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Boil order issued for some Niles water customers
NILES — A break in a water line has caused a boil order to be issued for some city residents.
Austintown displays its new fire truck
AUSTINTOWN — The newest addition to the township fire department’s fleet will be on display tonight.
Mahoning County elections director and clerk suspended
YOUNGSTOWN — Failure to send ballot language to any political entity with an issue on the Nov. 3
MetroParks wetlands project ready to grow
CANFIELD — A project to revert 48 acres of farmland back to its original form as wetlands is nearing
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
WORTH A LOOK BAZAARS • United Methodist Women of East Fairfield United Methodist Church, 45675
Colorado balloon-boy saga inflates sheriff’s popularity
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The sheriff at the center of the runaway balloon saga says he’s not
Fine wine helps continue tradition of fine song for Stambaugh Chorus
Attendees enjoyed one another’s company, as well as the taste of four wines. YOUNGSTOWN —
Texarkana point person has tip from mom to share
Dear Heloise: I’m the gal who was your point person in Texarkana several years ago when you spoke to
Teen needs to work on social skills
Dear Annie: I am very antisocial. I don’t go to parties as often as most teens, I hardly ever invite
A NEW VIEW
Momentum builds for 3-D at home LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans scrambled to see 3-D movies such as
Keep our money at home
Opinion: Keep our money at home EDITOR: Senior citizens visit casinos for entertainment. They would
Violent clashes erupt at Jerusalem’s holiest site
Violent clashes erupt at Jerusalem’s holiest site JERUSALEM — Israeli police firing stun grenades
Composer Lloyd Webber is diagnosed with cancer
Composer Lloyd Webber is diagnosed with cancer LONDON — Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been
Bill Gates: education czar?
Microsoft co-founder influences spending, school-reform policy WASHINGTON (AP) — The real
Coates scores 3 TDs in Warren JFK win
LORAIN — Jim Coates rushed for three touchdowns and Mark Ringold scored two others on Saturday as
The squeeze is on, and some taxpayers are squealing
Opinion: The squeeze is on, and some taxpayers are squealing EDITOR: I read the Sept. 28 Vindicator
‘SO IN STYLESSRQ
Mattel introduces black Barbies, to mixed reviews The dolls reflect varying skin tones — light
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Ashanti R. Bunch The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Presented a holiday concert in December 2007 under director Don Megahan.
Presented a holiday concert in December 2007 under director Don Megahan. Was part of the Verdi
On climate change, consider the facts
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Some people eagerly respond to impassioned statements about climate change, such as
Law firms pay new hires to work for public good
WASHINGTON (AP) — If things had gone according to plan, Lindsay Murphy would be a big-city tax
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrot Road.
Make a wise Social Security choice
MarketWatch BOSTON — Many Americans take Social Security early, at age 62, because they really
Struthers considers amending pay ordinance
Two council members voted against bringing the measure to the floor. STRUTHERS — City council
new on home video This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” (PG, 87 minutes): This is the third and
Hudson marks year of tragedy, triumph
CHICAGO — In the year since three members of her family were brutally killed in Chicago, Grammy and
BOARDMAN \ School board candidates Four candidates are running for three board of education seats. An (*) denotes incumbent.
Mark fulks* Age: 53 Home: 658 Saddlebrook Drive Education: Bachelor of Science in
Roth rules will ease in 2010
Since its creation more than a decade ago, the Roth IRA has been one of the best tax breaks around,
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK 4 uA K 9 8 5 3 vK 7 w7 6 3 The
Vertical Horizon reforms after 5 years
LOS ANGELES — Vertical Horizon found platinum success in 1999 with the hit single “Everything You
Business Digest
NATION Census data compare stay-at-home moms, others NEW YORK — Move over, June Cleaver. Stay-
Associate of Madoff found dead in his pool
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jeffrey Picower, a philanthropist accused of profiting more than $7 billion
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2009. There are 66 days left in the year. On this date in
BRITAIN
BRITAIN The Observer, London, Oct. 18: The exact number of protesters shot dead at a demonstration
Key to runoff election in Afghanistan is safety
Editorial: Key to runoff election in Afghanistan is safety Now that Afghanistan’s president, Hamid Karzai,
GOP has a new lightning rod
Opinion: WASHINGTON — When Marcus Bachmann came home that Saturday evening in 2000 he checked the telephone
Gators, Tide on top
Gators, Tide on top Florida, Alabama and Texas held onto the top three spots in this week’s BCS
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY The month of November at the Public Library of
Medicare trickery
Medicare trickery Orlando Sentinel: In a rare demonstration of fiscal responsibility, the U.S.
FirstEnergy bulb backers pulled plug on support
The PUCO will meet with the utility this week on the plan. AKRON (AP) — Groups that originally
Racism not to blame for black parents’ failure
Opinion: LOS ANGELES — Growing youth violence in the United States will not be resolved until we find the
Fact check: Health insurers’ profits aren’t as fat as others
WASHINGTON (AP) — Quick quiz: What do these enterprises have in common? Farm and construction
‘Resolve to just give’
Ed Port benefit shows Valley’s charitable spirit By JON MOFFETT Mahoning Valley residents
Despite controversy, name sticks in Connecticut
This isn’t the first time that former President Woodrow Wilson’s race record has been raised as a
Warren police OT grant
Warren police OT grant WARREN — The Warren Police Department has been awarded $43,740 to pay
Hopeful: A new voice is needed
A 27-year-old project analyst and three incumbents offer their vision for the future. BOARDMAN
Flooding projects dry up
Speedy time requirements for stimulus funds washed out plans for the improvements. BOARDMAN —
Police: Cleveland boy, 5, dies after mother beat him
CLEVELAND (AP) — Police in Cleveland say a 5-year-old boy has died after his mother beat him after
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Countrywide Home Loans Servicing v. Thomas J. Freisen et
WEEKEND RESULTS
WEEKEND RESULTS FOOTBALL SCORES AREA Chaney 30, Slippery Rock 10 Youngstown Christian 21,
Wilson — or not?
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay CHANGING NAMES? Construction continues on Wilson Middle School on
Pittsburgh mayor faces 2 opponents
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The son of an ex-convict and the son of a Super Bowl Hall of Famer are challenging
County ‘wipes out’ Poland tax revenue
The township is the only community where loss of a substantial lien was brought to the treasurer’s
Obama calls attacks 'outrageous'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Sunday’s “outrageous attacks” outside government
Scientists tackle many H1N1 questions
DALLAS — Top headlines about the H1N1 flu virus continue to be about the lack of vaccine. But behind
PROJECTS IN WORKS
PROJECTS IN WORKS Township stormwater projects still planned, using federal stimulus dollars (half
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center Brian and Nicole Partain, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 23. Jeffrey and
Two deadly attacks seek to destroy faith in Iraq leader
Sunday’s suicide bombings in Baghdad claimed at least 147 lives. BAGHDAD, Iraq — Twin car bombs
Senate likely to scuttle mandate on employers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Businesses would not be required to provide health insurance under legislation
Spaghetti served for a good cause
Spaghetti served for a good cause kAbout 500 people donated their time and money at a benefit
LIGHT FIGHT | What angered consumers
Issues that led to a customer backlash over FirstEnergy’s plan to provide energy-efficient light
Metro Digest
Naturalization ceremony YOUNGSTOWN — The naturalization of 10 new citizens was celebrated before
McDonald Midgets turn 50
In 1959, John Batcho organized Trumbull’s first youth football squad. McDONALD — John Batcho
2009 TRICK-OR-TREAT | Community events in Mahoning, Shenango valleys
TRICK-OR-TREAT \ Community events in Mahoning, Shenango valleys Here are the hours for trick-or-
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