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Liberty man denied parole in clone murder case
A former Liberty Township man sentenced to 17 years in prison in 2001 for killing and robbing another man who he claimed was a clone was denied early release from prison Thursday.
3 minors jailed after cars hit with rocks on I-680
Youngstown police arrested three juveniles who are accused of throwing rocks at cars traveling on Interstate 680.
LaBrae beats Lordstown in volleyball
After squandering an early lead, the LaBrae High volleyball team battled back to win the deciding
Royals beat Indians 3-2
Sean O’Sullivan earned his first win as a starter for the Kansas City Royals and Joakim Soria
Suspect being sought in Ravenna Realtor murder
A Florida man is wanted on a murder charge for the shooting death of a Portage County real estate agent.
Cat Ladies can reopen new shelter
Cat Ladies Society employees say they’ve been cleared to reopen at their new facility, but the city’s prosecutor said formal charges are still a possibility.
V-GRIP drives down killings, violence in Youngstown/Warren area
Homicides and gun violence were down in Youngstown and Warren this summer, and officials involved in the V-GRIP law enforcement initiative said Thursday they think V-GRIP was the reason.
First Night 2011 design unveiled today
Kolt Codner, who designed the 2011 First Night Youngstown button, said he wanted to capture the “vibrancy of downtown” by using a building skyline illuminated with fireworks as the event’s symbol. The First Night Youngstown committee unveiled the 2011 button design Thursday at its headquarters in City Centre One, 100 Federal Plaza.
Valley Delphi salaried retirees head to Michigan for hearing
Valley Delphi salaried retirees head to Detroit for hearing
Caring people, technology changing 10-year-old's life
Imagine losing the use of your legs and what that would mean to your mobility, independence and activities.
Mahoning commissioners approve applying for $3M lead-abatement grant
Mahoning commissioners approve applying for $3M lead-abatement grant
Authorities investigating child's near drowning in Warren
Authorities investigating child's near drowning in Warren
Newark, NJ, schools to get $100M Facebook donation
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Schools in New Jersey’s largest city are poised to receive $100 million from
Boston mayor suggests ‘torture’ for slay suspects
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has made an emotional response to how the suspects accused
Flooding forces mass-evacuation of Wis. city homes
ARCADIA, Wis. (AP) — A powerful storm system passing through the upper Midwest has flooded a small
Average mortgage rates unchanged at 4.37 pct.
NEW YORK (AP) — Rates on 30-year mortgages this week were unchanged from the previous week, staying
Leading indicators rise 0.3 percent in August
NEW YORK (AP) — A private research group says its gauge of future economic activity rose modestly in
2 shot dead at rural home, neighbor sought
DANIELSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police are looking for a neighbor suspected of fatally shooting two people
2 dead as powerful storms race across Pa.
MUNCY, Pa. (AP) — Two men are dead after their truck was crushed by a falling tree knocked down by
Fundraising show announced
Fundraising show YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to a Fundraising Show from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday
Valley Legacy Awards to honor outstanding seniors, advocate
AUSTINTOWN Recognized at the Valley Legacy Awards luncheon at noon Oct. 14 at Mr. Anthony’s
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Widow needs to speak up to family
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am an 80-year-old widow, and my doctor says I’m
HELOISE: Washing knives: Tips up or down?
Dear Heloise: In a recent column in The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer, you published a hint (from a
Scouts initiate care package project as service for military personnel
YOUNGSTOWN Whispering Pines District of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy Scouts of
Remains found in Germany are WWII soldier from Cleveland
The Department of Defense said remains found in Germany in 2007 are those of an Ohio soldier who went missing in action during World War II.
Salukis facing ‘pivotal game’
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com In one 16-minute stretch last Saturday, Southern Illinois went
SEIU workers at Forum OK pact
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com Youngstown Forum Health’s long-running bankruptcy saga seems
‘Lucy’ discoverer to speak at DeYor tonight
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The most important woman in the career of
Boardman standout commits to YSU softball
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Boardman senior Brooke Meenachan started playing softball when
Schools’ fiscal oversight could end soon
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city schools may be nearing the end of
USHL Classic opens today
Staff report SIOUX CITY, Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms will cap their fourth week of training
Federal grant will put 11 firefighters back on job, hire 13 new ones
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN Jeremy Rodgers is going back to work as a city
PREP SOCCER || Wednesday’s games
prep soccer Wednesday’s games BOYS South Range 8, Jackson-Milton 0 NORTH JACKSON Jordan
Woman planning Internet cafe awaits decision on legality
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A woman who wants to open an Internet cafe
Airport board fires air-service consultant
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Just one day after an announcement of expanded airline
VOLLEYBALL | Wednesday’s matches
Chaney 25-21-25-25, Yo. Christian 10-25-15-23 YOUNGSTOWN Zatona Yancey made 10 kills and nine
Old, unused medications to be collected
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local law enforcement agencies and Humility of Mary Health Partners are
Police investigating theft of 20 TVs from store in Struthers
Staff report struthers Police are continuing to work on finding suspects in a burglary at a
Robbery plot suspected in Realtor's murder
Vivian Martin, 67, owner of Essence Realty, was discovered in this vacant home at 3660 Nelson Ave. on Youngstown's East Side. The house was burning at the time of the discovery.
newsmakers
newsmakers Lopez, Tyler join ‘Idol’ as judges INGLEWOOD, Calif. Jennifer Lopez and Steven
Bicycle ride set as cancer fundraiser
Bicycle ride set as cancer fundraiser Warren The American Cancer Society Cortland Relay For Life
Joining forces
New 13,000-square-foot facility is central hub for local cancer patients By GRACE WYLER
Did pills cause heart attack?
Q. Thank you for writing about calcium supplements. I have been taking a 1,000 mg calcium supplement
Dems face dangers in districts won by Hillary
Opinion: From the 1930s through the 1950s, Bucks County northeast of Philadelphia acquired a glamorous
US must resolve to beat poverty
Opinion: By Barbara Ehrenreich and Diana Pearce McClatchy-Tribune The Great Recession has hit those on
Pitt plays for Big East pride
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Seven years later, Pitt is still trying to catch Miami. The
if you go to Make A Difference Tour
if you go What: “Make A Difference Tour 2010” featuring Max Lucado, TobyMac, Michael W. Smith and
Megachurch pastor accused in sex scandal involving 3 men
Associated Press ATLANTA As a Christian author, gospel singer and leader of one of the nation’s
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, hot lunch served
True-to-life script interested director
By Milan Paurich entertainment@vindy.com A funny thing happened on the way to opening night for
Authorities urge safety precautions
By GRACE WYLER and Elise Franco news@vindy.com The death of Realtor Vivian D. Martin and other
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William M. Baker, 44, of 56 Arlene Ave., Boardman,
WTG
Thursday dances Dance to the 80’s with DJ Eric Stevens, 8 p.m., JW’s Other Club, 3377 New Castle
Zach Deputy discovers success as one-man band
By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com Zach Deputy didn’t start out as a looping artist;
Michael Stanley and the Resonators
if you go What: Michael Stanley and the Resonators, with Jonah Koslen and the Gentlemen Rockers
Gospel music contest showcases sweet sound
By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com Christian singer CeCe Winans will be the first to tell
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday District Board of Health of Mahoning County, 9 a.m. 50 Westchester Drive,
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Great Russian Nutcracker,SDRq by Moscow Ballet; open auditions at 4 p.m.
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman Township; 330-758-8404 Sun: Zach Deputy , 9
Few laughs in ‘You Again’ can’t carry this comedy
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Disney’s effort to turn Kristen Bell into America’s
‘Owls of Ga’Hoole’ is real a hoot
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel In the “Guardians of Ga’Hoole” novels of Kathryn Lasky, owls
Mancini to network with locals
youngstown Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will be the special guest at an East Meets West-Downtown
Book looks at ‘Obama’s Wars’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s early attempts to seize control of a
IF YOU GO to Closer
IF YOU GO What: “Closer” Where: The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St.,
oddly enough
oddly enough UK book halts traffic after truck turns over LONDON Andrew Marr’s latest book is
Third Day tours for the needy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For Christian contemporary-rock act Third Day, getting
New This Week
New This Week Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (PG) Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder
Michael Stanley still keeps the pulse of working life
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past four decades of playing music, Cleveland’s
Remains found in Germany ID’d as Cleveland soldier
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Department of Defense said remains found in Germany in 2007 are
Clavelli brings one-man show to Playhouse
By MILAN PAURICH Entertainment@vindy.com New Castle, Pa., native Chris Clavelli will be
Chancellor opposes KSU’s funding proposal
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS The head of the state’s university system remained
Storms cause damage, power outages in W.Pa.
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Fast-moving storms have caused power outages, downed trees and
World digest || Panel: Israel broke international law
Panel: Israel broke international law GENEVA A report by three U.N.-appointed human-rights
Strickland, Kasich disagree on school funding
Associated Press COLUMBUS In a defining moment in the Ohio governor’s race, Gov. Ted Strickland
Students study remains from unmarked graves
Associated Press ERIE, Pa. The brittle, chalky bones coated in dried mud held lots of clues: A
Ex-Brown student in rape case granted documents
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Brown University and a woman who says a former student raped
Metro digest || Community Day
Community Day BOARDMAN Township administration and safety officials will have a Community Day
Pens open Consol Center with win over Red Wings
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby gave Pittsburgh Penguins fans a goal, an assist and a
Batch will start at QB for Steelers at Tampa
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The forgotten quarterback is now the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starter.
Two disturbing conversations
Opinion: Two disturbing conversations After having overheard two conversations recently, I am more
Cleaning up the food supply
Opinion: Cleaning up the food supply News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.): Last month it was unsanitary eggs
Kuchar top seed for event
Associated Press ATLANTA Matt Kuchar is the face of golf in Atlanta this week at the Tour
Twins rest regulars, roll for sweep of Tribe
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS A division title secured, the Minnesota Twins are not letting up.
Death was accidental
Death was accidental GOSHEN The death of a 72-year-old Columbiana man was an accident, township
Appeals court to review cop killer’s sentence
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia, acting on orders from the
Martin recalled as ‘focused,’ dedicated
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Those close to an area real-estate agent
Browns’ Cribbs isn’t begging for the ball
Associated Press BEREA Already one of the NFL’s elite return specialists, Joshua Cribbs is
PUCO plan allows utility reconnection
PUCO plan allows utility reconnection columbus The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio ordered
Projection room will be open for theatergoers
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The gentleman in evening clothes adds a little
mlb roundup | Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 6, Blue Jays 3 TORONTO Jose Lopez hit three home runs and Michael
5 people arrested on drug charges
Staff report BOARDMAN Officers charged five people with drug-related offenses after a series of
US needs $133.78 per share to recover GM bailout money
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government would have to sell its General Motors stock for
Buckeyes LT Adams finally gets a chance
Associated Press COLUMBUS Mike Adams came to Ohio State as one of the most acclaimed offensive
Sept. stock rally put on hold
Associated Press NEW YORK Traders put their September stock rally on hold and moved into
Unusual worry: Is inflation too low?
Associated Press WASHINGTON It might seem like prices are rising wherever you look, from medical
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.65 .03 Avalon
Crime fighters weigh TV’s effect on work
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. As any “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” fan knows, when
French official: Threat of attack is at its peak
Associated Press PARIS France is facing a “peak” terror threat, and authorities suspect al-
Protesters heckle president at event
Associated Press NEW YORK President Barack Obama got heckled at a fundraiser Wednesday night by
New fixed gas rates in Canfield, Poland
Staff report Officials in Poland Village and Canfield city and township announced that they have a
Corruption ran deep in Calif. city, prosecutors say
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Eight current and former officials of the city of Bell appeared in
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Pipeline blast should get the attention of people everywhere
Editorial: Most people just don’t think about infrastructure much of the time. There’s simply too much else to
Morton sends long drought
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Charlie Morton pitched effectively over six innings to win for the
Obama faults self on health plan
Associated Press FALLS CHURCH, Va. Blaming himself for coolness to his health-care overhaul,
Haunted house at Pa. asylum evokes boos
Associated Press SPRING CITY, Pa. Since the last residents left more than 20 years ago,
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