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Cardinal Mooney High School could still move out of Youngstown
If conditions met, Bishop George Murry would agree to move Cardinal Mooney High School
Syria resolution sets deadline, bars ground forces
Syria resolution sets deadline, bars ground forces
Youngstown council holds up redistricting of wards for a second opinion
Youngstown council holds up redistricting of wards for a second opinion YOUNGSTOWN City council
Gas prices climb by 10-cents as oil fetches higher price
Investors drive up crude oil, but analysts don't see gas going much higher as fall approaches Ohio
The state auditor’s office is devilish for details from Campbell
The state auditor’s office is devilish for details from Campbell Red tape binds city as fiscal
Youngstown committee approves request for a business to erect a concrete fence with razor wire
Owner says thefts at his business are ‘really bad’ Design Review Committee OKs requests
Charges upgraded in beating case
Charges upgraded in beating case Charges in beating upgraded YOUNGstown Prosecutors
Nyad: Maturity helped me achieve record swim
Nyad: Maturity helped me achieve record swim KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) - The clocks Diana Nyad uses to
Azarenka rallies to 3-set US Open win vs Ivanovic
Azarenka rallies to 3-set US Open win vs Ivanovic NEW YORK (AP) - No. 2 Victoria Azarenka rallied
Syria uncertainty hangs over Obama’s overseas trip
Syria uncertainty hangs over Obama’s overseas trip WASHINGTON (AP) - Deep uncertainty surrounding
‘American Idol’ taps Lopez, Connick as judges
‘American Idol’ taps Lopez, Connick as judges LOS ANGELES (AP) - “American Idol” is betting that a
NY case puts N-word use among blacks on trial
NY case puts N-word use among blacks on trial NEW YORK (AP) — In a case that gave a legal airing
Egypt’s Sinai emerges as new theater for jihad
Egypt’s Sinai emerges as new theater for jihad CAIRO (AP) - An Egyptian doctor once close to Osama
Wave of bombings, attacks in Iraq kill at least 47
Wave of bombings, attacks in Iraq kill at least 47 BAGHDAD (AP) - A series of coordinated evening
Syria is said to be hiding weapons, moving troops
Syria is said to be hiding weapons, moving troops BEIRUT (AP) - As the Obama administration tries
Obama has bipartisan support for Syria strike
Obama has bipartisan support for Syria strike WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama’s call for
Rodman in North Korea to visit his ‘friend’ Kim
Rodman in North Korea to visit his ‘friend’ Kim PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) - Former NBA star
Warren police find autistic boy home alone
Warren police find autistic boy home alone WARREN Police were called to a home in the 1800 block
Three arrested after assault claim
Three arrested after assault claim WARREN Two 18-year-olds and a 28-year-old were arrested at
Warren man stabbed at his home
Warren man stabbed at his home WARREN Maurice Lowery, 45, of Hollywood Street Northeast was
Warren boy steps on hypodermic needle
Warren boy steps on hypodermic needle WARREN An 11-year-old Kenilworth Avenue Southeast boy had
Federal court personnel don’t ask for Social Security, credit card numbers by phone
Federal court personnel don’t ask for Social Security, credit card numbers by phone CLEVELAND
Drug agents plumb vast database of call records
Drug agents plumb vast database of call records SEATTLE (AP) - For at least six years, federal
24-year-old woman knocked out by another woman
24-year-old woman knocked out by another woman youngstown A 24-year-old Hunter Street woman told
INFLUENCE GAME: Train safety move delayed
INFLUENCE GAME: Train safety move delayed WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite a rash of deadly train
Japan to fund ice wall to stop reactor leaks
Japan to fund ice wall to stop reactor leaks TOKYO (AP) - The Japanese government announced today
Austintown-Boardman Joint Communications District meeting canceled
Austintown-Boardman Joint Communications District meeting canceled Boardman The Austintown-
Cabinet officials to talk to Congress about Syria
Cabinet officials to talk to Congress about Syria WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is holding its first
REUNIONS
Chaney High School Class of 1941 will meet at 11:15 a.m. Monday at Denny’s on Mahoning Avenue.
W. Pa. football player arrested in assault case
W. Pa. football player arrested in assault case CALIFORNIA, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania
Israel says it conducts joint missile test with US
Israel says it conducts joint missile test with US JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel and the U.S. conducted
Student dies after assault near WV college
Student dies after assault near WV college PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police say a college student from
Kirstin Walker | Patrick Wilkens
DUNS, SCOTLAND Wedderburn Castle was the setting of the 3 p.m. July 18 wedding of Kirstin Walker
Lauren Gessner | Jake Walker
BOARDMAN St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church was the setting of the 4 p.m. June 15
Rose Tress | Greg Quinn
Romeo, Mich. Dr. Rose Tress and Greg Quinn, both of Oklahoma City, Okla., exchanged vows at 2:30
Jennifer Fifer | Scott Streiner
AKRON Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens was the setting of the July 27 exchange of vows of Jennifer
Golf, spa package will be raffle prize
Golf, spa package will be raffle prize HUBBARD The Hubbard High School Alumni Association is
Love and Sacrifice
Caregiver Pam Lawrence, right, with Home Instead Senior Care, plays cards with Emma Baumstark. Austintown-based Home Instead says its caregivers are bonded and go through an extensive background check.
Meyer wary of San Diego State
Even though San Diego State was beaten by a lower-division team in its opener, Urban Meyer believes it is dangerous to take the Aztecs lightly.
Silverman’s artistic talents promote Ohio State football
Youngstown native Sam Silverman, 23, has pioneered his own career niche.
Fair officials address accounting issues based on recommendations from state
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com CANFIELD Canfield Fair officials have addressed
Masterson injured in Indians’ latest loss
Justin Masterson’s health is in serious doubt. The Indians’ playoff chances are just as iffy.
Morton pitches Pirates past Brewers
Charlie Morton is doing his part to ensure that the Pittsburgh Pirates end their 20-year playoff drought.
A jury is set to hear a former Struthers police officer’s OVI case
A jury is set to hear a former Struthers police officer’s OVI case
A Century Plus Ten
Hubbard woman still insists on cleaning her own room By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com
Canfield’s Smida wins NHRA title
After six eliminator rounds in the Super Gas event, Phil Smida and his 1988 Chevy Cavalier bested former champion Marlin Snyder, of Avon, Ind., in the finals, which were televised on ESPN2.
Carmine Cassese Memorial bocce event planned
The event is set for Sept. 27-29 at the MVR in Youngstown.
Cherry juice to the rescue
Q. My 54-year-old husband has severe pain and swelling in his feet after a long day at work. This
Lava lamps: Still groovy 50 years after their creation
Associated Press LONDON Call them ’60s relics or hippy home accessories, lava lamps have been
A perplexing federal lawsuit
Opinion: American Press, Lake Charles, La.: The federal government’s decision to sue the state of Louisiana
Voices from the scarlet calamity
Opinion: WASHINGTON On Oct. 27, 1947, thousands of caskets were unloaded from a ship in New York. The
Shrinking parks department is new reality in Youngstown
Editorial: With a population of approxi- mately 65,000, and dropping, a stagnant income-tax base, and a
– BROADWAY PREVIEW – Something for everyone
By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK There’s Denzel Wash- ington and Billy Crystal, plenty
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 3, the 246th day of 2013. There are 119 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
nfl | News & notes
New York Jets: Brady Quinn is the newest member of the New York Jets’ quarterback carousel. The
Stenson cashes in with Deutsche Bank title
The final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship had something for everyone on Labor Day — mostly a trophy, finally, for Henrik Stenson.\
Mexican president touts reform agenda
Mexican president touts reform agenda MEXICO CITY President Enrique Pena Nieto used his first
Prosecutor learns from case based on old DNA
Associated Press CLEVELAND A prosecutor in Ohio’s largest county says a recent acquittal in 1993
Cops arrest suspect in stabbings
Associated Press MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio Police say they have arrested a man accused of stabbing
If you experience any of these signs of stress on a regular basis, make time to talk to your doctor.
If you experience any of these signs of stress on a regular basis, make time to talk to your doctor.
No. 11 Florida State spoils Pitt’s ACC debut
No. 11 Florida State spoils Pitt’s ACC debut PITTSBURGH Redshirt freshman quarterback Jameis
HEALTH DIGEST || Cancer study
Cancer study The American Cancer Society is enrolling participants in its Cancer Prevention
Labor secretary visits Cincinnati
Associated Press CINCINNATI The secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor says he has a lot to
Newtown comes together for parade
Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. Thousands of spectators turned out Monday for the town’s Labor
CBS, Time Warner reach content pact
Associated Press NEW YORK TV network CBS and cable provider Time Warner Cable have ended their
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Austintown-Boardman Joint Communications District, 2:30 p.m., Boardman Township
WaterFire will put spotlight on ceramics
Staff report Sharon, Pa. The next WaterFire Sharon arts event, which will be Sept. 14, will
US drug agents plumb vast phone databases
For at least six years, federal drug and other agents have had near-immediate access to billions of phone- call records dating back decades in a collaboration with AT&T that officials have taken pains to keep secret, newly released documents show.
newsmakers
newsmakers Despite the bombs, Hollywood posts a record summer NEW YORK In the end, Hollywood
birthdays
birthdays “Beetle Bailey” creator Mort Walker is 90. Actress Anne Jackson is 88. Actress Pauline
oddly enough
oddly enough Egyptian authorities detain suspected ‘spy’ bird CAIRO In a case that ruffled
Verizon reclaims stake in wireless for $130B
Associated Press NEW YORK Verizon will own its wireless business outright after agreeing Monday
Live musical performances on television this week include:
Live musical performances on television this week include: v John Legend: Tonight on “Jimmy
China, European growth aids stocks
China, European growth aids stocks LONDON Evidence of a rebound in manufacturing activity in
FAMILY CAREGIVER TIPS
FAMILY CAREGIVER TIPS Seek support from other caregivers. Take care of your own health so that
Mayor seeks new city administrator
The city has been without an administrator since Jack Dill retired in June.
Assad: Strike would trigger regional war
France released an intelligence report on Monday alleging chemical weapons use by Syria’s regime that dovetailed with similar U.S. claims, as President Bashar Assad warned that any military strike against his country would spark an uncontrollable regional war and spread “chaos and extremism.”
Former champion Morrison dies at 44
Tommy Morrison’s career reached its pinnacle on a hot June night in Las Vegas, when he stepped into the ring and beat George Foreman to become heavyweight champion.
Report: NSA spied on leaders of Brazil, Mexico
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO The National Security Agency’s spy program targeted the
Connelly: Prep football same all over
For someone my age, I’d like to think I’ve had a privileged football experience thus far, both as a fan and journalist.
Probe continues into fatal crash
Associated Press KANE, Pa. Six people killed in a head-on car crash on a highway in a
Obama tries to persuade skeptical lawmakers on Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama worked Monday to persuade skeptical lawmakers
Driver robbed
Driver robbed youngstown A pizza delivery driver was robbed of cash on the South Side about 9:10
Police: Man found on street had drugs
Police: Man found on street had drugs youngstown A man found in the middle of a South Side
Nyad completes historic Cuba-to-US swim
Looking dazed and sunburned, U.S. endurance swimmer Diana Nyad walked ashore Monday, becoming the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without the help of a shark cage.
Ships re-enact Lake Erie battle
Associated Press PUT-IN-BAY Two hundred years later, Americans didn’t give up the ships and
Steelers tight end inching toward return
The nine-year veteran tight end tore three ligaments in his right knee against Cincinnati last December.
Veterans groups ignore ban on raffle machines
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio veterans and fraternal groups have continued to set up
Attendance
Attendance The Sunday attendance at the 167th Canfield Fair was 76,394. The total five-day
Federer falters, Nadal advances
Right from the start, Roger Federer looked very little like, well, the Roger Federer who routinely reached the final weekend at Grand Slam tournaments.
Germany tries man, 92, in war crimes
Associated Press HAGEN, Germany Germany put a 92-year-old former member of the Nazi Waffen SS
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