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Hispanics urged to learn all they can
Hispanics urged to learn all they can YOUNGSTOWN — Hispanics have made great strides when it
Compromise reached on W. Federal tree plan
Compromise reached on W. Federal tree plan YOUNGSTOWN — It’s a compromise involving 80 parking
Donna Moonda gets life in murder-for-hire plot
Donna Moonda gets life in murder-for-hire plot AKRON — Donna Moonda, the wife convicted of
Lane restrictions on I-80 in Hubbard begin Tuesday
Lane restrictions on I-80 in Hubbard begin Tuesday HUBBARD — Beginning Tuesday and continuing
Woman uses bat in assault
Woman uses bat in assault YOUNGSTOWN — A baseball bat was confiscated and Monet Lipford, 33, of
City seeks to cut ties with Chevy Centre management firm
YOUNGSTOWN — The relationship the city has with the company managing the Chevrolet Centre is
VIDEO: Warren taser police camera courtesy of WFMJ, click here
WARREN — A city police officer remains on paid administrative leave as officials review a tape
Pro-levy meeting scheduled in Girard
GIRARD — Citizens for Girard Seniors invite the community to an open meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at the
Electrocuted man’s alleged partner arrested
YOUNGSTOWN — The man detectives believe was with James O. Leach at an Ohio Edison substation when
Mountaineer bans minors from gaming areas
CHESTER. W. Va.— Pursuant to the recently passed Racetrack Table Gaming Act, no one under the age of
UAW bargains to save jobs at GM
Union leaders are bargaining for save jobs in Lordstown and other car plants in exchange accepting
Girard man arrested on child-rape charges
GIRARD—William M. Cvetkovitch, 65, has been arrested on two counts of rape and one count of gross
Fitch schedules open house
AUSTINTOWN — Fitch High School will hold an open house for students, parents and the community from
Mishap closes W. Front Street downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighters were called to The Vindicator on Front Street around 11 a.m. today after a
Governor picks Franken to replace Cronin as judge
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland has appointed Timothy E. Franken to replace the recently retired
Airplane lands on golf course
CHIPPEWA, Pa. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the emergency landing of a
Fire damages Warren house
WARREN—Firefighters responded to a house fire on the 600 block of Delaware Avenue southwest. The
Thieves take brass vases from graves
YOUNGSTOWN — Someone stole 36 bronze vases valued at roughly $8,000 from Calvary Cemetery on South
Rock band Cartel takes a turn in MTV’s ‘Bubble’
The band wants to leave behind its image as a pop-punk act. When you’re in a band that is on
NOTED AUTHOR: Dr. Tommy Tenney, author of the book “The God Chasers,” spoke Thursday at
NOTED AUTHOR: Dr. Tommy Tenney, author of the book “The God Chasers,” spoke Thursday at the event,
Speedster Babbaro on mend
VILLANOVA, Pa. — Speed is Angelo Babbaro’s chief asset. Being able to run like a deer in the open
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Griswold gives Mooney 1-1 tie; Tondo-Steele keys Ursuline win
CHAGRIN FALLS — Katie Griswold’s goal on Ashley Cuba’s assist gave Mooney a 1-0 lead in the first
President of Iran denied access to ground zero
Some people objected on political grounds. NEW YORK (AP) — Almost everyone agrees Iranian
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL Thursday’s scores Beachwood 56, Aurora 14 Chagrin Falls 41, Orange 13 Chagrin Falls
School open houses
School open houses YOUNGSTOWN — Open houses have been scheduled for the new East and expanded
‘EASTERN PROMISES’
‘EASTERN PROMISES’ Grade: A. Directed by: David Cronenberg. Rating: R for strong brutal and
Back in Eastern Zone
Back in Eastern Zone INDIANAPOLIS — After a maddening two years in which Indiana residents saw the
U.S. finds grudging acceptance
U.S. soldiers are the buffer between sectarian groups. BAGHDAD (AP) — As the Americans patrol the
‘Promises’ evokes ‘The Godfather’
Complex relationships drive the intriguing thriller. The relentlessly intelligent, stunningly
Coping with the challenges of change in life is the conference theme.
Coping with the challenges of change in life is the conference theme. YOUNGSTOWN — If there’s
Amanda Bynes is a letdown in lackluster ‘Sydney White’
‘Snow White’ references are the film’s attempt at being clever. “Sydney White” is an Amanda
Large group rallies in La.
The situation in the small Louisiana town has been growing for years. JENA, La. (AP) — Drawn by a
Family ordered to bury mummy baby passed down for generations
The mummy was treated as a family member, the Peaveys said. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A judge has
Youngstown permitted the Youngstown SteelHounds to waive $3 in parking and facility fees on its
Youngstown permitted the Youngstown SteelHounds to waive $3 in parking and facility fees on its
‘Good Luck’ is a teenage boy’s dream
Actress Jessica Alba shows a knack for physical humor. The romantic comedy “Good Luck Chuck”
Ex-TCI guard sues over firing
WARREN — A former corrections officer at the Trumbull County Correctional Institution in Warren has
AREA PREVIEW | Saturday’s games
MUSKINGUM (0-2, 0-1 OAC) vs. MOUNT UNION (2-0, 1-0 OAC) Game time: 7 p.m. at Mount Union Stadium,
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES TODAY, 1:15 P.M. 1st—Purse $7,900, Cl $5,000, Six Furlongs. Sun Spirit, F.
INDICTMENTS | Trumbull County
A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted the following people, who will be arraigned at 11 a.m.
Dawg-gone bad
Dawg-gone bad The Browns defense has give up 10 touchdown passes in two games, numbers that need
Lawsuit erupts over Chevy Centre
The city plans to file a lawsuit against the Chevy Centre’s management firm. YOUNGSTOWN —
2 boys suspended, to be charged with indecency in incident at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — Two 15-year-old boys have been suspended from Youngstown Early College for being
MLB ROUNDUP | Thursday’s other games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Marlins 8, Mets 7, 10 innings MIAMI — The New York Mets twice blew a three-run
J-M continues undefeated behind Chine, Shively
BERLIN CENTER — Alyssa Chine scored 11 points, with two aces, 22 kills and 14 digs to help Jackson-
Pa. candidate Frank Sinatra runs for board
CORAOPOLIS, Pa. (AP) — This Frank Sinatra isn’t the “Chairman of the Board” — but he is running for
General: Iran sent arms to Taliban
The Taliban have mounted an insurgency against NATO coalition forces. KABUL, Afghanistan — A top
“This oppressive decision will only tighten the stifling embargo imposed on 1.5 million people
Opinion: “This oppressive decision will only tighten the stifling embargo imposed on 1.5 million people in
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday. Julius M. Williams, 36, of Miltonia
Pipe makers seek to move up imposition of duties on China
Chinese pipe imports have increased rapidly, domestic producers say. Two area pipe makers are
Surplus food
Surplus food Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown. Food giveaway
Strip club petitions found to be invalid
The petitions aim to put strip-club restrictions on the ballot for a vote. ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) —
‘SYDNEY WHITE’
‘SYDNEY WHITE’ Grade: D. Director: Joe Nussbaum. Running time: 1 hour, 46 minutes. Rating:
A plea on arson: Stop
Each year, the city typically has 400 structure fires, half deliberately set. YOUNGSTOWN —
COUNTING DOWN | Baseball’s races
MAGIC NUMBERS American League East WLPctMN Boston9063.5889 New York8864.579 American League
Settlement to help pay for cleanup
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Commissioners accepted a settlement from a trucking company to pay
Mental health grant sought
The board should learn in October if its grant proposal will be considered. YOUNGSTOWN —
PUCO official: Up to county how to spend money for 911 service
County officials must agree by the end of 2008 how to spend around $1.5 million or lose it.
Iranian officer held on charges of smuggling roadside bombs
Meanwhile, Iran said it had released an Iranian-American academic. SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq (AP) — An
Offensive line injuries necessitate shuffling
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State head football coach Jon Heacock went into this season having to
Crisis growing over Iraqi refugees
Opinion: When President Bush spoke to the nation about Iraq last week he predicted that if American troops
Joe Gibbs Racing will add young talent with more waiting in wings
Aric Almirola will go to Dale Earnhardt Incorporated, but new talent is coming up. A lot of
Advice on hiring contractor
The district’s new $14.5 million school is slated to open in 2009. NORTH JACKSON — As the
County OKs deal in lease lawsuit
‘This closes the final chapter in a bad book,’ a commissioner says. YOUNGSTOWN — The end of
Convicted couple sue in caged-children case
County officials violated the couple’s constitutional rights, the suit says. CLEVELAND (AP) — A
MLK choir seeks singers for Powers show
YOUNGSTOWN — The Martin Luther King planning committee is seeking singers from area religious, civic
OHIO BLUE RIBBON | Arson rewards
The Ohio Blue Ribbon Arson Committee — firefighters, police officers and insurance officials —
Griffin’s comments draw ire of Christian groups
Griffin’s comments draw ire of Christian groups PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Members of a Christian
FACT SHEET School tax levy
A committee put together to persuade Youngstown city school voters to approve a 9.5-mill tax levy in
Pastor sent to prison on sex charges
KENTON, Ohio (AP) — A pastor who admitted to sex charges involving two girls has been sentenced to
GE plant to lay off 21
Production at one GE plant has been cut by one-third this year. NILES — General Electric is
Those who don’t speak up now could pay later
Opinion: Those who don’t speak up now could pay later EDITOR: The Sept. 12 Vindicator ran an article
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Sept. 14
NORTHERN OHIO
NORTHERN OHIO SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP (At Mayfield CC) Thomas Herzan, Findlay, OH,34-33-67
Most airlines to eliminate paper tickets
The airline industry will save $3 billion with full electronic ticketing. NEW YORK (AP) — Next
Lifting up tech entrepreneurs
A new program has $6 million to invest in young companies. HOWLAND — Need some cash for
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18 —
Wildcats willing to take chances
Northwestern has wins over Northeastern and Nevada and a loss last week to Duke. COLUMBUS (AP) —
THE BAND: Cartel is, from left, Jeff Lett, Nic Hudson, Joseph Pepper, Will Pugh and Kevin Sanders.
THE BAND: Cartel is, from left, Jeff Lett, Nic Hudson, Joseph Pepper, Will Pugh and Kevin Sanders.
LOCK HAVEN
OFFENSE TE — (81) COREY CICILIONI (6-3, 250, Sr.); (85) Phil Hostetler (6-2, 225, Fr.) RT — (73)
Bin Laden video targets Musharraf
Versions of the message were dubbed in languages used in Pakistan and Afghanistan. CAIRO, Egypt
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo TALKS CONTINUE: Union workers at the Lordstown Assembly Plant await word on
VUELTA A ESPANA RESULTS
VUELTA A ESPANA RESULTS At Avila, Spain 18th Stage, a 96-mile hillclimb 1. Luis Perez, Spain,
DAVIS CUP RESULTS
DAVIS CUP RESULTS WORLD GROUP Playoffs Note: Winners to 2008 World Group; losers to 2008 Zonal
‘GOOD LUCK CHUCK’
‘GOOD LUCK CHUCK’ Grade: D Directed by: Mark Helfrich Rating: R for excessive nudity, sex,
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald P. Dubinsky, 55, of 1203 Redtail Hawk Court, #4,
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of
Man pleads guilty to 1994 OSU murder
COLUMBUS (AP) — A Columbus man has admitted killing an Ohio State freshman in a slaying that stunned
Contract talks with GM continue into 7th day
The agreement with GM is likely to be the pattern for contracts at Ford and Chrysler. DETROIT —
ON THE TRACKS This weekend’s events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Dodge Dealers 400 Dover, Del. Schedule: Friday, qualifying (ESPN2, 3:15 p.m.);
Salem girls will defend run crown
CANTON — The Salem High girls will defend their Division II title in the 39th Malone College cross
Tomko clicks again
The castoff from the Dodgers won his second game in a week for the Padres. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Less
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Cartel with The Honorary Title and Weatherbox. When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mr. Small’s
A war zone is a bad place to rely on private contractors
The extent to which the war in Iraq has been privatized should have raised alarm bells sooner. It
Ohio Guard, Serbians hold military exercise
The program aims to boost ties between the Serbian and U.S. armies. NIS, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s
Browns are working on bad pass defense
As dire as the situation seems entering Sunday’s game, none of the Browns’ defenders seems
Indian Festival to be held at Four Seasons
YOUNGSTOWN — The third annual Ohio Native American Indian Festival will be held from 10 a.m. through
REGION
REGION Ribbon-cutting for Warren Hallmark store WARREN — A Hallmark store in the Warren Plaza
Police: Fatal crash ends high-speed chase
CINCINNATI (AP) — Police in Cincinnati say a man has died in a crash that occurred while he was
Steelers’ defense has unyielding tradition
The Steelers hope to put the clamps on San Francisco’s Frank Gore on Sunday. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Miami’s victory a perfect storm
The Hurricanes shut down No. 20 Texas A&M en route to a 34-17 win. MIAMI (AP) — For one night,
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Clinton’s new health care plan is old
Opinion: Once again, Hillary Clinton has unveiled a massive new plan to reform America’s health care system.
Associated Press
Associated Press ROUGH START: NASCAR driver Kurt Busch finished 25th in last week’s race and
Warren officials probe use of stun gun
The safety director said he received no formal complaint about the incident. WARREN — A city
Youngstown schools make $250,000 in additional cuts
The superintendent said the district has tried to address community concerns. YOUNGSTOWN —
“Nashville” (9 p.m., Fox): The new docu-drama “Nashville” continues as the
“Nashville” (9 p.m., Fox): The new docu-drama “Nashville” continues as the pressure to succeed
Kurt Busch aiming to climb from hole
He is 102 points behind Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon in the Chase. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —
Man takes plea deal in kidnapping, assault
Man takes plea deal in kidnapping, assault WARREN — Norman Morgan Jr., the 20-year-old city man
CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY Top marks BOYS Matt Moore, Boardman, 16:21 Sam Deskin, Boardman, 16:34 Robert
Anti-school levy group seeks more details
The group wants to know who was cut and when, and how much was saved. YOUNGSTOWN — A citizens
Ohio DNA expert to aid overseas case
FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio DNA expert has been asked by the family of a British girl who
Official: Confession given in fatal fire
A woman and four children died in the fire Sunday. GREENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A confession shows that
Clinton’s health care plan only a first draft
Opinion: Much of the commentary on Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s new healthcare proposal has focused on what
Craig Beach police chief seeks money to expand force
The sheriff’s department has been handling much of the village’s police work. CRAIG BEACH —
Not so fan-tastic: Cleveland lukewarm about Indians’ success
CLEVELAND (AP) — In a town where LeBron James and Brady Quinn get all the attention, fans have been
New $5 bill designed to thwart counterfeiting
Counterfeiters have been turning $5 bills into $100 bills. WASHINGTON (AP) — Honest Abe will
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 21, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, September 21, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
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