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SOCIETY DIGEST
Poland Library Friends will meet, hear speaker POLAND — Friends of the Poland Library will meet at
ALISHA GALLAGHER | BRIAN KOBY
alisha gallagher brian koby LOWELLVILLE — The Rev. David Weikart officiated at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at
KAITLIN KEMPE | STEPHEN KOPLIN
kaitlin kempe stephen koplin ANNAPOLIS, Md. — 1st Lt. Kaitlin Kempe of Carlsbad, Calif., and
KAYLIN SCHLECHT | TIMOTHY WARD
kaylin schlecht timothy ward HILLIARD — Marriage vows were exchanged at 3 p.m. July 11 at St.
Williams to meet in Paris with V&M leaders
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams said he’ll meet Monday in Paris with top officials of V&M
Canfield seeing Red after win
The Cardinals clinched a share of the league title and a playoff berth with a 16-0 win over Poland.
Youngstown cops seek man in rape of East teen
The girl, 17, said the suspect threatened to rape her again. YOUNGSTOWN — Police are
Boardman rallies, beats Fitch in OT
BOARDMAN — The outlook was bleak for the Boardman High football team entering the fourth quarter of
iNNOVATION: Poland artist draws on his creativity
Poland artist draws on his creativity By RICK ROUAN Seen Bigfoot? How about the Loch Ness
Campbell tops Struthers
CAMPBELL — Prior to Friday’s game between Struthers and Campbell Memorial High, Struthers mayor
‘Stay focused,’ Belinky tells park board
The park commissioners said the severance agreement sought to avoid litigation with the former
Irish clinch home playoff game
YOUNGSTOWN — Was it the frustration from a heartbreaking loss to Mooney in week 9 or the uncertainty
Usher in standard time safely, Valley police and fire officials urge
Change your smoke-detector batteries as you change your clocks, fire officials urge. With the
Hubbard’s defense blanks Niles 36-0 for 9th win in row
NILES — Hubbard High’s defense got a big emotional lift Friday night and the Eagles made the most of
Governor names Elizabeth Bernard newest YSU trustee
Attorney Elizabeth Bernard of Canfield succeeds Dr. H.S. Wang. YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted
McDonald finishes 10-0 again, beats Leetonia 47-7
McDONALD — Practice makes perfect. McDonald High completed its second straight undefeated regular
Smith Twp. candidate to spend Tuesday behind bars
SEBRING — A Smith Township trustee candidate is to spend Election Day in jail. Jeremiah Curtis,
Street at YSU pays tribute to veterans
Spring Street has been renamed Armed Forces Boulevard. YOUNGSTOWN — James Bobovnyk joined the
Pumpkins on parade
Winners of Lynn Kirk Elementary School's pumpkin pageant are from left, Christian Cosa, 6; Alexis Ellinos, 7; Matthew Smutney, 8; and Alana Bowser, 8. Friday’s student competition at the Austintown school drew about 35 decorated pumpkins.
YSU faces SDSU today
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State and South Dakota State will meet today for the 11th time in a series
Storms in the South leave 3 people dead
Snow lets up in West, Plains; South gets drenched LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — While residents in some
House leaders seek probe of cybersecurity
WASHINGTON — House leaders on Friday called for an “immediate and comprehensive assessment” of
Pakistanis confront Clinton
ISLAMABAD (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton faced sharp rebukes from Pakistani
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2009. There are 61 days left in the year. This is
Kyle Busch’s crew chief is puzzled by his firing
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Kyle Busch celebrated 12 wins with crew chief Steve Addington, including a
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Village of New Middletown, special joint meeting with Springfield Township on fire
Newton Falls man jailed in numerous break-ins
All of the break-ins combined netted less than $200 for the thief, the police chief said. NORTH
Health Department seeking levy for cancer detection
LISBON — The Columbiana County Health Department is now in compliance with campaign spending
City police probe robberies
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating several armed robberies that took place in the city Thursday
FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA
FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA Beaver Local 35, Brookfield 7 Boardman 24, Fitch 21, OT Campbell Memorial
Officials dig in for waterline extension
The $1.8 million project involves stimulus funds. PETERSBURG — Extension of a waterline into
INDICTMENTS | Columbiana County
A Columbiana County grand jury recently indicted these people: Geraldine Lockett, 59, of East
2 Trumbull County men indicted
WARREN — Richard L. Grossman, 47, of East Kline Street, Girard, has been indicted on a charge of
Ohio Benefit Bank opens site on Meridian Road
The local site is on Meridian Road and is open Monday through Friday. YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio
ELLEN GOODMAN || Women aren’t nostalgic for old days
Opinion: BOSTON — Not long ago a group of writers decided to publish a book of essays we called: “Feminism
Warren budget woes affecting city safety forces
There could be fewer police officers and firefighters in the city next year. WARREN — Police
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted 16 people this week. The following is a list of those indicted
Metro Digest
Positive Voices rally WARREN — Positive Voices for America, a citizens group, will have a rally
GO & DO || Things to see around the Valley
Today Children Ray Beiersdorfer’s Amazing Side Show of Science, noon and 12:45 p.m., Children’s
Birthday gift: ITCL title for Crestview
COLUMBIANA — All Crestview High football coach Paul Cusick wanted for his 41st birthday was a win
Nearly 650K jobs credited to stimulus plan
Educators are the largest group of affected workers. WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 650,000 jobs have
Reserve tops Lowellville
BERLIN CENTER — Senior QB Shane Ewing completed 17 of 25 passes for 278 yards and four touchdowns to
Issue 2 was oversold
Opinion: Issue 2 was oversold EDITOR: Even when I disagree with Vindicator editorials, they are at least
Correction
Opinion: Correction The signer of a Friday letter supporting passage of the Liberty School District levy
Buckeyes figure to have it easy today
COLUMBUS — DeWayne Walker may never rival Patrick Henry or John Paul Jones when it comes to stirring
Support Issue 2
Opinion: Support Issue 2 EDITOR: I would like to thank the Vindicator for its support on Issue 2. I
for more information
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Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK 7 6 3 uK 9 3 v9 4 wK 10 9 2 Partner opens
sunday news shows | Scheduled guests
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — White House senior adviser Valerie
Lehman Brothers’ art collection to go on the block
PHILADELPHIA — Even in these trying financial times, you’re not going to see many going-out-of-
City council to vote on tax break for Fallsway Equipment
The company spent about $800,000 to make improvements to its facility in 1998. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Hundreds of extras needed for vampire film
YOUNGSTOWN — Hundreds of extras are needed for the movie “The Last Vampire on Earth.” Interested
Business Digest
NATION Warhol self-portrait will be auctioned NEW YORK — Sotheby’s is auctioning a self-portrait
“Fear Fest ’09” (7:30 a.m., AMC): “Fear Fest ’09” celebrates the
“Fear Fest ’09” (7:30 a.m., AMC): “Fear Fest ’09” celebrates the scariest day of the year with a
World’s largest cruise liner begins maiden trip to Florida
HELSINKI (AP) — The world’s largest cruise liner on Friday began its maiden voyage to Florida,
Prosecutor drops case involving 2 police chiefs
Prosecutor drops case involving 2 police chiefs ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — A prosecutor has dropped a
Ups and downs make life more complete
Opinion: Recently I visited downtown Youngstown, a not too common occurrence for me. I went to the WFMJ-TV
Swiss reject Polanski’s offer for higher bail
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss authorities rejected a new higher offer of bail from imprisoned director Roman
Stars share what scares them for this Halloween and the rest of the year
LOS ANGELES — Snakes. Guns. Violence. Some scary stuff is universal, and even celebrities aren’t
Less spending by consumers sends stocks tumbling
NEW YORK (AP) — Grim signals about consumer spending ripped through the markets Friday, sending
Fly me to the moon?
Minot (N.D.) Daily News: An independent panel created by the Obama administration announced recently
John Calvin, we hardly knew you
Opinion: If you think Dick Cheney has suffered from bad PR, man, think about John Calvin’s image. The
‘Friday Night Lights’ is restructured
HOLLYWOOD — When the third season of “Friday Night Lights” wrapped in late 2008, star Kyle Chandler
local topics on tv | Sunday program
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21; and rebroadcast on the Time Warner Cable community
Ford’s hopes to save labor costs grow dimmer
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co.’s hopes for a cost-cutting labor agreement grew dimmer, with two more
Winning hearts and minds in Pakistan critical, but ...
Editorial: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton got a first-hand look at how Pakistan is being terrorized by
Salem earns first playoff berth
EAST LIVERPOOL — Trent Toothman completed 14 of 28 passes for 157 yards and three TDs to lead the
Crosby lifts Penguins past Blue Jackets 4-3
COLUMBUS (AP) — Pittsburgh scored twice in the final three minutes of regulation to tie it and
Cavaliers beat Minnesota, 104-87; LeBron scores 24
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James scored 24 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first
Warren Harding gets win, misses playoffs
WARREN — Mike Dorsey scored two quick TDs and the the Warren Harding High football team rolled past
Phantoms snap losing streak at 4
FARGO, N.D. — Brett Gensler broke a third-period tie with his second goal of the game and goaltender
Division I
Division I Region 1 1, Cle. St. Ignatius at St. Edward, today 2, Solon def. Strongsville, 35-
Mooney completes perfect 10-0 season
COLUMBUS — Cardinal Mooney wasted no time in picking up where they last left the Watterson Eagles.
Grave robberies still plague many US cemeteries
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — It’s that time of year when even cemetery guards are more easily spooked, on
Workers’ Comp rules against ex-Dann aide
His four workers did not make themselves available to other contractors. COLUMBUS — Workers at
Obama lifts ban on immigrants with HIV
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Friday the U.S. will overturn a 22-year-old travel and
‘MISSION FIELDSSRQ
Evangelists target the spiritually cold Recent surveys indicate New England is now the least
CDC: Swine flu kids’ deaths jump to 114
CDC: Swine flu kids’ deaths jump to 114 Eds: ADDS detail throughout on children’s Tamiflu, deaths
TRICK OR TREAT in Mahoning and Shenango valleys
Listing of area Halloween events and trick-or-treat hours as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING
Reader has good idea for emergency pet care
Dear Heloise: Thank you for your recommendations about arranging for pet care in the event of a
She worries in-laws are being used
Dear Annie: My husband’s parents are wonderful people in their late 70s, but I am concerned that
Clippers’ second half carries in 20-0 win
COLUMBIANA — In the first half Columbiana lost a fumble, committed four penalties and failed to
Survivors sought after Calif. midair collision
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The nighttime collision of a Coast Guard aircraft on a rescue mission and a Marine
Themelaras to speak at Abundant Life
Themelaras to speak at Abundant Life NEW WATERFORD — Bill Themelaras, associate pastor and a
Toll of H1N1 on children continues to increase
ATLANTA (AP) — H1N1 flu has caused at least 19 more children’s deaths — the largest one-week
Evangelization and Catechesis Conference sponsored by Diocese
ROOTSTOWN — “Catechesis and the Proclamation of the Word” will be the theme for the Evangelization
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher P. Kirtos, 44, of 4457 Warwick Drive S., Canfield,
Girard revels in first 10-0 season in history
LIBERTY — “It’s forever ... It’s history,” said an emotional Girard High Coach Bud McSuley following
Flu Vaccines
Flu Vaccines Clinic sites Mahoning County Provider: Youngstown City Health District. H1N1
Cafaro: Finding state funds for Youngstown Early College difficult
There’s no promise of funding even if the state budget shortfall gets resolved. YOUNGSTOWN —
Fund, benefit set up for cancer patient
Patrick Reagan’s wife, Megan, grew up in McDonald. Family of a Central Ohio man with Mahoning
Ridge tops E. Palestine 18-15 for sixth victory
MINERAL RIDGE — The Mineral Ridge Rams kept their playoff hopes alive Friday night by defeating East
Higher price of gas to hurt holiday shopping
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are paying more for gasoline than they did last year as the holidays
Series moves to Philly for Game 3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Derek Jeter almost seems to delight in the way this World Series is playing out.