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Mayweather-Marquez bout rescheduled for Sept. 19
NEW YORK (AP) — Floyd Mayweather’s return to boxing is back on, although the new date won’t make
Thieves hit North Side man, steal items from his home
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for the men who broke into a North Side man’s home and assaulted him
Forum Health chief says negotiations will continue with last union
HOWLAND — Walter Pishkur, head of Forum Health, said he would not hesitate to ask the U.S.
Mill Creek MetroParks board to discuss police chief vacancy
CANFIELD — Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners will have a special meeting Tuesday to
Family can post $500,000 bond and return to home
CANFIELD — Scott Adair and his family are allowed to return to their township home, but not without
Campbell fire started by child playing with matches or lighter
CAMPBELL — A child playing with matches or a lighter started a fire at a city home today.
Reputed Pa. mobster ordered to testify in newspaper case
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A reputed mob boss has been called to testify about accusations that he
Pa. Gov. Rendell cuts more, sticks to guns on school aid
HARRISBURG (AP) — Hospitals and doctors who treat the poor, universities and college students
Head and arms found in a man’s freezer in Columbus
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio coroner says the head and arms of a woman were found in the apartment
Ohio murder conviction tossed over sleeping jurors
CLEVELAND (AP) — An appellate court has overturned a murder conviction in Cleveland because at least
Restoration work set on President Harding’s tomb
MARION, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio tomb of Warren G. Harding, America’s 29th president, will undergo a
Holiday travel or not, we’d like to hear from you
Reports from around the nation say the ailing economy will force more travelers to stay at home this
Gov. Strickland says library cuts are needed to offset budget shortfall
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland isn’t providing much hope for library supporters, who have swamped
Ohio Supreme Court: Youngstown, judges should talk first
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Supreme Court decided today that mediation must be attempted before it
Police tow car, seek clues in Jackson death
Police tow car, seek clues in Jackson death
Benefit dinner in Canfield will help family with expenses
CANFIELD — Canfield school district bus drivers will have a benefit spaghetti dinner for a driver’s
Ohio creates task force to study auto industry
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate has OK’d the creation of a new legislative task force to study ways to
Parents announce plans for May, Rabel fall wedding
The engagement of Jennifer A. May, 1924 21st. St., Cuyahoga Falls, and Brian P. Rabel, Hidden Lakes
Autumn wedding for Donna Haworth and Michael Ward
MCDONALD — The engagement and plans for the autumn wedding of Donna Haworth and Michael Ward, both
Miss Bukovinsky, Mr. Miner to wed at Florida resort
LOWELLVILLE — Announced by Edward and Sandra Bukovinsky, 5996 Torolo Lane, is the engagement of
Miss Kolehmainen, Mr. Arnold to wed in autumn rite
ENON VALLEY, Pa. — Dr. John and Beverly Kolehmainen, 2162 state Route 351, are announcing the
Parents announce date for Finnerty, McDonnell rite
Kevin and Mary Jo Finnerty, 2724 Spitler Road, Poland, and David and Mary Beth McDonnell, 35 Healy
Newton Falls class meets for 90th year
Newton Falls class meets for 90th year NEWTON FALLS — Newton Falls classmates and friends attended
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Ohio Chapter M, will have dinner at 5 p.m.
Crash kills 2, injures 2
LISBON — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash,
McCutchen’s bloop caps Bucs’ rally past Tribe
After dropping Tuesday’s game, the Pirates rebounded with two victories over the Cleveland Indians
N. Siders target upturn in crime
Home break-ins and problems at an area pool were the main points of discussion. YOUNGSTOWN —
Wimbledon view: It’s time for the women to step it up
WIMBLEDON, England — Right, Wimbledon ladies, time to earn your keep by playing best-of-five sets
Officials seek to renew sales tax
The deadline to put levies on the Nov. 3 ballot is Aug. 20. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
Thief pistol-whips woman in her own driveway
YOUNGSTOWN — A 70-year-old woman was pistol-whipped by one of two young male robbers and would-be
Knee-to-know: Venus keeps status of injury under wraps
The two-time defending champion was coy about her bandaging. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Venus
Thunder, youths mix it up
It was Tuesday morning, a day when the temperature was supposed to reach 85. But 55 youths were
It’s official: WRTA gets funds for offices, buses
Twelve buses and five minivans will be bought with the stimulus money. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Library backers protest cutbacks
One lawmaker has received 28,000 e-mails on the library-cuts topic. COLUMBUS — Library
Blockbuster trade has Cleveland fans dreaming that a title is near
LeBron & Shaq: Cavs’ dynamic duo CLEVELAND (AP) — One is the King, a reigning MVP who at age 24
Sweet 16: Jackets wait for 1st pick
COLUMBUS (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets fans have learned to be on time for the team’s annual draft
Cub Scouts prepare for transition to Boy Scouts
The program fosters a greater appreciation for being outdoors more often, a Scout leader said.
$5 tickets available for bar dash
YOUNGSTOWN — The pre- Independence Day bar dash has two goals: to attract people to the city’s
No contract deal for Niles police or firefighters
One police union official said wages are not the only issue. NILES — Firefighters
Continuing Michael Jackson coverage
Long before Lisa Marie Presley, pedophile charges, eccentricity and obscurity marred his life, Michael Jackson was in an orbit all his own. Jackson died Thursday. He was 50.
The Valley remembers megastar
People in the local music scene and other fans react to Jackson's unexpected passing.
Busch and Ickler share friendship, ride
NASCAR star Kyle Busch and relative unknown Brian Ickler share a friendship and a ride. The two
“Virtuality” (8 p.m., Fox): “Virtuality” is a sci-fi adventure flick about a
“Virtuality” (8 p.m., Fox): “Virtuality” is a sci-fi adventure flick about a starship that goes on a
Stocks jump after four days of losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors rushed back into stocks as profits at a handful of companies indicated the
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Last week: Trumbull County’s Dave Blaney finished 42nd in last Sunday’s Toyota/SaveMart 350 at
The Rock dealing with $5M deficit
The university is facing a $5 million deficit in its proposed spending plan. SLIPPERY ROCK,
Niles schools sells bonds for 3 new buildings
NILES — The Niles School District has sold nearly $18 million in bonds for construction of three new
Five-run 10th inning gives Scrappers a road win
WILLIAMSPORT, PA. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers rebounded from their only loss of the season with
Business digest
NATION GM to build subcompact car in Michigan factory DETROIT — A person briefed on the decision
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games INTERLEAGUE Boston 6, Washington 4 Detroit 5, Chicago Cubs 3 Pittsburgh
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Thursday 1st—Miss H (Ortiz)10.204.402.40 Aftertheballis (Urieta-
Friends recall Fawcett’s smile
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A winsome smile, tousled hair and unfettered sensuality were Farrah Fawcett’s
Baseball
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League MILWAUKEE61‚Ñ2-71‚Ñ2San Francisco Interleague
Pincham services
Pincham services YOUNGS-TOWN — Youngstown will say its final farewell next week to Edna Pincham,
WNBA Roundup Thursday’s game
Mercury 93, Mystics 87 WASHINGTON (AP) — Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points and Diana Taurasi had
Sports notices
area Sharon Speedway HARTFORD — The Independent Insurance Agents of Trumbull County and Hovis
Tree owners could reap windfall from measure
WASHINGTON (AP) — For years, landowners have gotten paid for not farming. Now they may get paid for
Teamwork is name of the game for IndyCar Series’ Team Penske
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — When Danica Patrick and Marco Andretti wound up dueling side-by-side — then
Sammy was juiced (yawn)
Sammy was juiced (yawn) The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.: No region in the country
On Area diamonds \ Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Colt Classic Division Warren Baseball Club 18, Howland Lakeview Laser 3
Study blames alcohol for half of Russian deaths in 1990s
MOSCOW (AP) — A new study by an international team of public-health researchers documents the
Baghdad bombings kill scores ahead of U.S. troop withdrawal
BAGHDAD (AP) — The bombing of a Baghdad bus station Thursday pushed the death toll from a weeklong
Health-care bill within reach, senators say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators working to give President Barack Obama a comprehensive health-care
Stuck In Neutral
Keselowski’s future remains uncertain WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — In happier economic times, Brad
Casino supporters deliver signatures
COLUMBUS — Backers of a plan to place casinos in Ohio’s four biggest cities turned in more than
Briscoe leads point standings after 3 second-place finishes
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ryan Briscoe has taken the most laps at each of the last three IndyCar
Nets trade Carter to Magic in 5-man deal
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Vince Carter is going home to Orlando, and to the Eastern Conference
Weathersfield school board plans levies
MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield Board of Education has taken the first steps for going back to
Woman pleads innocent in stabbing of her grandmother, 81
The defendant has said there is more to the story than what has been reported. WARREN —
Government could force people to be more responsible
Opinion: Government could force people to be more responsible EDITOR: American health care is the
Change poverty measure
Opinion: We need to update the way we measure poverty. We’re still using a yardstick from the 1960s.
Budget debate shows gap between public and private
Editorial: Budget debate shows gap between public and private We won’t pretend that we could advise Gov. Ted
‘My Sister’s Keeper’ poses tough question
With this movie, viewers will discover a carefully calibrated and artfully underacted tale that
Delphi defends asset sale to private-equity firm
NEW YORK (AP) — Auto parts maker Delphi Corp. defended the sale of a portion of its assets to a
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mahoning County Educational Service Center governing board, special meeting, 8:30
Press under pressure to take on Obama
Opinion: There was a noticeable change in the climate during President Obama’s Tuesday news conference that
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30 to
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul J. Testa Jr., 49, of 5880 Robinson Road, Lowellville, and
‘Ghostbusters: The Video Game’
‘Ghostbusters: The Video Game’ (Atari) for Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, PC, PS2, PSP, DS
Billionaire to be freed on bond
HOUSTON (AP) — A judge says Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford may be freed on bond. Stanford
GO & DO
Today Children “Alice in Wonderland,” 7 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W.,
Women star in Iran election drama
Opinion: One of the more amazing and less-noticed aspects of the Iranian election drama is the leading role
Today in history
Today is Friday, June 26, the 177th day of 2009. There are 188 days left in the year. On this date
‘Battlestar Galactica’ producer returns to space with ‘Virtuality’
Ron Moore isn’t resting on the success of “Battlestar Galactica.” Moore teamed with “Battlestar”
Patti Blagojevich enjoyed ‘Celebrity’
Patti Blagojevich enjoyed ‘Celebrity’ CHICAGO — Former Illinois first lady Patti Blagojevich says
MLB Roundup Thursday’s other games
National League Mets 3, Cardinals 2 NEW YORK — Johan Santana bested Chris Carpenter in a matchup
Two-vehicle crash leaves 2 dead, 2 injured
LISBON — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash that took the lives of
O.K. to L.A: Clippers take Griffin in Round 1
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Griffin was the consensus No. 1 pick. Shaq to the Cavs was the consensus
Man arrested in shooting
Man arrested in shooting CAMPBELL — The Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force arrested Robert
Corrections
UThe first name of John Donahoe, manager of General Motors’ Lordstown complex, was given incorrectly
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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FEMA investigates storm toll in Pa.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal Emergency Management Agency officials surveyed damage in two Pittsburgh-
Court: Teen’s strip-search was illegal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that school officials violated an Arizona
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “If this was supposed to be our farm team, we’d better start looking for a new farm.” Republican
Opposition leader vows to keep fighting
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury returned indictments on these people for various crimes this week.
Loss of car dealerships threatens way of life
SANDY LAKE, Pa. (AP) — Upset that General Motors was planning to “wind down” the dealership where
Obama and Dems press hard to pass climate legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama pushed urgently Thursday for passage of legislation to
Iowa coach’s slaying puzzles neighbors
PARKERSBURG, Iowa (AP) — In the years after Mark Becker graduated from high school, friends say he
Judge denies GM retirees’ request
NEW YORK (AP) — A bankruptcy judge ruled that a group representing General Motors Corp.’s salaried
It’s the time of year typical 16-year-olds plan their summer trips.
It’s the time of year typical 16-year-olds plan their summer trips. So it’s no surprise that’s
Lawsuit says inmate was shackled during childbirth
Lawsuit says inmate was shackled during childbirth OLYMPIA, Wash. — A former Washington state
Child runs into street, dies after truck hits her
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A 3-year-old girl is dead after darting out into a Pittsburgh street and getting
Jackets pick 16th
Jackets pick 16th After putting together their first winning season, the Columbus Blue Jackets
Importer fined for selling lead-tainted toys
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles-area toy importer has agreed to pay a $665,000 fine for importing and
USA team gets plenty of love after upset
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) — A week ago, the U.S. men’s soccer team was barely an afterthought,
INTERLEAGUE
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State budget weighs heavily on governor
Opinion: Ted Strickland is facing his most challenging situation as governor since he took office in January
2 men arraigned in shooting that killed Warren man, child
The apparent motive for the double homicide was retaliation over $3,000. WARREN — Two men
Man to spend 8 years in prison for stabbing wife
The wife said he was hurting the family’s future. YOUNGSTOWN — A North Lima man who pleaded
Heat wave gets a grip on Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley heat wave will stay until Monday, when the temperature is expected
King of Pop leaves musical legacy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” who once moonwalked above the music world,
Color her clever for hint about wall paint
heloise Dear Heloise: When I’m ready to try a new color on my wall, I never paint it directly
He wants wife back, but is she interested?
Dear Annie: My wife and I met when we were in college. We are now 43. Ten years into the marriage, I
Governor to pay S.C. for trip to Argentina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford said Thursday he will reimburse the state for
With 61, Perry ties course record
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Kenny Perry shot a 61 to tie the course record and take a two-shot lead after
Schools continue to seek savings
The goal is to have a company in place this summer so changes can be made this fall.
Right idea, wrong target
Opinion: Right idea, wrong target EDITOR: In your June 24 editorial, you note that the Chinese tire case
RACING \ This weekend’s events
NASCAR Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Site: Loudon, N.H. Schedule: Today, practice (Speed,
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