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Fundraiser set for Girard explosion victims
Helping the family rebuild should be a community effort, one organizer said.
Valley's Depression-era seniors see similar signs today
The 'me' generations have gotten out of hand, one said.
North Sider sought in conterfeit ring
North Sider sought in conterfeit ring A woman who once lived on Youngstown’s North Side is wanted
Polygraph exam set for man accused of 2001 death of teenager
YOUNGSTOWN — David Sharpe, the suspect in the 2001 bathtub drowning and dismemberment of 15-year-old
Talks continue on bailout; Dow closes higher
President Bush scrambled Friday to bring rebellious members of his own party behind a multibillion-dollar government bailout of the financial system amid bitter political recriminations from both Democrats and Republicans over collapsed negotiations.
State grant sought for $24M residential plan near YSU
YOUNGSTOWN —City council agreed to apply for a state grant for up to $750,000 for a proposed student
Coitsville Road paving to begin Monday
CAMPBELL — Work on the $538,000 project to resurface Coitsville Road between Wilson Avenue and U.S.
Dog puts car into lake
HERMITAGE, Pa. — An overly excited dog ended up putting a car in Shenango Lake, city police
Mill Creek MetroParks worker injured in West Side traffic accident
YOUNGSTOWN — City police said a 52-year-old Mill Creek MetroParks employee was seriously injured
Former LaBrae school employee indicted for theft in office
WARREN — A former technical coordinator for the LaBrae School District has been indicted on two
Niles residents arrested on drug charges released on bond
NILES — Two Niles residents have been released on bond today after a drug raid at their home that
Salvation Army , SCORE will offer career training course
YOUNGSTOWN — The Salvation Army with the help of Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) will
UPDATE: The McCain-Obama debate is on!
Republican John McCain will attend tonight's presidential debate, his campaign said Friday, even though Congress doesn't yet have a bailout deal in place.
Judge Swift to sponsor medical probate seminar
GIRARD — Pete Early, author of a book on the American mental health system that was a finalist for
Police make drug arrest
YOUNGSTOWN — Police officers working a street crime unit arrested a man they saw involved in a
Remembrance of murdered children will be Sunday in Warren
WARREN — The Trumbull County Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children will have its annual
Conference preaches regional collaboration
BOARDMAN — The leaders of communities in northeast Ohio must change the mind-set of going it alone
Youngstown police arrest burglary suspect
YOUNGSTOWN — Police responding to a call of an attempted burglary in the 100 block of East Judson
Salvation Army seeks bell ringers in Newton Falls area
NEWTON FALLS — The Salvation Army, Newton Falls service unit, is seeking volunteers to ring the “red
Fugitive captured in Columbiana County
SALINEVILLE — Columbiana County Sheriff Ray Stone said this morning that a local man wanted by
Hall of Fame banquet
FARRELL— The 4th Annual Farrell Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet will take place Oct. 18 in the Farrell
Luncheon, style show scheduled by BPW
SALEM — Columbiana Area Business and Professional Women will celebrate National Business Women’s
Historical society to offer chair seat weaving class
MERCER — The Mercer County Historical Society has scheduled a workshop in chair seat weaving, which
Pumpkin Fair planned
YOUNGSTOWN — Christ Church Presbyterian, 1933 Canfield Road, is planning its Pumpkin Fair for 10
JWL of Canfield event
CANFIELD — The Junior Women’s League of Canfield will have a new member get-together from 7-8 p.m.
Video games available at public library
COLUMBIANA — Friends of Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., is sponsoring a video game
Benefit at Blue Iris raises $3,400 for Rich Center
WARREN — A benefit art show for the Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University took place
Celebration at Ursuline
YOUNGSTOWN — The sixth annual “Celebrate Our Legacy” auction is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at the
Trunk Sale in Warren
WARREN — The parking lot at St. Pius X Altar and Rosary Society, 1401 Montcrest NW, will be the
Baptist church plans Amish dinner fundraiser
BOARDMAN — Western Reserve Baptist Church, 8590 Hitchcock Road, is planning an Amish dinner
New citizens sworn in
YOUNGSTOWN — These people were sworn in as new U.S. citizens Thursday by Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of
Oktoberfest offers twice the time for crafts this year
BOARDMAN — Families and crafts enthusiasts have twice the chance to enjoy the arts, crafts, food and
Penguins can’t afford letdown
Youngstown State, coming off a big victory, meets No. 25 Liberty on Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN —
Still wary, city secures money for 2008 deficit
Youngstown can’t guarantee layoffs won’t still occur. YOUNGSTOWN — Between a firefighter
Tigers volleyball coach Bill Knight at 300-plus
Springfield’s coach is in season No. 21. NEW MIDDLETOWN — Maybe someone was telling Bill
Kucek is Guy award candidate
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — What defines a good punter in football? Is it the total average of all punts
Developer abandons student housing plan
A local developer is interested in another housing project. YOUNGSTOWN — A proposed $17
YSU engineering students build bridge of cards
Engineering students compete to build most efficient ‘bridge’ 1The stack of bricks — more than
Buckeyes will start some fresh faces on Saturday
Two true freshmen will get the call in the Big Ten opener. COLUMBUS (AP) — Fresh faces, fresh
Crennel’s job may be on the line Sunday
BEREA (AP) — Romeo Crennel can’t erase Cleveland’s rough start. He can’t make the silly penalties,
BCI investigates charity group involving 2 deputies
One of the two men has been lead investigator in a number of high-profile cases. WARREN — Two
Know pain, know gain: Spartan handles injury
Lauren Agnew is nursing a stress fracture in both her shins. BOARDMAN — It would have been
Elections board reopens hearing into Aey’s education
Board members say they’re inclined to allow David Aey to run as a write-in. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Chili cook-off will help the Beatitude House
GIRARD — The Youngstown Parrothead Club will host its second annual cornhole tournament and chili
Child found walking alone
Child found walking alone LIBERTY — Township police are investigating how and why a 4-year-old
Mecca man who was shot by deputies is recovering
MECCA — A 53-year-old Mecca man is in St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, with three bullet
1st phase of expansion of sewer plant finished
WARREN — Construction is complete on a $741,000 sewer project that will begin serving a former Kraft
Surveillance shows theft of monitor from library
The suspect was identified by video camera and library card. WARREN — The theft of a computer
Job and Family Services anticipates funding cut
YOUNGSTOWN — A 4.75 percent cut in state funding for the Mahoning County Department of Job and
Church leaders ask voters to oppose issues
It’s still not certain that either issue will be on the ballot. COLUMBUS — Faith leaders asked
Schools tax levy will be on Nov. ballot
Schools tax levy will be on Nov. ballot YOUNGSTOWN — The director of the Mahoning County Board of
Bailout put in limbo by politics
Democrats said that Republicans are holding up the deal to make John McCain look like a hero.
JPMorgan Chase buys Washington Mutual assets
JPMorgan Chase buys Washington Mutual assets NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase & Co. Inc. came to the
Braun’s walk-off slam topples Pirates in 10th
Milwaukee remained tied with the Mets in the NL wild card race. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Braun hit a
Top area cross country times
Boys 1. Tyler Ames, Lakeview, 15:59 2. Sam Deskin, Boardman, 16:21 3. Heath Harris, Lakeview,
prep soccer roundup \ Thursday’s games
BOYS Boardman 2, Poland 1 POLAND — Devrim Olgun scored the game-winning goal on a penalty kick
Harvick quietly keeps moving up in Chase for Cup point standings
He’s had a career-best streak of eight straight top-10 finishes and now is in fifth place.
2 Ohio justices step down in cases challenging early-voting procedure
COLUMBUS (AP) — Two Ohio Supreme Court justices removed themselves Thursday from cases involving
AREA COLLEGE PREVIEW \ Saturday’s games
GENEVA (0-2) vs. THIEL (0-3) When: 1:30 p.m. Where: Alumni Stadium, Greenville, Pa. Series: Geneva
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Sept. 22 Breaking
Pakistani and U.S. troops engage in brief skirmish
The exchange at the Afghan-Pakistan border adds to recent tensions. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) —
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark A. Butch, 49, of 2692 Rexford Road, Youngstown, and
EU bans imports of baby food with Chinese milk
BEIJING (AP) — The European Union banned imports of baby food containing Chinese milk Thursday as a
11 children dropped off at hospital under law
The Nebraska law allows adults to drop off children up to 19 years old. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nine
Ed McMahon to rap in Internet videos
Ed McMahon to rap in Internet videos LOS ANGELES — Ed McMahon has an unexpected new job title:
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “Sunday Night Football (Dallas vs. Green
Report: Tracking of radioactive waste is lacking
The federal government has long urged states to build landfills for the low-level nuclear waste.
the scoop
the scoop teen spirit Who plays video games? Just about everybody — if they’re ages 12-17.
Walk to help fight diabetes is planned
Walk to help fight diabetes is planned CANFIELD — Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes will start at
Medicare drug-coverage costs could rise significantly, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials encouraged Medicare participants Thursday to shop around
Hanson finds its pop-rock groove
Drummer Zach Hanson was only 11 when the brothers hit it big. When Zach Hanson is asked what
Fox unleashes new episodes during animated block
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — For “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, having all of Fox’s animated shows on
Too big to fail vs. too little to be saved
Opinion: I called Washington to say I’m ready to help ease the financial crisis. “We appreciate that,” said
Taxpayers will be protected in bailout
Opinion: As events on Wall Street continue to unfold, the House of Representatives is conducting
Coalition pledges $4.5B to get world’s children in school by 2015
NEW YORK (AP) — A coalition of governments, charities and U.N. agencies pledged $4.5 billion
quotable
quotable “I’m not a player. I’m going to get a tattoo that reads, ‘I heart romance.’ I saw it on a
inks book deal
inks book deal Lauren Conrad can add a new position to her resume: author. The 22-year-old star
There should be no debate about having the debate
Editorial: There should be no debate about having the debate As this was written Thursday evening, there had
“I don’t see any reason why we can’t work together as Zimbabweans. We are all sons
Opinion: “I don’t see any reason why we can’t work together as Zimbabweans. We are all sons of the soil, as
North Korea’s reverse
North Korea’s reverse Washington Post: In June, the Bush administration’s diplomacy with North
FBI agents arrest evangelist in child-sex case
Authorities had raided Tony Alamo’s headquarters in Arkansas on Saturday. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) —
Bankers: No reason to worry
A treasury bond is better than hiding your money, a professor says. Though some local
mlb roundup Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 7, Tigers 5 DETROIT — Tampa Bay’s AL East title celebration was delayed by
Lawyers lay out cases in D.C. trial
Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, is accused of not having paid for work done on his home. WASHINGTON
Report: FDA food-safety efforts fall far short
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to combat food-borne illness are
New president takes helm in South Africa
Kgalema Motlanthe was jailed for 10 years as an anti-apartheid activist. CAPE TOWN, South Africa
Boston’s Lester silences Indians
He held the Tribe hitless through five innings in a 6-1 victory. BOSTON (AP) — If the Cleveland
Aey may fight to the end, but he won’t win
Opinion: The attempt by David Aey to become eligible to run as a write-in candidate for Mahoning County
First presidential debate remains in doubt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prospects were questionable at best that John McCain and Barack Obama would hold
All weekend
All weekend Onstage “Company,” 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Youngstown
For the 838th, it’s a reunion like no other
Air horns, hugs and U.S. flags welcomed the 838th Military Police Co. home from Afghanistan.
Some Youngstown residents worry about what lies ahead
YOUNGSTOWN — City residents had a lot to say after catching up on President Bush’s Wednesday night
Crisis shines light on CEO big boys’ greed
Bank executives who walked away with hefty severance packages have triggered the industry blowout.
Group organizes Holy Days food drive
The Jewish community and Catholic diocese are working together to fight poverty and hunger.
Spike Lee focuses on telling untold stories
The contribution of black soldiers in World War II hasn’t been acknowledged by Hollywood.
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Lonnie and Dawn Polas, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 24. Jason
Motorcyclist injured in four-vehicle crash
AUSTINTOWN — A car accident involving four vehicles on Interstate 80 near the Meander Lake bridge
Breakfast-to-Books program to teach children about food
The program will run for three weeks. HUBBARD — Youngsters coming to the Hubbard Public
Veterans honor the Lariccias for gifts
Anthony Lariccia said the memorial symbolizes the sacrifice of veterans. CANFIELD — Anthony
Manhunt ends with fugitive’s arrest
SALINEVILLE — Brian Lee Wood, 29, was arrested as he exited a trailer in this Columbiana County
Clinic guarantees job interviews to soldiers
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Clinic said Thursday it will guarantee job interviews for qualifying
Late stage tournament play
It’s in the late stages of a tournament when the men are separated from the boys. Players who
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES • Flora MacDonald Auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at the home of Ela Elvines.
Economy does not need bailout sought by Bush
Opinion: Now that all five big investment banks — Bear Stearns, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs
Girls
1. Samantha Hamilton, Jackson-Milton, 19:16 2. Lauren Shivers, Salem, 19:25 3. Monica Ciarniello,
Officials grant funding to repave Mahoning Ave.
An additional $225,000 was approved for the board of elections. YOUNGSTOWN — The repaving of
avoiding high-risk behavior
avoiding high-risk behavior Walkers and sponsors are needed for the Teen Straight Talk’s Walkathon
Don’t toss those old photos — donate them
Dear Heloise: Here’s a hint for people who find themselves in the possession of boxes of old photos
CLIPPER INVITE
A field of 21 high school teams featuring some of the area’s top runners will compete in the 10th
Surplus food
Surplus food Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., food giveaway, 9 to 11 a.m. Must have
Ex-Marine says congressman slandered him
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former Marine sued Rep. John Murtha, alleging slander Thursday, saying the
Jeff Gordon is still winless
He’s gone 33 races without a victory CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jeff Gordon has just eight more races to
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Canfield Council, special meeting, 9 a.m., Francis J. McLaughlin Municipal Bldg.,
Illinois to test Penn St.
The young linebackers should get a workout against Juice Williams. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Study
Poland, Ursuline, Mooney lead ratings
Poland and Ursuline are the top-ranked teams in their divisions in the latest Associated Press poll.
Friends’ little Darling is a doggone pain
Dear Annie: We have great friends who will be staying with us next month. The problem is, they want
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
This week: NASCAR’s top series moves to suburban Kansas City for the Camping World 400 presented by
Defense Chief Gates making a lot of sense
Opinion: As the presidential candidates bone up on foreign-policy, they should study the speeches of Defense
Police question arson suspect
Firefighters found five fires in a small area within 90 minutes of one another. WARREN —
Plea deal to send man to prison for 6 years
Defendant calls the fatal shooting a ‘terrible accident.’ YOUNGSTOWN — An Austintown man who
prep volleyball \ Thursday’s games
Salem 25-25-25, Poland 18-20-9 POLAND — Amy Scullion paced the Quakers with seven points, two aces
The LINEUPS \ YSU Penguins vs. Liberty Flames
YSU OFFENSE RT — (76) BOBBY COATES (6-4, 300, Soph.); (74) Greg Sazdanoff (6-3, 270, RFr.) RG —
Internet, text-message threats raise fears in Finland after killings
Police questioned at least three people Thursday, two days after a gunman killed 10 at a school.
The president’s meeting with McCain and Obama ended in conflict.
The president’s meeting with McCain and Obama ended in conflict. WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 26, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, September 26, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
ANXIOUSLY AWAITING: Angie Pastello and her son, Michael Pastello, 11, of Boardman wait amid an
ANXIOUSLY AWAITING: Angie Pastello and her son, Michael Pastello, 11, of Boardman wait amid an
Today is Friday, Sept. 26, the 270th day of 2008. There are 96 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Friday, Sept. 26, the 270th day of 2008. There are 96 days left in the year. On this date
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