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Niles man gets 13 years for tying up, robbing 84-year-old woman
Keith A. Sweitzer, 29, of North Chestnut Street in Niles, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for breaking into a home on Nancy Street in Niles and tying up an 84-year-old woman during an armed robbery.
Boardman increasing police patrols this Labor Day weekend
The township police department will be supplementing its regular patrols with high-visibility enforcement patrols throughout this Labor Day weekend.
YSU student reports abduction by ex
Youngstown State University police alerted the campus after a 5 p.m. Thursday abduction on Bryson Street in front of Buechner Hall.
Farmdale teen dies in head-on crash
Emily Hall, 18, of Farmdale, was killed in a two-car accident on state Route 193 at the state Route 305 intersection about 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
Rabies vaccine sachets for raccoons to be air-dropped here over next 7 days
To prevent the spread of raccoon rabies across the state, the Ohio Departments of Health and Natural Resources will distribute oral rabies vaccine baits across 14 Northeast and eastern Ohio counties between now and next Friday.
BIDEN LIVE | Joe Biden has hit the Canfield Fair
Biden makes rounds at Canfield Fair with Strickland, Ryan and Betras
Pa. officer accused of staging a shooting posts bail
Pa. officer accused of staging a shooting posts bail
1st death linked to new swine flu is 61-year-old Ohio woman
Health officials say the death of a 61-year-old central Ohio woman is the first associated with a new swine flu strain.
Federal judge orders Ohio Secy. of State to restore early-voting hours on weekends
Fed judge orders Ohio Secy. of State to restore early-voting hours on weekends
UPDATE: Quake off Philippines spurs small tsunami; 1 dead
Quake off Phiippines spurs small tsunami; 1 dead
Youngstown woman files dog-bite suit against Mahoning County
Woman files dog-bite suit against Mahoning County
Police: Pa. man scattered wife's panties along highway
Police: Pa. man scattered wife's panties along highway
Pa. man, 71, gets life sentence for molesting girl
Pa. man, 71, gets life sentence for molesting girl
Boardman Township police looking for drunken drivers over Labor Day weekend
Boardman Township police looking for drunken drivers over Labor Day weekend
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA will meet Sept. 11 at the Golden Corral, Route 224,
LOUIE TODAY: Steve Forbes, Vindy Editors Todd and Mark
Vindicator Editor Todd Franko joins Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, live from the Canfield Fairgrounds, and Vindy Managing Editor Mark Sweetwood "Mac" reviews Wednesday's Bob Dylan concert at the Covelli Centre.
Chalmers to be closed Sunday for block party
Chalmers Avenue between Oakhill and Market streets will be closed from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday for a community block party.
Web posts have coaches atwitter
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Tuesday morning, a few hours before Youngstown
Austintown racino expected to draw 1M guests per year
Penn National Gaming Inc. officials say they expect about a million visitors a year to its Austintown horse racetrack with slot machines when it opens in the first half of 2014.
Gains sought independent prosecutor in Lyden matter
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains
Cards top Girard, eye second district title
Cards top Girard, eye second district title
‘Cousin Joe’ Sever gets big hit for Scrappers
Mahoning Valley second baseman rips bases-clearing triple By STEVE WILAJ sports@vindy.com
Death penalty sought in killing of Bryce Linebaugh, 8; Gains hopes case serves as a deterrent
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains
Tonight's Mooney-Boardman rivalry pits brother against brother
Tonight’s Mooney-Boardman game has a family feel
Good Samaritans surprise Ajeenah Seifullah, family with house
In a matter of minutes, Ajeenah Seifullah went from "making do” in a temporary living arrangement to having her own house on the South Side.
More volleyball results
Champion 25-25-25, Niles 13-4-11 NILES Champion won its opener paced by Lexi Nasonti with 14
Family in Boardman finds bat in house
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Potential human exposure to a rabid bat found
Peaslee: No Friday night highlights without summer workouts
My summer workout routine was simple. Simply absent. Yeah, I mowed the grass (weeds and desert,
Killer near YSU gets 92-year prison sentence
Shirlene Hill, mother of murdered Youngstown State University senior Jamail Johnson, and three others tearfully asked a judge for a lengthy prison sentence for Johnson’s killer, and the judge complied.
Turn the Town Teal downtown Youngstown to draw attention to ovarian cancer
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Rose Mary Flanagan Ovarian Cancer Foundation
Herbs add flavor to Canfield Fair’s Western Reserve Village
Tucked in the southern end of the fairgrounds lies a place where fairgoers can have a rest from the clanging of antique machinery, the music blaring from carnival rides and the braying of animals.
Romney promises 12M new jobs
Presidential nominee Mitt Romney waves to delegates before speaking at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., Thursday night.
Miss Winkle to wed Mr. Adams in September rite
John and Natalie Winkle of Austintown are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
50th anniversary of Barrys is a party occasion
Don and Joann Barry of Austintown celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding at a party for
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Relay for Life On Sept. 7-8, there will be a multi-family yard sale at 28 Island Dr. in
Shannon Daniels, Rob Hazel plan September rite
John and Sharon Daniels of Marysville, and Bob and Cindy Hazel of Poland are announcing the
Del Sinchak Band performs at Boardman Park
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com As part of Boardman Park’s summer concert series, Music in
Mike Boccia donates $5,000 for lock boxes
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Mike Boccia of Poland and co-founder and CEO of MedSafe,
Gorvet-Wanat wedding to be in early September
Candace Gorvet and Paul Wanat, both of Poland, are announcing their engagement and the plans for
Canfield Sports Briefs
Middle school cross country competes at Salem The Canfield Village Middle School boys and girls
Canfield Rotary Club honors scholarship recipients
The Rotary Club of Canfield sponsored a lunch for the winners of several Rotary-sponsored
Entitlement reform needed
Opinion: For those of us who like to believe that human beings are rational, trying to explain what happens
4-H king, queen crowned at 2012 fair
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD This year’s 4-H King and Queen have 21 years of
FX orders more ‘Anger Management’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES FX is ordering 90 more episodes of “Anger Management,” Charlie
Roddick’s surprise: ‘I’m retiring’
By turns a bit wistful and at his wisecracking best, Andy Roddick let the tennis world in on a little secret he kept for a couple of days: This U.S. Open will be the last tournament of his career.
Crime Watch plans dinner sales
Crime Watch plans dinner sales YOUNGSTOWN East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St. (corner of Oak
Browns fall in preseason finale
Associated Press cleveland Quarterback Colt McCoy did little to solidify winning Cleveland’s
‘THE OOGIELOVES IN THE BIG BALLOON ADVENTURE’
‘THE OOGIELOVES IN THE BIG BALLOON ADVENTURE’ MPAA rating: G Running time: 1 hour, 23 minutes
Crane brings more business to Wellsville port
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com WELLSVILLE The completion of the overhead-crane project
GOP spinning golden oldie
Opinion: By Richard S. GROSSMAN Los Angeles Times The Republican Party platform calls for the creation of
Isaac hovers over Louisiana
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Isaac hovered over Louisiana for a third day Thursday, shedding
Pentagon may take action against author
Pentagon may take action against author WASHINGTON The Pentagon’s top lawyer has informed the
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 31, the 244th day of 2012. There are 122 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
This week’s Q&A Struthers’ Curt Kuntz
Curt Kuntz had a successful debut as a head coach last week as his Struthers Wildcats defeated
birthdays
birthdays Drummer Jerry Allison of Buddy Holly and the Crickets is 73. Singer Van Morrison is 67.
“boss” (9 p.m., starz): Season 2 of “Boss” continues as Chicago Mayor Tom
“boss” (9 p.m., starz): Season 2 of “Boss” continues as Chicago Mayor Tom Kane (Kelsey Grammer)
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Back-to-school benefit concert, 8 p.m.: Western Reserve Community
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
All the market will bear
Opinion: All the market will bear Chicago Tribune: The lesson of Nike’s $315 sneakers: Whatever you’re
Angry Buckeyes anxious to get started
Staff/wire report Columbus Anger surfaced at Ohio State’s first weekly press conference, but it
166th CANFIELD FAIR SCHEDULE
TOday Gates open at 8 a.m. Guided senior shuttles available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. World’s
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Neighborhood Block Watch, 12:30 p.m., Liberty Township Administration
Gridiron Club sponsors ‘Meet the Team’
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Gridiron Club fired up the grill for its
Woman involved in cop altercation gets month in jail
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 35-year-old city woman convicted
What possessed the filmmaker?
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers If you only see ONE demonic possession/Jewish exorcism
Deutsche Bank features tourney within a tourney
Associated Press norton, mass. This was exactly what Rickie Fowler wanted to hear. “I’d pick
Stewart not expecting issues with Kenseth
Associated Press concord, n.c. Tony Stewart joked Tuesday that his two-handed toss of his
Defense: Colo. suspect called doctor before attack
Associated Press DENVER The suspect in the Colorado shooting tried unsuccessfully to call his
Amish woman: Ohio bishop coerced women into sex
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Amish bishop accused of orchestrating hair-cutting attacks in
Eastwood is Romney’s opening act
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Clint Eastwood whipped up the crowd at the Republican National
3 hurt in gunfight at Warren bar
Staff report WARREN Men from Niles and Girard suffered gunshot wounds during a fight just after
labor DAY | What’s closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for Labor
Massage parlors dismiss lawsuit
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The last two of the nine recreational massage parlors in
A weak texting-while-driving law is better than no law at all
Editorial: Today is a day that could have signaled real progress toward making Ohio’s roads safer.
USW: Many are interested in RG Steel facilities
Staff report WARREN More than 100 potential investors or entities have expressed interest in at
Batch bolsters hopes in Pittsburgh’s victory
Associated Press pittsburgh Charlie Batch completed 11 of 14 passes for 102 yards and a
Unemployment-aid applications stayed unchanged last week
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits was unchanged
Texting law’s 6-month grace period begins today
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Turn off your smart phones, and tell your teenagers to
‘THE POSSESSION’
‘THE POSSESSION’ Grade: D+ Cast: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick, Natasha Calis, Matisyahu
METRO DIGEST || $100,000 grant
$100,000 grant YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control approved a $100,000 grant to Taylor-
Egyptian president: World must back rebels in Syria
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran In a sweeping message that Iran is on the wrong side of Syria’s
A time of truly ugly politics
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer A lot of people seem to think the lies and insults
No surprises in Veep’s visit
Opinion: Vice President Joe Biden returns to the Mahoning Valley today with a stump speech that will target
Retailers: Best sales growth since March
Associated Press NEW YORK This summer, Americans were walking contradictions: They opened their
Lemon Grove owner faces $20K lawsuit
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Lemon Grove and its owner Jacob Harver
166th Canfield Fair opens with snippets from past
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield The Canfield Fair is built on tradition, and this
oddly enough
oddly enough Fake coyotes used to scare geese at Michigan beach HOWELL, Mich. A Michigan
Canada orders deportation of US soldier who evaded war
Associated Press TORONTO Canada has ordered the deportation of a female soldier who fled the
Film’s plan is just plain dumb
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES It can be hard to keep up with pop culture. One Direction — is
Scrappers host ballpark benefit for Howland girl at game tonight
Staff report NILES Marisa Kay Vincent, the 7-year-old Howland girl severely injured in a Bobcat
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.00 —.19 Avalon
Weathersfield schools to get highest rating, chief says
By Mary Smith news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield School District is expecting to
Indians’s slide continues vs. A’s
Associated Press cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta has been in professional baseball since
Amazon sold out of Kindle Fires
Amazon sold out of Kindle Fires NEW YORK Amazon.com Inc. says it has sold out of its Kindle Fire
GOP’s grand affair
Opinion: TAMPA, Fla. The delayed opening of the Republican National Convention worked to the advantage of
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown, clothing giveaway for
Swim classes set for Jewish Center
YOUNGSTOWN Beginning in September, the Jewish Community Center will offer Learn to Swim Classes
Athena will host 2nd annual leadership event
WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. The Lawrence/Mercer County Athena Women’s Leadership Committee will host the
Danielle Ellenis, Jason Peretti plan Sept. wedding
The parents of Danielle Ellenis and Jason Peretti, both of Youngstown, are announcing the engagement
Boardman Community Briefs
Local author to speak on Youngstown’s parish schools The St. Charles Borromeo parish library
Canfield hosts Steel Valley Cluster dog show
By NICOLE PADEN neighbors@vindy.com The Steel Valley Cluster’s dog show made its annual
Poland Relay for Life begins efforts for 2013
A few years ago, the Poland Relay for Life started with a small group of teams and a great amount of
Lesley Furgan and Jason Reed are engaged
James and Kathleen Furgan of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
Poland Rotary Club raises funds for firefighters
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Car enthusiasts showed off their best automobiles and
Bugs have their day at MetroParks Farm
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Not letting the wet weather dampen their enthusiasm for
Senior Day offers healthy fun at Southern Park Mall
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Senior citizens enjoyed a day of health and wellness mixed
Local woman organizes Diaper Drive
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com After reading an article urging a mother, who could not
Canfield actors stage new student orientation
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com The first day at a new school can be a little bit
Smith Corners church honors musician’s service
Austintown’s Vada Reel will be honored by the congregation of Smith Corners United Methodist Church
Canfield hosts Steel Valley Cluster dog show
By NICOLE PADEN neighbors@vindy.com The Steel Valley Cluster’s dog show made its annual
Senior Day at the mall offers healthy fun
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Senior citizens enjoyed a day of health and wellness
Lions clubs tour Pilot Dogs
On Aug. 11, a group of 11 from three Lions Clubs in the Valley visited Pilot Dogs Inc. of Ohio in
Poland JV football wins opener
Poland JV football wins opener The Poland junior varsity football team beat Marlington 26-6 last
Canfield Community Briefs
Workshop to give provide financial peace Canfield Presbyterian Church will host Dave Ramsey’s
Walk to End Alzheimer’s seeking teams
The Alzheimer’s Association (Greater East Ohio Chapter) is registering teams for the Walk to End
Canfield hosts Steel Valley Cluster dog show
By NICOLE PADEN neighbors@vindy.com The Steel Valley Cluster’s dog show made its annual
Canfield runners compete in GlenOak Invite
The Canfield varsity cross country teams began their season on Aug. 25 at the Canton Glen Oak
Valley sisters earn award at ‘Twins Festival’
Twin sisters Rose Pacolo and Sister Charlotte Italiano participated in the annual twins event in
Austintown Community Briefs
Clothing pantry hosted at community center A clothing pantry, featuring free clothing for men,
Poland girls golf team looks to rebuild
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com After losing three members of its 2010 and 2011 state runner-
Poland boys golf has promising start
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com With plenty of lettermen returning from last year’s 11-2 team,
ALF 140-pounders improve to 2-0
ALF 140-pounders improve to 2-0 The Austintown Little Falcons 140-pounders improved to 2-0 this
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch volleyball dominates Harding The Austintown volleyball team defeated Warren G. Harding 25-7,
Boardman boys runners win Salem invitational
Boardman junior Mark Hadley came in first for the second consecutive year while leading the boys
Boardman Sports Briefs
Football alumni reunion in September The sixth annual Boardman football alumni reunion is set for
Boardman 100-pounders earn first victory
Boardman 100-pounders earn first victory The Boardman Little Spartans 100-pound team, which
Lions clubs tour Pilot Dogs Inc.
On Aug. 11, a group of 11 from three Lions Clubs in the Valley visited Pilot Dogs Inc. of Ohio in
Poland Sports Briefs
Youngstown Orthopaedic Saturday sports clinic Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates’ Saturday sports
Gymnasts perform at Boardman SOV
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Boardman Shepherd of the Valley brought the Olympics to
Boardman SOV resident goes fishing
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Boardman Shepherd of the Valley resident Dorothy Pfau, who
Boardman runners have high expectations
By NATALIE SCOTT neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman boys cross country team had a great season in
Austintown kindergartners begin school year
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Kindergarten students from all over Austintown crowded the
Children enjoy a night out at the YMCA
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Boardman YMCA offered children an alternative to
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