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Motorcycle and truck collide in Jackson Township
NORTH JACKSON A motorcyclist was taken by helicopter to St. Elizabeth Health Center on Monday
Woman dead after car crashes into Girard home
Girard A woman died after her car crashed into a Girard home Wednesday evening. The accident
Poland girls win 7-1 at World Series, on TV tonight
Danielle Rutana had two hits and Claire Testa scored three runs as the Poland softball all-stars
McDonald sharp in Pirates’ home victory
James McDonald pitched seven sharp innings, Garrett Jones and Pedro Alvarez each drove in three runs
Delhomme steadies Browns
One drive. That’s all it took for Jake Delhomme to convince Cleveland Browns fans not to worry about
No change in Steelers’ quarterback rotation
Dennis Dixon is off to a running start as he tries to overtake Byron Leftwich and become the
Buckeyes’ O line has huge expectations
When Ohio State’s offensive line is clicking, it might just be as good if not better than any in the
One man charged, arrest warrant out for another in Campbell crowd ruckus after shooting
One man charged, arrest warrant out for another
Former owner surfaces as potential bidder for Severstal Steel in Warren
Former owner surfaces as potential bidder for Severstal Steel in Warren
YSU gets little respect in national poll
If new Youngstown State football coach Eric Wolford was miffed by the Penguins being picked for
DOT wants seat belts installed in new motorcoaches
DOT wants seat belts installed in new motorcoaches
Stocks eke out small gain as investor malaise continues
Stocks eke out small gain as investor malaise continues
Sen. Reid against plan to build mosque near ground zero in NYC
Sen. Reid against plan to build mosque near ground zero
Iran-embargo defendant gets 2 1/2 years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) — A Princeton-educated man convicted of violating the Iran trade embargo after his
Ala. man gets lost school ring back after 14 years
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) — Thanks to his mail carrier, an Alabama man has his class ring back — 14 years
McDonald HS students get schedules for first day of school
McDonald HS students gets schedules first day of school
Rooney Mara joins Daniel Craig for ’Dragon Tattoo’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rooney Mara will be working alongside James Bond star Daniel Craig in the
Details emerge on arrest of Lance Stephenson in NY
NEW YORK (AP) — Indiana Pacers draft pick Lance Stephenson, after pushing his girlfriend down a
Feds step up ventilation enforcement in mines
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Federal mine inspectors are being told to increase their enforcement of
Columnist, wordsmith James Kilpatrick dies at 89
WASHINGTON (AP) — James J. Kilpatrick, who rose from cub reporter to become one of the South’s most
Bodies of 2 children found in car in SC river
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the bodies of two children have been recovered from a car
Miss Universe 2009 says her replacement is clear
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez says it’s clear in her mind who’ll replace
Judge’s reprimand in death penalty case stands
HOUSTON (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from the state’s highest
Ohio Edison working to restore power to 7,000
Staff report Ohio Edison is working to restore power to more than 7,000 customers. Mark Durbin,
NYC mayor: ‘Sad day’ if mosque gets shouted down
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says it would be “a sad day for America” if
Judge: Blagojevich jurors ask for transcript
CHICAGO (AP) — The judge in former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s (blah-GOY’-uh-viches) corruption
Anderson: YSU must do better at meeting the needs of students
youngstowN Youngstown State University needs to do a better job of identifying the needs of
Mel Gibson involved in single car crash in Malibu
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The California Highway Patrol says Mel Gibson crashed his sports car into a
Jazz photographer Herman Leonard dies at 87
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jazz scene photographer Herman Leonard, famous for his smoky, backlighted black-
Threats of international Blackberry bans echo U.S. debate
Threats of international Blackberry bans echo U.S. debate
FBI: Suspect in Ohio bank holdup was a bank customer
FBI: Suspect in Ohio bank holdup was a bank customer
Federal judge upholds Ohio lethal-injection system
Federal judge upholds Ohio lethal-injection system
Workers tear down Reserve's exterior
A basketball hoop, the balcony and seating in the gym were visible as workers began to take apart the gymnasium on Monday at the former Warren Western Reserve High School.
Skater Bobek gets 5 years’ probation on meth count
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Former U.S. figure skating champion Nicole Bobek has been sentenced to five
Spacewalking astronauts plug in new cooling pump
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Spacewalking astronauts installed a new ammonia pump to the
Pa. man, 78, rides roller coaster 90 times in day
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (AP) — A 78-year-old man rode a Pittsburgh-area roller coaster 90 times in one day
Engineer to be sentenced for Iran embargo charge
NEW YORK (AP) — A Princeton-educated man convicted of violating the Iran trade embargo after his
White House: politics no role in mosque remarks
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — A White House spokesman says politics wasn’t a factor in President
Iran details plans for new nuke sites
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said today it plans to build 10 new uranium enrichment sites inside
Oil, price worries as La. shrimpers start season
NEW ORLEANS (AP) —Shrimpers returned to Louisiana waters today for the first commercial season since
Jetliner crashes on Colombian island; 1 killed
Jetliner crashes on Colombian island; 1 killed BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A Boeing 737 jetliner with
Holy month, hot days mean football nights in Mich.
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan high school football team is holding preseason practices in the
Stocks drop as Japanese economy latest to slow
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling after a regional manufacturing report fell short of forecasts and
Border Patrol sees spike in suicides
FORT HANCOCK, Texas (AP) — After a bad day on the job as a Border Patrol agent, Eddie DeLaCruz went
Teen survivor of fatal Alaska plane crash released
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage hospital has released one of the four people who survived a
Blagojevich jury deliberations entering 13th day
CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors coming off a three-day break at the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov.
Body of Pa. child who died in 1962 stolen
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in central Pennsylvania are trying to find out who stole the body
Life of slain central Pa. aid worker celebrated
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania man killed while on a medical mission in Afghanistan
Catholic Charities to celebrate 100th anniversary Sept. 11
YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry and the staff of Catholic Charities are inviting the public to
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Is mom expecting too much from son?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: A while ago, my husband, my adult son and I attended
HELOISE: Copying serial numbers saves time
Dear Heloise: The other day, our office manager needed the serial number for my office laptop. I
Meeting announced
Meeting announced YOUNGSTOWN William Penn Branch 28, Youngstown, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Poland loses pitchers’ duel
By Mike Weber sports@vindy.com PORTLAND, Ore. In a key Little League Softball World Series
YSU goes deep at wide receiver
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Late in Saturday’s scrimmage, YSU junior receiver
The Elmton restaurant in Struthers sticks to 65-year recipe for success
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The writing wasn’t on the wall, but it was on
Salem children among four dead in Canton traffic accident
Canton Repository canton Two Salem children were killed Sunday in a three-vehicle traffic
With Wean grant, principals to help young learners thrive
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The earlier a child is exposed to education,
Rain, heat fail to vex rock-festival fans
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Despite Sunday afternoon showers that threatened
IN FOCUS: Butler’s national juried art show
STORY & PHOTOS By ROBERT K. YOSAY YOUNGSTOWN With a few weeks left, the Butler Institute of
YSU soccer eyes new heights
Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN As the Youngstown State soccer program embarks on its 15th
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Calif. mall’s chat policy illegal ROSEVILLE, Calif. A Northern California appeals
So far, so good for Browns’ Delhomme
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer BEREA Jake Delhomme wanted to make a good first
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2010. There are 137 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Harvick holds on to win at Michigan
Associated Press BROOKLYN, Mich. He already had horsepower, handling and the points lead. Now
Lockerbie families raise new questions over bomber
Associated Press LONDON The regrets of a cancer expert who assessed the only man ever convicted
Israel faces ominous decision
Opinion: JERUSALEM When Israel declared independence in 1948, it had to use mostly small arms to repel
District downsizes, centralizes
Austintown school officials will demolish six buildings and construct two new schools By Elise
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Montero, Scrappers rally to drop Lowell
Staff report LOWELL, Mass. Moises Montero went 2 for 5 with a homer, three RBIs and two runs to
Big Ben can play, but will he?
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger might not take another snap at Heinz Field until
Clijsters wins Cincinnati crown
Associated Press MASON As a storm rolled in, Kim Clijsters was worried the rain would halt her
Pirates’ road woes continue against Astros
Associated Press HOUSTON J.A. Happ gave the Houston Astros a chance, and eventually they took
Bizarre call mars Kaymer’s PGA win
Associated Press SHEBOYGAN, Wis. Martin Kaymer won his first major Sunday in a PGA Championship
Border brouhaha
Tea-party activists rally at Arizona ranch Associated Press HEREFORD, Ariz. Tea-party groups
Hafner’s slam lifts Indians
Associated Press CLEVELAND Travis Hafner preferred facing hard-throwing Felix Hernandez to a
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Julie Newmar is 77. Actress Anita Gillette is 74. Actress Carole Shelley is 71.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown school board, 6 p.m., Fitch High School, 4560 Falcon Drive. Poland
Changes eyed for Pa. lieutenant governor’s office
Associated Press HARRISBURG The cost and relatively few duties accorded the Pennsylvania
Body of child who died in 1962 stolen from grave
Associated Press LANCASTER, Pa. Authorities in central Pennsylvania are trying to find out who
Roger Kitzmiller, Beloit Elementary.
Roger Kitzmiller, Beloit Elementary. Matthew Bowen, Damascus Elementary. Robert Walls, Campbell
Playhouse to run Night at the Races
Playhouse to run Night at the Races YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will have its second
ACTION meeting planned for Oct. 10
ACTION meeting planned for Oct. 10 youngstown In preparation for its Oct. 10 public meeting, the
The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
newsmakers
newsmakers Cameron, group to plant 1M trees WASHINGTON Earth Day Network is enlisting groups
Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor reported in extremely serious condition
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Zsa Zsa Gabor’s publicist says the 93-year-old actress is in
Threats of BlackBerry bans echo US debate
Associated Press NEW YORK Threats by the governments of India, the United Arab Emirates and
UN chief calls for more Pakistan aid
UN chief calls for more Pakistan aid ISLAMABAD, Pakistan U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Federal funds to help Ohio clean up mines
Associated Press COLUMBUS Officials say an extra million dollars in federal funding next year
Shell says pipeline sabotage increasing
Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria Royal Dutch Shell PLC warned Sunday that thieves in Nigeria’s
Service eulogizes Pa. aid worker slain in Afghanistan
Associated Press LANCASTER, Pa. A central Pennsylvania nurse killed while on a medical mission
Man drilling relief well has perfect record
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The man with pinpoint accuracy who is drilling the relief well
Off-road racer rolls truck into crowd, killing 8
Associated Press LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. The crowd at the off-road race could almost touch the
China: Formula, baby breasts aren’t linked, research shows
Associated Press BEIJING Experts investigating China’s latest product- safety scandal found no
“Weeds” (10 p.m., Shotime): Mary-Louise Parker remains smokin’ hot, but is
“Weeds” (10 p.m., Shotime): Mary-Louise Parker remains smokin’ hot, but is “Weeds” still addictive?
New play-calling mode adds to the assets of ‘Madden NFL 11’
‘MADDEN NFL 11’ Platform: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 Grade: A- The 22-year-old Madden NFL
Prosecutor drops charges against parolee in NY killings
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. A prosecutor dropped charges Sunday against a parolee initially
DVD RELEASES
The following movies will be available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers: “The Last
Stallone roars back with No. 1 box-office spot
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Sylvester Stallone has proven that he’s not quite expendable yet at
Expedite the final sale of Forum; end months of bankruptcy angst
Editorial: Forum Health’s long and agonizing journey through the complex and convoluted labyrinth of bankruptcy
Craigslist slaying suspect dies in suicide in jail
Associated Press BOSTON A former medical student accused of killing a masseuse he met through
Why was aid team killed?
Opinion: Reviewing the news from the last two weeks during which I was enjoying a vacation, I’ve been gripped
Bumper crop of irony
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords I don’t know how the corn is doing this year, but Washington is
UnAmerican to repeal 14th
Opinion: By David A. LOVE McClatchy-Tribune The call by some conservative lawmakers to repeal the 14th
Union files charges against Teamsters
Union files charges against Teamsters youngstown Members of the Professional Office Workers, an
Prop 8 ruling: Distrust of the voters
Opinion: By Charles A. DONOVAN The Heritage Foundation Now that a federal district court has struck down
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
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