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Fill a shoebox for a child
Operation Christmas Child is preparing for national collection week Nov. 15-22.
Marlins extend Pirates’ road woes
Mike Stanton homered and drove in five runs and the Florida Marlins held on for an 11-9 victory over
Purdue student turns old Suzuki into solar ride
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A Purdue University student has transformed an old motorcycle into a
New Mexico balloonist who crossed Pacific dies
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A member of the four-man crew that made the first balloon crossing of the
Ala. prof won’t be charged in 1993 Mass. mail bomb
BOSTON (AP) — A former professor accused of killing three colleagues in a shooting rampage in
Three indicted in real estate agent’s death
YOUNGSTOWN Three men have been indicted on charges related to the death of real estate agent
Construction and project management firm to open office downtown
The city signed a three-year contract today with an Akron-based construction and project management
AG: FBI agents won’t be charged in Imam’s death
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan’s attorney general said Thursday that he won’t file criminal charges against
Idaho gov. candidates play up cowboy credentials
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — They have castrated thousands of calves. They spend free time riding the range
Rotary Oktoberfest in Boardman Sunday
BOARDMAN The 34th Annual Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest is scheduled for Sunday. The one-day event
Life Chain Sunday in Warren
WARREN — The 20th annual anti-abortion Life Chain will be from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday along
Vice president will visit Youngstown, Struthers Monday
Joe Biden will make his first visit to the Mahoning Valley as vice president Monday, the vice
Man pleads innocent in Warren shooting
WARREN — Wallace L. Walters, 28, of Draper Avenue Southeast has pleaded innocent in Warren Municipal
GOP breakfast Saturday at Eastwood Mall
The Trumbull County Republican Party will have its monthly breakfast meeting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday
NYC fire kills 8-year-old boy, hurts 5 other kids
NEW YORK (AP) — A fast-moving fire blazed through a home as families celebrated a Jewish holiday,
Several earthquakes hit eastern California
LOS ANGELES — Several earthquakes, including one measured at magnitude 4.3, hit a remote section of
Stocks set to end September surge with more gains
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ending a strong September with more gains today after new reports on
Ark. man to ask for new trial in child deaths
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Lawyers for one of the men convicted of killing three 8-year-old Cub Scouts
Dozens charged in NY in global computer virus scam
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal and state authorities have charged more than 60 people in connection with a
Nude man dies in one-car crash
YOUNGSTOWN Police have identified the man killed in a fatal accident, but are still investigating
Banks not participating in Fla. drywall case
MIAMI (AP) — At least four banks that own some of the Florida homes containing faulty Chinese
Rain pounds NC as storm moves up the East Coast
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Driving rain from a storm system moving up the East Coast soaked parts of
Fort Hood assessing soldiers in wake of suicides
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The senior commander at Fort Hood says thousands of soldiers stationed at
26 hurt as 2 Metro buses collide in DC suburb
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Authorities say 26 people including high school students were hurt after a
Secret sex video linked to NJ student’s suicide
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The death of a Rutgers University freshman stirred outrage and remorse on
Stock futures climb on drop in unemployment claims
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are rising after first-time claims for unemployment benefits dropped
Actor Tony Curtis dies at Las Vegas-area home
Actor Tony Curtis dies at Las Vegas-area home LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tony Curtis, the Bronx tailor’s son
Storms to bring several inches of rain to Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Much of Pennsylvania is under a flood watch as storms that could bring several
AP: Family sues in death after 10 911 calls
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The children of a Pittsburgh man who died when ambulance crews didn’t reach him
Cards and bingo will follow dinner
Cards and bingo will follow dinner GIRARD A pasta dinner will be sponsored by the Ladies
Bethel Lutheran Church helps 13 with education costs
BOARDMAN On July 19, students who are members of Bethel Lutheran Church on Crestview Drive,
Students may compete for VFW scholarships
NEWTON FALLS Raymond Hanzes, commander of VFW Post 3332, and Bobbi Jo Stiltner, auxiliary
HELOISE: Multiple plants can go in one pot
Dear Heloise: Preparing for the oncoming winter weather, I found several plants in small pots that
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Buddy’ cheated twice in first year
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Our 25-year-old daughter and her husband, “Buddy,”
Missouri State’s explosive offense to test YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In late July, fifth-year Missouri State coach Terry
Manhunt intensifies for 2nd Repchic suspect
By John W. GOODWIN Jr. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With one suspect in Thomas Repchic’s
Vigil honors life of strangling victim
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown Twenty-five people gathered in the driveway
Boardman boy named to national baseball program
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown A local baseball player is headed to Puerto Rico
City council grills police chief on crime
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After two recent random murders, some city
Boy listed as critical after being hit with bat
Staff report Austintown A 15-year-old township boy is hospitalized in critical condition after
Wednesday’s other Prep Soccer Games
GIRLS Canfield 1, Poland 0 POLAND Canfield’s Paige Baker scored with seven minutes left on an
JFK claims boys sectional; Poland cruises to girls title
Staff report NEWTON FALLS James Capolla shot a 75 to lead the Warren JFK High boys golf team to
16 schools in Valley get state accolades
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com columbus Ohio’s superintendent of public instruction
Sentence cut in Kaluza shooting
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Taran Helms, the man who shot KFC manager
Ursuline tops Maplewood in five
Staff report youngstown Kaitlyn Kay had 17 points, three aces, three blocks and 10 kills for
Award-winning Cuban writer visits East High
Award-winning Cuban writer visits East High By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN
Youngstown receives award for housing-deconstruction program
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An organization that promotes government
Valley shrimp are no shrimps
Ron Eiselstein, owner of Village Pantry on South Main Street in Poland, began selling these giant Malaysian prawns at the store last week. Eiselstein raises the shrimp in ponds on formerly vacant land in Youngstown.
Focus on teachers
Opinion: If you ever join a union, advocacy group or trade association, Randi Weingarten is the type of
Fed officials clash over aid for economy
Fed officials clash over aid for economy WASHINGTON Divisions within the Federal Reserve over
New fiscal year’s resolution
Opinion: By Eugene Steuerle McClatchy-Tribune Happy New Year! Or, more accurately, Happy New Fiscal Year.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.32 .18 Avalon
This joke is on Congress
Opinion: WASHINGTON Stephen Colbert is no Elmo — which is why it was crazy for House Democrats to have him
Government extends power over gold
Opinion: One of the many slick tricks of the Obama administration was to insert a provision in the massive
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of 09.30. 10. All yields given in percent.
Suspensions end for 2 at elections board
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections
Public library earns support of county voters
Opinion: Public library earns voter support Public libraries in Ohio are providing even more services to
City police probe rash of robberies
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating several
Batch proves he isn’t washed up
Batch proves he isn’t washed up Associated Press PITTSBURGH Charlie Batch was convinced he
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In a Sunday story on page A3 headlined “Fire safety day offers kids much to explore,”
Program helps the jobless
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON A new program is helping low-income people get to
Clint Bowyer loses points appeal
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. An appeals committee denied Richard Childress Racing’s request to
Bank to open sites in markets
Staff report youngstown Huntington Bank announced Wednesday that it will double the number of
Columbiana Co. officials plan careful spending
Staff report LISBON The Columbiana County commissioners will have less money to work with next
Drinking, smoking & cussing with Ron White
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com You can’t tame comedian Ron White. Whether it’s ex-
Federal Building renovation to add restaurant
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Construction is under way on the $2.4 million
Route 11 work nears completion
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD Motorists who travel state Route 11 should
Texans debate allowing legal firearms on campus
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Texas already lets lawmakers bring guns into the Capitol. And the
Buckeyes rely more on Pryor, less on runners
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State, home to Woody Hayes and “three yards and a cloud of dust,”
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
US team hears inspirational talk from army major before Ryder Cup
Associated Press NEWPORT, Wales Preparations for the Ryder Cup were intense and inspirational.
Murder suspect waives extradition
By PHIL TREXLER Akron Beacon Journal A man accused in the shooting death of a Portage County
Hynde calls ‘Fidelity’ her best
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The “Talk of the Town” once again, Chrissie Hynde, Rock
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8404 Fri: Boogie Matrix Mechanism
Digital recordings of major events are fading fast
Associated Press WASHINGTON New digital recordings of events in U.S. history and early radio
Can you become addicted to prunes?
Q. My wife had vascular surgery for blocked arteries in both legs three months ago. She also had an
A cartoon come to life: That’s ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For those Gen Xers who grew up with Saturday morning
Protests sweep across Europe
Associated Press BRUSSELS Tens of thousands of workers marched Wednesday through the streets of
Flu shot correction
Flu shot correction YOUNGSTOWN Public Employees Retirees Inc., Mahoning Chapter, will meet at
ON THEIR MINDS
Parents, coaches on alert for head injuries Milwaukee Journal Sentinel From the professional
No federal budget
No federal budget WASHINGTON A deeply unpopular Congress is bolting for the campaign trail
‘Bonnie and Clyde’ director Penn dies
Associated Press NEW YORK Director Arthur Penn, a myth-maker and myth-breaker who in such
Best bets on TV
“Fringe” (9 p.m., Fox): On “Fringe,” the gang investigates a mysterious box that may be causing
Keep settlement ban in place
Opinion: Kansas City Star: The hope for Middle East peace took a hit this week when Israel allowed a 10-month
‘Lone Star’ gets ax after 2 episodes
Associated Press NEW YORK Fox network says its prime-time soap “Lone Star” is being pulled off
Suspensions end for 2 at elections board
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections
8th annual youngstown area JEWISH FILM FESTival History, humor will fill screen
By Guy D’astolfo dastolfo@vindy.com THis Year’s Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival, which
REGISTER, VOTE
REGISTER, VOTE Extended hours Monday will be the final day for unregistered voters to register
‘Let Me In’ is a thrilling remake of Swedish film
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel There are monsters who wander the halls of our schools,
‘Star Wars’ saga in 3-D coming to theaters
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES George Lucas watched the massive success of “Avatar” and “Alice in
Gay characters on TV increase, report shows
Associated Press NEW YORK The number of gay and bisexual characters on scripted broadcast
Dana School of Music to host Octubafest recitals
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dana School of Music will have several Octubafest recitals this month
A ‘Miracle’ in the making? Easy Street hits comeback trail
Easy Street Productions has been part of the local theater landscape for decades. It even gave
Free lecture
Free lecture Poland Woodlands Assisted Living Center at Hampton Woods, 1525 Western Reserve
Terror plot led to drone strikes
Associated Press LONDON Security officials said Wednesday a terror plot to wage Mumbai-style
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard T. Quinn, 57, of 480 Sexton St., Struthers,
Status of Delhomme still an unknown for Browns
Associated Press BEREA Hobbled by a nasty ankle injury the past two weeks, Browns quarterback
Surplus food Friday
Surplus food Friday Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, free hot
Metro digest | Cycle-cruiser crash
Cycle-cruiser crash Austintown A township man is in critical condition after crashing his
Deadline nears for Youngstown landlords to register with city
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Landlords who haven’t registered their rental
Evidence mounts in Oakhill court case
Prosecutor gives 36,000 pages to defense lawyers By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com
Presidential oil spill panel must have subpoena power
Editorial: If you believe that the perpetra- tors of the worst environmental crisis in U.S. history will
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Months after winning $1M in Mo. Lottery, man wins $2M ST. LOUIS The odds against
Wednesday, September 29 (125 stories)
Indians sweep Tigers
Mitch Talbot and Josh Tomlin both finished their rookie seasons with wins as the Cleveland Indians
Browns’ Delhomme still out
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme is not practicing for the third straight week because of
Boardman boy selected for elite baseball program
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown A local baseball player is headed to Puerto Rico
YSU defense to face explosive Missouri State offense
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In late July, fifth-year Missouri State coach Terry
Pirates lose to Cardinals 4-1
P.J. Walters pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and Allen Craig hit a solo shot to help the St.
Bob Feller in hospital
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller is resting comfortably at the Cleveland Clinic after getting a
City council wants crackdown on crime
After two recent random murders, some members of city council say a major crackdown to curb violence
Longshoremen returning to work at NJ, NY ports
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Longshoremen on strike for two days at ports in New Jersey and New York are
Oil prices rise; gasoline prices down
Oil prices rose today after the government reported inventories fell last week, though supplies
Suspect runs into library while fleeing police
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Shhhh! Arrest under way. A man fleeing police after a traffic stop in
Official: NJ sex-tape student in apparent suicide
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a New Jersey college student who was allegedly recorded
North Korea vows to strengthen nuclear arms
NEW YORK (AP) — North Korea has vowed to strengthen its nuclear weapons stockpile in order to deter
Gunman wounds 2 officers at Neb. hospital; is shot
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at an Omaha hospital this morning, wounding two police
Ex-wife describes life in NJ incest-rape trial
PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — A woman says her ex-husband, who is accused of raping and impregnating his
Woman pleads not guilty in acid hoax case
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Her face red and blotchy but largely unbandaged, a 28-year-old Vancouver
Jamie McCourt’s lawyer wants postnup thrown out
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jamie McCourt’s lawyer says a marital agreement that could determine who owns the
Arthur Penn dies at 88; director of landmark film ‘Bonnie and Clyde’
LOS ANGELES — Arthur Penn, the three-time Oscar-nominated director best known for “Bonnie and
Armstrong staff member arrives to testify in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A staff member of Lance Armstrong’s Team Radioshack has arrived at a Los Angeles
NYC mosque developer: No plans to move project
NEW YORK (AP) — The developer behind a controversial proposal to build an Islamic center near ground
Man captured in Ravenna real estate agent slaying
A nationwide search by U.S. Marshals ended Tuesday night with the capture of the man wanted in the
Tropical Storm Nicole forms over Cuba
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicole has formed over Cuba after soaking the country with downpours as
Another Bombardier jet has landing gear problem
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Two planes made by Canadian manufacturer Bombardier have had to make
Carter’s Washington book signing events canceled
CLEVELAND (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter is canceling scheduled book signing events in
$3 million bond set for Kevin Agee in Repchic shooting
$3 million bond set for Kevin Agee in Repchic shooting
Stocks slip as European protests worsen debt fears
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower as a wave of protests against austerity measures in Europe
Council approves shorter hours for rookie doctors
CHICAGO (AP) — Sleep-deprived rookie doctors will be getting shorter work shifts, along with
Suspect in Yale doctor killing ruled incompetent
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut judge has ruled that an unemployed doctor is not competent to
McCourt divorce case set to conclude today
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge will hear closing arguments today in the divorce trial of Jamie and Frank
Carter feeling normal, observation continuing
CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland hospital says doctors are recommending additional observation of former
Longshoremen remain on strike in NJ and NY
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Longshoremen remain on strike at ports in New Jersey and New York despite a
Infant dies after bullet piece hit him in head
READING, Pa. (AP) — An infant has died two days after being struck in the head by a bullet fragment
Police: Woman abducted, raped, left in park
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police in Philadelphia are investigating the abduction and rape of a woman who
Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers show Saturday
The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will be showing the biggest ones they have raised — so far — on Saturday.
Novelist to speak at library's Literary Society dinner
Lisa Scottoline, author of 17 novels, will give a presentation at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s Literary Society dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the main library, 305 Wick Ave.
Diabetes classes at TMH
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1350 E. Market St., will have Diabetes Day group classes from 2 to
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY St. Michael Orthodox Church, 125 Steel St., Youngstown, will serve a homemade Chinese
HELOISE: Carrots: Handling a healthy snack
Dear Readers: Cabbie (our miniature schnauzer) and I love fresh carrots as snacks! An average-size
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She’d like to honor sister’s birthday
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My sister’s 50th birthday is coming up, and I would
Author to appear at library program
Author to appear at library program YOUNGSTOWN The Public Library of Youngs-town and Mahoning
Immunization clinic for kids Oct. 6
An immunization clinic for children will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Niles City Health Department,
Stroke education for caregivers, survivors
The group for stroke education for caregivers and survivors meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in the nursing unit at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, 8747 Squires Lane NE, next Wednesday and Oct. 13, 20 and 27.
Eulogies for Martin recall her ‘willpower’
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown When Judy Tarver checks her e-mail, she still
Penguin linemen getting grizzly for Bears
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU is getting grizzly for the Bears. A few weeks
Ponzi schemer gets 68 months
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND A man who pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a
Texting ban in Canfield to start Friday
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield City police hope a new ban on texting will help
Salem defense solid in AAC White win
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com SALEM Salem’s goal keeper Kenny Saltsman was cold, wet and
2 men charged in 1993 slaying
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. Authorities believe the case of a 15
Fitch, Spartans move up in ranks
Staff report Austintown Fitch and Boardman’s football teams were the beneficiaries of some
Ruling allows Delphi retirees’ suit to proceed
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com warren A federal judge has rejected motions to dismiss the
Canfield edges Mooney, 2-1
Staff report STRUTHERS Tony El Hayek and Jon Hutnyan scored goals as the undefeated Canfield
Soubliere sets her goals high
By CAITLIN COOK Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN Growing up in Howell, Mich., Dani
Next schools chief to start as deputy
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The educator tapped as the city’s next schools
Kilcawley elevator reopens with a new safety device
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Kilcawley House residence hall elevator at Youngstown State
Campbell mayor, council at odds over police pacts
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City council would like to see the return of a
‘Mistaken identity’
Police searched a home and a detached garage at 537 Garfield St.,, off Glenwood Avenue in connection with the weekend murder of Thomas Repchic and the wounding of his wife, Jacqueline, both 74. Police have arrested Kevin D. Agee Jr., 25, above left, and are seeking Aubrey F. Toney, 29, right, as suspects in the crime.
Judge won’t drop death penalty from case
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A trial judge maintained that a Youngstown man
Give immigrant kids a chance
Opinion: By Jose Miguel Leyva McClatchy-Tribune Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has been right to
Business digest
InfoCision contract Akron InfoCision Management Corp., has signed a contract with Smart
Across US, murder charges are on the rise in fatal DUIs
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. While rookie Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was
Don’t hesitate to plan special event downtown
Opinion: Downtown is a place to celebrate We would just like to share with everyone the treasure that we
Development of a rail system in Ohio is worth pursuing
Editorial: People who can remember excur- sions by passenger train from downtown Youngstown stations to
World digest || Jimmy Carter in Cleveland hospital
Jimmy Carter in Cleveland hospital CLEVELAND Former President Jimmy Carter, on a trip promoting
Strasburg has cast off, close to rehab
Associated Press WASHINGTON For a couple of months, Stephen Strasburg “stirred up the baseball
Malkin scores in Pens’ victory
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin scored for Pittsburgh and the Penguins beat the
Poverty on the rise
Opinion: Poverty on the rise Plain Dealer, Cleveland: The number of Americans plunged into poverty in 2009
Pepsi-grant deadline looms
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Youngstown There are two days left to vote for September’s
Politics trumps U.S. relations
Opinion: At a time when America is beset with intractable foreign policy problems, you wouldn’t think
Farrell No. 5 in Pa. prep football poll
Staff report Unbeaten Farrell (4-0) is ranked No. 5 in this week’s poll of Pennsylvania high
Growers to display giant pumpkins after Sat. weigh-off
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com CANFIELD The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will be
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.23 —.68 Avalon
Hearing postponed for brothers accused in robbery
Staff report BOARDMAN A preliminary hearing for two brothers accused of robbing a real-estate
Critic takes his own steps to double-dip
By Barry M. HORSTMAN Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINNATI Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes, long
Woods ready on Ryder Cup eve
Associated Press NEWPORT, Wales The Ryder Cup is getting personal for Tiger Woods.
Jones homers as Cards fall
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Garrett Jones homered on a three-hit night and drove in three runs
No deaths confirmed in mudslide
Associated Press OAXACA, Mexico A huge mudslide first thought to have buried hundreds of people
Danza made the grade as a teacher
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA When former sitcom star Tony Danza began teaching English at a
2 fight for attorney-general post
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Attorney General Richard Cordray said he’s
Poland man cited after four-car crash
Staff report Boardman A Poland man was cited with causing a four-car accident in the parking
Penguin Club Jamboree is Oct. 6 at The Georgetown
Staff report BOARDMAN The YSU Penguin Club’s annual Jamboree is scheduled for next Wednesday at
YSU sports schedule
FOOTBALL Sept. 4 — at Penn State, L, 44-14 Sept. 11 — Butler, W, 31-7 Sept. 18 — Central
Census shows recession’s effects
Associated Press WASHINGTON As the recession shook Americans’ confidence last year, new figures
Bears, Hester show old winning form
Associated Press CHICAGO Devin Hester turned up the right sideline, hurdled a lunging defender
newsmakers
newsmakers Rapper pleads guilty NEW YORK Rapper Kid Cudi, a Cleveland native, has pleaded
Obama rallies, scolds Dems
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Buck up. Stop whining. And get to work. Clearly frustrated by
UAW local, GM resolve work issues
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com lordstown A flare-up between United Auto Workers Local 1112
Penn State’s O line to be tested at Iowa
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Iowa isn’t an ideal place for an opponent to break in a new
Critics blast Karzai peace commission
McClatchy Newspapers KABUL Choking back tears and showing signs of stress, Afghan President
Airbus exec, Ryan visit RTI
Staff report niles As part of an ongoing effort to promote defense-related development, U.S.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Clash in DC is over peace, love and a Volkswagen bus WASHINGTON A group of
Boardman police investigating arsons
Staff report BOARDMAN Police are searching for the culprits responsible for a series of arsons
Camp builds chemistry
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A few weeks ago, one of the YSU softball players
Steelers will go with Batch against Ravens
Associated Press PITTSBURGH, PA. Mike Tomlin probably wishes his quarterback decision had been
Report: Severstal sets Oct. deadline for offers
Staff report warren Russian steel giant OAO Severstal has set an Oct. 22 deadline for offers on
V&M project honored
Staff report youngstown The $650 million V&M Star expansion here — and the local organizations
Browns’ Mangini says Wright will start Sunday
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer BEREA Eric Mangini acknowledged Eric Wright’s bad
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch Local school board, work session, 6 p.m., regular meeting 7:30 p.m.,
The top five singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Sept. 27:
The top five singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Sept. 27: Singles: v“Just the Way
Author of 17 novels to be dinner speaker
Author of 17 novels to be dinner speaker YOUNGSTOWN Lisa Scottoline, author of 17 novels, will
Pick up a peck of peppers - but don’t forget gloves
McClatchy Newspapers The time is ripe to pick up a peck of peppers. As a nation, we eat more
prep volleyball roundup
Hubbard 25-25-25, Struthers 7-7-7 HUBBARD Morgan Lopuchovsky had seven kills, Dawn Lingenfelter
Grain by grain, chef tries out new flours
Chicago Tribune For years Kim Boyce, a pastry chef who sifted and stirred her way through some of
Gazpacho, slaw are as cool as a cucumber
By Ellise Pierce McClatchy Newspapers PARIS There’s a reason the cuke is the star of its own
Bon Jovi on list of rock hall nominees
Wire dispatches NEW YORK It could be a blaze of glory for Bon Jovi at the Rock and Roll Hall of
Food giveaway
Food giveaway Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., food, 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday.
Bouncing back
Actress Maura Tierney is working again after battle with breast cancer By Gail Pennington St.
Hamlin says feud settled
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Denny Hamlin said Tuesday he’s made peace with Kevin Harvick and
Early voting starts slowly, likely to grow
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Like the rain outside, the number of early
Stimulus isn’t stimulating
Opinion: By Steve Chapman Chicago Tribune No one spends money like the federal government. This year
‘We can’t go on like this’
Opinion: All public policy is founded on an underlying philosophy about humanity and the world. Some call it
Buckeyes prepare for first road test
Associated Press COLUMBUS The worst road trip Devin Barclay ever went on was to, of all places,
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints US Bank NA, as successor trustee et al v. Jennifer L.
Tuesday, September 28 (123 stories)
2 days left to vote for Pepsi grant recipients
There are two days left to vote for September’s Pepsi Refresh Grant submissions.
Seminar on Medicare basics Thursday
Leslie Brazel, education director of Ohio Premier Health Solutions, will have a seminar on the basics of Medicare and some of the changes you could expect for 2011.
Man accused to stealing 80 pounds of copper from Paramount building
Police arrested a man in a break-in at the Paramount Theater building.
Salem shuts out Hubbard in AAC boys soccer game
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com SALEM Salem’s goal keeper Kenny Saltsman was cold, wet and
Suspect in Ravenna real estate agent's slaying arrested in N.C.
A nationwide search by U.S. Marshals ended Tuesday night with the capture of the man wanted in the slaying of a prominent Portage County real estate agent.
Playing offensive line at YSU is a hair-raising experience
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McDonald golf team inspired by preseason pep talk
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YSU volleyball player sets her sights high
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Fitch, Spartans move up in ranks
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Prison and restitution ordered in Ponzi scheme
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Youngstown police schedule 5:30 p.m. news conference
Youngstown police schedule 5:30 p.m. news conference
Police: UT Austin gunman was student, acted alone
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Trial opens in killing of Calif couple, 6-year-old
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Arrests made in case of New Castle teen missing since 1993
Authorities believe the case of a 15-year-old girl missing since 1993 is finally solved. Two men
Early voting gets under way today in Ohio
Like the rain outside, the number of early voters inside boards of elections in the Mahoning Valley
President Carter has left the hospital
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Carter taken to Ohio hospital with upset stomach
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States offers aid to prevent tractor deaths
CABOT, Vt. (AP) — A rebate program aimed at helping to prevent tractor rollovers is expanding to
Canfield’s driver-texting ban begins Friday
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Police let some students leave UT Austin campus
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Jimmy Carter taken off flight, to hospital in Ohio
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YSU residence hall elevator back in service
The elevator in Kilcawley House residence hall on the campus of Youngstown State University was
Obama tells questioner he’s ‘Christian by choice’
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Boardman seeks information about arsons
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Mass. man sues school official over bullying case
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Consumer confidence drops to lowest since Feb.
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Mexican governor: hundreds feared dead in slide
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Police: Man kills self after shooting at UT Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A gunman opened fire today inside a University of Texas campus library then
Tropical depression forms south of Cuba
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5 dead in home fire in western Tennessee
ATOKA, Tenn. (AP) — Five people, including two young children, died today when fire burned a home in
Police find vehicle believed used in Repchic shooting
YOUNGSTOWN Police towed a 1999 Dodge Durango from a Hilton Avenue driveway Monday afternoon.
Atlantic City eyes street name change for Nucky
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Former Atlantic City political and rackets boss Enoch “Nucky” Johnson may
4 dead, including child, 1 hurt in Boston shooting
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Stocks inch higher before confidence report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are inching higher as traders are cautiously optimistic about some improving
Poll: Conn. Senate race now too close to call
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Home prices rise 0.6 percent in July from June
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Pa. pastor charged in wife’s ’08 death faces court
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VP Biden to rally young voters at Penn State
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Church plans sale
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Brown Trickey of Little Rock Nine will speak at YSU and cathedral
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past and Youngstown State University Women’s Studies will host
HELOISE: Have patience for the patients
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Fall foliage tour will explore Kinsman area
KINSMAN The 2010 Trumbull County Farm Foliage Tour from 1 to 5 p.m Oct. 10 will provide visitors
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Interest in server is not returned
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Six months ago, I met the girl of my dreams at a
Youngstown Mayor: Violence must not define us
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Wolford: Players are all in
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Cops: 2 owned up to real estate crimes
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Fitch gets into top 10 in weekly grid poll
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Strickland sums up Kasich as ‘reckless’
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AFSCME at Forum OKs CHS pact
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Forum Health’s largest union approved an agreement
Lawyer urges house arrest for Harriett
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND The lawyer for a man who pleaded guilty to
An unwavering pride in the face of urban decay
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Gould FG lifts Bears over Pack
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prep soccer | Monday’s games
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Mooney wins Div. II sectional golf event
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Hubbard 25-25-25, Howland 9-21-10 HUBBARD Haley Turner made 12 kills and six blocks, and scored
Video: Evidence of ballot stuffing?
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Corbett, Onorato face off in Pa. debate
Associated Press HERSHEY, Pa. Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial candidates have finished their first
‘Artists by the River’
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Americans arrive for Ryder
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Rainy weather makes it slick for kicks
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Market Street school, Y set up fitness program
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Girl Scouts donate books for children in hospital
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Steelers: no Big Ben, no big deal
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Flu shots in Girard
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Secretary candidates exchange accusations
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City has plan to cover financial shortfall
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Although the city is on pace to finish the
Mortgage program to help Ohio’s jobless
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49ers fire O-coordinator
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Food
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YSU football rockets in polls
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Drug shortage delays executions
Associated Press COLUMBUS Some executions in the U.S. have been put on hold because of a
Agenda Wednesday
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Funeral director finds rewards in helping people
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Facing death isn’t easy, but a local man has
LA bakes at a record 113 degrees
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Stocks edge lower after four-straight weeks of gains
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An exemplary officeholder
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P&G sets ‘green’ goals
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Shortage of canned pumpkin is over
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Southwest to buy AirTran
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Austintown to rezone about 130 properties
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Despite economy, Americans don’t want farm work
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Palestinians wait on decision to quit peace talks
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Tool to help find path to more tech graduates
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Police pursue leads, consider road-rage angle in Repchic shooting
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oddly enough
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Hubbard High School Class of 2000 reunion is planned for 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at Avalon Golf and
Putin’s piracy pretense
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Sen. Cornyn stands by electability strategy
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Winless Browns better than record?
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Third victim in shooting succumbs
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Averting foreclosure
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Gross box-office revenues for movies playing the weekend of Sept. 24 at U.S. and Canadian theaters,
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James ready to turn up Heat this season
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2 arraigned on drug charges
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Ken Burns film picks up where ‘Baseball’ left off ‘The Tenth Inning’
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Fleeing suspects arrested in two incidents
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All Israelis desperately want peace
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Hope, reality clash over Mideast peace
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Editorial: Although she has been at the helm of Youngstown State University since July 1, Dr. Cynthia Anderson
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Pakistan protests NATO airstrikes
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Buckeyes not satisfied with perfect start
Associated Press COLUMBUS They had just scored the most points by an Ohio State football team in
Segway safety questioned after company owner’s death
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AFSCME union at Forum OKs agreement with Community Health
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Rezoning would keep duplexes from some Austintown neighborhoods
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NJ judge: Casinos must pay $8M for misleading ads
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — It was Debra Smerling’s birthday, but 80,000 others may have reason to
Calif state court judge refuses to block execution
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YSU football vaults to No. 20 in coaches poll
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Tornado causes postponement of dog owner’s lawsuit
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Third East Liverpool shooting victim dies
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‘Artists by the River” event Sunday in Youngstown
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Actress Gloria Stuart, the elder Rose in Titanic,’ dies at 100
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Conn. lawyer called to court over remarks to media
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Lawyer: NJ ticket-scam defendants didn’t break law
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Mistrial declared in Blackwater contractor case
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Ohio man, 2 sons dead in apparent murder-suicide
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Segway owner dies after falling off river cliff
LONDON (AP)— A wealthy British businessman who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway
Stocks edge lower as investors pocket profits
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CNN: Wisconsin levee fails; 100 homes could be affected
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Flood-damaged levee holds in central Wisconsin
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CUNY-IBM to open unique school in NYC
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Old rival takes racial swipe at Philadelphia mayor
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Stocks edge lower as investors pocket profits
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Man kills wife, stepkids, self; spares own kids
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Gates Foundation focuses on college graduation
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Magistrate dismisses auctioneer’s appeal of license suspension
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Pa. district judge, constable help nab suspect
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Gettysburg Address ‘witness tree’ saplings on sale
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HELOISE: Check specials to save money
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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Father’s violence must be dealt with
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I need your advice on how to deal with my very
Penguins lose the luxury of surprising their victims
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN You can bet the YSU football team won’t take anyone
SPECIAL REPORT | Ohio Newspaper Poll: Tea Party brewing support for GOP
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Wilson represents the final new city school in $187M project By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Batch propels Steelers to romp over Buccaneers
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Attorney’s law license suspended
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Browns lose 4th-quarter lead for 3rd week in row
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‘Sense of loyalty’ results in $4M gift
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BIG TEN Iowa WR Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, Sr., Mooney: Caught four passes for 87 yards and two
Johnson enjoys dream weekend at Dover
Associated Press DOVER Jimmie Johnson had it all. He won the pole, dominated again to win at
St. E’s fund drive for cancer center gains momentum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two recent donations are bringing closer the opening of the Joanie Abdu
Walkers show support in battle against MS
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Sharri Brown was about 10, her father, Gary
Youngstown fights back
Bob Jacobs, of Youngstown, and Wally Heck, of New Springfield, talk Sunday morning while working security outside St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave. Thomas J. Repchic, 75, and Jacqueline Repchic, 74, two St. Dominic parishioners, were shot Saturday afternoon near the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Philadelphia Avenue. Thomas Repchic died of his injures, and his wife is in the hospital.
4-vehicle accident
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Fundraiser at Casal’s
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NE Ohio adoption series set to begin in mid-October
Staff report Warren Northeast Ohio Adoption Services invites area singles or couples to free
Gallery attack ignites debate
Associated Press ISTANBUL The gang of dozens of men with sticks and pepper spray moved from one
Man drowns while taking birthday bet
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Jewish settlers celebrate as Israeli building slowdown ends
Associated Press REVAVA, West Bank Jewish settlers released balloons and broke ground on a
Trumbull County court filings
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Mandates mean rising costs
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Obama pays price of timidity
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Confronting China on trade
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4 people injured after central Pa. police chase
Associated Press HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. Authorities in central Pennsylvania say four people are hurt
KC extends Niners’ skid to 3 losses
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. After taking grief for “winning ugly” in their first two
Hyundai recalls Sonatas for steering
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OSU’s 73 prompts a monologue
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Ga. pastor: I’ll fight sex allegations
Associated Press LITHONIA, Ga. Casting himself as the Bible’s ultimate underdog, Bishop Eddie
Bocce Game of Hope planned for Oct. 25
Staff report youngstown The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley presents the second annual
The least society can give victims of violence is justice
Editorial: This was started as an editorial about the senseless murder of a hard-working Youngstown real
Sunday’s major leage baseball roundup
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 5, Royals 3 CLEVELAND Pinch-hitter Michael Brantley’s two-run double
In praise of fixing primary elections
Opinion: WASHINGTON Although a Niagara of vitriol is drenching politics, the two parties are acting
Pa. docs use Web to help tiny patients miles away
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Dr. Ricardo Munoz goes from room to room, examining three infants,
Amish in need of more clinics
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White House, Dems vow to extend tax cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House and Democratic leaders in Congress said Sunday they
Abortion pill is still divisive 10 years later
Associated Press NEW YORK Ten years ago, after long and bitter debate, the U.S. Food and Drug
YSU should view elevator safety as a serious campuswide issue
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Smith verdicts likely will resonate
Associated Press LOS ANGELES During the past few weeks, a beautiful blonde celebrity has been
‘The Social Network’ movie is a 21st-century morality tale
Facebook- The Movie By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK “The Social Network” is a
Riding with …
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Agenda Tuesday
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Warren walk to set mood for Halloween
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$93K cancer drug: What is a life worth?
Associated Press BOSTON Cancer patients, brace yourselves. Many new drug treatments cost nearly
New ‘Metroid’ game offers adventures
McClatchy Newspapers “Metroid: Other M” is the game some “Metroid” fans complained the first-
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The top-five concert tours ranks artists by average box-office gross per city and includes the
The top-five concert tours ranks artists by average box-office gross per city and includes the
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Facebook — not just for teens anymore
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Experts question BP’s take on spill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Engineering experts probing the Gulf of Mexico oil spill exposed
Activists set sail for Gaza from Cyprus
Associated Press FAMAGUSTA, Cyprus A boat carrying Jewish activists from Israel, Germany, the
Iraq on guard against Iran
Associated Press QUTAIBA BORDER FORT, Iraq On any map, this castlelike fort is in Iran. But war,
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Repeal don’t ask, don’t tell
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PREP ROUNDUP Saturday’s games
BOYS SOCCER Canfield 2, Hubbard 0 HUBBARD PJ Stickle and Tony El-Hayek scored for the
EPA delays testing in Ohio river
Associated Press AKRON The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is delaying plans to test
New Muslim comic-book superhero is on the way
Associated Press NEW YORK Comic-book fans will soon get their first glimpse at a new superhero —
Caterpillar has a major effect on the Dow
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U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
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NEWSMAKERS
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Plans for hauling big oil refinery loads spark battle
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Four-car crash injures two near Giant Eagle in Boardman
A four-car crash sent two people to the hospital. Boardman police said at about 3 p.m. Sunday four
Hundreds walk in Mill Creek Park to benefit MS
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Sharri Brown was about 10, her father, Gary
Steelers overwhelm Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Charlie Batch threw for 186 yards and two long touchdowns to Mike Wallace in the
Browns fall to Ravens, 24-17
BALTIMORE (AP) — Anquan Boldin caught three touchdown passes from Joe Flacco and the Baltimore
Ohio Supreme Court suspends Howland attorney
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended the law license of
Strickland’s ‘Fight for Ohio’ tour to stop in Youngstown for rally Monday
YOUNGSTOWN Gov. Ted Strickland and lieutenant governor candidate Yvette McGee Brown will make a
Williams: Reward offered in elderly couple's shooting
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50th anniversary of Bevilacquas gathers family
BOARDMAN The daughters of Robert and Marie Bevilacqua of Boardman hosted a family dinner at
Cox anniversary celebrated with dinner, dessert
CANFIELD The family of Mr. and Mrs. George Cox of Canfield served as hosts for two events that
Anniversary is observed by the Romans
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Guests congratulate the Sunderlins on 50th anniversary
BOARDMAN Invited guests joined family members in North Jackson on Sept. 18 to congratulate Mr. and
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youngstown Trinity United Methodist Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. July 17 for the wedding of
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SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
Commercial Intertech retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall, 3560 Logan
Masters swim class available at The J
Taking orders Youngstown American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave., is taking orders at
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Local Schools will sponsor an Austintown Senior Citizens dinner at 4 p.m. Oct. 12 at
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Friendship should be out in the open
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Man, 75, shot to death in city
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YSU sends a message
Youngstown State scores 31 points and overcomes late scare to upset defending conference champion
YSU overcomes adversity, special teams errors
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On the first drive of the third quarter, after YSU’s
OHNO SPECIAL REPORT The Vindicator | Ohio Newspaper Poll | A two-part series CHANGING COURSE?
OHIO POLL INDICATES REPUBLICANS LEAD IN KEY RACES By Howard Wilkinson hwilkinson@enquirer.com
What’s in store for 2nd half?
What we can look forward to in the second half of the high school football season: Austintown
One-minute video captures 1st place in national contest
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com ellwood city, pa. Two city schoolteachers — and amateur
Trustee meetings at 7 a.m. irk some in Beaver Twp.
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com North Lima Beaver Township residents have expressed
Giuriceo wins to remain perfect as a pro
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com Youngstown Jake “The Bull” Giuriceo survived a cut over his eye
Group adds to beauty of trail
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com BAZETTA Thomas McAfoose surveyed his troops Saturday morning,
Prueitt’s big game lifts Mathews to big victory
Staff report Canfield Senior Wade Prueitt scored via interception, punt return and rush to help
Oct. 4 is deadline for Pa. voters to register
Pennsylvania residents must register to vote or change their voter registration by Oct. 4 to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 2 general election.
Phantoms lose finale of Fall Classic
Staff report Sioux City, Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms finished the Fall Classic with a 5-4 loss
Fire-safety day offers kids much to explore
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The smell of hot dogs and cotton candy
Metro digest || Motorcycle fatality
Motorcycle fatality NEW CASTLE, PA. A 19-year-old woman died early Saturday after a motorcycle
2,000 celebrate medical advances at Start! Heart Walk
About 2,000 people from Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties took part in the 2010 Start! Heart Walk on Saturday. The event was at the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown.
Politicians get no respect
Opinion: I’m kind of a packrat. (And there are those who would edit “kind of” from that sentence.) So when
Mahoning Valley viewers can expect to see 5,000 spots on local TV
Mahoning Valley viewers can expect to see 5,000 spots on local TV By DAVID SKOLNICK
Class to teach basic sign language to parents, child
Staff report Youngstown There will be an interactive class where you and your baby learn basic
if you go to Leading Ladies
if you go What: “Leading Ladies” When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and Oct. 8 and 9;
Do bone drugs cause fractures?
Q. I began taking Actonel in December 2004. In October 2008, I was walking down the hall in my home.
Years ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2010. There are 96 days left in the year. Associated
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Theater to present ‘Leading Ladies’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater will present the Ken Ludwig farce
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Information session set on Habitat homes
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Habitat for Humanity will have an orientation session Oct. 6 to educate
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District Board, 3:30 p.m., 850 Industrial Road,
Let’s curb ‘a menace to society;’ Ban texting at the wheel in Ohio
Editorial: Texting kills. That stark and chilling headline screamed out at readers from the front page of
Ohio State thumps E. Michigan
Associated Press COLUMBUS The way Jim Tressel explained it, No. 2 Ohio State wasn’t trying to
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES PROMOTION Poland native Navy Capt. James Thomas Hosack has been promoted to his
Collectors seek antique dummy boards
Lonesome? Our ancestors filled their large homes with dummy boards, or “silent companions.”
3rd-party candidates could tip close elections
Associated Press WASHINGTON Whether they are sore losers or never-say-die patriots, third-party
Candidates, backers spend $24M for ads on Ohio television
By Laura A. BISCHOFF Dayton Daily News COLUMBUS The politicians running statewide have dropped
Israeli settlers plan for end of building freeze
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israeli settlers have hauled construction equipment into a Jewish
Wacky wives of Wisteria Lane return for 7th
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES The lawns on Wisteria Lane are crisply cut, the homes freshly
PLENTIFUL PETUNIAS
Flowers outside this Idaho home stop traffic McClatchy Newspapers BOISE, Idaho When Brent
Britain’s Labor Party chooses leader
Los Angeles Times LONDON Britain’s Labor Party chose the younger of two brothers as its new
Notre Dame falls to Stanford
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Owen Marecic enjoyed his trip to the end zone so much, he
CURRENT PRICES on antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
Governor, senator races divide Valley voters sharply
GeoffREY Hauschild | The vindicator Barbara McDaniels, a retired school teacher from Niles,
TLC tackles polygamy with ‘Sister Wives’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Duggars have 19 and counting. Kate Gosselin has eight. Kody
Villa Maria sisters grow crops, faith on organic farm in Pa.
By ANN RODGERS Pittsburgh Post-Gazette VILLA MARIA, Pa. Standing in a field of cherry-red
Monks’ building plan riles ranchers
Associated Press MEETEETSE, Wyo. Plans by a group of Roman Catholic hermit monks to erect an
MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES || Tips
An estimated 2,000 people from Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties took part in Saturday’s
Early voting
Early voting What to bring Early voting in Ohio begins Tuesday. Those heading to their county
Penn State gets its kicks vs. Temple
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Collin Wagner tied a school record with five field goals,
Tempers of Harvick, Hamlin flare at Dover
Associated Press DOVER, Del. Kevin Harvick showed he had his teammate’s back by damaging Denny
Prep football
Prep football S. Range fans exemplify good sportsmanship Fanfare: Nowadays you read so many
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Go&Do Sunday
Today Fairs, Festivals Ukrainian Festival, noon to 8 p.m., St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church,
Obama slams GOP economic proposals
MarketWatch WASHINGTON President Barack Obama slammed a recent package of Republican proposals,
Don’t ignore positives of public pension funds
Opinion: The positives of public pensions As a local educator, it is dis- turbing to witness the obvious
POLL FINDINGS
POLL FINDINGS Among the findings of a Cincinnati Enquirer/Ohio Newspaper Poll: Seventy-five
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan freed from jail; next hearing is Oct. 22 LOS ANGELES Lindsay Lohan was freed
Indians finally figure out Greinke; Pirates win also
Associated Press CLEVELAND Shin-Soo Choo had four hits and the Cleveland Indians beat Zack
OHNO continues Ohio’s pension push
Opinion: It’s not unusual in these tough economic times for hundreds of workers to be lined up at a
Tobacco on job to be banned for city workers
Associated Press MARION, Ohio An Ohio city plans to snuff out tobacco use among its employees.
Furyk leads Tour after round three
Associated Press ATLANTA Jim Furyk headed to the first tee Saturday in the Tour Championship and
Amputee soldier returns to war
Associated Press ASHOQEH, Afghanistan When a bomb exploded under Dan Luckett’s Army humvee in
High self-esteem threatens America’s future
McClatchy Newspapers The notion that adults should do all they possibly can to advance the self-
Trumbull, Columbiana county courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael R. Cope, 47, of 2304 Hyde Shaffer Road,
Browns’ D has big test against potent Ravens
McClatchy Newspapers BEREA Browns defensive back Mike Adams wants a favor from Baltimore Ravens
Ohio father, Indiana couple fighting over child
Associated Press SELLERSBURG, Ind. An Indiana couple is holding on to the son they’ve tried to
Family, innocence and joy remain alive and well on city’s South Side
Opinion: Recently, a letter was pub- lished from a writer claiming to be among the last generation to truly
Poll: 40% think health-care overhaul doesn’t go far enough
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul has divided the
Fire survivor wanted to die, now she’s ... Living to help others
By JoAnn Jones news@vindy.com Audrea Heard knows the feelings of despair and hopelessness. She
Metro digest || Rubber-duckie race
Rubber-duckie race EAST LIVERPOOL Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center volunteers will have
Colleges report surge in students
Associated Press CINCINNATI Several Ohio universities are reporting increased and even record
White House: Cleric’s lawsuit would reveal state, military secrets
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration on Saturday invoked the state-secrets
World digest || 1 student dies in shootings at party
1 student dies in shootings at party EAST ORANGE, N.J. A man who was denied access to a private
‘Witness’ tours
Visitors can retrace Harrison Ford’s footsteps through Lancaster County, Pa. McClatchy Newspapers
Statehouse potpourri
Opinion: COLUMBUS Two more tidbits from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s endorsement last week of Republican
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vConcert for Kolya, 3 p.m.: A benefit concert featuring pianist
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. My favorite gritty cop show was “Southland.” The
Saturday, September 25 (148 stories)
Elderly man killed, wife wounded near South Side Annex
Police are investigating the slaying of an elderly man during a drive-by shooting Saturday afternoon on the city’s South Side.
Warren police still seeking Wallace Walters
Police are still searching for a suspect in a Friday afternoon shooting.
Teen female rider killed in motorcycle crash
A 19-year-old woman died early Saturday morning after a motorcycle crash.
Tea to be served
Tea to be served YOUNGSTOWN The Willing Workers of Tabernacle Baptist Church, 707 Arlington St.,
HELOISE: Making a little quilt for your pet
Dear Heloise: Let me begin by saying that I enjoy your column. Our dog goes for grooming and comes
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Dad has become a big whiner
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Our dad is in his 80s. In the past few years, he has
Champion’s Rasey breaks record, but Girard prevails 42-14
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com GIRARD Thanks to a high-powered passing attack, Girard High
McDonald beats Lowellville 35-6
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com McDONALD Two touchdowns in the final two minutes of the first
South Range beats Mineral Ridge 38-28
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com NORTH LIMA For a little more than three quarters, big plays
Lakeview rallies to beat Hubbard 21-18
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com CORTLAND When Hubbard used the wind to its advantage
Fitch beats GlenOak 43-21
By Josh REILLY sports@vindy.com CANTON The Austintown Fitch football team followed a
Ja’les is more in Campbell’s win over LaBrae
Ja’les Hughes stood outside of the home locker room of John Knapick Field at Campbell High with his mohawk neatly trimmed and grinning from ear to ear.
Valley union calls GM managers ‘sneaky’
The seemingly friendly relationship between General Motors Lordstown auto assembly workers and GM management during the launch of the Chevrolet Cruze has cracked a little.
Boardman knocks off Perry 19-13
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com boardman On Friday night, the Boardman High football team
Suspects in Realtor's killing have no record
Neither of the two men charged with robbing, kidnapping and killing a Youngstown real-estate agent has a criminal record.
Boardman takes it to top-10 team
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com boardman On Friday night, the Boardman High football team
Raiders’ power runs signal return to the top
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com NORTH LIMA For a little more than three quarters, big plays
Cynthia Anderson installed as YSU’s seventh president
Cynthia Anderson installed as YSU’s seventh president By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
YSU gets a shot at MVFC champs
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU football coach Eric Wolford believes there’s a
Paraplegic who accused police of brutality put on probation
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The attorney for a paraplegic who accused two
Lakeview rallies for AAC White win over Hubbard
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com CORTLAND When Hubbard used the wind to its advantage
Stambaugh’s award adds to McGuffey legacy
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstown Helen Stambaugh is a supporter of education
Poland’s balance beats Niles
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com POLAND Poland High football coach Mark Brungard said
Local scientific group draws national award
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown A surprise awaited members of the Penn-Ohio
Wedding embraces medieval approach
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com boardman There were four musketeers at Douglas Manley and
Campbell shuts out LaBrae 20-0
By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com CAMPBELL Ja’les Hughes stood outside of the home locker
Hipple to receive Carnegie Medal
Staff report PITTSBURGH The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission has named Warren policeman Douglas L.
Nature's secret
Larry Kerr, Beaver Township Park Board chairman, looks over pumpkins growing at the township nature preserve. An open house is scheduled at the little-known preserve for 3 to 6 p.m. next Saturday.
Western Reserve beats Sebring 28-12
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER A year ago Western Reserve High posted a 10-1
Austintown school draws no bids at auction
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com The old Austintown Middle School is up for public sale after
The gospel according to Becky
Opinion: Becky Benson, 56, traveled (to the Glenn Beck rally) from Orlando, Fla., because, she said, “we
concert for kolya | Sunday benefit
Who: Nicholai “Kolya” Denykin, a 10-year-boy from Russia who was born without legs. The Rev. Kathryn
ITCL: Crestview 30, United 19; Columbiana 39, East Palestine 13; Springfield 42, Lisbon 0; Jackson-Milton 13, Leetonia 6; Southern 52, Wellsville 13
Staff report Columbiana Quarterback Carter Hill ran for 136 yards on 25 carries and scored three
Reserve routs Sebring for fifth win
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER A year ago Western Reserve High posted a 10-1
AAC: Canfield 18, Chaney 6; Howland 48, Carrick 0; Salem 33, Liberty 20; East Liverpool 28, Struthers 21
Staff report CANFIELD Defense helped Canfield get past Chaney as the Cardinals held the Cowboys
District: Ursuline 53, ND-CL 14; Alliance 23, West Branch 12; East 34, Warrensville Heights 14; Brookfield 30, Newton Falls 9; Ravenna 41, Southeast 7; Grand Valley 45, Southington 7; Mohawk 49, New
Staff report CHARDON Ursuline senior Akise Teague rushed 12 times for 201 yards and four
Rasey breaks county record, but Girard prevails
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com GIRARD Thanks to a high-powered passing attack, Girard High
No Bull: Giuriceo looking to win big over Lopez
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Jake “The Bull” Giuriceo describes his next
Phantoms win first at Fall Classic
Staff report SIOUX CITY, IOWA The Youngstown Phantoms got a goal and two assists from J.T.
Valley labor leaders praise Strickland’s guidance
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Three Mahoning Valley labor leaders say Gov. Ted Strickland’s leadership
Johnson captures pole for AAA 400
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service DOVER, Del. The best medicine for a bad run
MCCTC student’s artwork wins prize
Staff report canfield Madison McLemore, a senior in the interactive multimedia program at the
Smallies measure big with anglers
Let’s put this into terminology nonanglers might understand. A 1-pound smallmouth is a welcome
Deadline nears to sign up for bee
Staff report youngstown There are about three weeks left for area schools to sign up for the
Ohio PTA backs use of Common Core Standards
Staff report columbus The Ohio PTA supports the state board of education’s decision to adopt
Solon man joins board of directors of Farmers bank
Staff report Canfield Farmers National Bank of Canfield has appointed a new member to the
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xQ 9 6 5 3 u7 3 v10 8 7 3 wA 7 The
Facebook founder pledges $100M to aid NJ city’s schools
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Just two months ago, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was at a
Nominations sought for Warren Alumni Hall of Fame
Staff report warren The board of directors of the Warren High Schools’ Distinguished Alumni Hall
Going for the green: YSU team to compete
Staff report youngstown A team of six Youngstown State University students from the College of
AccessText Network helps disabled college students
Staff report washington, d.c. Students with disabilities such as blindness and dyslexia at 61
IF YOU GO
These events are planned at the Beaver Township Nature Preserve, located on state Route 165 near New
Fourth man sues pastor in sex case
Fourth man sues pastor in sex case ATLANTA A fourth young male member of Bishop Eddie Long’s
Strong second half carries Fitch to win
By Josh REILLY sports@vindy.com CANTON The Austintown Fitch football team followed a
Judge orders reinstatement of lesbian Air Force nurse
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The U.S. military violated the constitutional rights of a
McDonald cruises past Lowellville for eighth time in row
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com McDONALD Two touchdowns in the final two minutes of the first
Metro digest || Stabbed for bike
Stabbed for bike WARREN A 25-year-old man living in a shelter on Main Avenue Southwest said he
Fall cleanup planned
Fall cleanup planned YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling Department is having
Council member: Parking ban signs are dead
Staff report struthers A council member says the city will not re-install no-parking signs that
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges: Michael
YAMS will meet Oct.2
Staff report youngstown Catholics in their 20s and 30s, single and married, are invited to meet
Youths accused of throwing rocks at cars appear in court
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Three youths accused of throwing rocks at vehicles on Interstate 680
Poll: Republican voters fired up
Associated Press WASHINGTON A political enthusiasm gap is helping Republicans in their effort to
Boehner leads pep rally for GOP in Pennsylvania ia
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Fresh off the announcement of a new Pledge to America, U.S.
Natural-gas rates to drop in group-buying program
Staff report struthers Natural-gas rates for people in the city’s program for gas aggregation
Run/walk will focus on breast cancer
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Warren Today’s Pink Ribbon Run aims to bring awareness about
Cat Ladies Society cancels participation in adopt-a-thon
Staff report Youngstown The Cat Ladies Society news conference to discuss the group’s
Police: 3 naked people jumped on cars
BY LORI MONSEWICZ The Canton Repository ALLIANCE Police say at least two men and a woman were
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ, 939 Elm St., Youngstown. A free
mass for couples
mass for couples Anniversaries celebrated Bishop George V. Murry will celebrate a special Mass
Speed estimates accelerate for passenger-train project
Associated Press COLUMBUS Trains running on Ohio’s planned passenger rail project are capable of
Obama, Ahmadinejad trade barbs over Sept. 11
Associated Press NEW YORK President Barack Obama and Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad traded
2,000 to participate in Start! Heart Walk
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown About 2,000 participants will meet at the Covelli
Warren man left ‘critical’ by gunshot wounds
Staff report WARREN A city man in his early 20s was in critical but stable condition late Friday
Send information on pet blessings
Send information on pet blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St.
Hispanic heritage celebrated
By D.A.WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Dog bites police officer
Staff report campbell A police officer was bitten by a large-breed dog after it charged at him
Go&Do Saturday
Today Car Cruise Car Cruise-in/Poker Run at the Beach, noon, Lake Milton State Park, 16801
Love still is the greatest
One of the most horrendous and under-reported happenings in our time is the persecution and
HOUSE CHURCH
Many are skipping the sermon and worshipping at home Associated Press DALLAS To get to church
GOP pledges to end abortion funding
Opinion: By Charles A. DONOVAN Heritage Foundation House Republicans’ new “Pledge to America” has met
More substance needed
Opinion: More substance needed Lima News: Neither candidate delivered a knockout punch. Last Tuesday’s
Struthers UMC celebrates anniversary
Staff report struthers Struthers United Methodist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary for
“SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” (11:30 P.M., NBC): Amy Poehler hosts the 36th “SNL”
“SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” (11:30 P.M., NBC): Amy Poehler hosts the 36th “SNL” premiere. Musical guest is
Stocks reignite September rally
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks rose sharply on Friday, giving the market its fourth-straight
entertainment news
entertainment news Back to the ’50s pittsburgh Marvin Hamlisch, the Pittsburgh Symphony
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Craft show and harvest festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: White House
Can ‘Glee’ avoid sophomore slump?
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times Everywhere you turn these days, it seems that someone is
Pop singer Fisher dies
Pop singer Fisher dies LOS ANGELES Eddie Fisher, whose huge fame as a pop singer was
Capital-goods orders rise 4.1%
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. companies invested last month in computers, communications
Loan program gets cool response
Associated Press NEW YORK President Barack Obama’s $30 billion small-community- business lending
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guests for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Presidential adviser
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.69 .25 Avalon
2 Sebring residents accused of running naked, jumping on cars
Police say at least two men and a woman were running naked and jumping on cars on Devine Street early Thursday morning.
Fitch honors Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com On Saturday, 350 members of the Austintown community gathered
Children read tales to tails
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com K-9’s For Compassion, a Delta Society Pet Partners Program,
Information night set at Ursuline
Staff report youngstown Ursuline High School will have an information night for prospective
Sports briefs
Sports injury prevention class set The Mahoning Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is
Canfield woman blankets mission with donations
Canfield’s Carol McCormick has been keeping folks in the Valley warm for almost 20 years. Since
Poland briefs
Sign up online for new gas rate Vectren has prepared a dedicated Web site for Poland Village
Boardman briefs
Boardman Band citrus sale started The Boardman Band and Orchestra’s annual Citrus Sale is under
Boy Scouts selling new popcorn products
For the first time in 30 years, the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will introduce a new lineup of Trail’s
Seniors get a head start on college
The new school year has just begun, but the seniors are already beginning to prepare for college.
Boardman tennis team takes trophy
Boardman girls tennis team wins tournament Thanks to the Boardman girls tennis team, the school’s
Boardman boys runners finish 11th
The Boardman boys cross country team finished 11th out of 32 Division I schools at the 25th annual
Boy Scouts selling new popcorn products
For the first time in 30 years, the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will introduce a new lineup of Trail’s
Boardman Police Blotter
Sept. 11 Assault: A West Western Reserve Road man told police a woman threw beer on him, and that
Boy Scouts selling new popcorn products
For the first time in 30 years, the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will introduce a new lineup of Trail’s
Use of foundation’s nest egg boils down to priorities
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com After four years of planning, the Boardman Community
Gonda’s first job is first grade
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com One of the youngest faces at Woodside Elementary this year,
Lloyd PTA sponsors fall festival
The Lloyd Elementary PTA will host its annual Fall Festival Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the
Austintown briefs
Meet bestselling author Becca Fitzpatrick New York Times bestselling author Becca Fitzpatrick will
Send your junior high student Down Under
Your junior high or high school student could become a world traveler and expand their world view in
Sports briefs
Canfield’s soccer team ties Medina Highland The Canfield girls varsity soccer team tied Medina
Austintown church unveils building addition
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com There were plenty of blessings to go around at Four Mile Run
Lions clubs, Wal-Mart provide eye care
Local Lions Clubs continued to fulfill Helen Keller’s challenge to be the Knight’s of the Blind.
Community honors longtime preschool teacher
BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Roseanne Peluso, a mainstay in early childhood education in
Sports briefs
Fitch boys soccer team gets win over Howland The Fitch boys soccer team won 3-2 over Howland
Preschoolers on the go at Austintown library
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The 2 and 3-year-olds at the Austintown library were learning
Canfield Police Blotter
Aug. 25 Fraudulent charges: A Talsman Drive resident reported fraudulent charges for an $1,800
Women’s league sponsors fall market
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com On a perfect fall day, the Junior Women’s League of Canfield
Middle school opens doors to parents
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Ron Infante, Canfield Village Middle School fifth- and
Canfield teachers agree to pay cut
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Canfield teachers have agreed to take a pay cut for the 2010-11
Poland students named AP scholars
Fourteen students from the Class of 2010 and three from the Class of 2011 at Poland Seminary High
Boy Scouts selling new popcorn products
For the first time in 30 years, the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will introduce a new lineup of Trail’s
Community honors longtime preschool teacher
Roseanne Peluso, a mainstay in early childhood education in Canfield for the past 25 years, was honored at a picnic at Greasel Park Sept. 11.
Canfield war museum offers history lesson
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Vintage patriotic posters, worn leather boots and memories
Center PTA hosts Harvest Day sale
Center PTA hosts Harvest Day sale Boardman Center Middle School will host its third annual Harvest
Canfield man starts scholarship to honor Austintown couple
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Friends and family have set up a scholarship in the name of an
Welcome Wagon rolls into new year at social
BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Members and guests of the Welcome Wagon Club of Canfield
Levy failure could lead to library closures
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County wrote
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeremy R. Mohorick, 25, of 6369 St. Andrews Drive #5,
Business digest || CNN fires top US executive
CNN fires top US executive NEW YORK CNN’s continued struggles with its prime-time lineup led to
U.N. should not suffer fools like Ahmadinejad so gladly
Editorial: The shame of the United Nations is not that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was able to take
Sports briefs
Glenwood cross country runners finish fifth The Boardman Glenwood Middle School cross country team
Austintown Police Blotter
Aug. 17 Drug offense: Police charged John Noble, 58, of 3832 Eigen St., with possession of drug
Canfield briefs
Auditions open for Christmas musical Open auditions for all ages will take place 2 p.m. Sunday at
Friday, September 24 (129 stories)
Youths accused of throwing rocks on cars held in detention center
Three youths accused of throwing rocks at vehicles on Interstate 680 will remain in detention pending another hearing after they appeared in juvenile court Friday.
Poland’s balance too much for Niles, 47-7
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com POLAND Poland High football coach Mark Brungard said
Art, music, motocycles mark Hispanic celebration
The Youngstown Hispanic Heritage Celebration ranged from art to music to dance to the Latin American Motorcycle Association.
YSU football plays Southern Illinois
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU football coach Eric Wolford believes there’s a
Science comes to life at Watson
Flying saucers and electrical currents were revealed to Austintown students last week as they were enlightened in the mysterious world of science.
New Boardman K-9 officer begins intense training
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Like a sculptor looking at a lump of clay, John Brannon
Pep rally honors seniors in fall sports
Sounds of cheering students and blaring instruments filled the gymnasium of Boardman High School as
Academic reputation drives teacher to Boardman
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary has several new faculty members
Spartan band performs for elementary students
Elementary students took a break from school books to listen to the sounds of the Boardman Spartan
Monster jump lands driver in record books
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com One Boardman Township resident’s “Bad Habit” has landed him
Stadium Drive welcomes new PE teacher
Physical education class is required by the Ohio Department of Education, but its lessons stretch far beyond the classroom.
Shepherd of Valley hosts final summer concert
Poland’s Shepherd of the Valley hosted its final concert of the summer Sept. 16, featuring music by
Dobbins celebrates Constitution Day
Red, white and blue were the school colors for Dobbins Elementary as they celebrated the birth of
Poland North hosts parents for tea time
What better way to make new North Elementary students and parents feel comfortable than by hosting a
Poland artist’s work featured at Hispanic celebration
Poland’s Madison McLemore, a senior in the Interactive Multimedia program at the Mahoning County
Middle school welcomes new English teacher
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Coming out of Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in
Physical education teacher to wear Poland blue
Kristi Rider needs to get herself a whole new wardrobe this school year.
Shepherd of the Valley showcases crafts
Poland’s Shepherd of the Valley held a Craft Show Saturday, featuring more than 25 vendors. The
FBI serves terrorism warrants in Minn., Chicago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The FBI says it’s searched eight homes in Minnesota and Chicago in a terrorism
Concert Sunday to benefit boy with no legs
A benefit concert featuring Edward Bak on piano and John Camuso, tenor, is planned at 3 p.m. Sunday
Business spending on capital goods rises in August
Business spending on capital goods rises in August
Mahoning County files foreclosure action on Ponderosa Park
youngstowN The Mahoning County treasurer is seeking foreclosure and collection of about $83,370 in
‘Shriver Day’ to honor Special Olympics founder
BOSTON (AP) — More than 100 events are being planned for a day in honor of the late Eunice Kennedy
Obama praises Colombia in wake of rebel’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama is praising Colombia’s security forces in the wake of the
‘Community congress’ set Monday in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN About 1,000 Mahoning Valley residents are expected to attend a “community congress” to
Man shot in foot on East Side
YOUNGSTOWN An 18-year-old Youngstown man was shot in the foot while walking on the city’s East
Obama: Ahmadinejad 9-11 comments ‘offensive’
NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama says it was offensive and “hateful” for Iran’s leader to
Police: Two arraigned on murder charges in Realtor’s death have confessed
Two men charged with aggravated murder, aggravated robbery and kidnapping of a Youngstown real-
Heart walk fundraiser Saturday at Covelli Centre
youngstown About 2,000 participants will meet at the Covelli Centre parking lot this morning for
Paraplegic roughed up by cops gets probation, fine in alcohol case
youngstowN The attorney for a paraplegic who accused two city police officers of brutality said
Unity Day observance set Oct. 4 in Warren
WARREN Someplace Safe, Inc. will celebrate Unity Day at 6 p.m. Oct. 4 in Courthouse Square as a
Two to be arraigned in Realtor’s death
Authorities have charged two men with killing a real estate agent who was showing a vacant house for
Stock futures climb after manufacturing report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are extending their gains after a report showed orders for
Mailman admits stashing 12,000 pieces of mail
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia postal carrier has been sentenced to probation after admitting he
Alleged FBI killer’s husband facing 20 years-plus
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area man whose wife is awaiting trial on charges she fatally shot an
Family sues trade school over son’s death
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The family of a student who was electrocuted at a suburban Philadelphia trade
Police: Boyfriend set up home-invasion
SMITHTON, Pa. (AP) — Police say a woman’s boyfriend set up a home-invasion robbery in which the
National Museum Day to include stories, history of Arms Museum
The Arms Family Museum will join participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide for the sixth annual Museum Day on Saturday.
Blanket drive for hospitalized area kids
A Youngstown State University group is asking for blankets.
MBA session set at YSU
The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University will have a master of business administration session at 5:45 p.m. Monday.
Helene Sinnreich, W.E. Johnson Jr. to wed Oct. 10
Helene Julia Sinnreich of Youngstown, daughter of Simon and Karen Sinn- reich of Tampa, Fla., and
Miss Hrbolich, Mr. Heller plan October wedding
Announcement is being made of the coming marriage of Samantha Hrbolich of Cortland and Andrew Heller
Morgan Tondo, Nicholas Cretella are engaged
Girard Patrick and Carla Tondo of Girard are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of
Courtney Pellin, Wayne Olinger to wed Oct. 15
Warren Courtney Pellin and Wayne Olinger, both of Warren, are announcing their engagement. Miss
Walkers need help
Walkers need help YOUNGSTOWN Comfort Keepers, 805 Mahoning Ave., will be the setting for a bake
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Tell Dad that his attitude hurts
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My father, who has been remarried for 17 years, has
Classes offer sign language for parents and their babies
YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to an interactive class in which parents and their babies learn
HELOISE: Use tape to label all of your cords
Dear Heloise: I’m sure most of your readers have a jumble of wires and cords behind the
Toddler critical after near drowining in tub
A 15-month-old girl is in critical condition at Akron Children’s Hospital after she nearly drowned in the bathtub of her family’s home on Washington Street Northeast on Tuesday morning.
Warren police probing 2 assault/robberies
Police are investigating two Wednesday evening break-ins in which the victims were assaulted and robbed.
13-year-old charged in stabbing attempt
Police charged a 13-year-old South Side boy with carrying a deadly weapon onto school grounds and felonious assault after they said he threatened to stab a school employee with a box cutter.
Boardman residents promoting police levy
Township residents are banding together to support the 3.85-mill police levy this November.
Woman shot while helping friend
Salem Police Chief Robert Floor said Thursday that the department’s only contact ever with Andrea B. Foster, 22, of Fifth Street, was to let her back into her vehicle after she locked herself out.
LaBrae’s seniors take charge in volleyball win
LaBrae’s seniors take charge in win By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG After
Events leading up to Realtor’s death clarified
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Authorities do not believe the Youngstown
Cat shelter reopening; charges still possible
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Cat Ladies Society employees say they’ve been
Phantoms drop opener
Staff report Sioux City, Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms dropped their opening contest of the 2010
Badger boys remain unbeaten, JFK girls win
KINSMAN Troy Elsea scored three goals to lead undefeated Badger to a 8-1 victory over Grand Valley on Thursday.
Poland’s historic buildings depend on owners’ plans
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Driving along South Main Street in the village,
prep volleyball roundup
The Wildcats (6-4) swept all three games against the Irish (2-10) and were led by Ashley Hefferon. Hefferon had seven total points, and added four digs, four blocks and four kills. Teammates Kaylee Moore and Jascelynn Romeo also had good games. Moore had 10 points, 11 digs and seven kills. Remeo added six points, five digs and seven assists. Leading the Irish were Krista Patrick and Kelsey Cannell. Patrick had six points, three kills and seven digs while Cannell finished with seven points and 10 digs.
Farmer pleased with crop of tilapia
By D. A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LEETONIA Shane Conti has a little problem on his hands.
Police to expand search to ID remains
Staff report BAZETTA The detective working to identify the human remains found along the
Football emergencies: Are schools prepared?
By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com It’s one of the worst nightmares in high school athletics;
Blitz Insider: Hanging around with best unbeatens
Four weeks into the high school football season, I’ve been fortunate enough to see our strongest
V-GRIP takes credit for homicide reduction
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Homicides and gun violence were down in Youngstown and
City skyline shown on button for First Night Youngstown
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Kolt Codner, who designed the 2011 First
15-month-old girl ‘critical’ after nearly drowning in bathtub
Staff report WARREN A 15-month-old girl is in critical condition at Akron Children’s Hospital
Stepping forward with love
Nicholai “Kolya” Denykin, 10, of Renewal Orphanage in Dimitrov, Russia, undergoes a fitting for prosthetic legs with Craig Svader of Advanced Anatomical Design, licensed prosthetic, orthotic and pedorthic professionals in Canfield and Girard. Kolya was born without legs below the knees.
Q&A: Fitch’s Phil Annarella
This week’s Q&A After 39 years in the coaching business, Austintown Fitch coach Phil Annarella
Margaret G. K. Dennison: A powerhouse public leader
Editorial: In death, as in her remarkable life of leadership, advocacy and public service, Margaret Gillmer
Small-business measure goes to Obama for signature
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Democratic- controlled Congress on Thursday sent President
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.40 —.25 Avalon
Is Pelosi concerned for her troops?
Opinion: By Jim Boren Fresno Bee I’m getting the idea that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is making
Delphi hearing today
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com warren Delphi Corp. salaried retirees will continue the fight
Incubator upgrade
Incubator upgrade youngstown Perkins Communications recently installed two roof-mounted
Wal-Mart women feel for plight of president
Opinion: The Wal-Mart Moms were pessimistic, bordering on despondent, about the state of the country. Like,
oddly enough
Skull of mayor’s dad stolen ahead of vote LIMA, Peru Foes of a small-town mayor in Peru say they
Surplus food
Surplus food Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, food, meat and canned goods
‘Money Never Sleeps’ is never boring
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel There’s too much worth chewing over in Oliver Stone’s “Wall
County to seek $3M grant
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have approved a
Museum Day ticket offers free admission
Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN The Arms Family Museum will join participating museums and
Go&Do Friday
TOday Dances Tommy Chris, 7 to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.
Delay likely on tax cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON A growing number of Senate Democrats say they probably won’t
Ohio gets grant for merit-pay program
Ohio gets grant for merit-pay program WASHINGTON The Education Department is giving school
Officials try to cut costs of hauling prisoners to court
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County law-enforcement officials are
Three share lead at Tour Championship
Associated Press ATLANTA Paul Casey won’t be going to the Ryder Cup. He wouldn’t mind a $10
Years Ago
By The Today is Friday, Sept. 24, the 267th day of 2010. There are 98 days left in the year.
Woman killed while helping friend
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL Salem Police Chief Robert Floor said Thursday that the department’s
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Hamlin hopes to survive
Dover track unkind to points leader By Jim Pedley Special to Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Closer,” 8 p.m.: The play about complicated relationships opens
2 people assaulted and robbed in their homes
Staff report WARREN Police are investigating two Wednesday evening break-ins in which the
Sword killer denied early prison release
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A former Liberty Township man sentenced to 17 years in
Sheriff proposes takeover of 911
Wellington points to ‘redundancy, waste’ By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Longo happy to be closer to home
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU receivers coach Phil Longo has been looking
Williamson College sets MBA session
Williamson College sets MBA session youngstown The Williamson College of Business Administration
birthdays
birthdays Actress Sheila MacRae is 86. Singer Sonny Turner of The Platters is 71. Singer Barbara
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher M. Aracich, 24, of 8061 Juliet Lane #304,
Indians lose to Kansas City
Associated Press CLEVELAND Sean O’Sullivan earned his first win as a starter for the Kansas City
Police arrest 3 juveniles on vehicular-vandalism charges
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown police arrested three juveniles who are accused of throwing
GOP: playing into Dems’ hands?
By LIZ SIDOTI AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON Being simply the “party of no” against
Obama calls on world to aid Mideast peace
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Grasping for peace, President Barack Obama on Thursday
Businesses showcase their products, services
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The recent announcement that the recession
newsmakers
newsmakers Stephen Colbert to testify on Capitol Hill NEW YORK The United Farm Workers union
Parents worried about bugs in recalled infant formula
Associated Press Worried parents have bombarded the maker of Similac with phone calls and peppered
Playoff contenders are not drawing
Associated Press CINCINNATI When the Reds called up crowd-pleasing reliever Aroldis Chapman at
Group working to get police levy passed
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township residents are banding together to
Fla. man sought in Portage Co. shooting death
By Phil Trexler Beacon Journal staff writer RAVENNA A Florida man is wanted on a murder charge
‘Little Guy Nationals’ scheduled at Mercer
Staff report Mercer, PA. Mercer Raceway Park will host the “The Little Guy Nationals” for the
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Struthers Second Ward Block Watch Meeting, 10 a.m., White Memorial Wesleyan
Crash in Ohio sets fuel tank on fire, kills 1
Associated Press COLUMBUS A fire official says a pickup truck crashed into a tractor-trailer,
Presentation to focus on preserving houses of worship
Staff report youngstown The Ethnic Heritage Society will sponsor a presentation by Richard
Sampras likes Nadal’s chances
Associated Press NEW YORK Pete Sampras says Rafael Nadal can break Roger Federer’s record of 16
Seneca Wallace is likely starter
Associated Press BEREA Jake Delhomme still can’t trade his walking boot for cleats.
Beware of new drilling methods
Opinion: Beware of new drilling methods Natural-gas drilling opera- tors have been aggressively pursuing
Pirates’ streak ends after five
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Albert Pujols has always been more concerned with pennant races than
Ohio chamber endorses 3 Republicans
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Chamber of Commerce endorsed gubernatorial
Expect double-digit hikes on some Medicare drug plans
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions of seniors face double-digit hikes in their Medicare
LeBeau’s defense is dominant
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Falcons and Titans didn’t seem to know what was coming next
Johnson settling in as strong safety
Associated Press COLUMBUS It doesn’t take a lot of reshuffling of the past to picture Orhian
Using some bits, leaving out pieces
Opinion: The campaign of Chief Justice Eric Brown of the Ohio Supreme Court isn’t telling the whole story.
Penny-wise on jailing criminals
Opinion: For more than 200 years, the political left has been coming up with reasons why criminals should not
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Liberty man denied parole in clone murder case
A former Liberty Township man sentenced to 17 years in prison in 2001 for killing and robbing another man who he claimed was a clone was denied early release from prison Thursday.
3 minors jailed after cars hit with rocks on I-680
Youngstown police arrested three juveniles who are accused of throwing rocks at cars traveling on Interstate 680.
LaBrae beats Lordstown in volleyball
After squandering an early lead, the LaBrae High volleyball team battled back to win the deciding
Royals beat Indians 3-2
Sean O’Sullivan earned his first win as a starter for the Kansas City Royals and Joakim Soria
Suspect being sought in Ravenna Realtor murder
A Florida man is wanted on a murder charge for the shooting death of a Portage County real estate agent.
Cat Ladies can reopen new shelter
Cat Ladies Society employees say they’ve been cleared to reopen at their new facility, but the city’s prosecutor said formal charges are still a possibility.
V-GRIP drives down killings, violence in Youngstown/Warren area
Homicides and gun violence were down in Youngstown and Warren this summer, and officials involved in the V-GRIP law enforcement initiative said Thursday they think V-GRIP was the reason.
First Night 2011 design unveiled today
Kolt Codner, who designed the 2011 First Night Youngstown button, said he wanted to capture the “vibrancy of downtown” by using a building skyline illuminated with fireworks as the event’s symbol. The First Night Youngstown committee unveiled the 2011 button design Thursday at its headquarters in City Centre One, 100 Federal Plaza.
Valley Delphi salaried retirees head to Michigan for hearing
Valley Delphi salaried retirees head to Detroit for hearing
Caring people, technology changing 10-year-old's life
Imagine losing the use of your legs and what that would mean to your mobility, independence and activities.
Mahoning commissioners approve applying for $3M lead-abatement grant
Mahoning commissioners approve applying for $3M lead-abatement grant
Authorities investigating child's near drowning in Warren
Authorities investigating child's near drowning in Warren
Newark, NJ, schools to get $100M Facebook donation
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Schools in New Jersey’s largest city are poised to receive $100 million from
Boston mayor suggests ‘torture’ for slay suspects
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has made an emotional response to how the suspects accused
Flooding forces mass-evacuation of Wis. city homes
ARCADIA, Wis. (AP) — A powerful storm system passing through the upper Midwest has flooded a small
Average mortgage rates unchanged at 4.37 pct.
NEW YORK (AP) — Rates on 30-year mortgages this week were unchanged from the previous week, staying
Leading indicators rise 0.3 percent in August
NEW YORK (AP) — A private research group says its gauge of future economic activity rose modestly in
2 shot dead at rural home, neighbor sought
DANIELSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police are looking for a neighbor suspected of fatally shooting two people
2 dead as powerful storms race across Pa.
MUNCY, Pa. (AP) — Two men are dead after their truck was crushed by a falling tree knocked down by
Fundraising show announced
Fundraising show YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to a Fundraising Show from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday
Valley Legacy Awards to honor outstanding seniors, advocate
AUSTINTOWN Recognized at the Valley Legacy Awards luncheon at noon Oct. 14 at Mr. Anthony’s
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Widow needs to speak up to family
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am an 80-year-old widow, and my doctor says I’m
HELOISE: Washing knives: Tips up or down?
Dear Heloise: In a recent column in The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer, you published a hint (from a
Scouts initiate care package project as service for military personnel
YOUNGSTOWN Whispering Pines District of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy Scouts of
Remains found in Germany are WWII soldier from Cleveland
The Department of Defense said remains found in Germany in 2007 are those of an Ohio soldier who went missing in action during World War II.
SEIU workers at Forum OK pact
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com Youngstown Forum Health’s long-running bankruptcy saga seems
Salukis facing ‘pivotal game’
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com In one 16-minute stretch last Saturday, Southern Illinois went
‘Lucy’ discoverer to speak at DeYor tonight
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The most important woman in the career of
Schools’ fiscal oversight could end soon
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city schools may be nearing the end of
Boardman standout commits to YSU softball
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Boardman senior Brooke Meenachan started playing softball when
Federal grant will put 11 firefighters back on job, hire 13 new ones
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN Jeremy Rodgers is going back to work as a city
USHL Classic opens today
Staff report SIOUX CITY, Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms will cap their fourth week of training
Woman planning Internet cafe awaits decision on legality
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A woman who wants to open an Internet cafe
PREP SOCCER || Wednesday’s games
prep soccer Wednesday’s games BOYS South Range 8, Jackson-Milton 0 NORTH JACKSON Jordan
VOLLEYBALL | Wednesday’s matches
Chaney 25-21-25-25, Yo. Christian 10-25-15-23 YOUNGSTOWN Zatona Yancey made 10 kills and nine
Airport board fires air-service consultant
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Just one day after an announcement of expanded airline
Old, unused medications to be collected
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local law enforcement agencies and Humility of Mary Health Partners are
Police investigating theft of 20 TVs from store in Struthers
Staff report struthers Police are continuing to work on finding suspects in a burglary at a
Robbery plot suspected in Realtor's murder
Vivian Martin, 67, owner of Essence Realty, was discovered in this vacant home at 3660 Nelson Ave. on Youngstown's East Side. The house was burning at the time of the discovery.
Haunted house at Pa. asylum evokes boos
Associated Press SPRING CITY, Pa. Since the last residents left more than 20 years ago,
Obama faults self on health plan
Associated Press FALLS CHURCH, Va. Blaming himself for coolness to his health-care overhaul,
Morton sends long drought
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Charlie Morton pitched effectively over six innings to win for the
Pipeline blast should get the attention of people everywhere
Editorial: Most people just don’t think about infrastructure much of the time. There’s simply too much else to
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Corruption ran deep in Calif. city, prosecutors say
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Eight current and former officials of the city of Bell appeared in
New fixed gas rates in Canfield, Poland
Staff report Officials in Poland Village and Canfield city and township announced that they have a
Protesters heckle president at event
Associated Press NEW YORK President Barack Obama got heckled at a fundraiser Wednesday night by
French official: Threat of attack is at its peak
Associated Press PARIS France is facing a “peak” terror threat, and authorities suspect al-
Crime fighters weigh TV’s effect on work
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. As any “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” fan knows, when
Selected local stocks
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Unusual worry: Is inflation too low?
Associated Press WASHINGTON It might seem like prices are rising wherever you look, from medical
Sept. stock rally put on hold
Associated Press NEW YORK Traders put their September stock rally on hold and moved into
Buckeyes LT Adams finally gets a chance
Associated Press COLUMBUS Mike Adams came to Ohio State as one of the most acclaimed offensive
US needs $133.78 per share to recover GM bailout money
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government would have to sell its General Motors stock for
5 people arrested on drug charges
Staff report BOARDMAN Officers charged five people with drug-related offenses after a series of
mlb roundup | Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 6, Blue Jays 3 TORONTO Jose Lopez hit three home runs and Michael
Projection room will be open for theatergoers
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The gentleman in evening clothes adds a little
PUCO plan allows utility reconnection
PUCO plan allows utility reconnection columbus The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ordered
Browns’ Cribbs isn’t begging for the ball
Associated Press BEREA Already one of the NFL’s elite return specialists, Joshua Cribbs is
Martin recalled as ‘focused,’ dedicated
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Those close to an area real-estate agent
Appeals court to review cop killer’s sentence
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia, acting on orders from the
Death was accidental
Death was accidental GOSHEN The death of a 72-year-old Columbiana man was an accident, township
Twins rest regulars, roll for sweep of Tribe
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS A division title secured, the Minnesota Twins are not letting up.
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, hot lunch served
Kuchar top seed for event
Associated Press ATLANTA Matt Kuchar is the face of golf in Atlanta this week at the Tour
Cleaning up the food supply
Opinion: Cleaning up the food supply News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.): Last month it was unsanitary eggs
Two disturbing conversations
Opinion: Two disturbing conversations After having overheard two conversations recently, I am more
Ex-Brown student in rape case granted documents
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Brown University and a woman who says a former student raped
Strickland, Kasich disagree on school funding
Associated Press COLUMBUS In a defining moment in the Ohio governor’s race, Gov. Ted Strickland
World digest || Panel: Israel broke international law
Panel: Israel broke international law GENEVA A report by three U.N.-appointed human-rights
Storms cause damage, power outages in W.Pa.
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Fast-moving storms have caused power outages, downed trees and
Batch will start at QB for Steelers at Tampa
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The forgotten quarterback is now the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starter.
Pens open Consol Center with win over Red Wings
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby gave Pittsburgh Penguins fans a goal, an assist and a
Metro digest || Community Day
Community Day BOARDMAN Township administration and safety officials will have a Community Day
Students study remains from unmarked graves
Associated Press ERIE, Pa. The brittle, chalky bones coated in dried mud held lots of clues: A
Chancellor opposes KSU’s funding proposal
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS The head of the state’s university system remained
Clavelli brings one-man show to Playhouse
By MILAN PAURICH Entertainment@vindy.com New Castle, Pa., native Chris Clavelli will be
Remains found in Germany ID’d as Cleveland soldier
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Department of Defense said remains found in Germany in 2007 are
Michael Stanley still keeps the pulse of working life
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past four decades of playing music, Cleveland’s
New This Week
New This Week Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (PG) Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder
Third Day tours for the needy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For Christian contemporary-rock act Third Day, getting
oddly enough
oddly enough UK book halts traffic after truck turns over LONDON Andrew Marr’s latest book is
IF YOU GO to Closer
IF YOU GO What: “Closer” Where: The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St.,
Book looks at ‘Obama’s Wars’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s early attempts to seize control of a
Mancini to network with locals
youngstown Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will be the special guest at an East Meets West-Downtown
‘Owls of Ga’Hoole’ is real a hoot
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel In the “Guardians of Ga’Hoole” novels of Kathryn Lasky, owls
Few laughs in ‘You Again’ can’t carry this comedy
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Disney’s effort to turn Kristen Bell into America’s
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman Township; 330-758-8404 Sun: Zach Deputy , 9
True-to-life script interested director
By Milan Paurich entertainment@vindy.com A funny thing happened on the way to opening night for
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Great Russian Nutcracker,SDRq by Moscow Ballet; open auditions at 4 p.m.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday District Board of Health of Mahoning County, 9 a.m. 50 Westchester Drive,
Gospel music contest showcases sweet sound
By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com Christian singer CeCe Winans will be the first to tell
Michael Stanley and the Resonators
if you go What: Michael Stanley and the Resonators, with Jonah Koslen and the Gentlemen Rockers
Zach Deputy discovers success as one-man band
By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com Zach Deputy didn’t start out as a looping artist;
WTG
Thursday dances Dance to the 80’s with DJ Eric Stevens, 8 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William M. Baker, 44, of 56 Arlene Ave., Boardman,
Authorities urge safety precautions
By GRACE WYLER and Elise Franco news@vindy.com The death of Realtor Vivian D. Martin and other
Megachurch pastor accused in sex scandal involving 3 men
Associated Press ATLANTA As a Christian author, gospel singer and leader of one of the nation’s
if you go to Make A Difference Tour
if you go What: “Make A Difference Tour 2010” featuring Max Lucado, TobyMac, Michael W. Smith and
Pitt plays for Big East pride
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Seven years later, Pitt is still trying to catch Miami. The
US must resolve to beat poverty
Opinion: By Barbara Ehrenreich and Diana Pearce McClatchy-Tribune The Great Recession has hit those on
Dems face dangers in districts won by Hillary
Opinion: From the 1930s through the 1950s, Bucks County northeast of Philadelphia acquired a glamorous
Did pills cause heart attack?
Q. Thank you for writing about calcium supplements. I have been taking a 1,000 mg calcium supplement
Joining forces
New 13,000-square-foot facility is central hub for local cancer patients By GRACE WYLER
Bicycle ride set as cancer fundraiser
Bicycle ride set as cancer fundraiser Warren The American Cancer Society Cortland Relay For Life
newsmakers
newsmakers Lopez, Tyler join ‘Idol’ as judges INGLEWOOD, Calif. Jennifer Lopez and Steven
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Unused, expired meds will be collected Saturday
Local law enforcement agencies and Humility of Mary Health Partners are taking part in the first nationwide collection of unused or expired medication Saturday.
Buckeyes tackle Mike Adams gets his chance
Mike Adams came to Ohio State as one of the most acclaimed offensive line recruits in the country.
Batch will start for Steelers
The forgotten quarterback is now the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starter. Charlie Batch, a longtime
Cribbs not begging Browns for the ball
Joshua Cribbs says he won’t beg Cleveland’s coaches to give him the football. Following the
Phantoms begin play at USHL Classic
Staff report SIOUX CITY, Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms will cap their fourth week of training
YSU opponent battling with injuries
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com In one 16-minute stretch last Saturday, Southern Illinois went
Boardman standout commits to YSU softball
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Boardman senior Brooke Meenachan started playing softball when
Warren receives fed grant to return laid-off firefighters, hire new ones
Warren receives fed grant for firefighters
Obama, White House boosting health law at 6 months
Obama, White House boosting health law at 6 months
State control of Youngstown school finances may be coming to an end
State control of Youngstown school finances may be coming to an end
Arrests made in robbery of Boardman Realtor; could be linked to Youngstown homicide
Brothers arrested in robbery of Boardman Realtor, could be linked to Youngstown homicide
Citywide cleanup Saturday in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling Department is holding a citywide fall
Boardman schedules Community Day
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Trumbull County gets $9.3 million for sewer plant
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Murder-suicide in East Liverpool
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Anonymity promised for NYC terror trial jurors
NEW YORK (AP) — Several hundred prospective jurors have come to a Manhattan courthouse to fill out
Testimony resumes in Conn. home invasion trial
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A state police sergeant has testified that the men charged in the home
Ohio cemetery vandals desecrate Wright bros. site
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Vandals have damaged dozens of grave sites in a Dayton, Ohio, cemetery,
Marlo Thomas launches website for women on AOL
NEW YORK (AP) — AOL is partnering with Marlo Thomas for a website of her own. Thomas says the
NATO calls for strategic partnership with Russia
NEW YORK (AP) — NATO’s chief says a proposed summit of the leaders of Russia and NATO’s 28 nations
Conn. marshal apologizes for taking lap dance
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut state marshal has apologized for paying $15 for a lap dance at
Bomb attack kills 10 people in western Iran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A bomb exploded at a military parade in northwestern Iran early today, killing
Stocks waver as investors seek safety
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are fluctuating in early trading as traders turn to buying Treasurys and gold
Suspect in NC chief’s daughter’s death to return
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A New York man will head back to North Carolina, where he’s facing charges in
K-Rod in NYC court on restraining order violation
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez is to be arraigned on criminal contempt charges
Police: Dad left son, 4, in car to visit bar
BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area man is facing charges after police say he left his
Police: Man ran Salvation Army donation scam
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New Castle man charged with sexually assaulting 2 kids
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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Carnival planned on North Side
Carnival planned on North Side YOUNGSTOWN A North Side Carnival will take place Thursday, Friday
Sales of popcorn products provide funding for area Scout troops
Since 1980 Americans have supported Scouting with their purchases of Trail’s End microwave popcorn
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: 2nd Dad doesn’t approve of her
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I met “Tom” a few months ago at church. We are both
HELOISE: Honey facts, recipe: Sweet!
Dear Readers: Did you know that September is National Honey Month? If you like honey as much as I
Police searching for driveway robber
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Police find shell casings on Boardman street
Police were called to Brookfield Avenue when a resident reported hearing gunfire late Monday.
Wolford’s statement? It’s just one game
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One by one, offense and defense, upperclassmen and
Allegiant Air adding flights to Tampa Bay
Airline adds semiweekly flights to Tampa By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Allegiant
Police reportedly have 3 suspects in fatal East Side fire
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police have three suspects in the death of a real-estate agent Monday,
SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS || Raiders Roush wins boys race
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8 Choffin students helping to build Habitat house
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Sebring, Southern join the rankings
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Pedaline, Pagley lift Hubbard past Lakeview
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Salem ranked ‘excellent’ despite economic challenges
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The Salem Board of Education has good reason to be
Penguins learning how to succeed
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At last, deed brings stamp of approval
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Boldon hopes new staff, season will help Penguins rebound
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown One of the first priorities of new head coach Bob
Campbell board OKs pact with nonteaching workers
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The board of education has approved a new
Partnership broadens N. Side culture
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A partnership between YSU and the Jewish
Plan would renovate YSU's M2 parking structure
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Rather than being torn down, the Lincoln
Fomenting hatred of Muslims hurts US
Opinion: Last week, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accused the U.S. government of
Child-sex charges
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Jobless figures fall in Valley
By Grace Wyler gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Unemployment dropped significantly in the Mahoning
Don’t let fishing industry sink
Opinion: By Lee Crockett and Zeke Grader McClatchy-Tribune Fish have been a staple in our diet and an
Eckert’s retirement
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Hey, I’m rich; tax me more
Opinion: By Garrett Gruener Los Angeles Times I’m a venture capitalist and an entrepreneur. Over the past
With Cruze in demand, plant gets OT
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Struthers board awards contract for drain, paving
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Columbiana council approves plan to cut usage of electricity
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Stop trying to ‘soak the rich’
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Irish face another tough test on Saturday
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. There are few things Notre Dame fans enjoy more than reveling
49ers’ coach calm, positive
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Officials raid large pot farm
Associated Press COLUMBUS A tip from hunters who stumbled across a marijuana-growing operation
Hodgkin’s patient needs 3rd marrow transplant
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com YoungstowN Youngstown native Stephanie Chimento needs a bone-
Summer in region wasn’t so hot; forecast calls for warmer winter
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Sooners on the road for 1st time
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Pirates ground fading Cardinals
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Shooting of police sergeant under investigation
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Ravens expect QB Flacco to be leader
By Tony Grossi The Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The Baltimore Ravens made a major decision
BIRTHS
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Leaf peepers get an early fall treat
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US TAX CUTS | The facts, the spins
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Boring lives heat up
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Local company officials meet with defense contractors interested in city
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Officials from about 10 local companies met
GOP blocks bill to lift military gay ban
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort by Democrats and the
50th anniversary The ‘Andy Griffith’ gala
MYSTERY MAN IN MAYBERRY Mr. Schwump, a background character who is seen sitting on the bench by
Paterno toughens up Penn State practice
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. It’s tough love time at Penn State. Increase the intensity
Buckeyes look forward to classes
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Change US-China trade policies as prelude to health-care reforms
Opinion: The Vindicator editorial of Sept. 20 is right that Washington ought to worry about Main Street, and
Steelers’ Dixon needs knee surgery
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Agenda Thursday
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Twins win, need 1 to clinch
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Teacher bonuses fail to boost scores
Associated Press ATLANTA Offering big bonuses to teachers failed to raise students’ test scores
Service to eulogize former 911 director
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners will have a memorial service at 1 p.m.
Juveniles charged in Boardman robbery
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Compromise makes sense
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With autumn’s arrival comes loads of local produce Bountiful harvest of FALL
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OSU police say guns can’t be tracked
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police at Ohio State University said Tuesday they were unable to
9 NATO troops die in Afghan crash
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iTunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums of the week ending Sept. 20, 2010:
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Sheriff: Broncos rookie had considered suicide
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Metro digest || Working at night
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Health-care law confuses many
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Columbiana council approves electric plan
City council finally approved an ordinance to enter into an agreement for electric service with American Municipal Power Inc.
Dobbins Elementary reopens Wednesday
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Ron Wood debuts art at Butler
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood makes his entrance at the Butler Museum of American Art Tuesday night for the debut exhibition of his art in the U.S.
Campbell BOE approves pay raise for non-teaching workers
The board of education has approved a new contract with nonteaching workers.
Stones guitarist welcomed at Butler for exhibit of his art
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Paterno toughens up Penn State practice
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. It’s tough love time at Penn State. Increase the intensity
Buckeyes return to classes
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YSU football team has Saturday on its mind
By JOE SCALZO YOUNGSTOWN One by one, offense and defense, upperclassmen and underclassmen, the
Over 20 schools in OHSAA football rankings
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McDonald sweeps Suburban League cross country titles
Raiders’ Roush wins boys race By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Canfield With sweat pouring
Boldon hopes new staff, season will help Penguins rebound
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Penguins learning how to succeed
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Mahoning coroner ID's body found Monday in house fire
Mahoning coroner ID's body found Monday in house fire
Officials of local companies meet with defense contractors
Officials from about 10 local companies met with representatives from six major contractors for the
AP NewsBreak: Interrogations OK in Ohio bodies case
AP NewsBreak: Interrogations OK in Ohio bodies case
Jets WR Braylon Edwards arrested on DWI charge in NYC
Jets WR Braylon Edwards arrested on DWI charge in NYC
Maine Republican to vote against lifting gay ban in military
Maine Republican to vote gainst lifting gay ban in military
Allegiant adds flights to Tampa
VIENNA—Allegiant Airlines, the only carrier currently serving the Youngstown-Warren Regional
Calif. man hired men to beat pregnant girlfriend
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California man faces 25 years to life in prison for paying two men
ACLU sues Pittsburgh police over post-G-20 conduct
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union says Pittsburgh police wrongly arrested 25
Drenched Texas Gulf communities brace for rain
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Texas Gulf coast communities soaked by flooding that overpowered one
Shivering Wyoming horses get indoor exercise place
BAIROIL, Wyo. (AP) — Humans aren’t the only ones who can use an indoor place to exercise during
Firefighters in Utah race to beat wildfire, winds
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Crews are racing to reinforce fire lines before winds pick up again on a
Twitter fixes problems caused by hacker
NEW YORK (AP) — A new way to cause mischief quickly spread through short-messaging service Twitter
Oregon father kills self and 2 daughters, 7 and 9
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Stocks waver ahead of Federal Reserve decisions
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are trading in a tight range as investors anxiously wait to see if the
World’s oldest man marks 114th birthday in Montana
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana resident believed to be the world’s oldest man is celebrating
Twitter hack opens popups, causes havoc
NEW YORK (AP) — A new way to cause mischief is spreading through short-messaging service Twitter as
Detroit interim police chief’s job made permanent
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has appointed interim police Chief Ralph Godbee as the city’s
Stock futures rise on jump in housing starts
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are getting a lift after a report showed construction of new homes
Pittsburgh unseals $451M parking takeover bid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh has received a $451 million offer to run its parking garages and meters
Painter find human remains under Pittsburgh bridge
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police say a construction worker discovered a skull and other human remains under
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
East High School January and June Classes of 1943 will have a 67th reunion at 1 p.m. Oct. 23 at
Alzheimer Network to offer seminar
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Babbaro finds his fit in Philly
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Former Chaney High baseball coach stole team equipment, charge alleges
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Mineral Ridge remains unbeaten in volleyball
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Smith resigns from ball club
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Justice criticizes court’s leadership
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The void left on the Ohio Supreme Court by the
AG, union green light Forum sale
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Hagan criticizes GOP over rail-service stance
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Irish remain No. 1 in AP poll
Staff report Ursuline continues to lead the area in the second weekly Associated Press high school
Portman: Recycle stimulus funding
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though he doesn’t support the $800-billion-
Austintown school up for sale
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Radiothon, funfest to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital
BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley will host the second annual “Miracles and
Giuriceo to fight Lopez on Saturday
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Cuddyer, Valencia power Minnesota past Cleveland
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Danny Valencia and Michael Cuddyer hit home runs and Brian Duensing
Bowyer vaults up Chase standings
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BOYS South Range 3, Crestview 2 COLUMBIANA Andrew O’Leary scored twice and Jordan Baker once
Saints edge 49ers with FG
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AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 8, Rays 6 NEW YORK After the Yankees unveiled a huge monument to
Former Trumbull commissioner dies
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Put your stock in muskie futures
More than a mile of baby muskies found new homes in Ohio reservoirs this week, thanks to stockings
Youngstown police have suspect in shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police have a 17-year-old suspect in mind in the shooting of an 18-year-
Radiothon set for children’s hospital
BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, 6505 Market St., will host the second annual
Agenda Wednesday
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Fatal fire probed
Fatal fire probed YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County coroner and other agencies continue to
Afghan officials: Too early to judge vote
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Officials seek recovery plan for Campbell
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CORRECTION
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Judge orders report in case against former DQ owner
Staff report Youngstown Judge Maureen A. Sweeney ordered the Ohio Bureau of Criminal
FBI, Valley police seek public’s help to solve cold case
Dr. Humphrey D. Germaniuk and Bazetta Detective Joe Sofchek unveil a sculpture done by the FBI of a bust of a man whose body was found near Mosquito Lake in 2006.
Pittsburgh counts on defense to lead way
Associated Press PITTSBURGH No, that’s not Mean Joe Greene, Jack Lambert or Mel Blount playing
France steps up pledge to battle poverty
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The 10-year-old promise to lift the world’s poorest is
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
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It’s time to buy another duck stamp
Though I’ve never hunted waterfowl, every year as fall approaches I buy a duck stamp. I get mine at
FDA weighs approval of genetically altered salmon
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fish or frankenfish? A Massachusetts company wants to market a
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing St. Andrewes AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve lunch
birthdays
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Late Salem native to receive award
Staff report BOARDMAN A Salem native will be honored at the Oct. 14 Valley Legacy Awards
Browns can’t overcome their miscues
Associated Press BEREA Browns coach Eric Mangini must have felt like he was at home in his
Police sergeant shot in arm at station
Associated Press TOLEDO Authorities say a Toledo police sergeant has been shot in the arm by
Caffeine consumption is an issue in Ky. murder trial
Associated Press NEWPORT, Ky. The lawyer for a Kentucky man accused of strangling his wife
Salem’s Fall Fun Day puts spotlight on city
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Mahoning County Court filings
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Contracts awarded to aid city schools
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I contacted spirit of victim, psychic says
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BAZETTA TOWNSHIP A Masury woman says she made contact with the
The politics of resentment
Opinion: Few things have captured in microcosm what has gone so painfully wrong, where racial issues are
Small-business help
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Black pepper stopped bleeding
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Weekend box office report estimates, as reported by Hollywood.com. Total revenues for U.S. and
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FALL TV Not wild about ‘Wilde’
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Two students injured in bus crash
Associated Press NASHPORT, Ohio An Ohio school district says two children received minor
Commodity exporters need to diversify
Opinion: A new World Bank study is likely to raise high hopes in Brazil, Argentina, Peru and other South
Gentile helps South keep memories alive
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Top 10 gangster films ever
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Fish and Wildlife Service hope to reintroduce whopping cranes
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HELOISE: Services abound at the library
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Chaney beats Ursuline in 3; Crestview tops Yo. Christian
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Zatona Yancey had four kills, six points and four digs for the Chaney
Star power at the U.N.
Opinion: Star power at the U.N. Los Angeles Times: A single mother of three, survivor of prison torture and
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He thinks wife’s family is rude
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 26 years, and we
Exercise for the desk-bound
For those who sit in a cubicle more often than they care to admit, here are some ways to interject a
Report: Obesity hurts wallet, health
Associated Press WASHINGTON Obesity puts a drag on the wallet as well as health, especially for
Sports Digest | Score a Touchdown
Score a Touchdown BOARDMAN O’Charley’s, 930 Windham Court, is sponsoring Score a Touchdown for
Catching crawlers is part of fishing experience
I don’t miss digging out the crud under my fingernails after a day of baiting nightcrawler
14th Amendment protects all
Opinion: By Kevin Alexander Gray McClatchy-Tribune When I was in the military in the 1970s, I heard two
Author: Menhaden most important fish
Quiz time. Name the most important fish in the sea. If you said tuna, halibut, flounder, marlin or
JUGGLING TECHNOLOGY
Teens’ much-needed sleep cut short by high-tech toys McClatchy Newspapers CHICAGO A relaxing
Depending on the kindness of strangers in a foreign land
Opinion: By Ben Barber McClatchy-Tribune Every day there are more worries that a clash of civilizations
GMAC halts some evictions, foreclosed-home sales
Associated Press NEW YORK GMAC Mortgage LLC said Monday it halted certain evictions and sales
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Q&A with Betty White Golden times
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Homebuilders’ confidence stuck at 18-year low
Associated Press WASHINGTON Homebuilders’ confidence in the housing market stayed this month at
Fed to debate possible action
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve policymakers are poised to have a lively debate
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Toy recall, study signal danger in button batteries
Associated Press CHICAGO Swallowing button batteries can be fatal or cause serious harm, and
Family carries on outdoorsman’s legacy
By BILL BOWLING news@vindy.com When Struthers resident Walt Bodine Sr. joined the Lowellville
Stocks rise to highest level in 4 months
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks rose to their highest level in four months Monday as hopes grew
Recession ended in June ’09, economic-research panel says
Associated Press WASHINGTON The longest recession the country has endured since the Great
Guard leader takes blame for wildfire
Associated Press HERRIMAN, Utah The commander of the Utah Army National Guard took
Cuba appears to be changing, but U.S. Senate will need proof
Editorial: Cuba appears to be changing, but U.S. Senate will need proof The first real winds of change in 50
Buckeyes say they won’t overlook EMU
Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s easy for teams to get excited about playing a ranked opponent, a
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Buckeyes focus on Eastern Michigan
It’s easy for teams such as Ohio State to get excited about playing a ranked opponent, a league foe
Mineral Ridge volleyball team Ram-tough this season
Fast starts, solid hitting and great teamwork have made the Mineral Ridge High volleyball team Ram
Steelers motivated to prove critics wrong
No, that’s not Mean Joe Greene, nasty Jack Lambert or give-not-an-inch Mel Blount out there playing
Browns upset they lost another one
The Cleveland Browns are stuck in a rut filled with penalties, missed chances and losses. Coach
Scrappers’ GM resigns
Dave Smith has resigned as general manager of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers after 11 seasons with
Youngstown cops seek teen suspect in Sunday shooting
Youngstown cops seek teen suspect in Sunday shooting
Babbaro finds his fit in Philly
By JOE SCALZO It didn’t hit him when Villanova beat Montana last December in the FCS national
Ursuline top-ranked in Division V football poll
Ursuline continues to lead the area in the second weekly Associated Press high school football poll.
Jury sees defendant interview in death of pitcher
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A man charged with murder in a drunken-driving crash appeared shocked in a
Aspiring rapper pleads guilty to killing 4 in Va.
FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — An aspiring rapper who embraced a style of music known as “horrorcore” pleaded
Lesbian seeking return to Air Force testifies
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A decorated Air Force Reserve flight nurse discharged for being gay says it
Randy Quaid, wife released after squatter arrests
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say actor Randy Quaid and his wife have been released on
NYC commuter rail service restored following fire
NEW YORK (AP) — Commuter train service to New York City’s northern suburbs has resumed following a
Oh, Christmas tree: Chicago needs a taller one
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago officials looking for the perfect Christmas tree to grace Daley Plaza say
Doctor: Teen who strangled brother not psychopath
RISING SUN, Ind. (AP) — A court-appointed psychologist says he doesn’t believe an Indiana teenager
Cold-case reconstruction of man’s head done
In a cold-case investigation worthy of being on television, Det. Joe Sofchek and Trumbull County
Fire under bridge halts some suburban NYC trains
NEW YORK (AP) — A smoky fire beneath a New York City railroad bridge has forced the stoppage of some
Suspect caught in killing of NC chief’s daughter
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say the suspect in the killing of a North Carolina police chief’s
Judge in Conn. home invasion trial is hospitalized
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut judge presiding at the trial of a man charged in a deadly
NASA inspector general faults space agency boss
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s inspector general is criticizing the head of the space agency for
Palestinans seek more aid, pledge reforms
NEW YORK (AP) — Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad is appealing for more international aid,
Reggae star Buju Banton to begin Fla. drug trial
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the cocaine trial of Jamaican reggae star
Murder, new assault charges in serial stabbings
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan prosecutor has announced a murder charge and four new assault charges
'Sexting' Wisconsin DA goes on medical leave
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin district attorney caught sending racy text messages to a domestic
Carter sees tea party parallels to his 1976 run
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter sees parallels between today’s tea party movement and
DA focuses on interview in Angels pitcher’s death
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Jurors hearing the murder case against a man accused of causing a drunken-
Stocks extend September rally ahead of Fed meeting
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are climbing, extending their September rally into a fourth week as traders
Washington state councilman attacked by bear
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — Bellevue City Councilman John Chelminiak has a good excuse for missing
Autopsy: Defected Russian spy chief choked on meat
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — An autopsy shows that a top Russian spy who defected to the U.S. choked to death
Cops seek NY man in death of NC chief’s daughter
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina police chief is pleading for help from his law-enforcement
Texas father accused of killing his 3 children
HOUSTON (AP) — An attorney says a Texas father accused of shooting his three children to death had
Marcellus Shale drillers set up jobs website
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The industry group for natural gas drillers tapping the lucrative Marcellus
Suicide suspected in Pa. officer’s death
ORWIGSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania police officer has been found dead inside the borough police
HELOISE: Tips for military care packages
Dear Readers: A reader’s recent letter about sending care packages to military serving away from
On their honor, Scouts get postal recognition
The Youngstown Post Office, 99 S. Walnut St., downtown, has developed a special postmark to be used
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Toni’ creates too much drama
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married almost 30 years to a really good
Alpha Phi members plan celebration
Alpha Phi members plan celebration CANFIELD Alpha Phi Fraternity will celebrate its Founder’s
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Pauline Collins
Residence: Girard. Born: Sept. 19, 1910, in Scottsdale, Pa. Parents: Jesse and Edna Stoner,
Did dog die of neglect? Valley jury will decide
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A dog owner’s civil lawsuit against a
Pavlik’s bout set to boost positive vibes
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After unanimous decision losses to Sergio Martinez
Penguins prepare for adversity test
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For all the positive buzz the YSU football team has
IN FOCUS: TP Tools
STORY AND PHOTOS by SARA C. TOBIAS Special to The Vindicator CANFIELD TP Tools of Canfield
Effort targets expired meds
Drop-off program Saturday at St. E’s Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners
Newton Falls defeats Bristol; YCS falls, 3-0
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Angela Giuliano scored four goals on Saturday as the Newton Falls High
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Chefs know secrets to flavor, fundraising
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Trudy Gastaldo spent Sunday afternoon
Once-dominant video stores try to survive
Contra Costa Times Once found on every Main Street and strip mall, traditional brick-and-mortar
Man falls from silo, dies in Stark County
Associated Press PARIS, Ohio Authorities say an Ohio man has died after he fell 50 feet from the
Finally others are recognizing what China has been up to
Editorial: A sentence in a McClatchy-Tri- bune news story out of Washington the other day read: “Anti-China
Perils of texting while driving
Opinion: WASHINGTON I am, as of this writing, 144 days away from never again being able to sleep soundly.
A new Tea Party anthem
Opinion: Forty-four years ago, a bootleg album of Bob Dylan songs came out with the incendiary title “While
Early voting alters campaign strategies across US
Associated Press WASHINGTON Candidates of all political stripes are latching on to the
Valley Polish group plans to relocate veterans monument
Valley Polish group plans to relocate veterans monument By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com
Castro gets a reality check
Opinion: WASHINGTON Fidel Castro, 84, may have failing eyesight but he has noticed something: “The Cuban
Three Fairhaven golfers compete in state
Three Fairhaven golfers compete in state cincinnati Three members of the Fairhaven Special
Saving GM was vital to Valley
Opinion: Earlier this month marked a momentous day for the Mahoning Valley. I watched as the first three
Candidates: If ‘jobs’ are the question, what is the answer?
Opinion: Candidates: If ‘jobs’ are the question, what is the answer? Permit me to express my con- cerns and
South Side break-in
South Side break-in YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine who is responsible for breaking
Hiker says arrest was ‘a huge misunderstanding’
Associated Press NEW YORK An American woman who was held in Iran for more than 13 months and
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bridge Answers to weekly quiz: Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xQ 2 uA K 7 6 2 vQ 10
Church in a Bar serves different kind of purpose
Associated Press ERIE, Pa. In a second-floor barroom with industrial-style pillars, black paint
oddly enough
oddly enough Mass. woman bags alligator in SC lake COLUMBIA, S.C. A Massachusetts woman has a
Revived Chiefs pin second loss on Browns
Associated Press CLEVELAND Moments before the game’s climactic play, Kansas City quarterback
PlayStation Move gives gamers a shot in the arm
By RON HARRIS Associated Press Sony Corp. gets gamers off the couch with its new motion
Surplus food Tuesday
Surplus food Tuesday Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church parking lot, 4 p.m. There will be a
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2010. There are 102 days left in the year. Associated
Group has concerns about legitimacy of election
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The main Afghan election observer group said it had serious
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board public- relations
Neighborhoods seek ‘Promise’
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Tesheda Mansfield grew up in the protective walls of
For deaf, wireless devices offer new portal to world
Associated Press TALLADEGA, Ala. Quietly over the last decade, phones that make text messaging
Training session teaches officers on artifact looting
By WESLEY LOWERY Columbus Dispatch NELSONVILLE, Ohio Dressed in a loose-fitting camouflage
Push to save teaching jobs was not necessary
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The urgent push for millions in federal aid to save Ohio teaching
Syndicated radio host to bring mentoring drive here
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Radio personality Michael Baisden’s One Million Mentors Campaign will
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
A splitting sports headache
Opinion: A splitting sports headache Los Angeles Times: For years, the NFL blithely denied that there were
Reggae star faces drug trial in Florida
Associated Press MIAMI On his upcoming album “Before the Dawn,” Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton
Asthma study: Spiriva as good as Serevent
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Researchers say they’ve found a possible new treatment for adults
Leader of Calif. religious sect is hospitalized
Associated Press PALMDALE, Calif. The leader of a breakaway religious sect was hospitalized
Ahmadinejad looks to future
Associated Press NEW YORK Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday that “the future
Blown-out BP well is finally killed in Gulf
Associated Press The well is dead. Finally. A permanent cement plug sealed BP’s well nearly 2.5
Toyota settles lawsuit over California crash
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. Toyota Motor Corp. has settled a lawsuit brought by relatives
MSU’s Dantonio suffers heart attack
Associated Press EAST LANSING, MICH. Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio had a mild heart attack
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Ronald W. Vincent et al,
Tourism group calls for funding
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Columbus tourism group says local leaders need to devote more money
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘King’s Speech’ named fan favorite at festival TORONTO “The King’s Speech” is the
Emerging markets offer growth, debt — and fishmeal
Associated Press NEW YORK You can boil down the appeal of emerging markets for investors to
Bombs kill 36 in Baghdad, Fallujah
Associated Press BAGHDAD Three car bombs tore through Baghdad and the former insurgent
Cavo rides Daughtry boost on its own tour From sidelight to limelight
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Being in a rock band can create an alternate reality
Obamas attend Sunday services
Obamas attend Sunday services WASHINGTON President Barack Obama and his family attended an
Bowyer snaps long drought
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. As the last seed in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship,
TITANIC GIVEAWAY
Steelers force seven turnovers in road win Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. Pittsburgh
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Associated Press
Associated Press WOODSTOCK, Vt. Jon Bouton does his leaf-peeping from his car, traveling
Early voting for Nov. 2 election begins in Ohio next week
Early voting in Ohio begins Sept. 28 at county boards of elections offices. Voters can also contact
Did dog die by neglect? Valley jury will decide
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A dog owner’s civil lawsuit against a
Steelers force 7 turnovers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Antonio Brown scored on an 89-yard kickoff return to open the game, and the
Browns fall to Chiefs
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two wins in one week have the Kansas City Chiefs off to a shocking start. Brandon
Critical conditions for Forum Health takeover by CHS play out this week
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The saga of the beleaguered Forum Health will
National radio personality comes to Valley to plea for mentoring of teens
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Radio personality Michael Baisden’s One Million Mentors Campaign will
60th milestone prompts party for the Durinas
YOUNGSTOWN Michael and Dorothy Durina of Youngstown will mark their 60th anniversary Saturday with
Day of nostalgia, family trip marks Costellos’ 50th
CANFIELD Michael and Barbara Costello of Canfield and their family celebrated the couple’s 50
Family honors Mr. and Mrs. Hall for golden event
AUSTINTOWN The family of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Hall of Austintown honored them Sept. 16 at the
Johnsons mark 50th anniversary with family
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Rayfield Johnson Sr. marked their 50th wedding anniversary at a private
Family celebrates 60th anniversary with the Ruses
YOUNGSTOWN Donald and Janette (Herman) Ruse of Youngstown celebrated the 60th anniversary of their
180 guests attend to celebrate 50th of Mr., Mrs. Rogers
YOUNGSTOWN At sunset on Sept. 3, overlooking the water at Avion on the Water in Canfield, Lewis
Celebration marks golden year for Mr., Mrs. Kuzma
COLUMBIANA Invitations were extended for a celebration that honored Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kuzma of
Roths celebrate 50th anniversary in New York state
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Ward Roth Sr. of Canfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 20
Weinsteins mark 60th year of their marriage
BOARDMAN Jerry and Theresa Weinstein of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with
FEDERATED CLUBS
wednesday Past Officers will meet at noon for a luncheon at the home of Lucile Bartelmay. The
Wine-tasting event will fund scholarships
Youngstown Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council and Youngstown State University are
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Niles SCOPE Senior Center, 14 E. State St., has planned the following: Monday, bridge at 10 a.m.,
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY Ruth Shrine 64 will have its September meeting at the Poland Masonic building. The meeting
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet with Mary Jane Pavelco as hostess. Wildwood’s program will be by
Library fundraiser promises ‘Beer, Burgers and Bocce’
YOUNGSTOWN The Citizens Committee for the Library Levy has scheduled a fundraiser, “Beer, Burgers
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Tenants worried that child is abused
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I believe the manager in our building is abusing his
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55 Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Snacks will be provided
Gallery seeks artists for holiday festival
Gallery seeks artists for holiday festival NILES The Art Outreach Gallery in the Eastwood Mall,
Dog lovers outraged over changes to law
The rusting cages along a country road caught Bill Smith’s eye.
North Side farmer's market seasons extended till October
Final days for two Youngstown Farmers’ Markets have been extended. Both markets were supposed to wrap up the season at the end of September, but Market Manager Jim Converse said growers still have goods to sell.
Enrichment programs for boys, girls kickoff next weekend
Warriors Inc. will have a kickoff celebration for its Warriors of Manhood and Totally You Girl programs at 10 a.m. next Saturday at Choffin Career and Technical Center, 200 E. Wood St. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Levy event to feature classic car show, chili cook-off
Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities will host a Levy Kickoff Rally from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Bev MASCO, 825 Bev Road. The board has a 3-mill, 5-year renewal levy on the Nov. 2 ballot.
The Greatest finish
THIS IS SUPPPOSED TO BE something from/about Todd. “Franco says...” Need to ascertain from where we
Company in Valley takes lead in $100M wind project
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown A Youngstown company is at the forefront of a $100
Butler braces for crowds at Stones’ guitarist show
By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When you think of Ronnie Wood, you think
Devils feeling blue from YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Nov. 15, 1994, against an Alcorn State team with
‘Coupon Guy’ shares tips to save money
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com LIBERTY For Joe Daugirdas, grocery shopping isn’t so much a
McDonald teams win Spartan meet
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com Boardman The McDonald High boys and girls cross country teams
Chaney shuts out Yo. Christian
Staff report CANFIELD George Leflore and Stephen Shackelford scored two touchdowns apiece on
Unit opens doors for senior citizens when they’ve hit a big, brick wall
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Frank Vollhardt says senior citizens advocate Nicole
Hot potato over hiring heats up/Civil-rights agency warns city of trouble
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city is giving serious consideration to
Penn St. rebounds against Kent St.
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State’s offense had a quick start, a fourth-quarter
Eastwood Mall shoppers treated to ballroom show
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com NILES Ballroom dancers took center court at Eastwood
Kurt Busch penalized for having extra tires
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Kurt Busch’s bid for a second championship started in a shroud of
Family seeks help with woman’s transplant
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com Family and relatives of a Cleveland-area woman, formerly from the
Hispanic Heritage event to feature food and fun
Staff report Youngstown Ivania del Pozo, professor in the department of foreign languages and
TEXTING KILLS
David S. Muslovski and his wife, Denise, attended their company Christmas party last December. David was killed in June by a driver who said she had been texting
Home, Harvest Show
Home, Harvest Show niles The Home Builders Association of the Mahoning Valley will host its
CAREER PATHS
Health Care Sue Kuderca was recently named the new manager of surgical services at Akron
This animal welfare case appears to have staying power
Editorial: There are, of course, more impor- tant things in the world than the welfare of cats. Which is not to
In plus-size show, curves hit runway
Associated Press NEW YORK Curvy girls walked a Lincoln Center runway this past week in dreamy
Can corn syrup’s name be sweeter?
Associated Press NEW YORK The makers of high-fructose corn syrup want to sweeten its image with
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.48 —.01 Avalon
BUILDING on an IDEA
Deconstruction-company founder fills a vacancy and goes green By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com
Colleges spend a lot of money outside classroom
Opinion: By Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus Los Angeles Times At Pomona College, a top-flight liberal
The carp threat remains
Editorial: The carp threat remains Last week President Barack Obama met with a Great Lakes region delegation
By the Numbers
By the Numbers YSU 63, CCSU 24 Cent. Connecticut St.7737—24 Youngstown St.728721—63 First
Birthdays
Birthdays “Inside the Actor’s Studio” host James Lipton is 84. Actress Rosemary Harris is 83.
Student news organization thrives in its first year
Opinion: First anniversaries are special. This one is, too, in that it marks a mission to serve a
Use a post office box or secure lock for incoming and outgoing mail.
Use a post office box or secure lock for incoming and outgoing mail. Don’t leave mail unattended.
Limelight Awards and achievements
The Employers Resource Council recently presented InfoCision Management Corp. with its ninth
Browns’ best need to show it
By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal CLEVELAND If the Browns want to avoid a disastrous 0-2
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS ROA dinner, meeting AUSTINTOWN The Ohio president of the Reserves
Low turnout, Taliban attacks plague Afghanistan election
McClatchy Newspapers KABUL Deep-seated voter discontent, calculated attempts to rig the vote and
Samsung Galaxy S phones do Android proud
By RACHEL METZ AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO The more phones that hit the market using
Resident sues utility over pipeline blast
Associated Press SAN BRUNO, Calif. A resident of the neighborhood evacuated by a deadly gas-
Dems appeal to voter anger
Associated Press WASHINGTON Businessman Randy Altschuler had barely won a Republican primary for
The fast and the familiar
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times This fall, televi- sion has a need for speed. It seems that
Fall TV: The good, the bad and even the dead
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times Grab your remote and rev up the DVR. We’ll soon be swimming
Johnny Appleseed Festival in Lisbon
Walter Hanlon, 86, of Wellsville churns apples into apple butter at the 43rd Johnny Appleseed
Anti-texting crusader stops at YSU to sign up recruitsSFlb
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Wayne Irving II is letting people scribble
Time to refinance mortgage?
Mark your calendars. The Van Ripers have moved up the date of their mortgage-burning party. When the
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Auzuree Johnson, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 18. St.
if you go
if you go What: “Ronnie Wood: Paintings, Drawings and Prints” art exhibition. Where: Butler
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food, vegetables and fruit
Draining joy from kindergarten
Opinion: Draining joy from kindergarten Recently, Kelly McMahon wrote a column that I must make comment
Go&Do Sunday
TOday Car Show Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events — Canfield Meet, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265
Benefit bake sale
Benefit bake sale GIRARD GTA Karate is conducting a rummage and bake sale today to benefit
Annoying, perhaps even dangerous, crossings detract from bike trail
Opinion: I find the 11-mile Mill Creek Metroparks Bikeway to offer a convenient ride on trail that is flat,
Listerine fights Marine’s jock itch
Q. I was in Marine Corps boot camp early in 1970 and developed a bad case of jock itch. My drill
EVER GREENS
Conifers are a terrific addition to any garden or landscape. Chicago Tribune Conifers are
CUB SCOUTING | Recruitment nights
During September, local Cub Scout packs in Mahoning County and Hubbard are hosting recruitment
Children’s author schedules signing
Children’s author schedules signing BOARDMAN Connie Randolph, a resident of Salineville, Ohio,
Tour green-energy businesses and homes in Mahoning County
Special to The Vindicator CANFIELD As part of the annual Green Energy Ohio Renewable Energy
BP oil well near death, but disaster is not over
Associated Press ON THE GULF OF MEXICO The impending death of BP’s blown-out oil well will bring
With House at stake, turnout is key for Dems
Associated Press DREXEL HILL, Pa. Victoria Newman is a proud Democrat who says that when she
Did special prosecutors go too far?
Opinion: There are certain letters that ring true, even though they are unsigned. This one arrived in the
‘Philadelphia Story’ remains relevant today
By LORRAINE WARDLE news@vindy.com If you think America’s obsession with socialites and
Pope meets with victims of sexual abuse
Associated Press LONDON Pope Benedict XVI apologized Saturday to five people who were molested
Consider getting a wide format color printer
The digital camera has become one of the most successful consumer electronic products of the decade.
Meteorologists: 12 tornadoes touched down across state
Associated Press WOOSTER, Ohio The National Weather Service says a dozen tornado touchdowns were
School thwarts plan by students
Associated Press SOUDERTON, Pa. Officials at a suburban Philadelphia high school say they took
Associated Press
Associated Press SAN BRUNO, Calif. A resident of the neighborhood evacuated by a deadly gas
Dog lovers outraged over changes to law
Associated Press GREENSBURG, Pa. The rusting cages along a country road caught Bill Smith’s eye.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, work session, 6 p.m., high school library. Hubbard City
The season’s Top 5 new shows
The season’s Top 5 new shows By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times Don’t look now, but nearly
Pink Ribbon event set for Saturday
Staff report WARREN The fifth annual Pink Ribbon Run/Walk is Saturday. It is sponsored by
40 Under 40 honorees announced
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals and the Community Foundation of
greatest golfer finals
Here are the results of the 2010 Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament. The 54-hole tourney
American held in Iran returns home
Associated Press MUSCAT, Oman An American woman released from Iran after more than 13 months in
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vCraft show and harvest fest, noon to 6 p.m.: White House Fruit Farm,
This futuristic cat planter was designed by Louis Wain. It’s marked “Imperial Amphora,
This futuristic cat planter was designed by Louis Wain. It’s marked “Imperial Amphora, Austria.”
Foundation grant funds first-aid kits
Staff report WARREN Betsy Novakovich, nurse manager of the emergency department at St. Joseph
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo Henry Cabot Lodge, Republican vice presidential candidate, poses in front of
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2010. There are 103 days left in the year. Associated
Steelers, Titans ready for a test
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. Jeff Fisher had barely started talking about his season-
Parents tend to do ‘psychological thinking’
McClatchy Newspapers Today’s parents — and especially those in the educated class who consume
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Sept. 11
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Freedom” by Jonathan Franzen (Farrar, Straus & Giroux) 2. “The Girl Who
School installs an all-carrot vending machine
Associated Press MASON, Ohio Move over sports drinks and soda. A high school in southwestern
Benefit bake sale
Benefit bake sale GIRARD GTA Karate is conducting a rummage and bake sale today to benefit
Collectors seek Louis Wain’s cat figures
Surveys show that pictures of cats are more popular than pictures of dogs or horses. So it is not
In the cup! Area holes in one
In the cup! Area holes in one Paul Crawford of Youngstown used a 7 wood to ace the 155-yard No. 16
Buckeyes’ air attack too much for Bobcats
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State, where Woody Hayes favored “three yards and a cloud of
tree TIPS
Here are some planting tips from conifer expert Richard L. Bitner: The best time to plant conifers
Feed the Children in dispute with founder
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Larry Jones, a traveling preacher from Oklahoma, gave 20 cents to
Lawrence Polish Day next Sunday
Special to The Vindicator NEW CASTLE, Pa. The 20th annual Lawrence County Polish Day will begin
United Way sets goal of $1.5M
Special to The Vindicator SHARON, Pa. The United Way of Mercer County will launch its annual
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
GM to test electric cars in South Korea
GM to test electric cars in South Korea NEW YORK General Motors says it will launch a test fleet
ON THE RISE
ON THE RISE Though all distractions can endanger drivers’ safety, texting is the most alarming
Bermuda braces for Igor
Associated Press HAMILTON, Bermuda Tourists lined up at Bermuda’s airport hoping to board one
GOP targets three House seats in state
Associated Press TOLEDO Three freshman Democrats from Ohio have been in the GOP’s sights since
Michigan avoids another FCS upset
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Denard Robinson led Michigan to touchdowns on five straight
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Why is Melina Kanakaredes no longer with “CSI: NY”?
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
area bowling scores
800s Holiday — Jim Dodge (801) in Belchyk/Action Plumbing Classic. West Side — Bob Viglio (815)
Local events planned for the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month:
Local events planned for the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month: Friday: Hispanic Heritage
Despite attacks, Afghans go to polls in light voter turnout
Associated Press KABUL Despite Taliban rocket strikes and bombings, Afghans voted for a new
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan tweets that she failed drug test LOS ANGELES Lindsay Lohan has confirmed on
area golf scores
MEN Transit Service (Knoll Run) — Low gross: Mike Dobos 37, Chris Beil 39, Ken Bochenek 40, Frank
Helen’s Oktoberfest
McClatchy Newspapers HELEN, Ga. Peering into a glass of dark, foam-rimmed German beer, Kim Smith
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Stones guitarist opens exhibit at Butler Tuesday
When you think of Ronnie Wood, you think of searing guitar riffs, spiky hair and the brassy, sassy British bravado that has made the Rolling Stones guitarist legendary.
Rain couldn't dampen Boardman Band Night
A rain cloud covered band members as they performed at their annual Band Night Show.
Penguins pound Cent. Conn.
Jermaine Cook had a career-high 179 yards rushing and three touchdowns in Youngstown State’s 63-24
Low-cost spay, neutering clinic set for Oct. 9-10
The RASCAL Unit, a mobile low-cost spay and neutering clinic, will be at the Columbiana County Dog Pound, 8455 County Home Road, Oct. 9-10.
Sunday rummage, bake sale to benefit Easter Seals.
GTA Karate is conducting a rummage and bake sale Sunday to benefit Easter Seals.
2010 40 Under 40 honorees named
The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals and the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley have announced this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees.
Boardman Band's citrus sale starts Wednesday
Boardman Band and Orchestra’s annual citrus sale kicks off Wednesday. Contact any Boardman Band or Orchestra member to place an order.
Afghans vote, despite threats
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Despite Taliban rocket strikes and bombings, Afghans voted for a new parliament Saturday, the first election since a fraud-marred presidential ballot last year cast doubt on the legitimacy of the embattled government.
Miss Varro to wed Mr. Parnell in October ceremony
SOLON, Ohio The parents of Melanie Varro are announcing their daughter’s engagement and plans for
Casey Owens to be bride of James Maidon II
Youngsville, La. Dale and Colleen Owens of Youngsville, La., formerly of Boardman, are announcing
Betsy Beraduce, Brian Buckley are engaged
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Betsy Jo Beraduce and Brian David Buckley, both of
Sopko-Franks wedding is set for October
Jill Leann Sopko and Aaron Michael Franks, both of Austintown, are announcing their October wedding.
HELOISE: Dove flew into their lives, stayed
Dear Heloise: On my daughter’s 12th birthday, a white dove flew into our upstairs window and was
Tractor club plans fun for members
Tractor club plans fun for members VIENNA The Antique Tractor Club will have a picnic and mini
Put your pinkies out; time for tea and history
CANFIELD Holborn Herb Growers Guild is inviting the public to Western Reserve Village for an
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Groups for blind can help ‘Jacob’
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am writing about my 18-year-old son, “Jacob,” who
Scared of speaking in public? Try this
A recent survey revealed that people are more scared of public speaking than dying.
Bailey Road ramp to I-76 closed through October
The entrance ramp from Bailey Road to Interstate 76 westbound in Jackson Township is closed through mid-October for pavement repairs on I-76 westbound.
Suspect in ATM, market robberies jailed
A man accused of committing two armed robberies using a knife is in Mahoning County jail on a $500,000 bond.
Poland 33, Lakeview 30
Darius Patton delivered on both sides of ball Friday night, leading Poland to a hard-fought 33-30
Senior showdown
Ed Antonelli and Bob Leonard capture titles in inaugural Greatest Golfer championships By Pete
Chief: Probe indicates cop did no wrong in shooting
By John W. GOODWIN Jr. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city police officer involved in the
Hubbard 31, Salem 14
As part of his video/broadcasting classes at school, senior Dan Duvall is taught to speak clearly
Fitch finds a way, rallies past McKinley
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN As his team gathered just past the end zone to sing
Reservists return home after stint in Germany
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com VIENNA Eight-year-old Ashlyn Bledsoe of Champion is looking
Howland’s defense dominates Canfield
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD By blanking perennial contender Canfield on the
Portman takes big lead for Senate
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican Rob Portman opened a 20-point lead on
Hubbard dominates Salem in AAC game
By JoHN BASSETTI bassetto@vindy.com Hubbard As part of his video/broadcasting classes at
Fairgrounds draws vendors, buffs for Canfield Auto Swap Meet
Buffs, vendors converge on fairgrounds for Canfield Auto Swap Meet By Kristine gill
YSU doesn’t want to look past CCSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Week One had Penn State. Week Two had the home
Auction of school set for Monday
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com austintown Opening bid for the old Austintown Middle School
Lake wears down Boardman
By JOSH WEIR The Canton Repository UNIONTOWN Another week. Another starter on crutches.
Case involving knife on school bus probed
Staff report WARREN Police questioned a 13-year-old Summit Academy student accused of pulling a
Fatal shooting in New Castle
Staff report new castle, pa. City police and the Mahoning County coroner’s office are
3 honored for their devotion to children’s health, wellness
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Three area professionals with careers dedicated to
Mazes of maize
Take a safari and solve crimes on 5.1 miles of trails through tall corn in Columbiana County. Mike Bacon describes some of the new features of the mazes he and his wife, Cindy, have on state Route 14 at state Route 7 in Columbiana. This is their second season of operation.
Hughes tough as Campbell remains unbeaten
Staff report CAMPBELL Ja’les Hughes ran 14 times for 94 yards and three TDs to help the Campbell
Patience pays off for Champion against LaBrae
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com CHAMPION Patience and power won out over quick-strike ability
DeSales tops Cardinal Mooney in state championship rematch
Staff report COLUMBUS Nick Gentile ran for three touchdowns, including a 2-yarder that gave
Arsuffi, Witmer lead S. Range past Columbiana
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Phillip Arsuffi scored four touchdowns and had a
ITCL Scores
Staff report NEW MIDDLETOWN Crestview quarterback Carter Hill passed for a school record 349
Bike-sharing program rolls along at Kent State
Staff report kent Kent State University students, faculty and staff are going green and getting
Harding bounces back in a big way vs. East
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com WARREN Warren Harding coach D.J. Dota knew the Raiders had
Patton delivers Poland a victory
BY JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com CORTLAND Darius Patton delivered on both sides of ball Friday
7 in region are National Merit semifinalists
Staff report evanston, ill. Seven Mahoning and Shenango Valley high school students are among
School board member serves on state panel
Staff report COLUMBUS A Warren City and Trumbull Career and Technical Center school board
Choo homers 3 times; Bucs snap 4-game skid
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Shin-Soo Choo hit three homers, including a grand slam, and
GED practice testing
GED practice testing YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Adult Basic and Literacy Education Program, or ABLE,
GRADS LIST
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National College offers free help to vets
Staff report liberty National College will offer free assistance to all veterans in applying for
Keselowski wins pole; Johnson starts 25th
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Brad Keselowski crashed the party at New Hampshire Motor Speedway,
Sunday News Shows
Sunday News Shows Guest lineup Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
JCC partners with YSU for series
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Dana School of Music Jazz Ensemble will
Mahoning County Court indictments
Calvin Shelton Jr., 21, Southern Boulevard, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, kidnapping and
See ‘Space Age’ at planetarium at Westminster
Staff report new wilmington, pa. “Dawn of the Space Age” will be presented over several dates in
$500K bond set for suspect in robberies
$500K bond set for suspect in robberies YOUNGSTOWN A man accused of committing two armed
Face-transplant patient promotes organ donation
Associated Press CLEVELAND There is an initial shock upon first glance at Connie Culp, the woman
Unemployment, employment fall in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate fell in August for the fifth month in a row,
Consumer advocate picked to create regulation agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a poke in the eye to the financial community, President Barack
Health-care career workshop planned
Staff report Champion Area residents interested in pursuing a career in health care are invited
Apples arrive early in parts of Pa.
Associated Press WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Apples are ripening early across the state and, because of
You may not like us, but GOP is worse, Dems say
Associated Press WASHINGTON With just six weeks to avoid a possible election catastrophe,
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles D. Ledsome Jr., 44, of 2745 Spring Meadow
Rocket strikes Kabul as Afghans prepare to vote
Associated Press KABUL Police say a rocket struck Kabul just hours before citizens planned to
The grass is always greener ... and mowed
Late each week this summer, the sound of lawn mowers has been a regular part of the sound-scape
Holy relics are examples of God’s care
Have you ever lost something that was extremely precious? When you lost it, do you remember how you
Ohio man faces hate-crimes charge in church arson
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio man has been indicted on a federal hate-crimes charge in what
Pope calm after 6 nabbed in suspected terror plot
Pope calm after 6 nabbed in suspected terror plot Associated Press LONDON Police raided a
Dems to voters: You may hate us, but GOP is worse
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Nation and World Digest
xxx xxx ANKARA, Turkey Security cameras in Turkey have recorded the sight of a baby crawling
UMass band leader dies
Associated Press AMHERST, Mass. George Parks, a University of Massachusetts music professor who
Terror arrests don’t faze the pope
Associated Press LONDON Police raided a garbage depot and arrested street cleaners in a
Auditor hopefuls trade barbs
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If elected Ohio auditor, Republican Dave Yost
Two horses die of viral disease
Associated Press CINCINNATI Two horses in western Ohio have died of a rare viral disease that
Threads of compassion
Sewing circle makes dresses for children, teens in Nicaragua By LINDA M. LINONIS
Official: Explosive dust found at mine
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. More than 1,400 samples collected inside West Virginia’s
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
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Rocket strikes Kabul as Afghans prepare to vote
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The Taliban have written threats on leaflets passed out at
Americans struggle to regain wealth
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans’ long journey to regain the wealth they lost in the
Consumer advocate picked to create regulation agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a poke in the eye to the financial community, President Barack
‘ATWT’ spins to a halt
Associated Press NEW YORK “As the World Turns,” TV’s oldest daytime drama, aired its final
Airline will be largest in miles
Associated Press The biggest airline in the world will have the United name, Continental’s globe
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Oil flowing again through Ill. pipeline
Oil flowing again through Ill. pipeline ROMEOVILLE, Ill. Officials have reopened an oil pipeline
Handling the truth
Opinion: Handling the truth Philadelphia Inquirer: President Obama’s pledge to make the government more
Go&Do Saturday
Today Car Show Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events — Canfield Meet, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265
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Getting a horse to say ‘cheese’
Opinion: As an award-winning amateur photographer for over 60 years, I focused during the first 40 of those
Aesir Metals creates its own niche
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com struthers The industry that put the Mahoning Valley on the map
‘Devil’: movie minimalism
By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel M. Night Shyamalan indulges his messianic side with “Devil,”
Moral bankruptcy in Iran
Opinion: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad likes to boast about the superiority of Iranian moral values
Dems preach to their choir
Opinion: COLUMBUS There apparently are a lot of angry people in the state of Ohio. And a lot of them
Canfield briefs
Grammy winner set to sing at church Grammy Award winner Larry Ford will perform 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at
Trustees declare seven properties as nuisances
Staff report Township trustees have declared seven properties public nuisances. The board on
Trustees approve police car purchases
Township trustees approved the purchase of two police cars, as long as the total cost is no more
Lions clubs, Wal-Mart provide eye care
Local Lions Clubs continued to fulfill Helen Keller’s challenge to be the Knight’s of the Blind.
Sports briefs
1995 football team gets honored Friday The Poland Touchdown Club and the 1st & 10 Alumni Club will
Lions clubs, Wal-Mart provide eye care
Local Lions Clubs continued to fulfill Helen Keller’s challenge to be the Knight’s of the Blind.
Photo family’s new generation wins a Canfield Fair competition
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Like mother — and grandmother — like son. Canfield’s
Lions clubs, Wal-Mart provide eye care
Local Lions Clubs continued to fulfill Helen Keller’s challenge to be the Knight’s of the Blind.
White House offers fall festival today
White House Fruit Farm of Canfield will celebrate the fall season with its 29th annual Craft Show
Fall festival is today
White House Fruit Farm of Canfield will celebrate the fall season with its 29th annual Craft Show
Jessica Marie Venglarcik | Gary Drake
Jessica Marie Venglarcik of Alexandria, Va., and Gary Drake, also of Alexandria, were united in
Sports briefs
Canfield defeats three teams for victory The Canfield varsity girls golf team defeated North
Sports briefs
Weekly soccer round-up The Canfield varsity boys soccer team suffered a 4-3 loss to Howland Sept.
Leslie Phillips | James Perkins
The marriage of Leslie Phillips, a daughter of Don and Jennie Phillips of Poland, and James Perkins,
Snapshots of steel
Perc Kelty, retired chief photographer for Youngstown Sheet and Tube, shared his photographs and stories during “Photo History of Sheet and Tube,” at the Canfield Historical Society Sept. 9.
Career center hosts back-to-school picnic
Summer vacation is over and school is back in session. The Mahoning County Career and Technical
Canfield residents to pay new gas rates
According to Canfield Township officials, new low fixed rates have been established for members of
Girls cross country team wins EP invitational
The Canfield girls varsity cross country team placed five runners in the top 20 to win the 2010 East
Career center hosts back-to-school picnic
Summer vacation is over and school is back in session. The Mahoning County Career and Technical
Rummage sale to benefit Easter Seals
GTA Karate’s is hosting its third annual rummage sale today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8
Boardman Police Blotter
Sept. 4 Theft: After $715 worth of clothing was stolen from the JCPenney store in Southern Park
Rummage sale to benefit Easter Seals
GTA Karate’s is hosting its third annual rummage sale today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8
New Watson principal is familiar face
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com After 17 years, Watson Elementary opens its doors to a new
Rummage sale to benefit Easter Seals
GTA Karate’s is hosting its third annual rummage sale today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8
Austintown briefs
Come check out the high school Austintown Fitch High School will host an Open House Thursday from
Puzzle people part with pieces
The library offers the use of free books, magazines, computers and even puzzles. Friends of the
Preschool moms form support group
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, of Canfield kicked off the
New face at Woodside
Woodside Elementary has seen many changes from last year, including a new principal and two new teachers.
White House offers fall festival today
White House Fruit Farm of Canfield will celebrate the fall season with its 29th annual Craft Show
White House offers fall festival today
White House Fruit Farm of Canfield will celebrate the fall season with its 29th annual Craft Show
Light a luminary for loss
Members of the community are invited to join a celebration of babies. Gianna’s Light will host its
Rummage sale to benefit Easter Seals
GTA Karate’s is hosting its third annual rummage sale today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8
There’s a new vet in town
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Since she was hired in June, veterinarian Theenda Greer has
Sports briefs
Falcons rally for the win The Fitch girls volleyball team won its match against visiting Cardinal
Lloyd students survive first full week of school
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com After two abbreviated weeks to start the school new year, the
Austintown Police Blotter
Aug. 13 Criminal damaging: A pool and a floating device were cut in the 1000 block of Carnegie
Levy failure could lead to library closures
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County wrote
Storms leave damage, injuries
Associated Press WOOSTER, Ohio Rescue workers began assessing the damage Friday after tornadoes
HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’ is INTOXICATING TV
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” the fall’s most ambitious,
Violence spirals out of control in east Congo
Associated Press WALIKALE, Congo First the rebel soldiers told residents of the villages in the
Voinovich steps across aisle to support small-business bill
Editorial: Given that virtually everyone in Washington can be heard saying that small business is the backbone
Poland briefs
Fall craft show today Shepherd of the Valley, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, will host its Fall
newsmakers
newsmakers Adam Lambert accused of battery MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Former American Idol contestant
Boardman briefs
Support the band and orchestra on Tag Day The Boardman Band and Orchestra is sponsoring its 41st
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South Range 33, Columbiana 32
Phillip Arsuffi scored four touchdowns and had a hand in generating 228 of South Range’s 366 total
Lake wears down Boardman
BY JOSH WEIR The Canton Repository UNIONTOWN Another week. Another starter on crutches.
Choo hits 3 homers in Indians’ win
Shin-Soo Choo hit three homers, including a grand slam, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas
Howland’s defense dominates Canfield
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD By blanking perennial contender Canfield on the
Harding 35, East 0
Warren Harding coach D.J. Dota knew the Raiders had to put last week’s loss to Howland on the shelf
Dems to voters: Republicans would do worse
WASHINGTON (AP) - With just six weeks to avoid a possible election catastrophe, Democrats are trying to limit the damage with a closing argument that's more plea than platform: We know you voters are furious with us, but just let us explain why the Republicans would be worse.
Attacks mount as Afghanistan polls ready to open
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A rocket slammed into the Afghan capital and three others struck the eastern city of Jalalabad on Saturday - apparent warnings from insurgents trying to scare people from voting in the nation's parliamentary elections, officials said.
Hurricane kills woman, child in Mexico
(AP) - Hurricane Karl smashed into Mexico's Gulf Coast on Friday, killing at least two people and forcing the country to shut down its only nuclear power plant and its central Gulf Coast oil platforms.
Pirates beat Diamondbacks 4-3
Ronny Cedeno’s single in the bottom of the ninth scored Andrew McCutchen and the Pittsburgh Pirates
Health care career wokshop set
Area residents interested in pursuing a career in health care are invited to attend a free career workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Community Outreach Center in Champion Presbyterian Church, 4997 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Champion.
910th reservists return home after deployment in Germany
910th reservists return home after deployment in Germany
HMHP gets federal grants
YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners will $418,839 in federal grants for training and
UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline deal
UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline deal
Portman has huge lead over Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate seat
Portman has huge lead over Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate seat
Photographer shares snapshots of steel
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Perc Kelty, retired chief photographer for Youngstown Sheet
Barnes and Noble closes book on summer reading
Barnes and Noble in Boardman hosted a summer reading wrap-up party Wednesday for children who love to read books.
Levy failure could lead to library closures
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County wrote
Youth group offers Wednesday hangout
Members of the youth group “nTransit” enjoyed one last swim party before going back to school.
Career center hosts back-to-school picnic
Summer vacation is over and school is back in session. The Mahoning County Career and Technical
Boys cross country team wins Sweeney Invite
Freshman Mark Hadley took second overall out of 187 runners Saturday at The Ray Sweeney Invitational
Boardman racewalker on the fast track
By COURTNEY DENEN cdenen@vindy.com Boardman graduate Michael Mannozzi can walk a mile in 6:38.
Dogs put their best paw forward
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Canines of all breeds and sizes showed their athletic skills
Career center hosts back-to-school picnic
Summer vacation is over and school is back in session. The Mahoning County Career and Technical
Methodist church offers youth basketball league
Registration for the youth Upward Sports Basketball and Cheerleading program are being accepted at
Prince of Peace church hosts Rally Day
Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Poland celebrated “Rally Day” Sept. 12 The
Levy failure could lead to library closures
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County wrote
Science students can experiment in new labs
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com How thick is a piece of aluminum foil? That’s the
Dobbins welcomes new first-grade teacher
After staying home for years to raise her two sons, Boardman resident Suzanne James has a new day job.
Love of math and teaching adds up for Rokicki
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com After graduating high school, some students don’t want to
Huntington Bank adds 24-hour grace period for overdrafts
Huntington Bank announced Thursday that the company will introduce a new 24-Hour Grace account feature to give customers additional time during the next business day to cover overdrafts to their consumer bank accounts.
LOUIE TODAY: Animal Charity CEO on cat raid
Nikole Barringer, chief executive officer of Animal Charity, will address the ongoing Cat Ladies Society raid, animal humane issues and more with Louie Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner, on today's show.
ATM, market robbery suspect to be arraigned this morning
The U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Michael Varchulik, 41, of Edinburg, Pa., on a warrant charging him with an aggravated robbery in the city.
NYTimes Pulitzer winner to speak at YSU
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and best-selling author Chris Hedges, former foreign correspondent of The New York Times, presents “Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle” as part of the 2010-11 Dr. Thomas and Albert Shipka Speaker Series at Youngstown State University.
Amy Puncekar | Shaun Lipe
AUSTINTOWN The marriage of Amy Puncekar and Shaun Lipe, both of Mayfield Heights, was solemnized
Jodi Stewart | Peter Dudek
ALLIANCE Alliance Friends Church was the setting on July 31 as Jodi Stewart, a daughter of David
Quilt group to present speaker at luncheon
Quilt group to present speaker at luncheon canfield That Quilt Group I Belong To will present
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Sarah’ is out of line with her texting
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am having problems with my neighbor “Sarah,” whom
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens room at the
HELOISE: ‘Open First’ boxes aid move
Dear Heloise: I recently read some hints about moving in your column, and I would like to share my
Police dog bites teen armed robbery suspect
Two teenagers who are accused in a robbery at the Campbell Pharmacy remain in the Mahoning County
Johnny Appleseed fest starts Saturday
The 43rd annual Johnny Appleseed Festival is coming to the square in Lisbon this weekend.
Realtor robbed while showing apartment
A 52-year-old Realtor told police that two men robbed her while she showed them an apartment Tuesday evening.
Cat-shelter volunteer defends facility’s efforts
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The controversy over Wednesday’s raid by
The weight is over
Pavlik enters camp physically, mentally fit By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As
Tentative accords reached at Forum
Unions vote next week; ONA reps not ‘satisfied’ By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown
Saturday’s Spartan Invitational is largest
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman High Spartan Invitational traces its
Columbiana girls tie Yo. Christian
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Annie Mineo and Caylin Hayes scored for Youngstown Christian with
Valley colleges post record fall-enrollment numbers
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com CHAMPION Two additional Mahoning Valley colleges posted
Boardman beats Lake in Federal match
Staff report BOARDMAN Kristy Lake had 21 kills, six blocks, 13 digs and 11 points for the
Mettee’s work on plan for city schools praised
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstown Debra Mettee’s work, leading the city schools’
‘Homework Express’ begins new season
Staff report youngstown “Homework Express,” the television program aimed at helping children
Let the real games begin
BY ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com The preliminaries are over, and now it’s time for the contenders
OHSAA boss keeps an eye on attendance
When Dr. Dan Ross visited Youngstown earlier this week, the OHSAA commissioner chuckled after he was
Officials point to diverse benefits of SR 46 project
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HOWLAND A $500,000 project to lengthen two northbound state
Fundraising for renovation nearing goal
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nearly three-fourths of the funds needed to restore
Judge puts car dealer on 2 years’ probation
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a car dealership, closed
Sharpsville kennel helps cops master K9 units
Eros, a Belgian malinois, subdues Martin Kreeft, a member of the Royal Dutch Police Dog Association, during training at Shallow Creek Kennels Inc. in Sharpsville, Pa. Eros will be on patrol with Boardman police officers by mid-October.
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If GOP wins, focus needed
Opinion: Republicans shouldn’t let the favorable poll numbers and talk of a “wave” election go to their
Another cause for celebration
Editorial: Another cause for celebration By the way, today is also Citizen- ship Day, when the nation has
Slashing food stamps defies logic
Opinion: By Jim Hightower Other Words In times such as these, I don’t know whether to laugh, cry, or go
Business digest || Huntington adds grace-period feature
Huntington adds grace-period feature columbus Huntington Bank announced Thursday that the
Is Haley Barbour the GOP’s hope for 2012?
Opinion: If Republicans score what looms as a substantial victory in November’s elections, one GOP leader
We can trace our national heritage to events on this date
Editorial: Today is Constitution Day, a day not celebrated with parades and fireworks, but a day worthy of
53 charged in fraud, identity-theft ring
53 charged in fraud, identity-theft ring NEWARK, N.J. Federal authorities in New Jersey say
2 teen boys jailed after store robbery
Staff report campbell Two teenagers who are accused in a robbery at the Campbell Pharmacy remain
Sept. stock rally loses steam
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks struggled to a mixed finish Thursday as a two-week rally lost
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 10 to 11
Was Jeter’s ‘play’ part of the game?
Associated Press NEW YORK Derek Jeter has a bit part in a box-office hit, and he’s putting
Today’s entertainment picks:
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oddly enough
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Report: Fracking chemicals in northeast Pa. water wells
Associated Press DIMOCK, Pa. A private consulting firm says it found toxic chemicals in the
Steelers challenged by Johnson
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chris Johnson of the Titans has rushed for at least 100 yards 17
NY Mets complete sweep of Pirates
Associated Press NEW YORK Mike Pelfrey earned his 15th win, pitching seven strong innings and
‘Alpha’ bets on the kids
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel It’s nothing short of amazing to think how far even animation’s
Movie review Tribute to Hughes, ‘Easy A’ easy to like
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel The ghost of John Hughes smiles upon “Easy A,” a film that
Ex-commissioner home from prison
Staff report MORGANTOWN, W.Va. James Tsagaris, the former Trumbull County commissioner convicted
Pulitzer Prize winner to speak at YSU
Staff report youngstown Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and best-selling author Chris Hedges,
Former auditor pleads guilty in corruption case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A former public official pleaded guilty Thursday to taking more than
Poll: Most lack trust in major institutions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Glum and distrusting, a majority of Americans today are very
Harrison looking ahead
Associated Press BEREA Jerome Harrison didn’t keep any souvenirs from the best day of his
YSU still eyeing second option at wide receiver
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of YSU’s biggest questions during training camp
‘Chicago’ is a big-time show
Opinion: ‘Chicago’ is a big-time show As a patron of the Youngs- town Playhouse for many years, I have
1 in 7 in US lives in poverty
Associated Press WASHINGTON The ranks of the working-age poor climbed to the highest level
GOP is buoyed, even in the Valley
Opinion: By most accounts and political polls, this is going to be a big year for Republicans. Not only is
Indians beat Angels in 11
Associated Press CLEVELAND Trevor Crowe scored from third base on a two-out error by third
4 charged with federal gun crimes
4 charged with federal gun crimes Four people are charged with federal gun crimes as part of the
Strickland trails Kasich in poll of voters
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland is trailing his Republican
Pa. man charged with robbery at bank’s ATM
Pa. man charged with robbery at bank’s ATM Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Marshals Task
Bobcats mirror coach’s toughness
Associated Press ATHENS, OHIO In nearly 30 years at Nebraska as a player, assistant coach and
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Eric and Amanda Markle, Girard, girl, Sept. 15. Daniel and
US may ask for Lance’s samples
Associated Press PARIS The head of France’s anti-doping agency is ready to collaborate fully
3 charged in fight on chartered bus
Associated Press MONROE, Ohio Authorities say three passengers on a chartered bus have been
GM CEO: Repayment could take years
Associated Press DETROIT It will take a couple of years for taxpayers to get back the billions