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Friday, September 30 (77 stories)
Mettee resigns as Academic Distress Commission chairperson
YOUNGSTOWN Debra A. Mettee has resigned from the Academic Distress Commission for the Youngstown
Ribbon cutting scheduled at Liberty park
liberty A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned at 10 a.m. Monday at Liberty Center Park, 1315
Boil alert issued for parts of Canfield
Canfield The city issued a precautionary boil alert for residents on several streets due to a
Judge grants bond to Pa. suspect in ’77 deaths
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man in prison for more than two decades for a 1977 double
Va. mosque has mixed reaction to al-Awlaki’s death
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Worshippers at a Virginia mosque where Anwar al-Awlaki once served as imam
Panera to donate for cancer cure
WARREN October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Panera Bread will host its annual Go Pink Day
LOUIE TODAY: Prosecutorial missteps, dead puppy, Youngstown film and news of the day
Louie b. Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will be asking Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for his take on the county prosecutor's office's responsibilities in the recent dismissal of murder charges and other legal errors arising out of that office.
Campbell leads Boardman quest for a league title
Just a few weeks ago, Boardman running back Devin Campbell had a mind-boggling, jaw-dropping, eye-popping performance against Uniontown Lake.
Health care hike, summer pay cap in YSU deal
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The Youngstown State University faculty will
Girard volleyball team 13-3, ranked 13th in D3
Girard volleyball team now 13-3 and ranked 13th in Division III By Matthew Peaslee
Boardman eyes share of county sales tax
trustees ask state reps to consider legislation By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN
Phantoms hope to carry momentum from Fall Classic forward
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Anthony Noreen was pleased with how the Youngstown
Small quake shakes Valley
By ROBERT GUTTERSOHN and CHRISTINE KEELING news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of
Hughes’ severance package tops $65K, including $38K for unused sick time
Payout includes $38K for unused sick time By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Ashley Cuba nearing record for Pitt soccer
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com PITTSBURGH Ashley Cuba doesn’t play for records. She
Hearing set on sealing of Oakhill records
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lawyers for the Cafaro defendants in the
Lakeview boys soccer team remains unbeaten
Bulldogs on verge of AAC boys soccer championship By john Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com CORTLAND
Teen gets wish for space to hang with friends
Teen gets wish for space to hang with friends By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN
Rally, parade to start Nonviolence Week
Rally, parade to start Nonviolence Week By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN
49ers ready for Eagles on both sides of the ball
Niners ready for Eagles on both sides of the ball By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com
Still no sign of missing business owner
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City firefighters and divers from the Mahoning
Renovation of Pollock House set to resume
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Construction to renovate the historic Porter
Coach Q&A: LaBrae’s Bill Bohren
This week’s Q&A For nearly 50 years, Bill Bohren has coached football in the Valley. He’s had his
Grubb makes all the right calls
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. There has to be a simple solution for all the drivers who can’t
Barrel of Monkeys offers night-shift child care, fun
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com austintown A new day care caters to parents working
Fans try to cash in on San Francisco 49ers’ stopover
Donte Whitner of the San Francisco 49ers poses with fan Andrew Berg of Bessemer, Pa., while Alex Reece of Boardman snaps a photo outside the Holiday Inn in Boardman. The team has been in the area since Monday.
Deadline nearing for NBA owners, players
Associated Press NEW YORK They don’t have a deal yet, and they are just about out of time.
AL contests get postseason rolling
Associated Press NEW YORK After a long flight, a pre-dawn arrival and a workout that came all
No. 1 defense comes to ’Shoe on Saturday
Associated Press COLUMBUS Michigan State isn’t ranked in the Associated Press Top 25. It’s
Officer found innocent of eavesdropping
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN For a second time, a corrections officer at the Trumbull
Vehicular-homicide trial delayed
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A vehicular-homicide trial for a woman
Raccoon found in Struthers tests positive for rabies
Staff report struthers A raccoon found in the city has tested positive for rabies. Mahoning
Pellin convicted of one theft count
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Judge James C. Evans has acquitted Richard M. Pellin Jr., a former owner
Barberton mailman gets lifesaving hero’s award
Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. An Ohio letter carrier who has helped save the lives of three
Fatal truck crash
Fatal truck crash Knox A 26-year-old man is dead after losing control of his truck. Nolan
Crossing the aisle didn’t help Wilson
Opinion: State Sen. Jason Wilson of Columbiana, D-30th, is known to cross the aisle and vote with the
Tragic in more than one way
Opinion: Tragic in more than one way The article, “Valley native killed while attending Bible study”, is a
2 men plead innocent to drug-trafficking charges
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Two 20-year-old village men pleaded innocent Thursday to one count
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS The Franciscan Friary on S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, will be the site of a
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Trinity Fellowship Church of God in Christ, 774 N. Garland Ave., Youngstown.
2 plead guilty, 1 pleads innocent in check-kiting
Staff report CLEVELAND Two defendants in a federal check-kiting case have pleaded guilty, and
Mahoning Co. lags in increase of wages
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County lags behind the rest of the nation this year when it
YSU's Johnson: ‘We’re at a turning point’
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com youngstown It took about eight hours for the YSU football team
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Clothes dryers stolen in SC SUMMERVILLE, S.C. Police say more than a dozen coin-
Ohio attorney general’s office searches Howland dental office
Staff report WARREN Representatives from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office served a search
First Place: Latest report goes unfiled
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN First Place Financial Corp. says it cannot file its
Woman begins sentence for hitting boy with car
Staff report WARREN A 23-year-old Pershing Street Southwest woman was taken to the Trumbull
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD
Economy gaining, not unemployment
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy is showing signs of modest improvement — not enough to
Hardesty shows his worth as starting RB
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer BEREA Peyton Hillis’ absence from the Dolphins game
California to start corrections overhaul
Associated Press LOS ANGELES California’s correctional system is about to undergo an overhaul
Kasich wades into fight over collective-bargaining law
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Thursday made his first personal appearance
In Syria, crowd pelts US envoy with eggs
Associated Press BEIRUT Angry supporters of President Bashar Assad’s regime hurled tomatoes and
Ohio close to decision on relocating death row
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is close to a decision on relocating death row to save money and
Guard: Doc got vials before 911 call
Associated Press LOS ANGELES One of Michael Jackson’s bodyguards had barely stepped into the
Could model airplanes become terrorist weapons?
Associated Press BOSTON Model airplanes are suddenly on the public’s radar as potential
NJ man faces charges in Pa. deaths
Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. A New Jersey man has been ordered to stand trial in the deaths of
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Early hip-hop pioneer Robinson dies NEW YORK The woman some call the mother of hip-
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2011. There are 92 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Despite record, there are some concerns
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Here’s all you need to know about the Pittsburgh Steelers state of
Immigration law has Ala. cops wary
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Chris West, police chief of a small town in the Appalachian
Elton John starts 3-year Las Vegas run at Caesars
By OSKAR GARCIA Associated Press LAS VEGAS Elton John has returned to Las Vegas for a three-
Fish for the right name
Opinion: Chicago Sun-Times: People who would never touch Patagonian toothfish or slimehead would be happy to
Patching the bargaining hole in Part D is worth a look
Editorial: No senior citizen wants to jeop- ardize Medicare Part D, the prescription payment plan that was
Obama’s ‘jive talk’ shows he’s in trouble
Opinion: You know President Obama thinks he is in trouble with his liberal base when he lapses into what used
Pa. bank chosen as one of 25 all-stars
Pa. bank chosen as one of 25 all-stars Hermitage, PA. F.N.B. Corp. is one of 25 banks and
Keeping alive hopes for euro’s future
Associated Press BERLIN Germany kept alive hopes that the 17-nation euro currency can survive
Perry is a Ponzi schemer
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly McClatchy Newspapers Texas Gov. Rick Perry has been making headlines by
Pact will benefit Big Ag
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords You may wonder why President Barack Obama is so intent on
Nothing new in ‘Number’
By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Girl, late
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Township Neighborhood Watch, 12:30 p.m., Liberty administration
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kolton R. Codner, 24, of 3025 Canfield Road, Apt. 12,
Remember victims of domestic violence
Remember victims of domestic violence WARREN Someplace Safe Inc., Trumbull County’s domestic
‘50/50’ deals with cancer with humor
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel As frighten- ing as the word is, you don’t put “cancer” in a
Thursday, September 29 (83 stories)
Quake epicenter was west of YSU, state says
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources confirmed an earthquake, predicted to be on the 2-magnitude
Yes, it was another small earthquake!
Residents of Youngstown’s North and West sides reported feeling a tremor shortly after 9 tonight,
Police: 3 soldiers admitted to Okla. home invasion
LAWTON, Okla. (AP) — Police say three soldiers from an Oklahoma Army post have confessed to taking
Skakel lawyer leaves NY prison for halfway house
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — An attorney who represented Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel in his murder
Costume parade, treat-or-treat at Autumn Fest
The Relay for Life of Liberty hosts Autumn Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 in Center Park, behind the Liberty Township Administration Building.
Mahoning lags rest of the nation in wage increases
Mahoning lags rest of the nation in wage increases
Area ski resort reps to be at preseason party
A preseason ski party at McMenamy’s Restaurant and Banquet Center, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, at 6 p.m. Oct. 19, will benefit the Warren Family Mission.
Boardman Oktoberfst is Sunday
The 35th annual Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Boardman Park off U.S. Route 224, west of South Avenue.
City plans changes to save $349K
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The latest round of cuts made by Mayor Charles
Search continues for missing Youngstown restaurant owner
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Day three of the search for Jim Donofrio ended
YSU community has smashing good time to honor former professor
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Sara Kropp smashed her frustrations to
Kiosk eases congestion at justice center
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department
Faculty union, administration reach a tentative agreement
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University has reached a
Downtown Youngstown: ‘Eyesore’ scaffolding is removed from PNC
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While it will be another week before an
WWII vet’s golf cart banned from streets
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Richard Newell served his country in World War
HMHP gets a $1.1M training grant
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Heath Partners has received a five-year, $1.1 million
Urban farm takes root
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 2.5-acre parcel with a vacant house on
Cardinals, Rays earn wild cards on final day
Associated Press The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the AL wild card with a stunning rally Wednesday
Howland stays unbeaten, clinches AAC American girls soccer title
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com POLAND The Howland High girls soccer team arrived with the
Players easily adjust to camp-like conditions
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Most experts predicted that the lockout that shut
Lordstown leaders hoping approval drives expansion
Ben Strickland, left, shop chairman of United Auto Workers Local 1112, and Jim Graham, president, discuss the contract ratification between the local UAW unions and General Motors Co.
Changing the culture
Poland graduate Luke Wollet is working to move Kent State football from a history of losing By JOE
49ers Feel At Home
San Francisco coach Harbaugh likes change in normal routine By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com
Auditions
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Eternity Moments,SDRq Lemodeln Model and Talent, 7536 Market St., Boardman.
Ohio St., MSU have clearly different QBs
Associated Press COLUMBUS When Michigan State and Ohio State, both 3-1, square off on Saturday,
Oktoberfest planned
Oktoberfest planned BOARDMAN The 35th annual Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest will be from 9 a.m. to
Grand jury indicts city man on 2 counts
Staff report CLEVELAND A federal grand jury handed up an indictment Wednesday against a 37-year-
Health-care reforms go to high court
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The Obama administration on Wednesday formally asked the U.S.
Sara Kropp, a Youngstown State University junior from Sharon, Pa., vents her frustrations with
Sara Kropp, a Youngstown State University junior from Sharon, Pa., vents her frustrations with
Grove City’s Roberts earns win 598
Grove City’s Roberts earns win 598 GROVE CITY, PA. The Grove City College volleyball team
Boardman trustees OK offers of employment for 2 policemen
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees approved conditional offers of
Browns give LB Chris Gocong three-year contract extension
Associated Press BEREA The Cleveland Browns extended linebacker Chris Gocong’s contract by three
Judge upholds tough Ala. immigration provision
Los Angeles Times ATLANTA A federal judge Wednesday temporarily blocked portions of Alabama’s
newsmakers
newsmakers Lawyer says doctor sought CPR machine LOS ANGELES An attorney for the promoter of
Schools chief: Athlete has MRSA
Staff report Newton Falls Newton Falls Schools Superintendent Paul Woodward’s office confirmed
Karl Henkel | The Vindicator
Karl Henkel | The Vindicator Ben Strickland, left, shop chairman of United Auto Workers Local
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Yolanda Adair, Warren, boy, Sept. 23. Jessica Jordan, Warren,
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Steve Forrest is 86. Actress Anita Ekberg is 80. Singer Jerry Lee Lewis is 76.
Government provides marijuana to patients
Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. Sometime after midnight on a moonlit rural Oregon highway, a state
Officials target charter schools with low ranks
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS School officials from Northeast Ohio urged lawmakers
Poll: Romney, Perry get support in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The two top GOP presidential candidates among Ohio
NASCAR doesn’t make any big changes in ’12 Sprint Cup slate
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR made no major changes to the 2012 Sprint Cup Series
Mayors pander to union voters
Opinion: Mayors pander to union voters There was an article in last Saturday’s paper reporting that area
2nd man charged in killings has a felony case pending
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The second man charged in the August
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, giving
Warren native happy to be returning home
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Warren native Dan Paolucci can’t wait to come home for
Today
today Comedy Comedy night by Youngstown Comedy Syndicate, 9:30 p.m., Bella Cena Restaurant, 3200
Oddly enough
oddly enough Man who washed truck naked gets probation ATTLEBORO, Mass. A man who scrubbed his
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning Unlimited Classroom school board, 8 a.m., Mahoning County Educational
A discriminating disease
Breast cancer unites women of all color and creed under a common banner of hope. But not all breasts
Man arrested who planned to attack Pentagon, Capitol
Associated Press BOSTON A Massachusetts man was arrested Wednesday and accused of plotting an
YSO embarks on a season of musical collaboration ROCK FUSION
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will begin
Aghanistan war intensifies in ’11, UN report says SFlb
Associated Press KABUL The monthly average of armed clashes, roadside bombings and other
Graduate of South to speak at banquet
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. Educator, lawyer and author James E. Carlisle is the keynote speaker for the
Ohio Democrats sue over redistricting plan
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Democrats followed through Wednesday on threats to sue over a
Youngstown Playhouse to present ‘Circle Mirror’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will present “Circle Mirror Transformation” at
Obama on wrong side of Palestinian statehood
Opinion: By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz McClatchy-Tribune President Obama is staging an unwarranted diplomatic
“the latino list” (8 p.m., hbo): “The Latino List” is a compilation of video
“the latino list” (8 p.m., hbo): “The Latino List” is a compilation of video portraits of some of
Not all women choose reconstruction after mastectomy
Not all women choose reconstruction after mastectomy Chicago Tribune CHICAGO It had taken some
Nana’s solution cures jungle rot
Q. While doing military service in a tropical paradise for two years, I contracted a fungal foot and
Board of health to give flu shots
Board of health to give flu shots POLAND The Mahoning County District Board of Health will
Metallica, Drake, Coldplay to release new music FALL ALBUM PREVIEW
By Greg Kot Chicago Tribune Here come the would-be blockbusters. The music industry inevitably
A Frank ‘cure’ for the Fed
Opinion: WASHINGTON “If two people always agree,” says Ben Bernanke, “one of them is redundant.” So,
Top Hat to open with ‘Hairspray’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Top Hat Productions will open its season Friday with “Hairspray,” which
Timberlake is conscious of environment
Associated Press New York Justin Timberlake has been lauded for his work in music, TV and film.
Reebok to pay $25M over shoe claims
Associated Press WASHINGTON Reebok International Ltd. will pay $25 million to customers to
For GOP, it’s back to future
Opinion: By Lance Dickie Seattle Times If one can overlook the tea party’s glib interpretations of U.S.
Education reform under way
Opinion: By Tom Brokaw McClatchy-Tribune Think of American education as a house of many rooms, each with
Study: Fewer gay characters on TV
Associated Press NEW YORK The number of gay and bisexual characters on scripted broadcast
Democrats should challenge legality of GOP district maps
Editorial: When 25 grassroots organiza- tions in the state charge that Republicans have used their majority in
Orders for durable goods up in Aug.
Associated Press WASHINGTON Companies ordered more machinery, computers and communication
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ginny and the Jettz, 7
Hagan’s insurance bill gets hearing
Hagan’s insurance bill gets hearing COLUMBUS House Bill 172, legislation sponsored by State Rep.
Rules for farm kids
Opinion: The Gazette, Cedar Rapids: Proposed new federal rules, if implemented, will put restrictions on
Amazon unveils Kindle Fire tablet
Associated Pres NEW YORK Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on Wednesday showed off the Kindle Fire, a $199
Good Brother Earl is, from left, Paul Fitzsimmons, Dan Paolucci, David Throckmorton, Jeff Schmutz
Good Brother Earl is, from left, Paul Fitzsimmons, Dan Paolucci, David Throckmorton, Jeff Schmutz
Helping those with breast cancer
Brighten Flowers may sound like such a cop-out, but they can turn hospital rooms into something
New This week
New This week 50/50 (R) Inspired by a true story, 50/50 is an original story about friendship,
Wednesday, September 28 (77 stories)
Guard describes scene in room where Jackson found
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A security guard has testified that he saw a sweating, nervous Dr. Conrad Murray
No word if judge will release Anthony jail videos
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A hearing to determine whether jailhouse video of Casey Anthony reacting to
Jackson’s assistant recounts doctor’s urgent call
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s former personal assistant says he fielded an urgent phone call
Boardman schedules fire safety day
BOARDMAN The township fire department will have its annual Fire Safety Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Judge lets key parts of Ala. immigration law stand
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge has refused to block key parts of Alabama’s new law on
Tenn. to free woman whose death term was commuted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is freeing a woman who once sat on the state’s death row for
Youngstown group starts urban farm training facility
A 2.5-acre parcel with a vacant house on Youngstown’s southwest side will be transformed into the
4 Oklahoma-based soldiers charged in home invasion
LAWTON, Okla. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged four soldiers from an Oklahoma Army base in a violent
Search for missing man continues near Mahoning River
Search for missing man continues near Mahoning River
Scaffolding - finally - gone off downtown landmark
Scaffolding - finally - gone off downtown landmark
Congresswoman's accused shooter in court today
The man accused of wounding Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in a deadly shooting rampage is scheduled Wednesday to make his first court appearance since an angry outburst got him kicked out of a May competency hearing.
'70s American hijacker arrested in Portugal
A 1970s militant who carried out one of the most brazen airplane hijackings in U.S. history lived for decades in an idyllic Portuguese hamlet near a stunning beach with his Portuguese wife and two children, neighbors said Wednesday.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Western Mahoning Kiwanis meets today
CANFIELD Western Mahoning Kiwanis meets today Move Over Broadway Productions will perform “Fable
Man’s disappearance baffles family, police
YPD chief considers case of missing restaurateur a ‘whodunit’ By Ashley Luthern
Girard, WR are No. 1 in ratings
Staff report The majority of area teams listed in this week’s OHSAA computer ratings are in the
Springfield volleyball gets best of ITCL rival Mineral Ridge
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Springfield High senior volleyball player
Youths will gather for Rosh Hashana services Thursday and Friday
Youths will gather for Rosh Hashana services Thursday and Friday By LINDA M. LINONIS
Klim triplets from Poland place in top 10
Klim triplets place in top 10 By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com austintown Roughly six
Campbell Mayor VanSuch to face Jackson in Nov.
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A nonpartisan primary election Tuesday
After setback, Penguins try to move forward
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo out
City schools, after state criticism, developing plan for ‘better gains’
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown To get on a faster track to bolster student
New data highlight retention problem
Fahey: More than 1,000 students didn’t return; recruitment also down By DENISE DICK
Two stand for arraignment before county magistrate
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man facing charges in a 2010 North Side
Austintown Police recover stolen copper
Investigation is ongoing; no one charged By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown
Court orders stay for boy’s trial
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. The juvenile court trial of 14-year-old accused murder suspect
Taft's improvement attributed to teachers, family atmosphere
Cerise Mills, a third grade teacher at Taft Elementary School in Youngstown, works with third grader Delaney Niemczura on her lessons.
New abortion rules for minors clear Senate
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate has approved a bill that contains new requirements
Welfare program changes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is changing its welfare program to avoid $136 million in federal
Penn State’s Mauti stays upbeat
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State lost a star linebacker but gained a new
After setback, Penguins try to move forward
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo out
Buckeyes get a test against Michigan St.
Associated Press COLUMBUS Long before the season started, a lot of people said they would hold
Next crisis awaits Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON One crisis averted, on to the next. The day after Congress
Tigers tame Tribe; Pirates fall
Associated Press DETROIT Wilson Betemit hit a 423-foot home run in his first game back from
Poland’s ‘Sister Act III’
Klim triplets place in top 10 By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com austintown Roughly six
McDonald, Maplewood win titles
Staff report MCDONALD McDonald, Maplewood and Howland dominated the Trumbull County cross
Campaign wades into elections law fight
Associated Press COLUMBUS President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign is helping activists in
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m.
Club to kick off expansion of water-monitoring program
Staff report COLUMBIANA The Salt Springs Group Sierra Club will kick off the expansion of its
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 3:30 p.m. meeting with state Sen. Joseph Schiavoni of
Polish Arts Club to examine Solidarity
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN In celebration of Polish American heritage month, the Polish Arts Club
Poll: SB 5, Kasich support rose
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Support for Gov. John Kasich and Senate Bill 5 rose
Penn State’s Mauti stays upbeat
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State lost a star linebacker but gained a new
Man charged in bank robbery
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A 25-year-old township man accused of robbing a
Patriot will try to debunk fracking-wastewater myths
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN Patriot Water Treatment hopes more research into
Nearly $2 million in unclaimed funds
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A list of 3,863 unclaimed funds worth nearly $2 million is in today’s
Buckeyes get a test against Michigan St.
Associated Press COLUMBUS Long before the season started, a lot of people said they would hold
Israel approves 1,100 new homes
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel granted the go-ahead Tuesday for construction of 1,100 new
Murder charge
Murder charge youngstown A second man charged with murder in the Aug. 6 shooting deaths of two
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Charges for Colo. woman who ran Chihuahua by car BOULDER, Colo. A dog-sitter’s
Stewing over Campbell’s books
Opinion: Stewing over Campbell’s books Only in Campbell, Ohio. You couldn’t make this story up. Our fair
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes store for the week ending Sept. 26.
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes store for the week ending Sept. 26. Songs v “Moves
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2011. There are 94 days left in the year. The Jewish
Cantaloupe outbreak: deadliest in years
Associated Press WASHINGTON Health officials say as many as 16 people have died from possible
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Lawmakers renew push
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A group of state lawmakers has renewed its push to ban
Jackson’s voice echoes through LA courtroom
Associated Press LOS ANGELES First, prosecutors showed a photo of Michael Jackson’s pale and
Low history scores warrant concern
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID McClatchy Newspapers An old saying reminds us that history helps put current
‘Happy Endings’ A happy beginning for Eliza Coupe
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Some actors have egos so big, they have to
Superman vs. a warm body
Opinion: One of the problems in trying to select a leader for any large organization or institution is the
Postal workers rally on Federal Street
Postal workers rally on Federal Street YOUNGSTOWN Local postal workers rallied on Federal
‘Suburgatory’ is a family winner
By Jonathan Storm Philadelphia Inquirer “Suburgatory’s” version of suburbia might be somewhat
Figures show that Fla. welfare applicants less likely to use drugs
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Preliminary figures on a new Florida law requiring drug tests
Music legend Sly Stone homeless in LA
By Kimi Yoshino Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Soul music legend Sly Stone, best known as the
Ban texting and driving in Ohio, and begin saving lives
Editorial: The Ohio Senate begins work today on a bill that was approved by the House in the spring and is long
Silly laws still on the books
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Stocks rise 3rd day on optimism over Europe’s debt crisis
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks rose broadly Tuesday on hopes that Europe was moving closer to
Amazon expected to launch tablet
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Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jarod E. Emerson, 22, of 9651 Springfield Road,
Jett, GNR, Heart, The Cure nominated for rock hall
Associated Press Long ago, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts professed their love for rock ’n’ roll.
Residents gather to protest foreclosures
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In March, Leah Ifft returned to work after a stretch
GOP takes sharp turn to the right
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VanSuch and Jackson advance to November ballot in Campbell
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Wilson Greatbatch dies, invented pacemaker
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Marine won’t apply to FDNY after judge’s ruling
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Happy talk: SC Gov orders ‘great day’ phone answer
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Suspect in Ohio college athlete’s death in custody
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Police say a man suspected of fatally shooting a Central State University
YPD combs Mahoning River for missing Avalon owner
Boardman, Youngstown police seek missing restaurant owner
Smugglers hand off drugs through new border fence
NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — A new type of border fence is apparently forcing drug smugglers to change the
Patriot plans study on fracking
WARREN Patriot Water Treatment, which faces a potential shutdown next year due to environmental
Early release denied for Debra Chance
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Casco again blamed in China subway crash injuring 270-plus
A Shanghai subway train crashed into a stopped train during a signal failure Tuesday, injuring more than 270 people in the latest trouble for the newly expanded transportation system in China's commercial center.
Are you on the list for a share of $2 million? See Wednesday's Vindicator
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Canfield forums will help unemployed, underemployed
The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will host a series of programs designed to help those who are either unemployed or Underemployed in the Valley.
11 kids killed in Afghan suicide bombing
A station wagon packed with Afghan civilians struck a roadside bomb in western Afghanistan, triggering an explosion that killed 16 people, 11 of them children, Afghan officials said.
Give a cat a good home for $10
$10 Tuesday takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Angels for Animals, 4750 State Route 165.
House expected to endorse Senate bill Thursday to continue disaster aid
In agreeing to an emergency spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, Congress achieved a limited goal while postponing a fight over whether emergency disaster aid ought to be paid for with cuts elsewhere in the budget.
Lawyer: Amanda Knox more like Jessica Rabbit
A defense lawyer told an Italian court Tuesday that Amanda Knox, the American student convicted of killing her roommate, isn't a manipulating, sex-obsessed "femme fatale" as her accusers charge, but is rather like Jessica Rabbit - just drawn that way.
Poll: Support for SB 5, Kasich rises slightly, but neither very popular
Poll: Support for SB 5, Kasich rises slightly, but neither popular
Girard moves up to No. 8
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Robberies, shootings, juvenile crime plague city
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City nears decision on Covelli Centre vendor plan
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City officials should have a decision by the
Woman accused of running a brothel
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Foley calls 3 killings in 1 week unrelated
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR, jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s top cop says the three murders
Officials discuss rating of excellent
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN At its meeting Monday, the Boardman school
Canfield school levy bid draws varying views
By Christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield School cuts create support and suspicion.
Browns hoping comeback win on Sunday leads to more success
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Man pleads innocent to assault
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Judge gets Pellin case of forgery, theft
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The trial of Richard Pellin, a former owner
Detroit Tigers rout the Cleveland Indians in opener of season’s final series
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Austintown teacher gets 200 books for male readers
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Malkin ready, Penguins await Crosby
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County meets set for today
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Team NEO awarded $4.1M in state funds
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Ohio selects company for VLTs at 7 horse tracks
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state’s Controlling Board voted unanimously Monday to allow
NFL team visits children’s hospital, Boys & Girls Club
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Adopt a cat for $10
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Cowboys rally past ’Skins
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Chisox, Guillen agree to part
Associated Press CHICAGO White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was released from his contract Monday
Discovery ends nationwide manhunt for Thomas Propst
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PREP GOLF | Sectional tournaments
DIVISION II VIENNA Led by Steve Perry’s 18-hole total of 77, Cardinal Mooney took first place in
Canfield and Austintown police calls
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Woman on trial in injuries to toddler
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PREP VOLLEYBALL | Monday’s games
Girard 25-25-25, Poland 12-20-8 Bryanna Jay and Callie Jay had 11 kills each, while Morgan Walters
prep soccer | Monday’s games
BOYS Crestview 1, United 0 COLUMBIANA Jacob Mellinger scored the game’s only goal for
Vice president of school board in Liberty resigns after 6 years
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Board of Education Vice President Gloria
Austintown leaders celebrate promotion of officer to sergeant
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A veteran officer was promoted to sergeant
Youngstown takes aim at juvenile crime
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are looking to curb
Typhoon Nesat hits Philippines
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Waste collection
Waste collection CANFIELD A household hazardous-waste collection for Mahoning County residents
Hubbard man killed when his motorcycle hits a deer
Staff report hubbard A Hubbard Township man died when his motorcycle hit a deer. The crash
Loss looks like same Bengals
Associated Press CINCINNATI Two more players are facing suspensions. The rookie quarterback is
Mahoning County Court filings
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Doritos creator dies
Dallas Morning News DALLAS Arch Clark West will have the epitome of a marketing man’s epitaph.
San Francisco protesters: No nudes is bad news
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Hanging out on a street corner has taken on new meaning in San
Johnson is reeling, but not out of Chase
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. There was something different about Jimmie Johnson this year.
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1966 will meet Oct. 7 at Bogey’s, Route 616, Lowellville,
birthdays
birthdays Actress Jayne Meadows is 91. Actor Wilford Brimley is 77. Producer Don Cornelius is 75.
Youngstown school bus crashes on West Side; no one injured
Police and Youngstown City Schools officials are investigating a one-vehicle school-bus accident on
Steelers happy to win, but much to work on
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Hines Ward watched teammate Mike Wallace streaking toward the end
Agenda Wednesday
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CORRECTION
CORRECTION Those with questions about the Youngstown natural-gas program can call Vectren Source,
State funds to aid cleanup in Youngstown
Special to The Vindicator COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board has released nearly $200,000 for
YSU president gets a bad rap
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Retired nurses to meet
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Teachers aren’t to blame for public education’s failures
Opinion: By Saul Rubinstein, Charles Heckscher and Paul Adler Los Angeles Times Most of the current
Ohio prisons aim to limit gang violence
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state’s prisons chief is trying to limit violence linked to gangs
FEMA reveals funds, averting feared shutdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ending weeks of political brinkmanship, Congress finessed a dispute
Attack on Kabul CIA office kills American contractor
Associated Press KABUL An Afghan working for the U.S. government killed a CIA contractor and
Phony Army ‘general’ gets 27 months
Associated Press CLEVELAND A federal judge in Ohio has handed down a 27-month sentence to a man
Dead Sea Scrolls go online
Associated Press JERUSALEM Two thousand years after they were written and decades after they
Blockbusters get 3-D update
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES — Like a bunch of aging starlets, some older blockbusters are
Home-buying season was worst in at least 50 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON The home-buying season was a bust. March through August typically
newsmakers
newsmakers Magic carpet flips during Disney show ANAHEIM, Calif. The “Aladdin” music show at
Apple Butter Stir planned in Deerfield
Staff report Deerfield’s 36th Apple Butter Stir is set for dawn to dusk Oct. 8 at Deerfield
Inmate’s life spared
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich on Monday spared a condemned inmate who slashed a
‘Airplane’ soars in Blu-ray
McClatchy Newspapers Robert Hays never expected “Airplane!’ to be anything more than a cult
Stocks jump on hopes for fix to European debt trouble
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks had their biggest gains in more than two weeks Monday after
Brunner selected for panel
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich on Monday appointed Ohio’s former elections chief to
Liberated from orthodoxy
Opinion: WASHINGTON Politicians, especially United States senators, don’t tend to give up power easily.
Anchorage port audit past due
Opinion: Anchorage Daily News: Federal auditors from the Department of Transportation are digging into the
Years Ago
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Asobi Seksu has a unique sound, is a unique band
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Shoegazing, the ’90s genre of layering guitar sounds to
Time is running out for peace between Israelis, Palestinians
Editorial: It didn’t take long for the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians to return to its violent
Selected local stocks
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Groceries bagging self-serve lanes
Associated Press MANCHESTER, Conn. When Keith Wearne goes grocery shopping, checking out with a
Sense of deja-vu at the U.N.
Opinion: By Uri Dromi McClatchy Newspapers When I was 1 year old, my parents and their neighbors had
Jennifer Huckle, Jacob Huffman to wed in October
BOARDMAN Thomas J. and Mary- ellen Huckle of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Open events set for Mr. Emerick, Miss Hennessey
CANFIELD Russell and Kathryn Adams of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Disaster victims fed up with politics
Associated Press WATERBURY, Vt. For disaster victims rebuilding their homes, towns and lives,
Local 1112 voting
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Monday, September 26 (53 stories)
Change for Penguins comes with a price
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The excuse was just dangling out there, and Eric
Seniors society stays on the move
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard In the lower level of the Corner House
Retiring leader leaves imprint on Mill Creek
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Tom Bresko decided more than three decades ago to
Struthers auditor likely to lead Dem group
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com STRUTHERS Struthers Auditor Tina Morell is expected to be
Silly Science Sunday - OH WOW!
OH WOW! lives up to its name with fundraiser By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com
GM Lordstown expansion may ride on OK of pact
Valley plant a front-runner for diesel Cruze, analysts say By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
Valley native killed while attending Bible study
Canton Repository CANTON Dale Settle Jr. held out his Bible when armed robbers approached him
Environmentalist from Valley feels at home on East Coast
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Despite growing up in the land-locked Mahoning
Youngstown cops build time line of killing
Staff report Youngstown Police are attempting to build a time line for 32-year-old Duane
International APEC summit convenes at YSU
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University will be the site of the Asia-Pacific
Hobby keeps grandmother in stitches
Alice Ann Flack of Struthers displays the whole-cloth quilt she stitched for one year. It won Best of Show at this year’s Canfield Fair
Birthdays
birthdays Actor Philip Bosco is 81. Actress Donna Douglas (“The Beverly Hillbillies”) is 79.
Oddly enough
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Steelers survive Indy’s Temple of Doom
Associated Press INDIANPOLIS Pittsburgh’s defense and Ben Roethlisberger’s late-game mastery did
Beatitude House dedication event
Beatitude House dedication event ASHTABULA Beatitude House, sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ronald and Rachel Musilly, Canfield, boy, Sept. 24. Donald
Israel ponders response to Palestinian bid
Los Angeles Times JERUSALEM As Israel considers its reaction to the Palestinian drive for
Hikers: Iran held us based on nationality
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Foreclosure workshop planned in Austintown
Staff report Austintown A workshop meant to help homeowners facing foreclosure will be Tuesday
Agenda today
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THIS WEEK’S SECTIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENTS
BOYS DIVISION II Site: Candywood Golf Club, 765 Scoville North Road, Vienna. Date: Today, 8:30
Campbell meeting slated for Wednesday
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Haas bests Mahan for title
Associated Press ATLANTA In the richest playoff in golf history, Bill Haas came up with the
Toledo man arrested in fire station attacks
Associated Press TOLEDO The son of a former Toledo fire chief has been arrested in connection
Pursuing long-term solutions
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Ohio softens child-support penalties
Associated Press COLUMBUS Changes to Ohio’s child- support laws mean that parents who pay at
Libyan grave believed to hold remains of 1,200
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya A bone wrapped with rope and skull fragments scattered over a
Quilting Angels plan luncheon
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Obama: GOP vision would ‘cripple America’
Associated Press SEATTLE President Barack Obama charged Sunday that the GOP vision of government
Kendall Hunter’s TD rallies 49ers over the Bengals
Associated Press Cincinnati One game into their weeklong trip, the San Francisco 49ers already
Years Ago
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Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Penn blanks YSU soccer team, 3-0
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Bank lobby rejects reopening deal on Greek debt
Associated Press WASHINGTON The international-bank lobbying group that has been leading
Gas prices falling across US
Associated Press NEW YORK Soaring gasoline prices are in the rearview mirror. For the first
Stewart wins again in Chase
Associated Press Loudon, N.H. Tony Stewart made it 2 for 2 in the Chase for the Sprint Cup
Something is fishy in Arizona
Opinion: PHOENIX Cindy Vong is a tiny woman with a problem as big as the government that is causing it. She
It’s a big state, Governor
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Newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Lion King’ chases off Brad Pitt to stay at No. 1 LOS ANGELES Brad Pitt was unable
Stocks are cheap but can go even lower
Associated Press NEW YORK Someone is about to play the fool — Wall Street analysts or investors.
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Politics of extremisim rules
Opinion: I delivered the keynote address at the recent convention of the National Association of Broadcasters
Summit forges optimism for Valley manufacturing growth
Editorial: There is bad news, good news and promising news on the front lines of manufacturing in the Mahoning
Oil-pipeline foes pin hopes on growing Neb. opposition
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Environmentalists hoping to block a proposed underground oil
Preps at-a-glance
SATURDAY’s results FOOTBALL SUMMARIES CARDINAL Mooney 21, Red Lion 16 Red Lion30103—16
Green Energy Ohio plans site tours
Green Energy Ohio plans site tours YOUNGSTOWN The 2011 Green Energy Ohio Tour takes place
Big Ten spotlight next for Buckeyes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Everyone around Ohio State knew the first four games would be a bumpy
Colt in the Clutch
Browns’ McCoy connects with Massaquoi for TD in final seconds Associated Press Cleveland Colt
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Youngstown police build time line for city’s latest killing
Staff Report Youngstown Police are attempting to build a time line for 32-year-old Duane
Twins top Indians 6-4 in 10 innings
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rene Tosoni led off the 10th inning with a home run and the Minnesota Twins beat
Valley to host state convention of women Democrats; Struthers auditor likely new president
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com STRUTHERS Struthers Auditor Tina Morell is expected to be
Stewart wins Chase race at New Hampshire
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Tony Stewart made it 2 for 2 in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship,
Bills stun Patriots
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Rian Lindell hit a 28-yard field goal as time expired, letting the Buffalo
Reds edge Pirates 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dontrelle Willis scattered three hits over six innings and had a two-run double to
Ohio softens penalties for those missing child-support payments
Associated Press COLUMBUS Changes to Ohio’s child support laws mean that parents who pay at
‘Kids Can Cook,’ new local children’s show, premieres Saturday on 21WFMJ-TV
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Kids Can Cook,” a new weekly television that will include Mahoning
McCoy helps Browns edge Dolphins 17-16
CLEVELAND (AP) — Colt McCoy saved his best moments for last. McCoy threw a 14-yard touchdown pass
2 US hikers released from Iranian prison arrive in New York
Associated Press NEW YORK Two Americans held for more than two years in an Iranian prison on
Fate of historic Northeast Ohio village rests on leaky levee
Associated Press ZOAR, Ohio Preservationists warn that buildings nearly two centuries old at
International APEC conference at YSU begins Tuesday
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University will be the site of the Asia-Pacific
Facing foreclosure? Austintown workshop designed to help
Staff report Austintown A workshop meant to help homeowners facing foreclosure will be Tuesday
Retiring Mill Creek official: ‘Wow! I had a pretty good run!’
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Tom Bresko decided more than three decades ago to
Canfield voters greet 4.9-mill school levy with support, suspicion
By Christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield School cuts create support and suspicion.
Mass grave found in Libya with remains of 1,270 prison inmates
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Libyan revolutionary authorities say they have discovered a
Killing of South Side man, 32, is third homicide in Youngstown in 7 days
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Duane L. Colvin, 32, of East Florida Avenue was found dead in a field
YSU reaches deal with ACE union
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though negotiations with the faculty union at
Miami happy to hit the road
Associated Press CLEVELAND Unlike almost every other NFL team, the Miami Dolphins love playing
Utica Shale: Boon or boondoggle? Experts, studies widely disagree
Mining the Utica Shale could create more than 200,000 jobs and stimulate the economy with billions of dollars in Ohio, a recent study said.
Penguins flop in Indiana
By Joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Terre Haute, Ind. Offensive coordinator Shane Montgomery
1 year after 2 murders, agony, hurt still endure
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s been one year since two of the most high-
Buckeyes romp in Miller’s first start
Associated Press COLUMBUS Even though he’s just a freshman and in his first autumn on a college
Speaker: Don’t confuse socialists with communists
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Growing up in Poland, Andrew Porter said one
HBA: Little interest in new homes
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Contractors at this weekend’s Home Builders and
Dog warden seeks expansion
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Matt Ditchey, the Mahoning County dog
Farragher’s big catch helps Mooney rally to slay Red Lion
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Youngstown Red Lion Christian Academy’s football team of
Park sponsors canine carnival
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Some were big, and some were small. Some
Bankruptcy, sale costs for Forum Health near $30M
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kay Woods is set to rule Oct. 25 on the appropriateness of some $29.5 million in compensation requested by major professional firms that worked on the Forum Health bankruptcy and sale.
Man’s body found in field; 3rd city homicide in week
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Duane L. Colvin, 32, of East Florida Avenue was found dead in a field
Shonce lifts Fitch over Boardman
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Boardman High girls soccer coach Fawzi Mujahed says
Murder trial won’t be open to public
Special to The Vindicator NEW CASTLE, Pa. A Lawrence County Common Pleas judge has refused to
Villa Maria to host harvest celebration
Staff report Villa Maria, PA. Sisters of the Humility of Mary will host the 12th annual Harvest
South Side man faces charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 23-year-old West Judson Avenue man faces multiple charges in
South Range, Boardman come up big
CROSS COUNTRY Staff report lordstown Runners from the South Range boys and girls cross country
Oakland’s ‘Alice’ gets an A
By LORRAINE WARDLE news@vindy.com The Oakland Center for the Arts returned to its roots Friday
Local 1714 OKs new contract
Staff report LORDSTOWN Members of Local 1714 of the United Auto Workers union at General Motors
ValleyCare’s operations realignment cost some workers their livelihoods
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While some of the attorneys, financial and
Giant-pumpkin growers plan weigh-off
Special to The Vindicator CANFIELD The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will have the 17th
Woman sentenced for animal cruelty
Staff report berlin center The Berlin Center woman charged with animal cruelty after the
Family honored for conservation
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com LONDON, Ohio A Columbiana County family was honored Thursday for
Grand jury indicts second suspect in fatal shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury handed up an indictment Thursday against a
Canfield board waives fees
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield The Canfield school board talked
Judge lets language in indictment stand
Staff report WARREN A county judge has let stand what he said was nonessential language in the
Mahoning OKs road closing
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners approved the
Annual game is a home run
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com poland Jess Tenney of the Meshel Mashers knocked a fly
Reading of banned books set at park
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard As long as there’s been a First Amendment,
FOP: Outside security would violate contract
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If Mahoning County deputy sheriffs who
Donation helps Animal Charity to keep going
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN A donation from a Hubbard dental office will
After 50 years, Judy Conti is ... Still dancing
By JoAnn Jones news@vindy.com When Judy Conti was born, her mother must have known she was
Maldonado will serve 4 years’ probation
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former Youngstown State University
Medical research is good for the health of Ohioans
Opinion: Special to The Vindicator Today, some of us will be at a doctor’s appointment trying to understand
YSU faculty seek a fair pact
Opinion: By Julia Gergits Special to The Vindicator For the past eight months, the faculty at Youngstown
New prof at YSU to direct ‘Streetcar’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater will open its main stage season this
Reality show focuses on Neeld
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Lisa Neeld’s VIP Style,” which is billed as the first reality TV series
Missouri valley football conference | Saturday’s other games
North Dakota State 37, Minnesota 24 MINNEAPOLIS Marcus Williams had two defensive touchdowns
PSU welcomes JoePa back with win
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Wearing his familiar khakis and jet-black sneakers, Joe
Colts primed for Steelers
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The Indianapolis Colts thrive under football’s brightest lights.
Notre Dame rallies to defeat Pittsburgh
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh spent 45 minutes knocking Notre Dame quarterback Tommy
Saturday On the Tracks
Trucks: Kyle Busch can see the time when his own team thrives without him behind the wheel. That
Hamlin needs a major rebound
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. One and done? Title hopes up in smoke? For the Chase
More prep soccer results
GIRLS Howland 2, Akron Hoban 1 HOWLAND Seyla Perez and Maddie Kaser netted goals for Howland
Shots hit fire stations
Associated Press TOLEDO Fire stations in a northwest Ohio city have been asked to keep their
Libyan forces fight for Gadhafi’s hometown
Associated Press SIRTE, Libya With NATO jets roaring overhead, revolutionary forces fought
Malkin’s goal, two assist lead Pens past Wild
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin continued his strong preseason with a goal and two
More high school football results
Shadyside 49, Southington 28 SHADYSIDE A 78-yard kickoff return for a touchdown got Shadyside on
Saturday’s MAC games
Kent State 33, South Alabama 25 KENT Anthony Meray ran for two touchdowns for Kent State.
Big east roundup
Big east roundup Saturday’s games Syracuse 33, Toledo 30, OT SYRACUSE, N.Y. Syracuse
Saturday’s other big ten games
No. 22 Michigan 28, San Diego St. 7 ANN ARBOR, Mich. Denard Robinson ran for three scores in the
Saturday’s area college games
Mount Union 66, Wilmington 7 ALLIANCE Mount Union rolled up 671 yards of total offense at Mount
Park program
Park program CANFIELD Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the public to “Treasures of Beaver
Plan would make small dent in America’s jobless numbers
By TOM RAUM Associated Press WASHINGTON Even if Congress heeds President Barack Obama’s
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District Board, 7 p.m., Emergency Management
Mahan, Baddeley calculate value of another strong day
Associated Press ATLANTA The cup is close enough now for Hunter Mahan and Aaron Baddeley to
Focus, faith and fore
Opinion: Jason Kokrak is the longest-hitting professional golfer in the world. And the 2003 Warren JFK
Lisa Hill of Poland holds one of seven puppies that recently were left at the Mahoning County Dog
Lisa Hill of Poland holds one of seven puppies that recently were left at the Mahoning County Dog
Where satellite fell may remain mystery
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Abbas rejects Quartet blueprint for peace
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas strongly suggested
Prep volleyball roundup
Canfield 25-25, Cuyahoga Falls 21-21 CUYAHOGA FALLS Sarah McGraw served nine consecutive points
Riding with … Dave Blaney
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Yemeni president’s troops kill 40 protesters
Associated Press SAN‘A, Yemen In one of the bloodiest days of Yemen’s uprising, government
Area bowling scores at-a-glance
800s Amron — John David Bossone (812) in Hively’s Sportsman. Holiday — Rob Vukovich (801) in
Area golf scores & calendar
MEN St. Dominic’s (Knoll Run) — Low gross: John Torongeau 36, Anthony Magnetta 37, Tim Mummy 38,
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo Seventy-five years ago, Youngstown, then part of the Cleveland Catholic
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 25, the 268th day of 2011. There are 97 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
SENIOR CITIZENS
Retirees of Commercial Intertech will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan
Toledo firehouses lock doors after shots fired
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notre dame 15 Pittsburgh12
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birthdays
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TOP COUNTERS
Granite sharing spotlight with glass, engineered stone and much more Los Angeles Times To anyone
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TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, Order of Eastern Star, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Worthy
Companies grow with talented founders
Antique collectors who do research know that important companies grow from small companies with
Program for parents
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Ready to serve
Belleria’s Liberty risk – playing the waiting game By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS
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Facebook launches anti-bullying app
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook and Time Warner Inc. have launched an app designed to help
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
Author to discuss commune’s roots
HARMONY, Pa. Professor and author Hermann Ehmer of Stuttgart, Germany, will discuss the German
Youngstown author back for book release
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decision time
decision time The toughest part of the kitchen counter decision may be figuring out what you care
Get out of debt, boss urges workers
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS Back in March, the 22 employees of Wisper Technology owed
Clients get awards
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CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.
Duncan & Miller glass wine goblet, Lily of the Valley cutting, c. 1955, 2 ounces, 53/4 inches, $25.
Krista Johnson | Kevin Smith
BERLIN center Mastropietro Winery in Berlin Center was the setting Oct. 10, 2010, for the wedding
Food/free meals
Food/free meals Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Orit Haviv | Yaakov Dickstein
CAESAREA, Israel Orit Haviv and Yaakov Dickstein exchanged wedding vows March 31 at Kaesar Yam
Cheesy take on tourism
Let your taste buds plan this tour EMILY FREDRIX Associated Press MILWAUKEE Only at an
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TOday Dances Oldies dance with DJ Ron Chick (POF/DARE), 6:30 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian
Fecal transplant restores gut flora
Q. Many years ago, I developed a terrible Clostridium difficile infection in my gut from antibiotic
Brennans celebrate 50th anniversary with family dinner
POLAND A family dinner at Springfield Grille in Boardman Aug. 27 marked the 50th wedding
Behavior of children has worsened
McClatchy Newspapers Browsing a gift shop the other day, I happened on a decorative plaque on
Rabbi directs holiday drama
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown The dramatic reading “Who Shall Live ...?”
Be careful which buttons you push on your TV remote
Q. I have a remote for my cable box and a remote for my Viewsonic LCD TV. The TV is good quality but
Prosecutor Gains responsible for the mistakes of his office
Editorial: A suggestion for the staffers of the Mahoning County prosecutor’s office as they begin thinking
How to escape a Yahoo group
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LIMELIGHT | Awards, achievements
Nicole Cook recently received the Daisy Award, which is given to extraordinary nurses. Cook is a
YSU business school will honor alums
YSU business school will honor alums YOUNGSTOWN The Williamson College of Business
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Anniversary party in Austintown for Coleman 50th
AUSTINTOWN Robert and Chloe Coleman of Austintown were honored with a 50th wedding anniversary
CAREER PATHS
Mark Lewis, DO, family medicine, recently joined UPMC Horizon’s medical staff. Dr. Lewis earned his
New chief off to great start
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Sept. 17
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “New York to Dallas” by J.D. Robb (Putnam) 2. “The Night Circus” by Erin
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Investors, take a ‘financial look in the mirror’
Driving one morning, I spotted a billboard that declared: “Retirement Needs a New Plan.” The
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY! Edna Smith
Born: Sept. 13, 1911. Hometown: Near St. Louis, Mo. Parents: Benedicktus and Grace Smith.
This Felix the Cat figure was made by Steiff, the famous German toy company. It sold for $4,250 at a
This Felix the Cat figure was made by Steiff, the famous German toy company. It sold for $4,250 at a
record reviews
TONY BENNETT Album: “Duets II” Grade: A Tony Bennett is a singular performer, not just because
Jackson 60th celebrated with longtime friends
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Jackson of Youngstown were honored at a dinner at Alberini’s in
Obama challenges GOP
Associated Press CINCINNATI Employing in-your-face politics, President Barack Obama sold his
Boardman dinner marks 65 years for Mr., Mrs. Ross
EAST PALESTINE Francis and Irene Ross of East Palestine celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
For orders on tap, forget human touch
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Pushy waiters and know-it-all sommeliers, step aside. Your days
Higher ed at what cost?
Opinion: A parent whose one son graduated from medical school and whose other son attends Youngstown State
A most successful preservation
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SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY St. Michael Garden Guild will meet at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. President Jeri Bertison
Pop culture Q&A
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Saturday, September 24 (116 stories)
YSU trails Indiana State 34-21 after three quarters
YSU trails Indiana State 34-21 after three quarters
With no talks set, trustees to meet Tuesday
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown With no more talks scheduled between
Crestview asserts its dominance in ITCL victory
By LOWELL SPENCER sports@vindy.com NEW WATERFORD It’s not the size of the dog in the fight,
Police probe slaying on Youngstown's South Side
Killing of man, 22, is city’s 13th in 2011 By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com
Hess leads YSU at Indiana State
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Mark Pratt took his official visit to
LaBrae rallies to edge Campbell
By Doug Chapin sports@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG Premier running backs Ja’les Hughes of Campbell
Steubenville Big Red holds off Ursuline
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Entering the 2011 season, the Ursuline Irish had
New Senate map would bump Wilson from 30th
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There are only minor changes to the core state
YPD saves $27K in OT in Foley’s 1st pay period
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With Rod Foley as its chief, the police
Valley mayors unite to oppose SB 5 issue
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The mayors of five Mahoning Valley communities proclaimed
Quick strikes, strong line play propel Clippers
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Two quick strikes, line dominance and play-
Family of six killed in fire views Warren house razing
Family of six killed in fire views Warren house razing By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN
Campbell residents to vote in mayoral runoff election Tuesday
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city will decide Tuesday which two of three
Bolton sets school record in Western Reserve’s win
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER The Western Reserve football offense continued
Dog abandoned in plastic crate in woods
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com sharpsville, pa. Who put a dog in a plastic crate,
Poland gets the points in 2nd half
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com NILES Poland High School’s football team considered turnabout
Agencies get $338K to aid crime victims
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County-area agencies that help crime victims will receive more
Hubbard outscores Lakeview
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com HUBBARD After 11-plus scoreless minutes during which time
Around the Horn | Friday’s MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 6, Twins 5 CLEVELAND Jim Thome gave Cleveland fans one more memory,
District: Boardman, Struthers, East, YCS, West Branch and Marlington are winners
Staff report MASSILLON Devin Campbell ran for three touchdowns and scored another on a reception
Harding continues to struggle to score in loss
By John Rozum sports@vindy.com Warren For 47 minutes and 42 seconds the Warren Harding Raiders
Elections board in Cleveland pushes absentee option
Associated Press CLEVELAND The county elections board in Cleveland, which is no longer mailing
YSU students assist in mural revival
Evan James of Boardman inspects a portion of a mural he and other Youngstown State University students are helping to restore. The mural is a on the side of a building adjacent to Avalon Gardens on Belmont Avenue in Youngstown.
Angel Food Ministries closes its operations
Angel Food Ministries closes its operations Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit, nondenominational
32 indicted in alleged mortgage fraud scheme
Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities in Cleveland say 32 people have been indicted in what
Birth
Birth St. Elizabeth Health Center Travelle McElroy and Kendrail Banks, Youngstown, girl, Sept.
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Lawrence County starts credit-counsel program
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. A free credit-counseling program for people
Sorority salutes black excellence
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Poland school goes WILD
Staff report POLAND Dobbins Elementary School became an official WILD school site Friday. The
Palestinians submit bid for UN recognition
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The Palestinian leader took his people’s quest for independence
Ambrosia scores twice for Phantoms in USHL victory
Staff report Sioux City, Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms got two goals from Mike Ambrosia, and a
Casey Anthony now owes $217,000
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Gas discounts planned in city
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city has signed a new contract for those who take part in its
Residents complain of discolored water
Associated Press PARK LAYNE, Ohio Residents in a western Ohio community complain that their
AAC: Girard, Brookfield, Howland, Canfield, Jefferson and Oak Glen are winners
Staff report champion A 35-point first quarter lead on Friday was enough for the Girard High
Zombies can ride to Pa. before Crawl
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Showdown at the ’Shoe today
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Adam Scott charges into lead at PGA
Associated Press ATLANTA Adam Scott is playing well enough to win the Tour Championship. With a
Ryan Newman the fastest again at Loudon track
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service LOUDON, N.H. Rain or no rain, it didn’t
Charges filed in New Castle’s fifth homicide case of 2011
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. A New Castle, Pa., man is in Lawrence County jail without bond
birthdays
birthdays Actress Sheila MacRae is 87. Singer Sonny Turner of The Platters is 72. Singer Barbara
EGCC experiences a boom in enrollment this fall
Staff report jefferson, ohio Enrollment is booming at Eastern Gateway Community College. Fall
Junior League to honor breast cancer survivors
Junior League to honor breast cancer survivors BOARDMAN The Junior League of Youngstown will
Warren police review video of dog attack
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The wife of a city man who was bitten by a large dog and
newsmakers
newsmakers Jury selected in Jackson doctor’s case LOS ANGELES A jury of seven men and five
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments this week for these people: Dontrell McCreary,
Westminster College ranks 6th on guide’s list
Staff report New wilmington, pa. Westminster College is ranked sixth among the nation’s top 249
Revitalized AFS welcomes newcomers
The Mahoning County Chapter of American Field Service Intercultural Programs is sponsoring five
NBA cancels camps and games
Associated Press NEW YORK The lockout has started doing real damage to the NBA’s calendar.
Congress hits budget impasse as clock ticks
Associated Press WASHINGTON Just a week away from a possible government shutdown, lawmakers
Statistics show details about Grove City College Class of ’15
Staff report Grove city, pa. The Grove City College Class of 2015 features 304 men and 316 women
Outreach ministry moves
Staff report austintown Second Chance Community Outreach Ministry will open at its new location
Trace Adkins coming to Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Country music star Trace Adkins will come to Covelli Centre Nov. 18 for
Drones make war too easy
Opinion: By John B. QUIGLEY McClatchy-Tribune COLUMBUS Armed pilotless drone aircraft are the weapon of
Review government permits
Opinion: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Government permits don’t get much respect. They’re seen as something
Drones save American lives
Opinion: By James Jay Carafano McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON No war can be won by defense alone. There
Jennifer Lewis, Anthony DiPiero plan October rite
POLAND Charles and Lynda Lewis of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Soldiers to wed at Air Force base in Tampa, Fla.
Tracy L. and Ronald Drabenstadt of Glen Hope, Pa., and Patrick J. and Marie Nelson of Warren are
Fannie cited for failing to stop illegal signings
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fannie Mae missed chances to catch law firms illegally signing
Solyndra execs plead the 5th
Associated Press WASHINGTON Top executives from a bankrupt California solar-energy company
Deana Creatura, Robert Barko Jr. to wed in October
BOARDMAN Deana Louise Creatura and Robert Stephen Barko Jr., both of Boardman, are announcing
Is fracking governor’s trump card?
COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has a lot riding on horizontal hydraulic fracturing. The entire state
‘Dolphin Tale’ MovieSFlbwith a porpoise
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel The story of how Winter, a New Smyrna Beach, Fla., dolphin, lost
Fall wedding set for Mr. Mickler, Miss Jamrozik
LOWELLVILLE The engagement and upcoming marriage of Rebecca Ann Jamrozik and Michael Lawrence
Will the new era in Libya result in a brighter future?
Editorial: 22So said Mustafa Abdul-Jalil, the leader of the transitional government, in an address to a high-
‘killer elite’ Tough talk lifts action movie
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel “Killer Elite” is a guy’s movie and makes no bones about it.
Receding river reveals damage
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. As the Missouri River slowly recedes, farmers seeing their fields
Selected local stocks
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Carnival is climax for YMCA camps
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For 10 weeks this summer, the Neehi and Day Camps at Davis YMCA
Children explore Mexico in their minds
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com World of Difference storyteller Lindsay Bonilla tells tales that
Poland sports briefs
Middle school volleyball The seventh-grade Poland girls volleyball team beat Austintown Red
Trickster tales come to life at the library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A group of guests at the Boardman library on Aug. 3 were happy
Taxidermy expert speaks at Shepherd
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Boardman native Paul Thomas is quite used to seeing tigers,
Greenwood Chevrolet teams up with soccer league
Greenwood Chevrolet is teaming up with Austintown Junior Soccer League to provide players and
English soccer experts share skills
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The week of Aug. 19 was an exciting one for a group of Boardman
Old North Church celebrates 75th year with festival
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Old North Church celebrated its 75th anniversary in style,
Stoops takes over as principal at Holy Family Elementary
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com After 31 years, Kathy Stoops has retired after spending her
Quilters find fellowship in craft
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Armed with needles, thimbles and the spirit of teamwork, the
Poland briefs
Retire American flags Shepherd of the Valley, Poland is collecting tired, torn and faded American
Mayor proclaims today Band Tag Day
Mayor Timothy Sicafuse proclaimed Poland Band Tag Day as Sept. 24 in the Village of Poland. During
Eagle Scout project benefits Shepherd of the Valley
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Thanks to the vision of one hardworking Boy Scout, Poland
Shepherd of the Valley hosts final concert of the summer
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Poland Shepherd of the Valley hosted its final concert of the
Family night offers adios to summer
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Area residents said goodbye to summer with a “yee-haw” at
Canfield sports briefs
Varsity track head coach wanted Canfield High School is looking for a head varsity track coach.
Austintown briefs
Austintown Alumni Association raffle fundraiser The Austintown Alumni Association is sponsoring
St. Christine football teams get back to tradition
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Last year, the seventh and eighth-grade North Catholic Wildcat
Children explore Mexico at Boardman library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com World of Difference storyteller Lindsay Bonilla tells tales
Rivers Casino bus trip
Rivers Casino bus trip Relay for Life Team Schein is hosting a bus trip to Rivers Casino in
Chi Omega alumnae celebrate 70 years
Youngstown Area Chi Omega Alumnae recently recently celebrated its 70th Founder’s Day luncheon at
Canfield briefs
Program coordinator named Christine Jenkins has been named program coordinator of Hine Memorial
St. Christine football teams get back to tradition
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Last year, the seventh and eighth-grade North Catholic Wildcat
Maroni is new principal at middle school
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Joe Maroni, the new seventh- and eighth-grade principal at
Austintown sports briefs
Girls tennis results The Fitch girls tennis team beat Ursuline 3-1. In the singles matches, Katie
Boardman sports briefs
Glenwood volleyball results The Boardman Glenwood Middle School eighth-grade volleyball team beat
Austintown Police Blotter
Aug. 24 Aggravated menacing: An unknown male threatened to kill everyone at the bank at Woodforest
Boardman Police Blotter
Aug. 27 Theft: A Houston man at a Tiffany Boulevard motel discovered a computer bag containing
Cowboy family night offers adios to summer
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Area residents said goodbye to summer with a “yee-haw” at Boardman
Porter’s last-second TD powers Rams victory
Staff report MINERAL RIDGE Casey Porter bulled into the end zone from 4 yards out as time
Union releases Boeing documents
Union releases Boeing documents WASHINGTON Documents released Friday by a union in a high-
Father and son participate in international choral festival
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Jonathan Scurich, a sixth-grade student at Canfield Village
Congregation Rodef Sholom will use new creative service for Rosh Hashanah
Congregation Rodef Sholom will use new creative service for Rosh Hashanah By LINDA M. LINONIS
Global leaders struggle to calm fears of recession
Associated Press WASHINGTON The world’s economic powers struggled Friday to get on top of a
Busing will be reviewed if school levy passes
By Christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com High school busing is not among the school services
Group home in city closes
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The embattled and financially troubled
Canton GlenOak runs over Fitch
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com austintown The Austintown Fitch sidelines and home
For me, it’s all about bite and battle
For more and more anglers, fishing is more about the strike than the fillet knife. Sure, many
Send information on animal blessings
Send information on animal blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of
TOday
TOday Comedy Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, 7:30 p.m., Westminster College Orr Auditorium, 319
Friday, September 23 (84 stories)
Kokrak stays at -6 in Nationwide; 5 off the lead
Warren JFK grad Jason Kokrak is at 6-under today after two rounds of the Soboba Golf Classic in San Jacinto, Ca.
Fire damages Youngstown home
YOUNGSTOWN Fire caused an estimated $10,000 damage to a home at 2934 Guss Ave. Friday afternoon.
New state legislative districts unveiled
There are only minor changes to the core state legislative districts in the Mahoning Valley under a
Federal grand jury indicts Campbell man on drug charges
Federal grand jury indicts Campbell man on drug charges
Mill Creek Park roads closed Saturday for charitable event
Mill Creek Park roads closed Saturday for charitable event
YSU faculty expresses frustration with lack of movement for new pact
YSU faculty expresses frustration with lack of movement for new pact
GOP frontrunners struggle with realities of governing while campaigning
Rick Perry and Mitt Romney struggled with a simple reality in the latest GOP debate: Americans elect only experienced politicians as president, and Republicans nominate only proven conservatives.
Ahmadinejad lays blame on US, but leaves door open to Obama
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused the U.N. nuclear watchdog of being in the pocket of the United States and illegally releasing the names of three nuclear scientists who were then assassinated by alleged Israeli-trained killers.
Adkins will play at Covelli; tickets on sale Sept. 30
Country music star Trace Adkins will come to Covelli Centre Nov. 18 for a 7:30 p.m. concert that will include opening acts Brett Eldredge and Youngstown’s Sarah Turner.
Could Einstein have been wrong?
A startling find at one of the world's foremost laboratories that a subatomic particle seemed to move faster than the speed of light has scientists around the world rethinking Albert Einstein and one of the foundations of physics.
Ohio-Penn Job Expo draws 3,500
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Much has been made about the Mahoning Valley’s 9.7
Attack by youths on mother and son propels cops, agencies to join forces
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 52-year-old Youngstown woman and her 19
Williams aids improved defense
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sometimes the best way to get your team to forget
Miami’s Kokal starts well, eyes another MAC crown
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Miami (Ohio) senior Anthony Kokal has always told
FOP: Outside security would violate contract
If Mahoning County deputy sheriffs who guard the county courthouse door are replaced by outside security personnel, the deputies’ union will file a grievance, the deputies’ union president said.
Clegg’s goal is winning
From backyard football games to QB for state-ranked Western Reserve BERLIN CENTER Are football
Canfield boys soccer upends unbeaten Fitch
Canfield upends unbeaten Fitch By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Canfield High
Phantoms open Fall Classic with win
Staff report SIOUX CITY, IOWA The Youngstown Phantoms scored four goals in the third period to
Maldonado will serve 4 years’ probation
A former Youngstown State University student accused of receiving tuition remission to which he was not entitled will pay the money back and spend four years on probation.
Reading of banned books set at park
As long as there’s been a First Amendment, there’s been censorship.
Baker takes over Columbiana boys team
By Matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com columbiana When it comes to instructing youth athletes,
Investigation focuses on 2 ex-Vienna cops
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Two former township police officers who resigned last
The president deserves respect
Opinion: As an American citizen, voter, taxpayer and political independent, I truly and firmly believe that honor and respect should be shown to the office of the president, to Barack H. Obama, the 44th president of the United States and his family.
Rabbi directs holiday drama
The dramatic reading “Who Shall Live ...?” zeroes in on the randomness of life.
Campbell advances plan to pay off debt
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City council members who favor a plan to pay
Annual game is a home run
Jess Tenney of the Meshel Mashers knocked a fly ball to right field and headed off to first base, as the crowd cheered.
Mahoning OKs road closing
Mahoning County commissioners approved the closing of Western Reserve Road between Raccoon and Detwiler roads between now and Nov. 20 for reconstruction and widening.
Grant would go to develop site for air cargo
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Port Authority has taken steps to apply for a Jobs
oddly enough
oddly enough Downed plane reported in Ohio just water park prop MASON, Ohio A possible plane
Obama rolling back Bush education law
Obama rolling back Bush education law WASHINGTON The Obama administration is offering states a
Lordstown has a winner
Opinion: Lordstown has a winner Consumers are respond- ing to the Chevy Cruze, which just celebrated its
Cabrera drives in 5 in win
Associated Press CLEVELAND Asdrubal Cabrera has become the Cleveland Indians’ best offensive
End college tuition breaks
Opinion: The (Bloomington, Ind.) Pantagraph: One of the perks of being a university employee is getting a
‘All My Children’ signs off
Contra Costa Times WALNUT CREEK, Calif. For almost 10 years, Alicia Minshew has been portraying
Grand jury indicts second suspect in fatal shooting
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up an indictment Thursday against a 22-year-old man accused of murder.
Obama challenges GOP
Employing in-your-face politics, President Barack Obama sold his jobs plan Thursday from the turf of the top Republicans on Capitol Hill, combatively calling them out by name to demand action.
Family honored for conservation
A Columbiana County family was honored Thursday for conservation efforts on their 80-acre farm.
PDs participate in K9 seminar
Martin Kreeft, a member of the Royal Dutch Police Dog Association, trains with a Dutch shepherd police dog named Sumo in Boardman.
Woman sentenced for animal cruelty
The Berlin Center woman charged with animal cruelty after the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office found 24 dogs and 12 cats in a barn and trailer got a suspended jail sentence.
Canfield board waives fees
The Canfield school board talked transportation and terminated academic pay-to-participate fees.
Judge lets language in indictment stand
A county judge has let stand what he said was nonessential language in the indictment charging an Austintown man with three counts each of aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated vehicular assault in the deaths of three Marine recruits.A county judge has let stand what he said was nonessential language in the indictment charging an Austintown man with three counts each of aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated vehicular assault in the deaths of three Marine recruits.
Defense still wary of Colts’ attack
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ryan Clark respects Peyton Manning, and he feels for the
Ahtyba Rubin quietly paces DL
By Tony Grossi Plain Dealer Reporter CLEVELAND There’s a buzz about the Browns’ new, young
‘Smoke’ burning at the right time
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Tony Stewart picked “idiot” as his word of the week at
Stiletto Foot Race deadline is today
Stiletto Foot Race deadline is today WARREN YWCA Warren, in partnership with the Downtown Warren
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 for its dinner meeting. The speaker
Bradley’s 64 leads FedEx finale by 2
Associated Press ATLANTA Keegan Bradley and Jason Dufner atop the leaderboard in Atlanta should
First Place sells insurance assets
First Place sells insurance assets WARREN First Place Bank has announced it has sold its
US opposes full severance pay for military gays
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two days after repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy against
NASA awaits satellite re-entry
Associated Press LOS ANGELES While North America appears to be off the hook, scientists are
Co-chairman of debt panel wants to address tax reform
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican co-chairman of the deficit-fighting “supercommittee”
Joe Tait to speak
Joe Tait to speak warren Joe Tait, the radio voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers, will be the guest
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “A ... My Name Is Alice,” 8 p.m.: A humorous revue of skits and
Report: Odds of recession rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy likely will expand this fall at a weak pace, but the
‘Moneyball’ is funny, deep and illuminating
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel “Moneyball” is a thinking person’s baseball movie, and a
Regional companies promote products at show
Staff report BOARDMAN Jeff McElhaney, owner of Inventive Sign and Design in Mineral Ridge,
Worldwide stocks dive on fears of recession
dow volatility returns Associated Press NEW YORK Investors began giving in to fears Thursday
Sides dig in ahead of Palestinian UN bid
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Israelis and Palestinians dug into positions that have bedeviled
Taylor Lautner plays leading man in ‘Abduction’
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel “Twilight” alumnus Taylor Lautner makes his debut as a leading
Obama looking better than ‘alternative’
Opinion: One of the most persistent political maxims is that a presidential re-election campaign is a
Smell like a senior
Opinion: By Sy Rosen Los Angeles Times Justin Bieber’s line of perfume — for women — recently made its
Gutting Consumers’ Counsel will cost Ohioans in long run
Editorial: Everybody wants to cut the cost of government, but what Gov. John Kasich and the General Assembly
Education official to speak at chamber luncheon
Staff report Boardman Robert Sommers, director of the Ohio Governor’s Office of 21st-Century
Yum Brands has buyers for A&W, Silver’s
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. The operator of the Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut fast-food
Perry: The prince of privilege
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords It’s bedtime, children. Get on your jammies, scootch under the
Don’t underestimate Texas
Opinion: The cultural and media snobs are trying to explain Texas to those who don’t know the difference
birthdays
birthdays Actor Mickey Rooney is 91. Singer Julio Iglesias is 68. Actor Paul Petersen (“The Donna
Q&A: Poland's Mark Brungard
Mark Brungard has never been shy about schedling for his Poland Bulldogs, and the 2011 schedule is
Mandel’s failure to file doesn’t add up
Opinion: You would think as the state treasurer, Josh Mandel would have a good grasp of finances. But
Simon is the leader on defense
By BILL RABINOWITZ The Columbus Dispatch columbus John Simon knows Ohio State fans are in a
Donation helps Animal Charity to keep going
A donation from a Hubbard dental office will help thousands of animals in need.
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2011. There are 99 days left in the year. Autumn arrives
Thursday, September 22 (90 stories)
Another section Western Reserve Road closed for widening
Another section of Western Reserve Road closed for widening
Man accused of shooting dog
YOUNGSTOWN A 76-year-old city man will be arraigned Friday on charges of Discharging Firearms in
Judge turns down defense motion in Trumbull vehicular homicide case
Judge turns down defense motion in Trumbull vehicular homicide case
Poland seeks park advisory board members
Poland Township trustees are seeking to residents to join the Township Park advisory board. A letter
Former clients of suspended Mahoning Valley lawyers get reimbursements
Former clients of suspended Mahoning Valley lawyers get reimbursements
Economist; 20-, 30-somethings biggest losers of 'monster job problem'
WASHINGTON (AP) Call it the recession's lost generation.
Ga. man executed late Wednesday despite worldwide pleas of his innocence
McClatchy Newspapers JACKSON, Ga. One of the most controversial death penalty cases in
Motion filed to suppress statements
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The police statement of a Canfield doctor
Warren man seeks criminal charges after dog attack
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A city man says the videotaped attack on him by a man, a
As deficit mounts, YSU freezes most hiring
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown If you were hoping for a job at Youngstown
Phantoms to play 3 in Fall Classic
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms will wrap up their preseason with three games at
Late goal secures a 1-1 tie for Crestview in ITCL showdown against South Range
Late goal secures a 1-1 tie for Crestview in ITCL showdown against South Range By BRANDON Judeh
ISU’s losing past in the past
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Last season, Indiana State stopped being the Missouri Valley’s
Mayor tightens rules for perks
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Beginning in 2012, Mayor Charles Sammarone
Pianist shows students how hard work pays off
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Concert pianist Lance Wiseman attended a
Storm-water project set to begin
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Donna Fry knows what it’s like to be under
Law would address kennel abuse
By MARC KOVAC news@vinduy.com COLUMBUS A state legislative committee has signed off on
Newton Falls council plans to hire Benetis as manager
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Though Village Council didn’t take the final steps
Browns rookie defenders Taylor and Sheard off to a fast start
Associated Press BEREA They are rookies, subject to the same ribbing and ridicule Cleveland’s
Concerts move and grow
ruKus festival By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Rukus festival moves to the
Music just flows from Waterband
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Look all you want on Mog or Pandora but you won’t find
Italian singer creates a more-relaxed vibe
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It’s not too often Cleveland finds itself in the same
Mill Creek MetroParks gears up for fall
David Cutlip, 2, strolls around a wooded area in Mill Creek Park with his grandparents, Dave and Linda Cutlip of Youngstown.
Supreme Court upholds firing
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus has left intact a 7th District Court
Attorney cites dangers of natural-gas drilling
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com VILLA MARIA, Pa. Local laws can offer residents more
Info sought in abduction attempt
Info sought in abduction attempt CAMPBELL Police are asking anyone with information about an
Ohio lawmakers OK district lines
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A little more than a week after unveiling new
Steelers still seeking some answers to running game
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has spent the
Buckeyes are in need of a boost in confidence
Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s easy to be a team leader when everything is going well. Except
Defense holding it together as Penn State struggles to score
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. The offense is struggling and the kicking game is a mess in
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS The end of the world: R.E.M. calling it quits NEW YORK Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Court overturns vicious-dog conviction
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals has unanimously
Early deficit dooms Pirates in loss at Arizona
Associated Press PHOENIX Down in a big early hole, Pittsburgh fought back, throwing almost the
Thirty players eye $10 million at Tour Championship
Associated Press ATLANTA Just being among the 30 players at the Tour Championship should be
South Range, Western Reserve are ITCL golf champs
Staff report HUBBARD South Range and Western Reserve are the champions of the Inter Tri-County
Indians’ Ubaldo Jimenez falters again with lead
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ubaldo Jimenez went to the mound with the lead in the seventh
Police probe robbery
Police probe robbery YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine who hit a 66-year-old man over
Flu shots
Area public health departments and others are offering seasonal influenza vaccine. COLUMBIANA
Doctors practice placing pacemakers
Akron Beacon Journal AKRON How can a novice doctor learn to implant a pacemaker through a vein
Daniel denied parole
Staff report WARREN Christopher W. Daniel has been denied parole for his role in a deadly attack
Reusing pacemakers
Treating heart disease in underdeveloped countries Detroit Free Press DETROIT A pacemaker
NASCAR makes changes for Talladega
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Rule changes for Talladega’s Oct. 23 Chase for
Help abused, neglected at Rigatoni for Rescue
Help abused, neglected at Rigatoni for Rescue LISBON Rigatoni for Rescue, a fundraiser to help
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce giveaway
Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Stack Jr., 48, of 582 Laird Ave., Warren,
Freed, 2 hikers begin trek home
Associated Press MUSCAT, Oman After more than two years in Iranian custody, two Americans
Study says dialysis three times weekly might not be enough
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A major study challenges the way diabetics and others with failing
SEIU workers: Layoffs may affect care’s quality
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Support workers at ValleyCare Health System
Celebrity auction set at Pink Tie Affair
NILES The Away With Words Foundation Inc. presents the third annual Pink Tie Affair Amazing Night
Actor and rapper from city both step up to bigger stages
Daniel Rios has that gangster look that filmmakers love, and it has earned him some face time as an
Ga. man executed despite cries of innocence in world
Associated Press JACKSON, Ga. Georgia inmate Troy Davis maintained his innocence until the
Oakland brings back ‘A ... My Name Is Alice’ to start 25th season
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts will begin its
Jackson fans fear trial smear campaign
By ANthony mccartney Associated Press LOS ANGELES Inside the compact, wood-paneled courtroom
Ryan: Yes, we need tax hike, but not now
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, says
House kills spending bill with disaster aid
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a rebuke to GOP leaders, the House on Wednesday rejected a
Egypt’s young democracy is endangered
Opinion: By Khaled A. Beydoun McClatchy Tribune There are two momentous trials going on in Egypt. One
Apple Butter Stir in Deerfield
Staff report DEERFIELD The Deerfield Civic Association will have its 36th annual Apple Butter
‘Charlie’s Angels’ flies again in new series
By DAVID FISCHER Associated Press MIAMI Miami is the new city of angels — at least the city of
Patience paying off for rap duo
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There are two experiences in Youngstown native Jimmy
Immigration haunts Perry
Opinion: By Wayne Slater Dallas Morning News AUSTIN, Texas While Rick Perry woos tea party supporters
A debt plan that’s going nowhere
Opinion: WASHINGTON Liberals are elated that President Obama is finally primed for a fight. Conservatives
“charlie’s angels” (8 p.m., abc): Apparently, someone thought we just
“charlie’s angels” (8 p.m., abc): Apparently, someone thought we just couldn’t live without another
Auditions
AUDITIONS ACTORS The Stage Door School for Fine & Performing Arts Dance Dept., 982 Tibbetts Wick
Static in wireless service
Opinion: By James Gattuso Heritage Foundation What’s wrong with this picture? President Obama recently
Easy Street readies musicals, workshops
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Easy Street Productions will present three musical productions this
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: Shakedown, 9
Brown: End discrimination against jobless and pass bill
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Avon, on Wednesday
Taking issue with an activist’s portrait of the poor
Opinion: By Alfred Lubrano Philadelphia Inquirer The poor are not so bad off. Many have DVD players,
GM-UAW pact bodes well for the automaker’s future
Editorial: General Motors Corp. and its union employees should not be surprised if public reaction to the
Don’t protect bad doctors
Opinion: The Kansas City Star: President Barack Obama’s administration has gone overboard in trying to
Interstate job expo takes place today
Interstate job expo takes place today YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio-Penn Interstate Job Expo is today from
Fed will shuffle $400B in plan to aid economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will shuffle $400 billion of
Drug sapped sex drive
Q. After my doctor prescribed simvastatin, I gradually began to lose my libido. I didn’t realize
Colin Mochrie, left, and Brad Sherwood from television hit “Whose Line Is it Anyway?”
Colin Mochrie, left, and Brad Sherwood from television hit “Whose Line Is it Anyway?” will present
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mill Creek Memorial Park Association (Forest Lawn Association), 10 a.m., annual
‘CHARLIE’S SFLBANGELS’
‘CHARLIE’S SFLBANGELS’ Series reboot draws on past but without campiness. C10
Oncology nurses
Oncology nurses HERMITAGE, PA. Registered nurses Kendra Christy, Lillian Moyer and Brenda
Clip for the Cure
Clip for the Cure CANFIELD On Saturday, the Canfield Famous Hair staff will participate in the
New This week
New This week Abduction (PG-13) A young man who has always felt disconnected from his life
Wednesday, September 21 (67 stories)
Appellate court overrules woman's conviction on vicious-dog law
Appellate court overrules woman's conviction on vicious-dog law
U.S. Sen. Brown calls for passage of bill to protect the jobless
U.S. Sen. Brown calls for passage of bill to protect the jobless
Jobless rate dips to 9.7% in Valley
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite the latest Mahoning Valley unemployment
YSU trying to find a way when it’s away
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When YSU center Mark Pratt was playing junior
Cardinal Mooney High boys soccer ties defending state champs
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com STRUTHERS Few athletes walk away thrilled from a tie game,
Bar eyed in probe of tool thefts
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township detectives are investigating a large-
Ryan: Change pension law for future USPS retirees
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, says the
Girard, Western Reserve top football ratings
Staff report As expected, almost a dozen area high school football teams are ranked high in the
New-look fairgrounds muddy but favorable to runners
New-look fairgrounds muddy but favorable to runners BY MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com
Youngstown schools celebrate academic progress
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Superintendent Connie Hathorn acknowledges the
Low interest in busing in Poland
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND After distributing 765 fliers — one for every
Single mother starts bakery in her home
Single mother starts Internet bakery in her home By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com BOARDMAN
Valley ‘warriors’ survive adventure
By Christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com A promised “hellish” adventure didn’t deter local
Fiscal emergency release doubtful
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The chairwoman of a state panel that oversees
Study: Fracking could create 200K Ohio jobs
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio’s oil and natural-gas industries and the emergence
Bring back the flags
Opinion: I was watching the memori- al service for the 9/11 victims and I noticed the fire trucks still had flags on them.
City council to honor 3 who saved man during attack
Thomas Dailey, 67, a Canfield High School teacher, poses with Becky Shelton, one of three McDonald’s employees who helped prevent more of an attack on Dailey by a 20-year-old man last year at the fast-food restaurant on Youngstown’s West Side. Shelton and the other workers will be honored at tonight’s Youngstown City Council meeting.
Indians keep White Sox at bay with split
Associated Press CLEVELAND Alexei Ramirez’s seventh-inning single broke the game’s final tie
Fickell doesn’t want the blame to fall just on QBs
Associated Press COLUMBUS While thousands of fans are pointing fingers at the quarterbacks, Ohio
Officials taking steps to improve 911
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES Officials from Trumbull County and the City of Niles are
1 charged in suspected ring
Staff report Canfield City police arrested another person related to a suspected pseudoephedrine
No appeal in case of fired worker
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A city water-plant worker who went to court to
Hearing for boy will be closed to public
Special to The Vindicator NEW CASTLE, Pa. Jordan Brown, now 13, who stands accused of the
Arrested in assault
Arrested in assault new wilmington, pa. Police have arrested a man in an assault on three girls
Trumbull Co. works on replacing road signs
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Engineer’s Office is part way through replacement of all
Browns’ Ward proud of his coverage skills
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Browns safety T.J. Ward has no idea why
Man dies, woman injured in three-car accident in Pa.
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. A New Castle man died and a woman was seriously injured in a three-
Appellate court: Land acquisition would affect railroad
By Robert GuttersohN rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard The 11th District Court of Appeals affirmed
Brookfield man gets 18 months for crash
Staff report WARREN Ronald A. Wilcox, 53, of Manor Drive, Brookfield, was sentenced to 18 months
Scientists on trial over quake in Italy
Scientists on trial over quake in Italy ROME Seven scientists and other experts went on trial on
oddly enough
oddly enough Oregon man looking for Neb. casino gets detox stay LINCOLN, Neb. An Oregon man
US military hits milestone with repeal of gay ban
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. military passed a historic milestone Tuesday with the
Fire investigators tour building
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Trumbull County fire investigators toured the
Suicide bomber kills ex-Afghan president
Associated Press KABUL A suicide attacker with a bomb in his turban posed as a Taliban peace
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Nicole L. Poorman and Leonard Bruno, Youngstown, boy, Sept.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Karl Slover (Munchkin in “The Wizard of Oz”) is 93. Actor Larry Hagman is 80.
Women assaulted
Women assaulted youngstown Police are investigating a report of two women being assaulted
Obama for America hires field director
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Obama for America campaign hired a former
Officials meet to discuss water issues
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Warren Liberty trustees met with Trumbull County
Abbas intent on UN decision
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the Palestinians on
Report: Many ignored sirens in Joplin
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Many Joplin residents either ignored or were slow to react
Poll: Youths jaded by online slurs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Young people immersed in the online world are encountering racist
Abbas spins fantasy at U.N.
Opinion: By Ron Prosor Los Angeles Times In Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the
Surplus food/ free lunch
Surplus food/ free lunch E.B. Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., Youngs-town, free lunch and
Detectives working leads on copper thefts from homes
Staff report Austintown Detectives are working several leads on nearly two-dozen copper thefts
Saudi/Florida link to 9/11
Opinion: The Miami Herald: Reports of a previously unknown Saudi connection to the events of 9/11 in Florida
Youngstown author back for book release
Youngstown author back for book release YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown native Kim Hight, who now lives in
Where, when will satellite hit?
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA scientists are doing their best to tell us where a
Eastwood Mall getting new bookstore
NILES Less than a week after the Borders at Eastwood Mall Complex shut its doors for good, another
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District Board of Trustees, 1 p.m., Boardman Township
Alaskans get $1,174 checks from oil
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska Most Alaska residents soon will be getting a check for $1,174
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Unions produced the middle class
Opinion: Unions produced the middle class Kudos to Chuck Altiero for his response to Bill Johnson’s Sept. 4
Learn about alpacas
Learn about alpacas HUBBARD Oryan Farms, 3112 Pothour-Wheeler Road, will participate in National
IMF: World economy in risky phase
Associated Press WASHINGTON The world economy has entered a “dangerous new phase,” according to
There’s little clarity for fixing Social Security
Opinion: “We have not had the courage to stand up and look Americans in the face,” Texas Gov. Rick Perry said
Preserving postal service will necessitate trade-offs
Editorial: The nation can survive with- out Saturday mail delivery. Not that we would want to, but its one of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.56 —.11 Avalon
Newsmakers
newsmakers Kutcher, Sheen both set records NEW YORK Both Ashton Kutcher and Charlie Sheen have
Sept. 11 monument uses system from Valley company
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A local company’s technology is being used at the site of the National
Is SS a Ponzi scheme?
Opinion: Many in the media and in politics have gone ballistic over the fact that Texas Governor Rick Perry
U.N. vote on Palestine offers hope
Opinion: This week the Palestinians will take their bid for statehood to the United Nations. Israeli
Tuesday, September 20 (68 stories)
Mahoning Valley's unemployment rates dropped in August
Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate dropped in August
Authorities seeking public's help to nab bank robber
Authorities seeking public's help to nab bank robber
Unused or unwanted drugs can be disposed of Wed. in Trumbull County
Unused drugs can be disposed of today in Trumbull County
Volt’s arrival jolts interest at Valley lots
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Chevrolet Volt may be a quiet ride, but it
On road, 49ers to practice at YSU
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Jim Harbaugh showed up for work Monday with the same black
Lakeview volleyball teams get the best of rival Hubbard
Bulldogs get the best of long-time rival Hubbard By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com hubbard
New partnership formed between Springfield High School and library
New partnership formed between high school and library By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com
Mark Porter’s scouting website is still growing
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN What started out as a dream and was essentially a
City council to consider two employee union contracts
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council will consider two employee union
Girard bolts up poll to No. 10
Staff report Girard made the biggest move of area teams in the weekly Associated Press high school
Police investigating several gun crimes
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating several
Analysts expect UAW to quickly ratify deal
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN The United Auto Workers should ratify a tentative
Officer used ‘proper conduct’
Investigation shows firing at teen justified By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com
Homeowner believes fire was retaliation
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown firefighters were called to
If Canfield schools levy passes, busing will be reviewed
By Christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Canfield High school busing is not among the school
Mother pleads innocent in baby’s death
Staff report WARREN The mother of a 15-month-old girl found dead Sept. 9 has pleaded innocent to
Eli Manning leads Giants over St. Louis
Associated Press E. RUTHERFORD, N.J. Eli Manning threw two touchdown passes and linebacker
Support to enhance job prospects
Hope Works of the Mahoning Valley at the Ursuline Center, a free support group for the
Bengals’ rookie QB, WR are clicking
Associated Press CINCINNATI Andy Dalton threw for 332 yards in the Mile High air. A.J. Green
Meeting planned
Meeting planned VIENNA The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 2122 will meet
Hubbard OKs funds for cleanup of creek
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard City council authorized Monday the funds to
prep soccer roundup
BOYS South Range 7, Columbiana 1 COLUMBIANA Jordan Baker had two goals and an assist, Andy
MTR Gaming Group sues Arneault over links to Western Pa. racino plan
By VICKI SMITH Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. MTR Gaming Group Inc. is suing former chief
Stewart gets win in opening Chase race
Associated Press JOLIET, Ill. Tony Stewart took himself out of title contention before the
Jackson-Milton schools deemed excellent-with-distinction
Ginger Mangie, right center, life-skills teacher at Jackson-Milton, teaches measurements of liquids and solids to her students. The school has earned an excellent-with-distinction classification by the state education department.
Indians doubled up by Seattle on dreary day
Associated Press CLEVELAND The weather was dreadful. Unfortunately for the Cleveland Indians,
Austintown school district adds 4 teachers to staff
Staff report austintown The township board of education welcomed four new teachers Monday at its
Arguments asking for new trial rejected
ED runyan runyan@vindy.com WARREN The 11th District Court of Appeals has rejected legal
Mistake leads to dismissal of murder charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A mistake in the prosecutor’s office has
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing St. Andrewes A.M.E. Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, lunch, noon to 2
Steelers line still a work in progress
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger’s advice to right tackle Marcus Gilbert shortly
OSU has lots of problems to work on
Associated Press COLUMBUS This promises to be an intriguing week for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mathews school board, executive session, 6 p.m., board office, Cortland Bank
Boardman cops, FBI seek suspect in bank robbery
Staff report BOARDMAN Township police and FBI agents are searching for a male suspect in
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Attempted abduction
Attempted abduction campbell A woman told police that a man tried to abduct her 10-year-old
Use mineral rights to benefit city
Opinion: Use mineral rights to benefit city Who owns the mineral rights beneath our cities and
FBI: Violent crime down by 6 percent
FBI: Violent crime down by 6 percent washington Violent crime dropped 6 percent in 2010,
Dinner, raffles to help sick vet
Dinner, raffles to help sick vet NILES Family and friends of Jim Geidner are sponsoring a
Study: Vaccine for whooping cough fades
Associated Press ATLANTA The whooping-cough vaccine given to babies and toddlers loses much of
Military is ready for gay-ban appeal
Associated Press WASHINGTON The military says it is ready for the lifting today of a ban on gays
Youthful Rust Belt actors show their talent in ‘Flies’
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN I rarely feel the need to be so blunt,
New Poland grocery aims to be a true convenience store
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND A new township grocery store doesn’t want its
Separate bombs in Pakistan prove deadly
Associated Press KARACHI, Pakistan A Taliban suicide bomber detonated a vehicle packed with
Let’s give back to the land
Opinion: By Mike Matz McClatchy-Tribune Teddy Roosevelt, in a frequently cited address, once noted that,
Yemen protesters storm base
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Thousands of protesters backed by military defectors seized a base
Protecting the groundwater
Opinion: McCook (Neb.) Daily Gazette: Politicians and activists debate the route of the Keystone XL and its
An anniversary uncelebrated
Opinion: By Michael Ratner McClatchy-Tribune Ten years ago Sunday, the United States set itself on a
newsmakers
newsmakers Hope’s wife dies at 102 LOS ANGELES Dolores Hope, who was married to entertainer
Stocks slide over Greek-debt concerns
Associated Press NEW YORK Pessimism about Greece’s financial problems returned to the financial
Will new series lift actress to stardom?
Associated Press NEW YORK At 31, Zooey Deschanel is a seasoned actress who has logged mainstream
Gas prices drop in Valley and Ohio
Gas prices drop in Valley and Ohio YOUNGSTOWN The cost of gasoline in the Mahoning Valley is
Iraqis who helped U.S. await visas
Opinion: In July, I wrote about the plight of Iraqis who worked with U.S. soldiers and civilians but face
Governor can lead by example by withdrawing pay increases
Editorial: Republican Gov. John Kasich is talking about a “mid-biennial review” of the state’s two-year
Cristina Garlough | Louis Huffman
MACKINAC ISLAND, MICH. The West Front Porch of the legendary Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island was
Netflix: an apology, new uproar
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The CEO of Netflix said he was sorry for mishandling a recent
Obama: Taxing rich isn’t ‘class warfare’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Drawing clear battle lines for next year’s elections, a combative
Browns pleased with better performance
Associated Press BEREA Pat Shurmur’s second regular-season Monday as Browns coach was nothing
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua Kotanichek, 37, of 15798 Mock Road, Berlin
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
YSU moves into poll: Youngstown State moved into the FCS Coaches Poll, at No. 24, following the
Israel-Egypt peace essential
Opinion: By Chuck Freilich Los Angeles Times My fingers burned with excitement. It was just weeks after
Monday, September 19 (78 stories)
Man tries to abduct girl, 10, in Campbell
campbell A woman told police that a man tried to abduct her 10-year-old daughter. The attempted
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist quits Plain Dealer
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist quits Plain Dealer
Obama announces debt plan built on taxes on the rich
Obama announces debt plan built on taxes on the rich
Trumbull woman pleads innocent in death of her daughter
Trumbull woman pleads innocent in death of her daughter
Kate drives 88: Reality show mom pays speeding fine in Pa.
Kate drives 88: Reality show mom pays fine in Pa.
Appellate court rejects legal arguments in Trumbull drunken-driving case
Appellate court rejects legal arguments in Trumbull drunken-driving case
Ursuline Sisters accepting applications for ministry volunteer program
Ursuline Sisters accepting applications for ministry volunteer program
House speaker to discuss Obama jobs bill today in Ohio
House speaker to discuss Obama jobs bill today in Ohio
Woman shot at Joker’s Wrath Club on Market Street
Staff Report Youngstown A city woman was shot in the leg following an altercation with another
Investing, saving pass by Gen Y
Rachael Harvey is like many Americans, trying her best to make it through tough economic times. The 24-year-old Warren resident has a steady retail job that helps pay her monthly bills, but she wishes she made a little more money — not to spend but to save.
Penguins hope season does not repeat 2010’s collapse
The Penguins hope the rest of the season does not repeat 2010’s collapse By JOE SCALZO
Hundreds celebrate pipe-organ rededication
David Higgs performance Sunday afternoon marked the official return of the pipe organ, which underwent a two-year, $1.5 million restoration after it was damaged by leaky pipes in the 1940s.
Replacements are the bee’s knees
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN It was March 15, and Maureen LaLama was checking
Women immigrants share stories
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown About two years ago, Youngstown State
Group aims to guide teen girls to success, prevent pregnancy
The Sisters of Serenity nonprofit mentoring group is looking for a few good girls — or at least those striving to be better.
Ambrosia’s goal, Romeo’s 33 saves lead Phantoms past Lumberjacks
Staff report Ludington, Mich. Led by goaltender Sean Romeo, the Youngstown Phantoms evened their
Party: Let Betras serve on board
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Democratic Party’s
Browns pummel the reeling Colts
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The Cleveland Browns didn’t care that Peyton Manning wasn’t
Steelers bounce back, blank Seahawks
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger was down on the Heinz Field turf, his right knee
Stumbling Buckeyes tumble out of Top 25
Associated Press COLUMBUS Mark another loss for Ohio State in a year full of setbacks. The
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted: Lenny Vaughn
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
ACC adds Pitt, ’Cuse; others pondered
Associated Press The latest dominos have fallen in the ever-changing world of college conference
And the beat goes on
Opinion: More than a year to go until the next national election and already political candidates are on the stump ‘responding’ to Americans and ‘fighting’ for their needs.
A computer isn’t the postman
Opinion: There’s been a lot of talk lately about the postal service switching to a three-day-a-week delivery schedule. They feel that computers and private delivery services such as FedEx and UPS can handle the job. Unfortunately, even in today’s electronic age many people, including many seniors, do not have computers or are not computer savvy.
Government jobs are killing us
Opinion: At the risk of incurring the wrath and rants of David Betras, Democratic Party chairman, and his union followers, I have to comment. I am not registered with either party and vote for the candidate and not the party and urge others to do so.
Reviewing Reagan’s record
Opinion: At this point in his first term, President Ronald Reagan’s unemployment rate was 9.4 percent; President Obama’s is 9.1.
SB5 sides organize saturation campaigns
As the multimillion dollar Senate Bill 5 campaigns ramp up, Ohioans will be bombarded with claims and counterclaims, pleas and appeals, images and sound bites.
Uninsured driver avoids citation
Opinion: Uninsured driver avoids citation Not long ago I was traveling in Lordstown and was in an auto
Woman shot at club
Woman shot at club Youngstown A city woman was shot in the leg following an altercation with
Rain postpones NASCAR Chase start
Associated Press JOLIET, Ill. Sunday’s rain at Chicagoland Speedway forced NASCAR to postpone
bridge
bridge Weekly quiz answers Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xQ 8 5 2 u7 6 vQ 9 5 wK 10 7
National author gives lecture on religion
National author gives lecture on religion YOUNGSTOWN The Shipka Speaker Series of the Department
In Focus: McKinley’s birthplace
STORY & PHOTOS BY ROBERT K. YOSAY NILES Nestled among hardwood trees, neatly trimmed grass,
Yemeni forces open fire on crowd; 26 die
Yemeni forces open fire on crowd; 26 die SANAA, Yemen Yemeni government forces opened fire with
birthdays
birthdays “Inside the Actor’s Studio” host James Lipton is 85. Actress Rosemary Harris is 84.
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Huntington National Bank v. Sherry L. Gromley et al,
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board Countywide Orientation, 8:30
Preps at a glance
SCHEDULE TOday Boys Golf AAC Championship at Candywood, 9 a.m. Badger, Cardinal Mooney at
At least 16 die in quake in India, Nepal
Associated Press GAUHATI, India A strong earthquake shook northeastern India and Nepal on Sunday
Confusion over economy reigns
Associated Press NEW YORK Small investors, take note: The smart money isn’t sure what to make of
A ‘Mad,’ ‘Modern’ night: 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
Associated Press LOS ANGELES TThe Emmys keep buying what “Mad Men” is selling. The 1960s
A hero and a grateful nation
Opinion: A hero and a grateful nation Los Angeles Times: For most Americans, the wars in Iraq and
Video could yield clues to World War II-era plane crash
Associated Press RENO, Nev. A World War II-era plane had a video camera facing outward, and
Silly Science Sunday for kids at OH WOW!
Silly Science Sunday for kids at OH WOW! YOUNGSTOWN Children will have an opportunity to “get
Specter of a sequester
Opinion: WASHINGTON It must take some getting used to. Leon Panetta, the secretary of defense, knows the
State government shrinks with Kasich
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s government continues to shrink under Gov. John Kasich,
Customers say farewell to last Borders
Associated Press NEW YORK The scene this weekend at the last of the remaining Borders bookstores
Tiny Rhode Island has huge pension problem
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Rhode Island is the nation’s smallest state. But its pension
Study: Child abuse rose in recession
Associated Press CHICAGO An increase in child abuse, mostly in infants, is linked with the
newsmakers
newsmakers 3-D ‘Lion King’ opens in No. 1 spot LOS ANGELES It’s 1994 all over again, with a
Convicts gain faith while in prison, form singing group
Associated Press CLEVELAND Five Northeast Ohio men who have spent a combined 95 years in prison
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2011. There are 103 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS St. Paul the Apostle Church, 10143 Main St., New Middletown, will have its annual basket
Video game review: 'Resistance'
‘Resistance 3’ Grade: C Details: Insomniac games ($59.99, PS3, rated M for Mature 17+) The
UBS CEO rejects calls to resign
Associated Press GENEVA Oswald Gruebel, the chief executive of UBS, has dismissed calls for his
Scientists say ‘Contagion’ could happen
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer ATLANTA Yes, it could happen. But it’s a stretch.
Constitutional fairy tales
Opinion: WASHINGTON Tea party types and other conservatives talk about how they’d like their country back.
Statehood resolution gets no one any closer to peace in Mideast
Editorial: There is no question that an at- tempt by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to win United Nations
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.93 .01 Avalon
Al-Qaida down, but not out
Opinion: By Amy Zegart Los Angeles Times Talk of strategically defeating al-Qaida is all the rage in the
YSU summit to look at global economy
YSU summit to look at global economy YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to this year’s Asia-
Obama to offer proposal to reduce deficit
Associated Press WASHINGTON Even as President Barack Obama prepares his opening bid on long-term
GOP not always anti-entitlement
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s a massive health-care entitlement
High-stakes diplomacy over Palestinian UN bid
Associated Press NEW YORK The United States and Europe raced Sunday to avert or delay a looming
Health care reform works
Opinion: By O. MARION BURTON McClatchy-Tribune As a pediatrician, I see firsthand how families struggle
Sunday, September 18 (111 stories)
Controversy dogs Emmy show opening; Youngstown actor snubbed for award
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Emmy Awards began on a controversial
Generation Y shies away from investments
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Rachael Harvey is like many Americans, trying her
Hundreds revel in sounds of restored pipe organ at Stambaugh
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown David Higgs played new life into Stambaugh
Browns embarrass faltering Indianapolis Colts 27-19
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS This time, the Browns got it all right. Cleveland kept the ball
Reserve now for spot at international economic summit at YSU next week
YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, set for
New knee replicas restore Boardman woman’s mobility
BOARDMAN It was March 15, and Maureen LaLama was checking one last thing before heading out the
Salem Historical Society takes part in Smithsonian’s National Museum Day
SALEM The Salem Historical Society Museum will participate in the Smithsonian magazine’s 7th
Acclaimed author to speak on divisiveness of religion in lecture series
YOUNGSTOWN The Shipka Speaker Series of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at
UPDATE: Clergymen in critical condition after shooting; suspect’s wife killed
Associated Press LAKELAND, Fla. A gunman killed his wife at their Florida home and then burst
Steelers bounce back, blank Seahawks 24-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger threw for 298 yards and a touchdown as the Pittsburgh Steelers
Gunman invades Fla. church, shoots pastor, associate pastor
Associated Press LAKELAND, Fla. A gunman who already had killed one person burst through the
IN FOCUS: On anniversary of McKinley’s assassination, Niles memorial stands tall
NILES One hundred years ago this week, Niles-born President McKinley was assassinated in Buffalo,
Youngstown program for teen girls aims to mentor and prevent pregnancy
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Sisters of Serenity nonprofit
Program to swap weapons for gift cards succeeds in Cleveland
CLEVELAND A gun buyback program in Cleveland was so successful Saturday that it ran out of gift
Another police shooting in Columbus shocks victim’s family
Associated Press COLUMBUS The grandparents of a man shot by Columbus police say they are shocked
What does history sound like?
Editorial: It is more than a musical instrument. It is a link to a time when Youngstown was emerging as one of the nation’s great industrial centers. It was home to tens of thousands of men who made steel and to a smaller but equally important group of men who founded and nurtured some of the great companies of the day, who designed and built the equipment that produced steel in plants around the world and who invented revolutionary processes for making and milling steel.
Kasich’s leaner state government slashes nearly 3,000 jobs
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s government continues to shrink under Gov. John Kasich,
Pay raise, bonus, profit-sharing fill tentative GM pact
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN General Motors Co. will increase entry-level pay,
YSU erases bad memories and a seven-game conference losing skid
YSU erased some bad memories and a seven-game conference losing skid By JOE SCALZO
New rates on land to impact schools
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The evaporation of $547 million in Mahoning
McDonald runners celebrate teamwork
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com boardman McDonald junior Patrick Kunkel gets by with a
Lack of cash, grocery stores creates ‘food desert’ in Valley
By Alyssa Lenhoff and Timothy Francisco The NewsOutlet.org Philip Leyman spent many years
Subtle changes await 37th annual peace race participants
By NATALIE LARICCIA sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There’s some subtle changes for the 37th
Ballroom catching on
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com NILES When four members of the Youngstown State University
Liberty apartments revitalize neighborhood
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Among the overgrown grass, boarded-up
Hurricanes overwhelm Buckeyes offense
Associated Press MIAMI Ohio State’s first road trip under interim coach Luke Fickell was
Group requests no-kill shelter
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. The executive director of a pet-rescue
Heart Walk draws nearly 2,000
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you spent time with 6-year-old Alyson Smith of
Police seek leads in shooting death of 17-year-old in Youngstown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for leads to find out who shot and killed a 17-year-
Zordich TD lifts Penn State
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA For three quarters, Temple positioned itself to erase seven
YSU’s success is the priority
Opinion: Ohio Revised Code states that the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees “shall do all things necessary for the creation, proper maintenance, and successful continuous operation of the university.” As members of the YSU Board of Trustees we take that charge and our fiduciary responsibility seriously, and that is why we are writing this letter today.
Are paper ballots way to go?
Editorial: When officials of the Mahoning County Board of Elections revealed last week their plan to bring back paper ballots to replace the electronic touch-screen voting system that has been in use for nine years, we wondered what had changed since January 2008 when board members argued that it was easier to tamper with paper ballots than the touch screens.
Residential renaissance takes root
Dominic L. Gatta III, a co-owner of the Federal Building, said downtown living is now catching on in Youngstown. His company invested $2.5 million in the building on West Federal Street. Above, he sits in the V2 Wine Bar Trattoria restaurant on the building’s first fl oor. It is expected to open this month. Apartments occupy the upper floors.
Crosby skates at Pens camp
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby knelt on the ice at the Consol Center, completely
big ten roundup | Saturday’s other games
Iowa 31, Pittsburgh 27 IOWA CITY, IOWA James Vandenberg threw three touchdown passes in the
Urban gardens crop up in Youngstown
By Kevin Crater The NewsOutlet Some city residents are hungry to learn about gardening — not
area colleges Saturday’s games
Mount Union 58, John Carroll 7 ALLIANCE Junior running back Jeremy Murray finished with career-
top 25 roundup Saturday’s other games
No. 1 Oklahoma 23, No. 5 Florida State TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Landry Jones threw for 199 yards and a
nfl preview | Today’s games
CINCINNATI (1-0) At DENVER (0-1) Kickoff: 4:15 p.m. TV: WKBN (27). Series record: Broncos
Volant event
Volant event VOLANT, Pa. The Volant Village Shops invite interested ladies to “Witches’ Night
big east roundup
big east roundup Saturday’s games Cincinnati 59, Akron 14 CINCINNATI Zach Collaros threw for
YSU notebook
Injury update: Youngstown State lost freshman WR Andre Stubbs on the opening kickoff with an injury
MVFC roundup | Saturday’s other games
No. 12 Oregon 56, Missouri St. 7 EUGENE, ORE. LaMichael James ran for 204 yards and three
Daughters of Kennedy, Mondale die, both at age 51
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The daughters of two legendary Democratic politicians have died:
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Saturday: The Trumbull County native qualified No. 39 for today’s
Pilot dies in crash at W.Va. air show
Associated Press MARTINSBURG, W.Va. The pilot of a post-World War II plane died Saturday after
Rebels inch toward Gadhafi’s hometown
Rebels inch toward Gadhafi’s hometown SIRTE, Libya Revolutionary fighters struggled to make
Kenseth wins pole position
Associated Press JOLIET, Ill. Matt Kenseth will open the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship
Food bank expands program to Ellsworth
Staff report ELLSWORTH Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley is expanding its Mobile
Irish romp over Spartans
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. No surprises this time for Notre Dame. Just a victory that
prep SOCCER | Saturday’s games
BOYS Howland 3, Canfield 0 HOWLAND Brad Fields, Adam Mazey and Connor Gilmour scored for the
CALENDAR | Area golf events
SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY — Youngstown Baseball Oldtimers four-man scramble at Tanglewood. 9 a.m.
VOLLEYBALL | Saturday’s matches
Salem 25-15, Fitch 12-10 SALEM Alexis Smith contributed five aces and seven kills while Cassie
Steelers, Browns looking for 1st win
Associated Press Pete Carroll has Troy Polamalu’s evolution from raw talent to defensive superstar
AREA BOWLING SCORES
800s Wedgewood — Matt Clipse (812) in St. Christine’s Men. 700s Amron — Pete Katsaras (716),
SPARTAN INVITATIONAL
SPARTAN INVITATIONAL News & notes Busy day: The Spartan Invitational featured 14 races with more
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Tim Schwier used a pitching wedge to ace the 138-yard No. 8 hole
A model life — cancer and all
Opinion: The photo of Tim Maiorca has him in swim trunks coming out of a frigid Lake George. Staci Wills’
FITCH HALL OF FAME This year’s inductees
Austintown Fitch will induct its class of 2011 on Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Banquet
birthdays
birthdays Singer Jimmie Rodgers is 78. Actor Robert Blake is 78. Actor Fred Willard is 72. Singer-
Nev. death toll rises to 9
Associated Press RENO, Nev. The death toll rose to nine Saturday in an air-race crash in Reno as
Rose builds four-stroke lead
Associated Press LEMONT, Ill. It’s not quite the “fifth major” for Justin Rose, though it’s a
MILESTONES
MILESTONES lawyers Juris doctorate Briana L. Fitzpatrick, formerly of New Middletown, was
Victorian opens season with strong ‘Amadeus’
By LORRAINE WARDLE news@vindy.com The Victorian Players has been “Youngstown’s best-kept secret”
AREA GOLF SCORES
Men Zarbana Industries (Firestone Farms) — Low Gross: A.J. Myers 33, Tim Morrow 34, Tim Schwier
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
William Penn branch to meet Tuesday
William Penn branch to meet Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN William Penn Association, Branch 28, of
Miss Bachinger, Mr. Mshar plan autumn wedding
AUSTINTOWN Robert and Susan Bachinger of Austintown are announcing the engagement and coming
50th anniversary dinner for Bielskis of Berlin Center
BERLIN CENTER John and Pauline (Pugliesi) Bielski of Berlin Center celebrated their 50th wedding
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A Q. I would like to know why Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete will not be on
Justice Yvette McGee Brown to speak at NAACP banquet
YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown will be the keynote speaker for
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 18, the 261st day of 2011. There are 104 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
SENIOR CITIZENS
55 Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Members will dine
Men’s garden club to bring burst of color to Youngstown neighborhoods, gateways
YOUNGSTOWN The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown is launching a program this fall to give the city
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Daisy Dozen will view mums at Molnar’s, 3115 E. Western Reserve Road. Lunch atJohnny’s,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, work session, 6 p.m., high school library. Trumbull County
Obedience a problem? Turn back parenting clock
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Why do today’s parents have more problems with obedience than their
MASONIC GROUPS
WEDNESDAY Eastern Sunrise Chapter 450, Order of Eastern Star, will have a stated meeting at 7:30
Updated finish on furniture can be a plus
Original finish on antique furniture is not always a plus. Sometimes the furniture is so worn and
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY! Mrs. Ollie Jackson
Born: Sept. 11, 1911. Hometown: Lelah, Ga. Parents: Jude and Mamie Frampton Green. Siblings:
WEST is BEST
To draw visitors, small town in Florida decides that ... McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI Davie,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.93 .01 Avalon
More women are minding the money
Amanda Steinberg has always been good at making money. Keeping it was the struggle. So she hit the
McAndrews mark 60th anniversary with dinner party
AUSTINTOWN John “Jack” and Elizabeth “Dolly” McAndrew of Austintown were honored with a 60th
Buying an HDMI cable? Don’t spend more than $10
Q. Given what you have written in the past about expensive HDMI cables, I had to email you about
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Pipe organ rededication concert, 4 p.m.: The Youngstown Symphony
Veal-Hines vows to be exchanged at Fellows Gardens
YOUNGSTOWN Lynn J. Veal and Kim N. Hines, both of Youngstown, are announcing their engagement and
In Japan, rebuilding is a chance for ‘smart cities’
McClatchy Newspapers TOKYO Japanese corporations and municipalities are exploring plans to
An artist for the underdog at the Butler
Max Ginsburg Exhibition By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s easy to get
Loyalty programs’ creativity evolves
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO AlleyCat Comics in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood has an
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Sept. 10
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Kill Me If You Can” by James Patterson & Marshall Karp (Little, Brown) 2.
Boardman dinner today for Palowitz 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Ronald W. and Rita Palowitz of Youngstown are being honored today with a family party
Huffmans mark golden milestone at dinner event
CANFIELD A buffet dinner at A La Cart Catering in Canfield on Sept. 4 marked the 50th wedding
Mizickos, family mark 50th with dinner and cruise
VIENNA Jim and Flo Mizicko of Vienna were honored by their family May 30 during a dinner for their
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
Finally, a Democrat with guts
Opinion: It was a political smack down that resonated throughout the state of Ohio. But the ramifications go way beyond House Minority Leader Armond Budish, D-Beachwood, refusing to be a patsy for Speaker William Batchelder, R-Medina.
EBay targets mobile users
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. EBay’s name is synonymous with auctions, but that’s created an
Practical purpose
Waterfall doubles as eco-friendly reservoir McClatchy Newspapers GREEN, Ohio Karen and Bill
‘Bluesman’ hotel
Mississippi establishment provides no-frills blues experience Associated Press CLARKSDALE, Miss.
Losing bra eases breast pain
Q. I have suffered from fibrocystic breasts my entire adult life. At age 52, the lumps in my
Livescribe Echo smartpen: It’s the opposite of the iPad
By PETER SVENSSON Associated Press NEW YORK Here’s a consumer electronics riddle: What’s the
record reviews
LADY ANTEBELLUM Album: “Own the Night” Grade: B For country fans who believe Rascal Flatts
Columbiana and Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Benjamin Crane et al v. Michael Blaner, personal
Job expo at Covelli
Job expo at Covelli YOUNGSTOWN The region’s largest job expo is Thursday at the Covelli Centre.
Saturday, September 17 (121 stories)
Post-WWII plane pilot dies in crash at W.Va. air show
Post-WWII plane pilot dies in W.Va. air show crash
Reno air race has raised alarm in past over danger
Reno air race has raised alarm in past over danger
Youngstown police investigating latest city homicide
Youngstown police investigating latest city homicide
Betras recommended to serve on Mahoning County elections board
Betras recommended to serve on Mahoning County elections board
Flu-shot clinic Wednesday at Lawrence County VA clinic
Flu-shot clinic Wednesday at Lawrence County VA clinic
GM, UAW reach tentative agreement on new four-year contract
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. and the United Auto Workers, sobered by the
Coach likes where YSU is headed
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There were times last year when YSU coach Eric
Shriners gather to compete, discuss business at convention
Shriners gather to compete, discuss business at convention By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com
Ex-mayor Williams touts Obama jobs bill in visit to Valley
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Jay Williams, who resigned last month as
Howland edges Canfield 30-28
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com howland As the seconds ticked down Friday night, the longtime
For reappraisals, it’s all in the details
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Face-to-face consultations between Mahoning
2 Vienna officers resign after money probe
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Two veteran township police officers resigned Friday in
Mooney’s ride crashes in final minute
By Matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindycom youngstown Stambaugh Stadium isn’t an amusement park, but
Poland wins in duel of top QBs
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com POLAND Poland High quarterback Colin Reardon passed for 171
3 schools in Valley are Blue Ribbon
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The U.S. Department of Education has designated
City brings house down amid cheers
Neighbors of 1029 Norwood Ave., who’ve complained to city officials for nearly four years about its dangerous condition, cheered as the city street department demolished the structure. It took about 90 minutes Friday for the dilapidated building to come down.
Brookfield edges Campbell in OT
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy BROOKFIELD The quarterback-running back handoff exchange is
Warrant issued for woman with ‘filthy, unkempt’ house
Staff report youngstown Authorities have issued a warrant for the arrest of Kathleen Kopsco, 61,
No cause yet in Do-Cut fire in Canfield
Staff report Canfield Investigators are still trying to determine what started the fire that
Fitch falters without QB Davis
BY JOSH WEIR Canton Repository CANTON After what was essentially the game-clinching tackle
District roundup: Ursuline beats Zanesville; Hubbard beats East Liverpool; Shaw beats Harding; Western Reserve Academy beats Mathews; Salem beats Carrollton; Youngstown Christian beats Lutheran East;
Staff report ZANESVILLE Jesse Curry ran 36 times for 187 yards and a touchdown and the Irish
Horrific crash of WWII-era plane brings tragedy to Nevada air show
Associated Press RENO, Nev. A World War II-era fighter plane flown by a veteran Hollywood
After slow start, South Range rolls
BY JOHN ROZUM sports@vindy.com North Lima The South Range High football team got off to a slow
Solyndra loan was reworked to favor donor
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration restructured a half- billion dollar federal
AAC: Girard beats Newton Falls; Niles beats Beaver Local; LaBrae beats Champion;
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Dan Graziano accounted for more than 400 yards of offense as Girard
New gas-aggregation rates are announced
Staff report New gas-aggregation rates were announced for Austintown, Boardman and Poland
Back at Williamson
Back at Williamson Youngstown Wanda Clark is back at the helm of Williamson Elementary School.
Rockets get first victory
Staff report LOWELLVILLE Eric Inskeep rushed 31 times for 155 yards and a touchdown and
Nevada air show turns to tragedy
Associated Press RENO, Nev. A vintage World War II-era fighter plane plunged into the
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeremy D. Allison, 23, of 4467 Woodglen St., Apt. D,
Toledo rocked by Boise State
Kellen Moore throws for five touchdowns at Glass Bowl Associated Press TOLEDO Kellen Moore
Magnitude-6.6 quake shakes Japan
Magnitude-6.6 quake shakes Japan NEW YORK A magnitude-6.6 earthquake shook the east coast of
Rally seeks to protect 500 jobs at Youngstown USPS facility
About 70 people picket against the possible closing of the U.S. Post Office’s main processing and distribution plant in Youngstown. More than 500 people are employed at the facility and contribute $500,000 in city income taxes.
Justin Rose tied for the lead at BMW golf
Associated Press LEMONT, ILL. Coming off his best round of the year, Justin Rose figured it
LUNA awards to be given Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN Latinas United Networking Association will honor two scholarship recipients and the
Ohio unemployment edges higher
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio matched the U.S. unemployment rate in August as joblessness rose
Correction
Correction Mahoning County real-estate owners may consult with appraisers and auditor’s office
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashley Cunningham and Damond Brown, Youngstown, girl, Sept.
Forbes ranks Valley low for finding jobs
Forbes ranks Valley low for finding jobs YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley has received yet another
NASCAR looking at Menard’s spin at Richmond
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service JOLIET, Ill. Reacting to suspicions
Cub Scouts will seek new members
CANFIELD Canfield Cub Scout Pack 25 is inviting prospective Cub Scouts to its annual Roundup at
Palestinian leader to ask for full UN membership
Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank The Palestinian president said Friday he would ask the
Take life day at a time
I recently stood in our kitchen unloading the dishwasher. A glass slipped from my hands, hit the
newsmakers
newsmakers McCartney, fianc e to wed in London LONDON Paul McCartney is set to tie the knot
Trader charged with fraud, false accounting
Associated Press LONDON The young trader who rocked Swiss banking titan UBS by allegedly
Benefit breakfast
Benefit breakfast EAST LIVERPOOL Friends of Beaver Creek State Park’s Pioneer Village will have
More than 1,000 attend White Coat Ceremonies at NEOMED
Staff report rootstown Northeast Ohio Medical University welcomed its Classes of 2015 with White
KSU celebrates opening of its new learning center, Math Emporium
Staff report kent Members of the Kent State University community recently celebrated the opening
Trinity UMC member took directive of making a difference to heart
Trinity UMC member took directive of making a difference to heart By LINDA M. LINONIS
Valley to host annual OCOC conference
Staff report The Mahoning Valley will host the 24th annual National One Church, One Child (OCOC)
‘Homework Express’ kicks off its 7th season
Staff report youngstown Youngstown State University’s “Homework Express” television show began
Send information on animal blessings
Send information on animal blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of
Study looks at privacy issues, networking sites
Staff report youngstown Facebook has again revamped its privacy controls, and despite what many
GED testing at Choffin is set for next week
GED testing at Choffin is set for next week youngstown Official GED Testing sponsored by Choffin
SMARTS Trap teaches skills
Staff report youngstown The Hine Memorial Fund of the Youngstown Foundation has funded
GM, UAW reach deal
Staff and wire report DETROIT General Motors Co. and the United Auto Workers reached a
Valley workers are the best
Opinion: The Japanese learned our statistical quality control methods from us, the good old USA. I was one of
Struthers rallies to beat Liberty 20-18
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindycom LIBERTY After starting the season 0-3, it looked as if
Household wealth dipped in spring
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans’ wealth declined this spring for the first time in a year,
UAW, GM near deal on contract
Associated Press DETROIT The United Auto Workers union and General Motors Co. are nearing an
Roberta Thomas and Brian Tyree plan wedding
Announcing the engagement of their daughter, Roberta Thomas, and Brian Tyree, both of Lordstown, are
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Elvira is 60. Comedian Rita Rudner is 58. Rapper Doug E. Fresh is 45. Actor
news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former President Bill Clinton;
Fall TV trend: edgy women
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES NBC Chief Bob Greenblatt has dubbed Whitney Cummings the “It”
Democrats find a voice at ballot box
Opinion: COLUMBUS I’m starting to wonder whether Ohio’s general election ballots for the next three years
Housing crisis a liability for Obama’s re-election
Associated Press WASHINGTON Barack Obama’s road to re-election is lined with lots of boarded-up
Kathryn Gordon, Jonathan Uber to wed in Medina
BOARDMAN Lowell and Kathy Gordon of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage
Water wars heating up
Opinion: The Albany (Ga.) Herald: An issue that’s been going for decades involving Georgia, Alabama and
WikiLeaks turns the spotlight on U.N. peacekeepers’ crimes
Editorial: What is the cost of food or lodg- ing in the West African nation of Ivory Coast, which has been
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v WWE Supershow, 7:30 p.m.: Wrestlers John Cena, The Miz, Dolph
Zubick’s FG for Springfield beats Bulldogs
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Alexis Zubick’s 18-yard field goal with time
‘I Don’t Know How She Does It’ covers familiar ground
‘I Don’t Know How She Does It’ covers familiar ground By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel It’s
Georgia must halt execution
Opinion: By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington McClatchy-Tribune The state of Georgia is preparing to execute a
Cub Scout Pack 25 hosts recruiting event
Canfield Cub Scout Pack 25 will host prospective and current Scouts Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Camp
Boardman youth shares birthday with tragic event
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On Sept. 11, 2001, people around the world were glued to the
Carnival is climax for YMCA camps
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For 10 weeks this summer, the Neehi and Day Camps at Davis YMCA
Poland American Legion reflects on 9/11
Ten years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the members of American Legion Post 15 in Poland have taken the plea to “never forget” to heart.
Cub Scout Pack 25 hosts recruiting event
Canfield Cub Scout Pack 25 will host prospective and current Scouts Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Camp
Poland briefs
Family Fall Fest and Craft Show today at Shepherd of the Valley Shepherd of the Valley- Poland
Humility of Mary offers weight management classes
Humility of Mary Health Partners registered dietitians certified in weight management will start up
Freshmen survive first week of high school
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Connor Brady had heard plenty of stories about the
Boardman hosts annual showcase
The Boardman Spartans Marching Band hosted band night on Sept. 10 to a near sell-out crowd. Guest
Boardman sports briefs
Boys cross country results The Boardman boys cross country team placed five of the top fifteen
Cub Scout Pack 25 hosts recruiting event
Canfield Cub Scout Pack 25 will host prospective and current Scouts Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Camp
Boys soccer team ties Canfield, Lakeview
Battling the heat with frequent water breaks, the Boardman boys soccer team and opponent Canfield
Japanese exchange student gets taste of America and Doritos
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Every summer, 1,000 Japanese youth travel to North America with
Boardman briefs
Meeting features school board, trustee candidates The third dinner meeting of the year for the
New community group ‘makes kids count’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In July 2010, a local family started a non-profit organization
White House Fruit Farm hosts harvest festival
White House Fruit Farm of Canfield will celebrate the fall season with its 30th annual Craft Show
Yellow Creek closes curtain on another successful season
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com After eight weekends of family-friendly entertainment, the Yellow
Phantom youth open season with tie
The Phantoms opened the season with a home ice 2-2 tie against the Pittsburgh Predators last
Fitch band hosts 40th annual Band Night
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Austintown Fitch High School marching band welcomed the
Fitch Hall of Fame banquet is Sept. 24
The Austintown Fitch High School Athletic Hall of Fame committee is preparing for this year’s Hall
Boardman runners win Sweeney Invitational
Sophomore Mark Hadley took first overall out of 173 runners at The Ray Sweeney Invitational at
Austintown sports briefs
Girls soccer team beats Green The Austintown Fitch girls varsity soccer team beat Green 2-1 on
Junior Women’s League donates to community organizations
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Austintown Junior Women’s League champions the values of
Carnival is climax for YMCA camps
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For 10 weeks this summer, the Neehi and Day Camps at Davis YMCA
Austintown briefs
Rummage sale Clare Bride of Austintown will host a rummage sale to benefit the Alzheimer’s
New community group ‘makes kids count’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In July 2010, a local family started a non-profit organization
Canfield sports briefs
Competitive Edge offers concussion testing With fall sports season kicking into high gear,
Poland sports briefs
Volleyball results Poland seventh grade volleyball team lost to Howland in two games, 25-23,
St. Michael’s youth group kicks off year
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Youth Collaborative of St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Canfield briefs
Fall fashion preview set The Network Council of Mahoning Valley of ABWA will sponsor its 22nd
New community group ‘makes kids count’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In July 2010, a local family started a non-profit organization
CVMS runners excel at Marlington Invite
Canfield Village Middle School runner Chase Kern battled the 90-plus degree temperatures to post a
Boardman beats Lake 35-14
By BRANDON Judeh sports@vindycom BOARDMAn Big plays on offense ruled the night for the
Friday, September 16 (83 stories)
Williams: No. 1 priority is help get Obama jobs bill passed
Williams: No. 1 priority is help get Obama Jobs bill passed
Mahoning County serves as site for Shriners confab
Mahoning County serves as site for Shriners confab
3 Mahoning Valley schools get Blue-Ribbon designation
3 Mahoning Valley schools get their blue ribbons
Williams priority: helping pass Obama jobs bill
BOARDMAN — Jay Williams, who resigned last month as Youngstown mayor to take a job in the Barack
No charges for Matthew Fox in bus driver complaint
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland prosecutors will not charge Matthew Fox on a complaint that the star of
Cat’s Colo.-NY saga piques interest in microchip
NEW YORK (AP) — Intrigued pet owners are asking veterinarians about a microchip that linked a calico
Police: Roommates argued over iPod before stabbing
BOWIE, Md. (AP) — Police say a 19-year-old student at a Maryland university fatally stabbed her
Spokeswoman: No shooting at Tucson Air Force base
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — An Air Force base was rattled Friday after a report of a man with a gun
Blogger: Threats were exercise of free speech
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A jury has begun deliberations in the case of a New Jersey blogger accused of
Tucson’s Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on lockdown
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona is on lockdown, but a spokeswoman at
3 imprisoned for life in stabbings of Mich. couple
PORT HURON, Mich. (AP) — An 18-year-old woman convicted of murdering her father and trying to kill
Rare minnows rescued from Texas river amid drought
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Scientists are scooping up minnows from a shrinking Texas river in the
2 accused of running up tab on corpse’s debit card
DENVER (AP) — Two men accused of driving around with a dead friend, using his ATM card and visiting
Libyan forces pull back after Bani Walid battles
BANI WALID, Libya (AP) — Revolutionary forces are pulling back their fighters from outside a key
Strauss-Kahn NY townhouse up for rent again
NEW YORK (AP) — The $50,000-a-month Manhattan townhouse that Dominique Strauss-Kahn and his wife
Onetime 9/11 hero gets prison in NYC bribe case
NEW YORK (AP) — A former government official hailed for helping two people escape the World Trade
Gold cross of Ohio soldier killed in Iraq stolen
STOW, Ohio (AP) — The father of an Ohio soldier killed in Iraq said his son’s gold cross chain was
Turn down additional duties, YSU faculty told
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Two Youngstown State University professors are
Mooney students rally support for player with bone tumor
By Matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com youngstown When Cardinal Mooney students gathered in the
Canfield extends unbeaten streak
Canfield extends unbeaten streak By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD In more than a
Jim Tsilimos is back doing what he loves as Lisbon coach
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com LISBON Four years ago, Jim Tsilimos tried being Lisbon
YSU-ISU: A battle of field generals
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU coach Eric Wolford had just finished his press
Youngstown seeks funds for cleaning up building, partial demolition
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city is seeking state money to clean up
Contract awarded to repave 7 miles of Mahoning Avenue
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners awarded a
Phantoms open with exhibition contests
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Anthony Noreen would love it if the Youngstown
Judge to rule on evidence in vehicular homicide
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A judge will decide if evidence collected
Coach Q&A Crestview’s Paul Cusick
Paul Cusick has led Crestview to the Inter Tri-County League Tier One championship the last three
Breakfast targets small businesses
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com BOARDMAN George Samonas knows a little bit about health
McDonald among favorites at Spartan Invitational
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Last fall, the Spartan Invitational’s silver
Postal workers to rally against changes
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Area postal workers will rally today in opposition
Drum-based program helps teach autistic children
Drum-based program helps teach autistic children By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brandon E. Harvey, 25, of 2289 Birch Trace Drive,
First-responders: Prepare for disasters
By christine keelinG ckeeling@vindy.com This is the perfect time to prepare for disaster.
UAW: ‘Significant progress’ forged in talks with GM
Associated Press DETROIT Negotiations between General Motors, Chrysler and the United Auto
Suspect charged in Pa. shooting
Staff report new castle, pa. City police have a suspect in the shooting death of a man who tried
Leflore adapts and adopts East
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ten Commandments tattooed on the inside of
Recycling bin to be relocated
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD The recycling bin at the Springfield
KidShape class
KidShape class New Castle, Pa. The next KidShape class is scheduled to begin Monday and run
Idora Park gone, but its carousel has been fully restored
LEFT: The carousel horse as it appeared at Idora Park’s auction in 1984. RIGHT: Jane Walentas poses with the restored horse in Brooklyn, N.Y. The carousel, built in 1922 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Co. of Germantown, Pa., originally was installed in Idora Park on the South Side of Youngstown. It has been restored by the artist and opens to the riding public today.
Palestinians defy US in UN bid
Palestinians defy US in UN bid RAMALLAH, West Bank In a direct challenge to the United States,
Hamilton homers as Texas beats Cleveland
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Michael Young hit a three-run double to go over 100 RBIs for
Legislators vote to move primary date
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House OK’d legislation Thursday moving next
METRO DIGEST || New property values
New property values YOUNGSTOWN Real-estate owners may consult with appraisers and auditor’s
Gordon speculates on high drama and conspiracy in NASCAR
Gordon speculates on high drama and conspiracy in NASCAR Associated Press RICHMOND, VA. Jeff
Beaver Twp. development sold for $1.75M
Staff report Beaver The Lakes of Beaver Development Co. LLC has sold The Lakes of Sharrott
Miami still stings from loss in 2003
Associated Press COLUMBUS No players who were in uniform that night are still on scholarship,
Baker enters final season with unfinished business
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Ball State senior Sean Baker lives 51/2 hours away from Canfield
Seven area organizations receive grants
Staff report Warren Directors of The Raymond John Wean Foundation have awarded grants totaling
Pittsburgh eager to forget, move on
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers insist they don’t have a panic button. An
City fixes flooding problem
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city has corrected one flooding problem and
birthdays
birthdays Actress Lauren Bacall is 87. Blues singer B.B. King is 86. Singer Betty Kelly of Martha
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2011. There are 106 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Cribbs willing to risk long returns
Associated Press BEREA Two yards from being out of bounds, and 109 yards from scoring a
GOP flexes political muscle in Columbus
Opinion: It’s amusing to hear some Ohio Republicans deny they didn’t gerrymander the new congressional
George Will ignores some facts
Opinion: George Will ignores some facts George Will’s Sept. 8 col- umn, “Defending individual rights,”
Tri-County Hadassah 4-day rummage sale
Tri-County Hadassah 4-day rummage sale WARREN Tri-County Hadassah will have a rummage sale from
Boehner to panel: Work on tax code
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker John Boehner urged Congress’ deficit “supercommittee”
Consumer prices, jobless claims rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers paid more for a range of goods and services last month,
$1 million bond set in teen’s 1975 death
Associated Press COLUMBUS Bond has been set at $1 million for a Cincinnati man charged with
Condemned killer requests mercy from parole board
Associated Press COLUMBUS A death-row inmate scheduled to die next month for slashing a 72-year-
Scare season is near at park
Staff report West Mifflin, PA. Beginning Sept. 30, Kennywood Park will reopen for weekends
Ex-Marine from Kentucky receives Medal of Honor
Associated Press WASHINGTON Defying orders and tempting fate, Marine Cpl. Dakota Meyer charged
Dr. Oz criticized for juice warning
Associated Press The federal Food and Drug Administration and a leading doctor are disputing
Man charged with defrauding Amish investors
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio man has been charged with defrauding fellow Amish out of $17
Leaving Iraq isn’t easy
Opinion: The (Toledo) Blade: Warriors have the same problem as lovers: It’s hard to say goodbye. For
House OKs bill aimed at Boeing dispute
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican- dominated House approved a bill Thursday that would
Salahi ‘devastated’ that his wife left
Salahi ‘devastated’ that his wife left FRONT ROYAL, Va. Celebrity White House gate-crasher
State schools chief sets higher bar for Youngstown board
Editorial: There is little to mistake in the message that Stan W. Heffner, Ohio superintendent of public
Internet discount
Internet discount CANFIELD State Sen. Joe Schiavoni of Canfield, D-33rd, announced a new
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Main Street Madness family comedy show, 7:30 p.m.: “Main Street
‘Straw Dogs’ remake takes a closer look
By Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald “Straw Dogs” is an artful provocation — a meditation on
‘Drive’ is a spare thriller that knows all the right turns
‘Drive’ is a spare thriller that knows all the right turns By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel If
Ron Paul gave right answer
Opinion: In the Republican presidential candidates debate Monday night in Tampa, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer posed a
Grand jury indicts man who was fired at by police
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury handed up an indictment against the 55
House OKs redistricting plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House OK’d a controversial congressional
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 for its dinner meeting. The speaker
Perry fails to offer specifics
Opinion: Texas Gov. Rick Perry has a lot of strong views. But so far, the man who has soared to the top of
Thursday, September 15 (83 stories)
Woman seeks to exhume Gacy victim to see if he’s her son.
CHICAGO — More than 30 years after Sherry Marino buried her 14-year-old son, she is asking for
New Orleans cops sentenced in 2005 fatal beating
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans police officer has been sentenced to almost 22 years in prison for
Mahoning commissioners award paving contract for Mahoning Avenue to Portage line
Mahoning commissioners award paving pact for Mahoning Avenue to Portage line
Judge considers whether evidence will be allowed in vehicular homicide trial
Judge considers whether evidence will be allowed in vehicular homicide trial
Man arrested in Hermitage bank robbery
hermitage, pa. A Greenville, Pa., man has been arrested in an Aug. 29 bank robbery in Hermitage.
Boat show Saturday at Lake Milton State Park
LAKE MILTON Wheels and Keels is the title of a free boat show that will be from noon until 4 p.m.
Deal near on more US military access in Australia
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — American and Australian leaders are nearing an agreement to allow the U.S. to
Bloomberg: I don’t know if NYPD, CIA broke laws
NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he doesn’t know whether laws were broken in the
Rogue trader suspected in $2 billion loss at UBS
LONDON (AP) — Swiss banking giant UBS said today that a rogue trader has caused it an estimated loss
Libyan forces battle Gadhafi loyalists in Sirte
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A spokesman for Libyan revolutionary forces says a unit has entered the
Wash. teachers defy orders and continue to strike
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — As teachers in Washington state’s third-largest school district defy a judge’s
Fla. woman charged with spiking husband’s coffee
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman is charged with spiking her husband’s coffee with the anti-
Youngstown postal facilities considered for closure
YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Postal Service today announced that Youngstown’s processing and distribution
UAW, automakers miss contract deadline; GM talks continue today
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC failed to meet a Wednesday
FBI: Gangs move south to Boardman
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN An FBI supervisory special agent says he wants
YSU-ISU a mirror image
Both teams are looking to make a jump in the MVFC this season By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Man faces charges tied to pit bull
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 29-year-old North Side man faces
Tigers' team effort
Nicholas scores 3 times to keep Howland undefeated By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com
City schools’ rank is ‘nothing to celebrate’
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Though the city schools climbed out of
Wilson, Boccieri consider challenging Rep. Johnson
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A congressional redistricting plan makes the
Man gets four months for tax evasion
Staff report CLEVELAND A Canfield man who pleaded guilty to tax evasion has been sentenced to
Old Firestone house rolls on to new location
Old Firestone house rolls on to new location Staff report NORTH LIMA Crews from Stein House
Scope of Liberty schools’ deficit remains unknown
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty State auditors are still unable to
Lanes on Route 422 to be closed for construction work
By Mary GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. The westbound lanes of U.S. Route 422 in
Ohio public workers get benefits totaling 88% of pay, study says
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Public employees would still earn more than their
Brewster is OSU’s go-to guy, on and off the field
Associated Press COLUMBUS If underclassmen really do learn how to act by mimicking the veteran
Do-Cut plans to rebuild
The owner of Do-Cut True Value Hardware says he plans to rebuild his store, destroyed by fire.
McCoy, Browns have a lot of room for improvement
Associated Press BEREA There were 21 incompletions, some of them Colt McCoy’s fault. There was
UAW, automakers continue talks as deadline nears
UAW, automakers continue talks as deadline nears Eds: Adds that Chrysler CEO has returned to take
OSU booster admits to money envelopes
Associated Press COLUMBUS A booster says he’s responsible for envelopes containing $200 in cash
Staff report
Staff report Youngstown The community organizing group, ACTION, recently received a $30,000
Steelers’ injuries force Gilbert into the lineup
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Marcus Gilbert didn’t expect his future
Indians slammed by Texas
Associated Press ARLINGTON, TEXAS The Cleveland Indians head into the final 16 games of the
NBA players have questions
Associated Press NEW YORK Billy Hunter hoped to deliver good news when he meets with NBA
Man shot to death after fight in New Castle
Man shot to death after fight in New Castle new castle, pa. A man who was shot while trying to
Pirates’ loss clinches 19th consecutive losing season
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Wearing Hawaiian shirts as they headed out for a cross-country
Collar-bomb suspect to return to Australia
Collar-bomb suspect to return to Australia louisville, ky. An Australian investment banker who
Changes at Cog Hill leaves players critical
Associated Press LEMONT, Ill. In what likely will be the last time the BMW Championship is
Struthers homes come down, but costs go up
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The city is continuing to tear down abandoned
Get daily fix from cocoa powder
Q. Is it OK to get your daily chocolate fix from cocoa powder instead of part of a candy bar?
Blood supplies run low; Red Cross seeks donors
Staff report CLEVELAND The Northern Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross is
City wrong to switch managers
Opinion: City wrong to switch managers We feel that the city of Youngstown will be at a great loss by
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jonathan W. Hicks, 27, of 11100 Stratton Road, Salem,
‘Beating hearts’
Study tests use of warm-heart transplants Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Rob Evans, a 61-year-
High Twelve officers
High Twelve officers YOUNGSTOWN At the installation Sept. 9 of High Twelve Club 720, the first
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Ohio woman ‘in a real pickle’ hauls trash to mayor’s office PORTSMOUTH, Ohio An
Beachum honored
Beachum honored youngstown The Ohio School Boards Association presented Lock P. Beachum Sr.,
Flu shots, vaccine
Flu shots, vaccine Mahoning County District Board of Health personnel will administer flu shots
US: Taliban ally behind attack
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan American officials Wednesday blamed the bold attack on the
Seether takes a break from its serious image
By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com These days, having fun doing something different is the
Youngstown Symphony concert will rededicate Stambaugh pipe organ A GRAND SOUND
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Years in the making, Sunday’s pipe organ
Future NASA rocket: pure power
Associated Press WASHINGTON To soar far away from Earth and even on to Mars, NASA has dreamed up
Piano-driven band makes itself heard
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After spending years being a sideman in local bands,
SAT reading, math scores fall
Associated Press SAT reading scores for the high school class of 2011 were the lowest on record,
Wrestler got his start on Cleveland-area mats
By John Benson entertainment!@vindy.com At some point in the mid-’80s, a then 4-year-old
Rust Belt Theater offers ‘Lord of Flies’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company’s production of “Lord of the Flies” will
Idora film shows a city success
A short film about the slow but steady transformation of Youngstown’s Idora neighborhood will get
Plan would offer tax cuts for creating jobs
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio utility regulators are considering a plan that would offer
Revamped ‘Two and a Half Men’ ready to return
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer BURBANK, Calif. The stars of CBS’ “Two and a Half Men” are
GOP savors NY win; Obama ratings drop
Associated Press WASHINGTON Savoring the unlikeliest of victories, Republicans called their
Couple pleads not guilty in boys’ death, disappearance
Associated Press ZANESVILLE, Ohio An eastern Ohio couple has pleaded not guilty to charges in
Young professionals at Playhouse
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals and Youngs-town Playhouse both
Lawmakers probe how solar company got a $528M loan
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans questioned Wednesday whether the White House
Middle class inequality is harmful
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday Fifty years ago, Kurt Vonnegut published a short story about a society
TSO concert tickets to go on sale
Staff report Trans-Siberian Orchestra is not coming to Youngstown this year, but tickets for its
Keb Mo isn’t feeling blues on new album
By Kevin C. JOHNSON St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues artist Keb Mo didn’t set out to stray from his
Economic uncertainty in Ohio puts Obama’s jobs bill in focus
Editorial: While President Obama was at Fort Hayes High School in Columbus Tuesday explaining how his jobs
Call centers bill crucial
Opinion: The Washington Missourian: Sen. Claire McCaskill has pointed to an irritant and it’s not one of the
Cloudy forecast for 2012
Opinion: WASHINGTON The word clouds tell the story — and illustrate the challenges ahead for both sides.
CEO says Meridian is growing to fill a need
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Larry Moliterno says the need for alcohol and drug
Push aims to cut drugs for dementia patients
Associated Press Day after day, Hazel Eng sat on her couch, a blank stare on her face. The
Howard Hanna acquires 1st Choice Realty
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com POLAND When Howard Hanna Real Estate Services first expanded
Virtuoso David Higgs will debut refurbished pipe organ
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com David Higgs, chairman of the organ and historic instruments
Back to the future for income taxes?
Opinion: Ninety years ago — in 1921 — federal income tax policies reached an absurdity that many people today
All in the (federal) family
Opinion: WASHINGTON In societies governed by persuasion, politics is mostly talk, so liberals’
More prep soccer results
BOYS South Range 7, United 1 HANOVERTON Jordan Baker and Andy Lacefield each scored three
Deadline nears for trade show
Deadline nears for trade show BOARDMAN The deadline for the largest trade show between
Wednesday, September 14 (88 stories)
Police make arrest in South Side shooting, seek second man
Police make arrest in South Side shooting, seek second man
Man accused of biting off man's eyebrow during fight
Man accused of biting off man's eyebrow during fight
Couple pleads not guilty in boys' death, disappearance
Couple pleads not guilty in boys' death, disappearance
2 Utah men charged in alleged wild horse scheme
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A federal grand jury is charging two Utah men with multiple counts of fraud in
State officials say 'pick up the pace' to improve Youngstown schools
State officials say 'pick up the pace' to improve Youngstown schools
Canfield man gets 4 months in federal prison for tax evasion
Canfield man gets four months in prison for tax evasion
Holder: Officers to work across US-Canada border
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder says the U.S. and Canada will each designate
President to give Kentucky Marine Medal of Honor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky Marine is in Washington to receive the military’s highest award
Ohio courts says Lake Erie public to natural shore
Ohio courts says Lake Erie public to natural shore
Prosecutors file more charges in ‘sextortion’ case
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Maryland man charged with extorting an Indiana teen
2 more added to list of Joplin tornado deaths
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — The death toll from Joplin’s May 22 tornado is up to 162 after Jasper County’s
Judge: Islamic law no role in airline attack case
DETROIT (AP) — A judge has denied a Nigerian man’s request to be judged by Islamic law as he defends
Do-Cut will rebuild in Canfield, owner says
Canfield The owner of Do-Cut True Value Hardware says he plans to rebuild his store, destroyed by
Stock indexes edge higher ahead of talks on Greece
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes were swinging from losses to gains ahead of talks in Europe on
Detroit News profiles Lordstown plant and its Cruze
LORDSTOWN The Chevy Cruze — and the more than 4,500 workers who produce it at the General Motors
UPSET: Republican takes control of Weiner’s House district for first time in history
Associated Press NEW YORK Republicans have scored an upset victory in a House race that started
Judge drops Go Go charges
Dismissal of prostitution charges against 16 dancers at the Go Go Girls Cabaret could impact a related case against club owner Sebastian Rucci.
YSU focuses on 2011, not 2010
After heartbreaking loss to ISU, YSU focuses on 2011, not 2010 By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Area companies donate labor, machinery to replace unsafe bridge
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Redistricting plan strengthens Valley as Dem stronghold
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The congressional boundary lines of districts
Two murder trials get under way
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Trials for two men charged in separate
Fire chief assists with Irene emergency efforts
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The township’s fire chief says he learned many
Murphy, Hamilton power Texas past Tribe
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Proposed racino takes giant step toward reality
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. The proposed $150 million racetrack/casino
Ohio State, Miami get ready for Saturday’s ‘Ineligi-bowl’
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Couple arrested in Sharon store burglary
Staff report sharon, pa. Police have arrested a Sharon couple in the burglary of a jewelry store
South Side boy shot during fight
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 17-year-old South Side boy has been hospitalized with a gunshot wound
Valley on president’s travel list, Betras says
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Paterno sticks with QB tandem
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State’s quarterback rotation on Saturday could
US: Kabul attackers will be dealt with
US: Kabul attackers will be dealt with washington The Obama administration declared Tuesday it
Ohio Republicans accused of gerrymandering in plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican lawmakers made public their plans for
Weathersfield OKs sewer-work funding
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Anti-SB 5 group slams pay raises
Associated Press COLUMBUS Opponents of a law limiting Ohio public-employee unions are preparing
Cardinals keep pace with win over Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Not even a shaky defensive performance by Albert Pujols could cool
It’s a big week for David Toms
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Colon headed to IR — again
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Willie Colon’s season is over before it really started. Again.
Youngstown State University: Deficit increases by $4.5M
Justin Orr of North Lima enjoys the last few days of summer while waiting for his girlfriend outside Williamson Hall at Youngstown State University.
Agenda Thursday
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2 Americans could be freed soon in Iran
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Valuation increase posted
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Residents voice concern about high sewer bills
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Missing teen
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Browns sign third punter of the season
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Woman, 101, evicted from home
Associated Press DETROIT A 101-year-old woman was evicted from the southwest Detroit home where
Ground breaking planned for center
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Legislation would aid schools
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is proposing
Perry under fire for vaccine order
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Hispanic celebration begins series of events
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No. 1 Sooners face early test
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Collections set for hard-to-recycle items
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Salem Community Theater presents ‘Three Musketeers’ adaptation
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com SALEM The famous mantra of “All for one, and one
Tech center hires new executive team
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Cops catch 2 involved in break-in
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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
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Pit-bull case bound over to grand jury
Staff report warren A Warren man accused of ordering his pit-bull dog to attack another Warren
Soap star Lucci isn’t going quietly
Associated Press NEW YORK Erica Kane wouldn’t leave quietly if she felt she’d been wronged.
5,500 apply for 1,600 Cleveland casino jobs
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Poor in US at record-high 46.2M
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Canfield city and Austintown police calls
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Budget deficit reaches $1.23T
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iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Sept. 12:
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Mahoning County Court filings
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birthdays
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Obama clings to failed policies
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Aging boomers becoming more conservative
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Congressional districts are a creature of partisan politics
Editorial: There’s got to be a better way of designing congressional districts that represent Ohio as a state
2 with Valley ties to be at market ceremonies
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD The Thursday opening and closing of two of the
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Boardman McDonald’s to move
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A killer of trees
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Mother: Casey suffered seizures
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Time to reauthorize FAA
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Will this be the year for Steve Carell, Hugh Laurie or Jon Hamm? Emmy bridesmaids
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Obama pitches jobs bill in Ohio
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Austintown law OKS lap dancing, D’apolito rules
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Unequal education harmful
Opinion: By David A. LOVE McClatchy-Tribune Racial inequality in education may be keeping America back.
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Redistricting plan strengthens Mahoning Valley as Dem stronghold
Redistricting plan strengthens Mahoning Valley as Dem stronghold
U.S. Sen. Brown proposes plan to fix Ohio school buildings
U.S. Sen. Brown proposes plan to fix Ohio school buildings
Youngstown police investigating shooting of teen on South Side
Youngstown police investigating shooting of teen on South Side
Betras talks with president
Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras said he asked the president for a return
McDonald's restaurant moving to former Circuit City location
McDonald's moving to former Circuit City location
Missing Canfield teen believed to be in area
Canfield A Canfield teen who went missing more than a month ago is believed to still be in the
Man robbed while walking to store
YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the armed robbery of a South Side man walking to a corner
New York-to-Phoenix flight diverted to St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Investigators have determined that there was no terrorism involved in an incident
Huge tortoises seized from NJ home, taken to zoo
HIGHLANDS, N.J. (AP) — Authorities have charged a New Jersey man who owned four tortoises,
Motorcyclist: Life saved by heroes who lifted car
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — A Utah motorcyclist who was pinned under a burning car after a collision
Autistic boy missing in Southern California woods
LAKE ARROWHEAD, Calif. (AP) — The search resumed today for an 8-year-old autistic boy who ran away
YSU enrollment down 4.3 percent
YOUNGSTOWN Enrollment at Youngstown State University is down 4.3 percent, or 654 students, this
Colo. police: Suspect in 1993 girl’s death is dead
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Illinois teen charged in parents’ beating deaths
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Tigers alone at top after close showdown
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YSU talks will go on
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Valley vehicles racing off lots
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Redistricting plan to be unveiled
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s congressional district
Canfield, Howland open in top 10
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Trailer flips, killing 17 steer on I-80
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Property consults have a slow start
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Browns try to regroup after snap blunder
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Mahoning County officials debate buying or leasing machines
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Weekend mayhem keeps cops busy
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Pitt will stick with Sunseri
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Boardman trustees focus on 5-year plan
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Group wants pay for play in college
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Farmers to begin trading stock on Nasdaq
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QUOTABLE MIKE MUNCHAK, Tennessee Titans coach, reflecting on Sunday’s 16-14 loss at Jacksonville:
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Wrong last name listed for volunteer
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birthdays
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Fire station renovation done
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Mahoning Valley
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Bengals unsure of Dalton’s status
Associated Press CINCINNATI A quick-snap touchdown has the long-suffering Cincinnati Bengals
Agenda Wednesday
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new-car sales | Top dealers, models
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Steelers want to forget about debacle vs. Ravens
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Go ahead, pick your adjective. The Pittsburgh Steelers probably used
Rich Center gets grant to aid in autism diagnosis
Staff report youngstown The Rich Center for Autism received a $95,000 grant this year to help
Pirates rally to stun St. Louis
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pedro Ciriaco hit a tiebreaking double to cap a three-run rally in
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1966 will meet Oct. 7 at Bogey’s, Route 616, Lowellville,
Suspected drugs found on crash victim
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 41-year-old Youngstown man was last reported to be in a state of
$450K road project lacks bids
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell For the second time, no one has bid on a
Viewing government (big or small) through a different lens
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Djokovic wins US Open title
Associated Press NEW YORK Novak Djokovic produced a nearly perfect performance to match his
Area man charged with domestic violence
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Judge denies Cafaro request
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Bus trip to casino
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Brady throws for 517 yards in Patriots’ win
Associated Press MIAMI Tom Brady threw his first interception since October, so he wasn’t
Former Vindicator editor dies
Staff report CANFIELD A former Vindicator reporter and editor has died. Catesby B. “Cates”
Kasich offers support
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich passed on a chance to take a few
McDonald board OKs levy reduction
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The village school board Monday approved the
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Achkar Jewelers to close after 65 years serving Mahoning Valley
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9/11 memorial opens to public
Associated Press NEW YORK Exactly 10 years ago, ground zero was a smoking, fire-spitting tomb, a
Gas prices stable
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Nov. 19 chosen for Miss Sferra, Mr. Lipply to wed
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Families urge action as officials draft National Alzheimer’s Plan
Associated Press WASHINGTON As her mother’s Alzheimer’s worsened over eight long years, so did
Judge drops remaining cases against Anthony Sowell
Associated Press CLEVELAND A serial killer already sentenced to death for killing 11 women and
Man in at Kansas City International Airport bomb scare appears in court
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Smiles are all around for 49ers
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Perry defends record against attacks by GOP rivals at Fla. debate
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Attacked from all sides, Texas Gov. Rick Perry softened his
At least 75 die in gas-pipeline blast in Kenya
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya Joseph Mwangi hoped and prayed his children had escaped the
Fears of a double-dip recession are overblown
Opinion: By Christopher Thornberg McClatchy Newspapers With all the recent market turbulence and mediocre
Obama fails to learn from his mistakes
Opinion: “If you live long enough, you’ll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, you’ll be a better
Hits, misses mark Hank Azaria’s career
Hank Azaria stars in the new romantic comedy series “Free Agents,” previewing Wednesday at 10:30
Fear of Greek default hurts markets in Europe and US
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Texas, OU officials discuss Big 12 future
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Tax proposal worries Social Security allies
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LMFAO is more than a novelty act
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Campbell’s poor bookkeeping remains a point of contention
Editorial: The former chairman of the state-appointed fiscal oversight commission that has been operating in
Nov. rite planned for Miss Naypaver, Mr. Hanuscak
Amy Naypaver, daughter of John and Donna Naypaver, all of Campbell, is engaged to Daniel Hanuscak of
Tax code overhaul tricky
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U.S. can regain swagger
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Bank of America to eliminate 30,000 jobs
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Full bargaining committees return to NBA talks today
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Vermont will pull through
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Student-loan default rate jumps sharply
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Today is Tuesday, Sept. 13, the 256th day of 2011. There are 109 days left in the year.
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Comedy Central’s Charlie Sheen roast termed a 'comic intervention'
Charlie Sheen roast By Greg Braxton Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Figuratively, plenty of
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Pit bulls kill terrier on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN A 45-year-old South Side woman told police she helplessly watched two pitbull terrier
Farmer's National Banc Corp. to begin trading on NASDAQ Thursday
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Hungarians celebrate culture
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of the American Hungarian Club of
Voting in Mahoning to return to paper ballots
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Last-minute goal stuns YSU
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YSU’s defense doesn’t rest
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More poverty, competition challenge Boardman schools
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Grants help Valley to be prepared
By christine Keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Local emergency-management leaders say a natural
Cancer survivors: Life is beautiful
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Life is beautiful, said cancer survivors at the 22nd
Vacant house in Brier Hill to come down
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Residents living near the house at 1029
Buckeyes ready to hit the road after close call
Associated Press columbus No. 17 Ohio State has already moved on from Saturday’s close call
Creativity hides septic systems
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com CHAMPION Over the past decade, the phrase “septic tank” has
Bengals’ trick no treat for Browns
Associated Press cleveland By the time the Browns realized what was happening, it was already
Chew on this: Pittsburgh loses ugly
Associated Press baltimore The Pittsburgh Steelers had just absorbed a 35-7 beating at the hands
Support group offers advice in finding jobs
Staff report CANFIFELD The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will host a seven-week program
Sports Digest || DeFrank to fight in PAL nationals
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Howland girls, Fitch boys stay unbeaten in soccer
HOWLAND Jenn Boyd and Erika Nites scored goals to help lift the undefeated Howland girls soccer
birthdays
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Jimenez, Valbuena help Cleveland salvage split
Associated Press chicago Luis Valbuena had a a big zero in the home-run column, and it was
Marlins complete Bucs sweep
Associated Press pittsburgh It all fell apart in a hurry for James McDonald. The right-hander
Original play at JCC by Holocaust survivors
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WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Austintown, will host a basket auction from 2 to 4 p.m.
Consider the 80/20 percent factor
Opinion: Consider the 80/20 percent factor The electorate of this Re- public needs to understand what their
We need the pause that came with Sept. 11
Opinion: I like the pause that comes when you ask someone about Sept. 11. I liken that pause to the dash on
Shriners convention in Youngstown
The Mahoning Valley has been selected to be the host city for the Great Lakes Shrine Association
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
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Drug collection
Drug collection WARREN Law-enforcement officers from the Trumbull Ashtabula Group Law
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No charges against 3 detained in Detroit
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Losing cool hurts Busch’s chances
Associated Press richmond, va. There’s been a lot of discussion this season about Kyle Busch and
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS Divorces granted Lisa Smith v. Jason Smith. Joann Gingerich v. Ronald L. Gingerich.
Hundreds in Valley remember 9/11
Austintown fi refi ghter Nick Reed holds his daughter, Ariana, 3, at an observance at Austintown 9/11 Memorial Park. Hundreds of area residents and representatives from many fire departments gathered to mark the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks on the U.S.
Official: Gadhafi’s son flees to Niger
Associated Press NIAMEY, Niger A convoy carrying ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s son al-
No argument: Stosur bests Serena
Associated Press new york Already outplayed by Sam Stosur in the U.S. Open final, the last thing
A shift on deportations
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Bomb blast at US base is reminder of ongoing war
Associated Press KABUL A powerful Taliban truck bomb that wounded 77 American soldiers and
newsmakers
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Surplus food
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Unease, confidence among 9/11 fliers
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. Some travelers were plainly jittery about flying Sunday.
The nation remembers 9/11
Associated Press NEW YORK Determined never to forget but perhaps ready to move on, the nation
Eatery owner sues over ‘carcass removal’ listing
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. A Montana restaurant listed in the phone book under “Animal
‘Diet’ picture book causes outrage
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Messages of good health and positive self-esteem
video game review
‘dead island’ Grade: C Details: Deep Silver, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, $59.99; PC,
Elderly already being hit
Opinion: By Orson Aguilar and Carla Saporta McClatchy-Tribune While national politicians argue about
More ground turkey recalled
Associated Press CHICAGO Cargill Inc. announced a second recall of ground- turkey products
October wedding for Salma Rajeh, Matthew Hallett
AUSTINTOWN Ghassan and Samia Rajeh of Austintown are announcing the engagement and coming marriage
Salve for America’s wounds
Opinion: WASHINGTON On Dec. 8, 1951, the day after the 10th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, The New York
Is Big Brother watching?
Opinion: By Michelle Richardson McClatchy-Tribune “If you’re not doing anything wrong, you have nothing
blink-182 goes mature
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Two years removed from its high-profile reunion tour,
Borders in Niles to close this week
Borders in Niles to close this week NILES The last remaining Mahoning Valley Borders bookstore
Expect ‘yes’ on jobs-deal tax cuts
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON The real takeaway from President Barack Obama’s
Beach wedding for Tricia Rains, Jacob Smith
LORDSTOWN Robert and Patricia Smith of Lordstown are announcing the engagement and coming marriage
9/11 attacks no Pearl Harbor
Opinion: As the nation marked Sunday’s 10th anniversary of 9/11, these terrorist attacks have assumed a place
When disaster strikes, people (and states) look for help
Editorial: After a weekend devoted to the commemoration of the unnatural disaster of Sept. 11, 2001, it seems
Nolte’s love of acting gives heart to fight film ‘Warrior’
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer MALIBU, Calif. In “Warrior,” Nick Nolte plays a man
Volunteers work in spirit of post-9/11 sense of unity
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. She was just a girl when she heard it on TV — the notion of
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Many faiths join to mark 9/11 at Youngstown event
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the days, weeks and months following the Sept.
Dozens of cancer survivors celebrate life at Warren event
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Life is beautiful. That was the common refrain among
Dozens celebrate Hungarian culture at Youngstown festival
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of the the Youngstown American
Cleveland falls to 1-12 for season openers with 27-17 loss to Cincinnati
Associated Press CLEVELAND With one quick snap, the Cincinnati Bengals cracked the Browns in