Vindy.com for September 10, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories » Photos » Videos
« News / 2011 / September / 10
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published September 10, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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
Lightning strikes for Howland
By joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com warren In the midst of an 80-minute lightning delay, when
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
Big plays power unbeaten Girard
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com GIRARD Big-play dominance against previously unbeaten
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
Springfield still perfect with an offensive show
By Lowell Spencer sports@vindy.com New Middletown Sometimes you can win the battles and still
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
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
Hilltop open house provides preview
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In preparation for the new school year, Hilltop Elementary
Boardman Band Night scheduled for tonight
The Boardman Spartan Marching Band and the Boardman Band and Orchestra Parents, Inc. will host
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
Mother Earth shares her recycling message
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When Green Team environmental educator Peg Flynn pulled on her
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,
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.
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Show supports Bethel youth group
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Christmas came early this year for the members of Bethel
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
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
Poland youth soccer league celebrates 30 years
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the last 30 years, young athletes throughout Poland have
Attorneys to wed in fall ceremony in Schwenksville
POLAND Mary Lou and Richard Pisani of Poland are announcing the engagement and coming marriage of
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
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
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
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
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
43
