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Columbiana council approves electric plan
City council finally approved an ordinance to enter into an agreement for electric service with American Municipal Power Inc.
Dobbins Elementary reopens Wednesday
Dobbins Elementary School will be open for classes today, after closing Tuesday because of water-main breaks.
Ron Wood debuts art at Butler
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood makes his entrance at the Butler Museum of American Art Tuesday night for the debut exhibition of his art in the U.S.
Campbell BOE approves pay raise for non-teaching workers
The board of education has approved a new contract with nonteaching workers.
Stones guitarist welcomed at Butler for exhibit of his art
The Butler Institute of American Art was buzzing with excitement Tuesday as eager crowds waited in the balmy September air for the opening of Ronnie Wood’s first American art exhibition.
Paterno toughens up Penn State practice
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. It’s tough love time at Penn State. Increase the intensity
Buckeyes return to classes
COLUMBUS Now that classes are about to begin at Ohio State, the Buckeyes on the football team are
YSU football team has Saturday on its mind
By JOE SCALZO YOUNGSTOWN One by one, offense and defense, upperclassmen and underclassmen, the
Over 20 schools in OHSAA football rankings
Staff Report Tuesday’s release of the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s football computer
McDonald sweeps Suburban League cross country titles
Raiders’ Roush wins boys race By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Canfield With sweat pouring
Boldon hopes new staff, season will help Penguins rebound
By JON MOFFETT Youngstown One of the first priorities of new head coach Bob Boldon was to
Penguins learning how to succeed
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com There may not be a lot of actual basketball taking place on
Mahoning coroner ID's body found Monday in house fire
Mahoning coroner ID's body found Monday in house fire
Officials of local companies meet with defense contractors
Officials from about 10 local companies met with representatives from six major contractors for the
AP NewsBreak: Interrogations OK in Ohio bodies case
AP NewsBreak: Interrogations OK in Ohio bodies case
Jets WR Braylon Edwards arrested on DWI charge in NYC
Jets WR Braylon Edwards arrested on DWI charge in NYC
Maine Republican to vote against lifting gay ban in military
Maine Republican to vote gainst lifting gay ban in military
Allegiant adds flights to Tampa
VIENNA—Allegiant Airlines, the only carrier currently serving the Youngstown-Warren Regional
Calif. man hired men to beat pregnant girlfriend
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California man faces 25 years to life in prison for paying two men
ACLU sues Pittsburgh police over post-G-20 conduct
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union says Pittsburgh police wrongly arrested 25
Drenched Texas Gulf communities brace for rain
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Texas Gulf coast communities soaked by flooding that overpowered one
Shivering Wyoming horses get indoor exercise place
BAIROIL, Wyo. (AP) — Humans aren’t the only ones who can use an indoor place to exercise during
Firefighters in Utah race to beat wildfire, winds
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Crews are racing to reinforce fire lines before winds pick up again on a
Twitter fixes problems caused by hacker
NEW YORK (AP) — A new way to cause mischief quickly spread through short-messaging service Twitter
Oregon father kills self and 2 daughters, 7 and 9
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. (AP) — Authorities in Oregon say a father apparently shot and killed his two
Stocks waver ahead of Federal Reserve decisions
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are trading in a tight range as investors anxiously wait to see if the
World’s oldest man marks 114th birthday in Montana
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana resident believed to be the world’s oldest man is celebrating
Twitter hack opens popups, causes havoc
NEW YORK (AP) — A new way to cause mischief is spreading through short-messaging service Twitter as
Detroit interim police chief’s job made permanent
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has appointed interim police Chief Ralph Godbee as the city’s
Stock futures rise on jump in housing starts
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are getting a lift after a report showed construction of new homes
Pittsburgh unseals $451M parking takeover bid
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh has received a $451 million offer to run its parking garages and meters
Painter find human remains under Pittsburgh bridge
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police say a construction worker discovered a skull and other human remains under
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
East High School January and June Classes of 1943 will have a 67th reunion at 1 p.m. Oct. 23 at
Alzheimer Network to offer seminar
Alzheimer Network to offer seminar AUSTINTOWN On Thursday, the Alzheimer Network will offer a
Babbaro finds his fit in Philly
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com It didn’t hit him when Villanova beat Montana last December in
Mineral Ridge remains unbeaten in volleyball
Mineral Ridge remains unbeaten in volleyball By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com NORTH JACKSON
Former Chaney High baseball coach stole team equipment, charge alleges
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The Chaney High School Cowboys baseball team
Smith resigns from ball club
Staff report Niles Dave Smith has resigned as general manager of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Justice criticizes court’s leadership
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The void left on the Ohio Supreme Court by the
AG, union green light Forum sale
By GRACE WYLER and ASHLEY LUTHERN news@vindy.com youngstown The state attorney general has
Portman: Recycle stimulus funding
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though he doesn’t support the $800-billion-
Irish remain No. 1 in AP poll
Staff report Ursuline continues to lead the area in the second weekly Associated Press high school
Hagan criticizes GOP over rail-service stance
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Democratic state lawmaker criticized Republicans in
newsmakers
newsmakers Actress, partner make it official COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. Actress Kelly McGillis has
Buckeyes say they won’t overlook EMU
Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s easy for teams to get excited about playing a ranked opponent, a
Cuba appears to be changing, but U.S. Senate will need proof
Editorial: Cuba appears to be changing, but U.S. Senate will need proof The first real winds of change in 50
Guard leader takes blame for wildfire
Associated Press HERRIMAN, Utah The commander of the Utah Army National Guard took
Recession ended in June ’09, economic-research panel says
Associated Press WASHINGTON The longest recession the country has endured since the Great
Stocks rise to highest level in 4 months
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks rose to their highest level in four months Monday as hopes grew
Family carries on outdoorsman’s legacy
By BILL BOWLING news@vindy.com When Struthers resident Walt Bodine Sr. joined the Lowellville
Toy recall, study signal danger in button batteries
Associated Press CHICAGO Swallowing button batteries can be fatal or cause serious harm, and
Why high heels hurt
Why high heels hurt Habitual high-heel wearers, your attention, please. You know that feeling you
Fed to debate possible action
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve policymakers are poised to have a lively debate
Homebuilders’ confidence stuck at 18-year low
Associated Press WASHINGTON Homebuilders’ confidence in the housing market stayed this month at
Q&A with Betty White Golden times
Associated Press NEW YORK It was Sept. 14, 1985, when NBC introduced Bea Arthur, Betty White,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.78 .30 Avalon
GMAC halts some evictions, foreclosed-home sales
Associated Press NEW YORK GMAC Mortgage LLC said Monday it halted certain evictions and sales
Depending on the kindness of strangers in a foreign land
Opinion: By Ben Barber McClatchy-Tribune Every day there are more worries that a clash of civilizations
JUGGLING TECHNOLOGY
Teens’ much-needed sleep cut short by high-tech toys McClatchy Newspapers CHICAGO A relaxing
Author: Menhaden most important fish
Quiz time. Name the most important fish in the sea. If you said tuna, halibut, flounder, marlin or
14th Amendment protects all
Opinion: By Kevin Alexander Gray McClatchy-Tribune When I was in the military in the 1970s, I heard two
Catching crawlers is part of fishing experience
I don’t miss digging out the crud under my fingernails after a day of baiting nightcrawler
Sports Digest | Score a Touchdown
Score a Touchdown BOARDMAN O’Charley’s, 930 Windham Court, is sponsoring Score a Touchdown for
Report: Obesity hurts wallet, health
Associated Press WASHINGTON Obesity puts a drag on the wallet as well as health, especially for
Exercise for the desk-bound
For those who sit in a cubicle more often than they care to admit, here are some ways to interject a
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He thinks wife’s family is rude
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 26 years, and we
Star power at the U.N.
Opinion: Star power at the U.N. Los Angeles Times: A single mother of three, survivor of prison torture and
Chaney beats Ursuline in 3; Crestview tops Yo. Christian
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Zatona Yancey had four kills, six points and four digs for the Chaney
HELOISE: Services abound at the library
Dear Heloise: Libraries are great. I have found that my library has a website with a catalog search
Fish and Wildlife Service hope to reintroduce whopping cranes
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced plans to reintroduce a non-migratory flock of
Top 10 gangster films ever
By Barry Koltnow McClatchy Newspapers I come from a place that is embarrassed by the cast of
Gentile helps South keep memories alive
Gentile helps South keep memories alive STRUTHERS Cleveland South High School may soon be gone,
Commodity exporters need to diversify
Opinion: A new World Bank study is likely to raise high hopes in Brazil, Argentina, Peru and other South
Two students injured in bus crash
Associated Press NASHPORT, Ohio An Ohio school district says two children received minor
Weekend box office report estimates, as reported by Hollywood.com. Total revenues for U.S. and
Weekend box office report estimates, as reported by Hollywood.com. Total revenues for U.S. and
FALL TV Not wild about ‘Wilde’
“Running Wilde” premieres at 9:30 tonight on Fox. REASON TO WATCH: If you loved Will Arnett as Gob
Black pepper stopped bleeding
Q. Black pepper works great to stop bleeding! I build cabinets. While moving a large cabinet on
Small-business help
Small-business help columbiana The Columbiana County Community Action Agency will receive
The politics of resentment
Opinion: Few things have captured in microcosm what has gone so painfully wrong, where racial issues are
I contacted spirit of victim, psychic says
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BAZETTA TOWNSHIP A Masury woman says she made contact with the
Contracts awarded to aid city schools
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city schools’ Academic District Commission
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William R. Colvin Jr., 50, of 4833 Westchester Drive
Salem’s Fall Fun Day puts spotlight on city
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The city’s new Fall Fun Day is designed to give
Caffeine consumption is an issue in Ky. murder trial
Associated Press NEWPORT, Ky. The lawyer for a Kentucky man accused of strangling his wife
Police sergeant shot in arm at station
Associated Press TOLEDO Authorities say a Toledo police sergeant has been shot in the arm by
Browns can’t overcome their miscues
Associated Press BEREA Browns coach Eric Mangini must have felt like he was at home in his
Late Salem native to receive award
Staff report BOARDMAN A Salem native will be honored at the Oct. 14 Valley Legacy Awards
birthdays
birthdays Actor Larry Hagman is 79. Poet-songwriter Leonard Cohen is 76. Author Stephen King is
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing St. Andrewes AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve lunch
FDA weighs approval of genetically altered salmon
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fish or frankenfish? A Massachusetts company wants to market a
It’s time to buy another duck stamp
Though I’ve never hunted waterfowl, every year as fall approaches I buy a duck stamp. I get mine at
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD
France steps up pledge to battle poverty
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The 10-year-old promise to lift the world’s poorest is
Pittsburgh counts on defense to lead way
Associated Press PITTSBURGH No, that’s not Mean Joe Greene, Jack Lambert or Mel Blount playing
FBI, Valley police seek public’s help to solve cold case
Dr. Humphrey D. Germaniuk and Bazetta Detective Joe Sofchek unveil a sculpture done by the FBI of a bust of a man whose body was found near Mosquito Lake in 2006.
Judge orders report in case against former DQ owner
Staff report Youngstown Judge Maureen A. Sweeney ordered the Ohio Bureau of Criminal
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A potential plan for Youngstown to hire firefighters and police officers who pass
Officials seek recovery plan for Campbell
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city must have a new recovery plan with
Afghan officials: Too early to judge vote
Afghan officials: Too early to judge vote KABUL Afghan authorities said Monday it was too early
Fatal fire probed
Fatal fire probed YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County coroner and other agencies continue to
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mathews school board, 6 p.m., executive session, regular meeting will follow,
Radiothon set for children’s hospital
BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, 6505 Market St., will host the second annual
Former Trumbull commissioner dies
Staff report HUBBARD Margaret Gillmer Kroehle Dennison, the only woman to serve as a Trumbull
mlb roundup | Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 8, Rays 6 NEW YORK After the Yankees unveiled a huge monument to
Youngstown police have suspect in shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police have a 17-year-old suspect in mind in the shooting of an 18-year-
Put your stock in muskie futures
More than a mile of baby muskies found new homes in Ohio reservoirs this week, thanks to stockings
Saints edge 49ers with FG
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Garrett Hartley kicked a 37-yard field goal that barely fluttered
oddly enough
oddly enough Stolen guitar shows up on eBay 8 years later MILL VALLEY, Calif. The owner of a
prep soccer | Monday night’s matches
BOYS South Range 3, Crestview 2 COLUMBIANA Andrew O’Leary scored twice and Jordan Baker once
Bowyer vaults up Chase standings
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. There’s a swagger and style about Clint Bowyer that should put
Cuddyer, Valencia power Minnesota past Cleveland
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Danny Valencia and Michael Cuddyer hit home runs and Brian Duensing
Giuriceo to fight Lopez on Saturday
Giuriceo to fight Lopez on Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Campbell’s Jake Giuriceo (7-0-1, 2 KOs) will
Radiothon, funfest to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital
BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley will host the second annual “Miracles and
Austintown school up for sale
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com austintown The old Austintown Middle School is up for public
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