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Grants available for Mahoning Valley youth-oriented programs
YOUNGSTOWN — The Young Philanthropist Fund Board will review and award grants to any 501(c)(3) organization with a youth-oriented program in the Mahoning Valley.
Woman shot on Youngstown's South Side
The woman and the two witnesses could not provide a description of the shooter or the driver.
Dominion offering weatherization inspections to cut heating bills
WARREN — The Cleveland Housing Network is offering Dominion East Ohio Gas customers
Hubbard High to remain closed Friday
HUBBARD — Hubbard High School wll be closed again Friday as officials deal with a sewer line blockage in the school basement.
Warren police file charges against juveniles
WARREN — Police have filed several juvenile charges against two Warren G. Harding High School
4-H king and queen chosen
CANFIELD — The final time was a charm for 2009 4-H King and Queen winners Nathan Suchy and Megan
Commissioners: Why pay the state when the state owes us?
For the full story, see Friday's Vindicator or Vindy.com.
NFL says Vick eligible to play in third game
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is
Workers affected by foreign competition eligible for job help
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that about 4,000 workers from companies in
Internet addiction center opens in U.S.
FALL CITY, Wash. (AP) — Ben Alexander spent nearly every waking minute playing the video game “World
Star-filled mausoleum awaits Michael Jackson
GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — One month after a lavish public memorial for Michael Jackson, the pop
2 workers found, 1 hurt in fire near Pittsburgh
CREIGHTON, Pa. (AP) — Emergency dispatchers say two workers who were unaccounted for after oil
Court allows new trial in Ohio bathtub drowning
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — A state appeals court has denied prosecutors’ motion to block a new trial
Pregnant woman in Ohio dies of swine flu
COLUMBUS (AP) — Health officials in Ohio say a 20-year-old pregnant woman has died of swine flu.
Want a new Chevy Cruze? First Place Bank has a contest to get the first one
CANFIELD — You could be the owner of the first Chevrolet Cruze built during the car’s official
Gov. Strickland thinks V&M Star Steel expansion will happen
BOARDMAN — Gov. Ted Strickland said he thinks the proposed expansion at V&M Star Steel in the
Struthers man arrested for theft, phony refunds in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Police charged a Struthers man with theft after they say he gave away merchandise and
Youngstown woman shot on city’s South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A city woman has been hospitalized with nonlife-threatening injuries after a shooting
NBA player Bruce Bowen from Spurs to announce retirement
According to an ESPN report, Bruce Bowen, 38, who helped helping the San Antonio Spurs win three
One reported hurt at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works
CLAIRTON, Pa. (AP) — One worker has been hurt and a second was briefly missing but being attended to
Philly newspapers try to rally public support
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The owners of Philadelphia’s two daily newspapers are trying to rally support
Poll shows low opinion of Pa. state government
HARRISBURG (AP) — A new poll shows Pennsylvanians have a low opinion of their state government.
Cincy council OKs putting streetcar item on ballot
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati’s city council is recommending that a streetcar issue be placed on the
Kennedy memoir reveals remorse over Chappaquiddick
Kennedy memoir reveals remorse over Chappaquiddick
Prayers go out to boy hit by foul ball at Scrappers game
NILES — Lots of prayers are going out this morning from the staff of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Police investigate toddler’s drowning in northwestern, Pa.
ALBION, Pa. (AP) — Police are trying to figure out how a toddler wandered away from a family
OSHP steps up its presence over holiday weekend
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to think twice before getting behind
Former Ohio insurance agent gets prison term for mail fraud
COLUMBUS — Mary Jo Hudson, the Ohio Department of Insurance director, announced that former
Recession means more balky jurors in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — The recession has doubled the number of people asking to avoid jury duty in
Elections panel to hear congresswoman’s complaint
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Elections Commission will hear a Cincinnati congresswoman’s complaint over
GOP chief visiting Ohio Dems’ districts
COLUMBUS (AP) — The national Republican Party chief is making stops in Ohio as part of a tour
Pittsburgh Marathon provided $21.6M economic boost
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ethiopian runner Kassahun Kabiso wasn’t the only winner of the revived Pittsburgh
Book sale set in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — A used-book sale will be in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, 4500 Norquest
Mohr-Oltmann wedding to be in Butler North
EAST PALESTINE — Announced by Gary and Vicky Mohr, 49490 Foxwood Lane, is the engagement and
Marsha Nappi, Matthew Flanery are engaged
BOARDMAN — Marsha Nappi and Matthew Flanery, both of 7476 Huntington Drive, Apt. 4, are announcing
Autumn wedding for Miss McAtee, Mr. Hohenstein
BOARDMAN — Jerry and Coleen McAtee of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Church sale begins
Church sale begins NEW SPRINGFIELD — Bethel Church of the Brethren, 4023 E. Calla Road, is
ABWA Network council to sponsor fashion show
BOARDMAN — The Network Council of Mahoning Valley, comprising four local chapters of the American
Jasinsky ready for tryout or the USHL
The power forward, a native of Midlothian, Va., spent two seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey
8 arrested in melee outside Harding High School
‘There was great potential for somebody to get hurt,’ the police chief said. WARREN — About 50
Canine connection
Family’s generous gesture prompts White House reply By LINDA M. LINONIS When Tina and Tony
YSU’s challenge: Pitt’s new offense
Pittsburgh has a new offensive coordinator, so the Penguins’ defensive coaches, including
Niles, firefighters union reach tentative agreement, mayor says
Fact-finding continues in police talks. NILES — Mayor Ralph Infante said the city and its
Scrappers, Jamestown split in doubleheader
Mahoning Valley won the opening game, 2-0, but fell in eight innings in the nightcap, 4-3, against
Crowd waits hours for tile giveaway
More than 100 people lined up outside the old Wall Tile Co. to haul away leftover inventory.
Navy presents real challenge for Buckeyes
COLUMBUS (AP) — This much is certain when it comes to No. 6 Ohio State’s recent series of opening-
Audit: County overpaid Aqua Ohio $36,000
Some of the money already has been repaid to the county. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County will see
JoePa eager for return to sideline
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Joe Paterno will start another milestone season where he’s spent most of
Traficant hasn’t lost his step
Longtime friends had a party to honor the former congressman’s release from prison. YOUNGSTOWN
Tonight is last audition for Quinn and Anderson
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Brady Quinn knows he can’t dodge this blitz, that the questions won’t stop
National College expanding facility to meet growing enrollment
An increase in enrollment led to the expansion. LIBERTY — National College, Youngstown campus,
163RD ANNUAL CANFIELD FAIR My Fair Lady
For one Sebring resident, the event is part of her family history She has done ‘a little bit of
Best birthday ever
Malia Showers beams at her dad, Army Sgt. David Showers, after he surprised her at her birthday party at Frank Ohl Intermediate School in Austintown. Malia, a fourth-grader, did not know her dad was coming home after his latest year-long tour in Iraq.
The New Up makes new friends in the Valley
These are exciting times for San Francisco-based rock act The New Up, which is not only in the
Will health care reform free us from China?
Opinion: For some time now, it has been frustrating watching the health care debate. The dizzying back-and-
Officials search for clues to fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Investigators gathered along a remote road in a blackened forest Wednesday and
U.S. warns Honduras
U.S. warns Honduras MEXICO CITY — The United States is increasing pressure on the interim Honduras
Taliban attack kills official, 22 others
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A Taliban suicide bomber attacked officials leaving a mosque east of the
Quake in Indonesia kills 44
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesians ran screaming out of buildings when a major earthquake rocked
Despite a hilarious Affleck, ‘Extract’ belongs to Bateman
Mike Judge finds humor in the lone, sane person swimming against a tide of idiots. That formula
Hurricane brings welcome rain
LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Jimena plowed over Baja California on Wednesday, tearing off
WHERE TO GO FOR ENTERTAINMENT
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
F.Y.I.
Glass Harp and more to play at barbecue HOWLAND — A music festival featuring some of the region’s
Pfizer to pay record $2.3B in fines
Pfizer to pay record $2.3B in fines WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors hit Pfizer Inc. with a
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Sept. 2, 2009.
Seminar focuses on advantages of fuel-cell use
YOUNGSTOWN — More companies nationwide are making greater use of or offering green technologies to
Mother’s behavior could cost her custody
Dear Annie: Our oldest son married a beautiful woman from another culture, who then became pregnant
Colorless iodine will keep nails in the pink
Dear Heloise: All the women in my office are having problems with our nails cracking. You printed a
Official: Autopsy turns up pills in DJ AM’s stomach, 1 in throat
NEW YORK (AP) — DJ AM had prescription pills in his stomach and one in his throat when police found
Logging is a strange way to improve wildlife habitat
Opinion: Logging is a strange way to improve wildlife habitat EDITOR: Western Pennsylvania is one of the
How much will you pay this winter to heat your home?
Heating costs this winter figure to be cheaper for much of the country than they were a year ago,
GOP calls VA pamphlet a ‘death book,’ but medical, ethics experts disagree
WASHINGTON — While Republicans are calling a Department of Veterans Affairs health-planning booklet
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Sept. 3, the 246th day of 2009. There are 119 days left in the year. On this date
BEST BETS ON TV
“Project Runway” (10 p.m., Lifetime): The title for this week’s episode of “Project Runway” is
Youth literacy grants
Youth literacy grants YOUNGSTOWN — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded youth
‘Guitar Hero’ makes rocking out easier
VIDEO GAME REVIEW A few suggestions for the folks who acquire the songs for “Guitar Hero”: How
Change the NCAA rules
Opinion: On Sunday, the victorious Chula Vista, Calif., Little Leaguers invited the boys from Taiwan to
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Louis H. DiRocco III, 32, of 558 Church Hill Road #13, Girard,
Levert II singer preps for homecoming
When Roosevelt “Blaq Rose” Griffin, Jr. was 16 years old in 1990, his R&B/hip-hop act had an
Ohio Supreme Court to consider racetrack-slots vote
The state’s high court will issue its decision in coming weeks. COLUMBUS — Did lawmakers and
‘Hurt Locker’ is Iraq war’s first quality film
Kathryn Bigelow, a director who made her mark on adrenaline-junkie fare such as “Point Break,” finds
Libya: Bomber’s health not declining
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya denied reports Wednesday that the only man convicted in the 1988
HUBBARD, LIBERTY AND GIRARD POLICE CALLS
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD Aug. 29 Criminal
Obama weighs increase in forces
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is weighing an expected request for more U.S. troops
Japan’s new leader reassures U.S. of strong alliance
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s incoming leader said Thursday he told President Barack Obama that the two
TIPS FOR PARENTS Evaluating your child’s teacher
Does your child’s teacher make the grade? Education expert Vicki Folds, vice president of education
WWII vets mark Japan’s surrender
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The famous battleship where Japanese officials signed the surrender
Inquiry into conduct at embassy under way
WASHINGTON (AP) — A wide-ranging State Department inquiry into allegations of misconduct and
Let’s put Traficant’s return in the proper perspective
Editorial: For his family and friends, James A. Traficant Jr.’s release from the federal penitentiary is a time
Friendship with Ted Kennedy justified
Opinion: Opinion columnists, like the rest of humanity, walk a fine line between judgment (holding people
Flow Theater for a New Era to come to Ford Theater at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — Flow Theater for a New Era will come to Youngstown State University’s Ford Theater
Howard and Point 5 return to downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — Howard and the Point 5 Band plays gigs almost every night of the week, but it’s been a
From fan to teacher: Ballas pairs with Hart on ‘Dancing’
WESTPORT, Conn. — When he was younger, “Dancing with the Stars” pro Mark Ballas says it was a
Trans-Siberian Orchestra to return to Covelli
YOUNGSTOWN — Trans-Siberian Orchestra will return to Covelli Centre Nov. 1 for two performances: 3
HBO to premiere emotional ‘Last Truck’
A new documentary about the closing of a General Motors assembly plant in Ohio will premiere this
Local actor’s role keeps him on track
Jeff Hochendoner’s career is gaining speed. The professional actor who lives in Poland has landed
Madonna earns praise for defending Gypsies
Madonna earns praise for defending Gypsies BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s self-styled King of the
‘THE HURT LOCKER’
‘THE HURT LOCKER’ Grade: A Director: Kathryn Bigelow Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Kate Blanchett suffers head wound on stage
SYDNEY (AP) — Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett suffered a bleeding head wound when she was hit
Jackson’s estate will pay for funeral
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s estate will pay what are being called “extraordinary” expenses
Gibson to retire as ABC anchor
NEW YORK (AP) — Charles Gibson is retiring at the end of the year and Diane Sawyer will replace him
HOT TICKETS
Youngstown-based artist Bob Barko has finished his latest work depicting the city. “Youngstown, Ohio
Historical markers
Historical markers CANFIELD — The fairgrounds will be honored with a historical marker during a
MVCAP results: Almost 70% of ’04 class went to college
The agency has a good track record of encouraging students to attend college. YOUNGSTOWN —
Slices of soap helped team stay cramp-free
Q. I am a trainer for our local footy team, and a few of our players suffer from cramps during the
China to OK one dose of swine-flu vaccine
BEIJING (AP) — The answer may be near to a crucial question about vaccine for the advancing swine
Obama to address Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will deliver a major prime-time health-care address to
10 new shows worth watching
NEW YORK (AP) — In sizing up the new series on tap for fall, it’s worth remembering that a new show
A look backward for fall network television lineup
Jay Leno and 'The Good Wife' grab early attention. What can you say about a fall TV season
GOP scaring seniors on health care
Opinion: BOSTON — When exactly did the Republicans start operating one of those marketing scams that target
Steelers, Panthers headed in opposite directions for finale
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has long said he wanted his young
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Easy Street Productions, 865 Mahoning Ave.,
Bucs swept by Cincy
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates passed a couple of miserable milestones as they got closer
Federer wins in straight sets
He advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open, where he’ll face Lleyton Hewitt. NEW YORK (AP) —
Bowers officially becomes Warren’s new police chief
Bowers is likely to make less money as chief than as captain. WARREN — It took the three
Bazetta gears up for annual ox roast and vehicle show
The family-friendly event features really great value: Everything is free. BAZETTA — Three
Large field going to Maplewood for annual cross country event
MECCA — The 16th annual Maplewood Invitational cross country meet will be today at the high school.
Warren auditor looks to more cutbacks in 2010
WARREN — City officials trimmed $1 million in red ink from the budget in 2009 through employee
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE The 2009 Glenn Christian Foundation Church 14th Annual Ox Roast runs Friday through
James’ whirlwind summer of ’09 only a precursor to 2010
One year from now the New York Knicks will put on a full-court press to bring King James to the Big
3 charged in teen’s restraint death
COLUMBUS (AP) — Three former employees of a Cleveland residential center for troubled teenagers were
Mooney boys shut out JFK
WARREN — Senior Thomas Beck and junior Ryan Yavorski each scored two goals as Cardinal Mooney’s boys
Rio has impressive Olympic bid
LONDON (AP) — The Rio bandwagon seems to be picking up speed. Rio de Janeiro’s bid to take the
PGA ‘playoff’ heats up this weekend
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Bob Estes was on his way to the first tee for a practice round at the TPC
Alumni group set to run Antioch College
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) — Officials at Antioch University say they will turn over the campus of
Southwest adds charge to board sooner, get chance at aisle seat
DALLAS (AP) — Your bags still fly for free on Southwest Airlines, but if you want a better chance at
To trim budgets, schools looking to teacher furloughs
ATLANTA (AP) — High school librarian Melissa Payne is starting her new school year with $1,000 less
BCCC hires dean of nursing, academic assessment official
BUTLER, Pa. — Butler County Community College has a new dean of nursing and a new coordinator of
Nation and world digest
NATION AutoNation to increase orders for vehicles FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — AutoNation Inc. said
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Scott and Kristy Rice, New Springfield, girl, Sept. 1. Zachery and
• Rick and Rebecca Harpster of Chicago announce the birth of their first child, a daughter,
• Rick and Rebecca Harpster of Chicago announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Jillian
youngstown state university
youngstown state university Kolton Codner of Youngstown and Mary Toomey were presented with the
Strickland cabinet continues to churn
COLUMBUS — Government is a place where people come and go. For the Strickland administration lately,
Tribe hitters stumped by Tigers’ rookie
DETROIT (AP) — Rick Porcello isn’t worried about pitching in a pennant race. He’s just concerned
Watchdog: SEC goofed in 5 probes of Madoff
Watchdog: SEC goofed in 5 probes of Madoff WASHINGTON (AP) — The watchdog of the Securities and
Double duty: Talent for music has cops in Warren now booking gigs
Songs are about life from a police officer’s point of view. WARREN — Five members of the
3 file as write-ins to face Williams in Nov. 3 election
One of the hopefuls is a retired employee of the sanitation department. YOUNGSTOWN — Incumbent
7th time is the charm for ‘ecstatic’ champion
Judges of the Hidden Valley recipe contest looked for dishes with a lot of flavor and fresh
Metro digest
Annual Latino Festival YOUNGSTOWN — The public is invited to enjoy Latino food and culture at the
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