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Despite progress, barriers remain for blacks, Valley native says
Even though much progress has been made in the last several decades, many of America’s black communities remain in a state of emergency, a longtime social and political activist says.
LaPorta homers in Indians’ win
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians got a needed lift from slumping Matt LaPorta and a couple
Scrappers pounded by State College 10-1
It’s never a good sign for a baseball team to have more errors than hits on its boxscores. It’s
Ursuline wins impressively in opener
The Ursuline Irish varsity players could have taken their post-game showers at halftime against
Workshop will teach how to preserve your family history, stories
Steel Valley Voices: An Ethnic Community Archive will sponsor a free one-hour workshop on preserving family history and stories as part of Polish Youngstown’s annual Polish Day at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church hall, 4310 Kirk Road, Austintown.
WRTA opens building on time, under budget
Although the parking lot still needs to be lined, the new Western Reserve Transit Authority administration building is open on schedule and under budget.
Brandon Beachum will redshirt at Penn State
Since the time Brandon Beachum starting playing youth football to earning varsity carries as a
Bike ride to benefit respected YSU official
A bike ride from Youngstown to Greenville, Pa., to help raise funds for Marty Manning, associate director of Student Life at Youngstown State University, will be Sept. 4.
Cavs’ deal with Chinese investors falls apart
A deal to sell a Chinese investment group a minority share of the Cleveland Cavaliers has collapsed.
Mahoning commissioners approve funds for demolition program
Mahoning commissioners approve funds for demolition program
Cake Boss relative is arrested in New Jersey
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — The brother-in-law of “Cake Boss” television star Buddy Valastro has been
Kan. coroner identifies charred body as teen girl
GREAT BEND, Kan. (AP) — The state attorney general says a severely charred body found on the site of
FAA hits American with $24.2 million penalty
DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials have hit American Airlines with a record penalty of $24.2 million
Tiger Woods plays his best round of the year at The Barclays
Tiger Woods plays his best round of the year at The Barclays
Judge: Blagojevich might get 2 lawyers for retrial
CHICAGO (AP) — The judge who presided over the corruption trial of Rod Blagojevich says he probably
Scarcity of jobs puts more Americans at risk for foreclosures
Scarcity of jobs puts more at risk for foreclosures
Flying fish knocks paddler from Mo. river race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A fish out of water has sent a Texas kayaker onto dry land instead of the
MSHA: New evidence found in W.Va. mine explosion
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal official says a handheld meter found deep inside the Upper Big
Poll: Most say U.S. still unprepared for disasters
Poll: Most say U.S. still unprepared for disasters
6 p.m. Monday meeting set for Traficant hearing
The Mahoning County Board of Elections will hold a special hearing at 6 p.m. Monday at its board
National group buys Ohio tea party shopper program
National group buys Ohio tea party shopper program
Elections board must move quickly on Traficant hearing
YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections will be required to have a special hearing to
New jobless claims drop for first time in four weeks
New jobless claims drop for first time in four weeks
Ohio BMV restricts Puerto Rican birth certificates
Ohio BMV restricts Puerto Rican birth certificates
American Cancer Society to sponsor rescheduled ‘Bark for Life’ fundraiser
NILES The parking lot adjacent to the Outback Steakhouse in Niles will be the site on Saturday for
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Should ‘Hurt’ forgive sister?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have three sisters, but the one who was my best
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
David and Christine (Rance) Dozier of Falls Church, Va., are announcing the birth of a daughter,
Cruze on display
Cruze on display hubbard Greenwood Chevrolet, 2635 N. Main St., is partnering with the United
HELOISE: Mix soap, baking soda to wash face
Dear Heloise: I’m a longtime reader of both your mom’s and your column, and am always looking for
Superintendent finalist pledges to learn, then act
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN If selected as the next city schools
Amateur boxers compete to raise money for local gym
Amateur boxers compete to raise money for local gym By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Niles
Algae-to-energy plant planned in city
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Plans are under way for an algae-to-energy
Scrappers held in check by State College
Staff report NILES The Mahoning Valley Scrappers were able to score just one run for the second
Suspect may be tied to 2 bank robberies
STAFF REPORT GIRARD Girard police may have arrested the man suspected in a number of recent
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP Wednesday’s matches
BOYS Mathews 4, Bloomfield 1 VIENNA Matt Harries had two goals, while Ethan Fiest and Mike
YSU seeks to ensure students’ success
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN As state funding for universities switches
Clarett OK’d for tryout
Associated Press COLUMBUS Maurice Clarett believes he’s ready to make another run at
Fire department seeks volunteers
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com DAMASCUS The Damascus Fire Department is taking part in
Winery case to be heard by high court
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Supreme Court will determine
‘West Side Rivalry’ is history
Since Fitch High School’s Falcon Stadium opened in 1969, the “West Side Rivalry” has been in the
Pluck of the Irish
Ursuline’s senior players are ready to lead team on quest for third consecutive state football
36 Scouts attend jamboree
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard A trip of a lifetime and once-in-a-lifetime trip
Fitch offers alternative school, online program
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown School district officials said offering online
Ministry for inmates receives $41K grant
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com Dismas Ministry, a national Catholic outreach to inmates,
Greater Youngstown Point will close down Friday
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Point on Belmont
Fire and pain
The Ben and Lynda Payne, along with their daughters, returned from a camping trip recently to discover their West Side home severely damaged by a fire.
Fresh tainted eggs to be salvaged
Associated Press Millions of eggs from the Iowa farms at the heart of a massive salmonella recall
Bell’s quirky type of pop resonates
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Upstate New York artist Christopher Bell considers
Tribe loses fifth straight, lack of offense to blame
Associated Press CLEVELAND Trevor Cahill pitched seven strong innings and the Oakland Athletics
Wozniacki wins her opener
Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Conn. U.S. Open top-seed Caroline Wozniacki got a little help from
Mangini pretty pleased on eve of season
By Tony Grossi The Cleveland Plain Dealer What does it say about the Browns’ progress when the
Yellow spice eases skin problem
Q. Six months ago, my doctor diagnosed me with psoriasis and prescribed creams and lotions. I
Ohio elections chief orders hearing for Traficant
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Jim Traficant’s bid to be on the November ballot as an
Village teaches kids safety
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Police officers, firefighters and an ambulance
Kasich: I will ax rules that hurt Ohio businesses
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS In his second major policy announcement in eight days,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Judge orders strict rehab for Lohan BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. A judge on Wednesday
Carter travels to N. Korea to get Boston man released
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Koreans welcomed Jimmy Carter back to Pyongyang with
Q&A Campbell Memorial’s Mickey Sikora
When the Campbell Memorial Red Devils made the playoffs last season for the first time since the
Pirates beat Cards again
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Daniel McCutchen pitched six shutout innings for his third victory
Attacks in Iraq kill 56, target security forces
Associated Press BAGHDAD Bombers and gunmen killed at least 56 Iraqis in more than two dozen
Hamilton team falls at LLWS
Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Matthew Campos gave Hawaii’s offense one big punch, and
Pirates blasted by former player
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jose Bautista doesn’t know if the Pirates didn’t have the money to
World digest || Chilean miners told to stay skinny
Chilean miners told to stay skinny COPIAPO, Chile Just 35 inches around the waist — that’s how
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Niles City Schools, special board meeting, 4:30 p.m. Administration Building, 100
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Oklahoma,SDRq at Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles.
Best Bets on TV
“Burn Notice” (9 p.m., USA): “Burn Notice” closes out the first half of Season 4 with a high-stakes
Metro digest || Transit contracts to be awarded
Transit contracts to be awarded YOUNGSTOWN Western Reserve Transit Authority Board of Trustees
Artist’s perspective is that of the uprooted
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Certain themes run through the art of Asya Reznikov.
Airport lacks money for back sewer bills
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA The Youngstown- Warren Regional Airport is more than a
34west makes a name for itself with ‘Ruth’ at New York festival
34west Theater Company has gotten some glowing reviews in the New York press for its play “My Name
New This Week
New This Week Avatar Special Edition in 3D (PG-13) Regal Niles: Fri.-Tue. (1:15, 4:40) 8:10
Polish Day features ethnic eats, education and entertainment
By NATALIE LARICCIA entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Have you always wanted to gain a better
Lovato: busy times, good times
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In true star fashion, pop singer-actress Demi Lovato had
‘Bark For Life’
‘Bark For Life’ NILES On Saturday, the American Cancer Society will have a “Bark For Life”
Iran shows its barbaric side
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani may not have long to live. International outrage over
SALT THERAPY
Health experts leery of halotherapy’s medicinal benefits Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Heidi
Mahoning County should spend more wisely on road projects
Opinion: Mahoning County should spend more wisely on road projects Whenever the Mahoning County engineer’s
The 2 Hype Lounge , 948 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-395-0080
The 2 Hype Lounge , 948 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-395-0080 Sun.: NoXcuse, 6 p.m. Ballbusters
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A story on Page A4 of Wednesday’s Vindicator under the headline “City schools hire 28
Lecture series
Lecture series HERMITAGE, PA. The Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon is offering a series of
Indiana man is charged in Facebook stalking case
Associated Press PITTSBURGH An Indiana man created a Facebook page in the name of an ex-
It’s playoff time: First round is The Barclays
Associated Press PARAMUS, N.J. Ernie Els has been atop the FedEx Cup standings for the last five
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 19.66 .61 Avalon
Hubbard, Girard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Marc J. Foster, 29, of 821 Pennsylvania Ave., #2,
High court refuses rape case; two new trials to proceed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two new trials now must be scheduled for a man whose conviction for
Question of the day: Just how far have we come?
Opinion: By Ellen Goodman Washington Post Writers Group BOSTON And so we rise to celebrate Aug. 26, the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Alcohol-laced goodies among State Fair fried-food finalists DALLAS Fried food
Is another recession starting now?
Is another recession starting now? WASHINGTON It’s starting to feel like another recession.
It’s bumper-sticker politics
Opinion: WASHINGTON There are times when I flirt with the notion that the country would be better off with
Regional entity could play role in V&M Star expansion project
Editorial: If there’s strength in numbers, then very big numbers could mean herculean power. Thus the
Steelers waiting for LB Timmons to become a star
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is finding it difficult to be patient
Freshmen receivers create a buzz in preseason camp
By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS As much as coach Jim Tressel is loyal to the seniors
Columbiana recorder office feels crunch
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County Recorder Craig A. Brown’s
Washington is upset in Game 1
Associated Press WASHINGTON Angel McCoughtry scored 28 points and Coco Miller scored 21 in her
Mideast peace talks a mirage
Opinion: JERUSALEM Immersion in this region’s politics can convince those immersed that history is cyclical
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Turning sleepless nights into happy days
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU football coach Eric Wolford has spent the last
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