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Former Linton Funeral Home to be razed
YOUNGSTOWN — The prayers of members of Sts. Peter & Paul Church and an area faith-based community
Will Rayen Stadium be renovated for home games?
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School District is looking at a plan to renovate Rayen Stadium on
West Park Avenue bridge reopens to traffic
WEATHERSFIELD — The West Park Avenue bridge just west of Waddell Park in Niles reopened to traffic
Car dealer probe leads to search of Rush Boulevard home
YOUNGSTOWN— Police used a search warrant on a Rush Boulevard home today, seizing two vehicles along
Ex-Trumbull official blames job stress for drug problem
WARREN — Tom Mahoney, former Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services director, gets
Dahlia society meeting
Dahlia society meeting YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday
Youngstown Skate in Boardman rolls forward
With a new name and upgrades, the skating rink is working to overcome a reputation for fighting.
Utility is asked to halt bulb program
PUCO gave the order after hearing from irate FirstEnergy customers. COLUMBUS — The head of the
Penguins’ recipe for success is avoiding costly turnovers
YSU had four in last week’s 17-7- loss to conference rival Missouri State. By PETE MOLLICA
CEO: 40-mpg Cruze key to GM’s rebound
The Cruze will have more upscale styling and features, a GM official says. The Chevrolet Cruze
It's alive! Canfield Scaregrounds relies on inhuman touch
CANFIELD — When it comes to scaring, Dominic Baragona is a people person. As in people dressed as
Over concerns of link to autism, preservative in shot to be optional
Vaccines will ship in single doses and multidose vials. The vaccine preservative that some
Union works to build rapport with new Delphi
WARREN — A new Delphi has emerged from bankruptcy as a leaner company with lower costs, but this is
Halloween thrills
Find your own personal threshold of fear at these haunted attractions, hayrides, dramatic
NASCAR and TV executives agree on earlier start times for races in 2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR will attempt to halt its sinking television ratings through
Music hits home for area singer-songwriter
“I think that the Youngstown area is really important, and for both Ben and I, where we come from
Hubbard prevails over Salem
The Eagles got off to a fast start and defeated their AAC rivals in front of a huge crowd. By ERIC
Billy Lyell to fight Chris Gray next week
NILES — The IBF’s 15th-ranked world middleweight contender, Billy Lyell (20-7, 4 KOs) will defend
Niles to ban drivers’ using cell phones
The ordinance would ban all but hands-free cell-phone use in moving vehicles. NILES —
Appeals court hears 2 Valley cases
Appeals court hears 2 Valley cases By PETER H. MILLIKEN YOUNGSTOWN — The appeals lawyer for a
3 win chemistry Nobel for cell research
NEW YORK (AP) — Two Americans and an Israeli won a Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for creating
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin M. Kairys, 36, of 9784 Seacrist, Salem, and Gina M.
Training to end school violence
YOUNGSTOWN — Thomas Fields believes the city’s high school students might be well-served by
Artist to demonstrate skills at gallery in mall
Artist to demonstrate skills at gallery in mall NILES — Artist Thomas McNickle will demonstrate
Metro Digest
Trial is postponed YOUNGSTOWN — The trial of a former Youngstown State University union president
Newton Falls mayoral issue heats up
All of the parties involved came to court ready to resolve the matter. WARREN — The legal
Sabathia, Jeter lead Yankees past Twins in Game 1
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter got a big hit, just as he did in Octobers past at the famed ballpark
Streeter, acting head of USOC, to step down
Six months of shaky decisions and turmoil came to a head for the U.S. Olympic Committee on Wednesday
The many layers of Keller Williams
Similar to how an artist creates a multitrack song in the studio, singer and multi-instrumentalist
Human trafficking victims have an ally
Opinion: Of all the voiceless people on Earth, I can think of few more unfortunate than the multitudes —
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
YSU officials favor razing 1,278-space facility
YSU’s Student Government Association passed a resolution last spring urging the university to consider renovating the Lincoln Avenue deck rather than razing it
Time has come for a pact on V&M Star Steel project
Editorial: Silence on the part of the French owners of V&M Star Steel over the failure of the cities of
Time to get smarter on extended school day
Opinion: Last week, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and odd couple Al Sharpton and Newt Gingrich were in
POLAND AND BOARDMAN POLICE CALLS
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Oct. 2 Theft:
Junior League introduces board and celebrates 80th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN — The Junior League of Youngstown marks its 80th anniversary of community service in
Free press under attack
Opinion: Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on legislation that would grant federal
Steelers’ offensive line much better this season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger’s appearance on the WWE’s “Monday Night Raw” telecast didn’t
Boss takes advantage of employees, economy
Dear Annie: I work for a family company and am grateful to have a job in this economy. But while we
Freezer bags help mom hang on to containers
Dear Heloise: I’m a mom with sons slowly moving out of the house, going to college and getting their
You can count on health care reform being mismanaged
Opinion: You can count on health care reform being mismanaged EDITOR: Many people do not seem to
Letterman threw stones from his own glass house
NEW YORK — Turns out David Letterman doesn’t just live on a TV show. He also lives in a glass house,
John Steven Bloom show is postponed
BOARDMAN — A performance scheduled for Friday by magician John Steven Bloom at Boardman Central
FBI probe targeted former Playmate
MIAMI (AP) — The FBI investigated whether Anna Nicole Smith plotted to kill her tycoon husband’s son
Polish Happy Hour marks its first anniversary tonight at The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St.,
Polish Happy Hour marks its first anniversary tonight at The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St.,
Consumers cut borrowing by $12B in August
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers reduced their borrowing for the seventh-straight month in August, as
EMTs in Ohio get go-ahead to dispense H1N1 vaccines
Physicians and health-care workers will be getting the initial doses of the vaccine. COLUMBUS
‘Couples Retreat’: a shallow comedy at the water’s edge
“Couples Retreat” was made because of its sunny, sandy location, scenic Bora Bora. Judging from the
Man begins jail term in 2007 dog-attack case
YOUNGSTOWN — Jammie Traylor was convicted of violating a city ordinance against having vicious dogs
Both vulnerable. West deals.
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‘Beer in Hell’ punishes like a bad hangover
I have no idea if they serve beer in hell. But I have some notion of what might be playing at the
Paul Anka coming to Westminster College
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Paul Anka will come to Westminster College’s Orr Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Oct.
Grass-roots supporters want to spread word
NEW YORK (AP) — Fired up? Ready to go? You might not know it from the way President Barack Obama’s
More praise for gin-soaked raisins
Q. You’ve written about gin-soaked raisins on several occasions. My grandmother used to make them.
Experts: Health-care measure would cost $829B over 10 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health-care legislation drafted by a key Senate committee would expand coverage to
38% of parents oppose H1N1 vaccine
ATLANTA (AP) — As the first wave of swine-flu vaccine crosses the country, more than a third of
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2009. There are 84 days left in the year. On this date
4 arrested in June burglary
The two victims were house- sitting at the time of the crime. BOARDMAN — Police have arrested
Saudi man gets 5 years for sex talk on TV show
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A Saudi court on Wednesday convicted a man for publicly talking about
Lamb of God won’t rest in Metallica’s shadow
When Lamb of God set out to write the follow-up to 2006 album “Sacrament,” its most successful album
Vanishing of Iranian scientist creates mystery
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The disappearance of an Iranian nuclear scientist on a pilgrimage to Saudi
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Afghan policy needs clarity
Dallas Morning News: Unusual friction seems to be developing between the Obama administration and
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Long Christmas Dinner,” “The Gift of the Magi” and “An Implausible Claus.” Auditions
St. Vincent de Paul Church plans fun fest
VIENNA — St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 4453 Warren-Sharon Road, will have a fall fun fest
War enters ninth year
War enters ninth year WASHINGTON — The Afghanistan war reached its once-unthinkable eighth
Polanski’s apologists are twisting the truth
Opinion: In our new era of teachable moments, nothing has been so educational to me as Roman Polanski’s
Jennifer Hudson stars in holiday TV special
Jennifer Hudson stars in holiday TV special NEW YORK — Jennifer Hudson returns to her hometown of
Did Browns trade send a message?
It wasn’t necessary, say the players who bid farewell to wide receiver Braylon Edwards on Wednesday.
Wean Foundation awards grants to organizations
The YWCA of Youngstown received a $50,000 grant. WARREN — The Raymond John Wean Foundation, in
More local news in brief
New assistant fire chiefs WARREN — Two new assistant Warren fire chiefs were sworn in Wednesday at
TENNIS ROUNDUP \ News and notes
China Open BEIJING — Maria Sharapova was eliminated, losing to Peng Shuai of China 6-2, 6-4.
Nebraska defense will be tested by Missouri tonight
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — No one in the country has scored less than whoever is playing Nebraska in a
Mayor says paving awaits funding from the state
The mayor said ODOT is holding the project purse strings. CAMPBELL — Paving on two streets will
Cliff Lee dominates in postseason debut
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — One strike away from a shutout, Cliff Lee stepped off the mound, took a deep
Church, businesses offer free festival
AUSTINTOWN — An Austintown church has put together a little gift of love and appreciation for its
Tebow’s playing status a game-day decision
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tim Tebow’s status against No. 4 LSU appears that it will be a game-day
GM Shapiro narrows list of Indians’ candidates
His short list to replace manager Eric Wedge is 8-to-10. CLEVELAND (AP) — General manager Mark
Williams: V&M tax-revenue deal is near
Youngstown council voted to oppose a casino gambling issue on the November ballot. YOUNGSTOWN
Owner of Fat Man’s auto dealership to face corrupt-activity charge
YOUNGSTOWN — The owner of a Canfield Road auto dealership will be in court next Thursday facing a
49ers — finally — sign WR Crabtree
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Michael Crabtree is confident he can play a big role for the San
Man faces charges in demolition of building
WARREN — A Maryland man charged with 12 counts of open burning and dumping — for purportedly
Super Nationals to return to Canfield Fairgrounds
SALEM — The Stadium GM Superstore Steel Valley Super Nationals will return to the Canfield
Shooter sent to mental facility
Shooter sent to mental facility The shooting took place earlier this year. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Dana School of Music plans fall choral concert
YOUNGSTOWN — “Songs of Love,” the Dana School of Music’s fall choral concert, will be at 8 p.m.
Bill would extend jobless benefits
If unemployment insurance is not extended, some 64,500 Ohioans will exhaust their benefits by
Erin McBride scores five goals as JFK soccer defeats Crestview 8-2
COLUMBIANA — Erin McBride scored five goals and Kelly Guarnieri added two more as Warren JFK
Penguins suffer 1st loss to Coyotes
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Petr Prucha was knocked off his skates in front of the net but still pushed the
Mooney and JFK tennis teams advance to semis
Prep Tennis Semifinals BOARDMAN — Four singles and two doubles matches will be played today to
Taylor tough as East beats YCS
YOUNGSTOWN — Rashayla Taylor had four kills and two blocks; Jayne Roland had three kills, six
Mercury even WNBA finals with 90-77 win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cappie Pondexter scored 22 points and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Indiana Fever
Good weekend for looking back
Opinion: Good weekend for looking back EDITOR: I recently have been nostalgic for entertainment from the
US begins defense of Presidents Cup
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ernie Els spoke to the state of the Presidents Cup when he sized up the
Business news in brief
REGION Hill, Barth & King merges with Sarasota, Fla., firm BOARDMAN — Hill, Barth & King has
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Jeremy and Julie Ruble, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 3. Anthony and Tiffany
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