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Power outage on South Side tonight
About 1,300 customers on Youngstown’s South Side have been without power since 10:06 p.m. tonight as a result of a snapped power pole and a downed transformer.
Calif. serial killer linked to possible 6th victim
Calif. serial killer linked to possible 6th victim SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say
UNLV player appears in court in burglary case
UNLV player appears in court in burglary case LAS VEGAS (AP) — A suspended UNLV basketball player
Major quake recorded in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands
Major quake recorded in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials say a
Youngstown car-keys dispute leads to attack by a man with a machete
Car-keys dispute leads to attack by a man with a machete
Ohio starts program to help drug-addicted babies, mothers
Ohio starts program to help drug-addicted babies, mothers
US: Iran can’t access much oil income
US: Iran can’t access much oil income WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. has concluded that nearly half of
NKorea withdraws invite for US envoy
NKorea withdraws invite for US envoy WASHINGTON (AP) - North Korea has rescinded its invitation
Egypt Brotherhood protests draw tens of thousands
Egypt Brotherhood protests draw tens of thousands CAIRO (AP) - Tens of thousands of protesters and
3 plead guilty in $700K school vandalism
3 plead guilty in $700K school vandalism WARREN, Pa. (AP) — Three graduates have pleaded guilty to
Economy is being eclipsed as top campaign issue
Economy is being eclipsed as top campaign issue WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama still
Intruder shoots two dogs, takes TV and gun
Intruder shoots two dogs, takes TV and gun YOUNGSTOWN A South Side man said someone broke into
Police seek hit-skip driver who drove through Feb. 8 vigil
Police seek hit-skip driver who drove through Feb. 8 vigil YOUNGSTOWN A woman who drove through
Alawite stronghold in Syria a haven amid war
Alawite stronghold in Syria a haven amid war TARTOUS, Syria (AP) - In this picturesque coastal
Vice squad finds weapons and ammunition plus heroin
Vice squad finds weapons and ammunition plus heroin YOUNGSTOWN Vice squad members found several
Experts: Don’t bomb chemical weapon sites in Syria
Experts: Don’t bomb chemical weapon sites in Syria WASHINGTON (AP) - You simply can’t safely bomb
France: UK vote doesn’t thwart plans to hit Syria
France: UK vote doesn’t thwart plans to hit Syria PARIS (AP) - French President Francois Hollande
YSU Foundation names new trustees
With the new appointees there are 41 foundation trustees YSU Foundation names new trustees
Sweet-toothed liquor thief tells New Castle clerk: See ya
Sweet-toothed liquor thief tells New Castle clerk: See ya NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police have been
Flight 93 Advisory Commission about to disband
Flight 93 Advisory Commission about to disband SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — The Flight 93 Advisory
No charges in slaying after alleged break-in
No charges in slaying after alleged break-in FRACKVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say no charges
Former school maintenance head guilty in drug case
Former school maintenance head guilty in drug case GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The man who formerly
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6 p.m.
Catholic groups set annual steak fry
Catholic groups set annual steak fry YOUNGSTOWN St. Vincent de Paul Society and Knights of
US fast-food workers stage largest protests yet
Fast-food workers and their supporters beat drums, blew whistles and chanted slogans Thursday on picket lines in dozens of U.S. cities, marking the largest protests yet in their quest for higher wages.
Guzzo's Fruit Stand a staple at Canfield Fair
The fruit stand's founder was honored in 1996 for selling fresh produce at the annual event for 50 years.
Wolfe powers Poland over Marlington
Poland’s Jacob Wolfe is known as one of the area’s best basketball players with his 6-foot-5 frame and athleticism.
Bellamy’s TD run seals YSU victory
The longest run in Adaris Bellamy’s career left him trying to catch his breath, while everyone else in Stambaugh Stadium could finally exhale.
Struthers rolls to win in Steel Helmet game
Luke Witkowski rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns
Brine dumper agrees to cooperate with U.S. Attorney
Michael P. Guesman, who pleaded guilty to brine dumping, must testify truthfully against his boss, Ben Lupo, and Lupo’s Hardrock Excavating LLC.
Paden’s passing powers Niles
Kyle Paden hit 26 of 35 passes for 362 yards and a pair of long touchdowns.
Workout classmates celebrate Alfreda Robinson's 100th birthday
Gym members marks 100th birthday with classmates
Lisbon takes advantage of personal-foul call on Leetonia
After an extremely sloppy first half, the Lisbon High football team rebounded by taking advantage of a golden opportunity for Thursday’s 13-12 victory over Leetonia.
Former Liberty woman sentenced to prison for son’s broken legs
Former Liberty woman sentenced to prison for son’s broken legs
Poland, Struthers and Niles roll in openers
Staff report The Poland student section, cloaked in swimwear, came prepared for a washout of
Ex-Trumbull engineer DeChristofaro gets public reprimand
DeChristofaro admits ethical violation but not guilt
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers prevail, 2-1
Scrappers prevail, 2-1 Niles The Mahoning Valley Scrappers pushed across a run in the bottom of
Special guests help cut Canfield Fair ribbon
Special guests help cut Canfield Fair ribbon
Valley governments seek study for natural gas vehicles
Governments seek study for natural gas vehicles
Radio system connects Boardman schools to safety forces
Radio system connects Boardman schools to safety forces
No contaminated food from seized truck reached area restaurants
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com The contaminated food found in a refrigerated box truck
YSU, high schools kick off quests for gridiron greatness
YSU students, from left, Ansel Morsillo, Tyller Schonce and Jason Heyman show their team spirit during Thursday’s opener against Dayton. They and other students spelled “Youngstown” on their chests, and the Penguins proceeded to win 28-10.
Obama must make sure Syrian strike is surgical
Editorial: The White House’s insistence that regime change is not among the options being considered as a
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: SCRIPTURES Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. 1 Chronicles 16:11
Spurlock plays it safe in film about boy band One Direction
JUSTIN LOWE The Hollywood Reporter The 1980s had New Kids on the Block; the ’90s had the
In appreciation of DuBois
Opinion: By Werner Lange Special to Tne Vindicator Some moments in American history just take your breath
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Fair, 8 p.m.: the World’s Largest Demolition Derby begins
National Dems blind to local reality
Opinion: National Democrats and their staff seem to get lost once they step outside Washington, D.C. I
Gallardo pitches Brewers over Bucs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Yovani Gallardo pitched seven sharp innings to beat Pittsburgh once
US readies possible solo action against Syria after UK rejection
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Thursday prepared for the possibility of
Ginn powers Panthers over winless Steelers
Ted Ginn Jr. is proving coach Ron Rivera is right — he can still blow the top off a defense.
US releases 2 Algerians from Guantanamo Bay prison
Associated Press ALGIERS, Algeria Two Algerians held at Guantanamo Bay prison for more than a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony M. Boulos, 31, of 6853 Deer Ridge Road Unit
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Aug. 25
Hoyer leads Browns over Bears
Brian Hoyer finished strong for Cleveland after Jordan Palmer made a case for a job with Chicago — or another team.
Huston completes triathlon
Kyle Huston of Boardman recently completed a triathlon in Boulder, Colorado in one hour and 11
Police seize syringe, crack pipe from man
Police seize syringe, crack pipe from man youngstown Police found a crack pipe and a syringe on
Retrial ordered for man who helped CIA
Retrial ordered for man who helped CIA PESHAWAR, Pakistan A senior judicial official on
Free breakfast
Free breakfast Central Christian Church, 218 Meadowbrook Road, Hermitage, Pa., free community
A’s Attic open house set
An open house celebration for A’s Attic, a new trendy section of Adamas Jewelry and Gifts, was
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Daniel and Melissa Loew, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 28. John and
Ohio prison system now at 131% capacity
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS AP Legal Affairs Writer COLUMBUS A 2-year-old plan to reduce Ohio’s
Poland sports briefs
Boys golf defeated The Poland boys golf team lost to Austintown 158-160 Aug. 21. Top players for
NFL agrees to settlement in concussion lawsuits
The settlement, unprecedented in sports, was announced Thursday after two months of court-ordered mediation.
PREP SOCCER | Thursday’s matches
BOYS Boardman 1, Austintown Fitch 1 BOARDMAN The Falcons scored in the first half on a penalty
Stronger growth may lead Fed to slow bond purchases
Associated Press WASHINGTON A stronger-than-expected rise in U.S. economic growth last quarter
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 31.14 —.38 Avalon
Beware the trial lawyers
Opinion: The Florida Today, Melbourne: Gulf Coast residents, victimized in 2010 by BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 30, the 242nd day of 2013. There are 123 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
"50 Shades" parody coming to Powers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “50 Shades! The Musical,” a parody of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” trilogy
Despite Republican high jinks, Obamacare may prove popular
Opinion: Despite Republican high jinks, Obamacare may prove popular When President Lyndon Johnson passed
Central Ohio teen faces charges in third homicide
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio teenager who authorities are accusing of allegedly being
Mideast turmoil leads to higher gas prices
Associated Press Gas is getting a bit pricier ahead of Labor Day weekend. The average U.S. price
Girl, 6, killed as brother, 8, tries driving mother’s car
Associated Press PHOENIX Half an hour after putting her two children to bed, a Phoenix mother
Leaving chamber
Leaving chamber YOUNGSTOWN Eric Planey, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s vice
2 bomb blasts kill 24 in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD A bomb hidden inside a pickup truck loaded with vegetables exploded in
Feds won’t sue to stop use of pot in states where it’s legal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Despite 75 years of federal marijuana prohibition, the Justice
YNDC is receiving $25,000 for a community workshop facility
The facility is designed to help serve low-income neighborhoods
Less roadwork
You’ll have less orange barrels to dodge, but watch out for drunken drivers, the Ohio Department of Transportation says.
Allegiant Air to stop service to Myrtle Beach in September, resume in April
Other airlines are reducing flights as fall approaches
Obama, Biden seek new gun curbs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Months after gun-control efforts crumbled in Congress, Vice
newsmakers
newsmakers Casino seeks to evict raunchy nightclub LAS VEGAS It turns out that even in Sin
oddly enough
oddly enough Police in California city warning of snake scam FREMONT, Calif. Police in a San
Court upholds ban on gay-aversion therapy
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A federal appeals court sided with California on Thursday and
Campbell cruiser hit during chase
The man almost caused an accident on busy McCartney Road, police said.
New evidence delays trial of man charged in ex-wife’s stabbing death
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The trial of a West Virginia man charged with stabbing his ex-wife
LABOR DAY
LABOR DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Questions linger over Mandel’s auto accident
Assoc iated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Republican Josh Mandel’s federal campaign committee has yet to
METRO DIGEST || Waters festival at Perkins Park
Show to benefit dogs BOARDMAN For the Dogs rescue group will sponsor a comedy show Sept. 7 at
FAIR DIGEST || Portman at fair Monday
Portman at fair Monday U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, a Republican, will visit the Canfield Fair from 6
Goodwill accepts recycled electronics
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries has recently partnered with Sunnking, Inc. in an effort to
Mill Creek to have Green Cathedral event
Mill Creek MetroParks has announced that the first Green Cathedral Half Marathon/5K/Kid’s Fun Run
Teens attend Pandemonium Party
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County invited teens in grades 7-12 to party like a downworlder at the Pandemonium Party Aug. 16 at the Poland library.
Businesses explore library databases
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Many databases are available free-of-charge to
Olympian’s Quest brings movie to life
Tweens came to the Austintown library Aug. 6 dressed as their favorite god, demi-god, titan or monster to celebrate the movie release of “Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters.” Olympian’s Quest: Gods and Titans and Monsters-Oh My! included food, games and crafts.
Boardman sports briefs
Boardman defeats Fitch The Boardman boys golf team defeated Austintown Fitch 167-170. Top players
Boardman briefs
Join a loose knit group All hands helping to “Warm Up America” are welcome on Sept. 6 and 20 from
Austintown briefs
Cub Scout pack to host round up Cub Scouting is a year-round family program designed for boys who
Canfield Swim Club defeats Warren Olympic Club
The Canfield Swim Team beat Warren Olympic Club 341.5 - 158.5 on July 31 at Canfield Swim Club for
Shepherd of the Valley fulfills dreams
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Joyce Martin’s dream, to make cupcakes like The Cake
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: Hannah Berni; Rachael Malizia Instrument: Berni - Oboe; Malizia - Senior Drum Major
Cheerleaders hold annual cheer camp
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com School spirit was flying high during the Canfield High
Canfield sports briefs
Boys golf defeats Poland The Canfield boys golf team defeated Poland 162-163 on Aug. 26. Top
Poland briefs
Join a loose knit group All hands helping to “Warm Up America” are welcome on Sept. 6 and 20 from
Canfield briefs
Join a loose knit group All hands helping to “Warm Up America” are welcome on Sept. 6 and 20 from
Nascar comes to community event
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com At the Poland Touch-a-Truck event Aug. 18,
ODOT to speed up U.S. 224 project
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com Ohio Department of Transportation representatives told Poland
Boak speaks at Rotary meeting
The Rotary Club of Austintown hosted a meeting Aug. 12. The speaker for the event was Sam Boak, who
Girls cross country team opens season
For the third straight year, the Boardman Spartans Girls Cross Country team opened their season with
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