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Veteran Springfield school board member not seeking re-election
YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph M. Mersol, an incumbent Springfield school board member, has withdrawn his
Pa. treasurer hands out pink slips to 60 employees
HARRISBURG (AP) — About 60 Pennsylvania Treasury Department employees are out of a job in a move
Cincy archbishop bans nun from teaching
CINCINNATI (AP) — The archbishop of the Cincinnati Archdiocese has banned a nun from teaching at
Box of sensitive records recovered in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — County officials in Cleveland say a box of sensitive records that fell off a truck
Investigator testifies in Ohio arson trial
TROY, Ohio (AP) — A state fire marshal’s investigator says evidence doesn’t match the explanation
16-year-old Pa. girl charged as adult in shooting death
LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A 16-year-old central Pennsylvania girl has been charged as an adult in the
Warren looks at deeper budget cuts in 2010
WARREN — City officials trimmed $1 million in red ink from the budget in 2009 through employee
Pantless man accused of harassing neighbor’s horse
FINLEY, Wash. (AP) — A man who apparently wasn’t wearing pants has been accused of harassing a
Bargain hunters grab free tile from closed business
YOUNGSTOWN — The two women who planted themselves in camp chairs beneath a rainbow umbrella outside
Southwest Airlines cutting flights in Pittsburgh
IMPERIAL, Pa. (AP) — Southwest Airlines is cutting two of its six daily flights from Pittsburgh
Pa. police, firefighters hit pension overhaul bill
HARRISBURG (AP) — Advocates for police and firefighters are urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to reject
University of Pittsburgh confirms first case of swine flu
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh is reporting its first confirmed case of swine flu.
Erie judge sends message to no-snitching crowd
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An Erie County judge has sent a message to people who abide by a “no-snitching”
Tim Bowers is Warren’s police chief — officially
WARREN — It took the three members of the Warren Civil Service Commission about a minute to review
Lowellville Village ask residents to fill out survey
LOWELLVILLE — The village is asking residents to complete a confidential Low-to-Moderate Income
Ex-congressman Traficant freed from prison
Ex-congressman Traficant freed from prison
Productivity up 6.6 percent in 2Q, most in 6 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Worker productivity, the single-biggest factor determining living standards, grew
State police refile rage charges against Pa. judge
MERCER, Pa. (AP) — State police have refiled terroristic threat and other charges against a district
Ohio Marine dies supporting combat in Afghanistan
ELYRIA (AP) — The Pentagon says a Marine from northeast Ohio has died supporting combat in
Pa. to debut 511 phone service for travelers
HARRISBURG (AP) — People traveling in Pennsylvania will soon have a new resource for traffic,
UPDATE: Traficant left prison at 10:53 a.m. EST today
ROCHESTER, MINN. — Former Congressman James A. Traficant Jr. walked out of the Federal Prison
Public invited to Latino festival
YOUNGSTOWN — The public is invited to enjoy Latino food and culture at the 4th Annual Latino
Ohio colleges deal with swine flu
COLUMBUS (AP) — With the fall term just getting under way at Ohio colleges, state health officials
Vets say wounded Ohio police dog makes progress
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University veterinarians say a wounded police dog is making progress and
Fair board will let senior citizens in free today
CANFIELD — The Canfield Fair Board has decided to let seniors in free today. An article in The
Pa. only state without a budget
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania will soon be the only state without a budget. Connecticut also had
Ohio Supreme Court to consider to vote on slots
COLUMBUS (AP) — Racetrack slot machines were approved in the latest state budget, but now the Ohio
Piece of McKinley history in Ohio to be marked
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A piece of presidential history in Ohio will get some special recognition. On
Tile giveaway begins at noon today, not 9 a.m.
Area residents looking for free tile lined up early this morning at the former site of the Wall Tile
No free day for seniors citizens at the Canfield Fair today
If you are a senior citizen and heading to the Canfield Fair, please bring $7 to get in. Contrary
Ohio mayor will remove name from veterans memorial
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — When the city of Akron dedicated a bench at the Ohio Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial
Bystanders save baseball fan at Pittsburgh stadium
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cincinnati Reds fan Charles Trimble may consider switching his allegiance to
Canfield Fair invests $200K in improvements for 2009
Another expensive project was the 4-H Coliseum.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Benjamin Firestone Post 290 of the American Legion in Columbiana has its kitchen open
Something’s cooking for Stambaugh fundraiser
The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild TASTE TESTERS: Ready to sample Gordy’s Tuscan Pork Tenderloin
IUE, GM reach deal on pensions pensions
GM has agreed to make payments to restore full pensions to hourly retirees of Delphi. It
Pitt coach wants focus
PITTSBURGH — If there is one thing that Pittsburgh football coach Dave Wannstedt is certain about,
Healthy Cooper set for big year
YOUNGSTOWN — A year ago, as a true freshman, Kara Cooper played in 19 games for the Youngstown State
Need any free ceramic tile? Head to Mahoning Ave. fast
YOUNGSTOWN — At one time, the Wall Tile Co. on Mahoning Avenue was a hot spot in the Valley for
Complaints about lieutenant investigated
At the request of the acting chief, the lieutenant was placed on leave Monday. WARREN — Lt.
Boscaljon has big hopes for senior year
YOUNGSTOWN — Ruth Boscaljon is just one of three seniors on the Youngstown State volleyball team
Hubbard library forced to cut back
Library hours, services and programs are changing because of funding cuts. HUBBARD — Sherry
Three HRs lift Tigers past Indians, 8-5
DETROIT (AP) — Placido Polanco and Carlos Guillen homered on successive pitches and Brandon Inge
Wanted: mascot, people to promote Phantoms hockey
Some 10 to 12 men and women are needed for the promotional team for games and outside appearances.
Ryan Tucker put on IR by Browns
BEREA — The Cleveland Browns struggled without offensive lineman Ryan Tucker last season. They’ll be
Liberty boys soccer shuts out Hubbard
LIBERTY — Eric Wolf and Tom Stark scored goals as Liberty defeated Hubbard, 2-0, in a boys soccer
Top court hears from both sides on grocers’ tax
The case is batting .500 in the lower courts with one win and one loss. COLUMBUS — The Ohio
MetroParks seeking executive director
The executive director resigned for personal reasons, a park official said. CANFIELD — The Mill
Ruling lets Girard junior take part in school events until judge hears case
WARREN — A Girard girl, suspended from extracurricular activities for 45 days after authorities said
AFTER 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AND 3 DAYS, Traficant coming home
Linda Kovachik, former James A. Traficant Jr. congressional staffer, has tied yellow ribbons around her trees in anticipation of his release from prison.
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony M. Ghioldi, 26, of 3334 Starwick Drive, Canfield, and
Shuttle crew removes hefty tank in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A pair of spacewalkers successfully tackled a hefty tank removal job at
Dog days: fun on a bun
Folks are letting the dogs out in force. These days, cooks are moving beyond mustard and ketchup
Struthers defeats rival Campbell for first victory
STRUTHERS — Kaitlyn Opritza had six kills and seven aces to lead Struthers over Campbell Memorial in
Tatum paces Reds to 11-5 rout
CINCINNATI (AP) — Craig Tatum drove in four runs to double his previous career total and Justin Lehr
Tribe’s Cabrera, Valbuena are a dandy duo
CLEVELAND — The ball, off the bat of Nick Markakis, was already past second base and headed into
Cobalt Halts Sales Skid
Clunkers aid Lordstown car, but GM slide lingers STAFF/WIRE REPORT The Cash for Clunkers program
Scrappers lose 9-4 to Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — One night after clinching the Pinckney Division championship, the Mahoning
Metro digest
Drug charges NEWTON FALLS — A 35-year-old Ophelia Avenue woman will be in Newton Falls Municipal
PROPOSED DEAL
PROPOSED DEAL IUE pensions, health care The deal with General Motors calls for International
Respect? Not a little bit
The ex-sheriff’s self-destructive streak did him in. From this day forth, legitimate journalists
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 8, Indians 5
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Bank worries drag Dow down by 185 points
The break in the stock market’s recent rally was widely expected. NEW YORK (AP) — A stock market
How Sweet It Is
Sweet corn season is here and, unfortunately, it never lasts long. This always anticipated late-
Forging ahead: Manufacturing increases in Aug.
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. manufacturing sector grew in August for the first time in 19 months, adding
Panthers to use two young RBs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt didn’t give LeSean McCoy a redshirt season or transition time to make the
Canfield Fair invests $200K in improvements for 2009
CANFIELD — A new barn roof isn’t something many people might notice while strolling through the
Addition is given ceremonial groundbreaking
The building addition should be completed by January. YOUNGSTOWN — Those working in the
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Jeffrey and Stacie Mills, Canfield, boy, Aug. 31. Michael and Alyson
Buckeyes put in a lot of hours, too
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State players say if their rivals at Michigan are putting in extra time,
U.S. team adds P&G as sponsor
CINCINNATI (AP) — Let the games — and the ads — begin. The Procter & Gamble Co. has thrown its
Draft pick Ricky Rubio flops on Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After saying all summer long that his preference was to play in the NBA, Ricky
A scolding for Skolnick: Traficant’s letter was news
Opinion: A scolding for Skolnick: Traficant’s letter was news EDITOR: I’d like to take exception to
Pa. budget standoff continues
HARRISBURG (AP) — Once again, Pennsylvania Democrats maintained that new tax revenue was needed to
Mexico evacuates thousands ahead of Hurricane Jimena
LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Heavy winds, battering waves and bands of intense rain pummeled residents
MLB roundup Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 4, White Sox 3 MINNEAPOLIS — Pinch-hitter Jose Morales singled home Nick
NYC schools to offer kids free swine-flu vaccine
NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s largest school district said Tuesday it will offer free swine-flu
Years ago
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2009. There are 120 days left in the year. On this
Democrats hope September alters health-care debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — For backers of health-care overhaul, it’s TGIS: Thank goodness it’s September.
Twitter opens a door to operating rooms
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — From anesthesia to the recovery room, 70-year-old Monna Cleary’s children
Worker’s hand caught in rolling machine
BOARDMAN — A female employee at The Elephant Ear, 5998 Market St., was injured when her hand got
Sharapova wins in return
NEW YORK (AP) — Maria Sharapova simply couldn’t bear the thought of a U.S. Open taking place without
ID-theft ring included wig-wearing check casher, authorities say
MIAMI (AP) — A sophisticated identity-theft ring that counted Federal Reserve Chairman Ben
Video shows chicks tossed into grinder
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An animal-rights group publicized a video Tuesday showing unwanted chicks
Europe marks 70th anniversary of start of WWII
GDANSK, Poland (AP) — On a wind-swept peninsula where shells lobbed from a German battleship ignited
Grease fire reported
BOARDMAN — An apparent grease fire on a grill caused an undetermined amount of damage to the
Groups work on rules to fight pilot fatigue
WASHINGTON (AP) — Crowded skies and exhausted pilots are a bad mix, the airline industry and pilot
Dog believed to be oldest in world dies at 21
MELVILLE, N.Y. — Chanel, a 21-year-old dachshund believed to be the world’s oldest dog, has died.
BOARDMAN POLICE CALLS
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Aug. 28 Burglary: To a residence in the 1300
Lockerbie overshadows Libyan festivities
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya staged a lavish spectacle Tuesday, parading white-robed horsemen and
Iran: Ready to talk nukes
Iran: Ready to talk nukes TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s top nuclear negotiator said Tuesday that the
A pretty good deal
A pretty good deal Philadelphia Inquirer: The government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program was worth
Oil prices drop $1.91 a barrel; gasoline consumption drops 5 percent
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Oil prices dipped again Tuesday despite new indications that the U.S.
Cuba, U.S. to talk about resuming direct mail
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Cuba will start talks this month on resuming direct mail
Great BURGERS 5 fabulous flips to elevate your grilling reputation
It’s the height of barbecue season, and you could just slap a slab on the grill. But why go that
Conservatives: The new nabobs of negativity
Opinion: Think back to spring 1968. The U.S. is mired in Vietnam. The country is in turmoil. The sitting
Can president regain his political footing?
Opinion: With polls showing that President Obama is losing ground, The Washington Post asked political
Calif. firefighters gain ground in controlling massive blaze
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters reported progress Tuesday against a gigantic blaze on the edge of
Housing market shows strong recovery signs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pending U.S. home sales rose more than expected in July to the highest level in
Mosaic of mugs puts a face on fairgoers
EXPRESSIONISM: This work of art, titled “Faces of the Fair,” comprises images of nearly 1,600 people
Hoax video of Jackson creates a stir online
BERLIN (AP) — A hoax video purportedly showing Michael Jackson emerging from a coroner’s van was an
Duggars expecting No. 19
Duggars expecting No. 19 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Michelle Duggar, the 42-year-old Arkansas mom of 18
Michigan St. to start Cousins in opener
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — By the slimmest of margins, Michigan State has picked Kirk Cousins to
Documents filed to acquire land for Flight 93 memorial
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The federal government has filed court documents to acquire land needed for the
Struthers reopens skate park but limits hours, adds signs about new restrictions
Signs protesting the park are now gone from neighbors’ yards. STRUTHERS — The city has
Former Ohio resident sentenced for fraud, tax evasion
DAYTON (AP) — A former Cincinnati investment adviser now living in Seattle has been sentenced to
Rodriguez’s woes continue; coach sued
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez has been sued in federal court by a bank
Harding students arrested after fight
WARREN — A fight involving an estimated eight students at Warren G. Harding High School after school
Weis on the hot seat from Irish fans
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A new billboard facing the Notre Dame campus offers a not-so-subtle reminder
IRL drivers look ahead to season finale in Fla.
MIAMI (AP) — Dario Franchitti won the IndyCar title in 2007, Scott Dixon took the series
In down economy, teams could face local blackouts
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Avoiding local television blackouts will be a challenge as the NFL approaches
Let us celebrate
Opinion: Let us celebrate EDITOR: Mr. Tom Humphries op-ed article on Jim Traficant was an aimless,
Salem council discusses 2 issues about controversial matters
City officials and council will revisit two issues. SALEM — City council started and ended the
Rich Center has discount tickets
YOUNGSTOWN — Fans of the Youngstown State Penguins will be helping children at the Rich Center for
Football has many promotions
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State athletic department is set to play host to five games at Stambaugh
The House of Mouse enters the superhero biz
Make way for the amazing Spider-Mouse. In an entertainment-industry stunner, the Walt Disney Co.
Cake flour can get too old to use
Dear Heloise: What makes cake flour old? I recently purchased a box and noticed that, like many food
She is right; ‘Dave’ needs help
Dear Annie: I’ve been seeing “Dave” for four years. Even in the midst of this recession, he has no
Strife-torn Iran needs soft touch from U.S.
Opinion: The September deadline set by President Obama for Iran to restart talks about its nuclear program is
Madonna wraps up world tour in Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Madonna brought her mix of provocative music and spirituality to the Holy
Grocers to Ohio Supreme Court: We should not have to pay business tax
A ruling supporting the grocers would cut $188M in Ohio’s budget. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Supreme
West is intent on committing suicide
Opinion: Britain’s release of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi — the Libyan terrorist whose bomb blew up a plane over
The Canfield Fair is still going strong at 163
Editorial: The Canfield Fair is still going strong at 163 We stand on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the
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