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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
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) —
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