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Boardman volleyball hangs tough with unbeaten Hoover

Boardman hangs with Hoover By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com BOARDMAN Going against an


Youngstown student among 4 picked for White House internship

Four Ohio students will participate in the White House Internship Program this fall, said U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. Joseph St. George of Youngstown, Lauren Khouri of Avon, Edward Haubrich of Columbus and Ramzy Mardini of Huber Heights were selected from a large pool of applicants.


Poland girls golf team qualifies for state meet

Staff report CANTON Poland placed second in the girls Div. II district golf tournament Tuesday,


Stone, Klim win AAC titles

Staff report NILES Salem’s Alex Stone won the overall individual title, edging Poland’s Matt


YSU safety D’Alesio makes early impact

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Playing a new position at a new level for a new


Penguins hope to shoot better

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Macey Nortey couldn’t have explained it any


Cavs open preseason with a win

CLEVELAND (AP) — Daniel Gibson scored 18 points and J.J. Hickson added 17 as the Cleveland


Roethlisberger is sharp in first practice

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ten seconds were all Ben Roethlisberger needed to prove to the


Rivers, Bogan are among Ebony inductees

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN One of the conclusions Jamie Rivers has drawn since playing in the NFL


Hess eager for a chance to redeem himself

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The low point for QB Kurt Hess in Saturday’s loss to


Over 20 listed in OHSAA rankings

Staff report Things changed very little for area teams in the Ohio High School Athletic


More than 11-cent increase in NEO gas prices

More than 11-cent increase in NEO gas prices


Ryan won’t debate, challenger claims

Jim Graham, the Republican candidate for the 17th Congressional District, said today the incumbent


Firefighters let home burn down; owner didn't pay fee

Firefighters let home burn down; owner didn't pay fee


Drug deal: Crack cocaine for your finger

Drug deal: Crack cocaine for your finger


Women testify about having sex with HIV-positive airman

Women have sex with HIV-positive airman


Youngstown police investigating home invasion, robbery on West Side

Cops investigating home invasion, robbery


Autumn wedding for Alise Weaver, Wayne Jordan

Engaged and completing plans for an autumn wedding are Alise Kelly Weaver, daughter of Carol Weaver,

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Murphy-Rusnak wedding plans are announced

The engagement of Erin E. Murphy, a daughter of Ray and Debbie Frazzini, all of Hubbard, and John E.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Teen’s dad is being abusive

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am 15 years old and the youngest of four children.


Shop for a Cause on Oct. 16 at Macy’s

Shop for a Cause on Oct. 16 at Macy’s On Oct. 16, Shop for a Cause at Macy’s will give the public


HELOISE: She’ll ‘shadow’ service people

Dear Heloise: My son’s music player recently was stolen from my home by a person who entered to do a


Students read to help other children in need

NEWTON FALLS Early kindergartners at Sts. Mary and Joseph School in Mrs. Julie Stimpert’s


Here comes the sun: White House to go solar

White House to go solar


Ford to eliminate many Lincoln dealerships

Ford to eliminate many Lincoln dealerships


Oil prices on the way up, so are gas prices at the pump

Oil prices on the way up


Gain in services sector lifts stocks; Dow up 140 late this morning

Gain in services sector lifts stocks


Lil Wayne goes solo in N.Y. jail solitary punishment

Lil Wayne goes solo in N.Y. jail solitary punishment


Ohio man who killed girlfriend faces execution

Ohio man who killed girlfriend faces execution


YSU students seek Pepsi grant for internet radio

YOUNGSTOWN Four local organizations are in the running for a Pepsi Refresh Grant this month.


Times Square attempted bomber gets life sentence

Times Square attempted bomber gets life sentence


Another cost for Browns fans: $5 tailgating fee

Another cost for Browns fans: $5 tailgating fee


Ohio postal worker charged with assault

Ohio postal worker charged with assault


Big-name companies to help colleges train workers

Big-name companies to help colleges train workers


Strickland cuts into Kasich lead, poll says

Strickland cuts into Kasich lead, poll says


Fitch continues to move up in Div. I football rankings

Staff report Austintown Fitch continues to earn the respect of Associated Press football poll

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Cafaro alleges secrecy breach

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lawyers for the Cafaro Co. and its related


Task force aims to increase black males’ graduation rate

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city schools will participate in a

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Cards eyeing tourney success

Staff report CANFIELD Canfield knows all it takes is one bad day. The winning and success can be


Spartan girls edge Cards

By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN After slogging out a 1-0 victory Monday night over


YSU womens basketball team looks to rebound

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Two weeks may not be a lot of time, but it is a

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ScoutingOhio.com gets bigger, better

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN In its sixth year of operation, Mark Porter’s high


Poland council to discuss 2-house plan

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Village council will discuss a proposal tonight


Malpractice suit seeks $15M-$20M from doctor

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The attorney for the family of Haley Cobb, 10, of

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Fifth-graders take dramatic step, audition for play

By Kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com austintown Unease filled Frank Ohl Intermediate’s gym as

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Soccer Roundup | S. Range, Crestview tie for ITCL crown

Staff report COLUMBIANA Tyler Ausnehmer had two goals and two assists while Jordan Baker and


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 5, the 278th day of 2010. There are 87 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


In-vitro pioneer wins Nobel

Associated Press STOCKHOLM Robert Edwards of Britain won the 2010 Nobel Prize in medicine Monday


China flexes its military muscles

Opinion: Now that China has become a global economic power, it’s beginning to throw its weight around Asia as


Committee reminds voters that school levy is renewal

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard When Hubbard school district voters go the polls


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Struthers Council Finance & Legislation Committee, 6:30 p.m., council caucus


Newcomers take stage

Newcomers take stage Associated Press NEW YORK Start with playoff newcomers Roy Halladay and


YSU’s losses continue to mount with regard to a key labor pact

Editorial: Youngstown State University President Cynthia Anderson, who has made it clear that she had nothing


White House focuses on two-year colleges

Opinion: By Juleyka Lantigua-Williams McClatchy-Tribune As an instructor at a community college, I’m


Bernanke warns of threat from deficits

Bernanke warns of threat from deficits PROVIDENCE, R.I. The economy could be hurt if Congress


REUNIONS

The Aeppli family reunion will be Sunday at Mahoning Grange Hall, Skyhill Road, Edinburg, Pa. Doors


bridge

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No-brainer for conservatives

Opinion: By Jeffrey A. MIRON Los Angeles Times For decades, the U.S. debate over drug legalization has


Some teachers need to go

Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: President Obama made another big push for his education agenda last week,


Citizens arise when Washington fails

Opinion: By Barbara Shelly McClatchy Newspapers I’m not much of a TV watcher under the best of


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.43 —.11 Avalon


Supreme Court begins term

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court began a new era Monday with three women serving


Europe golfers hold on for Ryder Cup triumph

Associated Press NEWPORT, Wales The pressure was more than Graeme McDowell wanted. The


August factory orders fall; pending home sales rise

Associated Press WASHINGTON Orders to U.S. factories fell in August, reflecting a big drop in


MLB | News & notes

Twins: For the second straight year, the Minnesota Twins will play the postseason without Justin


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Monday’s numbers OHIO night DRAWINGS: Pick 33-3-5 Pick 44-5-8-3 Classic Lotto


Birthdays

Birthdays Cartoonist Bil Keane (“Family Circus”) is 88. Singer Richard Street (The Temptations) is


Bucs fire Russell after skid reaches 18 years

Associated Press PITTSBURGH He didn’t make the trades or strip the major league roster of so


newsmakers

newsmakers Gibson makes guitars to honor John Lennon BOZEMAN, Mont. The Gibson Guitar factory


Scary time of year

Opinion: Scary time of year Two very frightening and similar events will occur within a few weeks —


The top-five-grossing movies for last weekend at U.S. and Canadian theaters, as reported by

The top-five-grossing movies for last weekend at U.S. and Canadian theaters, as reported by


US sues 3 largest credit-card companies

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Justice Department on Monday sued the three largest U.S.


Stocks decline at start of busy week

Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks fell Monday as investors took a pause from a historic rally in


CORRECTIONs

CORRECTIONs The website for Kick Ball League of Ohio — Youngstown is www.kickballohio.com. The


Indians’ shuffle begins

CLEVELAND (AP) — The questions came at Indians general manager Chris Antonetti from all sides and in


Taking the Internet route Writers spin on the Web

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Rookie shows lack sizzle

By Scott Collins Los Angeles Times Some programs this fall are delivering very strong ratings.


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Vicente A. Martinez, 31, of 83 Chatham Lane,


Ribbon-cutting

Ribbon-cutting BOARDMAN Officials will have a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for A&D Stoneworks


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Shanetta M. Sly, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 1.


Campaigns digging for dirt

Associated Press WASHINGTON Leaked audio in Nevada reveals a Republican Senate candidate


HE’S BAAACK!

Enthused Ben Roethlisberger returns to Steelers Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger


Bowyer hearing is today

Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. John Middlebrook probably didn’t expect to become the central


Timko, Fait, Canfield girls advance

Staff report VIENNA Three of the golfers shooting in the 70s at Candywood during Monday’s


Foreigners snap up housing bargains

Associated Press The Viceroy, a swanky condominium complex in downtown Miami, gives the impression


Browns’ win gives Mangini reason to smile

Associated Press BEREA Eric Mangini spent Sunday night at home hanging out with Kermit the Frog,


PLAYOFF SCHEDULE | Major League Baseball

WEDNESDAY Texas (Lee 12-9) at Tampa Bay (Price 19-6), 1:37 p.m. Cincinnati (Volquez 4-3) at


Indiana faces big test at OSU

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Indiana is fighting fight back. After another close loss to


Chilean leader hopes miners will be out before Oct. 15

Associated Press SAN JOSE MINE, Chile Chile’s president said Monday that his government is


Portman, Fisher focus on economy in US Senate debate in Toledo

Associated Press TOLEDO The two leading candidates in the race for Ohio’s open U.S. Senate seat

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TENNIS

TENNIS Monday’s results China Open BEIJING Third-seeded Jelena Jankovic has been upset by


Mushroom expert to present program

Mushroom expert to present program NORTH LIMA Mushroom expert Walter Sturgeon will give a


Five German militants killed in Pakistan

Associated Press BERLIN An American missile strike killed five German militants Monday in the


oddly enough

oddly enough California prison bans visitor hugging and kissing BAKERSFIELD, Calif. A


Household chemicals, electronics to be collected

Special to The Vindicator NEW CASTLE, Pa. PA CleanWays of Butler-Lawrence Counties and the


Valley Forge deer hunt set

Associated Press VALLEY FORGE, Pa. Officials at a suburban Philadelphia park say a deer hunt


Southern Ohio house fire kills 5 residents, including baby

Associated Press PEDRO, Ohio A fire that killed five people and injured seven at a 12-bedroom


National football league News & notes

Jets: Rex Ryan wanted Vikings quarterback Brett Favre flinging passes as his quarterback. The Jets


US works to take in exiled Cubans

US works to take in exiled Cubans HAVANA Washington is working on a plan to bring the vast


prep volleyball Monday’s games

Chaney 11-25-25-25, Ursuline 25-21-14-21 YOUNGSTOWN Zatona Yancey had 14 kills and 10 points,


Poland company cited for safety violations

Akron Beacon Journal AKRON A Poland-based excavating company has been cited for safety


White House summit to focus on community colleges

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com WASHINGTON, D.C. Community colleges play an important


Pats’ returners too much for Fins

Associated Press MIAMI Patrick Chung blocked two kicks and returned an interception for a


Biden endorses Strickland, chats with residents, raises funds

Vice President Joe Biden makes a point at a rally at Astro Shapes in Struthers. Biden was in the Mahoning Valley on Monday to garner support for Gov. Ted Strickland, in the background, in the Nov. 2 election.

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Mayor: Change thinking to cut crime

Mayor: Change thinking to cut crime By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com

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Life term in prison for rape to be reduced

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man who received a life prison term for


Natural-gas-drilling contracts discussed in Columbiana Co.

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Citizens who met at the Columbiana County Career


Biery to launch her new novel

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Karen Biery has written a new novel that will be


Canfield and Austintown police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:


Appeals court upholds dismissal of civil suit

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has


Man sent to prison for attack on ex-wife

Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. An eastern Pennsylvania man accused of breaking into a home


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