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Fifth Avenue roadwork downtown through next week
Vehicle traffic at West Federal Street and Fifth Avenue, near the Spring Commons Bridge, will be restricted through early next week.
Fla. pastor reconsidering cancellation of Saturday Koran-burning
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- An anti-Islamic preacher backed off and then threatened to reconsider burning the Quran on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, angrily accusing a Muslim leader of lying to him Thursday with a promise to move an Islamic center and mosque away from New York's ground zero.
Air Force presenting free entertainment showcase Saturday
Tops In Blue, the Air Force’s Premier Entertainment Showcase, is coming to the Mahoning Valley for a free show at 7 p.m. Saturday at the W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703
Canfield boys soccer team shuts out another opponent
Baseball has the Boys of Summer. Kenny Chesney sings about the Boys of Fall. So, how does the
Federal judge declares military ban on gays unconstitutional
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) -- A federal judge in Southern California has declared the U.S. military's ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional because the ban violates the First Amendment rights of gays and lesbians.
No job. no insurance and lung cancer - but friends offer hope
They know Dave Ginnetti well at Melillo’s Tavern.
Woman accused of stealing thousands from Boardman auto dealership
Woman accused of stealing thousands from Boardman auto dealership
Suspect caught in theft of Seattle patrol car
SEATTLE (AP) — A police officer had his patrol car stolen Thursday by a handcuffed burglary suspect
U.S. beats Russia 89-79, moves into semis at world hoops championship
U.S. moves into semis at world hoops championship
Ex-Detroit councilwoman must go to prison by Fri.
DETROIT (AP) — Former Detroit councilwoman Monica Conyers must report to prison by Friday after a
CDC: Adults eating less fruit, not enough veggies
ATLANTA (AP) — An apple a day? Apparently not in the United States. Most Americans still don’t eat
2nd teacher in Western, Pa. district faces sex charges
2nd teacher in Western, Pa. district faces sex charges
Obama implores minister to call off Quran burning
WASHINGTON (AP) —President Barack Obama is exhorting a Florida minister to “listen to those better
Feds plan more sea turtle releases in Gulf
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal officials say they’re stepping up plans to release sea turtles that were
Details of Oakhill charges sealed from public, judge rules
Details of Oakhill charges sealed from public, judge rules
Wall Street Journal launching book review
NEW YORK (AP) — The Wall Street Journal is set to launch a book review in the next few weeks, even
Tropical Storm Igor drifting north in the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Igor is drifting in the Atlantic off the coast of Africa near the Cape
Pre-trial hearings slated in Oakhill case
Pre-trial hearings are today in connection with the county’s purchase of Oakhill Renaissance Place
Fire at pallet company lights up Buffalo, NY, sky
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A blaze at a wood pallet company that lit up the pre-dawn sky with flames that
Stocks continue rally after drop in jobless claims
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are extending a September rally after another report showed modest
Tom Brady unhurt after Boston car wreck
BOSTON (AP) — An official says New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was unhurt after a car
Apple to publish guidelines for app approval
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple says it will publish the guidelines its uses to determine which programs can
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
John and Cynthia Panigall of Delaware, Ohio, are announcing the birth of a son, Benjamin Martin
Andrea Fryda | Mark Arnio
LAS VEGAS The Venus Garden at Caesar’s Palace was the setting at 6:30 p.m. July 5 for the wedding
Colleen Condon | Sean Clem
CHICAGO Colleen A. Condon and Sean D. Clem, both of Chicago, exchanged marriage vows in a 4 p.m.
Society Digest
Dinner to benefit football team NEW MIDDLETOWN St. Paul Church Hall, state Route 170, will be
Lowellville senior to represent Ohio at teen pageant in Florida
LOWELLVILLE Brandy Marie Prusak, 17, a daughter of Frank and Jill Prusak of Lowellville, was
Police investigate arrest posted on YouTube
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Police Department has begun an internal investigation into the
2nd teacher in W.Pa. district faces sex charges
MONESSEN, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania teacher was arrested on sex charges a day after an ex-
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Surgery left her with other problems
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Seven years ago, I had an elective bilateral
HELOISE: Tips help remove stuck plastic
Dear Heloise: Just the other day, I accidentally set a hot pan on something plastic. The pan is a
House majority whip keynoter for tonight's Urban League dinner
The majority whip of the U.S. House of Representatives will attend the Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League’s annual dinner tonight.
New community choir director named
Melissa Fucci has been named choir director and music instructor at Kent State University Salem Campus.
Donate food for needy schoolchildren at mall through Sunday
Eastwood Mall will collect nonperishable food items through Sunday as part of Second Harvest Food Bank’s BackPack program.
Celebrating the life of a boy killed 25 years ago
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Before 12-year-old Raymond Fife’s abduction and murder on
Delhomme, Browns a nice fit
Associated Press BEREA Resting on the top shelf of Jake Delhomme’s locker are a ratty set of
BROTHER VS. BROTHER
Bob and Mark Stoops will go head-to-head when Oklahoma plays host to Florida State on Saturday in
Enrollment at YSU hits 20-year high
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A weakened economy, programs targeting the
Tibbett departs Phantoms
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@VINDY.COM BOARDMAN Youngstown Phantoms goaltender Jordan Tibbett has
Agency chief: Funding will fall short
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown official expressed disappointment
‘Greatest’ event attracts 100 golfers
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown The “Greatest” just hit the century mark. One
Austintown dispatcher released on bond
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Joseph Marscio, a former Austintown Township
SOCCER | Wednesday’s games
BOYS South Range 4, East Palestine 1 NORTH LIMA Andy Lacefield scored two goals for the
Two yurts at Mosquito prove to be successful
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka and several
Strickland fails Ohio, GOP rival Kasich says
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN John Kasich, Republican candidate for
VOLLEYBALL | Wednesday’s games
Poland 25-25-21-25, Canfield 23-14-25-19 POLAND McKenzie Mulligan made 15 kills, eight digs and
Freedom Walk to honor veterans, Sept. 11 victims
Special to The Vindicator LAKE MILTON A Freedom Walk to commemorate lives lost on Sept. 11,
Columbiana Street Fair starts today
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Street Fair starts today and
Cruze into new era
GM North America President Mark Reuss and Gov. Ted Strickland get ready to drive the first 2011 Chevrolet Cruze at the Lordstown Complex. Strickland and Reuss led a caravan of red, white and blue Cruzes into the launch ceremonies, accompanied by the Boardman High School band.
US can’t ignore cost of wars
Opinion: President Obama declared an end to the U.S. combat role in Iraq last week, but his speech didn’t
Bluesman John Primer to perform at festival
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The traveling bluesman of the 20th century may be a dying
COLUMBIANA STREET FAIR
COLUMBIANA STREET FAIR The 124th Annual Street Fair sponsored by American Legion Post 290
“The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., The CW): Season 2 of “The Vampire Diaries”
“The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., The CW): Season 2 of “The Vampire Diaries” picks up with Elena (Nina
Pabstolutely rock festival returns to Royal Oaks
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pabstolutely, the annual rock festival at the
Downtown church goes for baroque
With its solemn, soaring, stone-and-wood architecture and clean acoustics (not to mention cushioned
Piers Morgan to replace Larry King on CNN
Associated Press NEW YORK CNN says Piers Morgan of “America’s Got Talent” will replace Larry
The timing is right for Nervous Jerks’ sound
By JOHN BENSON Entertainment@vindy.com Considering the Pixies reunited earlier last decade,
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Stage Left Youth Players fall musicals, Trinity Playhouse, Lisbon. Auditions
Victorian Players to open season with ‘Our Town’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players will open the 2010-11 season Friday with the
OTHER Releases for September and October
Highlights of the fall film slate (release dates are subject to change, and some films will play in
FALL MOVIES: WHAT TO LOOK FOR ‘The Town’ and ‘The Tempest’ among those stirring anticipation
By Robert W. BUTLER Kansas City Star It’s fun to watch movies, of course. But increasingly, I
Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8404
Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8404 Sat.: Capt. Braskey, with
Bid to legalize pot in Calif. tops list of Nov. 2 ballot issues
Associated Press No single election contest this fall combines the buzz and history-making
Court accepts law resignation from former judge
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Supreme Court has accepted the
Urban League dinner
Urban League dinner LIBERTY The majority whip of the U.S. House of Representatives will attend
Consumers again cut back on use of credit cards
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumer borrowing fell again in July as households cut back on
Mullah tells Afghans Taliban are winning
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The Taliban’s shadowy leader told Afghans on Wednesday that
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County Planning Commission, special meeting, 10:30 a.m., conference room,
Union donates $10,000 to levy campaign
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com BOARDMAN A local union has contributed $10,000 to the
’Bama’s Mark Ingram still doubtful
Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram has not returned to practice
Food items collected at mall for BackPack program
Staff report NILES Eastwood Mall will collect nonperishable food items through Sunday as part of
newsmakers
newsmakers Snooki fined $500 for annoying people SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. Calling her “a Lindsay
United Way Day of Caring involves 400 volunteers
Staff report youngstown About 400 volunteers will take the day off work Friday to help others.
Florida pastor on fringes of Christian life in America
Associated Press NEW YORK The Florida pastor who plans to burn the Quran on the anniversary of
New This Week
New This Week Resident Evil: Afterlife (R) The search for survivors of a deadly zombie
CORRECTIONs
CORRECTIONs In an interview with The Vindicator, Bob Parcell, plant manager at the Lordstown
MAUREEN CRONIN
MAUREEN CRONIN Violations Here are some of the provisions of Ohio’s code of judicial conduct and
Stocks resume their rally
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks resumed their rally Wednesday after a successful auction of
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH After outcry, Fla. auto race drops Che Guevara image WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.
Steelers to rely on their rushers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH For months, the Pittsburgh Steelers have emphasized upgrading their
Surplus food/
Surplus food/ Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, hot meals from
Doctors see danger in laser pointers
Associated Press NEW YORK A 15-year-old boy damaged his eyes while playing with a laser pointer
Rabies-baiting begins in Mahoning
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health and Youngstown City Health
Metro digest || Drive-through robbery
Drive-through robbery YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for the person responsible for robbing an
Mahoning prosecutor awaits word from company on road restoration
By Mary Grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s office is
Run to bring attention to prostate cancer
Staff report Youngstown Runners and walkers will gather at Wick Park on Sunday for the first
Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Infante, Lowe tame Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Omar Infante had three hits, Derek Lowe beat Pittsburgh for the 10th
Castro: Cuban model doesn’t work
Castro: Cuban model doesn’t work HAVANA Fidel Castro told a visiting American journalist that
RABIES BAITS | What to look for
Two types of baits will be used. Airplanes will drop a small plastic sachet, about the size of a
Who are the moochers?
Opinion: Who are the moochers? Hey, all of you unemployed people, did you know that you are lazy and a
Pryor, Harris are ready for showdown
By Steve Gorten Miami Sun Sentinel Jacory Harris and Terrelle Pryor’s friendship started on the
Vikings return to Louisiana
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The Saints’ first Super Bowl title was so big in New Orleans that
Obama urges Ohioans to stay the course of ’08
By Mark Niquette Columbus Dispatch PARMA With the economy struggling and polls showing his
Toll rises in Colorado wildfire
Associated Press BOULDER, Colo. Authorities say at least 136 homes have been destroyed by a
Federer reaches US Open semis
Associated Press NEW YORK Dealing well with the whipping wind and a familiar opponent, 16-time
Oakhill case to have first pretrial hearing
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Prosecutors, defense lawyers and defendants
Sleeping burglary suspects due in court
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two people suspected of burglary who
McKay to retire from UCFC
McKay to retire from UCFC Staff report youngstown Douglas McKay, chief executive of United
Akron church reaches out to Muslims
By Colette M. JENKINS Beacon Journal Religion Writer akron As controversy continues to swirl
Marson slam beats Angels
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. Indians catcher Lou Marson hasn’t allowed his struggles in the
Residents ask why ‘no parking’ signs were removed
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Residents who live in a Fifth Street
Wolves making a comeback
Opinion: By Tom Strickland Los Angeles Times From the moment it was first reintroduced into Yellowstone
KSU Salem gets new choir chief
Staff report SALEM Melissa Fucci has been named choir director and music instructor at Kent
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald A. Stevens Sr., 59, of 417 Forster St.,
Region’s push for innovation gets a major boost from state
Editorial: As names go, it has a preten- tious ring to it — even for government: The Youngstown Entrepreneurial
Troubling trends in schools
Editorial: Jefferson City News-Tribune, Missouri: Paying parents to send their children to a specific public
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 19.92 —08 Avalon
GEI sells facility
GEI sells facility leetonia GEI of Columbiana announced Wednesday that it has sold its
Mideast peace still elusive
Opinion: For as long as I’ve been a journalist, I’ve been covering the Mideast peace process. I was at Ben
S. Carolina embraces its go-getters
Opinion: KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. The libretto of this operatic election season, understandably promoted by
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