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Shoe-string budget funds Columbiana archives
LISBON — A small building just south of the Columbiana Courthouse houses some of the county’s oldest history.
OHSAA releases weekly football computer ratings
Nineteen area football teams are listed in this week’s OHSAA computer ratings, released on Tuesday.
Mineral Ridge road to close Thursday and Friday
MINERAL RIDGE — Old Salt Springs Road will be closed Thursday through Friday late in the day so the
Indians game rained out, a doubleheader on Wednesday
The game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians scheduled for Tuesday night was
Downtown building to be auctioned next month
YOUNGSTOWN — The owner of the 107-year-old Federal Building in the city’s downtown is putting it up
Owner of Matuszwski Roofing and Siding business sentenced
CLEVELAND — A Girard man has been sentenced to three years probation, including one-year of
Hermitage siren tests Thursday
HERMITAGE, Pa. — The Hermitage Fire Department will conduct its monthly test of the city’s weather-warning sirens
YSU launches campus emergency-alert system
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has launched a new campus-wide, text-messaging and e-mail
Sulmona Valley Club Sweetest Day dance and fundraiser cost is $12.50
STRUTHERS — The cost to attend the Sweetest Day dance and scholarship fundraiser at the Sulmona
‘Payday’ loan rates still high
COLUMBUS — Payday lenders continue to charge triple-digit interest on short-term loans, despite
KSU art show under way at TAG in Warren
WARREN — The varied work of the faculty and graduate students at Kent State University School of
Cleveland to loan $2M for aquarium project
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland City Council has approved a $2 million loan for a proposed aquarium
Philly students say charter school safer, more challenging
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A group of West Philadelphia teens meeting with the nation’s education secretary
Court denies rehearing on Delaware sports betting
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected a request from Delaware officials for a
W. Pa. collar bomb suspect has hired new lawyer
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An Erie woman has a new attorney to defend criminal charges that she masterminded
Erie horse track boasts higher attendance
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A thoroughbred race track in northwestern Pennsylvania says business was up in
KAREN DELEY | DAVID RAGHANTI
KAREN DELEY DAVID RAGHANTI BOARDMAN — St. Luke Church was the setting at 1 p.m. July 18 as Karen
LINDSAY KINDLER | MARK MCALLEN
LINDSAY KINDLER MARK MCALLEN HUBBARD — The wedding of Lindsay Kindler and Mark R. McAllen, both of
Seven teams ranked in poll
McDonald is No. 10 in Div. VI of the Associated Press high school football poll. Unbeaten
Girard council OKs V&M land deal
But the resolution does not finalize the agreement between the two cities. GIRARD — City
Penguins win golf tourney
YSU’s women’s team hosted and won an event at Firestone Farms. COLUMBIANA — Youngstown State
YSU gets Mo. State at home Saturday
The Penguins are seeking the secret to better starts in games. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State
Man gets the max: 40 years in prison
Krichbaum’s sentence would keep the repeat violent offender locked up until he’s 91 years old.
Boardman family’s idea is off the leash
A meeting for those interested in starting a dog park is set for Oct. 12 at the Boardman Government
Sweet: Map plan to move YSU toward greater research, less remedial work
That doesn’t mean YSU will abandon its undergraduate mission, the president says. YOUNGSTOWN —
Student tuition ruling upheld
The school board will decide whether to pursue the case in the Ohio Supreme Court. BOARDMAN —
Watch this Youngstown woman ‘Come on down!’ on Wednesday
Las Vegas was fun, but Sarah Wakefield really got lucky after she left. The Youngstown woman and
Springfield too much for Girard
GIRARD — Callie Rogers had two kills, 30 assists, seven points, three aces, 14 digs and two blocks
Browns have to start over at QB, again
Coach Eric Mangini said he’ll announce the starter for next week on Wednesday. BEREA (AP) — Brady
DAY 1, ALL IS WELL
Shaq: ‘This is LeBron’s team’ The superstars’ first day together in public was cut short.
Workweek gets off to a blustery start
The wind knocked down a tree that landed on a car in Liberty Township. YOUNGSTOWN — If the
New schools’ chief embraces technology
The new superintendent said that the district’s staff is passionate about teaching.
Prosecutors to proceed in retrial of Champion man on rape charge
WARREN — The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office has received the results of a second DNA test and
Valley parks to receive $2.2M in ODNR funds
The State Controlling Board also released funds for a youth shelter in Youngstown. COLUMBUS —
Board approves tax credit for opening of call center
COLUMBUS — A state board has signed off on incentives for a company planning to open a call center
“90210” (The CW, 8 p.m.): On “90210,” Annie makes a shocking discovery about
“90210” (The CW, 8 p.m.): On “90210,” Annie makes a shocking discovery about the person she ran
Both vulnerable. South deals.
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Nation and world digest
NATION FDIC expected to collect banks’ premiums early WASHINGTON — The Federal Deposit Insurance
Healthy Discussion
Ryan, Wilson share views on federal health-care bill at HealthForce forum “… Health- care reform
Court reduces man’s sentence by nine years
The repeat violent-offender specification will be stricken. YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, special meeting, 7 a.m., board meeting room, 100
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Tuesday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2009. There are 93 days left in the year.
Metro digest
Traficant interview airs tonight on FOX YOUNGSTOWN — James A. Traficant Jr. will appear at 9 p.m.
Video captures Jackman chiding cell-phone offender
NEW YORK (AP) — Hugh Jackman knows how to stop the show. He did it recently when a cell-phone call
Warren police await results of man’s autopsy
WARREN — Police are awaiting the results of an autopsy before determining whether a 44-year-old city
2 more Parkman Road businesses robbed
One man said he doesn’t think having more police officers would stop robbers. WARREN — Two
Kids and car seats: Ohio boosting law
CINCINNATI (AP) — Children age 4 through 7 with specified weight and height requirements must be in
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m.
Society digest
Pumpkin Patch sale, special events listed COLUMBIANA The Youth Ministry of Columbiana First
Pink Tie event promises an ‘Affair to Remember’
BOARDMAN — On Sunday, Brenda Rider’s A Way With Words Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with Simon
Ex-communist leader a finalist for council seat
Cleveland CLEVELAND (AP) — A former chairman of the state Communist Party has come closer than
His wife gets naked in front of sons, 7 and 11
Dear Annie: I am the father of two sons, 7 and 11. At what point do you stop dressing or being naked
Booster seat tips Proper use of child booster seats in automobiles
Advocates of booster seats urge use for children at least through age seven or until seat belt fits
Picture used to solve computer problem
Dear Readers: Recently, I had a problem with my computer. An error message came up, and I couldn’t
Ohio AG takes lead role in bank’s suit
COLUMBUS (AP) — Bank of America Corp. executives improperly concealed billions of dollars in losses
When Medicare is the piggy bank
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare is looking like a big, fat piggy bank for health-care overhaul. President
Pregnant? Get a flu shot, but where?
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s hard for pregnant women to escape the message: You’re at extra risk from
Iran tests missiles
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran tested its longest-range missiles Monday and warned they can reach any
Halloran tells Curbstoners about his House of Speed
BOARDMAN — When the House of Speed held an open house on Aug. 16, over 220 youths and nearly 500
White Sox topple Tribe; Bucs play spoiler again
CLEVELAND — Gordon Beckham drove in three runs to help John Danks earn his first win in more than a
Honduras to restore liberties after criticism
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — The coup-installed government in Honduras is backing off of its
Martorana lifts Howland, 4-3
CORTLAND — Sophomore Shannon Martorana scored her first varsity goal with 6:36 left to lift Howland
Indiana coach works to attract a fan base
The last time Ohio State played at Indiana, Bill Lynch was there. He knew the score. The 41-10
This is unAmerican
Opinion: This is unAmerican EDITOR: I read an article in The Vindicator that I can’t get out of my mind
PROGRAMS Stimulus funds
The federal stimulus includes $225 million to combat violence against women and $100 million for
Rich-poor gap in U.S. widens more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The recession has hit middle-income and poor families hardest, widening the
Selling Obama: a measure of success
WASHINGTON (AP) — They cashed out retirement funds to build their business during the 2008
NYC terror probe targets accomplices
NEW YORK (AP) — After interrupting a suspected terrorist plot on New York City with a series of
Amid downturn, crime victims get stimulus money
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The government’s economic stimulus money isn’t just for hard hats, contractors
Playing the odds on health care, costs
NEW YORK (AP) — Call it a health-care gamble: the decision by some people to opt out of health
Police: Woman arrested after son escapes home
Police: Woman arrested after son escapes home OKLAHOMA CITY — A woman was arrested after her 14-
EPA tells schools to test aging caulk for PCBs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of school buildings across the United States have caulk around windows
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 8-0-3 Pick 4, 2-5-5-5 Rolling Cash 5, 16-19-26-
Obama to boost Chicago Olympic bid
COPENHAGEN (AP) — President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail again. Obama is going to
At least 140 die in Philippine storm
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers pulled more bodies from swollen rivers Monday as residents
Without China, sanctions against Iran won’t work
Editorial: The United States, France, Britain and Russia have issued stern warnings to Iran of harsh economic
Congressional race gets ugly
Washington Post: Rep. Stephen Cohen, D-Tenn., has represented the 9th Congressional District since
Health care reform could put Obama in bind
Opinion: President Obama made three prominent promises during his campaign: (1) If you like your health plan,
America needs better broadband
Opinion: In the history of our nation, economic downturns have typically been followed by forces of
Worker’s widow: Unseal evidence
The woman’s husband, an employee of Cintas Corp., fell into an industrial dryer in 2007 and died.
Officials seek witnesses to fatal SC copter crash
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — As federal investigators looked for witnesses to the crash of a medical
Jackson documentary selling out theaters
Jackson documentary selling out theaters LOS ANGELES — The Michael Jackson music documentary is
BIRTHS
St. Joseph Health Center Kayla Fox and Dwight Davis, Warren, girl, Sept. 27. Marsaydizs Johnson,
Boardman Rotary’s 33rd Oktoberfest just days away
The organization also is sponsoring a hole-in-one tournament with a $75,000 prize. BOARDMAN
Burrell says he’s menacing only onscreen
PASADENA, Calif. — Actor Ty Burrell usually plays the menacing bad guy, threatening the good folk
Fueling lower prices
Gas dips below $2.50 for first time in 2 months STAFF/WIRE REPORT The average retail price for
Pa. group buys Timberlanes facility
SALEM —The Timberlanes motor lodge and restaurant, which closed in January, has been purchased.
Medicare for everyone? It certainly can be done
Opinion: More Americans die of lack of health insurance than terrorism, homicide, drunk driving and HIV
Lawyer: Polanski to fight extradition to the U.S.
ZURICH (AP) — Imprisoned director Roman Polanski is in a “fighting mood” and will battle U.S.
Xerox and Abbott deals boost stocks; Dow gains 124 points
NEW YORK (AP) — A burst of corporate dealmaking is giving investors a shot of confidence about the
Video shows teens beating student to death
CHICAGO (AP) — Cell-phone footage showing a group of teens viciously kicking and striking a 16-year-
GOP blocking Obama’s Latin nominees
Opinion: When former President Bill Clinton, Costa Rica President Oscar Arias and top officials from across
The Delphi Ripple Effect
Pension, health-care cuts to cost 4,830 jobs, $161M, retirees say
Jimmie Johnson proves he has ‘it’ during the Chase
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Oh boy, another easy victory for Jimmie Johnson. Just what NASCAR didn’t
Super Bowl hangover? Steelers off to bad start
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are beginning to hear the three words they were certain
Cowboys’ D stops Panthers in 21-7 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Terence Newman dived into the end zone, threw the ball into the air and
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony A. Lewis, 22, of 186 Washington Blvd. #4, Boardman,
It’s not that complicated
Opinion: It’s not that complicated EDITOR: The issue of health care coverage can’t be resolved to please
CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN POLICE CALLS
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD Sept. 22 Drug
Cal only looks one way
Opinion: Cal only looks one way EDITOR: Calamitous Cal Thomas indicated that racism was a one-way street
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