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Valley Muslims open doors to public to share culture, debunk myths
Nearly all Muslims lead peaceful, law-abiding lives and don’t subscribe to extremist philosophies,
National gay-rights march impresses Valley participant
WASHINGTON — A Mahoning Valley contingent marched among tens of thousands of gay rights supporters
Phantoms defeat Steel
BENSONVILLE, Ill. — Taylor Holstrom, Brett Gensler and Nick Czinder scored third-period goals to
400 attend first Travel Show in Boardman to benefit Rich Center
BOARDMAN — With winter weather approaching, people turned their attention to warm beaches and
Husband, wife in Ohio battle breast cancer, raise awareness of male cases of disease
MONROE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio husband and wife are both undergoing treatment for breast cancer in a
Warren’s Ghost Walk hands out treat to Trumbull library patrons
WARREN — Public library customers in Trumbull County will benefit as the Fine Arts Council of
Swim meet in Warren will benefit Special Olympics at Fairhaven
The meet usually involves teams from several counties. WARREN — The sixth annual Area 11 Kelly
Fee increase over trash collection raises stink in Struthers
STRUTHERS — The mayor and the city council are at odds over whether city residents or the city’s
In Focus: Mahoning Valley cemeteries boast long, proud history
The Mahoning Valley has a great many cemeteries. Some are just a few yards of broken stones; some
Accomplices to murder often face punishment as harsh as killer’s, Valley cases show
Get away from people about to commit a crime, an Akron law professor says. WARREN — The
nfl preview Today’s games
CLEVELAND (0-4) at BUFFALO (1-3) Game time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: (27) (19); (WKBN-AM 570) (WNCD-FM
Baseball playoff follies roll on
Ron Gardenhire was still miffed about a fair ball ruled foul when the Minnesota manager was asked
big ten roundup Saturday’s other games
Michigan State 24, Illinois 14 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Keith Nichol threw for 179 yards in his first
Doctor unlikely to prescribe Tamiflu for healthy person
Q. How effective is Tamiflu against this H1N1 influenza bug? Are there any risks to taking this drug
McClatchy Newspapers
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The nerve center of Pakistan’s vast security establishment came under bold
Sinking into the Red
The police-and-fire levy that voters approved last year is generating revenue at anticipated levels.
YSU is not coming up ‘aces’
Opinion: In just a matter of weeks, Youngstown State University has gone from walking on a $5,275,000 cloud —
Church sponsors free fall event
The congregation makes donations and seeks outside donors for the festival. AUSTINTOWN— A
Renowned sculptor to appear at the Butler
Renowned sculptor to appear at the Butler YOUNGSTOWN — Renowned American sculptor John Raimondi
Wintry weather postpones Game 3 of Phillies-Rockies
DENVER (AP) — The snow in Colorado scrapped plans for Pedro Martinez’s first postseason start in
Correcting personality traits isn’t the answer
Q. My 4-year-old son is not fully engaged when he has a friend over for a play date. His twin sister
Mantel wins Booker prize
LONDON (AP) — A tale of political intrigue set during the reign of King Henry VIII won the
‘Warfighters’ help fighters thrive
Opinion: Four years and almost 40 surgeries ago, Marine Staff Sgt. John Jones was blown 25 feet in the air
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center Kent and Candice Wright, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 9. Lauren Tillery,
FOR A FRIEND
Purple Cat client is the reason why the workshop exists Joe Gallagher never turns down an
TOP 25 roundup \ Saturday’s games
No. 1 Florida 13, No. 4 LSU 3 BATON ROUGE, La. — Tim Tebow arrived at raucous Death Valley ready
Foote to greet former teammates
Foote to greet former teammates Lions linebacker Larry Foote wants to show and tell the
VETERANS
VETERANS Memorial service planned STRUTHERS — The Tri-State Marine Detachment of the Marine
Pavano has been boon for Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carl Pavano called those four injury-riddled, tension-filled seasons in New York
SCOUTS
SCOUTS David Capp attains Eagle Scout ranking David A. Capp, a member of Boy Scout Troop 22, has
‘This Is Us’
‘This Is Us’ Backstreet Boys (Jive Records) Grade: D The newest CD from the Backstreet Boys
Three returns power No. 9 Buckeyes, 31-13
Kurt Coleman and Jermale Hines returned interceptions for touchdowns, and Ray Small brought a
Rivals wary as Johnson heads home
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Juan Pablo Montoya is well aware NASCAR veteran Mark Martin leads the Chase
Crosby’s goals power Penguins past Leafs
TORONTO (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored two power-play goals, and Evgeni Malkin had three assists to
1 American, 2 Poles killed by bombs in Afghanistan
KABUL (AP) — Bombs have killed one American and two Polish troops in Afghanistan, military officials
Hot chili event lacks flavor of Pete Gabriel
Hot chili event lacks flavor of Pete Gabriel jEditor Todd Franko calls Pete Gabriel the heart and
Frank: Gay march today is waste of time
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Barney Frank, an openly gay member of Congress, says he’d rather see gay-
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One Fred Rubino of Poland aced the 180 yard, No. 14 hole on the North
ONE CHURCH ONE CHILD Reservations
Mahoning County Children Services’ One Church One Child adoption celebration brunch is at 10 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Corradetti observe their 50th anniversary
POLAND — Anthony Corradetti and Catherine Hanna were united in marriage on Oct. 10, 1959, at St.
Foote hoping to make Steelers regret release
DETROIT (AP) — Larry Foote wants to show and tell the Pittsburgh Steelers what they’re missing.
Big east roundup \ Saturday’s games
Pittsburgh 24, Connecticut 21 PITTSBURGH — Dan Hutchins kicked an 18-yard field goal on the final
What’s behind spiraling health-care costs?
PHILADELPHIA — Lots of us think we know why American health-care costs are rising faster than a
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE roundup Saturday’s games
Bowling Green 36, Kent State 35 KENT — Tyler Sheehan scored a 9-yard touchdown run with 5 seconds
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Oct. 11, the 284th day of 2009. There are 81 days left in the year. On this date in
US Muslims: We’re seen as suspects, not citizens as suspects, not citizens
They face more bias than any group in America except gays, a new poll finds. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
PROJECTS FUNDED | YSU grant funds
External grant funding for research and sponsored programs at Youngstown State University jumped by
Iraqis take to streets to demand better public services
BAGHDAD (AP) — Hundreds took to the streets Saturday throughout Iraq to demand open elections and
Sweat-lodge dead ID’d
Sweat-lodge dead ID’d PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Two people who died after sitting for hours in an Arizona
HAWK MOUNTAIN
KEMPTON, Pa. (AP) — Peering through binoculars, Arlene Koch spies something tiny and dark on the
CDC tells doctors to ration anti-viral drugs to fight flu
Not everyone is supposed to get the drugs that can help reduce the effects of H1N1. The
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
courts TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints JP Morgan Chase Bank v. Joyce A. Arcuri, foreclosure.
Pakistani military frees 22 hostages held by insurgents
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Heavily armed militants were holding up to 15 soldiers hostage inside
Iran sentences 3 opposition figures to death
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Three defendants in Iran’s mass trial of opposition figures accused of fueling
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — The Pakistani military says commandos have freed 22 hostages held
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — The Pakistani military says commandos have freed 22 hostages held by
A new order in the court? courts?
Mahoning lawyers seek independent consolidation study By PETER H. MILLIKEN YOUNGSTOWN — The
Travel show coming to Holiday Inn
BOARDMAN — The Vindicator and American Express Travel VTI are sponsoring the first travel show at
Grant funding breaks record at YSU
Many of the funds received reflect projects and partnerships with private industry.
It takes a lot of key ingredients to make up any good recipe.
Opinion: It takes a lot of key ingredients to make up any good recipe. The Boardman Optimist Club cooked up
Mistakes by the lake: Bills host Browns in Misery Bowl
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — If the Cleveland Browns’ decision to trade mercurial receiver Braylon
Toll in storms surpasses 600
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The U.S. military trucked in supplies and marshaled helicopters and Navy
Medical co-ops seek savings through group health-insurance coverage
COLFAX, Wis. — Two years ago, sick of rising health-care premiums, Nancy Taylor tried to switch
YSU’s tale of two halves
Penguins build 31-0 lead before 10-point win By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN — For the first weeks
Planes collide in midair
PINEVILLE, La. (AP) — Two small planes at a recreational-pilots gathering in central Louisiana
Pakistanis free 22 hostages held by militants
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — The Pakistani military says commandos have freed 22 hostages held by
The flu and antivirals
The flu and antivirals Q. What are influenza antiviral drugs? A. These medications are
SCT cast enchants in tale of Narnia
SALEM — Salem Community Theatre’s “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” is understandably geared
VALLEY MUSLIMS
VALLEY MUSLIMS Open house today The Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown is having an open
“Drop Dead Diva” (9 p.m., Lifetime): We have a Paula Abdul sighting. The “American
“Drop Dead Diva” (9 p.m., Lifetime): We have a Paula Abdul sighting. The “American Idol” alum shows
Campbell’s Bayuk sparks memories
Campbell’s Bayuk sparks memories Fanfare: I enjoyed the [Oct. 2] story on Campbell High football
Ethier, Ramirez propel Dodgers to sweep of error-prone Cards
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Unemployed in August, Vicente Padilla kept the Los Angeles Dodgers going in
Highlights
Highlights Teri Haefke’s 279-714 led C-G Pro Shop/Ladies Trio at Wedgewood on Oct. 6, while Mary
Allergic reaction took toll on Pavlik
A 104.5-degree fever had the boxer in the Cleveland Clinic for five days. By JOE SCALZO
Obama to gay crowd: Be patient on changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama pledged to end the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the
Current prices Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Red Sox’s backs are up against Green Monster
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox had history on their side going into their AL division series with
Warren JFK’s Ross upsets Brocker of Poland for Div. II title
BOARDMAN — Second-seeded Chelsea Ross of Warren JFK upset top-seeded Gabrielle Brocker of Poland to
Tickets Pavlik vs. Williams
When: Dec. 5 Where: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City Tickets: $400 (ringside), $300, $200, $100 and
Penn St. shuts down E. Illinois, 52-3
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Navorro Bowman almost tripped himself up on his 91-yard run to the end
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Woods & Stricker put U.S. in front
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker were perfect as Presidents Cup partners, and
Logano, Franchitti are 300 race winners
FONTANA, Calif. — Joey Logano avoided a late-race collision and held off Brian Vickers to win the
Phantoms hang on for their first USHL victory
DES MOINES, Iowa — Jefferson Dahl’s two goals included a shorthanded tally that led the Youngstown
NHL roundup Saturday’s other games
Red Wings 3, Capitals 2 DETROIT — Thomas Holmstrom broke a tie with a power-play goal with 6:53
McDonald runs away with Div. II Legends title
BAZETTA — Junior Jerry Dugan finished second and freshman Patrick Kunkel finished third to lead the
Copperfield will bring a ‘Grand Illusion’
Abracadabra, David Copperfield reappears for two shows Thursday at Powers Auditorium in Youngstown.
The Numbers YSU 31, W. Illinois 21
W. Illinois00714—21 Youngstown St.141700—31 First Quarter YSU—Smith 1 run (Blose kick), 9:50.
Area college roundup Saturday’s games
Mount Union 28, Capital 21 COLUMBUS — Scott Panchik scored on a 5-yard touchdown run with 3:10 to
prep volleyball Saturday’s games
Springfield 25-23-25-25, Canfield 16-25-18-17 NEW MIDDLETOWN — Larissa Santangelo made eight kills
prep soccer roundup Saturday’s games
BOYS Poland 4, Beaver Local 2 LISBON — Ryan Storkel, Spencer Booth, Matt Mrozek and Dan Hunt
Publishers Weekly Best-sellers For the week ending Oct. 6
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 2. “An Echo in the Bone” by
YSU NOTEBOOK More from The Ice Castle
Halftime honors: YSU Athletic Director Ron Strollo presented Jennifer Coin, wife of the Penguins
’Round and ’round it goes (sort of like a roulette wheel)
Editorial: ’Round and ’round it goes (sort of like a roulette wheel) Casino proponents are taking a page out
Unbeaten Cardinal Mooney rolls over Benedictine, 42-7
BEDFORD — Senior Karrington Griffin rushed 11 times for 100 yards and a touchdown to lead the
Keep your germs at home
Opinion: Keep your germs at home EDITOR: I was shopping for groceries the other day for the first time
Big band concert planned as fundraiser for Angels for Animals and Rescue Mission
The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara DRUMMING UP SUPPORT: Involved in planning a charity concert to
Soul Train Awards return after hiatus
Soul Train Awards return after hiatus ATLANTA — The Soul Train Awards plan to return to the air
V&M project shows why regionalization is difficult
Editorial: There was one winner in the high-stakes bid for a $970 million expansion project proposed by the
Ebony Lifeline will honor achievements
YOUNGSTOWN — Ebony Lifeline Support Group, a self-help group for minorities, is having its 13th
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
• Howland SCOPE Center, 8273 High St. SE, Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday, pinochle at 9
Hard idea to grasp: Not all pillows were soft
Do you like hard pillows or soft pillows? It might depend on where you grew up. Homemade pillows
Fueled by diverse music, Top 40 radio is back on top
We don’t know yet whether Lady Gaga is the Sylvia of 2009, destined to be remembered only when
Baum bio offers theories on what influenced him
“The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum” by Rebecca Loncraine (Gotham Books, 289
Extending life of flowers
Extending life of flowers To make fresh flowers last, floral designer Saundra Parks suggests
Perry makes most of Aerosmith hiatus
NEW YORK — Joe Perry says there’s still life in Aerosmith, but after an unlikely turn of events, he
Writer: Success kept ‘Frankenstein’ from being a monster hit
After three-time Tony Award winner Thomas Meehan and Mel Brooks wrote the Broadway production of
Strickland took high road
Opinion: Strickland took high road EDITOR: There are a number of definitions of political leadership,
Specialized transportation grant announced
YOUNGSTOWN — Eastgate Regional Council of Governments is announcing the fiscal year 2010
YMCA hosts artistic activities
An area artist is putting together a montage showing the bottom of people’s feet. When 8
Euclid parochial school to close
The all-girl Catholic high school is falling prey to the faltering economy. SOUTH EUCLID —
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Beaver Local Athletic Association, 5 p.m., high school media center, 13187 state
Pickup of brush planned for Howland Township
Pickup of brush planned for Howland Township HOWLAND — The township has announced its fall
Brunch will celebrate adoption
The One Church One Child program started in the 1980s. YOUNGSTOWN — November is National
Man charged in robbery
Man charged in robbery WARREN — Police have arrested a man they say robbed the First Place Bank
Students can apply to be page in Congress
The congressman is inviting applications from eligible students in his district. NEW CASTLE, Pa.
Farmland Preservation Summit set
COLUMBUS — The 10th annual Ohio Farmland Preservation Summit will take place from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30
Peace Race was a success
Opinion: Peace Race was a success EDITOR: I want to commend the City of Youngstown for having the Peace
The PBGC strikes again
Opinion: The PBGC strikes again EDITOR: And so it goes. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. has denied the
Life in Dave’s World
Opinion: Life in Dave’s World EDITOR: Imagine if we all lived in Dave’s World (Betras that is). Everyone
We need casinos
Opinion: We need casinos EDITOR: After Hurricane Katrina the rebuilding of casinos in Mississippi brought
Energy efficiency makes sense
Opinion: Energy efficiency makes sense EDITOR: Moving America forward with clean energy will put us back
Rappachs’ 50th is the cause for a celebration
Bob and Karen Rappach celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 26. Bob Rappach and the
Family celebrates with the Potestas to honor 50 years of their marriage
COLUMBIANA — A family celebration recently marked the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MASONIC GROUPS MONDAY • Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have its 102nd annual installation of
Missouri Valley football CONFERENCE \ Saturday’s other games
South Dakota State 24, Missouri State 17 SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Redshirt freshman quarterback Thomas
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
GARDEN CLUBS TUESDAY • Moccasin members will meet for Operation Shoebox, to assemble gifts for
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
SENIOR CITIZENS AUSTINTOWN AARP • Austintown AARP will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Anthony M. Harrison The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Friend is concerned about man’s engagement
Dear Annie: My best friend is leaving soon for a vacation in Europe. She has posted on Craigslist,
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