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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
MEGAN WALLACE | BENJAMIN MILLER
MEGAN WALLACE BENJAMIN MILLER BOARDMAN — St. James Meeting House was the setting at 4:30 p.m. Aug.
KARA D'AMICO | DR. BRANDON MIKOLICH
KARA D’AMICO DR. BRANDON MIKOLICH POLAND — Antigua was the honeymoon destination of Dr. Brandon
ANGELA EFLER | DR. BRYAN HOOKS
ANGELA EFLER DR. BRYAN HOOKS NEW WILMINGTON — After a honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic,
CARRIE GROVES | JAMES PALAZZO
CARRIE GROVES JAMES PALAZZO YOUNGSTOWN — Carrie Groves and James Palazzo, both of 90 Carter
Flu absences swell at Valley schools
There’s no value in counting H1N1 cases because they’re so prevalent, Mahoning County’s health
Spartans make a Federal case
Boardman moves into first with 26-0 win By JOHN BASSETTI BOARDMAN — It was an exercise in
Poland not satisfied with close defeat
Steubenville defeated the Bulldogs 24-13 in the battle of unbeatens. By JOE SCALZO
Lt. Marhulik suspended after admitting wrong-doing
Two police officers took the lieutenant home after a complaint was called in about him.
Former Canfield cop gets 5 years’ probation
Tarasuck was sentenced Friday on felony charges. YOUNGSTOWN — A former Canfield police
McDonald defeats W. Reserve to stay on top
Two first-half turnovers generated 10 points in the 24-11 victory. By TOM WILLIAMS McDONALD —
Meningitis suspected in death at Slippery Rock
The disease can be fatal if not treated promptly. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — A Slippery Rock
Girard impresses with 40-7 win
The Indians’ victory over Campbell Memorial clinched a share of the AAC Blue title. By JOHN KOVACH
Hubbard breaks out in 2nd half
HUBBARD — Prolific is not a term one would use to describe the Hubbard High offense in the first
Why oppose state Issue 3? Voinovich counts the ways
Permitting casinos in Ohio would have ill effects on public policy and families, the Republican
Friends, foes of casino issue wager high on its outcome
Both sides are pumping tens of millions of dollars into the election campaign. COLUMBUS —
Poland girls lead by 6 shots
State golf Poland is halfway toward a second straight state title in Division II. STAFF REPORT
In emergency, it’s location, location, location
Fire chiefs, home builders and Realtors plan to publish educational advertisements. BOARDMAN
Pay for Pishkur produces protests
Objections are expected to be filed in court over his proposed pay. YOUNGSTOWN — Forum
Preservationists fight plan to raze historic home
Beverly Zona, who lives near this historic house at 104 Wallace Ave, New Castle, is one of a group New Castle area residents trying to save the North Hill-area home from the wrecking ball.
Canfield rolls past Chaney, 41-7; Struthers blanks Conneaut, 27-0
CANFIELD — Playing as the away team on its home turf, the Canfield High football team had no problem
Sabathia, Yankees too much for LA in opener
NEW YORK (AP) — CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees stopped the Los Angeles Angels cold in the AL
Minn. pigs may have tested positive for swine flu
Minn. pigs may have tested positive for swine flu Eds: Minor edits to trim. Moving on general news
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bradley J. Morgan, 32, of 8410 Streamview Drive, #Q,
Living civics lesson at Canfield school
Living civics lesson at Canfield school kThird-graders at Hilltop Elementary School in Canfield
H1N1 spread intensifies across US; vaccine supply begins to run short
WASHINGTON (AP) — The H1N1 flu is causing unprecedented illness for so early in the fall — including
Swine may have contracted HIN1 in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Preliminary tests show three pigs in Minnesota may have contracted the H1N1 flu
Outburst brings in cash
Outburst brings in cash WASHINGTON — The returns are in: Two words — you lie! — are worth more
Former religion reporter turns to ministry
FROM THE PULPIT Pastor Steve Scott likes to talk about the notion of a calling. On the
Budget gap huge but has been worse
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government’s budget gap is huge — but by some measures, it’s been
Seasonal-flu vaccine Clinic sites
The Vindicator will publish a daily listing of flu-vaccine clinic sites in the Mahoning and Shenango
Proposal would postpone state tax cut
The governor’s proposal would postpone the last year of a five-year tax-cut plan. COLUMBUS —
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x9 5 4 uQ 6 5 2 v8 5 3 w9 8 2 The bidding has
Earnhardt Jr. says he has ‘had enough’ with a frustrating year
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit rock bottom during his last trip to Lowe’s Motor
Officials talk to students
Eight officials representing local governments and safety officials talked to the children.
Four candidates seeking seats on Canfield board
Canfield is one of four Valley school districts to receive the ‘excellent with distinction’
Cribbs frustrated with Browns
BEREA (AP) — While his teammates laughed and shouted around him, Josh Cribbs sat quietly by his
Clippers’ rushing too much for Rams
MINERAL RIDGE — Columbiana’s white uniforms were soiled and Coach Bob Spaite’s boots were caked in
Mendenhall expected to start Sunday
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is expected to start against
Pitt finally gets the best of Rutgers, 24-17
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Freshman Dion Lewis ran for 180 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh
CANFIELD | School board
Four candidates are running for three board of education seats. An (*) denotes the incumbent.
Volkswagen opens applications for 1,200 jobs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Volkswagen will start accepting applications Oct. 26 for about 1,200
Turnovers fatal for Harding in loss to Massillon
MASSILLON — Facing essentially a must-win game at Massillon, the Warren Harding football team
East Palestine keeps pace in ITCL Tier One
EAST PALESTINE — Shane Peterson rushed for 121 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead East
Abdullah would bring new leadership style
KABUL (AP) — He could bring a fresh face to the pinnacle of Afghan politics for the first time in
4 Americans die in blast in southern Afghanistan
KABUL (AP) — A roadside bomb killed four American troops in southern Afghanistan, the U.S. said
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A headline on a Friday B3 story was incorrect. The Tri-County Autism Society is
Suicide bomber kills 15 at Sunni mosque
BAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide bomber who hid among the Sunni congregation in a northern Iraqi mosque
Flaws found in Army’s tests of body armor
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army made critical mistakes in tests of a new body armor design, according to
UN: More than 30,000 Iraqis have resettled in US
GENEVA (AP) — More than 30,000 Iraqis have moved to the United States under a resettlement program
Phantoms fall, 7-6, in overtime to Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. — In a game that had it all, the home side ended up having a little bit more. Ben
Zoning request is approved in Weathersfield
MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield Township Zoning Commission has approved a request from trustees
BEAUTY or BLIGHT?
Preservationists fight plan to raze historic New Castle home By JEANNE STARMACK NEW CASTLE,
Mother, son face theft charges
Vanessa Pellin and Richard Pellin Jr. will be arraigned later this month. YOUNGSTOWN — Members
Book on Depression released
YOUNGSTOWN — The Department of History at Youngstown State University and several co–sponsors will
Career networking fair set next week
GIRARD — The Youngstown Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2205 Tibbetts-Wick
Mayor vs. casinos
Mayor vs. casinos CLEVELAND — Mayor Jay Williams of Youngstown will take on Dan Gilbert, chairman
2009 federal deficit surges to $1.42 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — What is $1.42 trillion? It’s more than the total national debt for the first 200
Fire cause determined
Fire cause determined YOUNGSTOWN — Fire investigators have determined that a Sept. 14 fire at
Union officials approve transfer
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Despite objections of unfair competition from local businessmen, Union Township
Alternate amendment would allow 15 casinos across Ohio
A legislator introduced another piece of legislation to legalize gambling. COLUMBUS — Voters
Richard Hatch released from prison
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — “Survivor” winner Richard Hatch schemed his way through challenges to claim $1
SOCIETY DIGEST
United Nations Day celebration planned YOUNGSTOWN — The United Nations Association of the United
Award recipient to be honored
LIBERTY — Alan Mirkin is the 2009 recipient of the Justice Louis D. Brandeis Award and the K’far
Federal agents arrest six in largest hedge-fund scheme in US history
NEW YORK (AP) — One of America’s wealthiest men was among six hedge fund managers and corporate
Doctor found guilty; twin awaits trial
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A pediatrician was convicted Friday of 16 sex-related charges involving former
Ursuline Sisters, board to dedicate labyrinth
The labyrinth is intended to be a metaphor for the life journey of spiritual seekers. CANFIELD
TLC sues Jon Gosselin for breach of contract
NEW YORK (AP)— The TLC network has sued Jon Gosselin for purportedly breaching his contract as a
‘70s child preacher back
‘70s child preacher back Michael Lord, who rose to fame in the late 1970s as a child preacher,
Shriver’s pursuers need to get a grip
Opinion: As scandals involving Kennedys go, Maria Shriver’s failure to use a hands-free cell phone device
‘Simpsons’ contest lets winner create character
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Simpsons” is giving one lucky contest winner the chance to make others
First UMC of Mineral Ridge merging with Fairview UMC
MINERAL RIDGE — The First United Methodist Church of Mineral Ridge will have its last service Oct.
Trials set for police chiefs in surrogate-mother case
Trials set for police chiefs in surrogate-mother case ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Trial dates have
IFC presents 6 hours of Monty Python lunacy
NEW YORK — Those who don’t know Monty Python and don’t care have been blessed with six hours they
Honda ponders faster car makeovers
NOVI, Mich. (AP) — Ask any car company executive how they plan to turn a profit in the future and
local topics on TV Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21; rebroadcast at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday on the Time
WHERE TO GO for area entertainment
Today Children Children’s Creative Yoga Camp Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks
“Sorority Wars” (9 p.m., Lifetime): In “Sorority Wars,” Lucy Hale plays a
“Sorority Wars” (9 p.m., Lifetime): In “Sorority Wars,” Lucy Hale plays a college freshman who has
sunday news shows Scheduled guests
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — David Axelrod, White House senior
Joblessness in Ohio drops from 10.8% to 10.1%
Joblessness in Ohio drops from 10.8% to 10.1% COLUMBUS — Ohio’s unemployment rate has dropped for
When, Mr. President?
San Francisco Chronicle: On Saturday night, the president reiterated his commitment to repeal the
Use less energy and you’ll pay more for it
Opinion: COLUMBUS — It was hailed as a “landmark energy reform bill” that would prevent the kind of spikes
Bring a dog home from a shelter today
Opinion: Walk into almost any animal shelter, and you’ll see row after row of homeless dogs with wagging
His lack of get-up-and-go frustrates girlfriend
Dear Annie: I love my boyfriend. He’s a superb partner. He is, however, the laid-back type or,
Police conduct drug raids, issue apology
YOUNGSTOWN — Police conducted two drug raids this week and have issued an apology to a family caught
Getting a guinea pig? Be ready to care for it
Dear Readers: A new movie was recently released featuring animated guinea pigs. This probably will
Canfield Township needs forward-thinking leaders
Editorial: Unlike some other communities in the Mahoning Valley that are in the midst of economic collapse,
Dodgers rally, beat Phillies to tie NLCS at 1-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A grounder off a fielder’s glove. A bunt that slipped by two players. The Los
Reclining in Recession
Easy chair sits pretty with increasing sales amid downturn RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ah, the recliner.
Mooney routs SVSM
AKRON — A nine-point first-quarter deficit is no reason to count out the Cardinal Mooney High
Buckeyes insist Purdue is better than 1-5
Ohio State gained just 184 yards last week, yet the Buckeyes beat Wisconsin 31-13 because they
Youngstown Christian wins in OT; East, Fitch defeated
SOUTHINGTON — Spencer Reed’s extra-point kick in overtime after quarterback John Pecchia scored a
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Saturday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2009. There are 75 days left in the year.
Man suspected of encouraging suicides in Internet chat rooms
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A nurse who authorities say got his kicks by visiting Internet suicide chat rooms
Man charged with rape, assault and kidnapping
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury this week indicted 27 people, including a man accused of
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