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Stories published August 24, 2009
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WEC cagefighting event at Covelli Centre is postponed
VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN — A serious injury to main event fighter Ben Henderson has
Man gets eight years in child endangering case
WARREN — A former Weathersfield man convicted by jury of felonious assault and child endangering has
South Range grad’s art to be displayed at Eastwood Mall
NILES — There will be a reception from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Eastwood Mall’s Art Outreach
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown says Afghan political corruption at the top must stop
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said political corruption in Afghanistan, “particularly at the top,” must
Panel urges some swine flu vaccine next month
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government should speed availability of at least a little swine flu vaccine
Pa. DEP sues former landfill owners for cleanup
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The state Department of Environmental Protection is suing the owners of a former
Nokia to make laptop, jumping on wireless trend
NEW YORK (AP) — Nokia Corp., the world’s largest maker of cell phones, said today that it will start
Husband of missing Ohio woman indicted
CINCINNATI (AP) — The husband of a missing suburban Cincinnati woman has been indicted on a charge
Customers without cellular service vent on AT&T
BOARDMAN — Some township residents expressed their displeasure with a cellular phone provider after
New Castle sees fire in same house
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — There have been so many arsons or unsolved fires in this city that, now, some
Crews sent to injured man in western Pa. silo
HOUSTON, Pa. (AP) — Emergency crews are trying to rescue an injured man trapped in a grain silo on a
Pa. Gov. Rendell says budget talks are showing progress
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell says negotiators are making progress on deciding how large
Zanesville cop and his police dog shot
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Police say they have captured a suspect wanted in the shooting of a police
City man reaches plea agreement on 2008 murder charge
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man accused of murder has reached an agreement with prosecutors that could see
Five more guilty pleas in Ohio highway agency probe
CLEVELAND (AP) — Three men who worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation and two people who
Ohio’s most-stolen vehicle: 2000 Dodge Caravan
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) — An insurance industry group identifies the 2000 Dodge Caravan sport utility
YouTube: Ex-teacher slaps Pittsburgh student
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A 20-second YouTube video shows a Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher slapping and
Ohio elections chief: No maximum wait time at polls
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s top elections official concludes that it’s not practical for the state to set
Police report reveals details of Polivka complaint
HOWLAND — Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka drove a golf cart into the side of his estranged
South Side man charged with aggravated burglary
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is in Mahoning County jail on $35,000 bond after police say he kicked in a
UPDATED: Gutierrez, former Dann aide, pleads guilty to theft in office, other charges
COLUMBUS (AP) — A top aide to former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has pleaded guilty to theft in
Police search for men involved in attempted robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for the men who attempted to rob a South Side man without bothering
Police ID man found shot to death on city’s North Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Police have identified a man found dead over the weekend, but they are still looking
Western, Pa., restaurant worker fights off deposit heist
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — State police are looking for a man who tried to rob a western Pennsylvania
United Way collecting school supplies for kids through Aug. 31
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley reminds residents the organization’s “Give-to-
Third Baptist Church has school supply giveaway on Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN — Third Baptist Church, 1177 Park Hill Drive, will have its 11th annual school supply
Abundant Life Fellowship offers programs after home football games
NEW WATERFORD — Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 state Route 46, is launching a Fifth Quarter program
Ohio Players singer doesn’t miss Ohio hometown
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — The lead singer and guitarist with the 1970s funk band the Ohio Players is not
AAA: Ohio gas prices unchanged from last week
COLUMBUS (AP) — It has been a week of stable gasoline prices in Ohio, despite rising oil prices.
In general, Ohio schools charging fewer student for supplies
COLUMBUS (AP) — As Ohio students head back to school, a new state law exempts more low-income
Ohio Turnpike E-ZPass users can shop for bargains
CLEVELAND (AP) — Drivers who plan to use the Ohio Turnpike’s E-ZPass prepaid toll system that goes
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
bingo, card parties • Infant Jesus of Prague Guild of St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter
Obama facing hard choices for Afghanistan war
WASHINGTON (AP) — As public support for the war in Afghanistan erodes, President Barack Obama soon
Obama pledges quiet time during vacation
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, Mass. — In their quest for a quiet family vacation on the posh resort island of
Baseball roundup\ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 4, Rays 0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Scott Feldman struck out a career-high
At 87, Music Man changes career
LOS ANGELES — The 45s, the 78s, the vinyl LPs, the CDs are all spinning to a halt, and you can push
COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURT FILINGS
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked John Swagger, 4878 state Route 7, New Waterford, v. Deborah
Big problem with health care is the cost
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The angry town hall meeting will be remembered as a hallmark of the health care
No retreat from ‘state capital’ doctrine
Opinion: WASHINGTON — As memories of the Cold War fade, like photographs bleached by sunlight, few remember
Poland Commerce Fades
Economy, geography hurt retail in village, but optimism lingers By RICK ROUAN 111But after the
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board public relations
Recipients of Social Security face cuts
After deductions for Medicare programs, beneficiaries will see a drop in monthly payments.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A large wave fueled by Hurricane Bill swept a group of surf-watchers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A large wave fueled by Hurricane Bill swept a group of surf-watchers into the
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian police say fugitive murder suspect and reality-
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian police say fugitive murder suspect and reality-show
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2009. There are 129 days left in the year. On this date
Nation and world digest
SWEDEN Dagens Nyheter, Aug 19: Afghanistan is holding elections. It is the second time elections
Valley’s urban schools predict no uptick in grade
Youngstown , Warren hope to stay in academic watch on state report cards. Howland , Columbiana
Gutierrez, Dann, Jennings reunite in court this week
If convicted, Gutierrez could face up to eight years in prison and $20,000 in fines. By JAMES
Suspect: Attackers bribed security
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Attackers paid $10,000 to get a bomb-laden truck past checkpoints and next to
Miss Venezuela repeats as Miss Universe
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Miss Venezuela was the fairest of them all, again. Venezuelan Stefania
Euthanasia hoax should not block sensible reform
Euthanasia hoax should not block sensible reform Miami Herald: “A lie can travel around the world
Wildfires devastating Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A partial drop in gale-force winds early today offered hard-pressed Greek
Real crimes, real solutions
Detectives, CSIs and lab technicians work together — but not quite the way it’s shown on television
Release of mass murderer couldn’t have been any uglier
Editorial: Release of mass murderer couldn’t have been any uglier It seems like only yesterday that we were
“The Closer” (9 p.m., TNT): For its summer finale, “The Closer” keeps it all
“The Closer” (9 p.m., TNT): For its summer finale, “The Closer” keeps it all in the family. Kevin
Hyperbole killing health care reform effort
Opinion: MADISON, Wisc. — If knowledge is power, then it sure seems that the players involved with health-
Ang Lee’s ‘Woodstock’ explores event’s birth
Woodstock, the concert, is not exactly front and center of director Ang Lee’s comic history, “Taking
Last weekend draws big crowds
From Vermont to California, exhausted but appreciative car dealers watched their lots grow empty as
Freshmen won’t see much time
The Youngstown State football team seems to have a good class of freshmen on the roster, but don’t
Dead soldier’s family reacts to Iraq probe
COLUMBUS (AP) — When Adrian Wilhelm learned that his son committed suicide just four days into his
Ohio train plan leaves out Akron, Air Force museum
COLUMBUS (AP) — A plan seeking federal stimulus money to restore passenger-train service among
MOVING ON
Along with loss of job, some fear loss of friends Can people who become friends through work
Money manager faces additional charges in Ind.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Authorities say the troubled Indiana money manager who tried to fake his own
NEW ON HOME VIDEO | This weeks’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Adventureland” (R, 104 minutes): In its own gentle way, the film restores a
Saturday Showdown
Browns’ QB race comes down to 3rd preseason game By MARY KAY CABOT CLEVELAND — Derek
Kyle Busch, Martin stage thrilling duel at Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Mark Martin has never been a dirty racer. With trophies on the line, or
What a silly battle
Opinion: What a silly battle EDITOR: The possibility of V&M Star Steel pulling out of this area due to
Federer in form, wins Cincy Masters
MASON (AP) — Changing diapers doesn’t seem to bother Papa Federer’s game. With a dominant first
A glimpse into what it is like living near skate park
Opinion: A glimpse into what it is like living near skate park EDITOR: On Aug. 8, I took the liberty of
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Saturday’s race: The Trumbull County native finished 43rd on Saturday after crashing during The
Americans win third straight Solheim Cup
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (AP) — The United States didn’t want to be called the favorites at the Solheim
Bailey leads Reds to win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Homer Bailey settled down in time to help the Cincinnati Reds end the Pittsburgh
Indians’ Carmona earns first win since May
Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 624th career homer for the Mariners, but the Tribe won 6-1. CLEVELAND (AP)
Lieberman: Postpone most health-care reforms
Lieberman: Postpone most health-care reforms WASHINGTON — An independent senator counted on by
Moore beats Stadler to win Wyndham title
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Moore won for the first time on the PGA Tour with a birdie on the third
Y-town All-Stars subdue Jupiter in BR World Series
APPLETON, Wisc. — Daniel Ferguson had three hits, including a double, and two RBIs to help the
Lohan’s home burglarized
Lohan’s home burglarized LOS ANGELES — Police are investigating a reported burglary at Lindsay
Where’d they come up with that name?
WASHINGTON — “Cash for Clunkers” is the policy buzz-term of the moment, dominating news headlines
More local news
LOCAL 4 arraigned in thefts in Grove City area GROVE CITY, Pa. — Four Grove City area residents
Companies nourished by the Youngstown Business Incubator, a nonprofit corporation funded in part by
Companies nourished by the Youngstown Business Incubator, a nonprofit corporation funded in part by
Program helps families avoid home foreclosure
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Peter and Gina Fochtman sat stone-faced at the courtroom table. Across from
Worried? Questions surround OSU’s line
Two weeks from the opener, there are still a lot of issues facing the Buckeyes’ offensive line. By
Kaluza friends take their cause to the fair
The Kaluza Project hopes to raise $250,000 for a new home. YOUNGSTOWN — Family and friends of
Business news in brief
REGION Free marketing services BOARDMAN — Seven Northeast Ohio and One Northwest Pennsylvania
Metro digest
YSU president welcomes 2013 class at ceremony YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. David Sweet, president of
Scrappers win again
Scrappers win again Tim Palincsar hit his second home run of the season, a three-run shot in the
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Rance Fountain III The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
United States picks up three more golds on final day of worlds
The Americans placed first in both the men’s and women’s 4x400-meter relays, as well as in the
LLWS roundup \ Sunday’s games
Iowa 5, Mercer Island, Wash., 3 SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Urbandale, Iowa, rallied from an early
Music unites large, diverse crowd at all-day downtown rock festival
The event featured 42 bands on four stages playing rock music over 14 hours.
North Side burglary brings 2 arrests
Police said they nabbed the suspect and a second man 15 minutes after the burglary. YOUNGSTOWN
Cruise collage provides daily reminder of wonderful vacation
Dear Heloise: We recently went on a cruise for my husband’s 50th birthday and came back with lots of
Wife’s discovery threatens marriage
Dear Annie: Last week, I found provocative pictures on my husband’s digital camera of his female co-
Applying scales of justice to business
Deputy sealer protects public from errors, fraud By PETER H. MILLIKEN NEW SPRINGFIELD — Martin
Palincsar’s homer helps key Scrappers past Auburn
AUBURN, N.Y. — Tim Palincsar hit his second home run of the season, a three-run shot in the fourth
City, Girard officials continue to work on resolving land issue
Officials from the two municipalities have planned to meet this afternoon. YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor
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