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Chicago architecture firm to design world’s tallest tower
CHICAGO — A tower designed by Chicago architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill and to be built in
Ex-attorney gets 12 years in old child porn case
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — An ex-attorney convicted on child pornography charges in a case
Redmond O’Neal arrested on drug charges again
LOS ANGELES — Redmond O’Neal was arrested today for alleged drug possession and violating probation
Boardman levy has early lead from absentee ballots
Boardman levy has early lead from absentee ballots
Judge continues man's probation on explosive-making chemicals conviction
Judge continues man's probation on explosive-making chemicals conviction
Nobel-winning immunologist Benacerraf dies at 90
BOSTON (AP) — Baruj Benacerraf, a Venezuelan-born immunologist who shared the 1980 Nobel Prize in
US releases more classified Bay of Pigs documents
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. has released more classified documents about the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of
W.Pa. man to plead to Islamic terror posts
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has agreed to plead guilty to using the Internet to
Cafaros want to keep sealed the case records filed against them in Oakhill case
Cafaros want to keep sealed the case records filed against them in Oakhill case
NY official seeks new ideas for hockey arena site
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A day after voters soundly defeated a $400 million referendum for a new hockey
NASA: Columbia shuttle item found in Texas lake
HOUSTON (AP) — A NASA spokeswoman says a piece of the space shuttle Columbia has been found in a
Stocks now down for year as economic concerns grow
Stocks now down for year as economic concerns grow
Voter turnout 'quiet' so far in special election in Boardman
Voter turnout 'light' so far in Boardman special election
Man charged with robbing, beating woman on East Side
Man charged with robbing, beating woman on East Side
Indian tribe in Wash. approves same-sex marriage
BREMERTON, Wash. (AP) — An American Indian tribe in Washington state has adopted a law recognizing
Judge asked to unseal Casey Anthony case documents
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A newspaper is asking a Florida judge to make public most of the sealed
Man to seek withdrawal of plea in $200M wine fire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former wine dealer accused of destroying more than $200 million worth of
Teen ordered to create memorial for Ga. toddler
JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — A judge has ordered an unusual punishment for a teen charged in the death of a
Feds back off Wyoming wild horse castration plan
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Environmental groups say the U.S. Bureau of Land Management has backed off on
Jury hears closing arguments in Katrina trial
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal prosecutor says Hurricane Katrina is not an excuse for the carnage that
Autopsy results expected Tuesday on NH girl
STEWARTSTOWN, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire law enforcement official says the results of an autopsy on
Akron Children’s Boardman gets more than $1 million
BOARDMAN As a residual beneficiary of the Kikel Charitable Trust, Akron Children’s Hospital
REUNIONS
The Mercer County Historical Society will sponsor a one-room school countywide reunion Aug.14 at the
Steakout, golf outing for Beta Theta Pi
Steakout, golf outing for Beta Theta Pi CANTON The 44th annual Beta Steakout sponsored by Beta
Western Mahoning Kiwanis celebrates 60th anniversary
CANFIELD Representatives from four area Kiwanis clubs attended when the Kiwanis Club of Western
Finish Line: Wolford seeks better closers
Staff report Youngs-town State football coach Eric Wolford has spent a lot of time since the 2010
Finance report: Gains raised $42,100
Campaign funds filed with county board of elections By DAVID SKOLNICK and ED RUNYAN
Convenience store opens in downtown Youngstown
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Al Adi picked a great weekend to open his new
Vikings honor Korey Stringer
Associated Press MANKATO, Minn. Jim Kleinsasser can’t believe it’s been 10 years since he last
New Warren schools superintendent gets acquainted
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Among the first things Bruce Thomas did on his first day
Two men arraigned in melee
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two men arrested during the melee that led to gunfire and the death of a
Scrappers, storm pound Aberdeen
Staff report ABERDEEN, MD. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers scored nine runs over the first three
Scout leads effort in creating Environmental Learning Center
Scout leads effort in creating Environmental Learning Center By CHRISTINE KEELING
Levy to be placed before Howland voters
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HOWLAND The Howland board of education authorized placing a
Indians get needed victory
Associated Press BOSTON Cleveland manager Manny Acta’s pregame lesson about Fenway Park’s
Lee homers twice for Bucs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Carlos Zambrano spoiled former teammate Derrek Lee’s coming out
‘Bored’ man accused of setting fires
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A 20-year-old Boardman man accused of setting
Niles train traffic back on track after derailment
Razing of 5th Street bridge detours motorists By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES CSX Corp.
Man pleads guilty in beating
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 21-year-old Youngstown man could face
Missing NH girl’s body found in river
Missing NH girl’s body found in river STEWARTSTOWN, N.H. The body of an 11-year-old New
Construction spending rises 0.2 percent
Associated Press WASHINGTON Builders began work on more office buildings, shopping centers and
Board decides candidate can stay on ballot
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown A candidate for Campbell council president
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles L.W. Scaglione, 31, of 508 W. Village Green
Will Perry seek presidency?
Opinion: DENVER Some wives don’t want their husbands to run for president — Alma Powell (Colin Powell) and
Concerns about economy end rally
Associated Press NEW YORK Leave it to the economy to stop a debt-deal rally. The Dow Jones
It’s time to fix immigration
Opinion: By Glenn Hutchinson McClatchy-Tribune Immigration is dividing America. Some states want to be
Jason Bateman stars in ‘The Change-Up,’ his second film of the season
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES In “Horrible Bosses” and “The Change-Up,”
Safety of nuclear power plants
Opinion: The (Gloversville, N.Y.) Leader Herald: Action to prevent a nuclear power plant disaster such as
Valley Life Digest || The 5
“Cowboys & Aliens,” which arrived in theaters Friday, is taking a gamble by blending two disparate
Death of photo ID bill victory for democracy
Editorial: 2With that comment, Rep. Bill Batchelder, R-Medina, speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives,
Anthony Sowell’s defense attorneys focus on brain damage
Associated Press CLEVELAND A convicted sex offender who killed 11 women was an upstanding person
Syrian troops continue attack
Associated Press BEIRUT Anti-government protesters in the Syrian city of Hama set up barricades
Casey Anthony ordered back to Florida
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony, whose whereabouts have been a secret since her
American parenting is on the decline
Opinion: By Paul Akers Free Lance-Star Fredericksburg, Va. In a YMCA locker room some years ago I was
newsmakers
newsmakers NBC inks deal with ‘King of Hill’ creator BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. NBC is going into
Metro Digest || Roads closed
Roads closed CANFIELD The Mahoning County Engineer’s Office has closed portions of two roads for
Police investigating home invasions, robberies
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two home invasions and robberies over the past
Juried art show at Playhouse
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Submissions are being accepted for The Art Show, a juried exhibition
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2011. There are 151 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Debt bill dashes through House
SENATE VOTES TODAY Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Emergency legislation to scrape past an
People fed up with politicians
Opinion: People have run out of patience with the government. Chat with someone in the street, at a party or
Survey calls Ohio U top party school
By JoANNE VIVIANO Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio University, set in an Appalachian town known
O.A.R. brings sax appeal to region
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In case you haven’t noticed, the rock ’n’ roll
Panel: Man harassed neighbor over race
Panel finds Pa. man harassed neighbor over race Eds: Updates with details of complaint, reaction
Coverage to extend to birth control
Associated Press WASHINGTON A half-century after the advent of the pill, the Obama
The cost of Justice
Opinion: By Donald Kaul OtherWords It isn’t so much that I’m against balancing the budget. It’s that I
Solar-powered spacecraft set for Jupiter mission
Solar-powered spacecraft set for Jupiter mission Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA’s
Metro Digest || Woman reports rape
Woman reports rape YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine who raped a mentally challenged
Gas prices stable
Gas prices stable YOUNGSTOWN Ohio gasoline prices remain stable at levels about a dollar higher
Steelers rework QB’s deal
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger is doing his part to help the Pittsburgh Steelers
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Summit Academy Board, 5:30 p.m., 1150 Tod Ave. SW, Warren. Coitsville Township
Williams says farewell; Sammarone appoints assistant
Williams, left, and his wife, Sonja, talk with Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien at the Covelli Centre.
Browns stick to financial gameplan
Associated Press BEREA As debt ceilings and borrowing limits consume everyone’s day, the
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Peter O’Toole is 79. Keyboardist Garth Hudson of The Band is 74. Director Wes
Canfield and Austintown police calls
police calls A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD July
Pretrial set for 2 held in vets jar robbery
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The two women accused of stealing more than $500
oddly enough
oddly enough Loose cash found along Ohio highway totals $21K DELAWARE, Ohio Loose cash found
Summer camp brings children of terrorism victims together
Summer camp brings children of terrorism victims together Associated Press MIDDLEBURG, Va.
Stern blames players for NBA impasse
Associated Press NEW YORK David Stern returned to the bargaining table Monday and said
Company sets up operation in Youngstown
Company sets up operation in Youngstown By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When
Sarah Turner taking shot at ‘Voice’
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Boardman-based country singer Sarah Turner will perform Aug. 12 at Club
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