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Man rescued by YFD after being hit by train
Firefighters lowered a man from a CSX railroad overpass for continued medical treatment after he was reportedly hit by a train at Oak Hill Avenue and Marshall Street at 2:34 p.m. Thursday.
Libyan protesters storm extremists' compound in support of U.S.
Hundreds of protesters angry over last week's killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya stormed the compound of the Islamic extremist militia suspected in the attack, evicting militiamen and setting fire to their building Friday.
Western Reserve FD wins truck washing in bet on Poland-Canfield showdown
The Western Reserve and Cardinal joint fire districts placed a friendly wager on the outcome of tonight’s football showdown between Poland and Canfield, with each department supporting its hometown.
Ohio Lottery's Cash Explosion show at Eastwood Mall Saturday
Local residents can take part in the taping of two episodes of the Ohio Lottery’s Cash Explosion show today at Eastwood Mall in Niles.
Police: Struthers woman tried to burn down house with family inside
Police: Struthers woman tried to burn down house with family inside
Mahoning dog pound makes plea for pooch adoptions -- or else
Mahoning dog pound makes plea for pooch adoptions -- or else
Youngstown hires firm to see if Paramount facade can be saved
The city’s board of control hired a company today for $10,000 to determine whether the front of the former Paramount Theatre can be saved when the rest of the dilapidated building is demolished.
4-year-old East Side boy in critical condition with gunshot wound
4-year-old East Side boy in critical condition with gunshot wound
Detroit’s former mayor faces corruption trial
Detroit’s former mayor faces corruption trial DETROIT (AP) — Opening statements are next in the
Stepmother charged in running death seeks freedom
Stepmother charged in running death seeks freedom GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) — The stepmother of a 9-year-
Georgian protesters demand prosecutions for abuse
Georgian protesters demand prosecutions for abuse TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Thousands of Georgians
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES Sulmona Valley Auxiliary will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails in
Shuttle to sightsee around Calif with low flyovers
Shuttle to sightsee around Calif with low flyovers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Space shuttle Endeavour is
Gessner-Walker item requires correction
Gessner-Walker item requires correction CANFIELD The engagement announcement published Sept. 18
Ivory Coast: 1 soldier killed in Abidjan attack
Ivory Coast: 1 soldier killed in Abidjan attack ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — An Ivory Coast
Trop. Storm Nadine slowly moving away from Azores
Trop. Storm Nadine slowly moving away from Azores MIAMI (AP) — U.S. forecasters say Tropical Storm
Police to search home of Ga. teen found in L.A.
Police to search home of Ga. teen found in L.A. DALLAS, Ga. (AP) — Police plan to search the
Traveling evangelist convicted of raping Pa. girl
Traveling evangelist convicted of raping Pa. girl BEDFORD, Pa. (AP) — A traveling preacher who
Pa. principal resigns over texts, emails
Pa. principal resigns over texts, emails OXFORD, Pa. (AP) — A high school principal has resigned
Sheriff Altiere to give away free pumpkins to kids this morning
The Jail Garden Project under the direction of Sheriff Thomas Altiere will give away free pumpkins to children starting at 11 a.m. today at the Warren Family Mission, 361 Elm Road.
Lane restrictions start this morning on SR 7
From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, state Route 7 between Western Reserve Road and state Route 164 will have various lane restrictions for paving operations.
Wolford expects electric crowd at YSU-UNI game Saturday
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State distributed 15,347 tickets for this
Overhaul urged for Youngstown government
A consulting firm is recommending a major overhaul of city government operations to eliminate what it projects as a $5.5 million operating budget deficit by the end of next year.
Youngstown's Oakhill to get $2.5M face-lift
Mahoning County commissioners plan to move their offices and those of the prosecutor from the county administration building to the third floor of Oakhill Renaissance Place.
Archrivals Poland, Canfield ready despite early date
It’s Week 5 of the high school football season and two of the best rivalry games in the Mahoning
Liberty’s Brian Jones
Brian Jones has come home. Although he never really left. The first-year Liberty High football
Cedar’s space gets new owner, but lounge will rock on
The building that houses Cedar’s Lounge at North Hazel and West Commerce streets has been sold in a move finalized earlier this week.
Wilson campaign faces final elections commission hearing
Charlie Wilson’s campaign is facing a final hearing, likely as early as next month, before the Ohio Elections Commission, after a panel found probable cause that the Democrat made a false statement in a campaign ad about Medicare against Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson.
Blaney son is youngest winner for trucks
To Ryan Blaney, the trophy meant more than the money.
Hotline answers voters’ questions
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Civil-rights and voter advocates are publicizing a
Poland Preserve development moves ahead
An old farm on North Lima Road was set to be turned into modern villa homes in 2008.
Undefeated Warren JFK is off to its best start since 2006
Undefeated Warren JFK is off to its best start since 2006
Trumbull officials defend SCOPE
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners have written a letter to
Panel to consider ways for Ohio colleges to share services
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Representatives of Ohio’s public colleges and
A Safe Surrender
Albert Sly leaves First Presbyterian Church at Wick Avenue downtown Youngstown after turning himself in to the Fugitive Safe Surrender Program.
Austintown Community Briefs
Lloyd to host fall festival The Lloyd Elementary School Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) will
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Joseph and Angela Ferraro, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 19. Brian
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Village of Lowellville Council, special meeting, 2 p.m., second floor,
16 Amish guilty of hate crimes
Associated Press CLEVELAND Sixteen Amish men and women were convicted Thursday of hate crimes
Academic panel to appoint fiscal monitor
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city schools Academic Distress Commission
A silent addiction for more
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID The Kansas City Star After the Bush tax cuts created a tornadic updraft of
Tension rises in gritty ‘End of Watch’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The writer of “Training Day” and “Harsh Times” brings us
Stumbling Pirates blow three-run lead, fall below .500
The Pittsburgh Pirates were in position to end one of sports’ most embarrassing streaks just six weeks ago.
Holmgren plans peace talks with stung Jim Brown
Associated Press BEREA Browns president Mike Holmgren wants to patch things up with Jim Brown.
Gordon hoping for a rebound
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. When a car crashed in his front yard, Jeff Gordon tweeted a photo
Fickell finds new comfort zone
Associated Press COLUMBUS Now that more than a year has passed since Luke Fickell was dropped
Anti-Jihad ‘savage’ ads going up in NY
Associated Press NEW YORK A provocative ad that equates Muslim radicals with savages is set to
Kotchman lifts Tribe over Twins
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Indians’ goals have changed considerably in the last
RUSHING
RUSHING AttYdsAvgTD De’Veon Smith, Howland7078111.29 Garrett Beech, United7171710.17 Sherron
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ross P. Kelty, 31, of 433 Orlo Lane, Boardman, and
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman Glenwood cross country excels BGMS’s cross country team competed in the Spartan
US complaint on China-made auto parts needs speedy action
Editorial: Earlier this week, the United States filed a well justified complaint with the World Trade
Grand opening set for Art Cafe Studio
Grand opening set for Art Cafe Studio boardman Eva Popovec, owner of The Art Cafe Studio, will
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Normal Heart,” 8 p.m.: This drama is set in the AIDS crisis
Cincinnati park board strikes rule restricting homeless
Associated Press CINCINNATI A city park board in Ohio has struck down a rule included in a
“2012 alma awards” (8 p.m., nbc): Eva Longoria and George Lopez return to host the
“2012 alma awards” (8 p.m., nbc): Eva Longoria and George Lopez return to host the “2012 ALMA
Chick-fil-A statements continue to confuse
Chick-fil-A once again is in the public-relations fryer.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch volleyball team falls to Girard The Fitch volleyball team lost to Girard 25-18, 13-25, 25-16
Valley sisters earn award at ‘Twins Festival’
Twin sisters Rose Pacolo and Sister Charlotte Italiano participated in the annual twins event in
A swing and a miss
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “Trouble With the Curve” is a baseball dramedy that
Ryan meets truth
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords To borrow from President Lyndon Johnson’s colorful analysis of a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.17 .03 Avalon
Title IX has made a difference
Opinion: By Deondra Rose McClatchy-Tribune It’s not your father’s college campus anymore. This
Ban on large, sugary drinks
Opinion: The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, N.Y.): Call New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg any name you want
Rookie RB Richardson hitting his stride
Associated Press BEREA As Trent Richardson dodged, darted and destroyed everything in his path
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, in conjunction
Sharon Fence building new facility
Staff report SHARON, PA. Construction has begun on new corporate headquarters and a
Trumbull Co. restores funding to port authority
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners Thursday restored the county’s funding to
Are Wilson, Johnson tied?
Opinion: A poll of the 6th Congressional District, paid by the campaign of Democratic challenger Charlie
Note to pols: Respect our military
Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News There are certain things that an American
Clark thrives in Polamalu’s absence
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ryan Clark does not stop talking. Not in the huddle. Not in
birthdays
birthdays Actor Larry Hagman is 81. Poet-songwriter Leonard Cohen is 78. Author-comedian Fanny
Hockey players facing higher premiums
McClatchy Newspapers The NHL players who compete in Europe during the lockout are risking injury,
newsmakers
newsmakers Fiona Apple arrested on drug charge EL PASO, Texas Singer-songwriter Fiona Apple
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 21, the 265th day of 2012. There are 101 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Clamp down on big oil companies
Opinion: Clamp down on big oil companies The gas crunch again. It’s hard to believe that there is a simple
DeWine offers help with credit checks
Staff report Columbus Attorney General Mike DeWine recently sent letters to the state’s public
Weathersfield moves forward with plans for $25.4M building project
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield school board approved two more
Woods, Rose share PGA lead
Associated Press ATLANTA In the one week Tiger Woods had away from golf during the FedEx Cup
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Sept. 13
Islam vs. tolerance debated in wake of prophet film
Associated Press CAIRO Behind the anger over a film mocking the Prophet Muhammad, public protest
Ohio man executed in ’89 killings of 2
Associated Press LUCASVILLE, Ohio An Ohio death-row inmate used his last words Thursday to
Burglary suspect drives through pole
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com Girard A burglary suspect is in custody after he drove
Pre-game events to include rematch of cornhole rivalry
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Austintown and Boardman township officials will renew their cornhole
Woman, 20, gets probation, must take training
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 20-year-old Youngstown woman will spend
Problem with pump causes 3 Mile Island plant to shut down
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN, Pa. A malfunctioning pump caused an automatic shutdown of the Three
RED DRAGONS’ PLAY MAKERS
Statistics don’t lie, and there’s a glaring stat involving Niles McKinley which reflects the team’s success.
Riding with Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: Dave Blaney finished 33rd, completing 199 laps (engine
METRO DIGEST || Men to repay $70K to turnpike
Indictment YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted a Youngstown man on charges
Robbery reported
Robbery reported WARREN A 36-year-old North Leavitt Road woman reported being robbed near her
‘Fire of Faith’ meeting planned by ACTION
Staff report youngstown The faith-based community organizing group ACTION will have a public
Corbett: Drilling opponents ‘unreasoning’
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Gov. Tom Corbett on Thursday attacked anti-drilling activists as
Last surge troops leave Afghanistan
Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand Nearly two years after President Barack Obama ordered
White House Fruit Farm celebrates fall
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com White House Fruit Farm celebrated the beginning of the fall
Little-known Giants come up big in win
Newsday CHARLOTTE, N.C. The buzz around the league for much of this week was about the
Oklahoma megachurch embroiled in sex-abuse claims
Associated Press TULSA, Okla. A 17,000-member megachurch deep in Oklahoma’s Bible Belt has been
Canadian union, GM reach deal
Canadian union, GM reach deal TORONTO The Canadian Auto Workers union said late Thursday it
Library offers family yoga time
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Parents and children spent the evening stretching their
Poland kindergartens get safety lesson
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Kindergartners will head to school less nervous and more
Fall Market on the Green benefits charities
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With the ideal fall weather working in their favor, the
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Historical Society additional open house The Poland Historical Society will host an
Students yo-yo their way to success with Ned
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students at Lynn Kirk Elementary School learned some new
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman Rotary sponsors festival The Boardman Rotary Club will sponsor the annual
Cardinal Corner: alex geordan
Our district’s first few weeks with youngsters went well. I would like to take moment to thank the
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: Alex Finocchio Instruments: Sousaphone and Baritone Saxophone Q. When did you start
Canfield Community Briefs
Fall lecture series at the Canfield Historical Society The Canfield Historical Society will be
Korean exchange student calls Poland home
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Hye-Young Lee may appear to be a typical 17-year-old girl,
Shoppers find treasures in trunks at Immaculate Heart of Mary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Participants cleaned out their car trunks and opened their
North students show school spirit
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com North Elementary School students, parents and faculty
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf team wins match The Canfield girls golf team won a four-team match Sept. 13 at Tamer
Library fun time focuses on foodie theme
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fun Time for 4s and 5s story time at the Canfield library
Crowd backs Austintown board member
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com By the end of the school board’s Tuesday meeting one thing
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland youth soccer Week 3 action Katie Jacobson scored two goals to earn team MVP honors and lead
Boardman runners second at Spartan Invite
The Boardman boys cross country team finished second out of 40 Division I schools at the 27th annual
Boardman band night features superhero tribute
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of the Boardman High School Spartan Marching band
For McFadden, home is where the heart is
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Boardman Shepherd of the Valley resident Annabelle McFadden
Woodside shows its football pride
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Young football fans got a chance to show off their team
Senior salute: Band edition
Name: Joseph Haun Instrument: Percussion, Quads Q. When did you start playing your
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