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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


Struthers continues to raze abandoned dwellings

Struthers continues to raze abandoned buildings


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


YSU men's hoops picks up verbal commitment

YSU men's hoops picks up verbal commitment.


State officials say 'pick up the pace' to improve Youngstown schools

State officials say 'pick up the pace' to improve Youngstown schools


New Castle police seeking leads in homicide

New Castle police seeking leads in homicide


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


MMA fighter charged with Ohio police assault

MMA fighter charged with Ohio police assault


Cincy MLB team celebrates Hispanics

Cincy MLB team celebrates Hispanics


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


Hanna acquires 1st Choice Realty

Hanna acquires 1st Choice Realty


Meridian's addition will help expand services

Meridian's addition will help expand services


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

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Area companies donate labor, machinery to replace unsafe bridge

Area companies donate labor, machinery to replace unsafe bridge By christine keeling

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Redistricting plan strengthens Valley as Dem stronghold

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The congressional boundary lines of districts

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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

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Murphy, Hamilton power Texas past Tribe

Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas David Murphy had a pair of solo home runs among his four hits

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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’

Associated Press CORAL GABLES, Fla. When they met to decide the national championship nearly a

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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

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


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

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees approved an


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

Associated Press LEMONT, Ill. David Toms has been around long enough to realize that good play


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.

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Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, executive session, 5:30 p.m., high school computer


Births

Births ST. Joseph Health Center Christopher and Holly Hawkins, Cortland, girl, Sept. 12.


2 Americans could be freed soon in Iran

Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Iran’s president predicted Tuesday that two Americans arrested


Valuation increase posted

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN The slight increase in real-estate tax


Residents voice concern about high sewer bills

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com HILLSVILLE, Pa. Several Mahoning Township residents voiced


Missing teen

Missing teen Canfield A Canfield teen who went missing more than a month ago is believed to


newsmakers

newsmakers Angola has its first Miss Universe S £O PAULO Newly crowned Miss Universe Leila


Browns sign third punter of the season

Associated Press CLEVELAND Just over a month since losing punter Reggie Hodges to a season-


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

Ground breaking planned for center Youngstown Ground breaking ceremonies will be 10:30 a.m.


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

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Four years ago, Gov. Rick Perry put aside his social-


Hispanic celebration begins series of events

Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Hispanic Heritage Celebration kicks off


No. 1 Sooners face early test

Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. To win his first national championship at Oklahoma, Bob Stoops


Collections set for hard-to-recycle items

Special to The Vindicator NEW CASTLE, Pa. Collections have been scheduled this month and next in


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

Tech center hires new executive team WARREN The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center announced


Cops catch 2 involved in break-in

Staff report sharon, pa. Police quickly caught two men who broke into a home in the 100 block of


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will


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

Associated Press CLEVELAND In a city struggling with declining population and high poverty and


Poor in US at record-high 46.2M

Associated Press WASHINGTON The ranks of the nation’s poor have swelled to a record 46.2


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 14, the 257th day of 2011. There are 108 days left in the year.


Canfield city and Austintown police calls

Police calls A summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD Sept. 2


Budget deficit reaches $1.23T

Associated Press WASHINGTON The federal budget deficit reached $1.23 trillion in August. The


bridge

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oddly enough

oddly enough NY man sues White Castle, saying booths are too small COLUMBUS A New York man is


iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Sept. 12:

iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Sept. 12: Singles: v “Moves Like


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey H. Roberts, 39, of Youngstown, and Cheryl L.


birthdays

birthdays Actor Walter Koenig is 75. Singer-actress Joey Heatherton is 67. Actor Sam Neill is 64.


Obama clings to failed policies

Opinion: Those who are impressed by words seem to think that President Barack Obama made a great speech to


Aging boomers becoming more conservative

Opinion: By Karlyn Bowman And Andrew Rugg Los Angeles Times Baby boomers who came of age during the


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


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.22 +.15 Avalon


Boardman McDonald’s to move

Staff report BOARDMAN McDonald’s fast-food restaurant near the corner of Market Street and


A killer of trees

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords In the corporate world’s tortured language, workers are no longer


Mother: Casey suffered seizures

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Cindy Anthony said in a television interview that daughter Casey


Time to reauthorize FAA

Opinion: By Ray LaHood and Randy Babbitt McClatchy-Tribune If Congress does not reauthorize the Federal


Will this be the year for Steve Carell, Hugh Laurie or Jon Hamm? Emmy bridesmaids

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK It’s hard to picture TV stars such as Steve


Obama pitches jobs bill in Ohio

Associated Press COLUMBUS Imploring Congress to follow his lead, President Barack Obama on


Austintown law OKS lap dancing, D’apolito rules

Austintown law OKS lap dancing, D’apolito rules By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown


Unequal education harmful

Opinion: By David A. LOVE McClatchy-Tribune Racial inequality in education may be keeping America back.