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Stones guitarist opens exhibit at Butler Tuesday
When you think of Ronnie Wood, you think of searing guitar riffs, spiky hair and the brassy, sassy British bravado that has made the Rolling Stones guitarist legendary.
Rain couldn't dampen Boardman Band Night
A rain cloud covered band members as they performed at their annual Band Night Show.
Penguins pound Cent. Conn.
Jermaine Cook had a career-high 179 yards rushing and three touchdowns in Youngstown State’s 63-24
Low-cost spay, neutering clinic set for Oct. 9-10
The RASCAL Unit, a mobile low-cost spay and neutering clinic, will be at the Columbiana County Dog Pound, 8455 County Home Road, Oct. 9-10.
Sunday rummage, bake sale to benefit Easter Seals.
GTA Karate is conducting a rummage and bake sale Sunday to benefit Easter Seals.
2010 40 Under 40 honorees named
The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals and the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley have announced this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees.
Boardman Band's citrus sale starts Wednesday
Boardman Band and Orchestra’s annual citrus sale kicks off Wednesday. Contact any Boardman Band or Orchestra member to place an order.
Afghans vote, despite threats
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Despite Taliban rocket strikes and bombings, Afghans voted for a new parliament Saturday, the first election since a fraud-marred presidential ballot last year cast doubt on the legitimacy of the embattled government.
Miss Varro to wed Mr. Parnell in October ceremony
SOLON, Ohio The parents of Melanie Varro are announcing their daughter’s engagement and plans for
Casey Owens to be bride of James Maidon II
Youngsville, La. Dale and Colleen Owens of Youngsville, La., formerly of Boardman, are announcing
Betsy Beraduce, Brian Buckley are engaged
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Betsy Jo Beraduce and Brian David Buckley, both of
Sopko-Franks wedding is set for October
Jill Leann Sopko and Aaron Michael Franks, both of Austintown, are announcing their October wedding.
HELOISE: Dove flew into their lives, stayed
Dear Heloise: On my daughter’s 12th birthday, a white dove flew into our upstairs window and was
Tractor club plans fun for members
Tractor club plans fun for members VIENNA The Antique Tractor Club will have a picnic and mini
Put your pinkies out; time for tea and history
CANFIELD Holborn Herb Growers Guild is inviting the public to Western Reserve Village for an
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Groups for blind can help ‘Jacob’
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am writing about my 18-year-old son, “Jacob,” who
Scared of speaking in public? Try this
A recent survey revealed that people are more scared of public speaking than dying.
Bailey Road ramp to I-76 closed through October
The entrance ramp from Bailey Road to Interstate 76 westbound in Jackson Township is closed through mid-October for pavement repairs on I-76 westbound.
Suspect in ATM, market robberies jailed
A man accused of committing two armed robberies using a knife is in Mahoning County jail on a $500,000 bond.
Poland 33, Lakeview 30
Darius Patton delivered on both sides of ball Friday night, leading Poland to a hard-fought 33-30
Chief: Probe indicates cop did no wrong in shooting
By John W. GOODWIN Jr. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city police officer involved in the
Senior showdown
Ed Antonelli and Bob Leonard capture titles in inaugural Greatest Golfer championships By Pete
Hubbard 31, Salem 14
As part of his video/broadcasting classes at school, senior Dan Duvall is taught to speak clearly
Fitch finds a way, rallies past McKinley
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN As his team gathered just past the end zone to sing
Reservists return home after stint in Germany
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com VIENNA Eight-year-old Ashlyn Bledsoe of Champion is looking
Portman takes big lead for Senate
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican Rob Portman opened a 20-point lead on
Howland’s defense dominates Canfield
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD By blanking perennial contender Canfield on the
Fairgrounds draws vendors, buffs for Canfield Auto Swap Meet
Buffs, vendors converge on fairgrounds for Canfield Auto Swap Meet By Kristine gill
Hubbard dominates Salem in AAC game
By JoHN BASSETTI bassetto@vindy.com Hubbard As part of his video/broadcasting classes at
Auction of school set for Monday
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com austintown Opening bid for the old Austintown Middle School
YSU doesn’t want to look past CCSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Week One had Penn State. Week Two had the home
Case involving knife on school bus probed
Staff report WARREN Police questioned a 13-year-old Summit Academy student accused of pulling a
Lake wears down Boardman
By JOSH WEIR The Canton Repository UNIONTOWN Another week. Another starter on crutches.
Fatal shooting in New Castle
Staff report new castle, pa. City police and the Mahoning County coroner’s office are
3 honored for their devotion to children’s health, wellness
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Three area professionals with careers dedicated to
Mazes of maize
Take a safari and solve crimes on 5.1 miles of trails through tall corn in Columbiana County. Mike Bacon describes some of the new features of the mazes he and his wife, Cindy, have on state Route 14 at state Route 7 in Columbiana. This is their second season of operation.
Boardman briefs
Support the band and orchestra on Tag Day The Boardman Band and Orchestra is sponsoring its 41st
newsmakers
newsmakers Adam Lambert accused of battery MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Former American Idol contestant
Poland briefs
Fall craft show today Shepherd of the Valley, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, will host its Fall
Preschool moms form support group
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, of Canfield kicked off the
UMass band leader dies
Associated Press AMHERST, Mass. George Parks, a University of Massachusetts music professor who
Voinovich steps across aisle to support small-business bill
Editorial: Given that virtually everyone in Washington can be heard saying that small business is the backbone
Violence spirals out of control in east Congo
Associated Press WALIKALE, Congo First the rebel soldiers told residents of the villages in the
HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’ is INTOXICATING TV
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” the fall’s most ambitious,
Harding bounces back in a big way vs. East
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com WARREN Warren Harding coach D.J. Dota knew the Raiders had
Austintown briefs
Come check out the high school Austintown Fitch High School will host an Open House Thursday from
Storms leave damage, injuries
Associated Press WOOSTER, Ohio Rescue workers began assessing the damage Friday after tornadoes
Boardman Police Blotter
Sept. 4 Theft: After $715 worth of clothing was stolen from the JCPenney store in Southern Park
Levy failure could lead to library closures
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County wrote
Austintown Police Blotter
Aug. 13 Criminal damaging: A pool and a floating device were cut in the 1000 block of Carnegie
Lloyd students survive first full week of school
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com After two abbreviated weeks to start the school new year, the
Sports briefs
Falcons rally for the win The Fitch girls volleyball team won its match against visiting Cardinal
There’s a new vet in town
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Since she was hired in June, veterinarian Theenda Greer has
Rummage sale to benefit Easter Seals
GTA Karate’s is hosting its third annual rummage sale today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8
Light a luminary for loss
Members of the community are invited to join a celebration of babies. Gianna’s Light will host its
White House offers fall festival today
White House Fruit Farm of Canfield will celebrate the fall season with its 29th annual Craft Show
White House offers fall festival today
White House Fruit Farm of Canfield will celebrate the fall season with its 29th annual Craft Show
New face at Woodside
Woodside Elementary has seen many changes from last year, including a new principal and two new teachers.
Puzzle people part with pieces
The library offers the use of free books, magazines, computers and even puzzles. Friends of the
Rummage sale to benefit Easter Seals
GTA Karate’s is hosting its third annual rummage sale today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8
New Watson principal is familiar face
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com After 17 years, Watson Elementary opens its doors to a new
Rummage sale to benefit Easter Seals
GTA Karate’s is hosting its third annual rummage sale today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8
Rummage sale to benefit Easter Seals
GTA Karate’s is hosting its third annual rummage sale today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8
Career center hosts back-to-school picnic
Summer vacation is over and school is back in session. The Mahoning County Career and Technical
Girls cross country team wins EP invitational
The Canfield girls varsity cross country team placed five runners in the top 20 to win the 2010 East
Canfield residents to pay new gas rates
According to Canfield Township officials, new low fixed rates have been established for members of
Career center hosts back-to-school picnic
Summer vacation is over and school is back in session. The Mahoning County Career and Technical
Snapshots of steel
Perc Kelty, retired chief photographer for Youngstown Sheet and Tube, shared his photographs and stories during “Photo History of Sheet and Tube,” at the Canfield Historical Society Sept. 9.
Leslie Phillips | James Perkins
The marriage of Leslie Phillips, a daughter of Don and Jennie Phillips of Poland, and James Perkins,
Sports briefs
Weekly soccer round-up The Canfield varsity boys soccer team suffered a 4-3 loss to Howland Sept.
Sports briefs
Canfield defeats three teams for victory The Canfield varsity girls golf team defeated North
Jessica Marie Venglarcik | Gary Drake
Jessica Marie Venglarcik of Alexandria, Va., and Gary Drake, also of Alexandria, were united in
Fall festival is today
White House Fruit Farm of Canfield will celebrate the fall season with its 29th annual Craft Show
White House offers fall festival today
White House Fruit Farm of Canfield will celebrate the fall season with its 29th annual Craft Show
Lions clubs, Wal-Mart provide eye care
Local Lions Clubs continued to fulfill Helen Keller’s challenge to be the Knight’s of the Blind.
Photo family’s new generation wins a Canfield Fair competition
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Like mother — and grandmother — like son. Canfield’s
Lions clubs, Wal-Mart provide eye care
Local Lions Clubs continued to fulfill Helen Keller’s challenge to be the Knight’s of the Blind.
Sports briefs
1995 football team gets honored Friday The Poland Touchdown Club and the 1st & 10 Alumni Club will
Lions clubs, Wal-Mart provide eye care
Local Lions Clubs continued to fulfill Helen Keller’s challenge to be the Knight’s of the Blind.
Trustees approve police car purchases
Township trustees approved the purchase of two police cars, as long as the total cost is no more
Trustees declare seven properties as nuisances
Staff report Township trustees have declared seven properties public nuisances. The board on
Canfield briefs
Grammy winner set to sing at church Grammy Award winner Larry Ford will perform 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at
Dems preach to their choir
Opinion: COLUMBUS There apparently are a lot of angry people in the state of Ohio. And a lot of them
Moral bankruptcy in Iran
Opinion: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad likes to boast about the superiority of Iranian moral values
‘Devil’: movie minimalism
By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel M. Night Shyamalan indulges his messianic side with “Devil,”
Aesir Metals creates its own niche
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com struthers The industry that put the Mahoning Valley on the map
Getting a horse to say ‘cheese’
Opinion: As an award-winning amateur photographer for over 60 years, I focused during the first 40 of those
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.48 —.01 Avalon
Go&Do Saturday
Today Car Show Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events — Canfield Meet, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265
Handling the truth
Opinion: Handling the truth Philadelphia Inquirer: President Obama’s pledge to make the government more
Oil flowing again through Ill. pipeline
Oil flowing again through Ill. pipeline ROMEOVILLE, Ill. Officials have reopened an oil pipeline
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vMontgomery Gentry, 8 p.m.: Country music superstars come to Covelli
Airline will be largest in miles
Associated Press The biggest airline in the world will have the United name, Continental’s globe
‘ATWT’ spins to a halt
Associated Press NEW YORK “As the World Turns,” TV’s oldest daytime drama, aired its final
Consumer advocate picked to create regulation agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a poke in the eye to the financial community, President Barack
Americans struggle to regain wealth
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans’ long journey to regain the wealth they lost in the
Rocket strikes Kabul as Afghans prepare to vote
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The Taliban have written threats on leaflets passed out at
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xQ 2 uA K 7 6 2 vQ 10 9 4 wQ 6
Official: Explosive dust found at mine
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. More than 1,400 samples collected inside West Virginia’s
Threads of compassion
Sewing circle makes dresses for children, teens in Nicaragua By LINDA M. LINONIS
Two horses die of viral disease
Associated Press CINCINNATI Two horses in western Ohio have died of a rare viral disease that
Auditor hopefuls trade barbs
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If elected Ohio auditor, Republican Dave Yost
Terror arrests don’t faze the pope
Associated Press LONDON Police raided a garbage depot and arrested street cleaners in a
Nation and World Digest
xxx xxx ANKARA, Turkey Security cameras in Turkey have recorded the sight of a baby crawling
Dems to voters: You may hate us, but GOP is worse
Dems to voters: You may hate us, but GOP is worse Eds: Adds Lindsay quote. With BC-
Pope calm after 6 nabbed in suspected terror plot
Pope calm after 6 nabbed in suspected terror plot Associated Press LONDON Police raided a
Ohio man faces hate-crimes charge in church arson
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio man has been indicted on a federal hate-crimes charge in what
Holy relics are examples of God’s care
Have you ever lost something that was extremely precious? When you lost it, do you remember how you
The grass is always greener ... and mowed
Late each week this summer, the sound of lawn mowers has been a regular part of the sound-scape
Rocket strikes Kabul as Afghans prepare to vote
Associated Press KABUL Police say a rocket struck Kabul just hours before citizens planned to
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles D. Ledsome Jr., 44, of 2745 Spring Meadow
You may not like us, but GOP is worse, Dems say
Associated Press WASHINGTON With just six weeks to avoid a possible election catastrophe,
Apples arrive early in parts of Pa.
Associated Press WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Apples are ripening early across the state and, because of
Health-care career workshop planned
Staff report Champion Area residents interested in pursuing a career in health care are invited
Consumer advocate picked to create regulation agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a poke in the eye to the financial community, President Barack
Unemployment, employment fall in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate fell in August for the fifth month in a row,
Face-transplant patient promotes organ donation
Associated Press CLEVELAND There is an initial shock upon first glance at Connie Culp, the woman
$500K bond set for suspect in robberies
$500K bond set for suspect in robberies YOUNGSTOWN A man accused of committing two armed
See ‘Space Age’ at planetarium at Westminster
Staff report new wilmington, pa. “Dawn of the Space Age” will be presented over several dates in
Mahoning County Court indictments
Calvin Shelton Jr., 21, Southern Boulevard, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, kidnapping and
JCC partners with YSU for series
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Dana School of Music Jazz Ensemble will
Sunday News Shows
Sunday News Shows Guest lineup Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Keselowski wins pole; Johnson starts 25th
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Brad Keselowski crashed the party at New Hampshire Motor Speedway,
National College offers free help to vets
Staff report liberty National College will offer free assistance to all veterans in applying for
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: PENNSYLVANIA
GED practice testing
GED practice testing YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Adult Basic and Literacy Education Program, or ABLE,
Choo homers 3 times; Bucs snap 4-game skid
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Shin-Soo Choo hit three homers, including a grand slam, and
School board member serves on state panel
Staff report COLUMBUS A Warren City and Trumbull Career and Technical Center school board
7 in region are National Merit semifinalists
Staff report evanston, ill. Seven Mahoning and Shenango Valley high school students are among
Patton delivers Poland a victory
BY JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com CORTLAND Darius Patton delivered on both sides of ball Friday
Bike-sharing program rolls along at Kent State
Staff report kent Kent State University students, faculty and staff are going green and getting
ITCL Scores
Staff report NEW MIDDLETOWN Crestview quarterback Carter Hill passed for a school record 349
Arsuffi, Witmer lead S. Range past Columbiana
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Phillip Arsuffi scored four touchdowns and had a
DeSales tops Cardinal Mooney in state championship rematch
Staff report COLUMBUS Nick Gentile ran for three touchdowns, including a 2-yarder that gave
Patience pays off for Champion against LaBrae
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com CHAMPION Patience and power won out over quick-strike ability
Hughes tough as Campbell remains unbeaten
Staff report CAMPBELL Ja’les Hughes ran 14 times for 94 yards and three TDs to help the Campbell
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