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Coroner: Early results indicate cheerleader died of natural causes
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County coroner said preliminary autopsy results show that the death of an
Youngstown police bring rape suspect back from Indiana
YOUNGSTOWN — City police traveled to Greencastle, Ind., this week to pick up a man accused of a 2003
Forfeiture funds bring police new crimefighting tools
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force have about $12,000 worth of
Salem museum to close on Sunday for the season
Salem museum to close on Sunday for the season SALEM — The Salem Historical Society’s Museum will
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • The Gold Wing Road Rider Association, Ohio Chapter M, will have a
East cheerleader mourned
The junior who would have turned 17 Thursday collapsed Wednesday and died. YOUNGSTOWN —
Football season is BIG MONEY
On Aug. 28, as Boardman High athletic director Dave Smercansky looked out over the crowd of nearly
State: Tax wording on ballot ‘accurate’
The sheriff will continue his criminal investigation into sales-tax-issue language. YOUNGSTOWN
Mooney, Ursuline renew rivalry
YOUNGSTOWN — The 51st meeting of the Ursuline-Mooney rivalry tonight will be slightly different from
The Insider
In last week’s column, while shooting down the possibility of a Vindicator jinx, I casually
Speaker: Jobs, not welfare, empower us
Minorities can no longer rely on social programs, says the president of the Chicago Urban League.
Korean Taekwondo students earn several state-meet honors
BOARDMAN — Kim Campos of Boardman said she liked Korean Taekwondo the first time she tried it. “My
Sudden victory
Girls high school soccer tournaments Champion tops Irish on Craley’s OT goal By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
New gear will get Lanterman's Mill wheel grinding again
The mill’s main gears broke because of wear and were replaced. YOUNGSTOWN — Ted Lyda and the
Sex offender too close to school, South Side resident contends
YOUNGSTOWN — A longtime resident of one South Side neighborhood is concerned that a convicted sex
LeBron advising struggling OSU QB
COLUMBUS (AP) — LeBron James is helping Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor learn how to handle
Valley says goodbye to Youngstown police captain
YOUNGSTOWN — Dozens of area police officers and community members bid a final farewell Thursday to a
Business owner warns about employee theft
POLAND — The owner of a U.S. Route 224 convenience store wants other small-business owners to avoid
Pishkur sets record straight on resignation
Walter “Buzz” Pishkur, former Forum Health CEO, explains why he resigned as CEO last month and has declined a $9,000-a-week consultant’s job for the health-care system.
Judge orders mistrial in Travolta extortion case
Judge orders mistrial in Travolta extortion case NASSAU, Bahamas — A judge has ordered a mistrial
Foolish family? Teach kids to tolerate
Dear Annie: I am one of 12 siblings. My younger brother, “Dan,” age 42, met “Karen,” one of my
Different-colored hangers keep laundry duty simple
Dear Heloise: I have been doing laundry for myself and family, and have recently discovered how to
New NEOUCOM president says school values links to Valley
One of his key roles will be to strengthen community and education partnerships. ROOTSTOWN —
25 years to life for child rapist
WARREN — A former city man pleaded guilty Thursday to raping and molesting five girls between age 4
Up, up and away
Up, up and way The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C.: Most of us probably have had enough of the “balloon
It’s a bad, bad plan
Opinion: It’s a bad, bad plan EDITOR: The quote by Dan Gilbert, the force behind Issue 3 and casino
GM downplays report on Cruze
A media report about a 44-mpg target for the Chevrolet Cruze is speculative, a Chevrolet spokesman
Area CD RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Oct. 21. All
Lil Wayne pleads guilty to illegal-gun charge
NEW YORK (AP) — Lil Wayne, who owned last year’s best- selling album and is No. 1 on the pop charts,
REBOOTING MICROSOFT
Company hopes for a fresh start with Windows 7 SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft Corp. finally got its
matchups \ 5 more to watch
EAST vs. HARDING Kickoff: Today, 7:30 p.m. at Mollenkopf Stadium in Warren. Scouting report:
Business Digest
REGION F.N.B. earns $4.8M HERMITAGE, Pa. — F.N.B. Corp. earned $4.8 million, or 4 cents a share,
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 4 p.m., Lordstown Administration Building,
Western Reserve, Jackson-Milton advance to Division IV district semifinals
LISBON — Claire Ferrando had 11 points, 24 assists and 73 sets to lead second-seeded Western
baseball
baseball Youngstown Babe Ruth League — is looking to expand its 13 year old division. Interested
Focus is an issue for some drivers
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Casey Mears didn’t expect to find himself looking for work so soon. The
Seminoles rally in second half to beat North Carolina, 30-27
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Christian Ponder threw for 395 yards and three touchdowns to help Florida State
Sports digest
AREA Wolverines 4th in Mideast poll GROVE CITY, Pa. — The Grove City College women’s cross
Angels answer Yankees’ rally, win Game 5, 7-6
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Just when all looked lost, the Los Angeles Angels took a cue from an old
THURSDAY’S RESULTS
THURSDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Cin. Hughes 21, Cin. Woodward 8 Cin. Madeira 20, Reading 14 New
Indians interview Bobby Valentine for manager job
CLEVELAND (AP) — Bobby Valentine got his chance to convince the Cleveland Indians that they should
Durina’s golden goal leads Fitch past Howland in OT
HOWLAND — Emily Durina scored off a corner kick from Tori Koch with 3:23 left in the first overtime
Swanson memorial is Saturday
Johnny Swanson’s boxing career was cut short, but he’s still having an impact on the sport. The
Sorice helps W&J defense
WASHINGTON, Pa. — Strong defensive play has been the key to the Washington & Jefferson College
Treasury orders executive pay cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department on Thursday ordered seven companies that received billions
Fed to keep an eye on pay policies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve would police banks’ pay policies to ensure they don’t
Loan losses continue to affect UCFC’s earnings
YOUNGSTOWN — The parent company of Home Savings and Loan Co. continues to be dragged down by bad
5 running for 3 Salem council seats
SALEM — The city council races to be determined in November show the signs of the economic times.
Longer run in the postseason doesn’t mean profit for schools
So, what about the playoffs? Ironically, advancing deep in the playoffs is often a money loser.
100,000 women: We’re offended by Berlusconi
ROME (AP) — More than 100,000 women have signed a petition saying they are offended by Prime
CDC: 1 in 5 kids had flu symptoms this month
CDC: 1 in 5 kids had flu symptoms this month ATLANTA (AP) — About 1 in 5 U.S. children had a
Taliban dig in for fight, Waziristan refugees report
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Residents fleeing a six-day-old Pakistani army offensive in a
Norway tax records open to all media
OSLO (AP) — It’s the moment nosy Norwegian neighbors have been waiting for: the release of official
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Martin P. Jourdan, 29, of 8160 Tod Ave. No. 5, Boardman, and
H1N1 scams lurk on Net, federal officials warn
Air “sterilizers.” A photon machine. Supplement pills to boost the immune system. Protective
Congress scrutinizes problems in home-buyer credit program
WASHINGTON (AP) — The rush to implement a tax credit for first-time home buyers opened the program
Rich Pakistanis fueling country’s strife
Opinion: How many ways can Pakistanis shoot themselves in the foot? Let me count them. On Tuesday two
Demonstrators descend on BBC as far-right-wing politician goes on air
LONDON (AP) — The leader of Britain’s far-right party outlined his vision in a controversial
Sarkozy’s son won’t seek high-profile post
PARIS (AP) — Amid fierce accusations of favoritism, President Nicolas Sarkozy’s son renounced his
Musicians seek records on torture
WASHINGTON — Was the theme to “Sesame Street” really played to torture prisoners held at Guantanamo
Shelling in Somali capital kills at least 24, wounds 60
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Mortars fired by Islamic militants slammed into Somalia’s airport as the
300 arrested in raids aimed at drug cartel
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the largest single strike at Mexican drug operations in the U.S., federal
A hospital is endangered and the silence is deafening
Editorial: A hospital is endangered and the silence is deafening Is it that most people simply don’t care
Spain nudging the EU to ease stand on Cuba
Opinion: MADRID — Spain’s announcement that it will seek a major improvement in European ties with Cuba’s
Phantoms prepare to face Storm
YOUNGSTOWN — This weekend, the expansion Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL are seeking their first
‘borderlands’
‘borderlands’ (2K Games) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Grade: B Like most video gamers, I’ve
‘ASTRO BOY’
‘ASTRO BOY’ Grade: C- Director: David Bowers Running time: 1 hour, 33 minutes Rating: PG for
Favre offers Steelers an age-old problem
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nearly all the players in the Pittsburgh locker room can remember a Brett Favre
Browns get back two sick players
BEREA (AP) — Some rest, liquids and medication have the Cleveland Browns feeling a little better.
KFC unveils another free-chicken offer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — KFC has cooked up another free offer to promote its grilled chicken, only
Penn State’s challenge: stop Michigan’s run
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Stopping the run is as much a part of Penn State football as coach Joe
spreading gossip
spreading gossip Members of the band Gossip knew precisely when they hit the big time. It wasn’t
SALEM | City council
Five candidates are running for three Salem council at-large seats. An (*) denotes the incumbent.
Bus driver finds body of man on playground
CHAMPION — Classes carried on at Champion Elementary School on Mahoning Avenue on Thursday despite a
Poll: Belief in global warming cooling off
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who believe there is solid evidence the Earth is warming
Al-Qaida suspects arrested in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security forces arrested 14 suspected al-Qaida members in western and northern
Phillies pop corks thanks to pop in bats
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pedro Martinez broke out the first bottle of champagne, Ryan Howard and Jayson
Nation&World digest
House panel approves consumer financial agency WASHINGTON — A federal agency to regulate home
Go & Do || Things to do around the Valley
Today Children Pumpkin Scarecrow, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley
Low-budget ‘Paranormal’ is high on fright
San Diego, 2006. Micah and Katie live in a sunny suburban subdivision that is anything but eerie.
Sports on TV
TODAY 9 a.m. (GC) Golf: Castello Masters. 11:30 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: NASCAR Sprint Cup
Coach Q&A: East High's Brian Shaner
When the doors at Wilson and Rayen high schools closed, football coach Brian Shaner saw a new,
CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Pre-general election
Pre-general election campaign reports for financial activity through Oct. 14 for those running in
“White Collar” (10 p.m., USA): In the new series “White Collar,” an uptight
“White Collar” (10 p.m., USA): In the new series “White Collar,” an uptight FBI agent (Tim DeKay)
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, various
Who needs maternity care?
Opinion: Who needs maternity care? EDITOR: Let’s get this straight now. I am male, with two grown
MOMENTUM LOST
The Chase for the SPRINt CUP Championship Hamlin tries to salvage year during stretch run
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2009. There are 69 days left in the year. On this date in
Candidates should learn to use spell check
Opinion: Running for township trustee, mayor, or seats on council and school boards isn’t easy.
Milestone game for Jon Heacock
Saturday’s game at Southern Illinois will be his 100th as YSU’s coach. By PETE MOLLICA
This ‘Assistant’ could use more on-the-job training
The movie’s big drawback is that it isn’t silly enough. “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s
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