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Before opening day, a lot of work takes place to get ready
Before opening day, a lot of work takes place to get ready By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Stories published August 31, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Auditions for paid film roles Friday/Saturday
LeModeln Model and Talent Agency, 7536 Market St., is calling for auditions to fill the following film roles as extras: middle-school- and high-school-age students, policemen, EMTs and townspeople.
Dedication Saturday at new Girard school
Girard City School District will have a dedication ceremony and open house Saturday at the new junior-senior high school, 1244 Shannon Road.
Scrappers come up just short against Auburn
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitchers allowed just four hits over nine innings Tuesday night, but
Indians lost again to White Sox
With Manny Ramirez standing in the on-deck circle ready to pinch-hit, A.J. Pierzynski hit a three-
WRTA route alterations start Sept. 12
The Western Reserve Transit Authority will have a few route alterations beginning Sept. 12.
Penguins face a big crowd on Saturday at Penn State
In 2008, as an assistant coach at Illinois, YSU coach Eric Wolford traveled to Penn State to play a
18th hole provides a closing challenge for golfers
Its purpose is to do one of two things: either empower or embarrass you. It’s the home stretch.
Flora Cafaro, Atty. Martin Yavorcik facing money-laundering charges
Flora Cafaro, part owner of the Cafaro Co., gave Atty. Martin Yavorcik more money in 2008 than the $40,000 reported to be her contribution to his political campaign, special prosecutors allege.
Ex-bin Laden aide gets life for NY prison stabbing
NEW YORK (AP) — A former top aide to Osama bin Laden has been sentenced to prison for life for
Condoleezza Rice wins Air Force Academy award
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has received an Air Force
Maine detainee harbors no resentment
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Pakistani man detained in Maine while authorities investigated an attempted
Cops: Calif doctor gets stuck in chimney, dies
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Police say a California doctor apparently tried to get into the home of
Murkowski narrows gap in US Senate seat in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The hard-fought race between Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her Republican
2 killed when copter crashes in Idaho downtown
KAMIAH, Idaho (AP) — Two people were killed and another was injured when a helicopter chartered by
Texas man slits throat in court after sentencing
DALLAS (AP) — A suburban Dallas man used a razor blade to slit his throat moments after a judge
New data: many fewer US kids are in foster care
NEW YORK (AP) — New federal figures show that the number of U.S. children in foster care has dropped
NYC mayor disapproves of probe of mosque financing
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s mayor says an investigation by the state attorney general into the
Nine escape Southington Township house fire
SOUTHINGTON The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a 1 a.m. Tuesday house fire at 4004 Phalanx
Obama: End of Iraq combat mission not victory lap
FORT BLISS, Texas (AP) — President Barack Obama told U.S. troops today that the end of combat
Golfer’s swing snags rock, sparks fire in S. Calif
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Forget “Fore!” “Fire!” was the cry of the day for a golfer whose off-target
DC Mayor faces stiff challenge in re-election bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who runs Washington is in danger of losing his job. The incumbent,
Va. inmate who sought death penalty rescinds plea
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia inmate who pleaded guilty to killing his cellmate and vowed to kill
Struthers man’s seeing-eye dog found and returned
STRUTHERS A missing seeing-eye dog is home safe now with his owner. Gannon, and 8-year-old
UT hits ‘Gone With the Wind’ dress donation target
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Legions of “Gone With the Wind” fans have together donated tens of thousands of
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Arraignment held for last Oakhill defendant, John Zachariah
YOUNGSTOWN John Zachariah, former Mahoning County Job and Family Services director, was arraigned
Consumer Confidence Index inches up to 53.5
NEW YORK (AP) — A private research group’s survey of Americans shows that consumer confidence
NH teen who zapped nipples during shop class sues
DOVER, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire high school student shocked so severely in shop class that his
Stocks slip ahead of consumer confidence report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging lower in early trading as investors remain nervous about the
Caroline Giuliani’s NYC case set for dismissal
NEW YORK (AP) — The daughter of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is on track to get her
Poll: Most NYers want developers to move mosque
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A new poll finds 71 percent of New Yorkers want the developers of an Islamic
3 die in medical helicopter crash in Arkansas
SCOTLAND, Ark. (AP) — Aviation authorities say three crew members are dead after the medical
Qantas jet returns to Calif. with engine trouble
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Qantas jet bound for Sydney, Australia, has returned to San Francisco after
AP Exclusive: Secret testimony reveals stars’ loss
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Recently unsealed grand jury testimony reveals the loss six celebrities felt
Mistakenly released prisoner recaptured
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A woman mistakenly released from a suburban Philadelphia jail while she awaited
Hearing on Gettysburg casino plan to draw hundreds
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — State regulators are set to begin hearing testimony on a divisive plan for a
Parents announce Coonce-DeLuca wedding plans
The engagement of Amie Coonce of Hubbard and Daniel DeLuca of Boardman and plans for their autumn
Rachel Maine to be bride of Jason Pryce
NEW MIDDLETOWN The engagement and marriage plans of Rachel Maine and Jason Pryce, both of
Youngstown-area children help needy, fill shoeboxes
YOUNGSTOWN Children in the Mahoning Valley Youngstown area have not only been filling book bags
SOCIETY DIGEST
McDonald K. of C. plans Wed. meeting MCDONALD The McDonald Knights of Columbus will meet at 8:30
HELOISE: Leaving keys in fridge? Be careful
Dear Readers: We recently printed a hint (that has been printed many, many times) from a reader
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Brian’ needs a good influence
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My good friend “Kathy” has an 8-year-old son, as do
Clarett signs with UFL team in Nebraska
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Youngstown native Maurice Clarett has signed a one-year contract
Turning Tech sold; will stay in Valley
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Turning Technologies, the largest software company
YSU’s Ekweremuba picks up the finer points
YSU’s Ekweremuba picks up the finer points By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s
Traficant wins battle for ballot
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jim Traficant’s name will be on the November
Scrappers win an ugly one
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com NILES The Mahoning Valley Scrappers snapped a five-game
Family fears someone stole seeing-eye dog
Struthers family fears someone stole German shepherd seeing-eye guide By JEANNE STARMACK
Driver pleads innocent in deaths of recruits
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An Austintown man accused of driving a tractor-trailer
City schools chief hopeful accents achievement
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Timothy Dortch, the third finalist for the
Man gets 7 years in shooting death
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man will spend the next seven
Police probe city’s 15th homicide of 2010
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine how a
Clemens pleads not guilty
Associated Press WASHINGTON Roger Clemens put his right hand on the lectern, leaned down toward
Ryan, others hail airship in Akron
By Jim Mackinnon Beacon Journal business writer AKRON Lockheed Martin’s highfalutin’ High
Liberty man went back to the 1800s for the summer
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Living in the past is making the present more
OSU unsure of plan
Associated Press COLUMBUS No. 2 Ohio State doesn’t know what to expect from Marshall. A new
Group wants to set up dog park
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A new, nonprofit organization wants to put a dog
Girard girls now 3-0
Staff report KINSMAN The Girard High girls soccer team improved to 3-0 this season with a 5-4
Pirates routed by Zambrano, Cubs
Associated Press CHICAGO Carlos Zambrano allowed one unearned run in 51/3 innings and hit a
White Sox beat Indians
Associated Press CLEVELAND Manny Ramirez isn’t in the middle of Chicago’s lineup yet, and the
Americans spend a bit more
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans are spending a little more this summer, but it’s hardly
Earl batters Caribbean, threatens US East Coast
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Hurricane Earl battered tiny islands across the
Indonesian volcano erupts after 400 years of silence
Associated Press TANAH KARO, Indonesia Tens of thousands of people packed emergency shelters
Ursuline tops Lowellville
Staff report LOWELLVILLE Kelsey Cannell had 31 points, three aces and 22 digs, while Krista
Stocks drop; jobs data due
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks fell in thin trading Monday after more signs of slowing
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Venus rising
Williams sister passes first US Open test on Monday Associated Press NEW YORK Venus Williams
Rodents, maggots at egg farms
Associated Press WASHINGTON Food and Drug Administration investigators have found rodents,
7 American troops die in Afghanistan
7 American troops die in Afghanistan KABUL Roadside bombs killed seven American troops Monday —
Obama looks ahead to peace in Mideast
Associated Press WASHINGTON Firmly and finally ending the U.S. combat mission in Iraq, President
Newspaper: Dead stay on Ohio voter rolls
Associated Press COLUMBUS Nearly 5,800 Ohioans who’ve died still are registered to vote, and
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William H. Dillard, 63, of 227 Gypsy Lane,
Scrappers outing
Scrappers outing NILES The Boardman Lions Club is hosting 15 clients and five staff members from
2 tax breaks OK’d
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Separate state boards signed off on incentives Monday
Steelers still debate quarterback position
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Right about now, Ben Roethlisberger’s suspension must seem a whole
newsmakers
newsmakers RV dealer challenges Lautner to push-ups LOS ANGELES The owner of an RV dealership
Local companies make national list
Local companies make national list warren InterGroup International, a local company that
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Kara Pietrangeli and Marquavis Givins, Youngstown,
Turn down fed pay spigot
Opinion: By James Sherk Heritage Foundation Government jobs have long enjoyed a reputation for being plum
Don’t squander fuel taxes
Opinion: By Dr. TRACY C. MILLER Center for Vision & Values Not long ago, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell
Top five grossing movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters for the weekend of Aug. 27-29, as reported by
Top five grossing movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters for the weekend of Aug. 27-29, as reported by
Air Force troupe to give show at Packard
WARREN Tops In Blue, the U.S. Air Force’s premier entertainment showcase, will give a free concert
No injunction against eating meat
Opinion: No injunction against eating meat The writer of the letter, “We eat without thinking”, doesn’t
Gates attacks ‘brass creep’
Opinion: Akron Beacon Journal: On Friday, the New York Times noted the unhappiness of Robert Gates when he
Hilton told cops purse with drugs wasn’t hers
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Paris Hilton denied owning the purse in which police say less than a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 19.86 —.03 Avalon
Is Palin eyeing presidency?
Opinion: From Alaska to Georgia, Sarah Palin has pursued a familiar political path this year, endorsing
Hurricane Katrina recovery shows need for government
Editorial: It was the administration of for- mer President George W. Bush, a Republican, that formulated the
Updated car stickers to include fuel-efficiency, environmental data
Associated Press WASHINGTON Will your new car get an A in fuel efficiency? A government proposal
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Smoking cash bag leads to robbery arrest LANDISVILLE, Pa Police say a smoking bag
W. Side man stabbed
W. Side man stabbed YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the stabbing of a 33-year-old man on the
Share the Fair program is for military families
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CANFIELD Family memories of the Canfield Fair can travel
First-time winners crowd out usual suspects for actor awards EMMY ENVY
By ROBERT PHILPOT (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram Before Sunday night’s Emmy Awards aired, critics
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council Public Utilities meeting, 6 p.m., Caucus Room 11. Meeting
Don’t send US troops to Mexico
Opinion: The escalation of drug-related violence in Mexico — including the mass execution of 72 migrants last
Americans use desperate tactics to zap bedbugs
Associated Press COLUMBUS A resurgence of bedbugs across the U.S. has homeowners and apartment
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2010. There are 122 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Before opening day, a lot of work takes place to get ready
Before opening day, a lot of work takes place to get ready By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Desperate tactics used to zap bedbugs
Associated Press COLUMBUS A resurgence of bedbugs across the U.S. has homeowners and apartment
Prep football shuttle
Prep football shuttle POLAND The Poland athletic department will be offering a shuttle service
Time to get your flu shot; you need just one this year
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s flu-shot season already, and for the first time, health
Browns pleased with Delhomme
By MARY KAY CABOT The Cleveland Plain Dealer Berea The Browns have plenty of things to worry
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