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Salem tops Hubbard in Division II volleyball
Salem has defeated Hubbard 3 games to 1 to win the Division II district volleyball championship. The
Clergy, political leaders oppose Issue 3
YOUNGSTOWN — Pastors from the Mahoning Valley and the chairmen of the Mahoning County Democratic and
ODOT is ready for snow. Are we?
CANFIELD — The weather outside isn’t yet frightful, but Ohio Department of Transportation trucks and
Niles lifts boil-water order for DeForest area
NILES — The boil-water alert has been canceled in the DeForest area of Weathersfield Township that
Chamber to sponsor program on profiling
Chamber to sponsor program on profiling BOARDMAN — A program on DiSC profiling, “Coloring Outside
SARAH DENNEY | COREY DOLAK
Sarah denney corey dolak CANFIELD — St. Michael Church was the setting at 1 p.m. Aug. 1 for the
HOLLY FARRIS | ERIK BUNKER
holly farris erik bunker COHASSET, Mass. — Holly Farris, daughter of Arlene Farris and Gordon
ASHLEY EBERHART | ALAN MUNGER
ASHLEY EBERHART ALAN MUNGER ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. — The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 4 p.m.
JENNIFER SINE | MARK KELLERMAN JR.
jennifer sine mark kellerman jr. YOUNGSTOWN — Married at 5 p.m. July 24 at Kidston Pavilion at
Neighbors of filthy home in Canfield report nothing out of the ordinary
CANFIELD — Neighbors said Betsy and Brian Spin, who are charged with child endangering and animal
MUST-WIN MODE
YSU needs to play its best, keep mistakes to a minimum starting Saturday for any chance of a playoff
Phantoms on road at Fargo for 2 games
The team seems to get better results off its home ice at the Covelli Centre. STAFF REPORT The
Utility turns off mandate on bulbs
The parent of Ohio Edison is now proposing voluntary participation in its plan to deliver CFL bulbs.
Browns quarterback calls his statistics ‘garbage’
Derek Anderson is the lowest-rated quarterback in the NFL with a 40.6 mark. BEREA (AP) — Derek
Domestic violence victims: Help is available
Counselors, police want victims to know help is available By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. Debra Fears
Struthers revises pay ordinance for department heads
Most council members agreed the ordinance could keep qualified employees from staying in the city.
Crosby’s hat trick leads the Penguins
Pittsburgh routed Montreal 6-1 and became the first NHL team with 10 wins this season. PITTSBURGH
Warren auditor lowers 2010 deficit projection
The city is hoping for no layoffs in 2010. WARREN — If nine retiring firefighters and four
Cavs outplayed again in loss to Toronto
TORONTO — Facing a busy schedule with little practice time while struggling to find a rhythm, the
OSU basketball team expects more victories
COLUMBUS (AP) — It’s as if Ohio State coach Thad Matta has graduated from teaching kindergarten to
Ex-Valley car dealer placed on probation
Buddy Harvey also must pay restitution for theft and fraud. YOUNGSTOWN — A former area car
City, county highlight upgrades in Brier Hill
V&M Star officials were instrumental in the neighborhood effort. YOUNGSTOWN — Local officials
Trumbull Co. OKs Howland-Weathersfield sewer project
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners have given the go-ahead for a sewer project in the Bolindale
Area ghost hunters
Local ghost-hunters measure EVP (electronic voice phenomena) and temperature while trying to communicate with spirits in the abandoned Hill View Manor in New Castle.
Halloween costumes can be made at home
heloise Dear Readers: Here are some cute ideas for inexpensive Halloween costumes you can make at
Births
St. Elizabeth Health Center Michael and Erin Gentry, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 26. Brian and Tanya
Council hopefuls target Columbiana’s spending
A Republican and an independent are making their first runs for office. COLUMBIANA — Two
Flu Shots
Mahoning County Provider: Youngstown City Health District. H1N1 vaccine for those recommended in
Warren man charged in theft
NEWTON FALLS — The police department here says it has arrested a Warren man on a felony charge of
2 men plead innocent to drug charges
WARREN — Two city men have pleaded innocent to felony charges after the Trumbull Ashtabula Group Law
REGION
REGION Giveaways planned for grand opening CORNERSBURG — A grand-opening event will begin at 8
Acquaintances moved in, and it’s time to go
Dear Annie: An acquaintance recently lost his job, and we invited him and his wife to move into our
Actor is willing to go where role in ‘Stargate’ takes him
“When the actor reads a script, they instantly go to the end: ‘What happens to ME?’... I don’t want
Neither vulnerable. East deals.
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Invest in Austintown
Opinion: Invest in Austintown EDITOR: I am an Austintown parent, an Austintown business owner, and an
Tightening the belt is fine, but don’t ignore value
Opinion: Tightening the belt is fine, but don’t ignore value EDITOR: I am writing in response to the Oct.
Demand fiscal accountability
Opinion: Demand fiscal accountability EDITOR: Regrettably, being a watchdog of taxpayer’s dollars is not
Auction set for portrait of Peter the Great
Auction set for portrait of Peter the Great NEW YORK — A miniature portrait of Russia’s Peter the
Dance troupe from Youngstown to perform on BET competition
A Youngstown dance troupe will appear on a nationally televised dance competition show. Mane
Singer aces first-round audition for ‘America’s Got Talent’ show
“I never like that competition thing, but I got a hunch that I should try.” Karla Seldon Singer
Art Outreach Gallery moves to new location
Art Outreach Gallery moves to new location NILES — The Art Outreach Gallery in the Eastwood Mall
‘Family Feud’ gets a lift from down economy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Family Feud” and host John O’Hurley have upped the ante in the game show’s new
Man enters guilty plea in death
WARREN — A Trumbull County prosecutor says Christopher P. Moore, 32, went to David Petrosky’s house
Oklahoma State’s Bryant undecided on NFL draft
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — All-America receiver Dez Bryant says he hasn’t decided yet whether he’ll enter
Pedro regrets tossing Zimmer to ground
NEW YORK (AP) — Pedro Martinez walked into a packed interview room in the basement of Yankee Stadium
Goodell defends NFL’s policies on concussions to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would not acknowledge a connection between head
Cliff Lee outduels Sabathia; Utley homers twice for Phils
NEW YORK (AP) — Look out for Cliff Lee, Chase Utley and this New Red Machine. Lee outdueled CC
LPGA hires Whan as chief
NEW YORK (AP) — The LPGA Tour picked Michael Whan as its new commissioner, turning to a former
In autobiography, Agassi admits using crystal meth
NEW YORK (AP) — Andre Agassi’s upcoming autobiography contains an admission he used crystal meth in
Browns at Bears
GAME TIME SFlb When: Sunday, 1 p.m. TV/radio: CBS Channels 27 and 19; WKBN-AM 570, WNCD-FM
Undefeated Zenyatta likely to run in Breeder’s Classic
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Zenyatta will put her 13-0 record on the line when she runs in the Breeders’
Boardman police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Oct. 24 Arrests: A traffic stop near Woodrow
Karadzic the barbarian is shown to be a coward
Editorial: The long-awaited trial of the mastermind of the siege of Sarajevo during the 1992-1995 war in Bosnia
Taliban attack in Kabul kills 11
The extremists are warning citizens to stay away from polls or risk more attacks. KABUL (AP) —
GM to buy slice of Delphi, source says
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. will announce later this week that it will draw from its
100 die in Pakistan bombing
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Suspected militants exploded a car bomb in a market crowded with women and
US inflates number of jobs created by stimulus
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Colorado company said it created 4,231 jobs with the help of President Barack
Free trade hurting U.S.
Opinion: The United States long enjoyed one of the world’s highest standards of living. This has now ended.
Zombies will be crawling downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — The first Zombie Crawl will be in downtown Youngstown on Friday night. Participants
“Supernatural” (9 p.m., The CW): The guys on “Supernatural” get involved
“Supernatural” (9 p.m., The CW): The guys on “Supernatural” get involved with a witch who is running
Walmart’s claim of having the lowest prices doesn’t always ring true
Opinion: NEWTONVILLE, Mass. — Last month, a bevy of Richmond, Va., residents joined with preservationists in
Drug war gets a dose of realism
Opinion: WASHINGTON — During his immersion in his new job, Gil Kerlikowske attended a focus group of 7-year-
‘Sleepy Hollow’ church bans Halloween wedding
SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. (AP) — A church made famous by Washington Irving’s short story, “The Legend of
H1N1 closes hundreds of schools
About 126,000 US school children were out of school last week alone. CHICAGO (AP) — The number of
The QB nobody wanted now running Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — Zach Collaros was the high school quarterback who wouldn’t lose. With Collaros
Total of 5 arrested in gang rape
RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — Three additional people have been arrested in the gang rape and beating of a
THE LINEUPS YSU vs. South Dakota State
YSU OFFENSE RT — (76) BOBBY COATES (6-4, 300, Jr.); (70) Andrew Radakovich (6-5, 300, RFr.) RG —
House Democrats agree on health-reform bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats reached agreement Wednesday on key elements of a health-care bill
Executed but innocent?
Los Angeles Times: Even in Texas, where the death penalty is embraced with fervor, the revelation
GM likely to post sales gain
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. is likely to post its first year-over-year monthly sales gain in
Obama hails inclusion of gays, disabled in US hate-crimes law
Wednesday’s action represented the largest expansion of civil rights in decades. The same bill also
New energy-savings law in Ohio sparked utility to try light-bulb plan
COLUMBUS — More than a few customers were left scratching their heads over FirstEnergy’s plan to
Cinnamon toothpaste irritates mouth
Q. The inside of my mouth became very sensitive to salt, acid and anything spicy. When my wife
Crackdown hurts long-term patients
WASHINGTON — Heightened efforts by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to crack down on
Strickland: Ohio won’t opt out of plan
Strickland: Ohio should not opt out CLEVELAND (AP) — A spokeswoman says Gov. Ted Strickland
New-home sales dip unexpectedly
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of buyers snapping up new homes dipped unexpectedly last month as the
Septic-system funding to grow
WARREN — The federal- stimulus program that is paying 75 percent of the replacement cost of septic
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Oct. 29, the 302nd day of 2009. There are 63 days left in the year. On this date
Wal-Mart starts selling coffins, urns online
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The world’s largest retailer wants to keep its customers even after they die.
CEO: We won’t seek more federal aid
WASHINGTON — General Motors chief executive Fritz Henderson was in Washington on Wednesday visiting
Aliens attack! ‘War of Worlds’ live on WKBN
Aliens attack! ‘War of Worlds’ live on WKBN By MILAN PAURICH YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. John Cox, one of
BRYAN BLAKEMAN
BRYAN BLAKEMAN Age: 33 Home: 197 Homestead Drive Education: Graduate of Boardman High School.
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
‘This Is It’: feast that never came
“Michael Jackson’s This Is It” looks beyond the reconstructed face and spindly body of the late King
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Forbidden Broadway.” G.B. Community Theatre, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St.,
Getting It Right
A box accompanying a story about Campbell mayoral candidates in Saturday's Vindicator indicated
San Francisco’s Alex Smith finally back behind center
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Singletary can see it in Alex Smith’s eyes, in his body language.
No. 16 Pitt may get big bowl — or big letdown
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt’s season will play out with season-ending games against Notre Dame, West
Suit against city schools
Suit against city schools YOUNGSTOWN — A recently filed lawsuit says a girl experienced pain and
Despite many positives, ‘Amelia’ just doesn’t fly
“Amelia” has magnificent period settings and airplanes and majestic aerial photography. It boasts
Big names lend a hand on Daughtry's sophomore project
After spending the last few years hammering away to fans and the press that there’s a full band
RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
The Clarks: Restless days but rock ’n’ roll nights
Youngstown has played a key role in the development of the Clarks, according to Rob James, guitarist
2009 TRICK-OR-TREAT
Listing of area Halloween events and trick-or-treat hours as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING
HOT TICKETS
Stephen W. Baldwin, right, stars in the 34west Theater Company mystery-comedy “Clues: The Legend of
TRICK OR-TREAT | Schedule of events in Mahoning and Shenango valleys
Listing of area Halloween events and trick-or-treat hours as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Yanks swept Phillies in 1950
NEW YORK (AP) — The way Bobby Brown tells it, his New York Yankees were stacked with stars going
Oakland’s ‘Rocky Horror’ reclaims shock
Are you ready to do the “Time Warp” again? People still talk about The Oakland Center for the
Man gets 7 years on sex charges
The victim asked the court not to send the man to prison. YOUNGSTOWN — John Combis appeared
GMAC seeking 3rd round of US aid
GMAC seeking 3rd round of US aid NEW YORK (AP) — GMAC, the former lending arm of General Motors
Gambling isn’t a solution, it’s a growing problem
Opinion: Gambling isn’t a solution, it’s a growing problem EDITOR: The problem: Citizens so addicted to
Fellini retrospective at Cinematheque
Along with Sweden’s Ingmar Bergman, Federico Fellini (1920-1993) was one of two superstar directors
Teen gets 18 years in 2008 homicide
YOUNGSTOWN — One of three people accused of gunning down a city man during a botched robbery in 2008
Test rocket completes its 6-minute mission
h Test rocket completes its 6-minute mission CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — After a one-day wait for the
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