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Pirates fall to Astros, 5-1
PITTSBURGH — Randy Wolf allowed three hits in seven innings and Hunter Pence had two hits and three
Four ejected for fighting as Indians top Tigers
CLEVELAND — Jamey Carroll hit a game-winning single with one out in the ninth inning to give the
Warren woman charged with robbery
BOARDMAN — A Warren woman is charged with robbery, accused of struggling with a store security
Update on storm-related food stamp assistance
YOUNGSTOWN — Those seeking storm-related emergency food stamp assistance no longer need to obtain
Austintown allowing branch disposal from storm aftermath
AUSTINTOWN — The township will permit residents to drop off branches from the recent storm at the
Grand jury indicts man in scam against elderly
BOARDMAN — A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a Youngstown man on nine counts of theft
Explosion galvanizes Girard neighbors
GIRARD — An explosion that rocked an entire city neighborhood Thursday also shook dozens of
YSU bringing in more research grants
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University faculty brought in just over $6.8 million in research and
Neighbors, fire officials survey damage from Girard explosion
GIRARD — The Vindicator is on the scene of the site of the explosion here at Townsend and
Police arrest Hermitage girl for stabbing another teen girl
HERMITAGE, Pa. — A 16-year-old Hermitage girl has been arrested in the stabbing of a 17-year-old
Guilty on all counts
Helms and Gilbert face up to 50 years for Kaluza assault YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph Kaluza and
Repaving of Mahoning Avenue in Austintown to begin in 2 weeks
The near doubling in price of road salt will make road maintenance more expensive. YOUNGSTOWN
Officials hail YWCA’s plan
The local capital campaign goal is $3.2 million. YOUNGSTOWN — The planned $8.6 million
Confidence, support help Clark blossom at Penn St.
The former Ursuline High quarterback has helped the Nittany Lions start 3-0. Growing more
Cleanup after Ike in Valley proves to be herculean chore
Street crews are making it easier for residents to get rid of tree limbs and debris. Many
Lakeview runners serious about state
The Bulldogs have a good mix of young runners and talented veterans. CORTLAND — Lakeview
Blast levels Girard home
The blast shook the police station nearly eight blocks away and threw debris over homes in a four-
Howland shuts out AAC rival Poland
Gina Albani and Olivia Nicholas scored goals for the Tigers. HOWLAND — Despite the cool air
Slaying suspect back in jail
Several small pipe bombs were found at the house. IRONDALE — A man accused of killing his wife
Talent abounds in ‘Igor,’ but it ends up being dull
Visually, it’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas.’ Once there was a land where the primary
Playing small pairs in early position
There are many different opinions regarding the best way to play small pairs from early position.
Roundup Saturday’s regional games
WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON (2-0, 0-0 PAC) VS. THIEL (0-2, 0-0 PAC) When: 1:30 p.m. Where: Alumni
No video, no problem on YouTube
ATLANTA (AP) — When Ludacris’ manager wanted to create buzz for his client’s upcoming CD, he went
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Last week: The Trumbull County native started in 31st position at the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire
Ball State likes its area ties
Two area high school graduates have helped the Ball State football team to its best start since
Joining the Guard could serve as more than a weekend job
Dear Annie: I am a 28-year-old single female. I just got a promotion and moved closer to my job. I
Cross Country Notes & Times
Canton race: Fitch High School’s Josh McHenry and Shannon Rech should be among the top contenders in
Soccer - Thursday’s other games
BOYS Ursuline 1, Grand River Academy 1 YOUNGSTOWN — Kevin Patrick scored a goal on an assist
Job and Family Services ready to help needy, provide food
Food stamps will replace what was lost due to a power failure. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
About 12,000 customers remain without powerSFlb
The number of people without electric power continues to lessen. Even though power line repair
N. Dakota offers top challenge
YSU pummeled a Division II team for its only victory. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s time for the
Evacuations forced after waste plant catches on fire
Residents within a half-mile of the plant were asked to leave their homes, including 53 from a
mlb roundup \ Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 11, Rays 8 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Evan Longoria hit three home runs for
Consultants save school thousands
The district has to pay charter schools for transfers from the district, but only if the pupil still
JACKSON-MILTON \ Agenda
The board of education took this action at its meeting Thursday night: Discussed a five-year,
NOT A PETTY OVERHAUL
The pioneer enterprise rebuilding for glory Changing a team from an also-ran to a serious
Salem’s Heritage Day: movie, cars and trolley
SALEM — A 1950 movie that highlights the city. An old car show representing former dealerships in
BBB to host shredding event for consumers
In 2007, 8.1 million Americans were victims of identity theft. YOUNGSTOWN — The Better
State official expects delay on racino plan
Background checks most likely would have to be done on new lenders. HILLSVILLE, Pa. — Valley
The Jaw trades sideline for keys
Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher relaxes by taking piano lessons. The Pittsburgh Steelers will
Tribe agrees to 4-year deal with Columbus Clippers
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms on a four-year deal with the Columbus
Twins honored for carnival
The children’s fund-raising goal was $400, but the event brought in $3,100. POLAND — A community
New Hampshire collapse has Busch cranky
His cushy Sprint Cup lead has evaporated. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Excuse Kyle Busch if he’s a
Water fund deficit impedes emergence from fiscal emergency
A forecast shows the city in the black for the next five years. GIRARD — The city may be on
Not all in GOP are sold on ticket
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The McCain-Palin campaign plane roared out of this largely Republican western
YOUNGSTOWN YWCA Face-lift project
Major components of the 18-month, $8.6 million renovation and expansion project include: Replacing
Many agencies probe Nature’s Blend practices
Problems the city has had with runoff from sludge piles are separate from Thursday’s raid.
Tainted baby formula kills 4th Chinese infant
SHIJIAZHUANG, China (AP) — Thousands of parents anxious over tainted baby milk powder rushed their
Hilary Swank has growth removed
Hilary Swank has growth removed NEW YORK — Hilary Swank is recovering after a hospital procedure
Trial opens for mother of slain girl
NEW YORK (AP) — The mother of a 7-year-old girl beaten to death by her stepfather provoked the man
Today is Friday, Sept. 19, the 263rd day of 2008. There are 103 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Friday, Sept. 19, the 263rd day of 2008. There are 103 days left in the year. On this date
Letson’s SUV crashes with cruiser
The officer driving the cruiser was hired in April but has previous experience in Newton Falls.
Sometimes the punishment doesn’t fit the crime
Editorial: Sometimes the punishment doesn’t fit the crime In the case of the brutal assault on Youngtown
“You fought like lions. I just want to do all the things you fought for.”
Opinion: “You fought like lions. I just want to do all the things you fought for.” Foreign Minister Tzipi
In ‘Ghost Town,’ Gervais lifts others
This dentist gains a different view of life after a surgery-gone-wrong. “Ghost Town” serves as
Friday's Best Bets on TV
“Dog Whisperer” (9 p.m., National Geographic Channel): To celebrate the milestone 100th episode of
Questions about the First Dude
Questions about the First Dude Scripps Howard News Service: Even while showcasing Sarah Palin’s
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jermaine L. Gibson, 36, of 1850 Cordova Ave., Youngstown, and
Crops reduced after Ike’s fierce winds
Many farmers saw cornstalks flattened, cattle killed and apples damaged. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) —
Money-market funds at risk
The funds traditionally have been considered low-risk. The cascading losses on Wall Street
What will happen when Abbas leaves?
Opinion: Having just spent a week visiting Israelis and Palestinians, I find it hard not to be struck by the
Draw on this advice for crayon removal
Dear Heloise: Help! I washed and dried clothes with some crayons in a pocket. I need to know how to
On tape, police employee talks about getting O.J.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jurors who have been told to refrain from judging O.J. Simpson on his past heard a
Tressel, Bucks turning to Pryor
COLUMBUS (AP) — When he signed his letter of intent with Ohio State last March 19, Terrelle Pryor
GM to sell Korean-built G3 starting in ’09
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. says it will begin selling a Korean-built small car under the
MLK school open house
MLK school open house YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School District will hold a ribbon- cutting
GOP group blasts AIG, Bear Stearns rescues
Both Democrats and Republicans complained they weren’t consulted before the Federal Reserve and the
Al-Qaida’s roots in Yemen run very deep
Susan Elbaneh, 18, of Lackawanna, N.Y., was killed in the attack. SAN’A, Yemen (AP) — The deadly
DEPTH CHART YSU vs. North Dakota State
YSU OFFENSE RT — (76) BOBBY COATES (6-4, 300, Soph.); (74) Greg Sazdanoff (6-3, 270, RFr.) RG —
Workers discuss changes at GE
One worker wondered why Mayor O’Brien isn’t involved. WARREN — Unionized workers at the General
W.Pa. man guilty in athlete’s murder
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been convicted of first-degree murder in the
Stock crisis lessens after the Fed infuses billions
Short-selling rules have been tightened or banned altogether. WASHINGTON (AP) — Wall Street
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA’S HIGHEST HONOR
HELPING THE HUNGRY 1He already has nearly 900 nonperishable food items stacked in boxes around
Economic intervention smacks of socialism
Opinion: There’s no avoiding this conclusion: The federal government’s breathtaking economic interventionism
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “Sunday Night Football” (Pittsburgh at
After fire, mother asks for assistance
A Weathersfield woman must start from scratch to rebuild her life. WEATHERSFIELD — A single
Soldier facing charges of killing Afghan civilian
Soldier facing charges of killing Afghan civilian FORT BRAGG, N.C. — A Special Forces soldier will
Volleyball - Thursday’s matches
GlenOak 20-25-25-23-15, Fitch 25-12-15-25-11 AUSTINTOWN — Shannon Bigley led the Falcons (3-7,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Dung Lisa Ngo and Hung Vo, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 17.
McCain’s ‘meatball express’ was a gas
Opinion: It wasn’t the first motorcade I’ve ever been in, but the one by John McCain, the Republican
“Burn After Reading” (B): The latest offering in the eclectic filmography of Joel and
“Burn After Reading” (B): The latest offering in the eclectic filmography of Joel and Ethan Coen is
Biden assails GOP at Youngstown rally
The candidate called the GOP ticket ‘profoundly out of touch.’ YOUNGSTOWN — Sen. Joe Biden
FIRE SURVIVOR
FIRE SURVIVOR How you can help Marci Jarome and her son lost nearly everything in a fire. Here’s
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 19, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, September 19, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Business news digest
REGION Reassurances on AIG COLUMBUS — State regulators say Ohio consumers with AIG insurance
Aey’s college transcripts provided at hearing
A decision on Aey’s candidacy is expected next week. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board of
Walks doom Bucs in loss to Dodgers
Pittsburgh pitchers walked 11 batters in the 4-3 loss. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hitters hear it from the
Azinger does his job — now Ryder Cup players must do theirs
The Americans have lost five of the last six Cups to Europe, including three straight. LOUISVILLE,
Networks have high hopes for returning hits
ABC returns this fall with ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Ugly Betty.’ The
if you go
if you go Who: Dana Fuchs When: 7:30 tonight Where: Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road,
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Sept. 15
Blues singer gains a following
Dana Fuchs was cast as Janis Joplin in the play ‘Love, Janis.’ Across the universe. That’s
FDA to let animals that are genetically engineered be sold
The new rules do not cover cloned or research animals and most pets. The Food and Drug
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
All weekend
All weekend onstage “The Glass Menagerie,” 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday New
‘GHOST TOWN’
‘GHOST TOWN’ Grade: B Director: David Koepp Running time: 1 hour, 42 minutes Rating: PG-13
CLUB CALENDAR
athletic groups • McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens room at
Palin has completely changed the game
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The hysteria in the media and among the drawing room intellectuals of American politics