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Two men rob McQuaid’s in Niles
NILES — Police are investigating an armed robbery that involved two men wearing black Halloween-type
Pa. woman charged with offering sex for WS tickets
BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — Police in a Philadelphia suburb they’ve arrested a woman who offered sex for
First Place Financial Corp. will pay no dividend
WARREN — First Place Financial Corp. is not paying a quarterly dividend after reporting a $5.9
Former ambulance company owners appear in court
YOUNGSTOWN — A mother and son who once ran an area ambulance company are free on a combined $20,000
Workers picket, General Extrusions struggles
BOARDMAN — General Extrusions auctioned much of its fabricating and finishing equipment Tuesday,
Bridge work over Route 11 will wrap up next week
AUSTINTOWN — Work that caused Mahoning Avenue motorists to shift lanes and wait as construction
Two children, nine animals removed from filthy house; adults charged
CANFIELD — A city couple is charged with child endangering and cruelty to animals after two children
8 arrest warrants issued in western Pa. arson case
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police have issued arrest warrants for six adults and two juveniles for
Uncertainty abounds in prep football computer ratings
There’s still a lot of uncertainty for many Valley football teams with just one week remaining in
General Extrusions auctions some equipment to pay loans, union official says
BOARDMAN — General Extrusions was auctioning about 90 percent of its fabricating and finishing
Appointments for Emergency HEAP help to begin Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership will begin to schedule
Firefighters dousing hot spots at western Pa. fire
BALDWIN, Pa. (AP) — Firefighters have continued to douse hot spots at a home south of Pittsburgh
Pa. woman shot while hunting was witness in case
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania woman who police said was shot to death while hunting
Ohio could release 208 inmates over parole problem
COLUMBUSv (AP) — The state is reviewing whether dozens of felons sent back to prison for parole
Two found shot dead in daycare center parking lot
FAIRFIELD (AP) — A man and woman were found dead Monday with gunshot wounds to the head in a vehicle
Police find missing Sandusky man’s body
SANDUSKY (AP) — Police say they’ve found the body of a Sandusky man who has been missing for more
Verizon completes integration of Alltel in Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — Verizon Wireless today announced it has completed the integration of its network with
Pa. family’s 2 dogs found shot along train tracks
CHADDS FORD, Pa. (AP) — Animal welfare officials in suburban Philadelphia are asking for help in
Biden tells Ohio stimulus program helping economy
CLEVELAND (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden told an Ohio audience that the federal economic stimulus
Police will charge arsonist with firefighter death
WESTOVER, Pa. (AP) — State police in central Pennsylvania say whoever set fire to an abandoned
Where the heck is Canton, Ohio?
CANTON (AP) — Google users looking for directions to the city that’s home to the Pro Football Hall
News conference set in western Pa. arson case
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police in the western Pennsylvania city of New Castle are expected to
Pa. police suspect meth lab, find wine instead
LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in central Pennsylvania who were called to investigate a suspicious
Prison for robbers who jumped in Allegheny River
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two men have been sentenced to prison time for snatching a purse from an elderly
Philly man sentenced for smuggling gun onto plane
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 29-year-old Philadelphia man who smuggled an unloaded 9mm handgun onto a plane
Landmark Buckeye restaurant to be torn down
COLUMBUS (AP) — A longtime landmark for fans of Ohio State football is destined for the wrecking
Were 911 dispatchers asleep at the console?
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — Surveillance cameras have been installed in an Ohio 911 call center following
Woman accused in theft of haunted-house tickets
CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio woman has been accused of trying to sell nearly $7,500 worth of tickets
Judge halts terror probe of charity
COLUMBUS (AP) — The U.S. government must halt its investigation into whether a Toledo charity should
Estate planners hit with heavy fine ask high court to reconsider
COLUMBUS (AP) — Two estate planning firms slammed with a record $6.4 million fine have asked the
Historical society plans traditional high tea
Special to The Vindicator JUST TEA-SING: Prepared to serve after completing arrangements for a
Wrong date given
Wrong date given YOUNGSTOWN — The Circle of Serbian Sisters will have its annual Night in Belgrade
Forecast paints bleak picture for McDonald schools
The treasurer predicts deficits even if the district passes a levy in November. McDONALD — The
Canfield vies for crown
Battaglia’s goal lifts Cardinals to a rematch with Poland By DOUG CHAPIN AUSTINTOWN — In
Pittsburgh-based Eat’n Park decides to close Park Classic Diner in Boardman
BOARDMAN — The Park Classic Diner at South Avenue and Boardman-Poland Road is closing at noon
H1N1 making its mark
Most area hospital systems are without the H1N1 vaccine. The H1N1 flu is making its mark in the
Slocum: YSU has four starters in place
“Remaining positive while working on the little things that win games will be a key to our success.”
Walker’s overtime goal lifts Champion past JFK
WARREN — Marissa Walker headed home the winning goal halfway through the second overtime period
DRIVING UP PRICES
Retail gas costs near summer highs STAFF/WIRE REPORT Retail gas prices are spiking to levels
Hubbard safety director uncertain if appropriation will pass council
The money in question is an insurance reimbursement for the police department. HUBBARD — The
MetroParks wetlands project now in final phase
MetroParks wetlands project now in final phase The 48-acre wetlands should be ready for the public
Penguins express hope for 4-game win streak
Youngstown State needs to win its remaining games to have any chance for a playoff berth. By
Mooney again on top; Poland falls to No. 4
In 2006 and 2007, the Cardinal Mooney football team finished the regular season undefeated and won
FLU VACCINE | Clinic sites
flu vaccine \ Clinic sites The Vindicator will publish a daily listing of flu-vaccine clinic sites
nhl roundup \ Monday’s games
Rangers 5, Coyotes 2 NEW YORK — Marian Gaborik scored two goals and added an assist as the New
Lakeview, Salem advance in girls soccer
Girls soccer Lakeview 1, Mooney 0 (OT) CORTLAND — Lindsay Clark scored an overtime goal to send
Reason for outrage
Opinion: Reason for outrage EDITOR: I am outraged that Mill Creek Park commissioners would “reward” the
Creditors object to Forum’s plan
A hearing on hiring an interim CEO is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today. YOUNGSTOWN — Forum
Births
St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashley Yousko, Boardman, girl, Oct. 25. LilRosa Clark, New Castle,
Poland thrives, and then survives
POLAND — The Poland girls soccer team built a 4-0 halftime lead and then held on in the second half
Ford workers in Missouri reject contract changes
DETROIT (AP) — Autoworkers in Missouri overwhelmingly rejected a new contract with Ford Motor Co., a
Stocks slide as rising dollar hits oil prices
NEW YORK (AP) — A strengthening dollar and worries about an overheated market pounded stocks Monday.
Glitch forces review of cases
Victims are being notified that those who victimized them might be getting out. Thousands of
Business Digest
NATION Caterpillar to permanently cut 2,500 laid-off workers PEORIA, Ill. — Caterpillar Inc.
Players of the Week
Hill, Barth & King Offensive Player: Aaron Pitts (6-3, 195, Sr.) wide receiver from Marion. Hill,
Eagles bounce Redskins 27-17
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — DeSean Jackson scored on a 67-yard reverse and a 57-yard catch Monday night to
Madoff associate had heart attack, drowned in pool
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man accused of making more than $7 billion off the investment schemes
Maybe a ‘truth squad’ could answer Forum questions
Opinion: Maybe a ‘truth squad’ could answer Forum questions EDITOR: An Oct. 23 Vindicator editorial asks
Mangini sticking with Anderson
Mangini sticking with Anderson Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini says Derek Anderson will remain
Ohio seeks doctors to offer execution advice
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio was on track this year to execute a record number of inmates. One botched
Case will put U.S. on trial
Opinion: Federal authorities did little to dispel reports that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the al-Qaida leader
State mulls loan for McDonald’s warehouse
The state is considering a $1 million loan for a proposed McDonald’s warehouse in Mahoning County as
TMHA targets 24-unit complex
Demolition of Colt Court apartments is expected to begin in about a year. WARREN — With a
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lowellville Village, public hearing, 6:30 p.m., village hall, council chambers.
‘This Is It’: Jackson’s 2nd career begins this week
Like Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Kurt Cobain and Tupac Shakur, Michael Jackson is just
Community members honored for making an impact on Valley
Special to The Vindicator DESERVING RECOGNITION: Honored with Valley Impact Awards, which
New recycling facility to start taking shape
Mahoning County’s second materials recovery facility is funded in part by the state. POLAND —
King of Pop’s personal items go on display
LONDON (AP) — The official exhibition of rare Michael Jackson memorabilia will go on display in
Jay-Z talks World Series, Broadway and ‘DJ Hero’
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have been blasting Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” during their
Canfield voters to consider gas, electric opt-out issues
CANFIELD — The township is asking residents to pass two similar ballot issues to pursue opt-out
Attorney: Polanski’s victim affected by arrest
Attorney: Polanski’s victim affected by arrest LOS ANGELES — Roman Polanski’s arrest has caused
MONDAY drawings
MONDAY drawings OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 1-9-6 Pick 4, 8-9-8-4 Classic Lotto, 7-9-13-30-
Statisticians reject global cooling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Have you heard that the world is now cooling instead of warming? You may have seen
Iraqis angry at security lapse in deadly bombings
“This explosion made people furious. People will not re-elect this government.” Ahmed Hassan
11 Iranians arrested in Pakistan as tensions rise
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan arrested 11 Iranians on Monday near the countries’ border amid
Sebelius: Ample flu vaccine will be available
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Monday the swine flu
Appeals court upholds 4,060-year sentence for Texas man
FORT WORTH, Texas — A Texas state appeals court has affirmed the 4,060-year prison sentence given to
Obama says he won’t rush decision on Afghanistan
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) —President Barack Obama pledged Monday not to “rush the solemn decision” to
McGwire back, joins Cards as hitting coach
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mark McGwire is back in baseball, reunited with Tony La Russa as the St. Louis
Senator calls for freeze on credit card rates
Senator calls for freeze on credit card rates WASHINGTON — Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris
NTSB: Pilots were using personal laptops
MINNEAPOLIS — The pilots aboard Northwest Flight 188 were using their personal laptops and were able
UN expert wants detainees in Guantanamo Bay freed or tried
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — All detainees at the Guantanamo Bay prison should be freed or transferred to
NASA prepares to launch its new Ares I-X rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — For the first time in more than 30 years, Kennedy Space Center is about to
Let’s not reward stupid, irresponsible behavior
Editorial: Now that the mother of the so-called “balloon boy” has admitted that the whole saga of the runaway
Children rescued, hundreds of people charged in child-prostitution crackdown
WASHINGTON — Federal officials announced Monday that 52 children had been saved and nearly 700
Star power: Yanks, Phillies loaded, rolling
NEW YORK (AP) — They boast All-Stars all over the diamond, high-priced players decorated with
GAME TIME Browns at Bears
GAME TIME Browns at Bears When: Sunday, 1 p.m. TV/radio: CBS Channels 27 and 19; WKBN-AM 570,
Indians skipper ready for challenge
CLEVELAND (AP) — Before he was handed a white No. 11 jersey and smiling Chief Wahoo cap, Manny Acta
Wednesday: Philadelphia (Lee 7-4) at New York (Sabathia 19-8), 7:57 p.m.
Wednesday: Philadelphia (Lee 7-4) at New York (Sabathia 19-8), 7:57 p.m. Thursday: Philadelphia at
Clark may not play in Denver
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark isn’t injured, yet he isn’t sure if he can
on the courts \ Monday’s pro tennis events
St. Petersburg Open ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Karol Beck of Slovakia upset third-seeded Viktor
Inmate gets 13 years added to his sentence for assault on guard
The violent inmate will be locked up until 2029. YOUNGSTOWN — An Ohio State Penitentiary inmate
More local news in brief
Boil-water order in Niles NILES — A break in a waterline has caused a boil order to be issued for
Ex-YSU union chief’s trial reset again — for Jan. 19
YOUNGSTOWN — The trial of a former Youngstown State University union president charged with menacing
NFL roundup \ Monday’s news and notes
Rams: St. Louis rookie cornerback Bradley Fletcher, a Liberty High graduate, will miss the rest of
Browns sticking with Anderson
BEREA (AP) — One day after another humiliating home loss, a few Cleveland defensive players spent
Canfield and Austintown police calls
CANFIELD CITY Oct. 14 Drug trafficking: Four dollars in cash were seized from the sale of Valium
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14 US troops killed in copter crashes
KABUL (AP) — A U.S. military helicopter crashed Monday while returning from the scene of a firefight
Hopefuls aim to continue Columbiana schools’ success
The district has received praise from the state and a newsmagazine. COLUMBIANA — The
Board suspends director, clerk
Despite the suspensions, a criminal investigation by the sheriff’s office will continue.
IN THE MOOD TO PARTY
Monica Bonilla of Youngstown gets help from her mother, Minerva Bonilla, as she tries on a costume. They were shopping recently at Halloween Mania in Austintown.
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2009. There are 65 days left in the year. On this date
Bill will include public option
Individual states would have the choice of opting out of the program. WASHINGTON — The Senate
College football roundup \ Monday’s news and notes
Michigan: The NCAA has joined the University of Michigan in an investigation into practices of
What to watch
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” (8 p.m., ABC): Maybe tonight will be the night. Maybe Linus
Why is he desperate to tell ‘terrible secret’?
Dear Annie: I have an elderly father with a bunch of serious medical problems. We’ve never had a
Unworthy, rude representative mars impression of worthy charity
Dear Heloise: I received a call from a charitable organization that said it would be in my area on
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daryle L. Messina, 39, Phoenix, Ariz., and Pamela S. Zeisler,
Obama’s opponents should think ahead
Opinion: “Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got ‘Till it’s gone” Joni
GOP must reshape primaries to win in 2012
Opinion: The Republican presidential-primary process begins in 27 months. That sounds far removed, but the
Obama to unveil energy plan
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and administration officials today will announce $3.4 billion in
Metro Digest
Armed Forces Boulevard YOUNGSTOWN — The public is invited to the dedication of Armed Forces
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
REUNIONS • North High School Class of 1959 will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Holiday In in
James, O’Neal: Dynamic, dominant
The Cavaliers are hoping to celebrate their biggest season. CLEVELAND (AP) — The training room
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