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Lance Armstrong gives up fight, will lose all 7 Tour de France titles
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said Thursday night it will strip Lance Armstrong of his unprecedented seven Tour de France titles after he declared he was finished fighting the drug charges that threaten his legacy as one of the greatest cyclists of all time.
Hundreds turn out to honor 'amazing, beautiful boy' killed in his bed
Bryce Linebaugh’s tragically brief life, ended by a gunman’s bullet, was celebrated with tears and prayers, raised candles and a verse of “Amazing Grace” at a candlelight vigil in his honor Thursday.
Super Heroes meet a little super hero tonight in Boardman
Holy big turnout, Batman was in the house!
Penn State Faculty Senate to ponder whether to ask for sanctions reassessment
Penn State Faculty Senate to ponder whether to ask for sanctions reassessment STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -
Mo. man sentenced for $8M cattle fraud
Mo. man sentenced for $8M cattle fraud JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former central Missouri man
Idaho child reunited with father in Mexico
Idaho child reunited with father in Mexico BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A young girl whose custody case was
Mahoning commissioners approve contract to restore wetlands area
Mahoning commissioners approve contract to improve wetlands area
Tourist in fatal HI water crash pleads no contest
Tourist in fatal HI water crash pleads no contest HONOLULU (AP) — An Australian tourist charged
Ohio woman went to fast-food restaurant after fatal crash
Ohio woman went to fast-food restaurant after fatal crash
Man arrested in Harvey Weinstein extortion plot
Man arrested in Harvey Weinstein extortion plot LOS ANGELES-Federal agents have arrested a man
Romney says US energy independence is achievable
Romney says US energy independence is achievable HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — Seeking to reset his economic
John Lennon killer denied parole
John Lennon killer denied parole NEW YORK - John Lennon’s killer, Mark David Chapman, was denied
New NASA video captures drama of Mars landing
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Viewers can now relive the drama of the Curiosity rover’s landing on Mars with a new NASA video detailing the final moments of touchdown.
UPDATE: GM to invest $200 million in Lordstown for new Cruze
Reports: GM to invest $220 million for new Cruze
East Lucius to be closed for block party Saturday
East Lucius to be closed for block party Saturday Youngstown East Lucius Avenue between Market
Husted temporarily reinstates board members
Husted temporarily reinstates board members Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted has
Small plane lands on Florida interstate near Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fire rescue officials in Florida say a single engine plane carrying three people has landed in the median of Interstate 75 near Tampa.
Nuke agency forms special Iran team
Nuke agency forms special Iran team Diplomats tell The Associated Press that the U.N. nuclear
ACLU: Pittsburgh police discriminate in hiring
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is filing a federal lawsuit alleging the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police discriminates in hiring.
Foreclosure looming for Morris Brown College
Foreclosure looming for Morris Brown College ATLANTA (AP) — One of the nation’s oldest black
Youngstown Foundation awards $150K to Tyler History Center
Youngstown Foundation awards $150K to Tyler History Center
Police: Pa. high school football player had gun in locker
Police: Pa. high school football player had gun in locker
No foul play in crushed body found in Ohio landfill
No foul play in crushed body found in Ohio landfill
Youngstown's Back to School Supply Drive throughout school year
One Step to Life Inc., 3610 Southern Blvd., is hosting its annual Back to School Supply Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the school year.
Miss Maloney, Mr. Rankin to wed Sept. 22
Jennifer Ann Maloney of Struthers and Christopher Louis Rankin of Masury are engaged to be married.
Marina Ciccone to be bride of Matthew Silvestri
Lilia Ciccone of North Lima and Mario and Mary Ann Silvestri of Canfield are announcing the
Miss DeSalvo, Mr. Cichanski plan Sept. vows
BOARDMAN The parents of Stephanie DeSalvo and Mark Cichanski Jr., both of Boardman, are announcing
Miss Sheridan and Mr. Fabian plan Sept. rite
VIENNA Ryan and Lynn Sheridan of Vienna are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Rachel Mosca, Todd Balduf to wed in Sept.
NILES Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mosca of Niles are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Justin and Jennifer (Suhovecky) Gallo of North Ridgeville, Ohio, are announcing the birth of their
8th annual Rusyn Day picnic planned
8th annual Rusyn Day picnic planned Burton, Ohio The 8th annual Carpatho-Rusyn Vatka Rusyn Day
Rummage sale at North Lima church today, Saturday
A rummage sale for a medical mission will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St.
Author signing Saturday in Girard
Author Les Coe of Youngstown will be available to sign copies of his book, “Space Crew-zers” from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at The Daily Grind, 824 N. State St.
GM Lordstown, UAW chiefs stay mum about ‘good news’ to be revealed today
The only thing truly known about the expected Chevrolet Cruze announcement today is that there is going to be one.
Optimism abounds for Penguin volleyball
When Mark Hardaway became Youngstown State’s volleyball coach in January, he expected a long-term rebuilding project.
$5M bond set for suspect in 8-year-old Bryce Linebaugh's slaying
As the family of a slain 8-year-old boy prepares for a candlelight vigil tonight, the suspect in the case remains in jail on a $5 million bond.
Nacarato works finale and rebirth of Rayen
Bob Nacarato will be one of five men on the football officiating crew for the first game at the new Rayen Stadium on Saturday.
Youngstown call-in offers teens ‘a way out’ of gangs
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The message to 18 young men in or affiliated
Fitch lineman Billy Price is two-way powerhouse
With his senior year under way, Austintown Fitch lineman Billy Price can’t wait for Friday night’s lights to illuminate.
Liste helps give Penguins a leg up
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Punters, like offensive linemen, don’t usually get
Chaos reigned, victims testify of mass shooting near YSU
Three young women who were shot at a Feb. 6, 2011, house party on Indiana Avenue near Youngstown State University described a chaotic scene when gunfire erupted outside at 3:40 a.m.
Poland Village Clerk Srnec announces her plans to resign
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Longtime village Clerk-Treasurer Linda Srnec told
Sliding Indians drop eighth straight game
The Cleveland Indians’ latest slide could be a costly one for manager Manny Acta, and he knows it.
Housing demolition program gears up in Youngstown
Johnnie M. Wallace watched through the window of her High Street home as a city excavator tore down the blighted house across the street.
Girard police tie rash of burglaries to heroin trade
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com girard Police are investigating a rash of burglaries in
Liberty installs drop box for old, unwanted drugs
Staff Report LIBERTY Township administra- tors and police have added a new tool in the fight to
Gridiron greatness kicks off tonight in the Valley
Varsity football will return to the Judge William Rayen Stadium on Youngstown's North Side Saturday for the first time since 1983. The newly restored stadium will host East High and the Ursuline Fighting Irish in a 2 p.m. match after a 10 a.m. tailgate party and 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting.
Self-preservation trumps all
Opinion: WASHINGTON Missouri Republican Todd Akin’s remarks about women not becoming pregnant from
HEALTH DIGEST || Free mental illness class at two locations
$13,000 donation STRUTHERS/YOUNGSTOWN The Home Savings Charitable Foundation donated a total of
Ohio home sales rose 13.4 percent in July
Staff report COLUMBUS Home sales in Ohio increased 13.4 percent in July, marking the 13th-
METRO DIGEST || Give supplies for Youngstown schoolkids
One Step to Life Inc., 3610 Southern Blvd., is hosting its annual Back to School Supply Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the school year.
Ohio Dems continue appeal for weekend voting hours
Democrats in the Ohio House continued to call on Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted to allow extended early voting, saying weekend hours were needed to avoid long lines on Election Day.
greatest golfer tee times
FRIDAY’S TEE TIMES Mill Creek South Course Tee Times & Starting Holes First Name, Last Name,
Batman to grant boy’s wish today in Boardman
Boardman Jayden Barber’s dream will come true this evening when he meets his hero, Batman. The 4
CBO: Recession likely due to impasse
CBO: Recession likely due to impasse WASHINGTON A stalemate between Democrats and Republicans
Simon: Buckeyes’ workout warrior
Dayton Daily News COLUMBUS Zach Boren and his other workout partners always pushed themselves to
Don’t Y’town residents realize clock’s ticking on city schools?
Editorial: There’s a lot to chew on in the report by the Harwood Institute For Public Innovation on the
Party on Plaza with Winslow
youngstown Dooney’s Downtown Grill and Bar, on Central Square at East Federal Street, will mark
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.93 —.04 Avalon
Middle-class share of income in America is shrinking
Associated Press WASHINGTON The middle class is receiving less of America’s total income,
Cafaro Foundation gives $100K to chamber
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Cafaro Foundation has provided a
Hubbard native’s first film shines
“General Education,” the first feature film from Hubbard native Tom Morris, is a charming and
Ryan is a disaster for people of color
Opinion: By Imara Jones McClatchy-Tribune For progressives and people of color, it’s hard to imagine a
Finally! Robbie Jay Band doesn't mess with success on new album
After seeing the Robbie Jay Band for the first time, some people say “I heard that you played rock, but that was country.”
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Night of Seduction male revue returns
BROOKFIELD Night of Seduction male revue will return to Yankee Lake Ballroom on state Route 7 for
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Recorder fears layoffs, firing at office
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com LISBON The Columbiana County recorder says his
Pre-game party to kick off Rayen Stadium rebirth
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The Judge William Rayen Stadium has been
Haden kicked out of practice
Associated Press berea Joe Haden’s training camp — and a stormy one for the Browns — ended
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Canfield school board, special meeting, 11:30 a.m., board room, 100 Wadsworth St.
birthdays
birthdays Actress Vera Miles is 82. Satirist Mark Russell is 80. Actress Barbara Eden is 78.
TRIVIA ON FACEBOOK
TRIVIA ON FACEBOOK In 1972, Warrren Western Reserve won the first Ohio Class AAA state title
Cops: Man called girlfriend from car
Cops: Man called girlfriend from car LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The girlfriend of a man who was fatally
Hot water stops poison-ivy itching
I had poison ivy all over my leg, and nothing I tried for it seemed to help much. It may sound crazy, but I noticed that when I got in a hot shower, the hot water felt good on the rash, kind of like I was scratching it.
West Nile, swine flu absent from Valleys so far this year
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley has so far avoided the
Court: Ex-NFL punter eligible for workers comp for 2005 back injury
Associated Press annapolis, md. Longtime-NFL punter Tom Tupa is eligible for workers
Little League World Series roundup
LLWS ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games Tennessee 4, Texas 3 SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA. Tennessee
Book on bin Laden raid coming out Sept. 11
Associated Press WASHINGTON A member of the U.S. Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden has
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Aug. 21
Will football jerseys look like stock cars?
Will football jerseys look like stock cars? Fans of NASCAR racing are used to it. Professional
newsmakers
newsmakers Jackson nephew named co-guardian LOS ANGELES A judge appointed Michael Jackson’s
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Immunization clinic
Immunization clinic NILES The Niles Health Department is offering a children’s immunization
“suits” (10:01 p.m., USA): It’s high noon on the season finale of
“suits” (10:01 p.m., USA): It’s high noon on the season finale of “Suits,” as the battle for control
FOREVER DYLAN
The inimitable Bob Dylan keeps rolling, 50 years after he emerged on the early ’60s folk scene.
Pilgrimage to Graceland
Opinion: The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, Tenn.: About 8 a.m. on the morning of Aug. 15, there already was a
Stimulus money is addictive
Opinion: WASHINGTON Because the possibility of effectively supervising government varies inversely with
Lemon Grove presents Pernotto art exhibit
YOUNGSTOWN The Lemon Grove Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., will present an exhibition of works by
TMH plans open house for new orthopedic floor
Staff report WARREN ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital is having a community open house and
Natural gas holds great promise
Opinion: Natural gas holds great promise I hope the Vindicator’s readers found time to read the July 30
NEw this week
NEw this week 2016: Obama’s America (PG) Cinema South: Fri.-Th. (1:40) 4:20, 7:20, 10:10
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “On Golden Pond,SDRq by the Stage Left Players. Auditions will take place at
Stocks climb after Fed signals willingness to help
Associated Press NEW YORK Investors drew some comfort Wednesday from signals that the Federal
SEC mandates company disclosure on mineral use
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. regulators mandated Wednesday that public companies disclose
Session to provide information on shale training
Staff report BOARDMAN There will be an information session about a shale-training program at
Humbert, Strange Familiar to headline concert at Morley
YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks will host Hot August Night, a concert featuring three regional
Polish Day moves, expands
This weekend’s Polish Day festival will be held in a new location with an expanded schedule.
OHIO NEWS BRIEFS
7 injured when Jeep, Amish buggy crash BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol says
Syrian civil war spills into Lebanon
Associated Press BEIRUT The Syrian civil war has spilled over into Lebanon, bringing with it
Afghans blame foreign spies for killings
Associated Press KABUL The Afghan government blamed foreign spy agencies for a rising number of
This week’s Q&A East’s Jim Vivo
Much has been made of the newly-refurbished Rayen Stadium returning this season to the list of
Poll: Most expect Obama victory
Associated Press WASHINGTON Most Americans expect President Barack Obama to win a second term
For sale: Dahmer house for $329K
Associated Press BATH, Ohio The childhood home of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is for sale in
McLendon looks to be heir apparent
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Steve McLendon put his finger to his lips and tried to suppress a
W.Va. woman in 2007 torture case facing 4 charges
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. A black West Virginia woman who was kidnapped and tortured by
GOP upheaval comes just before convention
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. This is the convention prelude of the Republicans’ dreams — their
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Adam G. Hartman, 31, of 104 Idaho Road, Austintown,
Padres continue dominance of Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen enough of the San Diego Padres.
oddly enough
oddly enough Police. W. Pa. woman claims twin stole hotel items BIG BEAVER, Pa. Police say a
On the Air This weekend’s football games on TV and radio
TODAY 6:30 p.m. (WNIO-AM 1390) Campbell at Struthers. 6:30 p.m. (WHTX-AM 1570) Girard at Niles.
5,000 set to walk, run in third Panerathon
Staff report Youngstown More than 5,000 people are signed up for the third annual Panerathon, a
Tiger, McIlroy rivalry grows
The message from Jack Nicklaus still resonates with Tiger Woods.
Roxfest rolls on with more diverse lineup
With Vexfest taking (at least) a year off, the title of biggest local music festival goes to Roxfest, which will be this weekend at Buffalo Hollow.
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