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Report: President Obama to visit Lordstown plant next week
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to make a speech at General Motors assembly plant in
Traficant on Fox News show Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — James A. Traficant Jr.’s return to national television was moved up to Thursday. The
Ohio AG’s office loses appeal in charter school suit
COLUMBUS (AP) — A state appeals court agrees that the Ohio attorney general’s office had no standing
Many businesses plan to stay open during G-20 summit in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The security perimeters for the Group of 20 economic summit in Pittsburgh will be
Ohio convict admits murder, wants to live
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A convicted murderer hoping to avoid the death penalty has admitted killing
Pa. baby sitter gets 25 years in child porn case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A home day-care provider was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for letting a
Deal with Youngstown close on V&M Star project, says Girard law director
GIRARD — Law Director Mark Standohar said the city is close to an agreement with Youngstown on
Report: Tasering of councilman’s daughter was excessive
CINCINNATI (AP) — An internal investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department has determined that
Stambaugh Golf Course reopens until October
YOUNGSTOWN — The “closing” of the city-owned Henry Stambaugh Golf Course didn’t last long. Because
Appellate court upholds convictions of two homicide defendants
YOUNGSTOWN — Convictions of two homicide defendants that occurred before Mahoning County Common
12 die in Labor Day weekend crashes in Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol says it was a safer Labor Day holiday weekend on Ohio
Trumbull jailer fired as conduct in cell is investigated
WARREN — A probationary employee at the Trumbull County jail has been fired for possible improper
State patrol investigates double fatal accident on Route 46
YOUNGSTOWN — The Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is still trying to determine how two
Deputy pleads guilty in jailhouse food tampering
COLUMBUS (AP) — A former Ohio deputy accused of feeding an inmate a bologna sandwich that been
Women sue over dog reward in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — A dispute over the reward for a missing Chihuahua has unleashed a lawsuit in Ohio.
Governor will participate in community college grand opening
YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted Strickland and U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, will participate in
Job Expo draws thousands to Covelli Centre
Thousands of people were flocking into the Job Expo 2009 at the Covelli Center this afternoon. The
Pooch Pentathlon Sunday at Boardman YMCA
BOARDMAN — The community is invited to bring dogs to the Davis Family YMCA on McClurg Road for a
Poland’s new stadium dedication is Friday
POLAND — Poland Seminary High School’s newly-renovated football stadium will be rededicated on Sept.
I-80 bridges over Meander finished next week
AUSTINTOWN — The Interstate 80 bridge over Meander Reservoir is scheduled to open for traffic next
Youngstown Thunder af2 football team folds
YOUNGSTOWN —With “heartfelt regret” officials of the Thunder af2 football organization announced
Several Mill Creek Park roads will be closed Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Because of the annual YMCA Community Cup, the following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks
Coitsville Harvest Fest seeks donations
COITSVILLE — Coitsville Township will hold its 6th annual Harvest Fest from 1 to 5 p.m. Sept . 20
Texas firm considers drilling in Pittsburgh area
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A Texas company is contacting landowners who may own mineral rights in
Ban, tax hurting cigar-shop owners
Tony Marino has moved his business and cut his inventory and overhead by more than half. The
Nites gets 3 months off duty, no pay
Nites gets 3 months off duty, no pay By ED RUNYAN WARREN — A police officer who coached and
Vindicator, WFMJ plan live health forum
Five area health-care industry experts will also attend Monday’s forum. YOUNGSTOWN — WFMJ
Increase of 250 students gives YSU its highest enrollment since 1992
Enrollment incentive bonuses will be paid to the university’s classified employees. YOUNGSTOWN —
Scrappers win 3-1, take lead in series
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Jason Kipnis hit a solo home run and three Mahoning Valley pitchers combined on a
Walk raises $3,001 for W. Side library
YOUNGSTOWN — In a bid to keep the West Branch library open, residents pledged to raise money for its
Warren Harding officially joins LEL
Warren Harding has a league home — officially. Tuesday night, the school’s board of education
Pickets protest plan to close post offices
Customers said the West Side post office is in a convenient location. YOUNGSTOWN — Postal
OSU out to silence critics
Ohio State defensive lineman Doug Worthington found himself playing counselor to some of his younger
Salaried retirees keep up the fight over pensions
The group is preparing a suit against the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. Delphi Corp. salaried
‘9’ doesn’t add up to perfect 10
The animated sci-fi film “9” — not to be confused with the non-animated sci-fi “District 9,” or the
Panel finds NASA needs a new plan and more money
WASHINGTON — A presidential panel told the White House on Tuesday that NASA’s manned-spaceflight
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Pricetown Methodist Church, 4640 Pritchard-Ohltown Road, Newton Falls, will serve
Chinese solar plant expected to be biggest
NEW YORK (AP) — First Solar Inc. said Tuesday it has received initial approval from the Chinese
Fines proposed for going without health insurance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans would be fined up to $3,800 for failing to buy health insurance under a
Squash goes upscale
It begins so optimistically, with dreams of delicate stuffed squash flowers and tender, tiny
Pens to face old OVC rival
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s been 22 years since Austin Peay has made an appearance at Youngstown State’s
Remembering the village that raised her child
Opinion: When our daughter leaves for college, she will be taking with her 507 people. That is the number of
Sharon Regional Health System plans $1.7M center in Hubbard
The new center also will serve as a satellite for Sharon Regional Sports Medicine Services.
Reform bills would be great for the business of health care
Opinion: Have you noticed how none of the big health-care business special interests is running any negative
No precinct consolidations planned for Nov. election
A judge agreed to eliminate health-care coverage for elections-board members. WARREN — The
Pay attention to the possible impact
Opinion: The most important thing about what anyone says are not the words themselves but the credibility of
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott M. Harper, 31, of 124 Station Square Blvd., Lansdale,
Hard problem with frozen bread
Dear Heloise: How do I soften bread that has been in the freezer? Just one side of two loaves is
Milwaukee police say DNA links man to 9 slain women
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee man authorities say is linked by DNA to the slayings of nine women
prep volleyball | Tuesday’s games
Poland 8-25-14-25-15, Canfield 25-22-25-19-8 CANFIELD — For Poland, Leanna Yeager had 15 points,
Leave it as you found it
Opinion: Leave it as you found it EDITOR: I had the pleasure of attending one of the area’s band shows
Direct from the Top
Though the message isn’t new, the president’s speech resonated with students in a Chaney English
School district tightens security after note found
HUDSON, Ohio (AP) — A threatening note found in a golf course parking lot has led an Ohio school
Getting it right
James Kiriazis is the former chairman of the Sociology and Anthropology Department at Youngstown
TUESDAY drawings
TUESDAY drawings multistate Mega Millions, numbers were not available in time for this edition.
Columnist Army Archerd dies at 87
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Army Archerd, whose breezy column for the entertainment trade publication Daily
Weak economy sparks funeral sciences’ rebirth
BOSTON (AP) — Facing impending layoffs at his manufacturing plant, Alan Willoughby left to seek
Years ago
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2009. There are 113 days left in the year.On this date
CANFIELD AND AUSTINTOWN POLICE CALLS
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Aug. 29 Drug
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: I’m the mother of 11-year-old
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): “America’s Next Top
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): “America’s Next Top Model” is back, and Tyra has a new
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Joseph and Jennifer Reaggle, Lisbon, boy, Sept. 5. Christina Johnson
4 U.S. soldiers die in 2 Iraqi attacks
BAGHDAD — Four U.S. soldiers were killed Tuesday in two bomb attacks while on patrol in Iraq, in one
Panel OKs addition of therapy pool for Park Vista
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s design-review committee approved a request for a $700,000 expansion project
Grocery shoppers finally get a reprieve from high prices
Grocery shoppers are finally seeing some reprieve from last year’s steep price increases. Food
Health workers under pressure to get flu shots
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Tens of thousands of health-care workers who typically avoid flu shots are under
Many seeking health-care answers from Obama
WHEELING, W.Va. — After punting the heavy lifting to Congress, President Barack Obama finally has
True to form, Traficant remains his own biggest fan
Editorial: True to form, Traficant remains his own biggest fan On Sunday, any number of churches in the
Bake a batch of love
Back-to-school time is exciting and a little bit scary — for parents and kids alike. Whether the
School-days ham earns hearty thank-you, ma’am
Here are some back-to-school meals moms and kids will love. It’s time again for the back-to-
District aims to raise its grade
The leadership team has laid out a plan that all schools must follow. YOUNGSTOWN — The city
Tropical Storm Fred nears hurricane power at sea
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Fred is approaching hurricane strength in the eastern Atlantic, while
Memorial is back on course
Memorial is back on course Philadelphia Inquirer: It’s welcome news that the National Park Service
Afghan recount ordered due to fraud charges
KABUL (AP) — A U.N.-backed commission found “convincing evidence” of fraud Tuesday in Afghanistan’s
Tax-credit program grows for consumer purchases
Is your water heater or oil furnace an energy glutton? There’s hope — even better than hope, federal
FRUIT DESSERTS
That’s the way the cobbler crumbles Crisp or crumble? Summer’s ripe peaches, apples and berries
For Oudin, winning is simply ‘cool’
NEW YORK (AP) — Melanie Oudin missed the junior prom. Skipped homecoming, too. And the 17-year-
prep soccer | Tuesday’s games
BOYS Ursuline 3, Warren JFK 2 WARREN — Freshman John Crowe’s goal after 38 minutes of the second
Jon Gosselin says he despises estranged wife
Jon Gosselin says he despises estranged wife NEW YORK — Jon Gosselin says he despises his
Titans want to get after the QB
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are hoping they can come close to pressuring Ben
Mill Creek board, former director continue talks
He and the board will continue with terms of resignation discussions until there’s mutual agreement.
Date announced for Playforth, Ratliff wedding
Cyndee Playforth and William Playforth, both of Boardman, and James and Celeste Ratliff, 3402
NYPL teams accepting contributions for Lucas
NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and the New York-Penn League have announced that each of the
2 Westminster students tested for swine flu
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Officials at Westminster College said two students have been diagnosed with
Stricker has his sights higher, but not on POY
LEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Steve Stricker owns one PGA Tour record that is sure to never be broken. He was
Yale criticized for nixing Muslim cartoons in book
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University has removed cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed from an upcoming
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Hubbard Park and Recreation Board, 7 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St.
Remastered Beatles CDs sound crisper than ever
It’s about time. Finally, more than 20 years after they were first released as CDs, the Beatles’
Blige, Akon, Brown to perform at tribute to Michael Jackson
VIENNA (AP) — Top artists such as Mary J. Blige, Akon and Chris Brown will sing some of Michael
Weis wants a win in Big House
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis has seen the best and worst of Michigan’s Big
Penn State will face old rival, Syracuse
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Old football rivals Syracuse and Penn State can generate headlines when
Favre is focal point, but Vikings’ defense is key
CLEVELAND — Imagine Terry Bradshaw unretiring at the end of his career and joining the Browns for
Traffic stop leads to multiple charges
YOUNGSTOWN — A traffic violation wound up with two men in the Mahoning County jail and one city
Liberty school board approves some supplemental contracts
LIBERTY — Liberty Board of Education has approved several supplemental contracts. The contracts
Oil ministers say they are happy with prices
VIENNA (AP) — OPEC appeared ready to focus on its old problem of member compliance with production
Police probe man’s death after hotel disturbance
Police probe man’s death after hotel disturbance AUSTINTOWN — Township police are investigating
Gold price rises over $1,000 per ounce
LONDON (AP) — The price of gold rose above $1,000 per ounce Tuesday to its highest since March 2008
Murray loses in 4th round at US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Disappointed. That was the word Andy Murray used over and over to describe how he
Metro Digest
About $36,000 raised at fair for Kaluza house YOUNGSTOWN — Thanks in part to charitable people at
Hot-hitting Chicago too much for Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In the midst of a disappointing season, the Chicago Cubs started a game like no
REGION
REGION RTI public offering PITTSBURGH — RTI International Metals, which operates a titanium mill
Cold, hard cash may be the key to Cadbury’s heart
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — British candy maker Cadbury PLC is awaiting a sweeter offer than Kraft Foods
Rangers pummel Tribe pitching
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Julio Borbon homered twice in the first game and Marlon Byrd had seven hits
Let’s reset the tone of health-care debate
Opinion: Far too often in our nation’s policy-making process, we allow ourselves to get caught up in the
Former car dealer takes plea deal in fraud case
YOUNGSTOWN — A former car dealer could spend more than 11 years in prison and pay fines in excess of
Total attendance at Canfield Fair surpasses last year’s number
Total attendance at Canfield Fair surpasses last year’s number Many people treated the fair as
Society digest
Seniors are invited to social at center YOUNGSTOWN — A senior social will be sponsored by
Letter was a clunker
Opinion: Letter was a clunker EDITOR: A letter that appeared in The Vindicator, Aug. 25 from a
Recipe contests add measure of class
Two national recipe contests added to the many varieties of competition at the fair. Following
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