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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trees for Troops sends some Christmas cheer overseas
POLAND — The owners of Pioneer Trails Tree Farm are spreading their holiday cheer to military
Feds extends Shippingport nuke licenses 20 years
SHIPPINGPORT, Pa. (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has extended the operating license for
College senior to run city’s “deconstruction” program
YOUNGSTOWN — City administrators want to pay $39,000 to a college senior, with 10 months’ experience
Parole board hears killer Biros’ case on Monday
COLUMBUS — The state parole board next week will hear arguments on whether to commute the death
BREAKING: Police surround Orlando building after shots fired
BREAKING: Police surround Orlando building after shots fired
State board revokes Boardman man’s pharmacy license
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy has permanently revoked the pharmacy license of Gary
Jobless rate tops 10 pct. for first time since ’83
WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 — and
Pa. man charged with raping mentally ill woman
BERLIN, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been charged with repeatedly raping a mentally
Mistaken identity frees 1 New Castle arson suspect
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police in a western Pennsylvania city have dropped charges against a man who
Bikers to host fundraiser
Bikers to host fundraiser YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Chapter of Latin American Motorcycle
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Ada White
Born: Nov. 6, 1909, in Enon Valley, Pa. Parents: Charles W. and Mary Faddis Stewart. Address:
Campbell alumni plan third scholarship dinner
CAMPBELL — The Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association will have its third annual
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUB CALENDAR ATHLETIC GROUPS • Girard Golden Eagles will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Girard
REAL MEN WEAR PINK Taking on a cause
On May 27, four days after his mother lost her battle with leukemia, Eric Starr was standing in
Youngstown police chief seeks traffic cameras near schools
The cameras would not be utilized to make money, a city councilwoman says. YOUNGSTOWN —
Ex-pastor pleads to assault, gets no jail time
A victim who addressed the court said the former Cornersburg clergyman believed he was invincible.
Top seed McDonald faces tough test
Hopewell-Loudon, the opponent on Saturday, is no stranger to the playoffs. By PETE MOLLICA
Phantoms rally for 4-3 win
UNITED STATES HOCKEY LEAGUE Youngstown picks up first victory at Covelli Centre By GREG GULAS
Lordstown veteran recalls heroism, good deeds of US troops in Vietnam Vietnam
The book chronicles the good in the American spirit during the Vietnam War. LORDSTOWN — Jay
Salem’s season ends in five-game loss to Walsh
The Quakers won the first and fourth games but couldn’t carry that momentum in the deciding game.
Adoptions bring jubilation for Trumbull County families
Seven children were formally adopted Thursday. WARREN — For most of the 19 years they have
YOU’RE COVERED
Austintown church to host its 2nd clothing giveaway The first drive was so successful that the
Western Reserve puts away Newbury in four
The Blue Devils advanced to the regional championship match by winning the final two games on
For YSU QB, there is still work to do
Brandon Summers intends on leading the Penguins to a successful end to the season. By PETE MOLLICA
Warren mayor: Budget hinges on health-care concessions
WARREN — Mayor Michael O’Brien says the $24.7 million budget he and Auditor David Griffing have
Bar owner to appeal noise-law conviction
NILES — The owner of McMenamy’s, a popular bar and restaurant on Youngstown-Warren Road, has been
High-court ruling favors Struthers in dispute over burglary-case records
STRUTHERS — The Ohio Supreme Court has denied a motion to force the city to prove it shouldn’t be
Hundreds swarm H1N1 clinic
The H1N1 flu vaccine was administered at Boardman High School Thursday in a cooperative effort with the Mahoning County Health Department. The vaccine was administered Thursday through the nose or in the arm.
ZZZZZ: Bump-drafting ban turned Talladega Superspeedway into super bore
TALLADEGA, Ala.—On Saturday evening, Juan Pablo Montoya broke the tension of the Chase for the
Buckeyes plagued by string of recent big-game setbacks
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State is 40-8 over the past four seasons, a record that might have most fans of
Go & Do || Things to see around the Valley
Today Comedy Cheech & Chong, 8 p.m., E.J. Thomas Hall, University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron;
Critics assail plan to vaccinate Wall Street workers early on
NEW YORK (AP) — Some of New York City’s largest employers — including Wall Street firms like Goldman
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 6, the 310th day of 2009. There are 55 days left in the year. On this date in
UN moving 600 staffers out of Afghanistan
UN moving 600 staffers out of Afghanistan KABUL — The United Nations is sending about 600 foreign
Deadly attack at Fort Hood Army psychiatrist kills 12 in worst shooting on a U.S. base, officials say
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — An Army psychiatrist set to be shipped overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood
Coach Q&A: Western Reserve's Andy Hake
Some say age is nothing but a number. For Western Reserve High football coach Andy Hake, he may be
Woman says she narrowly escaped serial-killer suspect
CLEVELAND (AP) — Serial- killer suspect Anthony Sowell seemed like a “civilized person” on the April
Terrorist bombers plan out every detail
Opinion: The election was two days away, and pollsters were calling it a deadlock between two candidates
Cavs lose at home to Chicago, 86-85
CLEVELAND (AP) — Luol Deng scored 15 points and helped stop LeBron James on a drive in the final
Tuesday’s election turned out to be a sizzler
Opinion: This election wasn’t supposed to be interesting. Sure, incumbent Boardman Township Trustees Robyn
Roushing Off
Win gives McMurray bittersweet send-off TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — When Jamie McMurray got home on
“Platinum Babies” (9 p.m., We-TV): The new reality series “Platinum Babies”
“Platinum Babies” (9 p.m., We-TV): The new reality series “Platinum Babies” spotlights super-wealthy
No Doubt sues company over video-game feature
No Doubt sues company over video-game feature LOS ANGELES — No Doubt has sued video-game maker
‘Goats’ struggles to be giddy
“Wacky” isn’t George Clooney’s strong suit as an actor. But it’s always at least amusing to watch
What went wrong in Canfield?
Opinion: What went wrong in Canfield? EDITOR: Please, say it isn’t so. The article on the Oct. 28
US Open quarterfinalist Oudin back in spotlight
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) — Melanie Oudin has the bright lights on her again. Oudin surged from
Looking for No. 28
Yanks already turn attention to 2010 NEW YORK (AP) — The sign men were out bright and early at the
Cheer Classic raises funds for cancer cause
YOUNGSTOWN — Hundreds of cheerleaders and dancers jumped, cheered and danced their way to exceeding
cross country \ State preview
When: Saturday Where: Scioto Downs, Columbus Schedule: Girls — Div. III 11:05 a.m.; Div. II
Officials focus on sales-tax failure
If the tax fails again in May, the consequences will be severe, officials say. YOUNGSTOWN —
Columbus’ NHL team losing lots of money
COLUMBUS (AP) — Columbus may have trouble holding on to the NHL’s Blue Jackets because the club has
Salem council to transfer funding for H1N1 program
SALEM — Council members had to juggle their schedules to fund an H1N1 program through the city’s
MTR braces for more competition from Ohio
CHESTER, W.Va. (AP) — MTR Gaming says it’s bracing for more revenue-sapping competition now that
Blitz Insider
Earlier this week, I was reading our Coaches Q&A with Western Reserve’s Andy Hake when something
Deadly attack at Fort Hood
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army psychiatrist suspected of carrying a shooting rampage at Fort Hood,
Roethlisberger may go no-huddle against Broncos
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians hears Ben Roethlisberger’s
Maplewood, McDonald streak into state
The streak technically started 11 years ago, when the McDonald High cross country team won the
NFL roundup \ News and notes
Colts: Cornerback Marlin Jackson will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his left
5 races today as Breeders’ Cup begins
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic is missing its leading lady, with defending
Trumbull Health Department sets H1N1-vaccine clinics at 3 schools
WARREN — The Trumbull County Health Department received a shipment of 3,100 H1N1-flu vaccines this
Protesters decry health bill 2 days before vote voteHouse vote
WASHINGTON — With the historic House vote on health care barely 48 hours away, battle lines hardened
Poker champ stakes claim to casinos
COLUMBUS (AP) — A casino developer and poker champion behind last year’s failed bid to expand
Boardman and Poland police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Oct. 28
Get smart
Get smart Chicago Tribune: Baby Einstein videos were marketed with a promise many parents found
Business Digest
REGION Wheatland Tube moving operations, lays off 40 WHEATLAND, Pa. — Wheatland Tube Co. is
Metro Digest
March against porn shop Saturday in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN — Members of a faith-based community
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony T. DuPonty Jr., 36, of 4832 Norquest Blvd.,
Ohio rolled the dice and lost; what’s next in Columbus?
Editorial: Ohio rolled the dice and lost; what’s next in Columbus? Perhaps members of the Ohio General
Both major parties are in trouble
Opinion: Republicans are celebrating two high-profile electoral successes Tuesday; Democrats are licking
Getting it Right
GETTING IT RIGHT The election-results list on page A5 Wednesday had the incorrect vote totals for
WWE RAW show is postponed at Covelli Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — Due to scheduling conflicts, the WWE RAW Live wrestling show scheduled for Jan. 2 at
McClellan siblings to perform at Ford hall
YOUNGSTOWN — Brothers Eric and James McClellan and sister Janeen Williams will perform at the Ford
Obama needs a Karzai strategy
Opinion: KABUL, Afghanistan — The re-election of President Hamid Karzai creates new headaches for the Obama
‘Box’ will leave you not caring
The object that gives this movie its title looks intriguing indeed, made of handsome hardwood and
Homebuyer tax credits extended and expanded
WASHINGTON (AP) — Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers — $6,500
Health insuranced reform is endangered by lobbyists
Opinion: Health insuranced reform is endangered by lobbyists EDITOR: The voices of Ohioans are at risk of
Lawrence Co. scrambles to meet 2-week payroll
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County had to dip into reserve funds to make the payroll Thursday, Dave
Garden club donates elm to park
BOARDMAN — The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown has donated a Valley Forge American elm tree to
Columbiana considers $5.81 fee per home to solve flooding woes
COLUMBIANA — City officials have taken a first step to alleviate stormwater runoff. Council has
Pedestrian bridge over I-680 to be razed
It should take two weeks for the bridge to be demolished. YOUNGSTOWN — The deck of a
Mathews’ bond issue in limbo — for now
VIENNA — Schools Superintendent Lee Seiple said he will wait until two new members of the Mathews
Investors get a jolt of confidence from forecast
NEW YORK (AP) — A drop in unemployment claims and an upbeat forecast from Cisco Systems Inc. gave
Raid on city business results in drug, gambling charges
Drug trafficking and gambling were ‘steady and often,’ the commander said. YOUNGSTOWN — Two
National City branches convert
The change follows PNC’s acquisition of National City last year. PNC Financial Services Group
Damp, musty closet could mean bigger problems
Dear Heloise: I recently bought a house, and the linen closet in the hallway has a musty smell and
Nurse regrets not scolding child-hitter, who needs counseling
Dear Annie: Last weekend, my daughter, my grandchildren and I attended an exhibition at a well-known
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