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Ridge volleyball falls in regional semifinal
TWINSBURG — The Mineral Ridge volleyball team’s season ended Wednesday when the Rams lost 3-0 in a
Rock the vote message subtle, but understood
YOUNGSTOWN — The musicians’ message was both straight-forward and subtle. The performers at
Mooney girls advance to regional final
KENT — The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team prepped for the 2008 postseason by playing a
Youngstown man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter; faces 11 years in prison
YOUNGSTOWN — A man charged in a fatal July 19 shooting outside a Poland Avenue bar has pleaded
MVSD, Austintown yet to meet on Strock Stone House and its repair
MINERAL RIDGE— The chief engineer of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District said he anticipates talks
Parents of murder victim say Adams deserves to die
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Timothy E. Franken should impose the death penalty on Bennie Adams, according to
Forum CEO seeks to free up money for new technology
HOWLAND — Walter “Buzz” Pishkur said one of his first tasks as Forum Health’s new chief executive
Aey loses another attempt to become write-in candidate for sheriff
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board of Elections refused to permit David P. Aey to be a write-in
Joint effort leads to arrests in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Within minutes of a news conference announcing a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement
Palin’s look comes with various pricetags
LIBERTY — It was more fashion than politics that drew Elaine Richards of Canfield to her new eye
Leetonia’s water tower, reservoir tanks set for cleaning on Friday
LEETONIA —The village has contracted with Liquid Engineering to have the village’s water tower and
Jury wants death penalty for Adams in Tenney murder
YOUNGSTOWN — An eight-woman, four-man jury has recommended that Bennie Adams receive the death
Thirty local Marine reservists coming home from Iraq
VIENNA — Thirty Marines Reserves from Landing Support Equipment Co., 4th Landing Support Battalion,
GM repeats that Cruze on schedule
General Motors once again is denying a media report that the Chevrolet Cruze will be delayed.
Campbell city offices closed for Clinton visit
CAMPBELL — City offices will close at 1 p.m. Thursday for the campaign visit of former President
Jurors continue deliberating Adams’ fate
YOUNGSTOWN — An eight-woman, four-man jury continues today to deliberate whether Bennie Adams will
Ground broken for new Wilson Middle School
YOUNGSTOWN — Cold, wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of those who turned out for this morning’s
McCain closing the gap in battleground states
COLUMBUS — Republican John McCain appears to be closing the gap in three battleground states,
Walk to support homeless scheduled in Sharon
SHARON, Pa. — The public is invited to a prayer vigil and walk to raise awareness and support for
Youngstown schools losing 25 percent of budget to other schools
The group has met five times so far.
Playing at home in the first round can be a mixed blessing
Playing at home in the first round can be a mixed blessing 111He had three problems:
Now is not the time to sell your stocks, financial experts advise
Investors shouldn’t fear a repeat of the Great Depression, a professor says. LIBERTY — Don’t
Home builders see bright future for city
Home builders were offered encouraging words about the economic future. BOARDMAN — Education
Mooney’s boys soccer season ends after 2-0 loss to CVCA
The Cardinals had their season end for the second straight year in the regional semifinals by the
Barnes, Horne, Wilson receive top YSU awards for UNI contest
Barnes was named Missouri Valley Football Conference special teams player of the week.
Pivotal civil rights activist spreads nonviolence message in Youngstown
One of the Little Rock Nine, who integrated an all-white school in Arkansas in 1957, spoke on
Champions celebrate a banner evening
Boston opened the NBA season with a 90-85 victory over the Cavaliers. BOSTON (AP) — Banner No. 17
Police to increase presence around Midlothian
With increased visibility to deter crime, the director of a new library branch hopes to draw more
Bartus’ sterling play helps Phantoms split
Mahoning Valley is tied with Team USA for second place in the NAHL North Division. BOARDMAN —
Steel globe aids pupils’ efforts in recycling plan
Boardman Steel created the 100-pound, 7-foot-high steel-and-wire globe. POLAND — Pupils at
Groups plans to patrol West Side during Warren trick-or-treating
A councilman asks citizens to be more proactive in reducing crime. WARREN — A Halloween 2006
Cross country runners hope to step it up
The Penguins will compete at the Horizon League championships at Green Bay. 11Both YSU teams
football playoffs
football playoffs DIVISION I All games at 7 p.m. Saturday Region 1 (8) Lakewood St. Edward
Residents value candidate forum
Residents attending wanted to see the candidates behind the commercials. YOUNGSTOWN — People
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Steelers: Wide receiver Santonio Holmes won’t be punished further for being charged last week with a
O’s woes not limited to Pryor; OSU has bye week to regroup
The Buckeyes have three games remaining before their bowl game. COLUMBUS (AP) — This figures to be
McCain calls on Stevens to leave Senate
WASHINGTON — Wasting no time to separate their campaign from the “corruption and insider dealing
Crisis pulls curtain on Playhouse
The stock market meltdown has caused a different kind of blackout for this theater, and a long
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Sluggers — offers an indoor league for ages 7-12. Call (330) 549-6150. BB Rooners —
Appeals court denies request to dismiss suit
WARREN — The 11th District Court of Appeals has upheld a judge’s ruling denying the request from the
Schools’ spending cuts please outside panel
The committee reported that 25 percent of the district’s budget goes to other schools.
VOTER REGISTRATION
VOTER REGISTRATION By the numbers Here are the number of registered voters in the Mahoning and
Titans are undefeated and unfazed by mark
Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher said he’s focusing on the Packers and nothing else. NASHVILLE, Tenn.
The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishirara
The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishirara CASTING HER VOTE: Shanelle Clinkscale, 24, of Youngstown was
Making the last pitches in Pa
HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — Barack Obama and John McCain fought for votes Tuesday on critical ground in
Castlo awards honor people, organizations
Aqua Ohio, the Struthers Rotary Club and downtown restaurants were also recognized. STRUTHERS
Jury to resume deliberations today
YOUNGSTOWN — An eight-woman, four-man jury suspended its work for the night and was sequestered in a
Tressel seeks answers
Tressel seeks answers Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is trying to find out why his offense is so
IN THE HOMESTRETCH
Officials predict record turnout This is the first presidential election with no-fault
Making pasta is CHILD’S PLAY
That kids love pasta is one of those parenting truisms that begins as relief (easy, cheap),
“I will fight this unjust verdict with every ounce of energy I have.”
Opinion: “I will fight this unjust verdict with every ounce of energy I have.” Sen. Ted Stevens, 84 After
State inaction on funding public education to blame
Editorial: Another year, another missed opportunity by state government to deal with Ohio’s unconstitutional
minnijean brown trickey Background
Minnijean Brown Trickey was 16 when she was involved in one of the most pivotal acts of the American
Regional Business Digest
REGION Wheatland Tube laying off 150 workers at pipe plant WHEATLAND, Pa. — Wheatland Tube Co.
A listing of trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween events by county as submitted to The
A listing of trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween events by county as submitted to The
Suspect in slayings violated parole in June
Jennifer Hudson’s nephew died of gunshot wounds, police said Tuesday. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The
Salem mayor helps arrange talks to end American Standard strike
SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford says he believes lines of communication can be re-established between
Mystery Science Theater’ gets boxed set
Fans of the cable series “Mystery Science Theater 3000” can get into heated discussions about who
States must learn how to conduct elections
Opinion: Escalating rage over the role of ACORN in registering presumably Democratic voters threatens to
Sweetness and light in presidential cookies
This election season is so stressing me out. The Republicans can’t stand the Democrats and the
FUN TIME: First-grader Bryce Edison also does his part to recycle. The hole in the top of the globe
FUN TIME: First-grader Bryce Edison also does his part to recycle. The hole in the top of the globe
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Trumbull Memorial James and Marcie Welding, Sharpsville, Pa., boy, Oct. 27.
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 29, the 303rd day of 2008. There are 63 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 29, the 303rd day of 2008. There are 63 days left in the year. On this date
Coming Tomorrow
Coming Tomorrow kentertainment extra: Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Youngstown for two shows
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Weathersfield Township trustees, caucus session, 10 a.m., township administration
Big Three should purge urge to merge
Opinion: OXFORD, Ohio — Detroit is feeling the urge to merge. The Big Three automakers are burning through
Obama will drive money out of U.S.
Opinion: Chief Justice John Marshall said it all in one sentence: “The power to tax is the power to destroy.”
‘Anarchy’ stars enjoy the ride
LOS ANGELES — His kickstand dragged on the pavement, and his mirror was spinning. Worthless. Even
Stocks surge on bargain hunting
Despite the jump, analysts don’t expect sustained increases. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street had
Proud to be mainstream
Opinion: When first I wrote for money, it was on an Underwood 5 manual typewriter on pulp paper that still
Study: Cold germs lurk on common household items
WASHINGTON (AP) — Someone in your house have the sniffles? Watch out for the refrigerator door
Judge resets woman’s sentencing for cruelty, child endangering
The woman said in court that the house she’s in now is clean. YOUNGSTOWN — A municipal judge
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew J. Brining, 21, of Austintown, and Jennifer Cook, 24,
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Oct. 22 Breaking and entering: A man arrived
‘Dancing’ star Hough goes under the knife
‘Dancing’ star Hough goes under the knife LOS ANGELES — The pain that sent Julianne Hough from the
PUCO, Columbia Gas officials have public hearing on rate rise
SALEM — Representatives from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and Columbia Gas of Ohio had
Weather delays opening
Weather delays opening YOUNGSTOWN — Though the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bridge opened nearly
DISTRICT FINANCES Youngstown city schools
A Financial Advisory Committee examining district finances found that revenue between fiscal 2006
League not liable for fine, district attorney rules
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County League of Women Voters is off the hook for $1,750 in election
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Antelope R (Parker)2.602.202.20 Nina’s Ninni (Pilares)2.802.20
Policeman taken to hospital after fire strikes apartments
HUBBARD — Firefighters said they had to evacuate some 200 residents of Shadow Run Apartments when
NHL ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s games
Flyers 7, Thrashers 0 ATLANTA — Mike Knuble, Simon Gagne and Joffrey Lupul each scored two goals
County libraries update resources with donated Down syndrome material
Local organization donated more than 200 updated resources. Librarians across five counties
Indiana QBs recover, should play
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana could finally have its quarterback tandem on the field together
APPLE WALNUT KUGEL
APPLE WALNUT KUGEL Note: Roll the pasta as thinly as possible before cutting it into noodles.
ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other game
ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other game Bulls 108, Bucks 95 CHICAGO — Derrick Rose elicited oohs, aahs ...
Buffalo’s Starks rushes for 186 as Bulls overwhelm Ohio, 32-19
ATHENS (AP) — James Starks ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns, including a 52-yarder in the fourth
WAITING HER TURN: The lines have been long this week at the board of elections in the South Side
WAITING HER TURN: The lines have been long this week at the board of elections in the South Side
Pappardelle With Pesto
Pappardelle With Pesto The pasta should be rolled out to a thickness of about 1‚Ñ16 of an inch.
Basic Pappardelle Pasta
Basic Pappardelle Pasta You will need a pasta maker (hand-cranked or electric) for this recipe, or
She wants to sue sister-in-law
Dear Annie: I have been married for 10 years and have one son. He’s now at an age when he is
Limbo time: Rain delays Series, again
Game 5 is scheduled to resume tonight in Philadelphia, but snow is in the forecast. PHILADELPHIA
Burglar faces possible 9-year term
The defendant’s attorney plans to find out what went wrong at the faith-based treatment facility.
FLU SHOTS | When, where, other details
Here are times, dates and locations for flu and/or pneumonia shots that organizations are offering:
Payday lending is a plague
Opinion: Payday lending is a plague EDITOR: In his Oct. 20 letter, Tim Miller, communications director
Cut policy has Warren pinched
The PGA’revision has sent many players home a lot sooner than before. Charles Warren probably
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Miami 25, Buffalo 16 Washington 25, Detroit 17 New Orleans 37, San Diego 32
Losses to Nebraska helped Stoops take next step as coach
Now at Oklahoma, it’s the Huskers who are chasing his team. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma coach
Administration urges banks to start making loans
The money the government has pumped into the system has not yet had an effect. WASHINGTON (AP) —
No. 3 Penn State chills with off week; JoePa mulls future choices
The 81-year-old coach hinted of plans to hit the recruiting trail. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Idle
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s pro golf events
PGA EUROPEAN TOUR Volvo Masters Sotogrande, Spain Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: Valderrama
Farmers bank reports lower earnings
CANFIELD — The parent company of Farmers National Bank reported lower earnings after taking a large
Suspended Game 5 set to resume
Suspended Game 5 set to resume kGame 5 of the World Series is tentatively set to resume at 8:37
Pa. governor, Ted Kennedy Jr. stump for Obama
The two are encouraging Obama supporters to ‘keep going’ through Election Day. FARRELL, Pa. —
Election brings flurry of events, special guests to the Valley
John McCain and Bill Clinton will have rallies in the Valley. Brace yourself, Mahoning
kThe Youngstown State men’s and women’s cross country teams will be competing Saturday
kThe Youngstown State men’s and women’s cross country teams will be competing Saturday in the 2008
Mahoning investigates voter fraud
The county sheriff’s office is investigating the validity of some registration forms.
Suspect ID’d from video
WARREN — A 24-year-old Warren man pleaded innocent to a felony charge of robbery after a local
Strickland joins thousands in early voting in Ohio
More than 30,000 Mahoning County residents have requested mail-in ballots. COLUMBUS — More
FRIDAY’S GAMES All games at 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY’S GAMES All games at 7:30 p.m. DIVISION II Akron Hoban (6-4) at Howland (7-3) DIVISION
“A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway”
“A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway” (8 p.m., PBS): If Route 66 is the “Mother Road,” the Lincoln
Turn leftover meat into a meal
Dear Heloise: Some while ago, you gave a recipe in your column for an easy stir-fry rice. My recipe
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY • Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road, Poland, will be selling chili dinners
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