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AMVETS Post 44 needs your Facebook votes
AMVETS Post 44 Career Center is involved in a tight race to win the Home Depot Foundation’s Aprons in Action September Facebook contest.
Boardman street signs stolen
Five street signs were stolen off Glenwood Avenue between Aylesboro Avenue and Ewing Road.
After-school programs for kids K-16 at McGuffey Centre
Associated Neighborhood Centers is accepting students for two after-school programs at McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road.
Actor Austin Pendleton to speak at Packard Thursday
Stage and screen actor Austin Pendleton (“My Cousin Vinny,” “Wall Street 2”), who is a Warren native, will speak at Packard Music Hall at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Striking Chicago teachers get support from parents
Striking Chicago teachers get support from parents CHICAGO (AP) — As Chicago teachers walked the
Steve Wynn asks jury for $40 million in damages from Joe Francis
Steve Wynn asks jury for $40 million in damages from Joe Francis An attorney for Steve Wynn asked
Idaho plane that crashed was dropping toilet paper
Idaho plane that crashed was dropping toilet paper MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Idaho authorities say the
DNC chairwoman to visit Youngstown Saturday
DNC chairwoman to visit Youngstown Saturday YOUNGSTOWN — Democratic National Committee Chairwoman
Ohio grand jury charges man in death of 5-year-old niece
Ohio grand jury charges man in death of 5-year-old niece
Authorities: Single gunshot killed Mich. officer
Authorities: Single gunshot killed Mich. officer WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) —
Youngstown man gets 4-year prison term for robbery at Boardman IHOP
Youngstown man gets 4-year prison term for robbery at Boardman IHOP
NJ woman denies causing penis injection death
NJ woman denies causing penis injection death NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey woman has pleaded
Brazzon acted alone in four Falls homicides
Brazzon acted alone in four Falls homicides NEWTON FALLS By late afternoon July 6, Newton Falls
Famous racing Corvette spawns ownership lawsuits in Pa.
Famous racing Corvette spawns ownership lawsuits in Pa.
Katrina floodwall case heads to New Orleans trial
Katrina floodwall case heads to New Orleans trial NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers
5 more charged in Ga. military militia case
5 more charged in Ga. military militia case SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Prosecutors in southeast Georgia
Fewer 9/11 families on hand for 11th anniversary
Fewer 9/11 families on hand for 11th anniversary NEW YORK (AP) — The 11th anniversary of the Sept.
Brother: Shooting suspect had mental illness
Brother: Shooting suspect had mental illness LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The brother of the man accused
REUNIONS
The Rayen Class of 1960 will meet for lunch at noon Thursday at Kravitz Deli, 3135 Belmont Ave. All
Fed court upholds denial of Ohio death-row inmate's appeal
Fed court upholds denial of Ohio death-row inmate's appeal
Home Savings Charitable Foundation presents checks Wednesday to nonprofits
Home Savings Charitable Foundation presents checks Wednesday to nonprofits
Waterline break closes Austintown school
Water line break closes Austintown school Austintown A main water line break closed Lynn Kirk
Gov. Kasich to launch higher education funding effort
Gov. Kasich to launch higher education funding effort
Arraignment today for man charged with killing 8-year-old boy
Arraignment today for man charged with killing 8-year-old boy
America pauses to honor, remember 9/11 victims
Thousands attended a ceremony in NYC to honor the 9/11 victims.
Prosecutors to focus on conduct in Ohio free-speech case
Prosecutors to focus on conduct in Ohio free-speech case
Flags flown at half-staff as Ohioans mark Sept. 11
Flags flown at half-staff as Ohioans mark Sept. 11
Breakfast Club to meet Thursday
Breakfast Club to meet Thursday YOUNGSTOWN The Breakfast Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Nov. 3 chosen for Stevens- Rogers wedding
Shalynn Rae Stevens and Scott Thomas Rogers, both of Pineville, N.C., are engaged and planning to be married in November.
Easter Seals has open house
Many visitors to Easter Seals’ skill- development center might be drawn to a darkened, multisensory room that features small dabs of light on the walls and ceiling that resemble stars in the sky.
2 cops face scrutiny in city probes
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The investigation into one Youngstown police officer’s retaliatory ticketing ended with a two-week suspension, and an investigation into another city officer’s actions is under way.
Officials: Stance on fracking has not changed
Residents say they have a right to know what is happening By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Ceremony stripped of politicians
Associated Press NEW YORK The Sept. 11 anniversary ceremony at ground zero has been stripped of politicians this year.
Hotel developers plan to add restaurants, shopping area
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com LIBERTY The developers of the $10 million Comfort Suites Hotel and Banquet Center to be constructed on the former site of the Ramada Inn on Belmont Avenue say they plan to add two restaurants and a shopping area in front of the complex.
Cards take control
When a soccer team gets outshot 12-4 in a half, it usually spells its doom.
Meyer looking to limit Miller’s workload
Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller has a heavy workload — maybe too heavy.
Board of health will appeal finding
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Board of Health will appeal an Ohio Department of Health audit finding for recovery of $88,104.08 due to inadequate documentation in 2010 in the local HIV/AIDS Prevention and Sexually Transmitted Disease Control programs.
Police probe violent crimes in city
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating several violent
Green Machine captures medals
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com The area was well-represented at the recent AAU Junior Olympics
Steelers regroup after another Denver disaster
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger is over the Denver Broncos.
Boardman officials mull EMS options
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The fire chief told trustees Monday that a township-operated emergency medical service with ambulance transportation would not happen at this time and he would begin researching options with private ambulance providers.
Browns’ Haden gets 4-game suspension
Associated Press BEREA, Ohio The Cleveland Browns had Joe Haden for one game.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Prisoner dies at Guantanamo
Prisoner dies at Guantanamo SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Another prisoner has died at the U.S. Navy
Congress returns for short session
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress returned to Washington on Monday for an abbreviated pre-
oddly enough
oddly enough Pa. council member targeted over Toby Keith spoof MOUNT JEWETT, Pa. A borough
J.C. Penney brings back free haircuts for kids
Associated Press NEW YORK Children who missed the opportunity to get a free haircut at J.C.
Browns’ Shurmur: Give Weeden time
Brandon Weeden’s four interceptions, 5.1 passer rating and general ineptness in the rookie’s NFL debut on Sunday against Philadelphia has some Browns fans worried.
Murray wins first Slam
Associated Press NEW YORK His considerable lead, and a chance at history, slipping away, Andy
Big Ten official Livas credits Valley for rise
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN As one of just 55 Big Ten football officials and three
Group: Autoworkers pushed to limit
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A national advocacy group consisting of
if you go
if you go Who: Blue Sky Riders, with (from left) Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr
Auditor: Probe not affected by release
Associated Press COLUMBUS Releasing delayed state report cards on school progress won’t hamper
It’s all about us — again
Associated Press MANSFIELD, Ohio It’s all about Ohio — again. The economy has improved here,
9/11 MEMORIALS
9/11 MEMORIALS Where to go Mahoning Valley ceremonies marking the 11th anniversary of the 9/11
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘SNL’ adds 3 comics for upcoming season NEW YORK “Saturday Night Live” is adding
The day after Sept. 11, 2001
Opinion: By Paul H. ROBINSON Los Angeles Times It can sometimes take a tragedy to reveal a truth. Who
Couple sues health department
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Berry and Deanna Meadows of Champion, operators of a
birthdays
birthdays Actor Earl Holliman is 84. Comedian Tom Dreesen is 73. Movie director Brian De Palma is
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Volunteers needed
Volunteers needed BOARDMAN Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County is seeking volunteers to
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 11, the 255th day of 2012. There are 111 days left in the year. This is
trumbull new theater ‘Nerd’ holds nothing back
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com NILES Each of the Mahoning Valley’s theaters has a
Good intentions alone won’t restart RG Steel
Editorial: There’s a glimmer of hope today that the RG Steel plant in Warren will reopen — given the
‘Potter’ kid’s next fantasy role is a new experience A ‘Perk’ for Emma
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer TORONTO Emma Watson is living out another fantasy — the life
Conventions without compromise
Opinion: Attending two political conventions back to back is like visiting two parallel universes: one
Teacher strike enters 2nd day
Associated Press CHICAGO For the first time in a quarter-century, Chicago teachers walked out of
Software workshop
Software workshop YOUNGSTOWN Linda Richardson of All Clear Translations will offer a
Flacco helps Ravens roll past Cincinnati
Associated Press BALTIMORE Joe Flacco deftly directed Baltimore new, no-huddle offense, and the
August was good month for GM in Valley
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN General Motors had a good month locally as
Anti-fracking rally set
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local groups opposed to hydraulic fracturing are having a rally
Man faces charges in booster theft
Man faces charges in booster theft NILES James Mullen, accused of stealing more than $21,000
Too much water vs. too little
Opinion: Watertown (S.D.) Public Opinion: Gov. Dennis Daugaard recently activated his drought taskforce in
Dinner to honor Yemma, Infante-Allen
Staff report Boardman Dan Yemma, Mahoning County treasurer, and Carol Inante-Allen, Trumbull
State OKs funds for housing animals
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board has OK’d $3.5 million for a
Obama beats Romney in fundraising
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama dramatically increased his fundraising last
Al-Qaida’s No. 2 in Yemen dies in airstrike
Associated Press SAN‘A, Yemen An airstrike killed al-Qaida’s No. 2 leader in Yemen along with
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.47 .24 Avalon
Fired elections officials sue
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Two Democratic elections-board members fired by
By ED RUNYAN
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Jamal R. Wright, a 19-year-old city man who has been in
Deduno, Florimon lift Twins past Tribe
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Samuel Deduno struck out six in seven innings and Pedro Florimon
Both parties back pension changes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Bills aimed at shoring up Ohio’s five public-pension systems cleared
Rich nations hold poor ones in plight
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords U.S. media outlets tend to report Haiti strictly as a land of
New evidence may result in retrial
Associated Press CINCINNATI A judge will consider new evidence in the case of a New York man who
US, Afghans in dispute over detainees
Associated Press BAGRAM, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai welcomed Monday’s handover of the
Memorials are important
Opinion: Today is the 11th anniversary of 9/11. And three months later, we will mark the 71st anniversary of
Judge cancels hearing on early-voting order
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A federal judge has canceled a Thursday hearing after
Astros owner: Clemens may pitch
Associated Press HOUSTON Astros owner Jim Crane thinks Roger Clemens’ comeback could continue in
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District, 7 p.m., Poland Township Government
Color-coded attacks
Opinion: By David A. LOVE McClatchy-Tribune The American middle class is losing ground fast, and the
Loggins shifts gears with new band
By Kevin C. JOHNSON St. Louis Post-Dispatch Pop-rocker Kenny Loggins has done well for himself
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