43
Vindy.com for September 4, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories » Photos » Videos
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published September 4, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Air show offering re-entry to Saturday ticket-holders
The Cleveland National Air Show at Burke Lakefront Airport took place Saturday despite the area’s rainy weather, but some events were curtailed or canceled.
YSU LIVE | Penguins' magic runs out
Youngstown State scored two touchdowns, the first time it had done so against a BCS team in six tries, but the magic ran out. The Penguins were defeated 44-14 on Saturday afternoon.
Order Food Blessings in a Box
Crossroads Church, 554 S. Meridian Road, will take orders for Angel Food Blessings in a Box.
Help improve Mosquito lake's nature trail Sept. 25
The US Army Corps of Engineers will host National Public Lands day at Mosquito Creek Lake on Sept. 25.
Red Cross instructors training class set in Mercer
The American Red Cross in Mercer County will have an instructors training class Sept. 23-25 in the Mercer office.
Gas rate drops for some Trumbull County residents
The Trumbull County commissioners have locked in the price for natural gas at $6.67 per thousand cubic feet for people participating in the county’s aggregation program starting with bills prepared after Dec. 9 and lasting through November 2011.
Volunteers needed for youth activities
Warriors Inc. is seeking volunteers ages 13 and over to help with its programs.
Wedding date of Doreen Young, Walter Holtz is set
POLAND John and Marguerite Young announce the engagement of their daughter, Doreen Young, all of
Kocher-Richards fall wedding is announced
CANFIELD Amber Christine Kocher, the daughter of Dale and Jeanette Kocher of Poland, and Corey
Seaburn-Webster wedding vows will be Oct. 16
MOUNT STERLING, OHIO Barbara Annette Seaburn, daughter of Peggy Seaburn of Mount Sterling, Ohio,
Sanfilippo-Niro wedding to be in Cleveland
Sanfilippo-Niro wedding to be in Cleveland The engagement of Gina Terese Sanfilippo, daughter of
Date announced for Rivera-Love rite, reception
CAMPBELL The engagement of Marie Rivera and Nicholas Love, both of Campbell, is being announced by
Miss Leasure, Mr. Hensperger are engaged
BOARDMAN Shauna Leasure and Gary Hensperger Jr., both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement
Pearce-Hatmaker nuptial ceremony set for Oct. 10
MINERAL RIDGE Tara Lyn Pearce and Travis Hatmaker, both of Mineral Ridge, are announcing their
SOCIETY DIGEST
Reunion correction For information on the 40-year reunion of the Jackson-Milton High School Class
HELOISE: Vet’s wife explains reasons for decisions
Dear Readers: Here is a reader response to a previous column about finding a new veterinarian:
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Affair at workplace creates distrust
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My married boss is having an affair with one of my
8 new American citizens
These area residents became U.S. citizens in a Thursday naturalization ceremony, with Judge R. Scott Krichbaum, of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court, presiding.
Racino gets extension
The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission will not revoke Valley View Downs’ harness-racing license — at least not yet.
Warren man jailed after Washington Street shooting
Archie M. Cooper, 38, of Washington Street Northeast, pleaded innocent to felonious assault Friday in Warren
Youngstown tour bus towed from Pittsburgh casino
A tour bus from here was towed from Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh after an inspection by Pittsburgh police, according to Pittsburgh TV station KDKA.
Board picks new chief of city schools
AKRON EDUCATOR CHOSEN ON 5-2 VOTE By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Connie
Best bid for city road upgrade comes in at $3.55M
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city company submitted the apparent lowest
Unbeaten Cardinals dominate Spartans
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Mooney’s
Betras asks state 2nd time to probe board of elections
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the second time this week, Mahoning County
Fitch defense turns up the heat
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Poland Whatever momentum Poland High had in its week one
European tractor team to vie for 1st US title
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD For the first time in Canfield Fair history, a
Girard’s late score results in a 16-13 win over Struthers
By Chuck Housteau sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Girard’s Landon Smith was just hoping that his
Only woman on board feels at home
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Kathy Bennett is the only woman ever to have served
YSU looks for better result
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If history is any guide, today’s YSU opener is more
Judge revokes Moreland’s bond, jails him
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Judge Maureen A. Sweeney has revoked the
Campbell gamble pays off for big win
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CAMPBELL The play that had everyone in the stands buzzing
Forum discusses childhood obesity
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CAMPBELL The Youngstown- Warren-Boardman area had the
LaBrae’s fast lead holds up against Ridge’s rally
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE LaBrae held Mineral Ridge scoreless for
Detectives investigate shooting of teenager
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Detectives are investigating an early-
Ribbon-cutting event unveils big addition to elementary school
By Kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Boardman James Chengelis didn’t mind having class in the
City signs new contract for natural gas
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city has signed a new contract for those who participate in its
Is coach Wolford ready for his close-up?
Eight months after he was hired to replace Jon Heacock, YSU's Eric Wolford will make his head-coaching debut on the road today against the winningest — and longest tenured — coach in Football Bowl Subdivision history: Penn State’s Joe Paterno.
Sports briefs
Mooney defeats Fitch The Austintown Fitch varsity boys golf team lost to Cardinal Mooney Aug. 30
LIVING UP TO POTENTIAL
Rabbi Daria Jacobs-Velde returns to Ohev Tzedek as spiritual leader By LINDA M. LINONIS
Man indicted on drug charges
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man who was shot once in the leg and
Go&Do Saturday
Saturday Fairs, Festivals Canfield Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265
New Yorkers conflicted over mosque, poll finds
Associated Press NEW YORK A new poll finds New Yorkers are conflicted about the construction of
Boardman Police Blotter
Aug. 10 Burglary: To a home in the 4500 block of Grover Drive. Among the items stolen were a TV, a
voices of faith q & a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Do miracles happen today? A. The Rev. Duke Tufty, Unity Temple on the
Poland Police Blotter
Aug. 8 Arson: Someone ignited a bag of feces on a porch in the 3100 block of Dobbins Road, causing
Boardmna briefs
Take a guild meeting and bus tour Sept. 15 The Diocesan Infant of Prague Guild meeting and bus
Poland briefs
Meeting at the library The friends of the Poland Library will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the
Sports briefs
First match nets two wins for volleyball The Canfield varsity girls volleyball team defeated
Canfield kindergartners learn safety lessons
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Children entering kindergarten in the Canfield Local School
Sports briefs
Boardman defeated Austintown on the court The Boardman girls singles tennis players won all their
Goodwill looking for vision screeners
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries’ Amblyopia Vision Screening Program is in need of volunteers to
Demeretz-Senn wedding to be September event
The engagement of Stacey Demeretz, daughter of Tom and Harriett Demeretz of Struthers, and Robert
Saturday, September 4
Saturday, September 4 Junior varsity football Boardman vs Mooney 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Canfield junior tastes a bit of Broadway
BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Katelyn Lisowski, daughter of Kim and Ed Lisowski of
Canfield briefs
Singers needed for Canfield Fair service The Canfield Fair Choir will perform Sunday during the
Bye week comes after shutout loss
Bye week comes after shutout loss The Colts’ 120-pounders couldn’t overcome mistakes and penalties
Sports briefs
Poland golfers best 2009 state champions The Poland girls varsity golf team defeated defending
Austintown briefs
Grand opening for Austintown church Four Mile Run Christian Church, located at 701 N. Four Mile
Sister Mary John marks golden anniversary
Staff report warren Sister Mary John Semon, a Byzantine Benedictine Sister of Queen of Heaven
Poland band performs at Canfield Show of Bands
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Poland marching band, under the direction of Nick
Private school students ready for new year
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The students at St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Fitch band night kicks off marching season
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Austintown’s 39th annual Fitch Band Night ushered in a new
Summer fest raises funds for families
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Three area businesses gathered in Austintown Plaza Saturday to
Barnes and Noble hosts story time for kids
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Twenty children of varying ages attended the Little
Library has children moving toward literacy
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Gotta Move Story Time, a biweekly interactive playtime at the
Girls soccer program puts up big numbers
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Fitch girls soccer coach Carlo Trafficante has a numbers
Fitch boys soccer team off to good start
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Head coach Tim Walsh heads into his fourth season at the helm
Tradition continues at Canfield Show of Bands
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The sound of marching band music filled the Canfield High
Canfield camp features cheers and chants
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C-A-N-F-I-E-L-D — what’s that spell? This cheer could be
Gridiron club sponsors Meet the Team event
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Gridiron Club, the volunteer parent booster
Canfield girls soccer team has experience
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Now in his third season as head coach of the girl’s soccer
Nineteen upperclassmen lead boys soccer squad
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Head coach Phil Simone oversees both the boys and girls soccer
Fair fare, football and more fishing
It’s Labor Day weekend and footballs are flying through air scented with the delicious aromas from
What’s best for school kids?
Editorial: Star Tribune, Minneapolis: Tens of thousands of Minnesota students recently started school — despite
Two priests get new assignments
Staff report youngstown Bishop George V. Murry has announced the appointment of two pastors to
Congress should tackle waste in the rebuilding effort in Iraq
Editorial: Now that American troops are no longer responsible for the security of Iraq, Congress should turn to
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vCanfield Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Harness racing at noon at the
Pilgrimage set
Pilgrimage set North Jackson The 17th annual pilgrimage in honor of Our Sorrowful Mother will be
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS Frederica Tod Owsley Fiffick, the daughter of Marguerite Tod Owsley, was incorrectly
if you go
if you go What: Train at the 15th annual Taste of Cleveland When: 9:15 p.m. Sunday Where: Time
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 67,000 Associated Press
The net total of new jobs companies added during August, the Labor Department said Friday. Stock
Beware animal rights folks
Opinion: COLUMBUS I’m not going to comment on the alleged lunacy or the alleged wisdom of the animal rights
Train gets back on track
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The signs were all pointing to a derailment of adult-
Cruze pitchman
Cruze pitchman detroit Television ads for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will debut Tuesday, featuring
Teaching no longer exciting
Opinion: By Kelly McMahon progressive magazine I used to be excited at the first day of kindergarten.
The 164th Canfield Fair tickets are on sale each day at the gate.
The 164th Canfield Fair tickets are on sale each day at the gate. TODAY Children 6 and under:
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.28 .04 Avalon
newsmakers
newsmakers Brooks & Dunn end 20-year career NASHVILLE, Tenn. The first song Brooks & Dunn ever
Snoop adds rap to ‘Rock Band’
Associated Press NEW YORK Rap and rock will collide once again — this time in a video game.
Experts see trouble ahead for the developed world
Associated Press CERNOBBIO, Italy Is the global economy out of the woods? Two years after near-
high holiday | Services scheduled
Area synagogues have scheduled High Holiday services for Rosh Hashana on Wednesday to Yom Kippur on
Prison guard to face trial in gun-range killing
Associated Press HARRISBURG A prison guard is being bound over for trial in the shooting death
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Sharon Boylen and Anthony Cheshire, Youngstown, girl, Sept.
METRO DIGEST || Monthlong closing
Monthlong closing NEW SPRINGFIELD A portion of East South Range Road will be closed for a month
Suspect in terror-funding case released on bond
Associated Press TOLEDO An Ohio man charged along with his wife with plotting to help finance a
News Shows
News Shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former British Prime
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Through Monday
The 164th Canfield Fair runs through Labor Day, Monday. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day. TODAY
Prosecutor: Ohio dairy-farm worker expected to plead guilty
Associated Press MARYSVILLE, Ohio A prosecutor says an Ohio dairy-farm worker accused of
Celebrating Hispanic Americans
Opinion: The celebration of the significant contributions of Hispanic Americans to the U.S. takes place this
Mediation unsuccessful in Ohio-California adoption
Associated Press DAYTON A lawyer says mediation has been unsuccessful between a California
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Mitzi Gaynor is 79. Singer Merald “Bubba” Knight of Gladys Knight and the Pips
Football schedules
Saturday, September 4 Junior varsity football Cardinals vs Canton South 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Arizona governor: I misspoke about beheaded bodies
Associated Press PHOENIX Gov. Jan Brewer rose to national fame defending the state’s immigration
Mother of slain man files $10M claim
Mother of slain man files $10M claim PHOENIX The mother of an Oklahoma man believed to have been
Lower bond sought in crash
Staff report WARREN The attorney for Donald P. Williams Jr. of Austintown says his client had
Earl sideswipes NC, rains on New England
Associated Press CHATHAM, Mass. A weakening but still dangerous Hurricane Earl dumped wind-
Obama to lend hand to Sestak
Associated Press HARRISBURG President Barack Obama is heading to Pennsylvania to help the
Racino gets more time to hold license
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission
Authorities say Ohio man ignored maggots on ill wife, allowed her to die
Associated Press CINCINNATI A grand jury has indicted an Ohio man in the death of his wife who
FAIR DIGEST || Attendance figures affected by heat
Attendance figures affected by heat Canfield Thursday’s fair attendance was 38,580, bringing the
7.1-magnitude quake hits New Zealand’s South Island
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand A powerful 7.1 -magnitude earthquake struck much of
Seawood leads Harding; Springfield wins again
Staff report WARREN Warren Harding quarterback Mikhail Seawood scored two touchdowns by running
US faces Angola in world tournament
Associated Press ISTANBUL All around them, the Americans find compelling matchups for the round
Perdue can do: Liberty topples Niles
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com NILES Charlie Perdue accounted for 135 yards in total offense
Zach Johnson tied for lead at PGA event
Associated Press NORTON, Mass. Zach Johnson and Jason Day beat up on the course and beat the
Browns rookie Hardesty is finished for the season
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Browns couldn’t wait to see what rookie running back Montario
Let the hype begin for OSU vs. Miami
Associated Press CORAL GABLES, Fla. Ohio State and Miami no longer need to pretend otherwise.
connie hathorn
connie hathorn The Youngstown Board of Education selected Connie Hathorn as the new superintendent
Barbato rushes for 103 yards to lead Columbiana over Bears
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com COLUMBIANA They say that the biggest improvement in a team
Choo drives in five runs as Indians beat Seattle
Associated Press SEATTLE The Seattle Mariners found out Shin-Soo Choo is one of those players
Big Ben’s suspension reduced to four games
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger isn’t the only Steelers quarterback who might be
Scrappers’ rally comes up short in 9th
Staff report NILES The Mahoning Valley Scrappers had the tying run at the plate in the bottom of
Canfield rolls over Canton S.
Staff report canton Blake Jackson ran 16 times for 144 yards and two touchdowns as Canfield
Unheralded American loses
Associated Press NEW YORK “Let’s go, Ryan!” Clap-clap-clap-clap-clap. “Let’s go, Ryan!” Clap-
Tour bus from Valley towed from Rivers Casino
YOUNGSTOWN A tour bus from here was towed from Rivers Casino after an inspection by Pittsburgh
Doumit, Jones lead Pirates over Nationals
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Pirates manager John Russell expected Ryan Doumit and
Salem outguns United
Staff report HANOVERTON Trent Toothman threw for 89 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Salem
Howland relies on Smith, defense
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com HOWLAND Howland High tailback De’Veon Smith is just a
Howard blanks YSU soccer team 1-0 in OT
Howard blanks YSU soccer team 1-0 in OT youngstown Retha Koefoed scored on a penalty kick with
Photos
Videos
