mathews High School band night is planned at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the booster
Greenville nurse facing drug charges
GREENVILLE, Pa. — A nurse who worked at UPMC Greenville has been charged with diverting prescription
Mom in Pa. abduction hoax pleads guilty
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia woman accused of faking her own abduction after she
Mahoning Co. commissioners, Judge Belinky reach settlement
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners today reached a settlement with Probate Judge Mark A.
Ohio: Stimulus led to 1,138 highway jobs in July
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio officials say President Barack Obama’s $787 billion economic stimulus package
Jury finds New Springfield man not guilty of rape
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County jury today found a New Springfield man not guilty of charges of
Microsoft cutting price of high-end Xbox 360
NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft Corp. is slashing the price of the high-end Xbox 360 console by $100,
FTC to ban most telemarketing robocalls Sept. 1
Many of those annoying prerecorded telemarketing calls will be history starting Sept. 1. The
Western, Pa., teen guilty in attack on ex-girlfriend
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A suburban Pittsburgh teenager has been found guilty of trying to kill his ex-
Pittsburgh contractor facing suit from AG’s office
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh contractor is facing a consumer protection lawsuit filed by the state
Bodies found in rural Ohio home
XENIA, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say they found the bodies of a man and a woman inside a rural home in
Ohio amphitheater security personnel takes diabetic’s food
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (AP) — An outdoor concert venue in Ohio has apologized to a diabetic patron
Ohio juvenile detention center to close
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say they plan to close the juvenile-detention center in southern
Ohio school district settles with student who accused teacher of burning cross image on arm
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio school board has approved a $121,000 settlement with the family of
Ohio student-safety law repealed
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — A state legislator says a law intended to protect schoolchildren from
Headed to Pittsburgh? Stay away from I-70 for now
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — State police are working to detour westbound traffic off of Interstate 70
Gov. Rendell signs new restrictions on Pa. dog breeders
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania has a new law that limits the types of surgical procedures that can
Friday deadline no longer an issue for V&M, city says
Friday deadline no longer an issue for V&M, city says
Ohio records 2009’s first human case of West Nile Virus
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s first probable human case of West Nile virus this year was recorded today by the
Ohio EPA Web site has new look, new address
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Web site will have a new appearance and new
Youngstown man injured in Columbiana accident
UNITY — A Youngstown man was charged with failure to control his vehicle after an accident at 8:46
Early dismissal set Monday for Struthers Middle School
STRUTHERS — Struthers Middle School will have early dismissal at 12:15 p.m. Monday due to a
Witnesses: Wilkes-Barre, Pa., police beat suspect
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — State police say they are investigating allegations that police in
Two men arrested after Ohio mom reads teen texts
TIPP CITY, Ohio (AP) — A 15-year-old girl’s mother alarmed by texts from two men helped lead to
Drop-offs prompt hike in dog license fees in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Dayton-area officials say they are raising fees for dog licenses to help ease a
Ohio prisons spokeswoman retiring
COLUMBUS (AP) — It’s the final day for a woman who has witnessed 27 executions and watched Ohio’s
Ohio district stops school’s gender split
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio school district has moved quickly to stop an elementary school from
GDP declines 1 percent in 2Q, better than expected
GDP declines 1 percent in 2Q, better than expected
Rick and Rebecca Harpster of Chicago announce the birth of their first child, a daughter,
• Rick and Rebecca Harpster of Chicago announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Jillian
Lake Vista will dedicate Haynam Walkway
Lake Vista will dedicate Haynam Walkway CORTLAND — Lake Vista will dedicate the Haynam Walkway at
Students to speak at ABWA meeting
YOUNGSTOWN — Carleen Kalasky and Madeline Kopper, juniors at Cardinal Mooney High School, will be
Kennedy made mark on Valley
The senator’s message of hope resonated with Mahoning Valley residents. Massachusetts Sen.
Phantoms inch closer to opener
There’s a couple of preseason games scheduled in Chicago for Sept. 11-12. BOARDMAN — Now that
Ruth stars get bye to semifinals
The Youngstown baseball all-stars are two wins from a world series championship. APPLETON,
Cheers, jeers pepper town-hall meeting on health care in Farrell
U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire told the 840 attendees he opposes a government takeover. FARRELL, Pa.
Scrappers' big 3rd inning beats Batavia
The Scrappers scored eight runs on their way to a 11-6 win over the Muckdogs. NILES — The
Pooch owners, beware
High court restores bite to Youngstown’s law on vicious dogs By PETER H. MILLIKEN YOUNGSTOWN —
Heacock: More work to be done
The coach likes the progress of the YSU football team so far. YOUNGSTOWN — With just over a
Motion will seek juvenile status for Pa. boy in slaying
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Murder suspect Jordan Brown could become the youngest person ever sentenced to
FOSTERING MORE CARE: Angels expands hours, seeks more volunteers
Angels expands hours, seeks more volunteers It costs about $900,000 annually to operate the Angels
Indians beat Kansas City as Huff, Sizemore lead the way
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rookie left-hander David Huff was doing what a lot of starting pitchers do a few
Name changed to eliminate ‘hurtful’ words
The MRDD change reflects a desire for a more socially appropriate name. YOUNGSTOWN — Removing
Howard homers for Phils in 10th
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan Howard hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning after Philadelphia’s
Health inspectors prepare for fair food patrol
Fifteen health department workers will patrol the fair. CANFIELD — Good food is a staple for
Struthers officials discuss skate park’s future
Several in the audience suggested moving the park to Yellow Creek, where it would be better
THE RIVALRY RETURNS
Mooney's Joey Stoops (12) takes a break at the water fountain during a practice at Cardinal Mooney High School Wednesday. The team is preparing to renew its rivalry with Boardman at the season opener Friday night.
WEDNESDAY drawings
WEDNESDAY drawings OHIO Wednesday night: Pick 3, 4-4-4 Pick 4, 4-9-6-4 Rolling Cash 5, 6
GM: ‘Clunker’ was good for Cobalt
General Motors vehicles accounted for 17.6 percent of the 690,000 new cars purchased under the Car
Sparks: Latest tour is worth screaming about
Screaming at boy bands is nothing new to R&B-pop singer Jordin Sparks. As a youngster growing up
‘Taking Woodstock’ is a nostalgic trip to ’60s
This is the way we should remember Woodstock: a sea of people, a river of mud, a mountain of garbage
Rogers may start opener
The Browns’ defensive tackle hasn’t played a down in the preseason. BEREA (AP) — Browns coach Eric
Programs in Columbiana have to be cut
LISBON — Times are tough when the programs to help those in need are in need. Eileen Dray-Bardon,
Nice Jewish Girls bring comedy act to Lemon Grove
YOUNGSTOWN — What’s a nice Jewish girl doing in a place like this? Well, bawdy burlesque comedy and
Pitino fuming as video released
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville coach Rick Pitino said Wednesday a sex scandal involving a woman
Meet the Artist at Outreach Gallery
Meet the Artist at Outreach Gallery NILES — A Meet the Artist event with Halley Snow of Youngstown
Change is in the works for Fox series ‘Lie to Me’
PASADENA, Calif. — Several changes will be made to Fox’s “Lie To Me” when the second season begins
Erie branch of foundation asks you to join Lupus Loop
VERNON, Pa. — The local branch of the Lupus Foundation of Pa. is gearing up for the Lupus Loop 5K
Best bets on TV
“Marked” (9 p.m., History Channel): Tattoos, it seems, are all the rage. Now comes a series that
Thrifts troubled despite some profit
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. thrifts eked out a $4 million profit in the second quarter, but the number of
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
‘Ugly Betty,’ ‘Wizards’ stars among honorees at 2009 ALMA Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The stars of “Ugly Betty” and “Wizards of Waverly Place” will be among those
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Country singer Bentley keeps it simple
Country music artist Dierks Bentley is a beer and corn hole kind of guy. Sure, his latest effort
Investigators erred in seizing drug tests list
BOSTON (AP) — David Ortiz sat at the computer in the home clubhouse at Fenway Park, checking his
Augustana and Matt Nathanson with special guest Tyrone Wells entertain at 7 p.m. in Beeghly Center
Augustana and Matt Nathanson with special guest Tyrone Wells entertain at 7 p.m. in Beeghly Center
Fall movie preview: The good, the bad and the really intriguing
Nearly 70 films are headed for a cinema near you through Dec. 25. Here are the fall movies through
Quality Road is favorite at Travers
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Until this week, the Travers Stakes had the potential to bring
Consumers, businesses go on buying spree
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers and businesses went on a big-ticket spending spree in July, sending
Texas, Mexico win semifinals at LLWS
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Steven Cardone smiled as he jogged off the field, looking relieved
Visiting judge requested in case against Polivka
WARREN — Judge Terry Ivanchak of Warren Municipal Court has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to assign a
Serious about fall futbol
11On Aug. 15, the league kicked off its 28th season with Soccer Day at the Poland High School
Matthews gives ‘Hardball’ look at Kennedy brothers
“The Kennedy Brothers” is a reasonably complete — and now, timely — overview of the careers of three
Keep fees out of politics
Opinion: Keep fees out of politics EDITOR: Watching Judge Belinky on the news the other night attempt to
auditions Where to try out for roles
MUSICIANS “Carmen.” Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. Chorus members are needed
Bonnie Raitt unites with an old friend
MINNEAPOLIS — Steve Raitt won’t be joining his little sister Bonnie onstage at the Minnesota State
Business news in brief
REGION Frontier: Verizon deal should benefit consumers CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio’s state government
Police seek man reported to be suicidal
VERNON — The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department searched woods in Vernon Township Wednesday for a
“I play in fall and summer. I like fall the most because it’s not as hot. It’s
“I play in fall and summer. I like fall the most because it’s not as hot. It’s hard because you have
High court ruling keeps Danny Hill eligible for death penalty
WARREN — The Ohio Supreme Court has refused to review a decision by a visiting common pleas court
Health-care reform is about people, in final analysis
Opinion: Health-care reform is about people, in final analysis EDITOR: The current, often explosive
This week, we profile Cecilia Lange who is a third-grade teacher in Struthers. The mother of five is a Poland Youth Soccer Association board member and coach of a 15-under boys travel team.
Q: How did you become a soccer coach and board member? A: I got involved because when I first
Authority questions director’s request
The former airport director turned in a request for payment of about 1,000 hours of accrued sick
Fire destroys items in condemned house
YOUNGSTOWN — A fire at a condemned house Wednesday at 46 W. Philadelphia Ave. destroyed some
New Springfield man’s rape case goes to Mahoning jury
YOUNGSTOWN — A New Springfield man will soon learn if a jury will find him guilty of raping a woman
Ohio women are less likely to pursue degree
COLUMBUS (AP) — Women are less likely to serve in the Statehouse and pursue college degrees in Ohio
Sam Querrey wins US Open Series title
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Hard-serving Sam Querrey won the U.S. Open Series championship Wednesday by
Taiwan’s government OKs Dalai Lama visit
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan said today it has agreed to let the Dalai Lama visit the island to
Paisley displays some Twain with his twang
LOS ANGELES — In the decade since country singer Brad Paisley put out his debut album, the kid from
Program ends under budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Cash for Clunkers” generated nearly 700,000 new car sales and ended under its $3
Meth labs spawn cleanup industry
AKRON — Roy Wilkinson waved the meth scanner around the kitchen pantry. The red “Meth” light on
Prosecution appeals judge’s Go Go ruling
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s office is looking to the 7th District Court of Appeals
Woods a fixture in PGA playoffs
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — No matter what players think of the golf course, Liberty National gets
Rapper Santana accused of threatening girlfriend
Rapper Santana accused of threatening girlfriend TEANECK, N.J. — Rapper Juelz Santana is accused
Ricks scores in Canfield’s win
CANFIELD — Jordan Ricks scored the game’s only goal as Canfield’s boys soccer team opened its season
Relying on Luckett and not Destiny
NEW YORK (AP) — After proving she could do it solo — her debut single and self-titled album both hit
Metro digest
Jury to hear sex charge GIRARD — A sexual battery charge against a former Brookfield middle-school
KSU professor casts light on steel industry of yore
The book will give voice to those who were living during the once-thriving steel industry.
Suicidal planet seems on a death spiral into star
WASHINGTON (AP) — Astronomers have found what appears to be a gigantic suicidal planet. The odd,
Two-thirds of adults get tests with radiation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As many as two-thirds of adults underwent a medical test in the last few years
Crime-story author Dunne dies at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Author Dominick Dunne, who told stories of shocking crimes among the rich and famous
Analysis: Afghan summer brings reversals
KABUL (AP) — It’s been a summer of setbacks in Afghanistan — with rising casualties, a divisive
Are we committing national suicide?
Opinion: Remember when the deficit was so bad that Democrats said we (or more accurately the Republicans)
Town hall protesters drown out legitimate debate
Opinion: Angry is ugly. We’ve seen that during this angry August, as town hall meetings on health-care
HUBBARD, LIBERTY AND GIRARD POLICE CALLS
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Aug. 19 Assault:
Time gap in Jackson death could prove key
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A key point of contention has emerged in the case investigators are piecing
Secret process aids pet projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sleepy Montana checkpoint along the Canadian border that sees about three
Tropical Storm Danny forms in the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say people in the Bahamas and the southeastern U.S. should keep an eye on
Years ago
Today is Thursday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2009. There are 126 days left in the year. On this date
Hope, reality collide in post-Katrina New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shelia Phillips doesn’t see the New Orleans that Mayor Ray Nagin talks about, the
Topic of floaters leaves reader totally confused
Q. I am totally confused about floating poop. I had always heard that it was due to a high-fiber
NASA’s new rocket: to the moon or not?
WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA will test the powerful first stage of its new Ares moon rocket today, a
Government shouldn’t be running health care
Opinion: Washington likes to style itself as the center of the political universe, but this summer the real
Camelot dynasty ends with death of Kennedy
Dems, GOP mourn man, hail legacy HYANNIS PORT, Mass. (AP) — The greatest heights eluded Ted
NO. 2 IS NO. 1
Buckeyes’ QB Terrelle Pryor is center of attention The success or failure of Ohio State’s season
Analysts: FDIC could be in the red by year’s end
NEW YORK (AP) — The government agency that guarantees you won’t lose your money in a bank failure
Don’t put life on hold waiting for ‘Carla’
Dear Annie: My common-law wife of many years has left me for another man. I let my pursuit of the
Familiar trip query leads to world of answers
Dear Heloise: My frequently asking “Are we there yet?” on a vacation trip when I was 8 years old
Legacy Academy spent $38K illegally, audit finds
The school has taken steps to recover the funds and ensure payment of taxes. YOUNGSTOWN — A
POLISH DAY
Event pushes right buttons “If you have an accordion in the closet gathering dust, this is a
Mendoza gets wish, back at RB for ’Huskers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s Marcus Mendoza was told to hang in there at wide receiver last week
A flawed, effective champion
A flawed, effective champion Philadelphia Inquirer: The passing of Sen. Edward Moore “Teddy”
Valley has its own memories of Sen. Edward Kennedy
Editorial: Valley has its own memories of Sen. Edward Kennedy Tens of thousands of Mahoning Valley
Big tease: Burlesque gains popularity
CHICAGO (AP) — In the Depression-era days of Gypsy Rose Lee, burlesque dancing was about as naughty,
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Miles G. Lockhard, 60, of 353 Potomac Ave., Youngstown, and
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