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Stories published October 20, 2007

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Home makeover will help Canfield family

CANFIELD — For Rebecca Bailing, the purchase of a house on Shields Road was “a dream come true.” But


Mercer loses its Greyhound bus stop

MERCER, Pa. — A longtime Greyhound bus stop has closed after more than 20 years in business here,


No courtesy for OVI cops

YOUNGSTOWN — Because driving drunk is risky, cops aren’t inclined to let you go — even if you wear a


ODOT will repair 224 in Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH — The Ohio Department of Transportation plans to reconstruct the eroded roadway embankment


Residents unsure about Sharon home rule plan

SHARON, Pa. — Lisa Kimpan went with an open mind to listen to the drafters of the proposed changes


Warren residents to decide income tax

WARREN — City voters will be asked during the Nov. 6 general election whether they want the city


No quitting for longtime volunteer

YOUNGSTOWN — What was meant to be a short-term visit to the city has turned into nearly four decades


Get a piece of The Rayen School

YOUNGSTOWN — If you are a graduate of The Rayen School and would like a memento from the building on


Steel to Scholars luncheon set for Wednesday

BOARDMAN — The annual “From Steel to Scholars” educational recognition awards will be presented to


Sheriff Smith pleads innocent to OVI

Columbiana County Sheriff David L. Smith has pleaded innocent to the charge of OVI, operating


Wellsville wall murals depict historic scenes

WELLSVILLE — If a picture truly is worth a thousand words, then the flood wall lining the north


YSU adds 3-D mapping to master plan

YOUNGSTOWN — It started out as a class project for some geography students, but some 18 months and


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Pelosi: Youngstown incubator is model for U.S.

YOUNGSTOWN — When matters of national importance are discussed, the Mahoning Valley has a strong voice, said Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.


STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 22.63 —.22 Avalon Holdings,7.33.10 Clear


“Damages” marathon (8 a.m., FX): If you missed “Damages,” one of the most

“Damages” marathon (8 a.m., FX): If you missed “Damages,” one of the most criminally addictive


Honoring retired teacher

Honoring retired teacher BUTLER, Pa. — Teresita S. Hartz, recently retired teacher after 36 years


Tribe turns to Carmona in Game 6

Boston will counter with Curt Schilling in a rematch of Game 2. BOSTON — The Indians arrived at


Loghurst picks hero theme for program for children

CANFIELD — ”Discovering Ohio’s Heroes!” is the theme for The Young Historians Club at Loghurst Farm


Hubbard run continues with victory over Liberty

The Eagles scored on their first six possessions. LIBERTY — Four weeks ago Hubbard High was


Grant to pay for study of free tuition at YSU

City school graduates could qualify for two years of free tuition at YSU. YOUNGSTOWN — A


Poland netters clipped at state

COLUMBUS — Poland High School seniors, singles player Alyssa Tom and doubles players Megan Bennett-


State to proved $2.5M for school security upgrades

CLEVELAND (AP) — The state will provide $2.5 million to Cleveland schools to upgrade security in the


OSU BAND

OSU BAND Dotting the ‘i’ Several prominent individuals and couples have been honored by being


East High taps in to Hispanic culture studies

Students researched noted Hispanics as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. YOUNGSTOWN — Saphawni


Malone breaks ground on dorm

CANTON — Malone College is building a new residence hall to house 230 students. Ground was broken


St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Nicole Nosal and Frank Jenkins, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 16.


How Mich. program operates

YOUNGSTOWN — The Kalamazoo Promise, a program providing free college tuition in the Michigan


Consumers face rise in gas prices

Instead of their usual drop, gasoline prices have risen since Labor Day. NEW YORK (AP) — Jim


Harley-Davidson’s 3rd-quarter profit drops

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A continued sluggish U.S. market for motorcycles pushed Harley-Davidson Inc.’s


Interpol arrests pedophile suspect

High-tech police work was used to track the suspect. BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — A three-year global


Champion’s defense shuts down Brookfield

CHAMPION — Kristopher Wildman rushed for 164 yards and scored three touchdowns, and the Champion


NOTICE

NOTICE Boardman game The Vindicator regrets any confusion for fans regarding this weekend’s


More graduates from Youngstown schools

YOUNGSTOWN — A group of city high school seniors unable to graduate with classmates last spring


Clippers struggle but stop E.P., 21-7

The Bulldogs kept it closer than people expected. EAST PALESTINE — Whether the Columbiana High


Range’s numbers over Ridge tell story

The Raiders are on the verge of clinching another league title. MINERAL RIDGE — Thirty-one


Canfield rolls behind Carrocce

Poland, Niles and Howland also had easy times in conference action. STRUTHERS — Mark Carrocce


Schools chief applies for job at Westerville

Heuer is one of nine candidates for the job. AUSTINTOWN — Schools Superintendent Doug Heuer has


ZTA sponsors cheer event at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — A total of 65 cheerleading teams will converge on Youngstown State University’s Beeghly


Farrell pulls a decisive win over Linesville

The Steelers look solid for a playoff berth. FARRELL, Pa. — When Linesville and Farrell faced


Francona may be leaning away from Crisp

BOSTON — It’s a wail that has been heard through New England ever since the playoffs began, and Red


Camouflage adapts to changing conditions

DALLAS — Camouflage has changed a lot since a Virginia turkey and deer hunter named Jim Crumley


Reward to find robber

Reward to find robber NORTH LIMA — The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the


Chamber summit looks at consolidating services

Mahoning County is to start talking about combining 911 centers. GIRARD — Regional Chamber


Family receives $750K in wrongful death suit

A decision on an appeal has not been made. YOUNGSTOWN — The family of a woman who died in 2002,


Mom: Girard man is excited to be dot

A contingent from the Mahoning Valley has traveled to watch the ‘i’-dotting. GIRARD — Little


Men of Steel (Valley)

Undefeated Mooney upended Ursuline 37-14 for the SVC title. YOUNGSTOWN — After watching


Kurd leader vows fight if attacked

IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — The most senior leader in Iraq’s Kurdish region appeared to raise the stakes in


Big day for YSU vs. ISU

It’s homecoming and Hall of Fame Day at Stambaugh Stadium. YOUNGSTOWN — Today is a big day at


Dangerous infections close several schools

Buildings are being disinfected before they can be reopened. Two unconfirmed cases of a staph


GM to lay off workers at truck plant

GM laid off 767 workers earlier this week at another plant. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.


Burns brothers boost ’Hounds

The Wilmington defense was hard to penetrate. SHARON, Pa. — The Sharon Tigers weren’t playing


Winner Aviation fined for violation

A veteran airport worker was crushed between the hangar door and wall. VIENNA — Winner Aviation


Browns group offers scholarships

The program is offering two scholarships worth $10,000 each. CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns


UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY, FINDLAY, OHIO

UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY, FINDLAY, OHIO Joe Guidos, a senior pharmacy major, has been elected


Pet owners ID cats, dogs that were massacred

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An investigation into the mass killing of dogs and cats seized from


Blast rocks mall in Manila

Seven years ago, Muslim extremists injured 13 people when they bombed the same mall. MANILA,


Crestview pupils to begin exploring environment

The pupils will do a digital journal for the Web site. COLUMBIANA — A $500 grant from FirstEnergy


PAVLIK SHIRTS

PAVLIK SHIRTS Where to buy Places that have been authorized to sell Kelly Pavlik shirts:


INDICTMENTS

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted these people: Joseph


In battle of halves, Lakeview is winner

Penalties stymied Girard in the fourth quarter. CORTLAND — Lakeview clinched at least a tie


‘Connection’ plans to put focus on SIDS

YOUNGSTOWN — Erica DiNello and Melissa LaManna from the Mahoning County Family and Children First


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Optimum Realty Corp. v. Barbara A. Decavitch et al, foreclosure.


5 British boys sent to prison in slaying

LONDON (AP) — A judge sentenced five boys to two years in prison Friday for stoning a 67-year-old


One game from main goal: McDonald bottles Rockets

The Blue Devils can clinch the ITCL Tier Two title outright next week. LOWELLVILLE — A year


$575,000 grant will be used to entice an airline to Valley

The airport received a similar grant of $250,000 in 2004. VIENNA —The U.S. Department of


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted these people, who will be


Mathews wins tuneup, sets sights on P.V.

The Mustangs had no trouble with Lutheran East. VIENNA — Mathews prepared for a match-up that


Struthers promoter to book for Chevy site

Eric Ryan already has promoted 10 to 12 events at the downtown arena. YOUNGSTOWN — The city


Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del. CBS’ “Face


FALL COLORS

FALL COLORS Peaking Fall color is near peak in almost every part of Ohio and Pennsylvania this


Bhutto: Bombings were an attack on democracy

Many wonder how candidates for Parliament will be able to campaign. KARACHI, Pakistan — As


As temperatures drop, fishing action improves

As the season slips closer and closer to Halloween and our region’s reservoirs dip from balmy to


GRADS LIST

GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: KENT STATE


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


Shenango brings home a victory over Mohawk

BESSEMER, Pa. — Shenango scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to defeat Mohawk, 28-22, in a


Hockey teams win

Hockey teams win The Youngstown SteelHounds defeated the Oklahoma City Blazers 4-2 and the


NATION

NATION McDonald’s profits jump 27% for third quarter CHICAGO — Strong breakfast sales in the


PAVLIK SHIRTS

3-42-2 bold pavlik shirtsPAVLIK SHIRTS Where to buy Places that have been authorized to sell


Symphony director to be guest on ‘Dee’

YOUNGSTOWN — Randall Craig Fleischer, the new music director of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra,


Are Indians fans worried? Not at all

CLEVELAND (AP) — The suddenly more precarious playoff position of the Cleveland Indians left fans


Spartans win 21-13; Fitch falls at Lake

Beaver Local and West Branch also earned victories. CANTON — Cameron Shaffer raced 20 yards to a


Foundations donate $500,000 to YSU

The gift is earmarked for construction of a new business college building. YOUNGSTOWN — Now,


Ohioans heading to W.Va. to enjoy casino gambling

Ohio voters have refused to expand gambling beyond the state lottery and horse racing. WHEELING,


NOTEBOOK Indians vs. Red Sox

Where’s Pronk? Indians manager Eric Wedge said he won’t consider moving DH Travis Hafner down in the


6 seeking probate court seat

A replacement is being sought for retiring Judge Maloney. COLUMBUS — A former Youngstown


INSIDE

INSIDE On C7 A look at today’s inductees to the YSU Athletic Hall of Fame.


The Raymond John Wean Foundation, founded in 1949, enhances community well-being and vitality

The Raymond John Wean Foundation, founded in 1949, enhances community well-being and vitality


MOVIE REVIEWS | In local theaters

“30 DAYS OF NIGHT” (C): Vampires should have thought of this before: If you can’t come out during


ALCS SCHEDULE Indians vs. Red Sox

Oct. 12: Boston 10, Cleveland 3 Oct. 13: Cleveland 13, Boston 6, 11 innings Monday: Cleveland 4,


Teacher of the month

Teacher of the month CAMPBELL — Campbell Elementary second-grade teacher Nicholas Glatzer has been


Springfield holds off Lisbon to nab second win of the year

Leetonia, Wellsville, Western Reserve and Crestview earned ITCL wins. NEW MIDDLETOWN — Ron Synder


Nas defends album title

Nas defends album title NEW YORK — To some, it’s a hurtful racial epithet. For Nas, it’s an album


Some plants need the bumblebee’s buzz

Everyone notices that autumn brings shorter days, cooler temperatures and bright fall colors. But


Stock prices fall sharply

The Dow dropped for the fifth straight day. NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average


Boxer’s team to KO illegal T-shirts

Printing companies have sold unofficial Pavlik T-shirts, an attorney says. YOUNGSTOWN — Team


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