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Youths accused of throwing rocks on cars held in detention center
Three youths accused of throwing rocks at vehicles on Interstate 680 will remain in detention pending another hearing after they appeared in juvenile court Friday.
Poland’s balance too much for Niles, 47-7
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com POLAND Poland High football coach Mark Brungard said
Art, music, motocycles mark Hispanic celebration
The Youngstown Hispanic Heritage Celebration ranged from art to music to dance to the Latin American Motorcycle Association.
YSU football plays Southern Illinois
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU football coach Eric Wolford believes there’s a
Science comes to life at Watson
Flying saucers and electrical currents were revealed to Austintown students last week as they were enlightened in the mysterious world of science.
New Boardman K-9 officer begins intense training
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Like a sculptor looking at a lump of clay, John Brannon
Pep rally honors seniors in fall sports
Sounds of cheering students and blaring instruments filled the gymnasium of Boardman High School as
Academic reputation drives teacher to Boardman
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary has several new faculty members
Spartan band performs for elementary students
Elementary students took a break from school books to listen to the sounds of the Boardman Spartan
Monster jump lands driver in record books
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com One Boardman Township resident’s “Bad Habit” has landed him
Stadium Drive welcomes new PE teacher
Physical education class is required by the Ohio Department of Education, but its lessons stretch far beyond the classroom.
Shepherd of Valley hosts final summer concert
Poland’s Shepherd of the Valley hosted its final concert of the summer Sept. 16, featuring music by
Dobbins celebrates Constitution Day
Red, white and blue were the school colors for Dobbins Elementary as they celebrated the birth of
Poland North hosts parents for tea time
What better way to make new North Elementary students and parents feel comfortable than by hosting a
Poland artist’s work featured at Hispanic celebration
Poland’s Madison McLemore, a senior in the Interactive Multimedia program at the Mahoning County
Middle school welcomes new English teacher
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Coming out of Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in
Physical education teacher to wear Poland blue
Kristi Rider needs to get herself a whole new wardrobe this school year.
Shepherd of the Valley showcases crafts
Poland’s Shepherd of the Valley held a Craft Show Saturday, featuring more than 25 vendors. The
FBI serves terrorism warrants in Minn., Chicago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The FBI says it’s searched eight homes in Minnesota and Chicago in a terrorism
Concert Sunday to benefit boy with no legs
A benefit concert featuring Edward Bak on piano and John Camuso, tenor, is planned at 3 p.m. Sunday
Business spending on capital goods rises in August
Business spending on capital goods rises in August
Mahoning County files foreclosure action on Ponderosa Park
youngstowN The Mahoning County treasurer is seeking foreclosure and collection of about $83,370 in
‘Shriver Day’ to honor Special Olympics founder
BOSTON (AP) — More than 100 events are being planned for a day in honor of the late Eunice Kennedy
Obama praises Colombia in wake of rebel’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama is praising Colombia’s security forces in the wake of the
‘Community congress’ set Monday in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN About 1,000 Mahoning Valley residents are expected to attend a “community congress” to
Man shot in foot on East Side
YOUNGSTOWN An 18-year-old Youngstown man was shot in the foot while walking on the city’s East
Obama: Ahmadinejad 9-11 comments ‘offensive’
NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama says it was offensive and “hateful” for Iran’s leader to
Police: Two arraigned on murder charges in Realtor’s death have confessed
Two men charged with aggravated murder, aggravated robbery and kidnapping of a Youngstown real-
Heart walk fundraiser Saturday at Covelli Centre
youngstown About 2,000 participants will meet at the Covelli Centre parking lot this morning for
Paraplegic roughed up by cops gets probation, fine in alcohol case
youngstowN The attorney for a paraplegic who accused two city police officers of brutality said
Unity Day observance set Oct. 4 in Warren
WARREN Someplace Safe, Inc. will celebrate Unity Day at 6 p.m. Oct. 4 in Courthouse Square as a
Two to be arraigned in Realtor’s death
Authorities have charged two men with killing a real estate agent who was showing a vacant house for
Stock futures climb after manufacturing report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are extending their gains after a report showed orders for
Mailman admits stashing 12,000 pieces of mail
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia postal carrier has been sentenced to probation after admitting he
Alleged FBI killer’s husband facing 20 years-plus
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area man whose wife is awaiting trial on charges she fatally shot an
Family sues trade school over son’s death
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The family of a student who was electrocuted at a suburban Philadelphia trade
Police: Boyfriend set up home-invasion
SMITHTON, Pa. (AP) — Police say a woman’s boyfriend set up a home-invasion robbery in which the
National Museum Day to include stories, history of Arms Museum
The Arms Family Museum will join participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide for the sixth annual Museum Day on Saturday.
Blanket drive for hospitalized area kids
A Youngstown State University group is asking for blankets.
MBA session set at YSU
The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University will have a master of business administration session at 5:45 p.m. Monday.
Helene Sinnreich, W.E. Johnson Jr. to wed Oct. 10
Helene Julia Sinnreich of Youngstown, daughter of Simon and Karen Sinn- reich of Tampa, Fla., and
Miss Hrbolich, Mr. Heller plan October wedding
Announcement is being made of the coming marriage of Samantha Hrbolich of Cortland and Andrew Heller
Morgan Tondo, Nicholas Cretella are engaged
Girard Patrick and Carla Tondo of Girard are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of
Courtney Pellin, Wayne Olinger to wed Oct. 15
Warren Courtney Pellin and Wayne Olinger, both of Warren, are announcing their engagement. Miss
Walkers need help
Walkers need help YOUNGSTOWN Comfort Keepers, 805 Mahoning Ave., will be the setting for a bake
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Tell Dad that his attitude hurts
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My father, who has been remarried for 17 years, has
Classes offer sign language for parents and their babies
YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to an interactive class in which parents and their babies learn
HELOISE: Use tape to label all of your cords
Dear Heloise: I’m sure most of your readers have a jumble of wires and cords behind the
Toddler critical after near drowining in tub
A 15-month-old girl is in critical condition at Akron Children’s Hospital after she nearly drowned in the bathtub of her family’s home on Washington Street Northeast on Tuesday morning.
Warren police probing 2 assault/robberies
Police are investigating two Wednesday evening break-ins in which the victims were assaulted and robbed.
13-year-old charged in stabbing attempt
Police charged a 13-year-old South Side boy with carrying a deadly weapon onto school grounds and felonious assault after they said he threatened to stab a school employee with a box cutter.
Boardman residents promoting police levy
Township residents are banding together to support the 3.85-mill police levy this November.
Woman shot while helping friend
Salem Police Chief Robert Floor said Thursday that the department’s only contact ever with Andrea B. Foster, 22, of Fifth Street, was to let her back into her vehicle after she locked herself out.
Events leading up to Realtor’s death clarified
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Authorities do not believe the Youngstown
LaBrae’s seniors take charge in volleyball win
LaBrae’s seniors take charge in win By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG After
Phantoms drop opener
Staff report Sioux City, Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms dropped their opening contest of the 2010
Cat shelter reopening; charges still possible
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Cat Ladies Society employees say they’ve been
Poland’s historic buildings depend on owners’ plans
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Driving along South Main Street in the village,
Badger boys remain unbeaten, JFK girls win
KINSMAN Troy Elsea scored three goals to lead undefeated Badger to a 8-1 victory over Grand Valley on Thursday.
Farmer pleased with crop of tilapia
By D. A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LEETONIA Shane Conti has a little problem on his hands.
prep volleyball roundup
The Wildcats (6-4) swept all three games against the Irish (2-10) and were led by Ashley Hefferon. Hefferon had seven total points, and added four digs, four blocks and four kills. Teammates Kaylee Moore and Jascelynn Romeo also had good games. Moore had 10 points, 11 digs and seven kills. Remeo added six points, five digs and seven assists. Leading the Irish were Krista Patrick and Kelsey Cannell. Patrick had six points, three kills and seven digs while Cannell finished with seven points and 10 digs.
Football emergencies: Are schools prepared?
By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com It’s one of the worst nightmares in high school athletics;
Police to expand search to ID remains
Staff report BAZETTA The detective working to identify the human remains found along the
V-GRIP takes credit for homicide reduction
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Homicides and gun violence were down in Youngstown and
Blitz Insider: Hanging around with best unbeatens
Four weeks into the high school football season, I’ve been fortunate enough to see our strongest
City skyline shown on button for First Night Youngstown
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Kolt Codner, who designed the 2011 First
15-month-old girl ‘critical’ after nearly drowning in bathtub
Staff report WARREN A 15-month-old girl is in critical condition at Akron Children’s Hospital
Stepping forward with love
Nicholai “Kolya” Denykin, 10, of Renewal Orphanage in Dimitrov, Russia, undergoes a fitting for prosthetic legs with Craig Svader of Advanced Anatomical Design, licensed prosthetic, orthotic and pedorthic professionals in Canfield and Girard. Kolya was born without legs below the knees.
Penny-wise on jailing criminals
Opinion: For more than 200 years, the political left has been coming up with reasons why criminals should not
Is Pelosi concerned for her troops?
Opinion: By Jim Boren Fresno Bee I’m getting the idea that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is making
Ohio chamber endorses 3 Republicans
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Chamber of Commerce endorsed gubernatorial
Using some bits, leaving out pieces
Opinion: The campaign of Chief Justice Eric Brown of the Ohio Supreme Court isn’t telling the whole story.
Three share lead at Tour Championship
Associated Press ATLANTA Paul Casey won’t be going to the Ryder Cup. He wouldn’t mind a $10
Johnson settling in as strong safety
Associated Press COLUMBUS It doesn’t take a lot of reshuffling of the past to picture Orhian
LeBeau’s defense is dominant
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Falcons and Titans didn’t seem to know what was coming next
Expect double-digit hikes on some Medicare drug plans
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions of seniors face double-digit hikes in their Medicare
Pirates’ streak ends after five
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Albert Pujols has always been more concerned with pennant races than
Beware of new drilling methods
Opinion: Beware of new drilling methods Natural-gas drilling opera- tors have been aggressively pursuing
Seneca Wallace is likely starter
Associated Press BEREA Jake Delhomme still can’t trade his walking boot for cleats.
Sampras likes Nadal’s chances
Associated Press NEW YORK Pete Sampras says Rafael Nadal can break Roger Federer’s record of 16
Presentation to focus on preserving houses of worship
Staff report youngstown The Ethnic Heritage Society will sponsor a presentation by Richard
Crash in Ohio sets fuel tank on fire, kills 1
Associated Press COLUMBUS A fire official says a pickup truck crashed into a tractor-trailer,
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Struthers Second Ward Block Watch Meeting, 10 a.m., White Memorial Wesleyan
‘Little Guy Nationals’ scheduled at Mercer
Staff report Mercer, PA. Mercer Raceway Park will host the “The Little Guy Nationals” for the
Fla. man sought in Portage Co. shooting death
By Phil Trexler Beacon Journal staff writer RAVENNA A Florida man is wanted on a murder charge
Group working to get police levy passed
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township residents are banding together to
Playoff contenders are not drawing
Associated Press CINCINNATI When the Reds called up crowd-pleasing reliever Aroldis Chapman at
Parents worried about bugs in recalled infant formula
Associated Press Worried parents have bombarded the maker of Similac with phone calls and peppered
newsmakers
newsmakers Stephen Colbert to testify on Capitol Hill NEW YORK The United Farm Workers union
Businesses showcase their products, services
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The recent announcement that the recession
Obama calls on world to aid Mideast peace
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Grasping for peace, President Barack Obama on Thursday
GOP: playing into Dems’ hands?
By LIZ SIDOTI AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON Being simply the “party of no” against
Police arrest 3 juveniles on vehicular-vandalism charges
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown police arrested three juveniles who are accused of throwing
Indians lose to Kansas City
Associated Press CLEVELAND Sean O’Sullivan earned his first win as a starter for the Kansas City
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher M. Aracich, 24, of 8061 Juliet Lane #304,
birthdays
birthdays Actress Sheila MacRae is 86. Singer Sonny Turner of The Platters is 71. Singer Barbara
Williamson College sets MBA session
Williamson College sets MBA session youngstown The Williamson College of Business Administration
Longo happy to be closer to home
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU receivers coach Phil Longo has been looking
Sheriff proposes takeover of 911
Wellington points to ‘redundancy, waste’ By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Sword killer denied early prison release
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A former Liberty Township man sentenced to 17 years in
2 people assaulted and robbed in their homes
Staff report WARREN Police are investigating two Wednesday evening break-ins in which the
Go&Do Friday
TOday Dances Tommy Chris, 7 to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Closer,” 8 p.m.: The play about complicated relationships opens
Hamlin hopes to survive
Dover track unkind to points leader By Jim Pedley Special to Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Woman killed while helping friend
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL Salem Police Chief Robert Floor said Thursday that the department’s
Years Ago
By The Today is Friday, Sept. 24, the 267th day of 2010. There are 98 days left in the year.
Officials try to cut costs of hauling prisoners to court
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County law-enforcement officials are
Ohio gets grant for merit-pay program
Ohio gets grant for merit-pay program WASHINGTON The Education Department is giving school
Delay likely on tax cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON A growing number of Senate Democrats say they probably won’t
Museum Day ticket offers free admission
Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN The Arms Family Museum will join participating museums and
County to seek $3M grant
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have approved a
‘Money Never Sleeps’ is never boring
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel There’s too much worth chewing over in Oliver Stone’s “Wall
Surplus food
Surplus food Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, food, meat and canned goods
oddly enough
Skull of mayor’s dad stolen ahead of vote LIMA, Peru Foes of a small-town mayor in Peru say they
Wal-Mart women feel for plight of president
Opinion: The Wal-Mart Moms were pessimistic, bordering on despondent, about the state of the country. Like,
Incubator upgrade
Incubator upgrade youngstown Perkins Communications recently installed two roof-mounted
Delphi hearing today
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com warren Delphi Corp. salaried retirees will continue the fight
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.40 —.25 Avalon
Small-business measure goes to Obama for signature
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Democratic- controlled Congress on Thursday sent President
Margaret G. K. Dennison: A powerhouse public leader
Editorial: In death, as in her remarkable life of leadership, advocacy and public service, Margaret Gillmer
Q&A: Fitch’s Phil Annarella
This week’s Q&A After 39 years in the coaching business, Austintown Fitch coach Phil Annarella
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