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Dogs found emaciated, in filth, in Youngstown house
YOUNGSTOWN — When officials investigated an animal cruelty complaint at 37 Halleck St. on Friday
Accused bank robber goes to court
YOUNGSTOWN — The man accused of robbing a Campbell bank — twice — last week made his initial
Delphi workers who took buyout claim misinformation
WARREN — “Our attorneys say we have a good case,” says Rick Percich, spokesman for a group of former
Applications submitted anew for harness licence
HARRISBURG — And they’re off — again. The principals for Bedford Downs and Valley View Downs
Band member critical after fluke injury
POLAND — An accident involving a riding lawnmower and the lid from a can of chewing tobacco left a
Verdicts on lesser charges in mask case
WARREN — The jury in the Danny Parker trial returned innocent verdicts on charges of kidnapping and
A new owner means changes at WYTV
YOUNGSTOWN — For employees of WYTV, it doesn’t matter to the television station’s new owner if
Traffic crash at Earle Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — A serious two-vehicle crash at Earle Avenue and Hillman Street on the South Side was
Boil alert for part of Hubbard Township
HUBBARD — Due to a waterline break in the township, water customers on Connelly Road, Catherine
Strike averted in Struthers
STRUTHERS — Just three days before their intent to strike was to become a reality, Struthers
Youngstown man arrested, charged with Warren bank robbery
WARREN — FBI agents today arrested Demond Anderson, 20, of Youngstown and charged him with taking
Sunday’s Vindicator will be loaded with stories about schools
Sunday’s Vindicator will include our the annual football preview section, a listing of upcoming band
U.S. Route 422 will be blocked in Girard Saturday evening
GIRARD — The Girard End of Summer Parade will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday causing parts of U.S.
Woman accused of stabbing another woman over a man
YOUNGSTOWN — A butcher knife was used during a fight between two women arguing over a man in the 300
Robbers come on foot to car chase, lose
YOUNGSTOWN — A robbery attempt at the Dairy Queen on Belmont Avenue was foiled late Thursday night
Poland band member suffers fractured skull
POLAND — A senior band member from Poland Seminary High School suffered a fractured skull when a
Metroparks recycling center to close for Canfield Fair
CANFIELD —The Green Team's recycling center at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm on state Route 46 in
Aqua buys water system in Geauga County
MENTOR— Aqua Ohio, Inc. (Aqua) today announced that the company has acquired the Auburn Lakes Water
Youngstown cyclist killed in Brookfield hit-skip
BROOKFIELD — A Youngstown motorcycle rider is dead and Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are
Steeler impersonator on his way to jail
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man who pretended to be a Pittsburgh Steelers player to persuade a woman to loan
Free air conditioners available — honest
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership is taking appointments for its
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups busy with activities
CLASSES • Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1953 will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday
BOYS GOLF
BOYS GOLF URSULINE 145, CANFIELD 151 (At Mill Creek) Ursuline — Jake Detec 34, Paul Cene, 36,
Leading lender Countrywide is struggling
Analysts have discussed the possibility of a Countrywide bankruptcy. Angelo Mozilo, founder of
Quake kills at least 450
Numerous aftershocks followed the major temblor. ICA, Peru (AP) — The death toll rose to 450 on
AMERICAN LEAGUE TIGERS 8, YANKEES 5
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Buyers clamor for Ford hybrids
The hybrid SUV has long been overshadowed by the Toyota Prius. The popularity of the Ford Escape
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 12th—Class Worker7.004.002.80 Tato Tato (Irvine)6.605.20
Efforts to sell Forum continue
Trustees have visited hospitals operated by potential buyers. YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health has
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Miranda Lambert and Flynnville Train opening for Toby Keith When: 7:30 p.m.
Compensation ordered for FBI framing
Wives struggled as their husbands spent decades in prison for a crime they didn’t commit. BOSTON
After struggling last season, D’s the key for Pitt
Warren Harding graduate Mike Phillips will look to lead an improved unit. PITTSBURGH (AP) — For
Rep. Pryce decides not to seek 9th term
This means only one of the top four House Republicans will remain. COLUMBUS (AP) — Deborah Pryce
Georgia on the minds of those believing omens
Teams from the Peach State have fared well at the Little League World Series. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT,
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Tonight Who: Scrappers at Jamestown When: 7:05 p.m. Up next: The Scrappers go to
Hurricane Dean grows, heads toward Caribbean
By the time it hits Cancun in Mexico next week, it is expected to be a Category 4 hurricane. SAN
Padilla, 2 others convicted
The three will be sentenced Dec. 5 MIAMI (AP) — Jose Padilla, a U.S. citizen held for 31⁄2 years
Ryan Newman seeks an end to cold streak
After a dozen victories, he hasn’t won in his last 67 races. When it comes to winning, Ryan
BASEBALL ROUNDUP News and notes
Yankees: If Alex Rodriguez opts out of his contract after this season, the Yankees insist they won’t
New Orleans crime wave
New Orleans crime wave NEW ORLEANS — A crime wave is intensifying in this city already beset by a
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2205 Tibbetts-Wick Road,
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18 —
Kickoff change draws criticism
The NCAA is pushing the kickoff back to the 30-yard line this season. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA
Tomlin sees acceptance, less resistance
This Steelers training camp has delivered much change for the veterans. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maybe
WHAT TO LOOK FOR \ Countdown to the Chase
On the hot seat: Robby Gordon. Or maybe it’s more apt to say he’s driving on eggshells. Gordon will
Sale of bonds to fund apartment upgrades
The long-awaited Lakeshore sewer project is going out to bid. CHAMPION — Trumbull County
’Skins’ Taylor breaks silence
The media-shy safety dedicated himself to training in the offseason. ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Media-shy
ATP WESTERN & SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP MASTERS RESULTS
ATP WESTERN & SOUTHERN FINANCIAL GROUP MASTERS RESULTS At Mason, Ohio Purse: $2.45 million
COMING SUNDAY
COMING SUNDAY The Vindicator’s annual back-to-school package, including the starting dates for
Board approves permit for boarding kennel
MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use permit
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD Aug. 10 Theft: A
Mayor refuses to fire pistol to start road race
CINCINNATI (AP) — Mayor Mark Mallory is refusing to fire a starter pistol to kick off an upcoming
For cooperating, Yankees’ Giambi escapes punishment over steroids history
Commissioner Bud Selig had the option of issuing a suspension. NEW YORK (AP) — With a bright-eyed
Regan Smith had rough ride in short time due to plan changes
For now, the 23-year-old is in limbo in NASCAR’s top series. WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Three weeks
Turner building isn’t right site for one-stop shop, leaders say
The middle school is too big for what the city wants to do with it. WARREN — Many city
Use incentives to lower health costs
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Here’s a startling statistic: Roughly 20 percent of American patients account for
No shuttle repairs needed, NASA decides
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA decided Thursday that no repairs are needed for a deep gouge in
Applications abound for director slot
There were inquiries from as far away as California. ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. — If inquiries are any
“Unless I see a shark or whale go flying by, I’m good.”
“Unless I see a shark or whale go flying by, I’m good.” Matt Sandlin Of Amarillo, Texas, on
Baseball
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Funding for lease terminated as landlord files suit against county
The educational center will save money by renting less space under a new lease. YOUNGSTOWN —
Tough tests ahead for YSU basketball
The Penguins play their first home game on Nov. 16 against Lock Haven. YOUNGSTOWN — In his third
CARE rejects $46M in food aid
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A humanitarian group has turned down $46 million worth of U.S. food aid,
Fixation on the future devalues the present
In this year of 2008 presidential politics, when it’s only 2007, I’m finding it more of a challenge
Jammers’ error keys Scrappers comeback
Mark Thompson and Jonathon Holt were key contributors. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Mark Thompson’s single
Aide sentenced to probation, fine
Heaton was an integral part of the conviction of Rep. Bob Ney. WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Capitol
‘SKINWALKERS’
‘SKINWALKERS’ Grade: D Director: James Isaac Running time: 1 hour, 25 minutes Rating: Rated
Scrappers win again
Scrappers win again Mark Thompson’s two-out single scored the go-ahead run as the Mahoning Valley
Green improved in Miami’s win
Third-stringer John Beck led the Dolphins to the 11-10 victory. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick
Downside of diversity doctrine emerges
WASHINGTON — One of the many distasteful and underestimated influences on American and European life
Champions Tour-JELD-WEN Tradition
Champions Tour-JELD-WEN Tradition At Sunriver, Ore. Purse: $2.6 million Yardage: 7,436; Par:
Searchers remove two more bodies from fallen bridge
The remains were found in cars that were pulled from the Mississippi River. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The
Leetonia to use grant for firetruck
The village provides fire protection to other areas. LEETONIA — A family worked together to
President’s daughter Jenna Bush engaged
No date has been set for the wedding ceremony. CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) — Jenna Bush, one of President
Follow Bush’s lead, take long vacations
WASHINGTON — Recently Trent Lott, the Senate Republican whip, ominously advised his colleagues as
Girl, 8, out alone
Girl, 8, out alone AUSTINTOWN — An 8-year-old girl was found riding her bicycle on Mahoning Avenue
Southern Cal’s Moody ready to move on
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emmanuel Moody, the second-leading rusher for Southern California last season as
Jurors convict man of assault
A harsh sentence should send a message about assaulting officers, a prosecutor says.
Pirates overcome 5-run deficit
The Bucs avoided a sweep with a 10-7 victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two costly New York errors and
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
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Man pleads innocent to rape counts
WARREN — A 37-year-old former McDonald man has pleaded innocent to eight counts of rape, two of them
Iraqi leaders forge new alliance
Hospitals are running out of medicines in the Qahtaniya region. BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s political
Marzullo to say farewell to the Valley
Viewers have been contacting the station to wish him well. YOUNGSTOWN — WFMJ-TV 21 weatherman
Sheffield doesn’t back off criticism of Torre
The Yankee manager doesn’t plan to speak with his former slugger. NEW YORK (AP) — Back at Yankee
After 105 years, there’s plenty to celebrate
Her life is like an American history lesson. WARREN — Georgiana Bowes’ life is full of
Springsteen, band reunite to make ‘Magic’
NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Springsteen is back with the E Street Band — and a bit of “Magic.” The Rock
‘Skinwalkers’ brings nothing new to the werewolf genre
The first werewolves, we’re told in the new movie “Skinwalkers,” were American Indians. They called
YSU is special to student speaker
This student also teaches in the university’s Department of Health Professions. YOUNGSTOWN — Erin
2007 SCHEDULE
Nov. 12-13 — at O’Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic, Los Angeles, tba Nov. 16 — Lock Haven, 7:05 p.m.
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Chargers’ Rivers eyes bigger and better ’07
After a breakout season, the quarterback wants to be more polished this fall. SAN DIEGO (AP) —
UCI PROTOUR DEUTSCHLAND TOUR
UCI PROTOUR DEUTSCHLAND TOUR At Regensburg, Germany Seventh Stage 119 miles from Kufstein,
Mayor’s proposal meets concern
City council has more time to make a decision on the mayor’s proposal. YOUNGSTOWN — Members of
MLB ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 8, Yankees 5 NEW YORK — Carlos Guillen hit a first-inning grand slam off
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
49ers: Michael Lewis is learning a new system on the fly, and the former Pro Bowl safety is running
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The name of Renee DiSilvo-LaCivita, a trial attorney and one of seven applicants
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)3123.574— Scrappers (Indians)2923.5581 State
Jury continues deliberations in kidnapping, assault trial
The defendant admits knocking his former girlfriend unconscious. WARREN — The jury went home
ON THE TRACKS Upcoming events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP 3M Performance 400 Brooklyn, Mich. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel,
PREP FOOTBALL | Scrimmage schedule
Today Mooney at Painesville Harvey, 10 a.m. Ursuline at Massillon Perry, 11 a.m. North Royalton at
FORUM HEALTH
FORUM HEALTH Quotes Despite a financial turnaround that has Trumbull Memorial Hospital making
Injustice, poverty, greed have no place with God
ACTION sponsored the clergy caucus to discuss ideas YOUNGSTOWN — “Be prayer conditioned,” the
Vick questions dog NFL commissioner
Roger Goodell’s training camp tour is loaded with questions about the Falcons quarterback. ALLEN
North Side warehouse gets tax break
The board also approved paying $27,116.52 to repair a firetruck. YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board
Judge OKs Delphi settlements
Warren workers are the last to vote on the pact. NEW YORK — A federal judge on Thursday approved
Best Bets on TV Tonight
“High School Musical 2” (8 p.m., Disney Channel): You can’t get much more of a television event than
Man charged with murder after throwing ailing wife over balcony
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A man who told police he threw his ailing wife off their fourth-floor
U.S. Gymnastic Championship Results
U.S. Gymnastic Championship Results By The Associated Press Thursday At HP Pavilion San
New immigration policy will hit growers hard
California relies on 450,000 workers to pick summer crops. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With fruit rotting
Fears are confirmed as stocks keep falling
Adding to mortgage and credit unease, the yen rose to a one-year high against the dollar. NEW YORK
6 Mahoning Valley districts fall short on ratings
In some cases, it was only a matter of a few test scores that caused the drop. School
ACTION Upcoming events
ACTION, the Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods, focuses on
Foxy Brown faces weapons charge
Foxy Brown faces weapons charge NEW YORK — Foxy Brown’s temper seems to have gotten her in trouble
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joel D. Losco, 23, of 6620 Glendale Ave., Boardman, and
Lambert enjoys success
The Texas native is busy touring with Toby Keith this summer. Just as Garth Brooks sings in
REGION
REGION F.N.B. dividend increases to 24 cents a share HERMITAGE, Pa. — The board of directors of
Changing your table image helps
In order to maximize your profits at the poker table, your goal should be to play completely
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.78 .61 Avalon Holdings,6.75—.05 Clear
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Board of Education, 10 a.m., high school auditorium. No open work
‘Enemy combatant’ gets his day in court; justice is done
Jose Padilla was convicted by a jury in Miami of conspiracy to murder, kidnap and maim people
Grand jury indicts man on murder, robbery charges
A judge ordered the teenager held without bail in the Auto Zone homicide. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Motorcyclist injured in hit-and-run crash
BROOKFIELD — A motorcyclist was the victim of a hit-and-run collision with a pickup truck late
Mortgage applications increasing, survey says
The MBA survey’s numbers may be misleading, however. CHICAGO — The volume of mortgage
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