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Associated Press
Associated Press WOODSTOCK, Vt. Jon Bouton does his leaf-peeping from his car, traveling
Early voting for Nov. 2 election begins in Ohio next week
Early voting in Ohio begins Sept. 28 at county boards of elections offices. Voters can also contact
Did dog die by neglect? Valley jury will decide
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A dog owner’s civil lawsuit against a
Steelers force 7 turnovers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Antonio Brown scored on an 89-yard kickoff return to open the game, and the
Browns fall to Chiefs
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two wins in one week have the Kansas City Chiefs off to a shocking start. Brandon
Critical conditions for Forum Health takeover by CHS play out this week
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The saga of the beleaguered Forum Health will
National radio personality comes to Valley to plea for mentoring of teens
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Radio personality Michael Baisden’s One Million Mentors Campaign will
60th milestone prompts party for the Durinas
YOUNGSTOWN Michael and Dorothy Durina of Youngstown will mark their 60th anniversary Saturday with
Day of nostalgia, family trip marks Costellos’ 50th
CANFIELD Michael and Barbara Costello of Canfield and their family celebrated the couple’s 50
Family honors Mr. and Mrs. Hall for golden event
AUSTINTOWN The family of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Hall of Austintown honored them Sept. 16 at the
Johnsons mark 50th anniversary with family
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Rayfield Johnson Sr. marked their 50th wedding anniversary at a private
Family celebrates 60th anniversary with the Ruses
YOUNGSTOWN Donald and Janette (Herman) Ruse of Youngstown celebrated the 60th anniversary of their
180 guests attend to celebrate 50th of Mr., Mrs. Rogers
YOUNGSTOWN At sunset on Sept. 3, overlooking the water at Avion on the Water in Canfield, Lewis
Celebration marks golden year for Mr., Mrs. Kuzma
COLUMBIANA Invitations were extended for a celebration that honored Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kuzma of
Roths celebrate 50th anniversary in New York state
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Ward Roth Sr. of Canfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 20
Weinsteins mark 60th year of their marriage
BOARDMAN Jerry and Theresa Weinstein of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with
FEDERATED CLUBS
wednesday Past Officers will meet at noon for a luncheon at the home of Lucile Bartelmay. The
Wine-tasting event will fund scholarships
Youngstown Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community Council and Youngstown State University are
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Niles SCOPE Senior Center, 14 E. State St., has planned the following: Monday, bridge at 10 a.m.,
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY Ruth Shrine 64 will have its September meeting at the Poland Masonic building. The meeting
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet with Mary Jane Pavelco as hostess. Wildwood’s program will be by
Library fundraiser promises ‘Beer, Burgers and Bocce’
YOUNGSTOWN The Citizens Committee for the Library Levy has scheduled a fundraiser, “Beer, Burgers
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Tenants worried that child is abused
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I believe the manager in our building is abusing his
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55 Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Snacks will be provided
Gallery seeks artists for holiday festival
Gallery seeks artists for holiday festival NILES The Art Outreach Gallery in the Eastwood Mall,
Dog lovers outraged over changes to law
The rusting cages along a country road caught Bill Smith’s eye.
North Side farmer's market seasons extended till October
Final days for two Youngstown Farmers’ Markets have been extended. Both markets were supposed to wrap up the season at the end of September, but Market Manager Jim Converse said growers still have goods to sell.
Enrichment programs for boys, girls kickoff next weekend
Warriors Inc. will have a kickoff celebration for its Warriors of Manhood and Totally You Girl programs at 10 a.m. next Saturday at Choffin Career and Technical Center, 200 E. Wood St. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Levy event to feature classic car show, chili cook-off
Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities will host a Levy Kickoff Rally from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Bev MASCO, 825 Bev Road. The board has a 3-mill, 5-year renewal levy on the Nov. 2 ballot.
Company in Valley takes lead in $100M wind project
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown A Youngstown company is at the forefront of a $100
The Greatest finish
THIS IS SUPPPOSED TO BE something from/about Todd. “Franco says...” Need to ascertain from where we
Devils feeling blue from YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Nov. 15, 1994, against an Alcorn State team with
Butler braces for crowds at Stones’ guitarist show
By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When you think of Ronnie Wood, you think
McDonald teams win Spartan meet
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com Boardman The McDonald High boys and girls cross country teams
‘Coupon Guy’ shares tips to save money
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com LIBERTY For Joe Daugirdas, grocery shopping isn’t so much a
Unit opens doors for senior citizens when they’ve hit a big, brick wall
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Frank Vollhardt says senior citizens advocate Nicole
Chaney shuts out Yo. Christian
Staff report CANFIELD George Leflore and Stephen Shackelford scored two touchdowns apiece on
Penn St. rebounds against Kent St.
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State’s offense had a quick start, a fourth-quarter
Hot potato over hiring heats up/Civil-rights agency warns city of trouble
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city is giving serious consideration to
Kurt Busch penalized for having extra tires
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Kurt Busch’s bid for a second championship started in a shroud of
Eastwood Mall shoppers treated to ballroom show
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com NILES Ballroom dancers took center court at Eastwood
Family seeks help with woman’s transplant
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com Family and relatives of a Cleveland-area woman, formerly from the
Hispanic Heritage event to feature food and fun
Staff report Youngstown Ivania del Pozo, professor in the department of foreign languages and
TEXTING KILLS
David S. Muslovski and his wife, Denise, attended their company Christmas party last December. David was killed in June by a driver who said she had been texting
Helen’s Oktoberfest
McClatchy Newspapers HELEN, Ga. Peering into a glass of dark, foam-rimmed German beer, Kim Smith
area golf scores
MEN Transit Service (Knoll Run) — Low gross: Mike Dobos 37, Chris Beil 39, Ken Bochenek 40, Frank
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan tweets that she failed drug test LOS ANGELES Lindsay Lohan has confirmed on
Despite attacks, Afghans go to polls in light voter turnout
Associated Press KABUL Despite Taliban rocket strikes and bombings, Afghans voted for a new
Local events planned for the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month:
Local events planned for the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month: Friday: Hispanic Heritage
area bowling scores
800s Holiday — Jim Dodge (801) in Belchyk/Action Plumbing Classic. West Side — Bob Viglio (815)
Pope meets with victims of sexual abuse
Associated Press LONDON Pope Benedict XVI apologized Saturday to five people who were molested
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
‘Philadelphia Story’ remains relevant today
By LORRAINE WARDLE news@vindy.com If you think America’s obsession with socialites and
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Why is Melina Kanakaredes no longer with “CSI: NY”?
Did special prosecutors go too far?
Opinion: There are certain letters that ring true, even though they are unsigned. This one arrived in the
With House at stake, turnout is key for Dems
Associated Press DREXEL HILL, Pa. Victoria Newman is a proud Democrat who says that when she
Michigan avoids another FCS upset
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Denard Robinson led Michigan to touchdowns on five straight
GOP targets three House seats in state
Associated Press TOLEDO Three freshman Democrats from Ohio have been in the GOP’s sights since
Bermuda braces for Igor
Associated Press HAMILTON, Bermuda Tourists lined up at Bermuda’s airport hoping to board one
ON THE RISE
ON THE RISE Though all distractions can endanger drivers’ safety, texting is the most alarming
GM to test electric cars in South Korea
GM to test electric cars in South Korea NEW YORK General Motors says it will launch a test fleet
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
United Way sets goal of $1.5M
Special to The Vindicator SHARON, Pa. The United Way of Mercer County will launch its annual
Lawrence Polish Day next Sunday
Special to The Vindicator NEW CASTLE, Pa. The 20th annual Lawrence County Polish Day will begin
Feed the Children in dispute with founder
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Larry Jones, a traveling preacher from Oklahoma, gave 20 cents to
tree TIPS
Here are some planting tips from conifer expert Richard L. Bitner: The best time to plant conifers
Annoying, perhaps even dangerous, crossings detract from bike trail
Opinion: I find the 11-mile Mill Creek Metroparks Bikeway to offer a convenient ride on trail that is flat,
Buckeyes’ air attack too much for Bobcats
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State, where Woody Hayes favored “three yards and a cloud of
In the cup! Area holes in one
In the cup! Area holes in one Paul Crawford of Youngstown used a 7 wood to ace the 155-yard No. 16
Collectors seek Louis Wain’s cat figures
Surveys show that pictures of cats are more popular than pictures of dogs or horses. So it is not
Benefit bake sale
Benefit bake sale GIRARD GTA Karate is conducting a rummage and bake sale today to benefit
School installs an all-carrot vending machine
Associated Press MASON, Ohio Move over sports drinks and soda. A high school in southwestern
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Sept. 11
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Freedom” by Jonathan Franzen (Farrar, Straus & Giroux) 2. “The Girl Who
Parents tend to do ‘psychological thinking’
McClatchy Newspapers Today’s parents — and especially those in the educated class who consume
Benefit bake sale
Benefit bake sale GIRARD GTA Karate is conducting a rummage and bake sale today to benefit
Steelers, Titans ready for a test
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. Jeff Fisher had barely started talking about his season-
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2010. There are 103 days left in the year. Associated
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo Henry Cabot Lodge, Republican vice presidential candidate, poses in front of
Foundation grant funds first-aid kits
Staff report WARREN Betsy Novakovich, nurse manager of the emergency department at St. Joseph
This futuristic cat planter was designed by Louis Wain. It’s marked “Imperial Amphora,
This futuristic cat planter was designed by Louis Wain. It’s marked “Imperial Amphora, Austria.”
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vCraft show and harvest fest, noon to 6 p.m.: White House Fruit Farm,
American held in Iran returns home
Associated Press MUSCAT, Oman An American woman released from Iran after more than 13 months in
greatest golfer finals
Here are the results of the 2010 Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament. The 54-hole tourney
if you go
if you go What: “Ronnie Wood: Paintings, Drawings and Prints” art exhibition. Where: Butler
40 Under 40 honorees announced
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals and the Community Foundation of
Pink Ribbon event set for Saturday
Staff report WARREN The fifth annual Pink Ribbon Run/Walk is Saturday. It is sponsored by
The season’s Top 5 new shows
The season’s Top 5 new shows By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times Don’t look now, but nearly
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, work session, 6 p.m., high school library. Hubbard City
Dog lovers outraged over changes to law
Associated Press GREENSBURG, Pa. The rusting cages along a country road caught Bill Smith’s eye.
School thwarts plan by students
Associated Press SOUDERTON, Pa. Officials at a suburban Philadelphia high school say they took
Associated Press
Associated Press SAN BRUNO, Calif. A resident of the neighborhood evacuated by a deadly gas
Meteorologists: 12 tornadoes touched down across state
Associated Press WOOSTER, Ohio The National Weather Service says a dozen tornado touchdowns were
Consider getting a wide format color printer
The digital camera has become one of the most successful consumer electronic products of the decade.
BP oil well near death, but disaster is not over
Associated Press ON THE GULF OF MEXICO The impending death of BP’s blown-out oil well will bring
Tour green-energy businesses and homes in Mahoning County
Special to The Vindicator CANFIELD As part of the annual Green Energy Ohio Renewable Energy
Children’s author schedules signing
Children’s author schedules signing BOARDMAN Connie Randolph, a resident of Salineville, Ohio,
CUB SCOUTING | Recruitment nights
During September, local Cub Scout packs in Mahoning County and Hubbard are hosting recruitment
EVER GREENS
Conifers are a terrific addition to any garden or landscape. Chicago Tribune Conifers are
Listerine fights Marine’s jock itch
Q. I was in Marine Corps boot camp early in 1970 and developed a bad case of jock itch. My drill
Go&Do Sunday
TOday Car Show Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events — Canfield Meet, 8 a.m., Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265
Draining joy from kindergarten
Opinion: Draining joy from kindergarten Recently, Kelly McMahon wrote a column that I must make comment
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food, vegetables and fruit
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Auzuree Johnson, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 18. St.
Time to refinance mortgage?
Mark your calendars. The Van Ripers have moved up the date of their mortgage-burning party. When the
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS ROA dinner, meeting AUSTINTOWN The Ohio president of the Reserves
Anti-texting crusader stops at YSU to sign up recruitsSFlb
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Wayne Irving II is letting people scribble
Johnny Appleseed Festival in Lisbon
Walter Hanlon, 86, of Wellsville churns apples into apple butter at the 43rd Johnny Appleseed
Fall TV: The good, the bad and even the dead
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times Grab your remote and rev up the DVR. We’ll soon be swimming
The fast and the familiar
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times This fall, televi- sion has a need for speed. It seems that
Dems appeal to voter anger
Associated Press WASHINGTON Businessman Randy Altschuler had barely won a Republican primary for
Resident sues utility over pipeline blast
Associated Press SAN BRUNO, Calif. A resident of the neighborhood evacuated by a deadly gas-
Samsung Galaxy S phones do Android proud
By RACHEL METZ AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO The more phones that hit the market using
Low turnout, Taliban attacks plague Afghanistan election
McClatchy Newspapers KABUL Deep-seated voter discontent, calculated attempts to rig the vote and
Browns’ best need to show it
By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal CLEVELAND If the Browns want to avoid a disastrous 0-2
Limelight Awards and achievements
The Employers Resource Council recently presented InfoCision Management Corp. with its ninth
Use a post office box or secure lock for incoming and outgoing mail.
Use a post office box or secure lock for incoming and outgoing mail. Don’t leave mail unattended.
Student news organization thrives in its first year
Opinion: First anniversaries are special. This one is, too, in that it marks a mission to serve a
Birthdays
Birthdays “Inside the Actor’s Studio” host James Lipton is 84. Actress Rosemary Harris is 83.
By the Numbers
By the Numbers YSU 63, CCSU 24 Cent. Connecticut St.7737—24 Youngstown St.728721—63 First
The carp threat remains
Editorial: The carp threat remains Last week President Barack Obama met with a Great Lakes region delegation
Colleges spend a lot of money outside classroom
Opinion: By Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus Los Angeles Times At Pomona College, a top-flight liberal
BUILDING on an IDEA
Deconstruction-company founder fills a vacancy and goes green By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.48 —.01 Avalon
Can corn syrup’s name be sweeter?
Associated Press NEW YORK The makers of high-fructose corn syrup want to sweeten its image with
In plus-size show, curves hit runway
Associated Press NEW YORK Curvy girls walked a Lincoln Center runway this past week in dreamy
This animal welfare case appears to have staying power
Editorial: There are, of course, more impor- tant things in the world than the welfare of cats. Which is not to
CAREER PATHS
Health Care Sue Kuderca was recently named the new manager of surgical services at Akron
Home, Harvest Show
Home, Harvest Show niles The Home Builders Association of the Mahoning Valley will host its
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