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Police look for Hubbard man on sexual battery charge
HUBBARD — Police are seeking a former middle-school track coach from Trumbull County on an arrest
Former Warren principal named to Youngstown BOE
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board has chosen a retired high school principal to fill the remaining
Ga. couple killed by wild dogs
LEXINGTON, Ga. (AP) — An elderly woman killed by a pack of wild dogs had been out for a walk when
Cobalt demand, Cruze preparations prompt worker recalls
LORDSTOWN — The General Motors assembly plant here will add a second shift Oct. 5. The move will
U.S. tries to counter some delay in swine flu shots
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is taking steps to counter a new delay in the arrival of swine flu
Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 by $100
NEW YORK (AP) — After months of rumors and anticipation, Sony says it’s slashing the price of the
Steelers’ Mewelde Moore uncertain when he will return
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Mewelde Moore remains out with the hamstring
Brett Favre to sign with Vikings, Packers not shocked
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett has a warning for Brett Favre: He
Pittsburgh’s iPhone complaint feature debuts
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburghers who want to complain that a pothole needs to be fixed won’t have to
County fair in Ohio looking to use wind for power
CLEVELAND (AP) — An entire county fair in Ohio could become an exhibit on the use of wind power.
Jury convicts leader of Ohio heroin ring
COLUMBUS (AP) — A federal jury has convicted a man the government said was the leader of an Ohio
Forum Health program receives recognition from national organization
YOUNGSTOWN — A program to raise immunization rates among area medically underserved infants has
Pa. Senate to try to override governor’s spending vetoes
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania state Senate Republican leaders say they will attempt to override
Michael Jackson to be buried on his birthday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The King of Pop will be buried on what would have been his 51st birthday, a
Ohio driver smashes through pharmacy to get drugs
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Police say a masked man drove a stolen car through the front doors of a northern
Political columnist Robert Novak dies at 78
WASHINGTON (AP) — Political columnist Robert Novak, a die-hard conservative and pugilistic debater
Court denies Indian tribe fishing rights on Lake Erie
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court in Ohio has rejected the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma’s claim
Ohio landfill searched for missing woman
CINCINNATI (AP) — Police and K-9 units have searched a suburban Cincinnati landfill for a woman
Ex-Trumbull Commissioner Tsagaris sentenced to house arrest
AKRON — Former Trumbull County Commissioner James Tsagaris today was sentenced in U.S. District
State can’t take Go-Go liquor license, federal judge rules
CLEVELAND — A federal judge has barred the Ohio Division of Liquor Control from taking away the Go
Getsy says he’s ‘sorry’ to victims’ family, then dies
LUCASVILLE — Jason Getsy faced the children of the Hubbard woman he killed 14 years ago and
Murderer Getsy executed
LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has executed the triggerman in a 1995 murder-for-hire scheme that
Getsy, murder-for-hire triggerman, awaits execution at 10 a.m. today
LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — The triggerman in an Ohio murder-for-hire scheme that killed a 66-year-old
Government looks for near-record Ohio corn crop
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The government’s latest estimate looks for a near-record corn harvest from
Erie man, 59, critical after falling from cliff
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An Erie man remains in critical condition after falling about 30 feet from a cliff
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
SBlt Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will have a 40th class reunion from 6 to 11 p.m.
PAULA FERRY | FRANCIS TUROCY
PAULA FERRY FRANCIS TUROCY YOUNGSTOWN — The Marble Room of Stambaugh Auditorium was the setting at
JENNIFER HOWARD | BRIAN KNIGHT
JENNIFER HOWARD BRIAN KNIGHT OAKLAND, Md. — Jennifer Lynn Howard of Youngstown, a daughter of the
JESSICA GOSKE | JEFFREY THOMPSON
JESSICA GOSKE JEFFREY THOMPSON MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jessica Goske and Jeffrey Clay Thompson were
LINDSAY MEADOR | KENNETH SOMMERS
Lindsay Meador Kenneth sommers AIKEN, S.C.— Lindsey Meador and Kenneth D. Sommers, both of Aiken,
Child-care center plans open house
Child-care center plans open house AUSTINTOWN — Expand Your Wings, 132 Westchester Drive, Suite 5,
Benefit to help tumor patient
O’Donold’s will donate 20 percent of the proceeds to former Warren resident Matt Ritz and his
Penguins’ Smith gets 2nd chance
Running back Kevin Smith missed all of the 2008 season with a hamstring but got a redshirt to
Lifelines exec decries fund cuts
WARREN — Trumbull County mental-health services will be cut $2.4 million for the fiscal year
Gunfire chipping away at neighborhood peace
The homeowner has resorted to making audio and video recordings of the criminal activity.
Jason Getsy to face death by lethal injection at 10 a.m. today
LUCASVILLE — Jason Getsy was in good spirits Monday, visiting friends and family and eating a final
Area agency quits as levy-funds administrator
An area agency spokeswoman said its goal has been to ensure levy money was spent properly.
Sweet: YSU faces new challenges
YOUNGSTOWN — Growing enrollment, Centers of Excellence development and new buildings are key
Deal for V&M key on land transfer
If the dispute kills the potential V&M project, the area ‘may wear this scarlet letter for
Pavlik-Williams fight postponed
Rescheduling the bout, which went through seemingly endless obstacles to get made, may not be so easy.
Parents, kids tour new Catholic school
AUSTINTOWN — Two Youngstown diocese schools are now one, opening in a refurbished Norquest Boulevard
City cop off the job for alcohol use
This is the officer’s second suspension this year. YOUNGSTOWN — A city police officer is
PGA champion Yang defied his father’s wishes to join him as a farmer in Korea
He has become an instant celebrity across all of Asia, and it’s hoped he’ll lead a renaissance of
STILL UP IN THE AIR
By MARY KAY CABOT BEREA — While the rest of the free world has declared Brady Quinn ahead in the
Swipes For School?
Requirements for odd supplies are questionable. PARENTS AND TEACHERS WEIGH IN ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL
CCA opens 6th site after renovating former library
The new facility is the sixth owned by CCA on Market Street. YOUNGSTOWN — Community
Chaney graduate Clyde Morgan moving up the ladder with USA Track
Clyde Morgan, a Chaney High graduate, is becoming involved in USA Track and Field. By JOHN KOVACH
SMALL HOLE, BIG REMINDER: A hole in a dryer is a grim reminder of the violence that takes place
SMALL HOLE, BIG REMINDER: A hole in a dryer is a grim reminder of the violence that takes place
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Greater Youngstown Point Inc. (The Point), 1555 Belmont Ave., Suite 3,
Births
St. Elizabeth Health Center Shannon Rischpater and Lance Costello, Poland, girl, Aug. 12. David
Youngstown police probe 2 robberies over weekend
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating two robberies in the city over the weekend. A 35-year-
Man hospitalized with head wound after South Side shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — Gunfire erupted Monday morning on the city’s South Side, sending a man to the hospital.
OSU linebackers have a great desire to play
COLUMBUS — Etienne Sabino is neither choosy nor demanding when it comes to where he might fit in
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, 6:30 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St.
Doesn’t see evidence of Obama’s ‘grab for power’
Opinion: Doesn’t see evidence of Obama’s ‘grab for power’ EDITOR: In reading the Aug. 12 Vindicator, I
Federer, Nadal ready in Cincy
MASON (AP) — The temperature had already topped 80 degrees as Rafael Nadal pushed himself through
Case of boy accused of murder in adult court pending report
The boy is accused of shooting the woman as she lay in bed. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An 11-year-old
Mine That Bird to have minor surgery
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will have minor throat surgery
Johnson’s gas gamble was calculated by the team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — When Jimmie Johnson ran out of gas at Pocono Raceway in June, turning a
Fewer default on credit-card bills
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Most major credit-card companies say fewer customers defaulted on their
The Budget Some excerpts
Excerpts from the April 8 edition of The Budget (typographical errors and grammar mistakes are as
GM will pursue more global alliances
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. will pursue more global alliances with other companies, according
Metal singer takes to the skies
NEW YORK — Bruce Dickinson likes to fly some heavy metal — about 240,000 pounds of it — when he’s
‘Dancing’ cast will include Tom DeLay
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay will join 15 celebrities from the worlds
LaRoche, Jones, Cedeno homer as Bucs snap skid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andy LaRoche, Garrett Jones and Ronny Cedeno homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates
Michelle Branch plans debut of country album
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michelle Branch was flipping between MTV and VH1 the other day when it hit her.
NTSB changes key point in crash report
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal safety officials investigating a midair collision over the Hudson River
U.S. commander in Iraq wants troops in disputed land
BAGHDAD (AP) — America’s top commander in Iraq said Monday he wants to deploy U.S. soldiers
Struthers officials issue new hours, rules for city skate park
STRUTHERS — The city plans to reopen a skate park across from neighbors who’ve had enough of
Peace Race Tips: In the heat of the run
Video: Peace Race Training Tip #4Peace Race president Jenn Wohlgamuth gives a training tip for runners.Watch »
For the class of 2013, times are a-changin’
MILWAUKEE (AP) — For most teens starting college this fall, rap music has always been mainstream,
Hurricane Bill gains strength out in the Atlantic
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic season gathered force far
McDonald school loses treasurer
McDONALD — School district Treasurer Thomas Radabaugh, 48, has resigned to take a job in the private
Obama calls for repeal of marriage act
The Obama administration distanced itself Monday from legal arguments it had made earlier this
Study: Ibuprofen best for kids with broken arms
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kids with a broken arm do better on a simple over-the-counter painkiller than on a
Survey: Concern rises over access to health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers’ confidence about their health-care future and access to care is
Panel to talk to 2 of 5 companies with proposals on student busing
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board’s business committee wants to talk to just two of the five
“Shaq Vs.” (8 p.m., ABC): Shaquille O’Neal may be a giant on the basketball court,
“Shaq Vs.” (8 p.m., ABC): Shaquille O’Neal may be a giant on the basketball court, but how would he
Canfield and Austintown blotters
A summary of recent activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Aug. 8 Mutual aid:
Strasburg-Nats negotiations hit bottom of ninth
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals went down to the final hours before
baseball roundup \ Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 8, Orioles 5 BALTIMORE — Vladimir Guerrero hit two homers and had five
Mahoning County court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nathan J. Hohenstein, 29, Smyrna, Ga., and Courtney A. McAtee,
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2009. There are 135 days left in the year. On this date
Banks dragging their feet
Philadelphia Inquirer: After taking billions in federal bailout money, large banks should find it in
Health-plan concession criticizedSFlb
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s weekend concession on a health-care “government option”
Obama criticizes approach to defense
PHOENIX (AP) — President Barack Obama chastised the defense industry and a free-spending Congress on
Nobel laureate appeals to the left
Opinion: U.S. Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz has become a sort of rock star in left-of-center Latin American
Swine-flu shot delays
Swine-flu shot delays WASHINGTON — The U.S. won’t have nearly as much swine-flu vaccine ready by
Critics wrong about Britain’s health system
Opinion: LONDON — When Britain’s National Health Service was created in 1948, its founder, the charismatic
Metro digest
House fire rekindles POLAND — A rekindled fire Monday afternoon brought firefighters back to the
Lockerbie bomber must die in prison in Scotland
Editorial: It’s an obscenity to talk about showing compassion for a mass murderer, but that’s exactly what’s
Socialized medicine not answer to what ails U.S.
Opinion: PORTADOWN, NORTHERN IRELAND — For the past month I have watched British media report and comment on
Springsteen to give concert at The Q
Springsteen to give concert at The Q CLEVELAND — Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band has added
With 100 world record in hand, Bolt sets sights on 200
BERLIN (AP) — Usain Bolt couldn’t run away from the flood of fans pressing him for an autograph.
NFL players get the latest labor news
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — NFL officials insist they want a new labor deal. The players association
Consumers won’t spend economy into recovery
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are finding out what everybody else already knew: The consumer isn’t going
McNabb: Vick can play QB if it helps
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Here’s a scenario that must have defensive coordinators scrambling to their
Steelers rookie upsets defense
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers fielded the NFL’s best defense the last two seasons, so
Weekly newspaper caters to the Amish
The writers’ grievances came in the form of angry letters, carried over bumpy rural roads to the
Heacock likes the effort, but not errors
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock said the one thing he was pleased with
Sabathia eyes start in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — C.C. Sabathia always loved coming to the Oakland Coliseum when he was growing
Flooding can’t be ignored
Opinion: Flooding can’t be ignored EDITOR: Just after the heavy rains had stopped Aug. 11, I happened to
Taliban trying to win back hearts, minds
Opinion: WASHINGTON — On July 27, about three months after the Obama administration unveiled its new
Student needs to give her social life a rest
Dear Annie: I am a college student and have been dating a nice guy for almost a year. Unfortunately,
Going online to rent a car? Check agencies
Dear Heloise: I read info that said to rent a car online for the best deal. I would like to help
Bostick slipping into background as Pitt QB
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In his last two starts for Pitt, Pat Bostick defeated Notre Dame on the road and
Business news in brief
REGION Strickland to speak BOARDMAN — Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is the keynote speaker for the
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