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YSU stuns Pitt 31-17

YSU stuns Pitt 31-17.


YSU kicks field goal, extends lead to 31-17

YSU kicks field goal, extends lead to 31-17


Pitt cuts deficit to 28-17 with 9 minutes left

Pitt cuts deficit to 28-17 with 9 minutes left.


YSU stretches lead over Pitt to 28-10 in 4th

YSU stretches lead over Pitt to 28-10 in 4th.


YSU leads Pitt 21-10 entering 4th

YSU leads Pitt 21-10 entering 4th.


Hostage situation fizzles

Hostage situation fizzles YOUNGSTOWN Police quickly ended what was initially believed to be a


YSU leads Pitt 21-10 early in 3rd

YSU leads Pitt 21-10 early in 3rd.


YSU leads Pitt 14-10 at halftime

YSU leads Pitt 14-10 at halftime.


Police responding to hostage situation on Avondale Ave.

Police responding to hostage situation on Avondale Ave. YOUNGSTOWN Police are reporting a


Pitt cuts deficit to 14-10 on field goal

Pitt cuts deficit to 14-10 on field goal.


YSU takes 14-7 lead over Pitt

YSU takes 14-7 lead over Pitt.


YSU, Pitt tied at 7 after one quarter

YSU, Pitt tied at 7 after one quarter


YSU takes 7-0 lead over Pitt

YSU takes 7-0 lead over Pitt.


UPDATE: YSU-Pitt to start at 6:30

UPDATE: YSU-Pitt to start at 6:30.


Start of YSU-Pitt game delayed by weather

Start of YSU-Pitt game delayed by weather.


Browns awarded Mooney's Kitchen off waivers

Browns awarded Mooney's Kitchen off waivers.


Pitt suspends six for tonight's YSU game

Pitt suspends six for tonight's YSU game.


Courtney Odle | Kenneth Cookson

CATAWBA ISLAND, OHIO Courtney Beth Odle and Kenneth Blake Cookson were married Jan. 21 in a

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Kendal Farver | Pasquale Daltorio

New Middletown Kendal Michelle Farver and Pasquale Ralph Daltorio, both of Poland, were united in

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Kiwanis to aid disease elimination


Salem Center joins labels program


Celebrity Cookoff planned Sept. 25

Celebrity Cookoff planned Sept. 25 BEACHWOOD, OHIO Cleveland’s 11th Annual Dave Thomas Celebrity


NWS: Isaac’s Valley deluge up to 4 inches

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The National Weather Service projects the


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Focused Mooney romps

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Infuriated by last week’s 31-7 loss to St.

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Judge Economus grants Obama request to restore days for early voting

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS U.S. District Judge Peter C. Economus has ordered


Harding beats up rival Howland to avenge defeats

By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com HOWLAND It’s no secret that the Howland Tigers and Warren


Complaint involving inmate, 2 Mahoning deputies probed

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Internal affairs investigators at the

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Penguins have ties to Pitt

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The University of Pittsburgh deserves credit for


Stolen trailer with ship returned to owner

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com boardman The Mahoning County Republican Party’s ship has


Eagles fly by Girard with solid start

By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com GIRARD It could’ve been a laugher. It could’ve been an


Trumbull engineer: If county OKs sick-time policy, I’ll consider it

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith says he has received


Former YSU DB survives final cut

Staff report A year after beating the odds to make the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad, former


Oral rabies vaccine baits to be distributed in Mahoning Valley

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN To prevent the spread of raccoon rabies across the state, the Ohio


Friday’s other HIgh School football games

Fitch 49, Akron Hoban 6 AKRON Quarterback Matt Futkos threw touchdown passes to three different


Second Harvest urges action by community

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley is part of a national


YNG airport seeks pledges for daily flights

Staff report BOARDMAN The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport has begun its Travel Bank air-


Biden delights Canfield Fairgoers

Vice President Joe Biden visited the Canfield Fair Friday, talking with numerous visitors and drawing large crowds as he walked the midway.


Waters recede in Louisiana

Associated Press BELLE CHASE, La. Floodwaters from Isaac receded, power came on and businesses


POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Aug. 24


Romney starts fall campaign visiting storm victims

Associated Press JEAN LAFITTE, La. Republican Mitt Romney launched the final leg of his quest


newsmakers

newsmakers Randy Jackson out of ‘American Idol’? LOS ANGELES “American Idol’s” game of


Up to 10,000 at risk of Yosemite virus

Up to 10,000 at risk of Yosemite virus FRESNO, Calif. Up to 10,000 people who were guests in


Soda-juice drink added to breakfast menu

Associated Press NEW YORK Rise and shine. It’s time for breakfast soda. Taco Bell said Friday


Lawmakers mull $3.5M for animal facility

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State lawmakers are considering whether to sign off on


Astronauts, family and friends mourn humble hero Armstrong

Associated Press CINCINNATI Neil Armstrong was a humble hero who saw himself as a team player


METRO DIGEST || Abduction at YSU

Abduction at YSU YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University police alerted the campus after a 5 p.m.


Obama not gutting welfare

Opinion: By Olivia Golden and Heather Hahn McClatchy-Tribune The noise about Health and Human Services’


news shows

news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: White House adviser


International group celebrates 50th anniversary at the Canfield Fair

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD As fairgoers make their way through the 4-H


Girard solicits ideas from businesses to revive downtown

By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD City officials are hoping to revitalize the


campbell Wheels in motion to build steel mill

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A company that wants to build a steel mill in


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Travis Tritt, 8 p.m.: The country singer gambles on a concert at


birthdays

birthdays Comedian-actress Lily Tomlin is 73. Actor Don Stroud is 69. Singer Archie Bell of Archie


“doctor who” (9 p.m., bbc america): “Doctor Who,” last year’s most

“doctor who” (9 p.m., bbc america): “Doctor Who,” last year’s most popular show on iTunes, returns


Butler Institute of American Art ‘The Raft’ floods visual senses

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com A work of performance art by Bill Viola, who is commonly


Districts announce policy for free, reduced lunches

Staff report Girard City, Lowellville, Liberty, Springfield and other school districts


Canfield runs up early lead, holds on late

Alliance Review Alliance The Canfield High football team found the perfect way to stop a bunch


Buckeyes must be wary of RedHawks’ spread

Associated Press COLUMBUS Years ago when Woody Hayes prowled Ohio State’s sideline, the Buckeyes


Struthers rides Stewart past Lakeview

By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com CORTLAND No one is going to fault Struthers tailback David


Campbell takes advantage of turnovers

By STEVE WILAJ sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL Campbell Memorial defensive tackle Sean Burnett


It wasn’t pretty, but Niles gets W

By joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com niles Niles senior quarterback Stefan Yuhas ran for more than


Lashley, Rootstown run all over Jackson-Milton in rout

By SARA WELCH Ravenna Record-Courier ROOTSTOWN Rootstown made tracks at Robert C. Dunn


Browns keep McCoy as Weeden’s backup

Associated Press CLEVELAND Seneca Wallace threw a touchdown on his last pass in Thursday’s


Poland gets offense going vs. Northwest

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com POLAND Mike Turnbull scored a touchdown and added a safety and


Game time

Game time Matchup: Ohio State vs. Miami (Ohio) When: Today; kickoff at noon Where: Ohio


Michigan suspends Toussaint, Clark

Staff/wire reports ANN ARBOR, MIch. Michigan coach Brady Hoke has suspended starting running


Prep football at a glance | FRIDAY’S RESULTS

FRIDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Austintown Fitch 49, Akron Hoban 9


Concert benefits scholarship

Staff report AUSTINTOWN A concert to begin the 2013 Mamie Ross Native American Scholarship


SIGNS FROM ABOVE

By Ron Orozco McClatchy Newspapers FRESNO, Calif. While technology is making it easier to


St. Patrick’s welcomes students at open house

Students were in the halls of St. Patrick’s School in Hubbard last month for the annual open


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Sept. 1, the 245th day of 2012. There are 121 days left in the year.


Thursday attendance is up over same day in ’11

Thursday attendance is up over same day in ’11 Attendance at the Canfield Fair was up again


Ex-Marine kills 2, self at NJ supermarket

Associated Press OLD BRIDGE, N.J. An ex-Marine who had suffered from depression and once


Texting ban not a cure-all

Opinion: COLUMBUS I have no great love for Ohio drivers. Apologies to the competent operators among you,


Faith impacts family’s life

I love to share the good news of hope through Jesus Christ. A few weeks ago, a young man emailed


BUSINESS DIGEST || Local entrepreneur to audition for "Shark Tank'

Local entrepreneur to audition for show Cortland Just Pizzelles, a startup company that


MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges: Roderick


‘Remembering 911’

‘Remembering 911’ villa maria, pa. Villa Maria Spirituality and Education Center will continue


Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Opinion: The culture and contributions of Hispanics, and their impact on American society, will be on display


An overblown reaction

Opinion: The Indianapolis Star: After 43 years of distinguished service to the nation, Maj. Gen. R. Martin


Romney must not get away with just criticizing Obama

Editorial: For three days this week, Repub- licans in Tampa, Fla., whacked at President Barack Obama like a pi


campbell Officials work out OT issue on paper

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City administrators are able to fix a budget


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ryan C. Lambert, 30, of Fairlawn, and Rachel A.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.98 —.02 Avalon


German company makes its first apology for thalidomide

Associated Press BERLIN The German manufacturer of a notorious drug that caused thousands of


Annual Voice of Hope dinner helps fund emergency aid

Staff report youngstown Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown will host its 15th


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Victoria Sukits and Frederick Vizi Jr., Youngstown, girl,


City police seek to find who robbed, shot man

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine who robbed and shot a man on the city’s


Teenage Robson lands another upset at U.S. Open

Associated Press NEW YORK British teen Laura Robson faces a former Grand Slam champion in her


Mad Anthony to rock Cedars

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Rock act Mad Anthony learned the hard way a band can


University Theater opens 2012-13 season Thursday

Staff report youngstown Comedy, opera, comic drama, dance and a musical highlight University


WESTMINSTER College makes ‘best’ guide

Staff report new wilmington, pa. Westminster College is one of the country’s best institutions


brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ

brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA 7 uK 9 6 4 vK Q J 3 2 w9 3 The


Backpacks, supplies to be given to students

Backpacks, supplies to be given to students youngstown Atty. Alan Kretzer is a friend of


GROVE CITY COLLEGE Career Services Office ranks 12th in nation

Staff report grove city, pa. The Grove City College Career Services Office recently was ranked


Jewish film fest features 6 movies

Staff report youngstown The 10th annual Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival, sponsored by the


Scrappers take early lead but can’t hold off Doubledays

Staff report NILES Erik Gonzalez went 4-for-5 with a double, a run and an RBI to lead the


Indians flee August with 5-24 record

Associated Press CLEVELAND A record-setting month of futility is finally over for the Indians.


Karstens hurt as Bucs drop series opener to Milwaukee

Associated Press MILWAUKEE Corey Hart and Aramis Ramirez both went 3 for 4 with home runs, and


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