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Struthers truck ordinance moves step closer to becoming law
Struthers truck ordinance moves step closer to becoming law STRUTHERS — Despite heated opposition
City man gets prison term for robbery
City man gets prison term for robbery YOUNGSTOWN — A Youngstown man charged in the robbery of a
Campbell painting contractor gets prison time for bribery
Campbell painting contractor gets prison time for bribery YOUNGSTOWN — A painting contractor who
Tractor rolls atop man in Austintown field
Tractor rolls atop man in Austintown field AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning County Coroner’s office and
Photos & Video: Sharks are swimming at the Eastwood Mall
Sharks are swimming at the Eastwood Mall NILES — Sales aren’t the only thing swimming in the
Citywide cleanup is Saturday, volunteers needed
Citywide cleanup is Saturday, volunteers needed YOUNGSTOWN — The city is seeking volunteers for a
Wyeth exhibit at YSU
The Andrew Wyeth Watercolors and Drawings exhibit will be at the Butler Institute of American Art until Dec. 16.
Mental illness awarness vigil set for Thursday night
Mental illness awarness vigil set for Thursday night YOUNGSTOWN — The eighth annual Candlelight
Boil water alert set for New Waterford
Boil water alert set for New Waterford NEW WATERFORD — Village officials said residents should
Company sued over scalping of Hannah Montana tickets
Opinion: PITTSBURGH (AP) — A software company has been accused of enabling scalpers to buy up tickets for the
Warren middle school teacher assaulted by pupil
WARREN — A 12-year-old boy was charged after a teacher was assaulted. Warren police reported that
Area dealers say Chrysler strike will be brief
Area Chrysler and Dodge dealers say they expect an autoworkers strike to be brief. “This really
Report cards issued on jobs progress
LIBERTY — Area agencies charged with attracting jobs issued a report card on themselves but said
Fashion lecture at Sutliff Museum
WARREN — Anne Bissonnette, curator of the Kent State University Museum, will present “Victorian Tea
Mac Frampton in concert
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Internationally acclaimed concert pianist and arranger Mac Frampton and the
Drum-Off winner
BOARDMAN — Garrison Brown of Boardman won the Guitar Center Youngstown Drum-Off store final last
Kidz Bop coming to Chevy
YOUNGSTOWN — Kidz Bop, a rock concert for children that features a live band and child vocalists,
Eclectic pianist to perform at museum
YOUNGSTOWN — Pianist Thollem McDonas will perform at the McDonough Museum at 6 p.m. Oct. 19. The
Fuel, Alter Bridge coming to The Wedge
AUSTINTOWN — Fuel and Alter Bridge are coming to The Wedge. Tickets go on sale Saturday for both
Downtown Youngstown to host Octoberfest
YOUNGSTOWN — An Octoberfest will be held downtown Friday and Saturday, with food, beer and live
UAW goes on strike against Chrysler
DETROIT (AP) — Thousands of Chrysler LLC autoworkers walked off the job Wednesday after the
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY • Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road,
Legacy awards presented at luncheon
Work done by and for seniors in the community garners recognition. LIBERTY — Approximately 300
Ladies Night Out scheduled in Hubbard
Ladies Night Out scheduled in Hubbard HUBBARD — St. Patrick Home and School Association has
Heritage Day event planned at church
Heritage Day event planned at church GIRARD — St. Rose of Lima Church, state Route 616, south of
YSU public radio kicks off fund drive
YSU public radio kicks off fund drive YOUNGSTOWN — Listener-supported WYSU 88.5-FM, the public
Skating party set at Chevrolet Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — The Skating Club of Greater Youngstown and Kidskate will open the 2007 skating season
Liberty announces leaf collection schedule
LIBERTY — Leaf collection in the township will be done in two phases. The first phase will take
Governor is aiming to prevent foreclosures
Ohio had the highest foreclosure rate in the country last year. COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted
Fitch’s Freedom Writers
Students write about their lives in diary entries The Fitch students heard from two of the
Company files suit against Lordstown over contract
Conflict of interest is at the heart of the dispute. WARREN — A lawsuit filed by a
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st —Nafass (Stokes)6.204.202.60 Warduty (Castro)4.202.80 Face
Mexico displaying galling arrogance
Opinion: An anti-defamation league for Mexican migrants to the United States? That’s what the Mexican
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
49ers: The team might be willing to buy the Great America theme park next to its proposed new
Sarah Silverman is back and is as wrong as ever
The comedian has returned to tackle more controversial subjects in her show. By FRAZIER MOORE
TAC title in question
TAC title in question Hubbard and Lakeview played to a 1-1 tie in boys soccer Tuesday night and
Red Sox pitching rotation set for Indians series
BOSTON (AP) — Tim Wakefield tested his balky back from the Fenway mound Tuesday to see if he’ll be
SCHEDULE Indians vs. Red Sox
Friday: Cleveland (Sabathia 19-7) at Boston (Beckett 20-7), 7:10 p.m. Saturday: Cleveland (Carmona
Migraine pill helps some alcoholics taper off drinking, researchers say
The drug does have some troubling side effects. CHICAGO (AP) — A migraine pill seems to help
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian P. McCormick, 30, of 335 Bradford Drive, Canfield, and
Lack of minority coaches draws organization’s ire
Only 12 of the last 197 college football vacancies have gone to minorities. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —
ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This week’s pro golf events
LPGA TOUR Samsung World Championship Palm Desert, Calif. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course:
Miller, Coors to merge U.S. operations
Nearly 80 percent of the U.S. beer market would be rest with two companies. MILWAUKEE (AP) — The
Ohio State takes a Big Ten break to prepare for Kent State’s visit
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Big Ten race is just starting to get interesting — and now No. 3 Ohio State has
All that talk about Sick Old Europe is a myth
Opinion: In the global economy, today’s winners can become tomorrow’s losers in a twinkling, and vice versa.
SAUERKRAUT
SAUERKRAUT Nutritional information Every 1 cup serving of cabbage contains the following:
As strike looms, so do the unknowns
Workers are unsure of what to expect from Chrysler’s new owners. DETROIT (AP) — As a strike
YSU punter making his kicks count Transfer Ben Nowicki played well last week
YOUNGSTOWN — Following the completion of the 2006 football season the Youngstown State coaching
Medical device company looks to a bright future
The new company’s product is being used at an Army hospital in Texas. YOUNGSTOWN — A tiny
Chapman’s spirit could be guiding Tribe this year
Strange things have happened since his plaque was discovered by the Indians. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ray
Lakeview, Hubbard tie for TAC soccer title — they think
Since their records aren’t the same, the title is still up in the air. HUBBARD — Lakeview High
Ask questions now, avoid buyer’s remorse later
Ask questions now, avoid buyer’s remorse later Before Youngstown spends $50,000 on Tasers, city
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Susan DeLeo from WFMJ TV-21 judged the coloring contest at the Central Fire
French court tries woman for kissing white painting
Multiple attempts to clean the lipstick from the painting have been tried, but nothing has worked.
American Music Awards reveals nominees
American Music Awards reveals nominees LOS ANGELES — Beyonce Knowles, Justin Timberlake, Linkin
Salem 25-25-25, East Liverpool 12-17-9
Salem 25-25-25, East Liverpool 12-17-9 SALEM — Sisters Amy and Katie Scullion plus Sarah Brobeck,
OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA | How they fare
Here’s how the two states in Vindicator coverage area fared under the federal government’s system of
LeBron, Cavaliers struggle in loss
Neither team looked good, but Washington got the 81-62 win. CLEVELAND (AP) — Exhibition?
Pitt tests high-scoring Navy tonight
Freshman quarterback Pat Bostick makes his second start of the year. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Twenty-
POSTSEASON BASEBALL
POSTSEASON BASEBALL All Times EDT DIVISION SERIES American League Boston 3, Los Angeles 0
Chertoff’s criticism of Mexicans is foolish
Opinion: HERMOSILLO, Mexico — The people in this northern Mexico city are still shaking their heads in
County: Make man pay for damages
The judge will rule sometime after Oct. 19. WARREN — The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office is
MONDAY’S LATE NFL SUM
MONDAY’S LATE NFL SUM COWBOYS 25, BILLS 24 Dallas010312—25 Buffalo71070—24 First Quarter
Steelers not taking week off
Coach Mike Tomlin scheduled practice sessions during the team’s bye week. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
Heating homes to be costlier this winter
This winter is expected to be colder than last year. NEW YORK (AP) — It’s going to be a much more
Man sentenced in killing linked to robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — Accomplices in a crime will be held accountable for the outcome, a judge said before
NATION
NATION P&G weighs sale of brands CINCINNATI — The Procter & Gamble Co. is reviewing its brand
HOW THEY FARED YSU opponents
Ohio State (6-0) beat Purdue 23-7; Next vs. Kent State Saturday. South Dakota State (2-4) lost to
Atkins hits steady diet of pitching
DENVER (AP) — Garrett Atkins found the difference between a spot in the playoffs and a place on the
Ragan, Kollar score; Fitch, Boardman tie
AUSTINTOWN — Sam Ragan of Boardman and Andy Kollar of Austintown Fitch matched goals as Boardman and
SAVORING sauerkraut
For the past decade, a close-knit group of friends from Bethel Lutheran Church in Boardman has been
“Bionic Woman” (9 p.m., NBC): The adventures of our new “Bionic Woman”
“Bionic Woman” (9 p.m., NBC): The adventures of our new “Bionic Woman” continue as Jaime is assigned
Blackwater gives U.S. black eye in Iraq
Opinion: When the Iraqi government last month demanded the expulsion of Blackwater USA, the private security
Torre still waits for his fate
The question is whether owner George Steinbrenner will bring him back. NEW YORK (AP) — The wait is
SCHEDULE NLCS
Thursday: Colorado (Francis 17-9) at Arizona (Webb 18-10), 8:37 p.m. Friday: Colorado at Arizona,
AFCA DIVISION II POLL
AFCA DIVISION II POLL Through Sunday RecordPtsPvs 1. Grand Valley St., Mich. (28)5-07001
Boardman’s playoff hopes hinge on last 3 games
Several area teams are on the postseason bubble. To suggest the next three weeks of football are
Guards kill 2 women
At least 57 Iraqis were killed by bombings and shootings Tuesday. BAGHDAD (AP) — Guards working
“No person that I’ve ever known at 20 years old was responsible enough to be a police
Opinion: “No person that I’ve ever known at 20 years old was responsible enough to be a police officer. It’s
Penn State’s off-field issues keep mounting for Paterno
An on-campus fight Saturday night may have involved some Nittany Lions. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —
SSCA STATE SOCCER POLL
SSCA STATE SOCCER POLL BOYS Division I Rank TeamRecordPoints 1. Beavercreek12-0-199 2.
FORECLOSURES
FORECLOSURES Asked to help These subprime mortgage servicers were invited by the governor’s
YOUNGSTOWN | Fire reports The fire department responded to these South Side blazes over the past few days:
At 11:30 p.m. Monday, unintentional kitchen fire at 146 W. Florida Ave. Occupant apparently fell
NHL STANDINGS
NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y. Islanders2104108 N.Y.
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct. 6 Theft: An
MAHONING COUNTY Children Services Board During their meeting Tuesday, agency officials handled this matter:
Hired Rochell Lindsey and Amy Tucker as child welfare caseworkers in CSB’s training unit. Both will
Judge considers closing suit
The investigation into a 2002 murder is continuing. LISBON — A judge will decide whether to close
Company buys former hospital on North Side
Leases for community outreach organizations will continue. YOUNGSTOWN — A Minnesota company
Killer shot self three times before dying, official says
The small town is reeling from the shooting deaths of six young people. CRANDON, Wis. (AP) — An
Panel: Tighten nuclear security
The board also advocates diplomacy so the U.S. is less likely to be attacked. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 5 p.m., 8299 Market St. Poland Township Zoning
ConAgra temporarily shutters plant that makes Banquet pot pies over salmonella worry
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — ConAgra Foods Inc. voluntarily stopped production Tuesday at the Missouri plant
Possible hate crime
Possible hate crime NEW YORK — A black professor discovered a hangman’s noose on her office door
FREEDOM WRITERS
FREEDOM WRITERS Learn more about it For more information about the ‘Freedom Writers’ educational
State grant helps district target ninth-grade boys
Black male teens are the most likely to drop out of school. YOUNGSTOWN — The city school
Reynolds students in limbo as teachers’ strike continues
No further negotiations had been scheduled as of late Tuesday. TRANSFER, Pa. — Pupils in the
Hearing set in case of gaming center
A spokesman for Ohio Attorney Marc Dann said the games make $250 million a month. SALEM — A
Dog bites boy in face
Dog bites boy in face YOUNGSTOWN — A 2-year-old boy was bitten in the face by a pit bull dog at
ATP BA CA Tennis Trophy Results
ATP BA CA Tennis Trophy Results At Vienna, Austria Purse: $908,200 (Intl. Gold) Surface: Hard
Much of session spent discussing traffic matters
HILLSVILLE, Pa. — Mahoning Township supervisors will ask the township engineer to study a bend on
Bill: Mayors would get more power in hirings
Mayors could go outside the civil service list to appoint a police or fire chief. COLUMBUS —
Fire guts interior of house in Pa.
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Darrell and Lisa Frazier family lost nearly all of their possessions in a fire
Study: Low-fat diet cuts risk of cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cutting dietary fat may also cut the risk of ovarian cancer, says a study of
Man pleads innocent in death of 14-month-old Warren girl
The girl received a fatal blow to the head. WARREN — Fourteen-month old Destiny N. Seybert died of
United Way reaches 11% of goal
SALEM — The 2007-8 Northern Columbiana County United Way campaign has raised $30,618, or 11 percent
Government eyes buying homes on Miss. coast for hurricane zone
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (AP) — The federal government is considering buying out as many as 17,000 homes
Woman pleads guilty to purse snatchings
A couple of the victims were bruised during the thefts. WARREN — A 20-year-old woman pleaded
Most states get back more than they pay in federal taxes
Delaware paid the most per person, but Alaska received the most federal spending per person.
NBA PRESEASON STANDINGS
NBA PRESEASON STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston101.000— New
Yum Brands shares increase 5 percent in the third quarter
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Shares of Yum Brands Inc. rose 5 percent Tuesday after the operator of KFC,
Scandal shocked Roberts
NEW YORK (AP) — Oral Roberts was blind-sided by allegations that the university he founded was being
Parkman as school site is topic of controversy
The city applied for a safety grant to widen roads on the West Side. WARREN — Parkman Road is
Planning group lists objections to I-80 as a toll road
The distribution from I-80 tolls is unfair to Mercer County, a group says. MERCER, Pa. — A
Can you call it chocolate sans chocolate?
Opinion: Shouldn’t chocolate contain, you know … chocolate? By which I mean cocoa butter and solids, derived
Clinton proposes 401(k) plan with federal matching funds
WEBSTER CITY, Iowa — Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., on Tuesday proposed a new multibillion-dollar
Fight Schedule
Fight Schedule By The Associated Press National TV in parentheses Oct. 11 At Tokyo, Daisuke
2008 European Championship Qualifying
2008 European Championship Qualifying At A Glance By The Associated Press Top two nations in
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League Championship Series Game One
YSU FOOTBALL Players of the week
Hill, Barth and King Offensive Player: Ferlando Williams (6-0, 195, junior) wide
Strickland lobbies for GM plants
In Lordstown, workers at both plants approved the UAW’s tentative agreement with GM. Gov. Ted
Vindy.com News Podcast for October 10, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, Oct. 10, 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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