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Palin finally confirms she's not running in 2012
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Wednesday she will not run for president, leaving little doubt that the eventual Republican nominee will come from the current field of contenders.
Woodland walks for families at Villa Maria
In honor of the 2011 U.N. International Year of Forests, four seasonal woodland walks for families are planned at Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center. Autumn walks are either Oct. 16 or 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The theme is “Litter Bugs.”
Slurring Michael Jackson talked about building children's hospital
Slurring Michael Jackson talked about building children's hospital
Final jury pool settled in underwear bomb case
DETROIT (AP) — Forty-seven people have made the final cut as prospective jurors in the trial of a
Third victim dies in Calif. workplace shooting
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Authorities have confirmed that a third victim has died in the workplace
Texas Gov. Perry raises $17M for GOP presidential nod
Texas Gov. Perry raises $17M for GOP presidential nod
48 Cuyahoga County workers must choose between jobs
48 Cuyahoga County workers must choose between jobs
Police: Quarry gunman may be tied to 2nd shooting
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a woman has been shot in an attempted carjacking by a man
NH official: Husband killed wife who strangled son
BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who returned home last year to find his 4-year-old son
Ron Paul, GOP presidential candidate, raises $8M in 3 months
Ron Paul, GOP presidential candidate, raises $8M in 3 months
Most Ohio union workers affected by insurance rule
Most Ohio union workers affected by insurance rule
Man gets 31 years in prison for robbing Ind. casino winners
Man gets 31 years in prison for robbing Ind. casino winners
Traffic stops yield seizure of large amount of drugs on Ohio Turnpike
Traffic stops yield seizure of large amount of drugs on Ohio Turnpike
Boat beaches in San Diego; 1 dead, 11 hurt
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Authorities say one man is dead and 11 other people have injuries after a boat
Youngstown Community School board has special meeting Thursday
YCS has special board meeting Thursday
Jury acquits Youngstown man of all charges in 2010 murder
Jury acquits Youngstown man of all charges in 2010 murder
Wall Street protest expected to widen
NEW YORK (AP) — Organizers of the protests in lower Manhattan have sought a permit to gather in a
2 dead, 6 wounded in Calif quarry shooting
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a disgruntled employee opened fire at a Northern California
Ga. records show Troy Davis’ final death row hours
ATLANTA (AP) — State records obtained by The Associated Press give a glimpse into Troy Davis’ final
Officials: Ore. man says victim begged to be shot
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say an Oregon man accused of killing another man whose body
School in Lisbon schedules craft fair
The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center adult education department will have a craft fair
Report: 2 dead, 4 injured in Calif quarry shooting
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — An employee opened fire at a meeting at a Northern California quarry early
Georgia Tech assaults lead to more police patrols
ATLANTA (AP) — Three female Georgia Tech students have reported being assaulted recently, prompting
NBA cancels preseason games
The NBA canceled the remainder of the preseason today and will wipe out the first two weeks of the
Kansas City police hunt for clues on missing baby
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Detectives looking for a missing 10-month-old Kansas City girl who may have
Giant fire burns 40 square miles in central Neb.
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a giant, wind-swept wildfire has burned more than
Megan’s Law offender reaches plea agreement
BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — A Megan’s Law offender pleaded no-contest to charges he inappropriately touched
Seized drug growing equipment donated in Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Equipment seized from a Philadelphia-area drug operation is going to be used to
Defense questioning expected in corruption trial
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Defense lawyers in Pennsylvania’s government corruption trial are expected to
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Apple butter fest Saturday at church
Apple butter fest Saturday at church poland Woodworth Church of the Brethren, 30 E. Western
EHS ceremony to honor two with awards
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ethnic Heritage Society will honor Louis Zona, executive director of
With YSU pact OK’d, focus shifts to morale
Faculty union wants administration to follow through on shared sacrifice By DENISE DICK
Sutton leads Tigers; Fitch’s Jenkins back
Sutton leads Tigers; Fitch’s Jenkins back By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com canfield
Boardman’s push to get share of tax irks county
Mcnally, righetti cite benefits from services By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
YSU looking for defensive leaders
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Tuesday morning, YSU football coach Eric Wolford
Health insurance to exceed $10,000 per employee in 2012, survey finds
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com It’s barely October, but there’s one rising cost employers and
Canfield, Girard and WR No. 1
Staff report Friday’s showdowns in the Inter Tri-County League won’t just be for first place.
Phantoms counting on goalies
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The biggest change for the USHL this season was
Barnette murder trial under way
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lorenza Barnette is guilty of the
County health commissioner Matthew A. Stefanak will retire in May
County health commissioner Matthew A. Stefanak will retire in May By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
It’s Champion’s Day in AAC soccer victory
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com HUBBARD Champion High earned a 1-0 boys soccer victory Tuesday
Eagle Scout Alex While’s project designed with purpose
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Alex While’s Eagle Scout project meant more to
Browns QB McCoy hungry for victories
Associated Press BEREA Colt McCoy counts on ice to soothe his aches and pains, the hurt produced
Dem Chairman Betras not in favor of challenge
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman
Deer-vehicle collisions decline
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Deer-vehicle collisions in the Mahoning Valley fell in 2010, according
Postal workers worry about future of Youngstown facility
Life hangs in the balance for these workers at the Youngstown processing and distribution plants for the U.S. Postal Service on South Walnut Street. Postal service officials recently announced the plants could close as part of a restructuring of the financially stricken operation.
A weighty political subject
Opinion: WASHINGTON On the subject of Chris Christie’s weight: if he were a woman, we wouldn’t be talking
Lifetime amends Knox movie
By Amy Kaufman Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES A Lifetime movie about the Amanda Knox trial will
If the case is a sham, why not let the public see and decide?
Editorial: Visiting Judge William H. Wolff Jr. spent the better part of a day in a Mahoning County Common
Questioning use of federal funds
Questioning use of federal funds WASHINGTON A handful of Ohio U.S. representatives, including
Getting it right
Editorial: An editorial in Tuesday’s editions arguing against the expansion of school vouchers in Ohio
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 20.91 +0.18 Avalon
Feist ready for next chapter
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK As Feist celebrated her 35th birthday earlier
3 US-born men win physics Nobel
Associated Press NEW YORK Three U.S.-born scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for
MyPlate replaces long-used pyramid
Chicago Tribune The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends consumers eat a balanced diet based
Huntington, First National have highest market shares in Valley
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN First National Bank and Huntington National Bank
Killing Awlaki in Yemen wasn’t the end of the story
Opinion: By Max Boot Los Angeles Times Osama bin Laden’s death was cheered, I suspect, by 99.99 percent
Apple unveils faster iPhone
Associated Press CUPERTINO, Calif. Apple Inc. unveiled a new iPhone on Tuesday that is faster
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Law Library Resources Board, regular quarterly meeting, noon,
Lordstown turbines generate many savings for the village
Opinion: Lordstown turbines generate many savings for the village Since the installation of the wind
Lesson in community values
Opinion: By Angela C. TRUDELL VASQUEZ McClatchy-Tribune We’re in the middle of National Hispanic
Laura Dern relates to her character in new HBO series
By Luaine Lee McClatchy-Tribune News Service BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Many child actors who grow
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes music charts for the week ending Oct. 3:
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes music charts for the week ending Oct. 3: SONGS v
Republicans should focus on political reality
Opinion: Listening to some establishment Republicans grousing about the field of GOP presidential candidates
Prodigal Co. branch aids shale industry
Staff report Poland The Utica and Marcellus shales have sparked yet another new need, this time
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary D. Cox, 42, of 3380 Southeast River Road, Berlin
birthdays
birthdays Actress Diane Cilento is 78. Singer Arlene Smith of The Chantels is 70. Singer Richard
Ford to pay workers $6K bonuses in pact
Associated Press DETROIT The union that once set the gold standard for American wages is giving
Joe Gregory named GM of Norfolk Tides
Staff report NORFOLK, VA. Joe Gregory, a former executive with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers and
Board OKs paper ballots contract
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With the switch from electronic touch-screen
Police unable to ID man who was shot
Police unable to ID man who was shot YOUNGSTOWN Police still have not been able to identify a
Extra burden to carry
Postal workers worry about future of main Youngstown facility By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
Campbell fire chief wants review of ISO rating
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city’s fire chief says he hopes to ask for
City property owner has no plan
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A downtown property owner, charged with
Late surge erases earlier stock losses
Associated Press NEW YORK A late-afternoon surge capped another wild day on Wall Street on
Man faces charges after shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 24-year-old Boardman man faces charges of carrying a concealed weapon
METRO DIGEST || YSU speaker canceled
YSU speaker canceled YOUNGSTOWN A presentation scheduled for today at Youngstown State
Casey Anthony reports to authorities that she’s jobless
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony told her probation officer this week that she is
Report: Drug dealers tap Ohio seniors for painkillers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Drug dealers around Ohio are developing new sources for prescription
Buckeyes have more questions
Associated Press COLUMBUS On the heels of an ugly 10-7 loss at home to Michigan State, Ohio
Crosby’s return marked by secrecy
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Look at your right hand. Close your eyes. Do you know where it is?
Copter crash in NY river kills 1
Associated Press NEW YORK A helicopter on a private tour with five people aboard sputtered and
PREP GOLF ROUNDUP
BOYS GOLF Division II RAVENNA South Range’s Brandon Pluchinsky won individual medalist honors
Dem wins W.Va. governor’s race
Dem wins W.Va. governor’s race CHARLESTON, W.Va. Democrat Earl Ray Tomblin overcame weeks of
Penn St. looks for answers vs. Iowa
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Prodding reporters and poking fun at himself, Joe Paterno
Ben may play; Harrison not OK
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger’s sprained left foot might be the least of the
Knox returns to Seattle
Associated Press SEATTLE Amanda Knox returned to her hometown of Seattle on Tuesday and was as
Rangers eliminate Tampa Bay
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. This is what Adrian Beltre envisioned when he signed with
Christie: Not my time to run for president
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. After a surge of new speculation, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
oddly enough
oddly enough Alligator in W. Pa. reservoir likely is a discarded pet SLICKVILLE, Pa. An
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