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Two ejected from truck, in stable condition
FOWLER — Two people are in stable condition after being ejected from their truck in a crash on state
14-year-old girl ‘critical’ after being shot in car
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are still investigating the apparent drive-by shooting of a 14-year-old
Life Chain links protest abortion
WARREN — Debbie Thornton is thankful that the birth mothers of her seven adopted children didn’t
Survey: YSU board doesn’t have a clue
YOUNGSTOWN — Are Youngstown State University’s trustees out of touch with campus issues affecting
Despite difficulties, development goes on
CANFIELD — The golf cart glided along a concrete pathway as its driver, developer Chuck Whitman,
Daybreak crisis shelter for youths to be expanded
YOUNGSTOWN — Family Service Agency is planning a two-story addition to its Daybreak Youth Crisis
D’Apolito to challenge Franken
YOUNGSTOWN — Newly appointed Judge Timothy E. Franken of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court knew it
Wed 60 years, Bauns celebrate with a party
XBOARDMAN — At a surprise party Sept. 30 at the Holiday Inn, Homer and Irene Baun of Boardman
CHERYL SWIERZ MATTHEW BIERI
CHERYL SWIERZ MATTHEW BIERI XCAMPBELL —Cheryl Swierz and Matthew Bieri, both of 113 Forest Hill
Strip club owners submit more signatures
COLUMBUS (AP) — A group representing strip club owners said Friday it submitted an additional
JESSICA BUCKLEW ADAM DETWILER
JESSICA BUCKLEW ADAM DETWILER XGIRARD — Jessica Marie Bucklew and Adam Patrick Detwiler were
THROUGH WEEK 4
THROUGH WEEK 4 TEAM TOTAL YARDAGE AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE YardsRushPass New
Three women bowlers set for induction
YOUNGSTOWN — The 40th annual achievement awards dinner and 31st annual bowling Hall of Fame
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Charles B. Bell The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
Generally, Americans seem to be doing well
Because of varying standards worldwide, the survey doesn’t rank countries. WASHINGTON — The
St. Ignatius wins, 56-0, against Harding
WARREN — Warren Harding coach D.J Dota knew there would be nights like this as he attempted to
BARD BEHAVIOR ‘Filthy Shakespeare’ is a romp of a read.
In high school, when Miss Grundy rubbed your adolescent nose in Shakespeare, she was perhaps unaware
Dexter ventures into the dark
The series is a nod to the public’s despair over crime. “Dexter in the Dark” by Jeff Lindsay;
REGION
REGION Several to be honored at philanthropy event YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning/Shenango Chapter of
Wave keyboard is easy on the wrists
What would be a computer user’s worst nightmare? If I had to rank them, I would say the most benign
Wait Til Next Year!
Wait Til Next Year! Chris Young homered on the game’s first pitch, Livan Hernandez wriggled out of
Poe’s ‘Tell-Tale Heart’ at Victorian Theatre
Poe’s ‘Tell-Tale Heart’ at Victorian Theatre YOUNGSTOWN — Victorian Players will team up with J&B
Cardinal Mooney boys 2-1 winner at Erie Cathedral Prep
Fitch and Niles tied while South Range won. ERIE, Pa. — Leo Hicks and Matt McWilson each scored a
Seizure drug works, but costs keep going up
One health economist said prescriptions are a legal monopoly. PHILADELPHIA — There’s one drug
Insurance score improves
The review looks at fire department operations, water source and communications. POLAND —
NHL ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games
Capitals 2, Hurricanes 0 WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin flicked in the game’s first goal for his 200th
Buckeyes defeat Purdue
Todd Boeckman threw two touchdown passes in a 23-7 win. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Todd Boeckman
Shiite leaders form pact to end rivalry
It’s not clear how much control Muqtada al-Sadr has over his fighters. BAGHDAD (AP) — Two of
PGA-VALERO TEXAS OPEN CLASSIC
PGA-VALERO TEXAS OPEN CLASSIC Saturday At LaCantera Golf Club, Resort Course San Antonio
Need therapy? In Britain, they turn to computer
So far, a few thousand people have been treated for various afflictions. LONDON (AP) — For nearly
Popular eye surgery often leaves side effects
FDA statistics show that many LASIK patients are left with dry eyes and pain. RALEIGH, N.C. —
OHIO VALLEY GIANT PUMPKIN GROWERS Weigh-off winners
Champions of the 13th annual Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers weigh-off: Quinn Werner,
Demonstrators protest actions in Myanmar
The British prime minister called for sanctions against the junta. LONDON (AP) — Demonstrators in
Some Seahawks inclined to take detour down memory lane
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks won’t go to the replay on this one. Their Super Bowl loss
GINA PANNUNZIO MICHAEL ALEXANDER
GINA PANNUNZIO MICHAEL ALEXANDER XYOUNGSTOWN — A reception was held at Squaw Creek Country Club in
JENNIFER KANTARAS DAVID EVERSON
JENNIFER KANTARAS DAVID EVERSON XSTRUTHERS — The marriage of Jennifer M. Kantaras of Poland and
Are improved Browns on par with Pats?
They’ll find out today in Foxborough. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Just when the Cleveland Browns
AFGHANISTAN At a glance
The latest developments in Afghanistan: A suicide car bomber attacked an American military convoy
TODAY
TODAY 8 a.m. (GC) Golf: Dunhill Links Championship. 9 a.m. (FSN Ohio) College football: “Buckeye
Chamber president dreams of growth
The chamber of commerce will conduct a community survey. WELLSVILLE — The Rev. Bruce
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y. Islanders200496
Baseball Playoffs
Baseball Playoffs FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League Division Series If Necessary Game
Hundreds gather to support schools
The levy would bring to the district $4.5 million to $5 million each year. YOUNGSTOWN —
‘FEEL THE NOISE’
‘FEEL THE NOISE’ Grade: B Director: Alejandro Chomski. Running time: 1 hour, 30 minutes.
Vows renewed by the Carases on anniversary
XGIRARD — Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Caras, 966 Adrian Circle, renewed their nuptial vows during a Mass
Phantoms squander 2-1 lead in third, falter to Alpena, 3-2
ALPENA, Mich. — Alpena forward Mike Degrazia tallied three assists and the Ice Diggers scored two
SARA ROBINSON STEVEN ZOLLA
SARA ROBINSON STEVEN ZOLLA XBOARDMAN — Sara Elizabeth Robinson and Steven Randall Zolla, both of
Brooks and Dunn: a closer look
The country singers talk about, among other things, why they don’t write together. NASHVILLE,
Tiny bit of VapoRub in nostril not likely to harm
Q. I was rubbing some Vicks VapoRub on my daughter, and by accident I touched my nose after
New members join Jameson board
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Jameson Health System elected new board members at its annual membership meeting
‘High School Musical’ pushes tweens’ buttons
Fans of the phenomenon, as well as their parents, like it for being squeaky-clean. NEW YORK —
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Wilmington Area school board committee, 7:30 p.m., middle school. Lakeview school
Western Illinois wins Gateway Conference opener
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Herb Donaldson rushed for 191 yards and a touchdown to lead Western Illinois to
Diamondbacks gain sweep; Cubs’ drought grows to 99
Arizona is headed to the NL championship series for only the second time. CHICAGO (AP) — A sweet
Web site tracks politics on Net
TechPresident.com is a bipartisan group blog for political junkies. NEW YORK — Exactly how much
BIG TEN ROUNDUP | Saturday’s other games
Michigan 33, Eastern Michigan 22 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Mike Hart ran for 215 yards to become
MERCER COUNTY Sentencings
These people were sentenced last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. According to court
A gracious Bob Dylan calls tune on XM show
Comedian Richard Lewis called the show ‘a surreal hour of radio.’ Through the years, Bob
In lawsuit, singer claims he was duped
In lawsuit, singer claims he was duped NEW YORK — Ginuwine says he was duped into signing a
Bush suggests compromise on health bill
“If putting poor children first takes a little more than the 20 percent increase I have proposed in
Steelerville content with coach
It didn’t take long for Pittsburgh Steeler fans to get over the departure of former head coach Bill
Sykora sparkles in Penguins’ win
Pittsburgh scored two goals only seconds apart in a 5-4 win over the Ducks. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Petr
Stanford stuns USC, 24-23
The Cardinal were huge underdogs on the road. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Led by a backup quarterback,
PREP VOLLEYBALL Saturday’s matches
Brookfield 25-25, Mathews 21-16 BROOKFIELD — Morgan Bonekovic led the Warriors with 12 kills, five
Pumpkins weigh in heavily
The largest pumpkin weighed in at more than 1,556 pounds. GREEN — Quinn Werner of Saegertown,
TAMARA FLOOD WILLIAM ARNOLD
TAMARA FLOOD WILLIAM ARNOLD XSAGAMORE HILLS — Nuptial vows were exchanged in the presence of
Celebration held for D’Onofrios on anniversary
XLOWELLVILLE — Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. D’Onofrio of Lowellville, who were united in marriage Sept.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Soccer at Milwaukee, noon Friday — Soccer vs. Cleveland St., 7 p.m.;
INSURANCE SERVICES OFFICE Mahoning Valley communities
ISO reviews the communications, fire department operations and water supply of communities
LAURA KATZ GREGORY BRESNAHAN
LAURA KATZ GREGORY BRESNAHAN XYOUNGSTOWN — Gregory Allen Bresnahan and his bride, the former Laura
VETERANS
VETERANS Women who have served ASHVILLE, Ohio — Marine Corps Col. Rhonda Cornum, M.D., an Ohio
THE NUMBERS | So. Illinois 24, YSU 17
Youngstown St.10007—17 S. Illinois01077—24 First Quarter YSU—FG Brian Palmer 42, 13:49 YSU—F.
POSTSEASON BASEBALL Division Series schedule
American League Boston vs. Los Angeles Wednesday: Boston 4, Los Angeles 0 Friday: Boston 6,
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Sluggers — is forming winter baseball leagues for ages 9-10 and 11-12. Call Bill Amero at
Stirring mystery itches to be a movie
With an obvious nod to “The Da Vinci Code,” Jennifer Lee Carrell has written a two-tiered academic
Beef patties pulled after E. coli reports
One child is still in the hospital. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Sam’s Club warehouse chain has pulled a
Officials: Lack of teachers affects education style
Immersion schools teach entirely in a foreign language. COLUMBUS (AP) — Officials at the city’s
Car seat checkup
Car seat checkup BOARDMAN — A car seat checkup event will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday at
Highway patrol burns drugs, guns at steel mills
Destroying contraband keeps it from ending up back on the streets. CLEVELAND (AP) — Inside a 3,
Illini snap Badgers’ skein
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Last weekend’s upset of a Top 25 team wasn’t enough to get Illinois ranked.
Factors strike fear in drivers
Trumbull County’s Dave Blaney qualified second with a speed of 188.838. TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — The
TODAY’S GAMES
TODAY’S GAMES Miami at Houston, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Detroit at Washington, 1
No fun against the run: Salukis topple Penguins
Southern Illinois’ ground game was the difference in YSU’s 24-17 defeat. CARBONDALE, Ill. —
NOTEBOOK
Old face: The head equipment manager for Southern Illinois is Alvie Armstrong, who is a YSU graduate
REBECCA WATSON ERIC WOJTOWICZ
REBECCA WATSON ERIC WOJTOWICZ XYOUNGSTOWN — The outdoor wedding of Rebecca L. Watson and Eric P.
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP UAW
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP UAW FORD 500 LINEUP After Saturday qualifying; race today At Talladega
Speed dating goes online with Speeddate.com
Speed dating goes online with Speeddate.com SAN MATEO, Calif. — A new online dating service
On the verge of history: Cleveland seeking a sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — The Cleveland Indians could end a few eras tonight. Roger Clemens could be taking
HELPING HANDS Volunteering
Volunteer Services Agency, Inc., a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA SCORES Mooney 31, Cleveland Benedictine 17 Cleveland St.
Another cool way to use your cell phone
Here’s a smart trick any mobile phone can do: Provide an address, directions or a number for that
Court rules detectives can sue lawmaker
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Court of Claims ruled that two Cleveland police detectives can sue a state
MAC ROUNDUP
MAC ROUNDUP Saturday’s games Miami (Ohio) 20, Kent St. 13 KENT — Jake O’Connell caught a go-
Penn State dominates Iowa, 27-7
Anthony Morelli threw for 233 yards and a touchdown for the Nittany Lions. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)
MAGGIE CENTOFANTI JEFFREY MCGEE
MAGGIE CENTOFANTI JEFFREY MCGEE XBOARDMAN — The Rev. Dr. Steve Kramer officiated at 1 p.m. Aug. 25
Columbus one goal shy of victory against Wild
Defensive lapses led to two of Minnesota’s goals. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Eric Belanger and Brent
Woman charged in drowning was considering hospitalization
Amber Hill’s mother had agreed to take her to the hospital. CLEVELAND (AP) — A woman charged with
ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — Thieves have twice raided an Orange County store that specializes in
ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — Thieves have twice raided an Orange County store that specializes in corsets
CAREN BIETERMAN DAVID STAJNINGER
CAREN BIETERMAN DAVID STAJNINGER XTROY, Mich. — The wedding of Caren Anne Bieterman, daughter of
6 years into Afghan war, U.S. planning a long stay
More than 100 suicide attacks were launched this year. BAGRAM, Afghanistan (AP) — Six years after
Farmers’ offspring inherit the earth
Andy Creswell changed his mind which animals he wanted to tend. MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio (AP) — Andy
Perfect Mooney declaws Bengals
The Cardinals’ defense and run game were too much for Benedictine. BEDFORD — A few minutes
McDonald captures Div. III Legends meet
Warren JFK senior Audrey Maheu won the girls Division III run. BAZETTA — T.J. Holland (16:58) and
“Life Is Wild” (8 p.m., The CW): “Life Is Wild” — an American version
“Life Is Wild” (8 p.m., The CW): “Life Is Wild” — an American version of a British drama — could do
Floryjanski 50th marked at Mass, family dinner
XSTRUTHERS — Honored Oct. 6 during a Mass at St. Nicholas Church were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley
SEAHAWKS VS. STEELERS
SEAHAWKS VS. STEELERS Today’s game SEATTLE (3-1) At PITTSBURGH (3-1) When: 1 p.m.,
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st—Schifty Cent (Stokes)17.807.804.40 Heck No (Martinez)7.403.40
Tractor pulls are the norm on RFD-TV
The cable network serves rural markets. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — On this cable TV channel, there
BROWNS VS. PATRIOTS Today’s game CLEVELAND (2-2) At NEW ENGLAND (4-0)
When: 1 p.m. TV⁄radio: CBS channels 27, 19; WKBN-AM 570, WNCD-FM 93.3. OPENING LINE — Patriots
ERICA PAYNE ALAN WILLIAMS JR.
ERICA PAYNE ALAN WILLIAMS JR. XHOMESTEAD, Pa. — Erica L. Payne and Alan D. Williams Jr., both of
Parnevik close to being a winner, if he can hold on
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — It has been 61⁄2 years since Jesper Parnevik won on the PGA Tour. But he hasn’t
AREA COLLEGES | Saturday’s games
Mount Union 44, Ohio Northern 0 ADA — Mount Union (5-0, 4-0 OAC) went on the road and defeated
Boardman doubles team finishes 2nd at sectional
CANTON — The unseeded Boardman High School girls doubles team of sisters Annie and Carolyn Jesko
Depressed? Try magnetic treatment
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — A potential new treatm ent for depression involving magnetic pulses applied
Heldmans mark 70th anniversary in September
XBOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. Otis R. Heldman celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with family and
TOP 25 GAMES | Saturday
No. 6 South Florida 35, Florida Atlantic 23 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Benjamin Williams ran for 186
Give ‘Feel the Noise’ a chance
The film’s heart has a reggaeton beat. The first five minutes of “Feel the Noise” head down a
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 23.91 .67 Avalon Holdings,7.05.09 Clear
BEST-SELLERS
BEST-SELLERS Publishers Weekly For the week ending Sept. 29 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Playing
Book discussion group
Book discussion group EAST PALESTINE — “The Age of Innocence” by Edith Warton will be the focus
‘THE SHADE OF POISON TREES’
‘THE SHADE OF POISON TREES’ Dashboard Confessinal (Vagrant) Grade: D Chris Carrabba, the one-
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: Warren Philharmonic’s season opening concert, “Love Lost and Found.” When: 3
‘MEDAL OF HONOR: AIRBORNE’
‘MEDAL OF HONOR: AIRBORNE’ (Electronic Arts) for PC, Xbox 360 Rating: T; Grade: C From its
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Unaware that Wes is really Richie, Babe, Emma and little Adam were trapped with
Warren orchestra plans a lovefest
Soloists will include Dana professor Katherine Thomas Umble and opera singer Charlene Canty.
Smith scores pair but Chaney falls
HUNTING VALLEY — Marqueal Smith scored two touchdowns Saturday but the Chaney High football team
Musharraf wins election amid opposition boycott
He won 671 votes, while his challenger received eight. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Gen. Pervez
Halloween Spooktacular at Children’s Museum
Kids can see a live bat demonstration at the museum. YOUNGSTOWN — Children’s Museum of the
MELANIE HOLBROOK KYLE O’HARE
MELANIE HOLBROOK KYLE O’HARE XAUSTINTOWN — Melanie Marie Holbrook and Kyle George O’Hare, both of
Events celebrate Vukovich 60th anniversary
XHUBBARD — Family and friends attended a lamb roast-family reunion July 28 at Strossmayer Picnic
Car time adds to stress, study says
The more time people spend behind the wheel, the more likely they are to become stressed, overweight
CHRISTINA DATTILO JONATHAN MAUCH
CHRISTINA DATTILO JONATHAN MAUCH XCINCINNATI — Christina Lucy Dattilo and Jonathan Charles Mauch
Reception held for the Nodays on anniversary
XYOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Gene Noday of Youngstown were honored at a dinner and reception held Oct.
Church to begin outreach to buy groceries
BROOKFIELD — Brookfield United Methodist Church, 6951 Grove St., will begin an Angel Food Ministries
CANDACE MIRANDA JAMES HEINBAUGH
CANDACE MIRANDA JAMES HEINBAUGH XYOUNGSTOWN — James Grant Heinbaugh and his bride, the former
AMANDA BRANDON JEREMY GIESE
AMANDA BRANDON JEREMY GIESE XBOARDMAN — St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park was the
Farm foliage tour set in Trumbull
CORTLAND — A free drive-it-yourself farm foliage tour featuring eight stops in Bazetta, Gustavus,
LATEEFAH MUHAMMAD IVAN THOMAS SR.
LATEEFAH MUHAMMAD IVAN THOMAS SR. XAUSTINTOWN — Lateefah A. Muhammad and Ivan L. Thomas Sr. were