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Armed robbery reported at Market Street grocery store today
youngstown A man in a mask and hooded sweatshirt robbed a grocery store on Market Street.
Campbell advances measure to ban gun stores in residential areas
campbell City council passed to a third reading a proposed ordinance that bans gun stores in
Mahoning elections board delays move to Oakhill
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections’ move
Canfield Fair attendance down 10%, but officials expect larger crowds today and Monday
Canfield The chilly weather Saturday morning kept attendance down until late afternoon.
Even at 40, Lordstown-produced Vega still is dropping jaws
By ed runyan runyan@vindy.com LIBERTY Paul Rohrbaugh of New Middletown is an Austintown
Mooney's McCarthy signs with Broncos' practice squad
Mooney's McCarthy signs with Broncos' practice squad.
Bisconti 70th celebrated at the Elm Tree
LOWELLVILLE Friends and family members gathered at the Elm Tree in Struthers on Aug. 29 to honor
Reception honors Mr., Mrs. Carbon for anniversary
BOARDMAN Family members and friends gathered at St. Michael Social Hall in Canfield on Aug. 15 to
Family celebrates Siefert anniversary at Michigan lake
HUBBARD Ford Lake in Fountain, Mich., was the setting Aug. 7 for the celebration of the 50th
Family members honor Lyonses on anniversary
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Lyons of Boardman were honored by family members as they
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at noon Thursday at St. Mary Church. Snacks will be provided
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Deltas to honor residents who provide outstanding service to their community
YOUNGSTOWN Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Youngstown Alumnae Chapter, will present their
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Daphne will have a program on “Plants of the Bible” by Gary Smith and have lunch at PUMC
Area Masons recognized by council for their leadership and service
PHILADELPHIA During an annual session Aug. 31 in Philadelphia, the Supreme Council of Scottish
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Having favorite causes pain
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I have four grandchildren under the
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Denny’s in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Associated Neighborhood Centers (McGuffey Centre), 1649 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, will have an annual
Youngstown's new contract for natural gas drops price below $6
The city has signed a new contract for those who participate in its natural-gas program with a reduced rate.
91-year-old trust-fund case heads to resolution
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s longest-running court
Hard work pays off for Valley school
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Diligence and teamwork contributed to
Not just Lion down
YSU holds its own in loss to nationally-ranked Penn State By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Todor: Penguins’ play like team that believes
Around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, flash bulbs popped and cell phones clicked off photos. It’s not
Booking big-name entertainment for Canfield Fair takes lots of work
The Canfield Fair isn’t a small-time fair, and it doesn’t put on small-time shows.
Former YSU WR makes Bills’ roster
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s not completely accurate to say Donald Jones was
More for Lesses
Fair is fun location for family reunion By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD The
New school dedicated in Girard
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com GIRARD The new Girard Junior and Senior High School
Irish run wild in victory over Bethlehem Catholic
By Chuck housteau sports@cvindy.com Mineral Ridge Just minutes into the Ursuline Irish game
Bridge named in honor of fallen soldier
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND One of Doug Braun’s fondest memories of Pfc. James H.
No matter how you say it, Lopuchovsky earns success
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com Warren Hubbard High senior quarterback Michael Lopuchovsky
Scrappers fall to Jamestown 6-4
Staff report NILES The Mahoning Valley Scrappers went ahead briefly, then lost an early lead en
Campbell district, teachers OK new contract
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The school district and its teachers have
armed forces
armed forces VETERANS Stop Loss Special Pay Service members, veterans and beneficiaries of
City signs new contract for natural gas
The city has signed a new contract for those who participate in its natural-gas program with a reduced rate.
Rain curtails but doesn’t ground Cleveland air show
Staff report CLEVELAND The Cleveland National Air Show at Burke Lakefront Airport took place
Counting on the Cruze
Key labor leaders in the launch of the Chevrolet Cruze at the GM Lordstown complex include, from left, United Auto Workers union Local 1112 president Jim Graham, its shop chairman Ben Strickland, UAW Local 1714 shop chairman Will Adams and its president Dave Green.
Craigslist removes its adult-services section
Associated Press Craigslist appears to have surrendered in a legal fight over erotic ads posted on
Earl’s biggest damage in New England was to business
Associated Press YARMOUTH, Mass. In the end, Earl’s worst damage in New England was to seasonal
Recession creates new role for community colleges
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON On this Labor Day weekend, the unemployment rate is anchored
New Youngstown schools chief won’t have the luxury of time
Editorial: From all indications, Dr. Connie Hathorn is well qualified and ready to take on the enormous
The power of free at the fair
Opinion: “Everyone should work the fair at least once,” proclaimed a friend. The life, she said, of the
Made in Ohio
Several parts inside the Cruze are locally and regionally produced ENGINE BLOCKS, Defiance: The
Hamlin wins poll at Alabama
Associated Press HAMPTON, Ga. Denny Hamlin started chasing the championship during qualifying
Hit show’s creator has outlaw in his blood
FATHER OF ‘ANARCHYSSRQ Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES For a guy who has outlaw biker gangs
First hand experience: Test driving the Cruze
By Grace Wyler gwyler@vindy.com Lordstown Talk to anyone who works at the General Motors
Avoid bedbugs when you travel
Q. I have to travel in a couple of weeks and stay in a hotel for several days. I have been
City and county can work together to provide space, cut costs for both
Opinion: The city of Youngstown needs more space for the Youngstown Municipal Court, with better courthouse
2 babies die after truck hits vehicles
Associated Press PHOENIX Two babies have been killed in a three-vehicle collision involving a
Area GM dealers take calls, emails & preorders
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Although the Chevrolet Cruze won’t be parked in
‘Covering Katrina’
Newseum exhibit retells story of hurricane 5 years later Associated Press WASHINGTON Jarring
FAIR SCHEDULE
The Canfield Fair runs through Monday. Gates open at 8 a.m. TODAY Grandstand Attractions 8
Collectors seek rare salt chairs
Eating too much salt is a health problem today, but in past centuries salt was considered an
William Swanston Foundation
William Swanston Foundation Charitable contributions for 2009: Beatitude House, $41,200.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vCanfield Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Country stars Dierks Bentley and
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 5, the 248th day of 2010. There are 117 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. I recently saw a movie called “Revolutionary Road”
WVU blanks Coastal Carolina
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. West Virginia’s offense looked as if it was still on summer
Thousands of 16-year-olds donated blood in past year
Associated Press COLUMBUS More than 14,000 16-year-olds have given blood in Ohio since the state
Muslims take to state fair to try to repair image
Associated Press FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. Despite the smells of fried dough and roasted meat
New Lordstown manager’s goal: perfection
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com lordstown The launch of the Chevrolet Cruze has coincided with
Kelly opens Irish career with victory
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Brian Kelly looked around at a packed stadium and saw —
Crews lift key device in oil spill
Associated Press ON THE GULF OF MEXICO Investigators now may be able to answer the most elusive
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING Industry analysts on the Cruze The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze, which
courts
courts columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Howard Phillips, Salem, v. Letha Phillips, 241 Indiana
Lannan gives Pirates fits, offense stagnant in loss
Associated Press PITTSBURGH John Lannan allowed only one run for the second consecutive start,
Decorated Marine helps others cope
Associated Press COLUMBUS One of the most highly decorated Marines during the war in Iraq had to
Sharapova too much for 18-year-old Capra
Associated Press NEW YORK Maria Sharapova knows the story all too well: An unknown American kid
JAMES HERBERT SPENCER A look back
Pfc. James Spencer, from Poland, was killed in July 1967 of a wound from rifle fire near Quang Tri,
GM-LORDSTOWN Facts
GM-LORDSTOWN Facts The 6-million-square-foot General Motors Lordstown Complex is among the highest
Eco-friendly renters
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES So you’re a renter and you want to green your space, but your
Question: What are today’s children lacking?
McClatchy Newspapers Question of the Week: What do today’s children seriously lack that children
Possible talks with Afghan insurgents are closer
Associated Press KABUL In a further step toward reconciling with insurgents, President Hamid
Disney to build luxury homes
Associated Press ORLANDO The Walt Disney Co. is launching an ambitious effort to woo some of the
Obama: We need strong middle class
Obama: We need strong middle class WASHINGTON A strong economy needs bustling Main Streets and a
correction
correction In a story on Page H12 of today’s special Chevy Cruze section, the name of the new
Protesters hurl shoes, eggs at Tony Blair
Associated Press DUBLIN Protesters hurled shoes and eggs Saturday at Tony Blair, who had the
Village celebrates jobs, optimism
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Sue Minor, owner of Country Gifts and Collectibles
Power Rangers to return
McClatchy Newspapers PASADENA, Calif. “The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” who exploded on to the
Births
Births ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Jessica Kowalski and Ronald Sobinovski, Canfield, girl, Sept.
Cruze to offer four models with 40 mpg
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com lordstown The Chevrolet Cruze, General Motors’ highly
GM Lordstown to host community event
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com lordstown Elected officials and company executives will return
birthdays
birthdays Comedian-actor Bob Newhart is 81. Actor George Lazenby is 71. Actor William Devane is
GO&DO Sunday
TODay country music Dierks Bentley and Gretchen Wilson, 8 p.m., Canfield Fairgrounds grandstand,
A fresh coat of paint marked the love of a grandfather
Opinion: Fifteen silver quarters and the last photograph taken of my grandfather, all neatly arranged in a
Special oil pump helps conserve fuel
Special to The Vindicator PONTIAC, Mich. The oil pump in the engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
2010 Fair Admission
The 164th Canfield Fair tickets are on sale each day at the gate. Tickets for tonight’s and Monday
Oakhill is not on trial
Opinion: The criminal case against current and former Mahoning County government officials and members of a
Delivery is name of game for area company
Staff report austintown A local logistical services provider has been selected by General Motors
Sloppy work can’t be ignored
Editorial: Sloppy work can’t be ignored There is more than enough blame to go around for the farce that
Ohioans abandon Democratic Party for many reasons
Associated Press COLUMBUS Frustrated, discouraged and just plain mad, a lot of people who have
By Elise Franco
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield The Canfield Fair isn’t a small-time fair, and it
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout
Metro digest || Trumbull gas rate drops
Gas rate drops WARREN Trumbull County commissioners have locked in a price for natural gas at
FAIR DIGEST || Attendance below 2009
Attendance below 2009 CANFIELD Fair attendance on Friday was 38,410, which brings the total for
How many seatbelts in a truck?
Opinion: How many seatbelts in a truck? As one who witnessed the following, I am very confused about our
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