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Family Reunion brings thousands downtown to mingle and jam
YOUNGSTOWN — Alleah Karon’s music career has seen her being the opening act for several nationally
Hank Williams Jr. concert wows more than 7,000 fair fans
CANFIELD — Two of country’s most legendary performers took the stage inside the Canfield Fair
Traficant stays defiant: ‘They had to cheat to convict me’
BOARDMAN -- As defiant as ever, ex-U.S. Rep. James Traficant Jr. criticized the federal government,
Police question family members in connection with death of boy found in septic tank
The father of the boy with a heart condition maintains his innocence. HOOKSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — An
Paisley House to mark 100th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN — The year was 1909. Women moved from their father’s home to their husband’s home. They
Pickup truck strikes Amish buggy, killing three siblings
WOOSTER, Ohio (AP) — Law enforcement officials say a pickup truck rammed into the back of an Amish
It’s official: Traficant will attend dinner in his honor today
BOARDMAN — Former U.S. Rep. James Traficant will attend and speak at an appreciation dinner in his
Salem to wage community campaign for passage of income-tax increase
The chief said he’s close to having to recall an officer from a drug task force. SALEM —The
As his approval ratings fall, Obama will visit Ohio on Monday
CINCINNATI (AP) — President Barack Obama will find that summer temperatures aren’t the only things
Before H1N1 strikes Valley hard, who you going to call? Flu busters
People over 65 without underlying medical conditions will be last to get the swine flu vaccine.
Obama adviser resigns amid controversy over Sept. 11, GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s adviser Van Jones has resigned amid controversy over past
Liberty Township to conduct scrap-tire collection next weekend
LIBERTY — Liberty Township, through a grant from Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District,
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 6, the 249th day of 2009. There are 116 days left in the year. On this date
Labor Day is hardly a holiday for unemployed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Every day it’s a battle. The nearly 15 million unemployed Americans won’t enjoy
Twins’ Baker continues mastery of Tribe
CLEVELAND (AP) — Scott Baker has no secret formula to explain his success against Cleveland.
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
aarp 3104 • Canfield Chapter 3104, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 14 at Canfield Presbyterian
LABOR DAY KEY-TASTROPHE
Knowles ‘1935’ is gripping account of the first recorded Category 5 hurricane to hit the United
AREA LAWMAKERS
A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:
YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Commissioned work will highlight season
The season starts Sept. 12. YOUNGSTOWN — The 2009-10 season of the Youngstown Symphony
Georgia’s Oudin ousts Sharapova
NEW YORK (AP) — Melanie Oudin’s face was flushed from a mix of exertion and excitement and maybe
A LITTLE PAMPERING
The spa is one thing we’re not giving up The number of medical spas continues to grow at the
BYU stuns Oklahoma, 14-13, as injured QB Sam Bradford watches
ARLINGTON, Texas — With Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford helplessly watching on the sideline, his
Baseball roundup \ Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 5, Rangers 4 BALTIMORE — Melvin Mora homered and drove in three runs,
Displaced workers restart their lives
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Some have started businesses selling such things as used clothing or
Shiver me timbers! Rolle saves Buckeyes
Navy threw a tremendous scare into OSU before falling, 31-27, in Ohio Stadium. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Astronauts take third spacewalk of mission
Astronauts take third spacewalk of mission CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two spacewalking astronauts took
‘Labor Day’ suffused with tenderness
”Labor Day” by Joyce Maynard (William Morrow, 244 pages, $24.99) Here’s the premise: A battered,
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator LATINO EVENT: Luis Lebron and Maria Rivera dance during the fourth
A great time to measure folks is not when things are going swell for them.
A great time to measure folks is not when things are going swell for them. I like seeing how folks
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
WEDNESDAY • The monthly stated meeting of Ruth Shrine 64 of Poland will be an inspection with
Strangeness of school friend bothers classmate
Dear Annie: I am worried about a boy in my class. It is clear that besides me, “Jonathan” has no
U.S. general: Civilians injured in strike
KUNDUZ, Afghanistan (AP) — The top NATO commander confirmed Saturday that civilians were wounded by
Traficant calls in to radio show, makes his first public remarks
“He has the same spark and passion and brilliant mind.” Dennis W. Malloy Jr. Co-host of “The
Shaving, milk of magnesia can reduce underarm odor
Q. I enjoyed reading your article about using old-fashioned Listerine for smelly armpits. Another
Family dinner celebrates Williams 60th
LOWELLVILLE — A family dinner party at the Bistro GQ in Canfield honored Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Karzai received every vote at some polling places
KABUL, Afghanistan — Detailed polling records released by an Afghanistan election commission reveal
Obama unveils savings policies
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Saturday announced new policies to help Americans save more
VA clinics experiencing an increased demand
WASHINGTON — When he got home from war, Rey Leal’s biggest problem was that he couldn’t sleep as he
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
Columbiana COUNTY New complaints East Liverpool City Hospital v. Scott Barnhart, money. East
Obama’s approval rating plummeting among whites
Still unclear is whether Obama’s slide in the polls is due solely to his policies, or whether
Cable TV companies work to avoid Steelers-Browns blackout
The fate of local viewing of the Dec. 10 clash depends on NFL deal. If two cable providers and
Setting a new standard
Editorial: Setting a new standard Any new police chief has his work cut out for him in these days of tighter
Democrats set to go on offense when they return to Washington
WASHINGTON — Congress will return Tuesday from a hot August recess to a politically steamy
THE STATE OF THE LABOR FORCE
THE STATE OF THE Labor leaders say a rebound in the economy would help union and nonunion workers.
Suspect wouldn’t kill his family, relatives say
TOWNSEND, Ga. (AP) — Relatives of a Georgia man charged with slaying his father and seven others in
Fairgoers boost Kaluza home fund
Local contractors have donated about $100,000 in services to help build Joe Kaluza a new home.
Group Health co-op part of reform debate
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Group Health Cooperative was created in Washington state more than six decades
Areas now safe from wildfire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The western flank of the deadly wildfire north of Los Angeles was under control
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Jeffrey and Jennifer Minehart of Poland, boy, Sept. 5.
What’s next for health care reform?
Opinion: It wasn’t supposed to turn out this way, was it? Just a few weeks ago it seemed that the United
Residents using YouTube to help catch criminals
ATLANTA — A black SUV pulls up. A man gets out, knocks on the door, then gets back into the car and
SATURDAY LOTTERIES
SATURDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 8-2-1 Pick 4, 7-3-3-3 Rolling Cash 5, 1-6
Traficant bans writer from bash
Opinion: Former congressman and now former federal prisoner James A. Traficant Jr. will in all likelihood
U.S., S. Korean envoys seek to move North Korea toward disarmament
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Top nuclear envoys from South Korea and the United States had talks
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER TODAY — Annual Couples Tournament at Valley Golf Club in Columbiana. A 9-hole mixer, $32
Idora Park: Out of sight but not out of mind for residents
Opinion: Mention Idora Park to anyone over the age of 30 who grew up in the Mahoning Valley and you’ll likely
V&M project: Strickland gives area reason to hope
Editorial: Mahoning Valley residents will not take kindly to governments in Girard and Youngstown failing to
Battle for the Chase no sweat for Stewart
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Tony Stewart can take it easy the next couple of weekends. Same for Jimmie
McHugh on IR; Redman is cut
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Running back Isaac Redman, a non-drafted rookie who was the surprise star of the
Online job scams grow amid sinking economy
CHICAGO — A Middle Eastern man was looking to hire an English tutor for his teenage daughter who’d
No. 22 Iowa needs 2 blocked field goals to defeat Northern Iowa, 17-16
ASSOCIATED PRESS IOWA CITY, Iowa — Jeremiah Hunter made up for a mental mistake moments earlier by
YSU’s high hopes dashed by Pittsburgh — again
Penalties and mistakes cost the Penguins, who were outplayed by the Panthers, 38-3. By PETE
Browns retain Lewis
Eric Mangini declined to name his starting QB. CLEVELAND (AP) — Jamal Lewis hasn’t run out of
Cardinals release Dykes
The Browns cut AdamHoppel and Branndon Braxton, while the Packers released Anthony Smith. By JOE
Upside of recession: Rates for electricity likely to go down
COLUMBUS (AP) — Consumers and businesses may finally be seeing some relief from rising utility
Standings New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB x-Scrappers (Indians)4926.653— Williamsport (Phillies)4134.5478
Michigan cruises; Minnesota needs overtime at Syracuse
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Tate Forcier threw three touchdown passes and Denard Robinson ran for a score
Pujols pinch-hit homer defeats Pirates in tenth
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols led off the 10th inning with his second career pinch-hit home run,
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
PENGUINS NOTEBOOK \ From Heinz Field
Crowd disappointing: The announced crowd of 48,497 was a paid attendance figure. There were probably
Prep roundup Results of Saturday’s soccer and volleyball games
GIRLS SOCCER Boardman 9, Springfield 2 BOARDMAN — Heather Hughes scored six goals to power
Mount Union rolls, 52-10
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Mount Union scored four first-half touchdowns en route to a 52-10 season-opening
Publishers Weekly Best-sellers
For the week ending Aug. 29: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Alex Cross’s Trial” by James Patterson,
Badgers hold off N. Illinois, 28-20
MADISON, Wis. — Wide receiver Isaac Anderson caught a pass for a touchdown and ran for another, and
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL SATURDAY Pittsburgh Central Catholic 49, Ursuline 22 FRIDAY’S
Clausen leads Notre Dame to 35-0 win
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Jimmy Clausen must have felt as if he was still in paradise. Clausen, last
Got 10 minutes?
Got 10 minutes? Get the house clean NEW YORK (AP) — Who says you need to spend an entire
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One
Nate Lincoln of Atlanta aced the No. 17 hole at Reserve Run Golf Course. He used a 6-iron on the
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Ursuline sent reeling in Wheeling, 49-22
Pittsburgh Central Catholic running back Damian Jones-Moore had 209 yards and four touchdowns. By
Symbols designed to help immigrants
CINCINNATI (AP) — Hospitals can be tough to navigate, especially for immigrants who speak little or
‘Angels in America’ to hit off-Broadway
‘Angels in America’ to hit off-Broadway NEW YORK — “Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National
Scrappers get 49th win to shatter team record
NILES — There were plenty of accolades to go around following the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 3-0
Brown and Bitancurt propel West Virginia to 33-20 win
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Jarrett Brown ran for one score and Tyler Bitancurt kicked four field goals
Court observer doesn’t think Traficant got a fair trial
Opinion: Court observer doesn’t think Traficant got a fair trial EDITOR: “Celebration is a slap in the
Swine-flu deaths raise concerns about pregnancies
COLUMBUS (AP) — The swine-flu deaths of two women in Ohio who had just given birth have raised
JoePa back; PSU downs Akron, 31-7
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The most compelling part of Penn State’s 31-7 win Saturday over Akron
Collectors seek celluloid toys
Twentieth-century iron toys and tin toys have been collected for generations, and many books and
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Home office solutions
Home office solutions Whether in a kitchen corner, hallway or separate room, your home office
New exhibit will mark Historical Society event
New exhibit will mark Historical Society event YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Historical Society
Ticket PriceS
Ticket PriceS The Canfield Fair runs through Labor Day. Here are prices for admission and rides.
Popeye returns, thanks to Youngstown artist
Chris Yambar was the driving force behind the first new Popeye comic book in 30 years. the
Rare fresco in danger of being lost
CLEVELAND (AP) — A rare religious fresco painted 63 years ago by an Italian immigrant known as “the
Support the Canfield Fair; give school kids a break
Opinion: Support the Canfield Fair; give school kids a break EDITOR: For several years I have been an
THE NEW FLEA
Bedbugs bring exterminators together Roughly the size of a tick, they hide during the day, mainly
Fast facts
Fast facts Bedbugs bite Bedbugs are blood-consuming insects that were nearly wiped out in the
SCHEDULE
The 2009 Glenn Christian Foundation Church 14th Annual Ox Roast runs through today at the Trumbull
Show your patriotism by flying the flag
Opinion: Show your patriotism by flying the flag EDITOR: Eight years ago, this country was attacked by
Deltas will honor those who serve community in Tribute to Black Excellence
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will
REGION
REGION Boardman’s B.R. Laine releases four-part book PITTSBURGH — Rose Dog books announces the
Armed Forces digest
VETERANS Seminar on benefits SALEM — The Disabled American Veterans is offering a seminar on
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Mindblowing hurricane facts
The beginning of June to the end of November is peak hurricane season. The National Hurricane
2009-10 SEASON Scheduled events
All concerts begin at 8 p.m. at Powers Auditorium in downtown Youngstown. Call (330) 744-0264 for
“Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC): Cue the “Jaws” theme song. On “Shark
“Shark Tank” (9 p.m., ABC): Cue the “Jaws” theme song. On “Shark Tank,” a feeding frenzy occurs when
Metchkov to perform at Bliss Recital Hall
YOUNGSTOWN — Zahari Metchkov will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Youngstown State
‘Before the Frost ...’
‘Before the Frost ...’ The Black Crowes (Silver Arrow/Megaforce) Grade: B Mainstream rock acts
DePoy will make debut at Ford Hall
YOUNGSTOWN — Bryan DePoy, newly appointed Dean of the College of Fine and Performing Arts at
Greek Food Festival returns to Campbell
The three-day event will include dance troupes. CAMPBELL — The Archangel Michael Greek Food
HANDS ON | Volunteering
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
Disengage brain for ‘True Blood’ finale
We’re used to top TV dramas evoking elegant meals, six-course affairs full of rich textures and
dance schedule Archangel Michael festival
FOOD FEST Dance schedule FRIDAY 5 p.m.: Group I (Elementary) 6 p.m.: Group II (Upper
Blue-ribbon entry shipped 600 miles to Canfield Fair
CANFIELD — Not even 600 miles can stand between Paulette Macabobby and the Canfield Fair.
Attendance grows
Attendance grows CANFIELD — Friday’s attendance numbers were up more than 6,000 people from last
Session to focus on protection from scams
HOWLAND — Learn the latest scams targeting consumers and find out how to protect yourself Thursday
1 man killed, 1 wounded in separate shootings in Youngstown on Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — One man was killed and another seriously wounded in separate shootings in the city
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Gates open at 8 a.m. Guided senior citizen shuttles available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. TODAY
Free admission surprises families
CANFIELD — The Canfield Fair board will surprise five more families with free admission. Four
McGahagans mark 60th anniversary of Sept. 3 wedding
CANFIELD — The 60th anniversary of their wedding was observed during this past week by Mr. and Mrs.
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY • Transplants will have a program on a beaded Christmas tree banner at 7:30 p.m. with
Isabella 50th celebrated on railroad tour
POLAND — The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Isabella, 7285 Elmland Drive, was
Mathews 50th marked in Boston during weekend
STRUTHERS — Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mathews, 587 W. Omar St., celebrated their 50th anniversary during
Smiths renew vows in celebration of 50th anniversary
PORTAGE LAKES — Richard Smith and Patricia Reed were married Sept. 5, 1959, at St. Paul Church in
Married 60 years, Mr., Mrs. Phillips mark occasion
YOUNGSTOWN — Edward and Agnes Phillips of 1603 W. Hampton Drive are announcing that they celebrated
Dinner party honors DeCapitas on anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeCapita, of Forestridge Drive, were honored as they celebrated
Sharapova ousted
Sharapova ousted Seventeen-year-old Melanie Oudin of the U.S. knocked off three-time Grand Slam
Canfield Fair board shines amid our opening-day mistake
Opinion: A great time to measure folks is not when things are going swell for them. I like seeing how folks
Latino Festival funds Puerto Rican holiday
Latino Festival funds Puerto Rican holiday By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK YOUNGSTOWN — The Latino
2009 Finalists | Outstanding Youth contest
Fifteen members of the Canfield Fair’s Junior Fair were selected to be finalists in the 2009
Hundreds take part in event for free
The event features food and a car show, along with things for the kids to do. BAZETTA — The
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Columbiana graduate Krystle Crittenden of Columbiana has received her doctor of medicine
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