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Common plea: It's flawed

Common plea: It's flawed


Report: Child poverty increasing in Ohio

Report: Child poverty increasing in Ohio


Police: Someone fired at Ohio medical helicopter

Police: Someone fired at Ohio medical helicopter


Illegal immigrants found in Beaver Township

Illegal immigrants found in Beaver Township


Senior-services levy for Mahoning looks unlikely in 2011

Senior-services levy looks unlikely for Mahoning in 2011


Google, Microsoft goes public with patent spat

Google, Microsoft goes public with patent spat


Ex-Braves pitcher, actress face Wyoming foreclosures

Ex-Braves pitcher, actress face Wyoming foreclosures


Howland plans scrap-tire pickup

Howland plans scrap-tire pickup


Applications available for Warren Police academy

Applications available for Warren Police academy


Mahoning Co. health department issues pumping reminders

Pumping reminders issued


Copter shot down killing 30 US troops, 7 Afghans

Copter shot down in Afghanistan


Anxiety mounts for vet's family in Austintown

Anxiety mounts for vet's family in Austintown


Ohio changes prevailing wage, building laws

Ohio changes prevailing wage, building laws


Police investigating double homicide on the North Side

Police investigating double homicide on the North Side


Used book sale at Rodman Library


Open poetry reading Tuesday at Pig Iron

Open poetry reading Tuesday at Pig Iron youngstown Pig Iron Literary & Art Works will have its


Bert Sugar: Pavlik’s image has been hurt

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Before Bert Sugar became a legendary boxing historian, he was a

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Dow’s wild ride tests Valley residents’ nerves

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN To follow the Dow Jones Industrial Average on

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YSU football gets down to business

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Thursday afternoon, YSU football coach Eric

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Two homicide cases go to court

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 15-year-old boy and a 55-year-old man


Ambulance driver, 81, idled after accident

internal probe conducted By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NORTH LIMA An 81-year-old


Errors doom Scrappers in defeat

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com NILES Anticipation should be no greater when two teams


Jail crowding raises safety issues, official says

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s jail houses at least 20


Valley group shifts racino plan to North Jackson

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com NORTH JACKSON A company proposing a $300 million horse


Warren man shot in face listed in stable condition

Staff report WARREN Jason A. Flowers, 28, of Ferndale Avenue Southwest was in stable condition


Couple sentenced for theft scheme

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Though Scott Adair was led from the courtroom in

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It’s crowded at the top at Bridgestone Invitational, but no Tiger

Associated Press AKRON Rickie Fowler had eight birdies and an eagle to give himself another shot

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Finding a home for Bear

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Gene Malovec of Boardman was driving along

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Cribbs eager to work for Browns

Associated Press BEREA Josh Cribbs is confident he will make plays for the Cleveland Browns. As


Canfield Police Blotter

June 23 Dogs running loose: Police cited Bridgid Cassin, 26, of 112 W. Main St. with dogs and


Pilot, 75, explains encounter with F-16s

Associated Press CHICAGO Myrtle Rose was taking a short flight over suburban Chicago when the 75


Canfield school levy

Canfield school levy canfield The Canfield Board of Education unanimously voted Thursday to put


Austintown Police Blotter

July 24 Drug offense: Justin Popp,18, of 3457 42nd St., Canfield, was issued a summons for drug


Local student graduates from Otterbein, interns in New York

Local student graduates from Otterbein, interns in New York Mark Cramer, son of Randy and Vicky


Old North VBS showcases Big Apple

B ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com A Big Apple Adventure was in store for the approximately 300

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BTSC swimmers break pool records

Swimmers from the Boardman Tennis and Swim Club recently broke pool records during a home meet

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Cloggers entertain at Poland Shepherd of Valley

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The residents of Poland Shepherd of the Valley love music and

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Canfield Community Briefs

The Performing Arts Center relocates to Canfield The Performing Arts Center is relocating to


Local dancers earn national honors

Dancers from Stage Left Dance and Theater Arts Academy of Canfield recently returned from a national

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Rumpelstiltskin visits Canfield library

By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com The famous fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin came to life for

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Pat Catans hosts crafty kids in the Wild West

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On July 1, a group of Poland and Boardman youngsters ended their

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Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th Annual Golf Outing event was held on July 3rd at Bedford Trails

Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th Annual Golf Outing event was held on July 3rd at Bedford Trails Golf


Cornersburg goes country to spread civic pride

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On June 25, Cornersburg went country for a good cause.

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St. Charles members help Habitat build homes, lives

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The members of St. Charles Church in Boardman treasure their

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Boardman sports schedule

Friday, Aug. 5 Girls golf Varsity at Massillon Jackson, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9 Boys golf


Cornersburg goes country to spread civic pride

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On June 25, Cornersburg went country for a good cause.


Canfield Sports Briefs

Meet the football team over a steak dinner The Canfield Gridiron Club will sponsor its third


Canfield Cardinal Classic prepares players for fall

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The third annual Canfield Cardinal Classic soccer tournament

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No trick: Tom Phoolery is a hit at library event

By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Children visiting the Canfield library July 21 were

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Boardman Police Blotter

July 3 Burglary: To an apartment in the 4900 block of Brookwood Road through the front door.


Poland Sports Briefs

Golf outing benefits Poland wrestling club The Poland Mat Club will sponsor its third annual golf


Fitch track stars sign with YSU

Monday, Aug. 8 Girls golf Varsity vs. Hubbard, 4 p.m. Boys golf Varsity vs. Liberty, 9 a.m.


Festival raises funds

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In 1953, St. Christine Parish opened for worship. For just as

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POLICE BLOTTER

July 19 Drugs: Officers investigating a disturbance at a residence in the 2700 block of Center


Local dancers earn national honors in N.J.

Dancers from Stage Left Dance and Theater Arts Academy of Canfield recently returned from a national

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Children test out global games at library

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Area children moved their playtime from their backyards to

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Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Strutter, 6 p.m.: KISS tribute band, with opening act Sideshow.


Golf outing benefits foundation

Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th Annual Golf Outing event was held on July 3rd at Bedford Trails Golf


Pat Catan’s camp takes crafty kids to the Wild West

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On July 1, a group of Poland and Boardman kids ended their week

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Poland library hosts the case of the missing granny

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On June 30, a grandmother went missing at the Poland library.

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Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th Annual Golf Outing event was held on July 3rd at Bedford Trails

Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th Annual Golf Outing event was held on July 3rd at Bedford Trails Golf


Canfield school board seeks 4.9-mill levy

By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com Canfield voters will be asked in November to decide for


Poland Community Briefs

ABWA meets Aug. 9 The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) will


Boardman Sports Briefs

Boardman Gridiron Club seeks donations The Boardman Gridiron Club, a nonprofit organization that


Timmerman family wins iPad2 in library contest

Matty Timmerman, a 16-year-old with Down syndrome, is now the owner of a brand new iPad2. The

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Shepherd pets rule the catwalk

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On June 28, Poland Shepherd of the Valley hosted a fashion show

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Local dancers earn national honors

Dancers from Stage Left Dance and Theater Arts Academy of Canfield recently returned from a national


Voters approve Boardman police levy

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Voters approved a 3.85-mill, five-year additional police


Wickliffe Block Watch event mixes fun with focus

m,By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Since the Wickliffe Block Watch began in 2008, they have had

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Register now for Rotary Car and Bike Show

The 2011 edition of the Poland Rotary Car and Bike Show is set for Aug. 14 at the former Save-A-Lot

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Giuriceo matched with Gil

By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com It seems as though the toughest opponent Jake Giuriceo has had


Giffords: A sign of hope

Opinion: The Syracuse Post-Standard: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ appearance Monday on the House floor for the


Audiences don’t mind latest comedy-film trend Raunchy WOMEN

By Rebecca Keegan Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES In America’s movie the- aters, this has been


Jerry Lewis, MDA mum on reasons for exit

Associated Press LAS VEGAS For decades, Jerry Lewis has played the key role in the Muscular


MVEDC receives $1M loan

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corp. has received a $1


Zoning case hinges on definition of ‘pet’

By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com hubbard The case for the Wylie family chickens


Boardman officials plan for police hiring

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Although the township won’t begin collecting


Founded on faith

Christian health-care sharing programs have been around for decades McClatchy Newspapers


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kevis and Lisa Peterman, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 3. Melanie


Europe crisis revives ’08 fears; risks are less

Associated Press Wild gyrations in the stock market. Big banks holding risky bonds. Fear that


Notre Dame, coach temper expectations

Chicago Tribune SOUTH BEND, Ind. Brian Kelly, coach of a Notre Dame team bearing expectations


Liberty resident sues Trumbull Co. over projected cost for sewer project

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A resident of Arms Drive in Liberty Township has sued the


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD


GRADS LIST

GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: UNIVERSITY OF


Obama promotes jobs initiative for veterans

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Friday proposed tax credits and training


NEWS SHOWS

NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Maryland Gov. Martin


Ponder truths in 23rd Psalm

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” What a wonderful portion of


Campus notes

ST. MARY’S COLLEGE, Notre Dame, Ind. Christina Grasso, daughter of Mary Anne and Jim Grasso of


Today

Today Children Nature Theater, 7 p.m., MetroParks Farm, state Route 46, Canfield; 330-533-7572.


Keselowski keeps moving

Associated Press LONG POND, Pa. Brad Keselowski’s broken left ankle ballooned to the size of a


Grape opportunities

KSU Ashtabula to offer wine-industry degree programs Staff report Ashtabula Kent State


Program hits milestone in recruitment

Staff report rootstown The Northeast Ohio Medical University had its annual MEDCAMP program


Judge delays decision on Anthony’s probation status

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A judge deciding whether Casey Anthony has to return to Florida


Syria’s government: Revolt has been quelled

Associated Press BEIRUT Syria’s government showed off TV and still images of burned buildings


Gasoline prices expected to fall

Associated Press NEW YORK This week’s scary stock market plunge has a silver lining: Gasoline is


Diocese plans World Youth Day gathering

Staff report Youngstown Catholic youth and young adults from age 14 to 30 are invited to


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2011. There are 147 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


‘Cinderella’ actress finds new success

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Cinderella has worked happily ever after. Forty-five years after


Judge to rule whether teen is tried as adult or juvenile

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawyers for both sides now wait for


vacation bible school | Sessions in the area

Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the


At Manor at Autumn Hills, new McKinley Suites open

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com NILES The Manor at Autumn Hills assisted-living facility


Man arrested in shooting death of girl

Associated Press AKRON Police say they have arrested one man and are seeking another in the


A national memorial for Dr. King

Opinion: Perhaps you’ve seen the advertisement while waiting to watch the rest of your television program.


Seven inducted into ‘Hall’ tonight

Associated Press CANTON Deion, Marshall and Shannon. Three players who could get by with only


State budget woes impact local park districts

Chris D'Apolito, Jim Feret and Gabe Manginelli, Boardman Township Park grounds-crew workers, begin replacing fencing in the park. The park received about $71,000 from the state Local Government Fund this year.

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Goodell, Smith celebrate new contract

Associated Press CANTON NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith each


Agencies seek donations of school supplies

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Beatitude House and the Mahoning County


Jury convicts 5 officers in post-Katrina shootings

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS A federal jury on Friday convicted five current or former New


Army to cut war tours to 9 months

Army to cut war tours to 9 months washington Aided by the shrinking troop requirements for the


Campbell seeks grants for projects

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city is going to apply for state grants for


‘Rent’ is back at new home

By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK Though Adam Chanler- Berat was only about 10 when


Senate Dems give way to GOP to end FAA shutdown

Associated Press WASHINGTON With tens of thousands of jobs, more than $1 billion and their


BRIDGE Weekly quiz

BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K J 10 6 5 2 u8 4 vQ 6 w8 2


University chaplain

University chaplain north canton Walsh University has announced the appointment of the Rev.


Hardy veteran WR for Ravens

The Baltimore Sun James Hardy came by his independence early in life. At 12, he says, he moved out


OACC awards Wean Foundation, its former president

Staff report warren The Ohio Association of Community Colleges recently bestowed the Terry M.


S&P downgrades US rating from AAA to AA-plus

Associated Press WASHINGTON Credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s on Friday downgraded the


Rotary Club of Canfield presents 2011 scholarships to seniors

Staff report Canfield The Rotary Club of Canfield invited scholarship recipients and their


Steelers lock up Woodley

Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. LaMarr Woodley didn’t groan when the Pittsburgh Steelers slapped


Pirates lose eighth straight

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chase Headley’s grand slam highlighted San Diego’s first four-homer


Mets’ first baseman Davis likely done

Associated Press NEW YORK Mets first baseman Ike Davis will scale back his rehabilitation for a


Consumers Bancorp releases earnings

Consumers Bancorp releases earnings Minerva Consumers Bancorp Inc. on Friday released its


Hate-laced propaganda dangerous

Opinion: Sixteen years ago, I was one of the Los Angeles Times writers assigned to cover the Oklahoma City


Pay raises in Girard bitter pill to swallow for many taxpayers

Editorial: The arguments put forth by mem- ers of Girard City Council for pay raises for themselves, Mayor


Redistricting is no easy task

Opinion: COLUMBUS Random thoughts on apportionment and legislative redistricting, the processes that likely