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The Gillams helped rebuild a house in Biloxi
YOUNGSTOWN — While attending a national conference in Biloxi, Miss., Youngstown Councilman Artis
NFL star Vick to plead to dog-fighting
The NFL condemned the conduct outlined in the charges, noting that Vick’s admission wasn’t in line with what he told commissioner Roger Goodell shortly after he was initially charged.
Life in prison for multiple rapist
YOUNGSTOWN — A Campbell man will automatically serve the rest of his life in prison after a jury
$6 million project keeps flavor in the Valley
BOARDMAN — Summer Garden Food Manufacturing, formerly known as Zidian Manufacturing, Monday
Man gets 105 years for shooting at police
YOUNGSTOWN — A 19-year-old Glenwood Avenue man who fired an assault rifle at pursuing police from a
YSU president calls for aligning curriculums
YOUNGSTOWN — The president of Youngstown State University has called for the creation of a Mahoning
Crime seminar centers on Trumbull case
WARREN — The murder trial of Jermaine “Maniac” McKinney held in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court
Appeals court rules against former coach
WARREN — The 11th District Court of Appeals has ruled against former Harding High School girls
Poland Township youth still critical
POLAND — A township boy injured in a freak accident last week at the high school remains in critical
Is school supply shopping a pain?
Is back-to-school shopping for school supplies giving you a headache or has it been a breeze? The
Roadblock nets four arrests
AUSTINTOWN – The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force arrested four impaired
88-year-old man carjacked
YOUNGSTOWN – Police are looking for two thieves who robbed an 88-year-old man of $200 and his car
Lake Latonka festival on Sept. 8
MERCER, Pa. — Lake Latonka’s 28th annual Fall Festival will be held at the Big Red Barn from 9 a.m.
Hubbard Township boil alert lifted
HUBBARD — The boil alert issued for Trumbull County water customers living in Hubbard Township in no
Packard museum honors volunteer
WARREN — The National Packard Museum presented its first volunteer of the year award to Arvada
Youth Orchestra seeks musicians for season
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra is seeking musicians for the 2007-08 season.
Murder charges filed in fatal fire
GREEVILLE, Pa. — A 42-year-old man was arrested today and charged with setting a fatal fire from
Recycling center at MetroParks Farm to close during Canfield Fair
CANFIELD —The Green Team's recycling center at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm on state Route 46 in
WORTH A LOOK | Area activities announced
BOOK SALES • Forum Health Northside Medical Center Heart Walk Team will sponsor a book and bake
Passing may be preferred
After watching the Youngstown State football team go through its jersey scrimmage Saturday, several
Senator to appear in film
Senator to appear in film BURLINGTON, Vt. — Holy Beltway, Batman! Sen. Patrick Leahy has a part in
NFL ROUNDUP \ Preseason games
Giants 13, Ravens 12 BALTIMORE — A hard-hitting game produced far more injuries than touchdowns.
AMERICAN LEAGUE DEVIL RAYS 4, INDIANS 3
AMERICAN LEAGUE DEVIL RAYS 4, INDIANS 3 12 innings CLEVELANDTAMPA BAY abrhbiabrhbi Lofton
Aging fleet desperately needs to be replaced, Girard cops say
Some officers have experienced major issues driving the cars. GIRARD — City officials are
MLB ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 1, Rangers 0 MINNEAPOLIS — Johan Santana finished with a franchise-record
Billy Graham continues hospital stay
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Evangelist Billy Graham watched his usual televised worship service from a
With injuries, Bengals playing conservatively
For good reason, Cincinnati (0-2) has been a little less flashy than usual. CINCINNATI (AP) — Two
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 1st—Cafe Noir (Spieth)7.003.802.80 War Chest (Polkey)3.602.40
State panel often OKs land purchases
The bipartisan board rarely asks questions or turns down requests. COLUMBUS (AP) — Members of a
Delayed 3M Performance will attempt to run today
Possibly, the race would be scheduled for the weekend after Thanksgiving. BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — A
GOLF ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other events
Canadian Women’s Open EDMONTON, Alberta — Lorena Ochoa won her second straight victory and fifth
Struthers teachers ratify new contract
The board of education could vote on the agreement as soon as Tuesday. STRUTHERS — Members of the
Afghan police free hostage, arrest group of kidnappers
The woman was seized Saturday while dining with her husband. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan
Drug dealer’s house up for auction online
The Web site for the U. S. Marshals Service asset sales features houses in several states and other
More women joining boards
Volunteering on another company’s board is one way to gain experience. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —
Babe Ruth all-stars fall, 9-7, in World Series
PURCELLVILLE, Va. — The Youngstown all-stars fell to West Fargo (N.D.), 9-7, in the Babe Ruth 13-
Thorne-Smith becomes novelist
Despite what readers may think, the book isn’t autobiographical. By LYNN ELBER LOS ANGELES
HOUSE AUCTION | Specifications The U.S. Marshals Service, according to its Web site, offers the following asset for auction:
452 W. Hylda Ave., Youngstown. Site area is 9,050 +⁄- square feet. Zoning for this property is
Texas team is strong at plate & on mound
Home runs by some of the Lubbock hitters easily cleared a 225-foot wall. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
hImmigration activist is arrested in LA
hImmigration activist is arrested in LA LOS ANGELES — Elvira Arellano, an illegal immigrant who
Medical tourism in Latin America booms
PANAMA CITY, Panama — I have long been convinced that medical tourism will be one of Latin America’s
Snedeker comes up big
Snedeker comes up big Brandt Snedeker needed to make something bold happen for his first PGA Tour
Grand jury receives home-invasion case
Grand jury receives home-invasion case YOUNGSTOWN — The home-invasion case against 28-year-old
VEHICLE PROBLEMS
VEHICLE PROBLEMS Girard has not bought new police cars in more than a decade. Officers say the
Toys ‘R’ Us to remove vinyl baby bibs from stores because of lead
Customers can return the bibs for a full refund. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Toys “R” Us Inc. on Friday
UCI PROTOUR VATTENFALL CYCLASSICS
UCI PROTOUR VATTENFALL CYCLASSICS Sunday’s results At Hamburg, Germany 142.36 miles 1.
Floods kill at least four in Minnesota
A mudslide in Wisconsin pushed a house onto a highway. WINONA, Minn. (AP) — Severe storms deluged
Taxes and cost of living are higher in Ohio than in West
Taxes and cost of living are higher in Ohio than in West EDITOR: After living out West for
Scrappers shut out, 2-0; held to 4 hits
Mahoning Valley had just four hits and left seven runners on base. BATAVIA, N.Y. — The Mahoning
Parker-less Steelers short on offense
Pittsburgh doesn’t play again until its national TV home game against Philadelphia. PITTSBURGH
Quinn mighty good
CLEVELAND — For three quarters Saturday night, the Browns looked like the same sad-sack team they
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED James Johnson The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
Officials concede miners may be forever entombed
Relatives are accusing officials of leaving the men for dead. HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) — Six coal
Officials seek to replace reporters
A Hamilton County official wants to replace court reporters with recordings. CINCINNATI (AP) —
ARCA RE/MAX ALLEN CROWE 100
ARCA RE/MAX ALLEN CROWE 100 Sunday’s results At the Illinois State Fairgrounds Springfield,
BAND NIGHTS Performances
A list of area high school band-night performances as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING
Sabathia’s good day torpedoed
B.J. Upton’s shot ended Tampa Bay’s homer drought at 291 at-bats. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The
Braving the rain in a fund-raising run for kids
AUSTINTOWN — Brandy Hollobaugh gave birth to a child a few months ago, but a desire to do something
For nearly two decades, the annual motorcycle event has raised money for a variety of
For nearly two decades, the annual motorcycle event has raised money for a variety of children’s
COURT REPORTING
Facts and figures about court reporters in southwest Ohio: Hamilton County Commissioner Pat
Financial reps to meet with homeowners
The county sewer work is a 270-day, $950,000 project. NORTH LIMA — Residents affected by the
Kata’s double dooms Phillies
Pittsburgh was behind, 4-0, before scoring eight runs in the seventh and eighth. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Painful as it may be, enforce immigration laws equally
We believe Congress had an obligation to enact an immigration reform bill that would have allowed
New computer system for foster kids criticized
Ohio’s statewide system is seriously flawed, advocates warn. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio is at risk of
Strong storm strikes Jamaica
Many residents refused to head for shelter. KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Dean pummeled
SATURDAY’S GAMES
SATURDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Baltimore 5, Toronto 3 N.Y. Yankees 5, Detroit 2 Boston 10,
Snedeker goes for broke in end
The 26-year-old finished with a 63 in the low-scoring Wyndham Championship. GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP)
Accompanying football with a little fanfare
Students point to the bonding, friends and musical opportunities band presents. THE SUN BEATS
‘No Reservations’: Bourdain boldy enters new realms
NEW YORK — Anthony Bourdain suffered quietly as he dined on wart hog — encrusted with sand, fur and
LOCAL SUPPORT At one time, parents seeking Down syndrome support groups had to travel to Pittsburgh or Cleveland. Today, thanks to two families’ efforts there is an association here in the
VIENNA — Stephanie and Bill Champlin of Salem began looking for a local Down syndrome chapter with
Where many see asphalt, others see vegetables
Asphalt gardening has many benefits, including taking back idle paved-over land and putting it back
WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP
WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday At Forest Oaks Country Club Greensboro, N.C. Purse: $5 million
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Fayrouzi and Eiad Suleiman, Canfield, girl, Aug. 18. Forum
UPCOMING EVENTS Down Syndrome Association of the Valley The newly formed association has set up a list of programs and lecture series over the next year. Consult the group’s Web site at
Sept. 14: Therapeutic playground at Boardman Park. October: Lecture by Sheila Cannon, coordinator
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Today Who: Scrappers at Batavia When: 7:05 p.m. Up next: The Scrappers return to
“Is there any possible way we can continue this underground operation and provide safety for
“Is there any possible way we can continue this underground operation and provide safety for the
What makes youths happy?
Most young people list their parents as their heroes. NEW YORK (AP) — So you’re between the ages
PRESEASON STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE
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STANDINGS New York-Penn League
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Officials in Texas prepare for Dean
A state of emergency has been declared in South Padre Island. HOUSTON (AP) — Even with powerful
Satisfaction level with Web sites falls
Chevrolet saw an increase in satisfaction. Enter a Web portal these days and you’ll be able to
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Deutsche Bank National Trust as trustee v. Joseph K. Rosepink et
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Struthers school board, 5:30 p.m., 99 Euclid Ave. Milton Township trustees, 7
Lawmakers seek to close loophole in sexual predator law
COLUMBUS (AP) — State lawmakers are moving to close a legal loophole that would allow a man who
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Bill includes provision to buy surplus sugar
The program would pay sugar producers only in case of an excess supply. WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress
Nearly 10.4 million firms are owned by women (50 percent of more), employing more than 12.8 million
Nearly 10.4 million firms are owned by women (50 percent of more), employing more than 12.8 million
Hydrogen-powered Ford car hits 161 mph in race
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS, Utah — Two years ago, a group of Ohio State University students asked Ford
REGION
REGION Ohio jobless rate falls COLUMBUS — Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.8 percent in July, down
TODAY’S SCHEDULE
TODAY’S SCHEDULE BOYS GOLF (4 p.m. unless noted) Mooney at Grizzly Classic at Rawiga CC, 1
U.S. says Iranians train Iraqi insurgents
Military intelligence discovered caches of weapons with Iranian markings on them. BAGHDAD — For
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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America must end obsession with 9/11
When Stu Bykofsky, a columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News, wrote a column last week in which he
America must invest to rebuild infrastructure
For those who lost their lives or their loved ones when Minneapolis’ Interstate 35W bridge buckled
Family survives quake during memorial
PISCO, Peru (AP) — More than 300 relatives and friends filled the towering colonial-era adobe church
Preparing Ohio’s children for the 21st century
Today’s global marketplace demands that our students have the skills and knowledge they need to both
Without No. 8, Earnhardt moves on
Budweiser will not follow Junior to Hendrick Motorsports. BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt
IUE ratifies Delphi contract
Employees will be contributing to health-care costs under the agreement. WARREN — Members of a
American military faces hard choices to maintain troop levels into 2008
There are no fresh troops to replace five extra brigades that were sent to Baghdad this year.
Mexican truckers await final OK to carry cargo anywhere in U.S.
A federal inspector general first must approve safety and inspection plans. WASHINGTON (AP) — Some
“The Star Jones Show” (3 p.m., Court TV): Star Jones is returning with a cause.
“The Star Jones Show” (3 p.m., Court TV): Star Jones is returning with a cause. She’s dropped a few
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