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Canine Carnival to raise funds for dog park

Friends of Paws Town will have a Canine Carnival from noon to 4 p.m. next Sunday in Boardman Park.


Boardman resident at vigil vows God 'will show the way'

The choice is: let the area around St. Dominic Church continue to be a place for crime and lawlessness – or do whatever is necessary to revitalize that section of the city.

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Mayor launches 'Operation Redemption' for South Side

Mayor Jay Williams is vowing that 25 vacant houses, suspected of being havens for criminals, on the city’s South Side near St. Dominic Church will be demolished by the end of the year.


MCCTC students to open salon Tuesday

Cosmetology students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will open a salon that will serve the public Tuesday.


Rutgers honors late freshman harassment victim

Rutgers University has paid a public tribute at a football game to a student who committed suicide last week after his sexual encounter was secretly streamed online.


YSU loses, 35-25

YSU loses, 35-25 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Missouri State outscored Youngstown State 28-8 in the second


Rally speaker: "This is time to fight for America'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tapping into anger as the tea party movement has done, a coalition of progressive and civil rights groups marched Saturday on the Lincoln Memorial and pledged to support Democrats struggling to keep power on Capitol Hill.


Terror alert may be issued Sunday for Americans traveling Europe

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration is considering telling U.S. citizens to be vigilant as they travel in Europe, updated guidance prompted by fresh al-Qaida threats, American and European officials told The Associated Press on Saturday.


YSU LIVE | Penguins trail 35-25 in fourth

Fourth quarter.


YSU LIVE | Penguins trail 21-17 after three quarters

Third quarter.


YSU LIVE | Penguins lead 17-7 at halftime

Second quarter.


YSU LIVE | YSU leads 17-0 in first quarter

First quarter.


YSU LIVE | Pregame

Pregame.


Vigil today from St. Dom's will honor murder victims

A South Side vigil today aims to protect the elderly from crime.


HELOISE: Adopt a senior shelter animal

Dear Heloise: Thank you for the article recommending that people adopt senior shelter pets. My


Johnson-Smith wedding to be at area winery

COLUMBIANA Plans for the upcoming marriage of Krista Johnson and Kevin Smith, both of Canfield,

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Lori Flesher to be bride of Keith Deeds

The engagement of Lori Flesher and Keith Deeds, both of Baltimore, is being made by their parents.

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HAPPY 103rd Birthday | Carl McKnight

Born: Sept. 8, 1907, in a farmhouse in Transfer, Pa. Married: Iola in 1934; she died in 1998.

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YBPW fundraiser to feature champagne and clothing

YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club will host its 10th annual

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Garden show winners announced by Forum

YOUNGSTOWN Elsie DeHoff, Rose Marie Roth, Mary Lou Flere and Ann Ellis served as judges for the


SOCETY DIGEST

Consultant party will be benefit event CANFIELD The Welcome Wagon Club of Canfield will sponsor


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mother doesn’t keep up property

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am concerned about my mother, a 66-year-old widow


Reserve over Southern

By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com berlin center On the surface, the David vs. Goliath


Phantoms win first in OT

Staff report Des Moines, Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms defeated the Des Moines Buccaneers, 3-2,


CHS seeks patience in Forum recovery

Tenn. company finalizes $120M purchase of Valley hospital system By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com


Toothman, Penick lead Salem

Campbell Salem secondary dxx x xx x By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com SALEM Salem football

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Toothman, Penick stand out for Salem

Campbell Salem secondary dxx x xx x By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com SALEM Salem football


Audrey Toney believes charges against brother, father untrue

Accused shooter of Repchic is innocent, woman asserts By John W. GOODWIN Jr. jgoodwin@vindy.com


Rebels KO Clippers from chase

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com COLUMBIANA After jumping out to a two-touchdown advantage

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Falls lawsuit alleges sex abuse by pastor

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Newton Falls woman’s lawsuit in Trumbull County Common


Tease photo

Quick start carries Reserve over Southern

By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com berlin center On the surface, the David vs. Goliath

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Lopuchovsky seals victory for Hubbard in fourth period

By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Girard Hubbard High’s Mike Lopuchovsky is used to running up


Program caters to toddlers

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Darmetrus North seemed impressed by “Itsy Bitsy


Brookfield’s resolve results in another win

By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com NILES Sometimes a strong performance, even in a loss, can


Workers top off WATTS building at YSU campus

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Workers set the last piece of steel Friday on


South Range wins on the final play

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN The South Range Raiders have had an


Court won’t hear Farrell school board’s appeal

Staff report farrell, pa. A court ruling that the school board improperly fired former high-


YSU officials approve two bachelor’s programs

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Individuals considering a college degree have


Medina scores twice for Poland

By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com POLAND Controlling the game from the outset, Poland defeated


Grant provides training trailer

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher is a basic


Kindling a spark for reading at Jackson-Milton

Second-graders Paige Campbell, left, and Brieanne Steffens take turns reading from a Kindle at Jackson Milton Elementary. Sheila Braman teaches the class, which is one of the first at the school to use e-book readers.


Sports briefs

Local softball player showcases talent Austintown Fitch High School student Amanda Callahan


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Oct. 2, the 275th day of 2010. There are 90 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Canfield library honors top summer readers

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Public Library capped off its summer reading

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E-mail interceptions bring firing at state agency

Associated Press COLUMBUS One attorney has been fired and another has resigned from the state


mount olivet | Celebration of history

Mount Olivet United Church of Christ, 410 W. South Range Road, Beaver Township, will celebrate its


Holiday hiring picture becomes a bit merrier

Associated Press NEW YORK The holiday hiring picture looks a bit merrier this year. Macy’s,


Young runners going the distance

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Elementary school students from all over the Valley are


Tenn. man indicted over threat to burn Rep. Boccieri’s home

Staff report CLEVELAND A Tennessee man has been indicted on two charges stemming from a threat


Austintown rezoning will box out developers

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Township trustees voted to begin the process of rezoning about


Canfield Girl Scouts donate books to hospital

BY KRISTINE GILL kgill@vindy.com Squeals from 10 excited youngsters filled the lobby of Akron

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New online curriculum offers opportunities

At the September meeting of the Austintown Growth Foundation, President David Ditzler introduced


As summer leaves, children learn about fall

Summer is officially over and it’s time for trees to shed their leaves. But before kids can play in

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Young runners going the distance

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Elementary school students from all over the Valley are

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Young runners are going the distance

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Elementary school students from all over the Valley are

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Do your part at YMCA arts week

The Davis Family YMCA in Boardman is sponsoring An Afternoon of the Arts Oct. 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 4


Sweetbriar Garden Club keeps Austintown blooming

By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The Sweetbriar Garden Club is less like an organization and

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Women’s club to host luncheon and fashion show

Youngstown-area Federation of Women’s Club, Inc., affiliated with the Ohio and general Federation of


Canfield Wrestling Club prepares for season

The Canfield Wrestling Club is preparing for another season on the mat. The club is open to all

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Austintown library honors top readers

The summer reading contest is over and the results are in. Austintown library hosted its Summer

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White House hosts fall festival

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com White House Fruit Farm started its celebration of the fall

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Sports briefs

Volleyball wins two, loses one at Cuyahoga The Canfield volleyball team won two and lost one at


Women’s club to host luncheon and fashion show

Youngstown-area Federation of Women’s Club, Inc., affiliated with the Ohio and general Federation of


Austintown drummer beats competition, wins award

By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com With so much talent for music, one might expect Austintown

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Women’s club to host luncheon and fashion show

Youngstown-area Federation of Women’s Club, Inc., affiliated with the Ohio and general Federation of


Canfield Police Blotter

Sept. 14 Telecommunications harassment: A woman at the Mahoning County Career and Technical


Frank Ohl students celebrate Buckeye Day

By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Students and teachers at Frank Ohl are big Buckeye fans.

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Fitch Cadets find energy to perform

By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com Members of the Austintown Fitch dance line spend so much

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Austintown briefs

Child center offers care with a twist Pumpkin Patch Kids Family Child Care in Austintown, off


Boardman arsons under investigation

Staff report Police are searching for the culprits responsible for a series of arsons on the


Owners hold the keys to Poland’s historic buildings

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Driving along South Main Street in the village, visitors


Sun sets on summer at MetroParks Farm

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm said goodbye to summer with

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Sports briefs

BGMS eighth-graders remain undefeated The Boardman Glenwood eighth-grade volleyball team defeated


Women’s club to host luncheon and fashion show

Youngstown-area Federation of Women’s Club, Inc., affiliated with the Ohio and general Federation of


Canfield briefs

Resident recognized for volunteer work Mark Zeidenstein of L. Calvin Jones and Company received


CANFIELD

CANFIELD An ordinance against texting went into effect in the city limits yesterday. Will it


Library book sale raises more than $3,900

Who said a dollar can’t buy anything anymore? The Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and

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Poland briefs

Poland alum graduates US Merchant Academy Anthony Galka, a 2006 Poland Seminary High School


Poland schools foundation to honor educators for 2010

Poland Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence has selected recipients for the 2010 Educator


Boardman briefs

Learn more about joint replacement Woodlands Assisted Living Center at Hampton Woods, 1525 Western


Nature center offers outdoor classroom

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Sometimes, learning is as easy as a walk in the park.

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Look who’s killing jobs now — GOP

Opinion: WASHINGTON Republicans like to denounce President Obama and congressional Democrats for what they


Nature center offers outdoor classroom

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Sometimes, learning is as easy as a walk in the park.

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YSU faces tough road test

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After watching film of the YSU football team this


Salem hospital offers positions

Salem hospital offers positions lisbon The Columbiana County One-Stop will host a recruiting


Worldwide terror alert puts games in spotlight

Editorial: More than 7,000 athletes from 71 countries are in New Delhi, India, to participate in the 12-day


Voters in Venezuela reject Chavez’s destructive antics

Opinion: Miami Herald: The people of Venezuela sent Hugo Chavez an unequivocal message on Sunday: They want


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.54 .14 Avalon


Continental, United wrap up merger

Associated Press United and Continental closed the deal Friday that will create the world’s


Please don’t shoot nonvoters

Opinion: COLUMBUS I have two confessions to make. The first is this: I don’t own a gun. I have fired


15-month-old left in tub dies

Staff report WARREN A 15-month-old girl who was found unconscious while taking a bath at home


Bin Laden eyed in European plot

Associated Press WASHINGTON Osama bin Laden emerged Friday as possibly a key figure in a


Medina scores twice for Poland

By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com POLAND Controlling the game from the outset, Poland defeated


Boardman opportunistic in Federal League win

By Josh Reilly sports@vindy.com NORTH CANTON The Boardman football team forced four turnovers


Metro digest

Vigil planned today YOUNGSTOWN A South Side vigil today aims to protect the elderly from crime.


Official: Balloonists from US likely dead

Official: Balloonists from US likely dead BARI, Italy Two missing American balloonists were


Thieves enter Boardman store from rooftop and steal $800

Staff report BOARDMAN About $800 was reported stolen from Cigarette World on U.S. Route 224


AAC roundup

Staff report Canfield 30, East 0 CANFIELD Blake Jackson rushed 11 times for 101


Penguins fall to Cup champs in preseason

Associated Press CHICAGO Marian Hossa scored two goals and Corey Crawford stopped 26 shots to


New Obama chief of staff means new tone

Associated Press WASHINGTON Reshaping the tone and tenor of the White House, President Barack


Cynical writer doesn’t understand

Opinion: Cynical writer doesn’t understand Last Saturday’s article, “The gospel according to Becky” was a


MVCAP posts free e-books

Staff report youngstown The Mahoning Valley College Access Program has posted three free college


blessing of animals

The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is


Westminster professor’s play to be in showcase

Staff report new wilmington, pa. “Language Barrier,” a play written by Dr. Andrew Ade,


Go&Do Saturday

Saturday Dances Jim Frank Combo, 8 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New


With garden at school, kids’ experience grows

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Fourth-grader Ne’Qwon Williams picks carrots,


CAMPUS NOTES

CAMPUS NOTES GROVE CITY COLLEGE, Grove City, Pa. The college has welcomed five new faculty


birthdays

birthdays Critic Rex Reed is 72. Singer Don McLean is 65. Actor Avery Brooks (“Star Trek: Deep


Warren officers make arrests

Staff report WARREN Officers working under the umbrella of the federal Violence, Gun Reduction


Living the faith is key

200-year-old Mount Olivet welcomes all By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com BEAVER Township


Conference set

Conference set canfield The Evangelization and Catechesis Conference addresses the question


Mahoning County Courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Chad E. Zubal, 35, of North Jackson and Theresa M.


Grove City to bring on BEST robotics challenge

Staff report grove city, pa. Grove City College is sponsoring its inaugural BEST robotics


Meeting of youths is Nov. 17

Staff report canfield Teens in high school in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown may attend the


Students, police officers join forces

Staff report canfield Long hours and working holidays might not make the ideal summer for most


Executive Leadership

Executive Leadership Northside Medical Center Michael Seelman will continue as chief operating


Kahne beats out teammate for NASCAR pole

By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service KANSAS CITY, Kan. Kasey Kahne knew he’d run


Army probes killings of Afghanistan civilians

Associated Press SEATTLE The Army said Friday it takes seriously a father’s claims that he


In the name of the children, please refrain from these

Opinion: This sentence could be found in any cheap romance novel: “The handsome stranger turned out to be my


newsmakers

newsmakers Stephen J. Cannell, TV producer, dies NEW YORK Stephen J. Cannell, the prolific


Officials apologize for US syphilis study

McClatchy Newspapers MEXICO CITY Exposing a dark page in its history, the U.S. government


Fire-safety tips

In 2010, 92 people have died in house fires in Ohio, according to Ohio state fire marshal. This is


Auto sales remain sluggish despite new models, promos

Staff/wire report DETROIT New models and Labor Day promotions didn’t do much to fire Americans’


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Latisha Weaver and Trinell Bennett, Campbell, boy,


1 trader triggered market crashSFlb

Associated Press WASHINGTON A trading firm’s use of a computer sell order triggered the May 6


Glenn: Don’t end program

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Former U.S. senator and astronaut John Glenn isn’t


COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA COUNTY A Columbiana County grand jury recently indicted the following people: Laurie


Buckeyes to face tough Illini runners

Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. The annual battle between Ohio State and Illinois is usually


Economy gets lift with government aid

Associated Press WASHINGTON A flurry of new data Friday showed the economy is improving — with


MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments on the following 23 people: Marcus J.


NATO tanker convoys attacked

Associated Press ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Assailants launched two separate attacks on tankers


Phantoms win first in OT

Staff report Des Moines, Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms defeated the Des Moines Buccaneers, 3-2,


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