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Chen’s homer lifts Scrappers to 3-2 win
NILES — Chun Chen’s home run in the 11th inning gave the Mahoning Valley Scrappers a 3-2 win over
Guzman responds to allegations
COLUMBUS — The outgoing director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety is denying a newspaper report that he “maliciously and purposely” postponed a change in how vehicles are registered, allowing large numbers of undocumented workers to obtain license plates.
Pa. school board chief charged in job-selling scheme
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A school board president in northeastern Pennsylvania was indicted today on a
Ohio man says slaying of daughter cruel to family
CINCINNATI (AP) — The father of a Cincinnati-area woman who authorities say was killed and
Boy fakes kidnapping to hide bad grades
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An 11-year-old boy gets high marks in storytelling after staging a hoax to
Amtrak: Ohio train would draw 478,000 riders
COLUMBUS (AP) — Amtrak estimates that about 478,000 people each year would ride a passenger train
GE Transportation cuts more than 1,500 Pa. jobs
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — GE Transportation is cutting more than 1,500 jobs in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Youngstown and firefighters agree on plans to reduce expenses
YOUNGSTOWN — City administrators have agreed to another early-retirement buyout for its firefighters
House rebukes Wilson for outburst against Obama
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. House of Representatives has reuked Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) for shouting "you lie" at President Obama last Wednesday.
Forum Health creditors can now submit bankruptcy organization plan
YOUNGSTOWN — Despite today’s setback in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Forum Health’s president said he
State orders closure of Eagle Heights Academy at end of school year
YOUNGSTOWN — The state has ordered the largest charter school in the city to close its doors
Western Reserve Joint Fire District has appreciation day Saturday
POLAND — The township and village police departments and Western Reserve Joint Fire District plan an
Boardman priest urges stand against persecution of Christians in Turkey
COLUMBUS — A Boardman clergyman is hoping state lawmakers will take a symbolic stand against
WRTA offers ‘seamless’ Mahoning County transportation
BOARDMAN — With expanded routes and a countywide door-to-door service, the Western Reserve Transit
U.S. says 14 more Ohio counties meet smog standard
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says 14 more Ohio counties with a
Ohio State gears up for more swine flu
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University is preparing for the possibility of more swine flu by
Cleveland Clinic rolling toward Vegas medical center
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Clinic wants to open a medical center in Las Vegas, where it already
Nun’s supporter out in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — A volunteer religious teacher has been dismissed here after writing a letter to
3 of 4 Ohio voters support phone ban while driving
COLUMBUS (AP) — An overwhelming number of Ohio voters say they support banning drivers from talking
Suspect beaten by alleged victim
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man was hoping to steal from a South Side couple, but instead ended up beaten by
Youngstown cops looking for armed gunmen in Monday robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for two men who robbed the Grub Club at 3600 Southern Blvd. at gun
Obama, leaders cite signs of economic recovery
Obama, leaders cite signs of economic recovery
Forum Health denied more time to file bankruptcy plan
YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Kay Woods today denied Forum Health’s request for a 45-day
Sisters transform bland Poland Union Elementary walls
POLAND — The previously bland walls of the Poland Union Elementary School library have been
OBAMA UPDATE 11: Workers say Obama is ‘down-to-earth’
LORDSTOWN — A dozen General Motors workers who met privately with President Barack Obama said they
OBAMA UPDATE 9: Text of President Obama’s GM speech
Remarks of President Barack Obama — As prepared for delivery GM Lordstown Assembly Plant
OBAMA UPDATE 8: Obama gives a shout out to The Vindicator
OBAMA UPDATE 8: Obama gives a shout out to The Vindicator
OBAMA UPDATE 7: President stresses need to keep automakers viable
LORDSTOWN — President Barack Obama, in opening remarks at General Motors Lordstown, says he had a
Eagle Heights Academy fights closure order
YOUNGSTOWN — Eagle Heights Academy, a charter school located in the former South High School on
OBAMA UPDATE 2: President on the way to Lordstown GM
VIENNA — President Barack Obama promptly exited Air Force One and walked to one of two waiting
OBAMA UPDATE 1: President's jet lands at Vienna air base
VIENNA — Air Force One has landed at the Air Force Reserve Station here, as President Barack Obama
Firefighters attack blaze, heavy smoke at Banner Supply
Youngstown fire crews fought a large smoky fire at Banner Supply Co., 103 E Indianola Ave., shortly
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Boardman High School Class of 1960 is planning its 50th reunion for July 31, 2010. Classmates who
Kathleen Wilcox to wed Sean Davis in early autumn
CORTLAND — Rex and Pam Wilcox, 3566 state Route 5, and Ron and Paula Davis, 439 Orchard Lane, are
Katherine Davison plans marriage to Gebil Gebremedhin
Katherine Davison and Gebil Gebremedhin, both of Delft, The Netherlands, are engaged, her parents
Simon-Fedor rite will take place at historical church
POLAND — Jennifer Simon and Gregory Fedor, both of 76 Venloe Drive, Poland, and their parents are
Batrina Boykin, Daryl Tomez plan October wedding
YOUNGSTOWN — Batrina Boykin and Daryl Tomez, both of 209 Outlook Ave., announce their engagement and
Poland developer files suit over zoning denial
Rejection of the zone change is unreasonable, arbitrary, a lawsuit says. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Callers ring with praises for Traficant on the radio
Not a single caller said anything negative about him during the show. BOARDMAN — Ex-U.S. Rep.
Pit bull’s owner jailed, faces several charges
YOUNGSTOWN — The alleged owner of a pit bull that attacked a 10-year-old boy at a bus stop Friday is
Mellott: ‘We’re looking to get better’
The Penguins (1-1) travel to Northeastern University on Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
Valley’s community college launched
The community college has no central campus but offers classes where people live. YOUNGSTOWN —
Forum creditors ask for trustee
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health’s secured creditors have asked the bankruptcy court to deny Forum’s
Obama to visit GM, talk economy
The president’s address is open to the media but closed to the public. LORDSTOWN — The General
Girard worker fired after theft
The former city employee wrote checks for items that had nothing to do with the baseball
Boardman cops seek ‘con artist’
The suspect was convicted of similar crimes earlier this year. BOARDMAN — Boardman police have a
Scrappers must win two straight in title series
Scrappers must win two straight in title series Staten Island got outstanding pitching to beat
Mooney ranked No. 2 in first poll
Poland, Lakeview, East Palestine and Columbiana were also in the top 10. Seven area teams
Mangini positive about QB Quinn
The Browns QB had some good numbers and held his composure against a fierce pass rush. BEREA (AP)
Federer stunned in final of U.S. Open
He was two points from victory against Juan Martin del Potro, then fell apart. NEW YORK (AP) —
Showerheads may harbor some dangerous bacteria
WASHINGTON (AP) — In what may be the scariest shower news since Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho,” a study
Clues point to inside job in Yale killing
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Clues increasingly pointed to an inside job Monday in the slaying of a Yale
Hatch’s jailtime was retaliatory, ACLU says
BOSTON (AP) — Richard Hatch may have won “Survivor,” but he’s now dealing with his own painful
Official: No Ukrainian adoption for Elton John
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Elton John won’t be able to adopt a 14-month-old HIV-positive child from
“The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC): Hit the scales! “The Biggest Loser”
“The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC): Hit the scales! “The Biggest Loser” returns for its eighth season
Public should be livid about YSU giveaways
Editorial: May we suggest that the 400 or so employees of Youngstown State University who will receive bonuses
Metro digest
Angels receives funds YOUNGSTOWN — The Home Savings Charitable Foundation has donated $7,000 to
Defense holds up well for Buckeyes
COLUMBUS (AP) — Even though poised and talented Southern California made all the plays in the final
Kablan nets 2 for Irish; Poland blanks Salem
YOUNGSTOWN — Kevin Kablan scored two goals on Monday to lead the Ursuline High boys soccer team to a
Beware of Internet work-from-home offers!
Dear Heloise: Many folks are looking for some extra income by working from home, especially in
Hamlin confident as Chase begins
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin set his mind on a championship during the offseason, when he
Family comes first for champ Clijsters
NEW YORK (AP) — Kim Clijsters missed her grandfather’s 80th birthday party. She doesn’t remember
Lack of a running game concerns Steelers, Parker
PITTSBURGH (AP) — With no game to play, Willie Parker spent Sunday watching the rest of the NFL’s
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT • A story that ran on Saturday’s business page titled “‘Clunkers’ lift Valley car
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 15, the 258th day of 2009. There are 107 days left in the year. On this date
$30M bail set for Calif. man suspected in kidnapping
$30M bail set for Calif. man suspected in kidnapping PLACERVILLE, Calif. — A judge Monday set
Judge rejects deal for SEC-BofA
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Monday rejected a $33 million settlement between the Securities
Health insurance mandate unlawful
Opinion: OAKLAND, Calif. — Many liberals lambasted the Bush administration on detention policy and
TICKED BY TARIFFS
Tire spat unlikely to start trade war WASHINGTON (AP) — China’s complaint Monday over new U.S.
CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN POLICE CALLS
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD Sept. 8 Drugs
Delta: Available cash will keep dwindling
ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines Inc., the world’s biggest airline operator, said Monday its available
Feds to small businesses: Prep for swine flu
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials said Monday small-business owners should be prepared to operate
Swayze, 57, dies of pancreatic cancer
LOS ANGELES — Patrick Swayze, an actor who enjoyed brief popularity in Hollywood as the snake-hipped
Peace Race Tips: To stretch ... before or after — that is the question
Video: Peace Race training tip #8 More tips from Peace Race president Jenn Wohlgamuth. Watch »
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew J. Pannunzio, 28, of 1805 E. Western Reserve #10,
Business digest
REGION Kmart Distribution Center labor pact is extended BAZETTA TOWNSHIP — A labor contract at
Near deadline, health-care negotiators ‘close’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate health-care negotiators said Monday they’ve narrowed their differences on a
Single-payer health system is feasible
Opinion: President Obama sold single-payer health care short in his speech to Congress. It’s actually the
Studies show that swine flu spreads long after fever stops
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When the coughing stops is probably a better sign of when a swine-flu patient
Don’t block tighter regs, Obama warns Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — Lecturing Wall Street on its own turf, President Barack Obama warned financial
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 5-2-4 Pick 4, 0-5-4-3 Rolling Cash 5, 12-14-18-
Organization offers seminar to parents and grandparents
COLUMBIANA — Parents for Public Schools, a national organization headquartered in Cincinnati, is
Both vulnerable. West deals.
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Whitney: Bobby Brown was emotionally abusive
Whitney: Bobby Brown was emotionally abusive CHICAGO — Whitney Houston says ex-husband Bobby Brown
Singletary happy 49ers fought back to beat Cardinals
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Singletary spent all offseason talking about how his San Francisco
Film producers convicted in bribery case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles filmmaking couple has been convicted of bribing Thai officials so
Nothing trivial about Tiger’s year
LEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Tiger Woods is turning into quite the trivia buff. During the third round of
Lessons of Vietnam apply to Afghanistan
Opinion: Back in the day, back when all eyes in Washington were on Iraq and Afghanistan was considered the
Military spending up in Latin countries
Opinion: LIMA, Peru — Despite the world’s worst economic slump since the 1930s and projections that the
Hot air from Big Tobacco
Philadelphia Inquirer: Any company selling products that addict and eventually kill 400,000
‘Elders’ reaching out to Palestinians and Israelis
Opinion: RAMALLAH, West Bank — At long last, a spotlight is shining on Palestinian nonviolent efforts to
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, 6:30 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St.
More local news
Blessing ceremony set HOWLAND — A blessing ceremony and public open house is at 2 p.m. Wednesday
Brookfield man pleads innocent to additional charges
WARREN — Damion C. Wise, 30, of Everett East Road, Brookfield Township, pleaded innocent Monday in
Brady rallies Patriots past Buffalo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Back on center stage, Tom Brady acted like, well, the NFL’s biggest star.
Eighth-inning nightmare sinks Tribe against Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Cuddyer’s tying three-run homer rescued the Minnesota Twins in the eighth
YSU recruit Carlisle helps Hubbard handle Lakeview
CORTLAND — Hubbard senior Jackie Carlisle, a YSU recruit, had 24 kills and 10 digs as the Eagles
Charges in shooting dismissed
Both witnesses recanted their initial statements, a prosecutor said. YOUNGSTOWN — There is no
Organization wants central campus
YOUNGSTOWN — ACTION, a local faith-based community organization, is continuing its efforts to
FOOTBALL OHIO POLL
FOOTBALL OHIO POLL COLUMBUS — How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high
Pound: Obama’s absence ‘noted’
CHICAGO — President Barack Obama has some fans in the International Olympic Committee. Obama’s
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