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Guilford Lake association to meet Thursday
The Guilford Lake Civic Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Guilford Lake Ruritan Hall, 33554 state Route 172.
2 robbed on MIdlothian Boulevard
Police are investigating the aggravated robbery of a man and woman.
Springfield's new police dog makes 1st heroin bust
Springfield Township’s new police dog made its first heroin bust this week.
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday
Man admits shooting, killing Sandusky police officer
Man admits shooting, killing Sandusky police officer
Ex-Mineral Ridge firefighter's case bound over to grand jury
Ex-Mineral Ridge firefighter's case bound over to grand jury
Rapp stays jailed as judge reviews hearing transcript
Rapp stays jailed as judge reviews hearing transcript Youngstown Judge Maureen A. Sweeney will
URGENT: Gunman kills 1, wounds 9 others at Empire State Building
Urgent: Gunman kills 1, wounds 9 others at Empire State Building
Teen arraigned, jailed in Pa. child-abduction case
Teen arraigned, jailed in Pa. child-abduction case
Mill Creek Park roads closed Sunday for Panerathon
Mill Creek Park roads closed Sunday for Panerathon
OVI checkpoint tonight on South Avenue in Boardman
OVI checkpoint tonight on South Avenue in Boardman
Picnic scheduled at Packard hall
Picnic scheduled at Packard hall WARREN Packard Electric and Delphi retirees, employees and
LOUIE TODAY: Free speech, electronics recycling drive, abused dog update, Vindy editors
On today's Brainfood from the Heartland, Louie, Vindy'com's news radio partner, will connect with Vindy Editor Todd Franko for a live update on the Greatest Golfer 2012 from Mill Creek Golf Golf Course.
Beaver Twp. Bicentennial Memory Book on sale Wednesday
The Beaver Township Bicentennial Memory Book will go on sale Wednesday.
Rabid bat found in Perry Twp.
Confirmation was received from the Ohio Department of Health of a bat that tested positive for rabies Aug. 22, the Columbiana County General Health District announced Thursday.
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES Chaney High School Class of January and June 1942 alumni will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday
Identity of SEAL who wrote book on bin Laden raid revealed
The Navy SEAL who wrote an account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden under a pseudonym was identified Thursday as Matt Bissonnette, who retired from the Navy last summer.
Akin seeking handouts as big donors flee in wake of rape remarks
Abandoned by deep-pocketed national groups, Missouri Rep. Todd Akin is passing a collection plate among his remaining supporters, asking for a few dollars at a time in hopes of sustaining a Senate campaign jeopardized by his remarks about women's bodies and "legitimate rape."
Robbers steal $8,000 .357 Magnum in Girard
Police are searching for two men who escaped with about $8,000 in cash after a home-invasion robbery at a house trailer on Hillcrest Avenue.
Missing teenage girl held captive 2 years escapes
A teenage girl reported missing more than two years ago escaped from a home in southwestern Illinois where she said she was held captive and repeatedly sexually assaulted, police said Thursday.
Hagan says it’s time to consolidate Mahoning County courts
When it comes to consolidating Mahoning County’s lower courts, there is no better time to begin than the present, according to State Rep. Robert Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th.
Shaner shines in Niles debut
On the sideline after Stefan Yuhas ran 2 yards for Niles’ fifth and final touchdown of Thursday night’s 34-13 season-opening win over Girard, Brian Shaner lifted one finger in the air.
Hundreds celebrate ‘amazing’ boy, Bryce Linebaugh, at vigil
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.
Rusinowski steps up to cage Tigers
Before Thursday’s opener at Springfield High, McDonald football coach Dan Williams challenged his four seniors to step up and lead.
Wow! Kapow! Bam! Batman fulfills wish of Jayden Barber of Boardman
Wow! Kapow! Bam! Batman fulfills wish of Boardman boy
Struthers’ Kuntz earns first win
The Campbell Memorial-Struthers football rivalry has been an ongoing series of streaks. New Wildcats coach Curt Kuntz hopes to keep extending their winning streak as long as possible.
Ex-Canfield DQ owner returns to court
Drug and sex offender Trent Rapp’s arrest for violating probation didn’t surprise some involved in the case against him.
Late TD lifts Marlington past Poland
Canton Repository ALLIANCE The throng of people at Marlington Stadium on Thursday night
Howland’s Smith too much for Lakeside
Ashtabula Star Beacon SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP It’s no secret Howland running back De’Veon Smith is
Witness: Argument led to mass shooting at YSU off-campus house
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The events leading up to a mass shooting
In Boardman, 2 officers hired, up to 3 more expected
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Trustees hired two police officers this week
Southeast uses early lead to top N.F.; Rootstown rolls up win over Sebring
Staff report RAVENNA Brandon Olson ran for two TDs and caught another to lead Southeast, which
Contract OK’d to mitigate Canfield wetlands
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have awarded a
Students work to beautify grounds in Liberty
Students work to beautify grounds in Liberty
GM announces $200 million update for Lordstown
Dave Green, president of UAW Local 1714, speaks at the announcement Thursday that the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze will be constructed at GM’s Lordstown plant. Joining him on the podium is Glenn Johnson, president of United Auto Workers Local 1112.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Austintown Little Falcons begin season Two of the three Austintown Little Falcons football teams
Rebuilding Lordstown’s record and reputation began years ago
Editorial: Long-time Lordstown watcherS had to be struck by the low-key nature of Thursday’s momentous — at
General: Ramadan a factor in recent killings
Associated Press WASHINGTON American and Afghan officials are expanding the range of
Tax issue haunts Romney
Opinion: The long-running controversy over Mitt Romney’s tax returns, destined to recur when he finally
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30
First lady meets victims’ kin
Associated Press OAK CREEK, Wis. Mandeep Singh Khattra and his family received Michelle Obama
METRO DIGEST || Backpack giveaway today
Backpack giveaway YOUNGSTOWN A backpack giveaway will be the finale of a free carnival planned
A legitimate rape?
Opinion: By Thomas A. FOSTER Los Angeles Times Rep. Todd Akin, the GOP’s candidate for U.S. Senate in
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey A. Baker, 28, of 4178 New Road, Austintown,
The Clarks look toward new album
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s good news coming out of The Clarks’ camp these
Ohio woman went to work after fatal wreck
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio woman has admitted working a full shift at Burger King
Obama, Kasich, others win praise at GM Lordstown
By BURTON SPEAKMAN and JAMISON COCKLIN news@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Politicians, especially
Ohio officials mull housing of exotic animals
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio officials want to build a state facility that would temporarily
Romney vows to expand drilling
Romney vows to expand drilling HOBBS, N.M. Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney
METRO DIGEST || $8K, .357 magnum stolen in Girard
$8K, Magnum stolen GIRARD Police are searching for two men who escaped with about $8,000 in cash
USADA to strip Lance Armstrong of seven Tour de France titles
Associated Press austin, texas The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said Thursday night it will strip
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Party on the Plaza, 6:30 p.m.: Winslow and Geo C and Tha Storm will
“america’s next top model” (8 p.m., The CW): It’s time to rock the runway
“america’s next top model” (8 p.m., The CW): It’s time to rock the runway again as the 19th cycle of
Bicyclists tear through streets in chase film A ‘Premium Rush’ through Manhattan
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Michael Shannon plays a villain with “impulse-control
Steelers Starks, Redman feeling good after practice week
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Neither Max Starks nor Isaac Redman knew how their healed injuries
Dr. & Mrs. Sobota celebrated their 50th anniversary
Dr. Anthony and Barbara Sobota of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 10 at a
Arielle Mincher, Jeremy Lester to wed in Sept.
Gregory and Jeanine Mincher of New Middletown are announcing the engagement and coming marriage of
Austintown Community Briefs
Baby Brilliant event to happen in Austintown The Austintown library will host Baby Brilliant
Parents announce Whitehouse and Markota plans
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Carissa Leigh Whitehouse of Poland and Joshua David
Eileen Langford, Eliot Mays plan Aug. 31 nuptials
Eileen Langford and Eliot Mays, both of Parma Heights, are announcing their engagement and upcoming
October date set for Miss Pryjma, Mr. Tomidajewicz
John and Mary Pryjma are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Venice Valanta Pryjma, to
Reading event offers literacy tips
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted the “Every Child Ready to Read”
Volleyball squad seeks improvement
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Poland girls volleyball team is looking to improve on
Saturday, August 25
Saturday, August 25 Junior Varsity Football Canfield at Louisville, 10 a.m. Wednesday, August
Democratic-friendly press targets Republicans
Opinion: It’s trapping season. The targets are Republicans, whom the Democratic-friendly media (the trappers)
Browns’ Weeden growing more confident
Associated Press CLEVELAND With every snap, every practice, every pass, Brandon Weeden senses
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.89 —.04 Avalon
School ran background check on Holmes before rampage
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. The former graduate student accused in a deadly mass shooting
Today in history
Today is Friday, Aug. 24, the 237th day of 2012. There are 129 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Jobless-aid applications rose slightly last week
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking first-time unemployment benefits rose a
birthdays
birthdays Actor Kenny Baker (R2-D2 in “Star Wars”) is 78. Guitarist Mason Williams is 74. Singer
Ethnic strife rises in Syria
Opinion: By Eden Naby and Jamsheed K. CHOKSY Los Angeles Times Syria has long had a diverse population
Drought could produce good wines in Midwest
Associated Press HERMANN, Mo. Most of the grapes in Glenn Warnebold’s vineyard in Missouri’s
Questions remain in death of Rodney King, relative says
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES One of Rodney King’s close relatives said Thursday that questions
Board members reinstated
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted has reinstated
Isaac could shake up security for GOP convention in Tampa
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Tropical Storm Isaac could force a shake-up of the security plans
Source of tainted melons identified
Source of tainted melons identified OWENSVILLE, Ind. Health officials say a farm in
Campbell is smart to cash in
Opinion: Campbell is smart to cash in While the city of Camp bell’s financial outlook has been mostly
Something old is new again
Opinion: Something old is new again St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Karl Rove is up to his old tricks. In 1973,
Seminar looks at sources of nontraditional financing
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com CHAMPION A group of community- development
Mom raising funds to watch execution
Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. A woman whose 9-year-old daughter was kidnapped, raped and
Romney, Ryan to visit Ohio
Associated Press CINCINNATI Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan will make their first joint appearance in
Newborn abducted from hospital found
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A 3-day-old boy who was abducted from a Pittsburgh hospital Thursday
Fake punt propels Lisbon past Bears
By Steve wilaj sports@vindy.com DATELINE With 5:22 remaining in the third quarter and Lisbon
Toilet system recalled for explosion risk
Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA Each time Stan Auerbach sits on his toilet, he worries it
Batavia topples M.V. in 11th
Staff report batavia, n.y. Patrick Wisdom singled in Garrett Wittels with the game-winning run
Harrington races to lead at Barclays
Associated Press farmingdale, N.y. Padraig Harrington found a way to take some of the attention
OSU wideouts out to answer doubters
Associated Press COLUMBUS The criticism from head coach Urban Meyer got so bad that about the
Crestview wins shootout over Columbiana
By Brandon judeh sports@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Forty-three points in the first quarter set the
Cupcake creator will compete on TV show
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Josh Bartell of Austintown, owner and baker at
Melissa Laufman v Gregory Kenyon
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Kenyon are making their home in Howland after being married July 9, 2011, in
Boardman spikers eye successful season
By NATALIE SCOTT neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman girls volleyball team finished 13-9 overall
Jigsaw junkies trade old puzzles for new
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Boardman library and Friends of the Library brought
Rotary seeks professionals for exchange to India
Rotarians of District 6650 are seeking four professionals to visit India in mid-January through mid-
Local performer excels at arts showcase
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Boardman High School senior MyKale White realized her dream
Soccer camp has British flavor
Mill Creek Park’s first British soccer camp ran July 30-Aug. 3 at the Wick Park Recreational Area.
Boardman Community Briefs
St. James’ Episcopal Church to host cavatelli dinner St. James’ Episcopal Church in Boardman will
Ursuline Center hosts Labyrinth walk
The Ursuline Center, located at 4280 Shields Road, will offer a guided labyrinth walk celebrating
Ohio Naturopathic 5K raises funds for Make A Wish
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center raised more than $2,000 for Make A Wish through its first-ever
Bugs have their day at MetroParks Farm
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Not letting the wet weather dampen their enthusiasm for
Boardman SOV resident goes fishing
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Boardman Shepherd of the Valley resident Dorothy Pfau, who
Library concludes summer reading program
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted an evening of fun during an
Local twirlers prepare for fall season
Northern Strut twirling teams will be celebrating their 18th anniversary season this year. The
Buddy Walk raises awareness of Down syndrome
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Community members from all over joined together and walked
Buddy Walk raises awareness of Down syndrome
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Community members from all over joined together and walked
Cerni Motors celebrates 50th anniversary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Cerni Motors celebrated its 50th anniversary with friends,
Green Team of Mahoning County visits Poland library
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Green Team of Mahoning County visited the Poland
Poland church distributes food at Covelli Center
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of Poland New Life Church donated their time and
Argus Park hosts Civil War reenactment
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Community members watched history come to life during the
Poland Historical society meetings are open to the public
Several Poland residents shared stories about their ancestors’ settling in Poland as Town 1, Range 1
Hopes and Dreams provides head start
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Hopes and Dreams Preschool made sure children started the
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield 38th annual “Show of Bands” is Tuesday Canfield High School will host its 38th annual
Ohio Naturopathic 5K raises funds for Make A Wish
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center raised more than $2,000 for Make A Wish through its first-ever
Rotary seeks professionals for exchange
Rotarians of District 6650 are seeking four professionals to visit India in mid-January through mid-
Canfield library summer reading concludes
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com As the summer reading program came to an end, the Canfield
Poland Community Briefs
Baby Brilliant event set in Poland The Poland library will host Baby Brilliant events every
Canfield marching band preps for fall season
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Cardinal Pride Marching Band was hard at work
Ursuline Center hosts Labyrinth walk
The Ursuline Center, located at 4280 Shields Road, will offer a guided labyrinth walk celebrating
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield girls golf wins invitational The Canfield girls golf team won the George Valentine
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman girls soccer defeated by Fitch The Boardman girls soccer team was defeated by Austintown
Poland library program brings babies and books together
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com As a part of their Baby Brilliant program, the Poland
Jigsaw junkies trade old puzzles for new
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Boardman library and Friends of the Library brought
Canfield 10U girls softball wins tourney
The Canfield 10U girls softball team recently won the Crestview tournament. They defeated Newton
Seniors show off artistic talent
The Briarfield Group hosted its third annual Paintings in the Park art show on Aug. 14 to coincide
Poland Sports Briefs
Youngstown Orthopaedic Saturday sports clinic Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates’ Saturday sports
Boardman Shepherd of the Valley resident goes fishing
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Boardman Shepherd of the Valley resident Dorothy Pfau,
Girls soccer team rebuilding in 2012
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com After a 2011 record of 12-6-0 and having lost 10 of their
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