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Weight-management program for kids
Registered dietitians from Humility of Mary Health Partners and the staff of the D.D. and Velma Davis Family YMCA in Boardman have teamed up to provide a weight-management program for children 9 to 12 years old.
Teen continues honoring 9/11 victims with Freedom Walk
Colton Lockner was only 4 when he saw repeated images on TV of planes striking and bringing down the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001.
Area residents pray downtown for peace, prosperity, acceptance, strength
t could have been a scene lifted from a Hollywood movie about the Old West, with duelers starting the long walk at the end of town to meet in the middle for a high-noon showdown.
3rd annual fest focused on green practices and jobs
If you walked or drove by Wick Park on Saturday, it likely looked a bit greener than usual — the trees and grass notwithstanding.
YSU freshman tried to help students trapped in elevator after falling 5 floors
A freshman resident of Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley House tried in vain for 30 minutes to get help for her roommate and 11 other YSU students after an overloaded elevator fell about five floors into the dormitory’s basement Friday evening.
Ohio Veterans Bonus program to be explained in Salem
State Rep. Linda Bolon of Columbiana, D-1st, will have an information session to go over details of the new Ohio Veterans’ Bonus program from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Salem Community Center.
President appeals to Americans to stay true to our values diversity, tolerance
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama appealed to an unsettled nation Saturday to honor the memory of the Sept. 11 attacks by hewing to the values of diversity and tolerance. "We will not sacrifice the liberties we cherish or hunker down behind walls of suspicion and mistrust," the president declared.
On ninth 9/11, nation reflects in shadow of protest over proposed mosque
NEW YORK (AP) -- Rites of remembrance and loss marked the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, familiar in their sorrow but observed for the first time Saturday in a nation torn over the prospect of a mosque near ground zero and the role of Islam in society.
Mathews Band Night is Wednesday
The Mathews Music Boosters will have its annual Mathews Band Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Boosters Field.
HELOISE: Special ways to remember our pets
Dear Heloise: I saw your recent column on creative memorials to pets loved and lost. I wanted to
Chefs’ Secrets to benefit the Sojourner House
LIBERTY The MetroPlex Center, 1620 Motor Inn Drive, Liberty, will be the setting Sept. 19 for the
SOCIETY DIGEST
Food collection under way at mall NILES Eastwood Mall and several merchants are teaming up to
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Guilt leaves him paralyzed
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I had a textbook midlife crisis. In my early 50s,
Walk for the Poor next Saturday
St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk to benefit the needy in the Mahoning County area is scheduled for next Saturday.
Howland edges Harding in thriller
Howland edges Harding in thriller By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com HOWLAND Acronyms are
Childhood friend, others honor the life of boy murdered in ’85
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN One of Curtis Shavers’ most heartfelt memories of Raymond
Art auction to follow Voice of Hope dinner
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown The artwork includes the ethereal and the
Beefy St. Edward grills Mooney
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN When your offensive line averages 6-foot-4, 290
Irish run defense spills Lake Catholic
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Mentor Lake Catholic’s Richie Sanders
YMCA addition is a gift for the Valley, chief says
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The president and chief executive of the YMCA of
Longevity pay scale sought for Niles nonunion workers
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Three longtime city-hall employees, including council
YSU doesn’t overlook Butler
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In December of 2005, Butler hired Jeff Voris to take
Hammond’s return gives Boardman victory
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boardman High’s Dayne Hammond has always been one to
Park’s new North Trail already has a following
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The asphalt has barely dried on the new North
Columbiana recovers from an early deficit
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Columbiana took advantage of an injury riddled
Seniors, advocates to be honored
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Nominees were announced earlier this week for the 2010 Valley Legacy
State OKs less-costly V&M project change
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Transportation has
Elevator fall at YSU sends 10 to hospital
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Students apparently overloaded an elevator in YSU’s Kilcawley House
Caring and sharing
Casal de Spa’s Rachel Chabue 22, of Negley carries Daniel Harris, 8, a Potential Development student on a hike through Boardman Park. The exercise was part of the United Way’s Day of Caring on Friday. About 400 volunteers from the Valley helped the 30 nonprofit organizations supported by United Way.
Canfield briefs
Join the scouts Canfield Cub Packs welcome area families to join Cub Scouts and participate in
Sports briefs
Girls soccer dominates Tori Koch scored five goals and Fitch allowed just one shot on goal, as the
S. Range rallies, topples Trinity
Staff report NORTH LIMA The South Range High football team scored three touchdowns in the second
Niles, Lakeview, Salem win; Canfield falls by four
Staff report AKRON Reggie Wells rushed 20 times for 325 yards to lead the Niles High football
Mineral Ridge seniors celebrate win over rival
By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com McDonald Dan Skiba wasn’t about to get swept by McDonald in
Crews sift through rubble after blast kills 4
Associated Press SAN BRUNO, Calif. All that was left of some houses Friday were chimneys,
Rockets’ running game ignites win over Springfield
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE Lowellville quarterback Evan Filip said the
Victorian Players’ ‘Our Town’ is an exquisite take on a classic
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After sweeping last month’s Marquee
Girard gets the big play that counts
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com WARREN In a game of big plays, Girard came up with the final
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against these people on these charges:
A large chalk drawing recalling a trip to El Salvador and photos depicting generations of poverty
A large chalk drawing recalling a trip to El Salvador and photos depicting generations of poverty
Class of ‘55 celebrates 55th reunion
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The Austintown Fitch Class of 1955 gathered at Austintown
Barnes and Noble hosts story time for kids
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Twenty children of varying ages attended the Little
Saturday, Sept. 11
Saturday, Sept. 11 Youth football Little Falcons at Patriots Junior varsity football Fitch
Canfield runners off to solid start in 2010
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com After more than 20 years at Struthers, head coach Doug
Your gas bill won’t be so bad
According to Poland Village officials, members of the village’s natural gas aggregation program will
Canfield hosts soccer tourney, donates equipment
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Soccer players and enthusiasts flowed into Canfield for the
Poland council approves sidewalk-project bid
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Village residents will soon see construction of a sidewalk
Poland briefs
Vet center celebrates grand opening Mahoning Valley Veterinary Centre will celebrate its grand
Poland swim Club wins meet
The Poland Swim Club won its meet against Tippecanoe Country Club, Trumbull Country Club and
Sports briefs
Canfield soccer teams defeat Boardman The Canfield boys varsity soccer team defeated Boardman 1-0
$250,000 for sewer
$250,000 for sewer VIENNA U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has announced that $250,000 for sewer
Frank Ohl students dig in for another school year
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com After a long and warm Labor Day weekend, the students at Frank
Fitch cross country teams lack experience
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Fitch head cross country coach Rich Kempe is currently in his
Canfield’s new ‘police pastors’ sworn in
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Mayor William Kay has sworn in four city pastors as the
UCFC’s moves to streamline leadership
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown After more than a century at the helm of Home
Fitch Hall of Fame inductees to be honored
The Austintown Fitch Athletic Hall of Fame banquet will be Sept. 18. The 2010 Hall of Fame
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vPabstolutely 3 Festival, noon to 2 a.m.: Live rock with 17 bands,
Boardman Police Blotter
Aug. 23 Aggravated menacing/damage: Someone shot BBs at a residence in the 900 block of Moyer
Canfield’s Fekete seizes opportunity to study abroad
BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Lauren Fekete, daughter of Matthew and Marlene Fekete and a
Canfield Police Blotter
Aug. 9 Domestic violence: Police charged Richard Massaro, 47, of 440 Fairground Blvd.,.
Tailgate party raises funds for athletic program
All Canfield Cardinals and Ohio State Buckeyes fans may want to attend “Gametime!” today from 3 to 9
Sports briefs
Soccer teams keeping busy this fall The Boardman boys soccer teams were played three games in a
Local church gets into fast food business
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Since the opening of America’s first fast food restaurant in
Saturday, September 4
Saturday, September 4 Junior varsity football Cardinals vs Canton South 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Austintown briefs
Interested in Cub Scouts? Cub Scout Pack 84 in Austintown is hosting its annual “Cub Scout Round
4-H champ lives best of both worlds
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com A Cardinal Mooney senior had her hands full at the Canfield
Austintown Police Blotter
Aug. 11 Warrant: Police arrested Birdina Jones, 57, of 4263 New Road, on a warrant charging
Sports briefs
Poland defeats Canfield The Poland varsity girls soccer team defeated Canfield 2-1 Aug. 31 at
Canfield starts season off right
The Canfield Cross Country teams opened their season Aug. 28 by participating in two different
Identical twins share birthday, interests
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Born April 2, only five minutes a part, Boardman’s Rose
Boardman briefs
Boardman Class of 1975 reunion Boardman High School is hosting the 35th high school reunion for
Speaker series set at temple
Staff report youngstown Congregation Rodef Sholom, 1119 Elm St., will present “Lishmoa v’Lilmod:
Canfield Fair was something to crow about
BY ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com After six days of food, rides, entertainment and barnyard
Youngstown Playhouse offers acting lessons
The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre will host a series of classes every Saturday from Oct. 9
Austintown resident to study in Wales
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Tomorrow will be a big day for Krystle Clemens. The
Babies learn building blocks of language
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com On Aug. 26, Austintown children’s librarian Judy Sluss had a
Hilltop students meet new teachers
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Back to school excitement filled Hilltop Elementary School
if you go to Our Town
IF YOU GO What: “Our Town” When: Weekends through Sept. 26. Where: Victorian Players
Stock market continues Sept. rally
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks edged higher Friday, extending a rally that began nearly two
Anti-smoking campaign
Opinion: Rapid City Journal, South Dakota: Anti-tobacco forces were in town last week to kick off the
Uncertainty at home, abroad marks Sept. 11 terror attack
Editorial: It should be clear by now that America’s war on global terrorism is far from over, and that the
Energy council awards four grants to Liberty
Staff report liberty Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council awarded $108,000 in four grants to
Go&Do Saturday
TOday Dances Jack Vasko, 8 to 11 p.m., Cascade Park Pavilion, East Washington Street, New
Spirituality Day
Spirituality Day howland The Benedictine Sisters of Queen of Heaven Monastery, 8640 Squires
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.21 .23 Avalon
Economic predictions iffy
Opinion: When people learn that you are an economist, they often want you to predict which way the economy is
Nokia taps Microsoft exec as CEO
Associated Press HELSINKI Nokia Corp. is replacing CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo with Microsoft
birthdays
birthdays Actor Earl Holliman is 82. Movie director Brian De Palma is 70. Singer Jack Ely of The
BP station event to thank customers
BP station event to thank customers youngstown The BP gas station at 2703 Belmont Ave. will host
Christ connection
Addition at Four Mile Run Christian Church fills multiple needs By LINDA M. LINONIS
Social Security is ‘our plain duty’
Opinion: The hum of insects and the occasional bird call punctuated the last Sunday morning in August at
St. John’s has new rector
youngstown The Rev. Dr. Bradley Pace became rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave.,
Brunner declines Betras’ request
State suggests internal probe of elections board By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
sunday news shows | Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Austan Goolsbee, newly named
Friends of the Poor Walk to benefit the needy
Staff report youngstown St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk to benefit the needy in the
Police: Feud led Pa. woman to shoot co-workers, killing 2
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A Kraft Foods plant worker who had been suspended for feuding with
four mile run christian church | Celebration and background
Four Mile Run Christian Church, 701 N. Four Mile Run Road, Austintown, recently built an addition
“All money raised stays here. ... Nothing leaves the Mahoning Valley.”
“All money raised stays here. ... Nothing leaves the Mahoning Valley.” Bob Hannon. president and
Wholesale supply rises 1.3% in July
Associated Press WASHINGTON Inventories held by wholesalers surged in July by the largest amount
Mahoning County Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Rodney D. Beach Jr., 27, of 168 Shadyside Drive,
3 plead guilty to federal charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Warren Township man and a Columbus couple face up to 30 years in
This 9/11 marks new mood
Islam controversies cast shadow over anniversary events Associated Press NEW YORK They will
West Virginia beats Marshall in overtime
Associated Press HUNTINGTON, W.Va. No. 23 West Virginia rallied from 15 points down in the
Festival breaks the fast
Muslims in the Valley and around the globe are celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr, or the Festival of Fast-
Man shot with arrows played dead
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio man shot three times with arrows from a hunting bow said he
US, Iraq sign deal to settle claims
US, Iraq sign deal to settle claims BAGHDAD Iraq has agreed to pay $400 million to Americans who
Dems seek to move past scandal
Associated Press CLEVELAND Democratic officials in Ohio’s most populous county sought to
100th YEAR
100th YEAR The Catholic Charities movement is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. See
Obama: Terrorism threat will continue
Associated Press WASHINGTON Nine years after the Sept. 11 attacks, President Barack Obama said
Vehicle accident in New Castle kills 1
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. New Castle police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred
Justice Sotomayor recounts first meeting with Obama
Associated Press CLEVELAND Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Friday recalled her first
In Sunday’s Vindicator
In Sunday’s Vindicator The United Way will have a special envelope inserted in your Sunday
Buckeyes, ’Canes set for rematch
Associated Press COLUMBUS A lot has happened in the eight years since Miami and Ohio State met
Edwards wins pole for tonight’s race
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Carl Edwards will start from the pole position in the final race
Venus loses in Open semis
Associated Press NEW YORK After trailing for much of the third set, Venus Williams suddenly was
Campbell prevails in tough matchup
By Ryan Jones sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL Campbell Memorial stoked its own fire before an
Marlington’s rushing game halts turnover-prone Poland
By JOSH REILLY sports@vindy.com ALLIANCE A heavy Marlington rushing attack, and a rough
Riverside no match for Fitch
Staff report PAINESVILLE Quarterback Demitrious Davis rushed for 143 yards to lead the
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