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Historic covered bridge to remain closed until January
Historic covered bridge to remain closed until January
Youngstown schools heading for $2.2M annual deficit
Youngstown schools heading for $2.2M annual deficit
Township water district plan filed with court
The judge said anyone who opposes the district will be able to address the court before the hearing date.
East High cheerleader dies in hospital after practice
YOUNGSTOWN — A cheerleader at East High School collapsed during an after-school practice this
Pavlik’s Dec. 5 bout postponed; hand still healing
“The fight is not canceled,” said Jack Loew, Pavlik’s trainer, at a press conference Wednesday
The Rev. John H. Burt, 91, dies; had strong Valley ties
MARQUETTE, MI — The Rev. John H. Burt, 91, retired Bishop of Ohio for the Episcopal Church, died
Man shot in neck on East Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for those responsible for firing multiple shots at a car on the
AARP 4611 meeting date is corrected
AARP 4611 meeting date is corrected YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Chapter 4611, AARP, will attend the 11
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick
Rape prompts Campbell board to consider busing
CAMPBELL — The kidnapping and rape of a 15-year-old girl who was on her way to school has the school
MEET THE PENGUINS
Men’s team has depth, character Coach Jerry Slocum expects to have a solid defensive club.
Man who saved kids from fire hailed a hero
Firefighters say last week’s South Side blaze could have been fatal. YOUNGSTOWN — Joel Imler
Injuries curtail women’s practices
Just six of the 12 players have been able to work out on a regular basis. YOUNGSTOWN — For
Police probe 2 separate acts of violence by youths
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating two separate acts of violence by youths in the city.
Chevy sign heads west
A Nevada car dealer with Valley ties bought the logo for $4,000. YOUNGSTOWN — The 6-foot-by-
Flu doesn’t slow Hubbard’s success
BOARDMAN — Luck follows strong teams. Take, for example, the Hubbard High volleyball team. It is
Biros’ stay of execution angers victim’s brother
It’s the second time in 19 months that the execution has been delayed. GIRARD — Tom Heiss,
Champion pulls away from Falls in 2nd half
CHAMPION — After a sluggish first half, Champion High scored three second-half goals to defeat
Boardman makes big jump
Thanks to a 26-0 victory over Canton GlenOak last Friday, the Boardman High football team made the
All Hubbard dispatchers notified of layoffs
HUBBARD — The city’s four full-time police dispatchers have been given layoff notices because the
Church cuts all ties to Youngstown Playhouse
Church cuts all ties that bind it to Youngstown Playhouse By GUY D’ASTOLFO YOUNGSTOWN — After
Deal gives ex-park chief $111,000 over 13 months
CANFIELD — Mill Creek Park commissioners will pay the park district’s former executive director
Federal Building sells for $150,000
The Federal Building, downtown Youngstown, was bought by three businessmen from Niles. The new owners will take a few months to decide what they’ll do with the building.
Sodium or salt turns up everywhere, so read labels
heloise Dear Heloise: My diabetic husband was put on a salt-restricted diet — this meant sticking
Audrey isn’t interested in marriage anymore
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: “Audrey” and I have been together for
Jackson trustees vote against rezoning 70-acre parcel for use as warehouse
JACKSON — A standing-room-only crowd burst into applause as township trustees voted unanimously
Rollins comes up big in clutch
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — When the bright lights come on, Jimmy Rollins turns into J-Roll. He is the
McDonald schools’ deficit perplexes residents
Residents wanted to know if the former treasurer had broken the law. McDONALD — The stunning
REGION & NATION
REGION Seeking VITA volunteers The IRS and its partners are looking for volunteers to help
METRO DIGEST
Briarfield Manor plans ribbon-cutting ceremony AUSTINTOWN — Briarfield Manor, 461 S. Canfield-
Weis likes fight in the Irish as they prepare for BC
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame walked off the field following a 17-0 loss at Boston College a
Grant would help police catch criminals
Several police departments in southeastern Trumbull County already use the technology. WARREN
No. 13 Penn State hopes to shake off Michigan ‘hex’
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State defensive end Jerome Hayes doesn’t like thinking about the
H1N1 hardest on the young
H1N1 hardest on the young ATLANTA — The H1N1 virus continues to be most dangerous to children and
Arson suspected in blaze on the North Side
Above, a once beautiful and stately home in Youngstown burned to the ground. Firefighters were
LIBERTY | School board candidates
Five candidates are running for three school board seats. An (*) denotes the incumbent. Photos of
DNA in leech leads investigators to armed robber
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A leech found at a crime scene eight years ago led Australian police to a
Mayors should go figure
Opinion: Mayors should go figure EDITOR: After reading “Peace in the Valley” in the Oct. 9 Vindicator, it
George is a curiously bad election prognosticator
Opinion: George is a curiously bad election prognosticator EDITOR: In reading George Will’s column on
Jeff Reed disputes police report
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed didn’t threaten to fight with police outside
Salem chamber carries on improvement plan
SALEM — The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will continue with its long-term plan for city
Campbell board considering renewal levy
CAMPBELL — The board of education wants to put a five-year, 14.1-mill renewal levy on the May
Know ‘Thriller’ dance? Join event
YOUNGSTOWN — Anyone hoping to break out their “Thriller” dance moves this Halloween season will have
Indians interview Acta for managerial position
CLEVELAND — It was Manny Acta’s turn Tuesday to interview for the vacant Indians manager’s job.
Youngstown tops big-city list in Ohio unemployment
Ohio’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down. COLUMBUS — Youngstown had the highest
Butler is top vote-getter in Horizon preseason poll
INDIANAPOLIS – Butler was picked to win the Horizon League men’s basketball title this season,
SEASONAL-FLU VACCINE | Clinic sites
Mahoning County Provider: Mahoning County District Board of Health. Cost, $25 flu shots; $15
Who says Halloween is just for kids?
PARTY PIZZAZZ Adults are taking time out of their busy schedules to celebrate in style.
Dive into a delicious bowl of murky dip
Murky, dark and swampy isn’t a description often applied to good food. Except around Halloween, of
Creepy cupcakes are a piece of cake
If you’re looking for easy, no-recipe-needed Halloween treats, these creeped out cupcakes are an
Don’t toss seeds after pumpkin is carved
You’ve crafted the perfect gruesome or goofy jack-o’-lantern. But what to do with all the glop you
A call to Congress to act to curb child-abuse deaths
NEW YORK (AP) — Armed with grim statistics, experts and activists are mobilizing this week to demand
New Vatican plan makes it easier for Anglicans to convert
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican announced a stunning decision Tuesday to make it easier for
Tricks and treats with Halloween SWEETS
The bewitching season is here! Gather the goblins, conjure up some creative costumes and prepare
Obama praises Karzai on runoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Tuesday applauded Afghan President Hamid Karzai for
‘Illegal alien’ costume raises hackles
MIAMI (AP) — Immigrant advocates are urging retailers to pull a Halloween costume depicting a space
Liberty, Girard and Hubbard police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct. 18 Arrests:
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael W. Blama, 43, of 4536 N. Warwick, Canfield, and Tracy
Chief justice criticizes DUI ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts spoke out in vain Tuesday against a lower-court ruling
Balloon boy: A set piece in five acts
Opinion: Remember when we had to wait months to see the made-for-TV movie? No more! Now breaking news and
Stop violating our civil liberties
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The rush to approve the vaccine for the H1N1 flu — also known as swine or “novel flu” —
Vaccinate all emergency workers
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In the immediate aftermath of the ill-fated 1976 H1N1 swine flu program, I became lead
Taliban remains a potent threat
Opinion: How can the American public be expected to support a new policy for Afghanistan when they don’t know
Schools are an investment in children and community
Editorial: Schools are an investment in children and community We write a version of this editorial twice a
3 plead innocent to drug trafficking
WARREN — Two men and a woman pleaded innocent Tuesday to aggravated drug trafficking after
FirstEnergy: Deny request for light-bulb rehearing
FirstEnergy called its rehearing before the PUCO ‘a media stunt.’ COLUMBUS — FirstEnergy has
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Court keeps Polanski in jail, rejects bail
GENEVA (AP) — Roman Polanski’s three decades as a fugitive are coming back to haunt him. Noting
Liberty school board candidates agree district needs more money
LIBERTY — One incumbent and four newcomers are vying for three seats on the Liberty Board of
Anna Nicole Smith was an addict, psychiatrist says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A psychiatrist who treated Anna Nicole Smith for drug dependency testified
Canfield advances to earn match against Boardman
STOW — Cara Cupler scored 16 points with seven aces as the Canfield High volleyball team defeated
A-Rod launches Yankees to brink of World Series
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez has done something remarkable in every game of his charmed
‘Big Brother’ winner arrested over oxycodone
‘Big Brother’ winner arrested over oxycodone BOSTON — The winner of reality TV show “Big Brother”
Suicide blasts at Pakistani university kill 4
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Suicide bombers attacked an Islamic university popular with foreigners in
Scientist in court on espionage charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — A scientist who a tried to sell classified secrets to Israel had worked on the
Buckeyes rally as criticism of Pryor mounts
COLUMBUS — As the crescendo of criticism rises around Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State players are
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown Community school board, special meeting, 7:30 a.m. , school building
“Modern Family” (9 p.m., ABC): We usually dread the first day of school. But on
“Modern Family” (9 p.m., ABC): We usually dread the first day of school. But on “Modern Family,”
Supreme Court to hear Guantanamo detainee case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to decide whether Guantanamo detainees who are
BUILDING HOMES
Fewer permits signal weakness ahead WASHINGTON (AP) — Applications for home- building permits, a
Getting it right
GETTING IT RIGHT Briarfield Manor, 461 S. Canfield- Niles Road, Austintown, will have a ribbon-
WKBN, FOX to disrupt service
Shutoff to last about 12 hours By GUY D’ASTOLFO Residents who don’t have either Time Warner
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 21, the 294th day of 2009. There are 71 days left in the year. On this date
House Dems trim health bill to $871B
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are aiming to scale back the cost of their health-care bill to
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center David and Casey Fiehler, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 10. Heather Graver
Free screenings, facts to be offered
NILES — Unemployed community members, retirees, seniors and children can receive free health
Penguins win sixth straight, 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are showing they’re not just a top-heavy, star-laden team.
Forum, lenders work out deal
The hearing on Forum’s requests to hire an interim CEO, and its former CEO as a consultant, was
Iranian-American sentenced to 12 years
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran ignored appeals by Hillary Rodham Clinton and even rock star Sting and
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