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Warren Philharmonic sets Steinway event Sept. 10 at Leo’s
WARREN — A fundraiser for the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will shed light on the secrets behind
Girard house fire believed electrical in nature
GIRARD — Firefighters extinguished a house fire at about 10:30 a.m. Monday, but nobody was hurt or
Warren still without a site for skateboard park
WARREN — Mayor Michael O’Brien is looking for a third and fourth possible location for a skateboard
Canfield Council special meeting, 5 p.m. Tuesday
CANFIELD — The president of council has called a special council meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the
Trumbull library system cuts hours, expenses, purchases
WARREN — The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library system will cut about 28 percent of its hours of
Pa. restaurant raises funds for shooting victim’s son
BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania restaurant located in the same shopping plaza where a
Man, 34, found dead in western, Pa., camper fire
ROCKWOOD, Pa. (AP) — A 34-year-old man has been found dead after a camper fire in southwestern
J.L.C Preschool in Columbiana has new student orientation this week
COLUMBIANA — J.L.C Preschool, located in Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 415 S. Main St., has planned
South Side man shot during attempted robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — A West Ravenwood Avenue man was in stable condition today after being shot in the leg.
Warren police supervisor concurs with findings against officer Emanuel Nites
WARREN — The captain who supervises Warren police officer Emanuel Nites says she concurs with the
Ohio mother indicted in death of infant son
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A grand jury has indicted a southwest Ohio woman on an aggravated murder
Part-time police officer enters guilty plea to child endangering charge
YOUNGSTOWN — A part-time Minerva police officer pleaded guilty this morning to a child endangering
Two western Pa. officers indicted in beating cover up
AMBRIDGE, Pa. (AP) — Two borough police officers in western Pennsylvania have been indicted by a
Pa. mugging victim uses GPS to track suspects
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police say a man used the global positioning capabilities on his cell
Struthers street temporarily closed Tuesday
STRUTHERS — Wetmore Avenue will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday to allow the city to repair a
Police stand by bishop at Cleveland church closing
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland bishop had a police security detail as he said the final Mass at a
Ohio geodesic dome bound for historic places list
NOVELTY, Ohio (AP) — A massive geodesic dome that seemed futuristic when it was built in northeast
Pa. man drove drunk to Megan’s Law meeting
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A convicted child sex offender has been charged with drunken driving because
Ohio couple say anti-Obama sign draws vandals
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman says her home has become a target for vandalism since she and
Ohio officials eye 6-way stop for roundabout
CINCINNATI (AP) — Some officials in a southwest Ohio township figure a confusing six-way
AAA: Ohio gas prices down 4 cents from last week
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio gasoline prices have slipped 4 cents in the last week as oil prices tried to
New supercomputer named for pioneer code breaker
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A new Air Force supercomputer is named in honor of an Ohio man who was
Survey finds support for Fed, jitters on spending
NEW YORK (AP) — Economists are pleased with the Federal Reserve’s policy on interest rates but
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
AUCTIONS • Saxon Club Ladies, Branch 22, will have a Chinese auction at 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at the
Artist draws on her passion
Canfield teen’s work on display in Niles By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. NILES — For artist Halley
What’s next for Traficant?
Feds will keep eye on former congressman for three years By DAVID SKOLNICK YOUNGSTOWN — After
IN FOCUS: Historical house of worship and refuge
St. John’s Episcopal Church marks its 150th anniversary this year. The congregation started out
Schools in city recall 21 teachers
Two-thirds of those laid off in June will be back in the classroom Tuesday. YOUNGSTOWN — The
PHANTOMS: Net Return
Veteran Jordan Tibbett is back as goaltender for new Phantoms By TOM WILLIAMS BOARDMAN —
Penguins boasting 29 locals
If there has been one area that Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock has been criticized for
Canfield takes advantage of delay for 24-21 victory
WOOSTER — It took 26 hours to complete and plenty of frequent flyer miles were nearly racked up
Ohio school sports costly even with student fees
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (AP) — With or without student- participation fees, districts in Ohio struggle to
Warriors helps youths, adults face future
The group offers year-round programs to help Mahoning Valley youths grow. YOUNGSTOWN — Their
Rained-out twinbill keeps Scrappers’ magic number at 3
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Sunday’s Scrappers-Jamestown Jammers doubleheader was rained out, meaning there
‘Weeds’ deals powerful season finale
The fifth season finale is the reason to watch “Weeds.” It airs at 10 p.m. Monday on Showtime.
Brewers post 21st straight home win over Bucs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — No matter the season, the Milwaukee Brewers keep beating the Pittsburgh Pirates at
‘Guiding Light’ wins one last Emmy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Guiding Light” earned one of its last trophies at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday
Years ago
Today is Monday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2009. There are 122 days left in the year. On this date
GREAT BRITAIN
GREAT BRITAIN Times of London on Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s response to recent events: For a
Taste Of Poland In Valley
Polish cultural day features food, arts, dance and pirogi corn hole
THE MOBILE GENERATION
Schools add cell phones to curriculum — slowly The key, educators say, is controlling the
Mirage continues expansion
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Struggling with an economy that has gouged gambling profits and cut casino
Sign says it all
Opinion: Sign says it all EDITOR: For most of us who shop at the Struthers IGA, the sign on the front
“Greek” (9 p.m., ABC Family): In a rush to start the new season of “Greek”?
“Greek” (9 p.m., ABC Family): In a rush to start the new season of “Greek”? Tonight’s opener finds
After Wimbledon loss, Roddick won’t be mailing in Open
The 16-14 fifth set defeat to Roger Federer resonated with sports fans. NEW YORK (AP) — Everyone,
‘Worst’ is a word that hurts
Opinion: ‘Worst’ is a word that hurts EDITOR: We were appalled when we saw the Aug. 26 Vindicator
Despite win, 49ers’ offense has many rough edges
ARLINGTON, Texas — If this was the 49ers’ most important dress rehearsal for the regular season, the
Has Cribbs earned his pact raise?
The disgruntled Browns returner is showing he can be a big part of the offense. By MARY KAY CABOT
Sports digest
ysu Soccer tops IPFW, 2-1 YOUNGSTOWN — Sophomore Kara Cooper scored twice, including the game-
1 in 3 likely will get swine flu, World Health Organization says
H1N1 vaccines are expected to be available to Amerians by mid-October. WASHINGTON (AP) — The alarm
Private contractor Blackwater tapped foreigners in secret CIA program
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the CIA revived a plan to kill or capture terrorists in 2004, the agency
Japan’s PM concedes defeat in election
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s opposition swept to a historic victory in elections Sunday, crushing the ruling
Police arrest man who reported 7 dead in Ga. home
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The man who reported the gruesome slayings of seven people in a Georgia mobile
Rookie Matusz leads Orioles over Indians, 5-2
BALTIMORE (AP) — Brian Matusz was perplexed. Sure, pitching in the big leagues is supposed to be
Calif. wildfire heads north, threatens thousands
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wildfire threatened 12,000 suburban homes and rained ash on cars as far away as
Here’s a long shot worth watching
Opinion: SAN DIEGO — The most ominous domestic event of the 1970s was the collapse of self-government in New
Search expands in kidnapping case
ANTIOCH, Calif. (AP) — Armed with rakes, shovels and chainsaws, about 20 officers on Sunday combed
Dugard’s story gives hope to some parents of missing kids
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Patty Wetterling keeps a scrapbook of news clippings about abducted children
Canfield Fair schedule
Wednesday WKBN TV27-FOX Youngstown Day At The Fair. Grandstand attractions: High school
Category 4 hurricane threatens Mexico’s coast
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Jimena strengthened into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane off
Kelly Preston: ’Too soon’ to talk about losing son
Kelly Preston: ’Too soon’ to talk about losing son LOS ANGELES — Kelly Preston is pulling out of
Troubled banks must tighten lending standards
CHICAGO — The growing number of troubled banks is forcing regulators to shore up deposit-insurance
Internet at 40: Barriers are a threat to growth
NEW YORK (AP) — Goofy videos weren’t on the minds of Len Kleinrock and his team at UCLA when they
World looks away, while its children are stunted
Opinion: Chinese businessmen opened a new magnesium smelter in Hunan Province early this month. They hadn’t
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL SATURDAY SUMMARY CANFIELD 24, WOOSTER 21 Canfield7377—24
Colombia’s president contracts swine flu
BOGOTA (AP) — President Alvaro Uribe has the swine flu, and officials are contacting other South
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Roger J. Dean, 31 of 108 Viets Drive, Cortland, and Veronica
Local debates may shape health care
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In Dallas, in Roanoke, Va., and in communities from California to Maine, health care
When to seek TLC? When to seek doctor?
WASHINGTON (AP) — When is swine flu just miserable and when do you need a doctor? If it’s hard to
Shuttle Discovery docks with space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space shuttle Discovery pulled up and docked at the international space
Flu season How many shots?
Doctors don’t know yet if it will take one dose or two of vaccine to protect against the new swine
SUNDAY DRAWINGS
SUNDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 9-3-2 Pick 4, 1-9-8-2 Rolling Cash 5, 6-14-18-
Public, officials must be alert to possibilities of abuse
Editorial: Public, officials must be alert to possibilities of abuse It is difficult to see Phillip Garrido
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Ashley Acierno and Jake Hvisdak, Youngstown, girl, Aug. 30.
China must open markets
China must open markets Kansas City Star: When China entered the World Trade Organization, it
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., administration building, 6034 S.
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Daniel A. Jones The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Fitch volleyball team defeats Harding in opener
AUSTINTOWN — Brittany Weidenthal scored five aces and made 12 assists, four kills and one block as
Ohio convert’s dad: Laptop started it all
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Muslim father of a runaway Ohio teen who converted to Christianity says he
new on home video \ This week’s DVD releases
“Adventureland” (R and unrated versions): Jesse Eisenberg plays James Brennan, a recent college grad
Casino issue will see millions in spending
DAYTON (AP) — Supporters and opponents of the Nov. 3 casino ballot issue are predicting a
Edwards wins with last-lap spurt
nationwide MONTREAL (AP) — Carl Edwards passed Marcos Ambrose on the final turn to win the crash-
Winnebago takes bumpy ride
FOREST CITY, Iowa (AP) — A high-school graduate who learned everything he knows about motor homes
Has Belinky been paying attention to the fiscal crisis?
Opinion: Has Belinky been paying attention to the fiscal crisis? EDITOR: The headline in the Aug. 28
REGION
REGION Call centers expanding AKRON — With national and local unemployment rates growing month
Raikkonen hangs on in Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Kimi Raikkonen held off Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella to
Warren shooting probed
Warren shooting probed WARREN — Police are investigating a shooting in the city that has left two
Marte’s homer gives Tribe a win
BALTIMORE (AP) — Because they hadn’t played the Cleveland Indians before Thursday, the Baltimore
California captures LL World Series crown
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Andy Rios couldn’t wait to get home to Southern California to have
Slocum delivers surprise victory at PGA Barclays
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — In a final hour of surprises, Heath Slocum delivered the biggest one Sunday
36th Daytime Emmys And, the winners are …
Winners of Daytime Emmy Awards presented at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles: Drama series: “The
Report: Cleveland lags in housing inspections
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland housing inspectors do less work than their counterparts in other big Ohio
On the courses Results from Sunday’s other pro golf events
LPGA Safeway Classic NORTH PLAINS, Ore. — Long after she earned her first trophy on the LPGA Tour,
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Ex-Bronco enjoys trip to Denver
DENVER (AP) — Jay Cutler got the last laugh. The Pro Bowl passer, who forced a blockbuster trade
Mexico beats Texas in third-place game
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Raymundo Berrones drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-run homer and
Hafner misses another game, expects to return soon
BALTIMORE (AP) — Cleveland Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner missed a second straight game
Logan gives the Steelers return(s) on investment
The CFL veteran appears to be Pittsburgh’s punt returner for the 2009 season. PITTSBURGH (AP) — In
Approach issues with united front
Dear Annie: I recently remarried, and my husband and I are in the process of moving our families
Don’t let grime on remote push your buttons
Dear Heloise: I enjoy reading your column in The Orange County (Calif.) Register. You have a lot of
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