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Buddy Walk Saturday in Boardman
The 2010 Buddy Walk of the Valley is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shops at Boardman Park.
Child injured after car put into gear
A 5-year-old North Side boy was treated at St. Elizabeth Health Center for a severe injury to his hand after he accidentally put a car into gear.
Career criminal gets more jail time for guard assault here
Career criminal gets more jail time for guard assault here
Hester Howell gets lengthy prison term for attack on girlfriend
Hester Howell gets lengthy prison term
JerBlue passengers agast, then giggly after flight attendant's meltdown
NEW YORK (AP) — Passengers on a plane on which a flight attendant infamously had a meltdown gasped and then giggled after he dropped the F-bomb repeatedly over the loudspeakers, a traveler aboard the flight says.
Bicyclist intentionally hit in Liberty; police have motorist's license
Police said a 55-year-old bicyclist, who lives in Youngstown, was riding north on Fifth Avenue at about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday when a maroon four-door Pontiac traveling in the same direction began honking continuously at him.
HMHP CEO weighs in on Forum sale and impact on charity care
HMHP CEO weighs in on Forum sale and impact on charity care
Prisoner gets additional time for vandalism at Mahoning Co. jail
Prisoner gets additional time for vandalism at Mahoning Co. jail
9-year-old escapes abduction in Warren
A 9-year-old Deerfield Avenue Southwest girl told police that a man in a white T-shirt tried to abduct her from the sidewalk at the corner of Deerfield Avenue and Southwest Boulevard at about 9 p.m. Tuesday.
In La., signs of regrowth seen in oiled marshes
BARATARIA BAY, La. (AP) — Shoots of marsh grass and bushes of mangrove trees already are starting to
How job screening can become discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says employers who screen job applicants for criminal
Erie Zoo unveils tiger cub ‘Yuri’ born on May 11
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The first tiger cub born at the Erie Zoo in more than 20 years is now on display.
Pa. man wants to change his name to Boomer the Dog
Pa. man wants to change his name to Boomer the Dog
Oil spill’s top man considering late Sept. exit
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The federal government’s point man on the oil spill in the Gulf is starting to
U.S. sees drop in dangerous hospital staph illnesses
U.S. sees drop in dangerous hospital staph illnesses
Doctor says Anna Nicole had chronic pain syndrome
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A doctor for Anna Nicole Smith says the late Playboy model had chronic pain
Agents raid pot operation in Wis. national forest
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Several people have been arrested in a raid on a large marijuana growing
Taylor Swift enshrined in bowling hall of fame
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Bowling fans have picked country star Taylor Swift as their 2010 choice for
JetBlue plays coy about flight attendant fiasco
NEW YORK (AP) — JetBlue is finally talking about its famously flippant flight attendant ... sort of.
Blagojevich jury on day 11 of deliberations
CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors at former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption trial are in their
Judge testifies he felt threatened by NJ blogger
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says he felt threatened by a New Jersey blogger who ranted on the
Rip Torn denied probation in Conn. break-in
LITCHFIELD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut judge says Rip Torn doesn’t qualify for a special probation
Dad sentenced for groping nurse on way to delivery
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — A 31-year-old Utah man has been sentenced to six months in jail for fondling a
Calif, LA prosecutors join probes into Bell city salaries
BELL, Calif. (AP) — California and Los Angeles County prosecutors are joining forces to investigate
Russian wildfires raise Chernobyl radiation fears
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian emergency workers have increased forest patrols in a western region
Death toll in China landslides rises to 1,117
ZHOUQU, China (AP) — Heavy rains lashed a remote section of northwestern China as the death toll
Northern border fortified in search for AZ escapee
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Border agents stopped vehicles leaving the U.S. and police beefed up their
1 person missing in storm-flooded Iowa creek
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say one person remains missing after three cars were swept away
NYC on track for record number of tourists in 2010
NEW YORK (AP) — The Big Apple is on track to host a record number of visitors in 2010. City
Ariz. escapee, fiancee may have changed appearance
PHOENIX (AP) — A dangerous inmate who escaped from a Kingman, Ariz., prison has likely changed his
Stocks retreat as Fed grows more cautious
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks and interest rates are tumbling with investors worldwide growing concerned
Utah governor signs warrant sending Jeffs to Texas
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has signed an extradition warrant that will send
Downed tree in Pennsylvania leads to Amtrak delays
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Amtrak says it has fixed a signal problem that left hundreds of rail riders
Space station astronauts take 2nd crack at repairs
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space station astronauts are back outside again, attempting urgent
Mentors needed for area youths
The city’s Police Athletic League is seeking adult volunteers to serve as mentors for its youthful participants.
Pa. man to have no contact with Jennifer Aniston
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A lawyer says a California judge has issued a restraining order against a
Kidnap hoax mom seeks bail in $700k fraud case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia mom who once blamed her staged disappearance on two
Nazarene choir to perform Friday
The Nazarene Church choir, the Naz Worship Team, will perform in City Park at 7 p.m. Friday.
Mahoning supervisors agree to sell land to PennDOT
Sewer-line and pump-station construction will start at the state line and proceed eastward, Mahoning Township Supervisor Gary Pezzuolo said at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting.
Route 11 resurfacing starts Monday in Columbiana County
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that resurfacing work on state Route 11 will begin Monday in Columbiana County.
Warren man pleads innocent to groping and resisting arrest accusations
Ronald Hall, 47, of Wood Street, pleaded innocent Tuesday to a felony charge of gross sexual imposition and misdemeanors of obstructing official business and resisting arrest.
Man gets 10 years for raping 12-year-old 7 times
Donald J. Crites, 25, of Sheridan Avenue, Niles, has been sentenced to 10 years to life in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl seven times between September and December 2009.
Spade-Stevens wedding will be Big Redneck event
BROOKFIELD Dan Stevens and Alison Spade will be married in the Git R Done Chapel on Sept. 10
Community-wide sale planned in Hubbard
Community-wide sale planned in Hubbard HUBBARD An annual community-wide garage, yard and
Boardman resident wins Gaelic language award
BOARDMAN Boardman resident Stanley Gerchak recently took first place in the Great Lakes Gaelic Mod
HELOISE: No salt? It isn’t a problem
Dear Readers: Watching your salt intake? Here is a longtime Heloise recipe that my readers love.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Jane’ says sex is painful for her
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I have been dating the woman of my dreams for a
Weathersfield trustees promote worker, accept new street
Weathersfield Township trustees reminded residents Tuesday that the township is picking up used tires from curbs all week.
Warren man charged in police chase
Norman A. Miller, 24, of Main Avenue Southwest has pleaded innocent in Warren Municipal Court to a felony failure-to-comply charge.
Forum sale awaits state review, pact talks
Judge signs off on $120M purchase by CHS By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
YSU lands East’s Thomas
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Soon after YSU coach Eric Wolford was hired, he went
No motive offered in slaying of Campbell man
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Police continued to search for suspects in a
Former U.S. Olympic sprinter Pettigrew found dead in car
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Former Olympian Antonio Pettigrew, a sprinter stripped of a gold
’91 killer’s execution brings some closure
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com LUCASVILLE It’s a picture of three brothers, standing by a tree,
Burnette powers Scrappers past Staten Island
Staff report STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Chase Burnette doubled, homered and drove in three runs to help
Traficant petitions remain on hold
Brunner must break certification deadlock By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Supporters of
Breaking in Colt
Browns’ QB McCoy watching, learning Associated Press BEREA As the Cleveland Browns sweat
Layshock recall organizer to try again
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Phillip Beer, who organized a petition drive in an
Steelers encouraged by Hood’s improvement
Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. No matter the sport, coaches often say an athlete shows the most
Long ball dooms the Indians in loss to bottom-feeding O’s
Associated Press CLEVELAND Felix Pie hit the first of four home runs by Baltimore as the Orioles
Taylor criticizes Strickland
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Gov. Ted Strickland’s “mismanagement” of state
Columbiana attorney fills vacancy on school board
Staff report Columbiana Columbiana attorney Mark Hutson was chosen Tuesday to fill a vacancy on
School-bus drivers train for emergency
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A crowd of 400 stood and watched as Austintown
YSU means business with $34M facility
The new Williamson College of Business Administration will provide a professional business education environment, a resource for the regional business community and a link between YSU and the city’s downtown.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Knights of Columbus, St. Jude Council 10183, of St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, Seventh
Newsmakers
Newsmakers ‘Bachelorette’ gets top TV ratings NEW YORK “The Bachelorette” Ali Fedotowsky has
boxscores
American League Orioles 14, Indians 8 BaltimoreCleveland abrhbiabrhbi BRorts 2b4010Brantly
Driver pleads innocent to charge
Driver pleads innocent to charge WARREN Norman A. Miller, 24, of Main Avenue Southwest has
US flood aid wins friends in Pakistan
US flood aid wins friends in Pakistan KALAM, Pakistan U.S. Army choppers carrying emergency food
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career & Technical Center school board, 7 p.m., board room. Trumbull
Police hunt for serial killer
Associated Press DETROIT Tony Leno was taking a smoking break outside the Toledo, Ohio, church
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Aug. 9:
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Aug. 9: Singles: v“Mine”:
Official resigns over offshore stimulus work
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio Department of Development official resigned Tuesday amid an
TRAFFIC Fatalities
TRAFFIC Fatalities To, from school In the United States about half of students in kindergarten
Man pleads guilty to robbery charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A city man who robbed two teens for their clothes will spend the next
Man killed in gunfight with police after car chase
Associated Press MARYSVILLE, Ohio Authorities say a man exchanged gunfire with law- enforcement
good morning
Fine tunes Entertainer Carl Severino will provide the tunes starting at 8 p.m. today at Kuzman’s,
Shaq happy to be in Boston
Associated Press WALTHAM, Mass. When Shaquille O’Neal was much, much younger and a good deal
Forum sale fast facts
Sept. 14, 2009: Information on Forum Health sent to 58 potential buyers. Oct. 13, 2009: Bids
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Work to begin at state line on $19.5M sewer project
By Mary Grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE Sewer-line and pump-station construction will
Violence increasing in emergency rooms
Associated Press COLUMBUS Emergency-room nurse Erin Riley suffered bruises, scratches and a
Levi Johnston plans to seek office as part of reality show
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska From Playgirl to ... politico? That’s right: Levi Johnston’s
Death of woman hit by cop car ruled accident
Associated Press CINCINNATI A coroner’s office has ruled as accidental the death of a woman run
Ex-senator’s death stuns many
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska An amphibious plane carrying former Sen. Ted Stevens crashed
Valley car dealers see sales gains in July
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Valley auto dealers continued to post sales gains
Fundraiser to feature news analyst
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com HANOVERTON Fox News analyst Dick Morris will appear at a
Weathersfield crews picking up used tires
Staff report MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees reminded residents Tuesday that the
United Kingdom’s tax rules hamper tour leaders
Associated Press LONDON European Tour officials are in talks with the British government to
Grand exit hits a nerve
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO A groundswell of support grew online and at office water coolers across
CUTTING BOARDS Getting a handle on them
Any discussion of knives should include the cutting board. Jeffrey Elliot of Henckels suggests using
McGrady to help Pistons rebound
Associated Press DETROIT Tracy McGrady is getting a chance to rejuvenate his career with a team
“The first was for the building to provide a professional business-education environment
“The first was for the building to provide a professional business-education environment that’s more
Convert leaves state custody as she turns 18
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio judge released a runaway Christian teenager from state custody
Birthdays
Birthdays Wrestler-actor Hulk Hogan is 57. Singer Joe Jackson is 56. Actor Joe Rogan (“Fear
if you go to the Reggae Fest
if you go What: Midwest Reggae Fest, Third World, Michael Rose, Pato Banton, The Skatalites, Dread
While grill is out, just go bananas
banana facts Family Features Bananas aren’t just for breakfast or lunch anymore. By grilling
Reggae Fest Celebration of peace and music at Nelson Ledges
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For nearly two decades, Midwest Reggae Fest
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 8 a.m. (GC) Golf: “Inside the PGA Tour.” 8:30 a.m. (STO) Baseball: “Indians
Village, township to discuss forming joint fire district
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Mayor Harry Kale announced that village
CORRECTION
CORRECTION John Grahovac, one of the 31 applicants for Youngstown schools superintendent, is
Smash hit: Combine demolition derby featured in documentary
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM There’s not much you can do with an old combine
O’Shaughnessy hopes you get to know her
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Maryellen O’Shaughnessy, the Democratic
Tight back ends 2010 for Bolt
Associated Press Munich Coming off a rare loss at 100 meters, Olympic and world champion Usain
Algae prompts warnings at lakes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Officials have now issued warnings about three Ohio state park lakes
Fitch’s Berdis picks Slippery Rock
Fitch’s Berdis picks Slippery Rock AUSTINTOWN Fitch High graduate Stephanie Berdis will continue
Williamson College of Business Administration
what’s inside YSU’s new business school opens with a ribbon-cutting Sunday. Classes start Aug. 23.
Metro digest || Man burned by wire
Man burned by wire niles Police are investigating an incident involving an attempted copper
Obama signs bill to avert teacher layoffs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Summoned back from summer break, the House on Tuesday pushed through
Obama plays the race card
Opinion: By Jonathan Bean McClatchy-Tribune The Obama presidency increasingly reminds me of the 1961
Smart sandwiches satisfy with few calories
Family Features Warm weather has many people looking to lighter fare full of seasonal flavor.
oddly enough
oddly enough Idaho farmer unknowingly tends to 300 pot plants JEROME, Idaho Authorities say a
Website allows students to bet on their grades
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Think you’re going to ace freshman year? Want to put money on that?
Kahne signs with Red Bull
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kasey Kahne finally has a ride locked down for 2011, at Red
Buckeyes try to stay cool in heat
Associated Press COLUMBUS On a day when the National Weather Service advised people to avoid
Ceremony celebrates waterline completion
Staff report PETERSBURG Local and state elected officials and business leaders attended a valve-
Senate fails small business
Opinion: Dayton Daily News: Partisan bickering in the U.S. Senate about a bill designed to offer help to
Scarlett’s dresses: Gone with the wind?
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas It’s time to find out if fans of “Gone With the Wind” frankly
Woods to have Foley examine swing?
Associated Press SHEBOYGAN, Wis. Tiger Woods played a practice round Tuesday at the PGA
Get the most from your knives
By Sarah Mark Washington Post When I picked up my chef’s knife the first time, its eight-inch
Fed takes small step to help boost recovery
Associated Press WASHINGTON More worried about the strength of the economic recovery, the
US Senate must end stalemate on campaign-finance reform
Editorial: Add needed campaign-finance reform legislation to the laundry list of worthy measures torpedoed by
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.96 —.01 Avalon
Only 3 flights had long tarmac delays in June
Associated Press NEW YORK Only three flights sat on the tarmac for more than three hours in June
Police Athletic League seeks adults to serve as mentors
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city’s Police Athletic League is seeking adult volunteers to serve
Mosque not offensive in US
Opinion: Islam, the religion of more than 1.2 billion people around the world, does not frighten me. I also
Initial probe: No new Toyota issues
Associated Press WASHINGTON A government investigation into runaway Toyotas has found no new
Blacks worry about health
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID McClatchy Newspapers It may take an Oprah-like TV personality to get people
Cheering immaturity is just silly
Opinion: A graduating senior at Hunter College High School in New York gave a speech that brought a standing
F.N.B. to acquire Comm Bancorp
F.N.B. to acquire Comm Bancorp hermitage, pa. F.N.B. Corp., the parent company of First
Productivity drop is 1st in ’10
MarketWatch WASHINGTON The productivity of U.S. nonfarm businesses dropped in the second quarter
World court has basic flaw
Opinion: By Simon Jennings The Institute for War & Peace Reporting The recent visit to Chad by Sudanese
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