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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

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Mooney girls advance to regional final

KENT — The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team prepped for the 2008 postseason by playing a


Crowd packs high school on Pa. merger proposal

Residents final answer will be given Tuesday.


Trumbull events calendar calling for submissions

Information deadline is Friday.


Trade food for library fines

Six libraries are participating.


Halloween fun in the Valley

Special trick or treat hours are planned at Southern Park Mall.


Columbiana treasurer candidates throwing verbal punches

The internal notes are confidential.


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

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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

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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

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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

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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.


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


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:


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


Home builders see bright future for city

Home builders were offered encouraging words about the economic future. BOARDMAN — Education

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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

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Barnes, Horne, Wilson receive top YSU awards for UNI contest

Barnes was named Missouri Valley Football Conference special teams player of the week.


Police to increase presence around Midlothian

With increased visibility to deter crime, the director of a new library branch hopes to draw more


Champions celebrate a banner evening

Boston opened the NBA season with a 90-85 victory over the Cavaliers. BOSTON (AP) — Banner No. 17


Steel globe aids pupils’ efforts in recycling plan

Boardman Steel created the 100-pound, 7-foot-high steel-and-wire globe. POLAND — Pupils at

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Bartus’ sterling play helps Phantoms split

Mahoning Valley is tied with Team USA for second place in the NAHL North Division. BOARDMAN —


Cross country runners hope to step it up

The Penguins will compete at the Horizon League championships at Green Bay. 11Both YSU teams


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


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

FRIDAY • Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road, Poland, will be selling chili dinners


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


“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


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


Vindy.com News Podcast for October 29, 2008

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Strickland joins thousands in early voting in Ohio

More than 30,000 Mahoning County residents have requested mail-in ballots. COLUMBUS — More

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Suspect ID’d from video

WARREN — A 24-year-old Warren man pleaded innocent to a felony charge of robbery after a local


Mahoning investigates voter fraud

The county sheriff’s office is investigating the validity of some registration forms.


NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Sunday, Nov 2nd. Week Nine MINNESOTA 41‚Ñ2Houston Jacksonville


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


Election brings flurry of events, special guests to the Valley

John McCain and Bill Clinton will have rallies in the Valley. Brace yourself, Mahoning


Pa. governor, Ted Kennedy Jr. stump for Obama

The two are encouraging Obama supporters to ‘keep going’ through Election Day. FARRELL, Pa. —


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


Farmers bank reports lower earnings

CANFIELD — The parent company of Farmers National Bank reported lower earnings after taking a large


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


ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s pro golf events

PGA EUROPEAN TOUR Volvo Masters Sotogrande, Spain Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: Valderrama


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


Administration urges banks to start making loans

The money the government has pumped into the system has not yet had an effect. WASHINGTON (AP) —


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


Sunday’s Games

Sunday’s Games Miami 25, Buffalo 16 Washington 25, Detroit 17 New Orleans 37, San Diego 32


Cut policy has Warren pinched

The PGA’revision has sent many players home a lot sooner than before. Charles Warren probably


Payday lending is a plague

Opinion: Payday lending is a plague EDITOR: In his Oct. 20 letter, Tim Miller, communications director


FLU SHOTS | When, where, other details

Here are times, dates and locations for flu and/or pneumonia shots that organizations are offering:


TODAY

TODAY 12:30 p.m. (FSN Pitt) College football: “Penn State Football Story.” 1 p.m. (FSN Pitt)


Burglar faces possible 9-year term

The defendant’s attorney plans to find out what went wrong at the faith-based treatment facility.


Limbo time: Rain delays Series, again

Game 5 is scheduled to resume tonight in Philadelphia, but snow is in the forecast. PHILADELPHIA


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


Basic Pappardelle Pasta

Basic Pappardelle Pasta You will need a pasta maker (hand-cranked or electric) for this recipe, or


Pappardelle With Pesto

Pappardelle With Pesto The pasta should be rolled out to a thickness of about 1‚Ñ16 of an inch.


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


ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other game

ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other game Bulls 108, Bucks 95 CHICAGO — Derrick Rose elicited oohs, aahs ...


APPLE WALNUT KUGEL

APPLE WALNUT KUGEL Note: Roll the pasta as thinly as possible before cutting it into noodles.


Indiana QBs recover, should play

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana could finally have its quarterback tandem on the field together


County libraries update resources with donated Down syndrome material

Local organization donated more than 200 updated resources. Librarians across five counties


NHL ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s games

Flyers 7, Thrashers 0 ATLANTA — Mike Knuble, Simon Gagne and Joffrey Lupul each scored two goals


Policeman taken to hospital after fire strikes apartments

HUBBARD — Firefighters said they had to evacuate some 200 residents of Shadow Run Apartments when


MOUNTAINEER RESults

MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Antelope R (Parker)2.602.202.20 Nina’s Ninni (Pilares)2.802.20


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


DISTRICT FINANCES Youngstown city schools

A Financial Advisory Committee examining district finances found that revenue between fiscal 2006


Weather delays opening

Weather delays opening YOUNGSTOWN — Though the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bridge opened nearly


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


‘Dancing’ star Hough goes under the knife

‘Dancing’ star Hough goes under the knife LOS ANGELES — The pain that sent Julianne Hough from the


A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Oct. 22 Breaking and entering: A man arrived


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew J. Brining, 21, of Austintown, and Jennifer Cook, 24,


Selected Stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 16.64 1.93 Avalon


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

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Study: Cold germs lurk on common household items

WASHINGTON (AP) — Someone in your house have the sniffles? Watch out for the refrigerator door


Soccer

Soccer Men Westminster 1, Grove City 0 — The Titans are 14-5, 6-0 Presidents’ Athletic


Proud to be mainstream

Opinion: When first I wrote for money, it was on an Underwood 5 manual typewriter on pulp paper that still


Stocks surge on bargain hunting

Despite the jump, analysts don’t expect sustained increases. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street had


‘Anarchy’ stars enjoy the ride

LOS ANGELES — His kickstand dragged on the pavement, and his mirror was spinning. Worthless. Even


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.”


Big Three should purge urge to merge

Opinion: OXFORD, Ohio — Detroit is feeling the urge to merge. The Big Three automakers are burning through


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Weathersfield Township trustees, caucus session, 10 a.m., township administration


Coming Tomorrow

Coming Tomorrow kentertainment extra: Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Youngstown for two shows


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


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Trumbull Memorial James and Marcie Welding, Sharpsville, Pa., boy, Oct. 27.


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


Sweetness and light in presidential cookies

This election season is so stressing me out. The Republicans can’t stand the Democrats and the


States must learn how to conduct elections

Opinion: Escalating rage over the role of ACORN in registering presumably Democratic voters threatens to


Mystery Science Theater’ gets boxed set

Fans of the cable series “Mystery Science Theater 3000” can get into heated discussions about who


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


Suspect in slayings violated parole in June

Jennifer Hudson’s nephew died of gunshot wounds, police said Tuesday. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The


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


Regional Business Digest

REGION Wheatland Tube laying off 150 workers at pipe plant WHEATLAND, Pa. — Wheatland Tube Co.


minnijean brown trickey Background

Minnijean Brown Trickey was 16 when she was involved in one of the most pivotal acts of the American


State inaction on funding public education to blame

Editorial: Another year, another missed opportunity by state government to deal with Ohio’s unconstitutional


“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


Making pasta is CHILD’S PLAY

That kids love pasta is one of those parenting truisms that begins as relief (easy, cheap),


IN THE HOMESTRETCH

Officials predict record turnout This is the first presidential election with no-fault


Tressel seeks answers

Tressel seeks answers Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is trying to find out why his offense is so


Jury to resume deliberations today

YOUNGSTOWN — An eight-woman, four-man jury suspended its work for the night and was sequestered in a

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Castlo awards honor people, organizations

Aqua Ohio, the Struthers Rotary Club and downtown restaurants were also recognized. STRUTHERS


Making the last pitches in Pa

HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — Barack Obama and John McCain fought for votes Tuesday on critical ground in


The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishirara

The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishirara CASTING HER VOTE: Shanelle Clinkscale, 24, of Youngstown was


Titans are undefeated and unfazed by mark

Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher said he’s focusing on the Packers and nothing else. NASHVILLE, Tenn.


VOTER REGISTRATION

VOTER REGISTRATION By the numbers Here are the number of registered voters in the Mahoning and


Schools’ spending cuts please outside panel

The committee reported that 25 percent of the district’s budget goes to other schools.


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


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Sluggers — offers an indoor league for ages 7-12. Call (330) 549-6150. BB Rooners —


Crisis pulls curtain on Playhouse

The stock market meltdown has caused a different kind of blackout for this theater, and a long

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area

area Gibson retires CHAMPION — Champion High School’s football coach John Gibson has announced


McCain calls on Stevens to leave Senate

WASHINGTON — Wasting no time to separate their campaign from the “corruption and insider dealing


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


NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Steelers: Wide receiver Santonio Holmes won’t be punished further for being charged last week with a


Residents value candidate forum

Residents attending wanted to see the candidates behind the commercials. YOUNGSTOWN — People


football playoffs

football playoffs DIVISION I All games at 7 p.m. Saturday Region 1 (8) Lakewood St. Edward


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