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San Francisco 49ers stomp all over NY Jets 34-0
San Francisco 49ers stomp all over NY Jets 34-0 Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The San
Several firsts mark 36th Oktoberfestival in Boardman
Several firsts mark 39th Oktoberfestival in Boardman By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN
US boom in natural-gas drilling rattles Russia and Europe
US boom in natural-gas drilling rattles Russia and Europe Associated Press PITTSBURGH The
Dinner honors the Zanders for their golden year
NILES A dinner Aug. 18 at the Chophouse Restaurant in Warren honored Mr. and Mrs. Charles F.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Childcare training classes to be at YWCA
Childcare training classes to be at YWCA YOUNGSTOWN YWCA of Youngstown with Thomas Training
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club-Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. After the meeting
Rich Center will wine and dine donors at Napa/Mahoning event
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University invites all to
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana meets at 9 a.m. Shirley Winker will lead the group in a session. WEDNESDAY
Survivor helps mend broken hearts
She’s there to support others in a heartbeat. By JoAnn Jones Special to The Vindicator Lee
Ohio utilities ordered to reconnect delinquent users by Oct. 15
Ohio utilities ordered to reconnect delinquent users by Oct. 15 jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Enrollment at online schools in Ohio skyrockets
Enrollment at online schools in Ohio skyrockets Associated Press CLEVELAND Enrollment in
Obama widens lead to 9 points over Romney, new Ohio poll shows
Obama widens lead to 9 points over Romney, new Ohio poll shows Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio
American hospitals face Medicare penalties up to $125K beginning Monday
American hospitals face Medicare penalties up to $125K beginning Monday WASHINGTON If you or
Al-Qaida suspected in wave of fatal car bombings in Iraq today
Al-Qaida suspected in wave of fatal car bombings in Iraq today Associated Press BAGHDAD
US death toll in Afghanistan war hits 2,000
US death toll in Afghanistan war hits 2,000 KABUL, Afghanistan U.S. military deaths in the
Boardman officials plan regulation of township’s Internet cafes
Boardman officials plan regulation of township’s Internet cafes By Ashley Luthern
Annual Senior Expo Friday in Greenville
State senator Michele Brooks of Crawford, Mercer, and Lawrence counties, R-17th, invites senior citizens, their family members, caregivers and area residents to attend her annual free Senior Expo from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at Hempfield Station One Banquet Center, 20 Sixth Ave.
Fall Foliage Walk in Pa.next Sunday afternoon
Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, will host a guided Fall Foliage Walk at 2 p.m. next Sunday.
Valley courts get an F in OVI convictions
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Because of her job for the past 10 years, Andrea
Phantoms’ furious final minute leads to OT victory
Phantoms’ furious final minute leads to OT victory By ryan buck sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
New director wasn't chosen hastily, Mill Creek board chief says
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com CAnfield The Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners
Fitch grad Densevich inducted into Kent hall of fame
John Densevich was a standout shot putter By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com John Densevich was
Chaney STEM School wins state excellence award
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown After only one year of operation, the Chaney
Penguins’ Cochran: ‘This is where I want to be’
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mike Cochran has a jug of Flexall on his desk and
YPD unveils memorial wall
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Police Department has lost
‘Youngstown 49ers’ set for Jets
Associated Press east rutherford, n.j. Patrick Willis is a play-making, tackle-lovin’
Hundreds join TMH walk for breast cancer
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Debbie Rihel of Warren is a mammogram technician at
Warren YWCA to host two seminars for Week Without Violence
Staff report WARREN The YWCA of Warren, 375 N. Park Ave., is celebrating the YWCA national Week
Loyola pulls past Penguin volleyball
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State volleyball coach Mark Hardaway
New exhibit on toys opening at OH WOW!
YOUNGSTOWN Visitors to OH WOW! the Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 11 W. Federal St., can explore a new exhibit beginning Tuesday called “Toys: The Inside Story.”
Foundation formed to send Tyler Platt to WDW
Staff report NILES The Tyler Platt Fighting Strong Foundation has been formed to raise money to
Vibrating trucks conduct seismic tests before Valley drilling
Seismic trucks driving through Cambridge, Ohio, vibrate the ground to cause sound waves. Those sound waves are recorded and used by oil and gas companies to help determine the best locations to drill for the commodities.
Y’town park and rec system needs a top-to-bottom review
Editorial: The recently publicized evalu- ation of Youngstown government by The PFM Group should serve as a
CAREER PATHS & LIMELIGHTS
Engineering David D. Shields, P.E., was presented with his professional engineering license.
Obama’s Great Lakes revelation
Editorial: Obama’s Great Lakes revelation We have criticized President Barack Obama in the past for what we
Michelin, Continental tires top ratings
When it comes to Consumer Reports’ latest tests of all-season and winter replacement tires, Michelin
Repeated lie is a political art form
Opinion: By Andrew Fiala Fresno Bee Politicians are adept at exaggeration and obfuscation. They spin the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.76 .28 Avalon
‘Best drama’ returns tonight
Associated Press NEW YORK It could be that no TV drama has ever given viewers such a damaged
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY Docket Huntington National Bank v. Jeffrey Gatrell et al, judgment
McCutchen hits game-winning homer in ninth
Associated Press pittsburgh Andrew McCutchen hit a solo home run off Jonathan Broxton with one
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
ROSEMOND || What about character?
Driving in southern California recently, listening to talk radio, I heard a commercial for a Christian private school.
Hamlin captures pole at Dover
Associated Press dover, del. Could it really be true love between Denny Hamlin and Dover? So
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending Sept. 22
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Winter of the World” by Ken Follett (Dutton) 2. “A Wanted Man” by Lee
Tribe schedules interview with Francona
Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Terry Francona says he’s been getting a lot of texts and calls
YSU women’s soccer team ties school record for wins
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown State women’s soccer team tied the school record for most
Hundreds of Libyans hand over weapons
Associated Press BENGHAZI, Libya Hundreds of Libyans converged Saturday on a main square in
Community lauds victim of apparent school prank
Associated Press WEST BRANCH, Mich. A mid-Michigan community cheered on a 16-year-old sophomore
Minimum wage in Ohio going to $7.85
Minimum wage in Ohio going to $7.85 TOLEDO The minimum wage in Ohio will increase by 15 cents
Bradley-Mickelson lead surge by U.S.
Associated Press medinah, ill. Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley helped stake the Americans to
Steelers’ defense struggles
Associated Press pittsburgh Larry Foote is well-versed in the drill. Pittsburgh fans start with
Syrian fighting torches historic market
Associated Press BEIRUT A fire sparked by battles between Syrian President Bashar Assad’s troops
Biggest week ever (for now)
Opinion: We ran into a period a couple of years back when there was a collision of several big events in the
State launches interactive-maps site
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s state-owned properties and buildings now can be searched
PSU rolls over Illinois
Associated Press champaign, ill. When Illinois coaches were criticized for setting up shop near
birthdays
birthdays Actress Angie Dickinson is 81. Singer Cissy Houston is 79. Singer Johnny Mathis is 77.
Ursuline center club sets last meets of 2012
Ursuline center club sets last meets of 2012 CANFIELD The Ursuline Center has scheduled the
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. The TV listings had the season finale of “Saving Hope”
Dreamliner adds new thrill to flying
San Jose Mercury News TOKYO As the Boeing 787 Dreamliner nosed upward into the clouds, the
Dentistry from the Heart event planned for Friday
Staff report HUBBARD Dentistry from the Heart and Braydich Dental Inc., 45 E. Liberty St., are
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Mill Creek Metro- Parks Farm, 1 to 4 p.m.: Take the family to the
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 30, the 274th day of 2012. There are 92 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New court term starts Monday
Associated Press WASHINGTON When last we saw the chief justice of the United States on the
Beaver residents enjoy fest
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NORTH LIMA If it has six legs or more, chances are good that
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. How did my favorite candy bar, Snickers, get its name? L.N., Burlington, Vt. A. Frank Mars
METRO DIGEST || Wear purple Fri. in stand against domestic violence
Wear purple Friday New Castle, Pa. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the
More than one way to dodge taxes
Opinion: More than one way to dodge taxes Not long ago a letter to the editor asserted that Mitt Romney’s
Finding good, affordable iPhone speakers
Q. I want speakers to play music from my iPhone in my garage while I work at my workbench. I am
Controversy runs through NE Ohio-to-Canada pipeline
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A proposed 250-mile natural- gas
Food orders being taken
Staff report NILES New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for
RECORD REVIEWS
GREEN DAY Album: “!Uno!” Grade: B Billie Joe Armstrong can’t help himself: The Green Day
US oil boom has its trade-offs
McClatchy Newspapers SIDNEY, Mont. Politicians are quick to extol the virtues of domestic oil
Romney’s loss would spur Kasich
Opinion: In politics, perception is reality. And there is a growing perception that the Republican governor
Oh, what a life
McClatchy Newspapers 1111That’s what Frankie Valli found himself considering the first time he
‘Women of Lockerbie’ speaks to soul
By Stephanie ottey entertainment@vindy.com “Once in a while, a script comes along that seems to
Reliant Packaging changes location
Reliant Packaging changes location austintown Robert J. Teter, president of Reliant Packaging
Browns’ Benjamin making an impact
Cleveland PlainDealer BEREA If Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden didn’t know the legend of
BUCK-ING THE TREND
OSU’s maligned defense comes up big Associated Press EAST LANSING, MICH. Urban Meyer’s first
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.
‘An uphill battle’
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s as if Mark Roarty stands shaking his
Saturday, September 29 (91 stories)
Pirates stave off losing season — for at least one more day
Pirates stave off losing season — for at least one more day
Stand against domestic violence, wear purple Friday
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the occasion is acknolwledged by wearing purple. The color is meant to be a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor and dedication to ending violence.
600, plus some 4-legged assistants, walk/run in TMH breast cancer event
Debbie Rihel of Warren is a mammogram technician at ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital who has seen countless women with breast cancer. Eighteen months ago, she learned she was one of them.
Creepy-crawlies, creatures of the wild at today's Autumn Festival
If it has six legs or more, chances are good that James Smolka could easily walk through a conversation about it.
2 free family events in October
Beyond Expectations SouthBridge Therapy & Learning Center will have two free family events in October.
Ashley Cox | Michael Anglin
POLAND Poland United Methodist Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. June 30 as nuptial vows were
Ashley Basile | Aaron Oeken
YOUNGSTOWN St. Maron Church provided the setting for the 2 p.m. Aug. 11 wedding of Ashley Basile,
Kelly Croysdale | John Castronova
AUSTINTOWN Kelly A. Croysdale and John P. Castronova, both of Alliance, exchanged marriage vows at
Alissa Kovach, Mark Sahli to wed Nov. 3
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Alissa Kovach and Mark Sahli, both of Boardman, is being announced by their parents.
Taiclet-Montagna nuptials set for Nov. in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Tracy Susann Taiclet and Ignacio Nicolas Montagna, both of Buenos Aires,
Communicator dinner, awards set for Thursday
BOARDMAN The 19th annual Great Communicator Dinner will be Thursday at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet
Harvest of Hope 2012 to feature 8 local chefs
Eight local chefs will capture the flavors of the season at Harvest of Hope 2012, to be held 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Common Ground Church Community.
Boc Hydraulics opens $3M expansion
Fourteen months of work came to fruition Friday as BOC Water Hydraulics opened a $3 million expansion.
Baird Bros. hardwoods' fall festival Oct. 13
Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods will host its Red, White & True fall festival Oct. 13, an event that includes demonstrations of do-it-yourself projects and family entertainment.
Civil rights leader John Lewis spurns effort to stiffen voting policies
Tightening requirements for voter registration is a deliberate, systematic effort by Republicans to win the presidential election before it takes place, said U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a longtime nationally recognized civil rights leader.
Last-second touchdown, OT score lift Niles
“Parry.” It’s a seldom-used word which, according to Webster’s Dictionary, means “To ward off; To evade or dodge.”
AMVETS post puts out the call for contest votes
With only two days of voting left, AMVETS Post 44 Career Center needs all the help it can get to win Home Depot’s Facebook contest and help area veterans.
Phantoms net four goals in final 20 for opener win
Scoring four times in the third period, the Youngstown Phantoms rallied to win the Covelli Centre’s first September hockey game.
Caritas center gives safe haven to pets in need
Operated by a nonprofit organization called Human Services Center, Caritas PetCare opened this year on Princeton Road in Slippery Rock Township, Pa., to offer free pet care to people who are displaced, don’t have the means to board their pets and can’t find anyone else to keep them.
Poland-Struthers rivalry renewed
Bulldogs’ ground attack stifles Wildcats By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Struthers In
Gold Star Mothers honor their children killed in warfare
American Gold Star Mothers from around the state will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mohican State Park’s Memorial Forest Shrine to honor their military sons and daughters killed in action.
Read-option dominance for Blower, Crestview
By ryan buck sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN The undefeated Crestview Rebels continued their
Howland, Smith too much for Beavers in AAC
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com HOWLAND From the opening play, De’Veon Smith’s 35-yard run,
Judge OKs moving trial in YSU frat shooting case to Akron
The trial of two of the remaining suspects in the Feb. 6, 2011, mass shooting that left one person dead and 11 others wounded at a house party near Youngstown State University will begin Nov. 26 in Akron.
McGuffey Society praises Beeghlys
Philanthropists Bruce and Nancy Beeghly received the Pioneer Award from the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society during a Founder’s Day celebration Friday.
FRIDAY GAMES || Quinlan helps Brookfield remain undefeated
Staff report HUDSON Brookfield quarterback Jeremy Quinlan rushed for three touchdowns and passed
Mahoning Dems use van to get vote out
As part of what its chairman called “an all-out ground war,” the Mahoning County Democratic Party is having a 15-passenger van drive around the county to register people to vote and take people to the board of elections to vote early.
Bracelets for Brandy
The words “Swing Life Away” from the song by Rise Against are printed on bracelets for sale to benefit a memorial fund for Brandy Stevens- Rosine, a sociology student at YSU, who was murdered last spring.
'Boom-Boom' back in spotlight Friday night at DeYor
Valley boxing trainer Jack Loew shares a laugh with Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini inside the DeYor Performing Arts Center before the premiere of the documentary of Mancini's life, “The Good Son” on Friday night.
D’oh! Cincinnati’s Homer Bailey no-hits Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Homer Bailey of the Cincinnati Reds threw the season’s seventh no-
Big days from Bradley, Bubba lead U.S.
Associated Press MEDINAH, ILL. Keegan Bradley made Friday at the Ryder Cup feel like the best
Alomar victorious in first game as Indians’ manager
Associated Press CLEVELAND Sandy Alomar Jr. won his first game as Indians manager as Jason
Ohio law aims to help ex-offenders find work
Associated Press COLUMBUS A new Ohio law aims to make it easier for ex-offenders who can prove
Conservation District sells a variety of fish
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District is selling
Home Savings and Loan sells $114.8M in troubled loans
Staff Report Youngstown United Community Financial Corp. announced early this week that its
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS Michael Abighanem was killed April 27 on the city’s West Side. A story on Page A6 of
Some are more equal than others
Associated Press WASHINGTON Presidents are elected not by national popular vote but by an 18th-
Trumbull officials suspect Salem man in equipment theft
Staff report CORTLAND A Salem man remains in the Trumbull County Jail in lieu of $300,000 bond
Valley chefs to get cooking at Goodness Grows benefit
Staff Report NORTH LIMA Eight local chefs will capture the flavors of the season at Harvest of
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against against
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Keith E. Lindsey, 24, of 199 Hamilton St., Campbell,
New database maps Ohio-owned properties
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state treasurer’s office has launched an online
Suspect in burglary linked to car chase
Staff Report HUBBARD Police said a suspect who they believe burglarized a township home in July
Suspect in city killing arrested in Warren
Suspect in city killing arrested in Warren YOUNGSTOWN A 30-year-old accused of murder, who was
With new name, Oktoberfestival ushers in changes for annual event
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN An annual arts and crafts festival is coming
brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xQ 10 8 uK 7 6 v9 5 4 wK 10 9 3
Rev. Balash directs diocese office of worship
Staff report youngstown The Rev. Michael Balash has been appointed director of the Office of
Sunday News shows
Sunday News shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
‘Hotel Transylvania’ is scarily unfunny
By MICHAEL RECHTSHAFFEN Associated Press LOS ANGELES Despite the proven talents of first-time
Pet blessings at Mahoning Valley churches
The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, whose Feast Day is Thursday. St. Francis is known for his love of all creatures. Pets should be leashed or in pet carriers.
Higher ed’s future is online
Opinion: By Juleyka Lantigua-Williams McClatchy-Tribune As a teacher at a community college, I welcome
Weather affects voting
Associated Press NEW YORK Snowstorms, hurricanes and tornados are what usually put The Weather
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.76 .28 Avalon
newsmakers
newsmakers Parton withdraws from water park NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dolly Parton says she won’t be
Student-loan defaults show stabilization
Associated Press After a sharp jump during the worst of the recession, new figures show the number
Home Savings sells troubled loans
Home Savings sells troubled loans Youngstown United Community Financial Corp. announced early
Hair(less)-raising initiation
Opinion: One of the most hair-raising experience in my octogenarian life occurred when I didn’t have any hair
Audit of program long overdue
Opinion: The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.: Since 1996, Mississippi has been selling future college educations at
BOC opens $3M expansion project
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com SALEM Fourteen months of work came to fruition Friday
YSU explores the viability of veterans center
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University trustees took an
Installation planned
Installation planned youngstown Evangelist Dione Eldridge will be installed as the district
Alert issued for 2 missing after fire
Alert issued for 2 missing after fire NASHVILLE, Tenn. Authorities have issued an Amber Alert
Romney faces critical moment at debate
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON With his fortunes in several battleground states fading, Mitt
Open house is planned for Oct. 7 at mosque
The Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown has scheduled an open house.
Testimony given in septic case
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Another chapter played out Friday in the dispute between
METRO DIGEST || Bikeway spur closed at MetroParks site
Jim Traficant to sign books in Hermitage HERMITAGE, Pa. Former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.
Hall’s 151 yards, 3 TDs power Fitch over East
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com Austintown The powerful Austintown Fitch High School football
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Hartford native did not participate in last week’s
Love for Buckeyes gone for Dantonio
Without Tressel, MSU coach sees Ohio State as just another rival Associated Press East
Underrated Dawson still hot in Cleveland
The best kicker in local history is not nicknamed for his toe and wasn’t drafted by the team with
Alomar, Francona candidates for Indians’ manager
Associated Press Cleveland Terry Francona has joined Sandy Alomar Jr. as a candidate to become
UP TO SPEED ON … Ryan Blaney
UP TO SPEED ON … Ryan Blaney Last week: The 18-year-old son of Hartford native Dave Blaney
Youngstown chapel opens daily for prayer, meditation
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A historic downtown church has returned to
Nickelodeon tries to regain young audience ‘Turtles’ to the rescue
IF YOU WATCH What: “Teen Mutant Ninja Turtles” When: 11 a.m. Where: Nickelodeon By Meg James
Iran’s chief unable to get away from old thinking in U.N. talk
Editorial: Although iran’s president Mah- moud Ahmadinejad’s address to the U.N. General Assembly was less
Where are the exotic animals?
Opinion: COLUMBUS So far, state agriculture officials are aware of the locations of one privately owned
hotel transylvania
hotel transylvania Grade: C MPAA rating: PG for some rude humor, action and scary images.
Today’s entertainments picks:
Today’s entertainments picks: v Museum Day Live!, 1 to 5 p.m.: The Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick
Consumer spending up slightly
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans boosted their spending in August even though their income
Boardman rebounds to dominate Perry
By greg gulas sports@vindy.com Boardman It’s been either feast or famine for the Boardman
Baird Brothers plans fall festival
Staff Report CANFIELD Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods will host its Red, White & True fall
NFL officials meet to ratify pact
Associated Press IRVING, TEXAS NFL officials on the verge of approving a new contract say
Truex still chasing elusive second win at his home track
Associated Press DOVER, DEL. Martin Truex Jr. waited a lifetime for the triumphant feeling of
Liberty gets it done in all three facets vs. Campbell
By Steve wilaj sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL With Sherron Walls, Asim Pleas and John Helms,
Ex-Spartan Zidian starts at Duquesne
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com Last year at this time, Zach Zidian was making his presence felt
Ventrone says Ravens ‘dirty’ birds on offense
Associated Press Berea The regular officials may have missed a few things in their first game
House likely to stay in GOP hands Nov. 6
Associated Press WASHINGTON In one Democratic ad, a grunting, helmet-wearing actor portraying
Apple applies apology
Associated Press NEW YORK Apple CEO Tim Cook apologized Friday for the company’s error-ridden
Friday, September 28 (174 stories)
Salem man still jailed in construction equipment thefts
A Salem man remains in the Trumbull County Jail in lieu of $300,000 bond in connection with the theft of construction equipment worth $2 million.
Help send boy with Guillain-Barre to Disney World
The Tyler Platt Fighting Strong Foundation has been formed to raise money to send Tyler Platt and his family to Walt Disney World in Orlando.
Gold Star moms to honors sons, daughters killed in action Sunday
American Gold Star Mothers members from around the state gather at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mohican State Park’s Memorial Forest Shrine to honor their military sons and daughters killed in action.
New Castle facility offers pet care to owners in need
After a struggle to afford rent, Denise Crum lost her house in May. In June, she lost her job.
34,000 Mass. drug cases in jeopardy after chemist faked test results
A Massachusetts chemist accused of faking drug test results now finds herself in the same position as the accused drug dealers she testified against: charged with a crime and facing years in prison.
OSHP troopers seize $5K worth of hydroponic marijuana in Hancock County
OSHP troopers seize $5K worth of hydroponic marijuana in Hancock County
Drug rules urged to prevent NY horse deaths
Drug rules urged to prevent NY horse deaths ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A task force investigating a spike
Jury: Death for arsonist convicted of 5 murders
Jury: Death for arsonist convicted of 5 murders SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A jury has
It's official: Jury selection begins Nov. 26 in Akron for remaining YSU shooting defendants
It's official: Jury selection begins Nov. 26 in Akron for remaining YSU shooting defendants
Suspect in killing of mom, kids pleads not guilty
Suspect in killing of mom, kids pleads not guilty SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — A convicted felon charged
Accused Youngstown murderer arrested in Warren
Accused Youngstown murderer arrested in Warren YOUNGSTOWN A 30-year-old accused murderer, who
Conn. man kills masked teen, learns it’s his son
Conn. man kills masked teen, learns it’s his son NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — State police in
Youngstown lawyer re-appointed chairman of state bar association committee
Youngstown lawyer re-appointed chairman of state bar association committee
Ohio Supreme Court declines to force JobsOhio agreement
Ohio Supreme Court declines to force JobsOhio agreement
Sen. Schiavoni will sleep out at board of elections
Sen. Schiavoni will sleep out at board of elections YOUNGSTOWN — State Sen. Joe Schiavoni of
Mahoning Democrats will drive voters to polling places
Mahoning Democrats will drive voters to polling places YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Democratic
Annual fall fest is Saturday at Beaver Township Nature Preserve
Annual fall fest is Saturday at Beaver Township Nature Preserve
Son-in-law: Minn. businessman killed in shooting
Son-in-law: Minn. businessman killed in shooting MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A family member says the owner
Site of Ohio serial slayings could become memorial
Site of Ohio serial slayings could become memorial CLEVELAND (AP) — The site of a notorious
Hundreds gather for signing of Mancini bio, ‘The Good Son’
At 7:45 p.m. on Thursday night — 30 minutes after Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini arrived at Barnes & Noble and more than 11 hours after the first fan showed up to get a wristband for that night’s book signing — author Mark Kriegel looked over the crowd of hundreds and shook his head.
4 teen girls held in taped beating of woman
4 teen girls held in taped beating of woman CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Four teenage girls have been
Michelle Obama to be in Ohio as early voting starts
Michelle Obama to be in Ohio as early voting starts
Northwestern student’s body pulled from harbor
Northwestern student’s body pulled from harbor EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — The body of a Northwestern
Fed grand jury indicts former owner, GM of Timberlanes in Salem
Fed grand jury indicts former owner, GM of Timberlanes in Salem
Man to plead in bizarre lottery tax case
Man to plead in bizarre lottery tax case PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man is scheduled
Thief takes $91K in jewelry after hiding in store
Thief takes $91K in jewelry after hiding in store MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a thief
Judge nixes man’s trooper retaliation claims
Judge nixes man’s trooper retaliation claims BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed
LOUIE TODAY: Maya Angelou, Bun Fest, Editor Todd
Vindy Editor Todd Franko continues Franko Friday by co-hosting some segments today with Louie, and offering a review of the week's news and taking a look forward to Sunday's Vindicator.
Oh WOW! event to benefit domestic violence victims
The Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program is asking the community to “play like a kid and party like an adult.”
Low-cost rabies clinic Oct. 6 in Struthers
The Mahoning County District Board of Health is sponsoring a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at Struthers Police Department, 6 Elm St.
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Holy Trinity
Poland Kiwanis to mark 60th year
Poland Kiwanis to mark 60th year POLAND Poland Kiwanis Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary
LUNA to award scholarships at celebration
YOUNGSTOWN Latinas United Networking Association will present two students with scholarships at
'Ducky Derby' will benefit Trumbull domestic violence shelter
Someplace Safe will host a “Ducky Derby to Quack Down on Domestic Violence” at noon Oct. 6 at Lake Vista, 303 N. Mecca St.
Discolored water in Struthers
Aqua Ohio Water has informed the city it is flushing fire hydrants, which may be the cause of discoloration in the water.
Asbestos removal complete at Youngstown annex
An asbestos-removal project at the City Hall Annex building is finished.
Trumbull CSB faces lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct
Three young women have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trumbull County Children Services Board and one of its employees, claiming the employee engaged in sexual conduct with the women while they were under age 18 and in agency custody.
No longer undecided: 2 Valley voters at odds in choice for president
By DOUG LIVINGSTON TheNewsOutlet.org Kate DeMay and Jodie Jacobson were undecided voters just
Ross finally makes his NFL debut
By Joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com When cornerback Brandian Ross cleared waivers and was signed to
Wilson suggests he’ll change disputed ad
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Democrat Charlie Wilson said his opponent,
49ers coordinators look to bounce back
By john Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com BOARDMAN Preparation was the word of the day — and early
Former North Lima school becomes hub for shopping
In one year, The North Lima Business Complex on South Avenue has more than doubled from about a dozen businesses to 26.
Girard, Poland lead Division II qualifiers
Staff report VIENNA The Girard, Poland, Hubabrd and Newton Falls boys golf teams have advanced
CNNMoney ranks EGCC among top 5 community colleges in Ohio
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A recent CNNMoney article lists Eastern
East Palestine’s McGee recalls his Ryder triumph
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com EAST PALESTINE The Ryder Cup takes golf’s center stage today
Trial in frat house shootings near YSU moved for impartial jury
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the first time in 19 years, a Mahoning
Lowellville cop placed on administrative leave
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com lowellville A sergeant in the Lowellville Police
Dispose of unwanted drugs Saturday at 7 sites in Mahoning Co.
Staff report Several sites in Mahoning County are available for residents to dispose of expired,
NAMII dubs Mahoning Valley a hub
About 250 people got a look at the addditive manufacturing processes being used by companies in the new hub, downtown Youngstown. A consortium of more than 60 private companies, nonprofit organizations and universities came together to form NAMII, which had its formal opening Thursday.
Boardman Shops celebrates 20th anniversary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Community members from all over the Valley enjoyed
Crump to participate in national All-Star game
While attending an offense-defense football camp this summer, Canfield’s Andre Crump was named an
SENIOR SALUTE - BAND EDITION
Name: Justin Randall Instrument: Trumpet Q. When did you start playing your instrument? A. I
Canfield Community Briefs
New business helps college students Former MCCTC engineering instructor Bob Dukish has opened a
Poland seventh-graders fall to Canfield
Poland seventh-graders fall to Canfield The Poland seventh-grade football team lost to rival
Name: Jane DreierInstrument(s): Tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium
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Yard sale benefits Relay for Life team
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of Poland Relay for Life “Team Debbie,” named after
Children read to a four-legged audience
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Reading isn’t always fun for kids — it is sometimes boring
Students walk their way to healthier habits
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students took a break from their classrooms and enjoyed
Adult career center students open restaurant
The Adult Career Center students enrolled in the Culinary Restaurant Management program at MCCTC
‘Casino Night’ raises Alzheimer’s awareness
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Residents at Sunrise Senior Living Community partied with a
Dairy Queen, Rush Church sponsor pumpkin hunt
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The children of Canfield did not let the cloudy, cool
Career center begins year with picnic
The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center capped the first week of school with its annual Back
Mooney senior named Merit semifinalist
Gianna Parella, a senior at Cardinal Mooney High School, has been named a semifinalist by the
Poland Sports Briefs
Varsity soccer beats Fitch The Poland varsity girls soccer team defeated Austintown 1-0 on Monday,
North kindergartners show off skills during tea time
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students showed off their reading skills and amazed their
LEGO event builds creativity
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com LEGOs are toys that can inspire imagination, much like the
Woodside students honor grandparents
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com First-grade students at Woodside Elementary School showed
Karash-James rite planned for Oct. 6 in North Jackson
John and Susan Karash of Lake Milton are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Julie Kristin
Katie Schaefer and Josh Silfies to wed in Oct.
Rich and Darlene Schaefer of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Katie
Library gets toddlers talking
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Toddlers joined the Austintown library on Sept. 12 for a
Kunkle-Porinchak wedding plans are revealed
Andrea Kunkle and Michael Porinchak, both of Streetsboro, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
Gibbs-Stellato wedding planned for October
Ashley N. Gibbs and Matthew J. Stellato, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement and
Kristen Melnek, Chase Colantuoni plan Oct. nuptials
Kristen Lyn Melnek and Chase Anthony Colantuoni, both of Brunswick, Ohio, are engaged, their parents
Adult career center students open restaurant
The Adult Career Center students enrolled in the Culinary Restaurant Management program at MCCTC
Shepherd of the Valley celebrates 40th anniversary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley celebrated its 40th anniversary and
Nature lovers party with a purpose
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Families gained a new appreciation for the outdoors while
Boardman runners win first Malone Invite
The Boardman boys cross country team captured the school’s first-ever Malone Invitational
Robinwood Lane hosts fall festival at Boardman Park
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary School students, parents and
High school art club begins the year
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Boardman High School’s Art Club had its first meeting of the
Tiffany Talarico, Kenneth Williams to wed in October
The parents of Tiffany Talarico and Kenneth Williams are announcing the engagement and upcoming
2 city men indicted on murder charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has handed
Weekend events abound in Greenville
Staff report GREENVILLE, PA. River meets the road in a weekend of fun and fitness today through
Roethlisberger picking up on Haley’s schemes
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t sandbagging. At least, not intentionally.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
METRO DIGEST || Warren records 4th homicide of 2012
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Ravens stop pesky Browns
Associated Press BALTIMORE The regular NFL officials returned to work Thursday night, and the
Serial killer challenges conviction
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio man sentenced to death for killing 11 women whose remains
2 Ohio boards set early-voting hours
2 Ohio boards set early-voting hours COLUMBUS At least two Ohio elections boards have set their
What were young voters thinking?
Opinion: What were young voters thinking? Voting records indicate that young voters were 80 percent in
Young Buckeyes get first road test
Associated Press COLUMBUS Urban Meyer isn’t handing out a lot of redshirts at No. 14 Ohio State.
Akron Children’s opens Warren site
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com howland Akron Children’s Hospital continues to grow in
BP Announces Sale of Interest in Draugen
BP Announces Sale of Interest in Draugen BP has agreed to sell its 18.36 percent nonoperated
Term limits work for sheriffs
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Learning how to fight natural-gas fires
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@shalesheet.com APPLE CREEK Most Ohio firefighters have a lack of
Experts talk water technology, shale
In Pennsylvania, hydraulic fracturing will expend billions of gallons of water; in New York, environmentalists are concerned about development efforts and their effects on water; and in Ohio, the story is no different on either front.
Free meals/clothing
Free meals/clothing Food 4 Your Soul, 2614 Glenwood Ave., formerly Mr. Paul’s Bakery, Youngstown,
Man behind anti-Islam film jailed
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A federal judge on Thursday ordered a California man behind a
3 companies seek pact for traffic cameras
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City officials received proposals from three
One-third of public fears domestic use of drones
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than a third of Americans worry their privacy will suffer if
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Pink Panther’ actor Herbert Lom dies at 95 LONDON Herbert Lom, the durable Czech-
Older voters look beyond Social Security, Medicare
Associated Press WASHINGTON Get in line, Medicare and Social Security. Seniors, like just about
Chef found guilty in case of boiled body
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A chef who told police he boiled his wife’s body for four days to
Suspect was actor in ‘Sons of Anarchy’
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D.R. Horton to return mineral rights
By John Murawski The News & Observer RALEIGH, N.C. After months of public scrutiny, D.R.
Selected local stocks
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12 YSU students get GM scholarships
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Twelve students were honored for their
Mediation rejected for Delphi retirees
Associated Press DAYTON Attorneys for a federally backed pension insurer have declined to enter
Government missed 386,000 new jobs
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GOP sweep hurts Romney
Opinion: Republican capture of numerous governorships and legislatures in 2009 and 2010 should be helping GOP
Learning how to fight natural-gas fires
Most Ohio firefighters have a lack of experience dealing with blazes pertaining to oil and gas, but as the industry grows, fire departments are looking for education.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Varsity soccer loses to Poland The Fitch girls soccer team was defeated by Poland 1-0 on Monday.
Looking back at first half
I’m not sure when I first noticed that time seems to move faster from the end of August through
O’Connor’s backup Romeo is ready for goalie spotlight
Last season, goaltender Matt O’Connor set several Youngstown Phantoms records, including most wins (28). In his second season in the USHL, the 6-foot-5, 193-pound O’Connor was the hockey team’s Most Valuable Player.
DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN?
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@shalesheet.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite the fervor over the “new” oil
I keep reading about “mid-stream operations” in shale news stories. What are they? Will
I keep reading about “mid-stream operations” in shale news stories. What are they? Will they ever
Long fight over fracking still divides Pa. town
By Andrew Maykuth The Philadelphia Inquirer DIMOCK, Pa. More than three years after residents
Canfield JVs win rematch
Canfield JVs win rematch In a rematch of last week’s JV contest that ended in a 6-6 tie, Canfield
Boardman Community Briefs
Fall Trash and Treasure sale Boardman United Methodist Church will host the Fall Trash and
Journalists get a primer on covering shale boom
Seldom do journalists cover an event geared toward themselves, especially as it relates to the oil and gas industry.
Canfield Cardinal Classic raises funds
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters hosted its fourth
Judge sentences killer to 6 years in prison
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The family of Erica Elford wanted a judge
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William P. Thornton, 27, of 45 Kirk St., Canfield,
Poland Community Briefs
New business helps college students Former MCCTC engineering instructor Bob Dukish has opened a
Austintown Community Briefs
New business helps college students Former MCCTC engineering instructor Bob Dukish has opened a
Despite Snider, Pirates tumble
Associated Press NEW YORK Travis Snider went back to the right-field wall, dug his spikes into
D.R. Horton to return mineral rights
By John Murawski The News & Observer RALEIGH, N.C. After months of public scrutiny, D.R.
Romney decries military cuts; Obama talks jobs
Associated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. President Barack Obama pledged to create many more jobs and
NHL says au revoir to remaining exhibition games
Combined dispatches NEW YORk The NHL canceled the rest of the preseason Thursday, just a day
Years Ago
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mahoning county
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Struthers schools stakeholders meet with chief hopeful
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers One of two candidates for Struthers schools
DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN?
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@shalesheet.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite the fervor over the “new” oil
2013 mayoral race off to a fast start
Opinion: In Ohio, we’ve been in full campaign mode for several months. We’ve seen thousands of political
birthdays
birthdays Actress Brigitte Bardot is 78. Singer Ben E. King is 74. Actor Joel Higgins (“Silver
‘Won’t Back Down’ stands up to fix a struggling school
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers There’s nothing more alarming to power than people
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Women of Lockerbie,” 7:30 p.m.: Youngstown Playhouse opens its
Campbell’s Mickey Sikora
After a season-opening close loss to arch-rival Struthers in Week 1 and a blowout loss to undefeated
‘LOOPER’
‘LOOPER’ Grade: B MPAA rating: R for strong violence, language, some sexuality/nudity and drug
mahoning county
mahoning county Shale Sheet Leases in Mahoning County from 08/01/2012 to 08/31/2012 Hilcorp
‘WON’T BACK DOWN’
‘WON’T BACK DOWN’ Grade: B MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements and language Cast: Maggie
Nothing new here; move along
It was brought to my attention by the Trumbull County Board of Health and a concerned-citizen group
Long fight over fracking still divides Pa. town
By Andrew Maykuth The Philadelphia Inquirer DIMOCK, Pa. More than three years after residents
Willis impersonation will throw you for a ‘Looper’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Joseph Gordon- Levitt utterly masters the Bruce Willis
Is the story journalism or PR?
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer George Orwell, a font of wisdom on politics and power, once
Ohio database expands to connect shale companies to local contractors
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@shalesheet.com YOUNGSTOWN While national oil and gas companies
Billboards slam gas-drilling critics
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Rove’s ‘money bomb’ ticking
Opinion: Here’s a short list of Democrats who secretly hope Mitt Romney gets his presidential campaign turned
Fracking update
By MARC KOVAC news@shalesheet.com COLUMBUS An update on lawmaker action and other activities
State report cards provide school districts with targets
Editorial: Report card day has tradition- ally been a happy day for some kids and a day of trepidation for
Billboards slam gas-drilling critics
Billboards slam gas-drilling critics PITTSBURGH A new series of billboards on the Pennsylvania
BP Announces Sale of Interest in Draugen
BP Announces Sale of Interest in Draugen BP has agreed to sell its 18.36 percent nonoperated
“fringe” (9 p.m., fox): The final season of “Fringe” opens in 2036.
“fringe” (9 p.m., fox): The final season of “Fringe” opens in 2036. That’s when our heroes, released
Residents grill officials about proposed levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Residents peppered school officials with questions
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf beats Austintown The Canfield girls golf team defeated Austintown 172-205 on Monday at
Israeli PM draws line for Iran
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS In his most detailed plea to date for global action against
Ryder surprises no longer likely
Associated Press MEDINAH, ILL. The question used to come up every other year when the Americans
Glenwood football team falls to 0-3
Glenwood football team falls to 0-3 The Boardman Glenwood Middle School football team (0-3)
Ohio database expands to connect shale companies to local contractors
While national oil and gas companies are flooding eastern Ohio to get involved in the Utica Shale, a service is being developed to help local companies provide information about what they offer.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman Glenwood tops Springfield BGMS’s seventh-grade team defeated Springfield 25-11 and 25-10
Thursday, September 27 (116 stories)
1 dead, 1 injured in Warren shooting today
Jeremy Cole, 21, of Linden Avenue was killed by gunfire on Oak Street Southwest, Warren’s fourth homicide of the year.
New process dissolves electronic gadgets inside the body
As consumers we want our electronic gadgets to be durable. But as patients, we might want them to dissolve - inside our bodies.
Looking for defining moment in presidential campaign
In presidential politics, everybody's searching for "the moment." The campaigns don't know when or how it will come, but they watch for something - awkward words, an embarrassing image - that can break through and become the defining symbol of the other guy's flaws.
Roanoke outpaces all U.S. markets in political ads aired
This is a city under siege. Political ads are blasting across the television airwaves here, delighting broadcasters but making viewers cringe.
Proposals presented to install traffic cameras in Youngstown school zones
Proposals presented to install traffic cameras in Youngstown school zones
Pa. college student charged in crash that killed 1
Pa. college student charged in crash that killed 1
Mahoning County grand jury indicts 2 on murder charges
Mahoning County grand jury indicts 2 on murder charges
Gates: New Windows 8 system is ‘very exciting’
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SKorea: Japan must educate its people about WWII
SKorea: Japan must educate its people about WWII NEW YORK (AP) — South Korea’s foreign minister
Gay marriage arguments occur in US appeals court
Gay marriage arguments occur in US appeals court NEW YORK (AP) — A Justice Department lawyer has
Judge grants trial relocation for remaining defendants in YSU shooting case
Judge grants trial relocation for remaining defendants in YSU shooting case
Man banned from Pa. casino returns there after court hearing
Man banned from Pa. casino returns there after court hearing
USDA sets filing period for Hispanics who claim past discrimination
USDA sets filing period for Hispanics who claim past discrimination
Actress files second suit in anti-Muslim film case
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Opinion: Ohio juvenile courts can issue visitation rights
Opinion: Ohio juvenile courts can issue visitation rights
Arkansas court upholds medical marijuana proposal
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Family events slated Friday through Sunday in Greenville, Pa.
Family events slated Friday through Sunday in Greenville
Ex-budget chief testifies about Kilpatrick grants in racketeering trial
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Clinton, Chinese minister meet amid maritime spats
Clinton, Chinese minister meet amid maritime spats NEW YORK (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary
'Son of Anarchy' actor suspect in killing of LA woman
'Son of Anarchy' actor suspect in killing of LA woman
Disposal of kidney at Ohio hospital ‘baffling’
Disposal of kidney at Ohio hospital ‘baffling’ TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A Texas transplant surgeon
Peterson-Getsy wedding planned in Boardman Park
austintown Ashley Peterson and Bobby Getsy, both of Youngstown, will be married during an autumn
Anastasia Sirilla, Vincent Donofrio to wed Oct. 6
Joseph and JoAnn Sirilla of Campbell are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Anastasia Sirilla of Struthers, to Vincent R. Donofrio, also of Struthers.
NJ woman accused of cancer scam for wedding, cash
NJ woman accused of cancer scam for wedding, cash MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a New
1 crash results in 2 DUIs for western, Pa. dad, son
1 crash results in 2 DUIs for western, Pa. dad, son
Gregory Carlini gets 6 years in prison for woman's death
Greg Carlini gets 6 years in prison for woman's death
Powerball ticket worth about $202M sold in Iowa
Powerball ticket worth about $202M sold in Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Lottery says a
Alligator that attacked Florida woman is killed
Alligator that attacked Florida woman is killed LEESBURG, Fla. (AP) — Wildlife officials say
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Larry and Jodi (Love) Brown of Hiram, Ohio, are announcing the birth of their first child, a son,
Urban farm cancels rabbit butchering event
Urban farm cancels rabbit butchering event PITTSBURGH (AP) — Organizers have called off a rabbit
Ohio sheriff apologizes for illegal parking
Ohio sheriff apologizes for illegal parking COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio sheriff has
LOUIE TODAY: Anti-fracking author, brain help, recycling
Denise Grollmus joins Louie today to talk about her recent cover story in New York City's"Village Voice": "Fracking: Boom or Doom," which mentions Youngstown.
Today's ABC Water district meeting canceled
The board of trustees of the ABC Water and Storm Water District canceled its 1 p.m. regular meeting today at Boardman Township Government Center, 8299 Market St.
Ministry fundraiser date is corrected
Ministry fundraiser date is corrected YOUNGSTOWN Shekinah Glory Outreach Ministry will have a
Kera Thompson named head of Junior League of Youngstown
youngstown The Junior League of Youngstown elected Kera A. Thompson as president for the 2012-13
Medical society plans fundraiser
BROOKFIELD Trumbull County Medical Society is planning a fundraiser for Access Health Mahoning
Master Gardener conference this weekend in Warren
The 2012 State Master Gardener Conference is Friday, Saturday and Sunday on Courthouse Square in downtown Warren.
Rape of infant at Tmb CSB yields no indictment against staff
A Trumbull County grand jury has refused to indict anyone from Trumbull County Children Services for the handling of a visitation at agency offices that led to the rape of a 9-month-old girl in the board’s custody.
Reward offered in theft of firearms from South Side arms dealer
A federal agency is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of men who stole three dozen high-powered rifles and handguns from a South Side arms dealer.
Harding's Mario, mates get acquainted
Warren Harding graduate Mario Manningham has become a key contributor to his new team, the San Francisco 49ers
Poland residents grill officials about proposed levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Residents peppered school officials with questions
UNI’s offensive explosion exposed YSU’s deficiencies
Here’s a sampling from Joe Tresey’s list of “Things that Youngstown State’s defense did wrong on Saturday night.”
Phantoms defensemen return with valuable experience
Despite a rash of injuries to their blue line down the stretch, the Youngstown Phantoms enjoyed their most successful season in the USHL.
Fans dig 49ers’ layover in Valley between games
Kyle DeBucci’s eyes widened and a big smile crept across his face as one of the goals of his young life came true.
AP source: Playoff plan could have Pac-12, Big 12 face best of rest
Associated Press NEW YORK A tentative plan for the new college football postseason calls for a
Tower reflects changes at St. E’s Boardman
Site work is slated to begin Monday for a second seven-floor inpatient tower at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, a $103.7 million project.
Sectional golf | Wednesday’s tournaments
GIRLS Division II HUBBARD Ryan Rosenberger shot an 80 to lead Lakeview to the team title at Pine Lakes.
Mother, daughter Clarks sentenced in pot, pan melee
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The mother and daughter involved in a
Court will consider arguments in Amber Zurcher murder case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals will
Believer’s Church to have gasoline gift-card giveaway
Staff report WARREN Believers Church on Schenley Avenue Northeast will have a gasoline gift-card
Incomplete Ohio report cards show few Valley changes
Fifth-graders at Frank Ohl Intermediate School in Austintown work with Jeff Toth, township police officer, during their Drug Abuse Resistance Education class. A portion of the state’s school report cards was released Wednesday, and the district met 26 of 26 performance indicators. Fifth-grade test scores have been the most difficult to raise, but they met state specifications this year.
Story inspired by bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
The Youngtown Playhouse will open its 2012-13 Griffith-Adler Actors Series on Friday with “The Women of Lockerbie,” a story of grief and healing.
It’s been long journey for Northern Beaches
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Local band Northern Beaches is all about a long musical
NEw this week
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FLU PREVENTION
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AUDITIONS
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An attack on free speech
Opinion: RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina is giving Steve Cooksey some choices. He can stop speaking. Or he can
Everyone should be fighting hate crimes
Opinion: By Laboni Hoq McClatchy-Tribune Hate crimes against Asian-Americans must stop. The horrific
Blackberry Smoke brings southern style back to Ohio
After more than a decade on the road, southern-rock act Blackberry Smoke has learned plenty of lessons — one of which took place a few years ago when the Atlanta-based band came through Northeast Ohio.
Great Lakes to stage plays by Shakespeare, Moliere
Perhaps there’s no greater enticing elixir of humanity explored in the arts than that of regret and forgiveness. That is, one can’t make deeds undone, so instead, they seek solace from those they’ve wronged.
Criticism of Romney defies logic
Opinion: Criticism of Romney defies logic Apparently, Mitt Romney is not qualified to be president because
High school teacher faces allegations of misconduct
Staff report MCDONALD A high school science teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave
‘Ohio 8’ school districts target data system, saying state failed to train them properly
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s eight largest big-city school districts say they have
My priority is jobs, Romney tells Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS President Barack Obama and his GOP challenger Mitt
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Today’ producer mad over Lauer stories NEW YORK The “Today” show’s top producer on
Mustard without bun for burn
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. Last night, I pulled a pan out of the
Panel says campaign made false statement
By DAVID SKOLNICK and MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS By a 2-1 vote, an Ohio Elections
No will for pre-K education
Opinion: Daily Journal, Tupelo, Miss.: Leading advocates and nationally known early-childhood educators from
Singer Andy Williams dies at 84
Associated Press BRANSON, Mo. Emmy-winning TV host and “Moon River” crooner Andy Williams has
Reviving military draft makes sense
Opinion: Maybe Charlie Rangel is right in saying that America should bring back the draft, although we get to
METRO DIGEST || Boardman St. closed today for NAMII grand opening
Street to close Youngstown West Boardman Street between Hazel Street and Vindicator Square will
“THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE”
“THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE” Youngstown Playhouse opens season with story of grief and healing. C7
Kasich finalizes pension reform
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich finalized long-discussed and debated
METRO DIGEST || 2012 Master Gardener Conference starts Friday
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State should reconsider punishment of SCOPE
Editorial: There’s no denying that Ohio’s laws and rules were broken by SCOPE Inc. of Trumbull County, but the
Pa. official: Shale boom has effect on airports
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA An executive with the Williamsport/Lycoming (Pa.) Chamber
Obama urges Ohio college kids to vote
Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, Ohio President Barack Obama’s latest trip to Ohio wasn’t just
Egypt’s Morsi takes big role in Mideast
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Egypt’s new President Mohammed Morsi assigned himself the
Northern Ireland’s McIlroy ‘marked man’ as Ryder Cup set to begin at Medinah
Associated Press MEDINAH, ILL. Rory McIlroy has gone from being a rookie in the Ryder Cup to a
Missing from pro-gay marriage TV ads? Gays
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS In one TV ad, a husband and wife talk fondly of a lesbian couple
Army focuses on suicide-prevention training
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a servicewide “stand-down,” the Army has ordered soldiers to put
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning Unlimited Classroom board of directors, 8 a.m., first-floor cafe
Influenza season
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“last resort” (8 p.m., abc): “Last Resort” offers war games, government
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2 children missing; bodies not in fire
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WESTERN RESERVE Port authority Board mulls director’s wages, benefits
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA The Western Reserve Port Authority will decide within the
Flying High relocation
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Ovarian cancer awareness program
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From fan to sharing a stage: Herzig to open for DiFranco
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Massaquoi won’t play vs. Ravens
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MAC teams collecting upsets
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Mets eliminate Pirates from playoff contention
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Redefining classical brass
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GM’s Cruze has best month ever in August
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Poland officials field questions tonight about proposed levy
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Will Austintown man be tried a sixth time for murder?
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Downtown Youngstown street closed Thursday for NAMII ceremony
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NE Ohio man pleads guilty to crash that hurt football player
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Columbus police say they've got a serial 'creeper'
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Boy, 10, apologizes for attack on immigrant
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Police: Woman talked man out of robbery
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Parish will offer German revelry
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Banquet will honor Father Balasko & Dr. Beelen
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Economic growth has metro Youngstown rated 14th in US
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SCOPE to appeal revocation of license
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Summer’s pain, fall’s gain for Phantoms’ Stenglein
Anyone who doubts the toughness of hockey players should have been with Youngstown Phantoms forward JT Stenglein for the worst 50 minutes of his summer vacation.
Youngstown commission looks to hire parks consultant
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Warren JFK boys golfers have sights set on state
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Boardman increases number of police officers
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Springfield outlasts S. Range in five sets
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Appeals court upholds dismissal of tree-cutting case in Struthers
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Hubbard day-care center expands to fill kids’ needs
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Dog treats, nut butters sold at Target, Trader Joe’s recalled
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Plans for dental clinic in Campbell fall through
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Mourners feel for Brendan Danes; lost parents in crash
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Youngstown police probe 2 armed robberies
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Salvation Army takes assistance applications
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Warren Conference for gardeners will feature speakers
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Oddly enough | Dog quickly takes in, nurses stray kitten in Minn.
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Obama urges world’s leaders to reject extremism
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Stormwater, rain garden workshop Saturday
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is hosting a free Stormwater and Rain Garden workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday on Mineral Springs Avenue on the city’s South Side.
Protecting free speech, religion rights global responsibility, Obama tells UN
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UN chief calls for global response to Syrian violence
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SCOPE to appeal state loss of license
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Ohio to study use of psychiatric drugs on children
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Ex-Pa. magistrate wants release in child sex case
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Youngstown police investigating two armed robberies
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Boardman brings on two more police officers
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Airlines collect a record amount of bag fees — more than $1.7 billion
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Pa. State Police: Lawyer shot during home invasion
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Ex-Pa. lawmaker sentenced to 18 months to 5 years in prison
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New Castle News moving to weekday morning delivery next week
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Chardon High School shooting suspect moved to adult jail
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Kings Island theme park dismantles Son of Beast roller coaster
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Shea-Coleman nuptials will be event in 2013
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Marilyn Wardle, Alvin McClung are engaged
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Fashion show to aid in rescue of children
NEWTON FALLS A fashion show fundraiser will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at Roby
49ers helping Valley kids
Tight end Garrett Celek helps Grant Gerner, 4, at the swing area at Alex’s Playground at the hospital.
Program declared a success
Ohio Attorney Gen. Mike DeWine and local officials called last week’s three-day Fugitive Safe Surrender program here a success.
Hagan wants hearings on oil, gas lease
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Howland avenges earlier defeat
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BEADS for TREES
A new project at Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows Riverside Gardens is an opportunity for residents to not just view the work but to be a part of it.
Magistrate: Bilas can play football at Mooney
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Fitch now ranks 5th in Div. I in state
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struthers Candidate for schools chief presents his case
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youngstown Court sides with city worker
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Boardman police probe two robberies
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Coaches, players starting to test replacement officials
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Harbaugh happy to be back in Valley
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Boardman schools levy committee reports progress
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Royal collection buys 4 Warhol portraits of Queen Elizabeth II
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Wilson files complaint against Johnson
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GOP finds little voter fraud
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Man, woman accused of heroin trafficking
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Group gives Husted failing grades
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Man gets 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape, kidnapping
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 40-year-old Dogwood Lane man is going to prison for 13 years after he
Pavlik’s brother charged with OVI, hit-skip
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Prosecutors won’t charge former Ohio superintendent of schools
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EEOC to visit NAACP unit
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Rally at coal mine prompts complaint against Romney
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Kasich announces Workforce Board
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Girard council OKs ordinance on sale of smoking implements
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Davis homers twice as Mets top Pirates
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Steelers’ defense ragged
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Seattle wins on disputed TD pass
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Meyer looks at OSU’s bright side
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Hermitage man charged in assault on his girlfriend
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‘Midwife’ miniseries to air on PBS
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Event will showcase new steel museum
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Day care open house
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Associated Press LIMA, Ohio President Barack Obama’s administration’s plan to halt production of
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prep soccer roundup | Monday’s matches
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Condolences pour in for 6-day-old panda
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UN envoy: Syrian war poses a threat
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Girard sets rules for selling smoking paraphernalia
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Man, woman accused of heroin trafficking
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Talks scheduled Thursday for Northside registered nurses
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Struthers hears schools superintendent candidate
Struthers hears schools superintendent candidate struthers One of two candidates for Struthers
49ers visit Akron Children’s Hospital in Boardman
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State Rep. Hagan urges Youngstown council to have public meeting on land-lease drilling deal
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Want FREE invites to the Ray Mancini documentary?
The Vindicator is extending free invites to the Friday night showing of "The Good Son" documentary on Ray Mancini.
1 staffer killed, another injured in Colo. prison
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FBI to investigate officer shooting double-amputee
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Struthers school board special meeting at 5 p.m. today
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OSHP seizes $5,000 worth of liquid codeine in Hancock County
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Iranian president dismisses war threats
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Case Western med school pledged $20M toward construction
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Ohio man goes to prison for robbing the same bank twice
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Woman to be sentenced in Philly plant shooting
Woman to be sentenced in Philly plant shooting PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A woman who was convicted of
Painkilling doc facing federal prison
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3 IUP players arrested for marijuana possession
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WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS St. Paul the Apostle Church, 10143 Main St., New Middletown, will have a basket auction
Embroiderers’ guild meets Tuesday
Embroiderers’ guild meets Tuesday CANFIELD The Youngstown Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of
Driver slams into 5 motorcycles, minivan near Market Street club
Driver slams into 5 motorcycles, minivan near Market Street club Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Jay
SCIENCE GOES SILLY
Garrett Teutsch, 2, of Girard rides in a soap-box derby car during the second annual Silly Science Sunday at the OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology in Youngstown. The event featured a variety of science-related activities.
City schools cease mailing pay stubs, save $23,000
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city school district is saving about $23,000 annually by not mailing paychecks and pay stubs.
Brown holds decisive lead in NE Ohio
By DARREL ROWLAND The Columbus Dispatch Despite an onslaught of more than $18 million in outside money to knock him from the U.S. Senate, Democrat Sherrod Brown holds a 7-point lead over GOP state Treasurer Josh Mandel in a new Ohio Newspaper Organization Poll.
Sanction could shut down organization for senior citizens in Trumbull County
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A sanction recommended by the Ohio Department of Health could shut down SCOPE Inc., the Warren-based nonprofit agency serving senior citizens, said Ralph Smith, who has been in charge of the agency since April.
Funds from walk stay local
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sunny skies and colorful fall leaves made the walk a pleasant one. But that’s not why the walkers participated.
Late turnovers kill the Browns
Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson looked into the stands and saw thousands of jubilant faces.
AMVETS Post 44 leading in tight race on Facebook
The Home Depot Facebook contest, in which the AMVETS Post 44 Career Center has a chance to win a $25,000 Home Depot gift card and become eligible to win $250,000, is a dead heat.
Merger of courts unlikely for now
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A state representative from Trumbull County says nothing will happen in the Ohio Legislature in the last six weeks before the Nov. 6 election to prevent one of two candidates from being elected to the judgeship of Eastern District Court in Brookfield.
Steelers stunned in Oakland
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Sunday’s loss to the Oakland Raiders was the fault of the whole team.
Boardman police probe two robberies
Boardman police probe two robberies BOARDMAN Township police are investigating two weekend robberies, one involving a gun and the other a knife.
Trumbull CSB will open new center
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Solace Center, a non-profit Trumbull County organization that provided an important visitation service to families undergoing crisis for close to 12 years, closed 21/2 years ago.
Troubles continue for YSU on defense
Despite big win, UNI created concerns for Penguins on D By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Campbell wants building for center
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city is taking steps to buy an old building for use as a community center.
Birdies lift Snedeker to second title of the year
Brandt Snedeker played the biggest round of his career for the biggest payoff in golf.
Mahoning Riverfest planned Oct. 6
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Friends of the Mahoning River will sponsor its first Mahoning Riverfest
Police: Man crashed into motorcycles
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Jay P. Gardner, 33, of Maumelle, Ariz., is scheduled to appear this
A killer that refuses to die
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords Would you believe that 45 million adult Americans still smoke?
Driver alerts family of fire
Staff report CAMPBELL A driver passing by 123 Camvet Drive Sunday evening spotted a chimney
Fairhaven plans open house Friday
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New reality for Black Caucus
Opinion: SALT LAKE CITY A specter is haunting the Congressional Black Caucus, the specter of integration.
Arctic is melting
Opinion: By Scott Highleyman McClatchy-Tribune September marks the low point each year for melting sea
Buddy Guy looks to the future of Blues
By CARYN ROUSSEAU Associated Press CHICAGO Ask Chicago guitar legend Buddy Guy about the
Tough-love advice simplistic
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly Kansas City Star President Barack Obama has been making the rounds of college
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Crime Watch, 7 p.m., activity center of Shepherd of the Valley,
Gas prices down slightly over 2 weeks
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Hamlin takes series lead at N.H.
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Denny Hamlin stepped out of his car, pointed into the air and took
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael D. Rudy, 26, of 257 Iddings Ave., Warren, and
World premiere set at YSU planetarium
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Ward Beecher Planetarium will have the
Romney bears false witness on motto
Opinion: God first got his 2 cents in about U.S. money in 1864. That’s when the U.S. Mint rolled out the
Ford workers in Canada OK contract
Associated Press TORONTO Canadian autoworkers at Ford have voted to accept the new contract that
Bash Beijing with caution
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: With the election only weeks away, it should come as no surprise that President
Pirates avoid sweep behind Burnett
Associated Press HOUSTON A.J. Burnett allowed one run in eight innings for his 16th win, and
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Watch,’ ‘House,’ ‘Curve’ in photo finish LOS ANGELES Hollywood is in photo-finish
Selected local stocks
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Obama sets rally at KSU on Wednesday
Staff report KENT Both presidential candidates are headed back to Ohio this week as the start of
oddly enough
oddly enough Buy a diamond, get a free rifle ATLANTA A jeweler in metro Atlanta is adding some
Tianna Amann of Austintown took steps to keep her energy up by sampling some food at the Multiple
Tianna Amann of Austintown took steps to keep her energy up by sampling some food at the Multiple
Kobra Kai wins LCAA tourney
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Chivas Whipple scored a game-high 26 points while
Santana powers Tribe past Royals
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO. Carlos Santana hit two homers and drove in five runs as the
New breast cancer clues found in gene analysis
Associated Press NEW YORK Scientists reported Sunday that they have completed a major analysis
WINNERS
WINNERS Partial list of winners at Sunday’s 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awrds presented by the
Courts slow GOP attack on voting
Opinion: No one who knows U.S. District Court Judge Peter C. Economus (this writer has supported him since he
birthdays
birthdays Actress Sheila MacRae is 88. Singer Sonny Turner of The Platters is 73. Singer Barbara
Riding with …
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Lucy McKwan, 7, of Cortland built a tool box during the Silly Science Sunday at OH WOW!
Lucy McKwan, 7, of Cortland built a tool box during the Silly Science Sunday at OH WOW! Children
Gionni Carkico, 6, of Ausintown watched a demonstration on pollution during the Silly Science
Gionni Carkico, 6, of Ausintown watched a demonstration on pollution during the Silly Science
Firefighters battle 2 Youngstown blazes
Firefighters battle 2 Youngstown blazes YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters battled fires at two locations
NICK MAYS | THE VINDICATOR
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Prophet-film protesters riot in Greece
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Greek riot police used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse
Zoe Rose, 4, of Poland, used Lego pieces during her visit to the Silly Science Sunday event at the
Zoe Rose, 4, of Poland, used Lego pieces during her visit to the Silly Science Sunday event at the
Let’s count the ways to support new fuel-economy standards
Editorial: New fuel-economy standards for American-made automobiles and light trucks recently adopted by the
Honda plans to introduce fuel-cell electric vehicle
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Honda plans to introduce a fuel-cell electric vehicle that would go
Decades of federal dollars helped fuel shale-gas boom
Associated Press PITTSBURGH It sounds like a free- market success story: a natural-gas boom
Economists: US needs more taxes, spending cuts
Associated Press NEW YORK The best way to reduce the federal deficit is through a combination of
Prep football news & notes
RECORD NUMBERS With nine new starters on offense, it seemed logical that Crestview would
Obama, Romney talk foreign policy on ‘60 Minutes’
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, hot
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Giant-panda cub at National Zoo dies
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video game reviews
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Youngstown’s Ed O’Neill denied Emmy Award for second straight year
Youngstown’s Ed O’Neill denied Emmy Award for second straight year Staff report LOS ANGELES
Wal-Mart should come to rescue of Libya, Bill Clinton urges
Wal-Mart should come to rescue of Libya, Bill Clinton urges Associated Press NEW YORK Former
Sanction could shut down SCOPE senior-citizens agency, official says
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Obama to address campaign rally at Kent State on Wednesday
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Super day greets participants in today’s MS Super Walk
Super day greets participants in today’s MS Super Walk By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com
Will Youngstown’s Ed O’Neill win an Emmy Award tonight?
Will Youngstown’s Ed O’Neill win an Emmy Award tonight? Staff/wrie report LOS ANGELES Records
Iran threatens attacks on US military bases
Iran threatens attacks on US military bases Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran A senior commander
Early voting for Nov. 6 general election begins in Ohio
Early voting for Nov. 6 general election begins in Ohio Associated Press COLUMBUS The
Two killed, dozens injured in Catholic church bombing
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Youngstown schools save $23,000 in postage costs
Youngstown schools save $23,000 in postage costs By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Family honors Shacklocks for 50th anniversary
NEW SPRINGFIELD Bill and Norma Shacklock of New Springfield celebrated their 50th wedding
Girtses celebrate golden milestone in their marriage
YOUNGSTOWN Charles and Barbara Girts celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 15. Their
Family dinner marks 60th for DelGarbinos
WARREN Mr. and Mrs. Guido DelGarbino of Warren celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 8
SENIOR CITIZENS
Champion S.C.O.P.E. will present Garvin McCorkle, a nutrition specialist from the Ohio State
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY St. Michael Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. in the parish hall with Kaye Smith,
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Club will meet at noon for lunch at Fellows
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Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Judge to speak at NAACP event
youngstown Nathaniel R. Jones, retired U.S. Court of Appeals judge for the Sixth Circuit of
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, trip to
Girard spay/neuter clinic open house today
Spay/neuter clinic opens in Girard GIRARD Steel Valley Spay Neuter Clinic, 405 S. State St.,
Psychic medium plans workshop
Psychic medium plans workshop boardman Sunny Dawn Johnston, author of “Invoking the Archangels:
Householder family selected to lead event
BOARDMAN The Householder family of Columbiana County has been selected as the 2012 honoree family
Spay/neuter clinic open house today in Girard
Steel Valley Spay Neuter Clinic, 405 S. State St., will host an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. today. There will be door prizes, giveaways and refreshments.
YSU vs. UNI More from Stambaugh Stadium
Great start: Not only did Youngstown State snap an 11-game losing streak to UNI, the Penguins got
Here’s what $70 million will bring to Youngstown
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com youngstown When doctors at a prominent Ohio hospital
Credit Wolford’s style
All you need to know about Eric Wolford’s coaching style was evident as Youngstown State drove ever
Economic stands put Obama ahead
By DARREL ROWLAND The Columbus Dispatch Yes, it’s still the economy in battleground Ohio.
Mancini looking forward to fans
Ex-boxer to be in town for book signing, screening By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Niles teen hailed as hero for rescuing friend in bike fall
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Anyone who takes a look at 8-year-old
Youngstown air base granted a pause
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Air Reserve Station was
St. Edward rallies to defeat Ursuline
By Joe Maxse The Plain Dealer lakewood Too bad there won’t be a rematch. Lakewood St. Edward
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Yngstwn. Christian 84, Mathews 12 POLAND The Eagles crushed the Mustangs to remain undefeated at
Arab-Americans debut celebration of culture downtown
Event touted as first of its kind in Youngstown By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com
Phantoms close Classic with win over Gamblers
Staff report SIOUX CITY, Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms scored three times in the final 4:16 to
YSU junior worked in South Korea
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University junior Bryan Zilka
Youngstown's East High Class of 1943 marks 69-year reunion
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The group gathered at Johnny’s restaurant on
Newton Falls couple killed in accident
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Excessive speed and possible drug and
YSU snaps 11-year skid against UNI Panthers
A crazed crowd cheered the Penguins to victory in Saturday night's match-up with UNI, snapping an 11-game losing streak to the Panthers. YSU had not defeated UNI since 2000, the last year of Jim Tressel’s tenure with the program. That was also the last year the Penguins began a season 4-0.
Imperfect Buckeyes rebound
Associated Press Columbus Despite its imperfect play, Ohio State is still unbeaten on the
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Pink looks for ‘Truth About Love’ on her latest album
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES For all her songs about fights, broken
Hamlin backs off on prediction
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Denny Hamlin has had the fastest car in New Hampshire all weekend
Gathering fulfills Anna-belle McFadden'S wish to see friends, bequeath items
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN About 12 years ago, Anna-belle McFadden missed the
Career paths & limelightS
financial First National Bank has hired Kelly Maze as vice president of private banking. Based in
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Sept. 15
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “A Wanted Man” by Lee Child (Delacorte) 2. “The Time Keeper” by Mitch Albom
Tony Dow now an abstract artist
Associated Press TOPANGA, Calif. He is, and likely forever will be, best known as good old
Emmys host Kimmel is on a roll this year
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) For late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel, 2012 is turning out to be a busy
Butler’s hits, Smith’s arm help Royals defeat Indians
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO. Billy Butler hit a run-scoring single in the first inning to
Sinking ship: Astros hand Pirates fifth-straight loss
Associated Press HOUSTON Jason Castro hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the
Spiller, struggling Browns hope to impress Jim Brown
Associated Press CLEVELAND C.J. Spiller is already linked to Jim Brown in the record books.
Zordich tops 100 yards in Penn St. win
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, PA. One defender latched on to Matt McGloin as he trudged toward
Notre Dame pickoffs contain Michigan
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, IND. This time, Notre Dame made sure Denard Robinson and Michigan
O’Neill vies for supporting actor
Staff report Youngstown native Ed O’Neill is once again up for an Emmy Award. O’Neill was
Snag bookshelf speaker options for under $350
Q. It appears that Best Buy doesn’t carry the Insignia NS-B2111 bookshelf speakers any more. Do you
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Billy Crystal walks red carpet in NO NEW ORLEANS Actor Billy Crystal babysat for
Libyans warn of revolution to get rid of armed militias
Associated Press BENGHAZI, Libya Residents of Libya’s second-largest city warned Saturday of a
2 University of Akron employees resign over harassment claim
Associated Press AKRON Two University of Akron employees, including a Republican candidate for
MILESTONES
MILESTONES Honors Professionalism award The Mahoning County Bar Association has presented its
Abducted teen found in Ohio
Associated Press DOTHAN, Ala. A tip from a woman in Cincinnati led federal agents to find a
Stars bring Farm Aid to Pa.
Associated Press HERSHEY, Pa. Willie Nelson is in central Pennsylvania for Saturday’s annual
Trumbull soil district election set for Oct. 12
Staff report CORTLAND The Trumbull Soil & Water Conservation District special election of two
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Autovest LLC v. Gregory Melott et al, money. David
METRO DIGEST || Ryan: Recapture the American spirit with simple practice
Ryan book signing BOARDMAN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, will be at Barnes & Noble, 381
Restore Delphi pensions ASAP
Editorial: For more than three years now, some 22,000 salaried retirees of Dephi Corp., including about 1,500
muslim protests | Latest developments
Bangladesh Scores of people were injured Saturday in clashes in Bangladesh’s capital between
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Police officer killed in crash with truck, tree
Associated Press WILLOUGHBY, Ohio Authorities say a northern Ohio police officer responding to
Election set for supervisor positions at county soil and water conservation district
Staff report CANFIELD The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District will have a special
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Howland school board, 6:30 p.m., H.C. Mines Intermediate. Lawrence County
SenSource marks its 10th anniversary
SenSource marks its 10th anniversary youngstown For the last decade, SenSource Inc. has
Greasing the wheels
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES In the early days of California’s oil boom, derricks crowded
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Mickey Rooney is 92. Singer Julio Iglesias is 69. Actor Paul Petersen (“The Donna
Who will be named the tops in television tonight? EMMY PREDICTIONS
IF YOU WATCH What: 64th Annual Emmy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel (right) When: 7 p.m.
Riding with Dave Blaney
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Austin helps No. 8 Mountaineers hold off pesky Terrapins
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.VA. West Virginia’s Tavon Austin just can’t get enough of
Steelers, Raiders search for running games
Associated Press Oakland, Calif. The Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers spent the offseason
Mancini — it’s a Valley story, too
Opinion: “This is my story, too.” Those were the words of Lisa Malie when The Vindicator tracked her down
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. On “I Love Lucy,” did the character Ethel Mertz, played by Vivian Vance, have a middle name? What
Oakland’s ‘Normal Heart’ is brilliant
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com The Oakland Center for the Arts opened its new season
Lawmakers skip town until November
Associated Press WASHINGTON The most partisan, least-productive Congress in memory has skipped
6 steps to big savings on clothes
It’s easier than ever to score deals on clothing and accessories, according to ShopSmart, the
Wildlife recreation boosts economy
Associated Press DAYTON Anglers, hunters and wildlife watchers added $3.6 billion to Ohio’s
Obama criticizes Romney’s top-down economic approach
Associated Press MILWAUKEE President Barack Obama worked to squash GOP hopes for a resurgence of
There are no barriers to voting
Opinion: There are no barriers to voting Voting has never been eas- ier in Ohio. Residents have the
Bond issue would build new Springfield school
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD Voters will decide the fate of a 2.5-mill
High-tech airships are taking shape
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Not since the waning days of World War II have the mammoth wooden
Ohio’s AG offers mediation for public records disputes
Opinion: When battle lines are drawn between citizens or journalists asking for public documents and the
record reviews
kanye west Album: “Cruel Summer” Grade: D The putting-on-my-crew album has long been a rite of
Demonstrators protest against fracking
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Demonstrators in the United States and other countries protested
MAHONING VALLEY Expert: Region’s recovery will take decades
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite lower unemployment, new jobs from
Mauled man wanted to be one with tiger
Mauled man wanted to be one with tiger NEW YORK Before his now-infamous tangle with a Bronx Zoo
Y’town government’s future bleak unless officials act fast
Editorial: If we were TO sum up the findings of the independent review of Youngstown city government conducted
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Youngstown's 1st Arab-American festival offered food and fun
Great traditional food, dancing and music got the Arab-American Festival of Youngstown off to a rousing start Saturday morning and afternoon.
Youngstown State defeats Northern Iowa
Youngstown State defeats Northern Iowa YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University football team
Proposed cuts at Youngstown air base delayed 6 months
The Youngstown Air Reserve Station was granted a six-month “strategic pause” in proposed equipment and manpower cuts proposed for the 910th Airlift Wing housed at the Vienna facility.
Newton Falls couple killed in head-on crash
Excessive speed and possible drug and alcohol abuse contributed to a two-car head-on collision Friday that killed a Newton Falls couple, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
1943 East High graduates mark 69th reunion
The group gathered at Johnny’s restaurant on Market Street laughed and joked as only old friends can.
Dr. Rose Tress, Greg Quinn to wed Oct. 13
Gimmy and Ann Tress of Romeo, Mich., and Mary Ann Quinn of Austintown, are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children Dr. Rose Tress and Greg Quinn, both of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Fall date set for Cannistra, Rogers nuptials
GIRARD Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cannistra of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Polish Day celebrates with dance at park
Polish Day celebrates with dance at park NEW CASTLE, PA. The 22nd annual Lawrence County Polish
Carol Higgins Clark will be guest at Literary Society event
youngstown Author Carol Higgins Clark will be the featured guest for the Public Library of
Prizes, giveaways at spay/neuter clinic Sunday
The Steel Valley Spay Neuter Clinic, 405 S. State St. (U.S. Route 422), is celebrating its fifth anniversary with an open house Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Salem hospital entrance to change during construction
To help people safely access its facilities during construction of a new patient tower, Salem Community Hospital is asking patients and visitors to enter the hospital through the ground floor lobby entrance at the Salem Medical Center across the street from the main hospital, next to the north parking lot on East State Street.
YSU counts on colossal crowd for tonight’s crucial UNI game
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With more than 15 years as Youngstown State
Falcons crush Spartans
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN When Boardman running back Nathan Jones broke
Penguins face UNI with no excuses
Cook: ‘We want to show we can beat this team’ By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Youngsgtown boy, 4, hurt when gun discharges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police will confer with the city prosecutor’s office on whether
Court: Cafaro can’t have all records
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Supreme Court has unanimously
Close-knit Warriors dominate JFK
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com BROOKFIELD The Brookfield High football team is a
Mahoning County pound out of space; dogs need homes
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County dog warden has issued an urgent appeal for the
Cardinal Mooney falls in 2OT
Staff report MENTOR On Friday night, the Cardinal Mooney High football team first lost Marcus
Struthers snaps 10-game losing streak to Hubbard
If you’re making a list of “Signs your team is having
10 things to know about election
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Early voting in Ohio starts in about two weeks, with
Youngstown kids create' pinwheels for peace'
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Five-year-old Braydon Polk used just about
Niles stays unbeaten in wild game at Bo Rein
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com NILES Friday’s All-American Conference game between Beaver
Youngstown hires company to consult on Paramount Theatre
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control hired a company
Police: Struthers woman tried to burn her house, family
Staff report struthers A woman who police say tried to burn her house down with her family in it
Austintown kids learn bullying isn't cool
Students at Frank Ohl Middle School in Austintown participated in an anti-bullying message from The Hill Brothers, who are performers who travel to schools throughout the region.
Furyk takes one-shot lead in Tour Championship
Associated Press ATLANTA Jim Furyk, the only American on the Ryder Cup team without a win this
Krumpak kick lifts S. Range
By Brandon judeh sports@vindy.com HANOVERTON Kickers don’t often get to be in the spotlight
Source: ‘Significant, serious’ gaps divide league, officials
Associated Press NEW YORK The NFL and its locked-out officials met the last two days, but a
Pirates open Houston series with big loss
Associated Press HOUSTON Jed Lowrie hit a three-run homer and Justin Maxwell and Brett Wallace
Gordon wins pole at New Hampshire
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Jeff Gordon came into the media center after winning the pole in
Masterson drops third straight start
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO. Luis Mendoza pitched into the seventh inning in his first
Ryan Blaney finishes 11th in Kentucky Trucks race
Associated Press SPARTA, KY. Once the smoke cleared, James Buescher made sure the field knew his
Export finance manager to speak at YSU
Staff report Youngstown Mark Klein, export finance manager of the Export-Import Bank of the
MCCTC has annual picnic
Staff report canfield The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center capped off the first week
4 students in region are semifinalists in program
Staff report evanston, ill. Four high school students from the Mahoning and Shenango valleys are
New director of diversity affairs brings experience to NEOMED
Staff report rootstown Northeast Ohio Medical University selected Andre Burton as the new
Musical at YSU to mark MathFest’s 10th year
Musical at YSU to mark MathFest’s 10th year youngstown Youngstown State University will mark the
MS Super Walk is Sunday
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Carol A. Danus, living with multiple sclerosis
Girard man admits breaking into cars in Struthers
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com STRUTHERS A man accused in several car break-ins
Boardman man charged with fleeing and eluding
Staff report BOARDMAN A township man accused of leading officers on a high-speed chase will be
Felony charges filed in $2M Trumbull County construction thefts
Staff report CORTLAND Robert L. Martin, 46, of Salem-Unity Road in Salem, faces three felony
Warren man enters no plea in Girard burglary case
Staff report GIRARD Anthony M. Cox, 26, of Mulberry Avenue, Warren, entered no plea to felony
Bond at risk for Amish defendants
Associated Press CLEVELAND Nine of 16 Amish convicted in beard- and hair-cutting attacks on
Military-type tactics seen in attack on US Consulate
Associated Press WASHINGTON The heavily armed extremists who laid siege to the U.S. Consulate
Firefighter’s family files lawsuit in death
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Man, 27, faces additional felonious-assault charge
Associated Press LISBON A man who reportedly assaulted Columbiana County Sheriff Ray Stone to
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people this week on these charges:
OSU’s Simon plays hard every week
John Simon’s “band of brothers” speech came after victory, not before it, last week at the
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Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA J 8 4 uA J 6 5 vA 9 6 2 w8 The bidding has proceeded:
Stalemate on farm bill sows fear, uncertainty
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Little, if any, hope remains for a broad
Prayer connects us with God
In one of the many sale catalogs that find their way into my mailbox, there is a picture of a
CENTENNIAL
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com warren Hope has figured prominently in the faithful of
Libyans storm militia compound
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Animal Charity discovers taxes not paid
Staff report BOARDMAN Animal Charity learned recently that its payroll service, Benjamin
RELIGION DIGEST || Send information on animal blessings
Send information on animal blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of
newsmakers
newsmakers Yoko Ono bestows grant on Russian band NEW YORK Yoko Ono awarded the Russian punk
Learning the lessons of life
Opinion: Ketchikan (Alaksa) Daily News: In life, making a special effort and going the extra mile yields
Romneys paid nearly $2M in federal taxes in 2011
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mitt Romney, one of the wealthiest candidates ever to seek the
Launch of iPhone 5 draws fans worldwide
Associated Press In a now familiar global ritual, Apple fans jammed shops across the globe to pick
Home sales, prices on the rise in the Valley
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s real-estate market
Ruined fresco draws tourists
Associated Press MADRID The image appears on T-shirts and cellphone covers, coffee mugs and wine
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Led Zeppelin touts concert film
Associated Press LONDON The song remains the same, as Led Zeppelin once observed. But Zeppelin
Red Devils’ second-half TDs sink Vikings
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL Through their first four games of the season, the
‘Tressel ball’ lifts Poland over rival
By Ryan buck sports@vindy.com CANFIELD Eighth-year Poland football coach Mark Brungard
LCAA basketball title to be decided Sunday
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Kobra Kai (21-2) meets OBA (16-8) for Sunday’s
Leopards make early scores stand vs. Falcons
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com LIBERTY Call it the trifecta. Call it “huge” like Liberty
Fishing remains great into autumn
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birthdays
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Panel mentors YSU team as it preps for NECA finals
Staff report Youngstown A Youngstown State University student organization that earned a berth
METRO DIGEST || Open house Sunday at spay/neuter clinic
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Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Studies more firmly tie obesity to consumption of sugary drinks
Associated Press New research powerfully strengthens the case against soda and other sugary drinks
METRO DIGEST || Lowellville Road Lane restrictions
STRUTHERS Beginning Monday, Lowellville Road between state Route 616 and the
Man mauled by tiger at Bronx Zoo
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After Facebook posts, hostage taker in Pittsburgh surrenders
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Klein Michael Thaxton hadn’t been much of a Facebook devotee. He
Institute to open
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Stage Left and ‘I Do! I Do!’ is a solid marriage
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com LISBON The Stage Left Players are starting their
What’s up with the parties?
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A solid horror tale with fearless acting
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service A horror movie might seem an oddly unambitious
Mutual mistrust in the Pacific
Opinion: By John R. DENI Los Angeles Times Recent disputes among some of the United States’ closest Asian
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CROSS COUNTRY NOTES
INDIANS ON THE RUN A little less than a year ago, Girard’s Kade Swartz had the unfortunate
Gilbert’s legs, arm powers Crestview to rout of Mineral Ridge
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Crestview High School offense struck early
The phrase “four-letter word” has a bad reputation, for obvious reasons. But there are
The phrase “four-letter word” has a bad reputation, for obvious reasons. But there are good four-
Jim Brown: ‘I am forever a Cleveland Brown’
Associated Press AVON Two years after a messy breakup with the team he led to its last NFL
Passage of stop-gap budget bill shows dysfunction in Congress
Editorial: With the Nov. 6 general elec- tion casting a huge shadow over the federal government, members of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Isaac A. Torres, 36, of 1901 Onion Creek Parkway,
Blue Devils pull away from Bears
By RYAN JONES sports@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER Western Reserve started slow, but closed fast in
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Man rescued by YFD after being hit by train
Firefighters lowered a man from a CSX railroad overpass for continued medical treatment after he was reportedly hit by a train at Oak Hill Avenue and Marshall Street at 2:34 p.m. Thursday.
Libyan protesters storm extremists' compound in support of U.S.
Hundreds of protesters angry over last week's killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday.
Western Reserve FD wins truck washing in bet on Poland-Canfield showdown
The Western Reserve and Cardinal joint fire districts placed a friendly wager on the outcome of tonight’s football showdown between Poland and Canfield, with each department supporting its hometown.
Ohio Lottery's Cash Explosion show at Eastwood Mall Saturday
Local residents can take part in the taping of two episodes of the Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion show today at Eastwood Mall in Niles.
Police: Struthers woman tried to burn down house with family inside
Police: Struthers woman tried to burn down house with family inside
Mahoning dog pound makes plea for pooch adoptions -- or else
Mahoning dog pound makes plea for pooch adoptions -- or else
Youngstown hires firm to see if Paramount facade can be saved
The city’s board of control hired a company today for $10,000 to determine whether the front of the former Paramount Theatre can be saved when the rest of the dilapidated building is demolished.
4-year-old East Side boy in critical condition with gunshot wound
4-year-old East Side boy in critical condition with gunshot wound
Detroit’s former mayor faces corruption trial
Detroit’s former mayor faces corruption trial DETROIT (AP) — Opening statements are next in the
Stepmother charged in running death seeks freedom
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Georgian protesters demand prosecutions for abuse
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CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES Sulmona Valley Auxiliary will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails in
Shuttle to sightsee around Calif with low flyovers
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Gessner-Walker item requires correction
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Ivory Coast: 1 soldier killed in Abidjan attack
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Trop. Storm Nadine slowly moving away from Azores
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Police to search home of Ga. teen found in L.A.
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Traveling evangelist convicted of raping Pa. girl
Traveling evangelist convicted of raping Pa. girl BEDFORD, Pa. (AP) — A traveling preacher who
Pa. principal resigns over texts, emails
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Sheriff Altiere to give away free pumpkins to kids this morning
The Jail Garden Project under the direction of Sheriff Thomas Altiere will give away free pumpkins to children starting at 11 a.m. today at the Warren Family Mission, 361 Elm Road.
Lane restrictions start this morning on SR 7
From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, state Route 7 between Western Reserve Road and state Route 164 will have various lane restrictions for paving operations.
Overhaul urged for Youngstown government
A consulting firm is recommending a major overhaul of city government operations to eliminate what it projects as a $5.5 million operating budget deficit by the end of next year.
Wolford expects electric crowd at YSU-UNI game Saturday
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State distributed 15,347 tickets for this
Archrivals Poland, Canfield ready despite early date
It’s Week 5 of the high school football season and two of the best rivalry games in the Mahoning
Youngstown's Oakhill to get $2.5M face-lift
Mahoning County commissioners plan to move their offices and those of the prosecutor from the county administration building to the third floor of Oakhill Renaissance Place.
Cedar’s space gets new owner, but lounge will rock on
The building that houses Cedar’s Lounge at North Hazel and West Commerce streets has been sold in a move finalized earlier this week.
Liberty’s Brian Jones
Brian Jones has come home. Although he never really left. The first-year Liberty High football
Wilson campaign faces final elections commission hearing
Charlie Wilson’s campaign is facing a final hearing, likely as early as next month, before the Ohio Elections Commission, after a panel found probable cause that the Democrat made a false statement in a campaign ad about Medicare against Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson.
Hotline answers voters’ questions
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Civil-rights and voter advocates are publicizing a
Undefeated Warren JFK is off to its best start since 2006
Undefeated Warren JFK is off to its best start since 2006
Poland Preserve development moves ahead
An old farm on North Lima Road was set to be turned into modern villa homes in 2008.
Trumbull officials defend SCOPE
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners have written a letter to
Panel to consider ways for Ohio colleges to share services
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Representatives of Ohio’s public colleges and
A Safe Surrender
Albert Sly leaves First Presbyterian Church at Wick Avenue downtown Youngstown after turning himself in to the Fugitive Safe Surrender Program.
Senior salute: Band edition
Name: Joseph Haun Instrument: Percussion, Quads Q. When did you start playing your
Woodside shows its football pride
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Young football fans got a chance to show off their team
For McFadden, home is where the heart is
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Boardman Shepherd of the Valley resident Annabelle McFadden
Boardman band night features superhero tribute
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of the Boardman High School Spartan Marching band
Boardman runners second at Spartan Invite
The Boardman boys cross country team finished second out of 40 Division I schools at the 27th annual
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland youth soccer Week 3 action Katie Jacobson scored two goals to earn team MVP honors and lead
Crowd backs Austintown board member
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com By the end of the school board’s Tuesday meeting one thing
Library fun time focuses on foodie theme
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fun Time for 4s and 5s story time at the Canfield library
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf team wins match The Canfield girls golf team won a four-team match Sept. 13 at Tamer
North students show school spirit
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com North Elementary School students, parents and faculty
White House Fruit Farm celebrates fall
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com White House Fruit Farm celebrated the beginning of the fall
Shoppers find treasures in trunks at Immaculate Heart of Mary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Participants cleaned out their car trunks and opened their
Korean exchange student calls Poland home
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Hye-Young Lee may appear to be a typical 17-year-old girl,
Canfield Community Briefs
Fall lecture series at the Canfield Historical Society The Canfield Historical Society will be
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: Alex Finocchio Instruments: Sousaphone and Baritone Saxophone Q. When did you start
Cardinal Corner: alex geordan
Our district’s first few weeks with youngsters went well. I would like to take moment to thank the
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman Rotary sponsors festival The Boardman Rotary Club will sponsor the annual
Students yo-yo their way to success with Ned
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students at Lynn Kirk Elementary School learned some new
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Historical Society additional open house The Poland Historical Society will host an
Fall Market on the Green benefits charities
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With the ideal fall weather working in their favor, the
Poland kindergartens get safety lesson
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Kindergartners will head to school less nervous and more
Library offers family yoga time
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Parents and children spent the evening stretching their
Canadian union, GM reach deal
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Oklahoma megachurch embroiled in sex-abuse claims
Associated Press TULSA, Okla. A 17,000-member megachurch deep in Oklahoma’s Bible Belt has been
Little-known Giants come up big in win
Newsday CHARLOTTE, N.C. The buzz around the league for much of this week was about the
Last surge troops leave Afghanistan
Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand Nearly two years after President Barack Obama ordered
Corbett: Drilling opponents ‘unreasoning’
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‘Fire of Faith’ meeting planned by ACTION
Staff report youngstown The faith-based community organizing group ACTION will have a public
Robbery reported
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METRO DIGEST || Men to repay $70K to turnpike
Indictment YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted a Youngstown man on charges
Riding with Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: Dave Blaney finished 33rd, completing 199 laps (engine
RED DRAGONS’ PLAY MAKERS
Statistics don’t lie, and there’s a glaring stat involving Niles McKinley which reflects the team’s success.
Problem with pump causes 3 Mile Island plant to shut down
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN, Pa. A malfunctioning pump caused an automatic shutdown of the Three
Woman, 20, gets probation, must take training
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 20-year-old Youngstown woman will spend
Pre-game events to include rematch of cornhole rivalry
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Austintown and Boardman township officials will renew their cornhole
Burglary suspect drives through pole
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com Girard A burglary suspect is in custody after he drove
Ohio man executed in ’89 killings of 2
Associated Press LUCASVILLE, Ohio An Ohio death-row inmate used his last words Thursday to
Islam vs. tolerance debated in wake of prophet film
Associated Press CAIRO Behind the anger over a film mocking the Prophet Muhammad, public protest
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Sept. 13
Woods, Rose share PGA lead
Associated Press ATLANTA In the one week Tiger Woods had away from golf during the FedEx Cup
Weathersfield moves forward with plans for $25.4M building project
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield school board approved two more
Hockey players facing higher premiums
McClatchy Newspapers The NHL players who compete in Europe during the lockout are risking injury,
DeWine offers help with credit checks
Staff report Columbus Attorney General Mike DeWine recently sent letters to the state’s public
Clamp down on big oil companies
Opinion: Clamp down on big oil companies The gas crunch again. It’s hard to believe that there is a simple
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newsmakers
newsmakers Fiona Apple arrested on drug charge EL PASO, Texas Singer-songwriter Fiona Apple
birthdays
birthdays Actor Larry Hagman is 81. Poet-songwriter Leonard Cohen is 78. Author-comedian Fanny
Clark thrives in Polamalu’s absence
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ryan Clark does not stop talking. Not in the huddle. Not in
Note to pols: Respect our military
Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News There are certain things that an American
Are Wilson, Johnson tied?
Opinion: A poll of the 6th Congressional District, paid by the campaign of Democratic challenger Charlie
Trumbull Co. restores funding to port authority
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners Thursday restored the county’s funding to
Sharon Fence building new facility
Staff report SHARON, PA. Construction has begun on new corporate headquarters and a
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, in conjunction
Rookie RB Richardson hitting his stride
Associated Press BEREA As Trent Richardson dodged, darted and destroyed everything in his path
Ban on large, sugary drinks
Opinion: The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, N.Y.): Call New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg any name you want
Title IX has made a difference
Opinion: By Deondra Rose McClatchy-Tribune It’s not your father’s college campus anymore. This
Selected local stocks
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Ryan meets truth
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords To borrow from President Lyndon Johnson’s colorful analysis of a
A swing and a miss
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “Trouble With the Curve” is a baseball dramedy that
Valley sisters earn award at ‘Twins Festival’
Twin sisters Rose Pacolo and Sister Charlotte Italiano participated in the annual twins event in
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch volleyball team falls to Girard The Fitch volleyball team lost to Girard 25-18, 13-25, 25-16
“2012 alma awards” (8 p.m., nbc): Eva Longoria and George Lopez return to host the
“2012 alma awards” (8 p.m., nbc): Eva Longoria and George Lopez return to host the “2012 ALMA
Cincinnati park board strikes rule restricting homeless
Associated Press CINCINNATI A city park board in Ohio has struck down a rule included in a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Normal Heart,” 8 p.m.: This drama is set in the AIDS crisis
Grand opening set for Art Cafe Studio
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US complaint on China-made auto parts needs speedy action
Editorial: Earlier this week, the United States filed a well justified complaint with the World Trade
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman Glenwood cross country excels BGMS’s cross country team competed in the Spartan
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ross P. Kelty, 31, of 433 Orlo Lane, Boardman, and
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Kotchman lifts Tribe over Twins
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Indians’ goals have changed considerably in the last
Anti-Jihad ‘savage’ ads going up in NY
Associated Press NEW YORK A provocative ad that equates Muslim radicals with savages is set to
Fickell finds new comfort zone
Associated Press COLUMBUS Now that more than a year has passed since Luke Fickell was dropped
Gordon hoping for a rebound
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. When a car crashed in his front yard, Jeff Gordon tweeted a photo
Holmgren plans peace talks with stung Jim Brown
Associated Press BEREA Browns president Mike Holmgren wants to patch things up with Jim Brown.
Stumbling Pirates blow three-run lead, fall below .500
The Pittsburgh Pirates were in position to end one of sports’ most embarrassing streaks just six weeks ago.
Tension rises in gritty ‘End of Watch’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The writer of “Training Day” and “Harsh Times” brings us
A silent addiction for more
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID The Kansas City Star After the Bush tax cuts created a tornadic updraft of
Academic panel to appoint fiscal monitor
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city schools Academic Distress Commission
16 Amish guilty of hate crimes
Associated Press CLEVELAND Sixteen Amish men and women were convicted Thursday of hate crimes
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Village of Lowellville Council, special meeting, 2 p.m., second floor,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Joseph and Angela Ferraro, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 19. Brian
Austintown Community Briefs
Lloyd to host fall festival The Lloyd Elementary School Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) will
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Register to vote Tuesday at area libraries
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, and to celebrate, the League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown will be registering voters at the Austintown, East Newport, Canfield and Main libraries.
OVI checkpoint Friday in Trumbull County
An operating a vehicle impaired checkpoint will be in Trumbull County Friday night at a location to be announced later, the Ohio State Highway Patrol in Southington said.
Pa. woman buys winning $1M instant lottery ticket in Brookfield
Although Debra R. Kettering lives in Greenville, Pa., she became a millionaire when she crossed the state line to play an Ohio Lottery game. Kettering won a million dollars in the Ohio Lottery’s instant game $200 Million Extreme Cash.
Campbell Schools Superintendent Tom Robey retiring in 2013
Campbell Schools Superintendent Tom Robey retiring in 2013
Academic commission to appoint fiscal monitor for Youngstown schools
Academic commission to appoint fiscal monitor for Youngstown schools
Consulting firm recommends major overhaul of Youngstown government operations
Consulting firm recommends major overhaul of Youngstown government operations
Endeavour flies over Ariz. en route to new home
Endeavour flies over Ariz. en route to new home TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Space shuttle Endeavour has
Two to be sentenced for theft from turnpike commission
Two to be sentenced for theft from turnpike commission YOUNGSTOWN Two men convicted of stealing
Amish guilty of hate crimes in Ohio hair attacks
Amish guilty of hate crimes in Ohio hair attacks CLEVELAND (AP) — Members of an Amish breakaway
Prosecutors give up fight for Holmes’ notebook
Prosecutors give up fight for Holmes’ notebook CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Prosecutors are giving up
Youngstown woman gets probation for her role in 2011 fight
Youngstown woman gets probation for her role in 2011 fight
UK soldier unexpectedly gives birth in Afghanistan
UK soldier unexpectedly gives birth in Afghanistan
Victim's son: Obese Ohio inmate's claim 'laughable'
Victim's son: Obese Ohio inmate's claim 'laughable'
Ohio county changes children services director after basement case
Ohio county changes children services director after basement case
Jurors reach verdict in Ohio Amish hair attacks
Jurors reach verdict in Ohio Amish hair attacks CLEVELAND (AP) — Jurors have reached a verdict in
Power out for some Girard residents after accident following police chase
Power out for some Girard residents after accident following police chase
Hearing finds probable cause that Wilson ad makes false statements
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Prosecutors argue for access to Holmes’ notebook
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Debate on bringing wolves to Colo goes to US court
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Part of Lansing Avenue to close for fundraising baggo tournament
Part of Lansing Avenue to close for fundraising baggo tournament Youngstown Lansing Avenue
Commissioners mull moving agencies to the half-full Oakhill Renaissance Place
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Palestinians condemn Romney Mideast peace comment
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Sharon Fence building new headquarters
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OVI checkpoint planned for Trumbull County Friday
OVI checkpoint planned for Trumbull County Friday SOUTHINGTON An Operating a vehicle impaired
Ohio inmate calm, emotional as execution nears
Ohio inmate calm, emotional as execution nears CINCINNATI (AP) — Prison officials say an Ohio
Linda Crish installed director of GFWC junior clubs in Ohio
poland Linda S. Crish, a member of GFWC Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s Club since 2002, was
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Christopher and Melanie Hunter of Chicago are announcing the birth of their first child, a son,
Troopers identify man killed in Weathersfield Township crash
Troopers identify man killed in Weathersfield Township crash WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP The
Casino winners targets in robberies
Casino winners targets in robberies PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police are investigating a series of
Sentence reduced in attack on pregnant woman
Sentence reduced in attack on pregnant woman KITTANNING, Pa. (AP) — A judge has nearly halved the
DA: Ex-Christian school teacher abused 7 Pa. boys
DA: Ex-Christian school teacher abused 7 Pa. boys SHIREMANSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A fired music teacher
Car and motorcycle cruise set for today
Car and motorcycle cruise set for today COLUMBIANA Parkside Health Care Center, 930 E. Park
Cedar's trash, treasure sale is Saturday night
Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., downtown, will have its second annual Trash to Treasure sale Saturday, starting at 8 p.m.
Perennial powerhouse UNI hasn’t lost to YSU since 2000
Perennial powerhouse UNI hasn’t lost to YSU since 2000 By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Youngstown council delays vote on drilling
Members want more time to discuss oil, gas drilling in the city
Kidnap victim Elizabeth Smart inspires Girard audience
Kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart believes anyone can overcome life’s most difficult obstacles.
Mosquito Lake sees big drop in water level
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com CORTLAND Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers won’t
Two 100-yard rushers lift Kent State
kentstatesports.com BUFFALO, N.Y. Dri Archer and Trayion Durham proved just how devastating
Arab-American Festival takes stage Saturday
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s thousands of Arab-
Dismal debut no longer a problem
Associated Press BEREA Brandon Weeden can be social again. One week after a dismal NFL debut
Tea Party Express makes stop in Canfield
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CANFIELD Discontent with the country’s current
Browns new owner would consider dome
By HARLAN SPECTOR The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Incoming Browns owner Jimmy Haslam told Cleveland
Nonprofit summit in Youngstown looks at issues of equity in US
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When there is talk of Youngs-town coming
YSU hires Strollo firm for media communications facility
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Youngstown State University tapped Strollo
Woman in police custody cuts wrist; Campbell mayor wants answers
Staff report campbell Campbell’s mayor says he wants more details about how a woman who was
'Black Monday' now symbol of Valley's resilience
Workers, their children, family members and others who lived through the steel mill’s closing, which started a ripple effect that resulted in thousands of people losing their jobs, attended the commemoration.
Youngstown police probe 2 robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are investigating two
Prep volleyball results
Lakeview 25-25-25, Liberty 17-15-13 LIBERTY Lakeview remained unbeaten in the All-American
Vote set on Trumbull JFS director
Staff report WARREN Atty. John Gargano, who has served as legal adviser to the Trumbull County
bristol township Ex-assistant fire chief appeals firing
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Steve Craiger, former Bristol Township assistant fire
youngstown city school district New coordinator helps recoup state funding
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city school district has created a new
Smart heart care
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The use of non- invasive cardiac output
Trumbull grand jury indicts 5 men
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Liberty Township man accused of shooting a pregnant
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Warren YWCA plans farewell for pools
Staff report WARREN The public is invited to reminisce at a farewell party for the Wean and
Other presidents had it tougher
Opinion: Other presidents had it tougher Upon observing politics for the past 40 years, I find it amazing
Forecast for district shows improvement
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD Bill Johnson, treasurer of the McDonald School
Brewers continue surge by beating fading Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Marco Estrada pitched seven scoreless innings and rookie shortstop
Man indicted in series of robberies
Staff report Cleveland A grand jury in Cleveland indicted a Canton man on six counts of bank
District warned of fiscal emergency
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Nearly 100 residents, teachers and other school
Willingham, Minnesota drop Tribe into last place
Associated Press CLEVELAND Josh Willingham had four hits and four RBIs, Liam Hendriks finally
US housing starts rose 2.3% in August
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. builders started work on more homes in August, driven by the
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Lohan charged after accident NEW YORK Lindsay Lohan was arrested in New York early
‘Dredd 3D’: a dreadful remake of sci-fi movie
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service In the movies, the old saying goes, some stars
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ice n’ Spice, 7 p.m.
Poll: Obama job approval rises; race still tight
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans are feeling markedly better about the country’s future and
Gage to lead Packard Concert Band
Staff report WARREN Stephen L. Gage has been appointed conductor of the W.D. Packard Concert
Gates, Buffett top Forbes’ billionaires list
Associated Press NEW YORK Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates remains the nation’s richest
Trash and Treasure at Cedars
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., downtown, will have its second annual
FDA is urged to set standards for arsenic in rice
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration may consider new standards for
Center goes outdoors for Silly Science day
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN OH WOW!’s hands-on science-related fun for kids will spill out onto the
Limit military response
Opinion: The (Martinsburg, W.Va.) Journal: Dispatching Navy vessels armed with cruise missiles to take
Festival entertainment
Festival entertainment The inaugural Arab-American Festival of Youngstown will be on West Federal
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard Hunter Jr., 24, of 11 N. Richview Ave.,
Festival entertainment
The inaugural Arab-American Festival of Youngstown will be on West Federal Street in downtown
YouTube video may help stop spinning
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. Three nights ago, I was awakened by a
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, 10 a.m., township administration building, 3737
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Customs officials probe use of helicopter for school stunt McLEAN, Va. After a
METRO DIGEST || Friday dessert/dance to benefit animals
Benefit for animals NEW castle, pa. A dance to benefit Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund is
Raising money
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History of violent acts surrounded 1 homicide victim
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of two people shot dead on the East
New estimate: More to pay health care penalty
New estimate: More to pay health care penalty washington Nearly 6 million Americans —
Steelers RB says injured knee feels ‘all good’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Rashard Mendenhall’s surgically repaired right knee feels so good,
Medicare fix will carry a steep price
Opinion: By Jeffrey Miron Los Angeles Times In the Obama campaign’s attack on the Romney-Ryan proposal to
Early college students will once again be a part of YSU
Editorial: By the measure that counts, Youngstown Early College is doing exceptionally well in preparing its
Trolling in unlikely places
Opinion: WASHINGTON Behold the Snookization of American politics. The Middle East is in turmoil. The
THE OAKLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS THE NORMAL HEART
The Oakland Center for the Arts’ season begins this weekend with “The Normal Heart,” Larry Kramer’s largely autobiographical play about the AIDS explosion in New York’s gay community in the early ’80s.
Feeling the nation’s infantilism
Opinion: WASHINGTON In every year divisible by four, the dominant superstition of American politics — faith
CD RATES
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Macy’s NYC flagship store to get a $400M makeover
Associated Press NEW YORK A $400 million makeover is giving New York’s iconic Macy’s store a
Welfare is needed
Opinion: By C. NICOLE MASON McClatchy-Tribune Mitt Romney’s latest attack on Americans who are
BUSINESS DIGEST || Bill would penalize overseas call centers
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“SNL primetime election special” (8 p.m., nbc): The “SNL Primetime Election
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French cartoons inflame tensions from prophet film
Associated Press PARIS France stepped up security Wednesday at its embassies across the Muslim
Funny Farm finds a home at Mojo's Pub and Grille
The Funny Farm comedy club had a long run at the former Holiday Inn Metroplex Hotel in Liberty.
NEw this week
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Musician gets it right on second try
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Doubts arise over Harvard claim of ‘Jesus’ Wife’ papyrus
Associated Press ROME Is a scrap of papyrus suggesting that Jesus had a wife authentic?
Wednesday, September 19 (100 stories)
Mathews schools in danger of state oversight
Nearly 100 residents, teachers and other school employees packed Mathews High School cafeteria Wednesday evening to hear an Ohio Department of Education official warn about the consequences of the district’s projected deficit.
Council delays vote on leasing land for drilling
City council postponed a vote to seek proposals from companies interested in leasing city-owned land for oil and gas drilling even though a majority of members favor it.
U.S. Rroute 224 near Pa. closed Thursday for repairs
U.S. Route 224 just west of the Pennsylvania state line will remain closed through 5 p.m. today, for excavation and road repairs.
Youngstown council postpones vote on oil and gas drilling on city land
Youngstown council postpones vote on oil and gas drilling on city land
Canfield resident disputes tea party's claim of Obama socialism
Discontent with the country’s current economic malaise and unbalanced federal budget were among the predictable themes of a Tea Party Express rally on the Village Green.
Fed grand jury indicts Canton man for bank robberies, including one in Liberty
Fed grand jury indicts Canton man for bank robberies, including one in Liberty
Atheists claim Grove City, Pa. school board has dropped prayer
Atheists claim Grove City, Pa., school board has dropped prayer
Youngstown schools hire enrollment-verification coordinator
Youngstown schools hire enrollment-verification coordinator
Vote for your favorite Allegiant destination, qualify for prizes
Vote for your favorite Allegiant destination, qualify for prizes YOUNGSTOWN Allegiant Air, which
Canadian man pleads guilty in NY to poker charges
Canadian man pleads guilty in NY to poker charges NEW YORK (AP) — A Canadian man who was the
Official: Milosevic family welcome back in Serbia
Official: Milosevic family welcome back in Serbia BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — A senior Serbian
Lohan charged with leaving scene of NYC accident
Lohan charged with leaving scene of NYC accident NEW YORK (AP) — Police say Lindsay Lohan has been
Lauren Gessner, Jake Walker plan 2013 wedding
Dr. and Mrs. Larry J. Gessner of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren Gessner of Tuscaloosa, Ala., to Jake Walker of Birmingham, Ala. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Walker of Wagarville, Ala.
Chicago students return to class as strike ends
Chicago students return to class as strike ends CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Chicago
Youngstown police release names of victims in double homicide
Youngstown police release names of victims in double homicide YOUNGSTOWN Police have released
Tourist accused of Boston pastry theft avoids jail
Tourist accused of Boston pastry theft avoids jail BOSTON (AP) — An Irish tourist accused of
Troopers seize 65 pounds of marijuana
Troopers seize 65 pounds of marijuana TOLEDO – Three California men are facing felony drug charges
Two killed in East Side shooting
Two killed in East Side shooting YOUNGSTOWN Police have not made any arrests and have not
Man surrenders in New Year’s Eve party killing
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Traveling preacher to face child rape trial
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Woman who shot at husband outside court sentenced
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High Twelve 720 to meet at temple
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Nonprofit group will sponsor fundraiser
NEW MIDDLETOWN Yellow Brick Place, a newly formed nonprofit organization, is a group of volunteers
Pulitzer photographer to exhibit at Steel Museum downtown Youngstown
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jose Galvez presents a photographic historical record of the Latino experience in America at 5:30 p.m. today preceded by a reception sponsored by AVI Food Systems at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor (Steel Museum), 151 W. Wood St.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
Akron Children's radiothon begins this morning
Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s fourth annual “Miracles and Promises” Radiothon began today and runs through Friday .
Undecided voters play decisive role this election
Nov. 6 could be the first time Larry Warren, 68, of Poland votes for a Democratic president.
Penguins QB has hands full for huge tilt
Just a few days after a disappointing performance against Albany, and just a few day before Youngstown State’s biggest game of the season, Kurt Hess dropped a bit of a bombshell during Tuesday’s press conference, admitting the locker room is divided about how much it supports the junior quarterback.
Mancini book debuts to ‘insane’ sales
On her way to the gym on Tuesday evening, Lisa Malie made a quick stop at the Barnes & Noble in the Shops at Boardman Park.
Fewer youths confined in Ohio
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Last in a four-day series HIGHLAND HILLS “James” was a 13
MetroParks board hires golf pro Dennis Miller as new director
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mill Creek MetroParks board of commissioners has
Evan Standohar leads Girard win
By RYAN W. BUCK sports@vindy.com VIENNA Evan Standohar retreated into the comforts of the
19 Mahoning Valley teams chase playoffs
Staff report Nineteen area high school football teams are in contention for playoff spots,
Gathering at Steel Museum to remember Black Monday
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com CAMPBELL Thirty-five years ago today, on Sept. 19,
Boardman High graduate Vallos back with Eagles
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com When the Philadelphia Eagles made Boardman High graduate Steve
Volatile crowd backs Austintown BOE member
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown By the end of the school board’s Tuesday meeting
Elizabeth Smart to address health expo tonight in Girard
Staff report GIRARD Elizabeth Smart, an advocate against child abduction, will speak at 6
Campbell police chief gets suspension
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL The Campbell police chief is receiving a three-
Record expunged for Struthers school board member Carcelli
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com STRUTHERS A Struthers school board member has had his
Students share lunch with USDA official, Browns player
John Greco, left, a Cleveland Browns offensive lineman and Boardman native, and Kevin Concannon, the United States Department of Agriculture food and nutrition service undersecretary, eat lunch with Calayla Abron, a seventh-grader at Youngstown’s Wilson Middle School. Concannon joined Wilson students for lunch Tuesday to talk about the new guidelines for school lunches, which require healthier options.
Tea Party Express to have rally in Canfield
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com CANFIELD The Tea Party Express rolls into Canfield at
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown board of public affairs, 4 p.m., Lordstown Administration Building,
Police: No foul play in boy’s drowning
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com SHARON Three police departments concluded their investigation
oddly enough
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CRICKETS' BURGERS worth chirping about
Normally you have to be very quiet to hear the melodic sound of a cricket, but it’s the complete opposite at Crickets Bar and Grille.
CRAVING COMFORT
CRAVING COMFORT Family Features Comfort food is different for every body, but the deep satis
Fix roads that really need fixing
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After huge delay, Bucs blank Cubs
Associated Press CHICAGO Kevin Correia pitched seven innings of two-hit ball and Starling Marte
Obama jabs Romney over ‘47%’ remark
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY President Barack Obama declared Tuesday night the occupant of
Youngstown council to consider $200,000 funding of institute
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council will consider an ordinance today
birthdays
birthdays “Inside the Actor’s Studio” host James Lipton is 86. Actress Rosemary Harris is 85.
Perked up peppers are budget friendly
Family Features Cooking a satisfying supper that won’t break the bank may seem like a stretch —
Bikeway to be closed
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The following movies will open in theaters Friday:
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Losses run deep
By CHRISTOPHER KOCHERA TheNewsOutlet.org GIRARD State Route 11 intersects two lakes in
Covelli Enterprises reaches settlement
Staff/wire reports PITTSBURGH Covelli Enterprises could face class-action complaints involving
Surging Brewers blank Bucs
Yovani Gallardo gave up just two hits over 62/3 innings and the surging Milwaukee Brewers dropped the weary Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Tuesday night.
City man gets 7 years in vehicular homicide
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Christopher Kelso learned Tuesday he will
SOLACE speakers discuss addiction
By Danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com Canfield Jo Anna Krohn had a simple message for those
City council to vote on demolition plan
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In an effort to demolish as many dilapidated
Exhibition looks at Warhol’s impact
Associated Press NEW YORK Andy Warhol’s far-reaching impact on contemporary art is the subject
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.18 —.15 Avalon
TCTC open house
TCTC open house champion The Trumbull Career and Technical Center is having an open house for
METRO DIGEST || Phantoms’ laptop stolen
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Workers may get chance to return to home plants
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com LORDSTOWN As many as 250 workers at the General Motors
‘Foyle’s War’ will return to PBS
McClatchy Newspapers You have to wait a year, but new episodes of “Foyle’s War” will be returning
Pa. high court wants voter-ID law review
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Date night plans
Date night plans Steph can’t wait to try all these new places we are hearing about and neither
newsmakers
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Headed downtown
Headed downtown With all the new venues to eat at downtown, I decided to give one the them a
Chicago teachers vote to end strike
Associated Press CHICAGO The city’s teachers agreed Tuesday to return to the classroom after
United Way donors can win Cruze
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN Mahoning Valley residents who donate $200 or more
Saving history becomes more difficult with each passing year
Editorial: There was a day when the land- mark Paramount Theater in downtown Youngstown could have been saved.
What is the best tax policy for US?
Opinion: There was a time when Democrats and Republicans alike could talk sense about tax rates, in terms of
It’s time to right-size government
Opinion: We’re going to have a national debate about government, right? Both parties told us during their
Harrison, Polamalu may not face Raiders
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mike Tomlin still isn’t sure when injured defensive stars James
Healthy middle class essential
Opinion: Healthy middle class essential San Jose Mercury News: As if Americans needed more evidence that
Service to women
Opinion: By Angela C . TRUDELL VASQUEZ McClatchy-Tribune I admit it. And I’m not ashamed about it. I’ve
Viva Vino Italiano!
Viva Vino Italiano! Five Italian wines, authentic Tuscan entrees and live cooking stations all
Shaking up the routine
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A slap in the face is what comedian Wanda Sykes is
“survivor — philippines” (8 p.m., cbs): Let the back-stabbing begin.
“survivor — philippines” (8 p.m., cbs): Let the back-stabbing begin. “Survivor: Philippines” gets
Youths incarcerated at Cuyahoga offered education, parent training
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com HIGHLAND HILLS The 16-foot fence gives it away. As
Colm Meaney finds home on ‘Hell on Wheels’
By Luaine Lee McClatchy Newspapers BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Actor Colm Meaney is a man without a
Foreign policy in spotlight
Opinion: In a presidential campaign dominated by voters’ unhappiness with the economy, it took a tragedy —
Militants: Afghan attack is revenge for anti-Islam video
Associated Press KABUL Islamic militants sought Tuesday to capitalize on anger over an anti-
Community donates blood to help teen
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Tuesday, September 18 (97 stories)
Police searching for 2nd Kohl's shoplifter; had toddler in tow
Police have identified one suspect and are looking for a second accused of shoplifting items valued at more than $1,200 from a township store and then hitting a store employee with their vehicle.
Phantoms' laptop stolen
Police are trying to find the person who stole a laptop belonging to the Youngstown Phantoms hockey team.
Austintown super asked to step down
By the end of the school board’s Tuesday meeting one thing was clear — nearly 200 people stood behind board member Harold Porter and his letter calling for the resignation of Superintendent Vince Colaluca.
SOLACE shares stories of loss from drugs at Neil Kennedy event
Jo Anna Krohn had a simple message for those listening to her talk about opiate addiction:
Campbell chief given 3-day suspension, on paper only
The Campbell police chief is receiving a three-day suspension of record over two accidental gun discharges in the police station this spring.
Children’s hospital fundraising radiothon starts Wednesday
Children’s hospital fundraising radiothon starts Wednesday BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital
Pittsburgh, county settle 911 blizzard death suit
Pittsburgh, county settle 911 blizzard death suit PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and Allegheny
LSU reopens campus after bomb threat, evacuation
LSU reopens campus after bomb threat, evacuation BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana State
Lawyers: Obese Ohio inmate faces ‘torturous’ death
Lawyers: Obese Ohio inmate faces ‘torturous’ death COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Attorneys for a condemned
Black Monday ceremony scheduled tomorrow
Black Monday ceremony scheduled tomorrow Tomorrow marks the 35th anniversary of Black Monday, when
Youngstown man gets 7 years for aggravated vehicular homicide
Youngstown man gets 7 years for aggravated vehicular homicide
Seeking 'Greatest' corn hole and video footballer of YSU tailgate
The Vindy & Friends are joining the tailgate frenzy at YSU this Saturday, and we want to crown the Greatest Tailgate "corn holer" and "Madden footballer."
Researchers tag great white sharks off Cape Cod
Researchers tag great white sharks off Cape Cod CHATHAM, Mass. (AP) — A crew of researchers and
Chicago teachers to consider offer, ending strike
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‘Boom Boom’ gets worthy biography
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “The basis for Ray’s popularity was obvious. It was
Romney: ‘Victims’ comment not elegantly stated
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Amount of annual Alaska dividend to be announced
Amount of annual Alaska dividend to be announced ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Buy an iPhone 5 or
Three elected to Trumbull fair board
Three elected to Trumbull fair board WARREN Five people were elected to 3-year terms on the
Kira Botkin, Todd C. Harris to wed in 2013
COLUMBUS Kira Botkin and Todd C. Harris, both of Columbus, are announcing their engagement and
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Jury mulls murder case in Pa. welding shop slaying
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Trial ordered in 1995 slaying of teenager
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NARFE 2122 to meet today at Reserve Base
NARFE 2122 to meet today at Reserve Base VIENNA National Active and Retired Federal Employees
No talks in Day 2 of NHL’s lockout
Associated Press NEW YORK Day 2 of the NHL lockout saw no changes from either side Monday, as
Steelers back in business after win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Troy Polamalu watched from the sidelines in sweats. So did James
Issues linger for unbeaten OSU
Associated Press COLUMBUS His team hasn’t lost and it has a quarterback who has stamped himself
‘They’re not quitters’
Trailing 18-9 in Game 2 of a best-of-five volleyball match Monday night at Howland High, Jackson-Milton coach Sue Prozy called timeout. Ahead one game, she needed a spark to get her team back on track.
Mistakes hurt winless Browns
Associated Press BEREA Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson started to guess the number of missed
Woman pleads innocent in crash
Staff report WARREN A 22-year-old Cortland woman pleaded innocent to two counts of felonious
Teachers again to mull ending strike
Associated Press CHICAGO An angry Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s appeal to the courts to end a six-day
Death Row inmate says he’s too big to be humanely executed
Associated Press COLUMBUS A condemned Ohio inmate who weighs at least 480 pounds wants his
Have you seen the candidates?
Both candidates in the 6th Congressional District are contending the other is hiding.
Change of venue sought for 2 suspects
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two men facing charges in the murder of a
Council to mull GPS in city vehicles
City council will consider legislation Wednesday to move forward on installing GPS tracking systems in every city vehicle and to hire a company to oversee the replacement of elevators at 20 Federal Place.
Board member calls for sup’t to resign
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown An emotionally charged email from school-board
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Nuke chief blasts atomic agency
Associated Press VIENNA Iran’s nuclear chief said Monday that “terrorists and saboteurs” might
Ryan, Brown praise filing of complaint against China
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, and U.S.
Obama touts trade-battle efforts
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS President Barack Obama used two campaign stops in Ohio
Harbaugh finds new ways to motivate unbeaten 49ers
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Jim Harbaugh considers Muhammad Ali the most competitive
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, City Hall. Finance
Poland board plans forum on levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The school board has announced a public forum next
Access to inner chamber
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Not only does corporate political money shout, scream, bellow, and
Danica Patrick’s crew chief fired
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. JR Motorsports parted ways Monday with crew chief Tony Eury
‘Last Five Years’ uses unusual means of storytelling
By Lorraine wardle entertainment@vindy.com SALEM While some community theaters like to open
Television viewing habits are changing
Associated Press NEW YORK The number of U.S. homes that don’t get traditional television service
Return of sacred site proper
Opinion: Rapid City (S.D.) Journal: So much is still unknown — and so many questions remain unanswered —
Winslow Homer’s Maine studio opens to the public
By CLARKE CANFIELD Associated Press SCARBOROUGH, Maine The studio where painter Winslow Homer
Poverty puts schools in bind
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday I argued in this space on Aug. 30 that the real problem with our schools
NewsOutlet.org gets $300K grant
Staff report Youngstown The NewsOutlet.org will be producing investigative stories about gas and
Orders for iPhone 5 top 2M in 24 hours
Associated Press CUPERTINO, Calif. Orders for the iPhone 5 topped 2 million in their first 24
NY police arrest nearly 200 at Occupy Wall Street event
Associated Press NEW YORK Police say nearly 200 people have been arrested as Occupy Wall Street
Man shot in leg during dispute at tavern
Staff report BROOKFIELD A 39-year-old Castle Rock Road man was treated in St. Elizabeth Health
Driver, 39, cited for OVI after accident
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police cited a 39-year-old city man for having an open container and
Haggerty nets coach’s praise
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Cardinal Mooney girls tennis coach Jimmy Leslie knows not
Commemoration of Black Monday set
Commemoration of Black Monday set campbell Steel workers and public officials who lived through
Youngstown police probe robberies, other incidents
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two robberies, a
Mooney jumps to 6th in Division 3 AP poll
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney’s big win over the previous No. 1-ranked team in
Romney proves his weakness
Opinion: Romney proves his weakness Mitt Romney has shown the world that he is not qualified to serve as
Ohio voter rolls to be updated
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s elections chief plans to mail postcards to former and current
Cancer: No. 1 killer among US Hispanics
Associated Press NEW YORK Cancer has overtaken heart disease as the No. 1 killer among Hispanics
Fitch’s Kilpatrick off to 4-0-0 start
By RYAN BUCk sports@vindy.com The first season for a new coach in any sport is supposed to have
Role of probation officer has expanded
On a drizzly August day, probation officers Ramon Cuevas and Brian Carnie are driving through the city’s North Side on their way to check on kids on probation.
Work on bridge nearly done
For the past three months, Michael Kermec has experienced delays during his morning commute to work at Home Savings & Loan Co. in downtown Youngstown.
FULL OF SURPRISES
If you looked at the new bridge over the Mahoning River built for the Niles Greenway Bike Path, you would correctly assume that part of it is new and part is refurbished.
In US, older drivers are facing confusing array of license laws
Associated Press WASHINGTON Jerry Wiseman notices it’s harder to turn and check his car’s blind
Detour on Route 11
Detour on Route 11 LEETONIA Traffic on state Route 11 this week will be detoured during the
Officials celebrate renovation of park
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Mayor Doug Franklin sat at a picnic table inside the
MARC KOVAC | THE VINDICATOR
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MAHONING VALLEY Leaders pledge $600K to get daily air service
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com VIENNA Community and business leaders have pledged
Honey Boo Boo FINDS FANS AND CRITICS
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Public pension reforms in state are designed to shore up funds
Editorial: In an rare act of bipartisanship, Re- publicans and Democrats in the Ohio General Assembly have
Trumbull library will appeal funding decision
By ED RUNYAN Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County library system will appeal the county
Mitt Romney has a radical vision for education
Opinion: By Jonathan Zimmerman Los Angeles Times As schools around the country open their doors for the
“death and the civil war” (8 p.m., pbs): “Death and the Civil War” is a
“death and the civil war” (8 p.m., pbs): “Death and the Civil War” is a compelling documentary from
Free meal
Free meal Lockwood United Methodist Church, 4570 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman, free community dinner
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
School choice ideal for Chicago
Opinion: “There is no right to strike against the public safety by anybody, anywhere, any time.” Calvin
Hezbollah leads massive anti-US protest
Associated Press BEIRUT In a rare public appearance, the leader of the militant Hezbollah group
Nebraska’s Pelini cleared to return
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Nebraska coach Bo Pelini says he has a clean bill of health and
Teen charged with bomb plot is in court
Teen charged with bomb plot is in court chicago An attorney for an Illinois teenager charged
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Nominees named for Pop Hall of Fame CANONSBURG, Pa. The American Pop Music Hall of
Cooper balances teaching, umpiring
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Dr. Chet Cooper Jr. calls himself one of the luckiest
Monday, September 17 (75 stories)
Chris Brown probation court appearance delayed
Chris Brown probation court appearance delayed LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Brown’s probation hearing
Program planned on future of health care
Program planned on future of health care HUBBARD Linde Finsrud Wilson, chief executive officer
Ryan, Brown praise Obama’s China trade complaint
Ryan, Brown praise Obama’s China trade complaint YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and U.S. Sen.
Space shuttle Endeavour stuck at home in Florida
Space shuttle Endeavour stuck at home in Florida CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space shuttle
MacDonald returns to court in ‘Fatal Vision’ case
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Bike safety program Saturday at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm
Bike safety program Saturday at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm Youngstown The Mill Creek
Community forests workshop scheduled
Community forests workshop scheduled Youngstown The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is
Calif. filmmaker’s family leaves home overnight
Calif. filmmaker’s family leaves home overnight CERRITOS, Calif. (AP) — The family of a filmmaker
Winslow Homer’s Maine studio to open to public
Winslow Homer’s Maine studio to open to public SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — The Maine studio
Almost $600,000 pledged for local air service
Almost $600,000 pledged for local air service VIENNA Area community and business leaders have
WORTH A LOOK
FESTIVALS/FAIRS Shepherd of the Valley, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, Poland, is sponsoring a
PSU Ext. to offer stress managment
PSU Ext. to offer stress managment NEW CASTLE, PA. Penn State Extension of Lawrence County and
Chicago teachers continue strike; mayor plans legal action to end it
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Juvenile justice reformed
In February 2004, the detention hall at the Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center housed kids two to a room, and the population crept toward 90 in a facility with 40 rooms.
Treatment court disposes of drug addictions
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Each week, a team of case workers and treatment professionals meets to review juvenile-court cases for youths addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Warrant worries? Go directly to church
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN People living in Mahoning County hampered by an active warrant and constantly worried about when law enforcement will knock on their doors can remove that anxiety this week.
Freshly picked
As children growing up, we all can remember that sweet, delicious crunch as we took a bite of that fresh-picked apple from the tree out back or the neighbor’s yard. The crimson red beckoned us to taste how sweet the newly picked fruit would be.
Spanish Evangelical Church breaks ground on East Side
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Spanish Evangelical Church will return to its roots on the East Side.
YSU learns how to run out clock
Penguins getting better at closing out games with 4th-quarter leads By JOE SCALZO
Message to Mathews board: You need to address this
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Representatives of the Ohio Department of Education say they will be quite clear about the severity of the deficit facing the Mathews schools when they address the board of education at its next regular meeting Wednesday.
Keselowski starts Chase with victory at Chicagoland
Brad Keselowski began the season with a bit of goofiness, posting on Twitter during a red-flag stoppage at the Daytona 500.
1 dead in Pakistan protest over film
1 dead in Pakistan protest over film KARACHI, Pakistan Hundreds of Pakistanis protesting an
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This weekend on the tracks
TRUCKS NEWTON, Iowa Ryan Blaney became the youngest winner in NASCAR Trucks history Saturday
On campus | How area FBS players fared in Week 3
BIG TEN Indiana DL Ryan Phillis, Soph., Boardman — started and made one tackle in 41-39 loss to
Litigation looms over election law
Associated Press COLUMBUS Several lawsuits working their ways through the courts have potential
On and off the fields | Girls soccer news & notes
LAKEVIEW’S IMPROVEMENTS Lakeview girls soccer coach Shawn Varley has seen many changes in his 10
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Poland Historical Society, business meeting at 7 p.m., program at 7:30 p.m.,
Ohio State coach raves about Mooney’s Simon
Associated Press columbus Lots of coaches brag about their players. Seldom do they go so far as
Afghan insider attack kills 4 American troops
Associated Press KABUL Afghan police killed four American soldiers coming to their aid after a
Top intellectual to speak at YSU
Top intellectual to speak at YSU YOUNGSTOWN Kwame Anthony Appiah, the Laurance S. Rockefeller
Car crash injures 2 Poland football players
Staff report POLAND Two Poland Seminary High School football players were taken by ambulance to
oddly enough
oddly enough Man shows off Guinness’ tallest mohawk in NYC park NEW YORK Guinness World
City expects bypass to help
Associated Press NELSONVILLE, Ohio Once feared, a new bypass coming for Route 33 now is seen as
Pirates’ bullpen unable to hold early five-run lead
Associated Press CHICAGO With the ball jumping out of Wrigley Field, Pirates manager Clint
Furor fades in year since military lifted ban on gays
Associated Press NEW YORK They are images Americans had never seen before. Jubilant young men
Chisenhall’s single caps Tribe’s ninth-inning rally
Associated Press CLEVELAND For a few moments Sunday, the Indians could briefly stop thinking
What to do with found money
Opinion: What to do with found money Ironton Tribune: If you found a $100 bill in the street, what would
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘The Master’ smashes box-office records LOS ANGELES Paul Thomas Anderson’s cult
Complaints about automated calls rise sharply
Associated Press WASHINGTON So much for silence from telemarketers at the cherished dinner hour,
President earned another term
Opinion: President earned another term When Rahm Emanuel, mayor of Chicago, took the stage at the
Selected local stocks
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GM’s 104th birthday passes quietly
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Multiple personalities in Muslim rage
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates At the height of the latest Islamic rage, one of
birthdays
birthdays Singer LaMonte McLemore of the Fifth Dimension is 77. Singer Fee Waybill of The Tubes is
Liberty finding a way to win
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com It is often said that a good football team is one which is able
Offenders offered Choices to change
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The conference room at first looked ready for
Chicago mayor to seek court order to end teachers strike
Associated Press CHICAGO The Chicago teachers union decided Sunday to continue its weeklong
video game reviews
‘the last story’ Grade: C Details: Xseed, $49.99, for Wii The Wii created a bona fide frenzy
Who are undecided voters?
Opinion: Do you know how you’ll vote in November’s presidential election? I thought so. For all we’re
Let’s cut spending
Opinion: By Julie Ni Zhu McClatchy-Tribune GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. Raising taxes to address mounting
Channing Tatum has appeared in five films this year alone, with the latest being the ensemble
Channing Tatum has appeared in five films this year alone, with the latest being the ensemble
Tolerance gives way to tyranny
Opinion: WASHINGTON Elaine Huguenin, who with her husband operates Elane Photography in New Mexico, asks
Obama’s jobs math doesn’t add up
Opinion: By Glenn Garvin The Miami Herald If you were playing one of those buzzword-bingo drinking games
Plenty of new music will be dropping soon FALL ALBUM PREVIEW
By Piet Levy Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The busy fall music season is here, with a cluster of
Weaning ourselves away from the hard stuff, at least for a day
Editorial: The last few weeks have been dominated by hard news— bare-knuckle politics, the death of an
The Vindicator spent five months researching juvenile justice trends and Mahoning County’s
The Vindicator spent five months researching juvenile justice trends and Mahoning County’s juvenile
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: Dave Blaney finished 33rd, completing 199 laps (engine
Steel museum looks at strike, mill closings
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor will host an
CORRECTION
correction A photo on Page A9 of Sunday’s edition misspelled the last name of three Austintown
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Sept. 17, the 261st day of 2012. There are 105 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Tens of thousands of felons are free
Associated Press DAYTON There are tens of thousands of wanted Ohio felons on the loose, and a
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Police pursuit ends in crash
Police pursuit ends in crash WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. A male driver was taken to UPMC Horizon
Poland High football players injured in car crash
Poland High football players injured in car crash Staff report POLAND Two Poland Seminary High
‘God called us to East Side’; ground broken for Spanish church
‘God called us to East Side’; ground broken for Spanish church By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Another Afghan insider attack kills 4 more American soldiers
Another Afghan insider attack kills 4 more American soldiers Associated Press KABUL Afghan
And the new ‘American Idol’ judges are Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban
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As usual, Bengals beat Browns in NFL battle of Ohio
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Pope Benedict XVI appeals for peace in Mideast
Pope Benedict XVI appeals for peace in Mideast Associated Press BEIRUT Pope Benedict XVI
NATO airstrike kills 8 women, girls in Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan An Afghan police officer turned his gun on NATO troops at
NHL lockout could put start of season on ice
NHL lockout could put start of season on ice Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. The NHL
Events this week mark anniversaries of Black Monday, Little Steel Strike
Events this week mark anniversaries of Black Monday, Little Steel Strike Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Have an active warrant against you? Surrender safely in Youngstown this week
Have an active warrant against you? Surrender safely in Youngstown this week By JOHN W. GOODWIN
Will judges have more say than voters on Election day in Ohio?
Will judges have more say than voters on Election day in Ohio? Associated Press COLUMBUS
Kimberly Buck-Flugan | Mark Roberts
YOUNGSTOWN Kimberly Buck-Flugan of Calcutta and Mark Roberts of Austintown exchanged wedding vows
Aimee Rice | Michael Fugate
BELOIT Community Bible Church was the setting when Aimee Rice and Michael Fugate exchanged wedding
Jessica Demarco | Vincent Franceschelli
YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was the setting at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 11 as Jessica Demarco
Mara Gonzales | Jeffrey Taylor
MESA, ARIZ. Mara Leonora Gonzales of Gilbert, Ariz., became the bride of Jeffrey Ryan Taylor, also
Raelyn Romito I Brian Deuley
Youngstown Raelyn Nicole Romito and Brian Charles Deuley, both of Columbus, exchanged wedding vows
50th anniversary of Grouberts is party occasion
CANFIELD David and Beverly Groubert of Canfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 5
Zarrs celebrate 50th anniversary with party, cruise
AUSTINTOWN Will and Ann Zarr of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 2 at a
Dinner party celebrates 50th for Petruses
PHOENIX Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Petrus of Phoenix, formerly of Campbell for 25 years, celebrated
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY | Millie Kucel Pollock
THE HONOREE Residence: Shepherd of the Valley, Niles. Date of birth: Aug. 24, 1912.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club-Mineral Ridge will meet at St. Mary Church at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. After the meeting and
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a tour of Beech Creek Botanical Gardens in
Coitsville Garden Club
Group celebrates its roots, 80th anniversary By JoAnn Jones news@vindy.com Lena Showman of
HAPPY 97TH BIRTHDAY | ANGELO CRETELLA
HAPPY 97TH BIRTHDAY Angelo Cretella Date of Birth: Sept. 17, 1915 Residence: Girard Parents:
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise, 9
FEDERATED CLUBS
THURSDAY Hubbard Fortnightly IV will meet at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the home of Shirley Rosine with
Annual Baby Bargain Boutique is Saturday
Boardman Park will have its annual Baby Bargain Boutique from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
YSU survives upset bid by Albany to improve to 3-0
Youngstown State survives upset bid by Albany to improve to 3-0 By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Campaign ads worth $9.9M fill Mahoning Valley TV
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The presidential campaign of Republican Mitt
Mancini bio hits shelves Tuesday
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com In 2007, a recently-divorced columnist named Mark Kriegel had
DNC leader Wasserman Schultz stops at Youngstown campaign office
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In 2008, Anthony Nwankwo was among the millions of
Stolen Boston terrier puppies found, returned to New Castle owner
BY DANNy RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. A woman and her beloved puppies were
Boardman runners excel at record-setting Spartan Invitational
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com BOARDMAN Under warm, late summer skies, the 27th Boardman
Extremely quick start propels JFK to romp
By Ryan Buck sports@vindy.com WARREN A week after an emotional last-second win, the Warren JFK
Fitch art students completing 3-year mural project
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A group of art students is leaving its mark on
Special blood drive planned to help Boardman woman
Staff report BOARDMAN A special blood drive is planned to replenish the local supply and help a
Poland girls are Div. II runners-up
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Boardman The Poland girls were runner-up in Div. II at the
MetroParks sponsors Sunset at the Farm
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com CANFIELD With the end of summer nearing, families and
Area golf calendar
SEPTEMBER Wednesday — Youngstown Baseball Oldtimers scramble at Tanglewood. 9 a.m. shotgun start.
Pumpkin weigh-off to be Oct. 13
Staff report GREENFORD The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will have its 18th annual giant-
Volunteers needed for Public Lands Day at Jennings
Staff report SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. The Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road,
Does the juvenile justice system really work?
Michael Crosby looks over records at the Mahoning County juvenile detention center on the city’s East Side. The average daily population in detention is 32, and the average stay is nine days.
NHL lockout takes center stage
Associated Press New York The chance of averting another NHL lockout all but disappeared long
Minority kids make up majority detained
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nationwide, two out of every five kids
Teenager charged with trying to blow up bar in Chicago
Associated Press CHICAGO Undercover FBI agents arrested an 18-year-old American man who tried to
“We used all local labor for the repairs. We try to use local sources whenever
“We used all local labor for the repairs. We try to use local sources whenever possible.” Karen
METRO DIGEST || Penn State honors Navy lieutenant
Crash in Boardman Boardman A man was transported to St. Elizabeth Health Center after a car
Area running calendar
SEPTEMBER Today — Lordstown Apple Cider Festival 5K at 8:45 a.m. at Lordstown High School. Visit
Nearly no-hit, Indians still fall to Tigers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Anibal Sanchez thought he could pitch a no-hitter and Alex Avila
Penn State has reason to cheer
Associated Press State college, pa. Penn State football finally has a victory to celebrate.
Middle East crisis | Latest developments
Al-Qaida calls for more attacks on embassies Al-Qaida’s most active branch in the Middle East
Nebraska’s Pelini released from hospital
Associated Press LINCOLN, NEB. Bo Pelini wasn’t acting like himself on the sideline Saturday,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Public Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Schafer Conference Room.
Some store-brand products beat name brands
Trade big brands for store brands and you’ll save big bucks — an average of 25 percent, according
Career paths & limelight
education The Trumbull County Educational Service Center presented years-of-service awards to the
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Capital One Bank v. Ken Steiginga, money. Platte
Shepherd celebration
Shepherd celebration YOUNGSTOWN Shepherd of the Valley is having a party and prayer service to
McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy Newspapers I estimate that one-fourth of the questions parents ask me involve issues or
Swimming classes at JCC in October
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Beginning in October, the Jewish Community Center will offer swimming
Beautiful obsession
McClatchy Newspapers LEXINGTON, Ky. For dedicated aquarium lovers, the creation and maintenance
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Friends, 7:30 p.m.: A concert with
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. What happened to Mark Steines of “Entertainment Tonight”? I haven’t seen him
Orchestra will back Speedbumps show
Staff report Canton Pairing rock bands with symphony orchestras is nothing new. The Moody
Movement has had no effect in first year
Los Angeles Times NEW YORK They linked arms, sat and waited for arrest at Zuccotti Park. As
State funding for higher ed will be a collaborative effort
Editorial: Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who has launched various initiatives to make state government more cost-
Good Samaritan helps man again years later
Associated Press CLEVELAND Gerald Gronowski thinks he may owe his life to the second
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 16, the 260th day of 2012. There are 106 days left in the year. The Jewish
Cortland author to sign book
Cortland author to sign book CORTLAND Cortland resident Sally Lane will sign her book, “Cortland
Obama’s vision on the mark
Opinion: As most people know, I’m normally quiet and reserved (wink wink).
Polamalu, Harrison questionable for Steelers vs. Jets
Associated Press Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and linebacker James
Valley native beefs up The Buckinghams’ sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Mariano Longo has been on one long, strange trip ever
Secrecy efforts can backfire
Editorial: Secrecy efforts can backfire The board of Mill Creek Metro- Parks is doing itself no favors by
Topless pictures of Kate published in Ireland
Associated Press ROME The British royal family faced a multinational battle to contain the
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Sept. 8
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Zoo” by Patterson/ Ledwidge (Little, Brown) 2. “The Time Keeper” by Mitch
2 NATO soldiers killed in attack in Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL An Afghan local policeman killed two soldiers with the NATO military
newsmakers
newsmakers Colbert: ‘I love my church’ NEW YORK In a rare public moment out of character,
Obama and Romney make pitch to working-class voters
Associated Press WASHINGTON Competing for white working-class voters, President Barack Obama and
McCutchen helps Bucs snap 7-game skid
Associated Press Chicago Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle figured snapping a season-high
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 16, the 260th day of 2012. There are 106 days left in the year. The Jewish
Prep volleyball results
Canfield 25-25-25, Springfield 14-18-18 CANFIELD Sabrina Mangapora led the Cardinals with 20
Riding with Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Saturday: The Trumbull County native used owner points to qualifiy for
Johnson takes Chicagoland pole to begin Sprint Chase
Associated Press JOLIETT, Ill. Jimmie Johnson took an immediate step toward another Sprint Cup
Ohio State escapes Calif. scare
Associated Press COLUMBUS After another game too close for comfort, the overriding emotion for
Doubters beware! Niles on the loose
When Niles McKinley High School’s football team beat Girard, 34-13, to open the season, the doubters
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
YP’s ‘Cabaret’ should be seen
By Stephanie ottey entertainment@vindy.com “What good is sitting alone in your room” when you
What next for Covelli?
Opinion: “You guys are pitiful.” Those are tough words from “JohnYoung.” Whoever he is. He’s among the
Nationals pummel Phantoms
Staff report ORCHARD LAKE, Mich. Mac MacSorely scored Youngstown Phantoms’s only goal in a 7-1
Striking teachers rally in Chicago
Striking teachers rally in Chicago CHICAGO Thousands of striking Chicago public-school teachers
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES HONORS Airman of the Year Staff Sgt. James Inghram of Boardman recently was named
Anti-US protests jar Mideast with message of uncertainty
Anti-US protests jar Mideast with message of uncertainty By Ned Parker Los Angeles Times CAIRO
Slow coffee spreading fast
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. It’s the start of the morning rush at Philz Coffee — and
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. My girlfriend enjoys drinking white wine; I prefer beer. I don’t really know the name of the wine
Incubator for new ideas
Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. In recent years, Niagara Falls has thrown open its doors to
Intricacies of replacing turntable cartridge
Q. I have an Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB turntable and want to upgrade the cartridge. I am
Thank God for Jim Traficant
Opinion: Thank God for Jim Traficant How does one of your writ- er’s who said he did not read Congressman
‘Slice of Americana’
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com VOLANT, PA. The look of the Volant Mills hasn’t changed
Record reviews
Bob Dylan Album: “Tempest” (Columbia) Grade: A “Tempest” is no doubt the best album you’ll
Retirees’ plans for income disrupted
Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS John Folsom has a solid job in medical-device sales and has put two
AREA bowling scores
Highlights: Grace Sciarra rolled 226-279-300 — 805 on night of Sept. 11 in Wedgewood Ladies Trio.
‘Boardwalk’s Meg Steedle steals show
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK For the first two seasons of “Boardwalk
Browns, Bengals lack QB spice for true rivlary
Associated Press Cincinnati Brian Sipe and Ken Anderson, Bernie Kosar and Boomer Esiason —
Did Kasich oppose auto bailout?
Opinion: Last Sunday’s column in this space headlined, “Will Ohio autoworkers back prez?” prompted an email
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Lauren Bacall is 88. Blues singer B.B. King is 87. Singer Betty Kelly of Martha
Saturday, September 15 (105 stories)
Stolen puppies found in separate locations; owner credits media
A woman and her beloved puppies were re-united after they were reported stolen nearly 24 hours earlier.
Women in West Bank uniting to get elected, form political party
A new group running for municipal elections in Hebron is offering residents an alternative to politics as usual in the conservative West Bank city: Women at the helm, instead of men.
Penn State honors its only Medal of Honor winner, SEAL Michael Murphy
Penn State students have paid tribute to a late Navy lieutenant who was the school’s only Medal of Honor recipient.
American teenager charged with attempted terrorist bombing in Chicago
Undercover FBI agents arrested an 18-year-old American man who tried to detonate what he believed was a car bomb outside a downtown Chicago bar, federal prosecutors said Saturday.
Kids enjoy campfire, corn maze, hayride at Sunset at the Farm
With the end of summer nearing, families and children enjoyed the fading warm weather during a local farm festival Saturday night.
Wasserman Schultz rallies Obama supporters today in Youngstown
In 2008, Anthony Nwankwo was among the millions of young people thrilled about the prospects of Democratic candidate Barack Obama becoming president.
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead Albany 31-21 late in fourth
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead Albany 31-21 late in fourth
Filmmaker linked to anti-Islamic movie interviewed, script advisor gets death threats
A Southern California filmmaker linked to an anti-Islamic movie inflaming protests across the Middle East was interviewed and released Saturday by federal probation officers at a Los Angeles sheriff's station, authorities said.
Al-Qaida calling for more attacks as Muslim leaders urge non-violence
Al-Qaida's most active branch in the Middle East called for more attacks on U.S. embassies Saturday to "set the fires blazing," seeking to co-opt outrage over an anti-Muslim film even as the wave of protests that swept 20 countries this week eased.
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead Albany 24-21 after three
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead Albany 24-21 after three.
YSU LIVE | Penguins, Albany tied at 21 at halftime
YSU LIVE | Penguins, Albany tied at 21 at halftime.
YSU LIVE | Penguins, Albany tied at 7 after first quarter
YSU LIVE | Penguins, Albany tied at 7 after first quarter
Parker-Alaspa nuptials set for November 10
Michael and Mary Hissam of El Paso are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Marie Parker of Naperville, Ill., formerly of Girard and Youngstown, and Bryan W. Alaspa of Chicago.