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Elephant Ear worker injured
BOARDMAN — A female employee at The Elephant Ear, 5998 Market St., was injured when her hand got caught in a dough rolling machine and rolled up to her wrist.
Harding students arrested after scuffle
WARREN — An fight involving an estimated eight students at Warren G. Harding High School after school Tuesday led to several arrests, according to school officials and city police
Salem officials to revisit two issues
SALEM — City Council started and ended the first meeting after its August hiatus by dealing with two controversies.
Phantoms looking for mascot, promotions team
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Phantoms is looking for a few good men and women, not to play hockey, but to be members of the game-day promotions team and to be the purple dragon mascot.
History adventure for kids 8-14
History adventure for kids 8-14 YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Historical Center presents “History
Woman robs man in his Boardman home — twice
BOARDMAN — An 84-year-old township man says he was robbed in his home twice in three days by the same person.
Cash for Clunkers boosts Cobalt sales
The Cash for Clunkers program boosted sales of the Chevrolet Cobalt in August to its highest monthly
Professors group criticizes handling of Antioch closing
YELLOW SPRINGS (AP) — The American Association of University Professors says administrators failed
U.S. appeals court nixes Internet gambling challenge
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A U.S. appeals court has upheld an Internet gambling ban that prohibits
Girard girl fights extra-curricular suspension in court
WARREN — A Girard girl, suspended from extracurricular activities for 45 days for allegedly having a
Legality of CAT argued before Ohio Supreme Court
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether grocery stores should continue to be forced to
Penn grads to sport recycled regalia at graduation ceremony
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Students at the University of Pennsylvania probably drink a lot of beverages
Activists want to halt Pa. legislative grants
HARRISBURG (AP) — A citizens’ group is calling on state officials to halt pork-barrel grants
Ex-senator pleads guilty in corruption probe
CLEVELAND (AP) — A former state senator has pleaded guilty to bribery and fraud charges in a
Filing shows Penn National against Ohio slots
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state plans to submit evidence indicating that gambling giant Penn National
Program offers grants for school Statehouse trips
COLUMBUS (AP) — A new program funded through corporate support is offering to help pay for school
Ohio explosives plant blast turns fatal
COLUMBUS (AP) — A woman has died more than a month after being injured in a blast that ripped
High-ranking Warren cop on leave pending probe into racial slurs
WARREN — Lt. Joseph Marhulik, who was on the verge of becoming the next Warren Police Department
Ohio State Highway Patrol limits trooper use of Web sites
COLUMBUS (AP) — A union lawyer plans to challenge new restrictions on the use of personal and social
Pa. bank robber preferred jail to marriage
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania man says he robbed a bank in 2007 to go to jail and get
Confederate cemetery in Columbus gets much-needed cleaning
COLUMBUS (AP) — A major Confederate cemetery north of the Mason-Dixon line is getting a $120,000
Tons of tile free to take away
YOUNGSTOWN — At one time, the Wall Tile Co. on Mahoning Avenue was a hot spot in the Valley for
Delphi Packard retirees will get health-care benefits, pensions from GM
Delphi Packard Electric retirees will receive health-care benefits and pensions from General Motors
Microsoft gives Windows Mobile a new look for fall
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft Corp. is giving its operating system for “smart phones” a new look
IRS: Retired Steeler owes $631K in back taxes
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is alleging that a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer
Transit fares go up again in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland transit riders are paying more to ride the buses and trains as the result
Court rejects Ohio killer’s injection challenge
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court says an Ohio man who raped and stabbed a 14-year-old girl
Mill Creek MetroParks director resigns
YOUNGSTOWN — David Imbrogno, executive director at Mill Creek MetroParks, has resigned his position,
Pa. still without a budget; conference committee meets to try to strike a deal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania legislators are reconvening a conference committee as the state
July pending home sales rise to two-year high
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pending U.S. home sales rose more than expected in July to the highest level in
Cincy lands state police convention
CINCINNATI (AP) — The nation’s largest police organization says it will bring its convention to
Ohio judge silences defendant with duct tape
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio judge unhappy with repeated interruptions from a robbery suspect ordered
Man gets five years for kiddie porn
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati man who originally told police he thought he had downloaded Kid Rock
Trial to begin for ex-coach accused of arson
TROY, Ohio (AP) — The trial is set to begin for a former western Ohio high school basketball coach
Ohio Supreme Court hears grocery tax case
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court hears oral arguments about whether the state’s grocers should
Ohio tracks want more control over slots
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio horse racetracks are lobbying for more control over slot machines, including
Warren Philharmonic fundraiser scheduled
WARREN — A fundraiser for the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will shed light on the secrets behind
JENNIFER SCHIAVONE | MICHAEL VENROSE
JENNIFER SCHIAVONE MICHAEL VENROSE NEGRIL, Jamaica — The wedding of Jennifer Erin Schiavone and
NICOLE REEDER | RICHARD MILLER
NICOLE REEDER RICHARD MILLER NILES — Nicole L. Reeder and U.S. Army Sgt. Richard P. Miller
KARI SPENCER | JUSTIN DYKE
KARI SPENCER JUSTIN DYKE CARO, Mich. — Kari Spencer, a daughter of Kenneth and Karen Spencer of
CARA TAGLIALAVORE | ANTHONY SHINA
CARA TAGLIALAVORE ANTHONY SHINA COLUMBUS — Franklin Park Conservatory was the setting at 1 p.m.
Sorority round-up to spearhead year
Sorority round-up to spearhead year YOUNGSTOWN — Members of Youngstown Chapter of Delta Sigma
Bank customers asked to remove hats, hoods, glasses
Some banks want their tellers — and surveillance cameras — to have a better view of customers.
YSU hoping for better result in season opener
The Penguins have scored just nine points in four previous games against BCS opponents. By PETE
Fund seeks to save lives of animals
The Columbiana Dog Warden said her facility is already a no-kill shelter. SALEM — A beloved
Celebration ‘is a slap in the face’
Supporters are ‘trying to make him out to be some kind of hero coming back from war,’ former
Scrappers rally late, clinch division
Mahoning Valley scored six runs in the ninth inning to defeat Williamsport, 8-4. vindicator
Fired worker has job back
The employee might have won his job back in arbitration, Warren’s safety-service director said.
Policy forbids mention of job on Web sites
References to the Ohio State Highway Patrol must be reviewed before posting. COLUMBUS — The
Cop faces prison in his son’s death
Sentencing will occur after a pre-sentence investigation. YOUNGSTOWN — A part-time Minerva
City man pleads guilty to negligent homicide
The victim, who didn’t realize she had been shot, drove herself home and died of internal bleeding
Warren seeks skate-park locale
The mayor said Warren will have the advantage of learning from other communities’ mistakes.
As The QB Turns
Twelve days until the season opener, Coach Eric Mangini still can’t make up his mind who’ll start
Venus struggles with serve, knee, opponent at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams was bothered by a bad knee and distracted by more than a half-dozen
THE SEVEN-DAY CITY
Canfield Fair opens to the public Wednesday The fairgrounds become a city during fair week.
Prep soccer and volleyball \ Monday’s games
GIRLS SOCCER Boardman 1, Mooney 0 BOARDMAN — Hailey Dickey scored a second-half goal, Courtney
Video games looking for bigger sales
NEW YORK (AP) — With a little help from the Beatles, Super Mario and price cuts from Sony and
MARVEL-OUS DEAL
Disney to buy comic-book powerhouse for $4B LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. is buying
‘William’ stalks her with ‘textual harassment’
Dear Annie: I met “William” at work three years ago, and it was obvious he had feelings for me. I
Reader cautions: Be sure to take out rental car insurance
Dear Heloise: I read your column daily. It ruins my day if I miss it. But looking at the past two
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Jennifer Pomaro, Austintown, girl, Aug. 25. Christopher and Erica
“Surviving Disaster” (10 p.m., Spike): Worried about making it through a nuclear
“Surviving Disaster” (10 p.m., Spike): Worried about making it through a nuclear disaster or a
2 deaths bring U.S. toll to 47 in August
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Bombs killed four NATO troops Monday — two Americans and two Britons —
Metro digest
Sen. Brown to discuss health-care reform YOUNGS-TOWN — As Congress debates President Obama’s
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 1, the 244th day of 2009. There are 121 days left in the year. On this date
Sports digest
area Punt, pass, kick competition winners NORTH JACKSON — Devan Christoff won the 8-9 age group
MONDAY’S RESULTS
MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF BOARDMAN 166, NILES 202, LIBERTY 209 (At Mill Creek) Boardman
Bobby Labonte replaced by Erik Darnell for 7 races
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Former NASCAR champion Bobby Labonte won’t race this weekend at Atlanta Motor
Bin Laden will rejoice over CIA probe
Opinion: After pledging during last year’s presidential campaign, and as recently as the spring, not to re-
Don’t roll out red carpet for Libyan leader Gadhafi
Editorial: Of the 270 people who died as a result of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie,
Coalition forces no match for the Taliban
Opinion: WASHINGTON — “Yesterday,” reads the e-mail from Allen, a Marine in Afghanistan, “I gave blood
Cost of health care could be slashed by $200b
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Though common-sense Americans have repeatedly raised the issue of tort reform while
Capping malpractice awards won’t cut costs
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Congress faces half-a-dozen complex bills to address the inequity and soaring cost of
Bausch & Lomb gets win in suits
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Bausch & Lomb Inc., rocked by the worldwide recall of its flagship contact
When planning an event, accommodate deaf people
Opinion: When planning an event, accommodate deaf people EDITOR: Community-sponsored events should be
Doing nothing isn’t an option
Opinion: Doing nothing isn’t an option EDITOR: I believe every American should have access to affordable
WHITNEY HOUSTON Comeback album falls short
Whitney Houston used to sound invincible. Those songs she did as part of “The Bodyguard,” still
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The hours for a blood drive at Canfield Fair on Saturday are from 1 to 7 p.m. The
Livestock project to help feed Valley families
CANFIELD — Canfield Jr. Fair Market is having a livestock project to help feed hungry Mahoning
YSU names new classrooms
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University trustees have approved resolutions to name classrooms and
Tom Hanks returning to Cleveland for benefit
Tom Hanks returning to Cleveland for benefit CLEVELAND — Tom Hanks has never forgotten the
Probe of CIA abuses proper
San Jose Mercury News: Attorney General Eric Holder took a courageous step Monday when he appointed
Police to review death of Rolling Stones guitarist
LONDON (AP) — British police said Monday they will review the death of Rolling Stones guitarist
baseball roundup \ Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Orioles 1 BALTIMORE — Andy Pettitte retired his first 20 batters
Big Ben looks ready to start season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Throwing one perfectly timed pass after another during a long scoring drive, Ben
U.K. to publish correspondence over release of Lockerbie bomber
LONDON (AP) — The British government will publish its correspondence with Scottish ministers over
Bone fragment found in kidnapping investigation
Bone fragment found in kidnapping investigation ANTIOCH, Calif. — Police said Monday they found
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers Council finance and legislation committee, 6:30 p.m., council caucus
Phillips’ nightcap homer helps Reds sweep Bucs
CINCINNATI (AP) — Brandon Phillips hit one homer and had another overturned after a review Monday
Museum of Chinese gets new home
NEW YORK (AP) — In cramped, tenementlike quarters in Chinatown, staff at the Museum of Chinese in
New helmet required in minor leagues in ’10
NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright has been reduced to a spectator since a beanball sent him to the
Victim in shooting is released from hospital
WARREN — One of two men shot Sunday night on a basketball court at the Hampshire House apartments on
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Reporter receives letters from Traficant
Traficant promised a second local reporter an interview. YOUNGSTOWN — Former congressman Jim
Peace Race Tips: Clothes make the difference
Video: Peace Race Training Tip #6Peace Race president Jenn Wohlgamuth gives a training tip for runners.Watch »
Drawers hoisted aboard space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts hitched a giant chest of drawers to the international space
Wildfire near LA takes menacing turn
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A deadly wildfire that has blackened a wide swath of tinder-dry forest around Los
Rich Rodriguez tearfully defends Michigan program
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Rich Rodriguez gripped the podium, bowed his head, paused and appeared to
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald E. Musilli, 26, of 4615 Bunny Trail, Canfield, and
Trumbull libraries to cut hours by 28%
The library system lost 32.5 percent of its budget and will cut back in several areas. WARREN —
Wal-Mart to sell goods from other vendors online
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has launched an addition to its online business that
Baker Hughes to buy BJ Services in $5.5 billion deal
HOUSTON (AP) — Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. said Monday that it will buy BJ Services
Business digest
REGION Dominion East Ohio to lower price of gas CLEVELAND — Dominion East Ohio said its new
Man faces multiple charges
The Youngstown man also is accused of swallowing several pills that were in his possession. NEW
Man gets prison term for shooting in Warren
The man was arrested Sunday on additional charges. WARREN — A city man charged with being a
Mariners expect Suzuki back tonight
SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki’s maddening wait is almost over. The Seattle Mariners again held out
CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN POLICE CALLS
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Aug. 21 Theft: A
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