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Ohio State Highway Patrol investigates Springfield Township crash
Springfield Township crash investigated
Last-place Pirates beat Braves again
James McDonald pitched seven innings, Ronny Cedeno’s triple keyed a five-run seventh and the last-
Freshman Ludwig leads YSU soccer team
After leading Centerville High in scoring the past three years, Allison Ludwig heard the same
Steelers begin stretch without Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger loves to be the guy who gets his team out of trouble, throws the big touchdown
YSU players prepare for Butler
YSU football coach Eric Wolford considers Sunday a family day, which is why he gives his players a
Bond for trucker involved in fatal crash reduced to $50K
Bond for trucker involved in fatal crash reduced to $50K
Election season kicking off
Labor Day is traditionally considered the kickoff of the election season. While we’ve seen plenty
Mother of Ohio man killed by bear favors pet ban
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The mother of an Ohio man who was fatally mauled by a bear has thrown her
Feds: Army base gunman threatened to kill Obama
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a former Army soldier told authorities he planned to
LAPD chief defends deadly shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police Chief Charlie Beck is defending the deadly police shooting of
Chicago Mayor Daley won’t run for re-election
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he’s not running for re-election after decades in
Group: Iraqi reporter’s killing highlights dangers
NEW YORK (AP) — The killing of an Iraqi journalist by unidentified gunmen highlights the dangers
HP sues ex-HP CEO Hurd over new job at Oracle
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard is filing a lawsuit against former CEO Mark Hurd to prevent him
John Lennon killer Chapman denied parole in NY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — John Lennon’s killer has again been denied parole, nearly 30 years after
Bobcat climbing power pole starts 5-acre fire
PIRU, Calif. (AP) — A bobcat climbing a power pole got electrocuted and sparked a five-acre brush
US smoking rate still stuck at 1 in 5 adults
ATLANTA (AP) — Frustrated health officials say that U.S. smoking rates continue to hold steady, at
NJ shore bumper sticker disses visitors
BRIGANTINE, N.J. (AP) — First it was Bennies, then Shoobies. Now there’s another derogatory nickname
NY lawsuit seeks to halt suspicionless searches
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York lawsuit seeks to stop the government from snooping in the laptops, cell
Diane von Furstenberg designs Ohio hospital gowns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has helped the Cleveland Clinic create a
CO firefighters to step up attack on Boulder blaze
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Firefighters in Colorado are planning to aggressively ramp up the fight
Ohio auto parts plant blast hurts 9 near Toledo
NORTHWOOD, Ohio (AP) — An explosion at an auto parts plant in northern Ohio has injured nine people.
WTC steel columns to be installed at 9/11 museum
NEW YORK (AP) — Steel columns salvaged from the rubble of the World Trade Center are heading back to
REUNIONS
Chaney High School Class of 1958 will have a 70th birthday party for classmates and spouses or
Danielle Wojnarski | David Yemma
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. The exchange of nuptial vows took place July 17 at Hilton Head Island as
Evan Lowe | Craig Simon
HILTON HEAD, S.C. Evan Lowe, daughter of Alden and Jayni Lowe, all of Columbus and formerly of
Megan Mamula | Kevin Culp
BERLIN CENTER Kevin Michael Culp and his bride, the former Megan Elizabeth Mamula, left for a
Sherry Borys | Michael Karis
YOUNGSTOWN Sherry Lynn Borys, a daughter of Patricia and Bohdan Borys of Mesquite, Nev., and
Valerie Voytilla | James Mengis
HILLSBORO, ORE. Valerie Anne Voytilla of Tigard, Ore., the daughter of George and Mary Voytilla of
Boardman band night Saturday
Boardman Boardman Band Night will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Boardman Stadium. Bands from West
A class to die for: Zombies 101 at U. Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Call it Zombies 101. The University of Baltimore is offering a new class on the
Holloway lawyer dismisses Van der Sloot claims
NEW YORK (AP) — The lawyer for the mother of an Alabama teen who disappeared in Aruba has dismissed
Kansas man charged with murdering burned teen
GREAT BEND, Kan. (AP) — A 36-year-old Kansas man has been charged with capital murder and criminal
Flight attendant in passenger tiff mulls plea deal
NEW YORK (AP) — A former JetBlue flight attendant accused of cursing out a passenger and sliding
Yellow jackets sting Mass. woman 500-plus times
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — Fire officials say a Massachusetts woman who fell onto a yellow jackets’
Stock futures fall on fresh European bank concerns
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are sliding to start the holiday-shortened week after some fresh
Using Che Guevara image riles some Cuban Americans
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Some Cuban Americans in south Florida are upset to see a picture of
John Lennon’s killer up for parole again in NY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — John Lennon’s killer is again up for parole in New York. Mark David Chapman
Florida inmate loses appeal for victim’s truck
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida appellate court has ruled against a death row inmate who was convicted
Society Digest
Library wins lottery NEWTON FALLS Sisters in Crime announces that the winner of the first “We
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Father should know of suspected abuse
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Several years ago, I married the man of my dreams.
Western Pa. man killed in tractor accident
CLARION, Pa. (AP) — Police say a western Pennsylvania man is dead after being dragged under a moving
State cops: Smoking ban citations down in Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State police say they’re issuing fewer citations to restaurants and bars two
UPDATE: 2010 Canfield Fair attendance hits 327,631, up nearly 9,000 from 2009
Staff Report Canfield Attendance at the Canfield Fair through its six-day run was 327,631
The ‘Greatest’ inspiration
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Cortland What happened to Tom Kellogg earlier this summer
Biden revs up Dems in Ohio
Associated Press TOLEDO Democrats facing plenty of anger over the nation’s economic hard times
Canfield Fair ends with rave reviews
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield The 164th Canfield Fair definitely was “something
Cancer societies merge, form new division
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com The American Cancer Society’s Ohio and Pennsylvania
Dogs are heroes to heroes
By Kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown Mark Gwath- mey used to wake at 3 a.m. and stand
YSU seeks strategic plan
Staff report youngstown There are several opportunities for people to provide input into a plan
Tim Kelty takes the reins at Woodside school
Tim Kelty takes the reins at Woodside school By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Austintown
‘Big Baby’ back with Browns
Associated Press BEREA Just like that, the Cleveland Browns’ defense got a whole lot bigger,
Michigan coach names starter
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Rich Rodriguez didn’t have to keep mum when asked which
Watson school will be headed by Sheila Palombo
By Kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Austintown Sheila Palombo is no stranger to Austintown
Acta not worried about 13 shutouts for Tribe
By PAUL HOYNES Plain Dealer Seattle Manny Acta has this saying about shutouts. He may change a
Food program is accepting orders
Staff report POLAND Bethel Friends Church, a host site for the Angel Food Ministry program, is
Roethlisberger loses captaincy
Steelers tab Dixon as opening day starter; Browns DT Rogers returns to practice Associated Press
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn to attend Urban League event
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com LIBERTY The majority whip of the U.S. House of
Pirates defeat Braves in important contest
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Atlanta Braves lost a game they badly needed to win. Even worse,
Teachers laud assets of 2 new Warren schools Warren K-8 schools
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Air conditioning and a bounty of other benefits await
Obama touts $50B plan to rebuild 150,000 miles of roads
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON President Barack Obama proposed a quick $50 billion boost in
Sublime weekend at Nelson Ledges
Sublime weekend at Nelson Ledges GARRETTSVILLE Sublime Weekend VI will be Sept. 24-26 at Nelson
Rumors spread that water was diverted
Associated Press SUKKUR, Pakistan As the disastrous floods recede in Pakistan, something new is
YSU golfers lead Invitational
YSU golfers lead Invitational Columbiana Youngstown State senior Katie Rogner shot a 70 to help
on the air
on the air What: “Iron Chef America” When: 9 p.m. Thursdays, 5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 p.m.
Stalled economy likely to take toll on Dems in elections
Associated Press WASHINGTON “It’s still the economy, stupid.” And there’s virtually nothing
Media twists the idea of normalcy
Opinion: The most telling news story in the last full week of August had nothing to do with the mosque. Or
Sharp series of aftershocks strike New Zealand
Sharp series of aftershocks strike New Zealand CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand A sharp series of about
Coastal Mexico, Texas prepare for storm
Associated Press NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico Mexican authorities urged people to move to shelters
Stink bugs pose threat that could devastate crops
Associated Press HARRISBURG Last year, brown marmorated stink bugs were a nuisance. This year,
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL News & results Boise State 33, Va. Tech. 30 LANDOVER, MD. Kellen Moore hit
Leinart to be backup in Houston
Assocaited Press HOUSTON Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans,
Welcome to Miami: Buckeyes are ready
Associated Press COLUMBUS Standing there in his Ohio State uniform after a night of plenty of
Revis returns to Jets with new contract
Associated Press FLORHAM PAR K, N.J. Darrelle Revis was walking toward his teammates on the
Hoffman wins Deutsche Bank crown
Associated Press NORTON, Mass. Charley Hoffman couldn’t count all the perks that came with
Sharapova loses to Wozniacki at US Open
Associated Press NEW YORK Grit was not going to be enough to get Maria Sharapova through this
Pension overhaul proposal sparks strike
Associated Press PARIS French train traffic began tapering off Monday at the start of what
Stewart leads chase for Sprint Cup title
Associated Press HAMPTON, Ga. One more race to go until the Chase for the Sprint Cup
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The Glen Christian Church sponsored an ox roast and car show this past weekend at the
Little Rock 9 member Thomas dead at 68
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Jefferson Thomas, who as a teenager was among nine black
Troubled Kabul Bank runs on its own cash
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Afghanistan’s largest bank is operating with its own money
Lawyer: Stoning death likely to be soon
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned on an
Report: Money can buy happiness
By RANDOLPH E. SCHMID AP Science Writer WASHINGTON They say money can’t buy happiness. They’re
Amish woman dies after crash
Associated Press CLEVELAND A pregnant Amish woman injured when an SUV rear-ended her family’s
oddly enough
oddly enough Hail, yes, it’s big: Colorado lab gets record hailstone BOULDER, Colo. North
Humility key for team US in world basketball
Associated Press ISTANBUL Before it can win a world championship, the United States needed to
Another North Korean enigma
Opinion: The Miami Herald: Recently, trustees announced that for the first time since 1983, Social Security
People risk lives to travel on river
Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo In a country of dense rain forests with few paved roads,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Lennon still helping me, Yoko Ono says LONDON Yoko Ono said John Lennon is still
Chicago Tribune: If extraterrestrial creatures ever land on this planet and an intermediary is
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: If extraterrestrial creatures ever land on this planet and an intermediary is
American Cancer society Ohio & Pennsylvania divisions merge
The new American Cancer Society East Central Division officers and board of directors, made up of
Five country-friendly faces who once hosted their own television shows:
Five country-friendly faces who once hosted their own television shows: vTennessee Ernie Ford
IRON CHEF Jose Garces has recipe for success
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The heat is up and the clock is ticking down on Jose Garces and
Chains score with fantasy football
Associated Press CINCINNATI Fantasy football means real business for restaurants, and some big
Band night set in Girard
Band night set in Girard GIRARD Girard High School will host its first Band Night at 7 p.m.
Struggle in Iraq not over
Opinion: You might have thought the Iraq war was over after listening to President Obama last Tuesday.
Does the GOP have workable solutions?
Opinion: Republicans are on a roll. Swing voters have fallen out of love with President Obama and his
Ohio’s chief justice offers to help resolve court clash
Editorial: Like his predecessor, the late Thomas Moyer, Ohio Chief Justice Eric Brown is aware of the issues
With new singer, the sound is Sublime
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Here’s a quiz: name an early ’90s band that changed music
UK wants Avandia diabetes pill pulled
UK wants Avandia diabetes pill pulled LONDON British drug regulators say GlaxoSmithKline’s
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2010. There are 115 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District trustees, 7 p.m., Poland Township Government
Best Bets on TV
“White Collar” (9 p.m., USA): On the midseason finale of “White Collar,” Neal (Matt Bomer)
No more free ride for kids
Opinion: By Mitch Anthony McClatchy-Tribune I made a deal with my kids about their college educations.
FAIR DIGEST || 2010 attendance hits 327,631, tops 2009 by 8,883
2010 attendance hits 327,631, tops 2009 by 8,883 Canfield Attendance at the Canfield Fair
Officials to celebrate the start of Cruze production
Mike Newton of Poland works on the interior of a new Chevrolet Cruze. Workers at the General Motors Lordstown complex have ramped up production on the Chevrolet Cruze in anticipation of tomorrow’s high-profile launch.
Chamber becomes arm of GOP
Opinion: Chamber becomes arm of GOP This year the U.S. Chamber of Commerce,, which is the largest business
Giving carp some respect
Opinion: Carp, because of its noto- riously “bad” habits, has been largely ignored in the United States, both as a sport fish and family fare.
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