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Feds deny loan guarantee for Ohio uranium plant
CINCINNATI (AP) — Federal officials say they won’t guarantee a loan for an energy company that had
Cincy Bengals seek to revamp offense that finished last in NFL
CINCINNATI (AP) — Last in the league. Even now, it’s difficult for the Cincinnati Bengals to accept
Medical examiner IDs body found in carpet near Pittsburgh
WILKINSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has identified the decomposing body of
Pa. man shot when he confronts gas thief
GREENVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police in a northwestern Pennsylvania town are looking for a man who was
Pastor faces five animal cruelty counts; three dogs euthanized
BOARDMAN — The pastor of an East Western Reserve Road church is charged with animal cruelty.
Director of Ohio Medicaid program resigns
COLUMBUS (AP) — The director of Ohio’s $12 billion Medicaid program plans to leave his post Aug. 31.
Salem assisted living facility has open house Friday
SALEM — Sterling House Assisted Living, 1916 South Lincoln Ave., is having an open house from 3 to 5
Man sentenced to six months in jail for punching a police dog
DELAWARE, Ohio (AP) — A judge has sentenced a central Ohio man to six months in jail for assaulting
Pa. agency denies drawing water from popular fishing stream
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — State environmental regulators have denied a permit to a company that wanted to
36 laptop computers missing from Pa. high school
READING, Pa. (AP) — A Reading School District official said Monday that 36 laptop computers are
Kennel club makes donation to Second Harvest Food Bank to help feed pets
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club delivered $1,000 worth of dog food to the Second
Cleveland schools using stimulus money for deficit
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland public schools will use $7 million in federal economic-development
Fed agents descend on Michael Jackson’s doctor
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal authorities searched the Las Vegas home and medical office of Michael
Va. pastor sentenced for stealing more than $200K
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A Virginia Beach pastor will spend 10 months behind bars for stealing
Man sleeping in Dumpster gets picked up with trash
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities here said a man, who had been sleeping in a Dumpster, sustained minor
Pa. state employees vent anger over losing pay
HARRISBURG (AP) — Hundreds of state employees facing disappearing paychecks are sending a message to
Ex-editor gets no extra time in Pa. sex-sting case
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former western Pennsylvania sports editor has received no additional prison
Four injured in blast at Ohio plant
McARTHUR, Ohio (AP) — Police say four people have been injured in an explosion at an explosives
Judiciary Committee OKs Sotomayor for high court
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee voted today to approve Sonia Sotomayor as the first
23-year-old Hubbard woman killed in one-car crash
HUBBARD — The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a one-car crash that killed a 23-
Pittsburgh slots parlor prepares for grand opening
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Workers are putting the finishing touches on Pittsburgh’s new slots casino.
Ohio homeowners, car insurance rising
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio Department of Insurance says rates for homeowners coverage rose 6.9
Ohio Supreme Court upholds 2006 sentencing ruling
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a criminal sentencing
College in Cleveland offers three-year degree
CLEVELAND (AP) — A women’s college in Cleveland is joining a small but growing number of schools
Fresh fruit, produce available this week at area churches
YOUNGSTOWN — Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley will distribute more than 110,000
U.S. Route 224 restrictions in Boardman begin Wednesday
BOARDMAN — Beginning at 5 a.m. Wednesday, various intersections on U.S. Route 224 between West and
Mahoning commissioners put continuous sales tax renewal on fall ballot
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners voted unanimously today to place the half-percent sales
Donate school supplies to the needy Saturday at the Boardman YMCA
BOARDMAN —The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley will be collecting donations of
Trumbull coroner rules on cause of Champion infant’s death
WARREN — Trumbull County Coroner Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk has ruled that 21-month-old Tiffany Banks
Delphi Corp. creditors win out in auction for company’s assets
NEW YORK (AP) — Auto parts maker Delphi Corp. said Monday its creditors won out over a California
Sebring announces annual village-wide garage sale
SEBRING — The Sebring Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 8th annual village-wide garage sale
Index shows home prices increase from April to May
Index shows home prices increase from April to May
Top court finds attorney in contempt
COLUMBUS — The chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court has found a former Youngstown lawyer, whose
Man gets 60 days for punch that proved fatal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio State University student has received a 60-day jail sentence for
Christen Lymber and Peter Mohl set wedding date
Christen M. Lymber Peter J. Mohl The engagement of Christen Marie Lymber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Lisa Yavorsky, Jack Modelski to be married
Lisa Yavorsky of Youngstown, a daughter of Larry and Debbie Yavorsky, 925 Monterey Ave., Youngstown,
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Chaney High School Class of 1953 will have a picnic from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the
Rummage and bake sale
Rummage and bake sale AUSTINTOWN — Galilee Apostolic Church will have a rummage and bake sale
Retirees United forms to protest Delphi cuts
The group will update Packard retirees on its pension protest efforts Wednesday. Hourly
Buckeyes favorite in Big 10 football
On the Big Ten’s proposed 2009 climb back up National Respect Mountain, Ohio State has been cast as
Sales tax renewal cheered & jeered
Placing the sales tax on the Nov. 3 ballot is on today’s county commissioners’ agenda.
Paterno hip to be square
CHICAGO (AP) — For fans who’d like to follow Joe Paterno online, don’t expect Penn State’s Hall of
Man: Pavlik hit me at bar
The champion’s trainer denies the allegations. YOUNGSTOWN — A 45-year-old Boardman man says
Mine That Bird works in advance of Saturday’s W. Virginia Derby
CHESTER, W. Va. — Mine That Bird breezed through a four-furlong workout at Mountaineer Casino
Rondinelli Tuxedo bests San Diego in CABA win
STRUTHERS — Phil Lipari’s double with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning drove home Brad
Boardman YMCA thanks members with $6M addition
The 30,000-square-foot expansion will lessen crowding at the facility. BOARDMAN — The
Muckdogs shut out Scrappers
BATAVIA, N.Y. — The Batavia Muckdogs created some two-out lightning to defeat the Mahoning Valley
Despite neck injury, Hubbard mayor keeps up with the business at hand
The 72-year-old said one of his biggest challenges is getting sleep. HUBBARD — Mayor Arthur U.
Manhattan DA wants jail time for Burress
NEW YORK — Manhattan’s district attorney says he wants former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress
U.S. clears Warren cop in ’07 stun-gun incident
A federal civil trial over the matter is set for January. WARREN — Richard Kovach, the city
Jury selection begins for suspect in killing at kids’ football game
The fatal shooting took place nearly three years ago at the former South High Stadium.
As Warren skateboard park nears fruition, some object to placement
Acting Chief Tim Bowers said that if the skate park is placed in a remote location, it will be ‘junk
On the mend
Anna Kate “Annie” Harley of Girard, who experienced a spontaneous brain bleed May 29, now is in physical, speech and occupational therapy after brain surgery on May 30. The 8-year-old has been working on her coordination by playing toss from this mini-trampoline.
Potential abuser lurks in Sara’s boyfriend
Dear Annie: My 14-year-old daughter, “Sara,” thinks she’s in love with a controlling boyfriend who
Peace Race Tips: Put your best foot forward
Video: Peace Race Training Tip #1Peace Race president Jenn Wohlgamuth gives a training tip for runners.
Ryan backs Fisher for U.S. senator
YOUNGSTOWN — “He is a man who gets things done,” U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said of Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher
Police investigate S. Side shooting that left 1 injured
A witness said it sounded as if someone was firing back at the initial shooter. YOUNGSTOWN —
Housing-aid program begins slowly start
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaking at a high school in Mesa, Ariz., about a month after taking office,
F1 driver is improving
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Formula One driver Felipe Massa was awake and talking to family members
State & regional digest
LOCAL State patrol probes fatal crash in Hubbard HUBBARD — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is
New York Penn League Standings
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)2216.579— Williamsport (Phillies)2117.5531
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Pa. students’ test scores improve in all categories
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania students registered improved math and reading scores for all seven
Missing toddler, baby found crying in trash receptacle
DAYTON (AP) — A 2-year-old girl and 8-month-old boy were found crying inside a trash receptacle
Compromise nears on health-care bill among senators
WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of secretive talks, a bipartisan group in the Senate edged closer
Atlanta is close to tearing down last housing project
ATLANTA (AP) — The nation’s bulldozer attack on crime and poverty will soon make Atlanta — home of
MONDAY LOTTERIES
MONDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 8-7-2 Pick 4, 6-9-8-8 Classic Lotto, 4-5-6-8
Cries of reverse discrimination grow
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A black president tabs a Latina for the Supreme Court. She had made a ruling
Astronauts zip through 5th and final spacewalk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts completed the last spacewalk of their shared shuttle and
National Guard major takes over as officer in charge of YSU’s ROTC
YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Army National Guard Maj. Patrick L. Williams, a native of Negley, is the new
Infant’s dismemberment stuns Texas investigators
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The scene was so gruesome investigators could barely speak: A 31‚Ñ2-week-old boy
NFL commissioner reinstates Vick
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Vick is back in the NFL. Now all he needs is a team to play for. Vick,
NEW ON HOME VIDEO This week’s DVD releases
Movies and TV shows available today on DVD: “Fast & Furious” (PG-13, 107 minutes): “Fast &
Call for help answered by all, says proud Forum CEO
The work force accounts for 60 percent of the hospital system’s budget. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Israel on Iran: We’ll stop bomb
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel hardened its insistence Monday that it would do anything it felt necessary
Lacking in cash, church has plans for gas drilling
STOW, Ohio (AP) — A financially struggling church has run into neighborhood opposition to natural
Business digest
REGION Smith & Co. Jewelers closes doors after 20 years CANFIELD — Tim Smith closed Smith & Co.
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Joyce E. Sikora Jack, 11773 Woodworth Road, North Lima, v. Donald
Official: Jackson doc gave him drug before death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s personal doctor administered a powerful anesthetic to help him
Fairness in sentencing
Washington Post: This year marks the 25th anniversary of legislation that created mandatory minimum
New home sales rise 11 percent in June
WASHINGTON (AP) — New home sales in June posted the fastest increase in more than eight years as
Silverman leaves little impact on NBC
NBC lost 1 million prime-time viewers during the entertainment executive’s tenure. NEW YORK (AP) —
N.J. man charged in death of ‘Idol’ tryout
TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A man has been charged with drunken driving after a New Jersey shore car
Merce Cunningham, choreographer, dies at 90
Merce Cunningham, choreographer, dies at 90 NEW YORK — Merce Cunningham, one of the great
Visit to Gaza was an eye-opener
Opinion: On the weekend of July 4, Raed Khatib of Boardman and I joined some 200 other patriots on a
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Austintown Library trustees board special meeting, 4 p.m., meeting room of the
HBO leads networks in gay content, index says
NEW YORK (AP) — HBO scored highest among 15 networks for its representation of gay characters last
Area is key to mobility, study finds
WASHINGTON — Researchers have found that being raised in poor neighborhoods plays a major role in
Driving in the rain? Turn on your lights
COLUMBUS — You won’t get a ticket for six months, but it’s probably a good idea to start turning on
With 3 years to go, London Games on track
LONDON (AP) — This Olympic training went so well that the two star British athletes broke out in
Rockford Village event
Rockford Village event YOUNGSTOWN — The Center for Community Empowerment at 1420 Dogwood Lane,
Green captures Canadian Open
OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Nathan Green looked up and flashed a wry smile when the latest round of
Dwyane Wade facing lawsuits
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with
Valley projects require a final spurt of support
Editorial: The clock is ticking on the competition to determine which government projects in Northeast Ohio
Karzai offers talks to militants
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A confident President Hamid Karzai on Monday offered peace talks to
Stunner: Peirsol fails to advance
ROME (AP) — Five world records were set Monday at the world swimming championships. No surprise
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Brian and Melissa Treharne, Columbiana, boy, July 14. St.
U.S. officials seek to reassure Chinese
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama put forward his top economic officials Monday to try to
Tax dispute escalates in Ohio race for U.S. Senate
COLUMBUS (AP) — The husband of U.S. Senate candidate and Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner
Two senators get sweetened deals on mortgage costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite their denials, influential Democratic Sens. Kent Conrad and Chris Dodd
Boardman school board OKs buying new bus equipped with wheelchair lift
BOARDMAN — The board of education will seek bids for a 60-passenger bus with a wheelchair lift.
Poland, Boardman police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND July 24
Struthers mulls over use of methane gas for utility savings
A methane-gas generator would help save money in the long run, Struthers officials say.
CORRECTIONS
The lottery numbers that appeared on A2 of Monday’s editions for the Sunday day drawings for Ohio’s
Apatow gets serious with ‘Funny People’
Imagine Mel Brooks directing Strindberg. Or Groucho, Chico and Harpo playing the Brothers Karamazov.
Bonus gifts can be donated to shelters
Dear Heloise: If you are a shopper by mail or on the Internet, you often get bonuses for spending a
mlb roundup Monday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 5, Tigers 2 ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Tommy Hunter pitched a career-high
Israel focusing on Latin America
Opinion: Until not too long ago, Latin America was a distant observer of the Middle East conflict. That’s
What can we learn from the Gates flap?
Opinion: “I hate to admit it, but I have reached a stage in my life that if I am walking down a dark street
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