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Pens lose shootout
NEW YORK (AP) — Nikolai Zherdev scored with 8.1 seconds left to force overtime and Fredrik Sjostrom
First Joe the Plumber, now Joe the Hothead?
This isn't the third time i recent weeks the candidate's brother has drawn attention through his speech.
OHSAA rules Youngstown Christian star Smith ineligible
YOUNGSTOWN — Because of a custody issue, the Ohio High School Athletic Association ruled Youngstown
Error lessens animal-cruelty charges
Only four of 19 animal cruelty charges can be prosecuted against a Youngstown kennel owner.
Cruze to roll on time, GM says
A magazine and analyst speculate production will be delayed one year. Questions have surfaced
Chevy Centre ends year only slightly in the red
The three-year-old arena will make a profit next year, a city official says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
OCCHA dinner celebrates Latin culture, honors Navarro
BOARDMAN — Mary Isa Garayua, executive director of Organizaci ≥n Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana
Balog scores 4 Struthers TDs; Wildcats jar Campbell, 28-13
CAMPBELL — Joe Balog scored all four of Struthers High’s touchdowns on runs of 14 and 4 yards and a
Kids debate issues
All pupils will participate in a mock election within the next couple of weeks. POLAND — Tina
Phantoms falter, 4-2
The Phantoms and Team USA will collide again tonight at the Ice Zone. BOARDMAN — There were
Churches celebrate friendly Halloween
Area churches sponsor free, family-oriented events in a safe environment. Halloween trends in
Pryor, Ohio State ready to challenge Penn State
The OSU quarterback from Jeannette, Pa., had considered going to Penn State. COLUMBUS (AP) — In
Steelers’ Holmes will be charged
After a traffic stop, police found marijuana-filled cigars in his car. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
LeBron, Cavaliers topple Wizards
James had 26 points on the court where he won three state championships. COLUMBUS (AP) — LeBron
Rodriguez finally inks contract at Michigan
The football coach signed a six-year deal Friday worth at least $2.5 million annually. ANN ARBOR,
AUSTINTOWN: Fitch Falcons defeat Boardman Spartans 33-14
The Falcon senior scored four TDs in a 33-14 win over arch-rival Boardman. AUSTINTOWN —
Man gets 10-year term for raping young girl
After prison, the sex offender must register quarterly for life. YOUNGSTOWN — A 62-year-old
interfaith mission \ The details
The Rev. Lewis Macklin and Bruce Lev of the Mahoning Valley were among representatives from
Faith factor in politics goes beyond red and blue
Religion has played a role in many campaigns. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Dr. Marc Swerdloff is a
Obama would take away our liberties
Opinion: Here, today, is a potpourri of election thoughts, brought to you because there are endless topics to
Taking part in pageant
Taking part in pageant BOARDMAN — Monica Brown of Boardman was recently selected to participate in
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James D. Griffith, 32, of 7545 Hitchcock Road, Boardman, and
City man arrested with loaded gun
YOUNGSTOWN — Korron Devoe, 26, of the 2800 block of Guss Street, was arrested at 4 p.m. Friday after
Convicted felon jailed on probation violation
The burglar could now get nine years in prison. WARREN — Jason Kirkpatrick, the man convicted
HOWLAND: Howland Tigers defeat JFK Eagles 21-7
The Tigers defeated Warren JFK and may play at home next Friday. HOWLAND — Senior running
CANFIELD: Poland Bulldogs hold down Canfield Cardinals 14-7
The Bulldogs held down Canfield, 14-7 CANFIELD — With the biggest victory in his four-year
COLUMBIANA: Crestview Rebels defeat United Eagles 44-35
The Rebels and South Rage finished 6-1 in the league. COLUMBIANA — Don’t let the final score
Watching ‘Saw V’ is pure torture
Another All Hallow’s Eve, another “Saw” movie. They’re as dependable as pumpkins and as fresh as a
Interfaith group builds bonds through faith
During a visit to Israel, two Valley men are immersed in spiritual and educational experiences.
‘Doubting sessions’ address questions
Discussions at church confront skepticism and atheism. ST. LOUIS — When she was 20, Jessi
His Music Connection
His Music Connection GIRARD — His Music Connection will host Early Harvest band of Garrettsville
PNC Financial buying National City for $5.58B
National City has 20 branches in the Mahoning Valley. NEW YORK (AP) — PNC Financial Services Group
Headed to the playoffs: Howland, Liberty, Hubbard, Poland, Ursuline, South Range, Crestview, McDonald,
They’re in: Howland, Liberty, Hubbard, Poland, Ursuline, South Range, Crestview, McDonald, Leetonia,
Program schedules emergency utility help
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership is scheduling appointments,
Statewide races get little attention
Two Ohio Supreme Court justices are seeking re-election. The Ohio attorney general’s office
Season to begin for three popular game species in Ohio
COLUMBUS — The season for three of Ohio’s most popular game species — ring-necked pheasant,
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Dick McCarthy, the Republican nominee for the 59th Ohio House District seat,
Doll promotes Islam?
Toy tries to indoctrinate children, New Castle critics say One woman says she won’t let her
Vote early, Michelle Obama urges crowd in Akron
Vote early, Michelle Obama urges crowd in Akron COLUMBUS — Michelle Obama told Ohio audiences
Judge Sweeney deserves more time on the bench
Editorial: Has Judge Maureen Sweeney’s four-year tenure in the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court been perfect?
GOP wants to see registration lists
About 200,000 voter registration forms contain information that does not match databases.
FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA
FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA Beaver Local 15, Akron North 14 Brookfield 28, Newton Falls 13 Columbiana
MCDONALD: McDonald Blue Devils defeat Lowellville Rockets 43-6
The Blue Devils thumped Lowellville, 43-6, to complete a 10-0 regular season. McDONALD — Amid
MERCER: Mercer Mustangs defeat West Middlesex Big Reds 48-20
The Mustangs rushed for 511 yards for a 48-20 win to stay tied for first place. MERCER —
YOUNGSTOWN: Ursuline Irish defeat St. Vincent-St. Mary Irish 34-7
But this year’s undefeated Irish team has bigger goals than the 1956 version. YOUNGSTOWN —
Regional Chamber honors Canfield Fair for community service
The fair is a positive image for the Mahoning Valley, a chamber official said. CANFIELD — The
9 of 10 biggest banks give raises in pay
They ‘add insult to injury,’ an attorney general said. NEW YORK (AP) — Despite the Wall Street
October Saturdays are perfect for fishing
Sure, I could use the extra couple of hours of sleep. OK, the yard is full of leaves. Yeah, the
FINANCES | Losses lessen
FINANCES | Losses lessen Since it opened in October 2005, the Youngstown-owned Chevrolet Centre
Caution needed on kicks
Northern Iowa has two returners capable of big yardage. One of the keys to today’s Youngstown
Kingdom Community Church founded
STRUTHERS — Kingdom Community Church, a nondenominational congregation, will hold its inaugural
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Oct.
OHIO | Attorney general and Supreme Court justices
Three candidates are running for attorney general. In the two Supreme Court justice races, two
’Housewives’ actor is out of intensive care
’Housewives’ actor is out of intensive care LOS ANGELES — “Desperate Housewives” actor Gale Harold
JAIL TIME
JAIL TIME Jason Kirkpatrick Since September 1998, Jason Kirkpatrick of Trumbull County has been
NHL ROUNDUP Friday’s games
Rangers 3, Blue Jackets 1 COLUMBUS — Nikolai Zherdev had a successful return to Columbus with a
St. John’s Orthodox Church to host 19th Festival of Icons on Nov. 1
WARREN — St. John’s Orthodox Church, 2220 Reeves Road, will host the 19th annual Festival of Icons
A listing of trick-or-treat hours by county as submitted to The Vindicator:
A listing of trick-or-treat hours by county as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING Austintown:
Are you living in ‘Real America?’
Opinion: Will the “real” America please stand up? According to Sarah Palin, she and John McCain “believe
Oral history of Harlem theater to be created
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University and the Apollo Theater Foundation plan to create an oral history
‘Mad Men’ makes a splash bigger than its ratings
The season finale is Sunday. LOS ANGELES — “Mad Men” draws a slice of viewers as slender as
Boise St. captures WAC showdown over San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Kellen Moore and his Boise State teammates showed San Jose State that the
Diocese of Youngstown to sponsor conference
A theology professor will give the keynote address at a Nov. 15 event at YSU. YOUNGSTOWN — “The
Keep unwanted guests away from feeders
With bird seed prices at record highs, resentment toward unwanted visitors at backyard feeders is
Chrysler to cut 25% of salaried workers
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler LLC, whose owner has been in talks to sell the automaker to General Motors
AIG needs attitude change
Newsday: It’s been a little over a month since insurance industry giant American International Group
CWU plans World Community Day
YOUNGSTOWN — Church Women United will mark World Community Day on Nov. 7 during a program at
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Old man Moyer vs. young Rays
The Phillies and Rays enter Game 3 of the World Series tonight tied at 1-1. PHILADELPHIA (AP) —
LOCAL TOPICS \ Sunday TV programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ-TV 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time Warner Cable
“Generation Gap” (9 p.m., Hallmark Channel): Edward Asner, Ralph Waite, Rue McClanahan
“Generation Gap” (9 p.m., Hallmark Channel): Edward Asner, Ralph Waite, Rue McClanahan and Alex
They don’t make cars like to used to ...
Opinion: I marvel at the beautiful cars on the road compared to half a century ago. I bought a no-frills,
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Baltimore 27, Miami 13 St. Louis 34, Dallas 14 Chicago 48, Minnesota 41
Comedian Jerry Lewis makes anti-gay slur
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Jerry Lewis made an anti-gay slur on Australian television similar to one
Giants’ Burress fined for abusing official
He was upset for an offensive pass interference penalty and lashed out. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)
Wheatland Tube Co. is recalling 140 of 170 laid-off employees
WHEATLAND, Pa. — Wheatland Tube Co. is recalling 140 of 170 temporarily laid-off workers. Company
Today is Saturday, Oct. 25, the 299th day of 2008. There are 67 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, Oct. 25, the 299th day of 2008. There are 67 days left in the year. On this date
sunday news shows Scheduled guests
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Jack Welch, former chief executive
Siblings feel like unwanted stepkids
Dear Annie: My mother divorced when I was 6 years old and remarried when I was 12. My sister and I
ON THE FAIRWAYS \ Friday’s pro golf events
Frys.com Open SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Arron Oberholser is making the most of his home-field advantage.
Zenyatta remains unbeaten
The 4-year-old filly rallied from last to first to win the Breeders’ Cup race. ARCADIA, Calif.
Ex-priest convicted of federal sex charge
CHICAGO (AP) — A prominent former Roman Catholic priest was convicted Friday of taking a boy on
Jameson Junior Guild offers bazaar experience
Special to The Vindicator TREASURE TROVE: Jameson Junior Guild members Pat Robison and Effie
Man charged with making threats against Brunner
COLUMBUS (AP) — A man has been charged in Columbus with making a death threat against Ohio’s top
Colleagues criticize McCain
Ex-Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge criticized McCain’s selection of Palin. DENVER (AP) — Frustrated
Today
Today “Hansel and Gretel” (Youth Theater), 2:30 p.m., Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane,
Sarah plays Sarah at Poland debate
Sarah plays Sarah at Poland debate kSarah Summers, 13, an eighth-grader at Holy Family School,
Computer ratings \ How they fared
DIVISION II Region 5 1, Mayfield (9-1) beat Hudson (5-5), 21-6 2, E. Cleve. Shaw (9-0) beat
Payday lending issue certified
COLUMBUS — With less than two weeks before the general election, the Ohio Secretary of State’s
OCCHA Scholarships and services
Organizaci ≥n Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana Inc. is a nonprofit organization that services
2 men jailed on drug charges
YOUNGSTOWN — A Hubbard man and a Struthers man are in the Mahoning County Jail after being arrested
Group donates to Poland school
The academic booster club honored both an outstanding alumnus and an educator. POLAND — The
State honors Millcreek center
Early intervention is critical for increasing the chances that a child will succeed, speakers said.
GIRARD: Girard Indians defeat Liberty Leopards 36-22
Fitzgerald Toussaint rushed for 219 yards in the Leopards’ second-straight loss. GIRARD — It
venated in the second period, but were unable to score. Team USA scored twice in the final 35
venated in the second period, but were unable to score. Team USA scored twice in the final 35
DISTRICT ROUNDUP: Mathews wins; Warren Harding, West Branch and Southeast lose
Brent Jackson rushed for 219 yards as Mathews ended its season on a winning note. WARREN — The
ITCL ROUNDUP: South Range, Springfield, Southern, Western Reserve, Leetonia and Columbiana win; Mineral Ridge, Lisbon, Wellsville, Sebring, Jackson-Milton and East Palestine lose
NORTH LIMA — The South Range High football team, behind 14-12 at intermission, rallied for 15 points
Business news digest
REGION Auto supplier expects low third-quarter earnings HOWLAND — Auto supplier Stoneridge said
Benefit will help animals
Special to The Vindicator B-9 personalities: Among the animals at Second Chance Animal Rescue are
Are you ready for a bird? Check out these pointers
Dear Readers: Here are some important pet pointers to keep in mind if you are considering bringing a
NEW CASTLE: New Castle Red Hurricane defeat Mohawk Warriors 45-6
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The New Castle High football team ran for 267 yards in Friday’s 45-6 victory over
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