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Vindy.com News Podcast for September 5, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, September 5, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Bomb squad detonates explosives off Ridge Road
CORTLAND — A portion of Bradley-Brownlee Road in Johnston Township was closed Tuesday afternoon
Warren students treated after bus crash
WARREN — Eight students were taken to St. Joseph Health Center for treatment after their bus was hit
Task force member shoots man on Ohio Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — A 28-year-old Stewart Avenue man was shot by police in the 1400 block of Ohio Avenue,
Remodeling work can resume for strip club
YOUNGSTOWN — Construction workers will be able to return as early as Wednesday to the future
Space is tight at reopened tech center
CANFIELD — Space is tight at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, but school reopened
Former Mahoning Prosecutor James Philomena dies
YOUNGSTOWN — Former Mahoning County Prosecutor James P. Philomena died Sunday. Lane Funeral Home in
Jail population becomes a city concern
YOUNGSTOWN — When the city finalized a deal in March on what it would pay to house its prisoners at
A.J. Iarussi swam with the dolphins
What did you do this summer? The Vindicator wants to see your best summer vacation photos.
A look inside East High’s first day
YOUNGSTOWN — Brandon Mosley thought things were all right with the world as he sat in the cafeteria
Cobalt sales best since August 2004
The Chevrolet Cobalt posted its best August for sales since it was launched late in 2004. General
343,000 visited Canfield Fair
CANFIELD — Final attendance figures for the 2007 Canfield Fair are here, and they’re giving fair
Court action predicted in fight over property
YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider a resolution Wednesday to take whatever action is needed to
Fire damages garage in Boardman
BOARDMAN — A garage fire did $13,000 damage on Orlo Avenue about 7:45 a.m. today. The fire was put
Aqua Ohio billing woes caused by computer
BOARDMAN — Aqua Ohio officials say billing problems that cropped up with a new computer system are
DUI roadblock to be set up Saturday in Fowler
FOWLER – The Trumbull Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force will operate an OVI checkpoint in
Howland to spray for mosquitoes next week
HOWLAND – The township will spray for mosquitoes from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday In case of
Trumbull school to teach poker playing
CHAMPION— The Trumbull Career and Technical Center is offering a no-limit Texas hold’em poker course
Mill Creek Park roads closed Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — The following drives in Mill Creek park will be closed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Adult book store robbed
YOUNGSTOWN — A clerk who used a buzzer to let in a would-be customer in the door at the Adult Toy
DUI roadblock planned for Saturday night
A sobriety checkpoint will be held from 10 p.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Sunday in Mahoning County. The
REUNIONS | Get-togethers planned for alumni
REUNIONS • Boardman High School Class of 1977 will hold a 30th year reunion from 8 p.m. to
Pa. gun sales can resume
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gun sales in Pennsylvania were able to resume Tuesday morning after state
Work goes on after finale
Mother Nature cooperated to help make this year’s fair a winner. CANFIELD — They build a city
Energy policy raises concern
Energy interests lined Strickland’s campaign coffers generously last year. COLUMBUS (AP) — At
Nextel Chase slows to crawl
But IRL fans await a thrilling season finale in Chicago on Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The
Business cards are worth keeping
Technology isn’t posing a threat to the business card. BOSTON (AP) — D.A. Mlynek’s double-sided
Dreaming of an end to fantasy
When I was a kid, the last week in August was reserved for the Uniontown Fair, which, like all
War was the answer in Europe in 1944
Opinion: OMAHA BEACH, Normandy — On a bluff above the sand and a half a mile from the ocean’s edge at low
Tourists make hasty exit ahead of Hurricane Felix
Indian communities along the Miskito Coast could face devastation. SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) —
United States ready for its Olympic test
The Americans breezed through the FIBA Americas championship. LAS VEGAS (AP) — From the string of
For area teen, it’s competition on the mount
The young athlete hopes to compete in 2008 in the World Games competition in Australia.
In surprise visit to Iraq, Bush hints at possible cut in troops
Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker face Congress next week. AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq
Power struggle in Pakistan has terror war as a subtext
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, now in exile in Britain, is planning to return to his
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Today Who: Scrappers vs. Williamsport at Eastwood Field When: 7:05 p.m. Up next: The
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: Country Jam featuring Montgomery Gentry, Little Texas, Mark Wills, Bucky Covington
Study finds link between obesity in toddlers and iron deficiency
CHICAGO (AP) — Pudgy toddlers have an alarmingly high rate of iron deficiency, and Hispanic
COLLEGE FOOTBALL \ Monday’s other games
Clemson 24, No. 19 Florida State 18 CLEMSON, S.C. — Florida State’s offense still needs a lot of
Duo helped put rock in country
Gentry got into trouble during a bear hunting trip in Minnesota. There’s currently a rocking
Back on top
Back on top Phil Mickelson is back on his game, and it was good enough to take down Tiger Woods.
Binladin engineering firm responds to 9/11 lawsuit
Binladin engineering firm responds to 9/11 lawsuit NEW YORK — The Saudi Binladin Group is not
Being poor in America doesn’t mean tough life
Opinion: The poverty rate in America has declined, not a lot, but some, and for the first time in 10 years,
It’s time to quit whining
Opinion: It’s time to quit whining EDITOR: In recent weeks, there has been much discussion and blather
Heinz sells plant to government
The executives said the deal was in negotiation for months. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh-based
MySpace rethinks online commerce ban
MySpace considers ways to allow members to go commercial. Christine “Forbidden” Dolce, Tila
MLB ROUNDUP Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 7, Yankees 1 NEW YORK — Ichiro Suzuki and the Seattle Mariners put an
Steelers defense ready to display full arsenal
Pittsburgh players hint that new wrinkles will be unveiled in Cleveland on Sunday. PITTSBURGH (AP)
“The Academy” (8 p.m., MNTV): The blistering training regimen endured by would-be L.A.
“The Academy” (8 p.m., MNTV): The blistering training regimen endured by would-be L.A. sheriff’s
Seniors enjoy bounty of Ohio’s farmers
Ohio farmers bring their fresh-from-the field goods directly to seniors. PARMA (AP) — Eat your
Three dredging companies appeal survey rule for Allegheny, Ohio rivers
The Fish and Boat Commission contends dredging harms fish. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Three river
Nearly 10.4 million firms are owned by women, employing more than 12.8 million people, and
Nearly 10.4 million firms are owned by women, employing more than 12.8 million people, and
Walls block noise, not view
Akron got one of Ohio’s first see-through sound wall installations in early summer. CLEVELAND
Internet company names are boggling
Naming a company is a lot harder than naming a child. SAN FRANCISCO — Even if you could say
Mickelson wins duel with Tiger
And he also won the Deutsche Bank Championship by two shots. NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Phil Mickelson
Salem firefighters rescue 6 from house fire
SALEM — Firefighters rescued a mother, her four children and a grandchild from their burning home at
Study: Surge in bipolar diagnosis in kids could in part be mislabeling
The diagnosis in children remains controversial. CHICAGO (AP) — A new analysis suggests there’s
Blast levels warehouse
All the plant’s employees were off Monday because of the holiday. RAVENNA (AP) — An explosion at a
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)4626.639— Scrappers (Indians)3733.5298 State
NOTEBOOK \ From Eastwood Field
Batting champ? Despite having not played since Aug. 21, Todd Martin will likely end the season as
Poverty in the U.S. might get worse
Opinion: If you were shocked by last week’s U.S. Census figures showing that there are more than 36.5 million
John Q. Public taking a financial beating
Opinion: America’s low- and middle-income families are taking a financial drubbing, and the White House is in
Study: Women are choosy, and men favor looks
What people said they wanted differed from what they actually chose. WASHINGTON (AP) — Science is
Blake fails in fifth set again, beaten by Haas
The American blew several opportunities to win the match and advance. NEW YORK (AP) — James Blake
U.S. track dominant at worlds
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — The dress rehearsal was a smash. Next comes the big show in Beijing. The U.S.
Grace Roshala, 10 months, above, claps along to country band Broken Arrow, along with mom Leean
Grace Roshala, 10 months, above, claps along to country band Broken Arrow, along with mom Leean
CANFIELD FAIR Attendance
An estimated 350,000 people came through the gates of this year’s Canfield Fair — a number fair
Program helps retrain workers who lose jobs
An effort is afoot to add service workers to the federal program. MASON, Ohio (AP) — Nearly two
Mounted Games were an immediate success when introduced in 1957 during the Horse of the Year Show at
Mounted Games were an immediate success when introduced in 1957 during the Horse of the Year Show at
Snell blanks Cardinals; Pirates roll to 11-0 win
The win snapped a five-game losing streak for Pittsburgh. ST. LOUIS (AP) — The last two times Ian
Alumni plan party
The two individuals who composed the school alma mater will be recognized. CAMPBELL — The
Browns name Frye Sunday’s starting QB
The third-year player from Akron beat out Derek Anderson and rookie Brady Quinn. BEREA (AP) — The
Work begins on project to expand Panama Canal
The expansion is expected to lower the price of goods on the U.S. East Coast. PANAMA CITY, Panama
Renovation of mansion for OSU chief to cost $2M
Gordon Gee spent $6 million to renovate the mansion where he lived at Vanderbilt University.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Hector M. Colon Jr. v. Kuronua A. Robinson et al, money. HSBC
Friend: Wilson doing well
Friend: Wilson doing well VENICE, Italy — Owen Wilson is doing well as he recovers from an
Scientists: We’re not as alike as we thought
NEW YORK (AP) — People are less alike than scientists had thought when it comes to the billions of
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Sabathia beats Santana; Tribe nabs 6-game lead
Cleveland is 12-4 this season against last year’s AL Central champions. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — If the
Tot’s death accidental, lawyer for mother says
The thermometer hit about 100 degrees outside the day the girl died. BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A school
Hearing on strip club
Hearing on strip club YOUNGSTOWN — A hearing is set for 10 a.m. today on an Austintown building
Beefeaters add first woman
The Beefeaters, founded in 1485, guard the Tower of London. LONDON (AP) — The first woman to join
Buhl Day reunites friends
The tradition was resurrected in 1980 with entertainment and food vendors. HERMITAGE, Pa. —
Taylor dream lost in a rout
Mahoning Valley’s 10-run loss to Williamsport matched a season low. NILES — Mahoning Valley
College graduates eschew city rat race for the farm life
PERKASIE, Pa. (AP) — Tom Murtha studied English at Penn. Tricia Borneman majored in journalism at
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, special meeting, 5:30 p.m., council chambers. Library
ACLU releases papers detailing pattern of crimes by U.S. troops
The ACLU wants the military to release all documents relating to civilian deaths. Newly released
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 4, 2007
Governor Ted Strickland's energy plan, a fatal motorcycle accident and the latest in local sports
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