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Columbiana Co. sheriff faces OVI, other charges

Columbiana Co. sheriff faces OVI, other charges LISBON — Columbiana County’s highest ranking law


A 15-year-old boy is accused of making a threat against a school.

NEW CASTLE — A 15-year-old Edinburg, Pa., boy is being held in the Keystone Adolescent Center in


Massillon man caught masturbating while driving on Route 11

Massillon man caught masturbating while driving on Route 11 CORTLAND — A Massillon man faces four


Wellsville man hangs himself in Columbiana Co. Jail

Wellsville man hangs himself in Columbiana Co. Jail LISBON — A prisoner has hanged himself in the


City moves to sever ties with Chevy Centre management

City moves to sever ties with Chevy Centre management YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams said the


Convicted rapist returns to prison

Convicted rapist returns to prison YOUNGSTOWN — A man who served 11 years in prison for rape will


Berlin Center man gets probation for assault

Berlin Center man gets probation for assault YOUNGSTOWN — A 19-year-old Berlin Center man is on


Pelosi coming to Valley on Friday

YOUNGSTOWN — Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will visit the Mahoning Valley next Friday touring


Mercer man charged with seeking sex with teen girls on the Web

Mercer man charged with seeking sex with teen girls on the Web MERCER, Pa. — A Mercer man accused


YSU wants to lead in community college proposal

YSU wants to lead in community college proposal YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University wants to


Boardman police recover stolen parts in Berlin Center

SPRINGFIELD — Boardman police found more than $100,000 in stolen car and motorcycle parts at a


Packard museum announces expansion plan

WARREN— The National Packard Museum has received $1 million to expand its facility. Another wing


Campbell candidate’s DUI case to be heard in Youngstown

CAMPBELL — Francis A. (Tony) Fontes will not be tried for driving under the influence in the city


South Side postal station may close

YOUNGSTOWN — News that the Postal Service is considering closing its South Side Station comes as a


Online poker is excellent training tool

The only true way to get better at poker is to dedicate lots of hours to practice.


Warren police incinerate illegal drugs, weapons

WARREN – City police have destroyed an estimated $300,000 to $400,000 in illegal drugs that are no


Bicyclist killed in Boardman hit-skip accident

BOARDMAN — Police are investgating an accident from early this morning that left a bicyclist dead.


Shot fired after hair braiding refusal

NILES – A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 22 for a Niles man who opened fire on a woman


Report: Taylor wants Pavlik rematch

(Editor’s note: This story was reported today in an Arkansas newspaper. The Vindicator will work


Nevel church offers X-mas help for needy families

YOUNGSTOWN — The first 20 needy families can sign up for free Christmas toys or clothing assistance


Guantanamo Bay lawyer on Louie Free Show

Guantanamo Bay lawyer on Louie Free Show Atty. Clive Stafford Smith, lawyer for more than 50


CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities

ASSOCIATIONS • William Penn Fraternal Association Branch 28 of Youngstown will meet at 6:30 p.m.


Interactive workshop at Villa Maria

Interactive workshop at Villa Maria VILLA MARIA, Pa. — A one-time interactive workshop, “Creating


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John A. Syvanyvh Jr., 27, of 1335 Douglas Ave.,


Third of adults with arthritis say it limits ability to work

There are more than 100 kinds of arthritis. ATLANTA (AP) — About a third of U.S. adults with


West unable to deal with Muslim extremist threat

Opinion: As you read this, Ayaan Hirsi Ali sits in a safe house with armed men guarding her door. She is one


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Oct. 7 Drugs: While responding


Lessing is winner of Nobel for literature

The choice of the vBritish writer was controversial. NEW YORK (AP) — Doris Lessing, Nobel


How many times will warning signs be ignored?

How many times will warning signs be ignored? “He threatened to blow up our school. He threatened


Missionary comes from Ghana

The Presbyterian minister emphasized being a part of Christ’s global family. YOUNGSTOWN — The


Eds: Changes to show Romero-Fasth match through 32 holes.

Eds: Changes to show Romero-Fasth match through 32 holes. World Match Play Results By The


McCain offers plan for health care

The GOP presidential candidate said his plan leaves families in charge. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) —


GM PRODUCTION

GM PRODUCTION Breakdown Vehicle production by General Motors in 2006: Lordstown: 278,000.


Dems conduct dance over the primaries

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Say what you will about the Democratic Party, it’s an entertaining party. The Democrats


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


GROWTH AWARDS Honorees

Businesses that received Mahoning Valley Growth Awards: EMPLOYEE GROWTH InfoCision Management


Friday’s Best Bets on TV

“The Wizards of Waverly Place” (9:30 p.m., Disney Channel): Will Selena Gomez be the latest “it” kid


high five

high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” CBS.


Fans pick payment for album

There weren’t any reports of Web site failures in the downloading. Last week , a federal jury


Mayoral candidate Fontes charged with DUI

CAMPBELL — Mayoral candidate Francis A. (Tony) Fontes was scheduled to appeared in municipal court


Moonda sentenced in parole violation

The Mercer County woman was sobbing through the sentencing. MERCER, Pa. — It wasn’t the


Online poker is excellent training tool

The only true way to get better at poker is to dedicate lots of hours to practice. Of course,


BY THE NUMBERS Youngstown city schools

Here’s a breakdown, by job category, of positions cut by the city school district over the last two


Movies squeezed under Oscar wire

Here’s a synopsis of five films coming out before year’s end. Coming soon to a theater, though


AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA By The Associated Press Oct. 11 1890 — The first


Thompson ho-hum in debate debut

Opinion: In his first debate, Fred Thompson looked like a football player who missed the first month of


Newsmakers

McCartney, Mills negotiate divorce LONDON — Paul McCartney and Heather Mills appeared in court


“I had concerns about him, yes. He seemed like an angry young man. I did not fear for my own

Opinion: “I had concerns about him, yes. He seemed like an angry young man. I did not fear for my own


Chamber honors companies’ growth

The Regional Chamber honored companies in several categories. BOARDMAN — Sales at Diamond


SOME FACTS And comments

“Some people think of Africa as one place,” said the Rev. Nii Teiko Dagadu, chairman of the


U.N. warns U.S. over Blackwater

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — U.N. officials in Iraq stepped up pressure on the United States on Thursday to


Court fails to rule on Spears’ request for overnight visits

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A court commissioner granted lawyers for Britney Spears and Kevin Federline more


Bush continuing the sellout of Israel

Opinion: Name one concession Israel has made in recent years that has been reciprocated by its sworn enemies.


Taco Bell gives Mexico a 2nd try

Taco Bell is trying to project an American image at its stores in Mexico. MEXICO CITY (AP) — It


Cold medicines for tots, babies taken off market

Deaths have been linked to some of the remedies. WASHINGTON (AP) — Drug makers pulled cold


Indian researchers design tape that sticks when reused

They copied the idea from the toe pads of tree frogs. WASHINGTON (AP) — Now here’s a sticky


Vindy.com News Podcast for October 12, 2007

The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, October 12, 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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