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Cavs lose season opener to Celtics
BOSTON — Banner No. 17 is up in the rafters, and win No. 1 is in the books. NBA finals MVP Paul
Residents evacuated from Hubbard’s Shadow Run
HUBBARD — Firefighters said they had to evacuate at least 200 residents of Shadow Run Apartments
Columbia Gas rate increase hearing takes place in Salem
SALEM — Representatives from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio had
Mooney boys soccer team falls in regional semifinal
SOLON — The Cardinal Mooney High boys soccer team lost to Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, 2-0, in
Adams’ jury returns Wednesday to continue deliberations on his fate
YOUNGSTOWN — An eight-woman, four-man jury has been sequestered in a hotel overnight after
Former President Clinton stumps for Obama in Campbell on Thursday
Former President Bill Clinton will stump for U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic Party
Independent group praises Youngstown school board spending cuts
YOUNGSTOWN — A Financial Advisory Committee created by the city school board to take an outsider’s
Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell stumps for Obama in Farrell
FARRELL, Pa. — Gov. Ed Rendell and Ted Kennedy Jr. made a stop here today to keep the fire going
Pa. voters might have to watch what they wear to the polls
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge says he’ll rule quickly in a case that could determine
Snow storm smacks northeastern Pa.
Winter made an early debut in northeastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday as a storm walloped parts of the
Economy forces Playhouse to take a hiatus
YOUNGSTOWN — The financially struggling Youngstown Playhouse will suspend theatrical productions
Potential election fraud found in Mahoning County
YOUNGSTOWN — While there are accusations of large-scale election fraud across the nation, there are
McDonald gas aggregation program will be explained
McDONALD — The public is invited to hear a representative from Buckeye Energy to explain the
Judge delays animal cruelty sentencing
YOUNGSTOWN — A municipal judge wants to know a lot more about Jody L. Seabolt before he sentences
Trick-or-treating safety task force set up in Warren
WARREN — A Halloween 2006 riot on the city’s West Side and increasing complaints from city residents
Poland pupils have a unique recycling idea
POLAND — Pupils at Poland North Elementary School are cleaning up the earth one aluminum can at a
Trumbull County man could get prison for probation violation
WARREN — When Jason Kirkpatrick stands before Judge John M. Stuard of Trumbull County Common Pleas
Portion of Front Street downtown remains closed for bridge work
YOUNGSTOWN — Though the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bridge (Spring Commons bridge) opened nearly
One of the Little Rock Nine visits Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Niya Merriweather and William Huffman, Youngstown Early College students, traveled with
Jurors deliberate whether Bennie Adams lives or dies
YOUNGSTOWN — Jurors have begun deliberating whether Bennie Adams lives or dies following his
GMA live from Youngstown Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — “Good Morning America,” ABC’s national morning show will broadcast live Friday from Youngstown.
McCain, Bill Clinton coming to the Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, and ex-President Bill Clinton will be
Area trick-or-treat times
A listing of trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween events by county as submitted to The
American Standard membership to meet in Salem
SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford has announced that at the request of striking United Steelworkers of
Candidates get grilled tonight
BOARDMAN— Many area candidates running for office in Tuesday’s election will participate in a town hall meeting from 6 to 10 p.m. today at the Youngstown Sports Grille, 7463 South Ave.
Jurors ready to deliberate Bennie Adams’ penalty
YOUNGSTOWN — Jurors once again wheeled their overnight bags into the Mahoning County Courthouse in
Food bargains available through Meridian Road church
YOUNGSTOWN — Crossroads Church, 554 S. Meridian Road, will be taking orders for the Angel Food
Holy Trinity plans another Quiz Night
WARREN — Holy Trinity School will again host Quiz Night, at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 in the technology building
Basket extravaganza is mobile meals fundraiser
WARREN — Trumbull Mobile Meals and Trumbull County Medical Society Alliance have planned a Basket
UPMC Greenville auxiliary seeks new members
GREENVILLE, Pa. — The UPMC Horizon Greenville Auxiliary will host a membership drive from 4 to 7
Night in Belgrade event to feature ethnic foods
YOUNGSTOWN — Circle of Serbian Sisters, 54 Laird Ave., is sponsoring a Night in Belgrade on
Angels for Animals November fundraisers
Angels for Animals and Andrews Hall are located at 4750 W. South Range Road, (state Route 165) in
Bullets fly in sign prank
The boy’s injury from the shooting was considered minor. WARREN — A pair of teenage boys
Out-of-state dog owners claim remains of their pet
STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN — The New York owners of a 3-year-old Rottweiler named Nitro sent him to
Murder case on schedule despite appeals
Two appeals are pending in this capital murder case. YOUNGSTOWN — The capital murder trial of
Tenney murder case enters penalty phase
YOUNGSTOWN — The jury will likely begin deliberating early this afternoon whether Bennie Adams
Library renovations to feature pre-literacy focus
Renovations in county libraries have increased usage. YOUNGSTOWN — Story time is a thing of
YSU community breaks ground for new, $34.3M business school
YOUNGSTOWN — The groundbreaking for the new Williamson College of Business Administration building
Man charged in sexual assaults
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man charged in the rape of a 3-year-old girl is now also charged in the sexual
Clark on list for QB award
The Penn State quarterback from Youngstown has been a big factor in the 9-0 record. STATE
Killer gets 6 life terms
A firefighter said the memory of that morning is recalled every time the bell strikes.
Football playoffs
football playoffs DIVISION I All games at 7 p.m. Saturday Region 1 (8) Lakewood St. Edward
Eyes on the prize
LeBron and the Cavaliers feel this is the year Cleveland begins play against defending NBA
Holmes sorry for drug case; ready to play
The Steelers receiver was held out of Sunday’s loss to the Giants. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh
Winslow returns, ready to move on
After missing two games the Pro Bowl tight end returned to practice. BEREA (AP) — Kellen Winslow
Niles-Vienna Road bridge set to reopen
VIENNA — The Niles-Vienna Road bridge over state Route 11 will be open again by Friday, after a $1
School board thanks those who helped build new parking lot
A McDonald senior has earned a perfect score on the ACT college entrance exam. McDONALD — The
Sparse crowd watches Columbus fall
Anaheim won its fourth road game in seven nights. COLUMBUS (AP) — Things weren’t going well for
REUNIONS
• Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1944 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at The
It was the first-ever poll championship for the unbeaten Irish.
It was the first-ever poll championship for the unbeaten Irish. YOUNGSTOWN — When Ursuline
Amber Keech, David Straley tell of engagement
• TALLMADGE — Amber Renee Keech and David Allen Straley, both of 256 Parker Lane, announce their
Dooley-Perkins wedding date set for May of 2009
• NILES — The engagement and upcoming marriage of Elizabeth N. Dooley and Chalmer W. Perkins are
Business news digest
NATION Treasury program to aid nine large financial groups NEW YORK — A number of financial
Valley tastes first sprinkling of autumn snow
YOUNGSTOWN — It was just a trace, but it was the first batch of snowflakes to fall this pre-winter
Tales from the Valley’s crypt make ghost watchers believe
An employee at the former Wick Mansion said she’s seen what she believes to be a ghost.
SPORTS
SPORTS Game 5 is delayed kGame 5 of the World Series was suspended because of rain in the sixth
OTHER TRIALS
OTHER TRIALS • The death-penalty phase of the Bennie Adams trial begins today before Judge Timothy
Obama is best for our Valley’s economy
Opinion: In the face of a stiff wind, the Mahoning Valley has begun inching forward. We’re battling years of
Plot targets Obama, blacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents have broken up a plot to assassinate Democratic presidential
Here’s an unsolicited plug for an honest TV repairman
Dear Heloise: I was interested in the article about unplugging electrical components for several
President’s policies could destroy desert Southwest
Opinion: Late last month, my wife and I took one of our semi-regular treks in the Grand Canyon, a two-day,
Union pickets to target more Save-A-Lot stores
A grocery union said it will be picketing a store in Poland. A union is keeping the pressure
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Miami 25, Buffalo 16 Washington 25, Detroit 17 New Orleans 37, San Diego 32
2 men face charges after altercation at Warren gas station
Neither police officer was injured. WARREN — Police have charged a Niles man with two counts
Antioch church is site of Baptist convention
YOUNGSTOWN — The Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia Baptist District
City schools must write new kind of success story
Opinion: City schools must write new kind of success story EDITOR: Just once, the Youngstown Board of
Education board approves teacher’s resignation
BOARDMAN — The board of education approved the resignation of Scott Hunter, the Boardman High School
Local Haunts
Local Haunts While no one knows for sure what lurks in the dark corners of each of these places,
Go West (or East), young broker
Go West (or East), young broker Scripps Howard News Service: Dispatches out of Manhattan report a
TRICK OR TREAT | Information
A listing of trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween events by county as submitted to The
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weatherfields Township trustees, special meeting, 7 p.m., West Park Fire Station,
Reports: Palin drags down Republican ticket
WASHINGTON — Sarah Palin has become a drag on the Republican presidential ticket, the first time in
In his 43rd year, he has LaBrae in the playoffs for only the second time.
In his 43rd year, he has LaBrae in the playoffs for only the second time. LEAVITTS-BURG — The
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Salvatore A. Pascarella Jr., 29, of 2490 S. Raccoon Road,
VICTIM IMPACT | Family and firefighters Statements given Monday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court:
RETIA CRAWFORD 19, who escaped from the fire: 11JULIUS CRAWFORD 18, Retia’s brother: 11FIRE
Marking 100 years of service
Special to The Vindicator CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: Reviewing some of the Family Service Agency’s
Wall Street ends session with big last-minute loss
Funds are selling their assets as investors demand their money back. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street
Employers freeze 401(k) matches
Workers suffer as companies cut back on contributions for retirement plans. WASHINGTON — As if
North-South vulnerable. North deals.
North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xA K J 3 uQ 9 8 5 vK J 9 3 w7 WEST EAST xQ
Players probed for using drugs
Six to eight players are under investigation for violating the NFL policy. NEW YORK (AP) — Six to
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY Oct. 17 Drug abuse/paraphernalia: Police arrested a 24-year-old Hubbard man at
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“Hunting the Hidden Dimensions” (8 p.m. PBS): Math whizzes try to decipher the rules that govern
“It’s shocking. It’s unreal. We had been praying that it would not come to this.
Opinion: “It’s shocking. It’s unreal. We had been praying that it would not come to this. We know it’s a
Absentee mom’s not sure to whom she’s legally married
Dear Annie: Thirty years ago, I married an abusive man and had two children. Four years later,
Bengals struggling to 0-8 start
This marks the fourth time the franchise has started 0-8 since 1991. CINCINNATI (AP) — Halfway
Sports auction canceled
Sports auction canceled NEW MIDDLETOWN — Hearts for Safe Harbor has canceled a sports memorabilia
GM idles 2 plants for week to cut down on inventory
A GM official said bankruptcy is not an option. DETROIT — General Motors Corp. will temporarily
Value City files for bankruptcy
COLUMBUS — Discount retailer Value City Department Stores and its subsidiaries have filed for
Westminster College installs new president
Dr. Richard Dorman outlined the college’s next educational strategic plan. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.
Celtics ready to begin quest for second straight crown
After raising the NBA championship banner, they open the season with Cleveland. BOSTON (AP) —
Donny and Marie held over at Flamingo
Donny and Marie held over at Flamingo LAS VEGAS — Brother-and-sister entertainers Donny and Marie
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace David and Kristen Kana, Struthers, twins: boy and girl,
Obama is playing with fire on trade
Opinion: Perhaps the most important question raised in the last presidential debate was the one that got the
Author Tony Hillerman dies at 83
He examined the complexity of the Navajo. PHOENIX (AP) — Tony Hillerman, author of the acclaimed
NHL ROUNDUP \ Monday’s other games
Rangers 4, Islanders 2 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Rangers captain Chris Drury scored his first two goals
mountaineer results
mountaineer results monday 1stSEmDLegendary (Stokes)3.002.402.20 Pop Up (Perez)4.203.60
Seats still available for Get Out and Vote concert
YOUNGSTOWN — You might have to “fight for your right to party,” but there’s no need to fight to
CRIMESTOPPERS
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A North Side homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater
Titans stay unbeaten, beat Colts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans keep winning, and not even Peyton Manning could stop
Suspect indicted in N.C. student’s death
Suspect indicted in N.C. student’s death GREENSBORO, N.C. — A federal grand jury has indicted one
80% of Ohio’s eligible voters likely to cast ballots
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohioans waiting to visit the polls on Election Day should expect large crowds close
Boy’s body identified as Hudson’s nephew
CHICAGO — Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson helped positively identify the body of
Meat Loaf concert rescheduled for Dec. 2
YOUNGSTOWN — The Oct. 23 Meat Loaf concert at Chevrolet Centre, which was postponed when the singer
For Ohio Supreme Court, Stratton and O’Connor
Editorial: For Ohio Supreme Court, Stratton and O’Connor We don’t like every decision the Ohio Supreme Court
Will the new Guns N’ Roses album be worth the wait?
Hell is apparently freezing over again. The first time, you’ll recall, was when the Eagles
49ers’ coach speaks out what he feels
Interim coach Mike Singletary lashed out at Vernon Davis on Sunday. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) —
Jennifer Hudson: Fairy-tale rise to nightmarish family tragedy
The actor-singer returned to Chicago to identify the bodies of her slain mother and brother.
Blind, but still working
Rays’ color announcer has been blind since birth, but still can feel the action. Enrique Oliu
Phils eager to leave own legacy
The Phillies are looking to bring a second championship to the city. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Steve
Game 5 halted by rain in 6th
The Phillies and Rays were deadlocked 2-2 when the game was suspended. PHILADELPHIA — Game 5 of
McCain fights for comeback in Ohio
CANTON (AP) — Fading in the polls, John McCain fought Barack Obama for support in economically hard-
Bye, Ty: Huskies, coach to part ways
Willingham is 11-32 in four seasons at Washington, including 0-7 this fall. SEATTLE (AP) — Tyrone
Edwards not lifting the white flag yet
Carl Edwards won Sunday but still is 193 points behind Jimmie Johnson in the Chase. CHARLOTTE,
nfl roundup News and notes
Raiders: The bad news from the Oakland Raiders’ blowout loss at Baltimore carried over into Monday
Rumors increasing in last days of campaigns
Barack Obama is not a member of a socialist party. John McCain is not a foreigner. Sarah Palin is
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 28, the 302nd day of 2008. There are 64 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 28, the 302nd day of 2008. There are 64 days left in the year. On this date
Gas prices drop below $2 per gallon
PLUNGING OIL PRICES The Mahoning Valley still has the highest gas prices in the state.
Stevens guilty of corruption
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens was convicted of seven corruption charges Monday in a
Levy-support event
Levy-support event YOUNGSTOWN — Backers of the four-year, 9.5-mill city school tax levy on the
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