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Indians sweep Tigers

Mitch Talbot and Josh Tomlin both finished their rookie seasons with wins as the Cleveland Indians


Browns’ Delhomme still out

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme is not practicing for the third straight week because of


Boardman boy selected for elite baseball program

By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown A local baseball player is headed to Puerto Rico


YSU defense to face explosive Missouri State offense

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In late July, fifth-year Missouri State coach Terry


Pirates lose to Cardinals 4-1

P.J. Walters pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and Allen Craig hit a solo shot to help the St.


Bob Feller in hospital

Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller is resting comfortably at the Cleveland Clinic after getting a


City council wants crackdown on crime

After two recent random murders, some members of city council say a major crackdown to curb violence


Longshoremen returning to work at NJ, NY ports

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Longshoremen on strike for two days at ports in New Jersey and New York are


Oil prices rise; gasoline prices down

Oil prices rose today after the government reported inventories fell last week, though supplies


Suspect runs into library while fleeing police

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Shhhh! Arrest under way. A man fleeing police after a traffic stop in


Official: NJ sex-tape student in apparent suicide

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a New Jersey college student who was allegedly recorded


North Korea vows to strengthen nuclear arms

NEW YORK (AP) — North Korea has vowed to strengthen its nuclear weapons stockpile in order to deter


Gunman wounds 2 officers at Neb. hospital; is shot

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at an Omaha hospital this morning, wounding two police


Ex-wife describes life in NJ incest-rape trial

PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — A woman says her ex-husband, who is accused of raping and impregnating his


Woman pleads not guilty in acid hoax case

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Her face red and blotchy but largely unbandaged, a 28-year-old Vancouver


Jamie McCourt’s lawyer wants postnup thrown out

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jamie McCourt’s lawyer says a marital agreement that could determine who owns the


Arthur Penn dies at 88; director of landmark film ‘Bonnie and Clyde’

LOS ANGELES — Arthur Penn, the three-time Oscar-nominated director best known for “Bonnie and


Armstrong staff member arrives to testify in LA

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A staff member of Lance Armstrong’s Team Radioshack has arrived at a Los Angeles


NYC mosque developer: No plans to move project

NEW YORK (AP) — The developer behind a controversial proposal to build an Islamic center near ground


Man captured in Ravenna real estate agent slaying

A nationwide search by U.S. Marshals ended Tuesday night with the capture of the man wanted in the


Tropical Storm Nicole forms over Cuba

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicole has formed over Cuba after soaking the country with downpours as


Another Bombardier jet has landing gear problem

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Two planes made by Canadian manufacturer Bombardier have had to make


Carter’s Washington book signing events canceled

CLEVELAND (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter is canceling scheduled book signing events in


$3 million bond set for Kevin Agee in Repchic shooting

$3 million bond set for Kevin Agee in Repchic shooting


Stocks slip as European protests worsen debt fears

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower as a wave of protests against austerity measures in Europe


Council approves shorter hours for rookie doctors

CHICAGO (AP) — Sleep-deprived rookie doctors will be getting shorter work shifts, along with


Suspect in Yale doctor killing ruled incompetent

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut judge has ruled that an unemployed doctor is not competent to


McCourt divorce case set to conclude today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge will hear closing arguments today in the divorce trial of Jamie and Frank


Carter feeling normal, observation continuing

CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland hospital says doctors are recommending additional observation of former


Longshoremen remain on strike in NJ and NY

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Longshoremen remain on strike at ports in New Jersey and New York despite a


Infant dies after bullet piece hit him in head

READING, Pa. (AP) — An infant has died two days after being struck in the head by a bullet fragment


Police: Woman abducted, raped, left in park

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police in Philadelphia are investigating the abduction and rape of a woman who


Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers show Saturday

The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will be showing the biggest ones they have raised — so far — on Saturday.


Novelist to speak at library's Literary Society dinner

Lisa Scottoline, author of 17 novels, will give a presentation at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s Literary Society dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the main library, 305 Wick Ave.


Diabetes classes at TMH

Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1350 E. Market St., will have Diabetes Day group classes from 2 to


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY St. Michael Orthodox Church, 125 Steel St., Youngstown, will serve a homemade Chinese


HELOISE: Carrots: Handling a healthy snack

Dear Readers: Cabbie (our miniature schnauzer) and I love fresh carrots as snacks! An average-size


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She’d like to honor sister’s birthday

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My sister’s 50th birthday is coming up, and I would


NHS Alumni reunion committee finale


Valley Legacy ticket deadline extended


Seniors participate in fun day at park


Author to appear at library program

Author to appear at library program YOUNGSTOWN The Public Library of Youngs-town and Mahoning


Immunization clinic for kids Oct. 6

An immunization clinic for children will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Niles City Health Department,


Stroke education for caregivers, survivors

The group for stroke education for caregivers and survivors meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in the nursing unit at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, 8747 Squires Lane NE, next Wednesday and Oct. 13, 20 and 27.


Penguin linemen getting grizzly for Bears

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU is getting grizzly for the Bears. A few weeks

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Eulogies for Martin recall her ‘willpower’

By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown When Judy Tarver checks her e-mail, she still


Preseason pep talk inspired McDonald golfers to excel

By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com

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Ponzi schemer gets 68 months

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND A man who pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a


Salem defense solid in AAC White win

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com SALEM Salem’s goal keeper Kenny Saltsman was cold, wet and

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Texting ban in Canfield to start Friday

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield City police hope a new ban on texting will help


Fitch, Spartans move up in ranks

Staff report Austintown Fitch and Boardman’s football teams were the beneficiaries of some


2 men charged in 1993 slaying

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. Authorities believe the case of a 15

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Canfield edges Mooney, 2-1

Staff report STRUTHERS Tony El Hayek and Jon Hutnyan scored goals as the undefeated Canfield


Ruling allows Delphi retirees’ suit to proceed

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com warren A federal judge has rejected motions to dismiss the


Next schools chief to start as deputy

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The educator tapped as the city’s next schools

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Soubliere sets her goals high

By CAITLIN COOK Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN Growing up in Howell, Mich., Dani

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Kilcawley elevator reopens with a new safety device

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Kilcawley House residence hall elevator at Youngstown State

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Campbell mayor, council at odds over police pacts

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City council would like to see the return of a


‘Mistaken identity’

Police searched a home and a detached garage at 537 Garfield St.,, off Glenwood Avenue in connection with the weekend murder of Thomas Repchic and the wounding of his wife, Jacqueline, both 74. Police have arrested Kevin D. Agee Jr., 25, above left, and are seeking Aubrey F. Toney, 29, right, as suspects in the crime.

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Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints US Bank NA, as successor trustee et al v. Jennifer L.


Buckeyes prepare for first road test

Associated Press COLUMBUS The worst road trip Devin Barclay ever went on was to, of all places,


Stimulus isn’t stimulating

Opinion: By Steve Chapman Chicago Tribune No one spends money like the federal government. This year


‘We can’t go on like this’

Opinion: All public policy is founded on an underlying philosophy about humanity and the world. Some call it


Early voting starts slowly, likely to grow

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Like the rain outside, the number of early


Hamlin says feud settled

Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Denny Hamlin said Tuesday he’s made peace with Kevin Harvick and


Bouncing back

Actress Maura Tierney is working again after battle with breast cancer By Gail Pennington St.


Food giveaway

Food giveaway Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., food, 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday.


Bon Jovi on list of rock hall nominees

Wire dispatches NEW YORK It could be a blaze of glory for Bon Jovi at the Rock and Roll Hall of


on the air

on the air What: “The Whole Truth” When: 10 tonight Where: ABC


Gazpacho, slaw are as cool as a cucumber

By Ellise Pierce McClatchy Newspapers PARIS There’s a reason the cuke is the star of its own


Grain by grain, chef tries out new flours

Chicago Tribune For years Kim Boyce, a pastry chef who sifted and stirred her way through some of


prep volleyball roundup

Hubbard 25-25-25, Struthers 7-7-7 HUBBARD Morgan Lopuchovsky had seven kills, Dawn Lingenfelter


Pick up a peck of peppers - but don’t forget gloves

McClatchy Newspapers The time is ripe to pick up a peck of peppers. As a nation, we eat more


V&M project honored

Staff report youngstown The $650 million V&M Star expansion here — and the local organizations


on the air

on the air What: “Teach” When: Premieres Friday at 10 p.m. Where: A&E


Author of 17 novels to be dinner speaker

Author of 17 novels to be dinner speaker YOUNGSTOWN Lisa Scottoline, author of 17 novels, will


The top five singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Sept. 27:

The top five singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Sept. 27: Singles: v“Just the Way


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday West Branch Local school board, work session, 6 p.m., regular meeting 7:30 p.m.,


Browns’ Mangini says Wright will start Sunday

By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer BEREA Eric Mangini acknowledged Eric Wright’s bad


Report: Severstal sets Oct. deadline for offers

Staff report warren Russian steel giant OAO Severstal has set an Oct. 22 deadline for offers on


bridge

bridge Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x7 5 uQ 9 7 4 2 vA Q 10 8 3 w3 WEST EAST


Steelers will go with Batch against Ravens

Associated Press PITTSBURGH, PA. Mike Tomlin probably wishes his quarterback decision had been


Camp builds chemistry

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A few weeks ago, one of the YSU softball players


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2010. There are 93 days left in the year.


Boardman police investigating arsons

Staff report BOARDMAN Police are searching for the culprits responsible for a series of arsons


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Clash in DC is over peace, love and a Volkswagen bus WASHINGTON A group of


Airbus exec, Ryan visit RTI

Staff report niles As part of an ongoing effort to promote defense-related development, U.S.

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Critics blast Karzai peace commission

McClatchy Newspapers KABUL Choking back tears and showing signs of stress, Afghan President


Penn State’s O line to be tested at Iowa

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Iowa isn’t an ideal place for an opponent to break in a new


UAW local, GM resolve work issues

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com lordstown A flare-up between United Auto Workers Local 1112


Obama rallies, scolds Dems

Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Buck up. Stop whining. And get to work. Clearly frustrated by


newsmakers

newsmakers Rapper pleads guilty NEW YORK Rapper Kid Cudi, a Cleveland native, has pleaded


Bears, Hester show old winning form

Associated Press CHICAGO Devin Hester turned up the right sideline, hurdled a lunging defender


Census shows recession’s effects

Associated Press WASHINGTON As the recession shook Americans’ confidence last year, new figures


YSU sports schedule

FOOTBALL Sept. 4 — at Penn State, L, 44-14 Sept. 11 — Butler, W, 31-7 Sept. 18 — Central


Penguin Club Jamboree is Oct. 6 at The Georgetown

Staff report BOARDMAN The YSU Penguin Club’s annual Jamboree is scheduled for next Wednesday at


Poland man cited after four-car crash

Staff report Boardman A Poland man was cited with causing a four-car accident in the parking


2 fight for attorney-general post

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Attorney General Richard Cordray said he’s

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Danza made the grade as a teacher

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA When former sitcom star Tony Danza began teaching English at a


No deaths confirmed in mudslide

Associated Press OAXACA, Mexico A huge mudslide first thought to have buried hundreds of people


Jones homers as Cards fall

Associated Press ST. LOUIS Garrett Jones homered on a three-hit night and drove in three runs


Woods ready on Ryder Cup eve

Associated Press NEWPORT, Wales The Ryder Cup is getting personal for Tiger Woods.


Critic takes his own steps to double-dip

By Barry M. HORSTMAN Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINNATI Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes, long


Hearing postponed for brothers accused in robbery

Staff report BOARDMAN A preliminary hearing for two brothers accused of robbing a real-estate


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.23 —.68 Avalon


Growers to display giant pumpkins after Sat. weigh-off

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com CANFIELD The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will be


Farrell No. 5 in Pa. prep football poll

Staff report Unbeaten Farrell (4-0) is ranked No. 5 in this week’s poll of Pennsylvania high


Politics trumps U.S. relations

Opinion: At a time when America is beset with intractable foreign policy problems, you wouldn’t think


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Teri McDougal and Kyle Hamner, Berlin Center,


Pepsi-grant deadline looms

By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Youngstown There are two days left to vote for September’s


Poverty on the rise

Opinion: Poverty on the rise Plain Dealer, Cleveland: The number of Americans plunged into poverty in 2009


Malkin scores in Pens’ victory

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin scored for Pittsburgh and the Penguins beat the


Strasburg has cast off, close to rehab

Associated Press WASHINGTON For a couple of months, Stephen Strasburg “stirred up the baseball


World digest || Jimmy Carter in Cleveland hospital

Jimmy Carter in Cleveland hospital CLEVELAND Former President Jimmy Carter, on a trip promoting


Development of a rail system in Ohio is worth pursuing

Editorial: People who can remember excur- sions by passenger train from downtown Youngstown stations to


Don’t hesitate to plan special event downtown

Opinion: Downtown is a place to celebrate We would just like to share with everyone the treasure that we


LOTTERY

LOTTERY TUESDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions2-10-13-36-38 Mega Ball18 Tuesday’s Mega


Across US, murder charges are on the rise in fatal DUIs

Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. While rookie Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was


Business digest

InfoCision contract Akron InfoCision Management Corp., has signed a contract with Smart


Give immigrant kids a chance

Opinion: By Jose Miguel Leyva McClatchy-Tribune Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has been right to


Judge won’t drop death penalty from case

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A trial judge maintained that a Youngstown man

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