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Nothing definite for Pavlik despite reports
YOUNGSTOWN — Contrary to several online reports, Kelly Pavlik has not been medically cleared to
OSHP investigating crash that killed Liberty man
AUSTINTOWN — A 33-year-old Liberty Township man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on
Flight 93 victim’s relatives plan motorcycle ride
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Relatives of a victim aboard Flight 93, which crashed in southwestern Pennsylvania
Man found hanging in Boardman park pavilion
BOARDMAN — A township park employee made a disturbing discovery in a park pavilion Friday. The
Dallas Cowboys don’t have to raise video boards — yet
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones can keep his video boards right where they are, at least for
Nudist’s wife settles Pa. drowning suit for $246K
PENN HILLS, Pa. (AP) — The widow of a nudist who drowned at a private swimming pool near Pittsburgh
Police chief: Officer was wrong to use stun gun on councilman’s daughter
CINCINNATI (AP) — The police chief has told Cincinnati community leaders that an officer was wrong
Niles business has fundraiser for Joe Kaluza
NILES — Wheelers Fireplace & Grill, 1974 Warren Ave., is having a propane blowout sale this weekend
Dell’s numbers show PC industry staggering back
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dell Inc.’s second-quarter results reinforce what other tech heavyweights have
Man given father’s long-lost WWII diaries
AKRON (AP) — At his father’s grave in Ohio, a Florida man has been given diaries providing new
Ohio Parole Board rejects mercy for condemned killer
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Parole Board has rejected a plea for mercy from a condemned killer who
Blessings in a Box food program set for September
YOUNGSTOWN — Crossroads Church, 554 S. Meridian Road, is a host site for the Angel Food Blessings in
Denver Broncos suspend receiver Brandon Marshall
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall, openly unhappy with the Denver Broncos,
Ohio court backs company in breast-pumping case
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court says a company didn’t discriminate against a new mother who
Western, Pa., man accused of multimillion-dollar scam
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been charged in federal court with fraud and tax
Ohio to return $4.1M in funds used for budget
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio is replenishing two funds of donated money tapped to close a budget gap, and
Group complains about school district belief in God in mission statement
UNIONTOWN, Ohio (AP) — An atheist group is complaining about an Ohio school district’s mission
Mountaineer Casino lays off 35
CHESTER, WVa. — Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort today reduced its workforce by 35 employees.
Body found in Ohio marina identified as Toledo woman
OAK HARBOR, Ohio (AP) — The body found bound and weighted down by cement blocks this week in an Ohio
Ohio firm gets boost with plane airspeed sensors
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio company is getting a boost from demand for aircraft speed sensors to
Feds: No charges against company in immigrant raid
FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Federal authorities say there will be no charges against a Chicago food
Independent candidate running for U.S. Senate seat
NEW LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — An electrical engineer from southwest Ohio says he is running as an
High school band shows set next week
Two high school band shows will take place Monday and Tuesday. The first will be the Austintown
Former Youngstowner steps down from state of Ohio post
COLUMBUS — Two top-ranking state law enforcement officials — one of whom was raised in Youngstown —
Mayoral hopeful off ballot over age rule
STREETSBORO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio mayoral candidate removed from the ballot because he’s too young
Big turnout for Air Force jobs in Ohio
FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Some 5,000 people have flocked to an Air Force job fair in Ohio. Seekers
Accused Erie killer’s IQ could spare him the death penalty
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Defense attorneys for an Erie man accused of killing an 86-year-old woman during a
Drunken Ohio student OK after hit by train
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Police in an Ohio college town say a student who was resting off a night
Jessica Book to be bride of Joseph Dickey IV
The engagement of Jessica Catherine Book, daughter of Terri and Keith Book, 6987 South Range Road,
Virgin Islands chosen for Curtis, Naymick wedding
POLAND — David and Joyce Naymick, 1830 Johnston Place, are announcing the engagement of their son,
Smith-Ingram wedding to be in Richmond, Va.
Carlton K. and Portia Ingram of Youngstown, and Pressley and Dorothea Smith of Richmond, Va., are
Logozzo-Lewis wedding planned for mid-October
LOWELLVILLE — The engagement of Lauren Anne Logozzo and Benjamin Lewis, both of Hapeville, Ga., is
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
BOOSTERS • The Girard Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school. CLASSES •
Union Counselors to cook dinners
Union Counselors to cook dinners BOARDMAN — Union Counselors will be cooking pasta dinners from 11
County caves to Judge Belinky
Probate court gets an extra $200,000 By PETER H. MILLIKEN YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Mark A. Belinky
Poland’s hot start too much for Eagles
HUBBARD — Poland senior Luke Wollet was sitting next to starting quarterback Colin Reardon on wing night
Leetonia defeats Lisbon 41-7
By ERIC HAMILTON LISBON — Throughout its football history, Leetonia’s idea of a balanced offense
Wise gets year in jail for previous violence, endangering case
Trumbull County Children Services visited the boy July 22 and found no physical abuse. WARREN
Valley man persists in pursuit of tax holiday for school items
Supporters say the plan would provide a boost for retail sales in Ohio. COLUMBUS — A Poland
Newton Falls wins big over Kenmore
NEWTON FALLS — There was a lot of buzz this summer about the potential of the Newton Falls young but talented football team.
Trustees, residents discuss water-district advantages
Boardman, Canfield and Austintown residents gathered for information. CANFIELD —
After a perfect season, Ursuline prepares for new challenges
After posting a 15-0 season and shutting out a dynamic offense i
Harding’s Eargle to play for Penguins
Former McDonald standout Andy Timko will also join the team. By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN —
Boggs found innocent of rape
Jurors appeared to agree with the explanation offered by the defendant’s lawyer. YOUNGSTOWN —
Weathersfield weighs using just one trash hauler
Weathersfield weighs using just one trash hauler Additional meetings are planned on whether the
Harding Raiders expected to join Lake Erie League
Pending Board of Education approval, Harding would begin play in 2010-11. By JOE SCALZO WARREN
Market boosts pension funds
Market boosts pension funds Ellwood City’s project has been ranked first out of seven submitted
Father charged in crash that injured son
STAFF REPORT UNITY — The condition of a township teenager thrown from a convertible that crashed
V&M Star Steel tells cities: No deadline? No problem
V&M Star Steel has plans to expand and may do so in the Youngstown and Girard area. Company’s officials are satisfied the two cities are making progress toward a written contract, and they likely won’t kill the potential $970 million project.
Best bets on TV
“The Wizards of Waverly Place” (8 p.m., Disney Channel): The show gets the original movie treatment
Daisy Fuentes Pilates
Daisy Fuentes Pilates (Collision Studios/Interactive Game Group/Sega) for Nintendo Wii; Grade: B
First Place Bank will buy first 3 Cruzes
WARREN — First Place Bank is giving away three Chevrolet Cruze automobiles in its Race to First
Down to last out, Tribe rescued by Andy Marte
BALTIMORE (AP) — Andy Marte hit a two-run homer on a 3-2 pitch from Jim Johnson with two outs in the
Pennsylvania budget negotiations stall again
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania budget negotiations reached a new level of meltdown Thursday as House
Board, family settle lawsuit
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) — The family of a student who said a science teacher burned the image of a
Williams sisters can meet only in U.S. Open semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena and Venus Williams have met in eight Grand Slam finals, most recently at
Man gets prison for bridge arson, shooting
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to five to 10 years in prison
Usain Bolt wants to try long jump
ZURICH (AP) — It may be time to extend those sand pits because Usain Bolt is considering the long
Querrey advances with upset at Pilot Pen tourney
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — American Sam Querrey hit 15 aces to upset top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko 6-3,
Coach Q&A: Campbell Memorial's Jeff Bayuk
When Campbell Memorial head football coach Jeff Bayuk accepted the job in 2007, some might have been
Upheaval In The Pits
OHIO STATE OFFENSIVE LINE Justin Boren’s injury has the Buckeyes wondering who’s going to play
Wheeler’s offers propane deal to community, help for Kaluza Project
NILES — Wheeler’s Fireplace and Grill is donating 50 cents from every propane tank filled today,
Federal economic-stimulus plan creates, saves 1,138 Ohio highway-construction jobs
COLUMBUS (AP) — President Barack Obama’s $787 billion economic-SFlbstimulus package for the nation
Calif. team edges Georgia at Little League World Series
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Nick Conlin scampered home from third on a wild pitch to give Chula Vista,
Metro digest
Candidates disqualified from November ballot YOUNGSTOWN — Two candidates seeking to run in the
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Liberty Assembly of God, 6779 Belmont Ave., Liberty. Free clothing, 10 a.m. to 1
Youth chorus to add children’s ensemble
SALEM — The Salem Community Theater Youth Chorus is adding a children’s ensemble to its program this
Baseball drug case could head to top court
The government has 90 days to file with the Supreme Court, and at least four justices must decide
Woodley is content to let others get glory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Flash back to the Super Bowl, and it may have seemed that the Steelers secured
Jarod’s Law that focused on safety of students being dropped Oct. 16
Jarod’s Law that focused on safety of students being dropped Oct. 16 COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio law
Working his magic at ‘Waverly Place’
profile: David DeLuise Young fans are drawn to the actor’s caring portrayal. At a recent New
Stimulus funds
Stimulus funds How Ohio used money Ohio has released its first employment report on highway jobs
the secret formula Ingredients for success
In the land of Dan Schneider’s Bakery, here are several Ingredients for Success we could sneak out
An old standby makes a comeback
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Electronic coupons, arriving by cell phone, Twitter, e-mail and Facebook, are
Remembering a surprising friendship
Opinion: Most of my adult life has been intertwined with the Kennedy family. As a freshman at American
Co-ops aren’t a solution
Opinion: The co-ops proposed for national health insurance reform are a joke. They will not provide real
Military kids get to share laughs and fears at camp
FOMBELL, Pa. (AP) — Thirteen-year-old David Rojas didn’t tell his mother how terribly he missed her
Prince slightly wounded
Prince slightly wounded RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The official Saudi news agency says a wanted
We can’t go on like this
Editorial: We can’t go on like this Just a decade ago, the Congressional Budget Office, apparently buoyed
Hubby’s still tied to mom’s apron strings
Dear Annie: I have been married to “Jerry” for 38 years. I have endured much pain, verbal abuse and
Iran shows hostility in nomination for defense minister
Iran shows hostility in nomination for defense minister Miami Herald: Incredibly, President
For U.S., July and August deadliest months of war
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A roadside bomb and gunfire attack killed a U.S. service member in
Measure to protect gays gaining momentum
Momentum is building for Congress to pass the first major civil- rights act protecting gays and
Drought, debt lead to Indian farmers’ suicides
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Dozens of impoverished farmers struggling with debt and poor rainfall have
Residents of Afghan city fear takeover by Taliban
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Southern Afghanistan’s largest city, Kandahar, is slipping back under
Years ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of 2009. There are 125 days left in the year. On this date
Police find blood, evidence of struggle in model’s Mercedes
BUENA PARK, Calif. (AP) — Police in Buena Park, Calif., say they found blood and evidence of a
Man hijacks, crashes Atlanta school bus
ATLANTA (AP) — A shirtless man hijacked an Atlanta public-school bus with about a dozen students
Massachusetts says farewell to a favorite son
BOSTON — On a day of solemn tributes and emotional farewells, thousands of mourners began paying
Obama endorsement linked Kennedy to younger generation
CHICAGO (AP) — For young Americans unfamiliar with terms such as Chappaquiddick, Ted Kennedy was
Obama wins praise for action on Gulf Coast rebuilding
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama pledged to right the wrongs he said
Retirees given promises
Opinion: Retirees given promises EDITOR: As an attendee of the Democratic fundraiser at Fellows Riverside
Scrappers beat Batavia, 3-0, in home series finale
NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers used bunting and pitching to great success on Thursday night,
Next Generation Coupon tips
Put down the scissors: Coupons are increasingly available by phone, by e-mail, online and in other
Austintown offers natural-gas group rate
AUSTINTOWN — Township officials have established a one-year fixed rate of $6.94 per mcf for natural
Still no end to Browns QB derby
Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson will see ‘significant’ playing time on Saturday against the Titans.
Blueprints for Nazi death camps given to Israel
BERLIN (AP) — Sketched on yellowing parchment, the 29 blueprints presented to Israel’s prime
THE KING OF TWEEN COMEDIES
profile: Dan Schneider The one-man comic spark was a teen actor. HOLLYWOOD — The hottest
Pittsburgh rallies for a 3-2 victory over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — J.A. Happ looked like a rookie on the key pitch of the game, and Garrett Jones
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard W. Nagel, 62, of 48 Water St., Poland, and Anita
2 men convicted in 2003 robbery and slaying
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jurors in western Pennsylvania have convicted two men of third-degree murder and
Toyota to end production at Calif. joint venture next March
WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. plans to end production in March 2010 at a California joint
Shaq gets ticket for stopping car in street
Shaq gets ticket for stopping car in street LOS ANGELES — Basketball player Shaquille O’Neal has
Jobless-benefit claims decrease
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for jobless benefits dropped
Business digest
REGION Lordstown adds overtime LORDSTOWN — A United Autoworkers Web site says the General Motors
Retirees got their story out
Opinion: Retirees got their story out EDITOR: The March for America’s Future organized by the GM Delphi
WYTV’s trick play fooled only the viewers
Opinion: I like and respect Stan Boney and believe he does a very good job as WYTV’s news anchor. That’s
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Stephen and Julie Shaw, Edinburg, Pa., boy, Aug. 26. Sara Oliver,
Go & Do
Today Children Family Garden Fun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley
Kidnapped as child, woman resurfaces 18 years later in Calif.
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A woman who was snatched from a bus stop as an 11-year-old child in 1991
Throw-rug rubber backing mars linoleum floors
Dear Heloise: We have small throw rugs with rubber backing (helps to keep them from sliding) on two
Delay costing city money
STRUTHERS — A Cincinnati-area man is still trying to recover legal fees from the city that stem from
“Bandslam” (C): This “High School Musical”/”Camp Rock” clone is
“Bandslam” (C): This “High School Musical”/”Camp Rock” clone is about music and high school and
CORRECTIONS
GETTING IT RIGHT Karen M. Dattilo of Sky Drive is a candidate for Springfield Township trustee
How Brits found compassion for bomber
Opinion: How could anyone release the only man convicted in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103? Does anyone
Kennedys could lose long-held Senate seat
WASHINGTON — As mourners began to gather in Boston on Thursday to say farewell to Sen. Edward
Cubans face shortage of toilet paper
MIAMI — There’s good news and bad news in Cuba. The bad news: There’s a shortage of toilet paper,
‘Moon rock’ in museum is petrified wood
AMSTERDAM (AP) — It’s not green cheese, but it might as well be. The Dutch national museum said
Garcia tied for lead at Barclays
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Seven days ago, Sergio Garcia wasn’t even sure if he would be eligible to
THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA
THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA Leetonia 41, Lisbon 7 Newton Falls 38, Akron Kenmore 8 Poland 24,
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