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‘A new school and a new attitude’
YOUNGSTOWN — Cathy Dorbish, principal of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, challenged
A ‘classy’ ambience
WARREN — As Imani Wills tried to describe her new school, the word “amazing’ kept coming up. “It’s
New traffic system in Salem
SALEM — Next year around this time the city will have a new system to regulate traffic on East and
Official: Boardman plan is just first step
BOARDMAN — The leader of a business committee advising township trustees believes a recently
PBS 45/49 to go digital
KENT — The Public Broadcasting System station that serves the Mahoning Valley will become the first
Hypnotism may help
YOUNGSTOWN — Focus on the swinging pendulum. Succumb to the soothing voice. Relinquish all
Early-retirement program at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — The numbers have been revised, but Youngstown State University officials say savings
SENIOR NUTRITION
Mahoning county Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
‘GMA’ dream slowly fades for Gustavus couple
The lifestyle of the Lipps family has now returned to normal. GUSTAVUS — What do you do after
YSU buffaloes Bison
Running game keys huge upset YOUNGSTOWN — On a scale of 1 to 10, Youngstown State’s 32-24
Penguins’ O-Line triggered upset
The goal was to run downhill and Tyler Booth feels YSU succeeded. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
Heart Walk focuses on living
Participants walked to raise money and awareness for heart disease research. YOUNGSTOWN — Just
Food-a-thon to reduce hunger
Second Harvest collected twice as much food in 2007 as in 2004, an official said. YOUNGSTOWN —
Hey Joe, you know it ain’t so
In an interview with The (U.K.) Sun this week, boxer Joe Calzaghe once again fired back at
Village sees rise in crime by teens
The use of heroin is on the upswing among teens, the police chiefs say. NEW MIDDLETOWN — This
Fresh frosh: Pryor lifts Buckeyes
The heralded quarterback tossed four TD passes for Ohio State in a win over Troy. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Gasping Browns seeking victory
Cleveland will face a rookie quarterback today in Baltimore. BALTIMORE (AP) — This isn’t about
Too few show up to get work done
It hasn’t been easy for the government study panel. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — In a meeting room at the
JoePa gets good view as ’Lions rout Owls
Besides the coach’s leg problem, the only other problem for unbeaten Penn State was five fumbles.
Troupe presents Greek dances
Outfits can reflect the dancer’s family, marital or economic status. NORTH LIMA — Step by
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY • Depending on the weather, Ivy League members will either take a nature walk or visit
Hodos anniversary is celebrated at buffet dinner
• BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Hodos Sr., 7409 Jaguar Drive, received a papal blessing on the
Mr. and Mrs. Seely mark occasion of 50th anniversary
• POLAND — Donald R. and Barbara Seely, 6654 Shawbutte St., celebrated their 50th anniversary Aug.
Wellendorf 60th celebrated with vow renewal, Mass
• POLAND — In celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Warren E. Wellendorf, 6061
Family barbecue marks DeFelice 69th anniversary
• BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. Louis DeFelice, 7850 West Blvd., were honored Aug. 26 as they celebrated
Anniversary party honors DeMarcos for their 50th
• YOUNGSTOWN — A party on Sept. 6 at the home of their son honored Mr. and Mrs. Rinaldo DeMarco, 317
Dinner at grill honors Mastells on anniversary
• CANFIELD — Dona Vito’s Italian Grill in Struthers was the setting Aug. 31 for a dinner party that
VOLLEYBALL Saturday’s matches
Canfield 24-25-25-18-15, Fitch 26-19-22-25-10 CANFIELD — Megg Andrews made 18 kills and two blocks
Trailer of tuna burns on I-80 exit ramp
Trailer of tuna burns on I-80 exit ramp WEATHERSFIELD — A trailer full of tuna burned early
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Calvin G.Wilson, 31, of 176 Oak Knoll Ave. N.E., Warren, and
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Rondinelli Tuxedo — will have Babe Ruth and little b league team tryouts on Sundays. Call
Hall of fame drummer dies
Hall of fame drummer dies LOS ANGELES — Earl Palmer, the session drummer whose pioneering
Free legal service available in Warren
WARREN — The Young Lawyers Committee of the Trumbull Bar Association and Community Legal Aid’s
BOARDMAN HALL OF FAME \ 2008 Inductees
When: Today. Cocktail hour starts at 5 p.m., dinner at 6. Where: The Georgetown. INDUCTEE BIOS
Power outage delays asbestos removal
COLUMBIANA — Fairfield Township officials said asbestos removal at the building next to the township
College football
College football Coaches assailed for performances to date Fanfare: I’ve been a vocal critic
Stakes are high for candidates in debates
One senator thinks McCain could benefit from lower expectations. WASHINGTON (AP) — For Democrat
A week after Ike, many still in dark
Hurricane Ike left 56 people dead, including seven in Ohio. COLUMBUS (AP) — Almost a quarter-
pavlik roundup News and notes
Up next: Top Rank Boxing has been in preliminary discussions with Arthur Abraham’s handlers about a
YSU Notebook \ From the Ice Castle
Streak alive: YSU senior kicker Brian Palmer, a Mineral Ridge High grad, kicked field goals of 18
Today
Today onstage “The Glass Menagerie,” 2 p.m., New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave, New Castle,
Still roaring
Still roaring Former Ursuline quarterback Daryll Clark threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns as
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Soccer at Howard, 1 p.m. Friday — Soccer vs. Detroit, 4 p.m. Saturday
Fighting corruption by promoting homeownership
MORELIA, Mexico (AP) — Mexican police are testing a new weapon against widespread corruption in
Sources: No evidence of nukes at Syrian site
VIENNA, Austria (AP) — Partial results of samples from a Syrian site bombed by Israel show nothing
4 Southington, Braceville farms to be stops in farm foliage tour
Brochures describing the tour are available in advance and on tour day. WARREN —Four farms in
Ripple effects of Wall Street meltdown felt far and wide
WASHINGTON — Credit for consumers and companies alike was choking to a halt as the crisis on Wall
LOUISVILLE - Mathie scored four touchdowns and compiled 83 yards rushing in 17 attempts
LOUISVILLE — Dane Mathie scored four touchdowns and compiled 83 yards rushing in 17 attempts Friday
We want your Snapz
It has been a year since The Vindicator began the Snapz pages. During that time, we’ve seen lots
MAC roundup \ Saturday’s games
Akron 22, Army 3 WEST POINT, N.Y. — Chris Jacquemain threw for 204 yards and a touchdown, and Igor
Executive board reorganized by Junior League
YOUNGSTOWN — Michele Grant of Boardman has been named by the Junior League of Youngstown as its
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4545 • Boardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 2 at the Holiday Inn
if you go
if you go What: Warren Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Celebration and Remembrance.” When: 3 p.m.
A vital transfusion
‘Twilight’ vampires bring new blood into dying timber town FORKS, Wash. — Pounding rain and
Steelers bracing for Philly fanatics
Pittsburgh hasn’t won in the City of Brotherly Love since 1965. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Willie Parker
All is quiet after brawl; Tribe wins
Gary Sheffield was booed frequently in Cleveland’s 6-3 victory over the Tigers. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA K Q 6 u9 5 3 vJ 8 4 wA J 7 WEST EAST x9 7 xJ 10
PBS profiles the Warner brothers
The film does justice to the legendary movie moguls. It’s Warner Bros. week on PBS, with a
Museum moves into landmark
The Please Touch Museum had been in downtown Philadelphia and executives were looking for bigger
Wildlife refuge events target critters, holiday
Wildlife refuge events target critters, holiday WASHINGTON — Wildlife refuges are using Halloween
Bucs’ early lead hurts Astros’ playoff hopes
Houston‘s postseason dreams are all but over. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan Doumit drove in three runs
Archaeologist says he has found capital of ancient nation of Khazars
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian archaeologist says he has found the lost capital of the Khazars, a powerful
Galveston residents can return this week
Island officials warned that the area is still dangerous. GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Rats, raw sewage
Irish put through Ringer in Lansing
The Irish turned the ball over three times and missed two field goals, hurting their chances of
Preview \ Today’s games
CLEVELAND at BALTIMORE Game time: 4:15 p.m. TV/Radio: (27) (19) (WKBN-AM 570) (WNCD-FM 93.3)
NASCAR toughens drug testing
Drivers and crew members will be subject to random checks. DOVER, Del. (AP) — NASCAR has toughened
N. Illinois routs Sycamores
Indiana State has lost 41 of its last 42 games. Northern Iowa beat South Dakota St. DEKALB, Ill.
Furniture for kids ranges
Furniture for kids ranges from nostalgic to modern Design-conscious parents who want the best
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo FIFTY YEARS AGO: The Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. finished moving from its
Americans’ roller-coaster day ends on the Ryder side
The emotionally exhausted U.S. team battled its way into a final day that finally matters.
$700B BAILOUT
$700B BAILOUT Provisions at a glance The Bush administration is asking Congress for $700 billion
Publishers Weekly Best-sellers \ For the week ending Sept. 13
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Book of Lies” by Brad Meltzer (Grand Central, $25.99) 2. “American
Live in compact space? Make it do extra duty
Live in compact space? Make it do extra duty Not everyone can afford to live in a McMansion, and
MONTPELIER MAKEOVER
Madison’s mansion celebrates a $24 million restoration The restoration took five years to
STAYING SAFE AT HOME
Landscape to keep criminals away Using lights and certain design elements can deter criminals.
Some cold, hard facts about freezers
Sales of freezers are up, according to Mike Goodwin, merchandising director of appliances/food
A FEW TIPS
A FEW TIPS What experts say If you would like to take up urban beekeeping, Harabin, Hughes and
Latest buzz: Urban beekeeping swells
The hobby is so popular that several beekeeping groups have had to turn people away from their
finding bargains
finding bargains Tips from Farecast During 2006 and 2007, most Christmas itineraries saw price
SOCCER Saturday’s games
GIRLS Canfield 1, North Canton Hoover 1 NORTH CANTON — Molly Martin scored the tying goal on an
area
area Curbstoners BOARDMAN — The Boardman Police Department’s K-9 core will speak about security
Holiday fares likely higher, experts say
Fees for baggage may send your travel costs even higher. SEATTLE (AP) — Expect to spend more to
A vote for Sarah is a vote for John McCain
Opinion: A vote for Sarah is a vote for John McCain EDITOR: I am writing this letter especially for the
Gardens can boost wild bees
Encouraging animal pollinators benefits us all. EAST LANSING, Mich. — Most people go to public
Mexico ranked ‘best value’
Mexico ranked ‘best value’ In a recent survey conducted by Travel Leaders, Mexico ranked No. 1 in
Play about Peary trek available to theaters
Play about Peary trek available to theaters MERCER, Pa. — A play commissioned by the Mercer County
FALL FASHION Colors for the home
Here are six colors you might want to consider in your home this fall: BROWN: Beige never goes out
area college roundup Saturday’s other games
Westminster 31, Saint Vincent 24 NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — The Westminster College football team
MADE FOR A CHILD: Children of the early 1800s were considered small adults. Their clothes, furniture
MADE FOR A CHILD: Children of the early 1800s were considered small adults. Their clothes, furniture
CURRENT PRICES \ Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local
1882 State of Nevada Carson City Savings Bank note, made out to Wagner Co., Indian graphics, 83‚Ñ4 x
Honoring George Carlin
Honoring George Carlin WASHINGTON — Jon Stewart, Bill Maher and Margaret Cho are among an all-star
headboard selection A few tips
Now that you’ve figured out how to choose the right mattress, it’s time to graduate to the next
Montpelier mansion
Montpelier mansion It isn’t exactly common to make a house two-thirds smaller, or to remove the
Bush seeks action in Congress this week on $700B bailout
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration asked Congress on Saturday for the power to buy $700
It isn’t necessarily ‘either/or’
Editorial: It isn’t necessarily ‘either/or’ Youngstown school officials have been taking some criticism for
‘Star Wars: The Force Unleashed’
‘Star Wars: The Force Unleashed’ (LucasArts) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PS2, PSP, DS
At Playhouse, actors are in good ‘Company’
The Sondheim musical is rarely performed. YOUNSTOWN — Some of the most legendary Broadway
Orchestra to open season with tribute to freedom
Selections include a salute to armed forces and Tchaikovsky’s ‘1812 Overture.’ WARREN — The
“The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards” (8 p.m., ABC): The new fall TV season kicks off
“The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards” (8 p.m., ABC): The new fall TV season kicks off in earnest
‘Year of the Gentleman’
‘Year of the Gentleman’ Ne-Yo (Def Jam) Grade: B By spiffing up and calling his album “Year of
Emmy’s flirtation with REALITY HOSTS
LOS ANGELES — Five reality-show hosts will take center stage at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, both as emcees
For a bailout from the U.S. Treasury, press ‘One’
Opinion: “Hello! You’ve reached the United States Treasury’s automated bailout hotline. Please listen
New book reveals Hanna’s wild life
The director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo allows viewers to look behind the scenes at what goes into
Stambaugh Chorus luncheon is planned
Stambaugh Chorus luncheon is planned BOARDMAN — The public is invited to join the Stambaugh Chorus
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games
No. 6 LSU 26, No. 10 Auburn 21 AUBURN, Ala. — This time it was Jarret Lee and Brandon LaFell who
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER SATURDAY — Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Four-Man Scramble at Flying B Golf Course
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Annie’s miscarriage impacted many others, especially Kendall, who believed that
Sarah Palin is the best candidate ever
Opinion: Sarah Palin is the best candidate ever EDITOR: I believe presidential candidate John McCain has
Cadaver exhibits cause concern
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — In softly lit rooms at the museum, men and women are quietly wandering
Today is Sunday, Sept. 21, the 265th day of 2008. There are 101 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Sunday, Sept. 21, the 265th day of 2008. There are 101 days left in the year. On this date
Local
Local Writing workshop YOUNGSTOWN — Pig Iron Literary & Art Works will hold its monthly Work in
DEPLOYED
DEPLOYED Soldiers depart to support war on terrorism COLUMBUS — Some 60 soldiers from the Ohio
BEE GARDEN
BEE GARDEN Tips for building Bees’ favorite flower colors are blue, purple, yellow and white.
Mohawk High School senior named county Junior Miss
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Elissa Houk, a senior at Mohawk High School, was named Lawrence County 2009 Junior
St. Elizabeth honored for tissue donation efforts
St. Elizabeth honored for tissue donation efforts CLEVELAND —St. Elizabeth Health Center is among
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Saturday 1stSEmDEagles Bright (Gonzalez)4.003.202.10 Nino’s Defense
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Mahoning County Career &
McCain: I’m not Bush
Opinion: WASHINGTON — During the 1980 presidential campaign, Ronald Reagan, in a debate with President Jimmy
Poll: McCain leads in Ohio
Narrow advantage for GOP keeps race extremely volatileSFlb The poll revealed deep
big ten roundup \ Saturday’s other games
Ball St. 42, Indiana 20 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — MiQuale Lewis ran for 166 yards and four touchdowns,
Valley needs to hear specifics from presidential candidates
Editorial: Unless Ohio suddenly loses its battleground status in the presidential election, the Mahoning Valley
Moose bones have a story to tell
The bones were dug up near Chippewa Lake. COLUMBUS (AP) — Talk about a cold case. The male
Dear John: Your pick of Palin is unlike you
Opinion: When Democrats threw political caution to the wind and nominated Barack Obama, a first term U.S.
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Qualifying: The Hartford native qualified in 37th position at Dover (Del.) International Speedway
IN THE CUP! Area holes in one
Bo Whinnery of Salem made his first hole-in-one on the No. 2 hole at Valley Golf Course in
Northeast quadrant gives edge to Obama
The poll has a 3.3 percent margin of error.
Poll: McCain leads in Ohio
“Down here, Friday afternoon is when you wash the sheets. Saturday is when you hang them out. Sunday is when you wear them,” said a Southeast Ohio voter, referring to how Obama's race will impact votes there..
MLB ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 7, Twins 2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays kept things simple,
Swallow powers W&J past Thiel
The Tomcats couldn’t match the Presidents in the second half. GREENVILLE — During the first
Northeast region gives edge to Obama
YOUNGSTOWN — For Arlene Mathes of Newton Falls, the choice for president is clear. Mathes, who
Make statement: Say it with color
The colors for fall season are usually deep and rich, one expert says. In these tough economic
FBI, police raid evangelist’s HQ in kiddie porn probe
FOUKE, Ark. (AP) — FBI agents and state police raided an evangelist’s headquarters Saturday as part
SATURDAY RESULTS
SATURDAY RESULTS football OHIO SCORES Ashtabula Sts. John and Paul 17, Cle. Hts. Lutheran E.
Poll looks at race as factor in election
The poll suggests that negative racial views could cost Obama the election. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Suicide bombing in Pakistan kills at least 38 at popular hotel
The restaurants in the hotel were packed with diners when the truck rammed a metal gate in front.
Race has little to do with it
Opinion: Race has little to do with it EDITOR: Regarding the Sept. 16 article, “Democrats accuse locals
Old friend, a celebrity, is coming to town for a visit
Dear Annie: At 81, I thought I had my life pretty well under control, but now I have a real problem.
Cholesterol-lowering drug linked to amnesia
Q. I have normal LDL cholesterol but low HDL, as low as 26. With diet and exercise, I can get my HDL
Identifying with ‘Dolly’ proves easy
Maureen Collins is right at home in the title role of ‘Hello Dolly.’ YOUNGSTOWN — Maureen
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