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5 injured, 4 seriously, in head-on crash
Four people were seriously injured, including three adults and a child, in a two-car head-on collision on state Route 208 in Pine Township, Mercer County, at 1:50 p.m. Thursday.
Man pinned by tractor in Mercer
An adult male was injured Thursday evening when the farm tractor he was operating behind the barn overturned, pinning his arms and torso.
FBI: 400 Thai laborers forced to work 'all over' US, including Ohio
HONOLULU (AP) - Six recruiters were accused Thursday of luring 400 laborers from Thailand to the United States and forcing them to work, according to a federal indictment that the FBI called the largest human trafficking case ever charged in U.S. history.
Physicist Hawking now says God not needed for creation
British physicist and mathematician Stephen Hawking says no, arguing in his new book that there need not be a God behind the creation of the universe.
Earl's first winds weaken to 110 mph
BUXTON, N.C. (AP) -- The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 110 mph winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and potentially most destructive stop on the storm's projected journey up the Eastern Seaboard.
Temporary cap removed from BP's blown-out well in Gulf
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Engineers removed a temporary cap Thursday that stopped oil from gushing into the Gulf of Mexico from BP's blown-out well in mid-July. No more oil was expected to leak into the sea, but crews were standing by with collection vessels just in case.
Coast Guard reverses report of oil spill at today's Gulf platform fire
NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) -- The Coast Guard is saying there are no immediate signs of a spill from an oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast.
Peace talks to continue in MidEast Sept. 14
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed Thursday to keep talking and produce a framework for a permanent peace deal, modest achievements reached amid deep skepticism about success at their first such session in two years.
1 dead in plane crash off San Francisco Bay
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. (AP) — A 40-year-old woman was found dead next to the wreckage of a small
Fishing reopened in 5,130 square miles of Gulf
MIAMI (AP) — Federal authorities have lifted a fishing ban in part of the northern Gulf of Mexico
APNewsBreak: Life to improve for some Wis. inmates
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Life is about to get better for some of the most dangerous and worst-behaving
Army: Chaplain is 1st killed in action since ’70
DENVER (AP) — A chaplain killed in Afghanistan this week was the first Army clergyman killed in
Appeals court reverses conviction for littering
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A federal appeals court in San Francisco has tossed out the conviction of an
City spends $4.3 million to aid V&M Star expansion
The city’s board of control approved spending more than $4 million for improvement work at the V&M
Chicago researcher IDs nation’s 1st female cop
CHICAGO (AP) — A retired federal agent researching Chicago law enforcement history thinks the
Ohio gov spares killer who claimed innocence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has spared the life of a condemned killer who says he
Earl weakens slightly, still packing 125 mph winds
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Earl is weakening slightly but it’s still packing winds near 125 mph as it
Oil sheen spreading from Gulf platform explosion
NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — A mile-long oil sheen spread Thursday from an offshore petroleum platform
Double hand transplant patient shows new hands
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The recipient of a rare double hand transplant says he feels “fantastic” and
Chestnut eats 8 lbs in 12 mins to win ribs contest
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Talk about pigging out: Joey Chestnut has eaten his way to another ribs-eating
Court won’t force Calif officials to defend Prop 8
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and
Goats rescued after 2 days on Mont. rail bridge
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two young goats were rescued after spending two days stranded on the six-inch
Death penalty sought in Seattle police shooting
SEATTLE (AP) — A prosecutor says he’ll seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing a
Ex-aide at victim’s Calif school has home searched
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — A man who lives at a Southern California home that was searched by
UPDATE: Another offshore oil rig explodes in the gulf
BREAKING NEWS: Another offshore oil rig explodes in the gulf
Gunman’s body removed from Discovery building
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Officials say the body of a gunman who was shot to death by police after
Star witness in Petters case sentenced to 1 year
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The woman who blew the whistle on Tom Petters’ $3.7 billion Ponzi scheme,
Feds sue Arizona sheriff in civil rights probe
PHOENIX (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has sued an Arizona sheriff known for his immigration
Dell cedes data storage maker 3Par to HP
ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) — Dell is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard for
Rapper T.I. released from jail after drug arrest
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says Grammy-winning rapper T.I. and
Judge punishes Michigan juror for Facebook post
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area woman who was removed from a jury for declaring the
For 2nd time, Ohio woman gives birth in vehicle
BETHEL, Ohio (AP) — For a second time, an Ohio woman has given birth to a baby who couldn’t wait and
Unemployment claims drop for second straight week
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of people requesting unemployment benefits declined for the second
Man in Letterman blackmail plot freed from NY jail
NEW YORK (AP) — The former television producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman over the
Stock futures fluctuate after jobless claims dip
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are trading in a tight range after new claims for unemployment
Sheriff: Peephole found in courthouse bathroom
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies are trying to determine who drilled an apparent peephole in a
HELOISE: Ready for the dorm? These tips can help
Dear Heloise: Here are some hints I learned about moving into a college dorm that I would like to
SOCIETY DIGEST
Fundraising night fliers available BOARDMAN A benefit Community Fun Night has been scheduled
Youngstown Hungarian Club to celebrate Heritage Day
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave., will celebrate Hungarian Heritage Day from
Former Steelers plan Flight 93 fundraising dinner
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former running back Rocky Bleier and other ex-Pittsburgh Steelers are organizing a
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Andy’ needs to clean up his act
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’ve been married for 18 years and have two
First lady in Pa. to visit Gettysburg Battlefield
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The National Park Service says first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters
Fundraiser Saturday at VFW Post 6488
COITSVILLE Howard & The 5-Point Band will entertain during a fund-raiser Saturday at VFW Post 6488, 2065 Coitsville-Hubbard Road (state Route 616) beginning at 6 p.m.
Watch cows being milked twice daily at fair
Fairgoers can watch how cows are milked with modern equipment daily at the South Cattle Complex at 5 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Akron educator wraps up forums
Board meeting to discuss finalists for schools chief By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Zachariah booked on corruption charges in Oakhill case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Less than an hour before a court-imposed
‘The Bull’ looks to bring rage to ring
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com boardman Jake Giuriceo didn’t get the nickname “The Bull”
Judge recusal postpones hearing in crash deaths of Marine recruits
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Dozens of friends and family members of three Marine
Ohio State, YSU will not be available to all
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the Armstrong cable subscribers hoping to stay
Clarett ready to play
‘Humbled’ Clarett hopes for second chance in United Football League Associated Press OMAHA, Neb.
3 sentenced in robbery that's terrorized child
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three young men are going to prison for a
Campbell council rejects police contract
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Council unanimously rejected a new contract
Scrappers snip Crosscutters
Staff report WILLIAMSPORT, PA. Jesus Aguilar went 4 for 5 with a double, a run and two RBIs to
Open house celebrates renovation of Burdman facility
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sally Tod Dutton said she is glad to see the
prep soccer Wednesday’s games
BOYS South Range 11, Jackson-Milton 1 NORTH LIMA Tyler Rothbauer scored four goals for South
It’s official: Traficant’s name is on ballot
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Without comment or fanfare, the Trumbull County Board of
prep volleyball | Wednesday’s games
Mooney 25-25-25, Chaney 7-11-16 YOUNGSTOWN For Mooney, Sierra Spotleson had 23 assists, Dina
Niles residents unhappy with city’s response to flooding
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Robin Norman, who complained to city council in August
Two candidates to participate in three debates
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The two major-party candidates for U.S. Senate
Interfaith dinner to connect cultures
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown The Niagara Foundation strives to build
Memorable ride
George Summers and Melanie Smith pose in a Wildcat roller-coaster car from Idora Park on display at the Canfield Fair. Smith’s father, Robert Karzmer of Youngstown, found the 1,000-pound original coaster car in a local body shop.
Many renovations done throughout fairgrounds
By Elise Franco and Ashley Luthern efranco@vindy.com aluthern@vindy.com Canfield The
Police shoot, kill gunman in Md.
Police shoot, kill gunman in Md. silver spring, md. Police shot and killed a man upset with the
End of US combat mission means Iraqis are in charge
Editorial: America has paid an enormous price over the past seven and a half years to bring freedom and
Frosh Bolden tabbed Penn State starting QB
Frosh Bolden tabbed Penn State starting QB STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State coach Joe Paterno
Blue Streak roller coaster on track to run this year
Momentum is what makes a roller coaster work. It’s also what pushed The Blue Streak roller-coaster-
‘My Name is Ruth’ wins NY award
NEW YORK 34west Theater Company’s “My Name Is Ruth” won the Overall Excellence in Playwriting
Lambert sets record for CMA nominations
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Miranda Lambert made history Wednesday morning when she was
Arthritis supplement raised cholesterol
Q. I took glucosamine and chondroitin for about seven months. I had gotten little relief for my back
Ballbusters Sports Bar, 3661 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-2778
Ballbusters Sports Bar, 3661 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-2778 Wed: Gary Markasky and the
New This Week
New This Week The American (R) ssss George Clooney stars in this taut spy thriller. Regal
RESTORING SIGHT
About 42,000 people in the U.S. receive transplanted corneas every year Associated Press
Menace to boaters, other fish
Opinion: The Kansas City Star: The Asian carp that knocked a Texas kayaker out of the Missouri River 340 race
Browns ready to see rookie RB Hardesty go
McClatchy Newspapers BEREA Cleveland Browns fullback Lawrence Vickers can’t resist making a
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Brementown Musicians,SDRq directed by Terri Wilkes, will be performed by
Free training classes
Free training classes YOUNGSTOWN Help Hotline Crisis Center, which provides callers with
WRTK changes format to classic-country hits
Staff report Radio station WRTK-AM 1540 in Niles changed its format Wednesday to classic-country
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS Singer Sam Gooden of The Impressions is 71. Singer Jimmy Clanton is 70. Singer Rosalind
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Severstal labor pact likely to get daily extensions
STAFF report news@vindy.com Warren The labor agreement covering workers at the Severstal
Simple physics explains fair riders’ tingly feeling
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD Swinging 85 feet above the Canfield Fairgrounds,
UNDER FIRE
E-cigarettes spark newwar on smoking Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Galen Kipe hasn’t smoked
Big Ten announces divisions
Associated Press CHICAGO Any Michigan man will tell you, there is nothing quite like beating
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Swing sets removed at some W.Va. elementary schools CHARLESTON, W.Va. Elementary-
Steelers hope for the best while Roethlisberger sits
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers will get one last glimpse of Ben
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Beaver Township trustees, special meeting, 6:30 a.m., administration building,
Big Ten Divisions
Big Ten Divisions The Big Ten announced the breakdown for its two unnamed divisions, which go into
newsmakers
Clooney, Will Smith join cancer telethon LOS ANGELES George Clooney, Will Smith and Gwyneth
‘MACHETE’
‘MACHETE’ Grade: B Credits: Stars Danny Trejo, Steven Seagal and Lindsay Lohan; directed by
Cereal Banter finds that less is more
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Despite what you hear about the Rock Hall City, Boardman
Gretchen Wilson will get the party started
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com From the moment Gretchen Wilson arrived in our world as
Dierks Bentley takes risk on bluegrass-flavored CD
By BRIAN MCCOLLUM Detroit Free Press When you’re reign- ing atop your music field, you’ve got
Yo. paving company awarded County Line Road contract
Staff report MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees awarded a contract to Shelly and
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony L. Jones, 52, of 535 Ferndale, Youngstown,
LABOR DAY CLOSINGS
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday. Residents
Income-tax collection plan proves to be very successful
Staff report campbell A city income-tax subpoena program was a much better success than
Sentence delayed again in Fat Man’s Auto case
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Victims of a former city car-dealership
A Rocky Mountain showdown
Opinion: DENVER Put away the pitchfork metaphors that are prevalent in this season of populist ferment:
Mideast peace talks begin || FULL REMARKS
Associated Press WASHINGTON Under the shadow of fresh violence, President Barack Obama solemnly
Many clear out to avoid Earl
Associated Press NAGS HEAD, N.C. Hurricane Earl steamed toward the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Sept. 2. All yields given in percent.
Pa. candidates for governor feud over gas-drilling tax
Associated Press HARRISBURG Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Dan Onorato charged Wednesday that
New attorney selected for cop slaying
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A judge has appointed a new attorney to represent a man accused of
GM’s campaign focuses on Cruze ratings, features, value
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com Lordstown As the Lordstown General Motors complex starts to
Congo leaders: We begged UN to protect civilians
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Congolese community leaders say they begged local U.N. officials
Metro digest || New Castle man killed by BB
Volant, Pa., man killed by BB new castle, pa. A Volant, Pa., man who was killled Saturday night
August sees lowest auto sales since ’83
August sees lowest auto sales since ’83 detroit Americans nervous about bad economic news stayed
Business owner had no insurance for bear caretaker
Associated Press COLUMBUS Records show the owner of a bear that recently mauled its caretaker to
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Jason and Colleen Rakers, Canfield, girl, Aug. 31. Chad and
Youngstown gets designation as Hub
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The region’s emerging advanced-materials and
Tressel, Buckeyes focused on Herd
Assocaited Press COLUMBUS Call it “The Marshall Plan” for Thursday’s season-opening game at No.
Ohio couple guilty in $600,000 tax-return scheme
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio couple has pleaded guilty in a $600,000 fraud that used stolen
Surplus food/clothing Friday
Surplus food/clothing Friday Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food
Beck leads revival meeting
Opinion: WASHINGTON I left the Glenn Beck rally worried that I didn’t have much of a story. It was all
Surprise: A president speaks about being Muslim and American
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer As we navigate the waning days of our xenophobic summer,
Building a mosque near Ground Zero is an affront to America
Opinion: The proposed mosque near where the World Trade Center was attacked and destroyed, along with
HEALTH DIGEST
Information, fun WARREN St. Joseph Health Center’s volunteer department is offering a program of
Austintown native to screen his new film at Lemon Grove
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Austintown native Ian Michaels will give a test screening of
Hinder still living dream with ‘American Nightmare’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Hinder frontman Austin Winkler’s party image may precede
Fair Digest || Alternate fair routes
Alternate fair routes Canfield The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to be patient
Health board inspects all the food at the fair
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CANFIELD While Canfield Fair patrons are wolfing down
Ride Safety Division at Canfield Fair
The Ohio Department of Agriculture Amusement Ride Safety Division spends hours at the Canfield Fair
His peppers are bigger than life
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you visit the Grange Building at the Canfield
People are riding WRTA buses
Opinion: People are riding WRTA buses It saddens me when an elect- ed official, such as John W. Smith, the
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