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AAC, ITCL cross country championships held
SALEM — Anna Pompeo took first place in 19 minutes, 59 seconds, leading the Poland High girls cross
Bridge work in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The bridge in the 400 block of Boyles Avenue near Logan Street will be closed
Credit markets tighten; stocks up nearly 500 points
U.S. stocks headed for a partial rebound Tuesday, though financial markets remained troubled a day after the House voted down a proposed $700 billion rescue plan for the financial sector. A key rate that banks charge to lend to one another shot higher, a tightening of the availability of credit that could spill through the economy.
‘I’m not going back to jail,’ suspect says
YOUNGSTOWN — A 47-year-old Clearmont Avenue man on probation in an aggravated robbery case was
Credit crisis squeezes local manufacturers
The national credit crisis is squeezing Mahoning Valley manufacturers. Profits could be lost and
Youngstown makes 0.25 percent loan to business
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved a $1 million low interest loan to local
Two Southern Boulevard businesses broken into
YOUNGSTOWN — Two Southern Boulevard businesses were broken into late Monday and early today, police
I-680 exit to Market Street downtown will close Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Interstate 680 southbound exit ramp to Market Street northbound to downtown
Beatitude House gets $20,000 grant
YOUNGSTOWN — Beatitude House recently was awarded a $20,000 grant from the Kennedy Family
I-680 Market Street ramp closes Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Interstate 680 southbound exit ramp to Market Street northbound to downtown Youngstown will be closed starting 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
Springfield Township man charged with shooting at another man
NEW SPRINGFIELD — A 47-year-old East South Range Road man was charged with felonious assault and
Cow blocks traffic on I-80 near Hubbard
HUBBARD — A cow in the middle of Interstate 80 eastbound between Hubbard and the Pennsylvania line
YSU play sold out for Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — Thursday’s performance of “How His Bride Came to Abraham” at Youngstown State
Impasse continues in contract talks at East Palestine schools
EAST PALESTINE — Contract talks between the East Palestine Board of Education and its teachers union
Vice-presidential debate party planned
BOARDMAN — The public is invited when the Mahoning County Republicans will hold a vice presidential
Early voting under way in Mahoning County
YOUNGSTOWN — There wasn’t a line at the Mahoning County Board of Elections when it opened its doors at 8 a.m. today to early voters.
Board of Elections OK's Aey's write-in candidacy
The Mahoning County Board of Elections unanimously agreed today to allow David Aey to run as a write-in candidate for county sheriff.
Help available for paying home heating costs
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership will be scheduling appointments,
It all ended when CC left
The Indians’ season was just like their record, half good-half bad. CLEVELAND (AP) — CC Sabathia
Hubbard rolls in tuneup for Salem
The Eagles play the Quakers Wednesday in a matchup of state-ranked teams. HUBBARD — Jackie
Reps defend votes on bill
Three of the five congressmen who represent the area opposed the rescue bill. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Pirates almost best at losing
Pittsburgh tied the league record with its 16th straight losing season. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nobody
Voting begins today in Ohio
Valley elections boards expect record absentee voting numbers. YOUNGSTOWN — Those wanting to
Youths explore issues during seminar
A group of rising leaders from 11 Asian nations toured Youngstown on Monday. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Hannon still holding hope for YSU football
The Penguins radio announcer and United Way president still has hope. BOARDMAN — Bob Hannon
Youngstown singer-songwriter George Jones of The Edsels dies
The Edsels appeared on ‘American Bandstand’ and other televised music shows. YOUNGSTOWN —
Savage made right choice
He didn’t give up on Romeo Crennel or Derek Anderson and it paid off with a win. BEREA (AP) —
Casino supporters promote ballot Issue 6
YOUNGSTOWN — Bringing a resort casino to Ohio would generate 5,000 jobs with an average salary of
Howland pulls away in 2nd half
Springfield showed off its balance in a 5-1 win over East Liverpool. HOWLAND — After a scoreless
Residents thirst for safe water supply
Plans with a private supplier are moving ahead despite the complaints of a dissenter.
Hospital celebrates new facility
The new Mahoning Valley Hospital building opens to patients a week from today. BOARDMAN — The
Mathews pact extension
Mathews pact extension VIENNA — The Mathews Board of Education and Local 611 of the Ohio
City asked to boil water
City asked to boil water HUBBARD— Hubbard residents are under a boil notification after a large
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Patrick, 46, of 3834 Huntmere Ave., Austintown, and
Regatta makes quite a splash
Some South Range sophomores had to abandon their cardboard ships during the annual Raider Regatta.
The secret’s out: Alabama’s good
But Coach Nick Saban doesn’t want to talk about rankings in September. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) —
Greedy son puts business before family
Dear Annie: My late husband and I started a business together. When he died, I asked my two sons,
Bucks giving Badgers respect
But the poll voters aren’t. Wisconsin dropped nine places after last week’s loss. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Cadbury recalls Chinese-made chocolate
BEIJING — China’s tainted-milk scandal, which has led to bans or recalls in 16 countries and raised
HOWLAND — After a scoreless first half, Howland scored four times in the second half and
HOWLAND — After a scoreless first half, Howland scored four times in the second half and blanked
BOYS GOLF
BOYS GOLF DIVISION I SECTIONAL (At Candywood GC) Team Qualifiers Hudson (310) — John Goodson
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
West Virginia: Pat White has a bruised thumb, but coach Bill Stewart says his quarterback will play
Economists: Don’t despair, depression not likely to occur
The economy has been in the midst of a less-threatening phenomenon: ‘the Great Moderation,’ an
Ex-NFL coach Jack Faulkner dies
national football league The Youngstown native and Boardman High graduate spent 53 years in the
Zalewski-Bathory engagement announced, wedding date set
• The engagement of Margaret-Erin Zalewski, 338 S. Hazelwood Ave., Youngstown, and Brian Paul
Hints for consumer will prevent identity theft
Dear Heloise: In a recent column, you correctly reminded readers to think about what they carry in
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Kickoff: 8:22 p.m. in Madison, Wis. TV/radio: (33) (5) (4)
Is our democracy still a model for the world?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Lurking behind the infamous $700 billion bailout that is monopolizing our attention
Citigroup absorbs Wachovia
Wachovia slumped after buying a mortgage lender two years ago. NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup agreed
Bailout of Wall Street is just a start
Opinion: Congressional negotiators are back at work on a $700 billion authorization for the bailout of the
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Jeremy and Stacy Gaggini, Sharon, Pa., twins: boy and girl,
VP Debate Details
When: 9 p.m. Thursday Where: Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. On TV: NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN,
Prosecutors rest O.J. case
Prosecutors rest O.J. case LAS VEGAS — The man who told a jury that O.J. Simpson asked him to
Disagreements stall 911 efficiency
At issue is equipment to locate emergency calls from cell phones. WARREN — Disagreements
LISA MCCLIMANS/JOSEPH GARCHAR
LISA MCCLIMANS JOSEPH GARCHAR • YOUNGSTOWN — The deck at the B&O Station Banquet Hall was the
Criminal investigation set in firing of U.S. attorneys
A report cited a lack of cooperation by White House and Justice Department officials. WASHINGTON
Vindy.com News Podcast for September 30, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, September 30, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Palin, Biden bring strengths, weakness to Thursday’s debate
Both have had their share of flubs in previous debates. WASHINGTON (AP) — Sarah Palin brought
Poland, Ursuline stay atop AP Poll
The Bulldogs (Div. III) and the Irish (Div. V) have both started 6-0. Ursuline and Poland
East-West vulnerable. South deals.
East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xJ 9 5 4 uA 8 7 6 4 vVoid wK Q 7 4 WEST EAST
CRIME STOPPERS
CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater
No end in sight
Stock markets probably haven’t hit bottom despite Monday’s big plunge, experts said. No one can be
if you go
if you go Who: ZZ Top. When: 8 p.m. Sunday. Where: Allen Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
ZZ Top gets ‘In Your Face’ on tour
The trio is celebrating its 40-year mark with a tour. A year away from celebrating 40 years
National City shares drop by 63 percent
The bank calls the losses an ‘irrational reaction’ to other banks’ problems. CLEVELAND (AP) —
U.S.-Cuba policy tied to vote in Florida
Opinion: Here’s one way of anticipating what will be the next U.S. president’s policy on Cuba, Venezuela and
Kinnear finds his niche in characters with nasty side
The actor can be seen in two movies this fall, including ‘Ghost Town.’ TORONTO — When Greg
Entry deadline nears for bee
YOUNGSTOWN — The deadline for eligible schools and home-schoolers in Mahoning and Trumbull counties
New food-labeling law requires disclosure of country of origin
Laws already in place require country-of-origin labels for seafood. Starting today, consumers
Collier paralyzed, leg amputated
The Jaguars tackle was shot earlier this month outside an apartment complex. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.
NATION
NATION Price of crude oil drops more than $10/barrel NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged more than $10
A candidate of few words
Opinion: On Monday, I received an e-mail from a free-lance scheduler who often offers me celebrities for my
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Bengals: Quarterback Carson Palmer expects to be limited in practice this week by a sore elbow on
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 30, the 274th day of 2008. There are 92 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 30, the 274th day of 2008. There are 92 days left in the year. On this date
Springsteen will play at Super Bowl halftime
Springsteen will play at Super Bowl halftime NEW YORK — Another Super Bowl, another rock ’n’ roll
Failure sends stocks plunging
government financial bailout plan Tumbling stocks raise the question of what banks will fail next.
Specter of terrorism shadows hijacking
The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet is keeping an eye on the ship overtaken by pirates. NAIROBI, Kenya (AP)
Miss Ramsbottom, Mr. Schuster plan to wed in 2009
• POLAND — The engagement of Maggie Elizabeth Ramsbottom and Luke Friedrich Schuster, both of 1175
“We have in front of us a recession in the general economy, the consumer is dramatically
“We have in front of us a recession in the general economy, the consumer is dramatically retrenching
Westminster offers Legacy Scholarships
The college averages about 20 legacy students enrolling in every freshman class. NEW WILMINGTON,
Shelving of housing plan demands full explanation
Editorial: When two officials in the same government administration publicly disagree over the reason for the
Investors swarm for T-bills’ safety
The financial crisis is spreading to other countries. NEW YORK (AP) — The credit markets were
Missouri’s high-powered O has Huskers saying ‘Uh-oh’
Nebraska coach Bo Pelini said his defense is making too many mistakes. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Here
Pa. governor halts early release of inmates
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — On the eve of a funeral for a Philadelphia policeman slain by a paroled
Judge’s ruling aids charter schools
The ruling kept one charter school open, despite the state’s attempt to close it. DAYTON (AP) —
Man pleads guilty to boy’s rape
YOUNGSTOWN — A 29-year-old Meadowbrook Avenue man has pleaded guilty to a single count of raping a
Summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Sept. 20
Consolidation of banks could bring higher fees
Confusion and delay will likely follow the mergers. NEW YORK (AP) — The sale of Wachovia’s
In Monday’s paper, the Rev. William Jennings was misidentified in a picture taken at the
In Monday’s paper, the Rev. William Jennings was misidentified in a picture taken at the annual
Canfield, Howland boys, girls advance to district golf events
Both Canfield and Howland boys and girls golf teams advanced Monday in Division I sectional play.
House Republicans run a risk
House Republicans run a risk Scripps Howard News Service: We may have witnessed the final
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees at Boston, ppd., rain Kansas City 4, Minnesota 2
Rams fire Linehan after four big losses
Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett was named interim coach. ST. LOUIS (AP) — After experiencing the
Eye on the prize: James, Cavaliers talking ’09 title
There’s an air of confidence this fall, unlike last year’s turbulent training camp. INDEPENDENCE
Open up the lake area
Opinion: Open up the lake area EDITOR: I recently presented a statement to the Girard City Council
Assistance available for needy hurt by Ike
An Oct. 17 deadline looms to apply for storm assistance. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
Rays of hope: Tampa believes
The inexperienced Rays have proved the doubters wrong, and want that to continue. ST. PETERSBURG,
About The Edsels
About The Edsels The name of the group was originally The Essos, after the oil company but was
Dem, GOP reps alike defeat financial rescue package
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the end, the financial markets didn’t stand a chance against voter antipathy,
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Monday 1stSEmDHighlyconfid (Cabassa)13.008.405.80 Dreamin Private
THE PLAYERS Trumbull 911
The following are representatives on the Trumbull County 911 Planning Committee that voted 3-2 in
White Sox roll with Ramirez
His grand slam homer helped Chicago to an 8-2 win over Detroit. CHICAGO (AP) — Alexei Ramirez
Menard to leave DEI racing team
He’s also taking his sponsorship with him when he moves to Yates Racing. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —
Boardman doubles team seeded third in sectional
CANTON — Boardman High School’s Carolyn and Ann Jesko have been seeded No. 3 for the Division I
KELLY ANN GARCHAR/NATHAN GRIMES
Kelly Ann Garchar Nathan Grimes • POLAND — Kelly Ann Garchar, a daughter of Michael and Jane
Jennifer Miller, Mark McDonough plan wedding
• Jennifer Miller of Coraopolis, Pa., and Mark McDonough of 815 Frost Road, Streetsboro, are
LORA WIERY/JIM POTASHNIK
LORA WIERY JIM POTASHNIK • YOUNGSTOWN — Lora Wiery and Jim Potashnik, both of 3468 Wyoga Lake
You do not need a reason to vote early.
You do not need a reason to vote early. Those wanting to vote early can do so in person by going
Porter-Novosel engagement is being announced
• NEW WILMINGTON, PA. — Gerry and Linda Porter, 528 Greenfield Road, are announcing the engagement
49ers frustrated by loss in New Orleans
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Vernon Davis claims he left his frustrations in New Orleans. The rest of
Steelers beat Ravens, 23-20, in overtime
Four players, including Pittsburgh running back Rashard Mendenhall, were injured and left the
REUNIONS
• Austintown-Fitch High School Class of 1978 will have its 30-year class reunion Nov. 29 at
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