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Court overturns Columbiana County murder conviction
LISBON — The Seventh District Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of murder
Employee douses fire at St. E’s in Boardman
BOARDMAN— The cause of a fire in a soiled linen room on the third floor of St. Elizabeth Boardman
Indictment in case of two men found in burning car
YOUNGSTOWN — A suspect has been indicted on aggravated murder charges with death penalty
Car sales fall, especially for GM
Most car dealers are hoping for better days after posting a slow September. “It was one of the
GM sales of Cobalts fall for September
General Motors said today that it sold 7,381 Chevrolet Cobalts last month, down 55 percent from the
Hubbard apartment complex blaze prompts evacuation
HUBBARD — A fire at the Shadow Run apartment complex at 518 W. Liberty St. prompted an evacuation
Vindicator looking for fall foiliage routes
Do you have a favorite route or area to visit to check out the changing colors of the leaves? Please
KSU prof: Apes evolved from humans
KENT — A Kent State University professor of anthropology says we should throw out all those posters
Computer classes available at McGuffey Center
YOUNGSTOWN —Associated Neighborhood Centers is starting its fall computer class series next week at
Man pleads guilty to felonious assault in baby’s beating
YOUNGSTOWN — A 19-year-old Campbell man has pleaded guilty to felonious assault in the brutal
Two Trumbull departments looking for office space
WARREN — Two Trumbull County departments — the planning commission and the building inspection
Benefit run Saturday in Hiram
HIRAM — The third annual Run for Grace and Andy will take place at Hiram College at 10 a.m.
Stretch of I-80 in Austintown to be one lane tonight, Friday night
AUSTINTOWN — Interstate 80, from the Ohio Turnpike to the east end of the newly constructed Meander
Warren Harding band night ticket refunds
WARREN — As a result of the cancellation of the Warren Band Night due to heavy rain forecasts, the
New jobless claims rise more than expected to 551K
New jobless claims rise more than expected to 551K
Sharon man gets prison for scamming widow out of $10K
MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania man will spend two to seven years in prison for
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS • Josiah E. Wheeler and Nicole (Leonard) Wheeler, of Cibolo, Texas, announce
Parents announce plans for Dull, Setting wedding
The engagement of Anne Marie Dull and Nicholas Setting, and plans for their upcoming wedding, are
Parents announce Shirilla-Donnelly wedding plans
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shirilla of Poland and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Donnelly of Canfield are announcing the
Plans announced for Abel-Morgan October wedding
CANFIELD — Richard and Kay Abel, 133 Indian Lake Blvd., are announcing the engagement of their
Church chosen for Metz-Payne Nov. 7 wedding
POLAND — James and Pamela Payne, 4611 Dobbins Road, are announcing the engagement of their son,
Miss Stefanski to be bride of Mr. Darlington
BURGHILL — Announced by James and Brenda Hoffman, 4347 state Route 7, is the engagement of their
AMY STUPKA | GREGORY BRINSKO
AMY STUPKA GREGORY BRINSKO KEY WEST, Fla.— The beach at the Hyatt Key West Hotel was the setting
MARY KOULIANOS | ANDREW LIMPEROS
MARY KOULIANOS ANDREW LIMPEROS WARREN — Mary N. Koulianos and Andrew R. Limperos, both of 1201 E.
Sweetest Day fundraiser costs $12.50 to attend
Sweetest Day fundraiser costs $12.50 to attend STRUTHERS — The cost to attend the Sweetest Day
Ex-deputies sentenced to jail for charity theft
The men are prohibited from working in law enforcement. WARREN — Anthony Leshnack, a former
Penguins excited about being home Saturday
YSU has played three of its first four games on the road. By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN — Nobody
Library offers grace period with 50% discount on fines
Patrons owe more than $1 million in fines, the director says. YOUNGSTOWN — Library patrons who
Hughes’ 3 goals lead Boardman to victory
CANTON — Heather Hughes scored three goals to lead the Boardman High girls soccer team to a 3-0 win over Canton GlenOak in a Federal League game Wednesday.
Heartland wins in five over Clippers
COLUMBIANA — Tessa Lunger scored 20 points with seven aces to lead the Heartland Christian
Driving will cost more for Ohio drivers today
COLUMBUS — Ohio drivers will be paying a little more to register their cars and renew their
Strickland proposes freezing income-tax cuts for two years
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland on Wednesday proposed freezing income-tax cuts for two years in
Champion tops Div. II golf sectional
Prep golf VIENNA — Sophomore Thomas Lydic fired an 80 and led Champion High to the top spot in the
Simon Makes An Impact
Buckeyes freshman from Mooney earns playing time By TIM MAY COLUMBUS — There was something
Seminar aims to prevent kids’ obesity
HOWLAND — Medical professionals will have the most success in reducing obesity in the general
Anderson is Browns starter — for now
He was better on third down plays against Baltimore and got the nod from Eric Mangini. By TONY
State bar head urges lawyers: prevent foreclosures
YOUNGSTOWN — More lawyers should volunteer their time in foreclosure cases to help people stay in
Prosecutor to appeal dismissal of pharmacist's drug indictment
YOUNGSTOWN — The prosecutor’s office will appeal the dismissal by a trial judge of a 24-count
Task force marks anniversary with confession videos
WARREN — Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins handed out awards to police investigators who
Volunteers lay groundwork for Joe’s new home
Joe Kaluza and his wife, Lisa, watch as volunteers turn over the symbolic first shovels of dirt at the site of their new home, which will be wheelchair-accessible. The former KFC restaurant manager, was shot by a robber in March 2008 as he left the store to make a bank deposit. The shooting left him a quadriplegic.
Canfield schools without officer
Paul Lasky, a trained juvenile officer, had been in Canfield schools since 1990. CANFIELD —
‘ZOMBIELAND’
‘ZOMBIELAND’ Grade: B Director: Ruben Fleischer Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes Rating: R
Teacher offers tips to fight lice
Q. I teach elementary school, and lice are an ongoing, frustrating problem. Many low-income families
LeBron, Shaq enjoy Cavs honeymoon
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Mike Brown still can’t believe he is coaching two superstars. Mo Williams
Mother stabbed, newborn taken
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A newborn snatched from a Nashville home was missing and his mother
Treating mild diabetes during pregnancy is beneficial, study finds
NEW YORK (AP) — Treating even mild diabetes that develops during pregnancy helps keep moms and
‘Capitalism’ profits from Michael Moore’s tactics
With “Capitalism: A Love Story,” Michael Moore brings it all back to “Roger & Me” (1989), the
Blues artist Allman looks to future on new album
After touring his 2006 debut album “Torch” for the past three years, Devon Allman is ready to look
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Hey, Lil Red.” Stage Left Players at Trinity Playhouse (formerly Outreach Center), 234 E.
Barrymore doesn’t just skate by as a director
Drew Barrymore’s directing debut, “Whip It,” is a nostalgic follow-your-bliss coming-of-age comedy.
YSU alumni, students at ’09 Job Expo
YOUNGSTOWN — At first glance around Youngstown State University’s Chestnut Room in Kilcawley Center
Top Hat tackles sizable challenge of ‘Ragtime’
Brian Palumbo’s Top Hat Productions opens its 2009-10 season this weekend with its eagerly awaited
Top-level hopefuls hit the Covelli ice
From a fan’s perspective, one of the best things about the United States Hockey League coming to
Slump remains in jobs, credit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The unfolding economic recovery will probably lose some momentum in the final
GETTING IT RIGHT
Rhea Dowell-Bett was misidentified on A1 of The Vindicator Wednesday in a photograph showing her and
Most businesses have swine-flu plan
When it comes to preparing for a swine-flu outbreak, the top concern for most U.S. business leaders
WVU looking to erase SSRq08’s bitter taste
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Here’s a sure way to change West Virginia coach Bill Stewart’s mood —
BUSINESS DIGEST
REGION Company presents paper YOUNGSTOWN — M-7 Technologies, a Youngstown Business Incubator
Bowers sworn in as Warren chief
WARREN — Tim Bowers said he’s aware that the decisions he makes as police chief will have an impact
Same Old Steelers
Losing is getting old — and so are they PITTSBURGH (AP) — Losing is quickly getting old for the
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 5, White Sox 1
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IF YOU GO to Ragtime
IF YOU GO What: “Ragtime” Where: The Fairview Arts & Outreach Center; 4220 Youngstown-Poland
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
When sister steals your stuff, what do you do?
Dear Annie: My relationship with my younger sister is on the tip of breaking. “Lana” is 15 and
September auto sales to be grim reminder
SAN FRANCISCO — Fears of a post-Cash-for-Clunkers apocalypse may have been overdone, but September
Watson, Funk head the field in Senior Players tournament
TIMONIUM, Md. (AP) — Even if Tom Watson won the British Open, it’s hard to imagine his life would be
Health bill survives attacks; vote by week’s end?
WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House-backed overhaul of the nation’s health-care system weathered
‘CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY’
‘CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY’ Grade: B Director: Michael Moore Running time: 2 hours, 7 minutes
LeBlanc on Showtime
LeBlanc on Showtime NEW YORK — Showtime network says “Friends” alum Matt LeBlanc is returning to
Danny and the FOG will make its debut Thursday night at Rosetta Stone in downtown Youngstown. The
Danny and the FOG will make its debut Thursday night at Rosetta Stone in downtown Youngstown. The
Indians, White Sox split; Bucs sweep Cubs at Wrigley
CLEVELAND — Eric Wedge’s final home game was like so many others this season: empty seats, a young
Herman’s Hermits We’re the original punk band, says leader Peter Noone
Even though ’60s pop rock act Herman’s Hermits isn’t in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum,
WEDNESDAY’s drawings
WEDNESDAY’s drawings OHIO Wednesday night: Pick 3, 0-6-7 Pick 4, 5-2-9-1 Rolling Cash 5,
Heat on the U.S. Chamber
Heat on the U.S. Chamber Sacramento Bee: On the issue of climate change, PG&E — the massive,
Penske pullout closes Saturn
GM CEO Fritz Henderson said the dealership network will be phased out. DETROIT (AP) — General
HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD POLICE CALLS
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Sept. 25
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eric S. Miller, 24, of 18856 Courtney Road, Beloit, and Beth
West readies sanctions going into talks with Iran
GENEVA (AP) — The U.S. and five other world powers go to the table with Iran today to demand a
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2009. There are 91 days left in the year. On this date
Mix-up over Dann causes a stir in southwest Ohio
CINCINNATI — Imagine the surprise of Warren County Democrats when they opened their e-mail from the
Drug deaths outpace car crashes in more states, CDC report says
ATLANTA (AP) — Drug-related deaths outnumber those from motor-vehicle accidents in a growing number
Couples allege Ponzi-type adoption scam by NY man
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — An attorney who claimed his own experience as an adopted child motivated him to
Aid flows to Samoas after quake, tsunami
APIA, Samoa (AP) — Police in green reflective vests searched a ghastly landscape of mud-strewn
Empire State Building lit for China anniversary, drawing ire
NEW YORK (AP) — Red and yellow lights shone from the top of the Empire State Building at dusk
Retired NFL players report higher rates of dementia
NEW YORK (AP) — Retired professional football players may have a higher rate than normal of
High court to hear handgun-ban case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will take up a challenge to Chicago’s ban on handguns,
Happy fiscal new year? Don’t bet on it
Opinion: It’s a new year and we have a problem. Oct. 1 marks the beginning of the new fiscal year, and
Warren’s new police chief sworn in amid controversy
Editorial: Try as he may, Chief Tim Bowers of the Warren Police Department won’t be able to start with a clean
Beck and others like him are filling a leadership void in the country
Opinion: “They would not listen, they’re not listening still, “Perhaps they never will.” — Don McLean,
Indonesia shaken by another temblor
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says another powerful earthquake has shaken
Girl’s killer dies in custody
Girl’s killer dies in custody TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — John Evander Couey, a convicted sex offender
GAME TIME Youngstown State football
Matchup: Penguins (3-1, 1-0 MVC) vs. Missouri State (2-2, 0-1). Kickoff: Saturday, 6 p.m., at
Global warming warnings are hollow
Opinion: “Plateau in Temperatures Adds Difficulty to Task Of Reaching a Solution” — New York Times,
Lehman failure spurs recovery efforts
Opinion: The second-guessing started almost as soon as Lehman Brothers, a 158-year-old Wall Street
The world order according to Beck is a danger to the political right
Opinion: You can say this for Glenn Beck: He’s charismatic, he was right on ACORN and Van Jones, and he’s
Metro digest
Payment plan for taxes YOUNGSTOWN — Those who’ve fallen behind in their property-tax payments
Poland actor lands role in Russell Crowe movie
Jeff Hochendoner of Poland has landed a part in a movie written and directed by Academy Award-
Crossroads Church taking food orders
YOUNGSTOWN — Crossroads Church, 554 S. Meridian Road, is taking orders for Angel Food Blessings in a
Hope Works to help people find jobs
WARREN — Hope Works Job Networking, a nondenominational effort sponsored by a collaborative of
“Supernatural” (9 p.m., The CW): On “Supernatural,” Dean travels five years
“Supernatural” (9 p.m., The CW): On “Supernatural,” Dean travels five years into the future where he
Wal-Mart to offer toys for $10
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, said Wednesday it will
Baseball roundup \ Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 7, Twins 2 DETROIT — Magglio Ordonez hit a three-run double and Eddie
Where do the Indians go from here?
More than finding a new manager to replace the fired Eric Wedge, there should be an evaluation of
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
HERE’S HOW TO FOLLOW THE PHANTOMS
There are a number of choices for fans of the Youngstown Phantoms to follow the team in their
Railroad display at museum
WARREN — The National Packard Museum and the Western Reserve Modular Railroad Club are presenting
Doris Roberts: better with age
“Ageism is the last bastion of bigotry.” Doris Roberts Actress By GUY D’ASTOLFO WARREN —
valley dealers
valley dealers There are two Saturn dealerships in the area: kSaturn of Route 422, 420
Special meeting set on McDonald board
McDONALD — The McDonald board of education will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at the high
A FUNNY ZOMBIE MOVIE
In the months after the zombie apocalypse, brought on by a virulent mutation of Mad Cow Disease,
SOCIAL DISTORTION As real as ever
When Social Distortion guitarist Jonny “2Bags” Wickersham thinks about the history of the punk rock
Around the NFL Wednesday’s news, notes
Steelers: A Nevada judge denied motions by lawyers for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben
Youngstown woman enjoyed experience as contestant on TV’s ‘The Price Is Right’
Sarah Wakefield of Youngstown didn’t win the big money on “The Price Is Right.” But she considers
Westminster theater to present ‘Rabbit Hole’
Westminster theater to present ‘Rabbit Hole’ NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Theatre Westminster will
Pitt needs defensive turnaround — fast
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The quarterback’s state of mind was in doubt. The running back was a freshman
China’s electric car could take global lead
BEIJING (AP) — China’s fast- growing electric-car producers could take the lead in the global
Weis: Last-minute victories will aid Irish in later weeks
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A last-minute win on defense, followed by a last-minute win on offense. So
New Mill Creek Park police chief plans safe, pleasant environment
YOUNGSTOWN — James Willock Jr., 34, acknowledged there will be some differences between running a
SEASONAL FLU VACCINE | Clinic sites
The Vindicator will publish a daily listing of flu-vaccine clinic sites in the Mahoning and Shenango
Patrick won’t say if she’s staying in IRL
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — If Danica Patrick knows specifically what her future after this season holds,
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Jessica White and Justin Miller, Columbiana, boy, Sept. 29. Neil and
Lunchbox mess was no April Fools yolk
Dear Heloise: When a Hint to Heloise (which I enjoy reading every day) about marking hard-cooked
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