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Churchgoers celebrate Hispanic heritage

YOUNGSTOWN — St. Rose de Lima Church celebrated its Hispanic heritage Sunday, and no one was more

Thief ransacks Hillsdale Avenue home

YOUNGSTOWN — A thief ransacked a Hillsdale Avenue house over the weekend and stole a variety of

Robbers threaten Canfield man with gun

YOUNGSTOWN — A 21-year-old Canfield man had a gun put to his head about 2:30 a.m. Sunday as he

Boardman woman’s purse stolen at Uptown bar

YOUNGSTOWN — A 27-year-old Boardman woman reported she lost $275 when her purse was stolen at

Canfield man wins second 10K Peace Race

A Boardman man won the 2-mile event in the 33rd annual race, in which more than 1,000 took part in

Tribe returns to Cleveland after 13-6 win in Game 2

BOSTON (AP) — Trot Nixon spent 13 years in the Red Sox organization trying to prove he could hit

Farrell hospital gets state-of-the-art stroke equipment

FARRELL, Pa. — When UPMC Horizon got some new equipment last summer that instantly linked up

Organizer: Despite woes, Christian music fest in Valley will return

CHAMPION — Organizers of this summer’s Collide Christian music festival held at the Trumbull County

Policies for pets energize insurance industry

When it was just three years old, Newton Township resident Don Baker’s cairn terrier, Dickens,

Release of killer after 7 years frustrates Youngstown family

YOUNGSTOWN — More than seven years after Charise Harmon’s death from a gunshot wound, her family

Births for 2007-10-14

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The Vindicator

The Vindicator LESSON LEARNED: This file photo shows Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers talking

Upset Saturday

Upset Saturday The two top-ranked teams in the country, LSU and Cal, lost as a wacky college

Independent review required of Mahoning County jail pact

Mahoning County Sheriff Randall Wellington wants the county commissioners to terminate the contract

Spooktacular time at kids’ museum

The executive director said the museum is for the Valley’s families. YOUNGSTOWN — “That’s

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS FRIDAY 2nd —Sun Spirit (Barrera)4.002.802.60 Surprise Witness

Consumers face paying more for groceries

Rising grain and energy prices push up bills at supermarket checkouts. NEW YORK (AP) — This

Finding cancer early matters

Mammograms detected the cancer in both women while in the beginning stages. Breast Cancer

TODAY

TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call

USDA inspectors overwhelmed by growing workload

Vacancies go unfilled, and inspectors find their duties doubling and tripling. WASHINGTON — As

BOYS STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT

BOYS STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT DIVISION II Team Scores 1, Day. Chaminade-Julienne 285. 2, Hunting

Unofficial historian: Y gave YSU its start

The YMCA’s first recorded educational course started in 1888. YOUNGSTOWN — Al Leonhart firmly

New sports complex in Salem nears completion

The $2.2 million complex was funded by the Salem Community Foundation. SALEM — Build it, and

SALEM CENTERS

SALEM CENTERS Fast facts Here’s information on the Salem Community Center and Center Circle.

‘The War’ gives any viewer a new sense of history

Opinion: ‘The War’ gives any viewer a new sense of history EDITOR: “War Is Hell.” Such is the often used

Iraqi Shiite leader favors creating self-rule regions

Iraq’s prime minister has not been able to get the various factions to cooperate with one another.

ZERO TOLERANCE

ZERO TOLERANCE Youngstown Results of Youngstown police Special Interdiction Patrol and Ohio

Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Wilmington Area school board, 7:30 p.m., middle school library. Coitsville

YSU

YSU Volleyball extends win streak YOUNGSTOWN — YSU’s (10-10, 4-5 Horizon League) volleyball

POSTSEASON BASEBALL

POSTSEASON BASEBALL All Times EDT DIVISION SERIES American League Boston 3, Los Angeles 0

For now, all remains quiet in Golan area

An officer from Austrian is one of the few people in the world who can drive the 135 mile border.

Purposeful panhandling: Volunteers collect for slavery reparations

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — It was panhandling, it was performance art — and it was a political statement

SUNDAY’S GAMES

SUNDAY’S GAMES Minnesota at Chicago, 1 p.m. St. Louis at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at

People should keep an open mind about the future of the Canfield community — and talk

Opinion: EDITOR: Use the word annexation or merger in the Canfield community today and you better be

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Marcus R. Stokes The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is

Buyers embrace Goodwill artwork created by people with disabilities

COLUMBUS (AP) — Of the four legs on this especially cheery-looking reindeer, only one is the

Carey nearly missed ‘Price’

When first approached about the job, the comedian said he wasn’t interested. LOS ANGELES —

Schools report staph outbreaks

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Schools in Ohio and around the U.S. are reporting outbreaks of staph

Good news on student lending

A new law is the biggest overhaul of student lending in decades. DALLAS — A new federal law

LIMELIGHT

LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements BOARDMAN — Sri P. Rangarajan, manager of business valuations, at

SCHEDULE NLCS

Thursday: Colorado 5, Arizona 1 Friday: Colorado 3, Arizona 2, 11 innings, Colorado leads series

For Campbell mayor: Dill

For Campbell mayor: Dill Campbell is a city facing some very difficult financial problems, and

Vatican suspends monsignor who spoke about gay sex life

The television program aired Oct. 1. VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican said Saturday it has

OHIO

OHIO Friday 10/12 Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-2-8 Pick 4, 8-5-0-0 Rolling Cash 5, 4-5-11-23-33 Ten-

Ark. lawmaker to push for ban on chew

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A lawmaker said last week she’ll try again to clean up the House rules that

MALONE, N.Y. (AP) — A graphic goof on signs welcoming travelers has this upstate community

MALONE, N.Y. (AP) — A graphic goof on signs welcoming travelers has this upstate community facing an

Run for ‘Bryant’ autobiography; pass on Pittmans’ ‘Paterno’

Triumph Publishing seeks to score with a pair of books on football coaching legends Bear Bryant and

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New

Farmer/comedian to perform at banquet

CORTLAND — Comedian Jay Hendren, known as the “Country’s Funniest Farmer,” will perform at the

Tourism bureau collecting calendar information

WARREN— The Trumbull County Tourism Bureau is collecting information for its 2008 Calendar of

VETERANS

VETERANS Ohio Military Relief Fund YOUNGSTOWN — Barry Landgraver, head of the Mahoning County

‘Not your average music store’

Big-name acts find their way to a Hubbard store for equipment rentals. HUBBARD — Upon

At new ‘design-driven’ GM, smiles on wheels

Opinion: BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y. — It’s too early for General Motors to declare “mission accomplished.” The

Judges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court gave out jail and prison sentences or probation to these

An estimated 484 women in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties will be diagnosed with breast

Rice: Putin’s concentration of power hinders democracy

The U.S. official went to prominent rights leaders for their assessments. MOSCOW (AP) — The

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 23.16 .06 Avalon Holdings,7.50.11 Clear

The township will pick up paper leaf bags or cardboard boxes only beginning Monday and continuing

Sharks will soon feel at home in the region

Opinion: Sharks have been a part of the Mahoning Valley’s life since time immemorial. There have been loan

Iraqi refugees ignoring all sectarian differences

Some put blame for the sectarian violence in Iraq on the American invasion; others blame al-Qaida.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — A 6-year-old boy who tried to drive his grandmother’s car to

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — A 6-year-old boy who tried to drive his grandmother’s car to Applebee’s

SOCCER

SOCCER Women Westminster 6, Bethany 0 — The Titans registered their 10th shutout of the season

PGA-FRYS.COM OPEN

PGA-FRYS.COM OPEN Friday At Las Vegas Purse: $4 million TPC Summerlin, 7,243 yards; par: 72

Avoiding fees for overdrafts

It was late Friday afternoon. With a thin envelope from my bank in hand and a sick feeling in my

Baseball Playoffs

Baseball Playoffs FavoriteOddsUnderdog American League Championship Series Game Two BOSTONNo

HISTORY At a glance

The word mezcal means “cooked maguey” in the Nahuatl language, historians say. It was the stuff of

Grisham’s grid-iron novel lacks passion

John Grisham’s newest novel, “Playing for Pizza,” is definitely not what you would expect from the

HARDCOVER FICTION

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Playing for Pizza” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “The Choice” by Nicholas

Project: Building a better Petri dish

His goal was to grow more realistic cells. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Tinkering with one of the most

Sheriff will face court on charges

Any talk of Smith’s resigning is premature, a Columbiana County commissioner says. LISBON —

Vindicator file photo

Opinion: Vindicator file photo LATE START: These Boardman school students were happy to finally get back to

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

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

Many in India continue to be malnourished

Even more than half of rich children are suffering from a lack of iron. NEW DELHI — Subelal

Personal care, restaurant jobs have highest rates of depression

Engineers, architects and surveyors showed the least amount of depression. WASHINGTON (AP) —

Ex-commander faces charges of aiding enemy

The incidents supposedly took place between 2005 and this year. BAGHDAD (AP) — A former U.S.

If you want to listen to candidates speak on why they should be elected in November, you can attend

Mezcal is making a big comeback across Mexico

With the rebirth is an improved reputation. SANTA CATARINA MINAS, Mexico — Centuries before

Better planning cut OT for extra police patrols

Overtime through eight months is roughly the same as for all of 2006. YOUNGSTOWN — Lessons

Stomach bacteria could be cause of bad breath

Q. I have a problem with bad breath though I brush my teeth three times a day and use mouthwash. My

‘Love Letters’ shows a journey

The actors in the play have known each other for decades. In a world dictated by computer

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: “Love Letters,” a dinner-theater production. Where: Youngstown Playhouse. When:

she says. “There’s just something special about the way he’s made the position his

she says. “There’s just something special about the way he’s made the position his own in such a

Winehouse will perform at Woodie Awards

Winehouse will perform at Woodie Awards NEW YORK — Amy Winehouse, who has been in and out of the

rious collectors,” said Zona, “but most will be here to help out the museum and get

rious collectors,” said Zona, “but most will be here to help out the museum and get something nice

‘BRAVE’

‘BRAVE’ Jennifer Lopez (Epic) Grade: D Given Jennifer Lopez’s thin voice, it’s hard to expect

Foxy Brown refuses to get on bus for court

NEW YORK (AP) — Foxy Brown, who is serving a one-year jail term, twice refused to get on a

Shopping options grow at the airport

Convenience is the key for many air travelers. NEW YORK (AP) — If you’ve done any traveling

Kids hard at play

More than 600,000 visitors have stopped by since the museum was expanded. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) —

At least 2 dead in fiery pileup in Calif. tunnel

Firefighters continue to dig through the charred vehicles. SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — A crash in

‘Runner Stumbles’ restores luster to tarnished reputation of play

The lead actress does a powerful job in her role. Few things are more satisfying than

‘THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: PHANTOM HOURGLASS’

‘THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: PHANTOM HOURGLASS’ (Nintendo) for Nintendo DS Rating: E; Grade: B Link’s

Don’t discount sales of tickets

The concert promoter wants to break Ticketmaster’s lock. NEW YORK — Madonna’s $120 million

On album, Lennox gets more personal

The former Eurythmics singer says she’s gotten more hopeful with age. NEW YORK — It doesn’t

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PRESEASON STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

“The Gourmet Next Door” (1 p.m., Food Network): Amy Finley sliced and diced her way to

“The Gourmet Next Door” (1 p.m., Food Network): Amy Finley sliced and diced her way to victory in

ALL MY CHILDREN

ALL MY CHILDREN Richie turned the tables on Ryan and Aidan, resulting in them being charged with

Help for Christmas

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

Bingo draws fewer players

Competition and declining economy caused one local church bingo to close. Long a funding

SCOUTS

SCOUTS Canfield Eagle award Walt W. Wollett, son of William and Kerri Wollett of Canfield, has

COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Champak Patel v. Mansukh Desai, cognovit. US Bank v.

News in the region

REGION Alltel to switch to all-digital network YOUNGSTOWN — Alltel Wireless said it will shut

CAREER PATHS

CAREER PATHS MANUFACTURING RTI International Metals, the parent of RMI Titanium Co., announced

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