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Woman seeking lost parrot scammed out of $30
YOUNGSTOWN — A 63-year-old Boardman woman who received a call in response to an ad she placed in the
Fire at 1414 Atkinson a total loss
YOUNGSTOWN — Heavy smoke was showing when firefighters arrived at 1414 Atkinson Ave. on the East
Sobriety checkpoint cancelled for tonight
The sobriety checkpoint schedule for tonight in Mahoning County has been cancelled. A sobriety
Pishkur is new Forum health chief executive
HOWLAND — Walter “Buzz” Pishkur, the president of Aqua Ohio, has been named president and chief
Worst August for new car sales in six years
Car buyers put on the brakes in August. New vehicle sales in the Mahoning Valley last month
Mahoning Valley car sales show drop in August
Car buyers put on the brakes in August. New vehicle sales in the Mahoning Valley last month
Sen. McCain, Gov. Palin coming to Valley on Tuesday
VIENNA — John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, and Sarah Palin, his vice presidential
CLUB CALENDAR
BOOSTERS • The Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the high
Delphi warned to stop losses or shut plants
Delphi is considering transferring a pension plan to GM. Two major creditors say Delphi Corp.
Canfield, Simone scratch out a victory against Poland, 2-1
The Cardinals rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit. POLAND — Canfield High soccer coach Phil
ABC show tour sets stop in Gustavus
‘Good Morning America’ will bring singer Brad Paisley along for a show. GUSTAVUS — Rumors are
YSU hanging in, holding on
The Penguins are hoping the Ice Castle can soothe their wounds. YOUNGSTOWN — Saturday can’t
Valley comes in 2nd among areas that offer bang for your buck
The index looked at home prices and income throughout the U.S. YOUNGSTOWN — A national
Running rivalry hits close to home: Rupe brothers find success
Maplewood and McDonald have benefited from the friendly competition. YOUNGSTOWN – The
The area’s best will get an early test against some of the top teams in Ohio.
The area’s best will get an early test against some of the top teams in Ohio. BOARDMAN —
VOLLEYBALL \ Thursday’s games
Chaney 25-25-25, Yo. Christian 20-13-16 YOUNGSTOWN — Senior outside hitter Alyssa Sykes had 20
YSU can be first-class research university, state official says
The chancellor said a local community college is on schedule to open next fall. YOUNGSTOWN —
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush has secretly approved U.S. military raids inside anti-terror
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush has secretly approved U.S. military raids inside anti-terror ally
A must win situation ...almost
The Steelers have won nine straight against the Browns. BEREA (AP) — Before Browns linebacker
Support increases in Ohio for Obama
McCain is improving in swing states Pennsylvania and Florida. COLUMBUS — Ohioans mostly
Each candidate agreed to suspend TV ads critical of the other.
Each candidate agreed to suspend TV ads critical of the other. NEW YORK (AP) — Presidential
No charges are to be filed from the Wednesday picket line incident.
No charges are to be filed from the Wednesday picket line incident. NEWTON FALLS — The day
Woman sues rapper for more child support
Woman sues rapper for more child support ATLANTA — The mother of two of T.I.’s children has sued
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Tickets for the Oct. 23 Meat Loaf concert at Chevrolet Centre go on sale at 10
Any Democratic Party leader or liberal Democratic feigning surprise at the tidal wave of excitement
Opinion: Any Democratic Party leader or liberal Democratic feigning surprise at the tidal wave of excitement
More than 100 companies attended the annual event to market themselves.
More than 100 companies attended the annual event to market themselves. YOUNGSTOWN —
NILES — Gina Albani scored two goals Thursday to lead the Howland High girls soccer team to a
NILES — Gina Albani scored two goals Thursday to lead the Howland High girls soccer team to a 3-2
Lawmakers were considering leasing the highway to private investors.
Lawmakers were considering leasing the highway to private investors. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) —
Today is Friday, Sept. 12, the 256th day of 2008. There are 110 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Friday, Sept. 12, the 256th day of 2008. There are 110 days left in the year. On this date
A Youngstown FBI agent recalled how he felt after the Twin Towers fell.
A Youngstown FBI agent recalled how he felt after the Twin Towers fell. CANFIELD — Life as an
The township has been operating with an interim chief.
The township has been operating with an interim chief. NEW SPRINGFIELD — Trustees fielded
Despite a sore shoulder, the Steelers QB is ready to go Sunday night.
Despite a sore shoulder, the Steelers QB is ready to go Sunday night. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben
Public service forum
Public service forum NEW YORK — Republican John McCain declined Thursday to disavow his campaign’s
Two Youngstown sandlot baseball buddies and Youngstown State classmates are key men in the front
Two Youngstown sandlot baseball buddies and Youngstown State classmates are key men in the front
Zach Jackson, who was obtained in the CC Sabathia trade, has lost three straight starts for
Zach Jackson, who was obtained in the CC Sabathia trade, has lost three straight starts for
Most vaccines are expensive and hard to manufacture.
Most vaccines are expensive and hard to manufacture. ORLANDO, Fla. — It started more than 200
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 12, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, September12, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Reach out and touch a political spinner
Opinion: A day doesn’t pass that I don’t receive 10 to 20 e-mails from the presidential campaigns of Democrat
‘TRANSSIBERIAN’
‘TRANSSIBERIAN’ Grade: B Director: Brad Anderson Running time: 1 hour, 51 minutes Rating: R
NILES — Two Niles men are being honored today by the Ohio State Fire Commission for rescuing a
NILES — Two Niles men are being honored today by the Ohio State Fire Commission for rescuing a man
affordable PLACES
affordable PLACES The top 10 The top ten most affordable places in the country based on income
Lethal injection’s constitutionality can be debated later, a judge says.
Lethal injection’s constitutionality can be debated later, a judge says. YOUNGSTOWN — A
The second portion of the program will begin later this month.
The second portion of the program will begin later this month. LISBON — Columbiana County’s
Some family members chose to honor their loved ones in private.
Some family members chose to honor their loved ones in private. NEW YORK (AP) — Familiar rituals
There are plenty of ‘I didn’t see that coming’ moments.
There are plenty of ‘I didn’t see that coming’ moments. A worldly “bad girl” wife, a naive
BETHANY (0-1) vs. KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN (0-2)
BETHANY (0-1) vs. KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN (0-2) When: 1 p.m. Where: Bison Stadium, Bethany, W. Va.
WASHINGTON — Really, Gov. Sarah Palin, you’ve got to get over this “elite”
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Really, Gov. Sarah Palin, you’ve got to get over this “elite” thing. If you win, you’ll
HOUSTON (AP) — Cars and trucks streamed inland and chemical companies buttoned up their plants
HOUSTON (AP) — Cars and trucks streamed inland and chemical companies buttoned up their plants
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS YSU enrollment Youngstown State University reached its highest student enrollment
But he squeaked into the Chase and is seeded fifth.
But he squeaked into the Chase and is seeded fifth. Clint Bowyer heard the critics loud and
Botox may get approved to treat chronic migraines
WASHINGTON (AP) — Botox, the botulism-based drug that has wiped wrinkles from the faces of millions,
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Jail changes Columbiana County Jail, run by Community Education Centers, a
This year’s financial campaign goal is $2.9 million.
This year’s financial campaign goal is $2.9 million. YOUNGSTOWN — “It’s friends and neighbors
The two great actors don’t have much to work with in this film.
The two great actors don’t have much to work with in this film. Two of the cinema’s most
The number of students living in campus housing has reached an all-time high.
The number of students living in campus housing has reached an all-time high. YOUNGSTOWN —
‘RIGHTEOUS KILL’
‘RIGHTEOUS KILL’ Grade: D Director: Jon Avnet Rated: R for violence, pervasive language, some
Still being worked on is a resolution to form a joint economic development zone.
Still being worked on is a resolution to form a joint economic development zone. STRUTHERS — A
Boy escapes gunfire
Boy escapes gunfire YOUNGSTOWN — A 16-year-old boy ran into a store on the 1300 block of Wick
For the first time, the elections board will be open Sundays.
For the first time, the elections board will be open Sundays. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
LISBON — Three staff members were fired in the wake of the escape from the Columbiana County
LISBON — Three staff members were fired in the wake of the escape from the Columbiana County Jail on
Betting deep-stack cash games
Regular readers of this column know that I am a proponent of small ball poker which is characterized
the scoop
the scoop christian pyrofest coming to niles Pyrofest, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at Pleasant
All weekend
All weekend Onstage “The Glass Menagerie,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, New
Promotional items for candidates won’t be allowed.
Promotional items for candidates won’t be allowed. MERCER, Pa. — Thinking about wearing that
Pickets forced a good man to close his Hubbard store
Opinion: Pickets forced a good man to close his Hubbard store EDITOR: I was disappointed to read in The
Some believe the Seattle-based bank could be the next to fall.
Some believe the Seattle-based bank could be the next to fall. WASHINGTON (AP) — Shares of
The number of students living in campus housing has reached an all-time high.
The number of students living in campus housing has reached an all-time high. YOUNGSTOWN —
NILES — Two Niles men are being honored today by the Ohio State Fire Commission for rescuing a
NILES — Two Niles men are being honored today by the Ohio State Fire Commission for rescuing a man
LISBON — Three staff members were fired in the wake of the escape from the Columbiana County
LISBON — Three staff members were fired in the wake of the escape from the Columbiana County Jail on
‘The Twist’ was compared to the invention of the telephone for importance.
‘The Twist’ was compared to the invention of the telephone for importance. NEW YORK (AP) — How’s
THE GAME
THE GAME What: Browns vs. Steelers. Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A Catholic priest on the University of Illinois campus has been charged
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A Catholic priest on the University of Illinois campus has been charged with
2008 now deadliest year for U.S. in Afghanistan
2008 now deadliest year for U.S. in Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan — Insurgents killed two U.S.
staff report
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is inviting the public to take a free tour
He made the trip with the team to USC, but it seems unlikely he’ll play.
He made the trip with the team to USC, but it seems unlikely he’ll play. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio
Silver Stars 78, Sun 74
Silver Stars 78, Sun 74 SAN ANTONIO —Sophia Young scored 24 points to lead San Antonio over
Suburban championships: The Suburban League championship is scheduled for Tuesday at the Canfield
Suburban championships: The Suburban League championship is scheduled for Tuesday at the Canfield
Woman’s purse stolen
Woman’s purse stolen NEW CASTLE, Pa.— Pennsylvania State Police arrested a teen boy for snatching
Missouri Valley Conference
Missouri Valley Conference ConferenceOverall WLPFPAWLPFPA S. Dakota St.10407115751 N. Dakota
Commissioners approved establishing an operating reserve fund.
Commissioners approved establishing an operating reserve fund. MERCER, Pa. — The head of the
Surplus food
Surplus food Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, food, 9 a.m.
Inside on C4
Inside on C4 Boardman junior J.T. Moore verbally committed to the Buckeyes on Thursday, giving the
Sarah Palin has put the Republican ticket in play, giving it the energy John McCain lacked for the
Opinion: Sarah Palin has put the Republican ticket in play, giving it the energy John McCain lacked for the
Mahoning County commissioners on Thursday:
Mahoning County commissioners on Thursday: Retroactively entered into a $171,000 agreement with
Ford is trying to persuade workers to take buyout offers.
Ford is trying to persuade workers to take buyout offers. DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. has said
Historic rivalry
Historic rivalry The Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers have been longtime rivals since
THE PLAYERS
THE PLAYERS Seniors levy These groups oversee spending of money generated by a seniors levy
“I don’t care what they say about me. But I love this country too much to let them take
Opinion: “I don’t care what they say about me. But I love this country too much to let them take over another
Last weekend: The Hartford native started 32nd (based on owners’ points when qualifying was
Last weekend: The Hartford native started 32nd (based on owners’ points when qualifying was rained
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 3, Twins 2 MINNEAPOLIS — David DeJesus had the game-winning single in the
Dinner to raise funds for service dog project
Dinner to raise funds for service dog project AUSTINTOWN — The Christian and Hoover Foundation is
Particles collide, Earth survives
Particles collide, Earth survives Scripps Howard: Well, we’re still here. Scientists in
Bell Micro LPGA Classic
Bell Micro LPGA Classic MOBILE, Ala. — Shanshan Feng shot a 5-under 67, playing a four-hole
“ALMA Awards” (8 p.m., ABC): Eva Longoria Parker of “Desperate Housewives”
“ALMA Awards” (8 p.m., ABC): Eva Longoria Parker of “Desperate Housewives” hosts the 13th annual
One county commissioner said the allegations could be compared to ‘fighting siblings.’
One county commissioner said the allegations could be compared to ‘fighting siblings.’ WARREN
Fans hyped for Browns-Steelers game
Pittsburgh and Cleveland have been football rivals for more than 50 years. “Cleveland
His next court appearance is Monday.
His next court appearance is Monday. WARREN — The man Warren police barely knew a week ago now
The 39-year-old performer believes touring is the best way to connect to fans.
The 39-year-old performer believes touring is the best way to connect to fans. A Generation X
Storm concerns threaten to send gasoline prices back over $4 a gallon.
Storm concerns threaten to send gasoline prices back over $4 a gallon. NEW YORK (AP) — Gasoline
The assistance is available to a family of four with a gross family income of $35,341 or less.
The assistance is available to a family of four with a gross family income of $35,341 or less.
Aey’s relentless effort to run for sheriff crosses the line
Editorial: Aey’s relentless effort to run for sheriff crosses the line Just when one would have thought that
NATION
NATION Mortgage rates fall WASHINGTON — Rates on 30-year mortgages dropped sharply this week,
The quarterback said his commitment to the game never wavered.
The quarterback said his commitment to the game never wavered. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans
Houston remains in the playoff hunt as Ike draws near.
Houston remains in the playoff hunt as Ike draws near. HOUSTON (AP) — Roy Oswalt threw his second
Hints help travelers to get up and go
Dear Heloise: Here are a few more traveling hints: • Make copies of your passport to leave at
He’s not going to get apology from them
Dear Annie: Three years ago, my sister invited us to her home, where she also had other guests who
Ex-grounds supervisor sues fair
The lawsuit refers to a confidentiality clause in a separation agreement between the fair board
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