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Forum set for Warren school board candidates
WARREN — Six candidates vying for three seats on Warren City Schools board of education will share
Volunteers enable Halloween parade
NILES — Lack of support and volunteers often spells the end of a tradition. Many people will
Task force arrests 6 impaired drivers
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force arrested six impaired drivers when it stopped 536 vehicles during
Crash in Champion kills one man
CHAMPION — Ohio State Highway Patrol, Southington Post, continues its investigation of a one-vehicle
New Castle man due in court on damaging charge
YOUNGSTOWN — Adam E. Lascola, 22, of the 700 block of Donley Drive, New Castle, Pa., will appear
Assault on bartender leads to charge
YOUNGSTOWN — Paul Lindsay, 38, of the 3000 block of Glen Oaks was arrested about 1:56 a.m. Sunday
Man charged in assault on girlfriend
YOUNGSTOWN — Samuel Bell, 67, of the 1600 block of East High Street was arrested at about 5:20 p.m.
3 men vie for Boardman trustee post
The candidates talked about flooding, planning and fiscal responsibility as priorities.
Sebring boy nominated for work helping troops
SEBRING — A local fifth-grader has come under the national spotlight for his efforts to support U.S.
3 seek post as Poland mayor
POLAND — A retired Mahoning County Planning Commission director, an insurance company president and
Leaf cleanup: Do it your way
In his poem “Trees,” Joyce Kilmer wrote: “ I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a
BOARDMAN LEVY
BOARDMAN LEVY Door-to-door canvass Don’t be surprised to see a Boardman trustee, police or fire
NHL ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games
Flyers 2, Bruins 1 BOSTON — Martin Biron stopped 38 shots and Mike Richards had a short-handed
In the company of fun
The growing engineering firm is planning its first office overseas. YOUNGSTOWN — Big
Time for a special audit of the arena
Opinion: An open letter to Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor: Last May, your office sent out a press release
Baby boomer candidates John McCain and Hillary Clinton battle it out.
Baby boomer candidates John McCain and Hillary Clinton battle it out. WASHINGTON — Here come the
Wed 71 years, couple dies 4 days apart
He was 90; she was 88. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — During their 71 years of marriage, Don and Myrtle
Boardman Township Revenue
Without more revenue, the township will spend $4.9 million more than it takes in. BOARDMAN —
Antioch College board debates plan to close
Alumni have raised $18 million to keep the school open. YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) — Antioch
Stunt group signs with Boardman agency
Stunt group signs with Boardman agency BOARDMAN — Starboyz Motorcycle Stunt Group has signed with
Vindicator file photo
Opinion: Vindicator file photo GIVE US AN ‘M’: These Campbell Memorial cheerleaders were enjoying the 1932
Boardman Employees - 2006 wages and total pay In 2006
Boardman Employees - 2006 wages and total pay In 2006
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: Trans-Siberian Orchestra When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; and 3 p.m. and
ROBERT M. BRIENIK
ROBERT M. BRIENIK Hall of Fame Robert Brienik of Austintown will be inducted into the Ohio
Between Barney and Britney, Kidz Bop finds its own groove
Kidz Bop has sold more than 10 million albums. Just like Fonzie, everybody wants to be cool.
Popcorn lung takes breath away
Years of inhaling diacetyl has left workers unable to do the simplest tasks. Each morning, Eric
‘CHROME DREAMS II’
‘CHROME DREAMS II’ Neil Young (Warner Bros.) Grade: B Neil Young maintains his mercurial ways
Penguins vs. Panthers
Local ties: Former Hubbard native Jim Powers, now living in St. Louis, was on hand. Powers works for
Sun and wind provide needed power
In this power-hungry society, where our computers, mobile phones and HDTVs need constant attention
TAX BREAKS
TAX BREAKS What’s covered To encourage homeowners to buy better energy-efficient components for
MS CONSULTANTS
MS CONSULTANTS A look back Highlights from the history of MS Consultants: 1967: Thomas F.
Help available to pay heating bills
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Applications for this year’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program are now
Mystery: PC keeps cutting on
Q. Two weeks ago, I noticed that my 5-year-old PC was starting up by itself, sometimes within five
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Brandon L. Caulton The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Warning window decals for the birds — really
Warning window decals for the birds — really Birds migrating through your yard or eating at your
Lakeview levy renewal urged
Opinion: Lakeview levy renewal urged EDITOR: A 2.1 mill renewal levy comes at a critical time for
MERCER COUNTY | Court action
These people were sentenced last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court: Michael Chavers, 20,
Reader seeks some help on controlling flatulence
Q. I need information about flatulence. I am 92 years old, and usually there is no odor when I pass
Growth area in travel
Growth area in travel One of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry that a few years
700S
700S West Side — Ron Pangio (761) and Jason Carnahan (738), Jeremy Ray (706) in C & G Pro Shop.
Pop-up books can bring in high prices
We just saw a modern pop-up book meant as a plaything for adults. When you opened the pages,
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
A paradise for sports outdoors
Want to get away for a weekend and witness something totally unique? How about Cabela’s which is
“Almost Human with Jane Goodall” (8 p.m., Animal Planet): Jane Goodall and videographer
“Almost Human with Jane Goodall” (8 p.m., Animal Planet): Jane Goodall and videographer Bill
Halloween boo-ks for the little ones Choosing the right book for the child’s age is important.
Every child has his or her own capacity for processing the difference between “fun” scary and
A ‘yes’ vote in Brookfield is only common sense
Opinion: EDITOR: As superintendent of the Brookfield Local School District, I offer the following
Leaves are pretty, but not on ground
Ah, those beautiful fall leaves — beautiful as long as they are on the trees, that is. Left to
LIMELIGHT
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements AUSTINTOWN — Matthew Stefanak, commissioner of the Mahoning
ARE HALLOWEEN BOOKS OK TO READ TO KIDS? Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, author of “Einstein Never Used Flash Cards” and a professor at the University of Delaware offers this advice:
Q. Can children be adversely affected by Halloween images in books? A. Children can’t tell the
Weather vanes’ appeal continues to stand tall
Most weather vanes are made commercially these days, but a few are still done the old-fashioned
TRUMBULL COUNTY HALL OF FAME 2007 inductees The Trumbull County Sports Hall of Fame’s fifth annual induction ceremonies are set for Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Golden Gate Restaurant, Parkman,
Bill Bohren, football coach: A scholastic coach for the past 43 years, he has never been an
MILL CREEK METROPARKS November calendar
Activities slated at Mill Creek MetroParks: Nov. 1, 8, 15 & 29: 8:30-10 a.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.
MS PROJECTS
MS PROJECTS Company work Sample projects of MS Consultants: CHEVY CENTRE Project: 7,000-seat
NEW YORK (AP) — The updated National Football League injury report, as provided by the league:
NEW YORK (AP) — The updated National Football League injury report, as provided by the league:
‘Playing bounce’ can be costly
It’s called “playing the bounce,” a stock trading strategy that sounds like light entertainment, but
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE
SEASONAL MAINTENANCE Chimney safety Before you use your fireplace this fall, safety measures
Two years after Wilma, many still without condos
One woman, 79, has moved seven times. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Two years after Hurricane Wilma
NFL PREVIEW Today’s games
CLEVELAND at ST. LOUIS Game time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: (27) (19) WKBN-AM (570) WNCD-FM (93.3) Opening
Johnson is second entering race today
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — A year ago, the pressure was almost unbearable for Jimmie Johnson as he prepared
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — It was a real stock car, but the driver was the only one
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — It was a real stock car, but the driver was the only one racing.
Riding a sweet cupcake wave
Dozens of cupcake shops have opened up in big cities. The cupcake. Its moist, decadent center
THREE-DIMENSIONAL: Open the covers and up pops the Columbian World’s Fair scene. It is 10 by
THREE-DIMENSIONAL: Open the covers and up pops the Columbian World’s Fair scene. It is 10 by 12
Election guide available
Election guide available The Voter Guide, an informative newspaper on the November election, is
Candidates focus on development
The county treasurer and controller posts are also up for election. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — There’s
Referendum focus is on water system
Dill supports the sale or lease of the water plant; Fontes favors other options. CAMPBELL — A
Printer spins images directly onto discs
Making your own CDs and DVDs with a computer is old news. But making them look as good as the ones
Dog-license drive to be held in Mercer County
MERCER, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Bureau of Dog Law will be conducting a dog-license drive in Mercer
Ex-state parole board member warns of dangers of fixed terms
COLUMBUS (AP) — Inmates have little incentive to pursue educational or job training opportunities
CHALKS & ’DOGS \ Pro picks
Cleveland (- 3) at St. Louis: Is this a measure of how much the Browns have improved or how far the
Government has its own ATM
Opinion: In the midst of the Vietnam War, when 550,000 military personnel were deployed there, members of
Boardman native leads symphony orchestra
Boardman native leads symphony orchestra Angela Santangelo, a Boardman native, was the guest
Youngstown BOE race presents clear choices
To say that the Youngs-town City School System is at a crossroads would be to state the obvious.
Man claims car he bought from comedian is a lemon
Man claims car he bought from comedian is a lemon PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Comedian Jim Belushi is being
Volunteers to repair 70 homes
The young people are paying $399 each to participate in the camp. YOUNGSTOWN — Western Reserve
Women buck culture to join Anbar police
The women said they were emboldened by the presence of women among U.S. troops. RAMADI, Iraq (AP)
SOAPSTONE
SOAPSTONE Best for: Trophy kitchens or those that don’t get a lot of use. Price: $60-$125 per
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Krystal made it clear to Adam that having slept with him doesn’t mean they’re back
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTING Schroedel, Scullin & Bestic of Canfield has hired Julia Patrone of New Waterford and
Need to cut energy bills?
There are some basic things homeowners can do to lower their costs. This time of year,
Until there are changes, vote ‘no’ in Brookfield
Opinion: EDITOR: I have been closely watching for the past 10 months the goings on of the Brookfield School
Holiday show by TSO to up the ante
This year, there will be 10 trucks carrying high-tech special effects and equipment to the Chevy
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 22.98 .27 Avalon Holdings,7.3999.0499 Clear
TEAM AVERAGE PER GAME AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE
TEAM AVERAGE PER GAME AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE YardsRushPass New
BEST-SELLERS
BEST-SELLERS Publishers Weekly For the week ending Oct. 20:x HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Playing
MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Granite is still king of the kitchen. Forget the trendies talking glass,
HOME REPAIRS
HOME REPAIRS Western Reserve United Methodist Church of Canfield in cooperation with Group
Vets to join hall of fame
He has accumulated more than 25,000 hours of volunteer service for veterans. YOUNGSTOWN —
Keep an eye on these 10 movies
The stink hasn’t even hit the pumpkin, and here we are, already talking about holiday movies. We
Salem faces challenges
Salem faces challenges It is going to take a diplomat for a mayor to navigate the waters in
Haunted houses pack tons of special effects
One haunted house and hayride spent $400,000 to prepare its scares. NEW YORK (AP) — He’s not
Two Fla. women to run historic Athens Marathon for charity
MIAMI — Pheidippides died after running about 24 miles from Marathon, Greece, to Athens in 490 B.C.
U.S., N.Y. agree on secure licenses
The three-tiered system allows illegal immigrants to get a driver’s license. WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Both McDonald teams make it to the state
The boys placed second and the girls third in the Division III regional meet. BOARDMAN — The
N. IOWA 14, YSU 13 Saturday’s summary
Youngstown St.10300—13 N. Iowa00014—14 First Quarter YSU—Bush 28 pass from Zetts (Bri.Palmer
PLAYOFF PICTURE
PLAYOFF PICTURE Who’s in, who’s out A look at the area teams’ playoff status through Saturday’s
Treez Please gets busy reforesting Youngstown
The group is waiting on approval to plant trees on Euclid Boulevard. YOUNGSTOWN — A group of
Space station addition
Space station addition CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts swung open the door to their new space
Three charged in fight at Youngstown bar
YOUNGSTOWN — Three city men have been charged with felonious assault for kicking and hitting a 54-
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE | Saturday’s games
Central Michigan 41, Kent State 32 KENT — Dan LeFevour passed for 359 yards and three touchdown.
TAKING PART Treez Please
To help the organization by joining or contributing money or materials: Call Atty. Debra Weaver,
McDonald council amends budget
McDONALD — Council called a special meeting recently to pass an ordinance to amend the village’s
Officer, ex-girlfriend cop face charges after fight
The city council has been considering action for police accused of domestic violence. PITTSBURGH
New Castle seeks advisory team volunteers
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The city’s financial recovery team is looking for volunteers to serve on a
Curlin outruns his toughest opponents in Breeders’ Cup Classic
OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Curlin has now beaten the Kentucky Derby winner twice, the leading older
WVU jolts Rutgers 13th straight time
The No. 6 Mountaineers kept their BCS hopes alive with a 31-3 romp. PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — No. 6
Dann: Move machines out now
The mistaken information about three days’ grace probably came from an old news release.
Man cited in accident in Bazetta Twp.
WARREN — A Cortland man was treated at St. Joseph Health Center and released after he drove his car
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL OHIO SCORES Gates Mills Gilmour 34, Geneva 0 Maple Hts. 38,
San Fra ncisco is best
San Fra ncisco is best San Francisco once again took the No. 1 spot among best U.S. cities in
PLAYOFF PICTURE Who’s in, who’s out
A look at the area team’s playoff status through Friday’s games. Saturday’s results will affect
Governor: Air support for fires was lacking
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, in an Orange County news conference,
Wait in line for luxury resorts
And be prepared to spend lots of money. MIAMI (AP) — Why are thousands of millionaires queuing up
TOP 25 | Saturday’s games
No. 5 Oregon 24, No. 9 USC 17 EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon can start seriously thinking about a national
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Newton Falls school board, special meeting, 6:45 p.m., board room of Jr./Sr. high
W. Illinois subdues Illinois St. for sixth
Gerald Davis scored a school-record five TDs to pace Missouri State. NORMAL, Ill. — Herb
Red Sox win 10-5 for 3-0 lead
Tonight, Boston can claim its second championship in four season. DENVER (AP) — Daisuke Matsuzaka
Cortland man faces charges of firing gun
WARREN — A 24-year-old Cortland man faces charges after police arrested him late Friday in the
By REBECCA SLOAN
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington. The very word rolls off your tongue so sleek and luxurious you can’t
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Blue Jackets skate to third win in row
Sergei Fedorov’s goal gave Columbus a 2-1 verdict over the San Jose Sharks. COLUMBUS (AP) — Sergei
Berea, Ky., has feel of another era
BEREA, Ky. — Step into the welcome center here, and you’ll swear you’ve stepped backstage at the
Answering ad leads to death
The woman found the ad on Craigslist.org. MINNEAPOLIS — Answering an online ad for a nanny job —
1 dead after argument over game
YOUNGSTOWN — An argument between two men over a video game turned deadly Saturday morning as one of
Crowds fail to materialize for Austrian ‘divorce fair’
Vienna, Austria, has a 66 percent divorce rate, so it seemed like the perfect site. VIENNA,
Serbians plan protest at concert
CLEVELAND (AP) — The scheduled performance of a Croatian rock musician who plays nationalist songs
The joy of trees
The joy of trees kA GROUP of area environmentalists held a celebration Saturday of the first of
YSU lets top team slip away
The Penguins squandered a 13-0 lead in the fourth quarter to lose to Northern Iowa, 14-13.
FEMA chief blasts fake conference
WASHINGTON (AP) — The homeland security chief on Saturday tore into his own employees for staging a
BIG TEN Saturday’s other games
Wisconsin 33, Indiana 3 MADISON, Wis. — Backup Lance Smith ran for two touchdowns after P.J. Hill
Iraqi officials to assume authority in Karbala
BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. forces will turn over security to Iraqi authorities in the southern Shiite
Amtrak to install Wi-Fi at five Northeast stations
Amtrak to install Wi-Fi at five Northeast stations WASHINGTON — Amtrak will install Wi-Fi hot