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Stories published October 10, 2010

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Two injured in shooting on South Side near St. Dom’s

YOUNGSTOWN Two people were wounded in a shooting at Hilton Avenue and Southern Boulevard — less


Police seek missing 1990 graduate of Austintown Fitch

Staff report WELLINGTON Police are looking for a 1990 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School


Newton Falls woman, 20, killed in crash in Trumbull County

Staff Report WARREN The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle accident that


62-year-old motorcyclist killed in collision in Trumbull County

Staff Report MECCA A 62-year-old man from Berlin Center was killed when his motorcycle collided


Muslim center in Valley holds open house to open minds about Islam

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When 19 Muslim extremists hijacked four planes and


Falcons flatten Browns 20-10

CLEVELAND (AP) — Atlanta defensive end Kroy Biermann’s spectacular interception return for a


2 tons of Justice, Strength, Authority and Law evicted from Mahoning courthouse

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Justice, Strength and Authority, and Law


DiOrio family to celebrate anniversary

CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Richard DiOrio of Canfield, formerly of Austintown, celebrated their 50th

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Series of events marks Everhart’s 55th anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN For Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Everhart of Youngstown it was d j vu as they celebrated

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Arvays celebrate anniversary on cruise, at dinner

YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arvay of Youngstown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary

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Family honors Mr., Mrs. Colaluca at dinner party

POLAND Township During a dinner party on Sept. 18 at Michael Alberini’s Restaurant in Boardman,

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FEDERATED CLUBS

FRIDAY Fortnightly will meet at 7:30 p.m. for a program by The Apron Lady. Hostess for the Guest


Monday Musical Club continues to raise funds for Rescue Mission

YOUNGSTOWN Monday Musical Club, which has for 114 years brought musical programs to the Youngstown

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the


SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

Austintown Chapter 4339, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon


MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet

MONDAY L.B. Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park.


Make-A-Wish needs support of public


GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced

MONDAY Hitchcock Woods will meet with Dave Goerig at the Experimental Farm. Bobbi Wittman will be


Fundraiser for baby who needs transplant

Fundraiser for baby who needs transplant YOUNGSTOWN Memphis Vance, born April 21, was diagnosed


Husted, O’Shaughnessy battle it out for Ohio secretary of state

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Àú Republican Sen. Jon Husted has been a state lawmaker


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Daughter needs to be a better mother

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My daughter, “Jennifer,” is 33 years old and has a 2


Youngstown’s new chief of schools: Raise expectations to raise achievement

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Children do what’s expected of them, so


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Comic book creators, fans meet on Chris Yambar's front yard

In comic-book speak, it might have been a “wham,” a “zowie,” or at the very least, a solid, colorful “pow!” with a lightning bolt behind it.


Youngstown students now have Homework Helpers

Beginning at 4 p.m. Monday, the city schools, in collaboration with the branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, are providing certified teachers as Homework Helpers.


Rabies clinic Saturday

Mahoning County District Board of Health is sponsoring a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Berlin Township Fire Department, intersection of U.S. Route 224 and state Route 534.


Bob Evans Fun Night to benefit woman awaiting lung transplant

Until recently, Tina Carkido attended a community college near Cleveland with plans to transfer to a four-year university and work as an animal-rescue officer.


Penguins fall in final seconds

Penguins fall in final seconds By Joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com youngstown Saturday’s script

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Williams targeted to be US auto czar

Youngstown mayor discusses position with the White House BY DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com

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Fifty years ago, JFK enthralled throngs downtown

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The headline on the front page of The


Tressel reflects on family legacy

COLUMBUS Victory No. 100 in the Jim Tressel era at Ohio State looked a lot like most of the 99


Governor candidates are a study in contrast

By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS The race for governor pits a Republican who wants to

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Warren JFK finally gets another victory

By Doug chapin sports@vindy.com WARREN After battling injury problems all season and suffering


Comic lovers join forces

By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In comic-book speak, it might have been a “wham,” a


Mac Football roundup | Saturday’s games

Kent State 28, Akron 17 KENT The Kent State defense forced five turnovers and scored on two of


Disease puts plans on hold for Tina Carkido

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com Until recently, Tina Carkido attended a community college near


Spartans sweep Cards; Howland, Chaney win

Staff report CANFIELD Stephanie Sfara scored 19 points with seven aces and made 14 kills and 14


Canfield defeats W. Geauga; Poland, Boardman triumph

Staff report Canfield Sophomore Dylan Seybert scored the first two goals as the Canfield High


Youngstown schools to provide help with homework at libraries

Staff report youngstown Beginning at 4 p.m. Monday, the city schools, in collaboration with the


Niles workers get modest increases

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The city’s full-time, nonunion employees, who asked for


Beatitude House to confer awards on Dia Haskins, Alma Ciriello

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Beatitude House has announced the Ambassador Award and Sister Margaret


St. Dom's pastor explains plans to fight back

Jose Nall, inside his SUV, compliments the Rev. Gregory Maturi of St. Dominic Church in his efforts to rid his South Side neighborhood of crime and blight.

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Trumbull, Columbiana County courts

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Forum Health et al v. Robert Baird, money. Autovest


Recruiting event

Recruiting event boardman The Mahoning County One-Stop will host a recruiting event and open


Gardens growing on chefs

Trend adds personal touch Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Gardens have been named the


Browns hope Hillis bruises Falcons

Associated Press CLEVELAND Peyton Hillis leaves pain in his wake. On separate carries last


Chasers closing gap on Jimmie Johnson

Associated Press FONTANA, Calif. Jimmie Johnson is back in a familiar place, atop the points


Device locates wireless hot spots

More and more venues are becoming hot spots. In this case, I’m not referring to some trendy new


NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 22 Associated Press

The percentage of U.S. adults who have been told by a doctor that they have arthritis, the Centers


Lame non-answers

Opinion: COLUMBUS In less than a month, Ohioans must decide who will lead the state for the next four


Midnight Runs

When government benefits arrive, grocery shopping begins Associated Press FREDERICKSBURG, Va.


if you go to Jim Henson’s Fantastic World

if you go What: Jim Henson’s Fantastic World Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street


ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE | Fast facts

About 350 people took part in the annual Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk in Boardman Township


Doing one’s best is a character issue

McClatchy Newspapers One of the differences between parents of the 1950s and today’s is that the


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Oct. 10, the 283rd day of 2010. There are 82 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES PROMOTION Advanced to major Air Force Maj. Pascual Zamudio III was recently


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.


British aid worker killed in rescue try

Associated Press KABUL A female British aid worker kidnapped nearly two weeks ago was killed


New children’s TV channel debuts

Associated Press NEW YORK The Discovery Kids channel disappears this weekend, and in its place


record reviews

record reviews LIL WAYNE Album: “I Am Not a Human Being” Grade: B It’s not clear how Lil


Hand sanitizer or hand washing?

Q. I was in the hospital for serious injuries resulting from an automobile accident. They included a


JOHN KASICH

JOHN KASICH Rally in Boardman John Kasich, Republican candidate for Ohio governor, will visit


IF YOU GO Bob Evans Community Fun Night fundraiser

IF YOU GO What: Bob Evans Community Fun Night fundraiser to benefit the Children’s Organ


CURRENT PRICES

CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions


Battle brewing over gay issue in bullyingSFlb

Associated Press NEW YORK A spate of teen suicides linked to anti-gay harassment is prompting


Statewide races could tip House contest

Associated Press WASHINGTON Call it a ripple-down effect that could determine House control.


Series examines ‘God in America’

Associated Press NEW YORK Consider the blessings and demands that await a consumer at any


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Township Government Center, 8299 Market St.


BIRTHS

BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Gregory Maglis and Michelle Ruscutti Maglis, Mineral Ridge,


Denver driller is hero in Chile

Associated Press SAN JOSE MINE, Chile Jeff Hart was drilling water wells for the U.S. Army’s


Canfield and Warren JFK tennis players advance to district play

Staff report Canton Both Canfield doubles teams advanced to the Division I district tennis


Turning his life around

Deaf man shares how he succeeded By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN What do you do if


Winner not told about prize

Associated Press BEIJING Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to an imprisoned Chinese dissident


MILESTONES

MILESTONES DOCTORATE Psychology degree Jill Hendrickson of Lisbon has earned her doctorate in


Pop culture Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Have I missed some explanation about how the new


A teen suicide that resonated nationwide

A teen suicide that resonated nationwide McClatchy Newspapers TEHACHAPI, Calif. When Seth


FLU SHOTS | Mahoning County

The Mahoning County District Board of Health will give flu shots for $25 through Nov. 18. No


Area bowling scores

800s Holiday — Rob Harvischak (822) in Belchyk/Action Plumbing Classic. 700s Amron — Paul


Public opinion polls do matter

Opinion: Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to the Mahoning Valley last week was supposed to have taken place


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‘Hush, Hush’ author coming to the Valley

‘Hush, Hush’ author coming to the Valley Becca Fitzpatrick, who penned the New York Times


Collectors seek the best of Rockwood’s ‘artist’ pieces

Rookwood Pottery was started by a group of women and grew into a large company that made art pottery


No sentence reduction for victim

Opinion: No sentence reduction for victim After reading the article about Taran Helms (the man who shot


Backyard brainstorms

Inventors solve home and garden problems McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif. To anyone


4 bullied teens at Mentor school die by own hand

Associated Press MENTOR, Ohio Sladjana Vidovic’s body lay in an open coffin, dressed in the


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: vSkate for the Heart, 5 p.m.: World-class skaters will perform to the


PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Fall of Giants” by Ken Follett (Dutton) 2. “Don’t Blink” by James


Schools to sponsor family workshop

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The St. Christine and St. Joseph & Immaculate Heart of Mary Home &


Pakistan to reopen border crossing

Associated Press ISLAMABAD Pakistan said Saturday it will reopen a key border crossing and allow


Riding with …Dave Blaney

Riding with …Dave Blaney Qualifying: The Hartford native ran a lap of 179.556 mph and will start


Exhibit designed to trigger creative instincts

“Jim Henson’s Fantastic World” on display Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Some roles you might not


Gmail enables iPhone users to filter junk mail

Q. I receive e-mail on my iPhone through my e-mail account with Time Warner (Roadrunner). Is there


Notre Dame’s speed zaps Pitt

Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Brian Kelly’s baby, his spread offense, was clicking for a


We’ve tolerated socialism for a long time; why the sudden outrage?

Opinion: I would like to add my two cents of knowledge about big government, taxes and spending. When the


‘South Park’ will take on ‘Jersey Shore’

By Elise Young The Record (Hackensack N.J.) America, here comes Jersey — every last one of us


WVa rebounds with 39-point victory

Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W. VA. Geno Smith threw three touchdown passes to Brad Starks, Noel


Missouri valley football conference roundup | Saturday’s other games

S. Illinois 45, N. Iowa 38, OT CARBONDALE, Ill. Jeff Evans caught seven passes for 159 yards and


GO&DO SUNDAY

TOday Children “The Brementown Musicians” by Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre, 2:30 p.m., The


Blue Jackets snare Sharks in OT

Associated Press STOCKHOLM The Columbus Blue Jackets can already tell that the old Steve Mason


Families celebrate autumn at ‘Awesome-town’ festival

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com austintown Families came out in droves Saturday to take in


Top 25 football | Saturday’s games

No. 19 South Carolina 35, No. 1 Alabama 21 COLUMBIA, S.C. Stephen Garcia threw three touchdown


Finance leaders fail to resolve dispute

Finance leaders fail to resolve dispute WASHINGTON Global finance leaders failed Saturday to


FOOTBALL / Area colleges

area college roundup Saturday’s games Mount Union 28, Marietta 14 MARIETTA No. 2 Mount Union


For Mahoning County auditor: We withhold our endorsement

Editorial: It will come as no surprise to Ma- honing County Auditor Michael Sciortino that we are not endorsing


Phillies one win away from NLCS

Associated Press Cincinnati Charlie Manuel and the Philadelphia Phillies need just one more win


limelight Awards and Achievements

David Frank, manager of Farmers National Insurance agency in Youngstown, has been elected the


Like Nike, my township just did it

Opinion: There’s a new resident in my neighborhood, and not everyone’s thrilled. I’m thrilled, to a degree.


Association hosts Memory Walk

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Not long ago, Barry Claycomb went to his job as a


A first: Twins to meet in space

Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. The stars may have finally aligned for the world’s only


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Stan Lee, MTV to create comic series LOS ANGELES MTV is helping to bring Stan


Two late goals send Habs past Penguins

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mike Cammalleri and Scott Gomez scored in a 24-second span over the


Rays’ bats come alive to extend the Rangers to a fourth contest

Associated Press ARLINGTON, TEXAS Tampa Bay’s hitters woke up just in time, and the Rays get to


For just the second time in its history, the reservoir was open to anglers

For just the second time in its history, the reservoir was open to anglers By ELISE McKEOWN


FATHER MATURI Q&A

On Oct. 2, Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams pledged that 27 vacant houses on Lucius and Auburndale


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.41 —.06 Avalon


Farmers carving out a niche with ugly, unusual pumpkins

Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. After decades of trying to grow perfect, round, orange


Illinois stuns Penn St. to ruin homecoming

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. The only players celebrating after Penn State’s homecoming


Tressel zooms to 100th win

Associated Press COLUMBUS Even though he says he never looks back, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel


Ankiel’s splash HR lifts Braves over Giants in 11

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Two of the newest Braves produced the key plays to keep Atlanta


Saturday’s other Big Ten games

Saturday’s other Big Ten games No. 17 Michigan St. 34, No. 18 Michigan 17. EAST LANSING, Mich.


Metro digest || Pet first-aid class

Pet first-aid class Boardman American Red Cross of Mahoning Valley is offering a pet first-aid