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Downtown duet: Fine wine complements fine music of Stambaugh Chorus
YOUNGSTOWN — Like a fine wine, a finely tuned choral group truly can get better with age. To help
500 dine on spaghetti to benefit Austintown man’s surgery
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley residents proved that not even a stagnant economy and national
Cleveland Indians name Manny Acta from Nationals as new manager
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians hired Manny Acta to be their manager, giving him the job
Celebrate Halloween and beautify Youngstown, group urges
YOUNGSTOWN — Treez Please, a community reforestation project, is having a tree-planting Halloween
Three incumbents face one challenger for seats on Boardman school board
BOARDMAN— With three incumbents seeking re-election to the Boardman school board, the lone
Struthers to vote on measure to give city leaders full pay in first year
STRUTHERS — City council is expected to vote to amend a pay ordinance so new department heads can
Stimulus time requirements wash away 6 Boardman flood-control projects
BOARDMAN — Six stormwater projects the township hoped to complete with federal stimulus money will
Change name of new middle school because President Wilson was racist, some argue
YOUNGSTOWN — City school leaders gave no thought to changing the school name as they razed Woodrow
Mahoning County ‘wipes out’ tax revenue for Poland Township
POLAND — Nine years after the township paid about $17,000 to clean up a Struthers Road property,
Miriam Chapter conducts 102nd installation
YOUNGSTOWN — Miriam Chapter 278, Order of Eastern Star, inducted a slate of officers on Oct. 12
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
GARDEN CLUBS WEDNESDAY • Ivy League will have an open program meeting with Jean Varner and
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMERCIAL INTERTECH • Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MASONIC GROUPS TUESDAY • Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown
Mr., Mrs. Hritzo mark anniversary at Mass, dinner
YOUNGSTOWN — The 50th anniversary of their wedding was observed on Oct. 17 by Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Anniversary is observed by the Bankses
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Banks of Youngstown observed their 65th wedding anniversary on Oct.
Wedding, anniversary celebration combined in ceremony
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. — On Aug. 12 Sara Sculli and Christopher Yorty, both of 118 Cedar Mountain
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
• Howland SCOPE Center, 8273 High St. SE, Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday, pinochle at 9
Hope Gala to be a formal fundraiser
Special to The Vindicator AWESOME AUCTION: Bids on the treasure trove of donated items, pictured
YSU playoff hopes blocked
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Special teams miscues costly By PETE MOLLICA CARBONDALE, Ill. —
Casino support softens, poll finds
The statewide poll also shows a dead heat in the 2010 governor’s race. YOUNGSTOWN — Support
‘I didn’t think; I just did it,’ says man who rescued kids in fire
Joel Imler, 22, was released Thursday from a burn center after his daring Oct. 16 heroics.
USHL Phantoms are still searching for win at Covelli; Storm on top, 3-1
Youngstown coach Bob Mainhardt said his squad showed a better effort than in Friday’s defeat. By
Mooney boys wins sectional by shutting out scrappy Hubbard
STRUTHERS — Ryan Yavorsky scored a hat trick to key the Cardinal Mooney High boys soccer team to a
Urban youths seek positive changes
YOUNGSTOWN — Doniece Fletcher is proud that she successfully used mediation skills recently to avert
‘Diary’ proves to be popular
YOUNGSTOWN — Atty. Daniel B. Roth’s first assignment when he joined his father’s Youngstown law firm
Canfield’s Timko shoots 75 as state golf runner-up
COLUMBUS — Bruce “Boo” Timko would have preferred a 36-hole tournament, but only got 18. But he’s
Special Olympics swim meet honors longtime volunteer
More than 100 swimmers from six teams in six counties participated. WARREN — The Area 11
Rockets reign at muddy district
Maplewood’s boys and girls captured district cross country titles in Division III. By JOE SCALZO
Cascade Park cleanup to be filmed, studied
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A cleanup of a historical Cascade Park here will be filmed in an effort to educate
Pryor answers his critics, leads OSU past Minnesota
The embattled quarterback threw two touchdown passes and ran for another as the Buckeyes rolled,
7 Boardman trustee hopefuls focus on finances and unity
Incumbents Gallitto and Miller seek re-election. BOARDMAN — The two incumbents in the seven-
Children’s Center offers flu exhibit, varied programs
YOUNGSTOWN— October begins a new monthly program at the Children’s Center for Science & Technology,
Opinions vary on cell-phone use in the car
According to one survey, 18 percent of the respondents who said they use a cell phone while driving would not change their behavior if a ban passed.
High School soccer \ Saturday’s games
Division I Green 2, Howland 1 GREEN — Green advances to a district semifinal game against the
Salem girls win meet at Malone
CANTON — Salem junior Betsy Yuhaniak placed second overall to lead the Quakers to the girls team
Devils end Pens’ 7-game win streak
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nicklas Bergfors, Travis Zajac and Zach Parise each had a goal and an assist and
Issue 2 protects Ohio farmers from outside activists
Opinion: Issue 2 protects Ohio farmers from outside activists EDITOR: Like thousands of other American
Missouri valley football conference \ Saturday’s other games
South Dakota State 24, Northern Iowa 14 BROOKINGS, S.D. — Thomas O’Brien threw two touchdown
Tate’s 2 TD receptions lead Notre Dame to win
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame didn’t wait until the last-minute to snap its six-game losing
METRO DIGEST
H1N1 meeting NORTH LIMA — An informal meeting regarding the H1N1 virus and vaccine will be at 7
AREA BOWLING SCORES
AREA BOWLING SCORES HIGHLIGHTS John Doughton III’s 290-826 in Spiech Classic at Bell-Wick on
Valley would get a piece of the pie under Issue 3
Opinion: Valley would get a piece of the pie under Issue 3 EDITOR: As the debate over Issue 3 continues
Austintown isn’t getting its fair share of road work
Opinion: Austintown isn’t getting its fair share of road work EDITOR: Wake up, Austintown. It is time
Try putting a face on those losing jobs at Forum Health
Opinion: Try putting a face on those losing jobs at Forum Health EDITOR: I would like take the time to
Constitution shouldn’t give a gambling monopoly to a select few
Opinion: Constitution shouldn’t give a gambling monopoly to a select few EDITOR: The Columbus-based
No. 24 Sooners roll past Jayhawks
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — To Landry Jones, the Oklahoma defense is similar to a cool breeze on a hot
It’s time for serious change in Youngstown schools
Opinion: It’s time for serious change in Youngstown schools EDITOR: I agree wholeheartedly with the
That’s some business model
Opinion: That’s some business model EDITOR, I have read Issue 3 and I am at a loss to explain who
CURRENT PRICES for antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Big Ben vs. Brett
Steelers vs. Vikings Young quarterback with 2 Super Bowls wins to try to keep veteran QB from his
Mid-American conference Saturday’s games
Kent State 20, Ohio 11 ATHENS — Spencer Keith threw for 283 yards and two touchdowns to lead Kent
nfl preview \ Today’s games
GREEN BAY (3-2) at CLEVELAND (1-5) Game time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: (8); (WKBN-AM 570) (WNCD-FM 93.3)
Best bets on TV
“Desperate Housewives” (9 p.m., ABC): Why can’t we all just get along? On “Desperate Housewives,”
Saturday’s Scores
Saturday’s Scores EAST Albany, N.Y. 35, Monmouth, N.J. 10 Albright 31, Widener 17 Alfred 31,
Billions spent to influence overhaul
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Americans may be growing sick of the debate over health-care reform. Lobbyists,
Say yes to Ohio veterans
Opinion: Say yes to Ohio veterans EDITOR: A proposed Ohio constitutional amendment from Ohio Attorney
Playhouse will host blood thirsty ‘Dracula’
Count Dracula is back, and the Youngstown Playhouse has got him — at least for two spooky weekends.
GO&DO || Things to see around the Valley
Today Music MCHS Chamber Players Fall Concert, 4 p.m., Helen Black Miller Memorial Chapel, 119
Fight over gay unions in Maine
WASHINGTON — A year ago, Robin and Robb Wirthlin went to Riverside Wesleyan Church in Sacramento,
Bill Cosby keeps it clean for Twain prize
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Cosby still thinks America is funny — such as the name-calling over health
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURT FILINGS
courts columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Chad White, 826 Fifth Ave., East Liverpool, v.
Publishers Weekly Best-Sellers For the week ending Oct. 17
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 2. “Pursuit of Honor: A Novel”
‘Ground’ mixes love, paranormal
“Unhallowed Ground” by Heather Graham (MIRA Books, 362 pages, $7.99, paperback) If you like mixing
With Leno out of the picture, who is king of late-night TV?
When Americans are looking to soothe their frazzled nerves after a long day, late-night TV shows
Johnson set to make move at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson hears the chatter in the garage and knows that some of his
Home playgrounds
Home playgrounds Staying safe Every year, more than 200,000 children younger than 14 are treated
In their blood: Stoker’s kin resurrects legend
BEWARE: DRAC’S BACK Associated Press “Dracula: The Un-Dead” by Dacre Stoker and Ian Holt
‘SACRED GROUNDSSRQ
Park service to take on Clinton’s first home The site will formally become part of the National
Collectors seek skeleton chairs
Skeletons are invited guests at our celebration of Halloween, the Mexican holiday called “Day of the
NHl roundup Saturday’s other games
Flyers 5, Panthers 1 PHILADELPHIA — Danny Briere had two goals for Philadelphia, Arron Asham
YSU NOTEBOOK \ Penguins vs. Salukis
New stadium: Southern Illinois is building a new football stadium, just over a football field away
Iowa State stuns turnover-plagued Nebraska, 9-7
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska all but gift-wrapped this upset for Iowa State. And first-year coach
Heart-pounding thrills fill this werewolf tale
“Frostbite” by David Wellington (Three Rivers Press, 277 pages, $14) In David Wellington’s
‘Endgame’ to go from PBS to a run in U.S. theaters
‘Endgame’ to go from PBS to a run in U.S. theaters PASADENA — The traditional feature-film release
TOP 25 roundup \ Saturday’s games
No. 1 Alabama 12, Tennessee 10 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama’s Mount Cody proved too big for
Key to run-off election in Afghanistan is safety
Editorial: Now that Afghanistan’s president, Hamid Karzai, and his chief political rival, Abdullah Abdullah,
Police arrest teen in death of girl, 9
ST. MARTINS, Mo. (AP) — Juvenile authorities said Saturday that a 15-year-old has been charged with
High school football \ Saturday’s games
Chaney 30, Slippery Rock 10 YOUNGSTOWN — At Stambaugh Stadium, Bobby Hayes scored two touchdowns
Marriage to ‘Dean’ is a lopsided arrangement
Dear Annie: I married “Dean” nine years ago. It was a second marriage for both of us. Soon after we
Funeral home offers electronic-billboard death notices
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A funeral home is giving people one last chance to have their name in
Erectile dysfunction can be side effect of statin drugs
Q. My husband has high cholesterol, despite a very healthy lifestyle and weight. His doctor put him
Pilot who overshot airport denies crew was napping
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first officer of the Northwest Airlines jet that missed its destination by
Oregon candidate with MS makes electrifying entrance
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Bill Bradbury isn’t just running for Oregon governor. He’s zipping — on a Segway.
Dog-gone story has a happy ending
‘IT’S JUST A MIRACLESSRQ An area couple’s lost dog shows up in Pennsylvania, minus his tags but
Clark leads Penn State to romp
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Penn State snapped its skid at the Big House. Easily. Daryll Clark
Treasure Hunters seek antiques, collectibles
Treasure Hunters seek antiques, collectibles LIBERTY — The Treasure Hunters Roadshow will stop at
Buzz: One man’s refusal to go the easy route
Opinion: One year later, Buzz Pishkur still has his hands on the ball that is Forum Health. A resignation
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center, 4:30 p.m., Millcreek Community Center Room, 496
TSO starts the holiday season with a bang and new material
TSO starts the holiday season with a bang and new material By JOHN BENSON The original
Armed forces digest
VETERANS Marine chapel dedicated TRIANGLE, Va. — The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation dedicated
BLOOD DRAWINGS
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
High School volleyball Saturday’s games
Division I Boardman 25-14-25-25, Canfield 17-25-16-10 STOW — Junior outside hitter Stephanie
Heads must roll at board of elections
Opinion: Having a clerk take the fall for what is by any measure a major foul-up at the Mahoning County Board
KIDS’ ARTWORK
Frame it? Box it? Toss it? Parents struggle with how, what and where to store the tons of
Tinkering helps West Branch advance
NILES — West Branch High boys soccer coach Matt Thomas apparently isn’t afraid of change. Thomas
Youngstown schools have troubles that few have seen
Editorial: Youngstown schools have troubles that few have seen It is difficult to believe that as bad as
Auto recyclers asking for more time to dispose of clunkers from program
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trade-ins from the Cash for Clunkers program are piling up, and auto recyclers are
Toaster has message
Toaster has message Even toast has a ‘tude. The Pop Art Toaster produces toast with a message or
HOW IT STACKS UP ‘Unhallowed Ground’
Overall rating: 4 of 5: It gets a little nudge because of the season. After all, who doesn’t like a
Taliban warns Afghans not to vote in runoff
Taliban warns Afghans not to vote in runoff KABUL — Taliban militants threatened Afghans with
BIG TEN ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games
No. 7 Iowa 15, Michigan State 13 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Ricky Stanzi connected with Marvin McNutt
area college roundup \ Saturday’s games
Mount Union 56, Wilmington 0 ALLIANCE — Senior quarterback Kurt Rocco tossed a career-high five
IF YOU GO to Dracula
IF YOU GO What: “Dracula” Where: The Youngstown Playhouse When: Friday, Saturday, Nov. 1, 6,
Books digest
LOCAL Warren native tries hand at historical novel A native of Warren, Kreig W. Vens, has a
BIG EAST \ Saturday’s games
No. 5 Cincinnati 41, Louisville 10 CINCINNATI — Standing on the sideline in a sweat suit and
Game 6 of ALCS rained out
NEW YORK (AP) — Game 6 of the AL championship series between the Los Angeles Angels and New York
Mother of slain Florida girl praises detectives’ hard work
ORANGE PARK, Fla. (AP) — The mother of a 7-year-old Florida girl found slain in a landfill praised
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One Bill Metz of Boardman aced the No. 17 hole at Deer Creek Golf Course
Deadline coming soon
Deadline coming soon Send us a picture of your favorite pumpkin picture, and we’ll include it in
Turnout, late ads will play role in Issue 3 fate, poll director says
Amid an increasingly contentious campaign in the past month, the lead for the casino issue on next
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY At Malone University Division I Boys Qualifiers:
ALCS resumes tonight
ALCS resumes tonight Saturday’s weather postponed Game 6 of the AL championship series between
Obama declares H1N1 a national emergency
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared the H1N1 flu outbreak a national emergency, giving
An apology to YPD
Opinion: An apology to YPD EDITOR: In a letter published last Sunday I wrote about the church ladies who
Cleveland Browns battling bad case of the dropsies
Cleveland Browns battling bad case of the dropsies CLEVELAND (AP) — The only thing the Cleveland
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2009. There are 67 days left in the year. On this date in
2009 TRICK-OR-TREAT | Community events in Mahoning, Shenango valleys
Here are the hours for trick-or-treating and other Halloween events as submitted to The Vindicator.
‘Embryonic’
‘Embryonic’ The Flaming Lips (Warner Bros.) Grade: D “We stand before you not knowing what we
Devine rallies WVU past UConn, 28-24
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Connecticut nearly pulled out a win for Jasper Howard. Noel Devine’s 56-
Overseas Highway named All-American Road
Overseas Highway named All-American Road KEY LARGO, Fla. — The Overseas Highway, which stretches
Best and worst \ Comparing shows
Here are my subjective evaluations of the shows that make up my favorite time of the TV schedule:
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