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Jury takes 14 minutes to find man guilty
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has sent a rapist back to prison for eight years after a jury, which
Girard volleyball falls in regional semis
The Girard High volleyball team lost in three sets to Independence, 26-24, 25-18, 25-19, in a
Mooney girls soccer loses in overtime
The Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team lost to Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown 3-2 in a Division II
Boardman volleyball falls in regional semis
The Boardman High volleyball team fell to Solon in four sets, 21-25, 25-12, 25-11, 25-14, in a
Church event offers alternative to trick or treat
YOUNGSTOWN — Ghouls, goblins and ghosts, oh my! The season may bewitch some, but some follow their
OCCHA fund-raising dinner is Friday
OCCHA fund-raising dinner is Friday BOARDMAN — The Organizacion Civica Cultural Hispana Americana
Chevrolet Centre under city operation on Thursday
Chevrolet Centre under city operation on Thursday YOUNGSTOWN — Thursday is the first day the
Most Niles High School kids were absent
NILES – More than half the student body at Niles McKinley High School were absent Wednesday, the
Bank forecloses on embezzler’s home
WARREN — A Trumbull County judge has ordered foreclosure on the Howland house where Debora L. Toda
Weapons search at East High turns up pocket knife
Weapons search at East High turns up pocket knife YOUNGSTOWN — A folding pocket knife brought to
Missing girl home safe and sound
Missing girl home safe and sound SALEM — A missing girl with cystic fibrosis returned home
Kent choruses at Salem auditorium
SALEM — The Kent State University men’s and women’s choruses will present a free concert at 2 p.m.
North Lima artist in Chicago show
YOUNGSTOWN — Ilena Finocchi of North Lima, a Youngstown State University graduate, will exhibit her
Beatles tribute band at Butler
YOUNGSTOWN — The sixth annual concert by Beatles tribute band Abbey Road at the Butler Institute of
Columbiana sheriff faces new DUI charge
Columbiana sheriff faces new DUI charge SALEM — A new charge against Columbiana County Sheriff
Sex offender charged with rape and assault
Sex offender charged with rape and assault WARREN — A registered sex offender has been charged
YMHA special meeting set Thursday
YMHA special meeting set Thursday YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority board
Youngstown man convicted for firearms violation
Youngstown man convicted for firearms violation WARREN — A 48-year-old Youngstown man is expected
Mahoning County commissioners’ Thursday meeting canceled
Mahoning County commissioners’ Thursday meeting canceled YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
All Saints Day Mass set for Thursday
All Saints Day Mass set for Thursday YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning South Catholic Schools — Holy Family in
Niles police issue warrant in stabbing death
Niles police issue warrant in stabbing death NILES — City police today issued an arrest warrant
The show goes on at WFMJ despite a fire at the station this morning
YOUNGSTOWN — An early-morning fire today at the WFMJ-TV 21 studio downtown forced the station’s
Historical museum open house Nov. 24
Historical museum open house Nov. 24 STRUTHERS — An open house at the Struthers Historical Society
Evening of giving scheduled at mall
Evening of giving scheduled at mall BOARDMAN — Poland Rotary and Simon Malls are sponsoring a
Training center sale in November
Training center sale in November YOUNGSTOWN — Northstar Patchwork Training Center will hold its
Fundraiser planned for Someplace Safe
Fundraiser planned for Someplace Safe WARREN — Someplace Safe Inc., Trumbull County’s Domestic
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY • Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman Poland Road,
Fire disrupts WFMJ-21 TV
YOUNGSTOWN — A fire struck WFMJ-TV studios at 4:15 this morning, nixing normal broadcasting for the
Resident dies in fire
Resident dies in fire HUNTINGDON, Pa. — A resident of an assisted living center in central
Getting veggies INTO KIDS
Both coming from very traditional old world families, Christine and Bo Veverka, of Canfield, have
Correction
Robert L. Faulkner Sr. is a member of the Warren City Board of Education. His first name was
Jimmy Eat World is glad to explore
The band prefers songs that grow on listeners over hooky songs. Happy again. That’s the
Paris reschedules humanitarian trip
Paris reschedules humanitarian trip NEW YORK — Her trip to Rwanda has been postponed, but Paris
Niles police probe investigate stabbing
NILES — City police are investigating a stabbing death at a North Side home. Police said a
Former market manager arrested in arsons
A policeman said Earl Adams was ‘tending to the fires’ as well as fueling them with butane lighters.
Tickets on sale in Boardman
BOARDMAN Tickets are on sale today through Friday at the the high school ticket office, from 9
PREP PREVIEW Regional volleyball
PREP PREVIEW Regional volleyball DIVISION I Who: Boardman (15-10) vs. Solon (21-4) Where: Hudson
Boardman man accused of defrauding elderly man
BOARDMAN — A Salinas Trail man faces eight felony charges, accused of defrauding an elderly man.
Man gets 10 years in fatal shooting
WARREN — A 19-year-old city man will spend 10 years in prison for shooting another man to death in
Lewis getting to know the man ‘running’ the Browns’ offense
Rob Chudzinski is in his first year as Cleveland’s offensive coordinator. BEREA — Running back
ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This weekend’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR Children’s Miracle Network Classic Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.
2nd Niles lockdown stirs fears
The threat, this time, was written on a boys restroom wall. NILES — Some parents say they
DWB (Driving While Black) is a myth
Opinion: Twice within the past few years, I have been pulled over by the police for driving at night without
Delphi says it has to seek smaller financing package
Delphi shareholders no longer will be able to buy new stock at a discount. DETROIT — Delphi
Young cancer patient is Pilot for a Day
Doug was the quarterback for Niles Little Red Dragons’ 115-pound division until diagnosed with
Sheiks freed by rescuers say they’ll fight al-Qaida
Several of the sheiks bore evidence of torture at the hands of their kidnappers. BAGHDAD (AP) — It
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Steelers: Pittsburgh finally gave up on 2004 second-round draft pick Ricardo Colclough, releasing
Spartans develop into squad to be reckoned with
Boardman meets Solon in a Division I regional semifinal tonight. BOARDMAN — As his team got
“Ghost Hunters Live” (9 p.m., Sci Fi Channel): The ghost-seeking duo goes on a live
“Ghost Hunters Live” (9 p.m., Sci Fi Channel): The ghost-seeking duo goes on a live chase again.
It will be a night for princesses
Opinion: Tonight I will be keeping a tally of how many 3-foot-tall princesses come to the door begging for
Not-so-fast start: Indy’s Franchitti struggling with switch to NASCAR
The 38-year-old Scotsman said he knew it was going to be this difficult. HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Dario
Work-boot maker takes another shot at casuals
Red Wing says it’s learned from its previous failed attempt at casual shoes. RED WING, Minn. (AP)
HOW THEY FARED YSU opponents
Ohio State (9-0) beat Penn State, 37-17; Next vs. Wisconsin Saturday. South Dakota State (4-4) beat
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL AFCA DIVISION II POLL Through Sunday RecordPtsPvs 1. Grand Valley St.. (28)8-07001
Forbes: Elvis reclaims top-earning dead celebrity spot on Forbes
NEW YORK (AP) — Elvis Presley is still the King. Presley, who earned an estimated $49 million in
2nd home to be built in wake of gas explosion
NEW CASTLE, Pa.— New homes are rising in a neighborhood devastated by a natural-gas explosion last
Yankees go with another Joe
Joe Girardi will replace Joe Torre as manager. NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Girardi is back in pinstripes,
Daniel G. Honzu, 27, Warren, being a felon in possession of a firearm and marijuana possession with
Daniel G. Honzu, 27, Warren, being a felon in possession of a firearm and marijuana possession with
“We didn’t know that it was going to be like this, it took us by surprise.”
Opinion: “We didn’t know that it was going to be like this, it took us by surprise.” Guarionex Rosado As
Mahoning Valley Thunder receiver Mathes signs with the AFL
BOARDMAN — Mahoning Valley Thunder wide receiver DeMarcus Mathes has signed with the Grand Rapids
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston00.000—
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 23.08 .16 Avalon Holdings,7.43.02 Clear
Bill targets veterans’ state tax bills
The bill is expected to be up for a floor vote before Veterans Day. COLUMBUS — House
Time is right to forge ties with Cuba
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Turn directly to the south and cup your ear toward Cuba. You might just hear some
Largest dam likely to fail, reports say
Behind-the-scenes wrangling has complicated the problem. AT THE MOSUL DAM, Iraq — The largest
Missing woman
Missing woman BERLIN CENTER — Anyone with information about 55-year-old Virginia A. Kicula’s
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY John McNally IV, Mahoning County commissioner (committee chairman) Ralph
Niles man sues city of Warren and police over treatment
Four other men were convicted for their role in the altercation. WARREN — A Niles man has
Buckeyes looking to silence doubters
Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has struggled against Wisconsin. COLUMBUS — Pundits and analysts
Look at all sides of the Leetonia school levy
Opinion: Look at all sides of the Leetonia school levy EDITOR: As concerned homeowners, proud parents and
NHL ROUNDUP
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games Thrashers 3, Canadiens 2, SO MONTREAL — Ilya Kovalchuk
Killer in Mississippi gets last-minute reprieve from lethal injection
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court halted an execution in Mississippi on Tuesday, less than an hour
YSU hires Pasquale for baseball
YOUNGSTOWN — Rich Pasquale, an assistant at Slippery Rock, has been named baseball coach at
Cavs reach agreement with Pavlovic
Cleveland opens its season tonight at home against Dallas. One down. One to go. The Cavaliers
Violence in ‘Manhunt 2’ upsets child advocates
The game has been toned down but that hasn’t stopped the controversy. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Child
Local trooper’s firing puts cases in question
The trooper was fired for not showing up for court and charging for the overtime. WARREN —
Calling on ‘Extreme Makeover’
The supporters of the Woods family are aiming for 20,000 signatures. SMITH — Will Ty
Investment adviser is found guilty of fraud
The defendant’s lawyer said he expects the prison sentence to be 8-10 years. AKRON (AP) — An
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Hill, Barth and King Offensive Player: Derrick Bush (6-4, 270), junior tight
Gates Mills Hawken eliminates Badger
RAVENNA — Badger High’s boys soccer team was defeated, 6-0, by Gates Mills Hawken in a Division III
Police capture barricaded man
BOARDMAN — Police and members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force forced their way into a Bob-O-Link
Iraq to end immunity for private security companies
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — The Iraqi government approved draft legislation Tuesday lifting immunity for
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday South Range Board of Education, special meeting, 7 a.m., board offices at high
Bill to keep e-mail tax-free for 7 years
A late fix in the bill closed a loophole that could have taxed e-mail and other Web services.
2 panels to write referendum on county government change
They will spend the next five months writing the charter reform language. LIBERTY — Members
2 Va. men charged in scam
NORTH LIMA — Two Virginia men have been charged with felony theft by deception in a what police are
Seniors expected to start the ball rolling for 2008
Following Saturday’s game at Indiana State, YSU will close out its season at home against W.
Lesson learned: JoePa calls off cleanup duty
The Nittany Lions have other things to worry about after losing to Ohio State. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.
Full-body imprint of 3 amphibians found in museum
The impressions show the texture of the skin on the ancient creatures. DENVER (AP) — A rock that
NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday’s game
NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday’s game Spurs 106, Trail Blazers 97 SAN ANTONIO — Tim Duncan had 24 points
MONDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY
MONDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY PACKERS 19, BRONCOS 13 Green Bay76006—19 Denver70330—13 First
Watch out for political ghouls
Opinion: Call it a subjective judgment — “subjective” means we may or may not be imagining this — but this
Car stolen at bank
Car stolen at bank AUSTINTOWN — A man’s car was stolen while he tried to make a night deposit at a
Fujikawa’s Wie-like; path accents growth
The teen from Oahu is showing no signs of being discouraged. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) —
Support your local schools
Support your local schools There was a day when the renewal of a school levy was taken for
Crosby goes wild against Minnesota
He had a goal and three assists in Pittsburgh’s 4-2 victory. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Sidney Crosby
Teamsters official files complaint over election
Winning union officers say a challenge is without merit. YOUNGSTOWN — A Teamsters official who
There’s still some time to get your costume
Pirates are the No. 1 favorite costume this year. They are gathering, in the gloomy dusk of
GM layoff talk raises suspicions of buyout offers
GM calls talk of buyouts ‘wild speculation.’ DETROIT — Is General Motors Corp. softening up its
Corner kick goal ends Mooney’s season
The Cards finished the season 15-4-1. BRECKSVILLE — Mooney High’s seventh straight trip to the
Russia’s Putin commemorates Stalin’s victims
Rights activists said the president’s actions were an election ploy. MOSCOW (AP) — President
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Jimmy Eat World with Viva Voce. When: 7 p.m. Friday. Where: House of Blues, 308
Phantoms get flying start against U-17s
Mahoning Valley is now in sole possession of second place in the NAHL North Division. ANN ARBOR,
School board candidates: Finances are priority
Academic performance and behavioral issues are major issues as well. YOUNGSTOWN — School
Bill to prevent cuts to seniors’ jobless aid
Ohio is the only state that deducts 100 percent of Social Security retirement benefits.
Volleyball teams in regional play
Volleyball teams in regional play Boardman High, which won its first district volleyball title, is
Ravens rivalry connotes nasty in Tomlin’s eye
Although he’s a newcomer, Pitttsburgh’s coach likes the ‘heated’ aspect of the matchup vs.
Justice OKs AT&T’s purchase of Dobson
AT&T’s takeover of Dobson still needs FCC approval. WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice
Historic courthouse murals to be part of book
The colorful murals depict the history of law. YOUNGSTOWN — Spotlights shone on four historic
Vindy.com News Podcast for October 31, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday October 31, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
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