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Man shot and killed on Ohio Avenue
The victim’s name wasn’t released pending notification of family. YOUNGSTOWN — Jacquie
YSU trustees oppose changes to NEOUCOM
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s Board of Trustees would prefer that the Northeastern Ohio
Youngstown man charged with felonious assault
YOUNGSTOWN — A 62-year-old Potomac Avenue man was lodged in the Mahoning County Jail, accused of
Vietnam veterans remembered at Laying of Roses
YOUNGSTOWN — Mark Stanko may have been only 4 years old when his older brother Robert G. Stanko died
OHSAA second-round playoff games and sites
DIVISION I Boardman vs. Cle. Glenville, Saturday, 7 p.m., at Tiger Stadium, Twinsburg DIVISION
Potentially deadly diabetes often goes undiagnosed
Last winter, members of the Columbiana County-based rock band Moment’s Notice began noticing a
Predator on parole faces charge in theft
YOUNGSTOWN — A registered sexual predator on parole is now accused of stealing $7 worth of feminine
Don’t expect long lines at polls
YOUNGSTOWN — Less than half of registered voters in the Mahoning and the Shenango valleys are going
Police run into shortage of ammo
America’s war on terror is affecting efforts at home to police communities. Some police officials
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY ISSUES/OPTIONS Mahoning County: A 0.1-mill, 5-year renewal for the tuberculosis
Hot tubs: Are they worth expense?
Buyers of a house with a hot tub might require it be removed before closing. WASHINGTON — If the
Mathews has lead, then falters
The Mustangs led Gilmour Academy at the half, 13-12, but then lost, 38-13. GATES MILLS —
Forecast was fuel for team’s big win
Boardman bounced Euclid, 14-7, as the Spartans ran the ball 59 times for 302 yards. EUCLID —
FOOTBALL SATURDAY OHIO DIVISION I
FOOTBALL SATURDAY OHIO DIVISION I Region 1 Boardman 14, Euclid 7 Cle. Glenville 26, Cle. St.
Leetonia falls in regional, 49-14
BASCOM — Tyler Brown threw for 221 yards and four touchdowns, leading Hopewell-Loudon to a 49-14
History Club for kids
History Club for kids YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Historical Center will have its Children’s
SEATTLE at CLEVELAND
SEATTLE at CLEVELAND Game time: 4:05 p.m. TV/radio: (17/62) (8) WKBN-AM (570) WNCD-FM (93.3)
Clippers ousted by ’Cats again
Mogadore beat Columbiana for the second straight year in the regional, 25-14. MOGADORE — With
Get kitchen ready for Thanksgiving
What could be more satisfying than remodeling your kitchen? Using it! And Thanksgiving is one of the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning County Career & Technical Center, special board meeting, 4 p.m.
Time to give change a chance in Mahoning and Trumbull
Time to give change a chance in Mahoning and Trumbull Politics is like the weather in that
LIMELIGHT | Awards, achievements
BOARDMAN — Independent bakery cooperative, The Long Co., awarded Schwebel Baking Co. with its Best
Mooney rips Coshocton, will battle Akron SVSM The Cardinals rolled to a 30-6 win in a regional quarterfinal to continue on the undefeated trail.
The Cardinals rolled to a 30-6 win in a regional quarterfinal to continue on the undefeated trail.
Province scores often, leads JFK to 46-8 win
Jared Province scored four touchdowns for the Eagles against McDonald. WARREN — Warren JFK
MERCER COUNTY | Sentencings
Mercer County Common Pleas judges sentenced these people to prison, jail or probation. Case
REGION
REGION Construction begins on apartment buildings VIENNA — Universal Development of Liberty has
Mercer commissioner hopefuls outline proposals for county
The former county nursing home and economic development are their top priorities. MERCER, Pa.
Vindicator file photo
Opinion: Vindicator file photo CHECK-UP TIME: Senior students and adult employees at Canfield High School
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Misinterpreting Greenlee’s remark as a threat against Spike, Kendall lured
Comfort, durability top list for sheets
Besides thread count, consider the material used in the sheet, experts advise. FRESNO, Calif. —
Probate judge applicants will undergo interviews
One of the applicants is a former Youngstown police chief and law director. COLUMBUS — All six
Taking charge for change Reinventing how government works? It’s up to the voters
There is ‘cynicism’ about local government, a YSU professor says. A five-member commission
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Jewish leaders have unveiled plans for a glass skyscraper
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Jewish leaders have unveiled plans for a glass skyscraper in a
The Mac is now the star of Apple’s eye
The company dropped ‘Computer’ from its name, and iPod sales seemed to do the same thing. SAN
Writer says Lipitor gave mother Lou Gehrig’s disease
Q. My mother was on Lipitor for less than two years when she developed muscle weakness and started
Bowyer is ready to chase leaders
Clint Bowyer trails Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson entering today’s race. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP)
Spying law stirs worry at libraries
The concern deals mainly with online research. WASHINGTON — A little-remarked feature of pending
PRO PICKS
Seattle (+ 1 1/2) at Cleveland: For what it’s worth, Derrick Anderson is from the Pacific Northwest.
Too young for Medicare? Some health insurers have a plan
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Health insurers trying to boost individual policy sales are making a new push
Tim Scarvel mistreated at Reynolds
Some things I just don’t seem to understand. Better make that a lot of things. Maybe I’m not
If your mothers says she loves you ...
Opinion: In recent weeks, a great number of e-mailers have excitedly sought to inform me about a particularly
Issues risky for elected officials
Opinion: Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien is confident that the voters of his city will approve the continuation
Zone-change appeal decision faces deadline
Opponents fear contamination of a nearby creek and traffic problems. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — A
America is the greatest country on earth
Opinion: Getting on the F train for the first time in my first week back in New York was quite surreal. After
SOLD ONLINE: This rolling-ball hotel-lobby bell was used to call the desk clerk. The 6 1/2-inch-high
SOLD ONLINE: This rolling-ball hotel-lobby bell was used to call the desk clerk. The 6 1/2-inch-high
VFW program to honor Red Ball Express
Nearly 75 percent of the Red Ball Express drivers were black. YOUNGSTOWN — Continuing its
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-DICKIES 500 LINEUP
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-DICKIES 500 LINEUP After Friday’s qualifying; race today At Texas Motor
Fire season: It’s time to use caution
FORT WORTH, Texas — The welcome chill of autumn is upon us. When it arrived, it was met with
“The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox): Halloween may be over, but the treats keep coming as
“The Simpsons” (8 p.m., Fox): Halloween may be over, but the treats keep coming as “The Simpsons”
800s
800s Holiday — Lou DiNardo (814) & Tom Simon (804) in Belchyk/Ferkula Classic; Nick Gabrick (827)
Candy company owner tempers decision to close skating rink
BOARDMAN — John Giannios won’t be turning a Tiffany Boulevard skating rink into a chocolate factory
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at CLEVELAND BROWNS — SEAHAWKS: OUT: TE Marcus Pollard (knee), T Ray Willis
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS at CLEVELAND BROWNS — SEAHAWKS: OUT: TE Marcus Pollard (knee), T Ray Willis (knee).
Salem hopefuls offer ideas
Nine candidates are running for three seats on the Salem Board of Education. SALEM — The Salem
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Toronto201.000—
Locking mailboxes help prevent ID theft
Prices can range from $150 to $799. FRESNO, Calif. — Stand-alone mailboxes are like treasure
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Donald Goard The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
HALL OF FAME \ Westminster College NEW WILMINGTON — Three former Westminster College athletes from the Youngstown area — Jim Goske (Boardman), Craig Villwock (Champion) and Ray Cebula
Jim Goske — was the leading scorer on the 1993-94 Westminster basketball team that went 25-3, and
Ground beef recalled over E. coli concerns
The meat was sold in 10 states, including Ohio and Pennsylvania. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cargill Inc.
‘RATCHET & CLANK FUTURE: TOOLS OF DESTRUCTION’
‘RATCHET & CLANK FUTURE: TOOLS OF DESTRUCTION’ (Sony) for PlayStation 3 Genre: Action; Rating:
HELPING HANDS | Volunteering
Volunteer Services Agency, Inc., a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
Variety of types and uses can ring fans’ bells
Bell collectors often specialize in one type of bell or sort their bells for display. Best known
Educators to mull 1 center per county Consolidation is chamber’s goal
School officials have been less than enthusiastic about the chamber’s plan. YOUNGSTOWN — What
When it comes to a will, find a way
I finally made an appointment with a lawyer to write my will after publicly scolding myself several
There’s strength in numbers in war against gun violence
Opinion: If you go on the Web site of the Ohio attorney general’s office and click on the item pertaining to
She’s looking for ethanol in all the wrong places
Opinion: She’s looking for ethanol in all the wrong places EDITOR: Is there a reason why we don’t have an
Girard candidates list goals
Five candidates are looking to fill three seats. GIRARD — Academic success, fiscal
To soften image, China is courting African students
Some students have been frustrated because many of the Chinese recruiters speak only broken
DEERFIELD FARMS Fast facts
Information about the company that wants to build a storage facility and grain elevator on 25 acres
LOCAL BOXING RESULTS
LOCAL BOXING RESULTS YANKEE LAKE BOXING CARD Nikki Odem (Sharon, PA) def. Candace Berman
BEST-SELLERS
BEST-SELLERS Publishers Weekly For the week ending Oct. 27: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Book of
30 seconds to 1 minute: The amount of time it takes a fire to double in size.
30 seconds to 1 minute: The amount of time it takes a fire to double in size. Less than 5 minutes:
Toyota faces a new challenge — how to keep its best executives
Three of the company’s top North American executives have already defected to rival businesses.
New York sets a day of tolerance
NEW YORK — A group of New York City religious, community and political leaders declared a “day of
RETIRED
RETIRED Career in Air Force Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Mark H. Miller retired after 24
War requires debate
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Americans are wondering, with the lassitude of uninvolved spectators, whether the
In ‘Songs of Insects,’ celebrate bug sounds
In ‘Songs of Insects,’ celebrate bug sounds Ever wonder what those insects are that sing you to
SCOUTS
SCOUTS Eagle award Kenneth Earl Lee-Maher, 18, the son of Gina and Jim Maher of Mineral Ridge,
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Film adapts novel by Garcia Marquez
Film adapts novel by Garcia Marquez MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Benjamin Bratt, one of the stars of “Love
Municipal Court (Jan. 1 Term)
Municipal Court (Jan. 1 Term) YMark Frost* Municipal Court (Jan. 2 Term) YCarol Ann Robb*
Commissioners (3 to elect)
Commissioners (3 to elect) YDan Vogler* (R)XXX YShirley Sallmen (R)XXX YSteve Craig* (D)XXXX
TEAM AVERAGE PER GAME AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE
TEAM AVERAGE PER GAME AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE YardsRushPass New
‘Art: 21’ examines art in 21st century
An episode called ‘Ecology’ is the most artistically diverse of the shows. NEW YORK — To
Artisan showcase
Artisan showcase West Virginia’s Tamarack, covering 81,000 square feet, is one of the state’s
With all repairs and maintenance being handled by a new property owner, Club South owner Lance Owens now can concentrate on what he came to do: FOCUS
BOARDMAN — The building it occupies is changing hands, but Club South is not closing. John
YSU FOOTBALL
YSU FOOTBALL Don’t count YSU out of playoffs yet Fanfare: Don’t count YSU out. Although it may
Biologist aims to cut carp supply
A study shows some of the fish are older than 50. MINNEAPOLIS — Having found a way to reduce sea
Palestinians’ situation worse off, Fayyad says
Palestinians’ situation worse off, Fayyad says RAMALLAH, West Bank — U.S.-led Middle East peace
STEELHOUNDS LATE
STEELHOUNDS LATE Saturday night’s SteelHounds game in Austin, Texas, was not completed in time for
McDonald’s boys finish second in state cross country meet
Monica Ciarniello of Lowellville placed sixth in the girls Division III meet. COLUMBUS
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s other games
No. 4 Oregon 35, No. 6 Arizona State 23 EUGENE, Ore. — Dennis Dixon threw four touchdown passes
Making tracks to train show
One layout was a tribute to many of the area’s main steel mills. AUSTINTOWN — Since he was a
Iraq vows to go after Kurds who attack Turkey
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Under pressure from the United States, Iraq pledged Saturday to crack down on
St. Louis Bandits shootout winner over Phantoms
It was a “whale of a game” between two hungry hockey teams. BOARDMAN — Mike Merrifield’s goal
Musharraf puts democracy on hold
Both the United States and Britain complained about Musharraf’s actions. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP)
Buckeyes regroup to rout Badgers
Ohio State rallied for a 38-17 win to stay unbeaten and save their national title hopes.
PATROLMAN RICHARD KOVACH
PATROLMAN RICHARD KOVACH Warren Police Department Here’s a list of violations Police Chief John
Roadside bomb kills U.S. servicewoman
Servicewomen have seen more combat in the Iraq war than ever before. BAGHDAD, Iraq — The U.S.
Damage repaired in space
The daring walk vindicates those at NASA who designed the procedure. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. —
NHL ROUNDUP | Saturday’s other games
Thrashers 6, Lightning 4 TAMPA, Fla. — Pascal Dupuis scored the go-ahead goal late in the third
Government of India chops away at caste wall
In the caste system, society position is decided by birth. BAIRAGHAR, India — Plenty of women
Underclassmen help Penn State beat Purdue
The Nittany Lions’ defense came to the rescue in a 26-19 win over Purdue STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st—Sixty Three (Spieth) 3.802.802.10 Cross the T’s (Banda)
AREA ROUNDUP
AREA ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games Mount Union 53, John Carroll 0 UNIVERSITY HTS. — Top-
Titans survive Thiel’s challenge
Westminster escaped Thiel, 20-16, to guarantee a non-losing season. NEW WILMINGTON —
Two drivers are winners
Kevin Harvick won the race while Carl Edwards won his first series title. FORT WORTH, Texas —
Browns seek to go 5-3 with win over Seattle
Cleveland may see old quarterback Charlie Frye today. BEREA — The Browns are alive and kicking
PGA-CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK CLASSIC
PGA-CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK CLASSIC Saturday At Walt Disney Resort Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
BIG EAST ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games
Cincinnati 38, USF 33 TAMPA, Fla. — From national championship contention to last place in the Big
FINAL NUMBERS YSU 40, Indiana State 7
YSU3101314—40 Indiana St.0070—7 First Quarter YSU—FG Bri.Palmer 28, 7:14. Second Quarter
VOLLEYBALL
VOLLEYBALL Presidents’ Athletic Conf. Tournament Westminster def. Thomas More 3-0 (30-17, 30-24,
Salem volleyball team rallies past Parma Padua to gain state
Don Conser’s Quakers will play Toledo Central Catholic on Friday. STOW — Trailing 18-11 in the
NBA ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games
Magic 94, Wizards 82 WASHINGTON — Hedo Turkoglu scored 13 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter
INSIDE
INSIDE Salem’s unbeaten and top-ranked volleyball team advanced to the state tournament in Dayton.
Live video auction for limo has local tie
YOUNGSTOWN — A live video auction that begins at 8:30 p.m. today on eBay has a Youngstown
Miami, Toledo gain triumphs in MAC games
OXFORD — Daniel Raudabaugh passed for two touchdowns and Cory Jones rushed for 125 yards as Miami
Arbour-led Islanders conquer Penguins
The coach was invited back to coach the team for the 1,500th time, and won, 3-2. UNIONDALE, N.Y.
YOUNGSTOWN MODEL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION A brief history
The model train group is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with open houses this weekend
YSU rips Indiana State for sixth
The Penguins rode a prolific ground attack to a 40-7 win in Terre Haute. TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — It
Obama criticizes Bush, Clinton while campaigning in S.C.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama told voters Saturday that in
TNT pulls off ‘Assassins’ to entertain, educate
The play shows another side to the characters, which are well-portrayed by the actors. NILES —
Navy breaks 44-year losing streak to Irish
The Midshipmen won in three OTs, 46-44, to end the NCAA-record skid. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — It’s
CROSS COUNTRY How area runners fared
BOYS Division I: Matt Moore (Boardman, 35th, 16:12.19) Division II: Robert Zanni (Struthers, 58th,
Northern Iowa rallies to stay perfect
The Panthers broke away from a halftime tie to drill Missouri State, 38-17. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. —
FINAL NUMBERS Ohio St. 38, Wisconsin 17
Wisconsin30140—17 Ohio St.73721—38 First Quarter OSU—Robiskie 30 pass from Boeckman (Pretorius
Olympic fever pushing Chinese kids to extremes
In China, most couples are limited to just one child. BEIJING (AP) — An 8-year-old girl runs 2,212
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Cop who Tasered woman faces multiple charges
A disciplinary hearing is set for Friday afternoon. WARREN — Among the laundry list of charges