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Vindy.com for August 15, 2012
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Stories published August 15, 2012
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Canfield BOE implements new parent, bullying notification systems
Canfield Board of Education announced several new programs to launch at the start of this academic year.
Idaho family searching for bulldog stolen at Liberty restaurant
An Idaho family is desperate to find their stolen English Bulldog and say they won’t leave the Mahoning Valley until she’s back in their arms.
Allegiant Air offers flights between Orlando, Columbus
Allegiant Air offers flights between Orlando, Columbus
Wildfire arsonist guilty of 5 heart attack deaths
Wildfire arsonist guilty of 5 heart attack deaths SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A jury has found a
East Side man charged with shooting friend at club
East Side man charged with shooting friend at club
FBI looking for man who robbed banks, including one in Liberty
FBI looking for man who robbed banks, including one in Liberty
Dallas approves aerial spraying to fight West Nile
Dallas approves aerial spraying to fight West Nile DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings today
Unmanned US military hypersonic craft failed
Unmanned US military hypersonic craft failed LOS ANGELES (AP) — An unmanned experimental aircraft
Oil prices rise on big drop in US supplies
Oil prices rise on big drop in US supplies An unexpectedly large drop in U.S. crude oil
Crews battle dozens of Western fires
Crews battle dozens of Western fires CLE ELUM, Wash. (AP) — Calmer winds gave Washington state
Police arrest man after drug raid at South Side home
Police arrest man after drug raid at South Side home
Announcement coming Thursday on future manufacturing in Youngstown
Announcement coming Thursday on future manufacturing in Youngstown
Ohioan wanted in NC murder arrested after manhunt
Ohioan wanted in NC murder arrested after manhunt ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — Authorities in Ohio say a
Police: Propane cause of NY blast, ignition probed
Police: Propane cause of NY blast, ignition probed BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a propane
Pa. man charged with throwing 4-year-old boy in pool
Pa. man charged with throwing 4-year-old boy in pool
Judge hears dispute over Ohio's early-voting rules
Judge hears dispute over Ohio's early-voting rules
FAMU keeps interim president after hazing scandal
FAMU keeps interim president after hazing scandal TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M University
Peterson’s lawyers withdraw mistrial motion
Peterson’s lawyers withdraw mistrial motion JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Lawyers for Drew Peterson have
NY man suspected of faking own drowning arrested
NY man suspected of faking own drowning arrested BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) — A man suspected of faking
Investigators dig for clues to fatal NY home blast
Investigators dig for clues to fatal NY home blast BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — Investigators are
Judge sentences Ala. man to 624 years in prison
Judge sentences Ala. man to 624 years in prison DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — A southeast Alabama judge has
Police investigate shooting on the East Side
Police investigate shooting on the East Side YOUNGSTOWN One man is recovering in St. Elizabeth
Sandusky trial cost $56K, mostly in overtime
Sandusky trial cost $56K, mostly in overtime BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — County officials say taxpayers
Pa. township: Free food for kids a zoning problem
Pa. township: Free food for kids a zoning problem CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A southeastern Pennsylvania
Person fatally struck on Philly subway tracks
Person fatally struck on Philly subway tracks PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Service is halted on
Police find explosive chemicals in dead man’s home
Police find explosive chemicals in dead man’s home NEW BRITAIN, Pa. (AP) — Investigators
LOUIE TODAY: PETA, pitiful pitbull update, Dylan, 'Provacateur'
This morning, Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will talk with Ingrid Newkirk, president and founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals president and founder, about PETA's successes and challenges, good publicity and bad.
Free food, fun, stuff at back-to-school block party Sunday
Williamson Elementary School will host a back-to-school rally/block party from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday for school families and the community.
Warren woman charged with knocking neighbor out with flower pot
A 30-year-old woman living on the seventh floor of The Elms apartment complex, 2300 Plaza Ave. NE, is charged with felonious assault — accused of throwing a flower pot off her balcony, knocking a 55-year-old neighbor unconscious.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Woodworth Church of the Brethren, 30 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, will sponsor a
Reunion correction
Reunion correction CANFIELD Canfield High School Class of 1970 classmates can call Carolyn
Police probing missing money at Poland Swim Club
Township police are investigating a possible theft from Poland Swim Club on Clingan Road.
Canfield residents to vote on charter changes
Canfield city residents will vote on these proposed charter changes, according to the Mahoning County Board of Elections: I
Police warn of door-to-door magazine scam
Police are warning residents to watch out for a possible magazine-selling scam.
Anti-fracking viewers in Youngstown say lies fill ‘Truthland’
A mostly anti-fracking audience attended the first showing of “Truthland” in Youngstown on Tuesday at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor.
Rain, National offense ruin Scrappers, American’s night
The rain created a one-hour delay for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ first-ever New York-Penn League All-Star game.
$780K grant to help lure daily flights to Youngstown-Warren airport
The U.S. Department of Transportation, which took away the remaining portion of a $575,000 Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport grant in February, has restored funding with a $780,000 grant.
Indians’ ace silences Angels
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. Justin Masterson ended Cleveland’s 11-game skid in his previous
Weeden readies for second start
Associated Press BEREA Rookie Brandon Weeden expected tough lessons as Cleveland’s new starting
Youngstown police probe complaint of officer retaliation
The internal affairs division of the Youngstown Police Department is investigating a complaint of retaliation committed by a ranking officer.
Steelers move on after scuffle
Antonio Brown gets paid to catch passes, not throw punches.
Sound off on Mahoning court consolidation Aug. 23
State Rep. Robert F. Hagan will have an Aug. 23 public meeting to consider consolidating the lower-court system in Mahoning County over a six- to 10-year period.
910th drops in on Ravenna
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com VIENNA Propelled by a drag parachute, the simulated
Dodgers drub skidding Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chad Billingsley pitched eight dominant innings and the Los Angeles
Trumbull officials discuss sale of RG Steel
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The proposed sale of the Warren operations of RG Steel to
Austintown students to have access to officers
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Police detectives and students will have direct
Luck preps for 1st NFL road test
Associated Press ANDERSON, Ind. Andrew Luck brought his revised to-do list to work on Tuesday.
EGCC teacher to host webinars
Changes that Eastern Gateway Community College made to its developmental education curriculum are going national.
New Youngstown administrator knows city government
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s next Civil Service Commission
Shale booms, sales zoom, especially in Columbiana County
Sales tax revenue increased significantly in Columbiana County between March and May, the latest months for which data is available. That means retail sales— and consumer confidence are up. Sales-tax collections generally increased in Mahoning and Trumbull counties as well.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Aug. 8
Fires blaze across the West
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho As firefighters across the West responded to blazes, efforts in
Search for suspect in robbery continues
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine who robbed the Dollar General Store on
Romney-Ryan team offers real change
Opinion: Last Thursday’s Wall Street Journal editorial “Why Not Paul Ryan?” made the case for his selection
Australian high court OKs ban on logos on cigarette packs
Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia Australia’s highest court upheld the world’s toughest law
Clear role for Ryan
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday What is it with these guy’s introducing their vice-presidential choices
Company calls off deal to buy 36-mile rail line
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The deal is off for a Canadian company to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.61 .08 Avalon
Man pleads innocent to failure-to-comply after standoff
WARREN Juvar King, 34, of Fourth Street Southwest, pleaded innocent Monday in Warren Municipal
Higher retail spending lifts hopes for American economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans increased their retail spending in July by the most in
GM recalls Express, Savana vans
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling more than 10,000 full-size vans in the U.S.
Oh, the things we can do when we put our minds to it
Editorial: The men and women of NASA clear- ly still have the ability to amaze anyone paying the slightest bit
New immigration program begins
New immigration program begins WASHINGTON The Obama administration on Tuesday directed young
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher S. J. Pechatsko, 29, of 5655 Radcliffe
Bombs kill 46 across Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL Suicide bombers launched multiple attacks in a remote corner of
Burgers, burgers & more burgers!
Burgers, burgers & more burgers! The National Hamburger Festival this weekend at Lock 3 Park in
Avalon’s wine director has ... A passion for the vino
The Valley is fortunate to have many passionate and dedicated wine professionals working in restaurants and retail shops. These professionals provide great insight and assistance to local wine buyers.
Arab Spring may benefit Israel in the long run
Opinion: A few months ago, as I was speaking to a non-profit group about how developments in the Arab world
“Toy Hunter” (10 p.m., Travel Channel): Here’s another job we want —
“Toy Hunter” (10 p.m., Travel Channel): Here’s another job we want — “Toy Hunter” follows Jordan
Reader response
Reader response After last week’s feature, L’uva Bella experienced record sales this past weekend.
Olives & olive oil add flavor
Family Features Now is the perfect time to relax and invite friends for an evening of good food
birthdays
birthdays Actress Rose Marie is 89. Actor Mike Connors is 87. Actress Lori Nelson is 79. Actress
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 6 p.m., Newton Falls Junior/Senior High School, 907
Putting a misstatement in context
Opinion: Putting a misstatement in context Congressional candidate Dr. Marisha Agana recently wrote a
Tebow balances faith, fame, football with Jets
Associated Press CORTLAND, N.Y. The most important call of Tim Tebow’s day comes far away from
What’s up next?
What’s up next? A couple of restaurants are on the list for the next Signature Dish review. Send
Many domestic programs face big cuts in Jan.
Associated Press WASHINGTON Come January, be prepared for fewer air-traffic controllers, FBI
METRO DIGEST || Back-to-school block party Sunday
Shot Tuesday night YOUNGSTOWN A man was in St. Elizabeth Health Center in stable condition
Many among 1,500 at rally denounce ‘War on Coal’
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com BEALLSVILLE, Ohio Alexander Stephen lives about 15 minutes away
Masterson was in Strasburg’s shoes
Cleveland Plain Dealer ANAHEIM, Calif. Justin Masterson wasn’t a fan when it happened to him. He
Back spasms oust Roddick at Cincinnati
Associated Press MASON Andy Roddick developed back spasms during his opening match at the
Mine safety should be priority
Opinion: Mine safety should be priority Inter-Mountain, Elkins, W.Va.: Another West Virginia coal miner was
Error removes, returns convict to death row
Staff report WARREN An error made by a judge took Nathaniel E. Jackson off of death row for
Weathersfield trustees oppose brine injection
By Mary Smith news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees have approved a
‘Kotter’ actor Ron Palillo dies at 63
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Ron Palillo, the actor best known as the nerdy high
Standing in the way
Associated Press KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. The next major is eight months away. The next showdown is
GOURMET ON THE GO
Family Features Just because you’re going on a picnic, hiking or camping out, doesn’t mean you
NBCUniversal is calling the London Olympics “the most-watched television event in U.S.
NBCUniversal is calling the London Olympics “the most-watched television event in U.S. history.”
Biden causes uproar with ‘chains’ comment
Associated Press DANVILLE, Va. Vice President Joe Biden sparked a campaign commotion Tuesday,
Lee to revisit ‘Bad’ at Toronto
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES Music is highlighting the Toronto International
Pet treadmill sales rise as dogs shape up
By SUE MANNING Associated Press LOS ANGELES Like any true celebrity, Uggie, the Jack Russell
Geek chic: Mohawks in, pocket protectors out
Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. Known to the Twitterverse and the president of the United
States disqualify many who are poor from Medicaid coverage
Associated Press MIAMI Sandra Pico is poor, but not poor enough. She makes about $15,000 a
Ex-Tribe manager Hargrove: Indians in a ‘building process’
Former Cleveland Indians manager Mike Hargrove knows the heartbreak of Cleveland sports all too well, but he urged patience with the current struggling baseball team.
Fugitive arrested in Newton Falls
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Marco Correa, 27, of Cleveland, was arrested early Tuesday at a home
Romney tells Ohio miners he’ll be committed to coal
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com BEALLSVILLE, Ohio GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney promised
Cerni Motors’ 50th
Cerni Motors’ 50th AUSTINTOWN Cerni Motors is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a Business
METRO DIGEST || Austintown man killed while walking on Midlothian
Pedestrian killed BOARDMAN The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a two-vehicle
Romney courts Jewish vote
Opinion: By Dan Schnur Los Angeles Times Have you heard the one about the Westside Jewish Republican
‘Odd Life’ doesn’t grow on you
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” is an achingly sweet parent-
Luxury cars fare poorly in new tests
Associated Press DETROIT Most midsize luxury cars — including the Mercedes-Benz C-Class —
Library will offer legal-advice clinics
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Free legal-advice clinics will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday and Oct.
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