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West Branch teachers union settles, averting a possible strike
The union representing teachers in the West Branch school system and the district’s board of education have reached an agreement on a new two-year contract.
AP Source: UConn coach Jim Calhoun retiring
AP Source: UConn coach Jim Calhoun retiring NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the situation
Last theater shooting victim leaves Colo. hospital
Last theater shooting victim leaves Colo. hospital AURORA, Colo. (AP) — The final patient
Libya blames extremists for embassy killings; U.S. probes possible planned attack
Libya’s deputy U.N. ambassador on Wednesday blamed “an extremist group” for the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens, whom he called “one of the greatest friends of Libya.”
Rock group America in concert Oct. 5 at Stambaugh Auditorium
Rock group America performs in Youngstown on Oct. 5
YouTube blocks video inciting violence in Egypt
YouTube blocks video inciting violence in Egypt NEW YORK (AP) — YouTube has blocked a video
High-speed chase after bank heist
High-speed chase after bank heist LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wild pursuit of bank robbers across
City man gets 10 years in prison for punching police officer
City man gets 10 years in prison for assaulting police officer
DA: NYC workers stole 100,000 tiny booze bottles
DA: NYC workers stole 100,000 tiny booze bottles NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say workers at New
Ohio House sends public pension funds changes to Senate
Ohio House sends public pension funds changes to Senate
SD salon manager dies trying to protect employee
SD salon manager dies trying to protect employee SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls police say a
Romney: White House gave ‘mixed signals’
Romney: White House gave ‘mixed signals’ JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Republican presidential
‘Teacher of the year’ in NJ denies sex charge
‘Teacher of the year’ in NJ denies sex charge NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An attorney for a county teacher
NRC's inspector general probing W. Pa. dump cleanup
NRC's inspector general probing W. Pa. dump cleanup
Accused Ohio teen school shooter moved to adult jail
Accused Ohio teen school shooter moved to adult jail
Chesapeake Energy to sell most of its assets for $6.9B
Chesapeake Energy to sell most of its assets for $6.9B
Libya leader apologizes to US for fatal attack on ambassador
Libya leader apologizes to US for fatal attack on ambassador
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
Church will offer ice cream social
Church will offer ice cream social NEW WATERFORD New Waterford United Methodist Church, 46925 S.
2nd annual Kidney Walk set for Sept. 30
The second annual Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk will start at 10 a.m.Sept. 30 at Canfield Fairgrounds. Registration begins at 9 a.m.
Meshel, Weimer reappointed to YSU board
Gov. John Kasich has reappointed Carole Weimer and Harry Meshel to the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees after it was discovered that their appointments hadn’t been confirmed by the state senate.
Frustrated farmers descend on DC to rally for bill
Time is running out for lawmakers to pass a comprehensive farm bill before the current one expires Sept. 30, leaving many Ohio farmers uncertain of how to deal with the adversity of this year’s drought in the absence of a crucial bill intended to provide assistance even in good times.
Girard Indians golf is family affair
The best season in the history of Girard boys golf has been years in the making.
Penguins’ DB Peterman shows up, grows up
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State junior cornerback Dale Peterman is
Anniversary of 9/11 attacks marked in quiet reflection
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich marked the 11th anniversary of the
Canfield duo plays through the pain
By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com CANFIELD It can be said that the success of the Canfield girls
Wilson, Johnson trade barbs as race heats up
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com The campaigns of U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson and Democratic
YPD officer Chance on leave, given ‘last chance’ in early April
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police, prosecutors and the law
Dem Chairwoman Wasserman Schultz to visit Youngstown
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Democratic National Committee Chairwoman
Rivers, Chargers defeat Raiders
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers capitalized on
Newton Falls dispatch to make 911 switch today
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN By today, dispatching operations for police and fire
AMVETS in race to win Facebook event
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com STRUTHERS AMVETS Post 44 Career Center is involved in a
Krichbaum gives Townsend tongue-lashing, 4 years for role in robbery
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A judge gave a tongue lashing to a man
North Lima company brings new life to recyclable items
Mike E. Aey Jr., left, is director of purchasing and marketing of recyclable materials for Associated Paper Stock Inc. The North Lima materials recovery business has received a state grant to allow the company to continue giving old products new life.
‘Living As Form’ exhibition to open at various sites
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Living As Form: The Nomadic Version,” a traveling exhibition, will open
Next at bat...
Next at bat... Cricket’s Bar & Grill has moved to the top of our review list! We’ve received
There is a difference between having a job and working
Editorial: The latest job figures to come out of Washington this week showed that in July 12.8 million
State board blocks release of report cards
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s school board again blocked release of state report cards
Protesters converge on US Embassies in Egypt, Libya over anti-Muslim video
Associated Press CAIRO A movie attacking Islam’s prophet Muhammad sparked assaults on U.S.
New places to go
New places to go Gardens are getting picked over and fresh vegetables are showing up all over. We
OSU running short of backs
By Bill Rabinowitz The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The football gods might have something
9/11 memorials smaller on 11th anniversary
Associated Press NEW YORK There were still tearful messages to loved ones, clutches of photos
Ex-prof pleads guilty to killing colleagues
Ex-prof pleads guilty to killing colleagues BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A former biology professor accused
“THE X FACTOR” (8 p.m., fox): “The X Factor” has undergone a major reboot
“THE X FACTOR” (8 p.m., fox): “The X Factor” has undergone a major reboot with Britney Spears
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career & Technical Center school board, 7 p.m., board room. TCTC
Oktoberfest beer
Millions of beer lovers flock to Munich, Germany, each fall to participate in Oktoberfest.
Video games released this week
The following video games are among those released this week, according to Gamestop.com: v
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew D. Campbell, 29, of 3373 Estates Circle,
METRO DIGEST || Actor Austin Pendleton at Packard Thursday
Actor Austin Pendleton at Packard Thursday WARREN Stage and screen actor Austin Pendleton (“My
The summer of Gotye
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Ironically, when listening to “Somebody That I Used To
Group opposes card-fee settlement
Associated Press NEW YORK The National Retail Federation is opposing a proposed $7.25 billion
What’s in a name?
Opinion: By Naseem Javed McClatchy-Tribune City halls are to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in dot
President not to blame for gas prices
Opinion: By Bart Chilton McClatchy-Tribune If you listen to complaining campaigners, you’d think
Brighten up bake sales
Family Features A bake sale is a sweet way to support any charitable cause, whether it’s raising
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
49ers make statement in their season opener
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers showed all the same poise and big
Congress courts veterans pre-election
Associated Press WASHINGTON Both parties are using a brief pre-election session of Congress to
IRS pays whistle-blower $104M
Associated Press WASHINGTON First, the government threw Bradley Birkenfeld in prison for helping
Slumping Pirates lose again
Associated Press CINCINNATI A ground ball that deflects off the shortstop’s glove for a double.
Harrison wins 16th as Texas tops Tribe
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Adrian Beltre homered, Matt Harrison worked into the sixth
Substantive debates needed
Opinion: Substantive debates needed San Jose Mercury News: The conventions are over. The candidates are
Home Savings will donate to nonprofits
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Home Savings Charitable Foundation will present checks to two
Right more generous than the left
Opinion: The theme that most seemed to rouse the enthusiasm of delegates to the Democratic National
WWE hard to pin down on its cable-channel plan
By Joe Flint Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Are there enough John Cena and Triple H fans to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.21 —.26 Avalon
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Louis C.K., Gervais are Emmy presenters NEW YORK Seven-time nominee Louis C.K. and
Moody’s to lower US rating if budget talks fail
Associated Press NEW YORK The U.S. government’s debt rating could be heading for the “fiscal
Ribbon-cutting set for Vista Center
Ribbon-cutting set for Vista Center BOARDMAN Vista Center, 830 Boardman-Canfield Road, will
2 charged with impersonating an officer
Staff report WARREN Two Cortland men face misdemeanor charges of impersonating a police
Sweet treats for the school lunch box
Family Features Transitioning back to school means getting accustomed to a new schedule, teachers
Tax havens bad for America
Opinion: By Edward D. KLEINBARD Los Angeles Times For citizens hoping for serious tax policy and budget
METRO DIGEST || Library board meets Thursday
Library board YOUNGSTOWN The trustee board of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning
Try being fair to both sides
Opinion: Try being fair to both sides In an Aug. 27 letter to the ed- itor, the writer complained that
Steelers hoping to get Harrison back
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ryan Clark will be back. Maybe James Harrison too. Still,
Hardwood company remains open despite fire at warehouse
Staff report CORTLAND Eleven fire departments helped the Cortland Fire Department extinguish a
Council mulls changes to issue
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Mayor Doug Franklin asked city council Tuesday to approve
US employers posted fewer open jobs in July
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. employers posted fewer jobs in July than in June, further
Replacements named to elections board
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted has named two
Man arraigned in boy’s death
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The man charged with killing an 8-year-old boy when shooting into an
Grants to help improve housing in 2 local cities
Staff report SALEM Salem and East Liverpool have received state grants to help improve local
Newton Falls police: Brazzon acted alone
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS By late afternoon July 6, Newton Falls Police
Writer sues director over Avatar script
A screenwriter from College Park, Md., has sued Hollywood film director James Cameron, claiming large portions of his script were illegally incorporated into the 2009 blockbuster “Avatar.”
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