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Register to vote Tuesday at area libraries
National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, and to celebrate, the League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown will be registering voters at the Austintown, East Newport, Canfield and Main libraries.
OVI checkpoint Friday in Trumbull County
An operating a vehicle impaired checkpoint will be in Trumbull County Friday night at a location to be announced later, the Ohio State Highway Patrol in Southington said.
Pa. woman buys winning $1M instant lottery ticket in Brookfield
Although Debra R. Kettering lives in Greenville, Pa., she became a millionaire when she crossed the state line to play an Ohio Lottery game. Kettering won a million dollars in the Ohio Lottery’s instant game $200 Million Extreme Cash.
Campbell Schools Superintendent Tom Robey retiring in 2013
Campbell Schools Superintendent Tom Robey retiring in 2013
Academic commission to appoint fiscal monitor for Youngstown schools
Academic commission to appoint fiscal monitor for Youngstown schools
Consulting firm recommends major overhaul of Youngstown government operations
Consulting firm recommends major overhaul of Youngstown government operations
Endeavour flies over Ariz. en route to new home
Endeavour flies over Ariz. en route to new home TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Space shuttle Endeavour has
Two to be sentenced for theft from turnpike commission
Two to be sentenced for theft from turnpike commission YOUNGSTOWN Two men convicted of stealing
Amish guilty of hate crimes in Ohio hair attacks
Amish guilty of hate crimes in Ohio hair attacks CLEVELAND (AP) — Members of an Amish breakaway
Prosecutors give up fight for Holmes’ notebook
Prosecutors give up fight for Holmes’ notebook CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Prosecutors are giving up
Youngstown woman gets probation for her role in 2011 fight
Youngstown woman gets probation for her role in 2011 fight
UK soldier unexpectedly gives birth in Afghanistan
UK soldier unexpectedly gives birth in Afghanistan
Victim's son: Obese Ohio inmate's claim 'laughable'
Victim's son: Obese Ohio inmate's claim 'laughable'
Ohio county changes children services director after basement case
Ohio county changes children services director after basement case
Jurors reach verdict in Ohio Amish hair attacks
Jurors reach verdict in Ohio Amish hair attacks CLEVELAND (AP) — Jurors have reached a verdict in
Power out for some Girard residents after accident following police chase
Power out for some Girard residents after accident following police chase
Hearing finds probable cause that Wilson ad makes false statements
Hearing finds that Wilson ad makes false statements COLUMBUS — Democrat Charlie Wilson’s campaign
Prosecutors argue for access to Holmes’ notebook
Prosecutors argue for access to Holmes’ notebook DENVER (AP) — Prosecutors are expected to argue
Debate on bringing wolves to Colo goes to US court
Debate on bringing wolves to Colo goes to US court DENVER (AP) — An argument over whether wolves
Part of Lansing Avenue to close for fundraising baggo tournament
Part of Lansing Avenue to close for fundraising baggo tournament Youngstown Lansing Avenue
Commissioners mull moving agencies to the half-full Oakhill Renaissance Place
Commissioners mull moving agencies to the half-full Oakhill Renaissance Place YOUNGSTOWN — The
Palestinians condemn Romney Mideast peace comment
Palestinians condemn Romney Mideast peace comment RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A senior Palestinian
Sharon Fence building new headquarters
Sharon Fence building new headquarters SHARON, PA. Construction has begun on a new corporate
OVI checkpoint planned for Trumbull County Friday
OVI checkpoint planned for Trumbull County Friday SOUTHINGTON An Operating a vehicle impaired
Ohio inmate calm, emotional as execution nears
Ohio inmate calm, emotional as execution nears CINCINNATI (AP) — Prison officials say an Ohio
Linda Crish installed director of GFWC junior clubs in Ohio
poland Linda S. Crish, a member of GFWC Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s Club since 2002, was
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Christopher and Melanie Hunter of Chicago are announcing the birth of their first child, a son,
Troopers identify man killed in Weathersfield Township crash
Troopers identify man killed in Weathersfield Township crash WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP The
Casino winners targets in robberies
Casino winners targets in robberies PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police are investigating a series of
Sentence reduced in attack on pregnant woman
Sentence reduced in attack on pregnant woman KITTANNING, Pa. (AP) — A judge has nearly halved the
DA: Ex-Christian school teacher abused 7 Pa. boys
DA: Ex-Christian school teacher abused 7 Pa. boys SHIREMANSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A fired music teacher
Car and motorcycle cruise set for today
Car and motorcycle cruise set for today COLUMBIANA Parkside Health Care Center, 930 E. Park
Cedar's trash, treasure sale is Saturday night
Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., downtown, will have its second annual Trash to Treasure sale Saturday, starting at 8 p.m.
Youngstown council delays vote on drilling
Members want more time to discuss oil, gas drilling in the city
Perennial powerhouse UNI hasn’t lost to YSU since 2000
Perennial powerhouse UNI hasn’t lost to YSU since 2000 By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Cooper’s 85 leads Canfield girls to AAC American Division title
Cooper’s 85 leads Canfield girls
Kidnap victim Elizabeth Smart inspires Girard audience
Kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart believes anyone can overcome life’s most difficult obstacles.
Two 100-yard rushers lift Kent State
kentstatesports.com BUFFALO, N.Y. Dri Archer and Trayion Durham proved just how devastating
Mosquito Lake sees big drop in water level
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com CORTLAND Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers won’t
Arab-American Festival takes stage Saturday
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s thousands of Arab-
Tea Party Express makes stop in Canfield
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CANFIELD Discontent with the country’s current
Dismal debut no longer a problem
Associated Press BEREA Brandon Weeden can be social again. One week after a dismal NFL debut
Nonprofit summit in Youngstown looks at issues of equity in US
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When there is talk of Youngs-town coming
Browns new owner would consider dome
By HARLAN SPECTOR The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Incoming Browns owner Jimmy Haslam told Cleveland
YSU hires Strollo firm for media communications facility
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Youngstown State University tapped Strollo
Woman in police custody cuts wrist; Campbell mayor wants answers
Staff report campbell Campbell’s mayor says he wants more details about how a woman who was
'Black Monday' now symbol of Valley's resilience
Workers, their children, family members and others who lived through the steel mill’s closing, which started a ripple effect that resulted in thousands of people losing their jobs, attended the commemoration.
Funny Farm finds a home at Mojo's Pub and Grille
The Funny Farm comedy club had a long run at the former Holiday Inn Metroplex Hotel in Liberty.
French cartoons inflame tensions from prophet film
Associated Press PARIS France stepped up security Wednesday at its embassies across the Muslim
Doubts arise over Harvard claim of ‘Jesus’ Wife’ papyrus
Associated Press ROME Is a scrap of papyrus suggesting that Jesus had a wife authentic?
Musician gets it right on second try
Singer-songwriter Seth Glier is feeling confident these days that people are remembering his music.
NEw this week
NEw this week Dredd 3D (R) In a dystopian East Coast megalopolis, a futuristic cop and his
“SNL primetime election special” (8 p.m., nbc): The “SNL Primetime Election
“SNL primetime election special” (8 p.m., nbc): The “SNL Primetime Election Special” is back to lend
BUSINESS DIGEST || Bill would penalize overseas call centers
Bill puts focus on overseas call centers WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has
Welfare is needed
Opinion: By C. NICOLE MASON McClatchy-Tribune Mitt Romney’s latest attack on Americans who are
Macy’s NYC flagship store to get a $400M makeover
Associated Press NEW YORK A $400 million makeover is giving New York’s iconic Macy’s store a
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Feeling the nation’s infantilism
Opinion: WASHINGTON In every year divisible by four, the dominant superstition of American politics — faith
THE OAKLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS THE NORMAL HEART
The Oakland Center for the Arts’ season begins this weekend with “The Normal Heart,” Larry Kramer’s largely autobiographical play about the AIDS explosion in New York’s gay community in the early ’80s.
Trolling in unlikely places
Opinion: WASHINGTON Behold the Snookization of American politics. The Middle East is in turmoil. The
Early college students will once again be a part of YSU
Editorial: By the measure that counts, Youngstown Early College is doing exceptionally well in preparing its
Medicare fix will carry a steep price
Opinion: By Jeffrey Miron Los Angeles Times In the Obama campaign’s attack on the Romney-Ryan proposal to
Steelers RB says injured knee feels ‘all good’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Rashard Mendenhall’s surgically repaired right knee feels so good,
New estimate: More to pay health care penalty
New estimate: More to pay health care penalty washington Nearly 6 million Americans —
History of violent acts surrounded 1 homicide victim
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of two people shot dead on the East
Raising money
Raising money GREENFORD On Sunday, the Bob Evans Restaurants on Boardman-Canfield Road in
METRO DIGEST || Friday dessert/dance to benefit animals
Benefit for animals NEW castle, pa. A dance to benefit Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund is
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Customs officials probe use of helicopter for school stunt McLEAN, Va. After a
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, 10 a.m., township administration building, 3737
YouTube video may help stop spinning
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. Three nights ago, I was awakened by a
Festival entertainment
The inaugural Arab-American Festival of Youngstown will be on West Federal Street in downtown
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard Hunter Jr., 24, of 11 N. Richview Ave.,
Festival entertainment
Festival entertainment The inaugural Arab-American Festival of Youngstown will be on West Federal
Limit military response
Opinion: The (Martinsburg, W.Va.) Journal: Dispatching Navy vessels armed with cruise missiles to take
Center goes outdoors for Silly Science day
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN OH WOW!’s hands-on science-related fun for kids will spill out onto the
FDA is urged to set standards for arsenic in rice
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration may consider new standards for
Trash and Treasure at Cedars
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., downtown, will have its second annual
Gates, Buffett top Forbes’ billionaires list
Associated Press NEW YORK Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates remains the nation’s richest
Gage to lead Packard Concert Band
Staff report WARREN Stephen L. Gage has been appointed conductor of the W.D. Packard Concert
Poll: Obama job approval rises; race still tight
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans are feeling markedly better about the country’s future and
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ice n’ Spice, 7 p.m.
‘Dredd 3D’: a dreadful remake of sci-fi movie
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service In the movies, the old saying goes, some stars
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Lohan charged after accident NEW YORK Lindsay Lohan was arrested in New York early
US housing starts rose 2.3% in August
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. builders started work on more homes in August, driven by the
Willingham, Minnesota drop Tribe into last place
Associated Press CLEVELAND Josh Willingham had four hits and four RBIs, Liam Hendriks finally
District warned of fiscal emergency
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Nearly 100 residents, teachers and other school
Man indicted in series of robberies
Staff report Cleveland A grand jury in Cleveland indicted a Canton man on six counts of bank
Brewers continue surge by beating fading Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Marco Estrada pitched seven scoreless innings and rookie shortstop
Forecast for district shows improvement
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD Bill Johnson, treasurer of the McDonald School
Other presidents had it tougher
Opinion: Other presidents had it tougher Upon observing politics for the past 40 years, I find it amazing
Warren YWCA plans farewell for pools
Staff report WARREN The public is invited to reminisce at a farewell party for the Wean and
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Trumbull grand jury indicts 5 men
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Liberty Township man accused of shooting a pregnant
Smart heart care
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The use of non- invasive cardiac output
youngstown city school district New coordinator helps recoup state funding
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city school district has created a new
bristol township Ex-assistant fire chief appeals firing
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Steve Craiger, former Bristol Township assistant fire
Vote set on Trumbull JFS director
Staff report WARREN Atty. John Gargano, who has served as legal adviser to the Trumbull County
Prep volleyball results
Lakeview 25-25-25, Liberty 17-15-13 LIBERTY Lakeview remained unbeaten in the All-American
Youngstown police probe 2 robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are investigating two
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