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Salem headed back to volleyball regional
BOARDMAN — Salem High senior volleyball player Alli Ward is among the most honest athletes you’ll
Theft ring cases progressing through the court system
YOUNGSTOWN — Several of the people charged in a burglary ring that involved about $400,000 in stolen
Howland residents favor vehicle ban on public land
HOWLAND — Some township residents approve of a proposed resolution banning vehicles on Howland’s
Dead, emaciated dogs found at kennel || GRAPHIC PHOTOS
YOUNGSTOWN — A professional sign out front belied the fact that dead and starving dogs were in the
Warren police chief given option on his punishment
WARREN — Police Chief John Mandopoulos has been given a choice of accepting a 30-day suspension
Northern Iowa won’t have starting quarterback for Saturday’s game at YSU
One person who’s not going to lend any sympathy to Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock is
Jurors to decide for or against death for Michael Davis
YOUNGSTOWN — Jurors considering Thursday if Michael A. Davis should die by lethal injection for the
American Standard moves some production from Salem
SALEM — A strike at the American Standard plant in Salem has caused the company to move production
Evidence missing; Weathersfield cop resigns
MINERAL RIDGE — A decision on whether to replace a veteran Weathersfield Township police officer
Chamber boosts its efforts to attract jobs
YOUNGSTOWN — The Regional Chamber is out to raise $1 million a year to upgrade its efforts to
Mahoning commissioners meet Thursday
Mahoning County Commissioners board meeting will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the Commissioner’s Hearing
Neighbors bring Wedgewood Park back to life
AUSTINTOWN — Images of children swimming and playing flashed before residents’ eyes when the old
Memorial swim meet to aid Special Olympics is Sunday at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — The fifth annual Area 11 Kelly Jo Carlson Memorial Special Olympics Swim Meet is Sunday
Boardman police investigate purse snatchings
BOARDMAN — Township police are investigating two purse snatching robberies that occurred within
Ohio voters to decide on Great Lakes issue
COLUMBUS — President George W. Bush recently added his signature to a multistate agreement that will
Regional Chamber announces $1M economic development program campaign
YOUNGSTOWN — The Regional Chamber today announced a campaign designed to raise $1 million annually
ADAMS VERDICT | Guilty
YOUNGSTOWN — A jury in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court today found Bennie Adams guilty of the
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
• Benjamin Firestone American Legion Post 290 serves food Tuesday through Saturday. Daily specials
BREAKING NEWS | Jurors reach verdict in Bennie Adams’ trial
YOUNGSTOWN — A jury notified Mahoning County Common Pleas Court officials shortly before 10 a.m.
Jurors continue deliberations in Bennie Adams’ murder trial
YOUNGSTOWN — A jury in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court resumed their deliberations at 9 a.m.
Red Ribbon Race to call attention to those dealing with substance abuse is Saturday in Warren
WARREN — Registration begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Warren Community Amphitheatre off Mahoning
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
TODAY • Benjamin Firestone American Legion Post 290 serves food Tuesday through Saturday. Daily
Should convicted killer Michael Davis get the death penalty? Jurors return to court Thursday to decide
YOUNGSTOWN — Jurors who last week found Michael A. Davis guilty of setting a fire that killed six
Spring at Mosquito Lake may offer camping with ‘comforts of home’
Cabins and yurts are available about 25 miles from Mosquito Lake at Pymatuning State Park.
POLITICS OF WORDS
GOP stirs campaign with ‘socialist’ talk The head of the Teamsters said the Republicans’ name-
Bronchitis, bursitis hurt Pavlik
The setbacks may have contributed to a lackluster performance on Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN —
Banks post large losses
First Place reports a $6.2 million loss after writing down a large investment loss. Two banks
Jury weighs capital murder case
The jurors’ hotel rooms had no TV, radio or Internet access. YOUNGSTOWN — Twelve jurors and
Mooney routs Champion in district semifinal, 6-0
James Simon and Matt McWilson scored two goals apiece for the Cardinals. STRUTHERS — The
Detective: Tenney ‘truly innocent victim’
A former prosecutor stands by his judgment in not prosecuting Adams in 1986 because of lack of
prep soccer \ Tuesday’s district semifinals
Division II West Branch 6, Champion 0 BELOIT — Zach West, Aaron Lamancusa and Brian Snoddy each
Demolition begins for State Theatre
The Tech Block project on West Federal Street takes its next step toward completion.
Contest winner to welcome ‘Trading Spaces’ designer
Gyni Rimer loves the comfortable decorating style of Frank Bielec. LAKE MILTON — Over the
Penguin ready to ad-Vance
Vance Cooksey has high expectations for this season. 11The 6-foot standout from Chicago, who
Gurganus looking to step up
The senior guard knows she must be a leader under new coach Cindy Martin. YOUNGSTOWN — Kelsey
Police chiefs running for county sheriff’s office
A Democrat challenges Raymond Stone, named sheriff earlier this year. LISBON — An appointed
Bulb-planting is hands-on lesson
Teachers at Poland North Elementary said the bulb- planting teaches pupils how to care for their
In Columbiana County, Stone gets the nod for sheriff
Editorial: In Columbiana County, Stone gets the nod for sheriff Two experienced small town police chiefs
Analyst: Merger can get GM cash, leverage with UAW
GM needs to renegotiate its UAW contract, an expert says. DETROIT — If General Motors Corp. is
Fed introduces new program
Talk of another economic stimulus plan is building. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on
Should she tell ‘Beth’ about her cheating ex-husband?
Dear Annie: My friend “Beth” divorced her husband three years ago. The divorce was amicable. They
Ribbon-cutting planned
Ribbon-cutting planned YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, in conjunction with
Powell honors Muslim soldier
Colin Powell mentioned the fallen soldier in endorsing Barack Obama. WASHINGTON — “Joe the
Injury bug bites: YSU loses two more
“The reality of it is, you can’t spend time worrying about what you don’t have.” Jon Heacock
Banks get letters with white powder
Officials are looking into a possible connection to the financial crisis. WASHINGTON (AP) — More
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Sheriff
Two men are running for county sheriff. The term is for four years. An * shows the incumbent.
YSU’s Vance Cooksey has high expectations for the Penguins’ men’s basketball
kYSU’s Vance Cooksey has high expectations for the Penguins’ men’s basketball team. page c12
Negative ads struggle to produce positive effects
A survey experiment shows that undecided voters were unmoved by negative ads. WASHINGTON (AP) — If
Two killers sentenced in separate slayings
One killing was related to robbery; the other involved a feud. WARREN — The defendant in one of
Blasphemy nets man 20 years
KABUL, Afghanistan — In a case that has illustrated this country’s drift toward a more radically
McGuffey marks Founder’s Day
One member of the McGuffey family took time to tell the children a story. YOUNGSTOWN — “The
Game with ex-coach not a big deal to Weis
The Irish face Washington and Ty Willingham for the second time. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Last time
Teen Driver Safety Week increases awareness
COLUMBUS — This is National Teen Driver Safety Week, and the Ohio Department of Public Safety is
Stoops carries lessons he learned at Kansas St.
The Oklahoma coach was a pupil of Bill Snyder. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Bob Stoops has come a long way
Fighting hard for Pa. and Fla.
BENSALEM, Pa. — Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain took their competing economic messages to two of
Opposing parties work to continue Clean Ohio success
There is bipartisan backing for Issue 2: Clean Ohio continuation. COLUMBUS — In the midst of
Report: Economic inequality is growing
PARIS (AP) — Economic inequality is growing in the world’s richest countries, particularly in the
Board awards contracts for Wilson Middle School
Officials had warned in June that the job could come in as high as $13.2 million. YOUNGSTOWN —
Barack Obama is on the mark with Afghanistan
Opinion: Is Barack Obama a dishonorable troop-hater? According to John McCain and Sarah Palin, you betcha.
They’re compiling ‘The Bush Record’
Opinion: WASHINGTON — So you’re a federal employee sitting in your cubicle pondering the smoldering ruins of
Iraqi Cabinet to ask U.S. for changes to draft agreement
Parliament must approve the deal, which calls for U.S. troops to leave by Dec. 31, 2011. BAGHDAD
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games
Lightning 3, Thrashers 2, OT TAMPA, Fla. — Barry Melrose got his first win as Tampa Bay coach when
Obama’s Midas touch
Scripps Howard: In the long and checkered history of campaign fund raising in American politics,
Penguins tabbed for national TV against Vikings
INDIANAPOLIS — For the second consecutive season the Youngstown State men’s basketball team will
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“Stylista” (9 p.m., The CW): “Stylista” is an attempt to plug into the popularity of “The Devil
Valley teams on the postseason bubble
It’s do or die, postseason-wise, for a few Valley football teams this weekend. Five in particular
Preliminary hearing postponed because victim hit by car died
SHARON, Pa. — The preliminary hearing has been postponed for a woman charged with aggravated assault
County health board sets up drive-through flu clinic
The drive-through flu clinic is part of the health department’s pandemic preparedness activities.
Russia, Iran and Qatar look to form natural-gas cartel
The European Union said it would oppose the creation of a cartel. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Russia,
Phillips to take over during sheriff’s absence
WARREN — Technically, there will be a new sheriff in town starting today. Trumbull County Sheriff
Green light
Green light Chimichurri, the herbally intense South American condiment, isn’t hard to make, but it
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Michael Vick to plead guilty: Michael Vick plans to plead guilty to state dogfighting charges, a
Government can’t do it all — or most
Opinion: People who put faith in government to solve national or even individual problems are headed for deep
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 22, the 296th day of 2008. There are 70 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 22, the 296th day of 2008. There are 70 days left in the year. On this date
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Niles school board, 7 p.m., middle school, 411 Brown St. Milton Township and
Rebel Hoops fundraiser
Rebel Hoops fundraiser COLUMBIANA — Rebel Hoops Club is having a cornhole tournament fundraiser at
make a difference day | Area activities
Make a Difference Day will be observed Saturday. The event is the nation’s largest day of citizens’
Man faces trademark-counterfeiting charge
WARREN — A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted a Howland man on felony charges of trademark
if you go
if you go Who: Slightly Stoopid with Outlaw Nation and DJ Unite When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where:
Turks have a vital interest in campaign
Opinion: ISTANBUL, Turkey — Drive at night across the Bosphorus Bridge, which links Europe and Asia, and you
Forecasts drag market lower
Stocks will be subject to a tug-of-war for a while, a CEO says. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street pulled
John McCain is a hero — by any definition of the word
Opinion: Write a critical book about John McCain, and you will soon become a repository of many colorful
Six to compete in Akron pageant
YOUNGSTOWN — Six young women from the Mahoning Valley have been selected to participate in various
Firm sells part of stake in Ford
NEW YORK (AP) — Kirk Kerkorian’s investment firm said Tuesday it sold 7.3 million of its shares in
WILSON BIDS
WILSON BIDS Youngstown City Schools The city school board awarded contracts Tuesday for the
Know the facts
Know the facts Just how many calories are in those innocent looking Halloween treats? Twizzlers:
SCARY GOOD sweets
If you expect a gaggle of goblins to haunt your house later this month, it will help to have a
Fall flavors can make meatloaf a special dish
A brown sugar and Dijon mustard glaze gives tonight’s meatloaf a sweet and tangy flavor. I find
Delicious stuff for the kids is only a simple recipe away
October is the month for bonfires, hayrides, haunted houses and Halloween parties. No matter what
IndyMac could be model for mortgage relief
Homeowners with troubled mortgages are being offered relief. Maribel Carrillo is one of the new,
Da Vinci drawings are not damaged, officials say
Da Vinci drawings are not damaged, officials say MILAN, Italy — Fears that mold has infiltrated
Slightly Stoopid is about staying real
The band has just come off a big summer tour. Homegrown stoopid heads may sound like something
“The defendant was the prime minister at the time. He should have been honest and ethical and
Opinion: “The defendant was the prime minister at the time. He should have been honest and ethical and should
The way he is: Eminem tells all in new memoir
The death of his best friend deeply affected the rapper. DETROIT — Guess who’s back? Shady’s
India’s 1st lunar mission
India’s 1st lunar mission NEW DELHI — Scientists have better maps of distant Mars than the moon
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian D. Wackerly, 31, of 5319 Tanglewood Drive, Louisville,
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Baltimore 27, Miami 13 St. Louis 34, Dallas 14 Chicago 48, Minnesota 41
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT John Murphy of St. Charles School in Boardman was among the pupils from area
Argentine president urges government takeover of pension funds
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — President Cristina Fernandez proposed a government takeover of nearly
Sundial honors YSU employee
A sundial memorial will be erected outside the YSU planetarium in his honor. YOUNGSTOWN — Rick
U.S. drops charges against 5
MIAMI — The Bush administration’s top official overseeing military commissions has dismissed war
South Range officials expect a deficit in 2012
A renewal levy on the Nov. 4 ballot is critical for the district’s continued operation, officials
ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This week’s events
PGA TOUR Frys.com Open Scottsdale, Ariz. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: Grayhawk Golf Club,
FLU SHOTS Information
Here are times, dates and locations that organizations are offering flu and/or pneumonia shots:
Parker, Hampton, Smith may return for Steelers
Safety Troy Polamalu has not been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Giants. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Catwalks come into play at Trop
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Matt Stairs looked toward the roof at Tropicana Field and took aim at a
Linked lefties: Kazmir, Hamels share similar stories
They’ll meet in tonight’s World Series opener. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Even as teenagers,
Rays’ Zimmer surprised — like everyone else
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay senior adviser Don Zimmer, in his 60th baseball season and
Browns suspend TE Winslow
Winslow criticized the team for its handling of his recent staph infection. CLEVELAND (AP) — Tight
Singletary brings fire after Nolan’s firing
The former Bears linebacker gives the league seven black head coaches — a record. SANTA CLARA,
Struthers and residents eligible for group gas rate
The program includes a discount for senior citizens age 65 and older who are the primary owners of
Immigrant vaccine mandate criticized
New female immigrants are required to receive the cervical-cancer vaccine. A cervical cancer
Ice Castle king? YSU celebrates homecoming
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State will observe homecoming this weekend, highlighted by Saturday’s
After hot start, Mahoning Valley heads to the Ice Zone
The Phantoms are 6-1-1, their best start in franchise history. BOARDMAN — Off to the best
PREVIEW Mahoning Valley Phantoms
This weekend: The Phantoms play host to the U.S. National Under 17 team Friday and Saturday at the
Camps clash on wealth spread
McCain accused Obama, whose supporters note the large gap between rich and poor, of ‘class warfare’.
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Sluggers — offers an indoor league for ages 7-12. Call (330) 549-6150. BB Rooners —
No-contraceptive pharmacy opens in Virginia
It is at least the seventh such pharmacy in the nation. CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) — A new drugstore at a
Commission to replace director
WARREN — The Trumbull County Planning Commission has recommended the hiring of William F. Miller,
Judge denies motion to stop government-study commission
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A common pleas judge has denied a motion to stop the Lawrence County Government
TUESDAY’s scores
TUESDAY’s scores BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT DIVISION II Mooney 6, Champion 0 West Branch 3,
Paterno holds no grudges on Pryor
He said the quarterback needed to make a life for himself — at Ohio State. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)
Pavlik’s bronchitis
Pavlik’s bronchitis kKelly Pavlik was diagnosed with bronchitis four days before he faced Bernard
Hubbard back in district final
Boardman, Springfield, United and Mineral Ridge also advanced. JEFFERSON — Jackie Carlisle had 33
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Henry and Sheree Nemenz, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 19. Richard and
Monkey bread recipe will make sweet treat
Dear Heloise: I would really like to have the recipe for monkey bread. I seem to have missed it when
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