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Judge strikes down most of Wis. law against collective bargaining
A Wisconsin judge on Friday struck down nearly all of the state law championed by Gov. Scott Walker that effectively ended collective bargaining rights for most public workers.
U.S. flags remain up during anti-American violence, flag-burning in Mideast
The killing of four Americans in a Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya and anti-U.S. protests and American-flag burning in the Middle East and around the world has prompted Struthers Rotary Club to leave “standing tall” 320 American flags it placed in front of 320 homes and businesses in the city before Labor Day.
Hiram and colleges in Texas, N.D., evacuated today for bomb threats
Hiram College officials have given the “all clear” and reopened the northeast Ohio school after a sweep found nothing suspicious following a bomb threat hours earlier.
Fury over film spreads to more than 20 countries today
Fury over an anti-Islam film spread across the Muslim world Friday, with deadly clashes near Western embassies in Tunisia and Sudan, an American fast-food restaurant set ablaze in Lebanon, and international peacekeepers attacked in the Sinai despite an appeal for calm from Egypt's Islamist president.
S. Dakota senator to speak in Hanoverton
S. Dakota senator to speak in Hanoverton HANOVERTON U.S. Sen. John Thune, a Republican from
Attack should shock conscience of people of all faiths, Clinton says
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in eastern Libya should "shock the conscience of people of all faiths around the world."
Jury ends Day 2 of deliberating in Ohio Amish case
Jury ends Day 2 of deliberating in Ohio Amish case CLEVELAND (AP) — Jurors have ended a second day
Obama: Despite danger, slain diplomats believed in American idealism
President Barack Obama on Friday honored the four Americans killed in an attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya, recalling their lives in deeply personal terms and declaring the United States will never pull back on its principles or “retreat from the world.”
Libyan president apologizes to world for embassy attack
Libya's interim president has apologized to the United States for the attack on the U.S. consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi that killed the American ambassador and three of his staff.
Downtown Youngstown streets closed Saturday for boxing event
Downtown Youngstown streets closed Saturday for boxing event
W. Pa. man identified as burned body victim in vehicle
W. Pa. man identified as burned body victim in vehicle
Lawsuit seeks removal of Pa. school's Ten Commandments
Lawsuit seeks removal of Pa. school's Ten Commandments
BREAKING NEWS: Youngstown Police Officer Phil Chance Jr. resigns
BREAKING NEWS: Youngstown Police Officer Phil Chance Jr. resigns
Ohio child-rape suspect injured in suicide attempt
Ohio child-rape suspect injured in suicide attempt
Five labor groups back DeGenaro for re-election
Five labor groups back DeGenaro for re-election YOUNGSTOWN — Five labor unions and organizations
UPDATED | Johnson leaving MetroParks; Vindy request for information denied
Johnson quits MetroParks; Vindy request for information denied Executive Director Clarke Johnson
Youngstown man indicted in overdose of W .Va. woman
Youngstown man indicted in overdose of W. Va. woman
CLUB CALENDAR
BOOSTERS Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the high school
Mount Carmel offers Italian classes
Mount Carmel offers Italian classes YOUNGSTOWN Italian Classes will be offered at Our Lady of
Health, safety fair Saturday at Akron Children's
Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley is offering a free health and safety fair for children and families from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the hospital’s Beeghly Campus, 6505 Market St.
Canfield trustees meeting rescheduled
The township trustees' regularly scheduled meeting has been moved to 7 p.m. Tuesday at township hall, 21 S. Broad St.
Covelli interest savings to top $466K
The city will pay $466,675 less this year than in 2011 on the interest it owes for building the Covelli Centre after seeking proposals for a loan through competitive bidding.
Brookfield High Warriors’ big game mentality
Having out-scored their first three opponents by a margin of 166-39, you’d think nothing could be better for the Brookfield High football team.
Missouri Valley hitting new heights
By JOE SCALZO sports@vindy.com For much of the past decade, the Missouri Valley Football
Mahoning commissioners support extended voting hours
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners voiced
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY RESULTS BOYS GOLF Girard 170, Liberty 188 GIRARD (12-0, 11-0 All-American Conference)
Youngstown council to weigh fracking resolution
The mayor is asking city council to support a resolution urging the state to have “stringent regulations” on fracking while also seeking council’s approval to sell the city’s mineral rights.
PUSKAS: Harding’s gamble on Arnold pays off
When Warren Harding hired Steve Arnold as its third football coach in three seasons, more than a few
Revamp of YSU's Pollock House nearly done
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Work on the 16-room Porter and Mary Pollock
Ohio ballot board works on rewording Nov. redistricting measure
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state Ballot Board met in emergency session
Mooney bounces Warren JFK
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Youngstown The Cardinal Mooney girls tennis team has had
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK || SHERRON WALLS
SHERRON WALLS LIBERTY PLAYER FACT: He’s just 5-foot-7, but Sherron Walls plays larger than life.
Newton Falls National Guard unit returns home
Staff report NEWTON FALLS The Ohio National Guard will welcome home 14 soldiers from its 290th
Flag event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month in Youngstown
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A ceremony that included 22 multicolored
Basic computer, Internet training in East Liverpool
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL Connect Ohio and East Liverpool Area YMCA have partnered to offer
Mabel, bulldog stolen in Youngstown, found in Columbus
Mary Gump of Youngstown receives a kiss from Mabel at Gump's home on the city’s West Side. The bulldog was reported stolen from the Bob Evans restaurant in LIberty Aug. 14. Gump helped in the dog’s recovery and is housing Mabel until her Idaho owner arrives today to reunite with her beloved pet.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Led Zeppelin to release reunion concert film Led Zeppelin is coming to a movie
Austintown Community Briefs
Quilt group to host monthly meeting A local quilt group will hosting its monthly meeting on
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Cabaret,” 7:30 p.m.: The Youngstown Playhouse opens its season
Rejuvenated Gordon ready
Associated Press CHICAGO The infamous mustache is making a comeback — and Jeff Gordon believes
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nelson O. Padilla, 32, of 4055 South Ave., Lot 129,
Protecting embassies is first priority; then seek justice
Editorial: When passions are inflamed in the Middle East, Friday is almost never a good day. U.S. embassies
Bill would restore full pensions to Delphi retirees
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN After 31/2 years of finger- pointing and arguing, a bill has been
Southern Park Mall to have 2 new stores
Southern Park Mall to have 2 new stores BOARDMAN Two new stores will open soon at Southern Park
Sturr revisits his ethnic roots
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The king returns. That’s right, King of Polka Jimmy
Simulator helps drive home anti-texting message
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com CORTLAND Like teens surveyed by AT&T, many students at Lakeview
Penn State’s O’Brien makes his mark by taking chances
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Fourth-and-1 at midfield on the game’s opening drive, and
New dimension for Pixar classic
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers It’s the details that stand out whenever a classic film is
What will the debates accomplish?
Opinion: WASHINGTON In my dream presidential debate, the moderator would ask Mitt Romney which tax breaks,
Future dark for many
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID Kansas City Star Lots of baby boomers face a bleak economic future as more
“america’s next top model” (8 p.m., the cw): All you need to know about
“america’s next top model” (8 p.m., the cw): All you need to know about tonight’s photo shoot on
Romney back to blasting Obama over economy
Associated Press FAIRFAX, Va. Republican Mitt Romney accused President Barack Obama on Thursday
Buckeyes look to get more pressure
Associated Press COLUMBUS There were a lot of questions about the 2012 Ohio State Buckeyes. One
NATION & WORLD || Man arrested in Central Park attack
Man arrested in Central Park attack new york A heavily tattooed homeless man with a history of
UConn’s Calhoun hangs up whistle
Associated Press STORRS, Conn. As Jim Calhoun stood in his office at Gampel Pavilion, waiting
Week 3 Individual stats
RUSHING AttYdsAvgTD Garrett Beech, United5862710.86 David Stewart, Struthers785537.16
Ryu, Kang share British lead
Associated Press HOYLAKE, England So Yeon Ryu won the U.S. Women’s Open last summer in Colorado
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: Dave Blaney finished 33rd, completed 395 of 400 laps and
US wary of more violence abroad
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration was caught by surprise by the ferocity of
US identifies anti-Muslim filmmaker
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal authorities identified a Southern California man who is on
Another NHL lockout looms
Associated Press NEW YORK NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman maintains the league will lock out
Johnson, Wilson battle it out on TV
Opinion: The rhetoric and accusations are already running wild in the 6th Congressional District race between
Poland Community Briefs
Quilt group to host monthly meeting A local quilt group will hosting its monthly meeting on
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU social media
YSU social media youngstown Youngstown State athletics is launching a new social media fan
Catalano-Beshore nuptials planned for Sept. 22
Augie and Judy Catalano of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Angela Catalano
Elias-Palguta wedding vows set for Oct. 6
Paul M. and Deborah E. Elias of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Lane
Renninger, Christoff rite set for Oct. 6
Michael and Teresa Renninger of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of their
Boardman Sports Briefs
BGMS wins invitational Boardman Glenwood’s girls cross country team placed first at the Sweeney
100-pound Colts defeat Howland
100-pound Colts defeat Howland The Austintown Colts 100-pound squad improved to 4-0 after
120 Little Cards claim 44-0 victory
120 Little Cards claim 44-0 victory The Canfield Little Cardinals 120-pounders improved to 4-0
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland Youth Soccer names weekly MVPs Nadia Zarbaugh scored a goal and was named Most Valuable
METRO DIGEST || Campbell man killed working on I-90
Campbell man killed Avon A Campbell man died while working in a construction zone on Interstate
Fitch tennis team seeks improvement
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Coming from a 7-13 record in the 2011 season, the Austintown
Fed unveils bold steps to aid economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve unleashed a series of bold and open-ended steps
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 14, the 258th day of 2012. There are 108 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Steelers adapting to new no-huddle
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger would like to clarify something. Pittsburgh’s new
US under gun in Mideast
Opinion: The violent attacks on the U.S. missions in Cairo, Egypt, and Benghazi, Libya — where a top U.S.
THIS WEEK’S Q&A Ursuline’s Larry Kempe
After 37 years as an assistant coach in the Mahoning Valley, Larry Kempe finally earned a shot to be
An emerging success story
Opinion: An emerging success story Akron Beacon Journal: In violent spasms through the 1990s, the country
NEW YORK CITY Ban to hit eateries’ big, sugary drinks
Associated Press NEW YORK New York City cracked down on the sale of super- sized sodas and other
Irish dance school has opened
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Just in time for the Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this
For 77-year-old Price, softball is just right
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Jim Price understands how precious the game of
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Maine family offers liquor for return of old canoe ALLAGASH, Maine A northern
Pit-bull owners to be cited in 2 separate cases
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pit-bull owners face citations after
Nation says goodbye to astronaut Neil Armstrong
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation bid farewell Thursday to Neil Armstrong, the first man to
Youngstown board of control OKs $650M to clean up additional contaminants at site
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Additional contaminants found on city-owned
Chicago school strike goes on; both sides look for deal soon
Associated Press CHICAGO The city’s public schools will stay closed for at least one more day,
Prophet-film mayhem provides a window into Islamist battles
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates The violence across the heartland of the Arab
Old lawsuit may end after 43 years
Associated Press CLEVELAND A lawsuit in Ohio over benefits for railroad workers may be coming
Feeling good isn’t a good goal
Opinion: Feeling good isn’t a good goal I’m writing this letter at three o’clock. The hour of Jesus’
Shurmur more confident in Year 2
Associated Press BEREA As Browns coach Pat Shurmur spoke to the media following Sunday’s 17-16
Pa. sex-assault suspect arrested in Massillon, Ohio
Pa. sex-assault suspect arrested in Massillon, Ohio shenango township, pa. Township police said
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Audrey Weddle and Andy Frye, East Liverpool, girl, Sept. 12.
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 9:30 to
Claimants: Penn St. slow to settlements
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Nearly three months after Penn State said it wanted to
volleyball roundup | Thursday’s games
Howland 25-25-25, Fitch 8-15-13 HOWLAND Erika Airhart had 15 kills, 12 digs and 17 points,
mlb roundup | Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 3, Rays 2, 14 innings BALTIMORE The Baltimore Orioles have too much
Week 3 Team Standings
independent AllPtsOpp Brookfield3-016639 Ursuline3-012437 Austintown Fitch3-010826
cross country | 27th Spartan Invitational
Where: Boardman High School When: Saturday, 9 a.m. Area teams: Fitch, Bristol, Cardinal Mooney,
Goodell, Vilma will chat Monday
Associated Press NEW YORK NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will meet Monday with Saints linebacker
Foundation announces Sept. awards
Staff report WARREN The Raymond John Wean Foundation’s September grants, totaling $145,000,
Ali presented Liberty Medal
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Boxing great Muhammad Ali was honored Thursday with the Liberty
Indians’ Carrera, Kipnis pummel Rangers closer in ninth
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Jason Kipnis hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Joe
Pirates fading down stretch
Associated Press CINCINNATI The little things added up to a disappointing sixth straight loss
Man indicted in friend’s shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury indicted a 36-year-old city man on felony
Bill would give tax-exempt status to correctional agencies
Staff report COLUMBUS State Sen. Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, D-33rd, has introduced a bill that
Packers punish Bears’ Cutler with seven sacks, four interceptions
Associated Press GREEN BAY, WIS. The Green Bay Packers rattled and robbed Jay Cutler and backup
Glenwood eighth-graders help fifth-graders adjust
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Fifth-grade students will be much less nervous and more
Camuso-Malloy wedding will be October event
George and Julie Camuso of Canfield, and Andrew and Terri Malloy of Boardman are announcing the
Parents announce Bellino-Osso engagement
The parents of Brandee Bellino of Youngstown and Jim Osso III of Austintown have announced their
Ruth’s dancers showcase their skills
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Ballet dancers from Ruth’s Dance and Fitness Co., LLC kept
Wedding date set by April Walla and Jeff Michael
April Walla and Jeff Michael, both of Ravenna, are announcing their engagement. The bride-elect is
Austintown Police Blotter
Aug. 16 Criminal damaging: A vehicle was damaged at a home in the 1000 block of W. Hampton Court.
Allison Simons, Jonathan Peters set Sept. 22 date
The parents of Dr. Allison Simons of Pittsburgh are announcing her engagement to Jonathan Peters,
Ruth’s dancers showcase their skills in ‘Lord of the Dance’
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Ballet dancers from Ruth’s Dance and Fitness Co., LLC
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: Madison DempseyInstrument: Saxophone Q. When did you start playing your instrument? A.
Nurse offers blood pressure checks at Poland library
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com As a volunteer for the Red Cross, Verna Kness visited the
Boardman Community Briefs
Quilt group to host monthly meeting A local quilt group will hosting its monthly meeting on
McBride-Jakubek rite is planned for Sept. 22
Marie (Marci) Allison McBride of Poland and Scott Matthew Jakubek of Berlin Center are engaged,
Girls golf team seeks another banner year
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Canfield girls golf team will have a tough time
Canfield Sports Briefs
Children’s golf clinic Diamondback Golf Course is offering golf clinics and an afterschool league
Fitch girls golf ready for success
The Austintown girls golf team is full of returning members for their promising 2012 season. Amanda
Book auction raises money for libraries
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Dozens of avid readers flocked to the Poland bookstore
Canfield Community Briefs
Quilt group to host monthly meeting A local quilt group will hosting its monthly meeting on
Ruth’s dancers showcase their skills in Canfield
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Ballet dancers from Ruth’s Dance and Fitness Co., LLC kept
Ruth’s dancers showcase their skills
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Ballet dancers from Ruth’s Dance and Fitness Co., LLC kept
Austintown Sports Briefs
AMS Red defeats Niles The Austintown Middle School eighth-grade Red volleyball team beat Niles
Women’s tea offers focus on future
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Women walked into the future and opened their minds to a
Quaker Steak and Lube Patriot’s Day honors vets
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Community members gathered together to show their
Canfield library hosts Gotta Move story time
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield library sponsored its first Gotta Move story
CVMS students, parents tour school
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com New Canfield Village Middle School fifth- and sixth-grade
JACI MULLALLY
JACI MULLALLY Name: Jaci MullallyInstrument: Saxophone Q. When did you start playing your
Boardman 140s defeated in overtime
Boardman 140s defeated in overtime The Boardman 140-pound team lost 12-6 in overtime to the Poland
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