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Boardman police getting another police dog
Boardman The Boardman Police Department continues to grow as township trustees approved the hiring
Vt. slaughterhouse co-owner turns himself in
NORTH HERO, Vt. (AP) — The co-owner of a now-closed Vermont slaughterhouse has turned himself in on
Fan sues NY Mets, claims injuries from broken bat
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York Mets fan who says a flying piece of a broken baseball bat shattered his
Pop-Tart shop pops up in Times Square
One of Kellogg Co.’s most popular brands is popping up in Times Square at Pop-Tart World, with more
Defense in Smith case tries to discredit bodyguard
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Defense attorneys in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial are attempting
Husband indicted in Ohio marriage counselor death
CLEVELAND (AP) — The husband of an Ohio marriage counselor has been indicted on aggravated murder
NASA aims for more space station repairs Wed.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is scrambling to put together a new plan of attack to get the
Cops: 1 of 2 Ariz. escapees captured in Wyo.
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say they have captured one of the two convicted killers who escaped from
Oscar-winning actress Patricia Neal dies at age 84
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP)— Patricia Neal, the willowy, husky-voiced actress who won an Academy Award for
Man charged with vehicular assault
xxxxx girard Kevin Titus, 48, of East Wilson, was charged with aggravated vehicular assault,
Calif AG: Bell city officials must disclose pay records
BELL, Calif. (AP) — California’s attorney general has ordered past and present officials of Bell to
2 women plead not guilty in Somali terror probe
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Two Minnesota women have pleaded not guilty to federal charges of supporting
Pa. church honors member slain in Afghanistan
AKRON, Pa. (AP) — A Mennonite international aid group based in central Pennsylvania says a medical
Ga. pastor arrested protesting ‘Demon’ mascot
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AP) — Police have arrested a pastor in Georgia for protesting outside a high
‘Grim Sleeper’ suspect faces arraignment in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A South Los Angeles man accused of being the so-called “Grim Sleeper” who killed
Court rejects candidate’s appeal over expletive
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A candidate for the Wisconsin Legislature who wants to use an expletive and a
McKelvey Lake drowning victim identified
The man who drowned in McKelvey Lake while fishing is Augustus Ray Williams, 47, of Bott Street in
Davie taken from death row to Lucasville
COLUMBUS Convicted murderer Roderick Davie arrived at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility this
Magazine newsstand sales slip 5.6 percent; some bright spots
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. magazine sales at newsstands and other retail outlets continued to slip in the
ONA files objection to Forum sale
YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Nurses Association filed the lone objection to the sale of Forum Health to
From humble to rumble: Sturgis turns 70
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The
Stock futures rise following European gains
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are rising modestly following signs that Europe’s recovery is speeding
Chrysler narrows 2Q loss from 1Q on growing sales
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler Group LLC says growing sales helped it narrow its second-quarter loss to
Tests: No tampering of mine monitors where 29 died
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A state mine safety officials says testing shows that methane monitors
Police: Husband kills self, wife, man at hi-rise
MONESSEN, Pa. (AP) — Police say marital troubles apparently led a man to shoot his wife and a
FAA seeks clues after plane crashes into house
SALINA, Pa. (AP) — Federal investigators are interviewing witnesses and recovering debris as they
Stephanie Raybuck | James Grymberg
Stephanie Raybuck | James Grymberg YOUNGSTOWN Nuptial vows were exchanged in the presence of the
Annie Houk | James Moore
Annie Houk | James Moore NEW SPRINGFIELD James Robert Moore and the former Annie Michelle Houk
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Is church after sister’s money?
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My sister, “Elaine,” has terminal cancer. Yesterday,
HELOISE: Let cashier know how to deliver change
Dear Heloise: I bought a pint of ice cream at the gas station. I owed $2.39 and paid with a $20
‘State of Youngstown’ is revived
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When freshman cornerback Donald D’Alesio started his
Civilians get a grip on duties of 910th Airlift Wing
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com VIENNA Amelie Anderson was interested in seeing how military
Walk to address homeless problem
Awareness event set for Wednesday By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nearly
Finance woes tax district treasurer who doubles as school board member member
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com MCDONALD Brian Stidham admits he has a serious challenge ahead
Betras wins top state honor
Staff report COLUMBUS Atty. David Betras was honored Saturday as the County Democratic Party
Fund rules for razing raises ire of leaders
Home-demolition restrictions rile Austintown trustees By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Thousands cheer on boy, 5, injured by foul ball in ’09
Thousands cheer on boy, 5, injured by foul ball in ’09 By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Woods plays his worst 72 holes on PGA Tour
Associated Press AKRON Tiger Woods has never looked worse. As he has done so often on Sunday
There’s no secret to fixing nation’s intelligence system
Opinion: By Ed Feulner The Heritage Foundation News flash: Government bureaucracy is inefficient and
Afghan-massacre victims had given years of service
Associated Press KABUL One gave up a lucrative practice to give free dental care to children who
Nun’s death rallies anti-immigration forces
Associated Press WASHINGTON In Arizona, the shooting death of a rancher blew the lid off
Man, 47, dies at lake
Man, 47, dies at lake YOUNGSTOWN Members of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum health Northside medical center Danielle Dothard, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 7. Magaly
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Singer, actress marry LONDON British pop singer Robbie Williams, 36, has married
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT In Bertram de Souza’s Sunday column on Page A14 headlined “Why is Oakhill
Farmers: Ohio roof collapse hurts cabbage business
Associated Press FREMONT, Ohio Cabbage farmers in northern Ohio say a roof collapse at a local
“Teen Choice 2010” (8 P.M., FOX): Singer Katy Perry hosts the award show that honors
“Teen Choice 2010” (8 P.M., FOX): Singer Katy Perry hosts the award show that honors teen faves in
Little relief is seen for state and local layoffs
Associated Press WASHINGTON An injection of $26 billion in federal aid won’t be enough to save
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Store manager throws hot coffee into intruder’s face CRESCENT CITY, Calif. An
Russian man dies in searing heat at sauna contest
Associated Press HELSINKI A Russian man trying to win the Sauna World Championships died after
Averting workplace violence is no easy job, experts warn
Associated Press Criminologists call it murder by proxy — rampages by employees who go after their
Girard pulls out all the stops for 4th end-of-summer gala
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Fond memories of former Girard homecomings led
Baghdad’s traffic cops are on militants’ hit list
Associated Press BAGHDAD Baghdad’s traffic cops are demanding their own guards after at least
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., administration building, 6034 S.
Far from ground zero, new mosques face foes
Associated Press MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Muslims trying to build houses of worship in the nation’s
Festive and filling
Mahoning Valley Slovak Fest serves up food, entertainment By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com
Gulf shrimpers pray for good season
Associated Press THERIOT, La. Docked boats were bedecked with fluttering red, white and blue
1 person from each family to attend trial
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio judge says only one family member of each of the 11 women
Crews trying to gather pieces of plane
Associated Press SALINA, Pa. Investigators worked Sunday to remove wreckage of a plane that
Ohio ex-con receives data on neighbors
Associated Press COLUMBUS Neighbors routinely get a picture and a name when a sex offender moves
Asia flooding plunges millions into misery
Associated Press BEIJING Floods and landslides across Asia plunged millions into misery Sunday
Campbell launches tax-amnesty program
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Tax-amnesty days are starting for people who
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Sickened workers await compensation
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Four years ago, then-U.S. Sen. Barack Obama called them “veterans of the
Forced to retire, take Social Security early
Associated Press MIAMI Paul Skidmore’s office is shuttered, his job gone, his 18-month job
Today is Monday, Aug. 9, the 221st day of 2010. There are 144 days left in the year.
Today is Monday, Aug. 9, the 221st day of 2010. There are 144 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Medicare’s private eyes let fraud cases get cold
Associated Press WASHINGTON They don’t seem that interested in hot pursuit. It took private
Obamas to be honorary theater chairmen
Associated Press NEW YORK The upcoming theater season takes on a presidential flair as Barack
Nicole Holko hugs Lane LifeTrans medic John Lightly as her son, Luke, is honored Sunday with Luke
Nicole Holko hugs Lane LifeTrans medic John Lightly as her son, Luke, is honored Sunday with Luke
US, Afghans are at odds
Opinion: By Hafizullah Gardesh Institute on War and Peace Reporting MARJAH, Afghanistan Roughly six
‘Memphis’ gets ‘Mod’ with ’70s guest star
McClatchy Newspapers Clarence Williams III guests on Tuesday’s episode of “Memphis Beat” (TNT at
Mahan’s the man in Akron
Associated Press AKRON Hunter Mahan is doing things he never imagined possible, on and off the
Gonzalez batters Pirates pitching in Rockies’ win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Colorado Rockies needed a boost after a difficult loss, and
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad in first class.
American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one olive from each salad in first class.
Gia Russa schedules job-recruiting event
Gia Russa schedules job-recruiting event boardman The Mahoning County One-Stop, 149 Boardman-
9th-inning meltdown
The Scrappers took a 7-3 lead into the final frame, then watched the IronBirds soar to victory By
Why the one-sided outrage?
Opinion: It’s nice that so many people around the world care so deeply about the Palestinians. One could
PUCO must end the deadlock over FirstEnergy biomass plan
Editorial: As the winds of change blow ever more swiftly toward renewable energy sources in our nation, it is
if you go
if you go Who: Barenaked Ladies with Kris Allen and Angel Taylor When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
Franchitti edges Power at Mid-Ohio
Associated Press LEXINGTOn Dario Franchitti was preparing for a restart during Sunday’s IndyCar
Montoya erases 113-race skid at Watkins Glen Cup race
Associated Press WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. Juan Pablo Montoya finally had a race without a mistake, and
Even though their singer quit last year, Barenaked Ladies still rock BNL 2.0
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When news spread last year that singer Steven Page was
No action on redistricting
Opinion: COLUMBUS You didn’t really think lawmakers were going to break their summer recess and move on a
VIDEO GAME REVIEWS
VIDEO GAME REVIEWS “TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON” Grade: B Systems: Microsoft Xbox 360,
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ‘Wheels of Thunder’ SANDUSKY Drivers, start your engines and head to Cedar
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Last-place Bucs fire 2 coaches
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates fired pitching coach Joe Kerrigan and bench
Roth Bros. advance to major world series
Roth Bros. advance to major world series youngstown John Hay allowed just one run in nine
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