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Many dog remains found in South Side wooded area

Many dog remains found in South Side wooded area YOUNGSTOWN — In a dead-end neighborhood directly


Black Monday: Can it happen to new boom towns?

Black Monday: Can it happen to new boom towns? CAMPBELL — Like a stomach punch, the news hit men


Trumbull commissioners to approve renovations at county dog pound

Trumbull commissioners to approve renovations at county dog pound HOWLAND — After weeks of


Cost increase expected for new YSU biz school

Cost increase expected for new YSU biz school YOUNGSTOWN — The cost of the new Williamson College


Glunt Industries to re-enter market

Warren company re-enters steel market niche WARREN — Glunt Industries is buying $1.9 million in


Rep. Wilson sees no reason to stay in Iraq

U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson went to Iraq with many concerns. He came home with even more of them.


The end is near for vacation submissions

While you were visiting the family in Hubbard, some local families were going the extra mile —


Woman missing from Austintown found safe

AUSTINTOWN — A woman who disappeared from her workplace Monday has been found safe. Austintown


RTI might move top executives out of this area

WEATHERSFIELD — RTI International Metals is considering moving its top executives out of the area.


Student arrested, Tasered at Kerry speech

Student arrested, Tasered at Kerry speech GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A university student with a


Shuttle buses will serve patrons at Warren concerts

WARREN—Buses will shuttle patrons from parking spots in the Packard Park Complex to the W.D.


Route 224 in Boardman reopened

BOARDMAN — U.S. Route 224 reopened about 1:30 p.m. today. It had been closed between Mill Creek


Route 224 in Boardman closed near Lockwood Blvd.

BOARDMAN — U.S. Route 224 is closed between Mill Creek Park and just east of Lockwood Boulevard


Shuba book-signing will be Thursday at YSU

Opinion: YOUNGSTOWN — Greg Gulas, assistant director of student programming at Youngstown State University,


Youngstown charter amendments to be on ballot

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board of Elections rejected two formal objections to stop the city


Two arrested at arson scene

YOUNGSTOWN — Two men were taken into custody around 2:30 a.m. today at 274 N. Heights Ave. on the


Austintown woman still missing

AUSTINTOWN — Efforts continued this morning to find 45-year-old Janet L. Johnson, who disappeared


Passports available at Poland office Saturday

POLAND — The U.S. Postal Service is providing a special opportunity for people to get U.S.


REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to reunite

REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to reunite • Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will


Births for 2007-09-18

Area Births


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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Forum’s goal is to build a better health care system

Opinion: Forum’s goal is to build a better health care system EDITOR: Health care is changing in the


Carano-Honen wedding to be at St. Maron Church

XAUSTINTOWN — The engagement of Marla Carano and Brian Honen and plans for their upcoming marriage


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PRESEASON EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA


Jack Hanna, flamingo get trapped in turnstile at Ohio State airport

COLUMBUS (AP) — Animal expert Jack Hanna and an 11-month-old flamingo became trapped while trying to


Sebrasky-Rudy wedding to be event of Oct. 13

XThe engagement of Kimberly Sebrasky and Jonathon Rudy, both of Cleveland, is being announced by


Croc wearers at risk on escalators

Reports of the soft, flexible shoes’ becoming caught are on the rise. WASHINGTON (AP) — At rail


Questions linger on sensors that track diabetes

Studies vary as to how well the sensors improve control of blood sugar. WASHINGTON (AP) — Diabetes


Baseball

Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League NY Mets61⁄2-71⁄2WASHINGTON ATLANTA6-7Florida


Ad-supported music site SpiralFrog launches

The site features reviews and more information on artists. LOS ANGELES (AP) — SpiralFrog.com, an


Ohio man killed in fall at W.Va. power station

BELMONT, W.Va. (AP) — Authorities on Monday released the name of a Marietta, Ohio, man who fell 200


Brooks-Childs engagement is announced

XYOUNGSTOWN — Andre’a S. Brooks and Kelly L. Childs, both of Youngstown, are announcing plans for


Klays for Kids The event, attended by retired Steelers, is expected to raise $30,000 for area Boy Scout chapters.

AY HILL SUPPORTS YOUNG people and sports every chance he gets. So when he heard about Klays for


Chiropractor pleads to reduced charges

The chiropractor had been set to go to trial Monday in an ATM theft. YOUNGSTOWN — A


COUNTING DOWN Baseball’s races

MAGIC NUMBERS American League East WLPctMN Boston9061.5969 New York8664.573 American


“The police, since my trouble, have not worked out for me. It just becomes a story about

Opinion: “The police, since my trouble, have not worked out for me. It just becomes a story about O.J.”


NANOLOGIX

NANOLOGIX Naming names Executives of NanoLogix: BRET BARNHIZER Title: Chairman, chief


NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Colts: A day after hanging on for a 22-20 victory at Tennessee, a key road win in the AFC South,


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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QB’s health is big question

QB’s health is big question The status of senior Chad Henne is the big question for the Michigan


CANFIELD 5 , FITCH 0

CANFIELD 5 , FITCH 0 Singles — Christina Brant (C) def. Alex Brinkner, 6-0,6-0; Kelly Kuppler (C)


AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 6, TIGERS 5

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A Russian ‘election’

Opinion: Washington Post: Vladimir Putin’s Russian “democracy” put on a remarkable show this week. On


CAPTURED: John Hall, left, Animal Charity humane investigator, and Dave Nelson, a Mahoning County

CAPTURED: John Hall, left, Animal Charity humane investigator, and Dave Nelson, a Mahoning County


Grammer, Heaton anchor sitcom set at Pgh. TV station

The series gave both a chance to return to television in the format they love. LOS ANGELES (AP) —


The Vindicator

The Vindicator AT THE READY: Youngstown Patrol Officer Sharon Burton was poised to fire Monday if


Mukasey nominated

Mukasey nominated WASHINGTON — Former federal judge Michael Mukasey, a tough-on-terrorism jurist


A 44-page fact-finder report from Michael Paolucci gives recommendations on several pending contract

A 44-page fact-finder report from Michael Paolucci gives recommendations on several pending contract


8 apply for post of district treasurer

The plan is to have a new treasurer on board by the end of the calendar year. YOUNGSTOWN —


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Today At Table Mounn Casint, Calif., Adrian Mora,


Wedding date set by Miss Vass, and Mr. Haas

XYOUNGSTOWN — The engagement of Nicole Vass and Peter Haas Jr., both of 3856 Loma Vista Drive, is


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, 6:30 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St.


MLB ROUNDUP \ Monday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 1 TORONTO — Frank Thomas hit three home runs, raising his


“Live from Lincoln Center” (8 p.m., PBS): Cellist Yo-Yo Ma is the featured performer as

“Live from Lincoln Center” (8 p.m., PBS): Cellist Yo-Yo Ma is the featured performer as the New


Date announced for Polas-Henige wedding rite

XPOLAND — Plans for the upcoming marriage of Christine Polas and Jonathan Henige, both of 3432


SKY BANK

SKY BANK Changing names History of Sky Bank in the area: 1902: Citizens Bank founded in


REGION

REGION Going the extra mile to honor a driver BERLIN CENTER — Roadway is honoring Al Adams of


Buyout program hits health department

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s employee buyout program is designed to save the municipality money in the


INSIDE

INSIDE On C6 Michael Waltrip hired Dr. Eric Warren as technical director, the first of many


49ers’ Nolan will take iffy victory anytime

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Like any coach who values his job, Mike Nolan will take an iffy victory


Notre Dame’s Jones plans to transfer to No. Illinois

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Demetrius Jones, the Notre Dame quarterback who lost the starting position


Dogged pursuit Pit bull owner faces numerous charges

YOUNGSTOWN — Barbara Heath doesn’t venture far from her front porch, fearful that she’ll be attacked


Huge Simon Says game falls shy of record

ATHENS (AP) — A giant game of Simon Says in southeast Ohio didn’t break the world record over the


Grand jury indicts 2 in separate killings

Brown waived extradition from Pennsylvania. WARREN — Two city men have been indicted on charges


Academic Success Fair is set at Youngstown State

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s Center for Student Progress is sponsoring its first


THE CANDIDATES

THE CANDIDATES The Youngstown school board has eight applicants for the post of district treasurer


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER EASTERN CONFERENCE WLTPtsGFGA x-D.C. United1564494828 New


VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP \ Monday’s matches

Salem 25-25-17-25, Massillon Perry 22-20-25-9 SALEM — Katie Scullion had two aces and 21 kills,


Suit challenges equality of city’s schools

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s embattled public schools were confronted with a new lawsuit Monday


Recession odds less than 50%, Greenspan says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alan Greenspan said the odds of a recession have grown since earlier this year,


A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown.

A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD CITY Sept. 10


Support for Blewitt begins locally

The former Boardman track standout needs help for an Olympic team berth. BOARDMAN — It’s easy


SUNDAY’S GAMES

SUNDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Kansas City 4, Cleveland 3 Baltimore 8, Toronto 6, 12 innings


Lions’ Kitna has miracle recovery

Knocked out early with a concussion he came back to help beat the Vikings. ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP)


Kentucky man to become Mill Creek MetroParks executive director

CANFIELD — Mill Creek MetroParks commissioners have tapped a Kentucky man as the park system’s new


Tribe zaps Tigers in 11

CLEVELAND (AP) — Casey Blake homered with one out in the 11th inning to give the Cleveland Indians a


Ohio officials, Russian execs discuss plant

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) — State officials on Monday continued their push to bring a $1 billion Russian


October wedding for Miss Hawkins and Mr. Madeline

XHUBBARD — Hillary Mae Hawkins and Brian Joseph Madeline, both of 7297 Stewart Sharon Road, are


Host of drug charges

Host of drug charges YOUNGSTOWN — A 34-year-old man already facing drug charges now faces more of


LOCAL

LOCAL HBO to air Pavlik special HBO will air “Countdown to Taylor-Pavlik,” a half-hour special


Storkel’s two goals lead Poland to win

Warren JFK romped past Youngstown Christian; Springfield and Champion won. POLAND — Kelly Storkel


Bills’ Everett improves; shows movement in both hands now

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Kevin Everett is showing some movement in both hands and greater strength


WTA TOUR BANKA

WTA TOUR BANKA KOPER SLOVENIA OPEN Monday At SRC Marina Portoroz, Slovenia Purse: $145,000


NFL wants tapes from Patriots

New England said it will comply with anything the league requests. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The


Ohio is turning blue — politically, that is

Opinion: Fourteen months before the November 2008 presidential election, Ohio — a key to winning the


Spartans ready to face Notre Dame

Michigan State is 3-0, while the Irish are 0-3 for their battle in South Bend. EAST LANSING,


Holtz has key to stopping WVU

The East Carolina coach has kept the Mountaineers’ standouts in check. GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) —


Bush will leave Iraq to his successor

Opinion: In his address last week on “the way forward in Iraq,” President Bush omitted the most important


Offices share blame for release, judge says

The defense lawyer argued that the speedy-trial clock had expired. YOUNGSTOWN — Various court


Report: Give cops pay raise of 10.5%

The fact finder sided with the city on most of the contract issues. YOUNGSTOWN — A fact


Bowyer survived nerves for first win

After dominating the race he almost came unglued at the end before holding on. CHARLOTTE, N.C.


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st—Lads Starlit (Barria)193.6052.6024.00 So Outrageous


FRIGHTENED: Barbara Heath stands in fear on the porch of her Youngstown home because of the pit bull

FRIGHTENED: Barbara Heath stands in fear on the porch of her Youngstown home because of the pit bull


Library to feature works of Al Parella

The Poland Township artist died in 1999 at age 90. POLAND — Two groups are coming together to


Iraq kicks out U.S. security firm

A Blackwater spokeswoman said the ‘civilians’ were armed enemies. BAGHDAD (AP) — The Iraqi


Topps shareholders weigh the future of baseball card maker

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball cards, the stuff of sports idols and childhood memories, sure are creating


Mukasey will be good attorney general

Opinion: WASHINGTON — The judge was running out of patience. It had been three months since he ordered the


TODAY

TODAY 8 a.m. (ESPN) Women’s soccer: U.S. vs. Nigeria, World Cup. 8 a.m. (ESPN2) Women’s soccer:


Dems cannot handle the truth about Iraq

Opinion: The politics of Iraq, tilting strongly against the war for two years, will likely move back toward


TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY

TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY SUNDAY’S RESULTS CSONLINE APPLEFEST 100 DETROIT IRON PRO STOCK SERIES


Doing more with less is rare in public sector

Here’s quick brain teaser: Which one of the following items is so glaringly out of the place that it


Church is chosen for Bowers-Stanich October wedding

XPOLAND — Michael and Karen Stanich, 7589 Lee Run Road, are announcing the engagement of their son,


Carr says Michigan must get better to beat Nittany Lions

He said the Wolverines made some strides in the 38-0 rout of Notre Dame. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) —


MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF BOARDMAN 147, SOUTH RANGE 173

MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF BOARDMAN 147, SOUTH RANGE 173 (At Mill Creek) Boardman (8-4) — Mark


Eagles’ Spikes finally on playoff contender

He spent his first nine seasons with the Bengals and Bills. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Takeo Spikes has


Company uses bacteria to power generator

A Hubbard company plans to turn sewage treatment sludge into electricity. HUBBARD — Powering


Authorities seek missing woman

Authorities seek missing woman AUSTINTOWN — Police are looking for leads in the case of a woman


Liberty chief urges residents to vote for levy for 911 service

If the levy fails, the county’s 911 center would handle Liberty emergency calls. LIBERTY — If


RTI to build plant in Mississippi

The new plant is in addition to $100 million in plant upgrades. WEATHERSFIELD — The parent


Rostropovich buyer will return art to Russia

Rostropovich buyer will return art to Russia LONDON — An art collection belonging to the late


Sky Bank takeover by Huntington nears completion

A new sign in downtown Youngstown goes up this weekend. Huntington National Bank will become


Parker keeping Steelers offense right on course

The running back has 235 yards in the first two games, both victories. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Willie


McDonald schools adopt new policies

McDonald’s new budget is 3 percent higher than last year. McDONALD — The McDonald Board of


Waltrip hires technical director

Dr. Eric Warren joined the Michael Waltrip Racing team this week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael


Warren man files suit against insurers

The Warren man invested $128,000. YOUNGSTOWN — A 94-year-old Warren man has filed a federal


Judge rejects Warren worker residency law

One firefighter said co-workers are looking forward to sending their kids to the new city schools.


Alligator bites off arm of man snorkeling

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) — A 59-year-old man’s arm was bitten off by an alligator as he snorkeled in


Study: More men forgo hand washing

CHICAGO (AP) — The gender gap has widened when it comes to hygiene, according to the latest stakeout


Tulsa’s ‘no huddle’ will be put to test Saturday

It helped beat BYU, but now the Golden Hurricane must face Oklahoma. TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa’s


Woman accused of setting her 3 kids on fire

A neighbor said the woman told police she first poured gasoline on the girls. HALTOM CITY, Texas


Alabama back in ranking, but Saban not impressed

The 16th-ranked Crimson Tide struggled to beat Arkansas. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — This time Nick


Browns celebrate change of luck

Sunday’s improbable win has Derek Anderson entrenched at quarterback. BEREA (AP) — A week ago, the


Sen. Clinton unveils her health care plan

She said that anyone who is content with their health plan could keep it. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) —


NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New England2001.0007628


Civil Air Patrol cuts back Fossett search

MINDEN, Nev. (AP) — The search for missing millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett in the rugged and


Both sides report progress as talks between GM and UAW continue today

After a weekend of marathon talks, workers awaited word on whether they’ll strike. DETROIT (AP) —


Sabres, Pens set outside on Jan. 1

The game at Ralph Wilson Stadium is expected to attract 74,000 fans. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — NHL


SERVING WARRANTS

SERVING WARRANTS The Vindicator NOT AT HOME: Youngstown police try to serve arrest warrants at


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joel W. Unroe, 30, of 738 Mae St., Kent, and Carrie F. Brown,


FCS COACHES POLL

FCS COACHES POLL SPARTANBURG, S.C. — The top 25 teams in the Coaches Football Championship


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