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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Infant CPR class available at St. Joseph Health Center
WARREN — An infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class is offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday
Delphi Corp. emerges from bankruptcy
NEW YORK (AP) — Auto supplier Delphi says it’s emerging from bankruptcy protection nearly four years
Girard, Youngstown differ on tax sharing from V&M project
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown and Girard officials are far apart when it comes to how much corporate-
Two arrests follow search of Canfield Road car dealership
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men have been arrested and more arrests are expected after authorities searched a
Wean Foundation awards $319,033 to community organizations
WARREN — The Raymond John Wean Foundation, in its mission to improve the quality of life in the
Eugene Cumberbatch gets life sentence for his role in two April homicides in Warren
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ALESHIA POLITSKY | DARRYN FESSEL
ALESHIA POLITSKY DARRYN FESSEL CINCINNATI — St. Cecilia Church was the setting at 6 p.m. April 24
PAMELA HIGHTOWER | CURTIS FOREST
PAMELA HIGHTOWER CURTIS FOREST YOUNGSTOWN — The wedding of Curtis A. Forest and Pamela P.
ABWA speaker discusses needy
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association had its
StampinStone schedules holiday open house
StampinStone schedules holiday open house BOARDMAN — The 4th Annual Holiday Open House sponsored
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
REUNIONS • Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1944 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 13
Breast-cancer survivors celebrate at Pink Ribbon Tea
The speaker’s book became a Lifetime TV movie. BOARDMAN — When doctors and nurses rolled
North Siders to city: Raze ex-mortuary
Pastor Joseph Rudjak says the building poses a danger to the community. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s been
Evidence is focus of trial
YOUNGSTOWN — Crime-scene evidence was the focal point for testimony in the murder trial of two men
No V&M deal: Melfi
The Girard mayor said his city ‘won’t be rushed’ into an unsatisfactory deal. YOUNGSTOWN —
Jones lives up to advance billing
The senior wide receiver set a new reception record in Saturday’s loss. YOUNGSTOWN — This
Springfield’s ‘Shoot for a Cure’ game hits home
Springfield’s ‘Shoot for a Cure’ game hits home By JOE SCALZO NEW MIDDLETOWN — Springfield
Store owner tells of ‘crazy’ shooting scene
The victim of the violence early Saturday in Warren had a criminal record. WARREN — Jihad
UAW hopes recall of workers leads to third Lordstown shift
Union officials are hoping more laid-off workers can be recalled to build the Cruze. LORDSTOWN
Mooney stays in first in Div. III
Poland is third in Div. III while Girard is fifth in Div. V in the latest AP poll. Another game,
James criticizes Edwards’ punch
BEREA (AP) — Braylon Edwards was fighting mad Sunday, exchanging a few blows with one of
Rodriguez focuses on elusive postseason success
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez has become the Phantom of the Clubhouse, hardly ever seen by his
Cycling enthusiasts give the spokin’ word
BOARDMAN — Dan and Erin Quinlan have always enjoyed riding their bicycles, at first as recreational
Obama pitches overhaul with doctors
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the cusp of a key legislative push, President Barack Obama on Monday filled the
Dodgers carry Torre into 14th postseason
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Torre wears his Dodgers cap high on his head, revealing a vast expanse of
Landlord case goes to court of appeals
YOUNGSTOWN — A dispute between a landlord with five Austintown apartment complexes and a county
2 Canfield police officers promoted
CANFIELD — Police Chief Chuck Colucci says it’s exciting to see a pair of officers honored with
Appeals court to hear 4 cases from Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals will hear four high-profile cases among 10 scheduled
Airfares may be stabilizing
The great airline sale of 2009 may be ending. Airfares, which have shown steady drops throughout
3 Americans share Nobel in medicine
NEW YORK (AP) — Three Americans won the Nobel prize in medicine on Monday for discovering how
Steelers RB Mendenhall finds redemption
PITTSBURGH (AP) — They gave Rashard Mendenhall a new blocker, and the opportunity to redeem himself
Supreme Court starts new term
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by indicating a willingness to limit
Woeful Pirates fail to stop, losing, trading of key players
PITTSBURGH (AP) — They said the losing had to stop, and it didn’t. They said the familiar pattern
AP OHIO POLL
AP OHIO POLL COLUMBUS (AP) — How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high
NICK’S LAST SALE
Longtime owner of Struthers store puts contents, building up for auction
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew E. Dreas, 36, of 17511 Laurel Ave., Lake Milton, and
Mahoning County voters have a stake in libraries
Editorial: In the midst of an economic downturn, a public library becomes all the more important to a
Garber: MLS fairer, more stable than Euro
LONDON (AP) — MLS commissioner Don Garber will tell European clubs this week that adopting
Sidewalks are being neglected
Opinion: Sidewalks are being neglected EDITOR: My concern is the neglect of the sidewalks on the 4000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by indicating a willingness to
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by indicating a willingness to limit
Nether vulnerable. West deals.
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Was 2nd Lt. William Calley a scapegoat?
Opinion: After 40 years, 2nd Lt. William Calley is back in the news. For many years now the young lieutenant
Solar technology leading the way
Opinion: WASHINGTON — At first glance, Midland, Mich., where March temperatures can plunge as low as 20
FirstEnergy to distribute low-energy bulbs to customers
AKRON — FirstEnergy Corp. plans to provide nearly 4 million low- energy light bulbs to its
Dad’s list becomes Rosanne Cash’s disc
NEW YORK — Make no mistake, Rosanne Cash fully understands the value of the sheet of yellow lined
TENNIS \ High school tournaments
DIVISION I Sectional Where: Weis Park, Harvard & 25th St. N.W., Canton. When: Begins Tuesday.
Subsidies bad for creation of jobs
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Don’t let the hype about “green jobs” fool you. The global warming bill approved
Business digest
NATION Pizza Hut markets other menu selections LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Want some wings with that pie?
Experts: No good way to track medical implants
NEW YORK (AP) — Three years ago, the maker of a surgical clip called the Hem-o-lok issued an urgent
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Because of a processing error, several stories in Sunday’s editions in the
Service sector shows growth
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. service sector grew in September for the first time in 13 months, an
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 6, the 279th day of 2009. There are 86 days left in the year. On this date in
Chrysler splits Dodge into two groups
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler’s new Italian management on Monday announced a surprise shake-up of the
Strickland delays 2 executions to review injections
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland on Monday delayed the state’s next two executions to allow a
Obama’s moves are good — to a point
Opinion: U.S. officials have long pooh-poohed claims that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a threat to
A plan for newspapers
Seattle Times: The Minneapolis Star Tribune emerged from bankruptcy reorganization last Monday. It
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Law Library Resources Board, quarterly meeting, 3:30 p.m.,
Kuchar captures PGA’s Turning Stone in playoff
VERONA, N.Y. (AP) — It had been so long since Matt Kuchar had won on the PGA Tour that a huge case
Man, 57, accused of threatening woman, teen
BOARDMAN — An Overhill Road man was lodged in the Mahoning County jail, accused of threatening his
Chase for Sprint Cup tightens in Kansas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Longtime NASCAR fans deride the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship as
YSU OPPONENTS \ How they fared
Pitt (4-1) defeated Louisville 35-10; next vs. Connecticut, Saturday Austin Peay (1-4) lost to
Letterman apologizes to wife, staff on show
Letterman apologizes to wife, staff on show NEW YORK — David Letterman apologized to his wife on
Girard hires officer
GIRARD — The police department has sworn in a new officer. John Freeman, 24, was sworn in at 1
TENNIS \ China Open
BEIJING (AP) — Dinara Safina lost to Chinese wild card Zhang Shuai 7-5, 7-6 (5) in the second round
CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Sept. 25 Drug
Report: North Korea restoring nuclear facilities
Report: North Korea restoring nuclear facilities SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is in the final
Indians finish worst season since 1991
CLEVELAND (AP) — Their disappointing season mercifully over, Cleveland Indians players cleared out
Boundary road is ignored
Opinion: Boundary road is ignored EDITOR: I am writing in regard to the deplorable conditions of County
Swine-flu vaccinations begin — but most must wait
WASHINGTON (AP) — Swine-flu vaccinations began Monday with squirts up the noses of health-care
“The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC): On “The Biggest Loser,” the contestants
“The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC): On “The Biggest Loser,” the contestants are banned from the
Badgers wiser after ’08 defeat
COLUMBUS — Wisconsin is a wiser team, Coach Bret Bielema believes, than the one that pulled defeat
RACE TIME NASCAR
What: Auto Club Speedway Pepsi 500 When: Sunday, 3:15 p.m. TV/radio: ABC Channels 33, 5 and 4;
NFL \ Monday’s news
Rams: Anthony Smith, a Hubbard High graduate, made three solo tackles, including one for a loss, in
Area pumpkin may be heaviest in world
[Editor’s note: An inadvertent error caused this story to run incompletely in some Sunday
Albom learns to ‘Have a Little Faith’ in new book
DETROIT — Mitch Albom is many things. He’s an award-winning newspaper columnist, a popular radio-
Tickets for Rogers’ concert at Covelli on sale Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday for singer Kenny Rogers, who will bring his
college football roundup \ News and notes
Oklahoma: Receiver Ryan Broyles will be out for two to four weeks with a broken left shoulder blade,
Spartans defeat Bulldogs in three
POLAND — Monica Touvelle led the way Monday as the Boardman High volleyball team defeated Poland by
Metro digest
Missing man sought STRUTHERS — Police are searching for a man who has been missing since Monday
Blood drives
[Editor’s note: This listing was inadvertently omitted from some Sunday papers.] TODAY American
Canfield, Boardman girls advance
CORTLAND — The Canfield and Boardman high school girls golf teams advanced to the Division I
Howland, Poland post shutouts
SALEM — Alexis Vardavas scored two goals Monday to lead the Howland High girls soccer team past
INSIDE
INSIDE On C6 ÓÅò The Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates cleaned out their lockers and put
Odd couple: 2 groups join forces to oppose casinos
COLUMBUS (AP) — Two advocacy groups formed an unlikely alliance Monday to oppose a plan to put
NHL \ Monday’s game
Rangers 3, Devils 2 NEWARK, N.J. — Rookie defensemen Michael Del Zotto and Matt Gilroy both
US officials: No plans for pullout from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama won’t walk away from the flagging war in Afghanistan, the
‘All Shook Up’ at Playhouse has talented, energetic cast
[Editor’s note: This review was inadvertently omitted from some papers on Sunday.] YOUNGSTOWN
Mendenhall redeemed
Mendenhall redeemed Steelers running Rashard Mendenhall didn’t just successfully replace the
16-year-olds now eligible to donate blood
The local American Red Cross is launching a campaign to encourage 16-year-old high school students
Favre-led Vikings escape with 30-23 win over Packers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brett Favre proved to the Green Bay Packers he has plenty of fire left inside,
Parents can no longer afford tab
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for more than 20 years. This is my second marriage.
After medical tests, be self-advocate for your health
Dear Heloise: I read the letter from the reader about medical tests, and it hit a raw nerve. I must
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