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Pumpkin pride at the fair
Jack Lanterman, left, Rick Lanterman and Charles Lanterman unload giant pumpkins from a truck at the Canfield Fair, where the pumpkins are on display. The ...
V24: FALL MOVIE PREVIEWS
“The Possession” (Lionsgate): Kyra Sedgwick and Jeffrey Dean Morgan are ex-spouses who team up to rid their child of the curse she brought upon herself ...
Stories published August 30, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
TMHA to receive $1M for YouthBuild
The Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority will receive $1,035,000 in YouthBuild funding from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Rising GOP star Marco Rubio introduces Romney, saying Obama's a bad president
Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida says Mitt Romney knows what makes America exceptional.
Clint Eastwood riles GOP crowd tonight, ridicules Obama
Clint Eastwood whipped up the crowd at the Republican National Convention ahead of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s acceptance speech.
2 to be picked to hunt raccoons at Mosquito campground
Hunters have the opportunity to be selected to hunt raccoons in the campground area of Mosquito Lake State Park.
'Facts' traveling a slippery slope at GOP convention
The Republican National Convention is drawing to a close with some factually slippery statements from its presidential ticket.
Romney to address his Mormon faith in acceptance speech tonight
After years of avoiding direct mention of his religion, Mitt Romney will open up about his Mormon faith as he accepts the Republican nomination for president.
Coast Guard faults ship in NJ port security breach
Coast Guard faults ship in NJ port security breach NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Coast Guard is faulting
GOP protesters briefly blocked road to power plant
GOP protesters briefly blocked road to power plant APOLLO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A group of Republican
New Orleans mayor: Levees, pumps withstood Isaac
New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu says he hopes the worst for the city is behind it a day after Isaac’s winds and rain came through.
BREAKING NEWS: Death penalty sought for shooter of 8-year-old Youngstown boy
Death penalty sought for shooter of 8-year-old Youngstown boy
More health warnings sent to past Yosemite guests
More health warnings sent to past Yosemite guests FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Public health workers are
BREAKING NEWS: Columbus Jones Jr. gets 92 years to life in prison
Columbus Jones Jr. gets 92 years to life in prison
Pathologist: Peterson 3rd wife died after struggle
Pathologist: Peterson 3rd wife died after struggle JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A forensics pathologist has
Taylor-Winfield Technologies Inc. gets $100,000 city grant
Taylor-Winfield Technologies Inc. gets $100,000 city grant YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of
Ohio State troopers seize $14K worth of crack cocaine in Wood County
Ohio State troopers seize $14K worth of crack cocaine in Wood County
Texas rape case testimony concludes sans defendant
Texas rape case testimony concludes sans defendant LIBERTY, Texas (AP) — The prosecution and
Flesh-eating bacteria killed Texas boy in Calif.
Flesh-eating bacteria killed Texas boy in Calif. SAN DIEGO (AP) — A 7-year-old Texas boy who died
Penn National: 1,500 video slots coming to Austintown facility in 2014
Penn National: 1,500 video slots coming to Austintown facility in 2014
Ovarian Cancer Awareness event set Saturday in downtown Youngstown
Ovarian Cancer Awareness event set Saturday in downtown Youngstown
Ohio man sentenced to life in prison for raping girl
Ohio man sentenced to life in prison for raping girl
Court mistakenly posts secret San Bruno settlement
Court mistakenly posts secret San Bruno settlement REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A California court
Rayen stadium parking restrictions to be enforced
Rayen stadium parking restrictions to be enforced Youngstown Police will be enforcing parking
City woman gets jail time, probation for obstruction, DUS
City woman gets jail time, probation for obstruction, DUS
Obama: GOP could cooperate more in second term
Obama: GOP could cooperate more in second term TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — President Barack Obama says his
USW says several investors interested in RG Steel in Warren
USW says several investors interested in RG Steel in Warren
Futures lower as Labor posts latest jobs figures
Futures lower as Labor posts latest jobs figures NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures sank today with the
Yale president stepping down after 20 years
Yale president stepping down after 20 years NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University President
Police: Boy, 14, fathered Pa. woman’s baby
Police: Boy, 14, fathered Pa. woman’s baby CLAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman is facing
Police: Teen intentionally crashes after argument
Police: Teen intentionally crashes after argument HOOKSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — State police say a western
School official charged with inappropriate contact
School official charged with inappropriate contact JEROME, Pa. (AP) — A southwestern Pennsylvania
Woman’s boyfriend charged in tot death
Woman’s boyfriend charged in tot death SALTSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man is behind
Jacob Rohrer | Colleen Casey
YOUNGSTOWN Colleen Elizabeth Casey and Jacob Michael Rohrer, both of Arlington, Va., were joined
Victoria Kocanjer | Cory Cercone
Youngstown Victoria Lynn Kocanjer of Youngstown and Cory David Cercone of Austintown were united
Willie Jarrett | Jimmie Hendrix
Youngstown Willie Doll Jarrett of Youngstown and Jimmie Hendrix of Hubbard exchanged wedding vows
Julie Fitzgerald | Lawrence Frangos Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN Julie Fitzgerald and Lawrence Frangos Jr., both of Poland, were united in marriage June
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Istvan and Lisa (Bernard) Gajary are announcing the birth of their first child, a son, John Silar
Kitchen to announce neighborhood improvement websites this morning
Demaine Kitchen, Youngstown chief of staff, and the city of Youngstown will host a press conference today at 10:30 a.m. in council chambers at city hall, 26 S. Phelps St.
Event will offer fun for the family
BOARDMAN Boardman Park’s Lariccia Family Community Center will be the setting for Armstrong
Another fire at D&D Industrial Services
Firefighters battled a blaze Tuesday evening at the same McClurg Road business damaged by flames in March.
Penguins believe in themselves as they prepare for Pitt
Penguins believe in themselves as they prepare for Pitt
Ex-Mahoning engineer Lyden: I wasn’t treated fairly
J. Robert Lyden of Canfield, Mahoning County’s former sanitary engineer, complained that county officials did not treat him fairly when they investigated him and abruptly asked him to leave his position Friday.
GM to get $443,482 back after sewer bill mistake
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners have approved a $443,482
Muckdogs take series finale, 5-2
By jon moffett sports@vindy.com NILES Jacob Lee did his best bartender impression to make his
Murder victim Jamail Johnson’s mom finds solace in Jones verdict
The mother of a Youngstown State University student shot to death in 2011 says the conviction of one of the men accused in the crime means her son didn’t die in vain.
Gas prices spike as Isaac impacts Gulf refineries
Gas prices jumped sharply across Ohio and other parts of the country overnight Tuesday as Hurricane Isaac made landfall in southeastern Louisiana.
Hathorn predicts improvements in Youngstown schools
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Although the release of the state report cards
Steelers taking a leading role in educating about concussions
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mike Tomlin wasn’t trying to invent a catchphrase, just something
Memorial celebration in Warren honors Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was a traveler in numerous ways, including trips to live in Champion Township, Warren and many other Ohio communities.
Unemployment benefits set to decrease
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohioans who have been unemployed for more than a year
Biden will speak at UAW union hall
Tickets available at 10 a.m. today Staff report LORDSTOWN Vice President Joe Biden’s
Pumpkin pride at the fair
Jack Lanterman, left, Rick Lanterman and Charles Lanterman unload giant pumpkins from a truck at the Canfield Fair, where the pumpkins are on display. The fair began Wednesday and continues through Labor Day.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.19 —.02 Avalon
Are the voters bluffing?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Now begins the final phase of this cognitive dissonance campaign. America’s 57th
A’s take another from Tribe
Associated Press CLEVELAND Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer and five Oakland Athletics
oddly enough
oddly enough Oreo the goat living outlaw’s life in Tennessee EAST RIDGE, Tenn. Not wanting to
Song bred new project for musician Kelley Deal
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When Kelley Deal was asked to contribute a track to the
Afghanistan’s future bleak
Opinion: By Sarah Chayes Los Angeles Times In a raucous session that brought lawmakers to blows this
Is Romney likable enough to win?
Opinion: TAMPA, Fla. Two stark facts about presidents and the likability factor: In every presidential
TRIVIA ON FACEBOOK
TRIVIA ON FACEBOOK Boardman and Cardinal Mooney renew their rivaly on Friday night at YSU. When
Dylan dazzles fans at Covelli
With a voice that has grown even more distinctive with age, Bob Dylan still has them following his lead.
St. E’s premium rating
St. E’s premium rating YOUNGSTOWN St. Elizabeth Health Center has been designated a UnitedHealth
Drinking tea healed eczema sores
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. During a discussion of possible remedies for
Oakland to unveil shows at open house
The Oakland Center for the Arts will have an open house at 7 p.m. Friday to unveil its 2012-13 season and also is offering half-price season tickets.
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke
FALL MOVIE PREVIEWS
“The Possession” (Lionsgate): Kyra Sedgwick and Jeffrey Dean Morgan are ex-spouses who team up to rid their child of the curse she brought upon herself by opening a magic “Dybbuk” box.
Music is therapy for area singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter Jamie Marich (vocals, guitar, violin) says the music she plays alongside her musical partner, Jim Stafford (guitar, mandolin), reflects the duo’s diversity. The styles can range from folk, country and rock to pop and blues.
Ohio State defense committed to being better
There is a nagging feeling clinging to Ohio State’s defenders that they somehow let everyone down a year ago.
“braxton family values” (9 p.m., we): On a new episode of “Braxton Family
“braxton family values” (9 p.m., we): On a new episode of “Braxton Family Values,” it’s full speed
Boost the fine for speeders
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: Speeders nabbed in North Dakota could be facing much higher fines if
labor DAY | What’s closed
labor DAY | What’s closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ross D. Davis, 25, of 3790 Baymar Drive, Youngstown,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning Valley Sanitary District board of directors, 4 p.m., assembly room,
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign continues through Labor Day
Staff report Canfield The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force is ramping up
Dental clinic makes contribution to library
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD By whitening smiles, a local dental clinic has
Many suspected to be ineligible to vote are citizens
Associated Press DENVER Nearly a third of people whose citizenship and right to vote were
I’d better stick to writing about pumpkins
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD I knew I was in trouble when the spots appeared.
Ryan: Romney won’t avoid tough issues on the economy
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Seizing the Republican National Convention spotlight, vice
Australian troops killed in attack
Australian troops killed in attack CANBERRA, Australia Australia says it has suffered fatalities
Assad admits struggle in civil war
Associated Press BEIRUT In a striking admission, President Bashar Assad said in an interview
Violence is incomprehensible
Opinion: Violence is incomprehensible I am in total disbelief. Total shock. The recent violence and
Official: Bill likely will pass Senate
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It appears likely a reform bill that will make key
Niles officials: Contract to be put up for bid
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES City council members are unhappy with the concession
Ohio man’s death attributed to West Nile virus
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS A 76-year-old Hamilton County man’s death Wednesday was the first in
newsmakers
newsmakers Jackson family in Ind. to mark pop star’s birthday GARY, Ind. Michael Jackson’s
Book gives account of bin Laden raid
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Navy SEAL’s firsthand account of the raid that killed Osama bin
Man says hair-cutting shamed his Amish dad
Associated Press CLEVELAND A hair-cutting attack on an Amish bishop left him so ashamed that he
Pirates’ Alvarez continues torrid pace against Cards
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pedro Alvarez stayed hot, blasting his 26th homer of the season and
Time has run out for slackers on city of Youngstown payroll
Editorial: If the mayor of youngstown, Charles Sammarone, is looking for a slogan to define his tenure in
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Snap the Whip,SDRq by Stage Left Youth Players. Auditions will be at Trinity
Modern & comfortable
ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital improvement updates continue By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
NEw this week
NEw this week Celeste and Jesse Forever (R) A divorcing couple try to maintain their unique
Poverty is to blame
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday Are American schools the best in the world? The answer is a resounding
Questions abound as serious cinema season begins FALL MOVIE PREVIEW
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. Taking attendance for big movies
Program for lifestyle improvement
Program for lifestyle improvement NEW CASTLE, PA. The Jameson Hospital Dean Ornish Program for
Clijsters says goodbye with second-round Open loss
Associated Press NEW YORK Kim Clijsters’ singles career ended where she wanted it to, just not
BUSINESS DIGEST || Open house set at Akron Children's, Warren
Open house set WARREN Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics in Warren is having an open house
Man accused of fleeing police pleads innocent
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Youngstown man pleaded innocent to four charges
Blake Shelton stays grounded
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s something special about celebrities who convince
METRO DIGEST || Preregistration for Feed the Children next week
Blaze at business BOARDMAN Firefighters battled a blaze Tuesday evening at the same McClurg Road
birthdays
birthdays Actor Bill Daily (“I Dream of Jeannie,” “The Bob Newhart Show”) is 85. Actress Elizabeth
Replacement refs will work Week 1
Associated Press NEW YORK The NFL will open the regular season next week with replacement
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Maralyn Greene and Bradley Murrell, Youngstown, girl, Aug.
Former employees of RG Steel rally in effort to save Warren plant
Former employees of RG Steel rally in effort to save Warren plant By BURTON SPEAKMAN
Representatives to conduct review of planning process
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Representatives from two federal agencies will
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
New Orleans avoids direct hit from Isaac
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Hurricane Isaac sidestepped New Orleans on Wednesday, sending the
Home sales stay strong in Valley
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Strong home-sales activity in the Mahoning
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