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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


Akron Beacon Journal publisher to step down

Akron Beacon Journal publisher to step down


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


Liberty ready for two beautification projects

Liberty ready for two beautification projects


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

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Lauren Gessner | Jake Walker

BOARDMAN St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church was the setting of the 4 p.m. June 15

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Rose Tress | Greg Quinn

Romeo, Mich. Dr. Rose Tress and Greg Quinn, both of Oklahoma City, Okla., exchanged vows at 2:30

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Jennifer Fifer | Scott Streiner

AKRON Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens was the setting of the July 27 exchange of vows of Jennifer

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Lions Club earns charter designation


Golf, spa package will be raffle prize

Golf, spa package will be raffle prize HUBBARD The Hubbard High School Alumni Association is


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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.

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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.

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Silverman’s artistic talents promote Ohio State football

Youngstown native Sam Silverman, 23, has pioneered his own career niche.

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Fair officials address accounting issues based on recommendations from state

By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com CANFIELD Canfield Fair officials have addressed


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Masterson injured in Indians’ latest loss

Justin Masterson’s health is in serious doubt. The Indians’ playoff chances are just as iffy.

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Morton pitches Pirates past Brewers

Charlie Morton is doing his part to ensure that the Pittsburgh Pirates end their 20-year playoff drought.

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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


Chief wants more cops

Administration to check finances


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


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Angela L. Staples, 2317 Bellfield Ave., Youngstown, v.


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


Use alternative treatments when possible

Use alternative treatments when possible


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.\


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Royale Elkins and Joseph Little, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 1


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


Mingo practices with Browns

Barkevious Mingo’s comeback from a strange injury is nearly complete.


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.


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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.”

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Cops catch two lying about their names

Cops catch two lying about their names


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.


Firms offer legal advice/caregivers

Firms offer legal advice/caregivers


Probe continues into fatal crash

Associated Press KANE, Pa. Six people killed in a head-on car crash on a highway in a


Income eligible residents may qualify

Income eligible residents may qualify


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


Crowd is pumped for Garry Allan and Sheryl Crow

Crowd is pumped for Garry Allan and Sheryl Crow


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