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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.
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.
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,
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.
HAPPY 103rd Birthday | Carl McKnight
Born: Sept. 8, 1907, in a farmhouse in Transfer, Pa. Married: Iola in 1934; she died in 1998.
YBPW fundraiser to feature champagne and clothing
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club will host its 10th annual
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
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
Falls lawsuit alleges sex abuse by pastor
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Newton Falls woman’s lawsuit in Trumbull County Common
Quick start carries Reserve over Southern
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com berlin center On the surface, the David vs. Goliath
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
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
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
Young runners going the distance
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Elementary school students from all over the Valley are
Young runners are going the distance
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Elementary school students from all over the Valley are
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
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
Austintown library honors top readers
The summer reading contest is over and the results are in. Austintown library hosted its Summer
White House hosts fall festival
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com White House Fruit Farm started its celebration of the fall
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
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.
Fitch Cadets find energy to perform
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com Members of the Austintown Fitch dance line spend so much
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
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
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.
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.
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
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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