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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
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
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.”
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 —
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
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
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
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