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LISBON — Columbiana County Municipal Court has scheduled another free workshop
Ohio's credit rating in jeopardy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A major ratings agency has given Ohio’s credit rating a negative outlook partially because of decisions made in the latest state budget, putting the state in danger of having its rating dropped again.
Smoke-free military proposal drawing strong reaction
FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq (AP) — Gen. Douglas MacArthur had his signature corncob pipe
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The Buzzaccos out of Springfield Township are the first to email in their Friday night photos
LINDSAY COBEY | JARROD DAVIS
LINDSAY COBEY JARROD DAVIS YOUNGSTOWN — The wedding of Lindsay Cobey, a daughter of Tom and Vicki
BRITTANY DOMER | DAVID DRABISON
BRITTANY DOMER DAVID DRABISON AUSTINTOWN — The Revs. John Trimbur and David Duffy officiated at 2
AMY HANCHER | NEIL CORNELIUS
AMY HANCHER NEIL CORNELIUS CANFIELD — Amy Leigh Hancher and Neil Patrick Cornelius, both of 4663
NICOLE KRESTEL | DANIEL CALDWELL
NICOLE KRESTEL DANIEL CALDWELL BOARDMAN — Marriage vows were exchanged by Nicole Krestel, 264
BRANDY CAMMACK | ANTHONY RUSSO
BRANDY CAMMACK ANTHONY RUSSO CANCUN, Mexico — Brandy Cammack, 93 Como St., Struthers, and Anthony
ERIN CORNELIUS | ADRIAN HILDERBRAND
ERIN CORNELIUS ADRIAN HILDERBRAND CANFIELD — Erin Cornelius, a daughter of William and Cheryl
AMANDA FRIEDRICH | MICHAEL KELLEY
AMANDA FRIEDRICH MICHAEL KELLEY POLAND — Amanda K. Friedrich and Michael A. Kelley, both of
Wilson class to meet
Wilson class to meet Woodrow Wilson Class of 1951 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Fire stalls traffic on U.S. 224 in Poland
POLAND — A telephone pole caught fire around 9 p.m. Friday, stalling traffic on U.S. Route 224.
Fitch hits on all cylinders in West Side rivalry
The Falcons gained nearly 400 total yards to defeat their traditional opening-night rival, Chaney,
Probing the mind of child abusers
The case of a Brookfield boy looks to be unusual because the alleged abuse seemed to have been
Abron’s big plays push Liberty past East, 17-6
A 49-yard reverse and a 71-yard punt return were the electrifying runs. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
Youngstown aquaculturist says these shrimp are just the beginning
The shrimp grower thinks he will harvest between 200 and 300 pounds of the shrimp. YOUNGSTOWN
Youngstown schools welcome state panel
The Academic Stress Commission will work to improve academic performance in the worst-rated
Breaks help deliver McDonald’s 500th win
McDONALD — Good football programs don’t celebrate major milestones without taking advantages of
Pavlik still not cleared to fight
An Internet report suggested otherwise, and that HBO had set a date for a fight. By JOE SCALZO
Probe concludes Manny Nites violated WPD policy
A police captain will make a decision on whether to file administrative charges. WARREN — An
Ruth ’stars postponed
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A place where all kids can play
One organizer said he expects the playground to become a destination for children from other areas.
Former Youngstowner, OSHP chief resign state posts
Guzman earned a degree from YSU and served on the city school board. COLUMBUS — Two top-
Scrappers win 6-1, magic number is three
Casey Frawley, Gregory Folgia, Jesus Brito and Ben Carlson all had two hits for the Scrappers.
Benefit to help patient with ALS
World middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik is scheduled to appear. MINERAL RIDGE —
Liberty man hit, killed by truck on Interstate 80
AUSTINTOWN — A 33-year-old Liberty Township man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on
Cards defeat Boardman
Boardmans #1 Chase Hammond and Mooney #25 Ray Vinopal vie for a pass during first half action at Boardman Friday night.
In memory of our dog, Daisy
When my daughter, Emma, turned 9 years old (she’s now 20), she asked for only one thing — a yellow
WB opens with 24-14 victory
PALMYRA — West Branch broke open a close game with 10 points in the final quarter and pulled out a
Fish cover planted in Lake Milton
Show me a stump in 4 feet of water, and I’ll show you a bass hideout. Find me a brush pile on a
Hill, Briton help Rebels rout Oak Glen
COLUMBIANA — Carter Hill rushed for 156 yards and passed for 116 more while scoring two touchdowns
Rain fails to halt Party on the Plaza, chases it inside Buffalo Wild Wings
YOUNGSTOWN — The Party on the Plaza is rolling on despite uncooperative weather. Doug Esenwein,
At long last, shuttle Discovery blasts off
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space shuttle Discovery and seven astronauts blazed into orbit today on
Harding rallies to tie Shaw, 24-24
WARREN — Only the weather was able to stop Harding High’s second-half comeback Friday night, but not
Steelers starters may see second half
“We’re going to get at the very least a half of play. We’ll kind of analyze it at the half and go
Allies, rivals eulogize Kennedy at all-star memorial in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — In death as in life, Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy on Friday brought together
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury met this week and handed up indictments
Qualifying for Daytona 500 in 2010 is changed
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Qualifying for next season’s Daytona 500 will be held one day earlier than
Fielder hits 36th homer in Brewers’ 8-6 victory
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and Jason Bourgeois homered and the Milwaukee Brewers
O’s cruise past Tribe; Wieters drives in four
BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie Matt Wieters had three hits and a career-high four RBIs, Nick Markakis and
Browns QB battle close heading into Titans game
CLEVELAND (AP) — Goofy or Prince Charming? Browns coach Eric Mangini still hasn’t decided who will
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. Mauer Min10239476147.373 ISuzuki Sea11651373184.359
Patrol: Off-duty trooper in Ohio ticketed
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol says an off-duty Ohio trooper was caught speeding 100
Murderer to remain in prison
WARREN — The 11th District Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction of Jermaine McKinney in the
Liberty officer honored for preventing suicide
LIBERTY — Capt. Toby Meloro of the Liberty Police Department was named Ohio’s 2009 Crisis
Top Pa. court orders competency hearing for mass killer
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has ordered another competency hearing for a man who
Work to begin on Mahoning juvenile-court addition
The 3,000-square-foot expansion was designed judiciously, the administrator said. YOUNGSTOWN
Calif. has ‘garage sale’ to raise cash
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Bargain-hunters snatched up watches confiscated from criminals, surplus
WHO: Swine-flu cases decline in S. Hemisphere
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Friday that swine-flu infections are declining in
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Telephone-pole fire stalls Route 224 traffic
POLAND — A telephone pole caught fire around 9 p.m. Friday, stalling traffic on U.S. Route 224. A
Warning on possible pot growers decried by Hispanics as profiling
DENVER (AP) — A federal warning to beware of campers in national forests who eat tortillas, drink
Illegal drugs strain budgets
Columbiana County officials see increasing numbers of drug problems and people seeking help.
U.S. cash helps ease tensions in Afghanistan war zone
DAHANEH, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. Marines came uninvited to Abdul-Hamid’s home in this southern
Kennedy’s legacy lives on in health debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Liberals and conservatives, at odds over health care, are competing to use the
How did suspect elude police?
ANTIOCH, Calif. (AP) — His neighbors knew he was a registered sex offender. Kids on his block called
Swine are fine at most U.S. fairs, but one bans pigs over flu fears
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. (AP) — No sow and piglets in the children’s barnyard at this year’s Caledonia
Choir members sought for Canfield Fair service
Choir members sought for Canfield Fair service CANFIELD — An ecumenical service is planned at 9:30
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Clinton A. Lamb, 35, of 2024 Newton Falls Road, Diamond, and
Pastor Jeff Davis to serve First Federated
NORTH JACKSON – North Jackson’s First Federated Church, 10786 Mahoning Ave., has a new pastor, Jeff
Decision on gay clergy is divisive
For some Lutherans, it is a human-rights issue. CHICAGO — Golden light filtered through the
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Mitchell and Sarah Zagorski, Hubbard, twin boys, Aug. 24. Jason and
August surpasses record for U.S. deaths
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An American service member died Friday when his vehicle struck a bomb in
Eulogies for Shiite leader reflect worries
BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands of mourners marched through Baghdad behind the coffin of one of the
GO&DO || Things to see around the Valley
Today Children Preschool Nature Hour: Nature’s Basement Windows (age 3-5, preregister), 10 a.m.,
Metro digest
Body found hanging in Boardman Park BOARDMAN — A township park employee made a disturbing
GM expects sales to grow by 2M
NOVI, Mich. (AP) — An executive with General Motors said Friday the company sees U.S. auto sales
news shows \ Sunday lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and John
Danny hits the East Coast
Danny hits the East Coast CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — People on the East Coast warily eyed the
Stocks mostly lower
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks mostly fell Friday as investors balked at extending the market’s recent rally
TRADE WARS
U.S. goods carrying famous Cuban brand names SAN JOSE DE LAS LAJAS, Cuba (AP) — Cuban rum maestro
tv tributes For the King of Pop
Knowing what killed the King of Pop doesn’t make Michael Jackson’s death any easier for his fans.
A&E: Jackson special will become a series
NEW YORK (AP) — The A&E network said its previously announced documentary about members of the
Kennedy recalled as a champion of civil rights
ATLANTA (AP) — In the early hours before President Barack Obama’s historic inauguration, U.S. Rep.
Te Elias leads Lakeview over Struthers 34-14
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU STRUTHERS — Lakeview’s Te Elias was basically the understudy for All-State
local topics on tv Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): Mount Calvary Ministries will bring back Pentecost
Flat incomes raise doubts about economic recovery
WASHINGTON (AP) — Household income in the U.S. is essentially stagnant, raising doubts about whether
‘Guiding Light’ eligible for final awards
When the Daytime Emmys air Sunday (8 p.m., The CW), it will mark the final time that “Guiding Light”
State & Region
REGION Fuel-cell seminar YOUNGSTOWN — On Wednesday, Patrick Valente, executive director of the
Jamie Foxx laughs it up in Big Easy
Jamie Foxx laughs it up in Big Easy NEW ORLEANS — Actor and singer Jamie Foxx brought some music
Travers likely to be run on muddy track
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — The Travers Stakes has come down to this: no filly, one Bird and seven
‘Drop Dead Diva’ captures audience’s heart and soul
The concept at the core of “Drop Dead Diva” is cute enough to make your teeth hurt. In the first
Stepmom-to-be doesn’t appreciate racy gifts
Dear Annie: My fianc and I have lived together for 28 years. We would have married, but we had a
Ferrets are furry, friendly and very active
heloise Dear Heloise: You mentioned in a past column that you once owned ferrets. I am thinking
Girard overcomes sloppiness in Salem
SALEM — His team’s effort Friday night against Salem was far from the kind of start to the season
Violence puts off plan for seminary
Muslim religious leaders want to fill leadership roles. DETROIT (AP) — It took years for a
PIOUS PROFESSION
Work of Torah scribe demands precision High-tech tools allow people to watch the age-old art of
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