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Vindy.com News Podcast for September 6, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Thursday, September 6, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton
One Canfield? Time will tell
One Canfield? Time will tell CANFIELD — City council gave its unanimous endorsement to studying
Canfield Council approves storm-sewer pact
Canfield Council approves storm-sewer pact CANFIELD — City council approved a construction
Canfield mechanic fined, put on probation
Canfield mechanic fined, put on probation CANFIELD — A former bus mechanic in the Canfield School
Youngstown council approves pit bull law
Youngstown council approves pit bull law YOUNGSTOWN — A new law approved by city council means
Autism fundraiser planned in Warren on Saturday
Autism fundraiser planned in Warren on Saturday WARREN — A doctor, his family and his staff are
Judge dismisses suit against 3 Brookfield board members
Judge dismisses suit against 3 Brookfield board members WARREN — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit
Girard officials balk at plans for bridge
Girard officials balk at plans for bridge GIRARD — A local businessman is determined to place an
Forum sells Beeghly Oaks
YOUNGSTOWN — The Forum Health Board of Trustees has approved the sale of company’s long-term care
Regional Chamber offers ‘good leaders’ program
Regional Chamber offers ‘good leaders’ program YOUNGSTOWN — In an effort to encourage, support and
State Route 170 will close in Springfield Township
NEW MIDDLETOWN — State Route 170 in Springfield Township will be closed from 7 a.m. Thursday through
15-year-old arrested on rape charge
YOUNGSTOWN — A 15-year-old Matta Avenue boy was arrested at his home at 12:30 a.m. today on a rape
Harness racing coming to Hillsville area
HILLSVILLE, Pa. — Harness racing is coming to Lawrence County. The Pennsylvania Harness Racing
House fire causes $25,000 in damage
YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighters who forced their way into 135 N. Hartford Ave. on the West Side around 10
Fire destroys North Side home
YOUNGSTOWN — An unoccupied house at 2110 Roche Ave. on the North Side was destroyed by fire around 2
Boardman band night is Saturday
BOARDMAN — The Boardman Spartan Marching Band will present its annual band night at 7 p.m. Saturday
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Takeout and sit-down events available
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Takeout and sit-down events available THURSDAY • Poland United
Motorcycle run to benefit animals
Motorcycle run to benefit animals CANFIELD — A motorcycle run will be held Sunday to raise funds
One-day festival scheduled at Roosevelt Park
One-day festival at Roosevelt Park CAMPBELL — Pizza Joe’s staff and committee members will host a
East Palestine man killed in traffic accident
UNITY — Aaron M. Harmon, 24, of East Palestine was killed in a traffic accident about 10:45 p.m.
Card shower was like a downpour
Card shower was like a downpour BOARDMAN — To celebrate the 90th birthday of Helen Tkach, her
Incorrect ticket price announced
Incorrect ticket price Tickets for the annual Fall Fashion Prevue to be held Sept. 16 by ABWA
NOAS receives grant
NOAS receives grant WARREN — Northeast Ohio Adoption Services has received a grant from the Dave
Baby reunion picnic planned
Baby reunion picnic BOARDMAN — Dr. Robert L. Collins and the Reproductive Center, 900 Sahara
Hungarian Heritage Day is Sunday
Hungarian Heritage Day YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown American Hungarian Club will celebrate its
A hectic opening day
A computer system crash caused problems with some student schedules. YOUNGSTOWN — Brandon
Storms make landfall
Storms make landfall CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico — Felix walloped Central America’s remote Miskito
Memory book gives new life to Armstrong’s moonwalk
Visitors to the museum are encouraged to write in the book. WAPAKONETA, Ohio (AP) — The remember-
GAME TIME Today
Who: Scrappers at State College When: 7:05 p.m. Up next: The Scrappers continue their season-ending
ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This week’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR BMW Championship Lemont, Ill. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Cog Hill Golf and
South Range earns five-set victory over Mineral Ridge in ITCL
Springfield and Crestview also earned ITCL wins. MINERAL RIDGE — Ashley Vaughn had seven kills and
Batteries not included — or needed — in new electric cars
An invention by EESstor could make the internal combustion engine unnecessary. AUSTIN, Texas (AP)
American men rebound at gymnastic worlds
They used last year’s struggles as motivation. STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Some called it failure.
Producer Spector’s case proves to be a bizarre noir
Deliberations in the 2003 case are to begin Friday. By LINDA DEUTSCH LOS ANGELES — In the
Health care available to all Americans
Opinion: During the first 30 years of my life, I had no health insurance. Neither did a lot of other people,
Cobalt records best August yet in sales
Cobalt sales were up 7 percent from last August. The Chevrolet Cobalt posted its best August
Apple set to reveal next big thing
Industry insiders say the iPod is due for a makeover. SAN FRANCISCO — Just two months after the
Sources: UAW talks aim at not putting any company at risk
UAW looks for labor deals that will keep Detroit automakers alive. The United Auto Workers union
Owen taps into his anti-Bond side
The actor said he prefers roles of conflicted characters. SAN DIEGO — While costumed comic-
COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLLS ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLLS ASSOCIATED PRESS RecPtsPvs 1. Southern Cal (59)1-01,6191 2. LSU
James A. Philomena, the former Mahoning County prosecutor who eventually did prison time, died
James A. Philomena, the former Mahoning County prosecutor who eventually did prison time, died
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Work to resume on Austintown strip club at I-80
The strip club’s owner estimates the business will open in about nine weeks. YOUNGSTOWN —
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kelly L. Childs, 35, of 614 Almyra Ave., Youngstown, and
BOYS GOLF
BOYS GOLF SOUTH RANGE 157, SPRINGFIELD 171 (At Lakefront) South Range (5-2, 5-2 ITCL): Ariel
Cards move back over .500
Their 6-2 win over the Pirates helped them stay close to Chicago. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chris Duncan
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st—Gold Yankee (Winn)12.605.203.60 Man of Kent (Pereira)13.608.20
Former NFL star sets new goal: journalism
The ex-running back called it quits during his prime. By JANICE RHOSHALLE LITTLEJOHN BEVERLY
IRAQ \ Developments
The latest developments in Iraq: The No. 2 U.S. commander in Iraq said Tuesday that the next three
Notre Dame pins hopes on freshman QB
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame is turning to freshman quarterback Jimmy Clausen against Penn
Newton Falls raises fees for street vendor permits
NEWTON FALLS — Street vendors in Newton Falls will have a substantially higher price to pay for
Mexico rewards students with cash
Opinion: If you asked me what was the most significant news from Latin America last week, I would pick a
Williamsport ruins finale at Eastwood
The Scrappers will finish their season with a three-game road trip. NILES — The boys of summer
Serena bounced out of Open
Serena bounced out of Open Justine Henin beat Serena Williams to reach the U.S. Open semifinals,
City weighs moves for land
The city is offering $205,000 for the property, purchased for $95,800 in 2001. YOUNGSTOWN —
Tressel takes no joy in Michigan loss
OSU’s coach always roots for Big Ten teams — when he’s not playing them. COLUMBUS (AP) — Fans
Henin pulls past Serena Williams; Venus may be next
Serena’s sister plays No. 3 Jelena Jankovic in tonight’s quarterfinals. NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe
Snyder scores three times in Ursuline’s victory
Kelly Storkel and Becky Hanna each had two goals in Poland’s 5-0 win. CORTLAND — Hannah Snyder had
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull County commissioners, 10:30 a.m., SCOPE center, 160 High St., Cortland.
Campaign aims to populate panel
Six people must get 200 write-in votes each for the study commission to exist. NEW CASTLE, Pa.
8 students treated after van hits school bus
WARREN — Eight students were taken to St. Joseph Health Center for treatment after their bus was hit
Philomena dies; served time for crimes in office
Philomena graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and Ohio University. YOUNGSTOWN — “My
Billing snafus nearly resolved
Some Aqua Ohio customers haven’t received a bill in months but won’t have to pay late fees.
Michigan falls all the way out of AP Top 25
NEW YORK (AP) — Thud! The final fallout from a disastrous opening weekend for Michigan came
In spite of the Ohio State emotion, YSU tight end feels right at home
Louis Irizarry led Penguin receivers against the Buckeyes. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State
AFTER FIRE, TIGHTER QUARTERS
The May 4 fire began in a multimedia lab and ruined the northwest wing of the tech center’s main
Sheriff: Number of city inmates rising
YOUNGSTOWN — When the city finalized a deal in March on what it would pay to house its prisoners at
Buchholz will follow no-hitter with relief
BOSTON (AP) — Clay Buchholz’s next appearance will have more to do with Jonathan Papelbon than
NOTEBOOK Scrappers
Attendance report: A total of 129,601 fans watched the Scrappers at Eastwood Field this summer. The
Vindicator file photo, Dec. 31, 1988
Vindicator file photo, Dec. 31, 1988 TAKING THE OATH: Newly elected Mahoning County Prosecutor
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Thursday’s Game New Orleans at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m. Sunday’s Games
Vindicator file photo, 1990
Vindicator file photo, 1990 FAMILY GATHERING: James A. Philomena failed in a 1990 bid to gain the
Fair attendance jumps 25,000 over last year, officials say
CANFIELD — Final attendance figures for the 2007 Canfield Fair are here, and they’re giving fair
Summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township.
Summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township. CANFIELD CITY
“We won’t continue to supply oxygen (to Gaza) in the form of electricity, fuel and water
Opinion: “We won’t continue to supply oxygen (to Gaza) in the form of electricity, fuel and water when they
Browns re-sign long snapper Ryan Pontbriand
Ryan Pontbriand, regarded as one of the NFL’s premier long snappers, signed a four-year contract
NCAA ROUNDUP | News and notes
Ohio State: The coaches usually select an offensive lineman of the week, but Jim Bollman didn’t put
Charged with assault
Charged with assault YOUNGSTOWN — A 28-year-old Stewart Avenue man was shot by police in the 1400
Salem projects aim to ease traffic tie-ups
Officials hope to ease the lack of major east-west streets. SALEM — Council voted to take two
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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This is the summer of voter discontent
Opinion: Here’s one way for politicians to know they’ve hit rock bottom: Authors don’t want a book plug from
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB x-Auburn (Blue Jays)4627.630— Scrappers (Indians)3734.5218 State
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Officials: Large troop cuts unlikely
One option is to reduce the tour of duty from 15 months to 12 months. WASHINGTON (AP) — President
Hafner, Indians top Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Travis Hafner hit two home runs and the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 11th
“Children of God: Lost and Found” (7 p.m., Cinemax): A former member of Children of God,
“Children of God: Lost and Found” (7 p.m., Cinemax): A former member of Children of God, a
AT&T begins service to control kids’ phones
Parents can limit call time and text messaging, among other features. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — It may be
Study: Rockers die young
Study: Rockers die young LONDON — Living fast and dying young has long been part of rock ’n’ roll
Iraq’s collapse must concern U.S.
Opinion: Now that the Labor Day weekend is over, the big Iraq show begins in the nation’s capital. Congress
Driver J.J. Yeley is signed by Hall of Fame Racing
He got a multi-year deal replacing Tony Raines in the No. 96 next season. J.J. Yeley had a long
Defense lawyer: Monitor bracelet will prove innocence
YOUNGSTOWN — The defense attorney in a felonious assault trial said he’ll call a worker for
MLB ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Blue Jays 3 BOSTON — Josh Beckett won his major league-leading 17th
AMERICAN LEAGUE YANKEES 12, MARINERS 3
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MONDAY’S GAMES
MONDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Seattle 7, N.Y. Yankees 1 Cleveland 5, Minnesota 0 Boston 13,
7-year-old boy survives plane crash; father, 9-year-old brother are killed
The body of a man was recovered Tuesday night. The body of the boy’s brother was found earlier
Mickelson out of FedEx Cup’s third event
LEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Phil Mickelson withdrew Tuesday from the BMW Championship, one day after
No charges to be filed in toddler’s death
The public was evenly divided on whether the mother should be charged, the county prosecutor said.
Penn State is hoping to foil Irish this time
Last year, Notre Dame rolled to a 41-17 win over the Nittany Lions. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —
Duquesne suspends former shooting victim
Power forward Stuard Baldonado was indefinitely suspended. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Duquesne junior power
Vindicator file photo, Sept. 21, 1999
Vindicator file photo, Sept. 21, 1999 FEDERAL COURT: Former Mahoning County Prosecutor James A.
Ex-prosecutor was good man who gave in to greed
BERTRAM DE SOUZA While James A. Philomena’s memorial will reflect the loving husband and father
Falls man on trial in rape of exotic dancer
The defendant’s defense says the two had agreed to have sex. WARREN — A jury in Trumbull
Rome didn’t fall in a day
Some local officials were busy whistling past the graveyard last week, or more accurately quibbling
ON THE AGENDA
ON THE AGENDA Details City council is to consider the following action at today’s meeting: