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School district takes levy campaign to the people

YOUNGSTOWN — After high school, Annie Terry’s daughter Joi went to Central State University near


Massive, immense, huge, giant pumpkin brings $2,500 prize

GREEN — Quinn Werner of Saegertown, Pa. seems to have a knack for growing very large pieces of


BOIL ALERT LIFTED IN CORTLAND

A water boiling alert that went into effect in Cortland on Friday due to a water main problem has


Farm foliage tour set in Trumbull

CORTLAND — A free drive-it-yourself farm foliage tour featuring eight stops in Bazetta, Gustavus,


Wellsville chamber planning for the future

WELLSVILLE — The Rev. Bruce Ballantine has a dream. The pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, in


Spooktacular time set for Childrens Museum on Oct. 13

YOUNGSTOWN — Children’s Museum of the Valley will have its second annual Halloween Spooktacular on


Dope goes, uh, up in smoke

CLEVELAND (AP) — Inside a 3,500-degree furnace, it doesn’t take long for illegal drugs and other


Hermitage woman’s ring design helps fight for a cure

HERMITAGE, Pa. — When Aileen Magnotto went for her breast cancer treatments, all of the nurses were


Car seat checkup in Boardman Oct. 12.

BOARDMAN — A car seat check up event will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday at Babies R Us, 1240


Cut and load your own wood

YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks' wood storage lot on West Golf Drive, just south of Stitt


Roads to close for Peace Race

YOUNGSTOWN — Several roads through Mill Creek Park will be closed between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 14


Safety, insurance ratings go hand in hand

POLAND — That fire hydrant by the road, and the water line feeding it, can be significant to the


Church to begin outreach to buy groceries

BROOKFIELD — Brookfield United Methodist Church, 6951 Grove St., will begin an Angel Food Ministries


Fatalities curb motorcycle riding

Baby boomers are in the midst of a motorcycle buying binge.


Voinovich fights strict fuel economy standards

U.S. Sen. George Voinovich is kicking off a campaign to fight strict fuel economy standards by

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SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Indians vs. Yankees Thursday: Cleveland 12, New York 3 Friday: Cleveland 2, New York 1,


This business is for the birds

Wildlife-related recreation continues to grow in the U.S., but the dynamics of the activity is


Couple’s boat home draws many curious visitors

The yacht was the last wooden vessel made by a Port Clinton, Ohio, company. BAY CITY, Mich. (AP)


LOTTERIES

LOTTERIES MULTISTATE Mega Millions, 10-19-37-40-48 Mega Ball, 1 Mega Millions jackpot Friday


Girard robotics team takes first place

The Robocats beat 33 teams from four other states and Canada. GIRARD — The Girard High School


Beef recall topples Topps

Meat company says an entire year of production may have been tainted. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — It took


Ramirez rescues Red Sox in ninth

The Angels trail in the ALDS, 2-0, but play at home next. BOSTON (AP) — One fan got a baseball.


Valley GM workers like job security in contract

The two-tier wage system will end additional outsourcing. LORDSTOWN — Judy Dean definitely


Rensselaer Medal winner

Rensselaer Medal winner BOARDMAN — Michael Fountaine, a senior at Boardman High School, has been


East High School: Current enrollment 1,170

East High School: Current enrollment 1,170 Sept. 5: Disorderly conduct; girl, 17, disrupting class


Martin-Antonucci wedding plans are announced

XAUSTINTOWN — Rich and Kathleen Antonucci, 5861 Country Trail, announce the engagement of their son,


Doctor: There’s hope twins can be separated

The top of one girl’s head is attached to the back of her sister’s. DALLAS (AP) — There’s still a


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Wells Fargo Bank NA as trustee et al v. Starr L. Cowan et al,


Warren Relay for Life leads state in funds raised

Bob Antenucci of Warren is the individual who raised the most income in Ohio. WARREN — The top


Caroots-Evans wedding planned for late October

XMINERAL RIDGE — Announced by Mark Caroots, 1372 Gilbert Drive, are plans for the upcoming marriage


YSU

YSU Volleyball team beats Loyola in 5 games YOUNGSTOWN — Jessica Fraley's collected 21 kills, 10


Electric problem blamed in fire

BRACEVILLE — An electrical malfunction on a firetruck in the Braceville Township Volunteer Fire


Howland stays perfect with 49-7 win at Salem

SALEM — Nate Cope scored four touchdowns, three on runs of 6, 16 and 11 yards and the other on a 16-


Brookfield tops LaBrae in the TAC

LEAVITTSBURG — Matt Palumbo hauled in a 55-yard touchdown pass from Brookfield quarterback Devin


Plans for fuel plant making progress

Officials said planning for the project is moving along. WELSVILLE — Rumors are swirling that


Coach’s job questionable after arrest

The judge set her bond at $3,000 and ordered that she have no contact with Chaney. YOUNGSTOWN —


U.S. airstrikes leave at least 25 people dead

The U.S. military is investigating the killing of three civilians. BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. airstrikes


Scrutiny forces Dann to pull work from campaign donor

The state had believed that because the attorney switched firms, the rule didn’t apply. COLUMBUS


SUNDAY’S GAMES

SUNDAY’S GAMES Miami at Houston, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Detroit at Washington, 1


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y. Islanders100264


INDICTMENTS Trumbull County

A Trumbull County grand jury indicted the following people, who will be arraigned at 2 p.m. Oct. 17


Chaney parents address violence 2 small groups of students blamed

Recent trouble brought 50 parents to an impromptu meeting at the school. YOUNGSTOWN — Eugene


Baseball Playoffs

Baseball Playoffs FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League Division Series Arizona leads series


Skyrocketing wheat prices costing the nation’s bakers lots of dough

The weather and the dollar are some of the reasons to blame. A third-generation baker, Rob


Canfield keeps pace in league

The Cardinals had no trouble against Campbell, winning 49-12. CANFIELD — After a 49-12 victory


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS FRIDAY 1st—Sis's Little M (Cloninger)9.606.206.20 Whiskey Road


NHL ROUNDUP

NHL ROUNDUP Friday’s other games Blue Jackets 4, Ducks 0 COLUMBUS — Rick Nash had two goals


South Range stays perfect with rout of United

NORTH LIMA — The South Range High football team maintained its share of the conference lead and


FOR SALE

FOR SALE At Stalling Classic Cars Some of the available cars at Phil Stalling Classic Cars in


Moms spruce up fence at Ellsworth playground

The trio decided to use a rainbow theme in painting the chain-link fence. NORTH JACKSON — Some


Schuler helps lift Tigers to first win

Ryan Williams helped Columbiana roll past Lisbon. NEW MIDDLETOWN — Nate Schuler accounted for 288


Warren Fabricating to pay air pollution settlement

A building containing asbestos was demolished and the Ohio EPA was not informed. HUBBARD — A


Events showcase heritage of Hispanics

The church is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with festive events today and next weekend.


Pirates start over, fire Jim Tracy as manager

New Bucs G.M. did a real house-cleaning, sending three executives packing. PITTSBURGH (AP) — When


Prosecutors:death-penalty opponents did study

The study noted that the state had inadequate procedures to protect defendants. COLUMBUS — A


Province’s 259 yards power JFK

WARREN — The St. Thomas Aquinas High football team was no match for Jared Province. The Warren JFK


NEWS SHOWS Sunday topics

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Health and Human Services Secretary


POSTSEASON BASEBALL

POSTSEASON BASEBALL DIVISION SERIES American League Boston vs. Los Angeles Wednesday


Top court to weigh who owns organs

Most bodies are sent to the funeral home before tests on vital organs are finished. Counties


Milsom’s big runs late preserve Leetonia’s win

Western Reserve had reduced the deficit to two points. LEETONIA — Locked in tight battle with


Scientists offer theory on appendix

About 300 to 400 Americans die of appendicitis every year. WASHINGTON (AP) — Some scientists think


Producing duo spices up programming on VH1

A passion for TV drives the business partners. LOS ANGELES — Spend any amount of time watching


‘Cathedral’ mystery impresses

The co-directors are to be commended for their work. YOUNGSTOWN — “Well, it’s certainly not


Late scoring outburst has Lakeview alone atop TAC The Bulldogs handed Liberty its second league loss, 28-23.

CORTLAND — Like two heavyweight boxers who had spent the early rounds jabbing at each other, the


“The Naked Brothers Band” (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): We know you were wondering when

“The Naked Brothers Band” (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): We know you were wondering when “The Naked Brothers


Penguins’ opener spoiled by ’Canes

Sidney Crosby was held to just one shot in 19:27 of ice time. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Eric Staal


CAMPUS NOTES | In the spotlight

JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY, CLEVELAND Matthew Hiznay, son of Jim and Mandie Hiznay of Poland, was


Stopping Struthers: Bulldogs get it done with terrific defense

Poland won its fifth straight game to stay in first place in the MAC. POLAND — The Poland


Fire in vacant house

Fire in vacant house YOUNGSTOWN — A fire at 1520 Kensington Ave. at 5 a.m. Friday started in the


Penguins lose opener

Penguins lose opener The Carolina Hurricanes defeated Pittsburgh 4-1 in the Penguins’ NHL season


Forbes-to-Gibson TDs aid Laurel win over Mohawk

BESSEMER, Pa. — Adam Gibson caught 61 and 14-yard touchdown passes from Tyler Forbes as Laurel


Klingensmith- Antonaccio date is announced

XSTRUTHERS — Tamara Klingensmith and Anthony Antonaccio, both of 59 W. Lewis St., are announcing


TODAY

TODAY 8:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Dunhill Links Championship. 10 a.m. (ESPN) College football: “College


MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week’s standards:

MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week’s standards:


Indians go up, Yankees bug out

Thanks to some friendly insects — and terrific pitching — the Tribe leads the series 2-0.


East wins sixth straight, tops Beavers

The Panthers outscored Beaver Local 14-0 in the second half. LISBON — The East High Panthers


Lame-Rainwater wedding plans are announced

XBOARDMAN — Maria and Robert Lame of 5961 Applecrest Drive, announce the upcoming marriage of their


Sheridan-Sacawa engagement is being announced

XBOARDMAN — The engagement of Molly Marie Sheridan of New York City and Brian Theodore Sacawa of


Theologian to speak at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — “God and Darwin: Are They Reconcilable?” will be the topic of the next Dr. Thomas and


GHOST’S GUYS: Decked out in new Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik T-shirts are, from left,

GHOST’S GUYS: Decked out in new Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik T-shirts are, from left, Anthony Bell, 10;


Wright plane replica crashes

A wingtip hit the ground, causing the accident. DAYTON (AP) — A replica of the Wright brothers’


Bush denies use of torture

Congressional leaders want to see Justice Department memorandums. WASHINGTON — Facing pointed


5 area schools win award for programs in science education

The program recognizes science education beyond the classroom setting. YOUNGSTOWN — Five area


Hunter shot man found by rescuers

It hasn’t been determined what type of firearm was used to shoot the hunter. WEST FARMINGTON —


Mercer slips past Linesville, 32-31

Justin Angermeier, Wes Schaa and Andrew Erdos played well to engineer the win. By BILL ALBRIGHT


New East High is fantastic

As I drove down East High Avenue and made a right turn on to Bennington Avenue, I couldn’t wait to


The Vindicator

The Vindicator LEASE TO OWN: Shorty Navarro, owner of Stadium GM Superstore in Salem, left, hands


Sheriff wants CCA contract terminated

YOUNGSTOWN — Sheriff Randall Wellington is calling for termination of Mahoning County’s contract


DNA tests offer dog owners insight into mutts’ heritage

The tests cost as little as $65. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rascal’s mom looked like Lassie. And his


FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA

FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA East 27, Beaver Local 13 Ursuline 43, Columbus St. Charles 14 Youngstown


Ursuline surges in second half to rout St. Charles, 43-14

COLUMBUS — When the teams emerged from the locker rooms after halftime, it looked as if either one


Weak dollar opens market overseas for classic cars

The showroom is 45 miles north of Columbus. VANATTA, Ohio (AP) — Though many business owners


Woman awarded $6.1M for strip search

McDonald’s will decide whether to appeal the decision. SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A jury awarded


Pa. Governor’s Schools program taking applications from teens

GROVE CITY, Pa — Application forms for the 2008 Pennsylvania Governor’s Schools of Excellence are


VOLLEYBALL

VOLLEYBALL Hiram def. Wooster 3-0 (30-26, 30-20, 30-24) — Hiram is 17-3, 6-1 NCAC. Wooster is


Kristy Dominic, William Grimm to wed at Grace Lutheran Church

XAUSTINTOWN — Terry and Barb Dominic, 5319 Pinecrest Ave., are announcing plans for the upcoming


XCANFIELD — Nuptial vows were exchanged by Kellie DeMare, a daughter of Anthony and Kathi

XCANFIELD — Nuptial vows were exchanged by Kellie DeMare, a daughter of Anthony and Kathi DeMare,


GM CONTRACT

GM CONTRACT What it says Details of the tentative, four-year labor contract at General Motors:


Boardman edges Lake in 2 OTs

The game was 24-24 at the end of regulation. UNIONTOWN — The strategy, Lake High School


PGA-VALERO TEXAS OPEN CLASSIC

PGA-VALERO TEXAS OPEN CLASSIC Friday At LaCantera Golf Club, Resort Course San Antonio


The city gave the new champ a real hero’s welcome.

The city gave the new champ a real hero’s welcome. YOUNGSTOWN — Down, but not out. In the


Prosecutor charged in sex sting kills self in cell

Prosecutor charged in sex sting kills self in cell DETROIT — A federal prosecutor from Florida


Fitch falls 31-21 at Jax

MASSILLON — Jackson (3-4, 2-2) took a 17-0 lead before holding off Austintown Fitch, 31-21, in a


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


New Castle 21-14 loser to Blackhawk at home

The Cougars haven’t lost to the Red Hurricanes since 1987. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — On a night when


Hunting chukars is challenge

BOISE, Idaho — If upland game bird hunting is a gentlemen’s sport, someone forgot to tell the


Hubbard defeats Girard, 33-14

GIRARD — As the beneficiary of big plays without accompanying mistakes, Hubbard went to work


Jackson-Milton nabs first victory

McDonald and Lowellville held on for league wins. NORTH JACKSON — Jacob Carlile’s 4-yard touchdown


Calif. company buys building leased by Intier

LORDSTOWN — A California investment company bought the building that is leased by Intier Automotive


NATION

NATION Delphi’s legal bills add up to $65.5M NEW YORK — Lawyers and financial advisers working


Panel to screen candidates for judge of probate court

The committee will interview candidates Nov. 7. YOUNGSTOWN — A replacement for outgoing Judge


JUDICIAL PANEL | Probate court

Gov. Ted Strickland selected the following to serve on a panel to interview Mahoning County Probate


Niles man indicted in baby death

WARREN — A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted a Niles man on charges that could put him in jail


Owen Wilson returns to the public eye

Owen Wilson returns to the public eye BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Owen Wilson returned to the public


Steelhead anglers are hoping for rain

A dedicated corps of anglers is paying keen attention to the weather forecasts with hopes that a


REGION

REGION Classes offered Retired police Sergeant Bruce Knodel will be conducting a Self Defense


Nonprofit issues are topic

YOUNGSTOWN — What is a nonprofit organization? How is it incorporated and governed? These questions


‘Connection’ guests

YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Newton Falls Firefighters Ladies Auxiliary will be the guests on the


Ram tough: Late score sinks Rebels

Mineral Ridge rallied from a 13-point deficit to defeat Crestview. But in Friday’s


IRAQ

IRAQ Developments Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ordered federal agents Friday to ride with


The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted:

The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: BALL STATE


Policemen’s arrests imperil drug cases

Most of the cases stemmed from traffic stops that led to drug arrests. ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP) —


Airline to apologize to passenger over shirt issue

The airline does not have a dress code, officials said. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Southwest Airlines said


Spelling bee registration

YOUNGSTOWN — The registration process for participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee has


HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call (800) WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: (814) 432-3187.


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