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High waves knock man off pier into Lake Michigan

LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) — Police in Michigan have dive teams searching for a man they believe drowned


Tenn teacher accused of holding teens at gunpoint

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Police have accused a high school teacher of holding teenagers at gunpoint


Coyote killed; may have attacked 2 in NYC suburb

RYE BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Police have killed a coyote believed to the same animal that attacked a teen


Giants sued by woman claiming injury at ’09 game

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have been sued by a woman and her husband who claim


Obama assails GOP, promotes new jobs program

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A combative President Barack Obama has rolled out a long-term jobs program before a


Colo fire destroys buildings; no injuries reported

Colo fire destroys buildings; no injuries reported DENVER (AP) — A wildfire in the rugged Colorado


Nearly 100,000 people visited Canfield Fair on Sunday

Staff Report Canfield Attendance at the Canfield Fair on Sunday pushed 100,000. Timm Schreiber


GREATEST GOLFER | Deadline is Wednesday; now 11 spots left

Seven divisions -- a spot for every golfer!


Miss Ferguson to be bride of Mr. Barbone Jr.

WARREN Mallory L. Ferguson of Warren, a daughter of Thomas and Cheryl Ferguson of Gibsonia, Pa.,

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Massaro-Bizub wedding to be in park chapel

The parents of Mary Elizabeth Massaro and John Russell Bizub are announcing the couple’s engagement

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October wedding for Miss Ruperto, Mr. Hernandez

MINERAL RIDGE The engagement of Ashley Lauren Ruperto and Preston William Hernandez, both of

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Society Digest

Handel’s to present Kid-Palooza! at JCC YOUNGSTOWN Handel’s Ice Cream will sponsor Kid-Palooza!


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Ex-wife is still in their lives

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I resent that my husband’s ex-wife is still in the


HELOISE: Tips can help out those in mourning

Dear Readers: Recently, a reader said she had received a lot of food after losing a loved one and


Elections board move to Oakhill offices delayed

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections’ move


SCRAPPERS: Over and out

Mahoning Valley Scrappers score nine runs but come up short in season finale at Eastwood Field By

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Canfield Fair mascot gets ‘re-roostered’

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield The rooster is the face of The Canfield Fair, and

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Mooney’s Zordich adjusts to fullback role at Penn St.

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com state college, pa. Moments after Saturday’s 44-14 win over

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Church’s free ox roast serves up fun and fellowship to thousands

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com BAZETTA Put the word “free” on any event and it’s bound to draw

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Broncos retain Mooney graduate

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When safety Kyle McCarthy was added to the Denver

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Stewart edges Edwards; Blaney finishes 24th in Georgia

Associated Press HAMPTON, Ga. Tony Stewart raced to his first victory of the year, pulling away


For teen, 4-H experience speaks volumes

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield The last thing Jenna Benson expected was that

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4-H champ is a little bit country, a little bit city

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD A Cardinal Mooney senior has her hands full at

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OSU sting haunts Miami

Associated Press CORAL GABLES, FLA. Margaret Belch still has the picture she snapped of the


My first love-hate relationship — the Chevy Vega

By William D. LEWIS lewis@vindy.com Most people have owned a car they fondly look back on. For


Ohio AG pleased Craigslist changed adult-services link

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Attorney General Richard Cordray says he’s pleased that


Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help

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FAIR DIGEST || Four-day attendance 10% lower than 2009

Four-day attendance 10% lower than 2009 Canfield The chilly weather Saturday morning kept


US soldiers help repel deadly attack in Iraq

Los Angeles Times BAGHDAD American soldiers helped Iraqi troops battle insurgents in downtown


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Sept. 6, the 249th day of 2010. There are 116 days left in the year. This is Labor


Baby-carrot campaign mimics junk food

Associated Press NEW YORK Baby-carrot farmers are launching a campaign that pitches the little,


Give small business a break

Opinion: By Ed Feulner Heritage Foundation As we celebrate Labor Day, let’s remember what makes this


Dump Obama, and what happens?

Opinion: Dump Obama, and what happens? Would it be logical to assume that a single term for Obama would be


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Crocodile Dundee’ star to return to US SYDNEY Actor Paul Hogan, star of the


Vega Bonds

Paul Rohrbaugh of New Middletown combines a love of local history with a love of cars. Rohrbaugh, an Austintown native, owns one of the nicest 1973 Chevrolet Vegas anyone has ever seen.

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Consumers spend when they can save

Consumers spend when they can save NEW YORK How do you get penny pinchers to spend these days?


Birthdays

Birthdays Country singer David Allan Coe is 71. Singer-bassist Roger Waters is 67. Actress Swoosie


Trumbull County Court filings

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Lisa K. Robinson v. George N. Mavrikis et al, cognovit.


Obama: Extend tax credits to businesses

Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will ask Congress to pass a $100 billion plan


bridge

bridge Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xJ 8 7 6 4 3 2 uA vK


Nationals blast Bucs again

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Washington Nationals are all but certain to finish last in the


Pa. boy, 11, accidentally shot at friend’s house

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Police in western Pennsylvania say an 11-year-old boy was


Hiring looks bleak for some

Associated Press Whenever companies start hiring freely again, job-seekers with specialized skills


Preserving Social Security

Opinion: Preserving Social Security Miami Herald: Last month, trustees announced that for the first time


2010 Fair Admission

2010 Fair Admission The 164th Canfield Fair tickets are on sale at the gate. Today is the final


Iranian president issues threat to Israel

Associated Press DOHA, Qatar Iran’s president said Sunday that any Israeli attack against his


Shortest man

Shortest man BOGOTA, Colombia Edward Nino Hernandez is in many ways a typical 24-year-old


Nonschool youth-sports regulations considered

Associated Press COLUMBUS State officials and athletic organizations say it’s time to think


Woman eats nearly 181 chicken wings to win contest

Associated Press Writer NEW YORK The Black Widow of eating contests gobbled up nearly 181


Man charged with seeking death of rape victim

Associated Press WEST CHESTER, Pa. A man convicted of raping a fellow immigrant from Sierra


Wind ensemble sets Warren concert

Wind ensemble sets Warren concert The Youngstown State University Wind Ensemble, led by conductor


Boehner balances GOP factions Speaker in waiting?

Associated Press WASHINGTON John Boehner could walk down most American streets without turning


video game reviews

‘MONDAY NIGHT COMBAT’ Grade: A Publisher: Microsoft, released as a download for Xbox 360; rated


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center TheoDaysha Wiley and Ahmad Parker, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 4.


Pine Hollow Springs wins bocce title

Pine Hollow Springs wins bocce title struthers Lisa Pomaro and Fran Jeswald rolled the final two


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Board, workshop, 7 p.m., administration building, 6034 S.


TODAY’S FAIR SCHEDULE

The 164th Canfield Fair ends today. Gates open at 8 a.m. Grandstand Attractions 8 a.m. to


Private-college groups launch web loan tool

Associated Press COLUMBUS Private, nonprofit colleges in Ohio and 11 other states have launched


‘Chicago’ in Youngstown

Theater veteran David Jendre directs musical at the Playhouse By MILAN PAURICH


Checkered history blurs memories, appreciation

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Forty years ago, GM Lordstown was preparing for the


The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket

The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket


oddly enough

oddly enough Drake University’s ‘D+’ logo earns a failing grade DES MOINES, Iowa A “D+”


Hernandez, M’s shut out Indians

Associated Press SEATTLE Felix Hernandez had another dominant pitching effort and got just


Low-skilled workers hurt

Opinion: By Evelyn Ganzglass McClatchy-Tribune There is a certain irony this Labor Day at a time of


Querrey advances to 4th round

Associated Press NEW YORK Sam Querrey wants to put the “U.S.” back in the U.S. Open. It’s


US losing in Latin America

Opinion: Here’s something that should be sounding alarm bells in Washington: Latin American countries — which


Browns do not regret playing Hardesty

Associated Press CLEVELAND The Browns understood that drafting Montario Hardesty was risky. Now


Labor Day takes on different meaning when jobs are scarce

Editorial: Labor Day is a complicated holiday this year. It is traditionally a day of rest dedicated to


Godzilla in the mirror

Opinion: WASHINGTON The collapsing crusade for legislation to combat climate change raises a question: Has


Best Bets on TV

“Thintervention” (10 p.m., Bravo): Expect the sweat to flow and the pounds to drop in the new


Metro Digest || Gun-store ban nears approval

Gun-store ban nears approval campbell City council passed to a third reading a proposed


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