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Fund set up to help Trumbull boy injured at Scrappers game
YOUNGSTOWN — A fund has been set up through Cortland Banks to help defray the medical expenses for 4
‘Tea party’ to protest fed spending is Monday in Warren
WARREN — A “tea party” to protest federal government spending and policy decisions will be from 10
Court allows new trial in Ohio bathtub drowning
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — A state appeals court will not block a retrial for an Ohio man convicted of
Five Youngstown workers learn their last day will be Sept. 18
YOUNGSTOWN — Eighteen city workers were supposed to be off the payroll today in a move to reduce the
Delphi Packard retirees advised to be careful about health insurance coverage
WARREN — Delphi Packard Electric retirees are being advised to be careful about agreeing to health
Traficant bash organizers confident the ex-congressman will appear
YOUNGSTOWN — Organizers of Sunday’s “Jim Traficant Appreciation Dinner” are confident the guest of
Western, Pa. cop accused of helping drug dealers
MONONGAHELA, Pa. (AP) — A grand jury says a western Pennsylvania police officer tipped off drug
Spear point discovery helps tell story of prehistoric Ohioans
COLUMBUS (AP) — Researchers say a broken spear point found in eastern Ohio offers new clues about
Cleveland’s Nautica Queen resumes lake cruises
CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland cruise boat is back in operation on Lake Erie after a six-week shutdown
Overtime costs close one Boardman fire station, starting Saturday
BOARDMAN — Last November, all three township fire stations reopened after voters approved a police
Jackson pleads guilty in Auto Zone shooting case
YOUNGSTOWN — One of the men charged in the May 2006 murder of an Auto Zone clerk has pleaded guilty.
Study: New treatment may combat drug-resistant flu
LONDON (AP) — A new and unlicensed treatment for swine flu could be used in patients who have
Pa. school policy: Untucked shirts unacceptable; go home
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dozens of students at a suburban Pittsburgh high school were sent home after
Western, Pa. man to stand trial in property con game
CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A southwestern Pennsylvania man will stand trial on charges that he conned
Gov. Rendell says FEMA rejected aid for June flooding in Pa. counties
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell says the Federal Emergency Management Agency has again denied his
Lorain County fires detention center supervisor
ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — A juvenile detention center supervisor in northeast Ohio has been fired after
Coroner ruling: Boy drowns in Pa. pond accident
ALBION, Pa. (AP) — A coroner says a South Carolina toddler’s drowning death in a northwestern
Gov. Strickland responds to Sen. Voinovich criticism
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland has responded to criticism about his budget decisions from U.S.
Ohio sues day-care centers for $1.2M
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state has filed a $1.2 million dollar lawsuit accusing a business and its owners
Designers create symbols to show way in hospitals
CINCINNATI (AP) — Students at four colleges have designed navigation symbols to help immigrants who
Voinovich says higher taxes rather than gambling to balance budget
COLUMBUS — Former Ohio Gov. George Voinovich said he would have raised taxes rather than pushing for
Alleged bank robber identified after leaving his wallet at the bank
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say they have identified a suspected bank
Man allegedly calls 911 twice to say he’s hungry
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities said a man was arrested after calling 911 twice for a ride and
Pa. students violently ill after lunch at school
MILROY, Pa. (AP) — More than two dozen children became violently ill after lunch at a central
Lawmaker wants Ohio exempted from health plan
COLUMBUS (AP) — A Republican legislator wants to exempt Ohio from any government health-care plan
Ohio to receive additional funds for pandemic flu planning
COLUMBUS — The state will receive an additional $29.8 million in federal pandemic preparedness funds
Western, Pa. woman raped, drugged by man she met on Web
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — State police are investigating the claims of a western Pennsylvania woman who
Philly schools alarmed by sudden teacher no-shows
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — School officials in Philadelphia are irate about the number of teachers who are
Jobless rate at 9.7 percent; 216k jobs lost in August
WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate jumped almost half a point to 9.7 percent in August, the
Schools snap up Ohio Statehouse field trip funds
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio schools have quickly grabbed up all of the grant money made available earlier
Fake improvised explosive device triggered bomb scare at Cedar Point
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — His attorney says a man accused in a bomb scare at an Ohio amusement park is
Family posts reward in killing Ohio woman
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Relatives are offering a reward for information into the death of an Ohio woman
Pa. man digging pot plant when arrested
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police have jailed a western Pennsylvania man who was allegedly digging up a
Historic Ohio golf course loses bid to block nearby mining
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio golf course has lost a court fight to block coal mining on the property
Indiana firefighter plans Ohio skydive marathon
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — An Indiana firefighter has planned a real up-and-down day — attempting to
Emissions testing to continue in northeast Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state has renewed the unpopular E-check vehicle emissions testing program in
Jury deadlocks in pillow fight murder trial
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A jury has deadlocked in the trial of a western Pennsylvania woman charged
Prayers follow ballpark accident
Boy, 4, injured after ball hits him in stands By ED RUNYAN NILES — The identity and condition
Fast, physical & fearless
It takes a special kind of player — one who really likes contact — to play on kickoff teams.
The Insider by Joe Scalzo
Among the things I enjoyed about Week One — from Mineral Ridge going toe-to-toe with Mogadore to
Step right up for your chance to be first to cruise in Cruze
The first test models of the Lordstown-built auto will be built later this month. CANFIELD —
5 to watch
Ursuline vs. Pitts. Cent. Cath. Saturday’s matinee game at Wheeling Island Stadium is going to be
Sen. Brown defends need for health-care reforms
The public option would make private insurers behave better, he told an audience of 434 at YSU.
Melee at Harding brings charges, complaints
Five complaints have been written to the Warren Police Department over the incident. WARREN —
Poland’s big plays too much for Normandy
The Bulldogs got four touchdowns from Luke Wollet and another great performance by Darius Patton to
Q&A: Up close with...Matt Altomare
While serving eight years as the defensive coordinator under his dad, Artie, Leetonia football coach
Lawrence commissioners ask: Why should we pay the state?
About 45 state prisoners will soon be housed in the Lawrence County Jail. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Scrappers split doubleheader with Jamestown
Mahoning Valley beat the Jammers in the nightcap, 1-0, after losing the opener, 5-4, at Eastwood
FIT for ROYALTY
Patience pays off for King, Queen By ELISE FRANCO CANFIELD — The final time was a charm for
Group sues Strickland, lottery over slots plan
The plan is unconstitutional, opponents said. COLUMBUS — An anti-gambling group filed suit
GO&DO || Things to see around the Valley
Today Music Boosel and Co., 7 to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt. St., Mercer, Pa.;
Fair food vendor sales fine despite down economy
Anthony Capezio of Canfield is set to enjoy a foot-long hot dog bought from vendor Anthony Feagin at the Canfield Fair Thursday.
No pigs need die for wounded soldiers to live
Opinion: No pigs need die for wounded soldiers to live EDITOR, I read the Aug. 13 article “To get the
National College programs
Associate degrees: These are two-year, 96-credit-hour programs — administrative office professional,
Traficant still enjoys support in the Valley
Opinion: Does the name James A. Traficant Jr. mean anything to Mahoning Valley voters? There is no doubt
Penguins place emphasis on special teams
Coach Jon Heacock doesn’t want Saturday’s game with Pittsburgh to be decided on a kickoff or punt
Bike ride to honor Flight 93
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Relatives of the victims of Flight 93 — the United Airlines jetliner that
Indians rally but lose to Detroit in 10
DETROIT (AP) — This is exactly what Nate Robertson was hoping for when he had left elbow surgery in
Gaslight Anthem won’t be Bossed around
The band has been held up as torchbearers of Bruce Springsteen’s burning, blue-collar rock sound.
Fox Business Network to simulcast Imus’ show
Fox Business Network to simulcast Imus’ show NEW YORK — Don Imus is moving to Fox Business
on the air
FRIDAY 6:30 p.m. (WANR-AM 1570) High school football: Mineral Ridge at LaBrae. 6:30 p.m. (WBBG-
Mahoning County Court Filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard J. Tamburino, 58, of 6763 Fox Crossing Court,
Metro digest
Youngstown woman shot while in her car YOUNGSTOWN — A city woman is hospitalized with injuries not
Former coach convicted in Troy arson case
Former coach convicted in Troy arson case TROY — An Ohio jury has convicted a former high school
guitar hero speaks
guitar hero speaks When you’re a real-life guitarist like Billy Squier, seeing fans trying to
Cedar Point to add water ride
SANDUSKY (AP) — Cedar Point’s new attraction for next year will leave riders all wet. The
Pa. public schools improve scores on statewide tests
HARRISBURG (AP) — Test results released Thursday show that 78 percent of Pennsylvania public schools
Cardone leads Ashland
The Ashland University football team again is expected to be a contender for the Great Lakes
It’s time for the U.S. to leave Iraq
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Since U.S. troops withdrew from Iraq’s cities, two months have passed, and so has the
Ohio elections panel hears lawmaker’s complaint
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Turkish government covertly funneled campaign money to an Ohio congresswoman in
Toledo family, police seek leads in slaying of mother of 5
TOLED0 — Relatives of Jennifer Shively made a tearful plea in East Toledo for information about the
N. Korea: Uranium enrichment in final stages
N. Korea: Uranium enrichment in final stages SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said today that it
After 18 years, Jaycee remembers her family, her aunt tells reporters
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaycee Dugard remembers her family and is enjoying getting to know her younger
Asia is treading near overconfidence
Opinion: SINGAPORE — Perusing the newsstand in the Hong Kong airport on my way here, I saw something that
LABOR DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday. Residents
Homicide probe launched in fatal California wildfire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Investigators launched a homicide investigation Thursday into the wildfire north
Army unit’s stay in Afghanistan extended
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army has ordered a headquarters unit in Afghanistan to remain up to 50 days
‘Spectrobes Origins’
‘Spectrobes Origins’ (Genki/Disney Interactive) for Nintendo Wii Rating: E; Grade: B The
Discovery astronauts install new tank
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two spacewalking astronauts installed a new fully loaded tank of space
Swine flu infects older kids harder
Other germs, working with swine flu in a one-two punch, are a big danger, CDC says. ATLANTA (AP)
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 4, the 247th day of 2009. There are 118 days left in the year. On this date
Fact check: Biden ignores problems with stimulus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden proclaimed success beyond expectations Thursday for the
A tired, disinterested SEC ignored Madoff crime spree
Editorial: A tired, disinterested SEC ignored Madoff crime spree At 75, it appears that the Securities and
Auditions planned for ‘Rocky Horror Show’
YOUNGSTOWN — The Oakland Center for the Arts, 200 W. Boardman St., will have auditions for “The
Garrido was arrested in 1972 rape of teen
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Another allegation of sexual abuse emerged Thursday against kidnapping suspect
18 killed at rehab center in Mexico
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — Neighbors mopped blood from the sidewalk outside a drug- rehabilitation
Steelers starters get a rest in 21-10 win
Ben Roethlisberger threw one pass, completed it for 7 yards, and called it a night for the Super
Where’s the GOP’s Teddy?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Ted Kennedy’s voice and leadership will be sorely missed in the effort to pass health-
Japan’s election could lead to shaky relations with U.S.
Japan’s election could lead to shaky relations with U.S. Kansas City Star: After Sunday’s
Philly papers begin ‘Keep It Local’ campaign
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The owners of Philadelphia’s two major newspapers are trying to rally support
Attorney: Convert has nothing to fear
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nothing in a police report supports the belief of an Ohio teenager that she
on the docket \ Upcoming football schedule
WEEK 2 TODAY All games 7 p.m. unless noted Boardman at Cuya. Falls, 7:30 p.m. Brookfield at
Fair is an important part of Valley’s culture, governor says
CANFIELD — Gov. Ted Strickland spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Canfield
Hubbard girls earn second win; Lakeview blanks Beaver Local
STRUTHERS — Senior Chelsea Callow and juniors Emily Skebo and Amanda Durig scored for Hubbard in a
American teen wins Open shocker
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not quite the case that 17-year-old Melanie Oudin and her family knew for sure
Dueling QBs sit as Browns lose to Bears, 26-23
Coach Eric Mangini apparently saw enough of Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson to make a decision for
Voinovich fiery in opposing plan
COLUMBUS (AP) — U.S. Sen. George Voinovich used biblical verse Thursday to blast gambling
INDICTMENTS
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges:
S. Carolina and Indiana win in season openers
RALEIGH, N.C. — Brian Maddox had a short touchdown run while Stephen Garcia completed a key third-
Kent opens with 18-0 win
ASSOCIATED PRESS KENT — Uegene Jarvis ran for 141 yards and a touchdown to lead Kent State to an
NATION
NATION Mortgage rates decline on loans for homes WASHINGTON — Rates for 30-year home loans edged
1.3 million to lose jobless benefits by year’s end
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jobless since January, Donald Money has already moved in with his elderly
Group working on regional effort to attract high-tech jobs
HOWLAND — A regional organization is trying to launch a coordinated effort on behalf of 21 Northeast
Enough Traficant bashing
Opinion: Enough Traficant bashing EDITOR: I’m so sick of the “trashing of Traficant.” The four
Retail sales fall in August, but drops are easing, experts say
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers limited their back-to-school purchases and stayed focused on necessities in
W. Illinois wins on late goal-line stand
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Western Illinois’ Dre Gibbs rushed for 101 yards and the decisive touchdown, and
Big news was a big bust
Opinion: Big news was a big bust EDITOR: The two-day, two-station over coverage of Jim Traficant’s letter
Natural-gas prices drop to 7-year lows
NEW YORK (AP) — Natural-gas prices tumbled again Thursday, hitting new seven-year lows after the
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Brian and Melissa Booksing, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 2. Michael and
Store employee accused of giving away merchandise
The Struthers man will be arraigned today. YOUNGSTOWN — Police charged a Struthers man with
MATCHUPS 5 more good games
CANTON SOUTH-CANFIELD Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. today at Cardinal Stadium, Canfield. Scouting report:
‘Steve’ lacks in laughs
This may be the worst film in Sandra Bullock’s career. At times like this, it’s good to think
V&M expansion appears likely, Strickland says
The governor expressed support for the salaried retirees of Delphi Corp. BOARDMAN — Gov. Ted
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