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Poland defeats Puerto Rico, 7-4
PORTLAND, Ore. — Abby Masluk, Ally Deemer, Jenna Schletter, Dani Rutana and Cara Kalouris each had a
Boardman man wages war on vacant homes, nuisance properties
Boardman wages war on vacant homes, nuisance properties
Hubbard promotes itself as a great place for business
Hubbard promotes itself as a great place for business
Traficant ballot supporters believe valid signatures are sufficient
Traficant ballot supporters believe valid signatures are sufficient
Cause of Salem fire that leveled historic home remains under investigation
Explosion of Salem home remains under investigation
OH WOW! children's center in Youngstown gets grants
OH WOW! children's center in Youngstown gets grants
Student lender Nelnet settles lawsuit for $55M
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Student lender Nelnet has agreed to pay $55 million to settle a whistle-blower
5 women, 1 man charged in brawl over Facebook rumor
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Bethlehem police have charged five women — including a woman who was stabbed five
NJ blogger convicted of threatening Ill. judges
NEW YORK (AP) — A New Jersey blogger being tried for a third time has been convicted of making
Ohio woman who claimed wrong implants settles case
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal court records show an Ohio woman has settled her lawsuit against a
Aid helps states escape layoffs but adds concerns
NEW YORK (AP) — Cash-strapped states from Maine to Hawaii are tearing up the pink slips — for now —
Oil stuck below $76, gasoline prices slide lower
Gasoline prices are now a penny below where they were a week ago and could head lower after a
Del. diocese bankruptcy judge OKs victim trials
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The judge in the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington’s bankruptcy case has ruled
Psychiatrist who saw Anna Nicole Smith testifies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A hospital psychiatrist has testified that medication given to Anna Nicole Smith
Gates likes military’s plans to reinvest savings
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he is pleased with the military services’
AP Source: GM likely to file IPO papers next week
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. is likely to file paperwork next week that describes its plan to
JetBlue flight diverted over unruly passenger
CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) — A JetBlue Airways flight from Boston to the Dominican Republic had to land in
Ames water towers filling, but crisis persists
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Officials in Ames, Iowa, say the city’s water towers have enough water to start
Powder-filled letters sent to Texas, Ill., Mass.
DALLAS (AP) — A person who sent threatening letters containing suspicious white powder to several
Cincinnati police dog left in hot car dies
CINCINNATI (AP) — Authorities say a Cincinnati police dog has died after an officer left it in a hot
DA: Auchincloss to plead guilty in child porn case
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon prosecutors say James Auchincloss, half-brother of the late
Arizona fugitive’s accomplice faces drug charges
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say the accomplice to an Arizona fugitive was acting as a drug
Confrontation with repo man leads to felony charge
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — California prosecutors have charged a 46-year-old man with felony vandalism
Stabbing spree suspect agrees to return to Mich.
ATLANTA (AP) — A man suspected in a three-state stabbing spree that killed five people says he won’t
NYC executive gives panhandler a lot of credit
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City ad executive says she never doubted a homeless man would return the
SF commission postpones vote on pet sale ban
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A San Francisco commission has put off a vote on a proposal to ban pet sales to
BP reviewing pressure tests on Gulf oil well
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Scientists from BP and the federal government are reviewing the results of
Stabbing spree suspect set for Ga. court hearing
ATLANTA (AP) — A man suspected in a three-state stabbing spree is due in court in Atlanta for an
Building collapses in Detroit; 8 firefighters hurt
DETROIT (AP) — Police say eight firefighters have been injured at the scene of an explosion and fire
Stocks fluctuate after retail sales rise modestly
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are fluctuating in early trading after the latest consumer spending number
Poland defeats Texas, 5-4
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Poland 11-2 Little League softball team defeated Texas, 5-4, Thursday night in
Blaze burns 5 cars in Pittsburgh parking garage
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities in Pittsburgh say fire damaged five cars at a downtown parking garage
2 more charged in triple slaying
EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Police in eastern Pennsylvania have charged two more men with a triple killing
Bizarre Pa. collar bomb case set for October trial
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Federal authorities in Erie say they will move ahead with the prosecution of a
Community invited to church corn roast
Community invited to church corn roast LIBERTY TOWNSHIP Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school. CLASSES
HELOISE: Empty bottles go through security
Dear Heloise: I always travel as cheaply as possible when it comes to flying. You’re not allowed to
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He’s trying to help, not hurt, 2 girls
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I am going to be in college soon, and I have two
Brownlee Woods sign stands tall
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A sign designating the historical name of one of the
Traffic detour for part of state Route 46 begins Monday
Traffic detour for part of state Route 46 begins Monday
Springfield Twp. trustees mull action for road fixes
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD Springfield Township trustees may have to
Report: Severstal looks to sell Warren mill
Staff report warren Just over two years after purchasing the former WCI Steel mill here,
Prisoner transport to change
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON For many years, Columbiana County deputies spent
Operation Inasmuch offers free services
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com WARREN A verse in Scripture from Matthew 25: 37-40,
Youngstown man arrested in Campbell
Staff report campbell A Youngstown man trying to flee a traffic stop was Tasered, and police
Poland leads 5-4 in third inning
Poland leads 5-4 in third inning PORTLAND, Ore. The Poland 11-12 Little League softball team
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vRick Springfield, 8 p.m.: Expect the old hits and some new material.
Farm runoff is a threat to the Gulf
Opinion: By Jeff Gunderson McClatchy-Tribune Now that the BP oil well has been plugged, it’s more urgent
GM posts $1.33B profit in 2nd quarter
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. said Thursday it made $1.33 billion in the second
Tomlin doesn’t hint on Roethlisberger
Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. Ben Roethlisberger is permitted to play in all the Pittsburgh
Julia Roberts is superb in ‘Eat Pray Love’
By Randy Myers Contra Costa Times My guy friends sneer whenever “Eat Pray Love” comes up in
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Pat Harrington (“One Day at a Time”) is 81. Actor Kevin Tighe (“Emergency,”
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A story on Page A4 of Tuesday’s Vindicator under the headline “Boardman trustees OK
Special to the Vindicator
Special to the Vindicator Members of the youth group at Central Christian Church in Warren, from
Roz Hahn of Central Christian Church puts her hands to yard work as part of the Lord’s work
Roz Hahn of Central Christian Church puts her hands to yard work as part of the Lord’s work through
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING Trash and treasure Sacred Heart Church, 400 Lincoln Park Drive, Youngstown, is
State panel overseeing city schools overlooks home-grown assets
Opinion: I should not be surprised at the events surrounding the state Academic Distress Commission’s
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 484,000 Associated Press
The number of first-time claims for jobless benefits filed last week, up 2,000 from the week before.
oddly enough
oddly enough N. Dakota man swallows other inmate’s glasses BISMARCK, N.D. A North Dakota
Money fair showcases rare coins and bills
Associated Press BOSTON In an economic downturn, it might be tough to get your head around this:
‘THE EXPENDABLES’
‘THE EXPENDABLES’ Grade: C Credits: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Jet Li,
AUTO RACING
AUTO RACING This weekend’s events NASCAR CARFAX 400 Site: Brooklyn, Mich. Schedule: Today,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2205 Tibbetts Wick Road,
“In the short term, the sale will keep an important medical institution open in Youngstown.
“In the short term, the sale will keep an important medical institution open in Youngstown. You
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 13, the 225th day of 2010. There are 140 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Traficant saga continues
Opinion: “The secretary of state has high-paid attorneys. I feel just let them handle it.” That quote came
Tillman widow hopes for closure with story
Associated Press NEW YORK Mary Tillman doesn’t want any more congressional hearings or official
GO & DO
Friday Dances Eddie & the Edsels, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.
Indians overcome Orioles and avoid sweep by last-place team
Associated Press CLEVELAND Rookie Jeanmar Gomez remained unbeaten and the Cleveland Indians
Mike Pouncey ready to fly solo without twin
Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. Even at 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds, Florida’s Mike Pouncey never
success by 6 Children entering kindergarten this year in 14 Mahoning Valley school districts participated this summer in a United Way program aimed at preparing them for school. The districts and
Austintown, 3 Campbell, 2 Canfield, 1 Girard, 2 Hubbard, 2 Jackson-Milton, 2 Liberty, 1
Watson keeps level head at PGA Championship round
Associated Press Sheboygan, Wis. While other players waited out the fog delay on the driving
YSU notebook
YSU notebook Quarterback derby: All indications are that redshirt freshman Kurt Hess will be the
County slashes 26 JFS positions
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN To balance Mahoning County’s public-
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Eric and Jada L. Landgraver, Mineral Ridge, girl,
Shenango River spill nearly cleaned up
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com FARRELL, PA. Mercer County’s public- safety director
About the acquisition
A subsidiary of Community Health Systems, a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tenn., nearly has
Texas Rangers finally have new ownership
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg have no more courtrooms to enter, no
robert k. yosay | the vindicator
robert k. yosay | the vindicator Aaron Romigh, left, Ryan Koniowsky and Cloie Musser put together
Double trouble
After a rough stay with Miami, Ted Ginn hopes to catch his second wind as a wide receiver and
Bucs lose 3rd in row, swept by San Diego
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run homer while Jon Garland and three
Stabbing-spree suspect arrested at Atlanta airport
Associated Press ATLANTA Elias Abuelazam was about to board a plane for Israel when police
Dog days of summer
Penguins try to keep cool as temperatures and practices heat up By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
WikiLeaks set to release more files
Associated Press LONDON WikiLeaks spokesman Julian Assange said Thursday his organization is
Rep. Frank says Dems improved economy
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN The federal stimulus package preserved jobs and
Peaceful protest gives last say to Reserve supporters
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN To Mark Clawges, Western Reserve High School wasn’t built
Jobless claims increase
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy is looking bleaker as new applications for jobless
Traffic detour for part of Route 46
Traffic detour for part of Route 46 Austintown A portion of state Route 46 will close for
K-Rod suspended for alleged assault
Associated Press NEW YORK Suspended Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez was released without bail
Obama to sign $600M border bill
Obama to sign $600M border bill WASHINGTON Determined to show a commitment to stopping the flow
Summer of heat, fire, floods fits predictions
Associated Press NEW YORK Floods, fires, melting ice and feverish heat: From smoke-choked Moscow
LeBron, Carmelo, Wade attend negotiating session
Associated Press NEW YORK LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul were among
ABCs — the United Way
Success by 6 program prepares kids for kindergarten By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com north
City schools to address fund pooling
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city school district must develop a plan
Yankees sink Scrappers on homer in 10th
Staff report STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Kelvin De Leon hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th
Injured pectoral muscle to sideline Browns’ Jackson for several weeks
Associated Press BEREA There’s another new, gaping hole in the middle of the Browns’ defense.
Poland jumps
Poland jumps to 5-0 lead PORTLAND, Ore. The Poland 11-12 Little League softball team scored
Darlington’s rebirth continues with trucks
Associated Press DARLINGTON, S.C. This is one NASCAR schedule shake-up Darlington Raceway
Abimael Vazquez aka Enrique Santiago, 29, Carlton Drive, Campbell, possession of cocaine and
Abimael Vazquez aka Enrique Santiago, 29, Carlton Drive, Campbell, possession of cocaine and
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Hartford native did not qualify for last week’s Heluva
Downhill ride
Labonte frustrated with not winning Associated Press WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. Bobby Labonte sat down
Board member to take helm as CEO on Sept. 1
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. chief Ed Whitacre said Thursday he’s stepping down
OPINION: Go-slow approach for Cruze complements GM’s resurgence
Editorial: Momentum continues to mount for General Motors Co. and its hot new Chevrolet Cruze. Just
Virginia typical for Dems
Opinion: APPOMATTOX, Va. The state that best exemplified the national Democratic tide that elected Barack
North Lima auctioneer appeals one-year suspension of license
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A prominent North Lima auctioneer has
Don’t be harsh with the innocent babies
Opinion: By Glenn Hutchinson McClatchy-Tribune Some politicians want to start deporting babies. They want
robert k. yosay | the vindicator
robert k. yosay | the vindicator Corinne Tomaino, a kindergarten teacher at Jackson-Milton
Delphi retiree case
Delphi retiree case washington U.S. Rep. John Boehner of West Chester, R-8th, and U.S. Sen.
Is it time to legalize drugs?
Opinion: Legalization of drugs — long an issue championed mainly by fringe groups — is rapidly moving to the
N.Y. Jets, Revis still far apart on contract
Associated Press CORTLAND, N.Y. The negotiations between the New York Jets and holdout
A for-profit Forum: What’s the prognosis?
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The pending sale of Forum Health to one of the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.40 —.06 Avalon
Watson, Molinari share lead as Woods falls back
Associated Press SHEBOYGAN, Wis. The fog finally lifted over Whistling Straits and revealed a
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