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WikiLeaks: Breach has exposed unredacted US cables
LONDON (AP) — Anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks says that its massive archive of unredacted U.S. State
Dayton school district puts Facebook limits on teachers
Dayton school district puts Facebook limits on teachers
Man shot to death in New Castle
new castle, pa. A man was shot to death on the east side of the city. Police say Gordon Rees
Know of any 9/11 artifacts in the area? Let us know!
Know of any 9/11 artifacts in the area? Let us know!
Youngstown schools superintendent moves two principals
Youngstown schools superintendent moves two principals
Search engine on Ohio public worker pay has glitch
Search enginer on Ohio public worker pay has glitch
Retiring city administrators honored
YOUNGSTOWN — City hall was party central today as employees honored two retiring administrators —
Colorado logger cuts off toes after foot is pinned
DENVER (AP) — A 61-year-old retired logger feared he might die alone in a remote Colorado forest
Government sues to block AT&T, T-Mobile merger
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed suit today to block AT&T’s $39 billion deal to buy
Neb. governor urges Obama to deny pipeline permit
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman is urging President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary
Katia strengthening; too early to determine threat
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Katia was gaining strength today in the Atlantic Ocean
3 hospitalized after suspicious parcel at air base
MASCOUTAH, Ill. (AP) — Three people from Scott Air Force Base in southwestern Illinois have been
Jupiter-bound craft snaps pic of Earth and moon
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Earth, say cheese. A NASA spacecraft cruising toward Jupiter glanced back
Greatest Scores | Sunday finals | The Lake Club
The Greatest Golfer of the Valley Sunday finals at The Lake Club
Wendell August Forge will sell historic property
GROVE CITY, PA. Wendell August Forge announced Wednesday that it plans to sell its landmark Grove
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, will sell homemade dinners to
Fair reservations due
Fair reservations due canfield Reservations must be made by Thursday for Youngstown South
Penguins eye more than just paycheck vs. MSU
By Joe SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Andrew Johnson hails from Detroit, which is 45 miles
Elections board finally makes its move
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After several delays, the Mahoning County
Geek Fest at YSU draws attention to STEM
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Calling all geeks — no pocket protectors or
Auditor expects county surplus of $360K in ’11
tax, state revenues exceed estimates By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With
Pressure rises on Girard to fix Liberty water woes
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Inconsistent water pressure for the
Scrappers held in check again by Williamsport
Staff rpeort WILLIAMSPORT, PA. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ postseason hopes took another blow
Youngstown’s Ed O’Neill gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s not every actor who lands a lead role in
Paterno doesn’t name his starter at QB for opener
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, PA. The two biggest offseason questions surrounding Penn State
Browns lose OG Steinbach for season
Browns lose OG Steinbach for season Associated Press BEREA The sturdy left side of Cleveland’s
3 accused in fight plead not guilty
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three women charged with attempted murder
Many Canfield kids walk to school
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com CANFIELD Some Canfield students may have a long walk.
Bauserman to start for Ohio St.
Bauserman to start for Ohio St. Associated Press COLUMBUS Luke Fickell made the first big call
Campbell books still need work
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city’s finance director says he has moved
Steelers’ Grisham faces reality of unemployment
Asociated Press PITTSBURGH There were nights when the anxiety over his chances of making the
Rebels: We’re close to capturing Gadhafi
Associated Press HEISHA, Libya Libyan rebels say they’re closing in on Moammar Gadhafi and
Irene takes a toll
Opinion: By Peter Morici McClatchy-Tribune Although, initially a Category 1 hurricane and eventually only
Defense cuts could sap U.S. strength
Opinion: The Japanese government recently issued a diplomatic white paper calling China “assertive” toward
These are some of the best days of this community’s life
Editorial: There’s always something old and something new at the Canfield Fair. Just two for-instances, this
Urban group brings variety to 4-H display
The Oak Hill Clovers 4-H group organizes its display at the Canfield Fair. The group meets throughout the year at St. Patrick Church on Youngstown's South Side. Fair-goers can find the Clovers and other 4-H groups in Building 25.
165th canfield fair Schedule of daily events
Today Gates open at 8 a.m., and guided senior shuttles are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More from Stambaugh Stadium
Eye on the D: The Penguins have a whopping 49 new players since last fall, with two-thirds of those
Lawsuit refiled against Kasich and JobsOhio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Two Democratic lawmakers and a liberal advocacy group
newsmakers
newsmakers Beyonc ’s baby bump sparks Twitter record NEW YORK Beyonc ’s pregnant performance
birthdays
birthdays Drummer Jerry Allison of Buddy Holly and the Crickets is 72. Singer Van Morrison is 66.
2011 4-H Royal Court
MICHELE AWAD: 18, of Canfield. This is Awad’s sixth year in 4-H. She is a member of the Youngstown
Wrta bus schedule Canfield Fair
Boardman-Canfield Loop Wednesday to Friday: Depart Federal Station: 6:10 a.m., 6:40 a.m., 9:10
Multiple sclerosis organization faces shortage of funds
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A local agency that formed 20 years ago is facing a
PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP
Fitch 2, Howland 1 AUSTINTOWN Keanu Shelton had both goals for Fitch while senior Brad Fields
Pa. official: Liquor stores should have longer hours
Associated Press HARRISBURG Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner on Tuesday criticized the
Judge denies new trial for serial killer of 11 women
Associated Press CLEVELAND A serial killer convicted of hiding the remains of 11 women in and
Petraeus leaves with reputation for making a difference
Associated Press WASHINGTON David Petraeus, America’s best-known general and the wartime model
Man charged in neighbor’s death
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Authorities say a west Philadelphia man has been charged with
Copters rush food, water to cut-off Vt. towns
Associated Press NEWFANE, Vt. National Guard helicopters rushed food and water Tuesday to a
Keselowski returns to Nationwide racing
Combined dispatches CHARLOTTE, N.C. Brad Keselowski will return to the Nationwide Series this
Heinz ends support for some research
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Heinz Endowment is looking for a new home for some of its
Disaster-aid battle brews in Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON A political battle between the GOP-led House and the Democratic-
Aug. was deadliest month of war
Associated Press KABUL August has become the deadliest month yet for U.S. forces in the nearly
Union: faculty not to blame for dip
Union: faculty not to blame for dip YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University faculty union says
Bill would require drug testing to receive public aid
Associated Press COLUMBUS A state lawmaker says he plans to introduce a bill that would require
3 officials replaced over ATF program
3 officials replaced over ATF program WASHINGTON The Justice Department replaced three officials
Suspect in church theft is arraigned
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 37-year-old woman accused of stealing
Cartoon salute
Sept. 11 will be remembered in many comic strips By MATT MOORE Associated Press PHILADELPHIA
Carlos Santana and Jack Hannahan hit home runs to help Gomez beat Oakland
Associated Press CLEVELAND It was young Jeanmar Gomez’s turn to join the Cleveland Indians’ hero
Gallery to screen two videos
Gallery to screen two videos NILES The Art Outreach Gallery will screen two 18-minute videos
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Weathersfield Township trustees, caucus, 10 a.m., township administration
Consumers’ mixed signals
Associated Press WASHINGTON Economists have advice for anyone worried that consumers are too
Astros break out in sixth inning to batter Pirates
Associated Press HOUSTON Rookie Henry Sosa allowed two hits and struck out seven over six
Is higher office in the cards for Rubio?
Opinion: In my high school days before sex and environmental education and the general dumbing down of the
prep volleyball roundup
Cardinal Mooney 25-25-20-25, Fitch 14-20-25-13 YOUNGSTOWN Christine Pelini had 33 assists, 16
Save-A-Lot opens
Save-A-Lot opens YOUNGSTOWN A new Save-A-Lot store opens today in the space formerly occupied by
Suit over sewer-district fee going to trial
Associated Press CLEVELAND A lawsuit over a proposed storm-water management fee is going to
Meet the new ‘Dancing’ cast
By Yvonne Villarreal Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES It’s that time of year again: ABC has
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.22 —.05 Avalon
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brad M. Scheetz, 27, of 11533 South Ave., North Lima,
Nadal advances, but shaky in US Open
Associated Presss NEW YORK Rafael Nadal’s first match as defending U.S. Open champion was
30 years later, ‘Scarface’ endures
Philadelphia Daily News PHILADELPHIA The movie year is 1983. The Oscar contenders include “The
A&W to close within the next year
Staff report BOARDMAN The Mahoning Valley’s one and only A&W is set to close sometime during the
What’s up with grocery prices?
Opinion: What’s up with grocery prices? I recently moved back to the Mahoning Valley after living in the
First Place at risk over bid requirement
First Place at risk over bid requirement By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN On the eve
Make your own sun-dried tomatoes
McClatchy Newspapers Sun-dried tomatoes, as the name implies, are tomatoes dried in the sun,
Reaching a ‘super’ balance
Opinion: Reaching a ‘super’ balance Seattle Times: Sen. Patty Murray has set the right tone regarding her
oddly enough
oddly enough Atheists say they get kudos for church billboard MANSFIELD, Ohio An Ohio atheist
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Ashley Clute and Jeremy Cromley, Cortland, boy, Aug. 29. Fabio
Beware second-term pain
Opinion: “There are days when I say that one term is enough,” President Barack Obama said in June. His
iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Aug. 29:
iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Aug. 29: Singles: v “Moves Like
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