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Stories published October 19, 2009

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


Williams debates casino proponent Gilbert

Youngstown's mayor debates gambling proponent Gilbert


Structural issues close Olive Street Bridge between Niles and McDonald

WEATHERSFIELD — The Trumbull County Engineer’s Office has closed indefinitely the Olive Street


Booksellers challenge Ohio Internet law

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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

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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

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Cut it out: Boardman pumpkin carvers revel in creativity

The carving event will continue this coming weekend. YOUNGSTOWN — Some may smile, while others

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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


INDIA

INDIA The Hindu, Madras, Oct. 8: The request by the United States and NATO commander in


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


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 16.65 .06 Avalon


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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