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Vindy.com News Podcast for September 20, 2007
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Mahoning, Cafaro Co. to settle lease dispute
Mahoning, Cafaro Co. to settle lease dispute YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners are
The fall of Valley steelmaking discussed at Steel Museum
The fall of Valley steelmaking discussed at Steel Museum YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Diane Vettori recalls
Cronin finishes her drunken-driving jail term
Cronin finishes her drunken-driving jail term YOUNGSTOWN — While 271 other drunken drivers wait to
Dog owners tell council: Pit bull ban stinks
Dog owners tell council: Pit bull ban stinks YOUNGSTOWN — Objections from dog owners to the city’s
Police union rejects fact finder's recommendations; binding arbitration next
YOUNGSTOWN — With the city’s police patrol officers union’s rejection of a fact finder’s
Warren Township man gets prison term for sex crimes against girl
Warren Township man gets prison term for sex crimes against girl WARREN — A 33-year-old Warren
Sex offender gets probation
Sex offender gets probation YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year-old Lamar Avenue man has been sentenced to five
Warren lawmaker introduces bills to honor soldiers killed in Iraq
Warren lawmaker introduces bills to honor soldiers killed in Iraq COLUMBUS — A state lawmaker from
Man charged with toe sucking gets probation
Man charged with toe sucking gets probation YOUNGSTOWN — A Poland man who pleaded guilty to sexual
South Side pit bull owner charged
YOUNGSTOWN — Sherry Sellers, 44, of 130 E. Warren Ave. was issued a citation charging her with not
Hillside hospital will hold open house
HOWLAND—Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital will hold an open house Thursday for the official opening
Indalex announces possible layoffs
GIRARD — Indalex Aluminum Solutions is considering laying off 87 workers this fall because of the
Pick this week’s high school football Dream Team
Hey ... our Blitz high school football coverage took another leap this week with the weekly Dream
Women veterans’ event planned
Women veterans’ event planned ASHVILLE — The Ohio Governor’s Advisory Committee for Women Veterans
Freedom Fund banquet in Pa.
Freedom Fund banquet in Pa. WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — Mercer County Unit of NAACP of Farrell, Pa.,
Shop for a Cause
Shop for a Cause GIRARD — Junior Achievement will benefit from the nationwide Shop for a Cause to
Cloverleaf Squares to offer dance lessons
Cloverleaf Squares to offer dance lessons BROOKFIELD — The Cloverleaf Squares of Brookfield will
Fall festival at church
Fall festival at church AUSTINTOWN — A fall festival will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at
Cubs to sponsor fun day
Cubs to sponsor fun day HUBBARD — Cub Scout Pack 100 will host a family fun day from 9 a.m. to 4
Wine-tasting event at Alberini’s
Wine-tasting event at Alberini’s NILES — “Splendor in the Glass” is the theme for a wine-tasting
Rose society meeting announced
Rose society meeting announced YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley Rose Society will meet at 6:30 p.m.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned TODAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St.
Judge Cronin gets out of jail
YOUNGSTOWN — Maureen A. Cronin, a retired common pleas judge convicted of operating a vehicle
“Assuming that this case is resolved one way or another, at the end of the case, the stuff
Opinion: “Assuming that this case is resolved one way or another, at the end of the case, the stuff will
Robber gets four-year prison term
YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old man who pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery has been
Cox Newspapers
Cox Newspapers LINGERING MEMENTOS: Railroad tracks cut through the former mill site in Campbell
Tonight: An event to mark the 30th anniversary of Black Monday will be at 7 at the Youngstown
Tonight: An event to mark the 30th anniversary of Black Monday will be at 7 at the Youngstown
RECOVERY CLINIC | History
The Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic was the first private, freestanding community-based alcoholism
Inspector from State investigated
WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional committee has opened an investigation of the State Department’s
Key interest rate cut half-point
The Dow soared more than 300 points with the interest rate cut. WASHINGTON (AP) — In a bold
New company to provide free domestic phone calls
Calls are routed over the Internet through both cable and DSL lines. PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — A
House OKs plan aiming to help delinquent mortgage holders
The Senate Banking Committee is expected to vote today on a version of the bill. WASHINGTON (AP)
Youths turn to Islam in Azerbaijan
Opinion: BAKU, Azerbaijan — Ilgar Ibrahimoglu is a popular man these days. Each weekend, more and more young
Ex-Pride player gets 4 years for robbing, shooting officer
WARREN — Garry Robbins, a former member of the Youngstown Pride professional basketball team in the
Two congressmen to hold tech forum
YOUNGSTOWN — Two congressmen are holding a forum so that business, education and community leaders
POLAND VILLAGE | Council items
Poland Village council met Tuesday and handled these matters: Announced the village’s
Colleges loading up on adjuncts
Opinion: The always-interesting “Almanac Issue” of The Chronicle of Higher Education arrived this week. Its
Phantoms start season today at NAHL Showcase in Minnesota
BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms went 3-0 in exhibition play last weekend in New Jersey, but
Field renamed for Shuba, known for handshake
Chaney’s boys baseball team will begin playing on the newly named field next season.
TUESDAY’S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS (At Canfield Fair Grounds) BOYS
Buckeyes aware of foe’s shame
Duke’s upset at Evanston has Northwestern reeling. COLUMBUS (AP) — Coach Jim Tressel likes to
Postal Service offers passport time
All travelers must have a passport to enter the U.S. POLAND — The U.S. Postal Service is
Dog kennel getting spruced up
A new sign will help people find the kennel. HOWLAND — After weeks of controversy at the
Cost rises for YSU’s business college
Private contributions for the project already have reached $10 million. YOUNGSTOWN — The cost
Glunt Industries to re-enter market
WARREN — Glunt Industries is buying $1.9 million in equipment to re-enter a market that it left five
Woo Hoo! Homer barrage has Indians pulling away
Travis Hafner, Victor Martinez, Ryan Garko and Franklin Gutierrez all took the Tigers deep.
MONDAY’S GAMES
MONDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 6, Detroit 5, 11 innings N.Y. Yankees 8, Baltimore 5
Cheating fear spreads to colleges
Disciples of Bill Belichick are prompting extra concern in their opponents. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) —
WARREN HARDING | Planned renovations
The $1 million that is budgeted for the Warren G. Harding High School’s auditorium and a few rooms
About 10,000 steel jobs were lost in less than three years after Sheet and Tube closed.
About 10,000 steel jobs were lost in less than three years after Sheet and Tube closed.
Lack of law and order hurt Iraq effort
Opinion: In a world where the tragedy that is Iraq is usually discussed only in media sound bites and
Study calls genetic tests into question
CHICAGO — Illustrating the complications of prenatal genetic testing, researchers reported Tuesday
Park commission issue remains on ballot
The elections board relied heavily on the city law director’s opinion. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Warren weighs appeal
Youngstown has a similar case in a Mahoning County court. WARREN, Ohio — Mayor Michael J.
The Vindicator
The Vindicator TAKE IT EASY: Mahoning County deputy dog wardens Dave Nelson, left, and Sean
Dole salad mix recalled
Dole salad mix recalled SAN FRANCISCO — A package of Dole salad mix that tested positive for E.
Prosecutor accused of arranging for child sex
DETROIT (AP) — A U.S. prosecutor accused of using the Internet to arrange for sex with a 5-year-old
DEPRESSION | Warning signs
The elderly are the highest-risk population in the United States for suicide. But few suicide-
COUNTING DOWN Baseball’s races
MAGIC NUMBERS American League East WLPctMN Boston9062.5929 New York8764.576 American
ABOUT THE WRITER
ABOUT THE WRITER Reporter Marilyn Geewax’s grandfather, Frank Grzywacz, came from Poland to the
Neiman’s art still sells as fast as he paints it
Lou Zona, director of the Butler in Youngstown, calls LeRoy Neiman ‘an original.’ NEW YORK —
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Sept. 12 Criminal damaging: A woman reported
Sweet Eastern inspirations are offered in new cookbook
“The Sweet Spot: Asian-Inspired Desserts” by Pichet Ong and Genevieve Ko (Morrow, $29.95) What it
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston9062.592—4-6L-347-2843-3412-6
Blog: Mahoning Valley View
Blog: Mahoning Valley View Author: Heather McMahon Web site: mahoningvalleyview.blogspot.com
NFLPA asks Congress for more in disability
The union wants to get help for retired players who are suffering. WASHINGTON (AP) — Under fire
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bryan P. Elliott, 20, of 4831 Westchester Drive, #118,
AWARD WINNERS
AWARD WINNERS Hill, Barth and King Offensive Player: Ferlando Williams (6-foot, 200 pounds,
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New England2001.0007628
U.S. suspends diplomatic travel
Muqtada al-Sadr told the government to ban all foreign security contractors. BAGHDAD (AP) — The
Masters exempts FedEx top 30
The PGA Tour is hoping the U.S. and British Opens will follow. ATLANTA (AP) — The PGA Tour earned
Greenspan sucker punches president
Opinion: WASHINGTON — If you are president of the United States, there must be many days when you wish you
Victoria Wyeth puts ‘nutty’ spin on kin, art
She will speak at the Butler in Youngstown on Thursday. ROCKLAND, Maine — It doesn’t have to
MLB ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 12, Orioles 0 NEW YORK — Mike Mussina allowed three singles over seven
Movie will be shown outdoors in company-housing courtyard
The organizer hopes the event improves perceptions of Campbell and Youngstown. CAMPBELL — An
RTI considers moving its executives
Being closer to a major airport would help executives, an official said. NILES — RTI
Penn St. will get first big test at Michigan
The unbeaten Nittany Lions view Michigan as a threat despite its losses. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —
Actor, President Ford’s son offers hope
Ford visited patients at the facility to share his testimony. BOARDMAN — Neil Kennedy Recovery
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): More supermodel wannabes compete for
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): More supermodel wannabes compete for Tyra Banks’ love.
Gulas, Shuba plan book signing
YOUNGSTOWN — Greg Gulas, assistant director of student programming at Youngstown State University,
EYESORE: An old, empty building in Campbell’s business district collapsed months ago after a
EYESORE: An old, empty building in Campbell’s business district collapsed months ago after a fire.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 6 p.m., elementary school. McDonald Community
Liste’s two goals lead Niles past Canfield, 2-1; Chick keys Hubbard
NILES — Nick Liste scored two goals as Niles High edged Canfield 2-1 in a boys soccer game Tuesday
THE NEXT WAVE OF BOOM TOWNS
THE NEXT WAVE OF BOOM TOWNS Thanks to foreign auto companies, industrial boom towns are still
Area soldier wounded for second time in Iraq
Danielle last saw her husband July 17. YOUNGSTOWN — Marine Cpl. Jeremiah Hill was wounded
Spartans capture two loop crowns
Matt Moore of Boardman and Samantha Hamilton of Jackson-Milton won races. CANFIELD — The
OHSAA signs agreement for more coverage
COLUMBUS (AP) — SportsTime Ohio and Time Warner Cable will televise state high school championships
Bush disagrees with Greenspan on how economy was managed
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush defended his management of the economy Tuesday and “respectfully”
Officials tour areas to be preserved
The extra money will help offset other costs for the restoration of the auditorium. WARREN —
Hooked on caffeine
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Not that we tend to be conspiracy theorists, but doesn’t there seem to be a drive
Lightning knocks windmill out of service
MERCER, Pa. — A lightning strike took an electricity-generating windmill out of service at the
A defining point in the Mahoning Valley’s timeline
Back in 1977, a 30-year-man at the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. Campbell Works was likely to be in
Latin American exports declining
Opinion: New U.S. government trade statistics are setting off alarm bells among international traders in this
Cops carrying their own rifles
Officers who resigned or retired in recent months haven’t been replaced. BOARDMAN — In tight
Recycling day at Lawrence fairgrounds
There are fees to drop off items. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — PA CleanWays of Butler-Lawrence Counties
UAW likely to tailor contracts to meet needs of 3 automakers
The union has extended the contract on an hour-by-hour basis. DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Three
Rookie Cassel pitches first win as San Diego blanks Bucs, 3-0
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie Jack Cassel pitched six innings for his first big league win and Khalil
Sex Pistols will reunite for one concert
Sex Pistols will reunite for one concert LONDON — The Sex Pistols are reuniting for a concert to
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PRESEASON EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA
ON THE TOURS \ This week’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR Turning Stone Resort Championship Verona, N.Y. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course:
AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 7, TIGERS 4
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Wilson: Restoring order to Iraq will take years
The congressman said he ‘didn’t feel safe’ in Iraq. YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Tuesday’s matches
Girard 25-26-25, Lakeview 20-24-18 GIRARD — Aysha Nickels had four service points, one ace, nine
Redskins’ defense leading 2-0 start
Washington beat the Eagles 20-12 Monday night. ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins are
Jurors in Spector trial reach impasse
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The foreman of the jury in Phil Spector’s murder trial said Tuesday that the
Simpson charged with 10 felonies
His arraignment is set for today. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors filed formal charges Tuesday
Many dog carcasses found by old South High
Police, dog wardens and a humane investigator checked for dog fighting. YOUNGSTOWN — In a
Little is being done to prevent suicide in older Americans
For those 65 and older, the U.S. suicide rate is 14 per 100,000. Not long after 72-year-old Anne
PUDS What they are
Planned unit developments allow more homes to be built on less acreage than traditional single-
STANDINGS AL Central
WLPctGB Cleveland8962.589— Detroit8369.54661⁄2 XIndians magic number to clinch the division
MAC showdown ends in 1-1 deadlock
Poland and Howland matched second-half goals. POLAND — It must have been the moon over McElroy
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st—Little Lady S (Martinez)6.604.203.00 Garland of P (Villa-
Buckeyes ready for Northwestern
Buckeyes ready for Northwestern Ohio State players insist they aren’t taking Northwestern lightly
Canfield trustees eliminate PUD rules
The housing market slowdown is one reason why. CANFIELD — A housing development style that
Palmer keeps getting better
The YSU junior kicker had help this year from a sports psychologist. YOUNGSTOWN — Placekickers
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Woman found safe
Woman found safe AUSTINTOWN — A woman who disappeared from her workplace Monday has been found
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes Steelers: Outside linebacker James Harrison has been cleared to play
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 19, 2007s
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, September 19, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.