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Scrappers fall to Jamestown 6-3
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers had the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the ninth with two on
Warren man gets 3 years for armed robbery, asault
David J. Zadai, 23, of Marshall Street was sentenced to three years in prison for shooting at a car containing two people he was trying to rob on Raglan Drive in Howland Township on Dec. 27, 2008.
Month-long closing on East South Range Road
A portion of East South Range Road will be closed for a month beginning Tuesday.
2 families lose homes in Mathews Road fire
A fire left two families without an apartment Friday morning.
Warren man charged in brother's stabbing
Antonio D. Carter, 19, of Mahoning Avenue Northwest, has pleaded innocent to felonious assault after police said he stabbed his brother three times with a screwdriver.
Browns lose Hardesty for the season
Browns rookie running back Montario Hardesty is out for the season after tearing a left knee
Roethlisberger suspension reduced, but Steelers lose Leftwich
Ben Roethlisberger isn’t the only Steelers quarterback who might be out for four weeks. Byron
YSU heads to Happy Valley
If history is any guide, today’s YSU opener is more likely to look like the (Nittany) Lions versus
Connie Hathorn chosen to lead Youngstown schools
Connie Hathorn is the new Youngstown City Schools superintendent, the board of education announced
Betras asks for another investigation of elections board
For the second time this week, Mahoning County Democratic Chairman David Betras is asking the
NM Goodwill collection box turns up inert grenade
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Just in case it wasn’t clear: Weapons and drugs don’t make good charitable
1 dead, search called off for 2nd NJ storm victim
BELMAR, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey authorities have called off a search for a second victim of rough
Man in Miami scare once accused of hauling plague
MIAMI (AP) — A senior law enforcement official says the scientist detained at Miami International
McCourt says he took out Dodger loan to help wife
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has testified he took a $60 million loan
Moose, toddler run-in likely a freak accident
GRAND LAKE, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say a run-in between a moose and a toddler in north-central
Man wins big at Calif casino before fatal robbery
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Police say a man who hit it big at a Southern California casino was robbed
Pilot injured in chopper crash on Calif. highway
SALINAS, Calif. (AP) — A helicopter landed upside-down on a California highway in Salinas today,
Judge blocks charges against US military supplier
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge says charges should be dropped against a Kuwaiti food company that was
New trial for man who skipped court to see son
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A federal appeals court has overturned a businessman’s tax fraud conviction
Commercial pilot sentenced for drug-masking powder
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge in Pittsburgh says a former airline pilot will spend nine months
State report urges Mexico to improve human rights
The Obama administration says Mexico has met enough human rights requirements to release $36 million
Man stable after East Side shooting
Detectives are investigating an early morning shooting on the city’s East Side that forced the 18
Youngstown sets gas rate for the year
Youngstown has signed a new contract for those who participate in its natural gas program with a
Poland boys soccer team reloading in 2010
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com The Poland High boys soccer program went 14-0-2 a season ago,
Poland girls soccer team seeking fast start
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com The Poland Bulldogs went 16-3-2 overall a season ago and
Boardman Park hosts family night fun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families flocked to Boardman Park and enjoyed free fun-
Boardman Park hosts family night fun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families flocked to Boardman Park and enjoyed free fun-
Barnes and Noble hosts story time for kids
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Twenty children of varying ages attended the Little
Curtain falls on Yellow Creek Theater season
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Movie night in Poland is over for another year. The
Earl weakens to a Category 1, winds near 85 mph
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Earl has weakened to a Category 1 storm as it heads for the Northeast and
Boardman boys soccer team counting on experience
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com With six seniors and 10 juniors comprising this year’s
Boardman band night is Sept. 11
Band Night plans to live up to the tradition of exciting, high quality entertainment and will
Several people become citizens
YOUNGSTOWN The following became U.S. citizens in a Thursday naturalization ceremony, with Judge R.
Spartan girls soccer models team concept
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman High girls soccer team was 10-6-1 a season ago
Funds raised for Boardman’s new police dog
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Visitors to the Southern Park Mall on Saturday had a chance to
Portion of South Range Road to close for a month
NEW SPRINGFIELD A portion of East South Range Road will be closed for a month beginning Tuesday.
Barnes and Noble hosts storytime for kids
Twenty children of varying ages attended the Little Listeners with Laura story time in the Children’s Department at Barnes and Noble in Boardman Aug. 26.
Police question scientist in Miami airport scare
MIAMI (AP) — A scientist has been detained at the Miami International Airport after screeners
Marzano’s sold on selling shoes
Sixty-four years ago, Joe Marzano thought he would be an chemical engineer. But he left Youngstown College to serve in World War II.
Latest Gulf oil rig problem differs from BP spill
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Unlike the blast that led to the massive BP spill, the latest oil platform fire
Service sector grows at slower pace in Aug
NEW YORK (AP) — A trade group says the U.S. service sector, which provides most of jobs in the
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS The Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the Association of Administrative Professionals will meet at
L.U.N.A. awards will honor Hispanic achievers Sept. 10
YOUNGSTOWN Latinas United Networking Association will honor two scholarship recipients and the
HELOISE: Kid flying alone? Follow procedures
Dear Readers: Do you need to send a child alone on a trip by commercial airline? The airlines have
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Hubby’s trying to justify an affair
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Last May, my 56-year-old husband met a woman on
ABWA’s local chapter selects woman of year
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association announces its
Shooting in southwest Chicago leaves 4 men dead
CHICAGO (AP) — Four men have been killed in a shooting in southwest Chicago. Authorities say the
Fire damages Boardman apartment
BOARDMAN A fire left two families without an apartment Friday morning. Flames shot out of an
Stock futures rise sharply after jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are rising after a better-than-expected report on the job market
Oars stolen in Ohio from youngest Atlantic rower
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio woman who became the youngest person to row across the Atlantic
Unemployment rate rises as labor force expands
WASHINGTON (AP)— The unemployment rate rose in August for the first time in four months as weak
Police: NJ man left grandson in Pa. casino lot
BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — A New Jersey man is facing charges for allegedly leaving his 12-year-old
New charges filed in jogging mom’s death
MT. LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A man is facing vehicular homicide charges in the death of a jogger who was
State bill would help kids with dyslexia
Two state lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at providing more detection and assistance for children with dyslexia, a learning disability that makes it difficult to read.
Youngstown native's play to open Playhouse's new Living Room series
“To Be Confirmed,” a play written by Youngstown native Cheryl Games and directed by Susi Thompson, will be the first offering in The Youngstown Playhouse’s new Living Room Series.
Increased patrols this weekend in Boardman
Township police will have extra patrols on the road this weekend.
Man charged in Memorial Day death of baby girl
William Hess Jr. , 23, has been charged with homicide in the death of an 11-month-old girl last May.
Arrests up sharply in Warren
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Warren police made 22 percent more adult arrests and 70
Decision may come today on new chief of schools
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN City residents may know today who the next
Stickle’s three goals lift Cards past rivals
.J. Stickle scored three goals for the Canfield High boys soccer team, which defeated Poland 3-0 on Thursday. Mike Thomas made three saves.
Lakeview beats Salem; Poland, Canfield cruise
Staff report SALEM Becca Calvin had 28 assists, eight points and two kills to lead the Lakeview
YSU gets $1.6M for high-tech sensors
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Youngstown State University is set to receive more
Early College transition plan approved
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Students in Youngstown Early College will move
Crowd Control
Why can’t — or won’t — schools schedule more games with the potential for a big gate?
King, queen credit 4-H for skills
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD The 4-H Royal Court crowned its king and queen
Wolford on PSU: ‘We’re ready’
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Four days before his first game, YSU head football
Board OKs $4M for work at V&M Star site
Board OKs $4M for work at V&M Star site By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The
Buckeyes bomb Marshall
Associated Press COLUMBUS Terrelle Pryor tossed three touchdown passes, Brandon Saine rushed for
Mahoning elections board, clerk have not served suspensions over mistake
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s been nearly a year since the Mahoning
Traficant’s name on ballot will have nothing under it
Staff report WARREN James A. Traficant Jr. That’s what will appear on the ballot in November
Applications available for growth awards
Staff report youngstown Applications are being accepted for the 18th Annual Mahoning Valley
Students to access online courses
Staff report columbus Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric D. Fingerhut has announced the
Students get on board to boost reading, math skills
Students at Taft Elementary School in Youngstown play the County Fair board game. It was created by New Middletown native Joanne Zwingler Farinacci, who based it on the Canfield Fair. The game-players, from left, are Destinee McCauley, Cadaja Blair, Zaire Glenn and Anais Marrero.
Chamber honors GM team effort
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com boardman With the Chevrolet Cruze just weeks away from hitting
Time to shed this word
Opinion: WASHINGTON Indulge me, please, while I rant about my new least favorite word: shed. Not as in
CANFIELD FAIR EVENTS Friday and Saturday
The 164th Canfield Fair runs through Labor Day, Sept. 6. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day. FRIDAY
Today’s entertainment choices:
Today’s entertainment choices: vCanfield Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: There will be a demolition derby
Hardesty hurt, Colt strong, Browns win
Associated Press CLEVELAND Montario Hardesty can’t seem to outrun his knee problems.
Bernanke: Lehman could not be saved
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday strongly
An amendment is the way to go
Opinion: An amendment is the way to go The debate over our coun- try’s immigration policies is a heated
Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato return in ‘Camp Rock’ sequel
By RICK BENTLEY McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Demi Lovato didn’t have her own TV show,
Rapper T.I., wife face drug charges
Associated Press WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. Grammy-winning rapper T.I. was arrested along with his
Figures temper recession fears
Associated Press WASHINGTON The feeble economy exhibited a smidgen of strength Thursday, with
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Aug.
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 3, the 246th day of 2010. There are 119 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Slow comeback in housing is thwarting economic progress
Opinion: Slow comeback in housing is thwarting economic progress The Toledo Blade: The national housing
Traficant’s backers go to bat for him
Opinion: A small group of Jim Traficant supporters are responsible for making sure the ex-congressman got his
newsmakers
newsmakers Man in Letterman plot is freed from NY jail NEW YORK The former television producer
McCourt: Wife thought buy ‘risky’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Former Dodger CEO Jamie McCourt didn’t want to take the risk
25 drug suspects die in shootout with troops
25 drug suspects die in shootout with troops MONTERREY, Mexico A shootout between soldiers and
Cooper shelled, Scrappers lose
Staff report WILLIAMSPORT, PA. Scrappers starter Jordan Cooper surrendered seven runs in 11/3
Oil platform explodes off coast of La.; crew safe
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast
King among Sharon champs
Staff report HARTFORD Sharon Speedway has announced the winners of the 6 PAK Saturday season
birthdays
birthdays Actress Eileen Brennan is 78. Singer-guitarist Al Jardine is 68. Actress Valerie Perrine
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Goats rescued after 2 days on 6-inch ledge in Montana HELENA, Mont. Two young
— BEATING THE HEAT — Federer moves on
Sharapova advances under the Open lights Associated Press NEW YORK Roger Federer is one cool
Clemente inspires Pirates’ Walker
Associated Press PITTSBURGH When Pirates second baseman Neil Walker takes the field at PNC Park,
Woods looks to keep the momentum
Associated Press NORTON, Mass. A chart of FedEx Cup standings at the Deutsche Bank Championship
Israel, Palestinians agree to more talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON In an early sign of promise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged
Earl slams NC islands
Associated Press BUXTON, N.C. The last ferry left for the mainland, and coastal residents
4-H ROYAL COURT
4-H ROYAL COURT King: Angel Blake Algarin, 17 6 years in 4-H, member of Western Reserve Rangers,
US pulls away for easy win
Associated Press ISTANBUL With nothing to play for, the United States looked as if it didn’t
NCAA coaches are still venting over agents
Associated Press Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops suggests giving amnesty to college athletes
Evan Lysacek won’t skate in ’10
Associated Press Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek is taking some time off. How much time off, he
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jared E. Orr, 28, of 2218 Breezewood Drive,
Retailers make gains in August
Associated Press NEW YORK This year’s back-to-school season isn’t as big a bust for retailers as
Bill would help kids who have dyslexia
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Two state lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed
Leftwich injures knee in Steelers’ win over Carolina
Associated Press pittsburgh Maybe Carolina Panthers coach John Fox had the right idea: Rest
Crackdown nets results in Youngstown
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s gun interdiction program seized
Digital cameras increase entries
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A spike in the number of Fine Arts entries at the
MCCTC to present demonstrations
MCCTC to present demonstrations Canfield The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will
QB Harris is sharp for Miami
Associated Press MIAMI Jacory Harris and the Miami Hurricanes have been trying to not think too
Crash injures 5
Crash injures 5 GROVE CITY, PA. Four people were seriously injured, including three adults and a
Bengals beat Colts in preseason finale
Associated Press Indianapolis Cedric Peerman had a 93-yard touchdown run in the third quarter
Bumping heads
Keselowski finds respect grudgingly Associated Press Brad Keselowski knows he doesn’t have that
Valley man to face trial on charge of aggravated robbery
Staff report girard Frank W. Prusky, 42, was bound over for trial in Trumbull County Common
Keith leads Kent St. over Murray St.
Associated Press KENT Spencer Keith threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns to lead Kent State
Minnesota edges MTSU on the road
Associated Press MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Duane Bennett rushed for a career-high 187 yards and Jon
Foreign women in harm’s way
Opinion: COLOMBO, Sri Lanka When Mrs. L.P. Ariyawathie showed up at the hospital in the town of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.24 —.06 Avalon
Report: Severstal has 5 bids for plants
Report: Severstal has 5 bids for plants warren Severstal reportedly has received five bids for
49ers’ QB Alex Smith is in charge
By Daniel Brown San Jose Mercury News SANTA CLARA, Calif. In a career first, 49ers quarterback
Clarett works on rebuilding his life, starting in Nebraska
Editorial: Call it redemption, or the more secular second chance or in sports terminology, a comeback;
IRL team rallies around crewman
Associated Press Carey Hall’s mind remains as sharp as ever, so he knows the outlook is grim.
Let chimps retire in peace
Opinion: By Ingrid E. NEWKIRK People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals New Mexico’s Gov. Bill
Is Iraq Obama’s legacy?
Opinion: It was hardly surprising that President Barack Obama shied away from the previous administration’s
mlb roundup
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, A’s 0 NEW YORK CC Sabathia pitched one-hit ball for eight innings
Pitt rallies in fourth period but Utah prevails in OT
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Utah freshman Brian Blechen intercepted a pass on the first play
Family man cuts ribbon to open fair
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD A family man cut the ribbon to open the 164th
Q&A: Lowellville’s Mike Palumbo
This week’s Q&A It was only eight seasons ago that Mike Palumbo was a senior quarterback at
Townships don't get bus benefits
Opinion: After reading Mayor Smith’s letter about the unfair WRTA tax I agree that it benefits the city of Youngstown only. I have yet to see more than two people on a bus in Austintown.
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-renovation
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