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Stories published September 5, 2011
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A smooth and successful fair
Canfield The Canfield Fair was a success, despite unpredictable weather and lower-than-usual
It really is something to crow about
Canfield The 50th anniversary of the Canfield Fair’s Rooster Crowing Contest was all about family
WORTH A LOOK
BOOK SALES Girard Free Library and its Friends of the Library will have their annual book sale
21 Valley residents are nominated for prestigious 2011 Legacy Awards
BOARDMAN Twenty-one area residents will be recognized at a luncheon Oct. 19 as nominees for Valley
‘Drums Alive’ program returns to breakfast club
‘Drums Alive’ program YOUNGSTOWN Park Vista’s Breakfast Club returns this month with an
Shooting in New Castle leaves 1 man injured
Staff report NEW CASTLE New Castle police are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting that
Jerry Lewis has retired, hosts of new shortened MD Telethon announce
Associated Press LAS VEGAS The hosts of this year’s Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon
Large tree falls on couple’s Howland home
Staff report HOWLAND A Howland couple escaped without serious injury after a large tree fell on
Youngstown man faces burglary, drug charges in attempted home break-in
YOUNGSTOWN A 32-year-old city man is in the Mahoning County jail facing multiple charges after
Pepper growers turn up the heat in competition at fair
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD Fairgoers who walk through the Grange Building
Scrappers win fourth straight to end season
Staff report JAMESTOWN, N.Y. John Barr hit a triple to lead off the game, the Mahoning Valley
Perez makes way in national soccer
Staff report HOWLAND Atlanta, Virginia Beach and Walt Disney World are all popular vacation
Looking for work? Try Job Expo at Covelli
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Start from the bottom, and work your way up.
Youngstown native co-hosts TV series
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Zack Yankush is comb- ing the world in search of the most
Farm antiques gain steam as a hot spot at fair
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD When operators of the antique farm equipment at
UFO investigator to speak
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard The city’s public library will host UFO
Reaction mixed in Tressel tribute
For the high school football openers, the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association suggested a
Unemployed face keen competition: underemployed
Associated Press WASHINGTON On this Labor Day, the job market is even worse than the 9.1 percent
Tribe keeping pace: Duncan hits 2 HRs in victory
Duncan hits 2 HRs in victory Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. After a harmless groundout in
Buckeyes QBs are solid in opener
Bauserman and Miller were impressive against Akron Associated Press COLUMBUS Doubters said
NASCAR postponed by torrential rain
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service HAMPTON, Ga. Those looking for a clarity in
Jewish film fest to run Sept. 15-25
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 2011 Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival, sponsored in part by
Metro Digest || Motorcyclist killed in Columbiana Co.
Motorcyclist killed in Columbiana Co. LISBON A 62-year-old East Liverpool man was killed while
Sports Digest || McGlynn, Ross and McCarthy sign
Staff/wire reports Mike McGlynn didn’t have to wait long to latch on to another NFL team. The
Couple share beauty of garden with visitors
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com LIBERTY Rodney Toth sees the beauty in all things
Health care law costing jobs
Opinion: By Grace-Marie Turner McClatchy-Tribune ALEXANDRIA, Va. The best thing that Congress can do to
Labor unions adjusting to new reality under Obama
Associated Press WASHINGTON In the early days of the Obama administration, organized labor had
Stock trading changed since 9/11
Associated Press NEW YORK In the decade since the Sept. 11 attacks, lower Manhattan has been
When there’s not enough labor to go around on Labor Day
Editorial: Labor Day is that end-of-summer holiday that is traditionally marked by fairs, car shows, picnics
‘Rescue Me’ ready to make final call
By Joe Flint Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES For many, the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11
Don’t forget animal shelters
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post McClatchy-Tribune Labor Day means a carefree long weekend for many nine-
Regions back off bonds amid budget concerns
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Uncertainty about where their next dollar is coming from
Obama pledges aid for Irene recovery
Associated Press PATERSON, N.J. President Barack Obama stood on a bridge overlooking the rain-
Video Game Review: ‘Madden NFL 12’
‘madden nfl 12’ Grade: B Details: EA Tiburon, for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; $59.99; rated E
2 facing 30 years for tweet
Associated Press MEXICO CITY A former teacher turned radio commentator and a math tutor who
Law will fuel the economy
Opinion: By Rep. JIM McDERMOTT McClatchy-Tribune SEATTLE The newest line of Republican attack on the
Questions for the GOP candidates
Opinion: WASHINGTON Wednesday’s Republican “debate” in California will not resemble the 1858 Lincoln-
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Sept. 5, the 248th day of 2011. There are 117 days left in the year. This is Labor
Black Hawks prove boon for company
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. America’s wars since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, have been
Can a hairstyle make you fat?
Opinion: Can a hairstyle make you fat? Chicago Tribune: WARNING: The U.S. Surgeon General has determined
Lee drenches Gulf Coast
Associated Press SAUCIER, Miss. Tropical Storm Lee dumped more than a foot of rain in New
Ohio prison chief plans changes to system
Ohio prison chief plans changes to system Eds: APNewsNow. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s prison
MDA Telethon hosts: Lewis retired
Associated Press LAS VEGAS The hosts of this year’s Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, workshop, 7 p.m., township administration
Schools chief seeks tough tutoring standards
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s school superintendent wants to toughen standards and oversight
Fair Digest || Attendance clears 170,000 for four days
Attendance clears 170,000 for four days Canfield Saturday’s attendance at the 165th Canfield
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Huntington National Bank v. West Star Enterprises Inc.
Deputy urges repeal of SB 5
Opinion: Deputy urges repeal of SB 5 Last Tuesday, “We Are Ohio” opened a regional field office in
Celebrate Liberty Parade planned for Saturday
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty The township will have a Celebrate Liberty
Typhoon kills 20
Typhoon kills 20 tokyo Typhoon Talas dumped record amounts of rain Sunday in western and central
New Castle shooting sends one to hospital
NEW CASTLE New Castle police are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting that sent one man to
Libyan rebels close in on Gadhafi stronghold
Los Angeles Times TRIPOLI, Libya Rebel forces were closing in Sunday on a strategic town still
Pirates denied sweep of Cubs
Associated Press CHICAGO Randy Wells is done with allowing off-field distractions get in way of
WVU beats Marshall
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Geno Smith threw two first-half touchdown passes, Tavon
Howland couple escapes fire
HOWLAND A Howland couple escaped without serious injury after a large tree fell on their Raccoon
Watson has lead after 3 at Deutsche
Associated Press NORTON, Mass. Even after three wins over the last 15 months, Bubba Watson still
Will Power is champion at Baltimore race
Associated Press BALTIMORE Will Power wrapped his hand around a big bottle of champagne, shook
Nadal wins, but at a price
Associated Press NEW YORK Rafael Nadal rolled his head back, squeezed his eyes shut, covered
Man, 32, arrested in attempted break-in
Man, 32, arrested in attempted break-in YOUNGSTOWN A 32-year-old city man is in the Mahoning
Pink tractor returns for awareness, tribute memorial
Staff report CANFIELD The pink tractor sitting on the corner of the dairy barns and milking
Deaf woman dances to title
Lordstown woman takes deafness in stride as she rumbas her way to title By christine keeling
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