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Grandparents losing up to $10K in phone scam, AG warns
State Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding grandparents and families to be aware of the grandparent telephone scam.
Pedas donates $30K more to Farrell schools
Philanthropist and Farrell Area School District Planetarium Director Emeritus Ted Pedas is donating $30,000 this year to the district.
Salvation Army taking applications for Christmas assistance
The Salvation Army, 270 Franklin Street SE, will take Christmas assistance applications for residents of Trumbull County in need, excluding residents of Newton Falls, Niles and Cortland.
Band night at Mathews Wednesday
Marching bands from Mathews, McDonald, Burton Berkshire and Girard high schools will participate in the Mathews Band Night, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday ,at Booster Field at the end of Sheridan Drive off state Route 193.
Katie Taybus | Robert Lovell
Katie Taybus | Robert Lovell Youngstown Katie Taybus and Robert Lovell, both of Columbus, were
Amanda Fryda | Joe Cleghorn
CANFIELD Canfield United Methodist Church was the setting of the 2:30 p.m. June 30 wedding of
Kristen McCauley | Paul Landis Jr.
LOUISVILLE, OHIO Kristen Nicole McCauley of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Paul Williams Landis Jr. of North
Morgan Young | James Damico
Morgan Young | James Damico Pittsburgh Morgan Findley Young and James Andrew Damico, both of New
'Women Changing the Way We Eat' Thursday in Warren
A fundraiser and free lecture by author Temra Costa will be Thursday at the Raymond John Wean Foundation, 147 W. Market St.
North Side streets to close Sunday for cancer run-walk
From 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, the Blue Ribbon Run-Walk for Prostate Cancer Awareness will cause road closures as participants circle Wick Park to Fifth Avenue through Crandall Park.
'Preventing the Flu' program
Ian Coffee, a registered nurse, and Alicia Dunson, a licensed practical nurse, care coordinators from Pleasant View North Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Damascus, will present “Preventing the Flu,” as part of the Damascus Friends Church health ministries from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Canyon Room at Damascus Friends Church, 28857 Walnut St.
‘Batman’ Bale rises to the occasion for 5-year-old Jayden
By TODD FRANKO tfranko@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Can I help you beat up bad guys?” That’s what
Unbeaten Ursuline cages Cougars
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Ursuline High football coach Larry Kempe is a laid-
Campbell ex-mayor tries to lure fuel plant
By JEANNE STARMAcK and BURTON SPEAKMAN news@vindy.com campbell An Indiana plant that closed
Positive vibe felt by YSU, its fans
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you had driven past Stambaugh Stadium this week,
Exposed: The secretive money group attacking U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown
By Justin Elliott ProPublica In May, a previously unknown group started pouring money into
Fitch rolls again with strong defense
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Kerrell Johnson thinks touchdown every time
Weekend voting is on again as option
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted has rescinded
Tigers energized by Smith’s return
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com CORTLAND Coming into Week 3 of the high school football
Naples-to-Hilty Hail Mary gives JFK stunning victory
By Ryan Buck sports@vindy.com GIRARD One second remained on the scoreboard clock at Arrowhead
Ex-chief of Niles booster club faces felony theft charge
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Police filed a felony theft charge Friday against James
Consultants to analyze operations at Covelli
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A consulting firm will start an assessment of
Baker and Porter power Rams
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com McDONALD After falling way behind in the first two games,
Ohio awards $49M to 59K veterans
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state has paid more than $49 million in bonuses to
Retail plaza to join string of new Boardman projects
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The uptick in business development in Boardman
Volunteer restores the hue in Stambaugh Stadium’s ‘YSU’
Dan McCauley of Youngstown volunteered to repaint the large letters — YSU — in a section of seats at Stambaugh Stadium. McCauley, a 1964 Youngstown State University graduate, noticed the paint was fading on the logo. He began at the end of August, and his work will be on display for the Penguins’ home opener against Valparaiso at 4 p.m. today.
MAHONING COUNTY GRAND JURY | This week’s indictments
Lee Briggs, 32, Birch Trace, Austintown, felonious assault and two counts of endangering children.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Columbiana Street Fair, noon: It’s not quite the Canfield Fair, but
Shale expo topic: Midstream operations
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com BOARDMAN As companies continue drilling within the
UW of Youngstown & Mahoning Valley kicks off $2.5M drive with Day of Caring Hundreds aid agencies
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN From outside, the United Methodist
Natural-gas rates
Natural-gas rates Youngstown City officials announced a 12-month fixed rate of $3.99 per Mcf
Obama, Romney head into final stretch of the election
Editorial: In the next eight weeks, President Barack Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, will be
Right to vote worth dying for
Opinion: I recently saw a voting box that may have been used in 1870, when Thomas Mundy Peterson became the
Is daytime talk TV the right job for Katie Couric? Staking her claim
IF YOU WATCH What: “Katie” Where: WYTV Channel 33 When: 4 p.m. weekdays By FRAZIER MOORE
Luncheon planned
Luncheon planned youngstown Women of Worship Ministry of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist
Candidates battle for working-class whites
Candidates battle for working-class whites Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa President Barack
METRO DIGEST || Dog ownership day at Mosquito Sunday
Boardman police investigate robbery BOARDMAN Police are investigating a robbery in the area of
Restoration of a tradition
By Manya A. BRACHEAR Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Lynne Mapes-Riordan of Evanston, Ill., hopes
When bass anglers swarm
You never know what you might see on a fishing trip, though it’s a safe bet you’ll not witness a
Hurdle says Pirates ‘stunk’ in big loss to Cubs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Travis Wood hadn’t won a game in more than two months. The worst
Hendrick takes front row in finale at Richmond, Va.
Associated Press RICHMOND, VA. It’s a Hendrick Motorsports front row at Richmond International
Weak jobs report delivers blow to Obama campaign
Associated Press WASHINGTON The disappointing August jobs report raises yet another campaign
The fall bird migration actually begins in July. Along East Coast beaches, shorebirds that nested in
The fall bird migration actually begins in July. Along East Coast beaches, shorebirds that nested in
Season to begin for Destination ImagiNation
Staff report Youngstown Destination ImagiNation’s 2012-13 season is about to begin, and local
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: Blaney finished 25th in the AdvoCare 500. He started 22nd,
Chicago teachers on verge of strike
Associated Press CHICAGO The Chicago Teachers Union and district officials said they will
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick J. Noon, 28, of 237 Watson St., Lowellville,
Boardman rebounds in big way vs. Hoban
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com Boardman The Boardman Spartans had a chip on their shoulders
Perfect Red Dragons smoke Quakers
By RYAN Jones sports@vindy.com SALEM Niles’ offense performed as if a 45-minute weather delay
Poland proves more for St. Thomas
By STEVE WILAJ scalzo@vindy.com POLAND Poland wasted no time disposing of St. Thomas More,
KSU, Kentucky equally confident
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. Kentucky just wants to move forward after a rough opener. Kent
YSU 2012 SUMMER GRADS About 380 students received diplomas during summer commencement, which was Aug. 18. Because the list of Youngstown State University candidates had to be prepared in advance, it
Doctor of Education Timothy Paul Stoops Doctor of Physical Therapy Stacie Rae Kissel
3-judge panel rules in favor of 4 players in Saints’ bounty scandal
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Jonathan Vilma, Scott Fujita and Will Smith are back in the NFL.
Browns will open season as second-youngest team
Associated Press BEREA Benjamin Watson looked at the name plates and fresh faces surrounding him
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS What to expect Award-winning author Marty Essen will present his shows “Around the
Quinlan, Brookfield crush Red Devils
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com BROOKFIELD After scoring two touchdowns in 12 seconds just
US puts Haqqanis on list of terror groups
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration declared Friday that the Pakistan-based
Valley native produces PBS theater miniseries
Valley native produces PBS theater miniseries Staff report A three-part
Texting law a good move
Opinion: Argus (Sioux Falls, S.D.)Leader: Sioux Falls streets, already lauded as the country’s safest city
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.23 —.29 Avalon
Early voting prompts interesting rhetoric
Opinion: COLUMBUS Remember when the secretary of state wanted to reduce the number of early voting days and
GM to hire up to 500 for computer center
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors, which is shifting computer- technology functions to the
Arson suspect freed from jail
Staff report WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury has refused to indict a 19-year-old Oak Street
Vada Reel marks 75th year as musician
Staff report austintown Vada May Reel will be honored by the congregation of Smith Corners
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican vice
Warren schools get grant
Staff report WARREN The Ohio Department of Education has awarded the Warren City Schools a 21st
Virginia players sympathize with Nittany Lions
Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Virginia’s players profess great empathy for what their
Quakes kill at least 67 in mountainous area of China
Associated Press BEIJING Twin earthquakes and a spate of aftershocks struck southwestern China
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Sid Caesar is 90. Ventriloquist Willie Tyler (with Lester) is 72. Actor Alan
Teen travels through sewers
Associated Press PARMA An overflowing creek in a Cleveland suburb sent a 14-year-old boy on an
7 from Zimbabwe facing tax-fraud charges in Ohio
Associated Press CINCINNATI Seven men from Zimbabwe have been charged with running a tax- fraud
METRO DIGEST || Child hit by car
Child hit by car GREENVILLE, Pa. A child walking at the intersection of Main and Union streets
‘Pill mill’ owner faces 10 years in plea deal
Associated Press PORTSMOUTH, Ohio Prosecutors have recommended 10 years behind bars for the
Volunteer group in Valley awarded $1K literacy grant
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a $1,000 Youth
Medical group pulls its support for Agana after Obama-Hitler comparison
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio State Medical Association Political
Airport supervisor admits assuming dead man’s identity
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. An illegal immigrant from Nigeria admitted Friday he assumed the
1 killed, 1 wounded at Ky. homeowners meeting
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. A Louisville man who was having zoning trouble over the fence
Canada severs relations with Iran
Canada severs relations with Iran TORONTO Canada shut its embassy in Tehran on Friday, severed
Steelers’ LB Harrison sits out practice
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Outside linebacker James Harrison did not practice for the second
Author to bring show to Penn State Shenango
Staff report sharon Award-winning author Marty Essen will present his multimedia show, “Around
brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: x2 uA K J 4 vA Q 5 wA K 9 5 4 The
Azarenka, Serena set for U.S. Open final
Associated Press NEW YORK Normally so good, so gritty, in the crucible of the third set, Maria
Meyer, Ohio State wary of UCF’s ‘Big Ten’ talent
Associated Press COLUMBUS Quarterback Blake Bortles believes that his Central Florida team has
KSU’s School of Art Galleries presents Japanese exhibit
Staff report Kent Kent State University’s School of Art Galleries present the exhibition
Indians rally from 4-0 deficit to defeat Twins
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Russ Canzler hit his first major league homer and reliever David
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