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Stories published September 27, 2009

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Families of murder victims gather, remember

WARREN — Each year in late September, they come together in Warren to observe the memories of their


Security tightened at Columbiana County Courthouse

Access cards to the courthouse will be restricted to workers whose time is spent primarily in the


Scrappers seek companies to aid trick-or-treat benefit for Luke Holko

NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers baseball team is looking for area businesses to participate in


Youngstown students lead weeklong emphasis on nonviolence

The students will conduct nonviolence workshops for leaders in the high schools. YOUNGSTOWN —


Austintown schools chief appeals for community support on bond issue

Superintendent Colaluca asked the community for support on the bond issue. AUSTINTOWN —


John anniversary celebrated Aug. 29 at Struthers center

YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. David John, 304 E. Pasadena Ave., celebrated their 50th wedding

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Sarvers to mark 50th at dinner hosted by children

AUSTINTOWN — Ronald and Linda Sarver, 116 Marcia Drive, will celebrate their 50th wedding

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Coy anniversary is celebrated at family dinner

SALEM — The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Arlan Coy, 7600 Salem-United Road, was

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Family honoring Mr., Mrs. Allen for anniversary

POLAND — Mr. and Mrs. William Allen, 2302 Lyon Blvd., are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary

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MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet

MASONIC GROUPS FRIDAY • Western Star Lodge 21 of Boardman will have a special meeting at 7 p.m.


SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

SENIOR CITIZENS 1418 Auxiliary Seniors • A meeting of the 1418 Auxiliary Seniors will be at 1


SOCIETY DIGEST

Historical homes tour scheduled for Kinsman KINSMAN — Kinsman Historical Society will sponsor a


GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced

garden clubs WEDNESDAY • St. Michael Garden Guild will meet at 7 p.m. at the parish center with


Notre Dame rallies to drop Purdue, 24-21

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A hobbled Jimmy Clausen completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to Kyle


National Hockey League

National Hockey League Preseason EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA New


‘We’re moving you up’: Dykes fulfills NFL dream

The Chaney High graduate played in his first game for the Cardinals on Sunday. By JOE SCALZO


Perry races past Tiger for lead at FedEx Cup

ATLANTA (AP) — Kenny Perry already has had a week to remember at the Tour Championship. He was


TOP 25 roundup \ Saturday’s other games

No. 1 Florida 41, Kentucky 7 LEXINGTON, Ky. — In one scary moment for Tim Tebow, another Florida


With Pishkur forced out at Forum Health, the Mahoning Valley is at the mercy of outsiders

Opinion: EDITOR: I had to write about the resignation of Walter “Buzz” Pishkur. I think it’s a travesty


Companies and employees won’t be able to afford health care

Opinion: Companies and employees won’t be able to afford health care EDITOR: I am astounded that so many


Missouri valley conference \ Saturday’s other games

Northern Iowa 35, Missouri State 7 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As powerful as Northern Iowa’s offense was


Keilen Dykes \ At a glance

High school/college: Chaney, West Virginia Height/weight: 6-4, 305 Position: Defensive tackle.


In the huddle \ How area NFL players fared in Week 2

Prescott Burgess (LB, Warren Harding, Patriots) — Registered one special teams tackle for Ravens in


Tipping is essential

Opinion: Tipping is essential EDITOR: This is a very sensitive subject but needs to be addressed.


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 9, Orioles 8 BaltimoreCleveland abrhbiabrhbi BRorts 2b4220ACarer


saturday’s scores

saturday’s scores EAST Albany, N.Y. 22, Sacred Heart 9 Albright 26, Pace 20 Alfred 49,


Roush guides Raiders to title at Lordstown Jean Smith Inv.

LORDSTOWN — South Range’s Ryan Roush cruised to victory in Saturday’s 11-team Lordstown “Jean Smith”


And no smell of sulphur either

Opinion: And no smell of sulphur either EDITOR: As a public service to all the teabaggers, health-reform


Mid-American Conference Saturday’s games

Tennessee 34, Ohio 23 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Jonathan Crompton threw for two touchdowns as Tennessee


Peralta’s single lifts Tribe in 9th

CLEVELAND — Jhonny Peralta hit a game-ending RBI single Saturday night to give the Cleveland Indians


OSU domination starts with ‘D’

Warren Harding High grad Dan Herron scored twice and the Buckeyes’ defense did the rest in a 30-0


Girard drops LaBrae; Hubbard, Poland win tourney titles

GIRARD — Chelsea Guerrieri had eight kills, 17 points, seven aces, six digs and one block and Morgan


Hughes’ late goal leads Boardman past Champion

CHAMPION — Heather Hughes scored the only goal of the game on an assist from A.J. Davis at about 16


Hawkeye defense shuts down PSU

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Iowa slugged out an ugly win in soggy Happy Valley to upset Penn State for


Phantoms rally as Zarbo ices old team

Youngstown finished its five-game exhibition slate with a 2-3 record. special to the vindicator


Burnett will produce ‘People’s Choice Awards’

Burnett will produce ‘People’s Choice Awards’ NEW YORK — “The People’s Choice Awards” has


Publishers Weekly Best-sellers \ For the week ending Sept. 19

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 2. “The Last Song” by Nicholas


Steelers looking to continue one-sided rivalry with Cincy

CINCINNATI (AP) — Former Southern California linebacker Rey Maualuga knows firsthand about that


Recycled thread spools used for chairs, tables

Recycling isn’t a new idea. Our ancestors reused bits of cloth for quilts, made clothing out of


AWARDS

AWARDS National Book Foundation opens voting to public NEW YORK — The National Book Awards would


YSU NOTEBOOK More from Indiana

Long streak: Indiana State moved into third place on the list of longest losing streaks in NCAA


‘Tomorrow’

‘Tomorrow’ Sean Kingston (Beluga Heights/Epic) Grade: B In these increasingly complicated


Golf outing raises $25,000

Golf outing raises $25,000 YOUNGSTOWN — Humility of Mary Health Partners Development Foundation’s


Medicare is proof feds unable to control costs

Opinion: The cornerstone of any viable health-care proposal has to be putting the brakes on the escalating


Burns gives exhaustive treatment to national parks in new PBS series

NEW YORK (AP) — It was the nation’s best idea, Ken Burns, says: the national parks system.


SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER TODAY — Saint Mary & Joseph School Outing, Lakeside G.C. Call Judi Blazek at (330) 654-


Pa. farmers are urged to get crop insurance

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania farmers can act now to protect their income against unexpected losses


Reading seeks to join Farrell, New Castle as distressed city under Pa.’s Act 47 law

READING, Pa. (AP) — In early September, Reading became the latest Pennsylvania community to file for


Sex offenders living secretly in nursing homes

More than 100 registered sex offenders live in Ohio nursing homes — their convictions for rape,


Grocer seeks liquor license for eatery

NEW CASTLE, Pa. – A local supermarket is the first in Lawrence County to take advantage of a recent


Martin defies age to lead Cup

DOVER, Del. (AP) — The oldest driver in Sprint Cup happens to be the best one in the sport this


MEN

MEN Campbell League (Pine Laikes) — League champions: Bud’s Pub and Sub #1 (Ed Slanina, John


Penguins pull away late

College football Big 4th quarter helps YSU roll past Indiana St. By PETE MOLLICA TERRE


‘Perfect:’ The book to read as baseball playoffs near

“Perfect: Don Larsen’s Miraculous World Series Game and the Men Who Made It Happen” by Lew Paper


Ohio Farm Bureau announces 42nd year of constant growth

Ohio Farm Bureau announces 42nd year of constant growth SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR COLUMBUS — The


Stubbs scores 3 TDs in JFK’s 49-28 rout of Western Reserve Academy

HUDSON — Korin Stubbs scored three touchdowns — in the beginning, middle and end — for Warren JFK,


Close race nears finish for hosting 2016 Games

LONDON (AP) — Close your eyes and imagine the possible scenarios in 2016. Olympic athletes


Robbers punch man, steal his wallet, $70

YOUNGSTOWN — A man was punched and robbed in the commons area of apartments at 630 Griffith St. on


Pickup days set for Mahoning Twp. fall cleanup

HILLSVILLE, Pa. — It’s fall cleanup time in Mahoning Township. Crews will be collecting furniture


Today

Today Dances Bob Turcola Orchestra and Ron Likovic, annual benefit dance for Akron Children’s


Arizona teen hospitalized after being kidnapped and beaten

FARRELL, Pa. — A teenager was tied up with rope and duct tape and kept in a closet for several days


Playhouse youth theater announces fall classes

Playhouse youth theater announces fall classes YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre


A great beginning

Opinion: A great beginning EDITOR: The evening of Sept. 12 at Edward J. Powers Auditorium was


KARATE KID

Student participates just for kicks By LISA LOSASSO BELL BOARDMAN — Four-year-old Andrew


Stavich Bike Trail to reopen soon

STRUTHERS — An important connection between Ohio and Pennsylvania has been broken for nearly a


One downtown monument says goodbye to another

Opinion: The Man on the Monument towers over downtown Youngstown’s Central Square paying honor to the men of


What to Watch

“The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” (9 p.m., PBS): Ken Burns is back with another epic


Big bellies can lead to big problems

Measuring a patient’s abdominal height zeroes in on visceral fat. ST. LOUIS — The scene plays


Show focuses on Cuyahoga Valley park

KENT — A one-hour documentary that tells the story of Cuyahoga Valley National Park will premiere


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE, 4:30 p.m., Millcreek Park Community Center


Historians set tour of Oak Hill Cemetery

YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the newly formed Mahoning and Shenango Valley Historical Club will conduct a


Highlights

Highlights Tim Graham had his 41st 300 game on Sept. 8 in Tri-County Classic at Holiday. Set was


Metro digest

Jewish, Islamic justice to be lecture topic YOUNGSTOWN —The concept of justice in the Jewish and


DOCTORATE

DOCTORATE Husband, wife get degrees A husband and wife with ties to the Mahoning Valley received


Area colleges Saturday’s games

Mount Union 45, Muskingum 14 ALLIANCE — No. 1 ranked Mount Union generated 378 yards of total


Return to Valley has director ‘All Shook Up’

The new and revitalized Youngstown Playhouse officially kicks off its 2009-10 season Friday with


nfl preview Today’s games

CLEVELAND (0-2) at BALTIMORE (2-0) Game time: 1 p.m. TV/Radio: (27) (19) (2) (WKBN-AM 570) (


Baseball roundup \ Saturday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 3, Red Sox 0 NEW YORK — CC Sabathia combined on a two-hitter to become


Ohio State Bar seeks entries for video contest

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Bar Association is calling for entries in its second annual Law Day video


Flower show winners announced by judges

YOUNGSTOWN — A standard flower show was sponsored by the Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown Sept. 12


Democratic women plan luncheon as fundraiser

Special to The Vindicator PREPARED: Finalizing arrangements for the Oct. 4 “Democratic Women in


Perry leads at FedEx Cup

Perry leads at FedEx Cup Kenny Perry already has had a week to remember at the Tour Championship.


YBPW fashion show to benefit students

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club will host its 9th annual fashion show


CURRENT PRICES Around the nation

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the


Volunteers beautify park at Mosquito

Volunteers beautify park at Mosquito Volunteers cleaned trails and bird boxes and removed old


Supreme Court to consider Bush’s anti-terror policies

WASHINGTON — Graphic photos of U.S. troops abusing Iraqi prisoners present the Supreme Court with


Friends: Hanging victim devoted his life to children

LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Even while fighting cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, Bill Sparkman would show


They rise up in defense of their man

Opinion: You’ve got to hand it to the supporters of ex congressman-turned-criminal James A. Traficant Jr.,


Officials updating security in schools

SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — Now that children are back to school, they may or may not realize that behind


Casino gambling Issue 3 on track to win, poll says

Northeast Ohioans are among its strongest supporters. YOUNGSTOWN — Registered voters in


Debate over benefits, side effects of statins continues

Q. As a doctor who treats heart patients, I am thwarted by your unbalanced reporting about


GOP: Dems ignoring public’s concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-run Congress is ignoring the public’s concerns in the rush to pass


US, allies to confront Iran

US, allies to confront Iran WASHINGTON — The U.S. and its five allies trying to stop Iran’s


New wave of H1N1 hits Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The next wave of swine flu has arrived, and Mexicans are bracing for an outbreak


Attorney: Evidence on WMD lacking

DENVER (AP) — Claims that an Afghan immigrant was on the verge of unleashing a terrorist attack on


Strains show in troop-strength debate

WASHINGTON — The Potomac River is a physical as well as a figurative divide between the White House


Army issues hand gel, training in fight against flu

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — Soldiers in boot camp are getting something new this year besides rigorous


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, Arthritis


Parties battle for hearts of seniors

The powerful American voting bloc is aligning itself with Republicans. WASHINGTON (AP) — Beware


Columbiana County Court Filings

columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Donna Armstrong, 235 E. Martin St.,East Palestine, v. Michael


A first: Short-story collection is Winfrey’s 63rd book selection

CHICAGO (AP) — Oprah Winfrey has blessed the book world’s eternal underdog: the short story.


Mothers need to be more than nurturing

“Well, I mean, I’m the nurturer, right?” she said. I was talking to a mother about a disciplinary


Artistic fundraiser is benefit for Rich Center for Autism

WARREN — “The Art of Autism” is the theme chosen for the second annual dinner, art sale and auction


All for the love of horses

The show in Canfield was made up of 126 events for owners of all ages. CANFIELD — If you were


Uh-oh: Winless Browns have date with Ravens

Cleveland’s struggling offense needs to find answers — soon. BALTIMORE (AP) — Under different


As economy falls, support for gambling rises

Overall, 59 percent of those planning to vote Nov. 3 are backing the amendment. COLUMBUS —


Everyone can help

Opinion: Everyone can help EDITOR: I am an 11-year-old girl who believes that we all need to play our


YSU cast plays a world of characters in ‘80 Days’

A dialect coach was brought in to help the cast. YOUNGSTOWN — Five actors will play 39


Warning on obesity link to cancer risk

LONDON (AP) — Being fat could become the leading cause of cancer in women in Western countries in


Imagine health care as just another growth industry

Opinion: Imagine health care as just another growth industry EDITOR: Why is a growing health-care sector


St. Elizabeth Health Center

St. Elizabeth Health Center Roger and Jolyn Humbertson, Columbiana, girl, Sept. 25. Tina


IT’S ABOUT TIME

Clocks add style and function to a room Cuckoo clocks are now in favor among trendsetters.


NEW PERSPECTIVE

Chairlifts offer spectacular view for leaf-peepers By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL WEST DOVER, Vt. — The


IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One

IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One Chip Olenick of Boardman aced the No. 17 hole at Reserve Run Golf


PREP FOOTBALL

PREP FOOTBALL Referees are role models, too Fanfare: I was reading the story on one of my


At reverse-auction Web site BidZone, lowest bidder wins

Anyone who’s been to an auction or has tried their hand at an online auction Web site such as eBay


New community college off to good start in Valley

Editorial: While a faith-based grass-roots organization is to be commended for pushing the idea of a central


Intel shows it’s branching out with software

Intel shows it’s branching out with software SAN FRANCISCO — As Intel Corp. branches beyond its


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in


Experts find diet is key to controlling blood pressure

If you’re like many Americans, your blood pressure has crept up as you’ve gotten older. But it


Predators need monitoring

Editorial: Predators need monitoring Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins managed to delay the early


‘Tyler’ may be avoiding her because she pushed too far

Dear Annie: I am attracted to a co-worker. I work as a busgirl at the restaurant where he’s employed


big ten roundup \ Saturday’s other games

No. 23 Michigan 36, Indiana 33 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Tate Forcier led another fourth-quarter scoring


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2009. There are 95 days left in the year. The Jewish Day


Darkest of times

The diary of Benjamin Roth, who documented the day-to-day life during the Great Depression in


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