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Rally supports possible Ohio texting ban

Rally supports possible Ohio texting ban


2nd man accused in 2010 homicide is indicted

2nd man accused in 2010 homicide is indicted


Another section Western Reserve Road closed for widening

Another section of Western Reserve Road closed for widening


Man accused of shooting dog

YOUNGSTOWN A 76-year-old city man will be arraigned Friday on charges of Discharging Firearms in


Judge turns down defense motion in Trumbull vehicular homicide case

Judge turns down defense motion in Trumbull vehicular homicide case


Poland seeks park advisory board members

Poland Township trustees are seeking to residents to join the Township Park advisory board. A letter


Stolen stuffed bear returned to W.Pa. bar

Stolen stuffed bear returned to W.Pa. bar


At least 2 dead in crash on I-79 near Pittsburgh

At least 2 dead on crash on I-79 in W.Pa.


Ohio law gives flexibility on staffing ambulances

Ohio law gives flexibility on staffing ambulances


Dayton considers whether to woo immigrants

Dayton considers whether to woo immigrants


Former clients of suspended Mahoning Valley lawyers get reimbursements

Former clients of suspended Mahoning Valley lawyers get reimbursements


Job seekers line up at the Covelli

Job seekers line up at the Covelli


Economist; 20-, 30-somethings biggest losers of 'monster job problem'

WASHINGTON (AP) Call it the recession's lost generation.


Ga. man executed late Wednesday despite worldwide pleas of his innocence

McClatchy Newspapers JACKSON, Ga. One of the most controversial death penalty cases in


Pianist shows students how hard work pays off

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Concert pianist Lance Wiseman attended a

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Mayor tightens rules for perks

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Beginning in 2012, Mayor Charles Sammarone


ISU’s losing past in the past

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Last season, Indiana State stopped being the Missouri Valley’s


Late goal secures a 1-1 tie for Crestview in ITCL showdown against South Range

Late goal secures a 1-1 tie for Crestview in ITCL showdown against South Range By BRANDON Judeh


Phantoms to play 3 in Fall Classic

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms will wrap up their preseason with three games at


As deficit mounts, YSU freezes most hiring

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown If you were hoping for a job at Youngstown


Warren man seeks criminal charges after dog attack

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A city man says the videotaped attack on him by a man, a

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Motion filed to suppress statements

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The police statement of a Canfield doctor


Storm-water project set to begin

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Donna Fry knows what it’s like to be under


Newton Falls council plans to hire Benetis as manager

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Though Village Council didn’t take the final steps


Law would address kennel abuse

By MARC KOVAC news@vinduy.com COLUMBUS A state legislative committee has signed off on


Mill Creek MetroParks gears up for fall

David Cutlip, 2, strolls around a wooded area in Mill Creek Park with his grandparents, Dave and Linda Cutlip of Youngstown.


Italian singer creates a more-relaxed vibe

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It’s not too often Cleveland finds itself in the same


Music just flows from Waterband

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Look all you want on Mog or Pandora but you won’t find


Concerts move and grow

ruKus festival By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Rukus festival moves to the


Browns rookie defenders Taylor and Sheard off to a fast start

Associated Press BEREA They are rookies, subject to the same ribbing and ridicule Cleveland’s


New This week

New This week Abduction (PG-13) A young man who has always felt disconnected from his life


Today

today Comedy Comedy night with Bill Arrundale, 9:30 p.m., Bella Cena Restaurant, 3200 S.


Clip for the Cure

Clip for the Cure CANFIELD On Saturday, the Canfield Famous Hair staff will participate in the


Oncology nurses

Oncology nurses HERMITAGE, PA. Registered nurses Kendra Christy, Lillian Moyer and Brenda


‘CHARLIE’S SFLBANGELS’

‘CHARLIE’S SFLBANGELS’ Series reboot draws on past but without campiness. C10


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Mill Creek Memorial Park Association (Forest Lawn Association), 10 a.m., annual


Colin Mochrie, left, and Brad Sherwood from television hit “Whose Line Is it Anyway?”

Colin Mochrie, left, and Brad Sherwood from television hit “Whose Line Is it Anyway?” will present


Drug sapped sex drive

Q. After my doctor prescribed simvastatin, I gradually began to lose my libido. I didn’t realize


Fed will shuffle $400B in plan to aid economy

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will shuffle $400 billion of


Interstate job expo takes place today

Interstate job expo takes place today YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio-Penn Interstate Job Expo is today from


Don’t protect bad doctors

Opinion: The Kansas City Star: President Barack Obama’s administration has gone overboard in trying to


GM-UAW pact bodes well for the automaker’s future

Editorial: General Motors Corp. and its union employees should not be surprised if public reaction to the


Taking issue with an activist’s portrait of the poor

Opinion: By Alfred Lubrano Philadelphia Inquirer The poor are not so bad off. Many have DVD players,


Brown: End discrimination against jobless and pass bill

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Avon, on Wednesday


Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476

Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: Shakedown, 9


Easy Street readies musicals, workshops

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Easy Street Productions will present three musical productions this


Static in wireless service

Opinion: By James Gattuso Heritage Foundation What’s wrong with this picture? President Obama recently


Auditions

AUDITIONS ACTORS The Stage Door School for Fine & Performing Arts Dance Dept., 982 Tibbetts Wick


“charlie’s angels” (8 p.m., abc): Apparently, someone thought we just

“charlie’s angels” (8 p.m., abc): Apparently, someone thought we just couldn’t live without another


Jackson fans fear trial smear campaign

By ANthony mccartney Associated Press LOS ANGELES Inside the compact, wood-paneled courtroom


A debt plan that’s going nowhere

Opinion: WASHINGTON Liberals are elated that President Obama is finally primed for a fight. Conservatives


Immigration haunts Perry

Opinion: By Wayne Slater Dallas Morning News AUSTIN, Texas While Rick Perry woos tea party supporters


Patience paying off for rap duo

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There are two experiences in Youngstown native Jimmy


‘Charlie’s Angels’ flies again in new series

By DAVID FISCHER Associated Press MIAMI Miami is the new city of angels — at least the city of


Apple Butter Stir in Deerfield

Staff report DEERFIELD The Deerfield Civic Association will have its 36th annual Apple Butter


Egypt’s young democracy is endangered

Opinion: By Khaled A. Beydoun McClatchy Tribune There are two momentous trials going on in Egypt. One


House kills spending bill with disaster aid

Associated Press WASHINGTON In a rebuke to GOP leaders, the House on Wednesday rejected a


Ryan: Yes, we need tax hike, but not now

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, says


Oakland brings back ‘A ... My Name Is Alice’ to start 25th season

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts will begin its


Ga. man executed despite cries of innocence in world

Associated Press JACKSON, Ga. Georgia inmate Troy Davis maintained his innocence until the


ENTERTAINING THOUGHTS

ENTERTAINING THOUGHTS Two from city step up their game. C2


Actor and rapper from city both step up to bigger stages

Daniel Rios has that gangster look that filmmakers love, and it has earned him some face time as an


Celebrity auction set at Pink Tie Affair

NILES The Away With Words Foundation Inc. presents the third annual Pink Tie Affair Amazing Night


SEIU workers: Layoffs may affect care’s quality

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Support workers at ValleyCare Health System


Study says dialysis three times weekly might not be enough

Associated Press LOS ANGELES A major study challenges the way diabetics and others with failing


Freed, 2 hikers begin trek home

Associated Press MUSCAT, Oman After more than two years in Iranian custody, two Americans


Help abused, neglected at Rigatoni for Rescue

Help abused, neglected at Rigatoni for Rescue LISBON Rigatoni for Rescue, a fundraiser to help


Courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Stack Jr., 48, of 582 Laird Ave., Warren,


Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce giveaway


NASCAR makes changes for Talladega

By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Rule changes for Talladega’s Oct. 23 Chase for


Reusing pacemakers

Treating heart disease in underdeveloped countries Detroit Free Press DETROIT A pacemaker


Daniel denied parole

Staff report WARREN Christopher W. Daniel has been denied parole for his role in a deadly attack


Doctors practice placing pacemakers

Akron Beacon Journal AKRON How can a novice doctor learn to implant a pacemaker through a vein


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2011. There are 100 days left in the year.


Flu shots

Area public health departments and others are offering seasonal influenza vaccine. COLUMBIANA


Police probe robbery

Police probe robbery YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine who hit a 66-year-old man over


Indians’ Ubaldo Jimenez falters again with lead

Associated Press CLEVELAND Ubaldo Jimenez went to the mound with the lead in the seventh


South Range, Western Reserve are ITCL golf champs

Staff report HUBBARD South Range and Western Reserve are the champions of the Inter Tri-County


Thirty players eye $10 million at Tour Championship

Associated Press ATLANTA Just being among the 30 players at the Tour Championship should be


Early deficit dooms Pirates in loss at Arizona

Associated Press PHOENIX Down in a big early hole, Pittsburgh fought back, throwing almost the


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Sara Niehorster, Austintown, girl, Sept. 20. Joseph and


Court overturns vicious-dog conviction

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals has unanimously


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS The end of the world: R.E.M. calling it quits NEW YORK Rock and Roll Hall of Fame


Defense holding it together as Penn State struggles to score

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. The offense is struggling and the kicking game is a mess in


Buckeyes are in need of a boost in confidence

Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s easy to be a team leader when everything is going well. Except


Steelers still seeking some answers to running game

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has spent the


Ohio lawmakers OK district lines

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A little more than a week after unveiling new


Info sought in abduction attempt

Info sought in abduction attempt CAMPBELL Police are asking anyone with information about an


Attorney cites dangers of natural-gas drilling

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com VILLA MARIA, Pa. Local laws can offer residents more


Supreme Court upholds firing

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus has left intact a 7th District Court


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