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Stories published October 22, 2009
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Area police and friends remember Youngstown Capt. Kenneth Centorame
YOUNGSTOWN — Dozens of area police officers and community members bid a final farewell Thursday to a
Cheerleader who collapsed, died identified as Jabraya Howell
YOUNGSTOWN — The East High School cheerleader who collapsed during an after-school practice
Bus driver finds body on Champion school playground
CHAMPION — Champion Elementary School had classes today despite a bus driver finding a 27-year-old
Society to mark 'Pretty Boy Floyd's' death in Columbiana County
Society to mark 'Pretty Boy Floyd's' death in Columbiana County
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS • Mike and Nicole (Clementi) Williams, 10963 Withington Ave., Uniontown, are
Date announced for Lohr-Latta autumn wedding
CANFIELD — Robert and Bonnie Lohr III of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Cavalier, Mr. Karmazin to wed in Nov.
POLAND — The engagement of Angela Cavalier of Poland and Benjamin Karmazin of Chicago, and plans for
East High cheerleader collapses at practice, dies
The girl passed out just after saying she felt sick. YOUNGSTOWN — A cheerleader at East High
Staph infection postpones Dec. 5 Pavlik-Williams bout
The infection which has plagued the middleweight champ for eight months has left him unable to make
Canfield’s Timko returns to state golf tourney
A junior, he competed the first two years for Warren JFK before transferring. By GREG GULAS
52 Northside hospital layoffs anger unions
Members are outraged that some are losing their jobs, while a consultant may be paid $9,000 per
Swish want to appeal to Valley’s basketball fans
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Swish basketball players and coach are optimistic that the team will
Sheriff probes wrong ballot language on sales-tax issue for Mahoning County
Because of an oversight, voters will be asked to OK ‘additional general revenues.’
Supply of seasonal-flu vaccine runs dry throughout Ohio
Ohio Department of Health said no more seasonal flu vaccine is available for public health
Penguins get ready for rugged stretch
Saturday YSU travels to meet No. 3 ranked Southern Illinois By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN —
Less of a loss at city center
Covelli Centre loses $67,117 in most recent quarter, down from $141,775 in 2008. YOUNGSTOWN —
Howland’s comeback kids
High School soccer tournaments Tigers rally for 2-1 tourney win over Fitch By DOUG CHAPIN
The Phantoms are glad to be back at home
They play Tri-City in two games at the Covelli Centre. By TOM WILLIAMS YOUNGSTOWN — After
Ex-Warren mayor seeks council seat
WARREN — Dan Sferra seeks a return to city government, but to get there he’ll have to unseat one of
East Liverpool group to observe 75th anniversary of Floyd’s death
EAST LIVERPOOL — Ask East Liverpool Atty. Timothy Brookes when gangster Charley Arthur Floyd died,
8 receive Schools of Promise designation in Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — Eight schools in the tri-county area are designated as Schools of Promise by the Ohio
Dearing expansion, new jobs
Joe Lindsey, an employee at Dearing Compressor and Pump Co., Boardman, finishes an end to a compressor at the Simon Road business. The family-owned company is adding a 56,000-square-foot building to its operation.
“FlashForward” (8 p.m., ABC): With all its visions into the future, twisty mysteries and
“FlashForward” (8 p.m., ABC): With all its visions into the future, twisty mysteries and juicy
WorleySSRqs comeback tour is raw, real and exciting
Armed with his new top 10 hit “Sounds Like Life to Me,” Darryl Worley is back in the game with a new
Where to go for area entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Flu sidelines Browns
BEREA (AP) — Just when it couldn’t get any worse for the woeful Cleveland Browns, it got worse.
Lawrence to get vaccine in November
NEW CASTLE, Pa – Lawrence County commissioners learned that the H1N1, or “swine flu,” vaccine won’t
Chevy Chase returns in ‘Community’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The punch lines are flowing on the set of “Community,” and that’s between scenes
Patrick Melcher box
if you go Who: DJ Patrick Melcher, with DJ Ultimate Donny When: Oct. 29 Where: O’Donold’s,
F.Y.I.
Rock festival at U-PIE will benefit hospital YOUNGSTOWN — University Pizzeria and Italian Eatery,
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “A Christmas Carol.” Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem. Auditions will be at
Chamber music concert celebrates Mendelssohn
MERCER, Pa. — The Chamber Players will have a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday in Helen Miller Memorial
Covered bridge to stay closed for $57K repairs
NEWTON FALLS — A young doughnut-shop delivery driver from Canton, unfamiliar with his vehicle and
Flight training program to open
VIENNA — The Trumbull Career and Technical Center, working together with the Western Reserve Flight
DARRYL WORLEY BOX
if you go Who: Darryl Worley When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: The Dusty Armadillo, 3147 Ohio 44,
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Former Episcopal bishop of Ohio dies at 91 at his Michigan home
MARQUETTE, Mich. — The Rev. John H. Burt, 91, retired bishop of Ohio for the Episcopal Church, died
Flood issue challenges Columbiana council
COLUMBIANA — City officials will try to come up with the engineering costs that could indicate what
Few attend meeting
NILES — Superintendent Rocco Adduci and the board of education had hoped for a sizable turnout for
Water district a step closer
YOUNGSTOWN — Austintown, Boardman and Canfield townships are one step closer to forming a joint
Deeply rooted dance troupe takes a bow
Rhythm in Shoes will hang up its shoes after the current season ends. By GUY D’ASTOLFO Rhythm
Salem man given 3-year prison term
YOUNGSTOWN — A 19-year-old man convicted of sex crimes involving a 12-year-old girl will spend the
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel C. Cappitte, 60, of Woodworth Road, Lot 19A, North
Niles Municipal Court judge weighs case on noise control
The lawyer for the nightclub owner claims the new law is unconstitutional. NILES — The first
Business Digest
REGION Legislators send letter seeking restart of plants YOUNGSTOWN — Three Ohio legislators
Police probe 2 armed robberies on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating two armed robberies on the city’s South Side that took place
Andre Smith practices, but no contact allowed
CINCINNATI (AP) — No blocking, no knocking around. First-round draft pick Andre Smith wasn’t allowed
Ex-White House chef to speak at Packard
WARREN — Roland Mesnier, former White House pastry chef, will speak at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 4 at W.D.
Skateboard legend will bring unique DJ set to Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Skateboard wizard, DJ and world-class ’stache-lete Patrick Melcher will visit
Group to honor North’s Conley
Ebony Hall of Fame By JOHN KOVACH YOUNGSTOWN — Joe Conley has experienced many achievements as
Vikings’ Peterson will test Steelers D
PITTSBURGH (AP) — They’ve met with their coaches, watched tape, talked among themselves. The
Senator from Utah wants Justice Department to investigate BCS
WASHINGTON (AP) — A senator whose undefeated home state school was bypassed for the college football
Prison inmate found guilty of some charges in assault on guards, others
YOUNGSTOWN — An inmate at the Ohio State Penitentiary has been found guilty of some of the charges
Federal money to help end Columbiana Co. sewage woes
LISBON — Columbiana County is going to get federal stimulus money to help end some longtime sewage
Poll: Owners willing to give pets mouth-to-mouth in emergencies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Most pet owners would leap into action for an injured pet, even if it meant
Boardman police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Oct. 16 Domestic violence: Police filed a
Amino acid: a hair-pulling remedy?
Q. I am desperate and hope you can help. I suffer from trichotillomania. I pull hairs constantly,
SEASONAL-FLU VACCINE | Clinics
The Vindicator will publish a daily listing of flu-vaccine clinic sites in the Mahoning and Shenango
Obama to bailed out firms: Slash pay
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will order companies that received huge government
Cervical cancer vaccine approved
ATLANTA (AP) — A second kind of vaccine against cervical cancer may be added to the recommended list
Youngstown schools to be hit with shortfall of $2.2M per year
YOUNGSTOWN — The four-year emergency tax levy passed by city school district voters one year ago to
What is the future of Afghan women?
Opinion: I spend a lot of time these days thinking about Afghanistan, about what is the right thing for the
Arrest made in terror plot against malls in the US
Arrest made in terror plot against malls in the US BOSTON — A pharmacy college graduate made a
Limbaugh’s rejection was business
Opinion: The NFL’s rejecting Rush Limbaugh was a bit like the members of the Merion Cricket Club blackballing
Bon Jovi concert will open new football stadium
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Bon Jovi will play the kickoff concert next spring at the new $1.6
Production of H1N1 vaccine lags far behind US demand
SWIFTWATER, Pa. (AP) — The federal government originally promised 120 million doses of H1N1-flu
A gift for seniors that keeps on giving
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Three years before Rep. Wilbur Mills, the Arkansas Democrat who then chaired the Ways
Don’t use the American flag as a prop
Opinion: DENVER — I never imagined this could happen. While on Facebook the other day, I spied a profile
A nod to labor
Naples (Fla.) Daily News: This didn’t take long. President Barack Obama imposed punitive tariffs
Salem, Southeast advance in volleyball
Salem, Southeast advance in volleyball BOARDMAN — Salem High advanced to the Division II district
Kosar urges Valley voters to support casino gambling issue Nov. 3
YOUNGSTOWN — Bernie Kosar is urging local voters to support a casino gambling issue on the Nov. 3
Girard, Springfield set up rematch
SALEM — The Girard High volleyball team has lost seven matches this season and next Tuesday in the
Two incumbents among 5 candidates seeking Liberty Township trustee positions
LIBERTY — Five candidates are running for two seats on the board of trustees in the Nov. 3 election.
Philadelphia polishes off Dodgers for NL pennant
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Powered by Ryan Howard, Jayson Werth and all those other big bats, the
LOOKING TO CRUZE
GM sets higher goal for model’s mpg By DON SHILLING Apparently, 40 mpg is not good enough for
Swiss tipped off U.S.
Swiss tipped off U.S. GENEVA — Swiss officials tipped off the United States and set in motion the
METRO DIGEST
Bank-robbery arrest HOWLAND — U.S. Marshals with the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force
fundraiser
fundraiser Floyd’s death The Lou Holtz/Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame in East Liverpool will
Niles tables measure to ban drivers’ cell-phone use
NILES — City council Wednesday tabled the controversial ordinance that would place restrictions on
Litch, Simon and Ungaro benefit Liberty Township
Editorial: There was a time in the not too distant past when candidates for Liberty Township trustee seeking
Will Limbaugh sue over smear?
Opinion: To sue or not to sue? That is the question. After racist statements were made up out of thin air
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2009. There are 70 days left in the year. On this date
Friends are dumbfounded by Sandy’s rape story
Dear Annie: My old roommate from college is beginning to cause a huge problem. “Sandy” was
Home work requires a schedule, balance
Dear Readers: Many people work from home, and men and women are finding creative ways to
Johnie 3 delivers harder edge
The Youngstown-based band has a larger following in Europe. For Johnie 3 bassist Michael
Zoning rejection good news for village
Officials said bringing the McDonald’s warehouse to Lordstown will boost its economy.
Canfield boys advance with 4-0 win over Harding in Div. I soccer
CANFIELD — Canfield High senior midfielder Jordan Ricks will be a marked man when the Cardinals face
HOT TICKETS
Hip-hop kingpin Jay-Z is in concert at Wolstein Center in Cleveland at 7:30 tonight, with opening
Yanks eager to put ’04 out of memory
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — When Derek Jeter recalls the last time the New York Yankees got this close to