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Case of man involved in rolling gun battle with Youngstown cops returned to trial court
YOUNGSTOWN — An appellate court has ruled that the trial judge erred in freeing from jail the
Autistic murder suspect headed to Ohio court
RAVENNA, Ohio (AP) — A judge in Ohio is taking up the issue of whether an autistic teen is able to
Pa. lawmakers outline deal to end budget impasse
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania legislative leaders outlined the broad terms of a state budget deal
Woman who killed man goes free
WARREN — A woman who killed a man with a knife from under her shirt during an argument July 28
Deputies injured in struggle with jail inmate
CINCINNATI (AP) — Four Cincinnati-area sheriff’s deputies were taken to the hospital after
Ohio high court: No hearing for death row inmate
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected a death row inmate’s request to present more
Rape offense alleged in Brookfield abuse case
WARREN — A former Pennsylvania man who relocated this summer to Brookfield Township, where he
Hydrant flushing set next week in Howland Township
HOWLAND — The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s Department will flush fire hydrants throughout the
Breast health program is Tuesday in East Palestine
EAST PALESTINE — Toni Freer, a registered nurse in the Columbiana County Health Department, presents
Pa. mom made 6-year-old daughter drive the car
COATESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A southeastern Pennsylvania woman is facing child endangerment charges for
Foster mom indicted in child’s death
WARREN — A Champion woman who was serving as foster mother for 20-month-old Tiffany Sue Banks when
Ohio high school players suspended over poster
UPPER ARLINGTON (AP) — An Ohio high school says nine football players are seen making offensive hand
Ohio nuclear plant meets acid leak conditions
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power
Swine flu scare clears Cleveland courtroom
CLEVELAND (AP) — A judge and the sheriff are defending a decision to empty a Cleveland courtroom and
Ohio official says castration comment a joke
FINDLAY (AP) — A county commissioner says she was joking when she told a former county resident she
Gov. Strickland says runaway convert case should be handled in Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland believes the case of a Muslim girl who ran away to Florida
August car sales best in 2009
August was the best month of the year for new car sales in the Mahoning Valley, nearly matching
Lawsuit claims improper Poland Village arrest and Mahoning jail search
YOUNGSTOWN — A Howland woman has filed a false arrest lawsuit claiming a Poland village police
Marcus Thomas murder sentence upheld
YOUNGSTOWN — The Seventh District Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld the 23 years-to-life
West Side post office won’t be shut down
YOUNGSTOWN — The U.S. Postal Service has removed the West Side post office, 2030 Mahoning Ave., from
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
associations • Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association will have a general meeting at 7
Liberty Township officer to help with G-20 security
LIBERTY — Patrolman Robert Altier of the Liberty Police Department will be part of the security
White House verifies visit from Obama to the Valley
The president is expected to talk about keeping manufacturing jobs in the U.S. on Tuesday, a local
Phantoms are anxious to get on the ice, finally
Youngstown visits Chicago for exhibition games tonight and Saturday. By TOM WILLIAMS BOARDMAN
YSU enrollment increase means extra $4,500 for union members
YOUNGSTOWN — This fall’s jump in enrollment will translate into nearly $5.3 million in additional
$6M project set for completion in 2010
Much of the expansion will include activities and learning opportunities for youngsters.
Bledsoe fits in well in YSU’s secondary
COLLEGE football He’s finally eligible for the Penguins after transferring from TCU following the
Traficant: No one will silence me
The former congressman from the Valley said, ‘I’m going to say what I think is right.’
Fund-raising at fair makes house-raising for Kaluza come early
The former KFC manager could be in his new home as early as December. YOUNGSTOWN — Joe Kaluza
Raid shocks neighbors
BOARDMAN — Neighbors were shocked as police officers surrounded 65 Leighton Ave. with guns drawn,
Valley all over D-I rosters
This area continues to be represented by a large delegation of players and coaches participating in
Del Potro reaches Open semifinals
Rafael Nadal’s quarterfinal with Fernando Gonzalez was interrupted by showers. NEW YORK (AP) —
In stride with pride
150 in Lake Milton walk to support military, families of thousands killed in attacks
Nerves of Steel(ers)
Jeff Reed’s field goal in overtime beats the Titans, 13-10 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Reed kicked a
County awards repaving contract
The speed and location of county engineering trucks will now be watched by GPS. YOUNGSTOWN —
Blitz Insider
On Saturday evening, as I was walking into Wheeling Island stadium for my third high school game in
Museum scours world for videos of attacks
NEW YORK (AP) — A camera in Brooklyn points through a chain-link fence at black smoke pouring from
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard L. Corbin Sr., 36, of New Castle, Pa., and Taniya A.
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 11, the 254th day of 2009. There are 111 days left in the year. This is
Administration is wrong on security and health care
Opinion: Administration is wrong on security and health care EDITOR: I am appalled that the current
Society digest
Yoga classes at St. Joe’s WARREN — Beginning yoga will take place from 5:30 to 6:45 each Monday
Prep soccer A roundup of Thursday’s games
BOYS Cardinal Mooney 3, West Branch 2 BELOIT — Sophomore Matt Ramsey scored with one second left
Outpouring of affection for Jimbo genuine
Opinion: What captures the essence of the Mahoning Valley better than a polka band, an Elvis impersonator and
Mike-Ludovici engagement is being announced
The engagement of Kara Josephine Mike, daughter of Joseph and Lynn Mike of Poland, and Vincent
2.6 million pushed into poverty in ’08
WASHINGTON — The first year of recession took a toll on household incomes, drove 2.6 million more
Layshock’s 2nd legal action alleges council met secretly
The mayor’s position should remain vacant until 2011, the Newton Falls law director said.
Wilson’s ‘You lie’ outburst surprises some constituents
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rep. Joe Wilson is known as a mild-mannered congressman fond of making
Youngstown Christian defeats Sebring 40-13
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU CANFIELD — Sebring coach Jay Brophy said Youngstown Christian could have
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Vincent and Kelly Dobransky, Poland, boy, Sept. 9. Anthony
‘The Beatles: Rock Band’
‘the beatles: rock band’ (MTV Games) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii; Grade: B “The Beatles:
Economy and sports officiating
There might be as many reasons to take up officiating as there are sports to referee.
Q&A: Niles’ head football coach Brad Yeager
Chances are Niles’ head football coach Brad Yeager won’t be getting much sympathy from his
Jets GM: I made mistake handling Favre injury
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum admitted Thursday the team
Iraq timetable sticks, U.S. ambassador says
Iraq timetable sticks, U.S. ambassador says WASHINGTON — The U.S. ambassador to Iraq told Congress
Rain postpones NYPL semifinal game
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Rain postponed Thursday’s deciding Game 3 of the New York-Penn League
We can’t go on like this
Editorial: We can’t go on like this There’s been a lot of talk about options this summer as the future of the
Fall Out Boy, Rejects to open for Blink-182
Fall Out Boy, Rejects to open for Blink-182 CLEVELAND — Fall Out Boy and All American Rejects will
Something for everyone
Something for everyone The Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky.: When the massive $787 billion economic
Anti-terror bragging rights a distraction
Opinion: On the eighth anniversary of Sept. 11, Americans are wasting time squabbling over counter-terrorism
Is the U.S. becoming like the Mideast?
Opinion: The way the debate over health care has played out in this country makes me wonder if the United
Dems use Obama’s speech as rallying point for reform
Republicans continued to lambaste the president’s plan. WASHINGTON — A day after President
Do you work in sales?
Opinion: SAN FRANCISCO — Had enough of the recession? Next time somebody pitches you something — whether or
Bizarre hijacking prompts security probe in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican investigators are evaluating a Bolivian pastor who hijacked a jetliner
THURSDAY drawings
THURSDAY drawings OHIO Thursday night: Pick 3, 7-3-0 Pick 4, 4-0-8-5 Rolling Cash 5, 3-9
CEOs get tax breaks, then break law
Opinion: “Please, please,” wailed lobbyists for many of America’s largest multinational corporations in 2004,
Baseball roundup Thursday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 7, Tigers 4 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Gordon and Alberto Callaspo homered,
DeGeneres thrilled about upcoming stint on ‘Idol’
Rub your eyes if you must, but Ellen DeGeneres was named the fourth judge on “American Idol”
Friday night lights honor vets, those killed in Sept. 11 attacks
In Ohio, New Albany High School will have a moment of silence before its game against DeSales.
moving swiftly
moving swiftly Taylor Swift is giving fans some new music, even though she’s not yet releasing a
GM makes deal to sell Opel unit
BERLIN (AP) — General Motors Co. will sell European unit Opel to Canadian auto parts maker Magna
Cross country
Cross country East Palestine Invitational When: Saturday. Girls race starts at 11 a.m.; boys
Local 717 plans informational meetings
WARREN — Local 717 of the International Union of Electrical Workers said it plans to have
Almanacs: Winter will be colder than usual
BOSTON (AP) — Doris Smith Mills often comes across past editions of the Old Farmer’s Almanac lying
Mangini, Favre harbor no ill will
CLEVELAND — The one season Eric Mangini and Brett Favre shared in New York with the Jets was a
MOTOWN TURNS 50
The party is far from over From Taylor Swift to Justin Timberlake, the influence of Motown is
Car-buying habits are changing
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Big cars and trucks are out. Smaller ones that offer more for your dollar
City to pay for testing at proposed sites
YOUNGS-TOWN — The city board of control agreed to pay $242,844 for soil testing and a report on what
Trustees promote Nichols to Boardman police chief
BOARDMAN — Jack Nichols officially has the Boardman Police Department’s highest rank. Township
Vote for Phantoms mascot name
YOUNGSTOWN — Hockey fans have until Thursday to help select the name of the Youngstown Phantoms’
‘Whiteout’ proves a pale imitation of a thriller
“Whiteout” as a movie title might signify the whiter-than-white panties Kate Beckinsale treats us to
Cat survives 26 days under fire debris
Cat survives 26 days under fire debris FRANKLIN, Ohio (AP) — A woman’s pet cat has been found
Activities planned for fans before YSU’s 5 home games
A variety of activities are designed to bring more people to the games. YOUNGSTOWN — Kids
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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METRO DIGEST
Temporary closings YOUNGSTOWN — Because of the annual YMCA Community Cup, the following roads in
Mother sues over rape of daughter by guard
The school board and security firm neglected proper background checks, a lawsuit says.
Motorists: Slow down
Opinion: Motorists: Slow down EDITOR: I am a resident of Youngstown, living on Shirley Road on the South
Work gets under way in S.E. Struthers to rehabilitate the city’s sewer lines
Most of the work is being paid for by a state grant. STRUTHERS — Work has begun on the city’s
Saine’s return boosts OSU’s running game
COLUMBUS — A whole two seconds elapsed in Ohio State’s 2009 season before Brandon Saine emerged from
GO & DO
Today Children Paper Bag Bouquet (age 3-5 with adult), 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Fellows Riverside
Surplus food
Surplus food Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley will distribute fresh produce at
Penn St. hopes to rev up runners
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — At first glance, Penn State’s 136 rushing yards on 30 carries in last
Prep Volleyball \ A roundup of Thursday’s games
Chaney 17-25-25-25, East 25-21-22-21 YOUNGSTOWN — Alex McArthur had 10 digs and 12 points and
On the Courses Thursday’s other pro golf events
Mercedes Benz Championship COLOGNE, Germany — Soren Hansen of Denmark has shot a 7-under 65 to
After Cup snub, Sabbatini states his case at BMW
LEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Two days after his Presidents Cup snub, Rory Sabbatini made captain Greg
Urban League reschedules dinner
Chicago’s Urban League president will spend an entire day in the Mahoning Valley. NILES — The
Pa. budget deal near
HARRISBURG (AP) — Legislative leaders said Thursday they were on the brink of a spending deal that
Stainless steel sinks require special care
Dear Readers: Many readers have stainless-steel sinks, and we get lots of questions about how to
Mom worries about behavior of son’s fianc e
Dear Annie: A year ago, my son ended his marriage to a woman I liked very much. Since then, he has
Gelsomino-Carney engagement told, wedding planned
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Shawna M. Gelsomino and Michael E. Carney, both of 7051 West
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