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3-day Regional Chamber natural gas expo begins Wednesday
3-day Regional Chamber natural gas expo begins Wednesday
Part-time Hubbard Twp. police officer charged with domestic violence
Part-time Hubbard Twp. police officer charged with domestic violence
Man sentenced in Ohio festival crash in jail again
Man sentenced in Ohio festival crash in jail again
Ramdin-Thornton nuptials are set for October 20
Sivanand and Susan Ramdin of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Ramdin, to William P. Thornton, both of Canfield.
Serenko-Fender wedding will be October event
Chuck and Carol Serenko of New Middletown, and Tom and Holly Fender of Poland, are announcing the
Stacy Lorey, Ryan Teets plan nuptials
Daniel and Brenda Lorey of Negley are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Stacy L. Lorey of
Allison Simons, Jonathan Peters set Sept. 22 date
Boardman The parents of Dr. Allison Simons of Pittsburgh are announcing her engagement to Jonathan
Katie Schaefer and Josh Silfies to wed in Oct.
AUSTINTOWN Rich and Darlene Schaefer of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
Judge approves delay of Jerry Sandusky charity transition
Judge approves delay of Jerry Sandusky charity transition
Ohio to begin crackdown on exotic animal ownership
Ohio to begin crackdown on exotic animal ownership
Kan. couple files hepatitis C suit against Pittsburgh's UPMC
Kan. couple files hepatitis C suit against Pittsburgh's UPMC
Sentencing in Ohio crash that killed one, injured one
Sentencing in Ohio crash that killed one, injured one
Prosecutor to jury: Clear Peterson killed 3rd wife
Prosecutor to jury: Clear Peterson killed 3rd wife JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A prosecutor has asked
Apple invites media to event, hints at iPhone 5
Apple invites media to event, hints at iPhone 5 NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Inc. today invited reporters
Boardman getting new, bigger fire truck
Boardman getting new, bigger fire truck BOARDMAN A new ladder truck for the fire department
Cops surround protesters near Democrat convention
Cops surround protesters near Democrat convention CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Police surrounded a group
Ohio Labor Day weekend drug arrests up, fatalities down
Ohio Labor Day weekend drug arrests up, fatalities down
Feds seek 8-10 years for former priest in child-porn case
Feds seek 8-10 years for priest in child-porn case
Dad charged in drug-laced baby bottle death
Dad charged in drug-laced baby bottle death PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia man is facing trial
YNDC hosts free vacant land reuse workshop Saturday
YNDC hosts free vacant land reuse workshop Saturday
Pa. woman chaarged with murder in July double fatal
Pa. woman charged with murder in July double fatal
Lawyer: Nude paint model settles lawsuit with NYC
Lawyer: Nude paint model settles lawsuit with NYC NEW YORK (AP) — A nude model arrested last
Ohio teens appear in court on 'boredom' beating case
Ohio teens appear in court on 'boredom' beating case
Ex-NFL star Strahan becomes Kelly Ripa’s co-host
Ex-NFL star Strahan becomes Kelly Ripa’s co-host NEW YORK (AP) — Former football star Michael
Democrats eye rainy weather as Obama speech nears
Democrats eye rainy weather as Obama speech nears CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Despite a wet week
IHOP robber gets four years in prison
IHOP robber gets four years in prison The second of three people convicted of robbing the IHOP
Poetry reading scheduled for Sept. 13
Poetry reading scheduled for Sept. 13 Youngstown Atty. James E. Carlisle of Toledo, formerly of
Charlotte mayor rising star as Dems’ convention begins
Charlotte mayor rising star as Dems’ convention begins CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte, N.C.,
Second IHOP robber sentenced, gets four years
Second IHOP robber sentenced, gets four years YOUNGSTOWN The second of three people convicted of
Neb.-SD wildfire nearly three-quarters contained
Neb.-SD wildfire nearly three-quarters contained OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Firefighters have contained
Feud leads to serious gunshot wound in Warren
Feud leads to serious gunshot wound in Warren WARREN A 26-year-old man who splits his time
Nutria cleanup nasty in Miss. after Isaac
Nutria cleanup nasty in Miss. after Isaac WAVELAND, Miss. (AP) — Crews are pitchforking dead
Forest fire near Los Angeles could burn for a week
Forest fire near Los Angeles could burn for a week GLENDORA, Calif. (AP) — A fire burning in the
J will offer classes related to bridge
J will offer classes related to bridge Youngstown The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane,
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Cruze has record-breaking sales month in Aug.
Cruze has record-breaking sales month in Aug. LORDSTOWN After a few subpar months of sales the
2 officers injured in pursuit rollover
2 officers injured in pursuit rollover AVALON, Pa. (AP) — Officials say two Pittsburgh-area police
Fugitive surrenders at northwestern Pa. pub
Fugitive surrenders at northwestern Pa. pub EMPORIUM, Pa. (AP) — Police say a fugitive wanted in
Schools prepare for third-grade reading guarantee
A law that takes full effect in the 2013-14 school year requires third-graders who aren’t reading at grade level to be held back another year.
Congress looks at sales taxes for online purchases
Shoppers may soon find they’re paying a little bit more for the book, jewelry, clothing or any other item they buy online.
Valley Dems eager, ready to rebut GOP at convention
With the 2012 Republican National Convention in the books, the Democrats — including several from the Mahoning Valley — take center stage on the political landscape with its three-day convention, beginning today.
Browns’ Holmgren still steady as changes loom
Associated Press BEREA Mike Holmgren was hired to bring stability to the Browns. Three years
Kluber’s first victory
Corey Kluber’s day was already done when Cleveland scored a run in the seventh inning to make him the pitcher of record.
Serena dominates Hlavackova, 6-0, 6-0
Associated Press NEW YORK Didn’t take long for Serena Williams to show her fourth-round opponent
Scrappers’ late rally spoiled by wild pitch
Staff report JAMESTOWN, N.Y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ two-out, three-run comeback in the
Several rescued from fire at Liberty complex
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com liberty Firefighters had to rescue several people,
United Way campaign to begin
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The United Way Day of Caring/2012 Campaign
Virginia Tech wins in OT
Cody Journell kicked a 17-yard field goal in overtime and No. 16 Virginia Tech beat Georgia Tech, 20-17, on Monday night.
Story time in Charlotte
Opinion: Democrats gathering in Charlotte this week must be wondering if it’s really possible for President
Summit of Akron seeks radio license
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The Summit of Akron hopes to get the license
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, special meeting, 6 p.m., Junior
Fair amount of work
As fairgoers leave the grounds, another group of people arrives. They gather in front of the Colonial Inn at the Canfield Fair, chatting and laughing, but once the clock strikes 11 p.m., it’s time to get to work.
While it has been a warm summer, look for new books to make it ... One HOT Fall
By HILLEL ITALIE | AP National Writer The “Fifty Shades” phenomenon may only get hotter this fall.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Horror possesses weekend box office LOS ANGELES A late-summer horror tale took
Labor Day marked with parades, political speeches
Associated Press TOLEDO Parades, picnics and politicians celebrated the American worker on Labor
MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN ‘Green Mile’ star dies at 54
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Michael Clarke Duncan, the hulking, prolific character actor whose
MBA information session scheduled
MBA information session scheduled YOUNGSTOWN The Williamson College of Business Administration
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Chestnut sets wings record BUFFALO, N.Y. Organizers of the National Buffalo Wing
Obama vs. Romney: a clear choice
Opinion: Obama vs. Romney: a clear choice Facts can be a funny thing. If they don’t fit your political
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 4, the 248th day of 2012. There are 118 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Star running backs among Week 2 injuries
It is uncertain if two of the area’s top high school running backs will play this week as their teams begin preparing for Week 3 opponents.
With the U.S. Open now in full swing through Sunday in Queens, it seemed like the right time to take
With the U.S. Open now in full swing through Sunday in Queens, it seemed like the right time to take
Urban farm reaps harvest
The Iron Roots Urban Farm, which grows numerous varieties of vegetables on 1.7 acres of previously abandoned city land, is reaping a bountiful harvest this year.
“Hell’s Kitchen” and “MasterChef” (8 p.m., Fox): Kick back and leave
“Hell’s Kitchen” and “MasterChef” (8 p.m., Fox): Kick back and leave the cooking to television
O’Donold’s makes big changes at second location
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Some big changes are in store for the
Failure to merge United Ways a blow to consolidation efforts
Editorial: It has long been suggested that the public sector could learn a thing or two from the private
Phantoms set to open preseason
Staff report BOARDMAN Hockey returns to Youngstown Tuesday with the opening of Phantoms training
Ryan: Carter era was better than Obama’s
Associated Press GREENVILLE, N.C. Paul Ryan delivered a scathing criticism of President Barack
Pistorius apologizes for ‘timing’
Associated Press LONDON After years as the poster boy of the Paralympics, a chastened Oscar
McIlroy holds on at Deutsch Bank
Associated Press NORTON, Mass. Rory McIlroy got the start he wanted Monday at the Deutsche Bank
No talks scheduled as season approaches
Associated Press NEW YORK The NFL and its locked-out officials weren’t talking two days before
Police arrest 1, seek 2 others in shooting
Staff report Youngstown Police arrested one man after a shootout involving gunfire coming from
Obama consoles Isaac victims on eve of DNC
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. President Barack Obama consoled victims of Hurricane Isaac
2 injured in Boardman crash
Staff report BOARDMAN Police are investigating a crash that sent two people to the hospital.
Slumping Pirates drop 10th of last 13
Associated Press PITTSBURGH After watching his team collect just five hits and one run against a
UM regroups after thrashing
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Brady Hoke wants to make sure his team bounces back mentally
Meyer, OSU prepare for ‘different animal’
Whether it’s typical coach-speak or genuine concern, Urban Meyer is extremely wary of Ohio State’s next opponent, Central Florida.
Study: Is organic better?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Patient after patient asked: Is eating organic food, which costs
Syria: No talk before crushing rebels
Syria: No talk before crushing rebels beirut The Syrian regime said Monday there will be no
Romney taps into discontent
Opinion: By John Kass Chicago Tribune Mitt Romney wasn’t speaking to the delegates at the Republican
Penguins move up in both FCS polls
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State went into Pittsburgh and left with one of the biggest
Suicide bomber wounds 2 Americans, others
Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan A suicide car bomber rammed into a U.S. government vehicle
Our fair share
Opinion: Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News: Ketchikan appreciates the U.S. Forest Service’s program that gives
Conventions have lost spark
Opinion: By Julia Shaw Heritage Foundation It’s political convention season, as Republicans and Democrats
166th edition deemed a success
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Fair board members declared the 166th Canfield Fair
births
births St. Elizabeth Health center Scott and Jodie Williamson, North Springfield, boy, Sept. 1.
NJ man arrested in deadly attack on sleeping children
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. A man high on PCP-laced marijuana stabbed two neighborhood
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