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YSU sets records for points, yards in Valparaiso game

YSU sets records for points, yards in Valparaiso game


Crash into truck leaves Mass. man seriously injured

North lima A 51-year-old Worchester, Mass., man is in serious condition after he crashed his SUV


Neighbors gather for IdoraFest

YOUNGSTOWN With the smell of barbecue chicken in the air and the sounds of kids cheering and


YSU’s plan today: Stay focused

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After playing its best opponent of the season in


Talks fail to yield accord at YSU

By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Youngstown Talks are expected to resume Monday


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Lightning strikes for Howland

By joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com warren In the midst of an 80-minute lightning delay, when

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The day that changed not only America, but me as well

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, began normally, like most tragic days. I was a senior in high school

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Big plays power unbeaten Girard

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com GIRARD Big-play dominance against previously unbeaten

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ValleyCare downsizing to affect 90

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN At least 90 ValleyCare Health System employees should know their fates


Campbell continues its strong start

By Doug chapin sports@vindy.com LIBERTY A near-perfect 80-yard scoring drive to open the game

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Springfield still perfect with an offensive show

By Lowell Spencer sports@vindy.com New Middletown Sometimes you can win the battles and still

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Group seeks to refresh track with Pepsi funds

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Shelly LaBerto enjoys assisting with several events


Hubbard edges Youngstown East in prep football

By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com HUBBARD As opera performer Jason Budd bellowed out the

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Boardman, Fitch, Brookfield and Crestview roll

Staff report BOARDMAN Devin Campbell rushed 17 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns and Allen


Group seeks to refresh track with Pepsi funds

By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA A local organization is soliciting votes in hopes


Hearing delayed for Ponzi-scheme suspect

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The sentencing hearing for Kevin L. Harris of Warren, who pleaded guilty


Warren views drilling as source of revenue

Staff report WARREN City council has authorized the mayor and service director to enter into a


Salem prevails in defensive slugfest with Niles

By BRANDON judeh sports@vindy.com Coming into Friday night’s game against Niles, Salem knew a


OCEA plans its convention

Staff report Youngstown The Ohio Catholic Education Association Convention will be Oct. 3-4 at


Nadal overwhelms Roddick

Associated Press NEW YORK Andy Roddick’s legs felt fatigued. The crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium


Canfield sports briefs

Girls volleyball beats Girard Canfield increased its season record to 4-0 by defeating Girard


New CHC principal excited for school year

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The first day of school provided a new and exciting

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Hilltop open house provides preview

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In preparation for the new school year, Hilltop Elementary

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Boardman Band Night scheduled for tonight

The Boardman Spartan Marching Band and the Boardman Band and Orchestra Parents, Inc. will host

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Rotary club honors scholarship winners

The Rotary Club of Canfield honored scholarship recipients at its regular meeting and presented them


Library guests learn Smart Money

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the closing event of its summer reading program, the Poland

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Mother Earth shares her recycling message

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When Green Team environmental educator Peg Flynn pulled on her

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Poland sports briefs

Competitive Edge offers baseline concussion testing With fall sports season kicking into high


Canfield stars in 37th annual Show of Bands

By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Cardinal Pride Marching Band,

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HMHP offers weight management classes

Humility of Mary Health Partners registered dietitians certified in weight management will start up


POLICE REPORTS

Aug. 10 Drugs: Slightly more than 4 grams of suspected marijuana and an item commonly associated


Boardman boys soccer team off to good start

The Boardman High School boys soccer team is off to a 2-1 start, including 1-0 in the Federal


Boardman runners win Salem Early Bird title

Boardman sophomore Mark Hadley set a new course record time of 16:22 in leading the Spartans cross


Back-to-school in Boardman

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In schools across Boardman, school is now in session. At St.

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Boardman sports briefs

Boys golf beats Mooney The Boardman boys golf team beat Mooney 153-156. Leading the Spartans was


Disciples Christian VBS emphasizes service

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com From July 25-29, kids at Disciples Christian Church in Boardman

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Poland welcomes new students for first day of school

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The kids in Poland have spend their summers traveling, playing

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Aug. 25

Aug. 25 Theft: Thomas Volpe, 33, of 23 Clinton St., Youngstown, was charged with stealing an Xbox


Boardman briefs

Boardman grad earns scholarship Lindsay Basile, daughter of Megann and Michael Basile, was one of


Canfield briefs

Ursuline Center will host Labyrinth Walk To mark the somber anniversary of the terrorist attacks


Little pirates visit Austintown library

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A group of guests visiting the Austintown library on July 26

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Corvette lovers team up with Greenwood Chevy

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Since 1962, Corvette lovers in the Valley have found a home in the

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Austintown briefs

Austintown resident magna cum laude Nichola Yacovone, son of Lorraine and Jordan Yacovone,


Austintown sports briefs

Boys soccer defeats Canfield Fitch improved to 4-0 after a 2-1 win over Canfield. Fitch scored


Curves offers weight loss rebate

The Austintown Curves, in addition to the Hubbard/Liberty, Canfield, Girard and Niles locations,


Boys cross country starts league meets

The Boardman boys cross country team placed seven of the top 15 runners at the first Suburban League


Fitch Athletic Hall of Fame festivities set

The Austintown Fitch High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is looking forward to this year’s


Earthquake strikes off Vancouver

Earthquake strikes off Vancouver VANCOUVER, British Columbia A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck


Mother Earth gives advice at library

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Wearing a sunny yellow crown and a green and blue earth poncho,

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Poland briefs

Poland alumn receives scholarships at the Canfield Fair Carly Carcelli, received two scholarships


Teens give back through Austintown event

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Jackson-Milton juniors Amanda Moore, Brooke Bigelow and Rachael

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Kinder Kritters explore Ford Nature Center

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The 5 and 6-year-old boys and girls dropped off at Ford Nature

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Show supports Bethel youth group

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Christmas came early this year for the members of Bethel

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Grandparents need support

Opinion: By Marqueece Harris-Dawson McClatchy-Tribune Every year, the second Sunday in September is


A horrible ‘Creature’

By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Absurdly plotted, ineptly scripted and haplessly acted,


Park Pals explore Mill Creek Park

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The natural beauty, landmarks and events at Mill Creek Park

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NYC, Washington take terror threat in stride

Associated Press WASHINGTON Undaunted by talk of a new terror threat, New Yorkers and


Boardman Park offers island getaway

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dressed in Hawaiian shirts, leis and grass skirts, more than 100

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Poland youth soccer league celebrates 30 years

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the last 30 years, young athletes throughout Poland have

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Attorneys to wed in fall ceremony in Schwenksville

POLAND Mary Lou and Richard Pisani of Poland are announcing the engagement and coming marriage of

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Fewer fish, more time

Opinion: Anchorage Daily News: There may be little agreement between commercial and charter and sport


Small businesses mildly hopeful about plan

Associated Press WASHINGTON Small businesses, the focus of President Barack Obama’s job-creation


Americans should weigh in on president’s jobs proposal

Editorial: With the nation’s economy and politics broken, President Barack Obama went before the American


Heather Maloney’s insightful lyrics find their mark

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There is a certain depth and maturity to Heather


Youngstown woman to appear on ‘Bridezillas’

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown woman will be featured on “Bridezillas” at 9 p.m. Sunday


Startup seminar

Startup seminar YOUNGSTOWN The Better Business Bureau and the Youngstown Business Incubator are


TODAY

TODAY Dances Del Sinchak, 7 to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995. Jim


Ky. wedding set for Miss Shipsky, Mr. Anderson

Judy Shipsky of Struthers and Robert Shipsky of Poland are announcing the engagement and coming

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US tries to catch up on credit-card security

Associated Press NEW YORK The next time you swipe your credit card at the checkout, consider


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Sharon Blues Fest, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Billy Price and nine other


Falling out of love with China

Opinion: After a decade of record Latin American exports to China, which helped the region grow significantly


Old North Church, in its 75th year, is committed to Christ and community

Old North Church, in its 75th year, is committed to Christ and community By LINDA M. LINONIS


Fears drag down stocks

Associated Press NEW YORK The problems that have weighed on investors all summer — European debt


Classes to begin

Classes to begin NEW WATERFORD Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 state Route 46, will resume


Area veterans' perspectives on 9/11

"I think we are as well prepared as we can be considering all the fanatics out there, but sure, I think it could happen again." Leo Kruise, Youngstown


Gina LaRocca, Adam Skovira to marry in Oct.

Bruno and Brenda LaRocca of North Lima, and Thomas Skovira of Struthers and Jill Amos of

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Trust in God’s plan for you

We have all suffered setbacks in our lives. In this time of uncertainty, our personal struggles


Sarah Getty, Jason Shine set wedding date

Sandra M. Getty of North Benton and Craig A. Getty of Salt Lake City are announcing the engagement

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LOTTERY

LOTTERY Friday’s numbers multistate Mega Millions7-12-19-23-31 Mega Ball45 Megaplier4


Panel to vote on map drawn by GOP

Associated Press COLUMBUS A citizens’ coalition submitting proposals for shrinking Ohio’s


Caution urged toward rabies-vaccine baits

Caution urged toward rabies-vaccine baits YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County and Youngstown health


Workshop on kids

Workshop on kids Austintown The Austintown Library will host Elizabeth Jarman for a seminar on


Attacks redefined President Bush

Attacks redefined President Bush The Dallas Morning News AUSTIN, Texa The event that changed


News Shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Part of the network’s Sept. 11


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Shawn M. Gonzalez, 28, of 604 Maplewood Ave., and


bridge

bridge Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x9 3 u5 vK Q J 8 7 wA K J 9 8 Your


Births

Births Sharon Regional Health Center David A. and Carrie L. Blanchett, Masury, boy, Sept. 6.


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2011. There are 112 days left in the year.


Birthdays

Birthdays Country singer Tommy Overstreet is 74. Actor Greg Mullavey (“Mary Hartman, Mary


newsmakers

newsmakers Gibson plans film on Jewish hero LOS ANGELES Mel Gibson, who reportedly made anti-


Flooding tests limits of Pa. levees

Associated Press WILKES-BARRE, Pa. Historic flooding brought on by the remnants of Tropical


Chief of Dems in Mahoning to meet Obama

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman


Valley residents recall how they felt on 9/11

By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Matt Dilullo of Youngs-town smoked a cigarette while


Tributes, politics mix in capital on 9/11 memorial day

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich used a morning memorial service to


Visitors pay their respects at Flight 93 memorial

Associated Press SHANKSVILLE, Pa. Some of the writing in the guestbook is elegant script, some


Chisenhall hits 2 HRs for Indians

Associated Press CHICAGO Lonnie Chisenhall hit a pair of two-run homers and the Cleveland


EGCC announces new dean’s appointment

Staff report jeffersonville Eastern Gateway Community College announces the appointment of Jerry


Officials praise state report cards, say more work needed

Staff report Akron The co-chairmen of the Ohio 8 Coalition say the recently released state


School takes on new name as Mercy College of Ohio

Staff report Youngstown Effective immediately, Mercy College of Northwest Ohio becomes Mercy


NARFE plans meeting

NARFE plans meeting AUSTINTOWN NARFE Chapter 14 will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Saxon Club,


Grove City prof to head fisheries group

Staff report Grove city, pa. Fred J. Brenner, Grove City College biology professor, was elected


Lightning brings an early finish to W. Reserve’s victory

By john ROZUM sports@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER After a series of lightning sightings in the


KSU Salem grads go nuclear

Staff report Salem Kent State University at Salem recently celebrated the graduation of its


Canfield’s risk pays off

By Matthew Peaslee sports@vindy.com CANFIELD Dover and Canfield met just two times prior to


Marlington’s backfield topples Poland

By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com POLAND Jesse Carpenter rushed for 127 yards and scored one


Taste of Hubbard at Harding Park

HUBBARD Hubbard’s food establishments will again present their signature dishes and specialities


Sunday: Families who lost loved ones in the attacks discuss their feelings 10 years later. We also

Sunday: Families who lost loved ones in the attacks discuss their feelings 10 years later. We also


Focus on jobs

President Obama pushes his proposal Associated Press WASHINGTON Wasting no time, President


Browns working on new deal for Hillis

Associated Press BEREA Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren says the club is “trying like


Mineral Ridge surprises McDonald

Staff report MINERAL RIDGE Devine Redding rushed eight times for 143 yards including a 64-yard


Stewart carries Struthers

Staff report STRUTHERS David Stewart rushed for 183 yard son 23 carries and scored two


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