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Candidate for Mahoning Co. prosecutor to appear at contempt-of-court hearing next week
YOUNGSTOWN — Atty. Martin E. Yavorcik, the independent candidate for Mahoning County prosecutor, has
Mercer Co. vets clinic renamed after fallen Marine
HERMITAGE, Pa. — The Mercer County Veterans Affairs Clinic on Kerrwood Drive has been named the
ODOT completes Kirk Road construction project in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN— Construction by the Ohio Department of Transportation on Kirk Road is completed. Paula
Sodom Hutchings Road in Liberty Township closed for two days
WARREN — Sodom Hutchings Road about 4,000 feet south of Crews Hood Road in Liberty Township will be
Four plead innocent to Lorstown break-ins
WARREN — Three Warren area men and a woman have pleaded innocent to a variety of charges relating to
30 Air Force reservists heading to Iraq
VIENNA — Thirty Air Force Reservists from the 910th Airlift Wing are scheduled to leave here
Poland’s Save-A-Lot draws dueling pickets
POLAND — Dueling pickets showed up Friday at Henry Nemenz’ Save-A-Lot store in Poland. Three
Gaming fundraiser set in Warren
WARREN —Someplace Safe Inc., Trumbull County’s Domestic Violence Agency, will host its annual “Nite
Obama campaign rehangs flags
BOARDMAN — American flags hung backwards at the local Barack Obama campaign on Market Street are now
GM, union strive to put job cut rumors to rest
LORDSTOWN — Union leaders at the Lordstown car plant are trying to stop rumors that big job cuts are
Youngstown State may increase size of bond issue
YOUNGSTOWN — The economic downturn hitting the nation may mean an upturn in campus improvement
Hermitage schedules Veterans Day parade
HERMITAGE, PA. — The annual Shenango Valley Veterans Day Parade will march down East State Street
Boardman cops Taser woman who slugged paramedic
BOARDMAN — Police had to use a Taser on a 24-year-old township woman after the vehicle she was
Boardman trustees will beef up safety forces if levy passes
BOARDMAN — Days before voters will decide the fate of a 2.2-mill levy police and fire levy, trustees
McCain, Giuliani stump in Hanoverton
HANOVERTON — Ex-New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said today that John McCain, the Republican
Ohio’s high court stands firm: Aey is not qualified
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has refused to clarify or reconsider its Oct. 24 order that
New area lawyers pass bar exam
NEW LAWYERS Ohio Bar Exam Eleven people from Mahoning County and six from Trumbull County have
Local kids wake up to Good Morning America
YOUNGSTOWN — To add Halloween flavor to this morning’s broadcast, “Good Morning America” welcomed
Lordstown’s union leaders work to halt rumor mill
LORDSTOWN — Union leaders at the Lordstown car plant are trying to stop rumors that big job cuts are
McCain appears on ‘Good Morning America’ at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Sen. John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, called the economic
Court hears appeal of town’s ordinance on illegal immigrants
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A small city in eastern Pennsylvania asked a federal appeals court Thursday to
Most at YSU couldn’t see or hear McCain this morning
YOUNGSTOWN — Some of the approximately 700 people who showed up to see Sen. John McCain’s
About 700 in attendance for GMA and McCain at YSU this morning
YOUNGSTOWN — “|Think pink,” Is the message that girls of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority will be sending
Sciortino denies endorsement of school issue
NORTH JACKSON — Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino said he hasn’t issued any endorsement
Deportation nears for Romanian educated in Valley, family fears
Although reluctant, Chip’s fianc e said she’ll relocate to Romania if he is deported.
Overachieving McDonald ready to make a run for it
The Blue Devils are back at the state meet for the 10th straight year. McDONALD — After his
Penguins play for pride over final three contests
Injuries have caused a lot of headaches for the coaching staff at YSU this fall. YOUNGSTOWN —
Home from Iraq
After a seven-month tour in Iraq, one Marine met his new baby boy. VIENNA — With tears in her
Public’s help sought to identify woman
Check out the Web site www.citizenobserver.com for local alerts. YOUNGSTOWN — Your help is
Tigers fall in first regional tourney
Defending state volleyball semifinalist Gilmour Academy won in straight sets. BARBERTON — In
YSU panel discusses scenarios that would affect 2009 tuition
It’s all in the discussion stage right now. No decisions have been made. YOUNGSTOWN — Tuition
THE WAY THEY WERE
Slovak league Two players from a 1939 Struthers sandlot baseball team continue to keep their
Parking fee to kick in for Chevy Centre patrons
The free-parking deal expires today. YOUNGSTOWN — With city council not interested in renewing
Adams’ execution date set for murder of YSU student
It is the first death sentence imposed here in 41‚Ñ2 years. YOUNGSTOWN — Bennie Adams bettered
the scoop
the scoop access anywhere Imagine spending hours working on a presentation, diligently saving
Clinton in Valley: Obama is best pick decision
John McCain will campaign today at YSU and in Columbiana County. CAMPBELL — The choice for
McCain dragged down by Palin, Bush
Opinion: WASHINGTON — From the invasion of Iraq to the selection of Sarah Palin, carelessness has
Rocker Frampton fuming over stolen Obama signs
Rocker Frampton fuming over stolen Obama signs CINCINNATI — Rocker Peter Frampton is wishing
Talk-show talk critical of Tressel and lack of offense
The voices also call for line coach Jim Bollman to be fired. COLUMBUS (AP) — After a second
CLUB CALENDAR
•ATHLETIC GROUPS • McDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens
Under fire
Under fire After a second punchless showing by his offense, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is taking
nhl roundup \ Wednesday’s games
Lightning 5, Sabres 2 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rookie Steven Stamkos scores his first two NHL goals and
Bench has deep impact
LeBron James watched his teammates take control in win CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James watched,
Obama approaches rep about White House post
Polls, early-ballot count suggest Democrat victory WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama’s campaign has
Dispute over signs proves shocking
To prevent theft, a North Carolina man hooked his campaign signs up to a power source. CHAPEL
Presidential race overshadows local contests
Opinion: It’s been a very hectic election season, with the Mahoning Valley receiving visits from the
Eyewear business sees sale surge
Belmont Eye Clinic is one Valley location with the Sarah Palin glasses. Cheaper versions are
Authorities probe death of 5-month-old girl
Authorities probe death of 5-month-old girl YOUNGSTOWN — The mother of a 5-month-old girl who died
The Lineups \ Youngstown State vs. Illinois State
YSU OFFENSE RT — (76) BOBBY COATES (6-4, 300, Soph.); (71) Kyle Brown (6-3, 315, Soph.) RG —
Kiger a queen of kills
GREENVILLE — Abbey Kiger knows how to make shots in volleyball that opponents are unable to return,
Area college roundup \ Saturday’s games
JOHN CARROLL (5-2, 4-2 OAC) vs. MOUNT UNION (7-0, 6-0 OAC) When: 1:30 p.m. Where: Mount Union
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Amy Rogers and Kenneth E. Thomas, Youngstown, boy,
Trumbull libraries set Food for Fines drive
NEWTON FALLS — The six member libraries of the Trumbull Independent Public Libraries Consortium are
The son of Virgil and Minerva Gilea has been in jail in the custody of U.S. immigration officials
The son of Virgil and Minerva Gilea has been in jail in the custody of U.S. immigration officials
‘Undecideds’ gingerly move toward decision
Most remaining members lean toward Democrat Barack Obama. BOARDMAN — With the election only a
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT In a story on page B1 of Thursday’s paper under the headline “Pupils appreciate
Friday's Best Bets on TV
“Ghost Hunters Live” (7 p.m., Sci-Fi Channel): A seven-hour live event has real-life ghost hunters
Teens arrested in plot
Teens arrested in plot BIG BEAR, Calif. — Deputy sheriffs have arrested five teenagers on felony
Columbiana trucker injured in train crash
COLUMBIANA — A traffic accident involving a box truck and a train sent one man to the hospital.
Today
Today Nightlife Halloween bash with Denny London, JD Eicher and the Goodnights, Robbie Jay Band,
Greenspan admits role
Editorial: The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Colo., on former Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Alan Greenspan’s
nba roundup Wednesday’s other game
Houston 112, Rockets 102 DALLAS — Yao Ming and Ron Artest powered a 16-2 run late in the fourth
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
This week: NASCAR’s top series heads to Fort Worth, Texas, for the Dickies 500 next Sunday. There’s
WHO IS SHE? Youngstown police released a composite drawing of this unidentified woman, whose body
WHO IS SHE? Youngstown police released a composite drawing of this unidentified woman, whose body
Palin in 2012? Conservatives’ meeting to cover her future
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — With days still to go in the White House race, backers of vice
Bones, shoes, license found near site of Fossett plane crash
MADERA, Calif. (AP) — Searchers have found what appear to be two large human bones near the crash
Aey has only himself to blame for rejection
Editorial: From the outset, David Aey’s candidacy for Mahoning County sheriff has been shrouded in uncertainty
Local band to debut Obama line dance
WARREN — Youngstown’s Total Package Band will debut its new line dance, called the Obama Line Dance,
Monopoly sheds light on fiscal crisis
Opinion: Comparisons between today’s banking crisis and the one that heralded the Great Depression in the
Today is Friday, Oct. 31, the 305th day of 2008. There are 61 days left in the year. This is
Today is Friday, Oct. 31, the 305th day of 2008. There are 61 days left in the year. This is
Sen. Voinovich strangely absent from McCain’s victory strategy
The two politicians have disagreed on several issues. COLUMBUS (AP) — The presidential candidates
A magnificent marriage
Behind crew chief Chad Knaus’ strategy, Jimmie Johnson is nearing his third straight Chase
“I will not be a perfect president. But I can promise you this — I will always tell you
Opinion: “I will not be a perfect president. But I can promise you this — I will always tell you what I think
The High Five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” CBS.
PARTNERS Port authority
A breakdown of the partners committed to an economic development effort under the umbrella of the
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct. 28
Thousands in Syria rally to denounce deadly U.S. raid
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Tens of thousands crowded a Damascus square in a government-orchestrated
National Business Digest
NATION American Express plans to cut 10% of work force NEW YORK — In a stark acknowledgment of
Ford to add 1,000 workers at Michigan F-150 factory
Truck sales are growing stronger as gas prices fall. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is
Exxon Mobil shatters record for profit
HOUSTON (AP) — Exxon Mobil Corp., the world’s largest publicly traded oil company, reported income
Most of all, don’t do anything stupid
Some of the best poker advice I ever received came from someone who didn’t even play the game.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Canfield school board special meeting, 8 a.m., work session and other business.
Soulful Style pioneers
Soulful Style pioneers The men of R&B don’t always look as dapper as Ne-Yo — but they certainly
Sharp-dressed man’s ‘swag’ turns heads
Gliding across the stage, crooning “come closer” over a driving beat, he manhandles the microphone
Specialist sought to create jobs through port authority
The development director’s salary is likely to be more than $100,000. VIENNA — With funding
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John R. Waugh, 27, of 360 Brandon Ave., Struthers, and Lauren
Rate of new diabetes cases has doubled in last 10 years
ATLANTA (AP) — The rate of new diabetes cases nearly doubled in the United States in the last 10
DEATH SENTENCE The judge’s words
ADAMS Continued From B1 Excerpts from Thursday’s death sentence pronouncement by Judge Timothy
NEW DAD: Marine Reservist Michael Clark and his wife, Kelly, enjoy a long-awaited welcome-home kiss
NEW DAD: Marine Reservist Michael Clark and his wife, Kelly, enjoy a long-awaited welcome-home kiss
Complaints about harassment by bill collectors are increasing
NEW YORK (AP) — After several years in which Americans were buying stuff on credit they couldn’t
Pottery shard could contain oldest Hebrew inscription, scholar says
HIRBET QEIYAFA, Israel (AP) — An Israeli archaeologist has discovered what he believes is the oldest
Boulder, Colo., prepares for 10th annual Naked Pumpkin Run
BOULDER,Colo. — Feel that draft? Dozens of hearty runners expected to bare it all — except for the
Iraqi demands threaten U.S. deal
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq wants to eliminate any chance U.S. forces will stay here after 2011 under a
Despite Ryan’s endorsement, no confidence in Obama
Opinion: Despite Ryan’s endorsement, no confidence in Obama EDITOR: In Tim Ryan’s Oct. 28 endorsement of
Taliban kill 5 people at Ministry of Culture
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban fighters stormed the Ministry of Culture in the heart of Kabul on
State preview
When: Saturday Where: Scioto Downs, Columbus Schedule: Boys — Div. III 11:05 a.m.; Div. II 11:50;
Early voting draws crowds
The number of those voting early has exceeded predictions. CINCINNATI (AP) — In some parts of
Mecca man indicted on charges stemming from domestic dispute
Another man faces six counts of felonious assault after being accused of driving into a crowd.
Chase drivers
JIMMIE JOHNSON Chase points: first, 6,248 Car: No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet Team: Hendrick Motorsports
Big Ben battered, but still standing
He’s been sacked 116 times over the last 21‚Ñ2 seasons —the most in the NFL. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Trial nears for Niles man accused of killing his wife
WARREN — Jury selection begins Monday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in the aggravated-murder
Religious leaders speak to oppose casino issue
Issue 6 is misleading and won’t benefit the Valley, they said. YOUNGSTOWN — Issue 6 won’t
MVSD engineer expects talks over Strock house
MINERAL RIDGE — The chief engineer of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District said he anticipates
Violent offender to serve 13 years
The North Side woman went to prison in 1994 for aggravated burglary. YOUNGSTOWN — A 45-year-old
Pike’s peak: QB lifts Cincy past No. 24 USF
CINCINNATI (AP) — Playing with a soft cast protecting his broken left forearm, junior Tony Pike had
6 governors seek help for automakers
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The governors of six states have asked the treasury secretary and Federal
Trial date upheld in tot’s slaying
YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals has cleared the way for the capital murder trial of
Consumers sharply cut spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — Let the economists debate all they want. This is a recession. Scared and often
On the road again: Phantoms ready for crucial series
They’ll play first-place Traverse City in a three-game set in Michigan. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. —
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
North Lima man, 28, indicted on attempted-murder charge
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a 28-year-old North Lima man on an
THE UNDECIDEDS Profiles
The five original participants in The Vindicator’s “The Undecideds” group. MARY LOU HOON Age: 66
Hints will keep fires burning safely
Dear Readers: With the holidays quickly approaching, here are some important candle safety hints
Son and pal experiment with sex
Dear Annie: I feel like the worst parent in the world right now, and I can’t talk to anyone about
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