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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 ...
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 ...
Boardman hosts annual showcase
The Boardman Spartans Marching Band hosted band night on Sept. 10 to a near sell-out crowd. Guest
Fitch band hosts 40th annual Band Night
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Austintown Fitch High School marching band welcomed the
St. Michael’s youth group kicks off year
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Youth Collaborative of St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Stories published September 17, 2011
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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
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