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Youngstown not on list for anti-gang grant
YOUNGSTOWN — The city hasn’t received official notice that the Gang Resistance Education and
Yum! Free ice cream at main Boardman fire station Saturday
BOARDMAN — Boardman Fire Deparment will have its annual open house and ice cream social from 10 a.m.
Congressmen say Bush has to reassure Americans
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s important that President Bush do what he can to reassure Americans that the
Columbiana GOP chairman blasts Obama campaign
Columbiana County Republican Chairman David Johnson is warning John McCain supporters that the
Dow down, again, in another wild ride
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street extended its devastating losses Friday, but prices swung sharply as investors scooped up some shares decimated by more than a week of intense and panicked selling. The Dow Jones industrials, down nearly 700 points in the opening minutes of trading, recovered to an advance of more than 100 before turning sharply lower again, and the other major indexes fluctuated widely as well.
GM needs the Cruze, analyst reassures
General Motors’ sudden stock price plunge won’t put the brakes on the new model coming to Lordstown,
Youngstown has four new firefighters
YOUNGSTOWN — Fire Chief John O’Neill isn’t wasting any time getting the new firefighters at
DAVIS TRIAL UPDATE | Prosecution rests its case
YOUNGSTOWN — Prosecutors rested their case this morning against Michael A. Davis, the 18-year-old
N o layoffs seen at Warren steel mill
WARREN — Severstal Warren will be temporarily closing large parts of its steel mill for planned
Source: GM to announce cuts, closures next week
DETROIT (AP) — AP source: GM may announce production cuts, possible plant closures as early as next week.
Salvation Army plans health, wellness fair
YOUNGSTOWN — A free community health and wellness fair, “Your Body, God’s Temple,” will be from 11
Pumpkins are for sale at Lutheran church
SALEM — Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 291 S. Broadway, is having a pumpkin patch through Oct. 29.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS • NAACP will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday for a report of the nominating
Fraternity sponsors drive to collect canned goods
Fraternity sponsors drive to collect canned goods YOUNGSTOWN — The Alumni Association of Theta Chi
GM shares hit 58-year low
GM is now vulnerable to a takeover, an analyst says. NEW YORK — Shares of General Motors Corp.
Penguins QB status remains mystery
Starter Brandon Summers suffered a knee in last Saturday’s game in Utah. YOUNGSTOWN —
Gains: Theft of phone led to fatal fire
Jurors heard the 911 call that sent firefighters to a burning house on the East Side.
Boston Marathon vet to try 10-K Peace Race
Austintown’s Marlene Helsel ran in April’s Boston Marathon. AUSTINTOWN — Encouraged after
Cardinals await district challenge
CANFIELD — There are nine athletes on the Canfield High School girls cross country team that Coach
Bar owners plead innocent to various gambling charges
The charges pertain to giving out prizes worth more than $10 for playing video gambling machines.
Mahoning roads will be safe despite switch to salt-stone mix
Skyrocketing road salt prices require conservation, a county official says. YOUNGSTOWN — Don’t
McCarthy brothers could be Irish duo
If everything goes well, there is a good possibility the Notre Dame football team will have two
No ham bones about it
Volunteers at church raise mission funds Church volunteers don’t loaf when it comes to their
17 amateur bouts set at McMenamy’s show
Saturday’s boxing will begin at 7 p.m. at the Niles hall. NILES — A 17-bout amateur fight card is
VOLLEYBALL Thursday’s matches
Boardman 23-21-25-28-15, | Canton GlenOak 25-25-23-26-8 CANTON — Stephanie Sfarra scored five
Obama makes push in Appalachian counties of Ohio
In 2004, Bush carried the two counties where Obama was campaigning Thursday. PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP)
For group of undecided voters from Valley, presidential race is all about the economy
BOARDMAN — They’re undecided, but they’re quite informed. They’re five Mahoning Valley residents
Oil prices drop to lowest level in a year
Oklahoma is the first state with an average price below $3 a gallon since February. NEW YORK (AP)
Official: Toyota won’t cut production
The official said he isn’t sure when auto sales will rebound. YORK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Toyota
Democratic candidate has advice for husbands
Democratic candidate has advice for husbands GEORGETOWN, Ohio — Domestic issues — policy and bliss
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Matchup: Penn State vs. Wisconsin Kickoff: 8 p.m. in Madison, Wis. Records: Penn
East Palestine board threatens action if teachers picket meeting
The teachers have been without a contract since June 30. EAST PALESTINE — The school board has
Report: TCTC funds to drop $5M
There will be a fund balance drop of more than $5 million in five-year projections. CHAMPION —
Anything doesn’t go
Other drivers had the same rule interpretation as rookie Regan Smith. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — When
College football roundup \ Thursday’s games
No. 21 Wake Forest 12, Clemson 7 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Riley Skinner threw a 7-yard touchdown pass
CHASE FOR THE CUP Driver capsules
JIMMIE JOHNSON Chase points: first, 5,718 Car: No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet (Hendrick Motorsports)
Soap box qualifiers set
Soap box qualifiers set MINERAL RIDGE — The Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby will host Fall
YOUNGSTOWN: Ursuline Irish defeat Akron Buchtel Griffins 40-6
Ursuline takeaways spelled doom for Akron Buchtel
Steelers safety Clark has sidelined his serious illness
The safety’s 2007 season ended with spleen and gall bladder problems. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan
County forestalls ballot tampering
Cameras are insurance if something goes wrong, county officials say. YOUNGSTOWN — To ensure
Penn St. defense peaking
The No. 6 Nittany Lions will play at Wisconsin on Saturday. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Part of the
Buckeyes QB leads in race to learn
Terrelle Pryor’s leadership skills have earned him starting status. COLUMBUS (AP) — Classes have
Crennel urges Browns to keep politics on side
Brady Quinn and Joe Thomas then went to a John McCain rally. BEREA (AP) — The country is divided
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Zakir A. Barak II, 29, of 1522 Brantford Drive, Youngstown,
Parents confuse student with their problems
Dear Annie: I go to college far from home, so the little time I spend with my family is very
Readers warned about window-cord hazards
Dear Heloise: The Window Covering Safety Council would like to remind your readers about the
November chosen for Davis–Lettau wedding in Fla.
• Announcement is being made of the engagement of Julie Davis, a daughter of Cheryl and Jerry Hall
if you go
if you go Who: Cobra Starship, above, with Sing It Loud and Hit the Lights When: 6 p.m. Sunday
In ‘fear,’ teen girl posed as a male
The girl’s mom, 8-year-old brother and unborn brother were killed in Youngstown. WARREN — She
Right-tilt was the problem
Opinion: The continuing fall of the U.S. economy clearly shows how this country has lost its financial,
Why has Clinton steered clear of Valley?
Opinion: If Mahoning Valley Democrats had their way, Hillary Rodham Clinton would be the Democratic
U.S. has dwindling number of tools in economic crisis
Among the Fed’s options are to buy foreclosed properties and make loans to homeowners. WASHINGTON
Gallaudet Univ. embraces new aesthetic of openness
WASHINGTON — Sidewalks wide enough to accommodate pedestrians using sign language. Rounded corners
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus Amanda Dolasinski of Boardman has been named a Scripps Howard Top
Amanda Gould, David Maloney plan Nov. nuptials
• Amanda Gould and David Maloney, both of Boardman, are engaged and have planned a November wedding,
Second Obama-McCain debate boring
Opinion: The audience at the second presidential debate/town hall meeting was, supposedly, made up of
New-vehicle sales fall, used-vehicle sales rise
The Chevrolet Impala was the area’s top-selling vehicle last month. New-vehicle sales in the
Canfield kids jump into a healthy life
Two doctors tell pupils a balanced diet and exercise are the key to a healthy heart. CANFIELD
Washington Post
Washington Post A NEW approach: Architect Hansel Bauman, left, and Fred Weiner, Gallaudet’s
“Across this country, this is the agenda I have set before my fellow prisoners ... .”
Opinion: “Across this country, this is the agenda I have set before my fellow prisoners ... .” John McCain
Hard economic times just starting
Opinion: Don’t be fooled by the universal sigh of relief that was heard Friday when the U.S. Congress
November nuptials set for Cartwright- Lopatta union
• Michele Cartwright, 4309 Euclid Blvd., Youngstown, and Robert Lopatta, 124 N. Cadillac Drive,
Will Sarah Palin meet her mocker on ‘SNL’?
NEW YORK — It seems like the inevitable comedic summit of this fall’s presidential campaign: the
We can learn from past
Opinion: Endlessly, to some degree dangerously, commentators keep comparing the nation’s present financial
O.J.’s fate
O.J.’s fate Los Angeles Times: For an arrogant thug of limited intelligence, O.J. Simpson has
nhl roundup \ Thursday’s game
Maple Leafs 3, Red Wings 2 DETROIT — The Toronto Maple Leafs watched the Detroit Red Wings hoist
“Most Haunted Live: Gettysburg” (8 p.m. to 3 a.m., Travel Channel): Maybe it’s
“Most Haunted Live: Gettysburg” (8 p.m. to 3 a.m., Travel Channel): Maybe it’s because Halloween is
HAM LOAF SALE
Who: Boardman United Methodist Church “ham loafers” What: Ham loaf sale When: Next sale is Oct.
Stocks suffer another ‘ugly day’
A year ago to the day, the Dow had closed at its all-time high of 14,164. NEW YORK (AP) — A
Stambaugh Auditorium hires executive director
Cannatti most recently worked at Cumulus Broadcasting. YOUNGSTOWN — Philip A. Cannatti Jr. has
Mum’s the word on report about National City looking for buyer
CLEVELAND (AP) — National City Corp. isn’t talking about a report that it’s looking for a buyer.
'Appaloosa'
‘APPALOOSA’ Grade: B Director: Ed Harris Running time: 1 hour, 54 minutes Rating: R for some
Slash will perform at Les Paul tribute
Slash will perform at Les Paul tribute CLEVELAND — Slash has signed up to play at the Rock and
St. Christine School plans Allergy Awareness Day
St. Christine School plans Allergy Awareness Day YOUNGSTOWN — St. Christine School will have its
Workers await word on extent of their layoffs
WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — While Severstal North America decides how to weather what is becoming a
YSU moves 3 centers to Maag Library
The changes will make the three programs more accessible to students. YOUNGSTOWN — The English
Rate cut loosens credit at margins
Lending doesn’t appear to be in the same seized-up state as last week. NEW YORK (AP) — The credit
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney This weekend: Blaney will start in 31st position for Saturday’s Bank of
Min-raising in No Limit Hold’em
Many poker books make the claim that it’s never correct to raise the minimum amount in no limit
SRU gets greener with renovation
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — A $250,000 renovation of the Harmony House has begun at Slippery Rock
Vindy.com News Podcast for October 10, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, October 10, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Cafaro Foundation donates $25K to Villa Maria Teresa
The foundation has given more than $3.2 million to various causes. LIBERTY — A $25,000 gift from
The Youngstown State University Diversity Council has announced its 2008-09 Community Diversity
The Youngstown State University Diversity Council has announced its 2008-09 Community Diversity
Frenchman wins Nobel for literature
The Frenchman has a home in Albuquerque, N.M. For those Americans — and there may not be many —
Dom Rosselli’s legacy
Editorial: Dom Rosselli’s legacy Almost every athlete has a horror story about a coach. Most of those
Small fire breaks out at vacant Campbell steel mill
CAMPBELL — Youngstown and Campbell fire departments responded to smoke billowing from the vacant
Bomb kills Iraqi politician tied to al-Sadr
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A roadside bomb killed a prominent member of Muqtada al-Sadr’s political
Cobra Starship, ready to party
The band has found a niche in the dance-rock genre. After spending this past summer having a
Richly detailed film ‘Appaloosa’ is solid entry in Western genre
The film is an old-fashioned morality tale. “Appaloosa” is the sort of solid, simple Western
Phils outslug Dodgers, 3-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pat Burrell, Chase Utley and the Philadelphia Phillies had more than enough
3 indicted in February murder
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted three people on murder charges in the death
Fight night
Fight night A 17-bout amateur fight card is slated for Saturday at McMenamy’s Banquet Center. C7
Jury selected for ’85 murder case
YOUNGSTOWN — With 12 jurors and four alternates seated, jury selection was completed Thursday for
Alaska’s high court refuses to halt probe into Palin ethics
In Wisconsin, John McCain again linked Barack Obama to a 1960s radical. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) —
Dalai Lama hospitalized days after doctors said he could travel
NEW DELHI (AP) — The Dalai Lama was hospitalized in New Delhi, his spokesman said early today, just
Missiles strike sites in Pakistan villages
The missiles targeted sites where Taliban had been located. DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — A
Winslow tested after second missed practice
The tight end’s availability for Monday’s Giants game is unknown. BEREA (AP) — The Cleveland
Bridge to serve as memorial to firefighters
YOUNGSTOWN — In one week the former Spring Commons Bridge, which has been closed since January,
N. Korea prepares to restart atomic facility
Experts said the move could be a negotiating ploy. VIENNA, Austria (AP) — North Korea moved closer
Forgiveness for Harvick isn’t very speedy for Biffle
He’s having a hard time letting go after the 12-car crash at Talladega Speedway. CONCORD, N.C.
High court denies stay for Cooey
COLUMBUS — Convicted killer Richard Cooey is one step closer to his date with Ohio’s death chamber
Racer urges students to follow their dreams
“I tell them you have to depend on what’s inside of you and then make it happen.” Allie Owens
fiscal forecast
fiscal forecast Youngstown city schools The Ohio Auditor of State’s office has prepared a 2008-
Today is Friday, Oct. 10, the 284th day of 2008. There are 82 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Oct. 10, the 284th day of 2008. There are 82 days left in the year. On this date in
Mega Millions winner opts for annual payments
Mega Millions winner opts for annual payments LANSING, Mich. — The meltdown on Wall Street is even
Loan repayment prevents balanced books
Youngstown schools may have to borrow an additional $10.4 million this year. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Man reports being carjacked in ‘pretty quiet’ neighborhood
The victim said the robber appeared to have an emergency. YOUNGSTOWN — A 53-year-old man was
Since someone asked ...
Opinion: Since someone asked ... EDITOR: To answer Monday’s question of what liberals want: We want
Poland, Howland shut out each other
Mooney’s boys team blanked Ursuline to win the SVC title. POLAND — The Poland and Howland High
Ruling on voters supports Ohio GOP
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered Ohio’s top elections official to verify the
Still mourning the Cubs’ loss? Can’t bear to root for the Red Sox? Waitin’ for
Still mourning the Cubs’ loss? Can’t bear to root for the Red Sox? Waitin’ for next year? Don’t.
Ruling supports Ohio GOP
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered Ohio’s top elections official to verify the
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