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Health care forum features spirited discussion
YOUNGSTOWN — The comments ranged from “health care is a right, not a privilege” to the questioning
Scrappers fall 3-0 to Staten Island in Game 1
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers fell to the Staten Island Yankees, 3-0, in Game
Actor Patrick Swayze dies, was 57
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Patrick Swayze, the hunky actor who danced his way into viewers’ hearts with
Carter associate Jody Powell dies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jody Powell, who was White House press secretary and among the closest and most
Pa. man lost stepson while buying drugs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police say a man out buying drugs flagged down officers after he
Up in smoke: Task force burns marijuana
WARREN — The Trumbull Ashtabula Group Law Enforcement Task Force on Monday destroyed the 274
Creditors oppose granting Forum Health extension to create plan to exit bankruptcy
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health’s major secured creditors today asked the bankruptcy court to deny Forum’s
Girard worker fired after theft conviction
GIRARD — A city street department worker, sentenced last week to 20 days in the Trumbull County jail
Justice Department review of vote-machines sale sought
NORTH CANTON, Ohio (AP) — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is asking the Justice Department to review
Youngstown Air Reserve Station closed for Obama visit
VIENNA — Youngstown Air Reserve Station, off King Graves Road, will be closed from 6 a.m. until noon
Apartment developer sues over Poland Village denial of zone change
YOUNGSTOWN — A developer whose proposal for a zone change to build apartments in Poland Village was
Ohio governor says slots age limit should be 21
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland has asked the Ohio Lottery Commission to increase the age limit
Gov. Ted Strickland denies clemency for death row inmate
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland denied clemency today to a death row inmate who raped and
Charges dropped against man in June shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — There is no doubt in prosecutors’ minds that someone shot a city man multiple times in
Ohio Treasury launches new Web site
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Treasury unveiled its new Web site today at http://www.tos.gov.ohio. The site
Man remains jailed in dog attack case
YOUNGSTOWN — The alleged owner of a pit bull dog that attacked a 10-year-old boy at a bus stop
Court orders state to rule on senator’s residency
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered the state’s top elections official to decide
Gov. Rendell again slams tentative Pa. budget plan
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell is continuing his criticism of a tentative agreement that may end
Cleveland suburb moves to preserve church facing closure
LAKEWOOD, Ohio (AP) — Leaders in an Ohio suburb say they have a plan to make sure nothing happens to
Innocent pleas made to added charges in child abuse case
WARREN — Damion C. Wise, 30, of Everett East Road, Brookfield Township, pleaded innocent Monday in
President warns Wall Street against reckless behavior
NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama sternly warned Wall Street today against returning to the
Man jailed after violent Pa. body shop robbery
PARKER, Pa. (AP) — A man is jailed on charges that he fired a shotgun near a clerk when he robbed a
Former college VP in sex case files for bankruptcy
STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former top university official in Pennsylvania has filed for bankruptcy as
Antioch College restoration to begin
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) — Renovation and restoration projects are in the works as an alumni group
Lawmakers get back to work on Pa. state budget
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s legislative leaders are planning to resume discussions about the
Governor helps to launch Eastern Gateway Community College
YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted Strickland, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, Ohio Chancellor of Higher Education Eric
Ceremony set Wednesday for new St. Joseph Health Center campus
HOWLAND — A blessing ceremony and public open house is at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wexford Center, 1950
AP Poll: A year later, worries linger on economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after Wall Street teetered on the brink of collapse, seven out of 10
Ohio Statehouse commemorates McKinley death
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Statehouse is distributing red carnations and showing rare movies of
Donated couch comes with stowaway kitten
HURON, Ohio (AP) — Some old couches have a squeak. One that was delivered to an Ohio Goodwill store
Traficant explains why he doesn’t buy The Vindicator
BOARDMAN — Former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. says he doesn’t buy The Vindicator because it is
ACTION meets today; clergy caucus and crime and safety committee meets Tuesday
There will be an Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods board
WRTA rolls out fixed-route suburban cross-town service
BORADMAN – With the passage of a countywide sales tax last fall, WRTA is able to complete the
Home Savings Charitable Foundation makes donation to Angels for Animals
YOUNGSTOWN — The Home Savings Charitable Foundation has donated $7,000 to Angels for Animals to
Traficant arrives at local radio station; Vindicator barred from covering his broadcast
YOUNGSTOWN — Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. arrived at the WKBN AM Radio studios about 9:40
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
BINGO, CARD PARTIES • St. Patrick Church Altar and Rosary Society will have a card and bingo party
Penguins cured at Stambaugh
It wasn’t picture perfect, but it certainly was a lot better than the season opener. Saturday, the
Soccer Saturday’s game
Ursuline 4, Edgewood 2 ASHTABULA — Manuel Esparra and Kevin Kablan scored first-half goals and
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Amanda and Steve Jenkins, Boardman, girl, Sept. 11. Frances
Study: New drug fights flu as well as Tamiflu does
Officials say there is evidence that the antiviral drugs can save lives. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —
Illegal immigrants registered vehicles in Ohio, report says
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio policy allowed thousands of illegal immigrants to register cars and get license
Issues with district bids
city schools A state commission had warned the school board that the bid document was flawed.
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Sept. 14, the 257th day of 2009. There are 108 days left in the year. On this date
Apollo moon rocks lost in space? No, lost on Earth
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Attention, countries of the world: Do you know where your moon rocks are? The
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Fifth Third Mortgage Co. v. Rodney A. Kendall et al, foreclosure.
Elton John, partner want to adopt Ukrainian toddler
Elton John, partner want to adopt Ukrainian toddler LONDON — Look out, Madonna and Angelina Jolie
Cancer-clinic social worker offers pearls of wisdom
Qualities observed in the waiting room taught a social worker about what’s important in life.
Body found in wall at Yale
Body found in wall at Yale MELVILLE, N.Y. — Investigators have found a body in a wall in the Yale
Too far, mister
Too far, mister Chicago Tribune: All that was missing were the spitballs. Like fourth-graders
Slow start dooms Westminster, 27-14
MEADVILLE, Pa. — An early three-touchdown deficit was too much for the Westminster College football
Brian Vickers steps up to claim a Chase berth
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Few drivers willingly leave Hendrick Motorsports, the powerhouse race team that
IN FOCUS: Noah’s Lost Ark
A refuge for exotic creatures “We must fight against the spirit of unconscious cruelty with which
Forum to address health-care needs
Audience members will be able to ask questions at the local event. YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep. Tim
Hazardous-waste collections planned in Lawrence County
At both collections, people will have to pay to drop off their waste materials. NEW CASTLE, Pa.
Phantoms rally, earn split in exhibitions
BENSENVILLE, Ill. — Trailing 1-0, the Youngstown Phantoms scored three unanswered goals Saturday to
Federer, del Potro advance to final
NEW YORK (AP) — And for his next act ... Roger Federer punctuated his latest U.S. Open victory
POOCH PENTATHLON
YMCA event draws participants with four legs and a tail Proceeds from this year’s event benefit
WEEKEND RESULTS
WEEKEND RESULTS FOOTBALL SATURDAY’S SUMMARIES EAST PALESTINE 30, Steubenville Central
Shin outlasts Stanford, Yoo for LPGA playoff win
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Jiyai Shin arrived at the course around 5:30 a.m., then began her final round a
“The Jay Leno Show” (10 p.m., NBC): With its earlier start, “The Jay Leno
“The Jay Leno Show” (10 p.m., NBC): With its earlier start, “The Jay Leno Show” might appeal to all
Indians blanked; Bucs win
Indians blanked; Bucs win The Kansas City Royals shut out the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, while
More primary docs are a must
BOSTON (AP) — Among the many hurdles facing President Barack Obama’s plan to revamp the nation’s
Obama expects ‘good health-care bill’ to be passed
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said he is confident Congress will pass “a good health-care
DIVORCE CLASSES
A strong focus on emotional health The classes reflect how dramatically family law and policy
SUNDAY DRAWINGS
SUNDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 9-0-8 Pick 4, 7-9-1-7 Rolling Cash 5, 10-22-23-
Baseball roundUP \ Sunday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 7, Indians 0 CLEVELAND — Kyle Davies carried a no-hit bid into the sixth
New on DVD This week’s offerings
Available Tuesday: “Easy Virtue” (PG-13, 93 minutes): This traditional English comedy of manners
Michigan returns to Top 25; OSU is 11th
After a season on the outs, Michigan is back in the AP Top 25. The Wolverines, unranked all last
Late drive delivers 49ers a 20-16 victory in Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The NFC championship banner was freshly hanging from the stadium rafters. The
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Canfield Township Trustees meeting, 7 p.m., Canfield Township Hall, 21 S. Broad
Mayor: Before he died, Ill. fundraiser said he’d OD’d
CHICAGO (AP) — A former chief fundraiser for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told a police
There’s a thief in family
Dear Annie: My son and daughter-in-law are both in their 30s. They have college degrees and good
Healthy Lee is a blur for Penn St.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Lee erased any lingering doubts about his surgically repaired right
Italy grapples with priest sex abuse
VERONA, Italy (AP) — It happened night after night, the deaf man said, sometimes in the priest’s
Stimulus to fund counseling for YEC students
Grants used to pay for the services last year are no longer available. YOUNGSTOWN — The city
Peterson, Favre dominate Browns
Brady Quinn’s fumble and interception contributed to another season-opening defeat in Cleveland.
Woods coasts in runaway
Jim Furyk and Marc Leishman tied for second eight strokes behind the BMW leader. LEMONT, Ill. (AP)
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Earl R. Collins The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Sebelius: Swine flu shots may start in October
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s first round of swine-flu shots could begin sooner than expected, with
Scientist Borlaug dies at 95
DALLAS (AP) — Scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Norman Borlaug rose from his childhood on an
ON THE WING: Izzabella Allen, 8, of Niles opens a box containing a butterfly as Lynda Couch, center,
ON THE WING: Izzabella Allen, 8, of Niles opens a box containing a butterfly as Lynda Couch, center,
LOCAL
LOCAL Probate-issues seminar at Youngstown church YOUNGSTOWN — The Janie Wright Mission of Union
Kanye disses Taylor Swift at VMAs
NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards kicked off Sunday with a poignant, tender tribute to
METRO DIGEST
Car with bullet holes YOUNGSTOWN — Police responded to the area of Glenwood and Falls avenues in
The GMC Acadia has been rated as the No. 1 vehicle for tailgating.
The GMC Acadia has been rated as the No. 1 vehicle for tailgating. Kelley Blue Book
Serena’s meltdown could cost all Open prize money
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams’ profanity-laced, finger-pointing tirade at a U.S. Open linesperson
Regional Chamber’s events mix together networking, comedy
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is planning two special events in October that
Buckeyes bemoan their close call
Southern California’s late drive resulted in another Ohio State loss to a Top 5 team. COLUMBUS
NATION
NATION Employment to increase quickly for accountants NEW YORK — Employment of accountants is
More millennials hanging on to jobs
DALLAS — The millennial generation is notorious for heading out the company door at the first
NFL ROUNDUp \ Sunday’s other games
AFC Broncos 12, Bengals 7 CINCINNATI — Brandon Stokley caught a tipped pass and outran
Tom DeLay’s tangled legacy lives on
Opinion: Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay looked like a new man when he appeared on MSNBC’s “Hardball”
Doling out deals with a ‘clunker’ twist
SAN FRANCISCO — “Cash for Clunkers” may have ended, but some retailers are piggybacking on the
Infomercial king tests the mainstream
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — In a sprawling studio, Kevin Harrington is watching a TV pitchman put a
Freedom of speech is under attack
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Last March, during the Supreme Court argument concerning the Federal Election
Madonna, Janet pay tribute to Michael at VMAs
Madonna, Janet pay tribute to Michael at VMAs NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jackson, who was not only
Obama sends a message that the trade climate is changing
Editorial: Obama sends a message that the trade climate is changing There are those who will call President
Grand Slam history: unseeded Clijsters secures Open crown
NEW YORK (AP) — Kim Clijsters cradled the baby in one hand, the trophy in the other. The joy of
Senior citizens will be health reform winners
Opinion: Opponents of health reform have targeted seniors with a blunt message: You will be big losers if “
WINNERS
WINNERS A partial list of winners of the MTV Video Music Awards: VIDEO OF THE YEAR: Beyonc ,
Charter schools preserve a parent’s right to choose
Opinion: Charter schools preserve a parent’s right to choose EDITOR: This letter is in response to the
A true moment of silence
Opinion: A true moment of silence EDITOR: At Friday night’s Austintown Fitch football game they had a
Mark appliances with purchase date, save time
Dear Heloise: As we emptied my elderly parent’s home in preparation for sale, we discovered that we
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