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Cavs lose preseason opener as James sits
CLEVELAND — LeBron James spent a rare night relaxing on the bench, Mo Williams showed why Cleveland
Special prosecutors sought to investigate Oakhill purchase
YOUNGSTOWN — Special prosecutors are being sought to investigate possible ethics violations related
Gun threat results in lock down at Lowellville middle/high school
LOWELLVILLE — Pupils at Lowellville’s middle and high schools were locked in classrooms for nearly
Free firewood available Saturday
xxxx YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks’ wood storage lot on West Golf Drive, just south of Stitt
Determined educators get pupils to excel in Campbell
CAMPBELL — Campbell Elementary School is taking no excuses. Not from administrators, teachers,
Salvation Army will take applications for Christmas assistance
YOUNGSTOWN — The Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance sign-ups will be Oct. 14 through Oct. 18 at
Trumbull CSB looking for leads on homeless boy story
WARREN — The Trumbull County Children’s Services Board still doesn’t know how much of the story is
Warriors of Manhood and Totally You Girl programs kick off Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc. is having a kick off celebration for the Warriors of Manhood and Totally
Heidi Gill drops request for jury trial in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN— Heidi Gill of Howland Township, who has been in the police news several times in the
Bernanke speaks; Dow drops
Wall Street fluctuated sharply in early trading Tuesday, with investors getting some encouragement that the Federal Reserve's plan to buy massive amounts of corporate debt will help unclog the credit markets.
Girard woman sentenced for stealing from her company
WARREN — A Girard woman has been sentenced to 10 days in Trumbull County Jail, five years’ probation
Woman pleads innocent in Warren vehicular homicide case
WARREN — A former Warren woman has pleaded innocent to aggravated vehicular homicide and other
Legendary YSU coach Dom Rosselli dies
Youngstown State University's legendary basketball coach Dom Rosselli died early Tuesday, the school has announced on its Web site.
Most Mill Creek Park roads closed Sunday morning
YOUNGSTOWN — Most Mill Creek MetroParks drives between Canfield Road and Mahoning Avenue will be
Bazaar, spaghetti dinner at Zion Lutheran Church
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Zion Lutheran Church, 10857 Main St., will be the setting from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Oct.
K. of C. schedules races
GIRARD — Knights of Columbus, Girard Council 2935, and the Auxiliary have planned a Night at the
Committee plans tribute to two area women
HUBBARD — “Two Little Women with Two Big Hearts” is the theme chosen for a banquet honoring two area
Idaho Road Church plans free Fall Fest
AUSTINTOWN — A Fall Fest is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Idaho Road Church, 250
Annual Harvest Festival to raise money for Bycroft
LISBON — The 12th annual Harvest Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the
CARRIE SARGENT/JUSTIN WERBISKIS
CARRIE SARGENT JUSTIN WERBISKIS SBlt CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carrie Ann Sargent and Justin Werbiskis,
BRANDIE GROVES/PATRICK McCUTCHEON
BRANDIE GROVES PATRICK McCUTCHEON • AUSTINTOWN — Bethel Assembly of God was the setting at 2:30
H. LYNN ZOERB/JOHN ROBERTSON
H. LYNN ZOERB JOHN ROBERTSON • AUSTINTOWN — H. Lynn Zoerb and John Robertson, both of 419
MEGAN DOLAN/CHRIS THOMPSON
MEGAN DOLAN CHRIS THOMPSON • FENTON, Mich. — The 5:30 p.m. Aug. 9 wedding of Megan Dolan and Chris
ANDREA CANDLE/ROBERT CANTER JR.
ANDREA CANDLE ROBERT CANTER JR. • NEW MIDDLETOWN — A reception in the Alpine Room at SNPJ in Enon
REUNIONS
• Chaney High School Classes of 1947, 1948 and 1949 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at Molly’s
Credit market slows home sales
Mahoning and Trumbull counties see home sales down for the fifth straight month. Large losses
On final day, hundreds in Valley register to vote
One teen forgot about registering until her mother reminded her. YOUNGSTOWN — There was a lot
Liberty to change response by police
A panel has been studying the Mary Rush case. LIBERTY — More than five months’ worth of
Shuba recalls glory days
The retired major leaguer says today’s players are worth the money they receive. BOARDMAN —
YSU to offer new degree in psychology department
The program will initially admit only between five and seven students. YOUNGSTOWN —
GM adds to Saturday shifts for rest of year
LORDSTOWN — General Motors has scheduled overtime for the rest of the year at its Lordstown complex.
Youth spent months homeless
Homeless children in Trumbull County are ‘very rare,’ the Children Services director said.
Springfield clinches ITCL Tier One crown
Maplewood and Boardman posted shutouts; Mooney tied a state power. NEW MIDDLETOWN — Allyson Berry,
Axion Power gets $1.2M to develop military battery
The company is working on making hybrid vehicles more affordable. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A New
Redeem team? Browns gung-ho
Cleveland’s players were embarrassed by the Giants in the preseason. BEREA (AP) — The last time
Busing restored due to protesting parents
Busing had been eliminated as a cost-saving move. NEWTON FALLS — In a surprise move Monday
Battered Ben finds way to win
The Steelers are 4-1 despite the quarterback’s aching throwing arm. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Never before
Bengals’ Lewis plans to stay
Cincinnati is a league-worst 0-5 after Sunday’s loss. CINCINNATI (AP) — Marvin Lewis doesn’t plan
NFL Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Chicago 34, Detroit 7 Miami 17, San Diego 10 Atlanta 27, Green Bay 24 N.Y.
Group aims to raise funds, awareness for mental illness
The fundraiser will help close the gap in mental health programs. CANFIELD — Valley chapters
EBay to cut 1,600 jobs, 10 percent of work force
NEW YORK (AP) — After a series of changes designed to draw more people to its online marketplace,
“Arctic Dinosaurs” (8 p.m., PBS): Close to 65 million years ago, or so the story goes,
“Arctic Dinosaurs” (8 p.m., PBS): Close to 65 million years ago, or so the story goes, really cool
Food warning highlights danger of using microwave
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it also can make
VALLEY DATA
VALLEY DATA Last month’s housing numbers, compared with September 2007: Sales Mahoning: 166,
More people having utilities shut off
COHOES, N.Y. (AP) — The number of Americans whose electricity or gas has been shut off for
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Rams: As if an 0-4 start wasn’t bad enough, things got worse Monday: Tight end Randy McMichael will
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Browns vs. Giants Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. Monday TV/radio: ESPN, WKBN-AM (570), WNCD-FM
Manuel earning grudging respect
The Phillies manager has his team playing for a World Series berth. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Charlie
Frantic finish debate rages after huge penalty
Regan Smith’s victory was stripped because of NASCAR’s yellow-line policy. TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) —
Army Bowl picks Mooney’s Simon
Army Bowl picks Mooney’s Simon The future Buckeye is the first Cardinal selected for the
HOT DOG SHOPPE
HOT DOG SHOPPE Location: 740 West Market St., Warren, near state Route 45. Built: 1946. Hours:
Weathersfield trustees seek home-rule passage
Several meetings are set on the proposed home-rule issue. MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield
UM’s Rodriguez miffed about defensive lapses
He said the Wolverines need to get tougher, both mentally and physically. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) —
No longer bedeviled: Rays will play for first WS berth
Tampa Bay ousted Chicago with a 6-2 triumph in the Windy City. CHICAGO (AP) — They rushed toward
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph E. Borosky, 28, of Poland, and Beth A. Egolf, 25, of
Pitt stop: Bye week comes at bad time
The Panthers have a 16-day layoff following their upset of No. 10 South Florida. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
DIVISION SERIES
DIVISION SERIES (Best-of-5) American League Los Angeles vs. Boston Oct. 1: Boston 4, Los
‘Josh’ wants girlfriend’s permission to cheat
Dear Annie: I’ve been dating “Josh,” a wonderful man, for just over a month. We were instant friends
Librarian wants to shelve outdated opinions
Dear Heloise: As a librarian, I am furious at the comments made about local libraries in a recent
Group: Stop screening for colon cancer at 75
Group: Stop screening for colon cancer at 75 PHILADELPHIA — Most people over 75 should stop
Candidates dig up dirt, use it to throw mud
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Who does America want at the helm in a time of crisis, an erratic gambler or a
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library trustees, 6 p.m., library meeting room. Boardman
Vindy.com News Podcast for October 7, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, October 7, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Afghan officials met with Taliban, ambassador says
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A former Taliban ambassador said Monday that the hard-line militants sat
Critics find ‘Kath & Kim’ boring
The new comedy premiers Thursday on NBC. For nearly three decades, NBC’s Thursday-night comedy
Magazine recognizes Christmas in the Woods
Singer Vanessa Campagna will perform this weekend. COLUMBIANA — Old-Fashioned Christmas in the
Police tackle prostitution by cracking down on lesser offenses
The city qualified for another $41,895 in state traffic enforcement money. WARREN — In a
Cancer support group plans Relay fundraiser
Cancer support group plans Relay fundraiser EAST LIVERPOOL — The East Liverpool Cancer Support
Liberty police investigating case of items, cash missing from store
Items were discovered missing during an inventory. LIBERTY — Township police are investigating
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SMILE BIG: Chelsey Portman, 15 months, of West Farmington gives a big smile in between eating fries
SMILE BIG: Chelsey Portman, 15 months, of West Farmington gives a big smile in between eating fries
Michael Lohan plans charity boxing event
Michael Lohan plans charity boxing event NEW YORK — Michael Lohan isn’t the type to back down from
Ohio still a must-win in the election
Opinion: Four years ago, Clark County, Ohio, voted Republican instead of Democratic, as it had in 2000,
“We’ve been painted as an all-white jury who hates O.J., and that’s just not
Opinion: “We’ve been painted as an all-white jury who hates O.J., and that’s just not true.” Dora Pettit
Passage of WRTA levy is an economic, social and moral imperative
Editorial: If Saturday’s compelling front-page story about the people who depend on public transportation for
Congress opens meltdown hearings
The Lehman CEO received $300 million in compensation since 2000. WASHINGTON (AP) — Days from
McCain, Obama dumb on economics
Opinion: The first three weeks of the financial crisis were no time for recriminations — so important was it
Transparency a product of dairy crisis in China
Opinion: China’s ongoing dairy crisis highlights the fundamental dynamic of globalization: high-trust markets
Tazewell County, Va: No country for liberals
Opinion: TAZEWELL, Va. — Appalachia can be a cold country for liberals, so when word came that the Obama
Tight credit begins to pinch economy
Lending between banks remained pricey. NEW YORK (AP) — The jammed credit markets barely budged
Global effect hits Street
Investors fear that the credit crisis is spreading throughout the world. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall
Signs have their limits
Opinion: Signs have their limits EDITOR: Election season is upon us as evidenced by the colorful signage
CRIMESTOPPERS
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown
Fairgoers catch 2-year-old dropped from carnival ride
MIAMI (AP) — Fairgoers at a central Florida carnival caught a 2-year-old girl whose mother was
Microwave cooking \ Tips
The uneven nature of microwave cooking can make it a dangerous way to prepare frozen raw foods. When
Senators are skillful at dodging debate questions
WASHINGTON — Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has received the most heat for being
Lane restrictions
Lane restrictions YOUNGSTOWN — Interstate 680 and state Route 7 (Market Street) will have lane
9 buildings slated to be demolished
The board was warned of an explosion risk at one of the houses. NILES — Five unoccupied homes
Discussion to focus on U.S.-Iran viewpoints
HIRAM — Dr. D. Ray Heisey, a Visiting Distinguished Professor of Global Rhetoric in the Department
Homeowner sues for damages
The man accused of causing an explosion is in Trumbull County Jail. WARREN — A homeowner on
Suspicious fires probed for arson
SALEM — There may have been 11 or more arson fires in Columbiana County since Sept. 23. Cara
Iraq still perilous for professionals
More than 7,000 physicians have left Iraq in the past five years. BAGHDAD — Naqi Shakir sits on
Burress remorseless following suspension
The Giants wideout said he missed a team meeting to take his son to school. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 7, the 281st day of 2008. There are 85 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 7, the 281st day of 2008. There are 85 days left in the year. On this date in
Dodgers reflect on first playoff win in 20 years
They’ll meet the surging Phillies for the National League crown. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Torre
Pumpkin Festival at fairgrounds
A quilted wall hanging will feature a Vindicator photo of the fair on its 100th anniversary.
SUSTAINABILITY YSU’s rating
Youngstown State University got low marks on the College Sustainability Report Card 2009 for its use
Robbery-homicide trial under way
The victim was likely lured to the robbery scene by phone, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — Jury
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP News and notes
Ohio State-Michigan State game time: The Ohio State at Michigan State game on Oct. 18 will kick off
Red Sox eliminate Angels on Lowrie’s two-out single in ninth
Boston won the series three games to one, advancing to face the Rays in the ALCS. BOSTON (AP) —
School board approves district’s staff contracts
HOWLAND — Howland school board members have approved contracts for the district’s union and nonunion
PREP VOLLEYBALl \ Monday’s matches
Liberty 26-23-15-25-15, Boardman 24-25-25-21-7 LIBERTY — Ashley Venable made 15 kills, nine digs
YSU scores a D in environment
A YSU spokesman questioned the university’s low grade on the report card. YOUNGSTOWN —
GIRLS TENNIS
GIRLS TENNIS WEST BRANCH 3, LORDSTOWN 2 Singles — Savannah McDaniel (WR) def., Allyson Ronghi,
Wordwide markets begin to feel U.S. financial pain
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s $700 billion rescue, aimed at rebuilding economic confidence,
Crites to file legal action over issue Cordray denies
When the contribution in question was brought to light, it was returned. COLUMBUS — Republican
City awaits land transfer for school
County commissioners must approve the land transfer. GIRARD — Land has been cleared and plans
10 p.m. April 27: Officers George Bednar, Raymond Buhula and Michael Shuster start shift.
10 p.m. April 27: Officers George Bednar, Raymond Buhula and Michael Shuster start shift. 2 a.m.:
Man fuels fight with fire
Man fuels fight with fire YOUNGSTOWN — A trash fire behind a house in the 2000 block of Pointview
Pelini: Cornhuskers must keep cool
They’ve committed eight personal fouls in five games. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Coach Bo Pelini is
Business news digest
NATION Wrigley purchase makes Mars largest candy maker HARRISBURG, Pa. — Mars Inc. has closed a
Mooney is third in this week’s Division IV poll.
Mooney is third in this week’s Division IV poll. Six area teams received enough votes to be
Man pleads guilty to sexual battery
YOUNGSTOWN — A man charged with sexually assaulting an alcohol-impaired woman after she fell asleep
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