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Cancer-clinic social worker offers pearls of wisdom
WARREN — Nancy M. Tamburro shared her understanding of the many ways people face cancer in her talk
Local health-care forum set for Monday night
YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, and five health-care industry experts will
State panel finds fault with city schools’ transportation issue
YOUNGSTOWN — The state fiscal oversight commission controlling city school district finances has
Stimulus to fund counseling for YEC students
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district will tap federal stimulus funds to continue a counseling
Browns fall to Vikings, 34-20
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brett Favre looked pleasing in purple. Adrian Peterson always does. The ageless
Dogs have their day at Pooch Pentathlon
BOARDMAN — Blue skies and warm temperatures drew swimmers to the Davis Family YMCA’s latest event.
Junior Women’s League plans Market on the Green
GOING TO MARKET: Prepared to shop at the Market on the Green are, from left, Rhonda Rance and
Society digest
Awareness Days set YOUNGSTOWN — The public is invited to a JA Awareness Day, on Tuesday from noon
Senior Sidelights
Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, Arthritis
Political activist to speak at Freedom Fund Banquet
The Vindicator/Geoffrey Hauschild ANNIVERSARY EVENT: Looking forward to the 90th annual Freedom
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Mr., Mrs. Cleary mark anniversary during reception
NILES — Family members and invited guests congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cleary of Niles as the
Blinskys celebrate twice as much for 50th anniversary
LOWELLVILLE — Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Tom) Blinsky, 5580 Johnson Road, who were married in a quiet
Family dinner honors Karabins on anniversary
GIRARD — The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Karabin, 546 Forsythe St., was
Luncheon marks anniversary of Thomas wedding
GIRARD — Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thomas of Girard were honored by their family and intimate friends as they
Mr., Mrs. Shields celebrated their 60th anniversary
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Shields of Fort Lauderdale, formerly of Newton Falls
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
WEDNESDAY • Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs will have a board meeting at noon at the
Binders honored at anniversary dinner party
MCDONALD — Mr. and Mrs. Michael Binder, 832 Oregon Ave., celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55-PLUS CLUB MINERAL RIDGE • The 55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY • L.B. Circle, auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, will meet at Eat ’n Park in Austintown at
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TUESDAY • East Garden club will meet at 11:30 at Frankie’s Restaurant in Hubbard. Hostesses will
Green for a day at Wick
The spirit of the event was in keeping with a portion of the Youngstown 2010 plan. YOUNGSTOWN
Mahoning Twp. may form police department
The sentiment comes as no surprise to one Pulaski Township official. HILLSVILLE, Pa. —
Greek food festival opens in Campbell
Festival proceeds will be used to make church renovations. CAMPBELL — The Archangel Michael
Traficant greeted as hero
COLUMBIANA — Former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. had some advice for those opposed to big government bailouts, a growing federal deficit and costly programs
As security tightens, occupancy rises in Youngstown public housing
YOUNGSTOWN — The director of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority is taking a no-nonsense
Mason goes from frustration to fulfillment
The former YSU running back sweated out NFL cutdown day and earned a spot with the Washington
Pitching was key element for team
Mahoning Valley will play on the road Monday against Staten Island. Vindicator staff report
Trojans rally to stun Bucks
USC scored in the final minutes to slip past Ohio State, 18-15. COLUMBUS (AP) — Backed up to their
‘Black Cat,’ ‘Block 5’ coming to Main Street
‘Black Cat,’ ‘Block 5’ coming to Main Street COLUMBIANA — Two Youngstown theatrical productions
With its ethnic humor and ad-libs, you’ll love ‘Ludmilla’
YOUNGSTOWN — Sandy Vansuch has returned to the Youngstown stage under the guise of Ludmilla, who is
Executives at Forum, HMHP:Time has come for change
Covering the insured doesn’t necessarily mean hospitals will receive more revenue.
TNT’s ‘Birdie’ is entertaining, but musical numbers lack luster
Most people think of “Bye Bye Birdie,” the musical by Michael Stewart, Lee Adams and Charles
LOCAL
LOCAL PILAW Poetry Slam YOUNGSTOWN — Pig Iron Press Literary & Arts Works will sponsor its 11th
Akron zips past Morgan State; Kent St. falls
AKRON — Chris Jacquemain threw for 162 yards and three touchdowns to lead Akron in a 41-0 rout of
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Authority plans multimillion-dollar improvements
The authority seeks federal money for a $10 million rehabilitation of the Brier Hill Annex.
Reglan can have serious side effects
Q. A dear friend was put on Reglan for acid stomach and left on the drug for nine years. The therapy
Collectors seek George Ohr pottery
Ever been fooled by a fake or fantasy collectible? It can happen to anyone, even experts. Two
Michigan wins thriller over Notre Dame
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A dropped TD pass didn’t deflate Tate Forcier. The Michigan freshman simply
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 13, the 256th day of 2009. There are 109 days left in the year. On this date
NFL preview \ Today’s matchups
MINNESOTA (10-7) at CLEVELAND (4-12) Game time: 1 p.m. TV/Radio: (17/62) (8) (53) (WKBN-AM 570)
Rogue officer in Warren gets away with wrist tap
Editorial: On 14 dates, Warren police officer Emanuel Nites either showed up late for work or left work early
1-year reunion: Favre, Mangini to meet again
CLEVELAND (AP) — Their relationship, or so they both say, runs much deeper than the typical
Staten Island drops Lowell
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island took an early lead and held on for a 5-1 win over Lowell to
Youngstown State makes Austin pay
The Penguins overcame a slow start to roll to a 38-21 victory against the Governors in the home
METRO DIGEST
GM prepares for visit by President Obama LORDSTOWN — The east-end parking area of the General
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One Marc Teaberry of Warren aced the No. 9 hole at The Lake Club in
Baseball Roundup \ Saturday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 7, Yankees 3 NEW YORK — Brian Roberts hit a grand slam in a six-run
“King of the Hill” (8 p.m., Fox): Prime time without “King of the Hill”? No
“King of the Hill” (8 p.m., Fox): Prime time without “King of the Hill”? No dang way! Alas, after 13
if you go
if you go What: “Larry Towell: The World from My Front Porch” When: Friday through Nov. 13
TOp 25 roundup \ Saturday’s games
No. 1 Florida 56, Troy 6 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tim Tebow threw four touchdown passes, ran for
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Elijah C. Johnson The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
LIFESAVER: SWEET MEMORY
Woman reunites with man she saved She may have saved more than one life that day. “Omigosh!
Support the president
Opinion: Support the president EDITOR: It is so disturbing to know that our Congress and a few nay-saying
Prep soccer Roundup Saturday’s games
GIRLS Poland 2, Fitch 1 AUSTINTOWN — Taylor Marucci and Jordan Palumbo netted goals for the
Tejada homers to defeat Pirates
HOUSTON (AP) — Miguel Tejada hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning, helping the
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Warren Harding 39, Akron Buchtel 14 East Palestine 30,
Photographer chronicles the plight of the landless
YOUNGSTOWN — The McDonough Museum’s latest exhibition is a midcareer retrospective of one of North
Traficant greeted as hero
COLUMBIANA — Former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. had some advice for those opposed to big
Missouri Valley Conference roundup Saturday’s other games
N. Illinois 41, W. Illinois 7 DE KALB, Ill. — Chad Spann scored three first-half touchdowns to
SATURDAY DRAWINGS
SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Saturday night: Pick 3, 3-4-3 Pick 4, 0-4-0-6 Rolling Cash 5, 5-8-9
Protesters march on Capitol to air their grievances
“The coming weeks and months may well set the course for this nation for a generation.” Rep. Mike
State lawmakers work to halt health-care reforms
Legislators in eight states have filed motions to have voters decide whether they want change.
Biden, Schwarzenegger laud 2 killed fighting fire as heroes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two veteran firefighters who died trying to save the lives of dozens trapped in
GO&DO || Things to see around the Valley
Today Music Dana Chamber Orchestra, 4 p.m., Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W. Federal St.,
Library to feature toddler time each week
EAST PALESTINE — Toddler time for children ages 2 to 3 years old and their parent or caregiver will
Opening of Courts event set for Monday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Bar Association and the county’s judges will have their annual
today
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
DOCTORATE
DOCTORATE Counselor education Rachel Hoffman recently earned her doctor of philosophy degree in
McClatchy Newspapers
WASHINGTON — Despite President Barack Obama’s insistence that his $900 billion health-care plan
Ohio state senator would support drilling at parks
COLUMBUS — The Republican head of the Ohio Senate said he would support legislative efforts to allow
Agency fights hunger in Lawrence County
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Hunger is growing in Lawrence County, but a Pittsburgh nonprofit agency is trying
Despite flu shot, some may battle lesser strain
If given within 48 hours, antiviral medications can help. FRESNO, Calif. — If the flu bug has
Rock insulation reduces sound
hRock insulation reduces sound An insulation made from rocks is being touted not only for its
With Wall Street making money, banks returning to their risky behavior
NEW YORK (AP) — A year after the financial system nearly collapsed, the nation’s biggest banks are
Shooting suspect tries to commit suicide in jail
Shooting suspect tries to commit suicide in jail OWOSSO, Mich. — A jailed Michigan trucker charged
Stimulus helps gun sales boom
“Gun-culture magazines in the ’90s named [President Bill] Clinton ‘gun salesman of the year,’ but I
Back-to-back bombs kill 4 at Shiite shrine
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Two bombs exploded back to back near a Shiite shrine in central Baghdad where
Financial climate better but still cloudy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Halting the financial sector’s death plunge is arguably the government’s most
Attacks raise questions about U.S. withdrawal
WASHINGTON — Daily attacks in Baghdad and Iraq’s Ninewa Province are increasing, according to the
HOW TO WATCH
HOW TO WATCH Monday’s health forum Here are details for watching the town hall-style health-
$100M-plus broadband map runs into cost questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The national stimulus package passed by Congress in February may have been too
Searching for the center
Editorial: Searching for the center Editorial cartoonists often stretch the limits of credulity (and,
Obama to 15,000: We can’t accept the status quo
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Barack Obama assailed critics of his health-care initiative Saturday,
FOLIAGE SMACKDOWN
Eastern reds vs. Western golds When it comes to autumn color, New England’s reputation is
5,000 Ohioans join D.C. protest
One central Ohioan said she wants lawmakers and Obama out of her life. WASHINGTON — Gripping a
Leno has buzz; will viewers respond?
LOS ANGELES — Jay Leno has shed more than a dozen pounds and the weighty traditions of the “Tonight
THE PERFECT LUNCH BOX
Bulbs are a ‘prize’ for garden pests Proven deterrents are best used in combination. Bulbs
Bergman items will go up for auction in Stockholm
Bergman items will go up for auction in Stockholm STOCKHOLM — A writing desk, film cameras and
Columbiana and Trumbull County Court filings
Columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Hallie House, 26890 Summers Road, East Rochester, v. Jeffery
THE FALL FORECAST: Dan Brown and cautious optimism
NEW YORK (AP) — Just in time for an especially crowded fall, business seems to be picking up for
Publishers Weekly Best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 5
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Alex Cross’s Trial” by James Patterson, Richard DiLallo (Little, Brown) 2.
Avoid government health care
Opinion: Avoid government health care EDITOR: We don’t need a new single payer /public option health care
Take the fight to Washington
Opinion: Take the fight to Washington EDITOR: The retirees are fighting for what they have worked for and
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Sewer project languishes
Opinion: Sewer project languishes EDITOR: In 2003, the Canfield Township trustees secured a Community
What about the steelworkers?
Opinion: What about the steelworkers? EDITOR: Having been a steelworker for 25 years, I’m finding very
California’s prisons facing major crisis
Opinion: More than 36 million people live in California. The state recently averted a financial collapse by
Hall of Fame Induction \ Austintown Local School District
The Austintown local school district will hold its second athletic hall of fame weekend Sept. 25-26.
Tiger drains drama at BMW
LEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Tiger Woods dropped his 3-wood in disgust after his first tee shot Saturday
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER TODAY — Sponsors Classic Golf Association (Chris Macaulay Memorial Scramble) at Old
LOCAL CONNECTION Area players in the NFL
Arizona Cardinals: DL Keilen Dykes (Chaney) Baltimore Ravens: LB Prescott Burgess (Warren Harding)
Clark throws 3 TDs in Penn State win
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Point guard-turned-Syracuse quarterback Greg Paulus got a good look at how
The NUMBERS Youngstown State 38, Austin Peay 21
Austin Peay7707—21 Youngstown St.314147—38 First Quarter Peay—Mines 0 blocked punt return
Browns’ Davis injured in accident
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns rookie running back James Davis sustained an unspecified head injury in a
Vindy, WFMJ health care event gets personal
Opinion: The current debate regarding health-care reform in the U.S. is an intense churn through public
Prep Volleyball Roundup Saturday’s games
Lakeview 25-25-25, West Branch 23-20-22 BELOIT — Kelly Musick scored 10 points, Kelsey Dickey
Area colleges roundup Saturday’s games
Thiel 20, Albion College 10 GREENVILLE, Pa. — The Thiel College football team earned its first win
Big ten roundup \ Saturday’s other games
Central Michigan 29, Michigan State 27 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Central Michigan quarterback Dan
Pittsburgh runs past Buffalo
AMHERST, N.Y. — Bill Stull threw three first-half touchdowns to Dorin Dickerson, and Dion Lewis
Munnell Run Farm Day planned
Arts, crafts, wagon rides, children’s activities and food will be available. MERCER, Pa. — The
open notebook More from New York
No roof: After two consecutive years of rain-delayed singles finals, the U.S. Open is not committed
Peralta’s 4 RBIs lead Indians to rout of Royals
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jhonny Peralta drove in four runs to help David Huff become Cleveland’s first 10-
Hamlin gets win at home; Busch falls short of Chase
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Denny Hamlin finally grabbed a coveted win at his home track in a bittersweet
Hubby’s disease has wife worried about herself
Dear Annie: My husband and I have known each other for eight years, been married for five. Yesterday
Traficant: Master of the disguise
Opinion: The mug shots of James A. Traficant Jr. aren’t meant to highlight the fashion sense of the former
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