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'Young's Town' historical program at Park Vista Saturday
Park Vista of Youngstown Chorus will present “Young’s Town” at 2 p.m. today in the Park Vista Gathering Room, 1216 Fifth Ave.
Power lines, trees damaged in tonight's storm
Firefighters were called several times Friday evening as a result of wind causing trees to damage power lines.
Child hit by car tonight in Greenville
A child walking at the intersection of Main and Union streets was injured when struck by a car at 8 tonight.
Dog Ownership Day is Sunday at Mosquito
The American Kennel Club, Elite K9 Training and Shelter Puppies organization are teaming up to host a Responsible Dog Ownership Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the dog park at Mosquito Lake Park.
Buddy walk for Down syndrome is Saturday in Warren
Buddy walk for Down syndrome is Saturday in Warren
US Sen. Sherrod Brown to celebrate Cruze anniversary Saturday
US Sen. Sherrod Brown to celebrate Cruze anniversary Saturday
Ohio elections chief cancels order on early voting
Ohio elections chief cancels order on early voting
Obama to observe 9/11 anniversary in Washington
Obama to observe 9/11 anniversary in Washington ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Barack Obama
Arlen Specter released, has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Arlen Specter released, has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former U.S. Senator Arlen
Boston College: IRA interviews should stay sealed
Boston College: IRA interviews should stay sealed BOSTON (AP) — A lawyer for Boston College says a
Ohio agencies win grant to fight human trafficking
Ohio agencies win grant to fight human trafficking
Man charged in hoax that diverted plane
Man charged in hoax that diverted plane PHILADELPHIA - A 26-year-old Philadelphia man faces
Freed Ohio death row inmate savors pizza, reunions
Freed Ohio death row inmate savors pizza, reunions
Imprisoned ex-priest could testify at Philly trial
Imprisoned ex-priest could testify at Philly trial PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Prosecutors have subpoenaed
Magic store owner gets 2 yrs; made cash disappear
Magic store owner gets 2 yrs; made cash disappear BOSTON (AP) — The owner of a Massachusetts magic
Man arrested after meth offer texted to officer
Man arrested after meth offer texted to officer LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man apparently
Jayden to Batman: Can I help beat up bad guys?
Jayden Barber, the 5-year-old cancer-stricken boy from Youngstown who had a wish to meet Batman did just that.
15 charged with faking ND petition signatures
15 charged with faking ND petition signatures BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Eight North Dakota State
City hires firm to study Covelli Centre operations
City hires firm to study Covelli Centre operations YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control hired
Experts: Calif. quakes not related to Costa Rica
Experts: Calif. quakes not related to Costa Rica HURON, Calif. (AP) — Seismologists say today’s
Family seeks to overturn governor’s commutation
Family seeks to overturn governor’s commutation SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Sacramento County
Small earthquake shakes LA area
Small earthquake shakes LA area LOS ANGELES (AP) — A small earthquake was widely felt across the
Federal board OKs NH town’s bid to rename Jew Pond
Federal board OKs NH town’s bid to rename Jew Pond MONT VERNON, N.H. (AP) — A federal board has
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
2 shot dead, 1 stabbed in murder-suicide
2 shot dead, 1 stabbed in murder-suicide HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police in central Pennsylvania say
2nd Ohio man arraigned in Pitt hacking threats
2nd Ohio man arraigned in Pitt hacking threats PITTSBURGH (AP) — The second of two Ohio men has
5 hurt when SUV barrels into store
5 hurt when SUV barrels into store JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Officials say five people were injured
Police: Man broke into deli, stole cash and meat
Police: Man broke into deli, stole cash and meat DICKSON CITY, Pa. (AP) — A bag of stolen cold
Rescue participating in various events
Rescue participating in various events F5RS, a pocket pet and parrot rescue and sanctuary, will
Obama: Our path...'leads to a better place'
Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama wave to the delegates at the conclusion of the president's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday night.
RG Steel owner remains hopeful of restart
Charles Betters acknowledged he doesn’t have the experience to run a steel mill like the former RG facility. But he wanted the mill’s employees to know he’s doing all he can to find someone who can.
Gap shrinks between FCS, FBS
When Appalachian State upset Michigan in the Big House in 2007, it was a Big Deal. Same with James Madison beating Virginia Tech in 2010.
Jackson-Milton tames Tigers
Bluejays earn their first ITCL Tier One victory By brandon judeh sports@vindy.com north
Student rolls drop 5 percent at YSU from 2011
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The number of students at Youngstown State
Lakeview led 2-0 against Spartans before storm idles clash
Lakeview led 2-0 when Mother Nature pounced By RYAN W. BUCK sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Few
Expo at Covelli highlights shale impact on Valley
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It was a day filled with talk about the
Trumbull engineer balks at new policy on sick-leave donations
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners adopted a countywide policy
Warren Western Reserve to honor ’72 state title team
Warren Western Reserve to honor ’72 state title team By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com
Struthers police swear in city’s first female officer
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers It only took 110 years, but the Struthers
Boardman plans for new stadium
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boardman High School athletic director Dave
More prep soccer results
GIRLS Warren JFK 8, Girard 2 WARREN Three girls scored two goals apiece as Warren JFK routed
Austintown eatery celebrates Patriots Day
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The patriotism was palpable as hundreds of people
Valley’s trailblazing black broadcaster, Margaret Linton, dies
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Private services will take place at a later date for Margaret Reynolds
Ohio lawmakers near vote on reform to public pensions
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Lawmakers plan to return to the Statehouse next week to
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth G. Jameson, 41, of 55 S. Edgehill Ave.,
oddly enough
oddly enough Lovebirds rescued after proposal CASEVILLE, Mich. Two Michigan sheriff’s deputies
this week’s q&a Harding’s Steve Arnold
Steve Arnold won almost 200 games in 10 seasons coaching the Warren Harding boys basketball team. On
“Standup to Cancer” (8 p.m., on various broadcast and cable networks): The third star-
“Standup to Cancer” (8 p.m., on various broadcast and cable networks): The third star-studded
Report: Health system wastes $750B a year
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. health care system squanders $750 billion a year — roughly
‘Young Arch’ making own name
Associated Press COLUMBUS Adam Griffin knows what it is like to follow in the footsteps of an
One Direction and Rihanna top spark-free MTV VMAs
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES One Direction had the girls screaming, Frank
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.52 .40 Avalon
Robbery at gunpoint on city’s East Side
Robbery at gunpoint on city’s East Side YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for a teen boy who went to
Republicans flock to Ryan
Opinion: Large crowds for vice presidential candidates don’t necessarily translate into votes. Rallies
REBELS RULE
For most small high school football teams, the loss of 17 starters to graduation means one thing: rebuilding.
Charge dismissed against Ohioan once on death row
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man who spent more than 21 years on death row is free after a judge
A simplistic view
Opinion: By Starita Smith McClatchy-Tribune There are many versions of American history, but if you
Ferrer rallies to advance to U.S. Open semifinals
David Ferrer needed a mid-match pedicure of sorts. He seemed bothered when his opponent got a mid-game medical timeout. He was down a break in the fifth set.
Shale expo rivals large events
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com Youngstown This year’s shale expo at the Covelli
Old and new industries are important to Valley’s heatlh
Editorial: In recent days the Mahoning Valley has been paying attention to stories about job prospects,
Youngstown man indicted in teen’s OD death
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A second man has been indicted in the April 6 heroin-
Did Clinton seal victory for Obama?
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Republicans have no one who can match Bill Clinton’s ability
State official calls for more rules on use of planes
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state has too many airplanes and too few rules for
Pepp. Roll w/Sauce, Cucumber Slices w/Ranch, Applesauce
Pepp. Roll w/Sauce, Cucumber Slices w/Ranch, Applesauce Chicken Nuggets, Tater Tots, Carrots with
Girls cross country primed for solid season
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Canfield girls cross country team enters the 2012 after
Stephen and Rebecca Luthern will mark 25 years of marriage
Stephen and Rebecca Luthern of Poland will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their marriage on July
Canfield schools celebrate first day
By ABBY SLANKER neighors@vindy.com Canfield Local Schools students didn’t let a little rain put
Boardman Sports Briefs
Seventh-graders top AMS On Aug. 29, Boardman Glenwood’s seventh-grade team improved to 1-1 on the
Fitch girls runners looking to improve
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Coming off of a 30-30 record in 2011 and having lost Taylor
Austintown Sports Briefs
Austintown volleyball defeated The Austintown varsity volleyball team lost to Liberty 25-20,
Canfield Community Briefs
Girl Scouts to host open house The Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio will host an open house at 7 p.m.
100-pound Cards win defensive battle
100-pound Cards win defensive battle The Canfield Little Cards 100-pounders improved to 3-0 with a
Napolet stays close to Eagles
Tony Napolet no longer walks the sideline as coach of the Warren JFK football team, but he is never
Youth is served at linebacker
By Jodie Valade Plain Dealer BEREA Dick Jauron has been coaching in the NFL for 28 years, and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Odd Couple,” 7:30 p.m.: It’s opening night for this popular
Hoax removes man from Philly jet
Hoax removes man from Philly jet DALLAS A man caught up in a midair explosives hoax that forced
Midstream to invest in Northeast Ohio
Staff report Youngstown The speakers at Thursday’s shale expo at the Covelli Centre had a lot
Warren man indicted in Olympic shooting
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A 26-year-old Arthur Drive Northwest man has been
Niles football boosters recover missing $21K
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The attorney representing the Niles Frontliners, a
Romney defends omission
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Thursday
Brown will seek funds for Delphi retirees
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said he will introduce
Just too much of Bill Clinton
Opinion: CHARLOTTE, N.C. Pardon the interruption of the Bill Clinton gush-fest for a few critical words: It
individual statistics
RUSHING AttYdsAvgTD Garrett Beech, United3142513.74 Larry Scott, Hubbard2139718.98 David
Ryan’s running time is a lie
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday If someone were to poke me out of a sound sleep and whisper, “What was
‘The Words’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers 2Maybe, he wonders, he’s not who he thought he was — a
McIlroy, 3 others tied for PGA’s BMW lead
Associated Press CARMEL, IND. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy seem to be spending a lot of time
OSU student hit by dump truck ID’d
Associated Press COLUMBUS The bicyclist left hospitalized after being hit by a dump truck on the
Mahoning leaders advertise statewide for sanitary engineer
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have begun
Pittsburgh not out for revenge
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The image of Denver wide receiver Demaryius Thomas sprinting toward
Claim of tax theft puzzling
Associated Press WASHINGTON Assuming it’s not a hoax, the purported theft of Republican
‘THE WORDS’
‘THE WORDS’ Grade: C- Cast: Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana (both above), Jeremy Irons, Dennis
Former Browns owner dies
Art Modell’s death brings back memories of Browns move By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
Comfort Suites coming to Liberty
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com LIBERTY Township trustees announced a $10 million
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2012. There are 115 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
A ‘bait and switch’ tax proposal
Opinion: We have heard many times from President Barack Obama how he plans to raise taxes on ”millionaires
Poland pursuing land for fire district
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Township trustees have made an offer to buy a
More prep volleyball results
Poland 25-25-25, LaBrae 15-20-15 LEAVITTSBURG Kayla Smith made 15 assists and two digs, and
Big vs. small government?
Opinion: By Steven Conn Los Angeles Times Every four years Americans are presented with different visions
Staying out of Syria
Opinion: Staying out of Syria Los Angeles Times: Dismay over the continued violence in Syria is
Celebration in the Park is Saturday in Liberty
Staff report LIBERTY The township will host its third
Dominion East Ohio seeks end to regulated pricing
Dominion East Ohio seeks end to regulated pricing COLUMBUS A Northeast Ohio gas utility wants to
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield boys soccer defeats Salem The Canfield varsity boys soccer team defeated Salem 6-1 at
Hilltop Elementary students meet teachers
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In order to be ready to kick off the 2012-13 school year,
Boardman kindergartners start school
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Stadium Drive and Market Street Elementary school welcomed
The Wolfords mark 50th event at family dinner
Bob and Carol Wolford of Poland were the guests of honor at a family dinner June 16 at Bruno’s
Christine Velazquez v Bryan Whitmore
Making their home in Wilmington, N.C., are Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Whitmore, who were married July 9,
Boardman Community Briefs
Professional entertainers host vocal class Professional entertainers Rick Blackson and Mary Jo
Bertilaccis mark golden event with trips, new vows
Michael and Donna Bertilacci of Austintown celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding, which
Canfield schools connecting with parents
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Board of Education announced several new programs to
Williotts’ 60th celebrated at family event
A family dinner honored Mr. and Mrs. Tony Williott of Youngstown at Salvatore’s Italian Grill in
Ice cream social honors school retirees
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Rotary Club of Canfield sponsored an ice cream social
Boys cross country seeks AAC title
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Coming off last season’s 23-7 record, the Canfield boys cross
Local students raises funds for ‘Team Timko’
Kirsten Pesa, who has been raising funds for “Team Timko” for several years, is organizing a garage
Poland Community Briefs
Local church to host rally day The Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 2985
Girls soccer team stocked with talent
With a large number of returning letterwinners back, the Boardman girls soccer team is aiming for a Federal League title this fall.
Girls soccer team seeks improvement
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Austintown girls soccer team is looking to improve upon
Poland students head back to school
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Though they may be years apart, kindergarten and fifth-
Boardman students sing in Ohio youth choir
Four singers from Boardman High School participated in the 50th All-Ohio Youth Choir during the 2012
Freddie the Falcon gets fresh look
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Fitch High School welcomed a new, but familiar, face into
Eighth-grade Bulldogs fall to West Branch
Eighth-grade Bulldogs fall to West Branch The eighth-grade Poland Bulldogs football team lost
Sunrise hosts Hawaiian party
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Sunrise Assisted Living brought the culture of Hawaii to
Library wraps up summer reading
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman library ended its summer reading program on
Poland Rotary Club raises funds for firefighters
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Car enthusiasts showed off their best automobiles and
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland defeats Austintown The Poland boys golf team defeated Austintown 153-159 on Aug. 30 at the
Austintown 100-pounders lose to Poland
Austintown 100-pounders lose to Poland The Austintown Little Falcons 100-pound team lost to
Book auction raises money for libraries
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Dozens of avid readers flocked to the Poland bookstore to
Canfield Police Blotter
Aug. 5 Drug abuse: Police charged Keylon Huff, 23, of 102 Euclid Blvd., Youngstown, with drug
Gymnasts perform at Boardman SOV
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Boardman Shepherd of the Valley brought the Olympics
Austintown Community Briefs
Arts and crafts show to be Sept. 16 An arts and crafts show will take place on Sept. 16 from 11
Canfield band hosts night of music
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com The Cardinal Pride Marching Band hosted its 38th annual
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: Frederic OuimetInstrument: Trumpet/Field Conductor Q. When did you start playing your
Girls tennis team led by new coach
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Boardman girls tennis team, led by first-year coach
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