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No Tasers for Youngstown cops this year

No Tasers for Youngstown cops this year YOUNGSTOWN — The city won’t buy Tasers for police officers


Man fatally shot on city’s South Side

Man fatally shot on city’s South Side YOUNGSTOWN — City police are looking for leads in the fatal


Woman sentenced for East Side arson

Woman sentenced for East Side arson YOUNGSTOWN — An arsonist who torched the East Side house she


Woman faces 8 animal cruelty charges

WARREN – A 46-year-old Warren woman pleaded innocent to eight counts of animal cruelty. Melanie


Hazel Street design contract to be considered

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control will consider a contract with a firm to provide detailed


Youngstown will collect leaves

YOUNGSTOWN — The city is holding its first leaf collection program next month, thanks to a grant


Dog owner fined in mauling episode

CORTLAND – The owner of a dog that mauled a 6-year-old girl at Mosquito Lake State Park has been


Youngstown’s S. Phelps Street closed to traffic

YOUNGSTOWN — A break in a sewer line that is more than 100 years old will keep South Phelps Street


Lower library fines with food donations

Reduce your fines and help your community Nov. 1 through Nov. 30 at one of the six Trumbull County


Vindy looking for local residents linked to Calif. fires

An explosive chain of Southern California wildfires has triggered the largest evacuation in state


Niles player has MRSA infection

NILES – The high school remained open Wednesday as the locker room was sanitized after a football


Knitting clubs will gather to ‘Click for a Cause’

Knitting clubs will gather to ‘Click for a Cause’ YOUNGSTOWN — Three Valley knitting organizations


Autism Society seeks community involvement

Autism Society seeks community involvement YOUNGSTOWN — The Tri-County Chapter of the Autism


Guest speaker scheduled

Guest speaker scheduled LIBERTY — Eric Rozenman, Washington director of CAMERA, the Committee for


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY • American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton, will


Births for 2007-10-24

Area Births


Bill: Raise cocaine penalties

The bill had been offered in past years by a former Youngstown lawmaker. COLUMBUS — The state


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 5 pm., 8299 Market St. Boardman. Niles Board of


Study of lodge plan moves to next stage

ODNR gave a mixed response on whether to proceed with the project WARREN — Trumbull County


A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Oct. 18 Forgery: While responding to a report


Mass extinctions linked to rise in sea temperature

Scientists said that it all depends on greenhouse gas emissions. WASHINGTON (AP) — Whenever the


Russian cockroach gives birth to first babies conceived in space

VORONEZH, Russia — A Russian cockroach called Nadezhda (Hope) has given birth to the first creatures


Spending fight looms in capital

The $600 billion bill reverses health and education cuts sought by Bush. WASHINGTON (AP) —


Trial postponed for polygraph

Prosecutors have an additional 90 days to bring the defendant to trial. WARREN — A murder and


Trial begins over protest at ’06 funeral of soldier

The father of a soldier killed in Iraq has sued the church that conducts the protests. BALTIMORE


Trumbull MetroParks seeks volunteers for planning panels

WARREN — After one meeting and the formation of committees, the Trumbull County MetroParks is still


New life for Kress facility?

An artist wants to turn a clothing store into a gallery and bistro. YOUNGSTOWN — A company


CAMBRIDGE TRADING COMPANY PUMPKIN PATCH

CAMBRIDGE TRADING COMPANY PUMPKIN PATCH 70110 Old Twenty-One Rd. Cambridge, OH 43725 Phone:


Fast start helps lift Lakeview past Irish

Nikki Bevilacqua had a hat trick for the Bulldogs in the 4-2 victory. CORTLAND — Momentum is


Violence prevents project inspections

Lack of electricity hampered the examination of a water pumping station. WASHINGTON (AP) —


Comeback by Baxter falls short for Browns

The cornerback’s valiant try to play again ended on the injured reserve list. CLEVELAND (AP) —


Warren council discusses priorities

Rental property is a community and council concern. WARREN — City council says getting a


EU court ruling will allow Porsche to make bid for VW

Porsche is considering buying a larger stake in Volkswagen. FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Sports car


Osment on R.L. Stine’s ‘Haunting’: Going from goofy to scary is fun

The author of the story thought the young actress did a great job tackling the role of the Goth


Rev. Elizabeth Powell, church founder, dies

Rev. Powell started her life of ministry here in the mid-1930s. YOUNGSTOWN — She was known for


ALL ABOUT PUMPKINS

NUTRITION FACTS Pumpkins are a source of carbohydrates, potassium and beta carotene which is a


Man gets 7-14 years in shooting of Duquesne basketball players

PITTSBURGH (AP) — One of two men accused of shooting at five Duquesne University basketball players


One person has been killed and more than 1,800 homes destroyed.

One person has been killed and more than 1,800 homes destroyed. RUNNING SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) —


REGION

REGION United Community dividend YOUNGSTOWN — United Community Financial Corp. declared a


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st — Kaat D (Villa-Gomez)12.205.203.60 Surf n' Luck


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward E. Barnes, 27, of Youngstown, and Tara M. Yancey, 24 of


Masterpiece in trash will be sold at auction

Masterpiece in trash will be sold at auction NEW YORK — A painting stolen 20 years ago was found


Wal-Mart to cut back on building

The moves could make Wal-Mart stock more attractive, analysts say. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will


State helps pay for fertilization

The average paid out by the New York state program is a little over $14,000 per patient. LONG


Tomlin: I didn’t sacrifice the run for pass

The Steelers abandoned the run early and failed to exploit Denver’s weakness. PITTSBURGH (AP) —


Party, parade for levy

Party, parade for levy YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown city schools will sponsor an open tailgate


East Side man shot to death in car

The victim, released from prison in July, was out on bond in a drug case. YOUNGSTOWN — In trouble


Penguins hand Rangers 1-0 loss

This marked the first time in New York’ s 82 seasons that the franchise absorbed back-to-back 1-0


Panel to oversee racetrack development

Commissioners will have an evening meeting next week. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County


Innocent plea in 1985 slaying

The defendant has two court-appointed lawyers. YOUNGSTOWN — A man facing the death penalty in a


Students protest gun laws

In Ohio, gun license holders aren’t allowed to carry a gun on a college campus. COLUMBUS (AP) —


A COMMON FOE

A COMMON FOE Housing abandonment The Washington-based nonprofit National Vacant Property


Civilian, U.S. troop deaths falling

Local citizens are turning on the militants, who are being rounded up in droves. BAGHDAD, Iraq


Fla. city joins fight against baggy pants

The majority-black city’s commissioners say the hip-hop style is disrespectful. OPA-LOCKA, Fla.


Board to weigh plan to limit middle school’s access to contraception

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A local school board will consider limiting student access to birth control


Spirit of the season

Spirit of the season kIF YOU PASS Brian Dunn’s house in Boardman Township, you may have noticed


Celebrating PUMPKINS

October brings with it the anticipation of Halloween and a kick-off for the holidays in the months


An explosive chain of Southern California wildfires has triggered the largest evacuation in state

An explosive chain of Southern California wildfires has triggered the largest evacuation in state


More than 200 trick-or-treaters came to the house the first Halloween it was decorated.

More than 200 trick-or-treaters came to the house the first Halloween it was decorated.


Terror investigations

Terror investigations MADRID, Spain — A Spanish judge has indicted 22 people suspected of links to


3 of 7 Youngstown wards to see competitive council races in Nov.

Fighting crime is a top priority for the candidates. YOUNGSTOWN — There were supposed to be


Three charged in home robbery

HOWLAND — Three Pennsylvania men are charged in the robbery of a township homeowner who was stabbed


HOW THEY FARED

HOW THEY FARED YSU opponents Ohio State (8-0) beat Michigan State 24-17; Next at Penn State


Howland leaf pickup

Howland leaf pickup HOWLAND — The township leaf-pickup program will begin Monday and run through


Court overturns law on sex images

The law aimed at child pornography is overly broad, the judges ruled. CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal


City tables renewal of parking contract

The parking company could make more money without a contract, its owner says. YOUNGSTOWN — The


INSIDE

INSIDE On C1 Few people in Kelly Pavlik’s camp expected Jermain Taylor to activate his rematch


Pavlik is a 2000 Lowellville High School grad.

Pavlik is a 2000 Lowellville High School grad. LOWELLVILLE — “Pavlik! Pavlik! Pavlik! Kelly!


STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 22.93 .15 Avalon Holdings,7.40.10 Clear


Gaming bill goes to governor

The state House approved the amended measure Tuesday. COLUMBUS — As expected, the Ohio House has


Studying vacant housing

As much as 20 percent of Youngstown housing and 10 percent of Mahoning County housing may be vacant.


YSU FOOTBALL

YSU FOOTBALL Players of the week Hill, Barth and King Offensive Player: Ferlando Williams (6-0,


Students chosen for board

The new members believe students should have a voice on the school board. YOUNGSTOWN — The


“Marriage Camp” (7 p.m., TLC): This unscripted series could be subtitled “Can This

“Marriage Camp” (7 p.m., TLC): This unscripted series could be subtitled “Can This Marriage Be


Courage in Journalism Awards honor 6 female news reporters

Awards went to a Mexican, an Ethiopian and six Iraqis. MEXICO CITY (AP) — She set out to expose a


Auto industry: Japan needs to stop undervaluing yen

Japan is managing its currency to increase company profits, GM says. WASHINGTON (AP) —


Boardman needs win Friday to assure a berth in the playoffs

The scoreboard at Spartan Stadium won’t be the only one being watched by the Boardman High football


Recipes bring out best

CHUNKY PUMPKIN CHOWDER 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 2⁄3 cup chopped onion 1⁄2 cup diced


Blue-chip earnings push markets higher

The markets rebounded after a rough stretch last week. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ended an


Buckeyes ready for “White Out”

Buckeyes ready for “White Out” Penn State will have a loud, raucous crowd waiting for Ohio State


Shuttle mission is construction on space station

A record five spacewalks are planned while the shuttle is docked at the space station. CAPE


Unhappy Valley: Ohio State recalls 2005 ‘White Out’

The Buckeyes have not lost a regular season game since. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State cornerback


Zetts shoulders some blame for Penguins’ loss to Redbirds

The senior quarterback says he knows the Penguins will be ready for Northern Iowa. YOUNGSTOWN


Vindy.com News Podcast for October 24, 2007

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