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Infant CPR class available at St. Joseph Health Center

WARREN — An infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class is offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday


Delphi Corp. emerges from bankruptcy

NEW YORK (AP) — Auto supplier Delphi says it’s emerging from bankruptcy protection nearly four years


Girard, Youngstown differ on tax sharing from V&M project

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown and Girard officials are far apart when it comes to how much corporate-


Arrest made in Warren shooting death

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Pupil bites Dayton teacher

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Two arrests follow search of Canfield Road car dealership

YOUNGSTOWN — Two men have been arrested and more arrests are expected after authorities searched a


Wean Foundation awards $319,033 to community organizations

WARREN — The Raymond John Wean Foundation, in its mission to improve the quality of life in the


Oldest person in Ohio dies at 110

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ALESHIA POLITSKY | DARRYN FESSEL

ALESHIA POLITSKY DARRYN FESSEL CINCINNATI — St. Cecilia Church was the setting at 6 p.m. April 24

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PAMELA HIGHTOWER | CURTIS FOREST

PAMELA HIGHTOWER CURTIS FOREST YOUNGSTOWN — The wedding of Curtis A. Forest and Pamela P.

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ABWA speaker discusses needy

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association had its

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Red Dress event planned by HMHP


It's chili time again


StampinStone schedules holiday open house

StampinStone schedules holiday open house BOARDMAN — The 4th Annual Holiday Open House sponsored


REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet

REUNIONS • Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1944 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 13


Breast-cancer survivors celebrate at Pink Ribbon Tea

The speaker’s book became a Lifetime TV movie. BOARDMAN — When doctors and nurses rolled

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North Siders to city: Raze ex-mortuary

Pastor Joseph Rudjak says the building poses a danger to the community. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s been

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Evidence is focus of trial

YOUNGSTOWN — Crime-scene evidence was the focal point for testimony in the murder trial of two men


No V&M deal: Melfi

The Girard mayor said his city ‘won’t be rushed’ into an unsatisfactory deal. YOUNGSTOWN —

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Jones lives up to advance billing

The senior wide receiver set a new reception record in Saturday’s loss. YOUNGSTOWN — This


Springfield’s ‘Shoot for a Cure’ game hits home

Springfield’s ‘Shoot for a Cure’ game hits home By JOE SCALZO NEW MIDDLETOWN — Springfield


Store owner tells of ‘crazy’ shooting scene

The victim of the violence early Saturday in Warren had a criminal record. WARREN — Jihad

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UAW hopes recall of workers leads to third Lordstown shift

Union officials are hoping more laid-off workers can be recalled to build the Cruze. LORDSTOWN

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Mooney stays in first in Div. III

Poland is third in Div. III while Girard is fifth in Div. V in the latest AP poll. Another game,


James criticizes Edwards’ punch

BEREA (AP) — Braylon Edwards was fighting mad Sunday, exchanging a few blows with one of


Rodriguez focuses on elusive postseason success

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez has become the Phantom of the Clubhouse, hardly ever seen by his


Cycling enthusiasts give the spokin’ word

BOARDMAN — Dan and Erin Quinlan have always enjoyed riding their bicycles, at first as recreational


Obama pitches overhaul with doctors

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the cusp of a key legislative push, President Barack Obama on Monday filled the


Dodgers carry Torre into 14th postseason

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Torre wears his Dodgers cap high on his head, revealing a vast expanse of


Landlord case goes to court of appeals

YOUNGSTOWN — A dispute between a landlord with five Austintown apartment complexes and a county


2 Canfield police officers promoted

CANFIELD — Police Chief Chuck Colucci says it’s exciting to see a pair of officers honored with


Appeals court to hear 4 cases from Valley

YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals will hear four high-profile cases among 10 scheduled


Airfares may be stabilizing

The great airline sale of 2009 may be ending. Airfares, which have shown steady drops throughout


3 Americans share Nobel in medicine

NEW YORK (AP) — Three Americans won the Nobel prize in medicine on Monday for discovering how


Steelers RB Mendenhall finds redemption

PITTSBURGH (AP) — They gave Rashard Mendenhall a new blocker, and the opportunity to redeem himself


BOYS GOLF

BOYS GOLF DIVISION I SECTIONAL (At Candywood GC) Team results: 1. Aurora 308, 2. Kent


Supreme Court starts new term

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by indicating a willingness to limit


Woeful Pirates fail to stop, losing, trading of key players

PITTSBURGH (AP) — They said the losing had to stop, and it didn’t. They said the familiar pattern


AP OHIO POLL

AP OHIO POLL COLUMBUS (AP) — How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high


NICK’S LAST SALE

Longtime owner of Struthers store puts contents, building up for auction

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MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew E. Dreas, 36, of 17511 Laurel Ave., Lake Milton, and


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 16.89 .12 Avalon


Mahoning County voters have a stake in libraries

Editorial: In the midst of an economic downturn, a public library becomes all the more important to a


Garber: MLS fairer, more stable than Euro

LONDON (AP) — MLS commissioner Don Garber will tell European clubs this week that adopting


Sidewalks are being neglected

Opinion: Sidewalks are being neglected EDITOR: My concern is the neglect of the sidewalks on the 4000


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by indicating a willingness to

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by indicating a willingness to limit


Golf

Golf District DIVISION III What: District at Seven Hills C.C., Hartville. (Thursday, 8:30


Nether vulnerable. West deals.

Nether vulnerable. West deals. NORTH xQ J uA J 7 vJ 10 9 7 6 4 3 wK WEST EAST x10 9 2


Was 2nd Lt. William Calley a scapegoat?

Opinion: After 40 years, 2nd Lt. William Calley is back in the news. For many years now the young lieutenant


Solar technology leading the way

Opinion: WASHINGTON — At first glance, Midland, Mich., where March temperatures can plunge as low as 20


FirstEnergy to distribute low-energy bulbs to customers

AKRON — FirstEnergy Corp. plans to provide nearly 4 million low- energy light bulbs to its


Dad’s list becomes Rosanne Cash’s disc

NEW YORK — Make no mistake, Rosanne Cash fully understands the value of the sheet of yellow lined


TENNIS \ High school tournaments

DIVISION I Sectional Where: Weis Park, Harvard & 25th St. N.W., Canton. When: Begins Tuesday.


Subsidies bad for creation of jobs

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Don’t let the hype about “green jobs” fool you. The global warming bill approved


Business digest

NATION Pizza Hut markets other menu selections LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Want some wings with that pie?


Experts: No good way to track medical implants

NEW YORK (AP) — Three years ago, the maker of a surgical clip called the Hem-o-lok issued an urgent


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Because of a processing error, several stories in Sunday’s editions in the


Service sector shows growth

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. service sector grew in September for the first time in 13 months, an


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 6, the 279th day of 2009. There are 86 days left in the year. On this date in


Chrysler splits Dodge into two groups

DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler’s new Italian management on Monday announced a surprise shake-up of the


Strickland delays 2 executions to review injections

COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland on Monday delayed the state’s next two executions to allow a


Obama’s moves are good — to a point

Opinion: U.S. officials have long pooh-poohed claims that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is a threat to


A plan for newspapers

Seattle Times: The Minneapolis Star Tribune emerged from bankruptcy reorganization last Monday. It


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Law Library Resources Board, quarterly meeting, 3:30 p.m.,


Kuchar captures PGA’s Turning Stone in playoff

VERONA, N.Y. (AP) — It had been so long since Matt Kuchar had won on the PGA Tour that a huge case


Man, 57, accused of threatening woman, teen

BOARDMAN — An Overhill Road man was lodged in the Mahoning County jail, accused of threatening his


Chase for Sprint Cup tightens in Kansas

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Longtime NASCAR fans deride the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship as


YSU OPPONENTS \ How they fared

Pitt (4-1) defeated Louisville 35-10; next vs. Connecticut, Saturday Austin Peay (1-4) lost to


Letterman apologizes to wife, staff on show

Letterman apologizes to wife, staff on show NEW YORK — David Letterman apologized to his wife on


Girard hires officer

GIRARD — The police department has sworn in a new officer. John Freeman, 24, was sworn in at 1


TENNIS \ China Open

BEIJING (AP) — Dinara Safina lost to Chinese wild card Zhang Shuai 7-5, 7-6 (5) in the second round


CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN POLICE CALLS

Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Sept. 25 Drug


Report: North Korea restoring nuclear facilities

Report: North Korea restoring nuclear facilities SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is in the final


Indians finish worst season since 1991

CLEVELAND (AP) — Their disappointing season mercifully over, Cleveland Indians players cleared out


Boundary road is ignored

Opinion: Boundary road is ignored EDITOR: I am writing in regard to the deplorable conditions of County


Swine-flu vaccinations begin — but most must wait

WASHINGTON (AP) — Swine-flu vaccinations began Monday with squirts up the noses of health-care


“The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC): On “The Biggest Loser,” the contestants

“The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC): On “The Biggest Loser,” the contestants are banned from the


Badgers wiser after ’08 defeat

COLUMBUS — Wisconsin is a wiser team, Coach Bret Bielema believes, than the one that pulled defeat


RACE TIME NASCAR

What: Auto Club Speedway Pepsi 500 When: Sunday, 3:15 p.m. TV/radio: ABC Channels 33, 5 and 4;


NFL \ Monday’s news

Rams: Anthony Smith, a Hubbard High graduate, made three solo tackles, including one for a loss, in


Area pumpkin may be heaviest in world

[Editor’s note: An inadvertent error caused this story to run incompletely in some Sunday

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Albom learns to ‘Have a Little Faith’ in new book

DETROIT — Mitch Albom is many things. He’s an award-winning newspaper columnist, a popular radio-


Tickets for Rogers’ concert at Covelli on sale Friday

YOUNGSTOWN — Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday for singer Kenny Rogers, who will bring his


college football roundup \ News and notes

Oklahoma: Receiver Ryan Broyles will be out for two to four weeks with a broken left shoulder blade,


Spartans defeat Bulldogs in three

POLAND — Monica Touvelle led the way Monday as the Boardman High volleyball team defeated Poland by


Metro digest

Missing man sought STRUTHERS — Police are searching for a man who has been missing since Monday


Blood drives

[Editor’s note: This listing was inadvertently omitted from some Sunday papers.] TODAY American


Canfield, Boardman girls advance

CORTLAND — The Canfield and Boardman high school girls golf teams advanced to the Division I


Howland, Poland post shutouts

SALEM — Alexis Vardavas scored two goals Monday to lead the Howland High girls soccer team past


INSIDE

INSIDE On C6 ÓÅò The Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates cleaned out their lockers and put


Odd couple: 2 groups join forces to oppose casinos

COLUMBUS (AP) — Two advocacy groups formed an unlikely alliance Monday to oppose a plan to put


NHL \ Monday’s game

Rangers 3, Devils 2 NEWARK, N.J. — Rookie defensemen Michael Del Zotto and Matt Gilroy both


US officials: No plans for pullout from Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama won’t walk away from the flagging war in Afghanistan, the


‘All Shook Up’ at Playhouse has talented, energetic cast

[Editor’s note: This review was inadvertently omitted from some papers on Sunday.] YOUNGSTOWN


Mendenhall redeemed

Mendenhall redeemed Steelers running Rashard Mendenhall didn’t just successfully replace the


16-year-olds now eligible to donate blood

The local American Red Cross is launching a campaign to encourage 16-year-old high school students


Favre-led Vikings escape with 30-23 win over Packers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brett Favre proved to the Green Bay Packers he has plenty of fire left inside,


Parents can no longer afford tab

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for more than 20 years. This is my second marriage.


After medical tests, be self-advocate for your health

Dear Heloise: I read the letter from the reader about medical tests, and it hit a raw nerve. I must


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