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Competency test set for man charged with rape of 7-year-old girl
WARREN — A mental-health evaluation will be performed on Paul E. Tomczak, 60, of Browns Court,
Harrah’s has back-out option in Ohio track buy
COLUMBUS (AP) — A state Supreme Court decision that allows a vote on a slots proposal could derail
Central Ohio river placed on U.S. EPA priority list
MARION, Ohio (AP) — The Little Scioto River in central Ohio has been designated by the U.S.
Columbiana developmental disabilities board reaches tentative pact with teachers’ union
LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities announced today it had reached a
Hearing involving former pastor Dale Giffin indefinitely postponed
YOUNGSTOWN — A hearing on admissibility of evidence in the case of Dale Giffin, the former pastor of
Joseph Grenga sues his lawyer over settlement issue
YOUNGSTOWN — A man whose storage building was demolished by the city after it settled an eminent
Columbiana man gets 12 years in prison for raping child
YOUNGSTOWN — A Columbiana man convicted of raping a young child will spend the next 12 years in
Scaffolding to come down from downtown NCB building
YOUNGSTOWN — The scaffolding in front of the downtown National City Bank Building for more than a
Four children die in trailer fire in western Ohio
URBANA, Ohio (AP) — Investigators say they cannot determine the cause of a trailer fire that killed
Anti-smoking group calls for more taxes on non-cigarette forms of tobacco
COLUMBUS — An anti-smoking group said FDA restrictions instituted this week against flavored
Woman charged with exposing herself outside Ohio jail
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A woman accused of exposing herself outside a jail in western Ohio has
Ohio prosecutor criticizes execution delay
DELAWARE, Ohio (AP) — A prosecutor seeking the GOP nomination for Ohio attorney general says the
Ohio woman says clinic implanted wrong embryo
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A northwest Ohio woman who says she’s carrying a Michigan woman’s baby because a
Tow bill near $6,000 on car in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — He thought his car was gone for good, then he got the bad news when it was found.
Proposal to open casinos leads Ohio ballot issues
COLUMBUS (AP) — For the fifth time in 20 years, voters will be asked whether they want to expand
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for its 31st Mahoning Co. home
YOUNGSTOWN — Habitat for Humanity is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday at 12
Accused child molester to get mental evaluation
WARREN — An mental health evaluation will be performed on Paul E. Tomczak, 60, of Browns Court,
First Night Youngstown has party Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — First Night Youngstown is more than three months away, but organizers of the New Year’s
Killer of Pa. medical student dies in prison
MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A woman convicted of killing Pittsburgh-area medical student in Ohio in 1997
State bar president to speak in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Atty. Barbara Howard, president of the Ohio State Bar Association, will address the
Boardman musicians to canvass neighborhoods
Boardman musicians to canvass neighborhoods BOARDMAN — Members of Boardman Spartan Marching Band
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick
Youngstown native Ed O'Neill returns to network TV tonight
O’Neill also hopes to film a story by his late brother in Youngstown.
Valley is its kind of place
McDonald’s wants Jackson Twp. land for $9M warehouse By PETER H. MILLIKEN AUSTINTOWN — By a
A league of their own: McDonald, Canfield win titles
McDonald, Canfield win titles Boardman senior Sam Deskin and Brookfield junior Angie Kirila won
Indiana St. remains in rebuilding mode
They have just four seniors and 14 true freshmen on their two-deep roster.
Victim’s wife: Don’t let my husband’s skydiving death deter you from sport
The victim had made his wife quit the sport because she was injury-prone. BOARDMAN — The
Donnellan stands tall in USHL experience
The 19-year-old defenseman has played for Sioux Falls and Tri-City. BOARDMAN — With 6-foot-6
3 puzzles prove to be fun for everyone
One thing to remember before you go to the “Columbiana MazeCraze” in Fairfield Township. The corn
Mooney, E. Pal. No. 1 in ratings
Twenty Valley high school football teams are in the initial computer ratings. Twenty area high
Youngstown schools intervention program moving to fifth grade
Federal stimulus money will be used for a fifth-grade academic-intervention program.
Union agrees to unpaid days off
Lawrence County officials said they will lay off members of the other employee union.
Trumbull County to purchase 13 cruisers
All 41 deputies and supervisors take their cruisers home at night. WARREN — The Trumbull
Ex-coach pleads innocent to sex charges
WARREN — A former assistant track coach at a Brookfield middle school pleaded innocent to sex
Many officials project ‘catastrophic’ impact if Northside closes
Forum Health’s Northside Medical Center has been a sight on Gypsy Lane for years, but whether it remains open is undetermined as the health-care system seeks to work its way out of bankruptcy.
Reader puts own spin on hard-cooked egg hints
Dear Heloise: After reading a reader’s solution for storing hard-cooked eggs in your column in The
Even if brother freeloads, writer should pay rent
Dear Annie: I was wondering if you could help me with a problem I’m having with my parents. I’m 31
Floyd Cooper to speak at Salem event
SALEM — Floyd Cooper, an internationally known illustrator and author of children’s books, will give
Salem council denies line-item to mayor
SALEM — City council on Tuesday denied Mayor Jerry Wolford the line item he wanted in the city
Man found guilty in kidnapping
Austin will be sentenced Monday. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man faces up to 40 years in prison after
Strickland: Tax increase still not a good idea
COLUMBUS (AP) — A tax increase is still not a good course of action in light of a court decision on
Canfield Fairgrounds to host horse show
CANFIELD — The public is invited to watch the two-day Northern Ohio Horse Futurity Show, an American
Keep our children safe
Opinion: Keep our children safe EDITOR: Like many Americans on both sides of the various issues we face
Business digest
REGION Fall harvest home show comes to Eastwood Expo NILES — The Home Builders/Remodelers
Afghan strategy can’t be delayed
Opinion: President Obama wants to postpone a full-scale debate over Afghan policy until Congress passes
It’s not easy to tell who’s an underdog
Opinion: It is a good reflection on Americans that they tend to be on the side of the underdog. But it is
We can learn from Singapore’s obsession
Opinion: SINGAPORE — When school officials from across the world come here to learn why Singapore’s students
Northside Medical Center’s reprieve shouldn’t be ignored
Editorial: Northside Medical Center’s reprieve shouldn’t be ignored In a pessimistic assessment of the future
Commissioners expected to approve Trumbull septic-system replacement
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve a contract today with King Brothers
Car, motorcycle show set to benefit youngster
Last year, the benefit drew some 300 cars and motorcycles and 600 to 700 spectators.
Study: Half of births in Ohio were from unintended pregnancies
COLUMBUS — About half of the births in Ohio are the result of unintended pregnancies, something some
METRO DIGEST
New Forum facility HUBBARD — Hubbard Immediate Care, a Forum Health facility at 730 North Main
Police probe 2 armed robberies
Police made an arrest in one of the robberies. YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating two
Cleveland Orchestra to set up residency at Lincoln
Cleveland Orchestra to set up residency at Lincoln NEW YORK — Call it Cleveland on the Hudson: The
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch Local school board, work session 6 p.m., regular meeting 7:30 p.m.,
‘Cougar town’ The lowdown
What: “Cougar Town,” premiering at 9:30 tonight on ABC. Reason for watching: Courteney Cox in one
Canfield, Poland battle to 1-1 tie
CANFIELD — Poland’s Cooper Kostetic finished with 13 saves and and Canfield’s Mike Thomas had 11 as
Penn State is hit by flu and injuries
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State coach Joe Paterno at times sounded like a physician giving
Mangini still supports Quinn
Safety Brian Dawkins, maybe a future Hall of Famer, has studied NFL quarterbacks since Brady Quinn
What about Rangel?
What about Rangel? Chicago Tribune: The House of Representatives wasted no time in lowering the
FAVORITE FOODS WITH A TWIST
It’s A perfect time Of year to add a little pizzazz and sophistication to favorite
Pelini: Loss to Va. Tech hurts
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Except for a few unguarded moments, Nebraska coach Bo Pelini refused to let his
Recession gives consumers new mindset on money
Cutting credit-card debt is one of the best ways to stimulate personal savings. NEW YORK (AP) —
Sushi: Try it, you’ll like it
A popular Japanese delicacy, sushi is a colorful and creative food that can cater to a variety of
Lose the bite, keep the zing
It’s not a raw cranberry, it’s not a sweetened dried cranberry. It’s, well, a whole new kind of
St. Anne festival to return
The event is being revived after a four-year absence. AUSTINTOWN — St. Anne Ukrainian
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 3, Indians 1
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mlb roundup \ Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 6, Orioles 5, 11 innings TORONTO — Aaron Hill doubled home the winning
VOLLEYBALL \ Tuesday’s games
Salem 25-25-22-25, Canfield 10-16-25-10 CANFIELD — Senior outside hitter Amy Scullion had four
Tribe loses 9th in row; Reds blast Bucs, 10-4
CLEVELAND — Edwin Jackson wouldn’t allow the AL Central to get any tighter. Detroit’s steady
Wedge seems resigned to his fate
AVON (AP) — Sitting on the gym stage, Indians manager Eric Wedge looked across at the bleachers
Med students cross the line on Internet
CHICAGO (AP) — From Facebook to YouTube to personal blogs, future doctors are crossing the line —
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2009. There are 99 days left in the year. On this
GOP raps Dems over rebuke of insurers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers rebuked the Obama administration Tuesday for telling health-
Federal ban on flavored cigarettes takes effect
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The new federal ban on flavored cigarettes took effect Tuesday, marking one of
No ties to ’80s abductions
No ties to ’80s abductions ANTIOCH, Calif. — Authorities on Tuesday ended an exhaustive weeklong
US praised for helping countries escape poverty
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — In words of praise rarely heard at the United Nations, leaders of several poor
Health-care debate goes on
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bidding for support from Democrats as well as a single Republican, the chairman of
Cin. St. Xavier returns to its tradition — winning
Cincinnati St. Xavier is back. St. X built a 43-0 halftime lead and hung a 43-13 final score on
FDIC seeks billions to shore up deposits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Regulators have approached big banks about borrowing billions to shore up the
9 deaths attributed to Southeast storm
AUSTELL, Ga. (AP) — Neighborhoods, schools and even roller coasters at Six Flags over Georgia
Officials express frustration over Afghan-war policies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military officials voiced frustration, and congressional leaders urged caution
Opening of ‘Tosca’ at the Met receives boos
The justified anger of so many of the 3,800 fans at Monday night’s gala was directed not at the
Loss to Southern Cal still wearing on Tressel, Buckeyes
COLUMBUS (AP) — When their teams are going through troubled times, some coaches fall back on Knute
Tough times quiet youths’ ‘Obamamania’
CHICAGO (AP) — Young Americans showed their collective power when they helped vote President Barack
Jobless rate in Mahoning Valley starts to fall
But unemployment remains double that of one year ago By DON SHILLING Perhaps the end of the
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Casey and Stephanie Bogerd, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 21.
GM begins to restore third shifts at plants
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. will go to 24-hour operations at factories in Kansas, Michigan and
BOARDMAN POLICE CALLS
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Sept. 17 Identity theft: A Mayflower Drive
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob L. Martin, 59, of 545 E. Florida Ave., Youngstown, and
Broadband spurs growth
Opinion: Our nation’s broadband economic stimulus plan — part of the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act —
“Law & Order: SVU” (9 p.m., NBC): Finally unshackled from the travesty that was
“Law & Order: SVU” (9 p.m., NBC): Finally unshackled from the travesty that was “Prison Break,”
Ex-Mass. attorney general to investigate ACORN
WASHINGTON (AP) — The community-activist group ACORN said Tuesday it has selected a former
Stamos, Gershon say hello again in ‘Bye Bye Birdie’
NEW YORK — When John Stamos heard he’d be starring opposite Gina Gershon on Broadway this fall, he
US House OKs 13-week extension of jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jobless workers in imminent danger of losing their unemployment benefits would get
Average folks have answers
Opinion: Average folks have answers EDITOR: The real ways to fix health care costs have not yet been
Obama seeks to keep in force surveillance law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration promised Congress on Tuesday to negotiate stronger
US expands terrorism warning
NEW YORK (AP) — The government expanded a terrorism warning from transit systems to U.S. stadiums,
Stern Obama confronts Mideast leaders
NEW YORK (AP) — Bristling with impatience, President Barack Obama sternly prodded Israeli and
Skydiver was ‘thrill-seeker’
Sierra Ann Thomas loved BMX racing, dirt bikes, soccer and baseball and last week mustered the
Murder trial continues
WARREN — Joe Williams, 49, was living in a Pearl Street Southwest rental house April 13 that
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