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YSU Homecoming parade on Fifth Avenue Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Motorists should avoid Fifth Avenue between Wood Street and Stambaugh Stadium around 2
MetroParks commissioners summoned to judge’s chambers
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has told Mill Creek Park commissioners to get it together, or he’ll find
Waterline project benefits people of Petersburg
PETERSBURG — Extension of a waterline into the community means safe drinking water and better fire
Library head speaks to Rotarians about Issue 6
Library head speaks to Rotarians about Issue 6 YOUNGSTOWN — At the Oct. 21 meeting of the
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will
Foster mom avoids murder charge in toddler's death
The dead girl’s biological family takes exception to the manslaughter charge. WARREN — The
Salem avenges loss to Hubbard
BOARDMAN — On the morning of what could have been the last game of his volleyball coaching career,
Delphi retiree upbeat after D.C. hearing
The Howland resident is optimistic that senators will work to restore pension benefits. A
Harding grad leads Gannon
Jon Richardson of Warren has made it into the football record book at Gannon University of Erie, Pa.
Group hears details on Valley rail service
YOUNGSTOWN — Even though rail service through the Mahoning Valley could be several years away, it’s
Round 3 goes to Canfield
Prep tournaments | Soccer, volleyball After two ties, Cardinals win, 3-0 By DOUG CHAPIN
Valley pastors, political leaders take collective stand against state Issue 3
YOUNGSTOWN — Pastors from the Mahoning Valley and the chairmen of the Mahoning County Democratic and
Springfield wins second straight Div. III volleyball title
The Tigers defeated East Palestine in three games. By ERIC HAMILTON SALEM — Springfield’s
Boardman falls again to Stow in final
The Spartans won two of the first three games in the district final but lost in five. By TOM
Producer John Kenley, who brought stars from Hollywood to Packard, dies at 103
CLEVELAND — John Kenley, a theater producer who ran a legendary summer stock circuit in Warren and
Trumbull commissioners endorse Cleveland museum bid for land
The museum also recently acquired a 293-acre property in Bristol Township. WARREN — Trumbull
Lakeview does enough, slips past Champion, 1-0
CHAMPION — There were two crucial plays in the Lakeview-Champion girls high school Division II
Lake Milton woman sues caregiver in theft
By PETER H. MILLIKEN YOUNGSTOWN — An elderly Lake Milton woman has filed a civil lawsuit against
Is ODOT ready for winter?
Equipment manager Matt Kotanchek checks over one of the snowplow trucks at the ODOT garage in Canfield.
Talladega Nightmare
Chase for the championship Jimmie Johnson uneasy heading to unpredictable Ala. Superspeedway
Baking soda makes easiest wall-cleaning solution
Dear Heloise: I’m going to paint my living room, and I want to wash the walls first. What’s the best
Attempts to sell their house are sabotaged
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been happily married for 20 years. After the kids were grown, we
Youngstown man jailed in armed robbery of store
The man is believed to have been living in an abandoned house. YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old city
Good Shepherd program having Jail and Bail fundraiser today
YOUNGSTOWN — Good Shepherd Community Doctors Office, a nonprofit organization that services the
2 men face court on charges of operating a ‘chop shop’
NEWTON FALLS — A Newton Falls police investigation had led to a second arrest in what the Newton
Security officials held in Iraq blasts
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq detained dozens of security officials responsible for protecting the Baghdad
2 jailed on charges of armed robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men are in Mahoning County jail accused of having a role in the armed robbery of an
5.7 million infected with H1N1, CDC estimates
ATLANTA (AP) — As many as 5.7 million Americans were infected with H1N1 flu during the first few
A chance to aggregate
Opinion: A chance to aggregate EDITOR: On Tuesday, Nov. 3, residents of the cities of Struthers and
Owe taxes? Contact treasurer’s office
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Treasurer Lisa Antonini is making her final appeal to landowners who
Taliban violence in Afghanistan threatens presidential election
KABUL (AP) — The Taliban’s brazen attack on U.N. election workers undermines the U.N.’s ability to
GETTING IT RIGHT
A story on page B1 Thursday said Columbiana City Council candidate Bryan Blakeman told council he
Liberty is challenged now, but there’s a promising future
Opinion: Liberty is challenged now, but there’s a promising future EDITOR: The Ohio Department of
Keep the money in Ohio
Opinion: Keep the money in Ohio EDITOR: I am troubled when I see a politician like Sen. Voinovich who
Libraries: the place to be
Opinion: Libraries: the place to be EDITOR: We need to save our libraries by saying yes to Issue 6 on
Iran rejects nuclear deal
VIENNA (AP) — Iran’s president pledged Thursday to work with the West to resolve a standoff over its
Are vets being well treated?
Are vets being well treated? Kansas City Star: Many military personnel who acquired post-traumatic
After battling the flu, Browns rookie Alex Mack is sick of losing
BEREA — Alex Mack said he was in a bad mood. That’s probably a good thing for the Cleveland
Golf roundup \ Thursday’s results
Viking Classic SONOMA, Calif. — Phil Blackmar and Jeff Sluman shot 6-under 66s in breezy
Penguins look to end losing skid
YSU has lost its last three games on homecoming. YOUNGSTOWN — Saturday is homecoming at Youngstown
Cholesterol drugs may improve flu survival
A new treatment for H1N1 flu may already be on pharmacy shelves — cholesterol-lowering statin drugs
Texas law on children seeing porn challenged
DALLAS (AP) — A 1970s-era Texas law that allows parents to show “harmful material” to their children
Penguins’ Malkin sidelined with injury to right shoulder
PITTSBURGH (AP) — NHL scoring champion Evgeni Malkin will be lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins for two
Dutch scientists: Skip seasonal flu shot for kids
LONDON (AP) — Dutch scientists made a controversial suggestion Friday that children might be better
Kansas is No. 1 in first AP poll
For the second time in its storied basketball history, Kansas is No. 1 in The Associated Press’
THURSDAY drawings
THURSDAY drawings OHIO Thursday night: Pick 3, 9-3-7 Pick 4, 4-9-0-4 Rolling Cash 5, 7-9
Military notified too late to launch fighter jets, official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military would have launched fighter jets to track down an errant
A ‘sobering reminder’ for Obama
“The burden that both our troops and their families bear in any wartime situation is going to bear
Newton hints at possible retirement next year
Newton hints at possible retirement next year LAS VEGAS — Wayne Newton is telling fans “Danke
HOLIDAY MOVIE PREVIEW Big box-office offerings wrap up the season
Here’s a look at the films headed to a cinema near you in November and December. Nov. 6 ÓÅ®
Tennis roundup \ Thursday’s events
WTA Championships DOHA, Qatar — Serena Williams became the first player to clinch a spot in the
Metro digest
Festival sale CHAMPION — The 2nd annual Ten Thousand Villages festival sale will be from 1 to 6:30
‘Slumdog’ kids’ trust fund in jeopardy
MUMBAI, India (AP) — The two child stars of “Slumdog Millionaire” are at risk of losing their
4 arraigned in gang rape of girl at school in Calif.
4 arraigned in gang rape of girl at school in Calif. RICHMOND, Calif. — Wearing bulletproof vests,
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Wells Fargo v. Michael J. Carbone II et al, foreclosure.
Choffin remains closed
Choffin remains closed YOUNGSTOWN — Choffin Career & Technical Center on East Wood Street was
Western Reserve topples Mathews in four
LISBON — Claire Ferrando had seven points, 31 assists and 10 kills and Victoria Brown added eight
Better wideouts prompt 49ers to change approach
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Circumstances and personnel are leading the struggling San Francisco
Bankruptcy filings don’t mean end of New Castle racino
The filing protects Valley View Down’s credit, a company spokesman said. NEW CASTLE, Pa.
‘Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time’
‘Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time’ (Sony) for PlayStation 3 Grade: A Ratchet and
Longball powers Yankees’ 3-1 win
Solo homers by Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui helped New York tie the World Series, 1-1. NEW
Economy grows, recovery fragile
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fueled by government stimulus, the economy grew last quarter for the first time in
Business Digest
NATION GM plans temporary shutdown of plant NEW YORK — General Motors Co. will temporarily shut
Chamber members heading for China
One of the companies being visited is looking for a Midwest distribution site. Local
Kerry was deft in his handling of Karzai
Opinion: Whatever Afghanistan strategy President Obama chooses will hinge on whether U.S. officials can work
UNC upsets No. 14 Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Casey Barth kicked a 21-yard field goal on the final play and North Carolina
Is Chinese drywall harmful?
BRADENTON, Fla. — Federal officials have not linked Chinese drywall to health problems and metal
Gibson is glad he stayed at Ohio St.
COLUMBUS (AP) — Two years ago, Thaddeus Gibson was close to leaving the Ohio State football team
NHL roundup \ Thursday’s games
Capitals 4, Thrashers 3 ATLANTA — Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 12th and 13th goals, Semyon
The Insider
In 2000, a recent Ohio State computer programming graduate named Joe Eitel was working as a
House Democrats unveil health-care plan
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders Thursday invoked the spirit of generations of party heroes to rally
Pediatrician guilty of drug trafficking
CINCINNATI (AP) — A southwest Ohio pediatrician convicted of sex crimes involving former patients
Woman to stand trial in police officer’s death
YORK, Pa. (AP) — A judge has ordered a central Pennsylvania woman to stand trial on charges she
NBA roundup Thursday’s game
Bulls 92, Spurs 85 CHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored 13 points and had seven assists to lead the
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Neatrice Lewis and Charles Moore, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 28.
Will controversy hurt sales tax renewal?
Opinion: Mahoning County commissioners and county Prosecutor Paul J. Gains want answers. Why did the county
Best bets on TV tonight
“Ghost Whisperer” (8 p.m., CBS): Oh so creepy: On “Ghost Whisperer,” the Headless Horseman from “The
Support for Poland
Opinion: Support for Poland EDITOR: I am asking Poland Village voters to support to our renewal levy on
Protect Ohio: Vote no on 3
Opinion: Protect Ohio: Vote no on 3 EDITOR: Ohioans have rightly turned down casino gambling four times
Breaking the mold to defeat breast cancer
Frank Czopor, an employee of Extreme Caster Service in Hermitage, Pa., works on a mold that will be
Big snowstorm wallops Colorado and Wyoming
DENVER (AP) — A powerful autumn snowstorm slowly worked its way out of Colorado and into Nebraska
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2009. There are 62 days left in the year. On this date in
Coach Q&A: Lakeview's Tom Pavlansky
When the Pavlansky family gets together for the holidays or other special events, there are hundreds
GO & DO || Things to see around the Valley
Friday Comedy Ky Miller with Dan Haueter, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Wildcat’s Comedy Club, inside Papa’s
Killer accepts plea deal to avoid death penalty
Authorities said Jackson killed two women. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man will not be put to death
Ex-state representative to face federal charges
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal grand jury in southwest Ohio has indicted a former Republican state
Plurality voting rule spoils elections
Opinion: The latest polls show Chris Daggett securing between 14 percent and 18 percent of the vote in his
Another unwarranted delay in the execution of Biros
Editorial: Another unwarranted delay in the execution of Biros Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has responded
First Place beefs up its mortgage business
The bank continues to have trouble with bad loans as the regional economy struggles. VIENNA —
People’s choice, Mark Martin, showing a softer side
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Mark Martin senses that this is going to be a good week for him as he
District 4 ranks second in the state for snowfall.
District 4 ranks second in the state for snowfall. By DENISE DICK and D.A. WILKINSON The
Paterno wants Clark to get more respect
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Joe Paterno wants some more love for his top players. Defensive tackle
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