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3 arrested in Leetonia drug raid
LISBON — Three people from Youngstown face charges of trafficking in drugs after a raid Tuesday at the Leetonia Shell Mart, 311 Columbia St.
Water turned off Saturday in Columbiana for water main repairs
COLUMBIANA — Water will turned off in the city at 7 a.m. Saturday on South Vine Street and South
Man accused in recruiter slaying lived in Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) — A man appearing in an Arkansas courtroom today on charges he killed an Army
2nd Philly teen pleads in subway attack death
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A second teen has pleaded guilty to murder in a fatal attack on a Starbucks
Mass. student on trial admits sharing tunes online
BOSTON (AP) — A Boston University graduate student accused of illegally swapping music online
Michael Jackson’s mom to keep kids, Rowe gets visitation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Katherine Jackson will raise her son’s children under an agreement with the King
Rendell working on offer to keep York, Pa., Harley plant
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says he’s working on a package of state aid designed
Pa. man pleads no contest in Cedar Point bomb scare
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — A Pennsylvania man accused in a bomb scare at an Ohio amusement park has
Governor to meet with legal team on Getsy’s fate
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland has not yet come to a decision on whether to grant clemency to Jason
Construction crews rupture gas line on 224 in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Police and fire crews rerouted traffic along U.S. Route 224 near South Avenue for a short
Free food, clothing books distributed Friday at Chaney High School
YOUNGSTOWN — There will be a Spirit of Giving Outreach Program from noon to 6 p.m. Friday at Chaney
Vote now for Mahoning Valley projects
YOUNGSTOWN — Latest vote tallies in the EfficientGovNow government collaboration competition for
Valley’s United Way sets $2.5 million goal
YOUNGSTOWN — Pacesetters have a tradition of getting the United Way’s annual campaign off to a good
Pittsburgh cops probing dogfighting evidence
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police are trying to determine if people were staging dogfights at a home where
Pa. officials: 570 area code numbers running out
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission is trying to figure out what to do
More sparring on second day of public Pa. budget talks
HARRISBURG (AP) — Six top state legislators facing a monthlong budget stalemate pressed on for a
Ohio boy accused of trying scooter holdup with toy gun
CINCINNATI (AP) — An 11-year-old boy has been accused of trying to hijack two boys’ scooters with a
Holy car! Utah boy goes for spin to avoid church
PLAIN CITY, Utah (AP) — Police in Utah say a 7-year-old boy led officers on a car chase in an effort
10 Ohio veterans given French honor
COLUMBUS (AP) — France has awarded its highest honor to 10 U.S. military veterans living in Ohio for
Youngstown will have National Night Out event on Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — The city will have a National Night Out event from 4 p.m. until dusk Tuesday at Wick
Woman in baby cut from womb case is arraigned
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A woman accused of cutting a baby girl from her mother’s womb in Massachusetts
UW of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley sets $2.5M fundraising goal
YOUNGSTOWN — The goal of the 2009 United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley financial
Youngstown to pay $200K to help stabilize residential neighborhoods
YOUNGSTOWN — The city will pay a newly formed community development corporation $200,000 to help
Ohio governor, ODNR director announce Ohio Woodlands Job Corps program
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland and Sean Logan, director, Ohio Department of Natural Resources,
Lawyer: Announcement pending on custody of Michael Jackson’s kids
NEW YORK (AP) — The attorney for Michael Jackson’s mother says an announcement is imminent on a
President Obama urged to back loan guarantee for Ohio plant
COLUMBUS (AP) — The top executive behind a planned uranium enrichment plant in southern Ohio has
Stocks rise sharply in early trading
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks surged in morning trading today as investors welcome better-than-expected
Mercer Co. Army wife gets jail time for having sex with boy, 14
MERCER, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania Army wife will spend six months to two years in jail for having
New jobless claims rise more than expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits
Ohio State Fair display shows home of the poor
COLUMBUS (AP) — An exhibit at the Ohio State Fair depicts the home of a family in poverty, with
Ohio budget tries to boost solar power
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s latest budget seeks to make solar power more affordable for residents who
Ohio panel begins look at human trafficking
COLUMBUS (AP) — A special task force has begun its investigation of human trafficking in Ohio that
Struthers school board grants pay raises to administrators
STRUTHERS — The board of education recently granted raises to administrators. The administrators —
Bedford Road in Coitsville closed for culvert repairs Tuesday
COITSVILLE — Bedford Road between U.S. Route 422 and Villa Marie Road will be closed Tuesday through
Pondillo-Pecchia wedding to be in Campbell church
Parents of Traci Pondillo of Canfield and Steve Pecchia of Boardman are announcing the couple’s
Megan Flower, Dan Schiavoni to be married
BOARDMAN — Atty. Louis and Joan Schiavoni of Boardman are announcing the forthcoming marriage of
Parents announce Miller-Campbell wedding plans
Alexandra Miller, daughter of William and Elizabeth Miller, all of 432 Indiana Ave., McDonald; and
Parents announce Arthur-Slattery wedding plans
Carl and Gwen Arthur, 23 Indian Trail, Warren, and Joseph and Debra Slattery, 3824 Eigen St.,
Class of 1979 to have all-city reunion
Class of 1979 to have all-city reunion YOUNGSTOWN — An all-city high school class of 1979 30th
Heritage Day scheduled at Ward-Thomas Museum
NILES — Heritage Day at the Ward-Thomas Museum, 503 Brown St., on Sunday will feature exhibits of
LET’S MAKE A DEAL
Indians send Cliff Lee, Ben Francisco to Philadelphia Cleveland has had the last two A.L. Cy Young
Death-row inmate on victims’ family: ‘I love them’
Ohio’s parole board has urged clemency for the convicted killer of a Hubbard woman. COLUMBUS —
Go Go gets green light
Judge gives cabaret in Austintown Twp. go-ahead to reopen By ELISE FRANCO AUSTINTOWN — The
Pirates trade three of their top salaries
Freddy Sanchez went to the Giants, while Ian Snell and Jack Wilson are in Seattle. SAN FRANCISCO
JoePa needed convincing Ursuline grad was the man
DARYLL CLARK Luckily for Daryll Clark, quarterbacks coach Jay Paterno, the son of the legendary
Rules help cabbies remain safe
As a cabdriver, Robert Reizian has developed certain habits to remain safe. WARREN — Robert
Pa. Route 60 to be renamed I-376 from Mercer Co. to Pittsburgh
Officials hope the name change will help attract businesses to the county. NEW CASTLE, Pa. –
Good boxing show on Friday
Chuck Nelson’s amateur show at McMenamy’s has several solid matchups. NILES — Local boxing
Accuser drops assault complaint against champ Pavlik
Youngstown police won’t continue to investigate a Boardman man’s allegation of assault.
Little League and Babe Ruth teams advance in play
Saturday the Poland 10-year old baseball team will play in the state tournament in Cambridge.
Scrappers shut out Auburn 2-0; Smit hits homer
AUBURN, N.Y. — Jason Smit’s first home run of the season, a two-run shot in the second inning,
Strike 3 for suit over ball injury
The spectator was warned and assumed the risk of being hit, the appellate court ruled.
Board reappoints three to panel for financial advice
The committee was created to provide an independent look at district finances. YOUNGSTOWN —
Less state funding forces Salem library to cut hours, services
The library will be reducing the number of books, periodicals and services. SALEM — The Salem
Retirees mobilize
Delphi Packard Electric retirees get fired up to fight pension and benefit cuts. About 1,000 of them attended a rally Wednesday at the Warren Amphitheatre in downtown Warren. Union leaders said hope remains that benefits can be retained.
Drop landline and go wireless?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Millions of cost-cutting Americans are asking: Ditch the landline phone and go
ON A MISSION
Pastor offers praise to those who help out A group of Mahoning Valley residents conducted a
GRADS LIST
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY,
Celebrating a trio of graduations
CAMPBELL — This spring was busy with graduation proceedings for members of the Leonard and Theresa
New assistance award will help students at KSU
New assistance award will help students at KSU KENT — Kent State President Lester A. Lefton has
CHAMBER
CHAMBER The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has hired Eric Planey, a Youngstown native, to fill
Business digest
NATION Kohlberg Kravis plans Dollar General IPO NEW YORK — Private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis
Man charged with felonious assault
The man finally stopped in a parking lot and waited for a police car to arrive. STRUTHERS — A
School board seeks replacement
Interested residents have just over a week to file an application for the job. YOUNGSTOWN —
2 arrested in robbery, but police seek suspects in 2 additional cases
In 24 hours, there were three armed robberies in the city. WARREN — Police have charged one
Report shows cruising down among Americans
MIAMI (AP) — Fewer Americans took cruises in 2008 than 2007, according to new industry data, showing
Phil Mickelson will play at Bridgestown in Akron
Phil Mickelson will also play in the PGA Championship the following week. AKRON (AP) — Phil
Kendrick’s five RBIs carry Angels over Cleveland, 9-3
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Laffey and the Cleveland Indians watched another game and another star
Big Apple proves fruitful for area native on MTV show
“I got laid off at work, and it presented to me an opening in my schedule. I did some research and
Jerry Garcia’s Birthday Bash, a four-day music festival begins at (where else?) Nelson
Jerry Garcia’s Birthday Bash, a four-day music festival begins at (where else?) Nelson Ledges
Influence has been Sublime
What is it about the reggae scene that one shining star can dominate so many musicians’ worlds?
CORRECTIONS
U The first name of Judge Robert P. Milich of Youngstown Municipal Court was incorrect in a photo
Poll finds growing number unhappy with Obama, Dems
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan poll released Wednesday indicates President Barack Obama and the
Rank-and-file Taliban must prove their worth
Editorial: Are there members of the Taliban, the Islamic fundamentalist militia bent on returning Afghanistan
OAS defends democracy
Opinion: Some have claimed that the Organization of American States (OAS) is practicing a double standard by
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “All Shook Up.” Youngstown Playhouse. Auditions will be 6 p.m. Aug. 9 and 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at
Ohio’s Legend evolves on 3rd album
The evolution of R&B/soul singer-songwriter John Legend continues on the Springfield, Ohio, native’s
‘People’ proves funny — and frustrating
LOS ANGELES — If only Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen hadn’t gotten in the car. If only they hadn’t
Gov. Strickland opens the 156th Ohio State Fair
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland has opened the 156th annual Ohio State Fair, calling it an
Death rates from surgery for obesity are low, study says
Obese, but worried that surgery for it might kill you? The risk of that has dropped dramatically,
N.C. man, sons charged with gearing up for jihad
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Israel denied entry two years ago to members of a North Carolina family that
Jackson’s autopsy results to be delayed, officials say
Jackson’s autopsy results to be delayed, officials say LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County
Biden blunders in Russia
Los Angeles Times: There’s the real world and Bizarro World, there’s matter and antimatter, and then
Pa. Gov. Rendell offers plan to pay state workers, government vendors
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell outlined a plan Wednesday that holds out the promise of pay for
Senate bill would ban texting while driving
WASHINGTON — A bill introduced Wednesday in the Senate would ban motorists from texting or sending
Panel: Pregnant women, kids at head of line for swine-flu shots
ATLANTA (AP) — Pregnant women, health-care workers and children 6 months and older should be placed
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Thursday, July 30, the 211th day of 2009. There are 154 days left in the year.
Gates: Some U.S. troops might leave Iraq early
ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT (AP) — A combat brigade of 5,000 American troops may be brought home
Mosquitoes deliver malaria ‘vaccine’ through bites
In a daring experiment in Europe, scientists used mosquitoes as flying needles to deliver a
Boardman to host 31st Cars in the Park
BOARDMAN — The 31st annual Cars in the Park show will take place this weekend. The Mahoning Valley
Watchdog criticizes prison purchases
COLUMBUS (AP) — The former deputy director of Ohio’s prison system wrongly steered a $120,000
Veteran of 3 wars killed by intruder
DAYTON (AP) — The brown leather chair he occupied daily on the front porch stood empty Wednesday. A
Experts: Lax hospitals may foster kidney selling
A look-the-other-way attitude at some U.S. hospitals may be fostering a black-market trade in
All races are a little bit racist
Opinion: WASHINGTON — People say: Why are we still talking about Crowley and Gates? And then they commence to
Turn economic setback into opportunity
Opinion: MARQUETTE, Mich. — Even economic storm clouds have silver linings. Few knew it at the time, but
Vikings move on after Favre
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Once again, Brett Favre ran away from a Minnesota rush. Brad Childress
METRO DIGEST
Lawyer found in contempt COLUMBUS — The chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court has found a former
Music, more at St. Patrick’s festival
HUBBARD — St. Patrick Parish Festival will feature music, games, food and more at the event this
Warning about job-shop hustles
SUSAN TOMPOR When you’re wondering how you’re going to find another job in an era of high
Blue Dogs make peace on reforms
WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of turmoil, House Democrats reached a shaky peace with the party’s
Grohl Alley dedication to highlight festival
Grohl Alley dedication to highlight festival WARREN — The Music Is Art Festival continues through
Musical revue at Playhouse revels in blues
Dr. John Cox is not only a highly respected area pediatrician with a thriving practice, he’s also
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
CANFIELD — Allstate Insurance Co. has recognized personal financial representative Ronald Tabus of
Red yeast rice an alternative to Lipitor?
Q. I have read that Lipitor may cause memory impairment. I am taking Lipitor and am having trouble
Crooked Stick’s length will test golfers at U.S. Senior Open
CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — Fuzzy Zoeller recites his winning philosophy like it’s on speed dial. Or
Lakeshore area near Mosquito hooks up to sewer system
The county health commissioner made the Lakeshore neighborhood a top priority in 2003. WARREN
YMCA triathlon a success
Opinion: YMCA triathlon a success EDITOR: I would like to congratulate the Youngstown YMCA for another
No recession for ‘Housewives’ stars
In this week’s Season 2 premiere of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Sheree Whitfield, one of the
Plan in works to bring Forum out of bankruptcy
A preliminary draft of the reorganization plan is expected to be ready in early August, president
BING
Microsoft, Yahoo form Internet search partnership to ding Google SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft
Judge indicates he’ll approve Delphi plan
Objections filed by the IUE union were settled Wednesday. NEW YORK (AP) — The judge overseeing
House OKs funds for depleted programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House took emergency steps Wednesday to keep vital federal programs from going
RATES \ Certificates of deposit
RATES \ Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of July 29. All
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
movie schedule | FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING FRIDAY
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Nieces say soon-to-be stepmother is abusive
Dear Annie: My brother’s wife died two years ago while giving birth to her youngest daughter. She
Baby formula stain remover is tried and true
Dear Heloise: I am wondering if you know of a baby-formula stain remover. My kids are 24 and 27, and
Giants complete sweep of Bucs
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — So long the hard-luck pitcher with little run support, Matt Cain suddenly
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Florencio Lozano, 29, of 4435 Ithaca Court , Las Cruces, New
Witness: Fight over beer, smokes led to fatal stabbing in Warren
The defendant and the dead man spent time in a corner gas station every day, one man said.
For Logan and Warren Elks swim clubs, one greater than two
When it comes to the Logan and Warren Elks swim clubs, one is greater than two. Because of
Trial witnesses tell details of killing at youth football game
YOUNGSTOWN — The murder trial for 27-year-old Anthony M. Caulton got under way with detailed
Station updates get rave reviews
HUBBARD TOWNSHIP — A renovation of Hubbard Township Police Department presents a new-and-improved
We need a better system
Opinion: We need a better system EDITOR: The American health-care system is not working. American
Amazon incidents show Big Brother looming
Opinion: Last week, in a stunning display of public irony, Amazon.com remotely deleted digital copies of the
Museum-killing indictment
Museum-killing indictment WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury indicted an elderly white supremacist
Time Warner beats second-quarter earnings estimates; outlook steady
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Time Warner Inc.’s second-quarter earnings beat Wall Street forecasts Wednesday
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