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Fallen, living soldiers honored at Bike NIte tonight
The patriotism was palpable as hundreds of people gathered at Quaker Steak and Lube here to pay tribute to local servicemen and -women.
Grandparents Day buffet set Sunday at Windsor Estates Assisted Living in New Middletown
Grandparents Day buffet set Sunday
Margaret Linton-Lanier, businesswoman, journalist, dead at 95
Margaret Linton-Lanier, businesswoman, journalist, dead at 95
Adopt an Angel open house is Sept. 22 in North Lima
Adopt an Angel open house is Sept. 22 in North Lima
US Sen. Sherrod Brown to introduce new bill to restore full pensions of Delphi retirees
US Sen. Sherrod Brown to introduce new bill to restore full pensions of Delphi retirees
YSU sees enrollment dip by 5 percent
YSU sees enrollment dip by 5 percent YOUNGSTOWN The number of students at Youngstown State
Ala., Louisiana suing feds over drilling royalties
Ala., Louisiana suing feds over drilling royalties MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge has
BREAKING NEWS: Jury convicts Drew Peterson of 3rd wife's death
Jury convicts Drew Peterson of 3rd wife's death
Mo. mother, 3 girls dead; murder-suicide suspected
Mo. mother, 3 girls dead; murder-suicide suspected DE SOTO, Mo. (AP) — An email sent by a mother
Texas club owner pleads guilty in hit man case
Texas club owner pleads guilty in hit man case FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The owner of a topless
RG Steel owner addresses employees about their future
RG Steel owner addresses employees about their future WARREN Charles Betters acknowledged that
Judge orders Fort Hood suspect be clean-shaven
Judge orders Fort Hood suspect be clean-shaven FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A military judge says the
Waterline construction work begins Monday on Struthers streets
Waterline construction work begins Monday on Struthers streets
Trivia time! Here's your chance to win YSU tickets
Trivia time! Here's your chance to win YSU tickets
Stocks soar after ECB unveils bond buying effort
Stocks soar after ECB unveils bond buying effort NEW YORK (AP) — Financial markets are soaring
Commissioners advertise for sanitary engineer
Commissioners advertise for sanitary engineer YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Commissioners today
Jet returns to Philly over hoax tip
Jet returns to Philly over hoax tip PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police say a US Airways
UPDATED | Shale expo under way at the Covelli Centre
Vindicator reporters Burton Speakman, Jamison Cocklin and Danny Restivo are covering the event and will bring updates to Vindy.com and our Facebook page today as well as full coverage in Friday's newspaper.
2 kids, 2 drivers die in Nebraska school bus-truck crash
2 kids, 2 drivers die in Nebraska school bus-truck crash BLUE HILL, Neb. (AP) — A school bus and a
Obama advisors don’t expect big bounce in polls
Obama advisors don’t expect big bounce in polls CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama is
Mother, 3 daughters shot to death near St. Louis
Mother, 3 daughters shot to death near St. Louis DE SOTO, Mo. (AP) — A woman and her three young
US futures up as jobless claims fall, hiring gains
US futures up as jobless claims fall, hiring gains NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. market futures are rising,
Two indictments in 17-year-old’s heroin death
Two indictments in 17-year-old’s heroin death WARREN A second man has been indicted in the April
Art Modell dies, was 87
Art Modell dies, was 87 BALTIMORE (AP) — One of the most influential owners in the history of the
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Matthew and Sarah Carroll of Salem are announcing the birth of their son, Greyson David James
Police: Man nabbed in toilet theft scheme
Police: Man nabbed in toilet theft scheme WINDBER, Pa. (AP) — Police say a western Pennsylvania
Police: Man imprisoned disabled victim in home
Police: Man imprisoned disabled victim in home PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police have charged a
Bible college halts building name plan
Bible college halts building name plan CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. (AP) — A Baptist college in northeastern
Struthers Class of 1954 will meet for breakfast
Struthers Class of 1954 will meet for breakfast BOARDMAN Struthers High School Class of 1954
Clinton: Obama stopped the slide
President Barack Obama embraces former President Bill Clinton on the stage of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte Wednesday night after Clinton gave a rousing speech nominating Obama to be the Democratic candidate for president. Obama, who was making his first appearance at the convention, did not speak to the cheering crowd. He is to give his acceptance speech tonight.
‘Death by China’ film featuring Ryan, Sheen to be shown in Valley
“Death by China,” a documentary about the United States’ trade relationship with that Asian nation that features U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, will be shown Friday at two Mahoning County locations.
Shaw leads YSU parade of transfers
In May 2010, Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford brought in his first four transfers.
Mooney edges Boardman
Based on the longstanding Boardman-Cardinal Mooney rivalry, Julie Vazquez and her Cardinal teammates anticipated a certain type of game heading into Wednesday’s matchup.
Obama campaign asks judge to force early voting
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS President Barack Obama’s election campaign has asked a
Liberty police use CRIMEDAR website
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com LIBERTY Township police have introduced a new interactive
Scrappers are shut out in finale, finish 30-45
Staff report STATE COLLEGE, PA. For just the third time in the last seven years, the Mahoning
Youngstown police chief looks to build on success of VIP
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police Chief Rod Foley said the
prep sports | Schedule
TODAY BOYS GOLF Beaver Local vs. Hubbard, Pine Lakes, 5:30 p.m. Canfield vs. Austintown Fitch,
Trumbull officials to adopt sick-leave policy
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners plan to adopt a policy
Penn St. replacements step up
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, PA. Derek Day’s mercurial rise up the Penn State tailback depth
Mahoning County saves time, money maintaining own vehicles
Mahoning County saves time and money maintaining its own vehicles
Buckeyes, Lions can win division
Associated Press COLUMBUS Even though Penn State and Ohio State are banned from playing in the
Businessmen to replace American Legion Post 472 for vets
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A group of local businessmen has stepped
Ex-chief Borosky appeals termination, files lawsuit demanding reinstatement
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Joseph Borosky has appealed his termination as Craig Beach village
Shooting for the moon
Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday Mitt Romney’s mention of the late Neil Armstrong during the Republican
dft/Browns VS. EAGLES
Browns VS. EAGLES When: Sunday, 1 p.m. Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium TV/radio: FOX; WKBN-AM
mlb roundup Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 6, Twins 2 CHICAGO Alex Rios homered twice and drove in a career-
Penn National Gaming firm in its commitment to Valley
Editorial: The $250 million Penn Nation- al Gaming Inc. will be spending to bring a thoroughbred horse-racing
Afghan soldiers fired in attack probe
Associated Press KABUL Afghan authorities have detained or removed hundreds of soldiers in an
Healed Richardson ready to run
As days turned to weeks, Trent Richardson’s frustration grew — almost to anger.
At convention, Democrats make anti-Romney case
By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Democrats’ case against Mitt Romney is
WORLD DIGEST || Police ID suspect in Quebec rally shooting
Police ID suspect in rally shooting MONTREAL Police interrogated a man accused of opening fire
Colo. girl recovering from bubonic plague
Associated Press DENVER The parents of 7-year-old Sierra Jane Downing thought she had the flu
Obama is the real radical
Opinion: CHARLOTTE, N.C. Four years ago, Barack Obama was America’s Rorschach test upon whom voters could
HEALTH DIGEST || Informational dialysis luncheon
Informational dialysis luncheon youngstown Bread of Life Church of God in Christ, 702 Cameron
Swift among nominees for entertainer of the year
Taylor Swift will go for her third entertainer of the year award at this year’s Country Music Association Awards, but she’ll have to share the spotlight.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Prosecutors cut deal; Jones gets 6 years
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With a key witness now dead, the Mahoning
‘New Normal’ looks familiar
McClatchy Newspapers Ryan Murphy’s new stab at comedy arrives Tuesday on NBC in the form of “The
oddly enough
oddly enough Kitten goes for 100-mile ride on NY woman’s bumper PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. A woman
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
pabstolutely
pabstolutely Bands on stage Pabstolutely 5, a Youngstown music festival, will start at noon
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Shirley B. Duckett, of 7358 West Blvd., Unit 202,
Romney feeds world’s doubts
Opinion: Anyone hoping for specifics on Mitt Romney’s foreign policy views didn’t glean them from the
‘Wallander’ returns to PBS for third time
McClatchy Newspapers Kenneth Branagh morphs again as the moody and sensitive Swedish detective in
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Tue: Steve Vuich,
Natural-gas pipeline to start in NE Ohio
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three leading energy companies announced
United Way Day of Caring Kick-Off
United Way Day of Caring Kick-Off YOUNGSTOWN The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning
NEw movies this week
NEw this week The Cold Light of Day (PG-13) A young American uncovers a conspiracy during his
Study: Coffee can reduce pain
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Scientists in Norway have more good news for coffee drinkers.
newsmakers
newsmakers Amanda Bynes faces hit-and-run charge LOS ANGELES Prosecutors have charged Amanda
Publisher to retire from Plain Dealer
Associated Press CLEVELAND The publisher of The Plain Dealer newspaper in Cleveland will retire
Shinedown rides wave of success with top billing on festival tour
When Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch was growing up in Panama City, Fla., there weren’t many music festivals that came to his small hometown.
birthdays
birthdays Comedian JoAnne Worley is 75. Country singer David Allan Coe is 73. Singer-bassist Roger
GRAEDONS || Peppermint and probiotics for IBS
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. I have had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Blossom Music Center || 17-year-old singer Farley has old soul
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When Rachel Farley was a young girl growing up in
Pabstolutely 5 14 bands set to rock at The Royal Oaks
Staff report youngstown Pabstolutely 5 will showcase 14 bands including local acts and national
Many dead fish litter north Lake Erie shore
Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Canadian officials say tens of thousands of dead fish are
Youngstown Utica & Natural Gas Expo kicks off
Staff report BOARDMAN The second annual Youngstown Utica & Natural Gas Conference and Expo got
Loss ends Roddick’s career
Associated Press NEW YORK More than an hour after hitting one last shot as a professional
Pelini Foundation is sued
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. A woman has sued Nebraska coach Bo Pelini’s foundation and
Supervalu to close 60 stores, including Save-a-Lots
Associated Press NEW YORK Supervalu Inc. said Wednesday that it will close an additional 60
New RG Steel owner to talk with workers
Staff report WARREN The new owner of RG Steel here will address workers at 1:30 p.m. today about
Brown’s star continues to rise
The horn signaling the end of Steelers practice on Wednesday hadn’t finished echoing off the surrounding hillside when a stream of players dashed off the field and into the locker room.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.11 —.54 Avalon
NY court to decide if lap dance is tax-exempt arts performance
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. No one would confuse the Nite Moves strip club with the Bolshoi
Essence of Obama’s challenge
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer When President Obama speaks tonight at the Democratic
YBI event Friday to benefit United Way
YBI event Friday to benefit United Way Youngstown The Youngstown Business Incubator will host
Football: It’s only a game
Opinion: The Gadsden (Ala.) Times: Quick, look out the window. Your favorite football team won its season
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Christmas Carol,SDRq by Crown Theater Productions. Auditions will be from
Fitness rowing gains appeal
By Gracie Bonds Staples The Atlanta Journal-Constitution You love the workout you get on the
Pa. casino revenues up 5.7%
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Gross revenue from slot machines was up 5.7 percent at
METRO DIGEST || Goodin faces assault charges in Poland
2 men to be arraigned WARREN Two men charged with pretending to be interested in buying a home
The Victorian Players Anchors away for this "Odd Couple"
The Victorian Players, fresh off its success with “Dog Days” and winning 15 Marquee Awards, will open the 2012-13 season with the Neil Simon classic comedy “The Odd Couple.”
For men too, chocolate reduces stroke risk
By Melissa Healy Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON Ladies, don’t bogart that chocolate! Pass it on
Valley's Democratic delegates expect motivational speech
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com Members of the Mahoning Valley delegation to the Democratic
The missing ballot option
Opinion: The missing ballot option A front-page story Aug. 25 asked the question “Who is ‘right’ in race
YSU police officer receives an award
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Sgt. Kris Conwill of the Wooster Police Department and
Victim speaks at man’s sentencing
Staff report WARREN Nance Darrow, 56, of Akron told Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge
Trumbull libraries’ budgets get status quo
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County Budget Commission has arrived at a
Ursuline Sisters welcome Sister Jerome, ministry
Staff report CANFIELD Sister Nancy Dawson, president of the Ursuline Center board and general
Volleyball roundup | Wednesday’s games
Boardman 25-25-22-27, Springfield 18-17-25-25 Faith Saunders had 51 assists and one kill for
Indians flattened; Tigers avoid sweep
Associated Press DETROIT Jason Donald was back at Comerica Park, causing more commotion. Two
Soccer roundup | Wednesday’s matches
GIRLS Canfield 4, Poland 2 POLAND Sophia Mancini, Jen Love, Bailey Fischer and Hannah Day
Correia, Presley lead Bucs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Kevin Correia pitched six solid innings as a fill-in starter and
Prep sports at a glance
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY SUBURBAN LEAGUE At Girard BOYS Team scores: Boardman
Cowboys dominate Giants
The Dallas Cowboys waited all year for another shot at the New York Giants. When they got it in the 2012 season opener, they were ready.
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