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Columbiana Co. prisoner transport program to change
Columbiana Co. prisoner transport program to change
Austintown police investigating drug-store burglary
Austintown police investigating drug-store burglary
Youngstown man arrested on drug charges in Campbell
Youngstown man arrested on drug charges in Campbell
Springfield Twp. trustees mull action for road repairs
Springfield Twp. trustees mull action for road repairs
Success by 6 program prepares kids for kindergarten
Success by 6 program prepares kids for kindergarten
Mahoning commissioners abolish 26 jobs in JFS department
Mahoning commisisoners abolish 26 jobs in JFS department
Philadelphia-area thief gets 21 years house arrest
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An office manager who admitted stealing $475,000 from her employer has been
2 missing miners feared dead at Nevada gold mine
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two missing miners were feared to be dead in an accident today at an underground
Calif Chamber: Pot law would allow smoking at work
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Supporters and opponents of a ballot measure to legalize marijuana in
Professor claims NY college favored gays over him
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A New York college professor says he was passed over for promotions for
Shenango River spill nearly cleaned up
FARRELL, PA. Mercer County’s public safety director says the spill that fouled the Shenango River
North Dakota man swallows other inmate’s glasses
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota inmate was not afraid of making a spectacle of himself when he
Docs discover sprouting pea in Mass. man’s lung
BOSTON (AP) — Doctors say they have found a pea sprouting in the lung of a 75-year-old Massachusetts
Mahoning commissioners abolish 26 JFS jobs
YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Commissioners unanimously authorized today the abolition of 26 jobs
Police: Suspected stabber had prior Va. arrest
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in northern Virginia say a suspect in a string of 20 stabbings in three
Youngstown schools asked to pool money streams
The city school district must develop a plan for pooling local, state and federal dollars. That
Parolee jumps in unattended squad car for joyride
ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — A parolee jumped into a Southern California police squad car and drove away
Jurors in Blago trial say they agree on 2 counts
CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors in former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption trial are telling the
Schrenker to plead guilty to Ind. securities fraud
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former money manager convicted of trying to fake his own death in a Florida
Blagojevich jurors expected to clarify deadlock
CHICAGO (AP) — There’s a chance the more than two-month corruption trial of former Gov. Rod
GM CEO Whitacre says will step down Sept. 1
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. CEO Ed Whitacre says he’s stepping down Sept. 1. Whitacre says
Calif couple could face 10-year sentence for bribe
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A West Hollywood couple could face 10 years in federal prison for bribing a Thai
Senate passes resolution honoring ex-Sen. Stevens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has expressed its “profound sorrow and deep regret” over the death of
Opening statements under way in ex-Marine’s trial
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Opening statements have started in central North Carolina in the trial of a
Police: Man suspected in semen attacks in Md.
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) — Authorities in Maryland say a man accused of squirting semen from a bottle
NY governor’s aide surrenders on assault charge
NEW YORK (AP) — An aide to New York Gov. David Paterson has surrendered on an assault charge in the
Pa. passengers call JetBlue flight attendant rude
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two women from Pittsburgh say a JetBlue flight attendant was rude and instigated
Suspect in Mich., Va. stabbings nabbed in Atlanta
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man suspected in a series of stabbings in Virginia and Michigan was arrested at
Stocks to fall after Cisco earnings, jobless data
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are expected to extend their losses as more disappointing earnings and
2 men accused of cheating at casino blackjack
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — State police say two men are charged separately after authorities caught
Sweet potatoes close part of I-80 in Pa. after crash
NICHOLSON, Pa. (AP) — Part of Interstate 80 is shut down in northeastern Pennsylvania after a truck
Laura Paden | Micah Zavadil
BOARDMAN Laura Paden and Micah Zavadil, both of Boardman, were united in marriage on July 17
Fury Sainato | Joseph Kuzma
POLAND Joseph Daniel Kuzma and his bride, the former Fury Nicole Sainato, honeymooned at Ocho Rios
Sorority to sponsor women’s luncheon
Sorority to sponsor women’s luncheon YOUNGSTOWN Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Youngstown Alumnae
Local doctor will host evening to help seniors get medicine
WARREN For the third year, Dr. Farid Naffah, a local gastroenterologist, will host his annual
HELOISE: Keep your washing machine efficient
Dear Readers: You probably have a favorite laundry detergent, and you hope that your clothes are
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Aunt Liz’ sponges off folks, irks her
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I am a blessed child of two wonderful, loving
1-hitter lifts M.V. past S.I.
Staff report STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Five Mahoning Valley pitchers combined on a one-hit shutout as
Warren victims’ advocate: Lethal injection is just
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Despite years of being a Trumbull County Victim-Witness
Mahoning sues to seize land for road
26 lawsuits target residents and church on Western Reserve By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Big Brothers make big impact
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford was an
St. E’s gears up to handle more charity cases
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners is prepared
Jackson injures chest muscle
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Browns are awaiting further test results on starting
Company leads efforts to clean up Shenango River spill
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com farrell, pa. Environmentalists hope to know more today
QB Anderson happy with fresh start
Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. Derek Anderson was the quarterback Cleveland didn’t want.
Day for fun is remembrance of young family
More than an afternoon of entertainment and giveaways, Girard event is a memorial to a young mother
Leftwich prepared
Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. Byron Leftwich probably won’t be the quarterback who can get the
Tribe falls to Orioles again
Associated Press CLEVELAND Brad Bergesen became the latest Bird to win under Buck Showalter.
Columbiana Co. extends funding to jobs program
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County officials have agreed to extend
Centaur seeks OK to auction Valley View Downs
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. The announcement that Indianapolis-based
Warren Italian fest to have new offering: fried ravioli
Staff report WARREN If you’ve never tried fried ravioli, this is your chance. Phil Sidoti,
Homelessness Hits Home
Alyssa Household, 9, and Clare Cresciamanno, 9, push a buggy past the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard during a walk to raise awareness about the homeless. Officials estimated that there were 1,400 people homeless in Youngstown and Mahoning County in 2009.
WTG
Thursday CAR CRUISES Car cruise with DJ Richie, 5-8 p.m., The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve
Like most majors, PGA wide open
Associated Press SHEBOYGAN, Wis. Never mind what the oddsmakers are saying. The best bet to win
if you go to Betty's Summer Vacation
if you go What: “Betty’s Summer Vacation” Where: The Oakland Center for the Arts When: 8
if you go to Rick Springfield
if you go Who: Rick Springfield When: 8 p.m. Friday Where: Outdoors at Covelli Centre, 229 E.
Mlb roundup Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 3, Rays 2 DETROIT Ryan Raburn hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the
Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-743-6480
Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-743-6480 Fri: Exit Strategy with Rosella and Cease 2
ED’S HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TIPS
ED’S HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TIPS Never use a pesticide in your yard or vegetable garden. Eat a plant-
Ambulants steers clear of mainstream sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Some bands hope to appeal to the mainstream, but Kansas
Slow down ratification of arms treaty
Opinion: By Rebeccah Heinrichs Los Angeles Times While the Obama administration trades horses and twists
Years ago
Today is Thursday, Aug. 12, the 224th day of 2010. There are 141 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
if you go to Wiz Khalifa
if you go What: Wiz Khalifa, with Dorrough When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Covelli Centre rear
‘So far, so good’
Gardening for a healthy mind, body and soul McClatchy Newspapers Ed Alexander looks and feels
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, hot meals
Toothpaste lets her cuddle kitty
Q. I have had a significant cat allergy for more than 25 years, but I recently got a cat on a trial
City man gets 7-year prison term for assaulting, kidnapping woman
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man convicted of kidnapping and
Red Hatter luncheon
Red Hatter luncheon WARREN WellnessOne of Warren is having a Red Hatters luncheon Monday, at
Hoss & the Juggernauts inject soul into top spot
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Jokes about ’60s television show “Bonanza” aside, singer
Warren’s new bond rating good news in a sea of bad
Editorial: Last fall, we offered the follow- ing observation about the city of Warren’s financial condition:
if you go to Shaker Woods Festival
if you go What: Shaker Woods Festival When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Aug. 21-22
if you go to The Ambulants
if you go What: The Ambulants When: 10 p.m. Friday Where: The Lemon Grove Caf , 122 W.
Rick SpringfieldSFlbRocker’s hits unite generations
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com 5Suffice it to say, that’s not what fans should expect
New This Week
New This Week Eat, Pray, Love (PG-13) (not yet reviewed) A newly divorced woman embarks on a
Survivors picnic
Survivors picnic YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners cancer survivors are offered
Graphic Pink will rock again
The news that Graphic Pink is reuniting brought back memories of seeing the band at Irish Bob’s on
‘Betty’s Summer Vacation’ skewers American culture
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Kent State graduate Craig Snay has been
Metro digest || Boy puts car into gear
Boy puts car into gear YOUNGSTOWN A 5-year-old North Side boy was treated at St. Elizabeth Health
Breakout hip-hop star Wiz Khalifa at Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rapidly rising hip-hop star Wiz Khalifa is already the king of the game
A mother knows these things
Opinion: By Mary Tillman Los Angeles Times Army Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal was forced to retire because of
Vexfest SCHEDULE
Vexfest schedule Vexfest begins at noon Sunday and ends around 2 a.m. The free, outdoor music
Just like Martha Stewart, Traficant went to jail unjustly
Opinion: I was sadly disappointed by former Congressman Jim Traficant. Perhaps with proper guidance and
Fine crafters return to Shaker Woods
Staff report COLUMBIANA The Shaker Woods Festival will return for three consecutive weekends
“Boston Med” (10 p.m., ABC): The riveting documentary series concludes with an
“Boston Med” (10 p.m., ABC): The riveting documentary series concludes with an extraordinary
A risky move on taxes
Opinion: The Marietta Times: Had enough TEA? Sometimes used by tea party activists as an acronym for “taxed
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,SDRq by Eugene O’Neill at Weathervane Playhouse,
August madness hits downtown
— vexfest — By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Vexfest has become the NCAA
Irish to gather for annual festival
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Gathering of the Irish Clans, the annual Irish festival at St. Maron
Padres topple Pirates
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Ryan Ludwick admitted to manager Bud Black a few days ago that he’s
Family Fun Day Details at a glance
Family Fun Day Details at a glance What: The fourth annual Family Fun Day is sponsored by the
Rodriguez says he is confident in QBs, team
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan has endured a lot of misery in Rich Rodriguez’s two
Sovereign citizens spin history while rejecting government
Associated Press COLUMBUS They call themselves sovereign citizens, U.S. residents who declare
Valley killing case goes to jury
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The fate of a 42-year-old Austintown man
Documents appear to link Demjanjuk to 2nd camp
Associated Press MUNICH A German historian on Wednesday presented evidence at the trial of John
In China, death toll tops 1,000
Associated Press ZHOUQU, China Heavy rains lashed a remote section of northwestern China as the
Homeless box
MAHONING COUNTY Who are the homeless? An estimated 1,400 people were homeless in Youngstown and
Zvonareva avoids upset with marathon win
Associated Press MASON, Ohio Two rain delays and one determined opponent almost added up to
Police create suspect list in Michigan stabbings
Associated Press DETROIT Police investigating a string of stabbings, including five deaths,
Look out for us, Singletary says
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers are cleared for takeoff. They will
HISTORY MAKERS?
Even with Big Ten record in sight, Bucks, Tressel won’t look ahead Associated Press COLUMBUS
Business digest || Macy’s posts income
Macy’s posts income cincinnati Macy’s Inc.’s net income surged in the second quarter as the
21/2 years added to prisoner’s sentence for vandalizing Mahoning County jail
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man accused of making a mess of the Mahoning County jail and creating
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Aug. 11. All yields given in percent.
Grand bargain for the Bush tax cuts
Opinion: Believe it or not, Congress doesn’t have to get into one of its knockdown, drag-out fights in
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man sought but failed to change his name to Boomer the Dog PITTSBURGH A judge on
boxscores
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Netanyahu, Obama are miles apart
Opinion: JERUSALEM Two photographs adorn the office of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Together they
inside
inside On B4 Byron Leftwich probably won’t be the quarterback who can get the Steelers into the
NFL ROUNDUP
NFL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s notes Giants: Two-time Pro Bowl guard Chris Snee is the latest offensive
Observe Ramadan? Do it with an app
Associated Press PATERSON, N.J. The most ancient traditions of Islam are going high-tech, with a
Record season for PSU
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. It’s all about milestones this season at Penn State. Tailback
9-year-old girl escapes abduction
9-year-old girl escapes abduction WARREN A 9-year-old Deerfield Avenue Southwest girl told police
Bad weather to cost Gulf crews 4 days
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Bad weather has delayed into early next week a massive effort to
26th Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival schedule
TODay 4:45 p.m. — Ribbon-cutting ceremony 6 to 11 p.m. — Boccie tournament 6 to 10 p.m. —
pga roundup
pga roundup News and notes Stop wanted: Wisconsin is back in the golf spotlight for the first time
US on track to end role in Iraq
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is satisfied that the United States can safely
Trade gap points to slower growth
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States is selling fewer products around the world and
Survivor tells of aid workers’ final moments
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The first sign of danger was the crackle of gunfire over their
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Aug.
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $49.4 billion Associated Press
The U.S. trade deficit in June, the highest level since October 2008.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Roots’ producer dies BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. David L. Wolper, whose landmark 1977
YSU roundup | News and notes
Beat the heat: YSU coach Eric Wolford compared Wednesday morning’s practice to being in a steam room
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Bryleena Thigpen and Reinaldo Delgato, Youngstown, girl, Aug.
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