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Sharon Regional plans $1.7 million venture in Hubbard
HUBBARD — Sharon Regional Health System has plans for a new $1.7 million Hubbard Diagnostic and
Youngstown schools work to improve academic performance
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district is embarking on a program designed to improve student academic
West Side raises money to keep branch library open
YOUNGSTOWN — In a bid to keep the West Branch library open, residents pledged to raise money for its
YSU enrollment highest since 1992
YOUNGSTOWN — Enrollment at Youngstown State University has jumped by more than 250 students since
Pickets express displeasure over post office closing plans
YOUNGSTOWN — Postal customers and informational pickets from the postal clerks’ union expressed
Individuals donate $36,000 to Kaluza Project
YOUNGSTOWN — Thanks in part to charitable people at the 163rd Canfield Fair, about $36,000 was
Harvey pleads to six theft counts in plea deal
YOUNGSTOWN — A former car dealer could spend more than 11 years in prison and pay fines in excess of
Warren cop keeps rank but gets 90 unpaid days off
WARREN — A police officer who coached and watched his kids in basketball games on city time in
State nixes Trumbull plan to close precincts
WARREN — The Trumbull County Board of Elections has scrapped a plan to temporarily close 65 to 80 of
Park exec’s resignation details still being ironed out
CANFIELD — The former executive director of Mill Creek MetroParks said the terms of his resignation
Total Canfield Fair turnout exceeded expectations
CANFIELD — Though Monday’s attendance was slightly lower than expected, total turnout for the 163rd
Delphi salaried retirees continue fight for benefits
Delphi Corp. salaried retirees are continuing to fight for pension and health-care benefits awarded
Former Lawrence treasurer gets probation in tax case
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Lawrence County treasurer who lost his job after he was convicted of stealing
YSU enrollment up 970 over last year
Youngstown State University’s enrollment has increased by nearly 3,000 students, or by 25 percent,
Park Vista adding pool
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s design review committee approved a request today for a $700,000 expansion
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2009. There are 114 days left in the year. On this date
The Scrappers are set for first playoff berth since ’04
Semifinal play begins tonight against the Brooklyn Cyclones in Brooklyn. By GREG GULAS NILES
Charity accuses U.S. troops of storming into hospital
Rockets fired by the Taliban killed three people sleeping in their beds in the capital. KABUL,
baseball
baseball Class B League — Tryouts for the Class B League fall baseball and 2010 regular-season
Afghans must have faith in deadly airstrike probe
Editorial: Last week’s air attack by U.S. fighter jets that killed up to 70 people, including many civilians,
GOP’s stance on health care is puzzling
Opinion: Let me define my position on health care for all Americans by saying that I am neither a Democrat
Obama tells Ohio group recovery plan working
The President plans to address congress about health care Wednesday. CINCINNATI (AP) — President
Buying American-made products will regenerate manufacturing
Opinion: Federal government purchases make up about 20 percent of the U.S. economy, yet the United States is
RFK’s eldest son nixes run for Ted’s Senate seat
RFK’s eldest son nixes run for Ted’s Senate seat BOSTON — Former Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II, the
Collapse has shaken Wall Street’s image
Opinion: Life was good. I was turning 35, had just moved into a new apartment and was settling into my job on
Vacancies in U.S. Senate should be filled by election
Opinion: In 2004, in hopeful anticipation of a victory by Sen. John Kerry in the presidential race,
No more loopholes for King Coal
Opinion: The American Climate and Energy Security Act takes a big first step toward reining in both our
Jerry Lewis telethon collects $60.5M
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Despite the tough economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say
Oudin upsets another seeded player at Open
NEW YORK (AP) — When Melanie Oudin wakes up each morning these days, sharing a king-sized hotel bed
Playoff schedule
Playoff schedule Scrappers Today: Scrappers at Brooklyn Cyclones, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Brooklyn
Older sister ‘Daisy’ causes family rifts
Dear Annie: My older sister, “Daisy,” and I have always had a relationship full of conflict. She is
“Melrose Place” (9 p.m., The CW): The remakes just keep coming. Now we return to the
“Melrose Place” (9 p.m., The CW): The remakes just keep coming. Now we return to the iconic
Board member enlists family
An elections official said three members of the same family running for school board appears to be
Theater changes programming
COLUMBIANA — Main Street Theater is changing its programming in hopes of finding a niche that will
ABOVE EXPECTATIONS
163rd annual canfield fair Five days of warm, sunny weather brought attendance figures back up
A survey said 78 percent of workers are not satisfied with their company’s contribution to
A survey said 78 percent of workers are not satisfied with their company’s contribution to their
Novel mixes in some reality
Real-life Salem historian Dale Shaffer appears as himself in the book. SALEM — A writer has
Rapper Ludacris gives cars to contest winners
Rapper Ludacris gives cars to contest winners MORROW, Ga. — Talk about a one-man stimulus package:
Who’ll be QB still Mangini’s secret
The Browns coach said he will meet with Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn individually to discuss his
Game time Vikings vs. Browns
Game time Vikings vs. Browns When: Sunday; 1 p.m. kickoff Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium
Obama exhorts kids to pay attention in school
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a speech that drew fire even before he delivered it, President Barack Obama is
More local news
Need for clean water stressed by speaker AUSTINTOWN — During a recent meeting of the Rotary Club
Making changes to control costs
All Boardman Township departments must find ways to cut costs, one trustee said. BOARDMAN —
Science and economics clash over moon, Mars exploration
Minot (N.D.) Daily New: Should the United States continue space exploration with a plan to return to
Don’t Bogart That Research
Opinion: (ATTN: Editorial Page editors) //Don’t Bogart That Research// (c) 2009, Los Angeles Times This
Gomes blends blues and country
There’s nothing in this world that guitarist Anthony Gomes loves more than playing the blues.
Peace Race Tips: Core Strength
Video: More tips from Peace Race president Jenn Wohlgamuth.Watch ยป
Companies seek to cash-in on G-20
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Some Pittsburgh companies will not be satisfied with just having the world come to
Severstal studying U.S. plants
Severstal, the Russian steelmaker that curtailed steelmaking in its Warren plant almost a year ago,
Lee’s 2 HRs for Cubs puts Pirates into record book
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates’ not-so-magic number is zero, or the number of winning
Avoid these mistakes when looking for a job
SAN FRANCISCO — Economists call it the labor market, but for job hunters competing with almost 15
She found the key to avoid computer mistake
Dear Heloise: One day, as I was putting my computer into “hibernate” mode, I accidentally hit the
Penn State’s Clark named Big Ten offensive player of week
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — One of the primary catalysts in Penn State’s 31-7 victory over Akron in
Endangered rhino dies at zoo
CINCINNATI (AP) — An endangered Sumatran rhino has died at the Cincinnati Zoo, a setback to a
Congress tackling Internet privacy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Web sites we visit, the online links we click, the search queries we conduct,
Bateman’s career renewed after being ‘Arrested’
NEW YORK — As usual, Jason Bateman is calm in the midst of chaos. Sitting down for lunch at Robert
VP Joe Biden pledges to back workers in Pa. stop
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden told a rally at Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade that
Miss Alderman, Mr. Finizio plan Oct. 24 wedding
Announced by Jerold and Pam Alderman of Columbus and John and Angela Finizio of Poland is the
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Russell C. Lynch, 366 Randolph St., Youngstown, v. Donna M.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Township Government Center, 8200 Market
Mexico’s point man in drug war resigns
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s point man in the drug war resigned Monday in a Cabinet shakeup that
1 killed, 2 missing in mudslide in Haiti
MOUNTROIS, Haiti (AP) — A mudslide set off by several hours of heavy rain swept into at least 32
Metro digest
Convict jailed CANFIELD — A convicted sexual predator is in Mahoning County jail on suspicion of
Officers asked to help at summit
An estimated 4,000 officers will be needed to provide security for the event. Police agencies
Business is answer to prayer
The couple want to give back, and children’s charities will benefit. Like suddenly clear
Thunder’s future in question
Ownership has until today to inform the af2 of its intentions for 2010. Vindicator staff report
Bay Bridge won’t reopen for morning rush
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will not reopen in time for the morning
Notable and Quotable
Opinion: “There was absolutely no wrongdoing on the part of Mr. Merriman. He essentially was doing what was
Indians rained out; twinbill planned
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Texas Rangers gained a half-game in the AL wild card race despite having the
Salem artists decide it’s time to reopen gallery
Local artists are displaying their works and sending a message to the community. SALEM — Two
Sports digest
YSU Emig wins flight title OLEAN, N.Y. — Youngstown State junior Rob Emig won his singles flight
Sudan police detain supporters of woman on trial for wearing pants
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudanese police rounded up about 40 women protesters Monday outside a
SOCCER
SOCCER No. 3 Akron 1, No. 14 Tulsa 0 TULSA, Okla. — The Zips’ men’s soccer team made it a clean
Ohio state roundup \ News and notes
What’s brewing today with the 2009 Ohio State Buckeyes ... Buckeyes buzz: Several Ohio State
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games American League Cleveland 3, Minnesota 1 Toronto 14, N.Y. Yankees 8 Baltimore
QB Bradford out 2-4 weeks, won’t need surgery
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford is not expected to need surgery on his
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE TUESDAY Cross Country Suburban League at Girard (Tod Park), 5 p.m. (Badger, Bristol,
baseball roundup Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 4, Rays 1, first game Yankees 11, Rays 1, second game NEW YORK — Derek
Stricker birdies last 2 holes to win Deutsche Bank
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Given another chance to win a playoff event, Steve Stricker delivered back-to-
New trial ordered in killing of Pa. man
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — A judge in the U.S. Virgin Islands has ordered a new
Reader’s Digest remains upbeat
NEW YORK (AP) — Nothing, it seems — not even a filing for bankruptcy protection — can dim the sunny
Shipping business drops
NEW YORK (AP) — When Wall Street collapsed, the paper stopped. Memos, invoices and order forms were
Nation and world digest
NATION Taking advantage of tuition reimbursement NEW YORK — Your employer may offer tuition
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• The East High School Class of 1954 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Johnny’s Restaurant
Date announced for Rucci-Wachter autumn wedding
BOARDMAN — Announced by Louis and Phyllis Rucci, 4653 Yarmouth Lane, is the engagement of their
Parents announce plans for DeWitt Naples wedding
The engagement of Danielle DeWitt, 65 Linford Lane, New Middletown, and Andrew George Naples, 4487
RENEE DITATA | LARRY SPALA
RENEE DITATA LARRY SPALA YOUNGSTOWN — The marriage of Renee Ditata and Larry Spala was solemnized
ASHLEY LEWIS | JORDAN GERCHAK
ASHLEY LEWIS JORDAN GERCHAK LIBERTY — The Outer Banks of North Carolina was the honeymoon
JETTY DEVEER | ROBERT LIGOTTI
JETTY DEVEER ROBERT LIGOTTI CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Robert James Ligotti, 7106 NW 57 Court, Tamarac,
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