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Hanni hospitalized after suffering stroke
YOUNGSTOWN — Atty. Don L. Hanni Jr. remains hospitalized at The Cleveland Clinic after suffering
UAW signing bonuses on the way
LORDSTOWN — Members of United Auto Workers Local 1112 at Lordstown will soon be getting their $3,000
Traffic stop leads to charges for 2 city men
YOUNGSTOWN — A motorist who was pulled over for a traffic violation wound up in more serious trouble
U.N. group at YSU to host student forum
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University student organization United Nations Association of the
Model A owners have a drive for history
HOWLAND — Dale and Betty Smith didn’t mind taking longer than usual to travel mainly on Interstate
With candy — and lots of it — Weathersfield says thanks
MINERAL RIDGE — Virginia Jordan and her son Christopher, 6, of Forest Ridge Court were sitting on
Warren Junior Military Band plans honors weekend
LIBERTY — The Warren Junior Military Band invites area band students ages 12-18 to join its October
Fleischer, Pine shine at symphony
To start its 82nd season the Youngstown Symphony and its new music director, Randall Craig
Peek at newspaper printing history
CANFIELD — Ralph Fowler left the Mahoning Dispatch, a weekly newspaper his family had run since
Trick-or-treat hours in the region
A listing of trick-or-treating hours by county as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
Family fighting parole for convict involved in killing
BOARDMAN — The family of a township man killed during a 1982 robbery at his parents’ home plans to
Candidates: Boardman schools meet needs
BOARDMAN — All three candidates for school board agree that the school district does a good job of
Karate helps with motor skills
GIRARD — Virtually any fan of action movies is familiar with the entertainment value of martial
A tax to finance arena is looming
Opinion: In the battle between the city of Youngstown and Global Entertainment Corp. over the management of
Will delaying executions lead to end of the death penalty?
The Supreme Court isn’t planning to make the use of lethal injections illegal. WASHINGTON (AP) —
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN After pulling off a setup to make it appear that Richie is crazy, Ryan told Richie
In Boardman, Moliterno
In Boardman, Moliterno No one should envy whoever among the three candidates on the Nov. 6 ballot
Alaska woman survives 19 hours in ocean
UKUMEHAME, Hawaii (AP) — A 49-year-old woman held onto a water container to stay afloat for 19 hours
hFirstAlert offers kit to check toys for lead
hFirstAlert offers kit to check toys for lead If you wonder about the safety of things around your
If you’re into chick flicks, you’ll like musical ‘Quilters’
The women did a wonderful job acting and with solos. We all know the term “chick flick.” How
Rice may be too late in Mideast
Opinion: It’s one of the more remarkable turnarounds of the Bush team. After seven years of letting the
Uncovering a fatal mystery: Why didn’t airbags deploy?
NHTSA officials are disputing the newspaper’s findings. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brooke Katz died
‘Bible’: It’s hilarious
The show might be the funniest thing you see locally this year. YOUNGSTOWN — Who knew there
3 more UAW locals reject Chrysler pact
A local in Twinsburg, Ohio, was one of the three. DETROIT (AP) — Workers at three more United Auto
Palm Centro shows not all shrinkage is bad
The slot for the memory card provides the only real hardware problem. NEW YORK — Here’s one
Fresh herbs spice up holidays
Growing your own usually produces the best results. We’re still weeks from taking the
Aid for struggling family
The old house will be demolished Tuesday with a new home built by Nov. 30. CANFIELD — For
Overhaul planned at park in Calif.
The project is expected to take several years. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. will
Parents are more important to kids than schools, money
Opinion: Parents are more important to kids than schools, money EDITOR: There is a continual barrage of
‘IN RAINBOWS
‘IN RAINBOWS Radiohead (available online radiohead.com) Grade: A Radiohead is pounding a large
Underfunded foster care sparks ‘crisis’ in the U.S.
In some areas, recruitment and retention are suffering. WASHINGTON — In nearly every state,
By REBECCA SLOAN
RIPLEY, Ohio — High on a hilltop overlooking the Ohio River in a tiny town called Ripley sits a
COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES EAST Albany, N.Y. 58, St. Francis, Pa. 21 Albright 35, Wilkes 25
Authors vie for National Book Award honors
NEW YORK (AP) — Should Christopher Hitchens win a National Book Award, you can be sure he won’t
All alcohol use carries big risks, study says
Yes, even wine was included in the research. CHICAGO — You eat your veggies, you exercise at
Warren residents to vote on income-tax renewal
The mayor says residents know the importance of the tax renewal. WARREN — City voters will be
Panel will speed up Great Lakes study
Water levels in the lakes have been falling for years. In response to worries that the Great
Greyhound closes bus stop
Greyhound is looking for a Mercer County ticket agent. MERCER, Pa. — A longtime Greyhound bus
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go The John Rankin House is located at 6152 Rankin Road, Ripley, Ohio 45167.
Check in at airport with phone bar code
Check in at airport with phone bar code GENEVA — Major airlines have agreed on a standard that
Auction at Rayen School
Auction at Rayen School YOUNGSTOWN — If you are a graduate of The Rayen School and would like a
Kitchen islands go personal
Every cook has a personality. Kitchen islands now reflect that. If the kitchen is the heart of
TOP 10
TOP 10 Leading Edge awards Domestic airline: Delta Air Lines International airline: Singapore
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Steve W. Buck The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
Verizon shouldn’t be cellphone censor
Opinion: As the presidents of NARAL Pro-Choice America and the Christian Coalition of America, we are on
“Nature of the Beast” (8 p.m. ABC Family): A woman marries a werewolf, which means
“Nature of the Beast” (8 p.m. ABC Family): A woman marries a werewolf, which means she’s got a lot
Inside ‘The Outsiders’
TULSA, Okla. — Beyond its cluster of office towers, Tulsa is a city built close to the ground, a
Study: School cafeterias improve
Use of surveillance equipment also is on the rise. WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s harder to find a
YSU students create 3-D map
YOUNGSTOWN — It started out as a class project for some geography students, but some 18 months and
2 women to make history in NASA
Both are in their mid-40s, are married to scientists and have no children. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.
Speed trap trips many
Today’s plugged-in workers need to know when to slow down. CHICAGO — Sometimes, Jane Zweig
‘THE ORANGE BOX’
‘THE ORANGE BOX’ for Xbox 360 and PCs Rating: T through M Grade: M “The Orange Box” is one
Ex-POWs struggle with how detainees are treated by U.S.
What constitutes humane treatment is what’s at issue. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Marion Oltman spent
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Recent graduate Dr. Matthew Guy Gugliotti, formerly of Struthers, recently graduated
Bridge to be dedicated in honor of fallen soldier
GROVE CITY, Pa. — A bridge named in honor of a Grove City solider killed in Iraq will be dedicated
Official seeks to limit property information
Reaction was mixed among council members. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan
Judge rules Muslim dowries unenforceable by Ohio law
COLUMBUS (AP) — A man does not have to pay his former wife $25,000, promised as part of a dowry
SCHERERVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Snowball the cockatoo can’t get enough of the Backstreet Boys.
SCHERERVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Snowball the cockatoo can’t get enough of the Backstreet Boys. The 11-
Some districts charge for all-day kindergarten
UNIONTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Parents in some school districts have complained that despite an opinion by
South Florida hires ex-Ohio State president
COLUMBUS (AP) — Officials at the University of South Florida say former Ohio State University
Police get tip from prison card game; man arrested
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — A prison card game dealt police the tip they needed to arrest a man in a
Emergency room waits are long in Canada
A shortage of nurses is one reason for the problem. More than 1 million Canadians annually are
‘Slots’ are AG’s responsibility
When Gov. Ted Strickland signs into law a bill aimed at ending the obvious trickery gambling
MAP DESIGNERS
MAP DESIGNERS YSU project The students who participated in the 3-D campus map project are: Rob
Replacing Haggard
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Minnesota megachurch pastor has been named president of the National Association
Here are some upcoming Halloween events designed for Children:
Here are some upcoming Halloween events designed for Children: New Middletown: 3 to 5 p.m., Oct.
Vet goes from serving country to serving ice cream
VAIL, Ariz. — In the span of several months, entrepreneur and Air Force veteran Sean Collins has
Make A Difference Day to be observed
YOUNGSTOWN — Make A Difference Day, a national day of helping others, is coming up Saturday. It
Coppola’s first movie in a decade premieres at Rome Film Festival
ROME (AP) — It is Francis Ford Coppola’s first movie in a decade, and the Oscar-winning director
LAURA GULLBERG CLINTON WINTERS
LAURA GULLBERG CLINTON WINTERS XORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Laura M. Gullberg of Lake View, N.Y., a
JULIE SEFCIK FORREST ROBINSON
JULIE SEFCIK FORREST ROBINSON XCANFIELD — The exchange of nuptial vows took place Aug. 10 during a
Rail accidents down
Rail accidents down Nationwide, U.S. railroads recorded the lowest accident rate in a decade,
Renewal of vows, reception denote Sanderses’ 50th
XPOLAND — In commemoration of their 50th wedding anniversary, Ronald and Olga Sanders, 8237 Burgess
Children surprise DeMains on 40th with a celebration
XYOUNGSTOWN — John Jr. and Norma DeMain, 3119 Louise Rita Court, celebrated their 40th wedding
JESSICA STRINGER MATTHEW PENZA
JESSICA STRINGER MATTHEW PENZA XINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Efroymson Wedding Garden at Indianapolis Zoo
Plenty to do, see in 55-acre historic district
Quaint and rich in history, Ripley, Ohio, features a 55-acre historic district, a summer farmers
Fuscos celebrate 60th anniversary of wedding vows
XPOLAND — Benjamin and Etta Fusco, 1792 Palo Verde Drive, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
NICOLE SCHISLER MARK SORBER
NICOLE SCHISLER MARK SORBER XAUSTINTOWN — Pastor Andy Wade officiated for the July 21 wedding of
ERICA SAILER CHRISTOPHER GUTSHALL
ERICA SAILER CHRISTOPHER GUTSHALL XLAS VEGAS — The Aug. 22 wedding of Erica Danielle Sailer of
ROBYN BOWMAN JUSTIN WOLF
ROBYN BOWMAN JUSTIN WOLF XBOARDMAN — Robyn A. Bowman and Justin P. Wolf, both of 9973 Darrow Park
BETHANY PRUSKY SCOTT SHARP
BETHANY PRUSKY SCOTT SHARP XLAKE MILTON — The Rev. David Mertzweiler officiated at the Sept. 8
ERIN MEEHAN CHAD DUKATS
ERIN MEEHAN CHAD DUKATS XBOARDMAN — The gazebo at St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township
CHRISTINA WOZNIAK KENNETH BLACK JR.
CHRISTINA WOZNIAK KENNETH BLACK JR. XPOLAND — Christina M. Wozniak and Kenneth U. Black Jr., both
Hatalas mark 50th with party and vows renewal
XPOLAND — John and Patricia Hatala, 1158 E. Calla Road, recently celebrated their 50th wedding
Contis observe golden wedding anniversary
BOARDMAN — Observing their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 19 were Larry and Marguerite Conti, 173
KELLY PAVONE MATT VOGELPOHL
KELLY PAVONE MATT VOGELPOHL XCLEVELAND — Kelly Pavone and Matt Vogelpohl, both of 7309 Herman
Cunard Line reveals plans for two ships
MIAMI (AP) — Luxury cruise provider Cunard Line is launching a ship named Queen Victoria in
LINDSAY HEDRICK DAMON GALOSE
LINDSAY HEDRICK DAMON GALOSE XST. LOUIS — Damon Galose and Lindsay Hedrick were married June 23 at
BREE SHARP MATTHEW JACKSON
BREE SHARP MATTHEW JACKSON XAUSTINTOWN — The marriage of Bree Danielle Sharp and Matthew Lee
Huffs celebrate 25th anniversary on Outer Banks
Huffs celebrate 25th anniversary on Outer Banks XFAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Otis and Noelle Huff,
LEAH DINSIO DENNIS GODOY
LEAH DINSIO DENNIS GODOY XNEW MIDDLETOWN — Leah Marie Dinsio and Dennis Brian Godoy were united in
TIFFANI MUSACCHIO JOSEPH SCALZO
TIFFANI MUSACCHIO JOSEPH SCALZO XWILLOUGHBY HILLS — Tiffani Musacchio, 16375 Alexander Court,
MICHELLE RUTUSHIN MIKE PHILLIPS
MICHELLE RUTUSHIN MIKE PHILLIPS XCANFIELD — Western Reserve United Methodist Church was the
KRISTA KEELING MICHAEL MANNION
KRISTA KEELING MICHAEL MANNION XYOUNGSTOWN — The wedding of Krista Keeling and Michael Mannion,
Pre-colonoscopy instructions are unpleasant but necessary
Q. I recently took my husband for a consultation before his colonoscopy. He wants to get the drink
LIMELIGHT
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements YOUNGSTOWN — Roth Bros. recently received the 2007 Partner in
CLASSICS
CLASSICS Adding flavor Your own fresh herbs can turn a regular meal into a holiday-worthy one.
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
No fight in these Irish: USC rolls
Notre Dame has lost two games this year by 38-0 margins. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Southern
AREA COLLEGES \ Saturday’s games
Bethany 41, Westminster 21 BETHANY, W.Va. — Freshman RB Marcus Santini had two touchdowns in the
Survey: Teenage drinking still issue
The biggest problem is that they’re starting earlier, findings show. WALNUT CREEK, Calif. —
Vets tape interviews to keep history alive
The biggest batch of veterans served in World War II. CHICAGO — Manuel Perez, 82, remembers his
U.S. Martial Arts meet at YSU
The 20th event is expected to attract 200 to 300 entries. BOARDMAN — For a 20th time, the U.S.
Blinds: Wood is good, but you can settle for metal
Spend as little as $33 or as much as $400. Sometimes curtains just aren’t enough. If you need
MUC NOTES From Mt. Union Stadium
TV with Tait: Mount Union’s game against B-W will be broadcast via television tape delay today at 1
Danger zone: YSU’s loss hurts playoff chances
The Penguins couldn’t get untracked against Illinois State. YOUNGSTOWN — Disappointment is
Pens defeat Capitals Sidney Crosby set up the go-ahead goal on a power play, Alex Ovechkin was held
Pens defeat Capitals Sidney Crosby set up the go-ahead goal on a power play, Alex Ovechkin was held
BIG TEN ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games
N. Dakota St. 27, Minnesota 21 MINNEAPOLIS — As the clock ticked toward zero, more than 30,000
SteelHounds beat ’Kings, stay perfect
Youngstown will hold the “Halloween Cup” today at the Chevy Centre. SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — Joel
Terrific start, shaky finish: No. 1 OSU tops MSU, 24-17
Two defensive touchdowns allowed the Spartans to make a game of it. COLUMBUS (AP) — No. 1 Ohio
No ‘O’ in B-W: Mount cruises
The Purple Raiders shut down the Yellow Jackets. ALLIANCE — For the second straight season,
NHL ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s other games
Canadiens 4, Sabres 2 MONTREAL — Roman Hamrlik had a goal and two assists to lift Montreal over
So. Illinois blasts Missouri State; Western Kentucky crushes ISU
CARBONDALE, Ill. — John Randle scored three touchdowns Saturday to lead Southern Illinois to a 45-10
No. 4 Oklahoma 17, Iowa State 7
No. 4 Oklahoma 17, Iowa State 7 AMES, Iowa — Chris Brown ran for two second-half touchdowns and
YSU NOTEBOOK
YSU NOTEBOOK Penguins vs. Redbirds Hot kicker: Junior Brian Palmer, the former Mineral Ridge
Vindicator file photo
Opinion: Vindicator file photo THIRTY YEARS AGO: Youngstown State University’s new center for fine and
Manningham scores twice in Michigan’s victory
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Carlos Brown ran for 113 yards filling in for Mike Hart and Mario Manningham
Gordon, Johnson hard to catch
Challengers have five chances to catch them, but the outlook today is not good. MARTINSVILLE, Va.
Indians pitcher Fausto Carmona was shelled as the Tribe fell 12-2.
Indians pitcher Fausto Carmona was shelled as the Tribe fell 12-2. BOSTON — The 2004 Indians
PSU earns road win (finally)
Indiana’s fumbling problems proved fatal in a 36-31 loss. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Penn State
White makes right: WVU routs Miss. St.
The Mountaineers put together their best first quarter of the season. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) —
Crosby bests Ovechkin as Penguins drop Caps
Sid the Kid was booed loudly by Washington’s fans all game. WASHINGTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby and
Orlando runs past Cavaliers
LeBron James scored 14 points before sitting out the fourth quarter. MACAU (AP) — Stan Van Gundy
THE NUMBERS Illinois St. 27, YSU 22
Illinois St.71307—27 Youngstown St.13036—22 First Quarter YSU—Smith 1 run (Bri.Palmer kick),
Bowling Green 31, Kent St. 20
Bowling Green 31, Kent St. 20 KENT — Bowling Green’s Willie Geter ran for 203 yards and scored the
THE NUMBERS No. 1 OSU 24, Mich. St. 17
Michigan St.00143—17 Ohio St.10770—24 First Quarter OSU—Ballard 14 pass from Boeckman
Greene’s message to players: Learn to play as a team
He will enter the Ebony Lifeline Support Group Hall of Fame Friday. YOUNGSTOWN — McLord “Pete”
ALCS SCHEDULE Indians vs. Red Sox
Oct. 12: Boston 10, Cleveland 3 Oct. 13: Cleveland 13, Boston 6, 11 innings Monday: Cleveland 4,
Illinois State gains revenge after last year’s playoff loss
The Redbirds were almost unstoppable on third down. YOUNGSTOWN — Illinois State coach Denver
2 losing years means time for a Bucs move
Shed no tears for former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Tracy. He may have been glad to get out of
Pitt runs past No. 23 Cincinnati
The Panthers shredded the Bearcats’ run defense in the 24-17 victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) — LaRod
Phantoms suffer 4-2 loss to Ice Diggers
Russell Anderson scored a pair of goals against Mahoning Valley. ALPENA, Mich. — Led by
Disney hotel is in works for Hawaii
There are no plans for a theme park. HONOLULU (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. plans to build a family
Home gadgets extend reach; some overreach
Here’s a sentence I never imagined writing: I love my new power strip. Actually, it’s not really a
Longtime volunteer hopes someone will take over her duties
Annie Hall says the fear of crime prevents people from volunteering. YOUNGSTOWN — What was
Correctly installed skylights can be beautiful
xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Skylights get a bad rap, and sometimes it’s deserved.
Fire pits warm up outdoors
The fire pits are made from various materials, from copper to concrete. FORT WORTH, Texas —
DETROIT (AP) — How many Ann Arbor city workers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
DETROIT (AP) — How many Ann Arbor city workers does it take to screw in a light bulb? Soon, none.
Some offices prefer the typewriter over the computer for certain tasks.
Some offices prefer the typewriter over the computer for certain tasks. Click-clack. Click-
Do homework before hiring contractor
You’ve decided to improve a part of your home. And you’ve decided not to do it yourself. Obviously,
Record sounds computer makes
Your computer is a marvelous piece of technology. It can display just about anything you can
Group helps kids beat the odds
Famous sports figures help to inspire the youths to do better. ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — A stereotype
SUGAR BOWL: This rare covered glass sugar bowl recently commanded a final bid of $5,040 at Glass
SUGAR BOWL: This rare covered glass sugar bowl recently commanded a final bid of $5,040 at Glass
Officer admits he took photo of dead gunman
CLEVELAND (AP) — A photo posted on the Internet showing the bloodied, lifeless body of a teenage
Before you plan that first cruise, do some legwork
Knowing what to take is a good way to get started. More than half of those who’ve never taken
Leaders push for ‘green’ buildings
The movement is catching on, some officials say. CINCINNATI (AP) — The practice of tailoring
New designs and features are giving skylights an improved reputation.
New designs and features are giving skylights an improved reputation. KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
Know when to sell stocks
Q. I am 24 and have been saving in my 401(k) for about a year, but I find mutual funds boring. So I
ProjectSpace helps keep parents, kids in touch
ProjectSpace helps keep parents, kids in touch CANFIELD — ProjectSpace, which produces Web-based
Residents not sure about home rule
Commission members say their plan will force Sharon to operate more efficiently. SHARON, Pa. —
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Kinsman Township meeting, 6:30 p.m., township garage, 6380 state Route 87.
In the days before sweeteners like Equal, Splenda and Sweet’N Low, cooks used sugar chipped
In the days before sweeteners like Equal, Splenda and Sweet’N Low, cooks used sugar chipped from a
Music Review: Odd couple Plant and Krauss make beautiful music together
Music Review: Odd couple Plant and Krauss make beautiful music together By STEVEN WINE
Disney in Hawaii
Disney in Hawaii The Walt Disney Co. plans to build a family resort in Hawaii, but it won’t be an
Year after leader’s death, Levert revives itself
Year after leader’s death, Levert revives itself CLEVELAND — A revival of the R&B trio Levert is
Despite good causes, marketing campaigns fail to tickle all pink
In ‘cause marketing,’ the pink sales campaigns are very well known. MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) —
Why companies need a clear succession plan
Most companies fall short of having an adequate succession plan. Crescent State Bank CEO Mike