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Trumbull CSB chief: Agency shares disgust over rape of toddler at its facility
The head of the Trumbull County Children Services Board has asked the public to withhold judgment about the agency’s practices “until all the facts are in.”
AP sources reporting Bachmann's N.H. staff quits
Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann is losing her New Hampshire staff. As many as five staffers formally left Bachmann's campaign this week, two people with direct knowledge of the situation said Friday. They requested anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose internal workings of the campaign.
Expect 2 primaries in Ohio next year
Ohio voters can prepare for two primaries in 2012, holding most national contests in June with local primaries still taking place in March.
Weekend exercise at air base to include sirens, explosive sounds
Members of the Air Force Reserve’s 910th Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station are participating in a base-wide exercise this weekend beginning at 2 p.m. today.
Ohio unemployment figures remain unchanged from August
Ohio unemployment figures remain unchanged since August
Chamber event Nov. 1 focuses on career advancement, enhancement
Chamber event Nov. 1 focuses on career advancement, enhancement
Local government collaboration roundtable discussion is Thursday in Liberty
Local government collaboration roundtable discussion is Thursday in Liberty
910th Airlift Wing conducting exercises this weekend
910th Airlift Wing conducting exercises this weekend
Alcohol, cigarettes' effect on fetus limits evidence in Zorger homicide case
A 26-year-old Canfield woman pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated vehicular homicide Thursday for her role in a car accident that left her fetus dead and killed a 55-year-old woman.
Mill Creek Park roads to close for Sunday's Peace Race
These roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed from 9 a.m. to about 1:30 p.m. Sunday for the annual Peace Race: Chestnut Hill, East Park, Valley, High, West Cohasset, Bears Den, West and West Glacier drives, as well as Price Road.
Kelli A. Marginian | William E. Dickey III
YOUNGSTOWN Kelli Ann Marginian of Boardman and William Edward Dickey III of Corpus Christi, Texas,
Angela Eusanio | Dr. David Roncone
POLAND Wedding vows were exchanged Aug. 20 at Holy Family Church by Angela Eusanio of Poland,
Shred your personal documents Saturday in Boardman
Mill Creek MetroParks, with the help of Alpha Omega Document Management, will dispose of residents’ old bank statements, bills or personal documents.
Breakfast to benefit Angels for Animals
Breakfast to benefit Angels for Animals CANFIELD Angels for Animals will host a pancake
Banquet to honor volunteers
Muriel Baranick: Hospice of the Valley. Jessie Bolen: South Range High School Blanket Drive.
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES Sulmona Valley Women’s Auxiliary will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the club rooms,
Afternoon of the Arts Saturday at Boardman Y
In celebration of the arts and artists in our community, the D.D. & Velma Davis Family YMCA off McClurg Road will host “An Afternoon of the Arts” from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Watkins requests probe of CSB over child-rape case
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has asked state
Fitch’s Jenkins running to history
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com austintown Around 8 a.m. on September 20, Carissa
Zorger pleads guilty in crash that killed fetus, another woman
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 26-year-old Canfield woman pleaded guilty to
Phantoms riding four-game win streak
If revenge is a dish best served cold, why not deliver it on ice?
Peace Race on Sunday to feature new starting point for 10K race
By Natalie Lariccia sports@vindy.com YOungstown More than 1,300 runners and walkers will fill
YSU chief asks colleagues to take voluntary furloughs
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University President Cynthia
Track transfer closer to gate
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich signed an executive order and the Ohio
Brian Marrow answers the call at YCS
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Brian Marrow had to be convinced to take the
Boardman goes for Fed title tonight at McKinley
Staff report Pressure is nothing new to the Boardman Spartans. With it, they’ve won a share of
Relative: rumors in Donofrio disappearance untrue
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The family of James Donofrio has not given up
Ursuline vs. Mooney for 57th renewal of series
Long-time rivals primed for 57th renewal of series By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com
Community organizers present platform on jobs, oppose Issue 2
By ROBERT GUTTERSOHN rguttersohn@vindy.com Youngstown While urging a no vote on state Issue 2,
Dems bash plans for 2 Ohio primaries
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Democratic Party lawmakers
Boardman Court to move to Market Street
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners unanimously
GM invests $5.5M for 2013 Chevy Cruze at Lordstown
While the diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze has been available in Europe since 2009, General Motors has announced it will build the North American version in Lordstown. Shown above is Australia’s Holden Cruze.
Wilson looking for rematch
Opinion: There’s little doubt that Democrat Charlie Wilson is looking for a rematch next year with Republican
This week’s Q&A Canfield’s Mike Pavlansky
Pavlansky is a name synonomous with sports in the Valley. Dave Jr. is the track and cross country
Salute to spiders
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty The halls near the commons gymnasium
Austintown Police Blotter
Sept. 14 Vehicle theft: A 1989 GMC truck was stolen in the 4000 block of Victoria Road. Warrant:
IndyCar CEO focuses on Wheldon’s memory
Associated Press IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard said the best way to honor Dan Wheldon is finding a way
School board candidates offer opinions
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Two school-board candidates say communication is key to
All briefs
Annual fall festival today on the Green Canfield United Methodist Church is hosting the 71st
Historical society kicks off fall lecture series
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Sis Soller delighted the crowd of approximately 60 members
Owner of protest park in dilemma
Associated Press NEW YORK The New York plaza commandeered by activists who helped birth a global
The Kent State Jazz Ensemble will give a free concert Sunday at 3 p.m. in Kent State University-
The Kent State Jazz Ensemble will give a free concert Sunday at 3 p.m. in Kent State University-
Let Iraqi helpers into U.S.
Opinion: In September 2007, Barack Obama made a stump speech berating the Bush team for breaking faith with
Encouraging yen for openness
Opinion: Encouraging yen for openness Canton Repository: The new legislative “supercommittee” in Congress
“Pearl Jam: 20” (9 P.M., PBS): This show is a definite must-see for rock fans.
“pearl jam: 20” (9 P.M., PBS): This show is a definite must-see for rock fans. It’s an “American
Lack of big plays concerns offense
Assoicated Press Berea Colt McCoy has battled the opinion he’s too short to play quarterback in
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Rocky Horror Show,” 8 p.m.: Rust Belt Theater keeps the Halloween
Not too sharp
By Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune Whatever your relation- ship (ardent, platonic, nonexistent)
Largest study on cellphones, cancer finds no connection
Associated Press LONDON Danish researchers can offer some reassurance if you’re concerned about
Canfield Manufacturing is sold, will move to North Jackson
Staff report CANFIELD National Industrial Lumber Co. announced it has purchased Canfield
Gadhafi is gone, but Libya faces many challenges ahead
Associated Press WASHINGTON Libya’s victorious revolutionaries now face a new threat:
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 21, the 294th day of 2011. There are 71 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Economy shows signs of improving
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy appears slightly healthier than many had feared it was a
Forecast: Cold, wet in North, drought conditions in South
Associated Press WASHINGTON Winter looks to be cold and wet across the northern tier of states,
Mixed news on credit in Valley
Mixed news on credit in Valley YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley credit scores are up 0.3 percent this
It shouldn’t take a tragedy for Ohio to do what must be done
Editorial: Ohio has a couple of blind spots when it comes to animals, and they demand attention in Columbus.
Myths kill American dream
Opinion: By Preeti Vissa McClatchy-Tribune A big part of the American dream is in serious danger —
Delphi health subsidy rises
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN President Barack Obama will sign into law today a bill
Lockerbie families welcome death of Gadhafi
Associated Press CHERRY HILL, N.J. For decades, Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi was seen as an
Gadhafi’s death helps clear way for oil exports
Associated Press NEW YORK It still will be several months before Libya can export as much oil
Report: Food labels need easy system to aid consumers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Just as that Energy Star tag helps you choose your appliances, a new
Gadhafi shown no mercy
Associated Press SIRTE, Libya Dragged from hiding in a drainage pipe, a wounded Moammar Gadhafi
Poll shows pessimism on economy, Obama plans
Associated Press WASHINGTON The extreme funk that settled over the country during the summer has
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan shows up late and is turned away LOS ANGELES Coroner’s officials say Lindsay
oddly enough
oddly enough Bandit wearing Spider-Man mask foiled by clerks JACKSONVILLE, N.C. A note to
Give Ron Paul his due as someone who believes in the Constitution
Opinion: Give Ron Paul his due as someone who believes in the Constitution Peter Goldmark’s Oct. 12 col-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.70 .04 Avalon
birthdays
birthdays Actress Joyce Randolph (“The Honeymooners”) is 87. Keyboardist Manfred Mann is 71.
Brett Keisel’s play is gaining notice
Associated Press PITTSBURGH If things had worked out a little differently a decade ago, Brett
METRO DIGEST || Ed Port recovering from more surgery
Ed Port recovering from more surgery AUSTINTOWN Austintown resident Ed Port, 41, was in the
Basque group ends armed campaign
Basque group ends armed campaign BILBAO, Spain After killing more than 800 people across Spain
ODOT gets ready, gets set for winter’s fury
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD The Ohio Department of Transportation is
Austintown man faces charge of assault on officer
Staff report Austintown Police charged a township man with felonious assault on a police officer
HIgh School volleyball Thursday’s results
DIVISION II Hubbard 25-25-21-25, Marlington 16-6-25-23 Maris Sarisky had 13 kills and seven
Niles and Girard police charge 2 in robberies
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com Niles and Girard police have charged a 17-year-old Niles boy and a
Luke Donald shares Disney lead, two ahead of Simpson
Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. Luke Donald figured he might have to win at Disney to
Wolford keeps chopping, logs big W
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Oct. 13, just a few days after arguably the most
Cabinet member addresses Chamber
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN The director of Gov. John Kasich’s Office of
METRO DIGEST || Document shredding is Saturday at park
Document shredding is Saturday at park Boardman Mill Creek MetroParks, with the help of Alpha
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Girl Scouts historian hails decision on camp
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com MACEDONIA It is wonderful news, said Trudee Davis, of
Canfield chief of schools to retire
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield The Canfield schools superintendent’s
James Neal nets seventh goal as Penguins knock off Canadiens
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Take your time Sidney Crosby. At the rate James Neal is going,
Cruze Chronology
Cruze Chronology Aug. 21, 2008: General Motors Co. announces it will invest more than $500 million
Warren cops continue probe of body found in city motel
Staff report WARREN Police are still investigating whether charges will be filed against the
Rangers rally to tie World Series
Texas scores two in the ninth to go home in Fall Classic with split Associated Press ST. LOUIS
Canfield briefs
Canfield Rotary Clothing Drive Canfield Rotary will be accepting clean used clothing donations for
Austintown briefs
Grace Lutheran Church Fall Sale The women of Grace Lutheran Church will be hosting their 40th
New Watson teacher feels at home in Austintown
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although new third-grade Watson teacher Dana Elias was born in
Canfield firefighters host open house
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To mark the end of Fire Prevention Week, Canfield Fire
St. Christine’s gets visit from COSI
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students at St. Christine School took a tour through the
Student Leo Club kicks off service year
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School’s Leo Club hosted a kickoff bonfire
Paws Town celebrates during Canine Carnival
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A year ago, during the first Canine Carnival at Boardman Park, the
CH Campbell students jump for the heart of it
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Canfield kindergarten through third-grade kids got
Canfield girls golfers win sectional, advance to district
The Canfield High girls golf team shot a 356 on Oct. to win the Northeast District Division I
Women’s league hosts fall festival
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Junior Women’s League of Canfield sponsored its 42nd
Watson welcomes ‘Day of Play’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A group of Watson PTA volunteers visited the elementary school on
Womens’ volunteer organization hosts fall conference
The General Federation of Women’s Club/OFWC Northeast District hosted its fall conference at the
Poland briefs
Pajama Jam at the library The Poland library is hosting Pajama Jam: Sleepy-Time Fun for the Family
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield Junior Golf League sign-ups Canfield Junior Golf League sign-ups for children grades
Boardman preschool welcomes new administrator
Boardman United Methodist Preschool and Child Care Center (BUMP) has a new leader. The nonprofit
Canfield Police Blotter
Oct. 11 Warrants: Police arrested David Kalna, 29, of 222 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown and Sarah
Youth football teams advance in playoffs
The Austintown Little Falcons 120-pound team traveled to Warren and knocked off the No. 6 seed
Library guests head into the jungle
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Roars, hisses, and squawks could be heard throughout the
Union hosts annual Holiday Shoppe
The Poland Union PTO is hosting the eighth annual Holiday Shoppe Craft and Vendor Show on Nov. 5
Watson welcomes Whitten to the family
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Watson’s new third-grade teacher Sarah Whitten finds family very
Library celebrates summer readers
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although the “One World, Many Stories” summer reading program at
Hadley wins Fed title; team takes third
Boardman sophomore Mark Hadley became the first Spartan runner to take first overall and be named
Womens’ volunteer organization hosts fall conference in Boardman
The General Federation of Women’s Club/OFWC Northeast District hosted its fall conference at the
Womens’ organization hosts fall conference in Boardman
The General Federation of Women’s Club/OFWC Northeast District hosted its fall conference at the
New format highlights Good Morning, Canfield
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Mayor Bill Kay, known for his humorous stories, led
Cross country team seventh at Stow Invite
The Boardman Spartan cross country team finished seventh overall out of 21 teams with 198 points at
Boardman briefs
BCMS PTA announces meetings The Boardman Center Middle School PTA will host two more meetings in
Making a statement
The Poland High girls golf team finished as the Division II state runner-up for the third straight
Residents OK street lamps
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com Residents on Spartan Drive approved a lighting district
Church to host Upward youth basketball
The Poland United Methodist Church is currently accepting registration for the Youth K-6 Upward
Bidding process clogging township sewer project
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Some township residents will have to wait longer than
Tea with teddy at Dobbins
The teddy bears that invaded kindergarten rooms at Dobbins Elementary on Sept. 30 were not all the brown and fuzzy kind. Teddy bears in tutus, jewelry, sports jerseys, and with green, pink, and tie-dye fur all made an appearance during the afternoon Teddy Bear Tea.
Q&A WITH SARAH WHITTEN
Q&A WITH SARAH WHITTEN Q. Favorite fall activity: A. Football. Saturdays and Sundays are all
Valley residents, lawmakers oppose turnpike plan
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Fifty people turned out Wednesday and spoke out against
Austintown sports briefs
U.S. Kids Golf Canton East Fall Tour coming to Youngstown The U.S. Kids Golf Canton East Fall Tour
Trustees unveil financial database
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com Township trustees are putting together a five-year plan
Preschoolers learn about fire safety
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students at Union preschool received a very special visit
Boardman briefs
BGMS football routs South Catholic The BGMS football team beat the South Catholic Cardinals 34-8
Trustees approve search for gas, oil deposits
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Township trustees gave tentative approval for a seismic
Dobbins becomes a WILD School
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Only two years ago, a tract of land along the Dobbins
Storm-water utility fee is the focus of public meeting
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com After nearly two years of discussion and legislation,
Poland sports briefs
Winter sports parents meeting The Poland High School athletic department will host a Winter Sports
Shepherd craft show welcomes community
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley Poland had something fun to offer to
Summer readers celebrate at Austintown library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Young readers in Austintown, North Jackson and Lake Milton have
Fitch Athletic Hall of Fame inducts new class
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The fourth class to join the Austintown Fitch Athletic Hall of
Womens’ volunteer organization hosts fall conference
The General Federation of Women’s Club/OFWC Northeast District hosted its fall conference at the
Market Street tailgate touts Spartan Pride
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Market Street celebrated its Spartan Pride with a school tailgate
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