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CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • William Penn Association, Branch 28 of Youngstown, will meet at 6
Society Digest
UPMC Foundation plans Boo Ball as benefit SHARON, Pa. — UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation
Do you know where you’re living? You sure?
BOARDMAN — When a cell phone call comes to the 911 dispatch center, the geographic location of the
Deer smashes through Movie Gallery window
NEWTON FALLS — An eight-point buck charged through the front window of the Movie Gallery, 175 Broad
MYCAP gets $5,000 playground grant
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership has received a $5,000 grant to improve
Pittsburgh couple arrested after boy’s burning
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh couple have been arrested on child endangerment charges after their 2
‘Boy in balloon’ family never shied from spotlight
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Richard Heene and his family have never been afraid of the spotlight as
Key issues in race: flooding, police
Candidates for trustee would like to rebuild the auxiliary police force. AUSTINTOWN — The four
Niles’ Billy Lyell ready for hometown fight
He’ll face Chris Gray in the main event at the Eastwood Expo Center. In April, Billy Lyell
FAMILY TRADITION: McCarthy brothers together at Notre Dame
McCarthy brothers together at Notre Dame Kyle and Dan McCarthy’s grandfather, Jack Mayo, played
Phantoms played well despite having flu bug
YOUNGSTOWN — Despite having four regulars out with illness, the Youngstown Phantoms made the most of
Mahoning judge frees 2 suspects, drops charges in 2007 homicide
The two men had been in jail for nearly two years. YOUNGSTOWN — Two men who had faced possible
Baking soda makes stainless-steel sinks shine
Dear Heloise: I change the baking-soda fridge boxes regularly and keep one every other month to use
We have a duty to protect children from abuse
Dear Annie: We need your help, and the help of your millions of readers, to safeguard kids. In every
Coach Q&A: Warren Harding's D.J. Dota
When you’re a high school football team playing an independent schedule, it’s often tough to find
Gutierrez appears before panel
The former Marc Dann aide also has a criminal case pending in Columbus. COLUMBUS — Anthony
Howland comes back with big win
The Tigers had too much offense for Niles in a 48-3 victory at Bo Rein Stadium. NILES — How
Project teaches teens tolerance
The monthlong experience gives youngsters plenty of opportunities to give back to the community.
Blitz Insider
A few minutes after last week’s win over Howland, Poland High coach Mark Brungard praised his senior
Austintown school race is crowded and calm
Editorial: Austintown school race is crowded and calm There are seven candidates running for three seats in
Betras: Casino support lessens
New poll was commissioned by TruthPAC, a coalition of gambling opponents. YOUNGSTOWN —
Campbell police plan to increase presence
CAMPBELL — The school district continues to offer counseling, and the police are planning to
More local news in brief
Lowellville police warn residents to lock cars LOWELLVILLE — Police are warning residents to lock
Victim of hit-skip in Salem still recuperating
SALEM — A Lisbon man is still recuperating in the hospital after being hit and dragged more than 250
BUSINESS DIGEST
NATION Rates increase slightly for 30-year mortgages WASHINGTON — Rates for 30-year home loans
VXI Calls On Valley
Chris Butcher, senior operations manager at VXI Global Solutions, stands among new operators at the company’s downtown call center. Butcher, a Mahoning Valley native, was working in Los Angeles when he suggested VXI consider Youngstown for a call center.
Warren officer returns to work, faces charges
No criminal charge will be filed against the lieutenant. WARREN — A lieutenant in line to
Go & Do
Today Children Preschool Nature Hour: Batty About Bats, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., MetroParks Ford
GETTING IT RIGHT
The phone number to call to audition for a high school talent show at the Penn State Shenango campus
Lawrence County Salary Board makes cuts to remain solvent
The corrections officers at the county jail have still managed to avoid pay cuts NEW CASTLE,
Garth Brooks announces return from retirement
Garth Brooks announces return from retirement NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country superstar Garth Brooks
Bessemer event to feature pumpkins by the ton
BESSEMER, Pa. — Bessemer is coming back. Dealt a blow by the recent closing of the borough’s
Lakeview beats Hubbard for AAC soccer title
CORTLAND — Andrew Gardner had two goals and Ryan Ellis had four assists as Lakeview defeated Hubbard
Man faces charges in dealership investigation
The latest man arrested in the investigation worked as a collector for the auto dealership.
In a bad economy, big banks trade their way to profits
NEW YORK (AP) — The big banks are showing they can still make money, even as Main Street struggles —
Browns’ Lewis expects dogfight
Cleveland has lost 11 straight games to their rivals, the Steelers. BEREA (AP) — Of his more than
McDonald schools in fiscal emergency
A projected $2.1 million deficit has pushed the school district into financial trouble.
‘Paranormal Activity’: Where will it appear next?
LOS ANGELES — The critics have spoken. Here’s what more than a few have to say: “Scariest movie of
PUCO plans hearing on light-bulb issue
The light-bulb plan was implemented in an effort to reduce energy usage. COLUMBUS — State
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 10 to 11
Kaluza to be guest on HBA’s TV program
YOUNGSTOWN — Joe Kaluza is the featured guest on The Home Builders Association’s weekly television
Division I tennis players win 1, lose 1
OBERLIN — Canfield’s doubles team of Gabrielle Brant and Paige Zwicker, and Boardman’s Carolyn Jesko
Neither vulnerable, South deals.
Neither vulnerable, South deals. NORTH xJ 10 5 uA J 3 v8 6 4 w8 5 3 2 WEST EAST x6 xQ
Father and son headline 1st class of Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bill France Sr., NASCAR founder, headlined the five inductees into the first
Defection-free offseason likely could boost IndyCar
After Dario Franchitti picked up about $1.2 million in bonus cash and other prizes to commemorate
Hornish keeps getting better
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — It only would have taken a phone call. A quick chat with Roger Penske, and
Program produces, saves jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Businesses reported creating or saving more than 30,000 jobs in the first months
Forum seeks Neumann as interim CEO
‘A leadership void would do maximum damage,’ Forum Health says. YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health and
Firm’s hope to generate energy: Rumble strips
WASHINGTON — Windmills were around for centuries before anyone thought they might generate
‘Brutal Legend’
‘Brutal Legend’ (Electronic Arts) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Grade: B No style of music has
TruthPAC complaints to get state hearing
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Elections Commission has found probable cause that an anti- casino group
‘WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE’
‘WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE’ Grade: C- Director: Spike Jonze Running time: 1 hour 38 minutes
Cincinnati doubles up on USF
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Even with starting quarterback Tony Pike on the sideline, Cincinnati’s quick-
Scientists use stem cells to grow heart muscle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have grown a piece of heart muscle — and then watched it beat — by
H1N1 6 months on: Some relief in US, but winter looms
H1N1 6 months on: Some relief in US, but winter looms The virus has killed at least 4,500
Justice Ginsburg briefly hospitalized again
Justice Ginsburg briefly hospitalized again WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2009. There are 76 days left in the year. On this date in
Will the united states of Europe be a friend?
Opinion: The United States is about to confront a fierce new competitor, unlike any the nation has faced in
H1N1 side effect: limits on visits
St. E’s, St. Joe’s join growing list of Valley hospitals restricting access By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Can we change Karzai’s behavior?
Opinion: We may soon learn who the president of Afghanistan is. Or we may not. Imagine: As President Obama
Canvassing group calls it quits for casino drive
COLUMBUS (AP) — A national canvassing group has resigned from a pro-casino ballot campaign in Ohio
We can’t afford both guns and gurneys
Opinion: We’re close to our spending limit on the nation’s credit card. The bank bailout, the stimulus
Chinese drywall? Goodbye, insurance
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — James and Maria Ivory’s dreams of a relaxing retirement on Florida’s
U.S. military should not be a test lab
Opinion: I am sympathetic to the story told by Joseph Rocha, who claims in a Washington Post opinion column
Colorado balloon boy, family inhabit fairy-tale adventureland
Falcon and his brothers ‘could figure out how to make the toilet explode.’ One minute, President
Generic-drug companies looking for exemption
WASHINGTON — Generic-drug makers, which have saved Americans hundreds of billions of dollars in the
Tens of thousands expected to tour White House Gardens and Grounds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of people are expected to stream through the White House gates
Killer’s girlfriend charged with conspiracy in troopers’ shooting
TOBYHANNA, Pa. (AP) — A New Jersey woman is accused of providing the gun used to kill one
President: We’ll rebuild region, make it stronger
NEW ORLEANS — In his first visit here since taking office, President Barack Obama sought Thursday to
Jones scores 3 times in Ursuline victory
Allen Jones reached 3,000 career yards in the Irish’s 35-0 win over Buchtel. YOUNGSTOWN — When
Health care now has an abundance of rationing
Opinion: Late last month, as the Senate Finance Committee labored to produce its version of a health care
Our support is unwavering
Editorial: CORRECTION: In Thursday’s editorial endorsing the candidacies of Adrianne Sturm, Brian Kesner and
Angels, Yanks ready for Game 1
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Teixeira remembers calling Torii Hunter last winter. “After I signed with the
Homer-happy Phillies knock off Dodgers, 8-6, in Game 1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carlos Ruiz’s three-run homer highlighted a five-run fifth inning, Raul Ibanez
YSU may take over steel museum
YSU officials see the link as a good fit for the university’s history department. Youngstown
make your own mix
make your own mix While automated music recommendation engines that power Web services such as
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Carmine DeLucia, 34, of 15 S. Cadillac Drive, Boardman and
METRO DIGEST
Police probe theft YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for the people responsible for ripping the
Jonze leaves the fun out
‘where the wild things are’ Sendak’s make-believe world creates a place for children to express
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Brent Whetstone and Heather Fenstermaker-Whetstone, Warren, boy, Oct.
Going Wholly Hog
Company profits slid 84-percent in the third quarter. Harley-Davidson drops Buell line to focus
Organizations seek funds to build group home
Two groups are trying to increase local resources for autistic adults. BOARDMAN — A 3.2-acre
Blitz Reader Survey results
Wilkins Question 1 Best state championship team in the Valley’s history? XYour pick: 1973
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