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Five escape Youngstown house fire
YOUNGSTOWN — Fire caused an estimated $5,000 damage to a three-story brick home at 3419 Hillman Ave.
Struthers council pulls the plug on auditor’s report
STRUTHERS — Auditor Tina Morell was cut off — literally in mid-sentence — during her Wednesday
Attributes of new Girard school discussed
GIRARD — What should and shouldn’t be included as part of a new junior high/high school that will be
City, county need a contract to enforce dog ordinance
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s tougher pit bull terrier law is all bark and no bite — at least for now.
Army Air Corps pilots remains found
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Lt. James W. Blose, an Army Air Corps pilot who went missing April 22, 1942, when
Nashua Bridge closed Thursday
PULASKI, Pa.— Nashua Bridge in Pulaski Township will be closed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday
Youngstown man gets 12 years for manslaughter
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is going to prison for 12 years after pleading guilty to a voluntary
Source says GM-Lordstown will stay open
Analysts think GM-Lordstown will stay open General Motors has committed to keeping its Lordstown
What is GM-Lordstown’s future?
What is GM-Lordstown’s future? Analysts were working today to uncover which plants will gain
Moonda appeals her sentence
Moonda appeals her sentence AKRON — Donna Moonda’s notice of appeal has been e-mailed to the 6th
Co. commissioners seek development grant
Co. commissioners seek development grant LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners on today
Residents seek new study for sewers near lake
WARREN — A spokesman for the Lakeshore neighborhood in Bazetta Township asked county officials to
Metroplex standoff gets man a year in prison
WARREN — The 38-year-old Austintown man who held police at bay for nine hours at the Holiday Inn
Psych ward escapee steals ambulance
YOUNGSTOWN — Be on the lookout for a Rural Metro Ambulance stolen from Forum Health Northside
Martin P. Joyce JJC gets national accreditation
Martin P. Joyce JJC gets national accreditation YOUNGSTOWN — The Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice
Some Lordstown workers should report to work now
LORDSTOWN — Afternoon shift workers at the General Motors complex are being asked to report to work
UAW ends strike against GM
“General Motors and the UAW have reached a tentative agreement on a new national labor contract,
Toussaint or Stadelmyer? Who’s your high school dream team pick this week?
It’s Week 2 in Blitz high school football’s new Dream Team poll. Each week, we want to see who
HOW THEY FARED
HOW THEY FARED Opponents Ohio State (4-0) beat Northwestern 58-7; Next: at Minnesota Saturday.
Man faces multiple charges after chase
Two state troopers were slightly injured during the chase. WARREN — A 40-year-old Warren man who
Rascal Flatts continues to be well-rounded band
The group’s bassist was asked to produce Chicago’s 2006 album. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Rascal
‘Bionic Woman’ needs direction
Very little is answered in the pilot episode. In Michelle Ryan, NBC has found a potential
Waxman: Probe of fraud impeded
Blackwater security guards are accused of killing 11 Iraqi civilians. WASHINGTON — Rep. Henry
Study details funding to startup companies
COLUMBUS — More than $121 million in Ohio venture capital and seed funding was invested in early-
Keifer Sutherland faces drunken driving charge
Keifer Sutherland faces drunken driving charge LOS ANGELES — Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early
“Dancing with the Stars” (8 p.m., ABC): Dolly Parton performs.
“Dancing with the Stars” (8 p.m., ABC): Dolly Parton performs. “Private Practice” (9 p.m., ABC):
Job seekers flock to Chevy Centre
More than 90 businesses registered for the event. YOUNGSTOWN — Shortly after the Chevrolet
Family, friends and fans give boxer a ‘boost’
Those attending the send-off had little doubt about who will win the fight. YOUNGSTOWN — If
Disappearing family hour
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: In 1975, national broadcasters tried to ward off possible government intervention
Strike hinders parts suppliers
Packard production is likely to be cut back at any time. WASHINGTON (AP) — The United Auto
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 5 pm., 8299 Market St., Boardman. West Branch school
As rides go, Realtors, developers eye land
The amusement park closing has angered fans but excited developers. AURORA (AP) — Howard Gillooly
Wife of former police chief in Craig Beach sounds off
Opinion: Wife of former police chief in Craig Beach sounds off EDITOR: Having read your Sept. 21 article
Dealers hoping for short strike Ongoing talks offer cause for optimism
A strike of two or three weeks will begin to hurt dealers, a consultant said. Area General
Company’s suit alleges patent infringement
The company filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster in July. CLEVELAND (AP) — Electronic ticketing
Officer is cleared in threat case
SALEM — Police Officer Richard Kimble II will return to work Thursday, Chief Robert Floor said
Democrats unveil spending bill to keep the government running
None of the 12 annual spending bills have been signed into law. WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Hill, Barth and King Offensive Player: Rory Berry (6-1, 185, senior) wide
Suicide bomber attacks in Basra
British troops left their last position in Basra on Sept. 2. BAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide car bomber
Henton’s arrest creates a stir
His teammates find it hard to believe of the third-string quarterback. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio
Study casts doubt on flu shot benefit
The elderly should still get the shots, the study’s authors said. A team of National Institutes
“In Iran we don’t have homosexuals like in your country. We don’t have that like
Opinion: “In Iran we don’t have homosexuals like in your country. We don’t have that like in your country.”
Bidding problem delays sewer project
WARREN — The controversial Lakeshore sewer project in Bazetta Township has been delayed again. Rex
U.S. outsources war to foreign civilians
Opinion: From the time a soldier wakes up until it’s time to sleep, he or she interacts with civilian
LOCAL DEALERS
LOCAL DEALERS Who’s who Breakdown of car dealers in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties:
Bears ready to bench Grossman
CHICAGO (AP) — Rex Grossman reportedly will be benched by the Chicago Bears for Sunday’s game at
Which new TV shows are deemed family-friendly?
A study shows an increasing volume of sex, violence and profane language between 8 and 9 p.m.
Salem, McDonald win county crowns
Maplewood’s girls also won a county championship. COLUMBIANA — The Salem High girls cross country
‘Those people’ and us
Opinion: When someone employs the phrase “those people” — as if they are a distinct species from the speaker
Analysts predict a short stoppage
Delphi Corp. said it was temporarily laying off workers. DETROIT (AP) — The 1970 United Auto
Pirates name ex-Tribe assistant GM Huntington as new general manager
He becomes the 12th GM in team history and the sixth since 1979. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Separated by
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY MAHONING COUNTY MEET (At Austintown Township Park) BOYS
House hearing takes hard look at hip-hop
A civil rights leader blamed corporate executives for hip-hop’s content. WASHINGTON —
Tasers are still an effective weapon, official says
About 270 people have been killed by Tasers in the past five years. LAS VEGAS — It was supposed
Parents group to hold service for murdered children
WARREN — The Trumbull County Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children will hold a local commemoration
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Armless teacher inspires pupils
He said he doesn’t think of himself as a role model. HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — Abraham Harris’ pupils
Mideast talks need concrete plans fast
Opinion: Is it a peace conference? Where will it be held, and what’s its purpose? It’s the biggest Mideast
Psychologist: 1 defendant is mildly retarded
The Ohio Supreme Court overturned the first conviction in 2004. WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A man
Paterno accepts blame for Penn State’s defeat
The Nittany Lions’ struggles resulted in a 14-9 conference loss. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Anyone
Poland boys soccer team defeats Niles , 3-0
POLAND — Taylor Malaniak, Blake Rhein and Dan Hunt scored goals Tuesday as the Poland High boys
Hoyt Mid-Atlantic exhibition to open
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The 2007 Hoyt Mid-Atlantic Art Exhibition opens Tuesday, at the Hoyt Institute of
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PRESEASON EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y.
Vick also indicted for state charges
His lawyers say they are the same charges in which he’s already pleaded guilty. SUSSEX, Va. (AP) —
Sobriety checkpoint
Sobriety checkpoint YOUNGSTOWN — A sobriety checkpoint will be from 9 p.m. Saturday until 1 a.m.
MLB ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, A’s 3 BOSTON — Manny Ramirez returned to the Boston lineup and went
YSU hockey poised for big season
BOARDMAN — After going 14-16-2 a year ago and with Friday’s season opener looming, Youngstown State
Board disagrees on school site
One board member says the school already should be under construction. WARREN — With one new
Teen ice dancing team of Leix-Zebrasky debuts with gold medal effort in New York
BOARDMAN — It only looks easy. Thomas R. Zebrasky, 18, of Springfield Township, and Julia Leix,
Bush challenges U.N. to advance freedom
The president said very little about Iraq or Iran. UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Bush announced
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st—Trouble by Th (Barria)12.006.403.80 Pablito (Villa-
Kids insurance passes but is headed for veto
An eventual compromise is expected later. WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Tuesday to expand
FALL DVDS | Coming to video stores
Mark these days on your DVD buying/renting calendar. Here’s a capsule look at releases from between
Math scores rise; concerns grow over reading
They know what’s happening but not why, an official said. WASHINGTON — Although fourth- and
Federal funds to cover 80% of new bridges
WARREN — The Trumbull County engineer’s office has learned that federal construction grants totaling
High court to examine voter ID, lethal injections
The two cases are among 17 the U.S. Supreme Court will consider this term. WASHINGTON — The
MONDAY’S GAMES
MONDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 4, N.Y. Yankees 1 Minnesota 2, Detroit 0 Baltimore 3,
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL | Tuesday’s matches
Boardman 25-27-25, Fitch 21-25-18 BOARDMAN — Danielle Bletso paced the Spartans (9-5, 3-6 Federal
AUSTINTOWN — More than 180 Soldiers from the Ohio Army National Guard’s 838th Military
AUSTINTOWN — More than 180 Soldiers from the Ohio Army National Guard’s 838th Military Police Co.
Intolerance in the name of tolerance
Opinion: I would not be as bothered by Columbia University's decision to host Iran's President Mahmoud
Testimony: 1 in 4 Gulf veterans remain ill
Some are concerned about those currently fighting in Iraq. WASHINGTON — Sixteen years after the
Official: 911 project ahead of schedule
The project initially was to take two years to complete. LISBON — Officials on Columbiana
Cerebral palsy victim reports being raped
YOUNGSTOWN — A man police said has cerebral palsy told them he was raped by two teenage girls who
School lets parents take kids’ place in class
BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A parent-teacher conference offers one view of how students are performing. One
COUNTING DOWN Baseball’s races
MAGIC NUMBERS American League East WLPctMN Boston9364.5923 New York9067.573 American
Cincinnati’s 5-0 start leads to 24th in polls
First-year coach Brian Kelly has the Bearcats believing in themselves. CINCINNATI (AP) — During
Program gives girl a lift
The program is for children who live with a chronic or life-threatening illness. VIENNA — The
SEIU delays presidential endorsement
CHICAGO (AP) — The Service Employees International Union has postponed its presidential endorsement
Youngstown man sentenced in shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — A South Osborn Avenue man has been sent to prison for 41⁄2 years for shooting and
Letterboxers enjoy unique hide-and-seek hobby
Secrecy is an important part of letterboxing. CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (AP) — Kim Palmer and Sharon
LES ROBERTS Brief bio
Author Les Roberts of Cleveland is writing a novel set in Youngstown. He will appear at the public
By January, school district deficit will be $1.7M, then grow to $6M
The district has begun to repay the $15 million borrowed from the state. YOUNGSTOWN — A fiscal
Bucs hand Arizona second loss in row to snap slump
The Diamondbacks are trying to wrap up their fourth division title in 10 seasons. PITTSBURGH (AP)
SPENDING CUTS Youngstown city schools
Carolyn Funk, district treasurer, outlined some $16.6 million in spending cuts made in the past two
Author to visit Youngstown
Roberts’ upcoming novel about Youngstown should be released in 2009. YOUNGSTOWN — Even if
60 Taliban, one coalition soldier killed in battle in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban militants and the U.S.-led coalition fought a daylong battle in
Alarm woes force move
The city has wanted a better fire alarm system in the building for a decade. WARREN — Mental
Steelers’ Tomlin tempers showdown
The Steelers next face the Cardinals and some former coaches. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Some of his
Make room, Ebert! YSU’s Perez gobbles film
YOUNGSTOWN — Watching game films is a big part of the life of a Youngstown State football player,
Nuclear issue is ‘closed,’ Iranian president says
The U.S. delegation walked out before Ahmadinejad’s speech. UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iranian
Death penalty moratorium
Death penalty moratorium UNITED NATIONS — Italy’s premier Tuesday called for a worldwide
Ex-bodyguard: Spears is threat to self, two kids
If Britney Spears’ former bodyguard Tony Barretto can be taken at his word, the embattled popster is
Protests prompt curfew in Myanmar
Thousands of protesters were killed during a 1988 uprising. YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s
Gunman robs store
Gunman robs store HUBBARD — City police are still looking for the man who robbed the Circle K
Mahoning County pays to get out of a bad deal
Had commissioners rejected the $913,590 settlement that resulted in the Cafaro Co.’s dropping its
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin E. Povec, 29, of 307 Carriage Lane, Canfield, and
Bridging the gap
Bridging the gap New Pirates GM Neal Huntington wants to use his experience with the Indians to
Spartans runners capture county
Boardman’s boys and girls cross country teams won the Mahoning races. AUSTINTOWN — Lauren
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 26, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, September 26, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.