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Vindy.com for October 17, 2007
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ICC shown the door at Chevy Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — The company that has managed the city-owned Chevrolet Centre since it opened two years
Appeal filed in Columbiana County blue diamond case
LISBON — A couple is continuing its fight to regain a 4-carat Fancy Blue heart-shaped diamond
Women sentenced in case of filthy house
AUSTINTOWN — Two of four adults who were charged in June after five children were removed from a
Top 10: Youngstown’s amount of charter schools
YOUNGSTOWN — Nearly one out of every four public school students in the city was enrolled in a
Regional Chamber seeks action on regionalism
YOUNGSTOWN — There’s been plenty of talk for years about regionalization in the Mahoning Valley,
Boardman cops arrest man in attempted burglary
BOARDMAN — Like other communities, the township has experienced burglaries of vacant homes where
First Place looking for more small acquisitions
WARREN — First Place Financial Corp. is looking for more small acquisitions like the one it recently
Court seeks public comment on judge’s reappointment
AKRON — The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is considering whether to reappoint Marilyn Shea-
Poland delays action on leash ordinance
POLAND — Village council has postponed action an ordinance addressing dogs on leashes in the Poland
Contractor knocks out some North Side phones
YOUNGSTOWN — Phone service is expected to be restored by noon Thursday to North Side homes and
UAW local 1112 will have flu vaccine available Oct. 28
LORDSTOWN — United Auto Workers Local 1112 will have flu shots available Oct. 28 at the union hall,
Christmas play at Methodist church
CLARKS MILLS, Pa. — Clarks Mills United Methodist Church, 3813 Hadley Road, is sponsoring “Objects
Paula Kubik to present free concert
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Paula Kubik, organist and carilloneur at St. John’s Episcopal Church in
Propane gas caused Smith Township explosion
Propane gas caused Smith Township explosion BELOIT — Propane gas caused the explosion that leveled
Fire does $35K damage to North Side home
Fire does $35K damage to North Side home YOUNGSTOWN — A second-floor fire at 530 Tod Lane did
Phone service to be restored to North Side on Thursday
Phone service to be restored to North Side on Thursday YOUNGSTOWN — Phone service is expected to
Show features 1920s ambiance
GENEVA ON THE LAKE — Noble Art Entertainment is presenting a dinner-theater production of “The Cat’s
Women’s art show at YWCA
YOUNGSTOWN — The YWCA is accepting entries for its 26th annual women’s art show. Women artists 18
Auditions | Where to try out for roles
ACTORS Actors for a short local film. Location: Youngstown. Production dates: Saturdays in late
Comedian to perform at Sharon campus
SHARON, Pa. — Comedian John Pinette will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Penn State-Shenango in the
Community meeting on issues set for Thursday in Warren.
Community meeting on issues set for Thursday in Warren. WARREN — A community meeting to discuss
Drive-thru flu shots being offered Friday at Canfield Fairgrounds
Drive-thru flu shots being offered Friday at Canfield Fairgrounds CANFIELD — The Mahoning County
Pa. man in critical condition after traffic accident in Trumbull County
Pa. man in critical condition after traffic accident in Trumbull County VERNON — A 25-year-old
Mahoning County foreclosure task force meeting set Thursday
Mahoning County foreclosure task force meeting set Thursday YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Treasurer Richard
Free EMA training class set Oct. 24 in Boardman
Free EMA training class set Oct. 24 in Boardman BOARDMAN — An organization aimed at mobilizing
Mensa test will be given Saturday in Howland
HOWLAND — A national Mensa test is being offered Saturday at the Howland Public Library, 9095 E.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS FRIDAY XHoly Trinity Church, 250 Bridge St., Struthers, will be selling
Market set Saturday
Market set Saturday HOWLAND — Howland Township Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market will be from 9 a.m.
Cancer support group plans annual dinner
Cancer support group plans annual dinner YOUNGSTOWN — The African-American Prostate Cancer Support
Annual card party set at St. Mark’s Church
Annual card party set at St. Mark’s Church YOUNGSTOWN — St. Mark’s Orthodox Church, 3560 Logan
Prison ordered in burial fraud case
People in 49 states were identified as victims. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The head of a prepaid funeral
Pedophile suspect wrote on forum
The suspect’s family in Canada urged him to surrender to police. PARIS (AP) — A suspected
CHIP is crucial for our nation’s future
Opinion: I just got out of the hospital after a six-night stay. Nothing makes you appreciate the value of
Piracy on rise off the coasts of Somalia, Nigeria
The Somali government, battling an Islamic insurgency, isn’t policing the Indian Ocean coasts.
Smith Twp. family hurt in house blast
The state fire marshal’s office continues to look for a cause. SMITH — Lewis Woods, who owned
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS Through Saturday Points 1, Jeff Gordon, 5880. 2, Jimmie Johnson,
Workshop advises respect in traffic stops
The workshop was designed to bridge a gap between police and the community. WARREN — Police
Putin offers U.S. a veiled warning
A State Department spokesman said the U.S. has no plans for military action against Iran. TEHRAN,
Mercer officials approve purchase of building
Commissioners plan to move some county offices to the building. MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County
Malnourished pit bulls
Malnourished pit bulls YOUNGSTOWN — The hunt for a fugitive at 763 Fairgreen Ave. turned up seven
OSU still nation’s largest public university
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University is the nation’s largest public university for the second year
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
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Iowa GOP sets Jan. 3 caucuses
The jockeying is creating controversy inside and outside the party. DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa
Grave error: Who was impostor?
If the other Willie Hayes wasn’t a veteran, his body will have to be moved. GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP)
Dentist shortage forces Britons to pull their own teeth
Most of the British people depend on the publicly funded dental care. LONDON (AP) — A shortage
Lamantia to leave crime bureau
The ex-Howland chief will stay with the attorney general’s office. Former Howland Police Chief
Mutual respect
Mutual respect kPOLICE AND motorists must respect each other during a traffic stop so both can
Turkey’s premier: There’s no rush to attack Iraqi Kurds
An attack would strain relations with the U.S., which is trying stabilize Iraq. ISTANBUL, Turkey
Authorities investigate two fires in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — New Castle firefighters worked on a pair of fires, one arson and the other still
School board and AEA union face off at Austintown meeting
The union president said contract language is a sticking point. AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown
Commissioners weigh neuter, rabies program
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners are proposing a program to help reduce the dog population.
House rebukes secrecy hiding Iraqi corruption
Iraq’s government is rife with corruption, a State Department officials said. WASHINGTON (AP) —
TODAY
TODAY 8 a.m. (ESPN2) NBA exhibition: Cavs vs. Magic in Shanghai. Noon (FSN Pitt) English League
81-year-old Alabama woman shoots homeless man in her laundry room
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — An 81-year-old woman shot a homeless man after finding him washing his clothes
Shooting reported
FARRELL, Pa. — Police and dispatchers reported a shooting in the 1200 block of Negley Street on
“We are certainly very much displeasured and regret the fact that the U.S. side would totally
Opinion: “We are certainly very much displeasured and regret the fact that the U.S. side would totally ignore
Demonstrators protest veto of kids’ health-care coverage
The local protest was replicated in cities across the country. YOUNGSTOWN — A small group of
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT • Dr. Tudor Jovin is a vascular neurologist at UPMC in Pittsburgh. His title was
Student arrested
Student arrested YOUNGSTOWN — A combative 15-year-old student in a time-out room spit in the face
Teen Is Arrested in 911 Hacking Case
A teenager from Washington state has been arrested on charges of hacking into a telephone network to
MONDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY
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Madonna leaves Warner, signs on with Live Nation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Madonna and concert promoter Live Nation Inc. announced a deal Tuesday that will
Turkey should own up to its past
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Eight years ago when I was traveling in the Caucasus, I decided to stop in the former
Foundation appoints city woman as officer
The new program officer holds a master’s degree from YSU. YOUNGSTOWN — The Raymond John Wean
Suit against Mexican cardinal dismissed
Claims against the Mexican Diocese of Tehuacan were also dismissed by the Superior Court ruling.
Agreement reached to put tolls on I-80
The pact calls for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to maintain I-80. HARRISBURG — The
Man helps neighbor live dream of farming
The man’s own children aren’t interested in farming. PORTAGE, Ohio (AP) — Ryan Miller was in
Students return after shooting
Last Wednesday, a suspended student shot and injured four, then killed himself. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Group protests veto of coverage
The local protest was replicated in cities across the country. YOUNGSTOWN — A small group of
Warren school board chooses site for construction of new building
One board member said education, not location, should be the most important issue. WARREN —
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st —Fiery Lake (Lumpkins)3.802.802.60 Card Shark (Parker)6.204.40
Secretary of state wins public support in Egypt for Mideast peace conference
There were fears that the conference would just be symbolic. CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Secretary of
After personal struggles, singer set with new video
Her debut album earned three Grammy nominations. NEW YORK — In her latest video, Vanessa
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James W. McQueen, 66, of 2331 Ohio Ave. #3, Youngstown, and
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
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TRAFFIC STOPS
TRAFFIC STOPS Do’s and don’ts When stopped by a police officer: Stay calm and in control of
Costume party set for dogs, families
There will be a prize for the ugliest-costumed dog. HERMITAGE, Pa. — A special costume party for
One man charged in shooting to testify
The man who will testify reportedly ran away when the shooting began. YOUNGSTOWN — A woman and
As Taliban push north, travel near Kabul is risky
Twelve U.S. paratroopers were wounded in an insurgent ambush Sunday. HIGHWAY 1, Afghanistan —
YSU freshman charged in theft of books from vehicle and store
The suspect’s appearance and clothing description fits what was seen on camera. YOUNGSTOWN —
City to review deal on center
The settlement includes the company paying the city. YOUNGSTOWN — City officials will consider
Our newest veterans need help now
Opinion: It is time to decide — do we reform the current military and veterans’ disability evaluation and
Virginia student dies; 21 schools shut down
The infection can be spread by skin-to-skin contact. BEDFORD, Va. (AP) — A high school student who
Despite protest from China, Bush meets Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama is to receive a Congressional Gold Medal today. WASHINGTON — President Bush met
Man claims Diddy punched him at club
Man claims Diddy punched him at club NEW YORK — A man has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of punching
Swearing at toilet brings police, citation
Swearing at toilet brings police, citation SCRANTON, Pa. — Talk about a potty mouth. A Scranton
Study: Infections are killing more
The cases seem to be traced back to hospitals, nursing homes and medical clinics. CHICAGO —
Dance team uniforms stir debate at Fitch High School
Wearing black is OK if it’s for dance, the team’s coach says. AUSTINTOWN — The girls on the
Sheriff’s court hearing delayed
The sheriff was hiring a lawyer in the Guernsey County area. LISBON — Columbiana County
County receives funds for lead removal
The Mahoning County money also will help a Warren housing program. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton Board of Education, 6 p.m., elementary school. Niles Board of
“BET Hip-Hop Awards” (8 p.m., BET): The second annual event honoring the best in hip-hop
“BET Hip-Hop Awards” (8 p.m., BET): The second annual event honoring the best in hip-hop airs from
National TV in parentheses
National TV in parentheses Oct. 19 At Raley Field, West Sacramento, Calif. (SHO), Travis Walker,
Director proposes closing of landfill
Approval of the license would have increased the size of the landfill. LISBON — Ohio
Official: Help homeowners refinance
The three biggest banks have set up a $100 billion fund to buy troubled assets. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Vindy.com News Podcast for October 17, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, October 17, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.