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Extreme ice racing event postponed at Covelli Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — The Extreme Ice Racing event scheduled for next weekend at the Covelli Centre has been
J.D. Byrider moving Boardman lot to former Frederick Dodge site
BOARDMAN — J.D. Byrider plans to move its Boardman used car lot to the former Frederick Chrysler
Traficant will be a guest of CNN’s Blitzer
YOUNGSTOWN — Former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. is scheduled to be a guest Monday on CNN’s “The
Jeff Dunham show sells out at Covelli Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — The Oct. 8 performance by comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham at Covelli Centre is sold
New Vision emerges from bankruptcy, controls 3 areas stations
The Los Angeles company that controls three area television stations has emerged from bankruptcy
Black Knights to host an ‘Evening in Gospel’
Black Knights to host an ‘Evening in Gospel’ YOUNGSTOWN — The Black Knights Police Association
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30 p.m.
Bringing Pride Back
In 1986, Canfield High School took a chance on a 28-year-old football coach named Jeff Bayuk.
Think we evolved from apes? On the contrary, Kent prof says
The KSU anthropologist has been part of a major research effort in recent years. KENT — A Kent
The Insider
Mooneyfootball.com was born in 1996 when the Internet was a novelty, like color TVs in the 1950s or
Color the Valley vibrant for fall
YOUNGSTOWN — A really cold July and only four days of at least 90 degrees between June and September
ITCL has marquee game tonight
COLUMBIANA — It will be a battle of the unbeatens tonight when powerhouses Crestview and East
$1.8M gift propelled purchase of Eastwood YMCA
Church to turn branch in Niles into life center By JORDAN COHEN HOWLAND — A donation of
U.S. car sales drop dramatically; Cobalt logs 55 percent decline
GM sales fell by 45 percent in the month after Cash for Clunkers ended. Most car dealers are
Penguins anxious for good game start
YOUNGSTOWN — Dana Brown has always been a hard running tailback, but these days the 5-foot-10, 210-
Man pleads guilty in beating of toddler
The available prison-sentence range is two to eight years. YOUNGSTOWN — A 19-year-old Campbell
Koehler keeps eye on talent
YOUNGSTOWN — In the United States Hockey League, trades happen. Jason Koehler, the Youngstown
Lake Erie sports locals
The Lake Erie College football team has a distinct Youngstown-area flavor this season in only its
Schools decry loss of $20M
A delay in enacting income tax cuts could cover the shortfall, the governor said. YOUNGSTOWN —
GROWING for CHANGE: Garden brings out goodness in community
Garden brings out goodness in community The program focuses on helping people and communities
Transit chief justifies need for use of seniors levy money
Special-education students make up one of the largest ridership groups for Niles Trumbull Transit.
Son rises on Phantoms
Alex Zoldan, president of the Youngstown Phantoms hockey team, left, joins his father, Bruce Zoldan, owner of the team, at the Covelli Centre. The junior hockey league team’s season opener is Saturday at the Youngstown arena.
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 2, the 275th day of 2009. There are 90 days left in the year. On this date in
GO & DO
Today Dances Carl Severino, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330)
Benched Mendenhall is seeking redemption
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The running back was confused about his assignments and didn’t appear to know his
Prep soccer Thursday’s games
GIRLS Poland 3, Niles 1 POLAND — Kelsey Malenic, Erin Gabriel and Jordan Palumbo scored the
Don’t let the bedbugs bite!
Dear Readers: “Sleep tight ... don’t let the bedbugs bite!” That cute little saying you tuck your
Economic crisis bad news for Strickland
Opinion: Since taking office in January 2007, Gov. Ted Strickland has seen a significant downturn in the
With Cup in hand, Bylsma ready for opener
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dan Bylsma will stand behind the Pittsburgh Penguins’ bench in an NHL season
Buckeyes pursue 3rd straight shutout at Indiana
COLUMBUS (AP) — Several playoff-bound MLB teams wish they could match what Ohio State is doing:
‘Twilight Zone’: The show that won’t die
Opinion: PHOENIX, N.Y. — “I sat home and watched the ‘Twilight Zone’ marathon on cable TV.” So admitted one
Dems soften impact of health bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fearing a backlash, Democrats worked to smooth the impact of sweeping health care
Fair trade push by Obama inevitable
Opinion: In a Sept. 24 column, George Will accused President Barack Obama of caving in to fellow Democrats’
Browns compete for the bottom
Browns compete for the bottom BEREA (AP) — Now that the Detroit Lions have finally won, there’s an
Browns compete for bottom
Browns compete for bottom Now that the Detroit Lions have finally won, there’s an open debate over
JLY Pink Ribbon Tea set for breast cancer survivors
BOARDMAN — The Junior League of Youngstown will host its 15th annual Pink Ribbon Tea for area breast
Paris 2010 spring collection keeps hemlines low and sexy
PARIS (AP) — Galdiatrixes in minidresses that looked as if they were made from the skins of freshly
‘TOY STORY AND TOY STORY 2 IN 3D’
‘TOY STORY AND TOY STORY 2 IN 3D’ Grade: A Directors: John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, Lee Unkrich
Metro Digest
4 arrested in Niles NILES — City police officers arrested four people on various charges after
Gymanfa Ganu set for Sunday in Niles
NILES — The 83rd Niles Gymanfa Ganu, Welsh Hymn Festival, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the McKinley
‘Jon & Kate’ filming halted
‘Jon & Kate’ filming halted NEW YORK — TLC network says it has shut down filming of the children
GETTING IT RIGHT
As a result of the cancellation of the Warren Band Night because of heavy rain forecasts, the Warren
American beauties
American beauties Chicago Tribune: “One learns that the world, though made, is yet being made.
Mahoning County Court Filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael F. Italiano III, 27, of 3963 Starfield Lane, Las
Seasonal-flu vaccine delayed for some in US
The biggest manufacturers of seasonal-flu vaccines for the U.S. said they are delaying or reducing
Milk cows, bar brawls inspire ’09 Ig Nobels
BOSTON (AP) — Can’t get milk from a cow? Try calling her Bessie or Buttercup. A pair of British
Senate votes to delay briefing on Afghanistan
Senate votes to delay briefing on Afghanistan WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to delay a
NASCAR, teams look to restructure licensing
NASCAR and the sport’s top teams are discussing ways to rescue their troubled licensing business by
Tips on tax cheats soar with higher rewards
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dangle some cash, and a lot of people are happy to turn in their employers for
Ex-prosecutor says he lied about Polanski case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former prosecutor says he made up a story he told a film crew about advising a
Are Hendricks teams unstoppable?
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Chad Knaus slung the champagne bottle over his shoulder the way a businessman
Youngstown man indicted in killing of two in August
YOUNGSTOWN — A North Side man is indicted on aggravated- murder charges with death penalty
Obama: Iran must follow through on promises
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday called landmark nuclear talks with Iran a
50 years later, show bridges time
‘THE TWILIGHT ZONESSRQ By WILLIAM KATES “There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known
Autopsy: Jackson was healthy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s arms were covered with punctures, his face and neck were
Johnson: Seven NASCAR titles isn’t likely
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson has three championships under his belt and is full steam ahead
Congress must go after big business
Opinion: We are the Yes Men, two guys who dress up as powerful businessmen, propose horrible things to
Illegal workers lose jobs at unique American company
Editorial: illegal workers lose jobs at unique American company A drama that is playing out at American
‘Toy Story’ films get 3D treatment
Converting Pixar’s history-changing cartoons “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2” into 3D and pairing them,
Gandhi’s message has relevance today
Opinion: It’s Mahatma Gandhi’s 140th birthday today, and his spirit of nonviolence lives on around the world,
Wall Street nosedives
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks began the fourth quarter with a slide as pessimism about the economy gripped
Poland captures sectional crown
Girls golf HUBBARD — The Poland High girls golf team, the defending state champions, shot a 335 to
Noel Devine runs for 220 as West Virginia beats Colorado
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Noel Devine ran for a career-high 220 yards and a touchdown, leading West
Player of the Week: Trent Toothman
Trent Toothman Salem The 6-1, 215-pound junior quarterback completed 17 of 23 passes for 105
VOLLEYBALl \ Thursday’s matches
Boardman 25-25-25, Fitch 22-16-23 BOARDMAN — Stephanie Sfara scord 13 points with four aces and
New building to be named for slain Marine
NEW CASTLE, Pa. – Lawrence County commissioners have agreed to name the county’s newest building
Baseball Roundup \ Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 8, Tigers 3 DETROIT — The AL Central is still up for grabs. Scott Baker
Mariah Carey finds freedom being ‘imperfect’
NEW YORK — Lee Daniels had so much faith in Mariah Carey’s acting that when the director’s first
Officials await EPA test results on gel leakage
Officials await EPA test results on gel leakage By ED RUNYAN CHAMPION — Criminal charges filed
Toys for budget shoppers are plentiful this year
NEW YORK (AP) — Santa’s on a budget this year. Toy retailers and makers plan to make the best of
Dems soften impact of health bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fearing a backlash, Democrats worked to smooth the impact of sweeping health care
Mahoning Co. officials award Petersburg waterline project
Several Boardman streets will be repaved this fall. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW \ Saturday’s regional games
Baldwin-Wallace vs. Mount Union Kickoff: 7 p.m. Stadium: Mount Union Stadium, Alliance. Records:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Penn State, Illinois try to bounce back
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Juice Williams felt the pain of losing, and then he felt Daryll Clark’s
Best Bet on TV Tonight
“Stargate Universe” (9 p.m., SyFy): “Stargate Universe,” the third installment in the franchise, has
matchups | 5 more to watch
LIBERTY vs. CHAMPION Kickoff: Today, 7 p.m. at Champion H.S. Field. Scouting report: Two teams
Letterman admits affairs, reveals extortion plot
Letterman admits affairs, claims extortion Eds: RAISES dollar figure of extortion report to lede,
Lawrence jail union rejects 3% cut
NEW CASTLE, Pa. – The Lawrence County Prison Board will set a special meeting to weigh its options
Pink Ribbon Tea to feature author
BOARDMAN — The Junior League of Youngstown will have its 15th annual Pink Ribbon Tea for area
Deal collapse sends Saturn dealers scrambling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Charlie Eickmeyer says he was a fan of Saturn vehicles years before he was able to
Sources: Comcast weighs buying NBC Universal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Comcast Corp. is exploring whether to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal,
Cross country Clipper Invitational
Cross country Clipper Invitational When: Saturday. Girls race starts at 11:45 a.m. followed by the
Red Sox’s Lester looks fine in playoff tuneup
BOSTON (AP) — If the Boston Red Sox had any worries about Jon Lester, they certainly don’t now.
Jobless claims increase
WASHINGTON (AP) — First-time claims for jobless benefits increased more than expected last week, a
Robberies in Warren show some similarities
WARREN — Patrons in a Mahoning Avenue tavern were ordered to lie on the floor by three masked gunmen
Judge to decide if jail officer broke the law
NEWTON FALLS — A judge will hear the evidence and decide whether off-duty Trumbull County Jail
Business digest
REGION Dominion’s gas rate to be $5.13 as of Oct. 16 CLEVELAND — Dominion East Ohio said its
Trumbull Co. officials seek new digs
No deadline for closing or demolishing the Wean building has been set. WARREN — Two Trumbull
Man convicted of murder to be retried
LISBON — The 7th District Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of murder who
Parents expect their daughter to move in and nurse them
Dear Annie: I am a 52-year-old registered nurse. I have been widowed for seven years and happily
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