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Chefs serve up compassion
LIBERTY — Lillian made the mistake of thinking the abuse was finally over. After all the promises
Singer exhibition opens at Butler
YOUNGSTOWN — He painted in his basement on a crude easel with a one-bulb lamp with aluminum foil to
Conservation panel plans election for board
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission has planned an election Sept. 19 for
YMHA director plans ‘long-overdue’ study
YOUNGSTOWN — A new executive director and a comprehensive plan are expected to result in significant
A higher calling
YOUNGSTOWN — He was awarded a Bronze Star when he served in the Marine Corps, where he rose to
YSU expected to OK paid-leave program
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees is expected to adopt the university’s
Housing sought for former inmates
YOUNGSTOWN — More faith-based organizations are needed to participate in Access to Recovery, a
Mash-Delvaux wedding plans told by parents
• The engagement and plans for the upcoming marriage of Kristen Mash, 9863 Deltona Drive, New
Jacinda Bowers, Darren Boatwright announce plans
• Jacinda Bowers, 3431 Neilson Ave., Youngstown, and Darren Boatwright, 417 Malleable St., Sharon,
Triplett-LeFlore wedding to be in Baptist church
• Announcement is being made of the engagement of Tamara L. Triplett, 529 W. Dewey Ave., Youngstown,
Parents reveal date for Sheridan, Funderburke vows
• The parents of Cristina Mary Sheridan of Youngstown and Brian Paul Funderburke of Monroe, N.C.,
Sheriff’s office adds senior search team
The senior services unit started last year with the search team forming a few months ago.
‘That was pathetic:’ OSU escapes Ohio
Without Beanie Wells, the Buckeyes had to mount a late comeback to win 26-14.
Fun Fest lives up to name, purpose
The community pledged to raise $100,000 toward the cost of building the library, which opened two years ago.
Bank on it: Home Savings, National City capture Cup
Team MC was the other winner of the annual Community Cup.
Second Harvest sets events for Hunger Action Month
The food bank is trying to organize food collections in neighborhoods.
Nice and tidy: Scrappers win final game, 3-0
Mahoning Valley finished with its second-worst record in franchise history at 31-44. NILES — A
Support system helps Canfield woman tackle cancer
Her doctor told her, “There’s no way you’re quitting.”
Steelers are older, but experienced
Today’s Houston game should be a good test for Pittsburgh’s veterans. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
New relief fund helps animals
Animals in distress will now have a better chance at getting help.
Gordon (finally) gaining ground
He’s 10th in the Sprint Cup standings with one race left before the Chase begins. RICHMOND, Va.
MEN
MEN Lowellville Mt. Carmel (Tanglewood) — Low gross: Al Cer5vello 36, Ralph Ciccone, Anthony Russo
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Rondinelli Tuxedo — will have Babe Ruth 13 tryouts today from 1-3 p.m. Call (216) 233-
BIG 10 \ Saturday’s other games
Michigan 16, Miami (Ohio) 6 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Rich Rodriguez walked off the field as a winner for
hNew plug-in light fights odors in the air
hNew plug-in light fights odors in the air A new type of plug-in product uses light instead of
Fall foliage Web site
Fall foliage Web site Yankee magazine’s fall foliage Web site (www.yankeefoliage.com) is featuring
MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE \ Saturday’s game
N. Iowa 24, South Dakota 13 CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Pat Grace threw two touchdown passes and Northern
Dayton Air Show lost money each year since SSRq04
Having to cancel the shows because of bad weather is a major concern. DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — The
Taiwanese temples provide ceremonies for aborted babies
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Thick incense smoke filled the gilded, elaborately carved temple. The 50-year-
prep soccer Saturday’s games
Boys Mooney 2, West Branch 1 STRUTHERS — Matt McWilson and Kyle Thomas each scored goals for
Harding defense delivers 21-6 win
The Raiders stopped Akron Buchtel twice within their 1-yard line. WARREN — Harding High’s
mlb roundup \ Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 7, Rays 4 TORONTO — Gregg Zaun hit a game-ending grand slam in the
THE POWER OF FILMS Jewish festival entertains and educates
This year’s event offers a family movie, which it hasn’t had in a while. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Walsh soccer topples Mooney
The Cardinals, ranked No. 1 in the state, had no answers for the Warriors, falling 8-1.
AREA COLLEGES Saturday’s games
Slippery Rock 28, Millersville 24 MILLERSVILLE, Pa. — Ryan Lehmeier’s 13-yard touchdown run in the
ND foils upset bid by SDSU
The Irish got a key fumble recovery en route to rallying for a 21-13 victory. SOUTH BEND, Ind.
Bhutto’s widower elected president of Pakistan
Asif Ali Zardari will become the most powerful civilian president of his country’s 61 years.
CUB SCOUTs How to join
During September, local Cub Scout packs in Mahoning County and Hubbard are hosting recruitment
Halloween becomes its own season
Some events start in early September. NEW YORK (AP) — Once upon a time, Halloween was a one-day
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Flashing back to Iraq at the sight of Fletcher attacking Randi, Taylor choked
The Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., will offer a three-week course devoted entirely
The Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., will offer a three-week course devoted entirely
MERCER COUNTY Sentencings
Judges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court either sentenced these people to jail or placed them on
Companies look to harness tidal power
EASTPORT, Maine (AP) — Workers spent the past winter tinkering with high-tech turbines slung beneath
Schindler exhibit travels to labor, industry museum
Photos and documents, maps and text comprise the exhibition. Oskar Schindler was an
BIG EAST \ Saturday’s other games
Akron 42, Syracuse 28 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Chris Jacquemain threw three touchdown passes, including a
Justice is swift and certain — in the street
Opinion: What can criminal justice practitioners learn from the culture of urban drug violence? Street
‘Super Mario Sluggers’
‘Super Mario Sluggers’ (Nintendo) for Wii Genre: Sports; Rating: E Grade: C There is no
Shelter to provide purr-fect home
These cats are getting help finding their fur-ever homes. ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. — In the front
Selecting the right shovel
There’s no single perfect shovel for the garden. Early fall is tree- and shrub-planting time,
Child of Midwest sings its praises
Opinion: WASHINGTON — John McCain didn’t make his debut with running mate Sarah Palin in Dayton last Friday
Campbell man slain a mile from anti-violence rally
Witnesses saw two vehicles and two men fleeing from the area. YOUNGSTOWN — A Campbell man was
‘SCHINDLER’S LIST’ Free screenings
In conjunction with the Schindler exhibition at the steel museum, the Youngstown Area Jewish Film
How to shop for salvage
This environment requires a high level of savvy and selectiveness. Marble tile, granite
Librarian lights the way for inmates in Ark. with books
Prisoners who have spent most of their lives behind bars learn about the outside through reading.
if you go
if you go What: “Schindler,” an exhibit on Oskar Schindler. When: Wednesday through Oct. 22.
Can the VMA show stage a comeback?
The music network is making a few changes for its annual party, which airs tonight. LOS
community cup
community cup 2008 results Red Division: Home Savings 39.25 points, ms consultants 36, Y-Town
Event organizers say park is safe
4-36-1 regular one line subhead go here Some vulgar lyrics were played by a disc jockey Saturday
Sunscreen safety worries tennis mom
Q. I was alarmed to read in your article on sunscreens that benzophenone-3 (BP-3) could be a hormone
Kickball league to form for Youngstown youths
Kickball league to form for Youngstown youths YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Police Athletic League
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, 2538 Grandview Road. New
Boeing machinists walk out on strike
It is the seventh strike by Boeing machinists in 73 years and the second since 2005. EVERETT,
Circumstances drove a wedge between them
Dear Annie: I used to be very close to my in-laws and often told people if I could have placed a
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Saturday 1st—Wanna Try (Gonzalez)2.802.402.10 Some Lucky Song
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Rich in history
Rich in history Pittsburgh is a city of nearly 90 neighborhoods, each with its own story. Travel,
VASE: A molded band with geometric designs surrounds the top of this blue matte-glazed Rookwood
VASE: A molded band with geometric designs surrounds the top of this blue matte-glazed Rookwood
‘the block’
‘the block’ New Kids on the Block (Interscope) Grade: B- They’re far from new, no longer boys,
Aguilera releases CD through one retailer
Aguilera releases CD through one retailer NEW YORK — Christina Aguilera has become the latest
jewish film festival
jewish film festival At a glance Tickets: $24 for a pass to all films ($21 for seniors, $15 for
This lefty is the right Cy choice
Thoughts from the deep end: The American League Cy Young Award has evolved into a two-man race
“America United: In Support of Our Troops” (9 p.m., ABC): In “America United: In
“America United: In Support of Our Troops” (9 p.m., ABC): In “America United: In Support of Our
top 10
top 10 World’s best hotels From Travel+Leisure magazine’s 2008 reader poll (last year’s rank in
information
information If you go PITTSBURGH’S STRIP DISTRICT: www.neighborsinthestrip.com. Restaurants,
An ambitious blueprint for spurring Ohio development
Editorial: An ambitious blueprint for spurring Ohio development Even the executive summary of the Strickland
Doubt can divide, bond, play at Oakland shows
The performance by the small cast was impressive. Doubt can be a bond as powerful as
No place like home for growth
Editorial: No place like home for growth Who says you can’t go home? That rhetorical question is the
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One
Jeffrey Cadez of Cannonsburg, Pa., aced the No. 18 hole at Bedford Trails Golf Course. He used a
STRIP DISTRICT HISTORY
Pittsburgh’s market area tickles visitors’ senses The city has nearly 90 neighborhoods, each with
Mount earns an A-plus with 33-3 rout of St. John
The young Purple Raiders looked like veterans. ALLIANCE — Fall classes have barely started and
FLOWER camp
FLOWER camp A few favorites The Flower Camp participants list these as their favorite garden
St. Elizabeth’s honored
St. Elizabeth’s honored YOUNGSTOWN — St. Elizabeth Health Center has received the Thomson 100 Top
Gardeners share with needy
Fresh produce is always welcome at food pantries. COLUMBUS (AP) — It hardly seems possible to
Prep volleyball Saturday’s games
Canfield 26-25-25, Liberty 28-21-11 CANFIELD — Cara Cupler had 13 assists and 12 digs, Joey
Search for missing 3-year-old continues
Casey Anthony was born in Warren and lived in Howland for her first three years. ORLANDO, Fla.
AG candidate to speak at Republican dinner
AG candidate to speak at Republican dinner CANFIELD —Michael Crites, GOP candidate for Ohio
HELPING HANDS |Volunteering
Volunteer Services Agency, Inc., a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
VETERANS
VETERANS Celebration planned for military members CUYAHOGA FALLS — A welcome-home celebration
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA SCORES Ursuline 53, Mentor Lake Catholic 14 East Palestine
9/11: No longer yesterday, still not quite history
It’s been seven years since the terrorists attacks. No one will forget, but when is it OK to move
NFL ROUNDUP Today’s games
DALLAS at CLEVELAND Time: 4:15 p.m. Opening line: Cowboys by 3. TV/radio: Channels 17/62, 8;
DOCTORATE
DOCTORATE Chaney grad receives leadership degree Denise Grace Lindheim, daughter of Dominic and
HOW TO HELP
HOW TO HELP Contributing to LC-ARF Send donations to LC-ARF, c/o Lawrence County Treasurer
Today is Sunday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2008. There are 115 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Sunday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2008. There are 115 days left in the year. On this date
Fall happenings in Charleston, S.C.
Fall happenings in Charleston, S.C. CHARLESTON, S.C. — If you’re visiting Charleston this fall,
FBI initiative falls short in civil rights era cases
A group began compiling lists of unsolved murders 19 years ago. WASHINGTON (AP) — Flanked by
Candidates weigh in on stabilizing Fannie, Freddie
Both sides seem to agree that government intervention is necessary. WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Early Rookwood of most interest to collectors
the kovels \ Antiques and collecting Is all art pottery Rookwood? Is all Rookwood art pottery?
London calling
London calling NEW YORK — Designers at New York Fashion week heard London calling — from 1975.
Hurricane Ike picks up where Hanna left off
Ike is lashing the South Bahamas, and Mexico is bracing for a new storm. PROVIDENCIALES, Turks
Deskin sets marks, keys Boardman
EAST PALESTINE — Boardman junior Sam Deskin set meet and course records to help the Spartans cruise
Clark leads PSU past Oregon St.
The Ursuline High grad was involved in three TDs as Penn State rolled, 45-14. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.
Roger that: Federer flies into finale of U.S. Open
Sixth-ranked Andy Murray led No. 1 Rafael Nadal until rain delayed their semifinal. NEW YORK (AP)
MONDAY
MONDAY • L.B. Circle, past matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Denny’s in
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Soccer at Siena, 11 a.m. Thursday — Soccer at Duquesne, 7 p.m. Friday
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER TODAY — Boulevard Golf Association 4-man scramble (members only) at Riverview Golf
YSU NOTEBOOK \ From South Dakota
Loyal fans: Jerry and Billie Lyda of Poland love to follow the Penguins home or away. This weekend
Museum wants to show dynamic side of chemistry
Chemistry has changed life dramatically, and the museum shows how. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — For anyone
Ground Zero Joint appearance
Ground Zero Joint appearance Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama said Saturday they will put aside
Genetic changes in cells mapped
Tests could be developed to help doctors determine prognosis. WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have
It’s time for all candidates to sound off on education
Opinion: It’s time for all candidates to sound off on education EDITOR: In the next few months, we will
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY • Fortnightly IV members will get together for a welcome back picnic at 6 p.m. at the
Mahoning county
Mahoning county Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
Small fry love growing things
It looks as if we’ve got a lot of little gardeners out there! Folks sent us photos of their
Wandering Tips to cope
People with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia are prone to wandering. Some tips to reduce and
Historic campaign breaks the mold
The shifiting political landscape is taking the fight to states previously ignored. ST. PAUL,
PURPLE RAIDERS NOTES From Mount Union Stadium
Strong start: Mount Union has won 21 straight season-openers, dating to a 17-15 loss to the College
Valley Forge offers fall fun
Options abound in this Pennsylvania town. VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (AP) — Valley Forge was a tough place
Browns, ’Boys thinking big
Cleveland’s first challenge is a big one as both teams look to make playoff runs. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Gene puts women at risk of devoping breast cancer
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — There are still days when Klara asks when the scars on her mother’s breasts are
Don’t dread your garage
If reorganizing is on the agenda, there are several approaches to take. WESTON, Fla. (AP) — Few
Deltas will honor Black Excellence
Special to The Vindicator/Mark Stahl SPIRITED SORORITY SISTERS: Preparing to honor black residents
1418 auxiliary
1418 auxiliary • 1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at The Oak View. John Texter
URSULINE: Senior Darrell Mason scored four touchdowns for the unbeaten Irish
Senior Darrell Mason scored for touchdowns for the unbeaten Irish. MENTOR — Ursuline senior
Reshuffled Cubs clobber Reds with long ball
CINCINNATI (AP) — Alfonso Soriano homered three times at the top of Chicago’s retooled batting
TOP 25 \ Saturday’s other games
No. 9 Auburn 27, Southern Miss 13 AUBURN, Ala. — Chris Todd completed 21 of 31 passes for 248
Duke ends slump as Bucs top Giants, 7-0
The Pirates pitcher tossed a six-hitter to break out of a career-worst, nine-game skid. SAN
Presidential candidates to take campaigns to the Dayton area
LEBANON, Ohio — Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his vice presidential running mate
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gil Meche gave up three hits in seven innings to win for the first
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gil Meche gave up three hits in seven innings to win for the first time in
LOCAL connection How Stoops, Pelini fared
No. 4 Oklahoma 52, Cincinnati 26 NORMAN, Okla. — Sam Bradford overcame two interceptions and threw
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Saturday’s games
No. 2 Georgia 56, Central Michigan 17 ATHENS, Ga. — Led by Knowshon Moreno, Georgia responded just
Volunteers work to register Democrats
More than 2 million Democrats have been added to voter rolls in 28 states. CLAIRTON, Pa. (AP) —
Civil war presentations planned
YOUNGSTOWN — There will be two community history presentations Saturday. At noon there will be a
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