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Martinez’s homer wins it for Tribe in 11th
CLEVELAND — Victor Martinez hit a game-winning, three-run homer with one out in the 11th inning and
Lowe pitches first-place Dodgers past Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Derek Lowe held Pittsburgh to five singles over seven effective innings to remain
Woman found dead on the South Side today
YOUNGSTOWN— A South Side woman was found dead on Garfield Street by a Youngstown Street Department
Update on GMA whistle stop
WARREN — The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department has assigned two plain clothes officers and seven
McCain at MVR club
YOUNGSTOWN— John McCain, the Republican Presidential Nominee, along with a motorcade of about 20
Holocaust survivor speaks Thursday at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — Cantor Moshe Taube, a Holocaust survivor saved by Oskar Schindler, whose humanitarian
McCAIN LIVE | McCain blasts Wall Street greed
VIENNA — John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, took Wall Street to task today for its
MCCAIN UPDATE: Palin tells crowd at airport: ‘We are going to win’
VIENNA — John McCain and Sarah Palin were greeted by a long and loud round of applause when they
34,000 still without power in the area
As of 3 p.m. today the number of customers without power in the Ohio Edison/Penn Power Eastern
MCCAIN UPDATE: McCain, Palin arrive
The plane carrying U.S. Sen. John McCain and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, his vice presidential running mate, touched down at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport at 4:02 p.m.
Palin spent night in Trumbull County
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party vice president nominee, spent the night at a Howland
McCain-Palin rally participants like what GOP is offering in ’08
VIENNA — Rachael Turner of Vienna, an eighth-grader at Warren John F. Kennedy High School, missed
Man accused of robbing mall employees at gunpoint
BOARDMAN — A Lockwood Boulevard man is charged with two counts each of aggravated robbery and
TRIAL UPDATE | Reluctant witness testifies against ex-fiance
YOUNGSTOWN — Ashlinn Sykes shuffled into Mahoning County Common Pleas Court this afternoon, hands in
MCCAIN VISIT UPDATE: Oles, two other democrats to speak
VIENNA — Austintown Township Trustee Lisa Oles will be among local Democrats who will speak today at
Youngstown Foundation contributes $25,000 to incubator
The Youngstown Foundation recently contributed $25,000 to the Youngstown Business Incubator for the
Boardman library branch remains closed
On Monday all public libraries in Youngstown and Mahoning County were closed due to the power
Austintown library program reset to Sept. 25
AUSTINTOWN — The children’s program scheduled to honor the Austintown Branch Library’s Top Readers
MORE TRIAL COVERAGE: Defendant in Kaluza case didn’t provide verifiable alibi
YOUNGSTOWN — In the six months since a KFC manager was shot during a robbery, did Taran D. Helms
City council will consider stricter credit card policy for members
YOUNGSTOWN —City council will consider a stricter policy on its members’ use of city credit cards
InfoCision expansion in Austintown adds 300 jobs
AUSTINTOWN — InfoCision Corp. today cut the ribbon on its expanded facility at 5740 Interstate
STORM UPDATE | Power restored to more than half of affected customers
More than half of the customers in the Eastern Region of Ohio Edison/Penn Power service area had
TRIAL COVERAGE | Detective recounts suspects’ interviews
YOUNGSTOWN — Detective Sgt. John Kelty testified today about interviews he conducted with Taran D.
Dems, union protesters to appear at McCain-Palin rally today
VIENNA — While John McCain and Sarah Palin won’t see them, there will be a number of people
Public forum on proposed FirstEnergy rate increase is today at KSU Trumbull
CHAMPION — A free public forum about the rate increases proposed by FirstEnergy will be at 6 p.m.
Paisley, McCain part of GMA whistle-stop tour in Gustavus on Wednesday
GUSTAVUS — County superstar Brad Paisley performs Wednesday morning at the Hayes Road Farm of Henry
TRIAL COVERAGE | Joe Kaluza takes in testimony in trial of two
YOUNGSTOWN — The apparatus that helps KFC manager Joe Kaluza breathe made soft whooshing noises as
BEATRICE PETZINGER/NICHOLAS OLESKO
BEATRICE PETZINGER NICHOLAS OLESKO • POLAND — Nicholas J. Olesko, 270 Talsman Drive, Canfield, and
COURTNEY PACK/NATHANIEL BAKER
COURTNEY PACK NATHANIEL BAKER • GREENFORD — Nathaniel Baker and Courtney Pack, both of 8600
Fund-raising campaign features runathon
YOUNGSTOWN — More than 20 participants took part in a runathon Aug. 21 at Wick Park to launch a
Rotary Club receives district governor
AUSTINTOWN — The Rotary Club of Austintown received a visit recently from District 6650 Governor
White House plans festival and craft show
CANFIELD — White House Fruit Farm will have its 24th annual Fall Harvest Festival and Outdoor Craft
Secure Your ID Day offers free shredding
YOUNGSTOWN — The Better Business Bureau will host the second Secure Your ID Day on Saturday with
Fundraiser is planned for transplant patient
WARREN — A pasta dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at North Mar Church, 3855 E. Market St., is planned
Dinner will be served for Austintown seniors
Dinner will be served for Austintown seniors AUSTINTOWN — Reservations are needed for the
The Vindy still needs some undecided voters. Click here NOW!
The Vindicator is looking for diverse citizens from the valley who are still, at this point, undecided about whom to vote for in the 2008 presidential election.
Church is chosen for Adams-Perry autumn wedding
• WILMINGTON, Del. — The engagement of Meghan Anne Adams, 1319 N. Tatnall St., and Marc Wayne Perry,
Amy Gerhardstein, Harley Hall plan autumn wedding
• CANFIELD — The engagement of Amy Gerhardstein and Harley Hall, both of 48 Fairview Ave., and plans
Stahura-Figinsky wedding planned for late October
• AUSTINTOWN — Angela M. Stahura and Delmar “J.R.” Figinsky, both of 166 Dehoff Drive, are
Tenney-Redmond wedding planned for late November
• LISBON — Dacia Lynae Tenney and Paul Allen Redmond, both of Lisbon, are announcing their
S. Range boys win, 4-2; Mooney girls triumph
Poland, Howland, LaBrae, South Range and Springfield posted shutouts. NORTH LIMA — Alex Baker and
Ursuline vaults to top spot in Div. V
Poland still holds the No. 1 spot in Div. III, while Mooney moved up to the No. 2 spot in Div. IV.
Higher price part of plan for new Cruze
GM looks to the Cruze to help replace the revenue lost from slumping SUV sales. DETROIT (AP) —
Family saved by detectors
A family replaced the batteries two weeks before a fire at their home. NILES — Replacing the
Upgrades set to begin in Girard
The mayor said funds will be used to make much-needed repairs. GIRARD — City officials have
Pupils learn about Ohio life during 1800s
The schools visit has become an annual event. 111Lauren and classmates Andrea Doe, Kali Klein,
Officials support passage of issue
The program was first approved eight years ago by voters. YOUNGSTOWN — Local political and
Steelers do what they do best in foul weather
They beat the Browns with a strong running game and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. PITTSBURGH
Bengals play like Bengals of old
Cincinnati is now 0-2 and hasn’t played well in either game. CINCINNATI (AP) — They can’t get the
Second arrest made in robbery
A detective declined to discuss whether Wells is a suspect in the Freddie’s Diner slaying.
Cleveland’s Scott stays hot
The rookie pitcher has now thrown 14 consecutive scoreless innings. CLEVELAND (AP) — Scott Lewis
Pelini to fans: ‘My job is to win football games’
The Nebraska coach realistically prefers a balanced attack, not just rushing. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) —
Woodward’s new book adds to Iraq story
Opinion: Journalist and author Bob Woodward’s new book “The War Within” provides informative insights
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Coitsville Township trustees, study session, 5:30; regular meeting, 6, town
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Official to be graded down: Ed Hochuli’s acknowledgement that he erred on a call late in Sunday’s
Helms & Gilbert trial
Helms & Gilbert trial The trial of Taran D. Helms and his girlfriend, Hattie L. Gilbert, continues
PIAA drops ball conducting officials’ background checks
A published report says dozens with criminal records have been game officials. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Bishop should broaden view regarding social justice
Opinion: Bishop should broaden view regarding social justice EDITOR: Bishop Tobin’s discussion of social
McCain, Obama define economic debate
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — As a falling stock market stoked fears that the nation’s financial system
Audio recordings to be used as evidence in Simpson trial
Both sides expect to find something useful in the tapes of the event. LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J.
An incorrect date was listed in the business section Sunday for a public hearing on FirstEnergy
An incorrect date was listed in the business section Sunday for a public hearing on FirstEnergy
Al-Qaida ‘imploding,’ U.S. officials say
Al-Qaida ‘imploding,’ U.S. officials say WASHINGTON — Top U.S. counterterrorism officials Monday
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Browns’ Smith may be out for the ’08 season The defensive end suffered a left Achilles injury on
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 16, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, September 16, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
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area Baker wins national defensive award MUNCIE, Ind. — Sean Baker, a graduate of Canfield High
MLB ROUNDUP \ Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 13, Rays 5 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — David Ortiz, who finished with four
Should grandma lose sleep over Daddy Bob?
Dear Annie: My 28-year-old divorced daughter will be getting married soon. Occasionally, my husband
What are readers’ thoughts on phone etiquette?
Dear Heloise: As a longtime administrative assistant and receptionist, I felt I had to remark on the
Indoor practice facility is goal for YSU progress
Raising funds for projects is a growing challenge for the athletic department. BOARDMAN —
Al-Qaida remains crux of the problem
Opinion: As we marked the seventh anniversary of 9/11, many Americans may have been confused about the nature
“We’ll probably do the largest search and rescue operation that’s ever been
Opinion: “We’ll probably do the largest search and rescue operation that’s ever been conducted in the state
Padlocking drug houses important policing tool
Editorial: It is well documented that Youngstown’s double-digit homicide rate and other crimes are directly
Timber! Fallen trees bring extra business
Inclement weather extended work hours for laborers. NILES — When the trees are down, business
McCain campaign wants Palin to run and to hide
Opinion: Connoisseurs of campaign tactics tend to be a pretty cynical bunch, so they’ll doubtless find much
MONDAY’S RESULTS
MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF BROOKFIElD INVITATIONAL Team scoring — 1. Canfield 300, 2.
No power doesn’t stop some stores
Businesses used various strategies to deal with the loss of power. BOARDMAN — The Country Fair
STORM DAMAGE
STORM DAMAGE Insurance checks The Ohio Insurance Institute advises Ohioans to check with your
NEXT UP
NEXT UP Helms, Gilbert trial The trial of Taran D. Helms and his girlfriend, Hattie L. Gilbert
Kaluza details assault
Taran Helms said he wasn’t at the crime scene and can’t be found guilty. YOUNGSTOWN — KFC
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown:
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Sept. 7 Theft: A Youngstown
Vacant house burns
Vacant house burns YOUNGSTOWN — All three floors at 137 N. Evanston Ave. were engulfed in flames
Interfaith mission trip planned to Israel
YOUNGSTOWN — Two local men will join Christian leaders from around the United States on an
Brothers arrested in case of tainted milk for formula
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese police arrested two brothers suspected of adding a dangerous chemical to milk
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Daniel Jr. and Stefanie Schiavone, Poland, girl, Sept. 12.
Surging Dodgers pummel Pirates, 8-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hiroki Kuroda allowed three hits over seven shutout innings for his first road win
Probe of death while in custody continues
EAST LIVERPOOL — A man placed in a police car with his hands handcuffed behind his back apparently
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert E. Wardel III, 39, of 1949 Medford Ave., Poland, and
Democrats accuse locals of being racist toward Obama
A local Republican official is shocked by the Democratic legislators’ comments. YOUNGSTOWN —
Zambrano’s no-hitter is first for Cubs in 36 years
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Carlos Zambrano’s return to the mound not only gave the Chicago Cubs hope that this
Bomb threat suspect arrested
WARREN — The arrest of a middle school pupil who police think used a portable radio to make a bomb
VOLLEYBALL Monday’s results
Poland 25-25-25, South Range 12-21-18 NORTH LIMA — Alexis Hertz scored eight points and had four
Financial ride getting rougher
It’s been generations since the economy was this close to a depression. NEW YORK (AP) — It started
call for help | What to do
In an emergency, who to call? Here’s where to get help and suggestions on how to handle a power
National City official says bank is in good shape
CLEVELAND (AP) — National City Corp. CEO Peter Raskind assured shareholders Monday the regional
Will Tina Fey reprise Palin impersonation?
Will Tina Fey reprise Palin impersonation? NEW YORK — Never mind all those questions about who
Police arrest three after hearing a shot
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Three people were arrested after two city officers working a Housing Authority
Routine stop leads to crash, altercation
The man spit blood into a police officer’s face. SHARON, Pa. — A traffic stop turned out to be
Ike leaves victims in misery
The number of confirmed deaths from Ike is remarkably low at 39. HOUSTON (AP) — Thousands of
Bailing out highway fund
Scripps Howard: It’s been a tough summer for the free marketers of the Bush administration who
Advisers suggest slowed investing Shake-ups on Wall St. bring jitters to Valley
The caution light is flashing on Wall Street. Two area investment advisers suggest a wait-and-see
Brewers’ late-season slump costs Yost job
MILWAUKEE (AP) — In an unprecedented move, the Milwaukee Brewers fired manager Ned Yost Monday,
Vinyl building products producer to close
AUSTINTOWN — Vinyl Source, a company that produces vinyl building products such as decking and
NOTEBOOK \ Ohio State football
QB controversy: This is a great time for those who enjoy a quarterback controversy. Some of those
Search for boater on Lake Milton to resume
YOUNGSTOWN — The search for Henry Martin, 34, of 155 Jefferson St., Campbell, the boater lost on
Some won’t have power all week
Hurricane-force winds caused damage in 84 of Ohio’s 88 counties. CINCINNATI (AP) — Power companies
thistledown results
thistledown results monday Thistledown Park canceled Monday’s live card due to remnants of
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 16, the 260th day of 2008. There are 106 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 16, the 260th day of 2008. There are 106 days left in the year. On this date
Registration begins for enrichment programs
Young men and woman are encouraged to register for the enrichment programs. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Tuesday's Best Bets on TV
“House” (8 p.m., Fox): The fifth season of this acclaimed medical drama picks up eight weeks after
Will older McCain listen to younger Palin?
Opinion: One question ABC’s Charles Gibson neglected to ask Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin during his interview with
YSU women’s golf team wins weather-shortened tournament
Katie Rogner’s 73 was the second lowest 18-hole round in the school’s history. HUBBARD — Monday’s
Luke Russert follows in dad’s footsteps
The son of the late political pundit can be seen on the NBC News Web site. NEW YORK — The
Irish American group plans seminar on history
Members of the band County Mayo will give a presentation as part of the event. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Stocks fall in new Wall Street landscape
Investors are concerned about the opening of trading today. NEW YORK (AP) — A stunning makeover of
Buckeyes’ O-line needs improvement
They struggled against Ohio then were dominated by USC. COLUMBUS — As headwear goes, the
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 8, Tampa Bay 4 Kansas City 13, Cleveland 3
Eagles, Cowboys combine to net 61 points in first three quarters
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Marion Barber made an over-the-shoulder catch for a 17-yard touchdown and the
CRIMESTOPPERS
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown
Trial set for man accused of pointing gun at coach
The accused has a permit to carry a concealed weapon. AUSTINTOWN— A township man who has been
Counselor avoids prison, but career ends
CANTON — A mental-health counselor who had sexual contact with a patient avoided prison Monday, but
Business news digest
NATION HP plans to cut jobs as it combines forces SAN FRANCISCO — Hewlett-Packard Co. said
Valley families deal with aftermath of damage from downed trees, debris
The noise frightened an 11-year-old girl who then spent the night at a neighbor’s home. The
Purse stolen at gas station
Purse stolen at gas station BOARDMAN — An 89-year-old Indianola Road woman said a man snatched her
REUNIONS
• Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet for lunch at 1:30 a.m. Sept. 23 at Knoll Run
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