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Man shot after disciplining kids
A 25-year-old Transylvania Avenue Southeast man suffered a gunshot wound to the upper arm at 5:20 p.m. Thursday from a man who fired a gun through his front door.
Southington man charged with shotgun threat at Eastwood Mall theater
A man accused of brandishing a shotgun at the Regal movie theaters at the Eastwood Mall will be arraigned in Niles Municipal Court on Aug. 21 on a misdemeanor inducing-panic charge.
GE laying off 36 Monday
General Electric is laying off 36 hourly positions at the Ohio Lamp plant on North Park Avenue, effective Monday.
Clothing giveaway for kids, adults Saturday at Youngstown church
Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., is hosting a clothing giveaway for men, women and children from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Second Chance Animal Rescue spaghetti fundraiser Sunday
The Second Chance Animal Rescue Spaghetti Dinner is Sunday.
U.S. nuns group criticized by Vatican open to talks
American nuns described as dissenters in a Vatican report that ordered an overhaul of their group said Friday they will talk with church leaders about potential changes but will not compromise on the sisters' mission.
Hammering on Romney's tax plans — personal and public — hits home with voters
Democrats are growing increasingly confident that a two-pronged tax attack on Republican Mitt Romney - one part policy, one part personal - will help President Barack Obama lure pivotal support from middle class voters.
AWOL Fort Hood soldier gets life, no parole
Naser Jason Abdo sat alone in court with his hands shackled and a white cloth secured over his mouth and neck. The soldier who went AWOL and plotted to kill other troops outside a Texas Army post remained defiant Friday as he was sentenced to life in prison, not asking for mercy and vowing to never end what he considers his holy war.
Hagan wants to see more of Romney’s tax returns
Hagan wants to see more of Romney’s tax returns YOUNGSTOWN — State Rep. Robert F. Hagan, on
GOP chiefs tap Joyce to replace LaTourette
GOP chiefs tap Joyce to replace LaTourette Republican officials selected Geauga County Prosecutor
Brothers guilty in Pa. Chihuahua-hoarding case
MILLVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Two brothers accused in one of the worst cases of animal hoarding in Pennsylvania history have pleaded guilty to cruelty less than a month after 185 Chihuahuas were seized from their home.
Bond set at $250K in Ohio 'Batman' moviegoer arrest
Bond set at $250K in Ohio 'Batman' moviegoer arrest
NY detectives searching evidence in Etan Patz case
NY detectives searching evidence in Etan Patz case NEW YORK (AP) — Detectives in New York City
More than 600 Ohio weapons permits invalid due to scam
More than 600 Ohio weapons permits invalid due to scam
YNDC gets grant for South Side farm
YNDC gets grant for South Side farm YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is
Pa. man guilty of shooting that paralyzed ex-girlfriend
Pa. man guilty of shooting that paralyzed ex-girlfriend
Savio’s boyfriend testifies at Peterson’s trial
Savio’s boyfriend testifies at Peterson’s trial JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The boyfriend of Drew
Trial delayed in dying man's blinks identifying Ohio gunman
MILLVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Two brothers accused in one of the worst cases of animal hoarding in Pennsylvania history have pleaded guilty to cruelty less than a month after 185 Chihuahuas were seized from their home.
Case may hinge on defendant’s trash
Case may hinge on defendant’s trash MERCER, Pa. (AP) — The underage drinking case against a former
Fla. patrol defends self in wrecks that killed 11
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Highway Patrol is defending itself against criticism of its handling of a series of crashes that killed 11 people on a highway that troopers reopened despite smoke and fog.
Conn. seeks to dismiss $150M claim by chimp victim
Conn. seeks to dismiss $150M claim by chimp victim HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s attorney
Local pipefitters union wins fed grant for shale play training
Local pipefitters union wins fed grant for shale play training
AWOL soldier gets life term for Fort Hood plot
AWOL soldier gets life term for Fort Hood plot WACO, Texas (AP) — An AWOL soldier convicted of
AP: Ohio jobs group files court complaint
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s new private job creation entity is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to force the state to provide funding that’s been expected but delayed by a lawsuit.
Wind, land mines complicate fire fighting in Bosnia
Wind, land mines complicate fire fighting in Bosnia KONJIC, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Authorities
Hamas: Egypt briefly reopens border with Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A Hamas official says Egypt has temporarily reopened its border with Gaza but only to allow the passage of Palestinians back to the coastal territory.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers perform Saturday inside Covelli Centre
George Thorogood & The Destroyers perform Saturday inside Covelli Centre
USDA cuts corn outlook as drought takes toll
USDA cuts corn outlook as drought takes toll ST. LOUIS (AP) — The federal government says U.S.
Not enough water in Mississippi to float steamboat
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Highway Patrol is defending itself against criticism of its handling of a series of crashes that killed 11 people on a highway that troopers reopened despite smoke and fog.
Ohio girl found after abduction
CINCINNATI (AP) — Police say they have found a 17-year-old Ohio girl who was held against her will and arrested three men.
Reported drowning victim was sleeping swimmer
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A man floating on a central Pennsylvania river was mistaken for a drowning victim — until he sat up.
Feds charge 22 in gun trafficking probe
Feds charge 22 in gun trafficking probe PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An undercover gun trafficking probe
LOUIE TODAY: Laura and Marice revisit, Youngstown BOE member, and Franko Friday
Today's Brainfood will include segments co-hosted by Vindicator Editor Todd Franko reviewing the news of the day and week and a peek at what's coming Sunday.
Boardman library branch to close for a week
The Boardman public library branch, 7680 Glenwood Ave., will be closed for one week beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday for replacement of an air conditioning unit.
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS Girard Golden Eagles will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at Girard Free Library, 105 E.
Lisbon resident to sign his book
Lisbon resident to sign his book SALEM R.J. Theiss, a Lisbon resident and author, will greet
ABWA council plans Fall Fashion Prevue
BOARDMAN The Network Council of American Business Women’s Association is announcing its 23rd
Iran tries to end Syrian violence with forum Thursday
As Syrian forces struggled to drive rebels from the country's largest city, the regime's key ally Iran tried Thursday to start an alternative political process to address the crisis.
Goldman Sachs escapes government prosecution, for now
The Justice Department said Thursday it won't prosecute Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs or its employees in a financial fraud probe.
Passenger count soars at Youngstown-Warren Regional
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com Vienna Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport recorded a
SWEET REVENGE: US women avenge World Cup loss, win gold
US women avenge World Cup loss, win gold Associated Press WEMBLEY, England Abby Wambach
Amateur fights Saturday night in Youngstown
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 17-bout amateur card presented by Slugfest Boxing
Days of sitting are over, Youngstown teachers told
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The days of students sitting in rows of desks
Suh, Lions set to test Browns’ rookie QB in debut
By NATE ULRICH Akron Beacon Journal DETROIT Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden
Bikers’ benefit to honor rider’s son, Jeff Jablonski
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD Recovering from a loved one’s death can be
Tribe wins, but too late for ‘Rad’
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ubaldo Jimenez struck out a season-high 10 for his first win in more
Newton Falls renames playground to honor slain teen
Staff report NEWTON FALLS The village has placed a sign in Apache Park in the East River Gardens
Kubel’s slump ends as Arizona beats Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jason Kubel homered twice, Joe Saunders pitched seven effective
Ohio voters can now change info online
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohioans will be able to verify and change their voter
Farmers National Bank teaches students financial literacy
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com CANFIELD Students at area high schools will learn basic
Scrappers lose six-run lead, fall to Muckdogs in 11th
Staff report BATAVIA, N.Y. Blowing a 6-0 second-inning lead, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers lost
Campbell schedules tax amnesty days
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell has set up its income-tax subpoena and
Owner of Canfield’s Piccadilly Parlour says shop... Fits her to a tea
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield When Claudia Zacharko was looking to purchase a
Boardman program transforms Pac-Man into learning tool
Running to collect eggs that represented points during a live version of the arcade game Pac Man at Boardman Library are, from left, Erin Jackson, 9, of Boardman; Emily Jackson, 11, of Poland; Ava Bosnjak, 6, of Boardman; and Kyla Jackson, 11, of Struthers.
‘Hey Kid’ performs at Skedaddles
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of the band “Hey Kid.” which includes Jack Savage,
Congressional races heat up
Opinion: The elections for the 13th (formerly the 17th) and 14th Congressional Districts positions were
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 10, the 223rd day of 2012. There are 143 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Despite split decision, UWs vow to work together
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning and Trumbull United Way leaders say
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.55 —.08 Avalon
Romney, Obama bemoan attack ads
Associated Press PUEBLO, Colo. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama both deplored the
NYC man pleads guilty in boy’s death
NYC man pleads guilty in boy’s death NEW YORK Looking dazed and speaking barely above a whisper,
newsmakers
newsmakers Musical ‘Elf’ to return to Broadway NEW YORK The Christmas musical based on Will
birthdays
birthdays Singer Ronnie Bennett Greenfield (Ronnie Spector) of The Ronettes is 69. Singer-flutist
‘THE CAMPAIGN’
‘THE CAMPAIGN’ Grade: B- Credits: Zach Galifianakis, Will Ferrell, Jason Sudeikis, Dan Aykroyd,
USPS reports $5.2B quarterly loss
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service on Thursday reported losses
US drought worsens, raising global food prices
US drought worsens, raising global food prices Associated Press ST. LOUIS The Plains states
oddly enough
oddly enough DC man orders TV, gets assault rifle instead WASHINGTON A Washington musician
“Common Law” (10 p.m., USA): On the season finale of “Common Law,” Wes and
“Common Law” (10 p.m., USA): On the season finale of “Common Law,” Wes and Travis (Warren Kole,
A certified genius
Opinion: Marvin Hamlisch, 68, the composer-conductor who died Monday in Los Angeles was a certified genius.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Law on texting and driving is too lenient, unevenly enforced
Editorial: When a family supports lenien- cy for an inattentive driver who caused someone’s death, the judge
Iran tries to calm Syria as crisis rages
Associated Press BEIRUT As Syrian forces struggled to drive rebels from the country’s largest
Bolt still fast enough for gold to anchor Jamaican 200 sweep
Associated Press LONDON Usain Bolt heard all the talk. About the pair of surprising losses
Survivors’ video shows harrowing Idaho plane crash
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho The survivors of a plane crash in central Idaho can prove just how
Jessica Hurd, Joe Meyer plan October nuptials
Gary and Kathy Hurd are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Hurd, to Joe Meyer, the
Canfield 10U wins state title
The Canfield 10U boys district team won the 9/10 Ohio Little League state championship on Aug. 3.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Run with the Rockets The Lowellville volleyball team will be hosting Run with the Rockets, a 5K
Wimpy youth enjoy reading event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a program just for kids on the
Plans announced for Beard-Smith wedding in 2013
Cynthia and Ron Carter of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, Patrick Smith, also
Canfield swimmers beat Warren Olympic Club
The Canfield Swim Club, led by four triple-event winners, beat Warren Olympic Club 267-232 on July
Canfield Community Briefs
Area writers group to meet in Canfield Area writers are invited to attend Monday Night Writers
Morningstar-Roe wedding planned for July 2013
Courtney M. Morningstar and Brett Roe are engaged, her parents are announcing. The bride-elect is
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield cheerleaders to host kids cheer camp The Canfield cheerleaders will lead a cheer camp for
Golfers tee off for good cause at Lake Club
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Akron Children’s Hospital brought young and experienced
Boardman Community Briefs
Daycare hosts open house today Sunshine and Lollipops Daycare and Learning Center will host an
Jessica Powers, Gary Knittle to wed in August
Charles and Paula Powers of Salem are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
Methodist VBS teaches ‘Sky is the Limit’
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The sky was the limit during the annual Canfield United
Family, friends help Denmeades celebrate 50th
Ray and Judy Denmeade of Poland celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding at a party May 26
Austintown Sports Briefs
Baseball camp in Aug. BB Baseball will be conducting a instructional camp on Aug. 19 at the
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland selling football tickets The Poland High School athletic department is selling football
Austintown Community Briefs
Daycare hosts back to school event Hopes and Dreams Preschool and Day Care will host a free back
Canfield dance team stars at national event
Dancers from Stage Left Theater Arts Academy in Canfield recently returned from a week-long stay at
Poland Community Briefs
Daycare hosts open house today Sunshine and Lollipops Daycare and Learning Center will host an
Trainer joins Beebe’s House of Speed
Jason (Jay) Kelly recently joined the House of Speed Youngstown team, bringing with him more than 11
Some light in the darkness
Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday With its 140-character limit, Twitter is anything but subtle. A tweet
PGA field tames Kiawah Island
Associated Press KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. Five years ago, a leading golf publication chose Kiawah
Judge issues more prison sentences in LSP case
Staff report CLEVELAND Several defendants who pleaded guilty in the LSP gang-conspiracy case
Song hits ‘Home’ in ads
Associated Press NEW YORK Phillip Phillips says he wasn’t that excited about performing his
CDC reports increase to 158 cases of new swine-flu strain from pigs
Associated Press ATLANTA Don’t pet the pigs. That’s the message state and county fair
Woman indicted in vehicular-homicide case
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has handed up an indictment against a 22
Google fined $22.5M for latest privacy breach
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Google is paying a $22.5 million fine to settle the latest
Holmes mentally ill, his lawyers tell judge
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. Attorneys for the suspect in the Colorado movie- theater
METRO DIGEST || Competency hearing for Banks Beemer
Competency hearing WARREN A hearing will be at 9 a.m. Sept. 14 to determine if Felicia Banks
Eagles win on late field goal
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Andy Reid was welcomed back to the sideline with a standing
BUSINESS DIGEST || Leader of pilots union resigns
Leader of pilots union resigns DALLAS The president of the pilots union at American Airlines
‘Campaign’ sits on the fence too much to win in landslide
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers We’re used to politicians talking out of both sides of their
US economic outlook brightens on hiring, trade improvements
Associated Press WASHINGTON The outlook for the U.S. economy brightened a little Thursday after
THE BOURNE LEGACY
THE BOURNE LEGACY Grade: C Credits: Stars Jeremy Renner (above), Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Vincent A. Franceschelli, 31, of 10 Pennyfield 11-1,
Health care winners, losers
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday In the wake of the massacre that unfolded at a midnight showing of “The
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Township trustees, special meeting, 3 p.m., 6844 Strimbu Drive.
METRO DIGEST || Storm downs trees, lines in Mercer
Storm hits Mercer; no injuries reported mERCER, PA. Mercer County was hit hard by Thursday
The franchise (without Matt Damon) retreads familiar territory ‘Bourne’-again
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers 11111ory and is being hunted by the very people who made
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival: Three-day event set at
AT&T confirms recent cellular outage
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An AT&T spokesman confirmed that several towers and cell sites were
Portman ideal for veep slot
Opinion: The names of the likeliest Republican vice presidential choices make clear that Mitt Romney won’t be
New Jersey finds a new way
Opinion: New Jersey finds a new way Los Angeles Times: Just this week, the state of New Jersey proved that
Health care tax increases: Who pays?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Who gets thumped by higher taxes in President Barack Obama’s health
Group schedules appointments for HEAP program
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 1325 Fifth Ave.,
2 men charged in carjacking
Staff report WARREN Shauntare R. Davis, 25, of East Avondale Avenue, Youngstown, and Christopher
Family dinner fetes Yohmans for 55th anniversary
A family dinner May 26 at the Saxon Club honored Mr. and Mrs. John Yohman of Austintown for their
Teen Xtreme reading program continues
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The teen summer reading program, Teen Xtreme, continued at
Rotary seeks professionals for exchange to India
Rotarians of District 6650 are seeking four professionals to visit India in mid-January through mid-
Business Briefs
Atty. Roberts named to State Bar panel Attorney James ‘Ted’ Roberts of the Youngstown law firm,
Austintown Cracker Barrel rocks for Epilepsy
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Patrons kicked back and relaxed on their favorite
Twins double up on ‘Twins Day’ awards
Austintown residents Noah and Drew Jursa attended the annual Twins Days Festival on Aug. 4-5. This
Car show, Elvis impersonator raise funds
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Patrons enjoyed good food, music and entertainment during
Pay-to-play policy brings minimal repercussions
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Pay-to-participate fees haven’t caused a dramatic drop in
Children meet Outback Ray’s Amazing Animals at library
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Everyone has a favorite exotic animal, but most people will
Golfers tee off for good cause
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Akron Children’s Hospital brought young and experienced
Cornersburg Dairy Queen treats children’s hospital
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Cornersburg Dairy Queen celebrated Miracle Treat Day
Library gets children moving
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children of a variety of ages all played their way into
Local twirlers prepare for fall season
Northern Strut twirling teams will be celebrating their 18th anniversary season this year. The
Good Hope Lutheran VBS soars
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Good Hope Lutheran Church took to the sky to teach
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