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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
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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