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WikiLeaks founder freed after arrest on rape charge
STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Swedish authorities revoked a short-lived arrest warrant for the founder of WikiLeaks on Saturday, saying a rape accusation against him lacked substance.
Iran readying for start-up of first nuclear reactor
BUSHEHR, Iran (AP) - Trucks rumbled into Iran's first reactor Saturday to begin loading tons of uranium fuel in a long-delayed startup touted by officials as both a symbol of the country's peaceful intentions to produce nuclear energy as well as a triumph over Western pressure to rein in its nuclear ambitions.
Bear that mauled caretaker put to death today
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A bear that mauled to death a caretaker was euthanized Saturday at the request of the family of the victim, whose father said he had told his son to leave the job.
Truck tangled in wires ignites plaza fire
A fire to the roof of a Dollar General store in the Austintown Plaza caused the evacuation of the shopping center Friday evening.
Brier Hill fest brings back old neighbors, tonight, Sunday
For some, the annual Brier Hill Italian Fest gives them a chance to catch up with old friends from the neighborhood.
Truck overturns, spilling paint and closing part of state Route 11
GUSTAVUS A portion of state Route 11 was closed for about six hours after a commercial vehicle
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TODAY Ruth Shrine 64 will meet at 5 p.m. in the pavilion at Western Reserve Community Church, 8590
Minotti-Johns garden wedding to be Sept. 25
WARREN Gina Lynn Minotti of Warren, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl R. Minotti of Youngstown, and
Parents reveal Spadin-Dombeck wedding plans
Parents announce date for Spadin, Dombeck wedding The engagement of Jennifer Spadin and Stanley
Oct. 30 wedding for Miss Fabian and Mr. Kyle
The engagement of Andrea Fabian of Warren and Adam Kyle of Canfield and plans for their autumn
Parents reveal date for Naoum, Matsui wedding
The engagement of Alexa Naoum and Rollin Matsui, both of Fairview Park, Ohio, and plans for their
Miss McMath to be bride of Mr. Campbell
Debra Spencer of Warren and Ron McMath of Fellsmere, Fla., are announcing the engagement of their
Plans announced for Schliecker, Gugliotti wedding
SALEM The engagement of Ashley Schliecker and James Gugliotti, both of Youngstown, is announced by
HELOISE: Adopt an older pooch at shelter
Dear Readers: With the economy still in the dumps, dogs are being given up all across the country,
SOCIETY DIGEST || Spanish classes offered at JCC
Spanish classes offered at JCC YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, is
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mom’s hoarding is out of control
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My three grown sisters and I have a widowed mother
MASONIC GROUPS
TODAY Ruth Shrine 64 will meet at 5 p.m. in the pavilion at Western Reserve Community Church, 8590
Galarraga dominates Indians again
Armando Galarraga continued his season-long dominance of the Cleveland Indians, pitching seven
Ursuline offense is sharp in final scrimmage
More than eight months after winning their second consecutive Division V state football
Warren, Niles NEOUCOM get funds
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, announced Friday that Warren and Niles will share $89,439 in federal funding from the Department of Justice to purchase equipment and train personnel.
Some Youngstown tenants face surprise inspections
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you’re a rental property owner in
Hammer’s hammy heals; Pace back in place
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Torrian Pace is a running back with a fire hydrant’s
YSU notebook
Defensive uprising: The story of the week has been YSU’s defense, which has turned up its
Driver shot by cop in struggle
Officer reportedly was dragged by car By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A
Though H1N1 pandemic is over, public still urged to be vigilant
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The H1N1 (swine) influenza pandemic wasn’t as
Columbiana tops Lowellville in tuneup
By MATT GIAMBATTISTA sports@vindy.com COLUMBIANA On a very warm August evening two Inter Tri-
Security at Austintown schools gets US attention
Grant chief applauds district’s use of funds By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown
Batavia goes deep to beat Scrappers
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com NILES Batavia played long ball early, rapping out six extra
Like daughter, like mother: 2 earn KSU degrees today
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com kent Today’s commencement ceremony will be a family
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK
Recent history: With their loss to the Batavia Muckdogs on Friday night, the Scrappers are 2-3 in their last five games and 6-4 overall in their last 10 outings.
Old-electronics collection set for today in Boardman
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Boardman Mahoning County residents can clean out their
Coitsville police probe missing firefighter funds
Staff report coitsville The Coitsville Firemen’s Association is missing $5,300 from its savings
HIGH SCHOOL BAND NIGHTS
Austintown Fitch High School will host its annual band night at 7 p.m. Aug. 30. Five area bands
Flats attracts students
Michael Oyegoke, left, of Texas, and Stephen D’Angelo of Pittsburgh are roommates at the Flats at Wick, a new apartment complex opening for YSU students. The complex, on Madison Avenue, across from the Cafaro House residence hall, is almost filled to capacity.
Karzai OKs teams to probe corruption
Karzai OKs teams to probe corruption KABUL, Afghanistan Afghanistan’s president pledged Friday
newsmakers
newsmakers Man jumps to death onto stage at concert SARATOGA, Calif. Authorities say a man
Mangini expects more from Browns
By Mary Kay Cabot The Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND So, what does the Browns offense do for
Outsource services to reduce debt
Opinion: BELFAST, Northern Ireland British Prime Minister David Cameron is calling for reinforcements to
MLB roundup
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 7, Angels 2 MINNEAPOLIS Brian Duensing struck out six in eight innings
‘Piranha 3D’
‘Piranha 3D’ Grade: A- Credits: Stars Elizabeth Shue, Ving Rhames and Jerry O’Connell; directed
Sports briefs
Neighbors Blitz starts next week It’s football season - and not just for the varsity teams.
Karaoke queen bee
All those nights of karaoke and listening to the radio nonstop, finally paid off for a Poland woman, to the tune of $10,000.
Poland briefs
Picnic at Boardman Park Sunday The Nativity of Christ Russian Orthodox Church will hold its annual
Pastors: Obama is a devout Christian
By Margaret Talev McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Pastors who have prayed with President
Boardman Police Blotter
July 31 Criminal damaging: A pellet gun was fired at a residence in the 6900 block of Lockwood
Boardman adds inductees into Hall of Fame
Boardman Booster Club is sponsoring their 31st annual Hall of Fame weekend. The festivities begin
Austintown Police Blotter
Aug. 2 Breaking and entering: Tools were taken at Ken Hoffman Roofing, 168 S. Meridian Road.
Sports briefs
Neighbors Blitz starts next week It’s football season - and not just for the varsity teams.
Mooney cheerleaders mentor young girls
It’s almost football season. Not only are the area football teams hitting the turf for training, but
Rotary seeks exchange applicants
Rotarians of District 6650 in northeast Ohio are seeking outstanding professionals to visit the
Poland golf team full of seniors
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Last season, the Poland boys golf team posted a 9-6 overall
Poland girls seek third straight date with state
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com With a state title (2008) and runner-up crown (2009) safely
Junior Achievement gets grant from Sam’s Club
The Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley won an $8,000 grant from Sam’s Club as part of the Giving
Junior Achievement gets grant from Sam’s Club
The Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley won an $8,000 grant from Sam’s Club as part of the Giving
Sports briefs
Neighbors Blitz starts next week It’s football season - and not just for the varsity teams.
Boardman library hosts talent show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Stars were discovered Aug. 12, as the Boardman library
Penguins youth swimmers compete in Nebraska
Five area swimmers from Penguin Swimming competed in the USA Swimming Central Zone Age Group
Rotary seeks exchange applicants
Rotarians of District 6650 in northeast Ohio are seeking four outstanding professionals to visit the
Junior Achievement gets grant from Sam’s Club
The Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley won an $8,000 grant from Sam’s Club as part of the Giving
Poland library crowns Guitar Hero
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com A group of teenagers came to Poland library Aug. 12 ready to
Boardman honors pair of alumni
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com A beloved orchestra director and inspirational professional
Mill Creek baseball team wins state title
Mill Creek Baseball’s 10-year-old All-Star team won the Cal Ripken State Championship tournament in
Adventure Camp wraps up another summer
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com A group children from Boardman and Poland said goodbye to
Junior Achievement gets grant from Sam’s Club
The Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley won an $8,000 grant from Sam’s Club as part of the Giving
Adventure Camp wraps up another exciting summer
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com A group children from Boardman and Poland said goodbye to
Poland woman is karaoke queen
All those nights of karaoke and listening to the radio nonstop, finally paid off for a Poland woman
Mill Creek Bug Day crawling with people
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hundreds of children and adults enjoyed exploring bugs at
Boardman library hosts talent show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Stars were discovered Aug. 12, as the Boardman library
Rotary seeks exchange applicants
Rotarians of District 6650 in northeast Ohio are seeking four outstanding professionals to visit the
Little pirates burn off energy
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The children’s activity room at Austintown library could have
Poland library crowns Guitar Hero
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com A group of teenagers came to Poland library Aug. 12 ready to
Austintown briefs
Fitch orientation set for Monday Freshman orientation for all incoming Fitch High School ninth-
Boardman briefs
Picnic at Boardman Park Sunday The Nativity of Christ Russian Orthodox Church will hold its annual
BHS boys golfers young, but show potential
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com As he heads into his eighth season at the helm of the Boardman
Little Cards top Newton Falls
The Canfield Little Cardinals 100 and 120-pound football teams opened their seasons Sunday with
Briarfield's best
Austintown Township Park hosted an event that celebrated both art and life Aug. 3, as the Stacey Pavilion displayed the paintings of the residents of the Briarfield Community nursing homes.
Sports briefs
Neighbors Blitz starts next week It’s football season - and not just for the varsity teams.
Mahoning Valley Heat scorch competition
The Mahoning Valley Heat travel team was the 10U Nations Eastern champions with a 16-2 record in its
Canfield briefs
Fly a flag on the last two holidays for free The Rotary Club of Canfield is offering to place
Bible school goes on high seas expedition
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Children attending the Canfield United Methodist Church’s
Final Four finish
Poland Community Little League succumbed to a late comeback by Oregon District 4 representative Tigard Wednesday at Alpenrose Dairy, losing 5-4 to end its appearance in the 2010 Little League Softball World Series.
Mill Creek Bug Day crawling with people
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hundreds of children and adults enjoyed exploring bugs at
Austintown Colts begin season with wins over Beaver Local
The Austintown Colts won two of the three games against the Beaver Local Little Beavers Saturday to
Canfield girls young and promising
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Last year, the Cardinals went 12-6 overall and 4-2 in All-
Fitch golfers look for new leaders
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Head coach Len Gessler is in his fifth season as the Falcons’
Canfield boys golfers eye trip to state
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield boys golf team is coming off a 35-2 overall mark
Alumni soccer team wins championship
The Austintown Fitch soccer program recently played the boys soccer alumni tournament, and the Red
Boys golf team ahead of 2009 pace
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com After suffering through a winless regular and Federal League
Boardman girls golf team seeks winning season
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Coach Christine Terlesky enters her fifth season at the helm
On the road to faith
A road trip across the United States was on tap for attendees of Old North Church’s Vacation Bible School July 19-23. The theme of the week was Route 254, in reference to Psalm 25:4, and the children “traveled” to Washington D.C., Chicago, Lebanon, Kan., which is the center of the country, Yellowstone National Park and Knott’s Berry Farm in California.
Mill Creek Bug Day crawling with people
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hundreds of children and adults enjoyed exploring bugs at
Win in Afghanistan is a loss
Opinion: By Tommy Sowers McClatchy-Tribune An old military maxim states, “Amateurs think about strategy
No answers to budget crisis
Opinion: COLUMBUS Ohio’s next governor — whether it’s a re-elected Ted Strickland or a new-to-the-office
Allegiant makes Fortune listing
Staff report LAS VEGAS Fortune magazine has ranked Allegiant Travel Co. No. 25 on the 2010 “100
China’s rise is a reminder
Opinion: Kansas City Star: In the 1980s, when pundits mulled the supposed economic threat from Japan, few
Gasoline prices expected to drop
Associated Press Americans can expect gasoline prices to drop as school buses start rolling
Pakistan’s humanitarian crisis could lead to political upheaval
Editorial: For Americans to have a better understanding of what is taking place in Pakistan with the worst
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 19.16 —.07 Avalon
Unemployment in Ohio dips to 10.3%
Associated Press COLUMBUS Fewer Ohioans are out of work, causing the state’s unemployment rate
Airports trade fast-food for sit-down restaurants
Associated Press NEW YORK Forget about greasy french fries, soggy pizza or that sandwich that’s
3-D ‘Pirahnas’ Gone Wild!
By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic Mere words cannot describe how awesomely gnarly “Piranha 3D”
First Friday Club
First Friday Club boardman Brother David Andrews will be the featured speaker when the First
faith q & a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Can spiritual warfare explain some things in people’s lives? A. Lama
Chip shortage hits smart-phone makers
Associated Press NEW YORK The seemingly recession-proof smart phone is suffering from a side
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Antonette Kronk and William Smaltz, Austintown, boy, Aug. 18
“Kids know, now no matter where they are, we’ll pick up on it.”
“Kids know, now no matter where they are, we’ll pick up on it.” Vince Colaluca, Austintown school
CONFIRMED FLU SFlbHOSPITALIZATIONS
CONFIRMED FLU SFlbHOSPITALIZATIONS The Ohio Department of Health said there were 3,238 people
Serena won’t play in US Open
Associated Press Serena Williams withdrew from the U.S. Open on Friday, saying she still is
birthdays
birthdays Actor-filmmaker-writer Melvin Van Peebles is 78. Singer Kenny Rogers is 72. Singer
A brief history | St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church
A brief history | St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 356
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A list on Page A4 of Sunday’s Vindicator under the headline “Back in Class” listed the
Life should reflect beliefs
In this day and age, some may find they can become easily persuaded to follow others opinions or the
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel A. Butler, 23, of Youngstown and Stephanie A.
Pirates assured of another losing year
Associated Press PITTSBURGH David Wright and Jose Reyes each had three of the Mets’ slump-ending
robert k. yosay | the vindicator
robert k. yosay | the vindicator The four-floor Flats at Wick, a new apartment complex for
City-schools forums
City-schools forums youngstown Community forums are scheduled with each of the five finalists
Kate Gabrovsek, an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet, spoke Friday at the air base.
Kate Gabrovsek, an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet, spoke Friday at the air base.
Fly-in at New Castle airport set to take off next Saturday
Staff report new castle, pa. The Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 117 is having a
Buckeyes’ offense ahead of defense
By Tim May Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS After a recent Ohio State practice, Cameron Heyward was
Busch winner at Bristol race
Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn. Kyle Busch moved one step closer to sweeping the weekend at
Poll: 38% approve of Afghan war
Associated Press LAWRENCE, Mass. A majority of Americans see no end in sight in Afghanistan,
New guidelines could rule out many oil claims
Associated Press MIAMI A flower shop in Florida that saw a drop-off in weddings this summer is
Fugitives arrested without a fight in Ariz.
Associated Press ST. JOHNS, Ariz. Over the past three weeks, an escaped Arizona prisoner and his
Tigers’ Galarraga dominates Tribe
Associated Press DETROIT Armando Galarraga continued his season-long dominance of the Cleveland
Snedeker, Atwal share PGA lead
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. Brandt Snedeker feels right at home in central North Carolina,
Israel, Palestinians to meet in DC in peace negotiations
Associated Press WASHINGTON Plunging into the Mideast peacemaker’s role that has defeated so
TO sparks Bengals in victory
Associated Press CINCINNATI Terrell Owens put some bite back into the Bengals’ offense. Owens
Bear kills caretaker; owner had legal trouble
Associated Press COLUMBIA STATION, Ohio A bear attacked and killed its caretaker at the home of
Recall grows to half a billion eggs, 14 states
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than a half-billion eggs have been recalled in the nationwide
Economic woes affect Bristol
Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn. Rob Stiens won two tickets to Bristol Motor Speedway as his
Long-hitters from Texas win in opener at LLWS
Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Blake Toler and Jake Orlando hit homers over the
Warren, Niles to share $90K in federal funds
Staff report WARREN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, announced Friday that Warren and Niles
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator A group of Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from Trumbull Career and
Apartments worker at YSU dies in fall
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Coroner’s office is investigating the death of a
2 arrested in Niles drug raid
Staff report NILES Two Mahoning Avenue residents were charged with felony drug possession and
Above, Jessica Vivo, property manager of the Flats at Wick, shows a model unit at the Madison
Above, Jessica Vivo, property manager of the Flats at Wick, shows a model unit at the Madison
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