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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kenneth Biros execution delayed by federal judge
CINCINNATI (AP) — A fourth Ohio inmate has gotten a temporary stay of execution as state officials
Task force takes $100,000 worth of marijuana out of apartment
WARREN — Police on Monday seized marijuana at a Harvard Drive apartment and made drug trafficking
Youngstown was trimmed from proposed casino sites
CLEVELAND — Though he can’t do anything about it now, Dan Gilbert, majority owner of the NBA’s
Make sure the cause is supported when you buy ‘pink’
Supporters of breast-cancer awareness may jump at the chance to buy “pink” products, but a Susan G.
Lawmakers debate freeze on Ohio income tax
COLUMBUS — Is it a tax increase or not? That was one of the questions lawmakers on both sides of
Mooney signs 1-year football deal with Moeller for 2010
A series of phone conversations between old coaching friends has led to two of Ohio’s premier
Structural issues close Olive Street Bridge between Niles and McDonald
WEATHERSFIELD — The Trumbull County Engineer’s Office has closed indefinitely the Olive Street
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
WORTH A LOOK BAZAARS • Kinsman Presbyterian Church on Church Street will have a bazaar and
After hometown victory, Lyell eyeing bigger bouts
On Saturday night, the Niles native won his second fight since upsetting John Duddy in April. By
Tournament season begins for volleyball, soccer teams
Vindicator staff report The regular season is over. It’s tournament time for area prep volleyball
Look familiar?
NFL | Week 6 Steelers turn back Browns (again) PITTSBURGH (AP) — No matter how you measure it,
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Kavin Moore The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
Cut it out: Boardman pumpkin carvers revel in creativity
The carving event will continue this coming weekend. YOUNGSTOWN — Some may smile, while others
HOWL-O-WEEN TREAT
Dressed-up dogs have their day at Mosquito Lake park’s new facility By VIRGINIA ROSS SHANK
Valley gets new perspective on ‘Mona Lisa’ masterpiece
It took local artists a year to create the mural. NILES — “Mona Lisa,” one of the most famous
Recession wreaks havoc on property reappraisals
The slump in home sales gives appraisers less data upon which to base new values. YOUNGSTOWN —
Gift cards for parents make the giving easier
Dear Heloise: I have a hard time knowing what to buy my parents for special occasions such as
CASH COWS
Harboring climate concerns, city aims to turn stench into success GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — The smell
Teetotalers dominate liquor board
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah may have made recent strides to streamline its quirky liquor laws, but
‘ARTSY UNDIES SHOWSSRQ
Family members decorate bras for a cure Proceeds made from the show’s entry fees benefit the
Ohio State must stick with Pryor
His development must take priority over victories this season, according to at least one observer.
Schaub’s 4 TDs beat Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) — Matt Schaub did away with the drama. Schaub tied his career high by throwing
Loans and leases on the books of Ohio banks and thrifts totaled $1.07 trillion in the second
Loans and leases on the books of Ohio banks and thrifts totaled $1.07 trillion in the second
No. 13 PSU gets lift from big plays, 3rd-down success
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — From an off-balance catch in the end zone to a fourth-down tackle at the
Challengers fall as Johnson takes control of the Chase
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin was already at home when Jimmie Johnson crossed the finish line
A-Rod in right state of mind this October
NEW YORK (AP) — With runners on first and second in the 12th inning early Sunday, the “A-Rod!”
Typhoon likely to spare Manila
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine disaster-response agencies packed tons of food aid, readied
Incentives help take advantage of home-energy savers
CHICAGO — As the weather turns chilly, homeowners are looking at improvements to help them keep
Obama looking to stimulate his tenure
Opinion: WASHINGTON — As Harvard’s president, Larry Summers, economist and former Treasury secretary, was a
Metro digest
CPR, first-aid class WARREN — The American Red Cross of Mercer and Trumbull counties is offering a
ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL
ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-
Working together yields deals online
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — From karaoke to kickball, some things just don’t work without a group of
Weatherize homes, US program urges
WASHINGTON — The White House today will release a plan to remove some of the obstacles that prevent
At least 5 soldiers, 60 militants killed in Pakistan fight
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani army pushed farther into a mountainous Taliban and al-Qaida
Hurricane Rick poses threat to resort city
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Rick, the strongest eastern North Pacific storm in more than a decade,
Billions in unclaimed bonds date to WWII
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The federal government is facing a lawsuit over billions in unclaimed bonds
A matter of timing
A matter of timing Miami Herald: In Havana a 50-year dictatorship considers dropping the ration
Doubt cast on Afghan reliability
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will not commit more U.S. troops to Afghanistan until he is
Uzbekistan cotton grows on forced child labor
Opinion: As youngsters in the United States return to school, children in Uzbekistan will be returning to the
Playoff picture \ How area football teams stand
Clinched home game: None Clinched playoff berth: Mooney Control own destiny: Crestview, East
White House-press tension nothing new
Opinion: One year after 9/11, the White House gave the only interview with President George W. Bush to CBS’
SUNDAY DRAWINGS
SUNDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 8-5-0 Pick 4, 1-5-4-9 Rolling Cash 5, 2-3-6-20-
“Trauma” (9 p.m., NBC): On “Trauma,” we’ve got yet another explosion.
“Trauma” (9 p.m., NBC): On “Trauma,” we’ve got yet another explosion. This time, it’s at a Chinese
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Deutsche Bank National Trust as trustee v. Thomas L. Bennight et
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Oct. 19, the 292nd day of 2009. There are 73 days left in the year. On this date in
White House to seek no arrests for medical marijuana users, suppliers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will not seek to arrest medical marijuana users and
Sheriff: Balloon case is a hoax
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The story that a little boy had floated away in a giant helium balloon
Iran bomber kills five leaders
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A suicide bomber killed five senior commanders of the powerful Revolutionary
Austintowners asked to pay more for schools, township
A replacement levy and school bond issue are before Austintown voters. AUSTINTOWN — Township
Injured Ohio soldier returns to cheers
He leaves rehab at Walter Reed center to join homecoming celebration By BRIE ZELTNER
In Iraq, violence falls dramatically; US returns to its role of supporter
BASRA, Iraq — The tourist ship “Peace” was at anchor in the Shatt al-Arab waterway but southern
Washington think tank out of touch with America
Opinion: Washington think tank out of touch with America EDITOR: An Oct. 6 opinion piece in The
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x9 5 4 uQ 6 5 2 v8 5 3 w9 8 2 The
new on home video \ This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Cheri” (R, 100 minutes): A radiant Michelle Pfeiffer is Lea, a courtesan well-
Rodriguez, Yanks edge Angels on error in 13th
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez is putting all those playoff failures behind him. The Los Angeles
Freak or not, Reilly has character
ORLANDO, Fla. — The sight, strolling into the “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant” corner of
Streisand auctions off several items for charity
Streisand auctions off several items for charity LOS ANGELES — A robe worn by Barbra Streisand in
J. Cole answers call to tour
When Jay-Z calls, you answer. At least that’s what hopeful rising hip-hop artist J. Cole
In the huddle \ How area NFL players fared in Week 6
Prescott Burgess (LB, Warren Harding, Ravens) — recorded one special teams tackle in 33-31 loss to
Florida, ’Bama and Texas lead first BCS ratings
Boise State is fourth but the Broncos are still long shots for the title game. NEW YORK (AP) —
Americans should be proud of Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize
Opinion: Americans should be proud of Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize EDITOR: We Americans should be proud that
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Board book-workshop meeting, 7 p.m., Ellsworth Township
Mahoning county Real estate reappraisal
Mahoning county Real estate reappraisal Because market values change as properties are bought and
NFL ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games
Falcons 21, Bears 14 ATLANTA — Chicago made another huge mistake in the red zone, and the Falcons
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Mark and Molly Bianco, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 16. Heather Graver and
Priest says he didn’t kill nun
COLUMBUS (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest imprisoned for killing a nun 29 years ago told a newspaper
Animal Welfare Shelter
Animal Welfare Shelter LORDSTOWN — The Animal Welfare Shelter, 545 Brunstetter Road, is having an
Dodgers drubbed: Lee guides Phillies to 2-1 series lead
The former Indians pitcher provided another brilliant playoff start, striking out 10 and allowing
BUSINESS DIGEST
REGION J.D. Byrider schedules ribbon-cutting ceremony BOARDMAN — J.D. Byrider will have a
The question in Poland: If the train is running on time, do you change the conductor?
Editorial: The question in Poland: If the train is running on time, do you change the conductor? Making the
Wife mulls suicide over friendship
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for 23 years. I love him more than life itself, and
Marines Memorialized
The Youngstown-based Marine Corps League Tri-County Detachment No. 494 hosted a memorial service at Hopewell Beirut Memorial
Jay-Z discusses his latest CD, Sept. 11, retiring
NEW YORK — When Jay-Z released his first “Blueprint” CD on Sept. 11, 2001, the rapper couldn’t have
City school board candidates target finances, academics
Student behavior and cultural diversity also are listed as priorities. YOUNGSTOWN — Faltering
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