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South Range 33, Columbiana 32
Phillip Arsuffi scored four touchdowns and had a hand in generating 228 of South Range’s 366 total
Lake wears down Boardman
BY JOSH WEIR The Canton Repository UNIONTOWN Another week. Another starter on crutches.
Choo hits 3 homers in Indians’ win
Shin-Soo Choo hit three homers, including a grand slam, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas
Howland’s defense dominates Canfield
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD By blanking perennial contender Canfield on the
Harding 35, East 0
Warren Harding coach D.J. Dota knew the Raiders had to put last week’s loss to Howland on the shelf
Dems to voters: Republicans would do worse
WASHINGTON (AP) - With just six weeks to avoid a possible election catastrophe, Democrats are trying to limit the damage with a closing argument that's more plea than platform: We know you voters are furious with us, but just let us explain why the Republicans would be worse.
Attacks mount as Afghanistan polls ready to open
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A rocket slammed into the Afghan capital and three others struck the eastern city of Jalalabad on Saturday - apparent warnings from insurgents trying to scare people from voting in the nation's parliamentary elections, officials said.
Hurricane kills woman, child in Mexico
(AP) - Hurricane Karl smashed into Mexico's Gulf Coast on Friday, killing at least two people and forcing the country to shut down its only nuclear power plant and its central Gulf Coast oil platforms.
Pirates beat Diamondbacks 4-3
Ronny Cedeno’s single in the bottom of the ninth scored Andrew McCutchen and the Pittsburgh Pirates
Health care career wokshop set
Area residents interested in pursuing a career in health care are invited to attend a free career workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Community Outreach Center in Champion Presbyterian Church, 4997 Mahoning Avenue N.W., Champion.
910th reservists return home after deployment in Germany
910th reservists return home after deployment in Germany
HMHP gets federal grants
YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners will $418,839 in federal grants for training and
UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline deal
UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline deal
Portman has huge lead over Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate seat
Portman has huge lead over Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate seat
Photographer shares snapshots of steel
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Perc Kelty, retired chief photographer for Youngstown Sheet
Barnes and Noble closes book on summer reading
Barnes and Noble in Boardman hosted a summer reading wrap-up party Wednesday for children who love to read books.
Levy failure could lead to library closures
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County wrote
Youth group offers Wednesday hangout
Members of the youth group “nTransit” enjoyed one last swim party before going back to school.
Career center hosts back-to-school picnic
Summer vacation is over and school is back in session. The Mahoning County Career and Technical
Boys cross country team wins Sweeney Invite
Freshman Mark Hadley took second overall out of 187 runners Saturday at The Ray Sweeney Invitational
Boardman racewalker on the fast track
By COURTNEY DENEN cdenen@vindy.com Boardman graduate Michael Mannozzi can walk a mile in 6:38.
Dogs put their best paw forward
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Canines of all breeds and sizes showed their athletic skills
Career center hosts back-to-school picnic
Summer vacation is over and school is back in session. The Mahoning County Career and Technical
Methodist church offers youth basketball league
Registration for the youth Upward Sports Basketball and Cheerleading program are being accepted at
Prince of Peace church hosts Rally Day
Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Poland celebrated “Rally Day” Sept. 12 The
Levy failure could lead to library closures
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County wrote
Science students can experiment in new labs
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com How thick is a piece of aluminum foil? That’s the
Dobbins welcomes new first-grade teacher
After staying home for years to raise her two sons, Boardman resident Suzanne James has a new day job.
Love of math and teaching adds up for Rokicki
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com After graduating high school, some students don’t want to
Huntington Bank adds 24-hour grace period for overdrafts
Huntington Bank announced Thursday that the company will introduce a new 24-Hour Grace account feature to give customers additional time during the next business day to cover overdrafts to their consumer bank accounts.
LOUIE TODAY: Animal Charity CEO on cat raid
Nikole Barringer, chief executive officer of Animal Charity, will address the ongoing Cat Ladies Society raid, animal humane issues and more with Louie Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner, on today's show.
ATM, market robbery suspect to be arraigned this morning
The U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested Michael Varchulik, 41, of Edinburg, Pa., on a warrant charging him with an aggravated robbery in the city.
NYTimes Pulitzer winner to speak at YSU
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and best-selling author Chris Hedges, former foreign correspondent of The New York Times, presents “Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle” as part of the 2010-11 Dr. Thomas and Albert Shipka Speaker Series at Youngstown State University.
Amy Puncekar | Shaun Lipe
AUSTINTOWN The marriage of Amy Puncekar and Shaun Lipe, both of Mayfield Heights, was solemnized
Jodi Stewart | Peter Dudek
ALLIANCE Alliance Friends Church was the setting on July 31 as Jodi Stewart, a daughter of David
Quilt group to present speaker at luncheon
Quilt group to present speaker at luncheon canfield That Quilt Group I Belong To will present
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Sarah’ is out of line with her texting
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am having problems with my neighbor “Sarah,” whom
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens room at the
HELOISE: ‘Open First’ boxes aid move
Dear Heloise: I recently read some hints about moving in your column, and I would like to share my
Police dog bites teen armed robbery suspect
Two teenagers who are accused in a robbery at the Campbell Pharmacy remain in the Mahoning County
Johnny Appleseed fest starts Saturday
The 43rd annual Johnny Appleseed Festival is coming to the square in Lisbon this weekend.
Realtor robbed while showing apartment
A 52-year-old Realtor told police that two men robbed her while she showed them an apartment Tuesday evening.
The weight is over
Pavlik enters camp physically, mentally fit By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As
Cat-shelter volunteer defends facility’s efforts
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The controversy over Wednesday’s raid by
Saturday’s Spartan Invitational is largest
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman High Spartan Invitational traces its
Tentative accords reached at Forum
Unions vote next week; ONA reps not ‘satisfied’ By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown
Valley colleges post record fall-enrollment numbers
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com CHAMPION Two additional Mahoning Valley colleges posted
Columbiana girls tie Yo. Christian
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Annie Mineo and Caylin Hayes scored for Youngstown Christian with
Mettee’s work on plan for city schools praised
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstown Debra Mettee’s work, leading the city schools’
Boardman beats Lake in Federal match
Staff report BOARDMAN Kristy Lake had 21 kills, six blocks, 13 digs and 11 points for the
Let the real games begin
BY ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com The preliminaries are over, and now it’s time for the contenders
‘Homework Express’ begins new season
Staff report youngstown “Homework Express,” the television program aimed at helping children
Officials point to diverse benefits of SR 46 project
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HOWLAND A $500,000 project to lengthen two northbound state
OHSAA boss keeps an eye on attendance
When Dr. Dan Ross visited Youngstown earlier this week, the OHSAA commissioner chuckled after he was
Fundraising for renovation nearing goal
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nearly three-fourths of the funds needed to restore
Judge puts car dealer on 2 years’ probation
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a car dealership, closed
Sharpsville kennel helps cops master K9 units
Eros, a Belgian malinois, subdues Martin Kreeft, a member of the Royal Dutch Police Dog Association, during training at Shallow Creek Kennels Inc. in Sharpsville, Pa. Eros will be on patrol with Boardman police officers by mid-October.
Family feud
Busch, Hamlin downplay rivalry Associated Press NEW YORK The first sign of a lingering discord
Mahoning Court Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stephen G. Grecko, 30, of 2036 Meadowbrook Ave.,
Pope admits church failed in scandal
Associated Press EDINBURGH, Scotland Pope Benedict XVI waded into the hostile atmosphere
2 economic threats lessen a bit
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy may have a long way to go, but at least two big threats
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Cardinal Joint Fire District trustees, work session, 9 a.m., Station 1, 104 Lisbon
YSU still eyeing second option at wide receiver
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of YSU’s biggest questions during training camp
Q&A: Crestview’s Paul Cusick
This week’s Q&A Paul Cusick coaches in the Inter Tri County League where more well known guys like
2 men rob Realtor showing apartments
Staff report BOARDMAN A 52-year-old Realtor told police that two men robbed her while she showed
Prohibition-era ‘Chicago’ has Playhouse popularity roaring
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse has had more than its
Toledo newspaper helps reunite mother, daughter
Associated Press TOLEDO A Tennessee woman and her birth mother have been reunited after 39
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 17, the 260th day of 2010. There are 105 days left in the year. The Jewish
Sharon to host Applefest Nationals
Staff report HARTFORD The 2010 Applefest Nationals will kick off Friday at 7 p.m. with gates
Expiration of tax cuts hits every bracket
Associated Press WASHINGTON Here’s some pressure for lawmakers: If they don’t reach agreement on
Board of control OKs cleanup pacts
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control approved
Lisbon hyped for Appleseed Festival
Staff report lisbon The 43rd annual Johnny Appleseed Festival is coming to the square in Lisbon
Man makes plea deal, gets 10-year sentence
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man charged in the murder of a
GM CEO: Repayment could take years
Associated Press DETROIT It will take a couple of years for taxpayers to get back the billions
3 charged in fight on chartered bus
Associated Press MONROE, Ohio Authorities say three passengers on a chartered bus have been
US may ask for Lance’s samples
Associated Press PARIS The head of France’s anti-doping agency is ready to collaborate fully
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Eric and Amanda Markle, Girard, girl, Sept. 15. Daniel and
Bobcats mirror coach’s toughness
Associated Press ATHENS, OHIO In nearly 30 years at Nebraska as a player, assistant coach and
Pa. man charged with robbery at bank’s ATM
Pa. man charged with robbery at bank’s ATM Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Marshals Task
Strickland trails Kasich in poll of voters
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland is trailing his Republican
4 charged with federal gun crimes
4 charged with federal gun crimes Four people are charged with federal gun crimes as part of the
1 in 7 in US lives in poverty
Associated Press WASHINGTON The ranks of the working-age poor climbed to the highest level
Indians beat Angels in 11
Associated Press CLEVELAND Trevor Crowe scored from third base on a two-out error by third
GOP is buoyed, even in the Valley
Opinion: By most accounts and political polls, this is going to be a big year for Republicans. Not only is
‘Chicago’ is a big-time show
Opinion: ‘Chicago’ is a big-time show As a patron of the Youngs- town Playhouse for many years, I have
Harrison looking ahead
Associated Press BEREA Jerome Harrison didn’t keep any souvenirs from the best day of his
Poll: Most lack trust in major institutions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Glum and distrusting, a majority of Americans today are very
Former auditor pleads guilty in corruption case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A former public official pleaded guilty Thursday to taking more than
Pulitzer Prize winner to speak at YSU
Staff report youngstown Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and best-selling author Chris Hedges,
Ex-commissioner home from prison
Staff report MORGANTOWN, W.Va. James Tsagaris, the former Trumbull County commissioner convicted
Movie review Tribute to Hughes, ‘Easy A’ easy to like
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel The ghost of John Hughes smiles upon “Easy A,” a film that
‘Alpha’ bets on the kids
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel It’s nothing short of amazing to think how far even animation’s
NY Mets complete sweep of Pirates
Associated Press NEW YORK Mike Pelfrey earned his 15th win, pitching seven strong innings and
Steelers challenged by Johnson
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chris Johnson of the Titans has rushed for at least 100 yards 17
Report: Fracking chemicals in northeast Pa. water wells
Associated Press DIMOCK, Pa. A private consulting firm says it found toxic chemicals in the
oddly enough
oddly enough Goat ‘Maria’ killed in drive-by shooting SANTA FE, N.M. Police in Santa Fe are
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vSeether, 8 p.m.: “The Remedy” rockers, with opening acts Pop Evil
Was Jeter’s ‘play’ part of the game?
Associated Press NEW YORK Derek Jeter has a bit part in a box-office hit, and he’s putting
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 10 to 11
Sept. stock rally loses steam
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks struggled to a mixed finish Thursday as a two-week rally lost
2 teen boys jailed after store robbery
Staff report campbell Two teenagers who are accused in a robbery at the Campbell Pharmacy remain
53 charged in fraud, identity-theft ring
53 charged in fraud, identity-theft ring NEWARK, N.J. Federal authorities in New Jersey say
We can trace our national heritage to events on this date
Editorial: Today is Constitution Day, a day not celebrated with parades and fireworks, but a day worthy of
Is Haley Barbour the GOP’s hope for 2012?
Opinion: If Republicans score what looms as a substantial victory in November’s elections, one GOP leader
Business digest || Huntington adds grace-period feature
Huntington adds grace-period feature columbus Huntington Bank announced Thursday that the
Slashing food stamps defies logic
Opinion: By Jim Hightower Other Words In times such as these, I don’t know whether to laugh, cry, or go
Another cause for celebration
Editorial: Another cause for celebration By the way, today is also Citizen- ship Day, when the nation has
If GOP wins, focus needed
Opinion: Republicans shouldn’t let the favorable poll numbers and talk of a “wave” election go to their
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.49 —.09 Avalon
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