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AFSCME union at Forum OKs agreement with Community Health
youngstown Forum Health’s largest union approved an agreement with Community Health Systems Monday
Rezoning would keep duplexes from some Austintown neighborhoods
Austintown Township trustees voted to begin the process of rezoning about 130 residential
NJ judge: Casinos must pay $8M for misleading ads
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — It was Debra Smerling’s birthday, but 80,000 others may have reason to
Calif state court judge refuses to block execution
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — A California state court judge refused a death row inmate’s request today
YSU football vaults to No. 20 in coaches poll
Youngstown State’s 31-28 victory over Southern Illinois on Saturday has created some buzz around the
Tornado causes postponement of dog owner’s lawsuit
YOUNGSTOWN The jury trial of a dog owner’s civil lawsuit against a former Mahoning Valley kennel
Third East Liverpool shooting victim dies
EAST LIVERPOOL The last of three people involved in a shooting here last week has died. Rachael
‘Artists by the River” event Sunday in Youngstown
Youngstown The Altrusa Club of Youngstown will sponsor “Artists by the River” at the B&O Station,
Actress Gloria Stuart, the elder Rose in Titanic,’ dies at 100
LOS ANGELES — Gloria Stuart, a 1930s Hollywood leading lady whose first significant role in nearly
Conn. lawyer called to court over remarks to media
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A judge today ordered an attorney for one of two men charged with killing a
Lawyer: NJ ticket-scam defendants didn’t break law
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Attorneys for four California men accused of illegally buying more than 1
Mistrial declared in Blackwater contractor case
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A federal judge has declared a mistral in the case of two former Blackwater
Ohio man, 2 sons dead in apparent murder-suicide
UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio man and his two sons were found dead in home
Segway owner dies after falling off river cliff
LONDON (AP)— A wealthy British businessman who owns the company that makes the two-wheeled Segway
Stocks edge lower as investors pocket profits
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are taking a pause from their big September rally. With no major economic
CNN: Wisconsin levee fails; 100 homes could be affected
(CNN) — As many as 100 homes could be affected by flood waters in Wisconsin due to the failure of a
Flood-damaged levee holds in central Wisconsin
PORTAGE, Wis. (AP) — Dozens of residents have opted to stay in their flood-stranded homes in central
CUNY-IBM to open unique school in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — The City University of New York and IBM will open a unique high school that allows
Old rival takes racial swipe at Philadelphia mayor
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A longtime feud between former Philadelphia Mayor John Street and his successor
Stocks edge lower as investors pocket profits
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging lower as traders put a September rally on pause with no major
Man kills wife, stepkids, self; spares own kids
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida man spared his two biological children when he fatally
Gates Foundation focuses on college graduation
SEATTLE (AP) — For many years, diversity in higher education has been measured by how many low-
Magistrate dismisses auctioneer’s appeal of license suspension
YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court magistrate has dismissed an auctioneer’s appeal of
Pa. district judge, constable help nab suspect
LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — After nearly two decades as a judge, a former central Pennsylvania police
Gettysburg Address ‘witness tree’ saplings on sale
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A historic group is selling offspring of the last living witness of Abraham
Humor and laughter are HMHP topics
Humor and laughter are HMHP topics YOUNGSTOWN “Humor and Laughter: Jest for the Health of It” is
Wolves Club Den VI seats slate of officers
YOUNGSTOWN Chelsey Santucci, a funeral director and member of several community organizations, was
HELOISE: Check specials to save money
Dear Heloise: I recently went online to check phone and Internet specials being offered by my phone
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Father’s violence must be dealt with
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I need your advice on how to deal with my very
Penguins lose the luxury of surprising their victims
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN You can bet the YSU football team won’t take anyone
SPECIAL REPORT | Ohio Newspaper Poll: Tea Party brewing support for GOP
Group’s Republican leanings to influence Ohio races, poll says By William Hershey Dayton Daily
Batch propels Steelers to romp over Buccaneers
Associated Press Tampa Bay, Fla. Charlie Batch doesn’t pretend to be a savior. His job is to
Last, not least
Wilson represents the final new city school in $187M project By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Browns lose 4th-quarter lead for 3rd week in row
Browns lose 4th-quarter lead for 3rd week in row Associated Press BALTIMORE On an afternoon
Attorney’s law license suspended
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended the law license of
Ohio universities say enrollments are up
Associated Press CINCINNATI Several Ohio universities are reporting increased and even record
On campus | Area FBS notables from Week 4
BIG TEN Iowa WR Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, Sr., Mooney: Caught four passes for 87 yards and two
‘Sense of loyalty’ results in $4M gift
Ohio school benefits from late Valley man’s gratitude By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com
St. E’s fund drive for cancer center gains momentum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two recent donations are bringing closer the opening of the Joanie Abdu
Johnson enjoys dream weekend at Dover
Associated Press DOVER Jimmie Johnson had it all. He won the pole, dominated again to win at
Plans for hauling big oil refinery loads spark battle
Associated Press KAMIAH, Idaho Lewis and Clark traversed part of the route that would one day
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Comcast COO Burke to succeed Zucker NEW YORK Comcast Chief Operating Officer Steve
Facebook — not just for teens anymore
By Mark w. SMITH Detroit Free Press Awash in jargon — “wall,” “news feed,” “tags,” “defriend”
Calif. measure shows its conflicted link to pot
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO California has a long history of defying conventional wisdom on
Prep sports at a glance
FOOTBALL AREA SCORES FRIDAY Alliance 23, West Branch 12 Austintown Fitch 43, Can. GlenOak 21
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Caterpillar has a major effect on the Dow
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s Caterpillar’s market. The Illinois maker of earth movers is
New Muslim comic-book superhero is on the way
Associated Press NEW YORK Comic-book fans will soon get their first glimpse at a new superhero —
EPA delays testing in Ohio river
Associated Press AKRON The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is delaying plans to test
PREP ROUNDUP Saturday’s games
BOYS SOCCER Canfield 2, Hubbard 0 HUBBARD PJ Stickle and Tony El-Hayek scored for the
Repeal don’t ask, don’t tell
Opinion: Repeal don’t ask, don’t tell Hartford Courant: Failure of Democrats Tuesday to secure the 60 votes
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Dana school offers ‘Taste of the Arts’ youngstown Youngstown State
Iraq on guard against Iran
Associated Press QUTAIBA BORDER FORT, Iraq On any map, this castlelike fort is in Iran. But war,
Activists set sail for Gaza from Cyprus
Associated Press FAMAGUSTA, Cyprus A boat carrying Jewish activists from Israel, Germany, the
Experts question BP’s take on spill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Engineering experts probing the Gulf of Mexico oil spill exposed
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Elmo wasn’t tickled when he had to fend off attacker WINTER PARK, Fla Elmo was
The top-five concert tours ranks artists by average box-office gross per city and includes the
The top-five concert tours ranks artists by average box-office gross per city and includes the
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2010. There are 95 days left in the year. Associated
New ‘Metroid’ game offers adventures
McClatchy Newspapers “Metroid: Other M” is the game some “Metroid” fans complained the first-
$93K cancer drug: What is a life worth?
Associated Press BOSTON Cancer patients, brace yourselves. Many new drug treatments cost nearly
Warren walk to set mood for Halloween
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com WARREN Visitors to downtown Warren at the end of
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Local school board, building and grounds committee, 4 p.m.; transport
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Qualifying: The Buckeye Bullet finished 43rd in Sunday’s AAA 400 at
‘The Social Network’ movie is a 21st-century morality tale
Facebook- The Movie By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK “The Social Network” is a
Smith verdicts likely will resonate
Associated Press LOS ANGELES During the past few weeks, a beautiful blonde celebrity has been
YSU should view elevator safety as a serious campuswide issue
Opinion: YSU should view elevator safety as a serious campuswide issue A Sept. 12 Vindicator article about
Abortion pill is still divisive 10 years later
Associated Press NEW YORK Ten years ago, after long and bitter debate, the U.S. Food and Drug
White House, Dems vow to extend tax cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House and Democratic leaders in Congress said Sunday they
bridge
bridge Answers to weekly quiz: Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xQ 9 6 5 3 u7 3 v10 8 7
Amish in need of more clinics
Associated Press LANCASTER, Pa. In 1998, five Amish families traveled from Northeast Ohio to a
Pa. docs use Web to help tiny patients miles away
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Dr. Ricardo Munoz goes from room to room, examining three infants,
In praise of fixing primary elections
Opinion: WASHINGTON Although a Niagara of vitriol is drenching politics, the two parties are acting
Sunday’s major leage baseball roundup
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 5, Royals 3 CLEVELAND Pinch-hitter Michael Brantley’s two-run double
The least society can give victims of violence is justice
Editorial: This was started as an editorial about the senseless murder of a hard-working Youngstown real
Bocce Game of Hope planned for Oct. 25
Staff report youngstown The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley presents the second annual
Ga. pastor: I’ll fight sex allegations
Associated Press LITHONIA, Ga. Casting himself as the Bible’s ultimate underdog, Bishop Eddie
OSU’s 73 prompts a monologue
Associated Press COLUMBUS Does Eastern Michigan coach Ron English believe that Ohio State’s Jim
Hyundai recalls Sonatas for steering
Hyundai recalls Sonatas for steering washington Hyundai Motor Co. said it is voluntarily
KC extends Niners’ skid to 3 losses
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. After taking grief for “winning ugly” in their first two
4 people injured after central Pa. police chase
Associated Press HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. Authorities in central Pennsylvania say four people are hurt
Confronting China on trade
Opinion: By Peter Navarro Los Angeles Times There is no honor among thieves, and no patriotism among
Obama pays price of timidity
Opinion: By Bogdan Kipling McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON, D.C. — In cobbling together the broad-based
Mandates mean rising costs
Opinion: By Grace-Marie Turner McClatchy-Tribune ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A battle is breaking out between
Trumbull County court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Dissolutions filed Robert W. Bailey and Julie Bailey. Dennis
Jewish settlers celebrate as Israeli building slowdown ends
Associated Press REVAVA, West Bank Jewish settlers released balloons and broke ground on a
Man drowns while taking birthday bet
Man drowns while taking birthday bet dania beach, fla. Authorities say a South Florida man who
Gallery attack ignites debate
Associated Press ISTANBUL The gang of dozens of men with sticks and pepper spray moved from one
NE Ohio adoption series set to begin in mid-October
Staff report Warren Northeast Ohio Adoption Services invites area singles or couples to free
Fundraiser at Casal’s
Fundraiser at Casal’s On Wednesday, $1 of all hair services at Casal’s de Spa & Salon locations
4-vehicle accident
4-vehicle accident Boardman A four-car crash about 3 p.m. Sunday sent two people to the
Youngstown fights back
Bob Jacobs, of Youngstown, and Wally Heck, of New Springfield, talk Sunday morning while working security outside St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave. Thomas J. Repchic, 75, and Jacqueline Repchic, 74, two St. Dominic parishioners, were shot Saturday afternoon near the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Philadelphia Avenue. Thomas Repchic died of his injures, and his wife is in the hospital.
Walkers show support in battle against MS
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Sharri Brown was about 10, her father, Gary
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