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Hundreds Jam for Jesus, enjoy a medley of fun family frolics
People jammed to music and enjoyed pets, games, good food and even a dunk tank during Sunday’s Jammin’ for Jesus fest.
Stories published August 30, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cubs’ Zambrano too much for Pirates
Carlos Zambrano allowed one unearned run in 51‚Ñ3 innings and hit a two-run homer to lead the
Scrappers get just three hits, but beat Auburn
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers snapped a five-game losing streak on Monday night with a 4-2 victory
Clarett signs with UFL team
Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett has signed a one-year contract with the Omaha Nighthawks of
Browns excited for potential with Delhomme
The Browns have plenty of things to worry about before the season opener Sept. 12 in Tampa, but
YSU’s Obinna Ekweremuba learning football by the day
The first thing you notice about Obinna Ekweremuba is his size. The YSU sophomore is 6-foot-3, 250
Traficant makes November ballot as independent candidate
Ex-U.S. Rep. Jim Traficant’s name will be on the November ballot as an independent candidate for the
NC farm produces emerald that might be a record
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina farm has yielded an emerald that may be the biggest ever
Manning chooses civilian lawyer in WikiLeaks case
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — An Army private suspected of giving classified material to WikiLeaks has
Budget woes sowing discord at Detroit orchestra
DETROIT (AP) — The battle between musicians and management over a tight budget is raising fears
Summer dollars rise, attendance dips for Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood is finishing its summer with record revenue but the lowest actual movie
RV dealer challenges ‘Twilight’ star to push-ups
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The owner of an RV dealership sued by Taylor Lautner over a customized vehicle
Maine climber found after 21 years in Canadian ice
JASPER, Alberta (AP) — The body of a mountain climber from Maine has been discovered in a melting
Driver pleads not guilty to charges in traffic death of 3 Marine recruits
WARREN The Austintown man who drove the tractor trailer cab that rear-ended a car on state Route 5
Trial beginning in Islamic charity tax case
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The co-founder of the American branch of a defunct Islamic charity is going on
Police ID alleged shooter in Mormon church killing
VISALIA, Calif. (AP) — A man who was killed in a shootout with police after allegedly gunning down a
Hurricanes roil Atlantic coast; 1 dead, 1 missing
SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are warning people along much of the Atlantic seaboard to
Divorce trial of Dodgers owner opens in Calif.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney for Jamie McCourt says her estranged husband deceived her so he could
W.Pa. officer shoots coyote headed for colleague
ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania police officer says he was saved from a coyote attack
Smoking cash bag leads to bank robbery arrest
LANDISVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a smoking bag of money led them to the man who robbed a central
Patient burned in magnifying glass fire
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A mentally disabled woman is hospitalized with burns after apparently
Mom guilty in salt poisoning of infant
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Tennessee woman has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to injecting salt water into
Group wants dog park at Boardman Park
BOARDMAN A new non-profit organization wants to put a dog park in Boardman Park. Friends of Paws
Trumbull commissioners lock in gas prices
The Trumbull County commissioners have locked in the price for natural gas at $6.67 per thousand
Biden visits Iraq to mark formal end to US combat
BAGHDAD (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden returned to Iraq today to mark this week’s formal end to
Hurricane Earl becomes Category 3 storm
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Earl has become a major hurricane in the Caribbean, reaching Category 3
McCourt divorce trial opens in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Who owns the Los Angeles Dodgers? That’s what attorneys for Frank and Jamie
Report: Climate science panel should be better run
WASHINGTON (AP) — An international panel of scientists says the acclaimed committee studying global
Passenger dies on flight from Nigeria to Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines says a passenger was found dead aboard a flight from Lagos, Nigeria,
Stocks dip as investors enter week cautiously
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged lower this morning as investors took a cautious approach to trading
NYC community board head wants interfaith center
NEW YORK (AP) — The chairwoman of the community board that voted for a proposal to put a mosque near
Police capture suspect in Utah deputy’s killing
KANAB, Utah (AP) — The suspect in the shooting death of a Utah sheriff’s deputy was captured early
Oil falls below $75 on crude demand uncertainty
Oil prices fell below $75 a barrel today, torn between rallying global stock markets and continuing
Growing Hurricane Earl threatens north Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Hurricane Earl lashed the northeastern Caribbean with heavy rain and
Stock futures mixed ahead of busy data week
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures traded in a narrow range today as investors were cautious entering a
Newlywed killed following relative’s reception
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police say a Pittsburgh man is dead after being shot following a relative’s
Police: SUV rolled down hill, into community pool
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Police say a teenager jumped from an out-of-control sport utility vehicle
Professionals sought
Professionals sought YOUNGSTOWN Rotarians of District 6650 in northeast Ohio are seeking four
HELOISE: Keeping a list of things to do
Dear Heloise: Being partly disabled, I keep a small notebook by my chair. I have a list of 10 things
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: His wife wanted to have it both ways
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together for 17 years —
Phantoms defender Bradley returns home
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN When Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Chris Bradley
Ohio rejects $1.6M for MYCAP programs
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An embattled Mahoning County community
Kid-athlete ER visits for concussions soar
Associated Press CHICAGO Emergency-room visits for school-age athletes with concussions has
Doubledays double up the bottom-feeding Scrappers
Staff report Auburn, N.Y. The losing streak continues for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, who
Masonic Temple recovers 1909 relics of its roots
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown Masonic Temple members celebrated the
First Panerathon benefits new breast-care center
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The theme song from “Rocky” sent off more than
Penguin soccer team falls at Toledo, 4-1
Penguin soccer team falls at Toledo, 4-1 Toledo Freshman Allison Ludwig scored her fifth goal of
Valley woman crusades against texting
By Kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com Youngstown Wendi Briggs didn’t know her husband’s second
IN FOCUS: Through Lisa’s eyes
PHOTOS AND STORY BY LISA-ANN ISHIHARA laishihara@gmail.com In the 9,036 days of my existence,
5 years after Katrina, revival isn’t complete
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Gulf Coast residents tried to put Hurricane Katrina behind them
Valley native finds more than relief in comics
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Batman foe The Joker once told the caped
Pirates drop 13th straight road contest
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Trevor Hoffman earned his 599th career save and Ryan Braun homered as
Organizers hope prayer walk puts city on a positive course
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Converge on Youngstown, a prayer walk, gets
After 3 decades, Canfield officer retires
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Andy Bodzak’s legacy will echo in the halls of the
Several rookies impress Buckeye coaches
Associated Press Columbus Stocked with veterans throughout the two-deep, No. 2 Ohio State has
Steel Curtain dented by Denver in dress rehearsal
Associated Press DENVER Ben Roethlisberger gave way to his backups after a quick night’s work.
Polka, Pirogi & Much More
More than 1,000 people partake in Polish culture in Austintown event By BOB JACKSON
Canfield, Fitch volleyball teams win
Staff report canfield In the season opener for each school, the Canfield High volleyball team
Hundreds Jam for Jesus, enjoy a medley of fun family frolics
People jammed to music and enjoyed pets, games, good food and even a dunk tank during Sunday’s Jammin’ for Jesus fest.
2010 Fair Admission
2010 Fair Admission The 164th Canfield Fair kicks off Wednesday. Tickets are on sale each day at
Boris Said wins Nationwide race despite spinout
Associated Press MONTREAL Boris Said came back from an early spin and won the Nationwide race at
Rock fans, take Heart: Wilsons release CD
By Marian Liu The Seattle Times SEATTLE Nancy and Ann Wilson are two of Seattle’s most famous
Indians fall to Royals
Associated Press CLEVELAND Bruce Chen and Kila Ka’aihue stayed aggressive, and the Kansas City
Man fatally shot
Man fatally shot NEW CASTLE, Pa. A 45-year-old Volant, Pa., man was shot and killed on the west
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
Domo arigato! Team Japan wins LLWS
Associated Press SO. WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Japan’s players weren’t about to leave the Lamade Stadium
Audits show US wasted billions in rebuilding Iraq
Associated Press KHAN BANI SAAD, Iraq A $40 million prison sits in the desert north of Baghdad,
Charged with assault
Charged with assault youngstown Damian J. Rodriguez, 36, of Oxford Street, Campbell, is in
Kuchar claims Barclays title in playoff
Associated Press PARAMUS, N.J. Matt Kuchar stopped practicing for a playoff and walked over to
Clinton era offers lessons for Obama
Opinion: Sixteen years ago, as the summer of 1994 came to a close, then-President Clinton could see that his
Energy reform stalled in Senate
Opinion: Energy reform stalled in Senate This summer, the Senate was expected to debate a comprehensive
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Aug. 30, the 242nd day of 2010. There are 123 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Oil spill puts BP’s long-term strategy at risk
Associated Press LONDON At a celebration of BP’s centennial last October, CEO Tony Hayward
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
A struggle for soul of Pakistan
Opinion: A shocking e-mail last week informed me of a Philadelphian murdered in Pakistan. Habib Peer, 60,
newsmakers
newsmakers Bullock marks 5th anniversary of Katrina NEW ORLEANS Oscar-winning actress Sandra
A narrow religious view on stem cells finds favor in court
Editorial: Science, religion, law and politics continue to collide in the battle over the use of embryonic
Sanofi-Aventis offers $18.5B for Genzyme
Sanofi-Aventis offers $18.5B for Genzyme new york French drug giant Sanofi-Aventis SA on Sunday
Analysts say stocks are dirt cheap now
Associated Press NEW YORK With the market down three weeks in a row, investors are
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Mistaken identity lands pastor in jail SHREVEPORT, La. A series of unfortunate
Numbers shock the system
Opinion: WASHINGTON Various figures denote vexing social problems. They include 10,000 (the number of new
video game review
‘STARCRAFT II: WINGS OF LIBERTY’ Grade: A Info: Blizzard Entertainment, for PC and Mac OS;
Investing in tomorrow
Opinion: Investing in tomorrow The Ironton Tribune: Say what you will about the federal government’s
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Local Schools Fiscal Commission, 10:30 a.m., administration building,
7 US troops killed in Afghanistan
7 US troops killed in Afghanistan kabul Seven U.S. troops have died in weekend attacks in
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints PHH Mortgage Corp. v. Jeremy F. Cromley et al,
Associated Press
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “Modern Family” is the winner of the best comedy series Emmy Award.
There are gentle giants in Amish land
Opinion: I have now completed 22 years of my Amish Country picture taking odyssey. More than 600 round trips
Drug is blamed for deaths
Associated Press WASHINGTON Andrew White returned from a nine-month tour in Iraq beset with
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