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Pavlik family preps for the fight in its own way
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Debbie Pavlik gets a little nervous watching her son Kelly in the ring, so
Fans hit the road to cheer Kelly Pavlik
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Anyone with two eyes and a set of ears likely knows that Kelly Pavlik will
Pavlik fight | Live from the weigh-in
Youngstown middleweight contender Kelly Pavlik made weight at Friday’s weigh-in in Atlantic City,
Closed Shenango China plant poses safety concern
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City officials are assessing the stability of the former Shenango China plant
Pavlik fight will make for late Sunday paper
Dear readers, We are making the best plans we can to deliver with your Sunday Vindicator thorough
The Pavlik family prepares in its own way for the title bout.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Debbie Pavlik gets a little nervous watching her son Kelly in the ring, so
Lordstown GM plant to get two new cars
LORDSTOWN — General Motors plans to build two new car models in Lordstown, but even more could be
Youngstowners take on Atlantic City in support of Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Anyone with a television, newspaper, radio, cell phone or next-door neighbor
New water tank coming to South Side
New water tank coming to South Side YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved a land lease
Poland Avenue road work may disrupt school bus schedules
Poland Avenue road work may disrupt school bus schedules STRUTHERS — Beginning Monday, a
Washingtonville Road will be closed Oct. 1- 12
GREEN — Washingtonville Road between Knopp Road and state Route 165 in Green Township will be closed
Niles man accused of killing 18-month-old girl
NILES – A 27-year-old Niles man has been charged with the murder of an 18-month-old girl. Jamie
Washingtonville Road in Green Township closed for repairs Monday
Washingtonville Road in Green Township closed for repairs Monday Washingtonville Road between
GM-Lordstown gets two new car models
GM-Lordstown gets two new car models LORDSTOWN — General Motors is bringing two new models to its
PHOTOS: Ring preparations for Taylor - Pavlik
Preparations are underway for Saturday's fight between Kelly Pavlik and Jermain Taylor.
Youngstown schools plan Community Walk
YOUNGSTOWN — City school district staff, parents and volunteers will be canvassing individual school
West Glacier Drive reopens to traffic
YOUNGSTOWN — West Glacier Drive in Mill Creek Park reopened to vehicular traffic today. The road had
Copper theft discovered at South Side home
Copper theft discovered at South Side home YOUNGSTOWN — A maintenance man who went to 752 Pineview
Braceville fire station destroyed by fire
BRACEVILLE — Braceville Fire Chief Don Mallitt felt good that he was able to help put out the fire
Woman, 70-year-old man charged with solicitation
Woman, 70-year-old man charged with solicitation YOUNGSTOWN — After watching Tonya R. Davenport
Youngstown firefighters battle two arson blazes
Youngstown firefighters battle two arson blazes YOUNGSTOWN — A vacant apartment at 1402 Bellview
Ethnic Food Fest planned
Ethnic Food Fest planned YOUNGSTOWN — St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., will hold an Ethnic
Two grants make wishes come true
Two grants make wishes come true YOUNGSTOWN — Two grants totaling $21,000 were received from the
Pumpkin patch at church
Pumpkin patch at church AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, will
Benefit bowling for fun
Benefit bowling for fun COLUMBIANA — Arrowhead Lanes on South Avenue Extension will host a
Area dahlia growers win at national show
Area dahlia growers win at national show CHICAGO — Dahlia blooms exhibited by Harriet Chandler and
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups plan events
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups plan events ASSOCIATIONS • American Association of University Women,
Book fair proceeds go to ROCcK choir
Book fair proceeds go to ROCcK choir BOARDMAN — A book fair voucher fundraiser to support the
Man robbed on South Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — Using a small handgun as persuasion, a robber in his late teens or early 20s took cash,
Vandals spray gang graffiti on house
YOUNGSTOWN — Someone used gold spray paint to deface a vacant brick house at 192 W. Princeton Ave.
Forum Health rating shows some improvement
YOUNGSTOWN — Moody’s Investors Service, one of the most respected companies for credit ratings and
Adjusting your pre-flop strategies
In No Limit Hold’em, a standard raise is exactly three times the amount of the big blind. So, if
New-home sales lowest in 7 years
Home sales also were down in the Mahoning Valley last month. WASHINGTON — New-home sales tumbled
REGION
REGION Dominion Ohio East to raise rates 14% CLEVELAND — The rate for customers who buy natural
Senate ties hate-crime expansion to defense bill
Democrats said the bill battles terrorism at home. WASHINGTON — The Senate approved an
Giant Eagle to double coupons up to 99 cents
Giant Eagle once again will double the value of coupons up to 99 cents. Earlier this month, Giant
UFOs, Lips and truckers
Somehow, the combination has worked well enough for the band to tour with its beloved props.
Authorities seek child in sex tape
Investigators are concerned that the younger girl on the tape is in danger. LAS VEGAS (AP) — A
Analysts: Pact stands to save GM $3B yearly
GM can now turn a profit in North America, an analyst says. DETROIT (AP) — If United Auto Workers
‘Feast’ director enjoys freedom to tell story
Robert Benton cites Clint Eastwood as an influence. “I don’t think they would have let me
MERCER COUNTY Commissioners
The commissioners also handled these matters at their Thursday meeting: Approved a three-year
Like the Irish, Quinn has unusual role
Brady Quinn has to play backup QB for Cleveland, while his alma mater loses constantly. BEREA (AP)
Man accused of killing wife fights extradition
The doctor is accused in the cyanide death of his wife near Cleveland. NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A
Diamondbacks snap streak
Diamondbacks snap streak Micah Owings was 4-for-4 with three doubles and three RBIs while pitching
Jury rules against woman who sued estate
WARREN — A jury has ruled against a Warren woman who sued the estate of her dead fiancé for injuries
PREP VOLLEYBALL Thursday’s matches
Salem 25-25-25, Poland 9-19-13 SALEM — The unbeaten Quakers are the state’s top-ranked Division II
Movie listings are based on the best information given to us at press time. Schedules are subject to
Movie listings are based on the best information given to us at press time. Schedules are subject to
League battle awaits YSU
The Gateway Conference schedule opens with Missouri State on Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN — The
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT An article in Wednesday’s Vindicator stated that the Web site for One-Stop of
Authorities seek young girl, man seen in sex tape
Investigators are concerned that the younger girl on the tape is in danger. LAS VEGAS (AP) — A
Touting new energy proposal
YOUNGSTOWN — Mark Shanahan, Gov. Ted Strickland’s energy adviser, was to discuss the governor’s
New police chaplains are sworn in
YOUNGSTOWN — The newest members of the Youngstown Police Department chaplain corps were welcomed
hTurtle with 2 heads
hTurtle with 2 heads NORRISTOWN, Pa. — A pet store has bought conjoined turtle twins from a
Owings almost does it all, 8-0
Micah Owings pitched and batted the Diamondbacks past the Pirates. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Arizona
SteelHounds tickets going on sale Oct. 12
YOUNGSTOWN — Tickets for the Youngstown SteelHounds’ third season will go on sale on Oct. 12 at 10
Residents gripe about manager
The property manager was ejected from the meeting. YOUNGSTOWN — Residents of a downtown
Phantoms, off to 3-1 start, now face tough U.S. team
BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms went 3-1 last week against some of the best in their league
1977: State Sen. Harry Meshel proposes its creation.
1977: State Sen. Harry Meshel proposes its creation. 1978: Planning office is opened downtown.
Contract OK’d for Mercer 911 enhancement
Commissioners approved bids for the new district justice office. MERCER, Pa. — A $1.29 million
“You know, when my husband left office after moving us toward a balanced budget and a surplus,
Opinion: “You know, when my husband left office after moving us toward a balanced budget and a surplus, we
Ohio adds county to ash borer quarantine
COLUMBUS (AP) — A tree-killing beetle remains on the move, prompting the state to add yet another
ON THE TRACKS This weekend’s events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LifeLock 400 Site: Kansas City, Kan. Schedule: Today, qualifying (ESPN2, 4
Bush’s softer side: U.N speech nice but too late
Opinion: Newsday: President George W. Bush’s address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, an impassioned
Raccoon gets help with escape at old prison
MANSFIELD (AP) — A masked prisoner, of sorts, got some help with a breakout at the old Ohio State
Grand jury adds charges for suspect in home invasion
A city man faces multiple felony charges in a Boardman standoff from August. YOUNGSTOWN — The
HERE’S THE LINEUP: The Pipettes are, from left, Rosay, RiotBecki and Gwenno.
HERE’S THE LINEUP: The Pipettes are, from left, Rosay, RiotBecki and Gwenno.
Judge upholds cop’s firing
The officer went to the house because of a parking complaint. WARREN — A common pleas court
MLB ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 3, Devil Rays 1 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A day after the Yankees clinched
No great pumpkins this year, Charlie Brown
Between drought and too much rain, pumpkin harvests this year are a bust. BUFFALO, W.Va. (AP) —
Businessman faces charges in another sex case
The defendant’s wife stalked a firefighter in Campbell, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — Three women
THE LIPPY GROUP Online video library
Dr. William H. Lippy, an expert on hearing restoration, is creating an online video library on
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Keith R. Shobel, 28, of 4578 Woodhurst Drive, Austintown, and
Woman escapes by hijacking airplane
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — An armed woman hijacked a small plane to escape the ranks of Colombia’s
Mets blanked; NL East lead has evaporated
Cardinals pitchers limited New York batters to three hits in a 3-0 loss. NEW YORK (AP) — The New
Government policy poses threat to U.S. efforts
U.S. and Iraqi officials say an additional 5,000 Iraqi police are needed in Diyala. BAQOUBA, Iraq
Accomplishments extend beyond medicine
The doctor started a tennis program for children in Israel. WARREN — Two of the three most
HOWLAND Street resurfacing
Township trustees have awarded the contract for street resurfacing this year to Shelly & Sands Inc.
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY Program highlights
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performed Thursday at Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown.
Milton officials aim for open dialogue
Communication between departments has improved, the fire chief said. NORTH JACKSON — Keeping
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, Wardle Avenue, food giveaway from 10 a.m. to noon
Benefit wine taste
Benefit wine taste BOARDMAN — A wine taste will be from 7 to 10 tonight at Antone’s Banquet Centre
Boiler work leads to gas smell at school
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP) — The smell of gas that led to the evacuation of a Lawrence County high
Petty not in the Chase, but eyes owners’ points
Kyle Petty is ranked 34th in owners points entering the third of the 10 Chase races. When Kyle
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18
LeBron to open new ‘SNL’ season
Producer Lorne Michaels thinks the Cavaliers star is a natural. Cavaliers All-Star forward
Money sings sweet song
Opinion: Before I’m tempted to kill someone, please remind me to raise a few million dollars. It can’t
Boardman workers go all out for levy
A fun fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the government center. BOARDMAN — They
Short strike, pledge by GM give Valley reason to hope
Although all the details of the new four-year contract between General Motors Corp. and the United
Land lease expected to be OK’d
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control was expected today to approve a deal to lease land from
Warren to fund another study on revitalization of economy
Council has had past studies done on the matter. WARREN — A divided city council voted to fund
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Sept. 21 Theft: A worker for Poland Furniture
Grove City (1-3, 1-1 PAC) vs. Westminster (2-1, 0-0 PAC)
Grove City (1-3, 1-1 PAC) vs. Westminster (2-1, 0-0 PAC) Game time: 1:30 p.m., Harold Burry
Tressel displays tact discussing the struggling Golden Gophers
Ohio State is averaging 37 points a game while Minnesota is surrendering 39. COLUMBUS (AP) — The
WRTA seeks sales tax on ballot
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Western Reserve Transit Authority board of directors think a countywide
Heche, husband happy with custody arrangement
Heche, husband happy with custody arrangement LOS ANGELES — Anne Heche and her estranged husband,
We need national town hall on poverty
Opinion: Republicans and Democrats are fighting like old married couples over an issue that wouldn’t even be
Girl power’s back
One singer says the lyrics are honest and empowering. Girl power is back, but it’s not what
Seth Harding’s 3 goals lift Salem to tie Poland
Mooney lost, 2-0, to CVCA; Liberty blanked LaBrae. SALEM — Seth Harding scored three goals
Museum celebrates 15th anniversary
Bus tours and traveling exhibits are helping museum attendance. YOUNGSTOWN — Former State Sen.
Parks panel seeks city money to sue
The law director doubts the panel’s request will be honored. YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s park and
Those who killed dogs must be taken off streets
Opinion: Those who killed dogs must be taken off streets EDITOR: Your article detailing the police and
Race is being hyped in Jena, La., case
Opinion: It is painful — and dangerous — how little we learn from history, even when it is recent history.
BOARDMAN LEVY 4.1-mill
The five-year additional operating levy will appear before township voters on the Nov. 6 ballot.
The orchestra performed for Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in 2004.
The orchestra performed for Pope John Paul II at the Vatican in 2004. YOUNGSTOWN — Thursday
Spring freeze takes bite out of apple crop
The statewide crop is estimated to be down by about 30 percent. TOLEDO (AP) — Most years, the
Dr. Lippy’s online library
There will be two versions of the online library: one for physicians and another for patients.
Congress approves stopgap spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Thursday cleared for President Bush’s must-pass bills to prevent a
PUMPKINS Top producers
Pumpkin production is down in several key states because of poor summer weather. State, by
Bowyer’s New Hampshire win was a rare bright spot for RCR
Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton have struggled in 2007’s Chase. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Clint Bowyer
Jones stands out in ‘Valley of Elah’
True events inspired the movie, which was directed by Paul Haggis. David met Goliath “in the
Principal goes to ‘jail’ for worthy cause
The ‘prisoners’ were taken to Salem Community Center to be bailed out. NORTH LIMA — Steve
Making space for Butler college
Enrollment in Lawrence County has risen 10 percent each year for the last seven years. NEW
Indians, Mariners split doubleheader
Thursday’s Indians-Mariners game was not completed in time for this edition. SEATTLE (AP) — The
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Soldier: Sergeant ordered shooting
Army snipers were ordered to bait their targets, a defense attorney said. BAGHDAD (AP) — A U.S.
Parker’s value obvious to his new coach
After three solid games, the Steelers tailback leads the league in rushing. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 28, 2007
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