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Body found on city’s East Side, cops investigating
Body found on city’s East Side, cops investigating YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating what
WCI fire involves three fire departments
WCI fire involves three fire departments WARREN — Firefighters from several area departments spent
Prosecution lacks physical evidence in Higham case
Prosecution lacks physical evidence in Higham case YOUNGSTOWN — The live-in girlfriend of David
4-car accident on I-680 injures one
4-car accident on I-680 injures one BOARDMAN — A four-car accident reduced traffic on Interstate
Youngstown Postal Service has new postmaster
Youngstown Postal Service has new postmaster YOUNGSTOWN — The local postal service has named
Three Austintown Middle School pupils suspended
Three Austintown Middle School pupils suspended AUSTINTOWN — Three pupils at Austintown Middle
Salem volleyball team falls in state semifinal
DAYTON — It looked like another win for the Salem volleyball team Friday afternoon in the Division
Guilty verdicts in vehicular homicide case
LISBON — A Conneaut man faces a long prison term after being found guilty of aggravated vehicular
Salem volleyball team loses in semifinal game
Opinion: Division II Semifinal Game #1 Toledo Central Catholic (24-4) def. Salem (27-1) Score 3-2
Alpha School ransacked in burglary
YOUNGSTOWN — Closets were discovered ransacked when police responded to a burglar alarm at Alpha
West Side crash knocks down wires, cuts power
XXX YOUNGSTOWN — Emergency crews were called to the scene of live wires down in the area of Vestal
Indictments in Trumbull murder cases
WARREN — A Niles man and a Warren Township man have been indicted on murder charges. A Trumbull
Gov. Strickland endorses Clinton
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. The governor said she's the
Official Pavlik doctor's report: He's fine
Doctor’s letter: Kelly will be OK This is the letter sent from Poland Family Practice to Fred
Polish cultural display in Mineral Ridge
Polish cultural display MINERAL RIDGE — The Moss Ancestral Home, 1499 Burnett St., will be the
Donations sought for alumni Christmas tree
Alumni Christmas tree HUBBARD — Donations are being accepted for the Hubbard Alumni Christmas
Breakfast with Santa announced
Breakfast with Santa SALEM — A Breakfast With Santa event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8 at
United way plans family night event
United way plans family night event YOUNGSTOWN — A special performance of the musical
Award received by K. of C. council
Award received by K. of C. council WARREN — The John K. Mahaney Knights of Columbus Council of
Prolific writer/lecturer to speak in Youngstown
Prolific writer/lecturer to speak in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN — NuValley Black Chamber of Commerce
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • Trumbull Mahoning Ohio Association of Occupational Health Nurses
Toastmasters announces competition winners
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Executive Toastmasters is announcing the winners of the 2007 Toastmasters
Giuliani defends overall mission in Iraq
Opinion: In some circles, it’s pretty much taken for granted that the war in Iraq is an unmitigated disaster
After saving tour card, Stadler on top with 64
Kevin Stadler has come a long way after a few days to share first-round lead. SHANGHAI, China (AP)
‘Cheers’ guy on road to back U.S. industry
Americans will buy American goods if they think they are safer, an official said. COLUMBUS (AP) —
‘Gender card’ gets dealt in recent Dems debate
Opinion: BOSTON — Can anybody tell me what a gender card is anyway and where you buy one? After last week,
Money and fame are not everything
Opinion: Perhaps I am a little behind the times, but it still sort of grabbed my attention when I found
Hendrick Motorsports nears its seventh Cup crown
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — With a garbage bag to protect him in case it started raining, Rick Hendrick
What did we learn from Washoe?
Opinion: Last week, we mourned the loss of an icon — Washoe. She was one of the few chimpanzees people are
Lakeview High pays its respects
A Korean War soldier used a bazooka to wipe out a machine gun nest that killed his friend.
Clausen will start at quarterback for Notre Dame against Air Force
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Jimmy Clausen will start at quarterback for Notre Dame against Air Force on
Specter says he’s dissatisfied with US Airways meeting
Political leaders are upset by US Airways’ plans to cut Pittsburgh flights. WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen.
Salem victors share a common ground
Three candidates received more than half the votes in the race. SALEM — The winners in the
CHASE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP NASCAR driver profiles
Jimmie Johnson Team: Hendrick Motorsports Car: No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet Chase points: First,
Eagle Heights Academy takes precaution after diagnosis
West Elementary, closed by a possible staph infection case, was to reopen today. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Deep-stack play in no-limit live games
In a recent column, I covered deep-stack play in tournaments. This week, let’s look at how to play a
This is the letter sent from Poland Family Practice to a publicist for Kelly Pavlik.
This is the letter sent from Poland Family Practice to a publicist for Kelly Pavlik. This letter
BOND NOTES Mahoning borrowing
Mahoning County commissioners authorized issued bonds and notes for the following purposes Thursday:
Torre to co-author book on his career
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Torre, named last week as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers after ending a 12-
Stacking up for the competition
Pupils at St. Charles School took part in a world record attempt at cup stacking. BOARDMAN —
Cold case warms up: Arrest made in ’01 killing
The suspect is in the Mahoning County Jail awaiting arraignment. YOUNGSTOWN — Authorities have
Stern wants Sonics to stay in Seattle
PHOENIX (AP) — NBA commissioner David Stern warned on Thursday that if the SuperSonics leave Seattle
Mercer County home destroyed by fire
SPRINGFIELD, Pa. — Fire destroyed a house in Springfield Township, Mercer County, Thursday
Angels interested in A-Rod
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez is prepared to meet and greet. Agent Scott Boras used this
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Cody J. Webb, 24, of 841 Jennings Ave., Salem, and Danielle M.
Baseball decides base coaches need helmets
The general mangers will decide on the exact form of head protection. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) —
Brother gets prison over meth lab
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The second of two brothers accused of running a methamphetamine lab in a Donora
Woman: James Brown never divorced me
Woman: James Brown never divorced me COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Georgia woman who claims to have married
School disinfected after staph infection
AKRON (AP) — School officials had disinfectant sprayed over surfaces at a Northeast Ohio high school
By ED RUNYAN
WARREN — Terry and Theresa Langley of Hartford were parents of a 7-year-old daughter in summer of
Penn State begins new era
Coquese Washington is the new coach and Ursuline’s Tyra Grant tops the roster. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.
Judge, finances at odds over courthouse
A new courthouse would cost about $8.2 million. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Judge Robert A.
Gas under $3 can be found
A number of area gas stations are still offering gas at below $3 a gallon, but just barely.
‘And the fight’s still on’
The injury is not expected to have any effect on the boxer’s career. YOUNGSTOWN — Making minor
A look at adoptions in Trumbull County and nationally.
A look at adoptions in Trumbull County and nationally. TRUMBULL Number of adoptions taking place
Bill with 3 Valley projects goes to U.S. Senate for OK
The House approved the bill by a large margin Thursday. YOUNGSTOWN — A bill that includes $4.5
New show to live at quarterlife.com
TV veterans Herskovitz and Zwick are offering new drama series on the Internet. NEW YORK —
YSU women gearing up to open season Sunday
The Penguins, sporting a veteran lineup, will open at Buffalo. YOUNGSTOWN —Heading into the 2006-
Macy’s adopts new strategies and celebrities to spur sales
Retail observers are speculating that Macy’s could be bought out. CINCINNATI (AP) — Macy’s Inc.
Mahoning jail borrowing OK’d
Consolidate borrowing to save on fees, the administrator told commissioners. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
We wanted a free lunch, now we’re in a pickle
We wanted a free lunch, now we’re in a pickle For years, fiscal conservatives have been warning
Hornish trying to make NASCAR debut this week
He’s failed to qualify six times, but still has a ride for next season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Six
State: Retry Youngstown levy in March
Additional cuts to further reduce spending will be deeper than anticipated. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Harrison’s mates buzzing
The Steelers linebacker dominated the Ravens in a romp. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Teammate James Farrior
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “Dancing with the Stars” (Monday), ABC.
Giamatti’s Santa is weary, stressed
LOS ANGELES — In Hollywood, Santa Claus comes in all stripes, from the childlike Edmund Gwenn in
OSHP: Rush hours among most deadly
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol concludes that the hours when Ohioans are likely to be
Veto override enacts water bill
Both votes easily exceeded the two-thirds majority. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush suffered the
Georgia man arrested; awaits extradition
YOUNGSTOWN — Authorities arrested a man on the city’s South Side who is wanted in the shooting death
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses that will be open or
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses that will be open or
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Votes from Mahoning County weren’t included in the unofficial tabulations
Panel suggests 3 for judge post
COLUMBUS — A former Youngstown police chief, a municipal court judge and a law clerk and longtime
ON THE TRACKS \ Weekend events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Checker Auto Parts 500 Avondale, Ariz. Schedule: Today, qualifying
Twellman’s bicycle kick lifts Revolution
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Taylor Twellman’s acrobatic goal put the New England Revolution in the MLS
Best Bets on TV Tonight
“Band of Bloggers” (8 p.m., History Channel): A new medium for the timeless story of combat is
Ex-county employee is guilty of theft
An assistant prosecutor said he will recommend incarceration. WARREN — A former county employee
STANDINGS GATEWAY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
STANDINGS GATEWAY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE ConferenceAll Games WLPFPAWLPFPA Northern
Penn State graduation rate higher than average
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State athletes are earning their degrees at a record rate, according
Refocusing from the Marshall Field’s faithful
Macy’s says it won’t be able to win over some customers in Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) — Macy’s Inc.
Bouncing back from a tragedy
Community donations of more than $100,000 helped pay medical bills. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — It has
Homicide cases bring charges against two
The grand jury indicted a suspect in an East Side drive-by shooting death. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Anything can occur with ’08 election
Opinion: A year before Americans elect their next president, polls suggest that Hillary Rodham Clinton and
“You can’t be the president and the head of the military at the same time.”
Opinion: “You can’t be the president and the head of the military at the same time.” President Bush
‘24’ shortfall
‘24’ shortfall kTHE WRITERS STRIKE has struck down the Fox thriller “24.” Like most series written
Officials’ La. trip prompts criticism
The city will spend close to $13,000 for the outgoing officials’ expenses. YOUNGSTOWN — Five
House combat bill includes troop withdrawal measure
House combat bill includes troop withdrawal measure WASHINGTON — Under pressure to support the
Penguins’ 19 seniors in final game on Saturday
Youngstown State will play host to Western Illinois in a 1 p.m. kickoff. YOUNGSTOWN — Saturday
Bluffton crash keys legislation
TOLEDO (AP) — In the hours after David Betts died, his father made a promise to his son’s teammates
Despite loss, Ford beats Wall Street expectations
The automaker has posted a small profit through three quarters. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor
NHL ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
Devils 4, Flyers 1 NEWARK, N.J. — Veteran Dainius Zubrus and rookie Rodney Pelley scored their
Towboat master’s license suspended
A Coast Guard official apologized for the delay in releasing the report. PITTSBURGH (AP) — A
Chevy contract OK’d
Chevy contract OK’d YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved a $9,000-a-month contract
Real change is the nation’s only answer
Opinion: The country is frustrated. Democrats say Americans want change from Bush administration policies.
OSU’s Barton has coaches on edge when interviewed
The outspoken tackle can get under the skin of Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel. COLUMBUS (AP) — Kirk
Writers strike ends ‘24’ for time being
NEW YORK — The writers strike has struck down the Fox thriller “24.” “24” is absent from the
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18
Diagnosis would be covered
COLUMBUS (AP) — Fully insured health plans would be required to cover diagnosis as well as treatment
As a horror flick, ‘P2’ lacks a good scare
After the first revelation, there’s no anticipation in this film. It’s a common phobia, fodder
Bernanke says growth will slow significantly
But, the Fed chief predicts an economic rebound next year. WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve
Illinois’ passing game is getting ‘Juiced’ up
The sophomore quarterback had his best game last week against Minnesota. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) —
Police pursuit in Pa. ends peacefully
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — A police pursuit began in Sharpsville and ended in Hermitage with no injuries and
Thomas powers Bulls to first win
CHICAGO — Tyrus Thomas had 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls finally got their first
No. 6 West Virginia rallies for 38-31 win
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Pat White scored on a 50-yard run with 1:36 remaining to lift No. 6 West
Where to get playoff tickets
The following information was provided by the schools. Any questions should be directed to the high
THE LINEUPS \ YSU vs. Western Illinois
YSU OFFENSE TE — (87) DERRICK BUSH (6-4, 270, Jr.); (81) Louis Irizarry (6-5, 255, Sr.) RT — (66)
Vindy.com News Podcast for November 9, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, November 9, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
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