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Fire at West Farmington home injures infant and adult
WEST FARMINGTON — An infant and adult were taken to St. Joseph Health Center for treatment for burns
Rally today urges voters to support WRTA levy in November
BOARDMAN — Establishing a mass transit system in Mahoning County is key for people to obtain and
Dr., Mrs. Kiriazis and family mark 60th anniversary
• AUSTINTOWN — Dr. and Mrs. James W. Kiriazis, 444 Westgate Blvd, marked their 60th anniversary
Church schedules Christian illusionists
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, will host two Christian
Mass and dinner honor Voytkos for 50th anniversary
• MANSFIELD — Edward and Maryanne Voytko, 1125 Briarwood Road, celebrated their 50th wedding
Sale at High Pointe
POLAND — A variety of items including electronics, computers, exercise equipment, furniture and
Benefit bake sale
WARREN — A bake sale will take place Oct. 3 and 4 at Sam’s Club, 1040 Niles Cortland Road. The sale
Anniversary celebrated at St. Columba Cathedral
YOUNGSTOWN — In celebration of its founding in 1958, Seton III attended an opening Mass Sept. 14 at
JWL plans open house
JWL plans open house POLAND — The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will have its Fall Open
Wine taste, chocolate fest to benefit memorial fund
WARREN — Warren Rotary Club and Warren Rotary Foundation will present their fourth annual Chocolate
Renewal of vows, Las Vegas trip set for Uroseva 50th
• YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Uroseva of Youngstown will celebrate their 50th wedding
Officials will discuss regional collaboration
BOARDMAN — About 80 elected and appointed government officials from Mahoning and Trumbull counties
For Trinkaus 61st, family gathers at dinner party
• AUSTINTOWN — Margarita’s Restaurant in Girard was the setting Sept. 20 when Eugene and Phyllis
Teen Straight Talk schedules walkathon
VIENNA —Teen Straight Talk will hold a fundraising walkathon at 1393 Youngstown-Kingsville Road
Local businessman buys Fonderlac Country Club
NORTH LIMA — Local businessman Edward Muransky is planning sweeping changes after buying Fonderlac
Help hotline gets grant
YOUNGSTOWN —Help Hotline Crisis Center Inc. has been awarded a $5,000 grant by the Kennedy Family
Counterfeit bills used in change machine
YOUNGSTOWN — A manager at Coca Cola Bottling on East Indianola Avenue told police that someone used
Charges unlikely in dog-mauling death
LEAVITTSBURG — Police are treating the fatal attack of a 3-day-old baby by the family dog as a
Dow up slightly at 2:30 p.m.
While Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke continued his dialogue with Congress on the proposed $700 billion economic bailout package, the jitters continued on Wall Street. At 1 p.m., the Dow stood at 10,845.33, down 8.84 points from the Tuesday close.
Bush to address nation at 9 p.m.
President Bush readied a prime time speech to the nation and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson accepted a major change in legislation for a $700 billion bailout of the financial industry on Wednesday as the administration scrambled to prevent further deterioration in the economy.
YSU unions present memorial stone bench Friday to the university
YOUNGSTOWN — Three employee unions at Youngstown State University are presenting a memorial stone
Austintown man charged with running over people with his truck in Warren
WARREN — An Austintown man is charged with six counts of felonious assault for driving his full-
Liberty teen arrested for punching his mother in the face
LIBERTY — A 15-year-old Liberty High School student is in juvenile detention and will face assault
Two Valley students designated National Achievement Scholarship semifinalists
YOUNGSTOWN — Two Youngstown area high school seniors are among 1,600 black high school seniors
South Range school groundbreaking is noon Saturday
NORTH LIMA – The South Range school district will break ground on its new kindergarten through 12th
Two girls charged with fighting on school bus
YOUNGSTOWN — A school bus leaving East High School returned to the parking lot because two girls
Fall Fest scheduled by McDonald Lions
MCDONALD — McDonald Lions Club will have its annual Fall Fest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at Ramsay
Quilts to be displayed at show in Clarks Mills
CLARKS MILLS — New Vernon Grange, Shakleyville Road, will be the site of the I.Q. Quilt Club’s 28th
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
today • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, will be serving wings, meatball subs
Fall Gathering Days planned in Leesburg
LEESBURG — Fall Gathering Days will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 and from 12:30 to 5
Bag sale is benefit for local missions
Bag sale is benefit for local missions DAMASCUS — Damascus United Methodist Church, 300 Valley
Lowellville football food is fine fare
LOWELLVILLE – Lowellville’s concession stand doesn’t serve just your average foods. Then again,
New Castle school board sets special session
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The New Castle school board has scheduled a special meeting for general purposes
Coroner rules death of baby killed by dog was accident
The parents wanted to bring the baby into the kitchen, but her bed was too large to fit through the
PRESERVING A VICTORY
Defensive back Wilson stepped up for teammate 1On the next play. Wilson was right in the
Bluejay soars to Mahoning crown
Jackson-Milton’s Samantha Hamilton won the girls county cross country race. CANFIELD — Senior
Tough times
Author hopes book draws attention to workers’ crisis YOUNGSTOWN — Richard Brown doesn’t need a
GETTING A KICK OUT OF WINNING
Penguins trying for first-ever three-game winning streak 11The Penguins will entertain
Judge rules max time for Kaluza crime
The crime that left the former restaurant manager paralyzed has forever changed life for his entire
State subsidy to reduce school district’s deficit
School officials believe a proposed 9.5-mill tax levy will still be on the ballot. YOUNGSTOWN
Heinemann’s 2 goals power Howland win
Canfield and Lakeview posted shutouts. HOWLAND — Scott Heinemann scored two goals Tuesday to lead
Arrest made in house blast
The explosion damaged more than 50 homes in the city neighborhood. GIRARD — A city man faces
Volleyball - Tuesday’s matches
Boardman 25-21-23-27-15, Fitch 18-25-25-25-11 AUSTINTOWN — Monica Touvelle scored 15 points with
North Side group discusses property vacancies, hospital
North Side residents need to hold officials accountable to reduce vacant properties, a South Side
Rock the Vote bus visits Valley
The bus campaign is traveling the country, registering young people to vote. BOARDMAN — The
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Sereice Harris, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 21. Mary Mobley and
Boardman, McDonald rise in HS polls
Victories by Boardman and McDonald impressed enough voters in the Associated Press high school
Pirates step up negotiations with high draft pick Alvarez
NEW YORK (AP) — Testimony was called off Tuesday as lawyers tried to complete a $6,355,000, four-
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Houssam G. Osman, 28, of 7960 Market St. #9, Boardman, and
McDonald boys, Maplewood girls win Trumbull crowns
BROOKFIELD — The McDonald High boys and Maplewood girls won championships at the Trumbull County
Late homer has Brewers in hunt
Prince Fielder’s two-out homer in the ninth beat the Bucs, 7-5. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Prince Fielder
Plans continue for new Girard school
Officials hope to advertise for bids in January or February. GIRARD — Taxpayers here took a
American Red Cross seeks blood donors
American Red Cross seeks blood donors The American Red Cross is urging all who are eligible to
RACHEL LIVELY/DERRICK JOHNSON SR.
RACHEL LIVELY DERRICK JOHNSON SR. • YOUNGSTOWN — Rachel Lia Lively, 1043 Orange Ave., and Derrick
MICHELE PFUND/MICHAEL CHENELLE
MICHELE PFUND MICHAEL CHENELLE • CLEVELAND — A honeymoon in Las Vegas and the Virgin Islands
SHARON SPEEDWAY SUNDAY’S RESULTS
SHARON SPEEDWAY SUNDAY’S RESULTS ASCS 360 Sprints 1 Trevor Lewis. 2 Scott Bonnell. 3 Justin
Red Sox clinch playoff berth; Indians ace Lee loses third game
Boston remains in the hunt for the American League East title. BOSTON (AP) — The World Series
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Rondinelli Tuxedo — will have Babe Ruth and little b league team tryouts on Sundays. Call
Parent says crackdown on shoes turns little things into problems
YOUNGSTOWN — LaJena Sullivan of Parkwood Avenue said she and her two East High School children were
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 4, Boston 3 Kansas City 6, Detroit 2 Tampa Bay 4,
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Springfield Trustees special meeting, 9 a.m., Springfield Township Administration
Fast Willie out
Fast Willie out The Pittsburgh Steelers unexpectedly announced Tuesday that running back Willie
Paterno hopeful he’ll be on the sideline
“We know he’s a fighter. We know how bad he wants to be on the sideline, how easily he could have
Yeatman’s status still up in air
The loss of the tight end could hurt the team as the Irish (2-1) prepare to play Purdue (2-1)
Northern Ohio PGA
Northern Ohio PGA 78th Habitec Toledo Open Sylvania Country Club Sylvania, Ohio Final
Wells’ return is likely Saturday
The Buckeyes’ tailback has missed three games since injuring his toe against Youngstown State.
Marching band sets pep rally at Beeghly
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University “Marching Pride” will return to Beeghly Gymnasium for a
WNBA ROUNDUP Tuesday’s game
Shock 80, Fever 61 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Deanna Nolan scored 21 points and Katie Smith added 15 as
FBI investigates potential fraud in institutions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is investigating four major U.S. financial institutions whose collapse
Free tutoring available
Free tutoring available YOUNGSTOWN — High school students needing assistance in passing one or
Obama, McCain reactions similar
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential rivals Barack Obama and John McCain warily addressed the nation’s
Despite storm woes, Texans giving back
Players spent their day off helping at the Houston Food Bank. HOUSTON (AP) — Duane Brown’s home
Poll shows mixed feelings on bailoutSFlb
WASHINGTON — Most Americans do not believe the government has responsibility for bailing out
Group offers check of child safety seats
Research shows properly installed child safety seats save lives. BOARDMAN — As part of National
Senate OKs tax package
Senate OKs tax package WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a giant tax package Tuesday that saves more
Georgian president announces reforms
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Georgia’s president announced a major government overhaul Tuesday, calling it
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Bengals: Veteran free-agent cornerback Jamar Fletcher was signed as a free agent and first-year
Hurt Favre expected to start against Cards
The former Packers quarterback has started in 256 consecutive games. NEW YORK (AP) — Don’t fret,
Iranian leader blasts U.S.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad also lashed out at NATO, Israel, and European allies of the U.S. UNITED
Ear expert releases free surgical videos
Already, teaching-university leaders from around the world are praising the value of Dr. Lippy’s
Poland top qualifier; Range’s Witmer medalist
HUBBARD — Ariel Witmer of South Range was medalist with 34-39—73, while Poland High’s Allison Mitzel
Cordray’s GOP opponent targets budget
A Cordray spokeswoman said the allegations are false and ‘deliberately misleading.’ COLUMBUS
Phantoms goaltender earns league honor
BOARDMAN — Jordan Tibbett of the Mahoning Valley Phantoms Tuesday was named goalie of the week by
Palin meets world leaders
McCain’s campaign kept Palin at a distance from the press. NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Palin met her
Warren man sent to prison for 13 years
WARREN — A 24-year-old city man convicted by a jury of rape, felonious assault and two other
Interviews provide insight
Interviews provide insight Washington Post: John McCain selected Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his
Jury sides with park in bias suit
The jury deliberated two hours at the end of a six-day trial. YOUNGSTOWN — A former seasonal
Chief to answer charges at hearing
The rescheduled date of the hearing was not available Tuesday. WARREN — Police Chief John
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 24, the 268th day of 2008. There are 98 days left in the year. On this
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 24, the 268th day of 2008. There are 98 days left in the year. On this
Bush tries to reassure on financial crisis in U.S.
UNITED NATIONS — President Bush tried Tuesday to calm growing global fears over the United States’
Mom’s gambling puts her in dire situation
Dear Annie: Our 80-year-old mother has become addicted to gambling. My father would be rolling in
Actress is pretty happy as ‘Ugly Betty’s’ friend
The show is being produced in New York this season. NEW YORK — Many viewers were first
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“Knight Rider” (8 p.m., NBC): Remake fever continues. Now we’ve got a souped-up, high-octane update
No measuring cups? Some easy cheats
Baking is a science, and for reliable results you really should measure everything. But for times
Rarely does a cookbook come around that’s so enchanting, it’s hard to put down.
Rarely does a cookbook come around that’s so enchanting, it’s hard to put down. Warren Brown’s
2 downtown buildings will get a new purpose
Plans are being formed to renovate the Kress Building. YOUNGSTOWN — Demolition on the Armed
Columbus Symphony, musicians reach pact
Columbus Symphony, musicians reach pact COLUMBUS — The Columbus Symphony Orchestra and its
Summary of police activity in Boardman:
Summary of police activity in Boardman: Sept. 18 Robbery: An 18-year-old Warren woman faced a
How America measures poverty
Opinion: Who is poor in America? It turns out that’s a hard question to answer. The federal government’s
Confession matter set for hearing
The suspect also confessed to a fellow inmate, prosecutors told the judge. YOUNGSTOWN — Having
if you go
if you go Who: Boston Spaceships with The High Strung When: 9 p.m. Friday Where: Grog Shop,
Congress must look before it leaps
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Members of Congress are being exhorted to stampede, like lemmings in reverse, away from
Making money the old-fashioned way
Opinion: As a trustee of the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System, every week I receive materials in
Even in these troubled times, there are good things to note
Editorial: Even in these troubled times, there are good things to note Editorials take their inspiration
Chrysler matches GM with own plans to sell electric car
Chrysler is working on electric versions of a sports car, Jeep and minivan. AUBURN HILLS, Mich.
Light and fluffy waffles are in the mix
Dear Heloise: I am craving the waffles I make using your recipe. My family is “camping out” in my
A job no sane person should want
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The problems facing the next president of the United States are so daunting that anyone
Fed chief warns: Approve bailout or risk worse, accelerated recession
Wary legislators want to hear alternatives to Bush’s bailout plan. WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal
Judge OKs freezing of Delphi’s pension plans
Delphi expects its unions to approve the pension changes. NEW YORK (AP) — A bankruptcy judge
FALL INTO FLAVOR
That chill in the air means it’s time for a different kind of fresh. Let onions, squash, grapes,
Great time for fresh finds here
Now is a time of harvest. It’s starting to feel like fall, and there are many crops that are ready
Indie rock artist stays in tune with side projects, solo career
The Dayton musician will perform with his new band but remains proud of past Ohio music. Since
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 24, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, September 23, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
“We do not have confrontations with anyone. The U.S. administration interferes, and we defend
“We do not have confrontations with anyone. The U.S. administration interferes, and we defend
One way to visualize a trillion
Opinion: Estimates of how much money a government program will cost are notoriously unreliable. Estimates of
Mendenhall to get ball; Parker is out
Pittsburgh seems to have a problem running the ball against the Ravens. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Southern S (Nguyen)19.207.803.60 Pop Up (Perez)4.002.60
Accused in 9/11 attack questions judge on religious affiliation
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba — At the war court Tuesday, the alleged Sept. 11 mastermind pressed
VICTIM SPEAKS
VICTIM SPEAKS The text of Joe Kaluza’s victim impact statement: U Your Honor, I would first
Right foresees losing House
The state’s GOP deputy chairman expects his party to lose seats in the Ohio House in November.
area
area Canfield scramble CANFIELD — The Canfield High boys golf team will hold a four-man scramble
Georgia will wear black for Alabama showdown
For just the third time in modern school history, the Bulldogs won’t wear red. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) —
Vytas Sulskis bulks up for basketball season
The 6-7 sophomore guard has also been working on the new 3-point line shots. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway 10 to
Crennel eyes Browns changes
Quarterback Brady Quinn may soon be coming off the sideline. CLEVELAND (AP) — Maybe it was fitting
Regional Business Digest
REGION Valley jobless rates soar YOUNGSTOWN — Unemployment rates are up significantly in the
New committee to oversee county 911 system
The 911 system overall worked well during the Sept. 14 storm. LISBON — Columbiana County’s
MLB ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 5, Orioles 2 Rays 7, Orioles 5 BALTIMORE — Tampa Bay reduced its magic
CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY MAHONING COUNTY MEET (At Canfield Fairgrounds) BOYS Team scoring: 1. Boardman
Coalition pushes sex ed
Ohio ranks 28th in the country in terms of teen-pregnancy rates, study results show. COLUMBUS
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