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ADAMS TRIAL | Jurors sent to hotel for the night
YOUNGSTOWN — Twelve jurors and four alternates have been bused to a local hotel to be sequestered
Pavlik suffered from bronchitis, sore elbow before fight
YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Pavlik admitted Tuesday he took antibiotics in the days leading up to his bout
Phantoms play two at the Ice Zone this weekend
BOARDMAN — Off to the best start in franchise history, Mahoning Valley Phantoms coach Bob Mainhardt
First Place, National City report large losses
Two banks serving the Mahoning Valley posted financial losses as they struggle through the downturn
Howland man indicted after fake Coach, Gucci items found
WARREN — A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted a Howland man on felony charges of trademark
Presidential election forum Thursday at Jewish Community Center
YOUNGSTOWN — The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation will
Hearing postponed on Sharon traffic assault case
SHARON, Pa. — A woman who is charged with aggravated assault after being accused of deliberately
Wilson bids look good to school officials
YOUNGSTOWN — Bids on the new Wilson Middle School came in much better than school officials had
New director recommended for Trumbull planning commission
WARREN — The Trumbull County Planning Commission has recommended the hiring of William F. Miller,
Ignore polls in Ohio, Rudy urges McCain volunteers
BOARDMAN — Rudy Giuliani, the ex-Hissoner of the Big Apple, urged John McCain campaign volunteers to
Warren police seek public’s help in finding missing woman
WARREN — An elderly woman told police her 55-year-old daughter has been missing since about 4 p.m.
Teamsters leader says McCain campaign is ‘desperate’
YOUNGSTOWN — The John McCain presidential campaign is getting “desperate” and is resorting to “name
Lowellville council ordinance committee meets Wednesday night
LOWELLVILLE — Village council’s ordinance committee meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday in city hall and will
Drive-thru flu shots on Friday at fairgrounds
CANFIELD — The Mahoning County District Board of Health is conducting a drive-thru flu shot clinic
This is National Teen Driver Safety Week
COLUMBUS — This is National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Ohio Department of Public Safety is
ADAMS TRIAL | Jurors get cold murder case
YOUNGSTOWN — The prosecution cited numerous items of circumstantial evidence it said showed Bennie
Memorial service set Saturday for YSU planetarium official
YOUNGSTOWN — Rick Pirko was known as a passionate educator who spent three decades providing science
Bulldozers start demolishing State Theatre
YOUNGSTOWN — The State Theatre on West Federal Street is well on its way to becoming a giant pile of bricks and debris.
Giuliani criticizes Obama experience, urges Republicans to work hard to elect McCain as president
BOARDMAN — Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and one-time presidential candidate, urged
Liberty Friends to meet
Liberty Friends to meet LIBERTY — Liberty Friends will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Liberty
Kyes Group Home fundraiser planned
LISBON — As a fundraiser to benefit Kyes Group Home in East Palestine, bottles of the newest Avon
ACC will participate in Make a Difference Day
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, is participating in Make a
Breakfast club to focus on vision impairment
YOUNGSTOWN — Park Vista Breakfast Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 13 at the gathering room, 121
Lions rummage sale items being collected
• McDONALD — McDonald Lions Club will sponsor its first annual Attic Treasures rummage sale from 8
Roast beef and more at Bristolville church
BRISTOLVILLE — Bristolville United Methodist Church, at the corner of routes 45 and 88, will sponsor
Crafters are welcome at SCC holiday bazaar
SALEM — Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave., has scheduled its third annual Holiday
Delta Sigma Theta chapter plans financial workshop
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will present a Financial
Historical society names banquet speaker
HUBBARD — William Lawson, executive director of Mahoning Valley Historical Society, will be the
Tailgating fundraiser to benefit Coin family
YOUNGSTOWN — From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, “Team Coin,” a public relations class at Youngstown
Fall Fest planned
AUSTINTOWN — Highway Tabernacle, 3000 S. Raccoon Road, will have its Fall Fest from 5 to 7 p.m.
Halloween dance planned for adults in Salem
SALEM — The Salem Memorial Building will host its 24th annual Halloween dance for senior citizens
Easter Seals luncheon to be at Fellows site
YOUNGSTOWN — Easter Seals will have its 57th annual meeting luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 29 at
KELLI O’MALLEY/JOHN SYLVESTER
KELLI O’MALLEY JOHN SYLVESTER • AVELLINO, Italy — The Duomo Church in Avellino was the setting on
Tenney loved nature, friends recall
The victim, a member of YSU’s student government, was killed 23 years ago. YOUNGSTOWN —
New YSU basketball coach dazzles with her enthusiasm
Cindy Martin has her players working on the court and in the community. BOARDMAN — If the
Phantoms’ Clifford earns NAHL honor for 3 goals
One was an overtime goal to defeat Alpena, 4-3. BOARDMAN — Mahoning Valley Phantoms forward Doug
Valley leader Beeghly, 96, dies
Two of the largest buildings at YSU are named after the philanthropist’s family. BOARDMAN —
Issue 1 seeks early deadlines for filing of state ballot issues
Issue 1 tightens deadlines for citizen-initiated ballot issues. COLUMBUS — In 2007, strippers
Griswold’s hat trick advances Mooney
Salem’s volleyball team ended Canfield’s season with three tight games. STRUTHERS — Katie
Free-wheeling QBs in charge
Daryll Clark and Terrell Pryor have breathed life into formerly stale offenses. It’s no
Putting safety first
PUTTING SAFETY FIRST It’s environmentally friendly to ride the bus, a school official said.
School insurance to cover superintendent
A board member warned about job losses should an arbiter decide on a teacher pay increase.
Malkin’s goal lifts Penguins to 2-1 shootout victory
Dany Sabourin stopped Marc Savard’s’ last shot to earn the win over the Bruins. BOSTON (AP) —
Hall of Famer Hickerson dies, 73
The Browns guard opened holes for Jim Brown, Leroy Kelly and Bobby Mitchell. BEREA (AP) — Gene
Business news digest
REGION Workshop to focus on wind-energy market YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley manufacturers can
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Amy Corll, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 20. Chad and Julie
QB Culpepper meets with Chiefs, but no deal made
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The search for some elusive stability at quarterback could lead the Chiefs to
Bulldogs outgun AAC rival to advance
Sam Robertson scored twice for Poland in a 4-1 win over Canfield. CANFIELD — Poland High girls
Obama cancels campaign events to be with gravely ill grandmother
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is canceling nearly all
Brewing business on tap at B&O Craft-beer maker to put city brew on tap
Ken Blair focuses on making craft beers at the downtown landmark — not on operating a brewpub.
Official calls anti-Obama remarks ‘inappropriate’
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Racial remarks about Barack Obama made by supporters of Republican vice
MONDAY’S RESULTS
MONDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS SOCCER TOURNAMENT DIVISION I Howland 1, Fitch 0 Poland 4, Canfield
Jury to start deliberating today after closing arguments in case
YOUNGSTOWN — Closing arguments will be given this morning in the aggravated murder trial of Bennie
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 6 p.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
18th birthday ends guardianship for Julius Crawford
YOUNGSTOWN — Now that Julius Crawford has turned 18, the guardianship set up to secure money raised
Cortland council discusses sewer, water ordinances
One project would allow more water to be sent to the downtown area. CORTLAND — City council
WORLD SERIES ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Vegas odds favor Rays: Las Vegas sports books favor the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series over
Union: GM bans unscheduled OT
Saturday overtime at Lordstown will continue. DETROIT — General Motors Corp. has told local
Woman dies after her car rear-ends roller
HOWLAND — A woman was killed after her car rear-ended a Trumbull County vehicle. Ruth Jicha, 85,
Next for Willingham: Notre Dame at home
The embattled Washington coach now gets to face the school that fired him. SEATTLE (AP) — Tyrone
Jazz point guard out with ankle
Deron Johnson is expected to miss the first two games of the regular season. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) —
Ursuline stays on top; Mooney, Liberty in Top 10
Unbeaten McDonald also received recognition in this week’s Ohio football poll. Four local
REUNIONS
• Hubbard High School Class of 1983 will have its 25th-year class reunion Nov. 28 and 29. On Nov.
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Baltimore 27, Miami 13 St. Louis 34, Dallas 14 Chicago 48, Minnesota 41
Dutko-Finnerty wedding planned in North Olmsted
• Elizabeth Dutko and Padriac Finnerty, both of 13921 West Ave., Cleveland, are engaged and plan to
Heather Amistade to be bride of Nicholas Hovanic
• WASHINGTON, Pa. — David and Lisa Amistade of Washington are announcing the engagement of their
Ohio counties to get slice of poverty funding
An Oct. 9 measure makes 32 of Ohio’s 88 counties part of the Appalachian region. CARLISLE, Ky.
Teams share a history of losing
The Rays will try to be the first team to go from the worst record to champions. Worst in
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP News and notes Michigan guarantee: The Michigan State-Michigan rivalry
AMY REED/ANTHONY MANOLIO
AMY REED ANTHONY MANOLIO • NEWTON FALLS — St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church was the setting
There is one contest on the general election ballot for the 11th District Court of Appeals, located
There is one contest on the general election ballot for the 11th District Court of Appeals, located
homecoming \ YSU 2008
A variety of activities will highlight Homecoming Week at Youngstown State University this week. A
Poll: ’Net, cells keep families close
Parents and children might rush through their days in different directions, but the American family
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Monday 1stSEmDHoly Schifty (Stokes)11.004.404.80 Triple Strand
NHL ROUNDUP
NHL ROUNDUP Monday’s other games Stars 2, Rangers 1 NEW YORK — Mike Modano’s third-period goal
Group seeks talks with 3 on school board
Some board members felt the concerns should be presented to a board committee. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Police investigate motel meth lab
NORTH LIMA — The case against two men accused of cooking methamphetamine in a Market Street motel
Niles department to offer flu clinics for kids
NILES — The Niles City Health Department is offering two flu clinics for children. Parents can
GM to move presses from closed factory to Lordstown
Work on installing the stamping presses is to begin by the end of the year. LORDSTOWN — General
100 years of YSU history wraps up this week
This year’s homecoming will focus on both the university’s past and its future. YOUNGSTOWN —
Her husband tries to escape his home life
Dear Annie: I’ve been married for 17 years and have a 16-year-old son. My husband leaves for work
Chance for free pizza
Chance for free pizza POLAND — Village and township residents who have working smoke detectors in
Defunct boat company owes $4M to customers
The issue has been in the court system for several years. WARREN — A defunct local sporting
Brewing business on tap at B&O
Ken Blair focuses on making craft beers at the downtown landmark — not on operating a brewpub.
Sobriety checkpoint set in Mahoning County
Sobriety checkpoint set in Mahoning County A sobriety checkpoint will be somewhere in Mahoning
SCHOOL BUSES \ Staying safe
Each year, the third week of October is recognized nationally as School Bus Safety Week, created to
3 injured after truck forces 2 cars off road
The truck driver did not stop but was later located. HOWLAND — Three people were injured after a
For us baby boomers, getting old is simply a minor adjustment
Opinion: Baby boomers. It’s always been about us. And why not? We had the numbers. We had the
TODAY
TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) English League Soccer. Noon (FSN Pitt) NFL: Steelers press conference. 1
Boardman Park \ 2008 Great Pumpkin Carve-Out
Boardman Park \ 2008 Great Pumpkin Carve-Out Boardman Park has announced the winners of the
who made the list? Worst dressed
Mr. Blackwell’s worst-dressed list, year by year. 1960: Anna Magnani 1961: Debbie Reynolds
Hoppel, Traina worthy of Columbiana County’s nod
Editorial: Over the next four years, Columbiana County could experience the best of times and the worst of
McGraw offers advice on dealing with daughters
McGraw offers advice on dealing with daughters NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As the father of three girls,
Vindy.com News Podcast for October 21, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, October 21, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
A clear conflict
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A federal panel investigating the safety of bisphenol A has been
TRICK OR TREAT \ Information
A listing of trick-or-treat hours by county as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING Austintown:
Scrap theft again is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
Scrap theft again is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime: The theft
Honeck extends tradition of Pittsburgh maestros
PITTSBURGH — The contract to conduct the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra was on Manfred Honeck’s desk
Emotions ran high on ‘HSM3’ filming
LOS ANGELES — Zac Efron’s face has launched a thousand sighs. His blue eyes can make the heart of a
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 11
Optimism creeps back into market
Despite the rise, the market is still groping for a bottom, an analyst said. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall
Hate in politics is not an accident; it’s intentional
Opinion: Hate doesn’t just happen. Not in life — as lyricist Oscar Hammerstein reminded us in “South
Group-home owner files zoning appeal
Many of the teen residents have been helpful in the community, the owner said. ELLSWORTH — The
Obama, McCain ignoring red-ink reality
Opinion: As Barack Obama and John McCain make one multibillion-dollar campaign promise after another, they
Dealers slump through slow sales
A rural car dealer said customers are too afraid to buy. HARMAN, W.Va. (AP) — When times were
Circuit City shares rise after store-closing report
The company is reportedly considering closing 150 stores. CHICAGO (AP) — Shares of beleaguered
Court lets prosecutor remain on ‘Alpha Dog’ case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing a prosecutor who helped in the making of the movie
Environment-proof shed to be removed
A woman diagnosed with ‘environmental illness’ spends her days in the shed. ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) —
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Redskins: Jason Campbell’s stumble left him with a sore groin but the quarterback isn’t expected to
Dallas’ Pacman begins alcohol treatment
Adam Jones faces a lifetime ban from the NFL. NEW YORK (AP) — Suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback
DNA testing expands to property crimes
Suspects are five times more likely to be ID’d with DNA than with fingerprints only. DENVER (AP) —
GOP trying to scare new voters, Strickland, other Dems say
A Republican fundraiser has filed a new suit against Ohio’s secretary of state. COLUMBUS (AP) —
“Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives” (8 p.m., PBS): Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E,
“Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives” (8 p.m., PBS): Mark Oliver Everett, better known as E, is lead
Yarborough not willing to share record just yet
The only man to win three NASCAR straight titles knows Jimmie Johnson is destined to tie his mark.
York fires Nolan for Niners’ 2-5 start
Mike Singletary is expected to take over the helm in San Francisco. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) —
Board stresses need for levy
Board members worry about financial hurdles ahead if the school levy doesn’t pass. AUSTINTOWN
Pakistani assault displaces 190,000
The Pakistanis displaced in the assault aimed at the Taliban and al-Qaida are living in squalid
Iconic fashion critic Mr. Blackwell dies
He was known for his worst-dressed women list. LOS ANGELES — Mr. Blackwell, the acerbic
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 21, the 295th day of 2008. There are 71 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 21, the 295th day of 2008. There are 71 days left in the year. On this date
Obama has even less experience than Palin
Opinion: Apparently there is something about Sarah Palin that causes some people to think of her as either
Customer wants no part of ATM/credit card
Dear Heloise: When I was informed by my bank that my ATM card (which requires my code to access
“I think we need a president who is a generational change and that’s why I’m
Opinion: “I think we need a president who is a generational change and that’s why I’m supporting Barack
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Oct. 10
A friendly chat with Omarosa
The reality-show celebrity has written a book to help women. Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth
Rays take a day off after win
The AL champs have an advantage in that they don’t have to travel for Game 1. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Rivers, 12 others slated for Ebony inductions
Maggie McClendon, Olga Rivera and Red Hart are among the inductees. YOUNGSTOWN — Sanford
Fed chief calls for another boost
Congressional Democrats support a stimulus package that could cost up to $150 billion. WASHINGTON
Some depend on WRTA; everyone should support it
Opinion: Some depend on WRTA; everyone should support it I’m writing to urge the voters of Mahoning County
Winslow had staph infection
Romeo Crennel blasted his tight end for complaining about Phil Savage’s support. BEREA —
Another UFA has Steelers grateful for his availability
Vikings castoff Mewelde Moore has stepped in nicely while Willie Parker heals. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Changes in safe-haven law
Changes in safe-haven law LINCOLN, Neb. — Stung by the abandonment of children as old as 17 at
Ailing U.S. Army needs to be rebuilt
Opinion: When the U.S. military, along with a handful of allies, invaded Iraq in the spring of 2003, hopes
GM-Chrysler talks pick up pace
An investment company is offering to turn over Chrysler for full control of GMAC. DETROIT (AP) —
HOWLAND-POLAND NEXT
Albani’s goal nets Tigers 1-0 win Fitch’s season ends with a 13-5-1 record. HOWLAND —
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