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Motorcyclist critical from hit and run crash
BROOKFIELD — A motorcyclist was the victim of a hit-and-run collision with a pickup truck late
Guilty verdict in police assault case
YOUNGSTOWN — After only two hours of deliberations, a jury convicted a 19-year-old Glenwood Avenue
Educational Service Center cuts lease, space
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners terminated funding for the county’s Educational
Park and rec commission members are cool to mayor’s proposal
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the city’s park and recreation commission expressed concern in a very
Jury to decide kidnapping case
WARREN — The jury went home for the day Thursday, after deliberating about 90 minutes in the
Man faces eight rape counts
WARREN — A 37-year-old former McDonald man has pleaded innocent to eight counts of rape, two of them
Vindy.com News Podcast for August 17, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, August 17, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Forum trustees intend to sell health system
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health has stemmed the financial bleeding that had the company on the fast track
Would old school serve Warren city’s needs?
WARREN — Many city department heads say the old Turner Middle School on Mahoning Avenue is not the
Sobriety roadblock on Warren’s West Side today
WARREN — The Trumbull Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force a will operate a sobriety checkpoint
Youngstown man dies in crash on Rayen Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — Speed and unfamiliarity with the road likely caused the death of Joseph Babik, 38, of
Youngsgtown woman wins $75,900 in Ohio Lottery
YOUNGSTOWN — Ann Halaparda of Youngstown won $110,000 for matching all five numbers in the Aug. 2
Salvation Army to present estate planning seminar
AUSTINTOWN — The Salvation Army will present the 15th annual Estate and Charitable Giving Planning
City gives company a tax abatement
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved a tax abatement for a North Side steel warehouse
Route 224 in Ellsworth is open again
ELLSWORTH — U.S. Route 224 between state Routes 45 and 534 in Ellsworth Township is now open, the
Frank Marzullo joins Cincinnati station
CINCINNATI — FOX19 (WXIX-TV) News Director Steven Ackermann announced on the station’s web site
No bomb found in search of city hall
YOUNGSTOWN — A bomb threat called into the 911 enter around 9 a.m. today resulted in a floor-by-
Bomb threat prompts search at Youngstown City Hall
YOUNGSTOWN — A bomb threat called into the 911 enter around 9 a.m. today resulted in a floor-by-
Farmer’s market will be Aug. 25 in Howland
HOWLAND — The township’s first farmer’s market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at Howland
Free program, lunch available for veterans
HOWLAND — Howland SCOPE Senior Center and Warren Junior Women’s League will host a luncheon and
Plans for McCue family reunion announced
NEW PHILADELPIA — The 87th reunion of decendants of James and Esther Swartz McCue will be held
Fashions and salads to be featured at event
YOUNGSTOWN — Phillips Memorial Bapist Church will be the host organization for a “Sistas” fashion
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS | Former residents share good news
• Joseph and Theresa (Gee) Morvay, 1609 Malta Cove, Niceville, Fla., are announcing the birth of
49ers’ Gore anxious to get back to action
The NFL’s top rusher broke his hand early in camp and hasn’t returned. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) —
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The ceremony to be held today at 9 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center will not
Brewers’ Fielder suspended by league
He’ll miss three games for his confrontation with umpire Wally Bell. NEW YORK — Prince Fielder
Twelve area teams will be competing at the 2007 American Poolplayers Association National Team
Twelve area teams will be competing at the 2007 American Poolplayers Association National Team
Steelers get perks on the road
Steelers get perks on the road Lots of water and privacy are required by the Pittsburgh Steelers
FERNALD PLANT
FERNALD PLANT Key events Key events at Fernald uranium processing plant in southwest Ohio:
Alou leads Mets past Bucs, 10-8
New York scored all its runs in the first and ninth innings. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Moises Alou hit a
Warehouse worker crushed in compactor
COLUMBUS (AP) — A warehouse worker was crushed to death in an industrial trash compactor,
Va. Tech families to get cash from fund
Victims’ families want to make the university accountable for the deaths. Virginia Tech will
GIRLS TENNIS
GIRLS TENNIS HATHAWAY BROWN 4, CANFIELD 1 Singles — Morgan Dorsey (HB) Def. Christina Brant,
Don’t let politics interfere with Fed
WASHINGTON — Exactly a century ago, panic seized financial markets. The collateral for perhaps half
30 years after his death, Elvis endures as an icon of a unique era
Slap on some aviator sunglasses? Don a sequin jumpsuit? Curl my lip? Swivel my pelvis? Wolf down a
Canada balked at request to give detainees asylum
TORONTO (AP) — Canada balked at several requests from Washington to provide asylum to men cleared
Army suicide rate up
Army suicide rate up WASHINGTON — Army soldiers committed suicide last year at the highest rate in
Owners plan for opener in Tokyo next season
They are also contemplating exhibition games in China in 2008. TORONTO (AP) — With Asia on the
MORE ELVIS
MORE ELVIS Elvis was more than an entertainer. The poor boy from Tupelo, Miss., became an icon, a
MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 6, Yankees 3, 10 innings NEW YORK — Miguel Tejada hit a tie-breaking
LOCAL
LOCAL Boardman beats European champion KIRKLAND, Wash. — Behind a balanced offensive peformance
SEE THE BUCKEYES Open practice
Ohio State’s practice Monday in Ohio Stadium will be open to the public, with players and coach Jim
Workers’ comp is lacking, unstable Bureau director aims to mend it
Ohio is one of only four states with a government-run system. COLUMBUS (AP) — The state’s $21
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB—Suspended Milwaukee 1B Prince Fielder for three games and
Columbiana MRDD board will seek levy in November
LISBON — As expected, the Columbiana County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental
Prisoner tries to make an escape
A Columbiana County deputy sheriff was slightly injured. LISBON — A Columbiana County man who
TOUR OF GERMANY RESULTS
TOUR OF GERMANY RESULTS Wednesday At Kufstein, Austria Sixth Stage 108-mile leg from
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
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A county grand jury has indicted the following people, who will be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday
A county grand jury has indicted the following people, who will be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday
Laws trigger fewer licensed U.S. gun dealers
The decline in licenses began after the ‘Brady Bill’ was passed in 1993. WASHINGTON — Tougher
Graceland embraces Elvis impersonators
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Finally welcomed by Graceland after all these years, Elvis Presley
U.S. GYMNASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS
U.S. GYMNASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS At San Jose, Calif. Boys Junior Division 16-18 Year-Old Finals
The British are coming: English actors invade TV
Many British actors are attracted to the quality of American prime time. LONDON — A bevy of
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
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Steady county revenue leads to deputy rehirings
The sheriff said he was pleased, but added he could use more deputies. LISBON — Two deputies
$1 Jefferson coin minted
Dollar coins honoring presidents offer a history lesson, the Mint says. WASHINGTON (AP) — Most
Boardman could be contender
Federal League coaches think the Spartans could be a force this year. CANTON — The annual
AP SPORTLIGHT
AP SPORTLIGHT Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Aug. 16 1920 — Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman is hit
American commander plans troop reductions
There are more than 160,000 U.S. troops in Iraq. BAGHDAD (AP) — The top American commander in Iraq
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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‘The Invasion’ fits well in this era of paranoia
It’s not a bad film, but hardly state-of-the-art. The U.S. leaves Iraq. North Korea renounces
‘Superbad’ has some good moments
It suffers from an annoying central character, among other things. “Superbad” delivers some of
30 years after his death, Elvis Presley rocks on
For any Elvis Presley worshippers out there, a ‘religion’ is available. On the 30th
Pirates’ Snell practices by ‘throwing’ at coaches
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Snell, one of the NL’s best starting pitchers before the All-Star break and
Columbiana commissioners receive some land proposals for new JFS site
LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners received proposals Wednesday for sites for a new
Man sentenced to prison in road-rage case
A murder charge against the man had been dismissed. CLEVELAND (AP) — A man who chased his ex-
Researchers to see database of Fernald plant monitoring
The monitoring program was created by a judge in 1990. CINCINNATI (AP) — Nearly two decades of
Faced with carrying Buckeyes, Wells vows not to drop the ball
COLUMBUS (AP) — There were moments during his freshman season at Ohio State when Chris “Beanie”
PREP FOOTBALL Scrimmage schedule
Thursday West Branch at Steubenville, 6 p.m. Chaney at Hubbard, 7 p.m. Western Reserve at
WESTERN & SOUTHERN MASTERS
WESTERN & SOUTHERN MASTERS At Mason, Ohio Singles—Second Round Nicolas Almagro, Spain, def.
Steelers’ demands on road revealed
The team requires special treatment from hotels that they stay with. PITTSBURGH (AP) — When the
Trumbull OVI checkpoint
Trumbull OVI checkpoint The Trumbull County OVI Task Force and area police departments will
Reagan relished playing the role of critic-in-chief
Fred Dalton Thompson, of course, wouldn’t be the first actor to run for president. But it turns out
1980 — Clint Galbraith drives Niatross to a world record for a one-mile pace with a time of
1980 — Clint Galbraith drives Niatross to a world record for a one-mile pace with a time of 1:52 4-5
SCHEDULE YSU women’s basketball
Nov. 11 — at Buffalo, tba Nov. 13 — at Niagara, tba Nov. 23-24 — at Long Island Tournament, tba
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE
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Public transportation faces service issues
Local bus service needs new funding sources, a consultant says. YOUNGSTOWN — Public
Death toll rises to at least 250 in bloodiest attack of Iraq war
Searchers expect to uncover up to 500 bodies as they dig through the rubble. BAGHDAD (AP) —
‘THE INVASION’
‘THE INVASION’ Grade: C Director: Oliver Hirschbiegel Running time: 1 hour, 33 minutes
Audit targets charter schools
COLUMBUS (AP) — A group of Northeast Ohio taxpayer-funded charter schools paid some board members
Fall from roof kills man
YOUNGSTOWN — A roofer was killed Tuesday after falling from a South Pearl Street home. The
Mexico: Firearms flowing from U.S.
Officials say 99.4 percent of criminals’ weapons come from the U.S. MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities
Decision delayed on fixing gouge
The hole in the astronaut’s glove went through two of the glove’s five layers. CAPE CANAVERAL,
Exit Rove, enter GOP policies of the past
It’s not just “Bush’s Brain” that’s leaving the White House, but a whole generation of Republican
7 vie to replace judge
The new judge should be named within a month. YOUNGSTOWN — Two Mahoning County Common Pleas
3 improved districts vow to keep it up
Boardman, Salem and Howland all racked up improved designations. BOARDMAN — Mahoning Valley
Fight Schedule
Fight Schedule National TV in parentheses Aug. 17 At El Paso Coliseum, Texas, Jesus Soto-
“We’ve got to walk more humbly and a lot more wisely than the current president.”
“We’ve got to walk more humbly and a lot more wisely than the current president.” Sen. Sam
Lexus sedan investigated for safety
DETROIT (AP) — The federal government has upgraded an investigation into the 2007 Lexus ES 350 sedan
Wall Street takes yet another tumble
Bonds rose, moving in the opposite direction as stocks. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street tumbled again
Penguin schedule features OSU date
The YSU women’s basketball team faces plenty of tough teams this winter. YOUNGSTOWN —Four
Meat tenderizer soothes stings
Q. I was in the high desert of Oregon several years ago, looking for arrowheads. I saw an arrowhead
The Indians regained a share of the division lead with a 5-2 victory.
The Indians regained a share of the division lead with a 5-2 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) — Deciding
State updates its list for voucher program
Even though they are off the list, schools may still lose pupils to the program. YOUNGSTOWN —
2007 OHIO SENIOR AMATEUR
2007 OHIO SENIOR AMATEUR TOLEDO CC Gordon Willins, West Chester64-70--134 Tom Elfers,
Offerman goes wild with bat
The former major leaguer hit a catcher and pitcher and was suspended. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) —
SHARON SPEEDWAY
SHARON SPEEDWAY NASCAR Duel Tuesday 410 Sprint Cars A-Main — 1. Dale Blaney, Fowler, Ohio;
Berry leads talented receivers
The YSU senior has been slowed thus far by a hamstring injury. YOUNGSTOWN — Rory Berry can’t
Man, 92, says Poe legend was fake
True or not, the story attracted interest. BALTIMORE (AP) — The legend was almost too good to be
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Jets: New York signed first-round pick Darrelle Revis Wednesday night, ending the touted
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Miami still hurts over death of Pata
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The reality never changes. Edwin Pata arises each morning thinking it was
Stronger than ever, Imus makes return
One of the Rutgers girls basketball team members has sued the shock jock. NEW YORK — A radio
Fixing passport mess to cost nearly $1B
Passports are required for travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Stunning allegations emerge as Donaghy pleads guilty
The NBA referee started making bets four years ago. NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Donaghy started making NBA
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel R. Blakely, 34, of 3644 Irma St., Youngstown, and Dawn
‘John’ gets canned
‘John’ gets canned LOS ANGELES — “John From Cincinnati” has caught its last wave on HBO. The
Gasoline prices continue to fall
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — The average price of unleaded self-serve gasoline in northeast Ohio has fallen
McDonald wants grant
Six full-time department heads will get one-time bonuses later this month. McDONALD — A
The 16th annual Brier Hill Italian Fest gets under way tonight and runs all weekend, featuring music
The 16th annual Brier Hill Italian Fest gets under way tonight and runs all weekend, featuring music
GM workers in Lansing mull giving strike authorization
DETROIT (AP) — Unionized General Motors workers in Lansing were voting Wednesday on whether to
Consumer prices hold steady; outputs post gain
Core inflation continues holding steady. WASHINGTON (AP) — A big drop in the cost of gasoline in
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Aug. 9 Theft: A front license plate was
Cortland native charged about working in Battery
When Jason Shrodek was a kid growing up in Cortland, he’d spend hours playing guitar to his favorite
‘Color Purple’ dancer will assist workshop
‘Color Purple’ dancer will assist workshop YOUNGSTOWN — Archangel Dance Theater will present a
A list of things Youngstown could try before JEDDS
A list of things Youngstown could try before JEDDS EDITOR: This letter is intended to make
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.17 —.21 Avalon Holdings,6.80.10 Clear
Wheatland names new president
HERMITAGE, Pa. — William L. Kerins of Hermitage is the new president of the Wheatland Division of
Another ‘excellent’ rating has board members proud
The district meets state proficiency levels in new categories for eighth-grade science and social
DUE IN CLEVELAND: Modest Mouse is, from left, Joe Plummer, Jeremiah Green, Isaac Brock, Tom Peloso,
DUE IN CLEVELAND: Modest Mouse is, from left, Joe Plummer, Jeremiah Green, Isaac Brock, Tom Peloso,
Ryan to read at children’s museum
YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, will read to young visitors at the Children’s
REGION
REGION Goodyear overseas plans AKRON — Goodyear Tire & Rubber said Wednesday it is considering
ASHLEY HALL JAMEY EVANS
ASHLEY HALL JAMEY EVANS XHUBBARD — Ashley Hall, a daughter of Glen and Ellen Hall, all of 5824
Sedan crash test results released
DETROIT (AP) — The 2008 BMW 5 Series was the worst performer in new side-impact crash tests of
Weird Al fans want him in Rock Hall of Fame
YOUNGSTOWN — When “Weird Al” Yankovic arrives in town Friday to perform at the Chevrolet Centre,
Weird Al’s success still a pleasant surprise
Yankovic speaks to all artists before releasing a parody song. There’s no denying Alfred
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: “Weird Al” Yankovic When: 7 p.m. Friday, Chevrolet Centre, Youngstown Tickets:
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Aug.15. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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A whole lotta Elvis released on DVD
The release of Elvis’ movies marks the 30th anniversary of The King’s death. Marking the 30th
By LINDA M. LINONIS
BOARDMAN — Amid a lot of happiness and hugs, ROCcK Children’s Choir unveiled its first CD effort,
Da Kreek taking it one step at a time
The group says Youngstown isn’t conducive to hip-hop. Crandall Park may seem like an unlikely
Schools receive program grant
An expected 72 pupils are to take part in the after-school program. MINERAL RIDGE —
Correction on rates list
YOUNGSTOWN — In Wednesday’s Vindicator there was an error in the two-page school report card list.
ERIN SEAMAN RANDY DEAN
ERIN SEAMAN RANDY DEAN XYOUNGSTOWN — A luau-style reception was held at the Maronite Center
Shoe size: 11 D (probably blue suede).
Shoe size: 11 D (probably blue suede). Height: 6 feet tall. Estimated weight during his adult
’SUPERBAD’
’SUPERBAD’ Grade: C Director: Greg Mottolla Rating: R for pervasive crude and sexual content,
CHILDREN’S CHOIR Upcoming events and more
The ROCcK Children’s Choir is a group of young people who are cancer survivors, siblings and
Modest Mouse remains focused on latest album
The only thing that has really changed is the band’s accessibility to the mainstream. Being
Let fallout of gang sting trigger new initiatives
In May 2006, federal, state and Youngstown officials joined forces to capture and indict 29 members
“Recycled Life” (7 p.m., Cinemax): They first arrived when civil war in Guatemala caused
“Recycled Life” (7 p.m., Cinemax): They first arrived when civil war in Guatemala caused coffee
OPEN HOUSE BY ARTISANS: Abbie Serrino, 6, of Boardman, makes a clay pot at Lynn Cardwell’s
OPEN HOUSE BY ARTISANS: Abbie Serrino, 6, of Boardman, makes a clay pot at Lynn Cardwell’s pottery
READY FOR VENUE: Da Kreek is, from left, Mello Dee (Devin Townsend) and DTown (Dorian Townsend).
READY FOR VENUE: Da Kreek is, from left, Mello Dee (Devin Townsend) and DTown (Dorian Townsend).
Port authority drops suit
WARREN — A lawsuit filed in 2005 by the Western Reserve Port Authority against the parent company of
30 years later, still the king
A cultural icon who spoke to several generations, Elvis may be bigger in death than he was in life.