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Scrappers fall in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers lost to the Williamsport Crosscutters, 5-1, in a
Now that’s quite a haul
CANFIELD — One of the best parts of visiting a local fair is the food, and with more than 300,000
Thousands gather for Ox Roast car show
CORTLAND — Unless you’re in the right place at the right time, your chances of happening upon a 1970
Valley vendors unite to create bridal network
WARREN — It’s the biggest party that you’ll ever throw for yourself: a wedding. “This is really
Llucky Llamas members llove mild-mannered animals at fair
CANFIELD — If there were a Canfield Fair 5,000 years ago, llamas would have been the largest
Truck driver, colleagues track down owner of jewelry found in N. Lima
Three USF Holland employees went the extra mile to return the jewelry. NORTH LIMA — When Karen
Scholarship to honor memory of Mill Creek Park employee
YOUNGSTOWN — A new scholarship memorializes a late Mill Creek MetroParks employee, her love of
The rock and the rooster — landmarks of Canfield Fair — have storied history
CANFIELD — Saturday morning, Ireland Blume accomplished what can be considered a childhood milestone
Local union leaders see continued strength in organized labor in Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — Labor Day is a time of food, fairs and rest in the Mahoning Valley, but it’s also an
Youngstown native makes his mark as documentarian
The prestigious Princess Grace Foundation awarded him a $20,000 grant. YOUNGSTOWN — Derrick
Family cruise set as celebration for Castilla 50th
SBlt HUBBARD — On Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Castilla of Hubbard will observe the 50th
SENIOR CITIZENS
CORNERSBURG SBlt Cornersburg Happy Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at Blue Wolf Banquet and
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY • Cotilda, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet for a noon luncheon at
Should kids tell the truth to filthy in-laws?
Dear Annie: My daughter is married to a wonderful young man and they have a new baby girl.
Fetch 50th marked during reception given by children
• BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. Louis Joseph Fetch, 378 Melbourn Ave., were honored on Aug. 30 as they
Martinkos to mark 50th anniversary on trip to Florida
• YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martinko, 1311 Detroit Ave., will observe their 50th anniversary
ELIZABETH GRAY/NIALL REA
ELIZABETH GRAY NIALL REA • WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart in Georgetown
KATIE NIEMI/JORDAN TAYLOR
KATIE NIEMI JORDAN TAYLOR SBlt LOWELLVILLE — Jordan Daniel Taylor and his bride, the former Katie
ALLISON DORBISH/DAVID PRICE
ALLISON DORBISH DAVID PRICE • BOARDMAN — Hawaii was the honeymoon destination of David Price and
ASHLEY COOPER/GARRET MERKLEY
ASHLEY COOPER GARRET MERKLEY SBlt LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Ashley Cooper and Garrett Merkley were united
MARIE RUSSO/JARED RUPERT
MARIE RUSSO JARED RUPERT SBlt BOARDMAN — The marriage of Marie Russo, a daughter of Maureen Scott
Summit will address health-care access
No one entity can solve this problem by itself. YOUNGSTOWN — The problem of caring for the
Fair offers chance to dig
There are now 45 declared anthropology majors at YSU. CANFIELD — Jacob Dombrowski crouched
Warren mayor answers crime concerns of neighborhood groups
The public may not understand how police officers do their work, the mayor said. WARREN —
Obama, Clintons pay tribute to Tubbs Jones
CLEVELAND (AP) — One-time rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton praised Rep. Stephanie
Sewer fees don’t match usage, lawsuit contends
The matter will go before the court in September. LIBERTY — A Liberty Township woman has filed
An angel in our midst renews our faith
Opinion: I’ve met an angel. Right here in our Youngstown community. Not far from where I live. He’s no
GOING WILD IN OHIO
Former wasteland now shines with natural beauty The 10,000-acre wildlife conservation facility is
Authorities arrest armed man at Obama rally
BEAVER, Pa. — A swarm of U.S. Secret Service agents, Pennsylvania State Police and local police
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio National Guard is sending a helicopter and crew to Louisiana to
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio National Guard is sending a helicopter and crew to Louisiana to help
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Jason L. Harmon and Tyneisha L. Phillips, Youngstown, boy,
A real eye-opener
Obama, Biden drop in for breakfast in Boardman for breakfast BOARDMAN — Barack Obama had
Vindicator theater critic receives state award
Vindicator theater critic receives state award Milan Paurich, theater critic for The Vindicator,
hEAT AND GREET: Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama greets patrons at the Yankee Kitchen
hEAT AND GREET: Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama greets patrons at the Yankee Kitchen
Attorney: Man to plead guilty in 2003 collar-bomb death
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A co-defendant in the bizarre bank robbery plot that led to the collar-bomb death
Past season’s drop in TV ratings hasn’t stopped those ‘Idol’ fans
The tour comes to the Wolstein Center in Cleveland on Sept. 4. Full circle is where “American
Fundraiser benefits CF
Fundraiser benefits CF BOARDMAN — The Northern Ohio Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is
Web site honors victims of violence
Columbiana County has about 20 unsolved cases involving homicides and people who have vanished.
Slow Food Nation aims to reform how, what we eat
The effort seeks to persuade Americans to reject fast food and embrace local agriculture. SAN
Obama is on campaign trail while McCain takes spotlight
Editorial: Obama is on campaign trail while McCain takes spotlight Democrat Barack Obama made history last
Invest more in students under 5
Opinion: The back-to-school ritual leaves our youngest children behind. Federal investment in children does
Obama will be a tough sell in Ohio
Opinion: As this is being written, Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden is on national television
Study: Microbes may play role in premature births
Microbes in the wrong place at the wrong time — a woman’s amniotic fluid during pregnancy — might
MERCER COUNTY Sentencings
These people were sentenced last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. According to court
Livestock auction results
Livestock auction results CANFIELD — The market beef auction took place Friday night at the
Bomb blast injures 45 in capital
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A bomb blast blamed on separatist Tamil Tigers wounded 45 people in Sri
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Local victims Following are some of the victims of violence in Columbiana
Debt collectors calling? Know your rights
With the economy on the fritz and consumer debt at record-high levels, does it surprise you that
Van Cliburn to perform at Liberty Medal ceremony
Van Cliburn to perform at Liberty Medal ceremony PHILADELPHIA — Classical pianist Van Cliburn will
Smithsonian executives to get pay cuts
At least one executive is likely to see her paycheck reduced by 41 percent. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Pulling for a cure for cancer
For Rita Kibler, the drive to keep going comes from a souped-up engine of a pink tractor.
Duct-tape treatmentSFlbcures some warts
Q. My husband’s doctor told him to put duct tape on his foot to get rid of plantar warts. Do you
Kidnapped man’s mother is on quest to attain justice
Mexican authorities are getting tougher on kidnappers. MEXICO CITY — Convinced that the police
Natural beauty
Natural beauty The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio, is the largest wildlife conservation facility in
Grant money awarded to area child-care centers
More than half of all children under age 5 in Trumbull and Mahoning counties have two parents who
Questions hang in the air over fall TV season
Because of the writer’s strike, only 17 new series have been slotted. NEW YORK — With fall in
Georgians are blocked from returning to their homes, U.N. official charges
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Russian troops remaining in Georgian territory are effectively preventing
Whooping cough outbreak being treated at Pittsburgh-area VA hospital
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Employees, patients and doctors at a Veterans Affairs hospital are getting
Beaver Creek events
Beaver Creek events EAST LIVERPOOL — Two events are scheduled next month and in October at Beaver
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Thaddeus L. Banks Jr. The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
buhl day in hermitage Schedule of activities
The annual Buhl Day community picnic is Monday in Buhl Park. The event honors local industrialist
When well drillers arrive, it’s time to pay attention
Opinion: When well drillers arrive, it’s time to pay attention EDITOR: With the increase in cost of
Ohio National Guard sends troops to La.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio National Guard is sending a helicopter and crew to Louisiana to help
James does stunts on new Spike series
Motorcycle-maker-turned-reality-show star Jesse James is returning to series television. The
More bad news
Editorial: More bad news Delphi Corp., still battling to emerge from bankruptcy, is one month from a deadline
Iraqi police ask for equipment to detect explosives on bombers
A bomb attack that killed 28 people raises questions about whether Iraqi forces cam protect
Gustav threatens GOP convention set for this week McCain and running mate wow crowd near Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — John McCain voiced concern for Gulf Coast residents fleeing the path of
Peddling and pedaling: Real-estate agents cater to bike-happy clients
With fuel prices so high, more people are looking to buy closer to their work for shorter commutes.
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Urban farms on rise as cities seek safe, cheap food
Some people take the rural lifestyle for granted. Others are embracing it. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
SRU professor spearheads rally to back racetrack
The proposed facility will be built in Lawrence County. EDINBURG, Pa. — A “Racing Into the
Workshop will target tree identification, planting tips
CORTLAND — “Tree Identification: Special Emphasis on Oaks/Acorns” will be the first fall training
Today is Sunday, Aug. 31, the 244th day of 2008. There are 122 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Sunday, Aug. 31, the 244th day of 2008. There are 122 days left in the year. On this date
Woman gets prison time for stealing cash
CINCINNATI (AP) — A judge has sentenced a woman to 18 months in prison for stealing $178,000,
Rainwater collectors work to ease shortages
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tara Hui climbed under her deck, nudged past a cluster of 55-gallon barrels and
Mahoning county
Mahoning county Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
Finally, an easy way to back up a computer
I’ve been saying it for years now: It’s not “if” your hard drive will fail, it’s “when.” Eventually,
current prices \ Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Although stunned by Greenlee and Kendall’s revelation that Annie knew all along
Campers enjoy comforts of home at fairgrounds
Cozy camp sites and colorful stables are a sure find at the Canfield Fair. CANFIELD — Camping
REGION
REGION Jersey World to open NILES — Jersey World, the Boardman-based sports clothing store, is
ikea catalog
ikea catalog Pages out of history Most of what is in the Ikea catalog could have been designed
Airfare expert says 2009 prices could dip
Airfare expert says 2009 prices could dip DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. has published its
Patrons’ appetite to eat out drops
Casual dining restaurants with meals priced between $10 and $20 were hit the hardest.
ABWA chapters present preview of fall fashions
Special to The Vindicator QUITE A QUILT: A colorful Amish quilt that will be featured at an
Cleveland man is a fantasy-football consultant
CLEVELAND (AP) — Fantasy football nut Nathan Zegura loves his hobby so much he found a way to make a
Gustav takes aim at U.S.
More than a million people on the U.S. Gulf Coast began leaving to avoid the storm. HAVANA (AP) —
Comic strip gets a new beginning
Today, the Patterson family saga draws to a close in the comic strip “For Better or For Worse.” But
Virginia Wine Month
Virginia Wine Month October is Virginia Wine Month. You can read more about the state’s wine
What to make of modern times
(wap) (ATTN: Home, Lifestyle editors) Two photos (TPN) //The Ikea Idea: What to Make of These
Plan to reduce crime works, mayor says
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson says a drop in violent crime shows his eight-month-
Quake strikes China, killing 22, hurting 126
BEIJING — An earthquake struck southwestern China on Saturday on the border regions between Sichuan
‘Spore’ designer spills on explicit creatures
All versions of the new game will provide a different experience. LOS ANGELES — Will Wright
Valley GOP delegates gear up for convention
Local Republicans are eager to hear from the presidential and vice presidential nominees.
Fall foliage tours by land and sea to points North
NEW YORK (AP) — Some 600,000 passengers are expected to sail to Atlantic Canada this year, a 40
‘The Recession’
‘The Recession’ Young Jeezy (Def Jam) Grade: B Young Jeezy long ago established himself as
Navy stops construction of new class of destroyers
Navy stops construction of new class of destroyers WASHINGTON — The Navy took the unusual step of
Sweet times for Web business for women
The Sugars quit their day jobs to devote themselves to their startup. SAN JOSE, Calif. — A
Catholic Charities Regional Agency Senior Center in East Liverpool will host an evening of square
Catholic Charities Regional Agency Senior Center in East Liverpool will host an evening of square
“Mad Men” (10 p.m., AMC): Let there be peace. “Mad Men” continues its
“Mad Men” (10 p.m., AMC): Let there be peace. “Mad Men” continues its exceptional second season with
CLOCK: More than $10,000 was bid at Robert Edward Auctions of Watchung, N.J., for this rare iron
CLOCK: More than $10,000 was bid at Robert Edward Auctions of Watchung, N.J., for this rare iron
hEdition dedicated to the kitchen
hEdition dedicated to the kitchen The editors of Cottage Living have dedicated September’s edition
Supporters of Ron Paul plan ‘Ronstock ’08’ as protest in St. Paul
WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s no room at the Xcel Energy Center for maverick Ron Paul, so his acolytes
hDrain cleans itself
hDrain cleans itself A new self-cleaning drain promises to eliminate the need for plungers, snakes
if you go
if you go What: “American Idols LIVE! Tour 2008” featuring David Cook, David Archuleta, Brooke
Review: A $130 headset talks back
NEW YORK — Bluetooth wireless headsets for mobile phones are puzzling: We’re supposed to control
Breaker, One-Nine: The CB is still hanging on
Thirty years from now, will we recall a song that captures the significance of today’s technology?
Celebrity dinner speaker will be renowned author
YOUNGSTOWN — WYSU-FM and the James Dale Ethics Center will present an evening with award-winning
Clock cases popular among collectors
Clock cases popular among collectors Cast-iron and other molded metal clock cases were used in the
BACKYARD WITH A VIEW
Video is now possible in the great outdoors Technology has made it possible for just about anyone
hCreating a timeless, user-friendly kitchen
hCreating a timeless, user-friendly kitchen How can your kitchen be the heart of your home if it’s
Youngstown Mahoning County
Youngstown Mahoning County Children’s Programs Recognizing Top Summer Readers “Celebrity
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