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Missing boater identified as Campbell man
YOUNGSTOWN — The search for Henry Martin, 34, of 155 Jefferson St., Campbell, the boater lost on
YSU A.D. sets sights on indoor facility
BOARDMAN — Despite growing costs, the Youngstown State athletic program is a progressive one that
Dodgers win 8-2 behind Kuroda’s seven strong innings
PITTSBURGH — Hiroki Kuroda allowed three hits over seven shutout innings for his first road win in
Scott Lewis, Indians beat Twins 3-1
CLEVELAND — Scott Lewis pitched six shutout innings in his second career start and the Cleveland
Late afternoon fire damages Campbell home
CAMPBELL — No one was injured by a fire that did about $45,000 damage to a home at 259 Struthers-
Man arrested in connection with theft of NFL jersey
YOUNGSTOWN — James Blackmon, 51, of the 300 block of Florida Avenue was charged with aggravated
Some area politicians and business officials back state proposal to borrow $400 million
YOUNGSTOWN — Local political and business officials today backed an issue on the Nov. 4 ballot to
Letson, Hagan say some Valley McCain supporters are racists
YOUNGSTOWN — With the Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees in the Mahoning Valley
An update on Valley power restoration
YOUNGSTOWN — Crews out restoring power after winds from Hurricane Ike left 188,000 Mahoning and
Youngstown police recall Kaluza shooting scene
Police witnesses recalled in court this afternoon what they saw on the morning of March 24, when KFC
Eyewitness gives account of missing Milton boater
LAKE MILTON — Pete Lukanec said he and his girlfriend were driving over the Mahoning Avenue causeway
State Route 165 in Greenford now open
GREENFORD — Due to recent storm damage, state Route 165 at Lisbon Road here is closed due to a
Businesses make do without power
BOARDMAN — The Country Fair on South Avenue couldn’t sell gas without power, but cashier Marie
Naked man reported at Route 224 plaza
BOARDMAN — A woman at a U.S. Route 224 plaza reported a naked man walking around the plaza. The
Warren cops arrest middle school boy for making bomb threat
WARREN — The arrest of a middle school student who police think used a portable radio to make a bomb
Man charged for driving into rear of police car
YOUNGSTOWN — A 28-year-old Russell Street man who police said drove into back end of a parked
Presidential campaigns left in the dark
Power outages have left the Ohio presidential campaign headquarters for Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain in the dark.
Joe Kaluza recalls being shot
YOUNGSTOWN — When a blue car cut him off on South Avenue as he was carrying the eatery’s $300 bank
Austintown, Canfield recover from storm
There are power outages and downed trees all over Austintown and Canfield. Robert Frost,
High-speed winds rip through the valley
At 9:30 a.m. today, 153,000 were still without power: 42,000 in Youngstown Salem went up to 26,000; Warren dropped to 12,000; New Castle to 13,000; and Mercer, 21,000.
Vacant West Side Youngstown house up in flames
YOUNGSTOWN — All three floors at 137 N. Evanston Ave. were engulfed in flames when firefighters
Youngstown street crews work to remove fallen trees
Crews of the Youngstown Street Department are working to remove fallen trees on city streets. There
Ohio Edison/Penn Power crews out; thousands still without power
Hurricane Ike’s diminished winds roared through the Mahoning and Shenango valleys overnight at 60
Walker Mill Road in Boardman remains closed
BOARDMAN — Walker Mill Road remained closed this morning after a tree fell across the roadway during
188,000 without power courtesy of Ike
Hurricane Ike’s diminished winds roared through the Mahoning and Shenango valleys overnight at 60
Hurricane-like winds leave Ohio a mess
(AP) - Hurricane-like winds left about 1 million households and businesses without electricity Monday as schools closed and rush-hour commuters faced obstacle courses of fallen trees and intersections without working traffic signals.
All Mahoning County libraries are closed Monday
All public libraries in Youngstown and Mahoning County are closed. The main library in the city is
Search to resume today for man missing after boat overturns on Milton
YOUNGSTOWN — Authorities said Hurricane Ike may have claimed the life of a boater on Lake Milton who
Weather damage? Weather stories? Call us!
If you have harrowing weather stories to share or have massive storm damage on your property or in your neighborhood, give the newsroom a call at (330) 747-5500.
State of Ohio offers severe weather cleanup tips
COLUMBUS —As Ohioans continue to clean up from Sunday’s windstorm damage, Ohio Department of
ON THE FIELD How local NFL players fared
Steve Vallos (Seahawks, Boardman) — The rookie center and offensive guard saw action in a reserve role in Seattle’s 33-30 overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks gained 351 total yards, including 169 yards rushing, and quarterback Matt Hasselback was sacked just once.
Buckeyes picking up the pieces
Offensive tackle Alex Boone sensed a lack of heart in players during halftime of Saturday night’s loss to top-ranked Southern Cal.
Judges want a new courthouse and the ability to hire more employees.
Judges want a new courthouse and the ability to hire more employees.
Parts for the truck are difficult or impossible to get.
Parts for the truck are difficult or impossible to get.
Girls soccer coaches get gauge on their teams
Canfield’s recent victory over Poland enabled Phil Simone and John Cavalier to assess their teams more clearly.
Nearly 2,000 Ike victims brought to safety in Texas
Officials said they were still concerned about finding people.
Bannister ends slump as Royals whip Tribe, 13-3
Brian Bannister broke a nine-game skid while Ryan Shealy belted two HRs.
Sub QB Collins powers Titans
Kerry Collins, filling in for sidelined Vince Young, led Tennessee past Cincinnati.
49ers’ Nedney connects in OT
In his second start of a six-year career, J.T. O’Sullivan passed for 321 yards in a 33-30 win over Seattle.
Polish event honors customs
Bringing the Polish community together was a main purpose behind the event, an organizer said.
Show and smell: Area growers display gardens’ pride at event
Mill Creek Park and a group of women’s garden clubs sponsored the event.
Matt Damon, Wyclef Jean help Haitian storm victims
Matt Damon, Wyclef Jean help Haitian storm victims PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Matt Damon and Wyclef
BULLETIN
BULLETIN Carlos Zambrano pitched the first no-hitter for the Chicago Cubs in 36 years Sunday
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ysu Wilson honored The Missouri Valley Conference selected three football players as its players
WORTH A LOOK | Area activities are open to the public
arts/Crafts shows • Lordstown Apple Cider Festival will have its annual craft show from noon to 8
Broncos 39, Chargers 38
Broncos 39, Chargers 38 DENVER — Showing the ultimate confidence in his offense, Denver coach Mike
Retailers must decide if they are willing to offer lab-grown diamonds.
Retailers must decide if they are willing to offer lab-grown diamonds. SAN FRANCISCO — Inside a
He’s in the revival of ‘Equus.’
He’s in the revival of ‘Equus.’ NEW YORK — Daniel Radcliffe is talking about Alan Strang, the
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 4, Blue Jays 3 BOSTON — Jon Lester held Toronto to four hits over eight
FOOTBALL WEEKEND SCORES AREA
FOOTBALL WEEKEND SCORES AREA Chaney 14, East Liverpool 0 East 20, Eastlake North 12 Mooney 17,
On the seventh anniversary of Sept. 11, amid the words of mourning, politicians also talked about
Opinion: On the seventh anniversary of Sept. 11, amid the words of mourning, politicians also talked about
Just four weeks into the season, there’s very few undefeated, untied teams in the Tri-County
Just four weeks into the season, there’s very few undefeated, untied teams in the Tri-County area. A
In his second start of a six-year career, J.T. O’Sullivan passed for 321 yards in a 33-30 win
In his second start of a six-year career, J.T. O’Sullivan passed for 321 yards in a 33-30 win over
Media paint one-sided picture of Tom Kemp
Opinion: Media paint one-sided picture of Tom Kemp EDITOR: The print and broadcast media have focused
A summary headline on Page A1 of Sunday’s edition included an inaccurate reference to the
A summary headline on Page A1 of Sunday’s edition included an inaccurate reference to the amount of
WASHINGTON — Like a huckster of patent medicine in 19th-century America, John McCain is trying
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Like a huckster of patent medicine in 19th-century America, John McCain is trying to
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Sunday 1st—Honey’s L (Gonzalez)10.204.802.40 D J’s Marks Lady
FDA should keep close eye on seafood reaching our tables
Editorial: FDA should keep close eye on seafood reaching our tables The Food and Drug Administration appears
The Vindicator
The Vindicator POWER BOOSTER: Some local inventors have come up with a hydrogen generator they say
Visitors tour landmark, future History Center site
Visitors tour landmark, future History Center site “I think this is one of the treasures we have
SHOW AND SMELL: Area growers display gardens' pride at event
Mill Creek Park and a group of women’s garden clubs sponsored the event. YOUNGSTOWN —
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK 9 6 5 u10 9 6 3 v8 wK 10 6 5 The
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Christopher and Tammy Emerick, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 10.
Matchup: Buckeyes vs. Troy
Matchup: Buckeyes vs. Troy Kickoff: Noon at Ohio Stadium TV/radio: Big Ten Network, WNIO-AM
He wears the skirt in family
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been happily married for more than 25 years. We both work, but I run
Charlie Rangel’s trying times
Charlie Rangel’s trying times Washington Post: These have not been pleasant times for Rep. Charles
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Nathaniel Barnes The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Brad Smith (Jets, Chaney) — The third-year tight end had two tackles in the Jets’ 19-10
Brad Smith (Jets, Chaney) — The third-year tight end had two tackles in the Jets’ 19-10 loss to the
Sunday: The Hartford native started in 31st position at the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor
Sunday: The Hartford native started in 31st position at the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor
A surge in biking is spreading across the country.
A surge in biking is spreading across the country. NEW YORK (AP) — The manager of Sid’s Bikes in
Ben Roethlisberger and Willie Parker led the 10-6 victory
Ben Roethlisberger and Willie Parker led the 10-6 victory CLEVELAND (AP) — On a less-than-ideal
The following were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury:
The following were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury: Leeann Nail, 22, of
Ohio Edison reported the wind cut power to 83,000 customers in the region.
Ohio Edison reported the wind cut power to 83,000 customers in the region. YOUNGSTOWN —
MUNICIPAL COURT
MUNICIPAL COURT Youngstown The city’s administrative and judicial branches are at odds over the
Area football coaches (or their statisticians) are reminded that weekly statistics should be
Area football coaches (or their statisticians) are reminded that weekly statistics should be
ATV crash leaves man in critical condition
ATV crash leaves man in critical condition ORANGEVILLE — A Youngstown man was seriously injured
Today is Monday, Sept. 15, the 259th day of 2008. There are 107 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, Sept. 15, the 259th day of 2008. There are 107 days left in the year. On this date
COLD WAR FIND: Paul and Kirsten Lewis of Hubbard discovered cases of saltine cracker rations tucked
COLD WAR FIND: Paul and Kirsten Lewis of Hubbard discovered cases of saltine cracker rations tucked
Evidence shows that pharmaceutical residues harm aquatic species.
Evidence shows that pharmaceutical residues harm aquatic species. U.S. hospitals and long-term
Fueled by idea, group works on fuel booster
One of the inventors said the hydrogen booster could ‘change the world.’ WARREN — Several
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 9 a.m., 1455 Salt Springs Road. Girard City
Offensive tackle Alex Boone sensed a lack of heart in players during halftime of Saturday
Offensive tackle Alex Boone sensed a lack of heart in players during halftime of Saturday night’s
EGYPT
EGYPT The Middle East Times, Cairo, Sept. 10: Veteran Russian admiral Eduard Bautin was outspoken
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Midland Funding LLC v. Anola Hull, money. Columbiana County
COLUMBUS (AP) — State officials can’t say whether businesses who have received more than
COLUMBUS (AP) — State officials can’t say whether businesses who have received more than a billion
Brian Bannister broke a nine-game skid while Ryan Shealy belted two HRs.
Brian Bannister broke a nine-game skid while Ryan Shealy belted two HRs. CLEVELAND — Brian
Major loss: Long-time Canfield High soccer trainer and all-around good guy Mark Seiser died of a
Major loss: Long-time Canfield High soccer trainer and all-around good guy Mark Seiser died of a
Court: Widow can’t use husband’s frozen sperm
Court: Widow can’t use husband’s frozen sperm SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A state appellate court has
PHILADELPHIA at DALLAS
PHILADELPHIA at DALLAS Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Opening line: Cowboys by 7 1/2. Record vs.
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 8, Boston 1, 1st game Boston 7, Toronto 5, 2nd game
DOWNTOWN TREASURE
YOUNGSTOWN — Marguerite and Robert Craciun took advantage of the warm, sunny day to journey from their West Side home to a downtown historic landmark, and what they saw impressed them.
It was finally good to see the Youngstown State football team on the right side of a one-sided game.
It was finally good to see the Youngstown State football team on the right side of a one-sided game.
“Thanks to the brave men and women ... there has not been another attack on our soil in 2,557
Opinion: “Thanks to the brave men and women ... there has not been another attack on our soil in 2,557 days.”
Bringing the Polish community together was a main purpose behind the event, an organizer said.
Bringing the Polish community together was a main purpose behind the event, an organizer said.
WASHINGTON — The energy policies set forth by the Congress during this crucial month will
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The energy policies set forth by the Congress during this crucial month will determine
MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE
MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE Illinois St. 42, Murray St. 23 MURRAY, Ky. — Illinois State’s Geno
Sometimes it’s as if we never got out of high school. We insist on choosing our presidents as
Opinion: Sometimes it’s as if we never got out of high school. We insist on choosing our presidents as if it
COLUMBUS (AP) — At least three people were killed by toppled trees and more than a million
COLUMBUS (AP) — At least three people were killed by toppled trees and more than a million homes
Canfield’s recent victory over Poland enabled Phil Simone and John Cavalier to assess their
Canfield’s recent victory over Poland enabled Phil Simone and John Cavalier to assess their teams
Ike leaves Lake Milton boater missing
Ohio Edison reported the wind cut power to 83,000 customers in the region. YOUNGSTOWN —
Washington Post
WASHINGTON — Gasoline prices once again soared across the country Sunday as federal officials said a
COLUMBUS (AP) — In the fast-paced life of an executive, appointments with seven medical
COLUMBUS (AP) — In the fast-paced life of an executive, appointments with seven medical specialists
Officials said they were still concerned about finding people.
Officials said they were still concerned about finding people. SABINE PASS, Texas (AP) — As
More than 1,000 people turned out at each place to cheer the senator.
More than 1,000 people turned out at each place to cheer the senator. ELYRIA, Ohio — Hillary
Employment of workers age 65 and over increased 101 percent from 1997 and 2007.
Employment of workers age 65 and over increased 101 percent from 1997 and 2007. Bureau of Labor
Work on the site could begin next week, officials say.
Work on the site could begin next week, officials say. NORTH LIMA — The first steps have been
Kerry Collins, filling in for sidelined Vince Young, led Tennessee past Cincinnati.
Kerry Collins, filling in for sidelined Vince Young, led Tennessee past Cincinnati. CINCINNATI
AKRON (AP) — Complaints against real estate agents and brokers are climbing in Ohio as a
AKRON (AP) — Complaints against real estate agents and brokers are climbing in Ohio as a lackluster
To stay open, the library needs community support.
To stay open, the library needs community support. SHARON, Pa. — The Community Library of the
CAREFUL TRAVELER: Beth Farrell, visiting from Fairfax, Va., looks both ways at Wick and Rayen
CAREFUL TRAVELER: Beth Farrell, visiting from Fairfax, Va., looks both ways at Wick and Rayen
There’s more than one way to clean a vase
Dear Heloise: Is there anything that will remove the scum from inside some of my nicest vases? After
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Gossip Girl” (8 p.m., The CW): On “Gossip Girl,” a citywide blackout during a fancy shindig leaves
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