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Warren police looking for man who tried to entice girl, boy
Warren police looking for man who tried to entice girl, boy
Campbell police, Mahoning County Children Services, probe boy's alleged abuse
Campbell police, Mahoning County Children Services, probe boy's alleged abuse
UPDATE | Anti-fracking amendment will be on fall ballot
UPDATE | Anti-fracking amendment will be on fall ballot
Religious sect raided in Germany on abuse fears
Religious sect raided in Germany on abuse fears BERLIN (AP) - Police raided a Christian sect in
Woman on death row could be freed to await retrial
Woman on death row could be freed to await retrial PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona woman who has spent
Pa. authority head charged with stealing resources
Pa. authority head charged with stealing resources
Hitler bodyguard Rochus Misch dies at 96
Hitler bodyguard Rochus Misch dies at 96 BERLIN (AP) - Rochus Misch, who served as Adolf Hitler’s
Pa. ice cream truck driver arrested on child-sex charge
Pa. ice cream truck driver arrested on child-sex charge
In south Egypt, Islamists take over a town
In south Egypt, Islamists take over a town DALGA, Egypt (AP) - The Coptic Orthodox priest would
Texas Roadhouse hiring for new Niles location
Texas Roadhouse hiring for new Niles location Texas Roadhouse, the chain restaurant based in
Report: Ohio kidnapper called mother of 1 victim
Report: Ohio kidnapper called mother of 1 victim COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland kidnapper Ariel
Today’s United Way Day of Caring kicks off with breakfast
Today’s United Way Day of Caring kicks off with breakfast YOUNGSTOWN The United Way’s annual Day
Labs seeking sarin chemical signature: 99-125-81
Labs seeking sarin chemical signature: 99-125-81 WASHINGTON (AP) - Three simple numbers will prove
US employers add 169K jobs, rate falls to 7.3 pct.
US employers add 169K jobs, rate falls to 7.3 pct. WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers added 169,000
Canton man charged after alleged shoplifting
Canton man charged after alleged shoplifting BOARDMAN — A Canton man is now facing theft and
Warren police investigate death of 4-month-old as possible homicide
Warren police investigate death of 4-month-old as possible homicide WARREN Police have
Men try to entice children into their vehicles in Warren
Men try to entice children into their vehicles in Warren WARREN A 12-year-old girl called 911 at
SOCIETY DIGEST || Date corrected for dinner at church
Date corrected for dinner at church POLAND Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road, will
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Obama, in Europe, still pursuing Syria support
Obama, in Europe, still pursuing Syria support ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - President Barack
Lesser term sought in gun case linked to death
Lesser term sought in gun case linked to death NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Philadelphia man who
Charges in gunfire that hurt jitney driver, 92
Charges in gunfire that hurt jitney driver, 92 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a man has been
Expert witness still sought in murder trial
Expert witness still sought in murder trial SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — A defense attorney is making
Bikers pay tribute to veterans in Austintown
A cool September night and a parking lot full of bikes set the stage for a special salute to veterans.
Bulldogs bounce Cards; Sabula, Slaven score for Poland
Sabula, Slaven score for Poland
Manning carries Denver to stunning win with record-tying 7 TD passes
Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos waited eight long months, then another 33 minutes, to get the season started.
Northside nurses: Contract hinges on patient care
Talks between nurses' union and ValleyCare set for Wednesday
New three-year contract signed for Covelli Centre naming rights
Covelli Enterprises is paying $25,000 more a year under new deal
Falcons corner market on ties, Howland’s Tvaroch scores late
Howland’s Tvaroch scores late for stalemate
Youngstown mayoral candidate is in county jail
He faces charges of aggravated menacing and disorderly conduct
Bat found in Poland Township tested positive for rabies
A bat found in Poland Township tested positive for rabies
Scalzo: FCS success can’t dent Delany’s Big Ten arrogance
Here’s the truth: Jim Delany doesn’t want Big Ten teams scheduling FCS opponents because the Big Ten stinks.
Puskas: It’s the most wonderful time of the year
High school football on Friday, college football on Saturday and the NFL on Sunday and Monday? It doesn’t get any better than that.
Former Idora Park carousel picked as winner of Totally Awesome Awards
Staff report Once the crowning jewel of Youngstown’s Idora Park, the 1922 carousel with 48 hand-
Forklift video produces worker suspension in Trumbull
Seasonal worker at county engineer’s office suspended for failing to protect 2 summer workers
Parole denied for Anthony Cioffi Jr. who raped child in 1991
Parole Board refuses to release Anthony Cioffi Jr. for at least 5 years
Broncos strike for 3 TDs in 3rd, trounce Ravens
Justin Tucker hit a 25-yard field goal and the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens led the Denver Broncos by three points at halftime Thursday night in the season opener that started 33 minutes late because of lightning.
Poland superintendent living his dream
From the moment his former elementary school principal asked to shoot baskets with him, David Janofa knew he wanted to be an education administrator.
New virus tied to deaths, sicknesses of Ohio dogs
By Kathy Antoniotti Akron Beacon Journal AKRON Symptoms associated with a new virus are
Youngstown mom charged with child endangering
The woman's 3-year-old daughter left the house to follow her 8-year-old sister to school.
Canfield Fair vendors report finding counterfeit bills
Fair vendors report finding counterfeit bills
Homemade big bangs
A mixture of household items poured in a solo cup reacts and catches fire during an explosion demonstration by the FBI and Youngstown Bomb Squad Thursday at Gennaro Paving in Lowellville.
First game important for Browns
Associated Press BEREA The buildup has almost always been followed by the letdown. The Browns’
Obama seeks G-20 leaders’ support for Syria strike
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Russia President Barack Obama pressed fellow world leaders on
Jones’ crash course pays off for Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent most of the offseason hoping its crowded backfield would sort itself out.
No urgency in redistricting of wards
Opinion: At the pace Youngstown City Council is going, it’s a good thing there’s plenty of time to redistrict
Akron Hoban at Fitch
Akron Hoban at Fitch Alliance at Canfield Brookfield at Newton Falls Campbell at South Range
This week’s Q&A Hubbard’s Brian Hoffman
Brian Hoffman began his seventh season as head coach at Hubbard High with a 49-12 victory over
Emerging leaders program a success in Youngstown
Initiative teaches business strategies to underserved communities nationwide
Campbell PD makes several drug arrests in past few days
Interim chief says arrests are product of increased drug-only patrols
Former Ohio State and Denver Broncos linebacker learned lessons from legendary Woody Hayes Champion’s Gradishar giving back
By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com Champion native and football great Randy Gradishar’s support for
METRO DIGEST || Saturday flea market benefits Cats Are People Too
Event will help cats WARREN Cats Are People Too Club’s Giant Flea Market will be from 9 a.m. to
Give ex-convicts help they need to re-enter society successfully
Editorial: The case of Symeon Bankston of Youngstown illustrates an often understated dilemma in America’s
Jerron Jenkins’ top students became teachers of the game
First-year Liberty football coach Kevin Cylar fondly recalled his standout high school career at East High School at a recent practice.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David D. Herron, 57, of 15915 Danbury Drive, Salem,
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood, Youngstown (Hillman Street
Reward offered
Reward offered Bruce Shepas and Jim Sobien of Austintown are offering a $200 cash reward for
Poland briefs
Rust Belt Theater Company to present NEVERMORE The Rust Belt Theater Company will present
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v American Legion Street Fair, 6 p.m.: The annual end-of-summer
birthdays
birthdays Comedian JoAnne Worley is 78. Country singer David Allan Coe is 74. Singer-bassist Roger
Clunky dialogue dooms latest offering in sci-fi series ‘Riddick’ returns
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer 222He’s talking about how he ended up on a desolate planet
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and in Austintown Township:
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 6, the 249th day of 2013. There are 116 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mahoning Valley Historical Society to dedicate gallery
Mahoning Valley Historical Society will dedicate a gallery in the Arms Family Museum on Sept. 10 as
Canfield briefs
Lecture at historical society set Brandon Russo and David Dean, members of the Civil War re-
Poland sports briefs
Neighbors Blitz to feature local teams Neighbors Blitz will be running through the football
Interior minister of Egypt escapes assassination
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s interior minister, Mohammed Ibrahim, narrowly escaped
USFS: Hunter caused wildfire
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. A gigantic wildfire in and around Yosemite National Park
SPORTS DIGEST || 10-mile race set for Sunday
10-mile race set for Sunday BOARDMAN Second Sole will hold the Run Y-Town 10-miler at 8:30 a.m.
afghanistan Suspected militants kill Indian female author
Associated Press KABUL An Indian woman whose memoir about life under Taliban rule was turned
BUSINESS DIGEST || Farmers donates to restore stadium
Farmers donates to restore stadium niles Farmers National Bank on Thursday announced a
Brighter outlook makes Fed tapering more likely
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy is showing strength as summer nears a close — a trend
Book world to honor Angelou
Associated Press NEW YORK The book world is finally honoring Maya Angelou. The poet and author
METRO DIGEST || Safety-forces event
Safety-forces event POLAND Poland Township Safety Forces Appreciation Day will take place from
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 24.34 —.22 Avalon
S. Korea lawmaker arrested in plot
S. Korea lawmaker arrested in plot SEOUL, South Korea South Korea’s spy agency arrested a
Report: Penney drops Martha Stewart
Associated Press NEW YORK J.C. Penney is ending a tug-of-war with its nemesis over Martha
Yahoo unveils new logo
Associated Press SUNNYVALE, Calif. Yahoo has refreshed its logo for the first time since
oddly enough
oddly enough 1,200 California chickens to retire on the East Coast SACRAMENTO, Calif. Their
US: Chemical attacks make Syria a top security risk
By LARA JAKES AP National Security Writer WASHINGTON For the first time in more than two years
Friends, family fondly recall ex-Gov. Gilligan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Elected officials past and present gathered at the
A lack of common sense
Opinion: The State Journal-Register, Springfield, Ill.: In the latest example of government bureaucracy
After years of decline, births may be leveling off
Associated Press ATLANTA After falling four years in a row, U.S. births finally may be leveling
Woman has too many dogs, zoning board rules
Associated Press FAIRFIELD A suburban Ohio city’s zoning board has ruled that an ailing woman
Study links warming to some wild weather
Associated Press WASHINGTON A study of a dozen of 2012’s wildest weather events found that man-
Farmers National Banc Corp. invests in private equity fund
The fund is aimed at growing and stimulating small businesses
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kenneth and Jennifer Christoff, New Middletown, girl, Sept.
GOP’s opposition to Obamacare would not shut the government
Opinion: GOP’s opposition to Obamacare would not shut the government On a recent opinion page, The
Obama seeks an accomplice
Opinion: WASHINGTON Because Syria’s convulsion has become as serious as Barack Obama has been careless in
Targeting sick leave
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords To paraphrase an old bumper sticker: “When the people lead, leaders
Canfield man plead guilty in Ohio Lottery scam
The man's brother and a woman also face charges in the scam.
Rotary and Kiwanis have joint meeting
The regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Austintown became the setting for a special joint meeting
Dr. Suzelis to give seminar
Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. will be presenting a free seminar, titled “Strong Bones,” on Sept. 12 at 6:30
Austintown Family Health Center certified as medical home
Humility of Mary Health Partners Physician Associates is proud to announce that Austintown Family
Austintown briefs
Rust Belt Theater Company to present NEVERMORE The Rust Belt Theater Company will present
Ohio Glaciers compete in world series
The Ohio Glaciers 14U team competed this past weekend in the Perfect Game World Series in Fort
Gridiron Club opens concession stand
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Gridiron Club celebrated their new concession
Boardman sports briefs
Neighbors Blitz to feature local teams Neighbors Blitz will be running through the football
Mark Hadley takes first place for Boardman
Boardman senior Mark Hadley came in first overall out of 507 total varsity and junior varsity
Canfield 9/10 Little Cardinals open season
The 9/10 year old (120 pound) Canfield Little Cardinals opened the 2013 season with a win over
Canfield Little Cardinals top Howland Tigers
The Canfield Little Cardinals 12U (140 lb) football team opened its 2013 season in true Cardinal
Austintown has 42nd annual band night
Area marching bands gathered at the Fitch High School stadium Aug. 26 for the 42nd annual Fitch Band Night.
Colts and Falcons play at Fitch Stadium
Austintown Little Falcons played the Austintown Colts Aug. 25 at Fitch Falcon Stadium. The
Readers rock at library party
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Austintown library wrapped up its summer
Canfield sports briefs
Volleyball defeats Hubbard The Canfield girls volleyball team defeated Hubbard 3-1 (25-22, 25-13,
Strawberry German Fest fun at Vista Center
More than 75 residents, family members, volunteers and staff of Vista Center of Boardman attended
Canfield Class of 2026 learns about safety
Fifty-five students from the Class of 2026 came together for a day of safety instruction provided by Canfield PTO Aug. 10. The soon-to-be kindergartners from Hilltop Elementary School and C.H. Campbell Elementary School participated in Kindergarten Safety Day at St. Michael’s Church.
Community spends nationwide night out
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Wickliffe Block Watch, Austintown Township
Boardman briefs
Rust Belt Theater Company to present NEVERMORE! The Rust Belt Theater Company will present
Poland band performs at band night
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The Poland High School marching band participated in
Hopes and Dreams preschool hosts back-to-school party
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Hopes and Dreams Preschool invited the community to get
Stories come to life at library puppet show
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Book characters came to life during the Positively
Austintown sports briefs
Neighbors Blitz to feature local teams Neighbors Blitz will be running through the football
MetroParks host Green Cathedral Half Marathon
Mill Creek MetroParks has announced that the first Green Cathedral Half Marathon/5K/Kid’s Fun Run
NASCAR comes to community event
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com At the Poland Touch-a-Truck event Aug. 18,
Grainger Foundation donates to Shepherd Foundation
The Grainger Foundation has donated $7,500 to Shepherd’s Foundation, in support of Shepherd of the
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