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Gov. Rendell praises Pa. budget he signed tonight
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell says the state budget shouldn’t have taken so long to get in
Pennsylvania finally has a budget
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A spokeswoman says Gov. Ed Rendell has signed a state budget, ending 101-day
Warren school offers souvenir East Middle School bricks
WARREN — The Warren City School District will offer a limited supply of free bricks from the former
YSU reports two students have Type A influenza
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University reported two student cases of Type A influenza Friday.
First Place Bank in Warren robbed; bandit walks away
WARREN — A man robbed the First Place Bank branch in the Elm Road Plaza at about 9:50 a.m. today and
Plan for a good soaking
YOUNGSTOWN — It looks like the rain is here to stay. According to the National Weather Service,
Local parks get state grant dollars
AUSTINTOWN — Four local parks have been awarded grant money from the Ohio Department of Natural
Second Tuesday Event to feature poetry readings
Second Tuesday Event to feature poetry readings NILES — The Second Tuesday Open Poetry Reading is
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • NARFE Chapter 14, for active and retired federal employees, invites
Anzevino makes switch, finds home at Kent State
When Chris Anzevino accepted a football scholarship to Kent State in 2007, he wasn’t sure how long
Great uncle has great history: Rechichar has (NFL) family ties
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Bert Rechichar won two NFL titles with the Baltimore Colts By PETE MOLLICA
FirstEnergy postpones CFL distribution
Mahoning County commissioners adopted a resolution of opposition. COLUMBUS — FirstEnergy is
AAC Red pits the battle of unbeatens
Over the last two months, Poland junior wide receiver Darius Patton has gone from being a promising
Double Duty: Athletes in band
Boys in the band — and on the football field By TOM WILLIAMS Poland senior kicker Kyle Filicky
Valley companies defy recession, win Chamber awards for growth
The chamber honored 10 companies for their business growth last year. BOARDMAN — Jet Stream
Lawrence Co. plans wage cut on nonunion workers
Officials are also looking into having a private company run the county jail. NEW CASTLE, Pa.
Can Rayen Stadium rise again? Officials study $2.6M proposal
The renovated stadium would serve as home field for East, Chaney. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown
City to fund demolition of Linton mortuary site
The former funeral home could be razed as soon as three weeks. YOUNGSTOWN — The prayers of
McDonald schools facing specter of fiscal emergency
The district was placed in fiscal caution Sept. 28. McDONALD — The village school district
Top rabbi practices what he preaches
The speaker talked about the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan. YOUNGSTOWN — If we have
Browns rookie wideout Massaquoi catching on
BEREA (AP) — The only thing flashy about Mohamed Massaquoi is his smile. Cleveland’s rookie wide
4th and 48: The Steelers are awful in the 4th quarter
PITTSBURGH (AP) — One sight you’ll won’t see on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ sideline: The players
US police stop more than 1M on street in a year
NEW YORK (AP) — A teenager trying to get into his apartment after school is confronted by police. A
We can find other watches and knives
Opinion: Switzerland rarely makes the evening news. That is mostly because nothing much ever happens in this
Discounts fuel growth in retail sales
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are finally spending a little more, but they’re playing hard to get. A
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brandon L. Newman, 27, of 17579 Beach Lane, Lake Milton, and
‘Shooting Stars’: worthy of a King
“Shooting Stars” By LeBron James and Buzz Bissinger; The Penguin Press (258 pages, $26.95)
Picture these place mats at your table
Dear Heloise: We have a fun way to remember our trips. I make place mats with the pictures,
Dad wants to help daughter cope
Dear Annie: I have a 9-year-old daughter whom I love more than anything in this world. Her mother
Radio host seeks pardon for executed ancestors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nationally syndicated radio host Tom Joyner is asking South Carolina to
‘More Than a Game’
‘More Than a Game’ Grade: C+ Director: Kristopher Belman Rating: PG for brief mild language
Face-veil ban in Egypt
Face-veil ban in Egypt CAIRO — Egypt’s top Islamic cleric said Thursday that students and teachers
Challenges lie ahead in rewriting health-care bill
WASHINGTON — More than nine months in the making, the health-care bill soon to emerge from the
Why is the State Dept. getting rid of one of its best employees?
Opinion: As the world grows more dangerous, and important cities in far-flung locations more hostile to
Redrawing of districts makes ’10 vote key
Opinion: Casual political observers might have been baffled by the high-profile way that top aides to
Prep Volleyball roundup Thursday’s games
Salem 25-25-28, Beaver Local 16-23-26 LISBON — Amy Scullion had 27 kills and three aces, Mariah
Voters Guide arrives today
Voters Guide arrives today YOUNGSTOWN — The latest edition of The Voters Guide arrives at the main
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Katie Hecker and Charles Coriston, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 8.
Despite poor putt, U.S. leads at Presidents Cup
Despite poor putt, U.S. leads at Presidents Cup SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One putt changed everything
GM plans to seal deal soon on Hummer sale
Only 426 Hummers were sold in the U.S. last month. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. is poised to
Lowellville golf team qualifies for state meet
HARTVILLE — Lowellville finished runner-up to qualify for state during the Div. III boys district
Dodgers bullpen keys opening win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a team without an ace starter, the Los Angeles Dodgers rely heavily on their
on the docket | Upcoming prep football schedule
WEEK 7 TODAY 7 p.m. unless noted Boardman at Jackson, 7:30 p.m. Canfield at Beaver Local
on the air
on the air Football on TV and radio TODAY 3:30 p.m. (STO) “Ohio Kickoff Show.” 6:30 p.m. (
A lesson learned in how not to encourage CFL bulb use
Editorial: A lesson learned in how not to encourage CFL bulb use There is an adage that for every problem
SCHEDULE MLB playoffs
SCHEDULE MLB playoffs DIVISION SERIESSFlbAMERICAN LEAGUE New York vs. Minnesota Wednesday: New
Dodgers seize 2-0 series lead
NLDs Matt Holliday’s ninth-inning error has the Cardinals on the brink of elimination. LOS
NHL roundup Thursday’s other games
Red Wings 3, Blackhawks 2 DETROIT — Kris Draper and Johan Franzen scored 1:34 apart late in the
Panel finds flaws in Obama’s program to lessen foreclosures
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration’s effort to help homeowners avoid foreclosure may not
French leader denies paying boys for sex
PARIS (AP) — France’s culture minister denied Thursday paying boys for sex, in an impassioned
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 9, the 282nd day of 2009. There are 83 days left in the year. On this date in
Lenders having a payday
Lenders having a payday Middletown Journal: Ohioans thought they had dealt with the predatory
Gen. McChrystal deserving of sympathy
Opinion: I feel sorry for Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal. The top commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan is in
Activists for ACORN refuse to give up in scandal’s wake
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Armed with little more than pen and pad, ACORN organizer David Mazariegos hits
Romanian- born woman wins Nobel in literature
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Herta Mueller, a little-known Romanian-born author who was persecuted for her
Columbus Day What’s open/closed
Columbus Day What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
East-West vulnerable. West deals.
East-West vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x8 4 3 uJ 9 8 v7 4 3 wJ 8 4 3 WEST EAST x7 6
NASA broadcasts on its Web site exploratory lunar crash-landing
WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA will throw a one-two punch at the big old moon today, and the whole world
Warning: Handle with care
Paterno worries about running QB Clark STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Built like a linebacker,
Patrick adds intrigue to final IRL race
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Danica Patrick’s moment of clarity came three years ago. It was the
Doctor faces arrest after missing hearing
Doctor faces arrest after missing hearing LAS VEGAS — The doctor at the center of an investigation
A premiere NBA Finals matchup features basketball’s two best teams going at each other shot-
A premiere NBA Finals matchup features basketball’s two best teams going at each other shot-for-
SEASONAL-FLU VACCINE | Clinic sites
The Vindicator will publish a daily listing of flu-vaccine clinic sites in the Mahoning and Shenango
House OKs expanding hate-crime legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House vote Thursday put Congress on the verge of significantly expanding hate-
‘Blair Witch’ at 10: Movie is still scary
ORLANDO, Fla. — Producer Robin Cowie remembers showing “The Blair Witch Project” to some friends of
Blitz Insider
Earlier this week, I called Salem High football coach Mike Kopachy to chat about the Quakers’
Dog attack on child brings indictment against city man
Officials have taken custody of the dog. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man will face felony charges
Art Youngstown sets sights on beautifying lot on North Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A local group dedicated to advancing the arts has launched a project to beautify a
Hello Columbus
Hello Columbus Lowellville’s boys golf team advanced to state competition after finishing second
Columbiana countians to get third tax notices
The county treasurer said that third billings have been used in the past. LISBON — Property
Health board raises fee for vital records
The cost of the records will go from $18 to $23 on Oct. 16. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Board of
GO & DO
Today Comedy Daniel Tosh, 8 p.m., Lakewood Civic Auditorium, 14100 Franklin Blvd., Lakewood;
Prep soccer roundup \ Thursday’s games
GIRLS Howland 3, Niles 0 NILES — Alexis Vardavas had two goals and Olivia Nicholas had one as
Mahoning County Indictments
Ronald D. Bier, 30, of Wyandot Lane, cocaine possession. Joshua D. Humphrey, 18, of Terrace Drive,
Other Ohio utilities use coupons to promote bulbs
COLUMBUS — FirstEnergy isn’t the only company promoting the use of compact fluorescent light bulbs
Think big — really big — when it comes to Columbiana Co.’s Pumpkin Festival
Last year’s event drew about 2,000 visitors to the fairgrounds. LISBON — Ever want to have a
Officials in Columbiana Co. treat ’08 death as homicide
Officials initially did not think there was foul play in the shooting death. LISBON —
Players of the Week
Kevin Johnson Boardman Last week, the Spartans defeated North Canton Hoover, 16-7, and Johnson
Suicide bomber kills 17 at Indian embassy in Kabul
KABUL (AP) — A suicide car bomber detonated his vehicle outside the Indian Embassy in the bustling
Montoya is surprise of Chase
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — For 26 races, Juan Pablo Montoya and his crew chief worked solely on making
Guerin, Goligoski lead Penguins past Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alex Goligoski said it was the easiest goal of his young career — and for good
Rockies edge Phillies, 5-4; tie series
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — By the time Cole Hamels rushed off to be with his pregnant wife, his streak of
Travel show set Sunday
Travel show set Sunday BOARDMAN — The Vindicator and American Express Travel VTI are sponsoring a
Ex-Trumbull JFS chief put on probation for drug use
Tom Mahoney was convicted of cocaine possession and has a felony criminal record. WARREN — Tom
FOOTPATH TO PEACE
YMCA coordinator steps up for Global Art Project By DENISE DICK Some people paint their
Peace in the Valley?
The involvement of city council members ‘was damaging’ to the negotiations, Girard’s mayor said.
Sentencing is postponed for 4 found guilty in beating of man
The judge wants to give the victim an opportunity to make a statement. YOUNGSTOWN — Four men
Obama may OK input of Taliban
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is prepared to accept some Taliban involvement in
Betras passionate about defeating State Issue 3
Opinion: When “I’ll try to talk without getting too emotional” came out of his mouth, it was time for
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