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Volant man killed by BB
A Volant man who was killled Saturday night was shot with a BB gun, said New Castle Police Chief Tom Sansone.
MDA national telethon at Eastwood this year
The local venue for the 2010 Muscular Dystrophy Association’s national Telethon is Center Court of the Eastwood Mall from 9 a.m. Sunday to 7 p.m. Monday. The venue was previously the Canfield Fair.
Obama, Mideast leaders launch Israeli/Palestinian peace talks || FULL REMARKS
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Under the shadow of fresh violence, President Barack Obama solemnly convened the first direct Israeli-Palestinian talks in two years Wednesday, challenging Mideast leaders to seize a fleeting opportunity to deliver peace to a region haunted by decades of hostility.
AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour health screenings at fair
The AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour is bringing its customized bus with a crew of six certified medical technicians to the Canfield Fair to offer free health screenings for anyone age 18 and older between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily Friday through Monday.
Boil order in Canfield till 2 p.m. Thursday
Residents on Moreland Drive should boil all tap water used for drinking, cooking and oral hygiene until 2 p.m. Thursday.
Community design event set for Sept. 23
The Youngstown Foundation will host a Universal Design Symposium from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at The Youngstown Club.
Boil-water alert issued in Canfield
CANFIELD Residents on Moreland Drive should boil all tap water used for drinking, cooking and oral
Portman, Fisher to debate three times
The two major-party candidates for U.S. Senate will participate in three debates to be hosted by the
Sheriff: Suspect in Calif triple slaying confessed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials say a man has confessed to fatally shooting three men in a West
Police: Gunman holds hostage in Discovery building
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — A gunman with what police described as “concerns” with the Discovery
Blasts rock Pa. welding company, force evacuations
COLLINGDALE, Pa. (AP) — A series of explosions at a welding supply company in suburban Philadelphia
John Walker Lindh seeks group prayer at fed prison
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — American-born Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh and another Muslim inmate have
NY Muslim groups decry hostile atmosphere
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 50 leaders of Muslim organizations in New York City are defending plans by
In less than a minute, Traficant is on the ballot
WARREN Without comment or fanfare, the Trumbull County Board of Elections made it official
Coroner: California doctor suffocated in chimney
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A coroner says a Central California doctor whose decomposing body was
Ohio restricting Puerto Rican birth certificates
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — People born in Puerto Rico are finding some birth certificates from the U.S.
Suspect hit with top murder counts in NY shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A grand jury indicted a high school dropout on upgraded charges of first-degree
6th teen is sentenced in NY hate crime stabbing
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — A New York teenager convicted for his role in the stabbing death of an
Island evacuations start as Earl nears East Coast
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal officials say Hurricane Earl’s effect on the East Coast will depend on
Favor turns foul when Pa. police dog attacks girl
MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania officer’s good deed backfired after his K-9 bit a 6-year-old
Ohio bear owner carried no insurance for caretaker
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Records show the owner of a bear that recently mauled its caretaker to death
Cops probe dead suspect’s link to 2 more bodies
VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities have found the bodies of two missing women inside a Northern
Judge recuses himself in case of 3 marine recruits killed in traffic crash
WARREN Dozens of friends and family of the three Marine Corp recruits filled the courtroom
Hurricane warning for NC coast as Earl approaches
MIAMI (AP) — A hurricane warning has been issued for the North Carolina coast as powerful Hurricane
Zachariah booked in Oakhill probe, released on his own recognizance
YOUNGSTOWN John Zachariah, former Mahoning County Job and Family Services director, was booked at
GM reports 7 percent sales dip compared with July
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says its August sales dropped 7 percent compared with July, as the
Manufacturing sector grew faster in August
NEW YORK (AP) — An industry trade group says manufacturing companies grew faster in August as the
Stocks kick off new month with strong gains
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are surging after surprisingly strong growth in U.S. and Chinese
Chief says child was used in donation scam
WINDBER, Pa. (AP) — Police in a western Pennsylvania community say they’re investigating an apparent
2 face trial in boiling water attack on mom
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania woman will stand trial on attempted murder charges for
Police say possible body found in W. Pa. barrel
PITTSBURGH (AP) — State police in west central Pennsylvania believe a barrel found in a body of
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NYC man plunges 40 stories, lands on car, survives
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man who plunged 40 stories from the rooftop of an apartment building
Evacuation order expanded in NC ahead of Earl
MANTEO, N.C. (AP) - A second North Carolina county has ordered the evacuation of people on an Outer
Police officer forced out over marijuana plant
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A suburban Pittsburgh police officer says curiosity led him to water a marijuana
Wedding planned by Miss Crawford and Mr. Snyder
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Tiffany Alysia Crawford and Christopher Michael Snyder, both
2nd corruption trial delayed for Ex-Pa. Rep. Veon
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The second corruption trial for a disgraced former Pennsylvania lawmaker has
Miss Sofocleous, Mr. Ramun plan to be married
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sofocleous and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ramun, all of Poland, are announcing
Man stabbed to death at Pa. federal prison
CANAAN, Pa. (AP) — A Connecticut man serving a life sentence on murder-for-hire charges is dead
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Southington United Methodist Church, state Route 305 at 534, Southington, will serve
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Alone’ is looking for a life partner
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a divorced male in my mid-50s. I cannot seem to
HELOISE: Line your leftovers’ containers with wrap
Dear Heloise: When putting leftovers in the refrigerator, I line my storage containers with plastic
SOCIETY DIGEST
Catholic education to be celebrated HUBBARD St. Patrick School will celebrate its 140th
Airport expansion work set
The Western Reserve Port Authority will move forward with planned expansion of the snow-removal equipment building, construct a taxiway and improve airstrip markings with some of its $1 million annual Federal Aviation Administration allocation.
MDA benefit to feature firefighter bartenders
Local firefighters will bartend to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association tonight. Boardman firefighters will serve drinks at the Buffalo Wild Wings Southern Park Mall location from 6 to 9 p.m.
Details emerge in Flora Cafaro, Yavorcik case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Flora Cafaro, part owner of the Cafaro Co.,
Closing: Golf courses like a challenge on 18
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Its purpose is to do one of two things: either
Hopeful: Scores are No. 1 priority
Campbell educator sees Youngstown similarities By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN
YSU faces nearly impossible task at Penn State
YSU faces nearly impossible task at Penn State By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In
Owner reunited with his lost guide dog
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers It’s a tale with a tail- wagging ending.
Scrappers so close to a victory
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com NILES The Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitchers allowed just
Traficant to concentrate on campaigning
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With the saga over Jim Traficant’s eligibility
Boardman, Poland battle to 0-0 tie
Staff report POLAND Alex Magni and Adam Robertson combined for four saves for Poland High, while
Vote likely on revision
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to approve
Youngstown Christian pulls past Chaney
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN For YCS (2-2), Stephanie Parker had 12 points, 10 digs, Dana Goyer had
It’s a Big Deal
canfield fair by the numbers The 164th Canfield Fair opens at 8 a.m. today. The Vindicator has
Veteran seeks dignified vessel for burning flags
BY WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com POLAND The U.S. flag is the symbol that holds this
Pryor finally feels like a quarterback
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State’s secret weapon isn’t much of a secret. After two years
Boy says stranger tried to pick him up
Police are looking for a man driving a smaller black Ford pickup truck with “zig-zag” markings on the side after a 10-year-old boy told authorities the man tried to entice him into getting into the vehicle.
County jail information available to everyone
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department
Registrations not completed
Staff report Austintown A few parents and students were turned away on the first day of classes
House fire rekindled; another is ruled arson
Staff report SOUTHINGTON The state fire marshal’s office says a 1 a.m. Tuesday house fire at
YSU to present evening of songs
Sophia Brooks, classical soprano soloist, left, will be featured in “An Evening of 19th Century Negro Spirituals” Thursday as the first event in Youngstown State University Diversity Council’s 2010-11 Community Diversity Program Series. Looking over the program with her are Bryan DePoy, dean of YSU's College of Fine and Performing Arts, and Yolanda McCarty-Harris of YSU.
MTV finally pulls out of slump
Associated Press LOS ANGELES MTV is finally getting its mojo back, thanks to the tanned
Nadal wins US Open match in 3
Associated Press NEW YORK Rafael Nadal began his bid to complete a career Grand Slam at this
Contract changes delay city’s rental inspections
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The rental registration and inspection program
‘THE AMERICAN’
‘THE AMERICAN’ Grade: B Credits: starring George Clooney; directed by Anton Corbijn Running
Mexico captures reputed drug lord
Associated Press MEXICO CITY A former Texas high school football player and petty street dealer
5 more Americans die in Afghanistan
5 more Americans die in Afghanistan KABUL Five more American troops were killed in action in
Rates increase, not programing
Opinion: Rates increase, not programing I am writing in response to the letter to the editor that ran on
Walker, Jones lift Pirates past Cubs
Associated Press CHICAGO Neil Walker and Garrett Jones each hit a long two-run homer, and the
Migrant misery, in Mexico
Opinion: Migrant misery, in Mexico Angeles Times: The bullet-riddled bodies of 72 Central and South
5 underrated foods | Time to show more respect
Today we’re offering the flip side of the gastronomic dangers inherent in movie theater popcorn and
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Official: Python found in Ohio park was dangerous CLEVELAND Officials with the
The top 5 singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Aug. 30:
The top 5 singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Aug. 30: Singles: v“Teenage Dream”:
newsmakers
newsmakers Lindsay Lohan wants career back LOS ANGELES Lindsay Lohan wants your respect. In
Custom fit for Clooney
By ROGER MOORE Orlando Sentinel Crisp, compact and cryptic, “The American” is a standard-issue
Lambert leads CMA choices
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Miranda Lambert leads the first round of CMA Awards
Pierzynski’s homer leads Sox past Indians
Associated Press CLEVELAND Manny Ramirez grabbed one of his bats, waved it only the way he can,
Contest winner heading to wine country
By JoAnn Jones news@vindy.com PULASKI, PA. After Kim Porterfield of Pulaski, Pa., won the
Sliding out of summer
Petite Labor Day barbeque portions have super-size flavor Family Features Friends and family
Recipes make the grade
ECES As families launch into back-to-school routines, moms are thinking ahead to get organized for
Bristol Palin among ‘Dancing’ stars
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The mother of “The Brady Bunch,” a former NFL quarterback, one of
2010 Outstanding Youth Nominees
This year, 14 members of the Canfield Fair’s Junior Fair were nominated to be honored as Outstanding
Investors brace for another ugly Sept.
Associated Press CHICAGO The economy is weakening, home sales are plunging, and stocks are on a
Joe Paterno
Joe Paterno Fast facts Birthdate: Dec. 21, 1926, in Brooklyn, N.Y. Coaching record: 394-129-3
mlb roundup
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 9, A’s 3 NEW YORK Mark Teixeira hit a three-run homer and Curtis
Pacquiao unloads on Margarito’s claims
Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Manny Pacquiao believes in forgiveness. He also isn’t
Starting QB for Penn State still a mystery
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Just who will take the first snap behind center Saturday for
Americans’ confidence up slightly in August
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans’ confidence in the economy improved slightly in August from
Metro digest || WRTA to change some bus routes
WRTA to change some bus routes YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Transit Authority will have a few
Five things you may not know about Joe Paterno
1 In 1983, he wore whale pants. The story goes that Paterno bought them at a tacky beach shop on
Obama marks combat end
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON President Barack Obama marked the end of America’s combat
Oval Office decor has a new look
Associated Press WASHINGTON When President Barack Obama addressed the nation on Iraq on Tuesday
49ers hope good play continues in Sept.
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Frank Gore believes this season will be different, that the
YSU volleyball team prepares for tourney
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN While the YSU football team opens its season and the Eric Wolford era at
Film-role auditions
Film-role auditions BOARDMAN LeModeln Model and Talent Agency, 7536 Market St., is calling for
Brian Kelly’s debut nears at Notre Dame
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Brian Kelly’s wait is nearly over. Call it 20 years in the
Sign up today
Sign up today Today is the deadline for registering for the Trumbull Youth Flag Football League.
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Reuben Sampson, 30, of 244 Madison Ave. #8,
Five things you may not know about Eric Wolford
1 He’s a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Sort of. Wolford doesn’t watch much TV — he’ll occasionally
Browns’ Mangini more confident
Associated Press BEREA On one of the recovery days he built into his team’s training camp
Obama loses key supporter
Opinion: President Obama may have experienced his Walter Cronkite moment over the economy. Responding to
Mont. culture of drinking and driving at a crossroads
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. Montana has long had a reputation as a place where you could
Hurricane Earl threatens US coast ahead of Labor Day
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. A powerful Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the
Zachariah, last of Oakhill defendants, enters innocent plea
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN John Zachariah, former Mahoning County Job
Let Afghans determine own destiny
Opinion: There’s been a barrage of bad news lately from Afghanistan. So I was glad for the chance to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 19.88 .02 Avalon
Beware deficit hawks
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Deficit hawks are on the fly in Washington, madly screeching that
9 charged in Valley mortgage scheme
Staff report CLEVELAND Seven people are charged in a 49-count federal grand-jury indictment and
10 bailed-out banks spent $16M lobbying
10 bailed-out banks spent $16M lobbying NEW YORK The 10 banks that received the most bailout aid
Religious intolerance part of lesson plan in Iraqi schools
Opinion: By Abeer Mohammed Institute for War & Peace Reporting BAGHDAD Zuhair Jerjis and Ahmed Mohammed
The best thing about the end of summer: the start of the fair
Editorial: There’s not much to cheer about as the end of summer draws near. One exception is the Mahoning
Vantage Program created for groups
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A new group-oriented program is one more way the
Creation of hub brings $250K to Valley
Staff report youngstown Gov. Ted Strickland will announce the creation of the Youngstown Hub of
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