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Rash of Trumbull Co. break-ins puts residents on high alert

Rash of Trumbull Co. break-ins puts residents on high alert


Chaney High grad in Iraq excels in physical, mental strength tests

Chaney High grad in Iraq excels in physical, mental strength tests


Pens lose at home again

PITTSBURGH Clarke MacArthur scored twice and the Toronto Maple Leafs withstood Sidney Crosby’s


Shift leader helped Chilean miners stay calmn

Shift leader helped Chilean miners stay calm


Poland beats Howland for AAC girls soccer title

By Doug Chapin sports@vindy.com HOWLAND It’s been a long time coming, but the Poland High


Struthers council goes against Internet Cafe that features gaming

Struthers council goes against Internet Cafe that feature gaming


Last miner pulled out of Chilean mine

Last miner pulled out of Chilean mine


Poland girls, Weaver and Pluchinsky to compete in state golf

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com The Poland High girls team is the only school in the state to


Dozens charged with largest Medicare scam ever

Dozens charged with largest Medicare scam ever


Chile mine rescue nearly complete; all but 3 out

Chile mine rescue nearly complete; all but 3 out


Canfield’s Timko qualifies for state golf

Staff report HINCKLEY Canfield High’s Boo Timko shot a 74 on Wednesday to qualify for the boys


Mahoning fire chiefs oppose 911 oversight switch

Mahoning fire chiefs opposed 911 oversight switch


Clerk of Courts Anthony Vivo speaks about his illness

Clerk of Courts Anthony Vivo speaks about his illness

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Traficant claims progress on Indian casino for Mahoning County

Indian gambling casinos aren’t permitted in the Mahoning Valley under state or federal law, but


City council will consider banning texting while driving.

Youngstown City Council will consider legislation next week to ban texting while driving. At


Browns trade Jerome Harrison to Eagles

Jerome Harrison finally broke free on another long run. Disappointed with his role in Cleveland’s


Girard High School robotics team trash-and-treasure sale set Saturday

Girard HS robotics team trash-and-treasure sale set Saturday


Author’s talk postponed in Austintown, Poland

AUSTINTOWN –The appearance of Becca Fitzpatrick, New York Times best-selling author of “Hush, Hush,”


Military lawyers seek to reinstate conviction of Marine for Iraq killing

SAN DIEGO — Lawyers for the Marine Corps argued in appeals court today that the conviction of a Camp


Pa. governor sees progress in gas drilling tax talks

Pa. governor sees progress in gas drilling tax talks


20 miners rescued, 13 to go

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile (AP) — The miners who spent 69 agonizing days deep under the Chilean earth are


In US, Hispanics outlive whites, blacks by years

ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Hispanics can expect to outlive whites by more than two years and blacks by more


Apple hints at new Mac OS in media invitation

Apple hints at new Mac OS in media invitation


Hip-hop exec charged with gun possession in NYC

Hip-hop exec charged with gun possession in NYC


Blaze erupts in in Ohio diner with patrons, workers still inside

Blaze erupts in Ohio diner with patrons, workers still inside


'Dirty dancing' prompts Ohio school dance ban

Dirty dancing prompts Ohio school dance ban


3 men charged in robbing real-estate agents ordered jailed without bond

3 men charged in robbing real-estate agents ordered jailed without bond


Deputy: Smoke flare likely nuke plant scare cause

WINTERSBURG, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a device that caused the entrance to a nuclear power plant


Dozens charged nationwide in $100M Medicare scam

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors in New York City say dozens of people are charged in a $100


Ex-NY prof pleads guilty to strangling wife in ’09

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A former associate professor at Rochester Institute of Technology admitted


Judge orders tests for Mom in fake cancer case

ROSEVILLE, Mich. (AP) — A Macomb County judge has ordered competency and psychological testing for a


'Dirty dancing' prompts Ohio school dance ban

Dirty dancing prompts Ohio school dance ban


Gator eats boy’s pet turtle at Florida aquarium

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A horrified 8-year-old boy watched as his pet turtle disappeared into


Earthquake rattles parts of Oklahoma, felt in Kan.

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Officials say an earthquake has rattled parts of central Oklahoma and was felt


1,700 residents get erroneous evacuation alert

EAST PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Northern California plan to issue an apology for


BP mum on future plans in Gulf

NEW YORK (AP) — BP wouldn’t say today whether it will seek new permits to drill in the deep-water


Support for Conn. death penalty hits 10-year high

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A new poll says even some Connecticut residents who oppose the death penalty


Police: Calif. mom stabs to death twin daughters

FAIRFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a Northern California mother stabbed her twin 3-year-old


14th Chilean mine worker emerges

14th Chilean mine worker emerges


Bomb squad probes package found at Ariz nuke plant

WINTERSBURG, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a suspicious package found at a nuclear


Man charged in Boston shootings appears in court

BOSTON (AP) — A Boston man charged following the shooting deaths of four people — including a 2


Police: Drunken men knocked at Pa. police station

UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in southwestern Pennsylvania say they charged two men with public


Stocks rise on upbeat JPMorgan, Intel, CSX results

NEW YORK (AP) — Upbeat earnings from JPMorgan Chase, Intel and CSX helped drive stocks higher


Teen in good condition after Utah lightning strike

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A hospital official in Las Vegas says a teenager is in good condition after being


Study: Legalizing pot won’t hinder Mexican cartels

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A new study says Mexico’s drug traffickers aren’t likely to lose much


Woman charged with fatally shooting boyfriend

YORK, Pa. (AP) — Police say a woman fatally shot her boyfriend then told emergency dispatchers she


Pa. district pays 2 teachers $170K in bias suit

MUNHALL, Pa. (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area school district will pay a $170,000 settlement to two male


Ex-Pa. turnpike official sues over patronage claim

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former Pennsylvania Turnpike official has sued the turnpike commission,


HELOISE: Left-out items spice up recipe

Dear Readers: A while back, we printed a longtime family recipe for Tomato Soup Cake, or


Husband won’t send his sister home

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Five years ago, my then-single husband decided to


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will


Cooks are invited to chili cook off


Tailgate fundraise at stadium club


Correction | Name omitted

Name omitted Jennifer Houser served as the matron of honor for her sister-in-law, Kristin Houser,


Penguins start prepping for must-win game

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In Saturday’s postgame press conference, YSU coach

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Ryan: U.S. Chamber misleads voters

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com austintown U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has called for an investigation

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22-year-old cancer survivor goes back to YSU

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Breanna Rohrman was a 20-year-old Youngstown

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Chilean miners surface after 69 days

Associated Press SAN JOSE MINE, Chile The first of 33 men was rescued Tuesday night after 69

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Canton man pleads guilty to charge of drug possession

By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Canton man pleaded guilty to charges of


No busing for Campbell Memorial HS students

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell For high school students who have to wade to

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Youngstown State swim program opens season with talented team

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An influx of talented freshmen and a solid group of returning swimmers

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Browns’ woes more than QB

By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal BEREA Regardless of who plays quarterback for the Browns


Tomlin expects cheers for Big Ben

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Figuring out what the Cleveland Browns will do with a new


Canfield girls 11th at Div. I district golf

Staff report MASSILLON Medina Highland outdistanced the field to win the Division I girls


Search goes on for park executive director

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Mill Creek MetroParks has been without a permanent


JoePa’s critics come back out

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. The heat is on Joe Paterno to turn things around at injury-


Ohio auditor candidates have similar priorities

By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS Republican Dave Yost and Democrat Dave Pepper have

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Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 13, the 286th day of 2010. There are 79 days left in the year.


Tailgating game plan

Family Features This football season, you don’t need tickets to enjoy the hottest grid-iron games


Mahoning Twp. supervisors set fall cleanup schedule

By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com HILLSVILLE, Pa. Mahoning Township supervisors announced


Spartans are not rewarded for win

Staff report Sometimes, even when a team does well it’s not rewarded. For example A, see


Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls

POLICE CALLS HUBBARD Oct. 6 Criminal damaging: A Mock street woman said a boy spray-painted


Despite freezes, US still racking up foreclosures

Associated Press MIAMI For most Americans at risk of losing their homes, the brutal business of


Business Digest | Inventors to meet

Inventors to meet liberty The Youngstown & Warren Inventors Association will meet at 7 tonight


Easy-to-fix after-school snacks

By Ellise Pierce McClatchy Newspapers PARIS Decades ago, when I was in elementary school in


Rimedio-Righetti must handle commissioner’s job with care

Editorial: Mahoning County voters made it clear in the May primary election that they are ready for a change


Marijuana use carries health risks

Opinion: By Itai Danovitch Los Angeles Times In the debate on legalizing marijuana, the health risks of


Uncle Sam’s greedy

Opinion: Those who are always accusing people in the private sector of “greed” almost never accuse government


Peace Prize committee got it right

Opinion: The Chinese government has denounced the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the imprisoned


Warm up to fall with comforting treats

By Jenny Harper Family Features I love it when the days are cool and the evenings have just a


Unraveling the torture knot

Opinion: It has been clear for years that the Bush administration’s decision to torture captured al-Qaida


Columbiana County’s mental health levy supports many

Opinion: Columbiana County’s mental health levy supports many I write this letter as the Pres- ident of the


Project to assess special-needs education

Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. West Virginia is one of 11 states participating in a pilot


It’s a matter of healthy living

Opinion: Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times: Americans generally and health scientists specifically are particularly


Making sense of Google’s concepts

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO In its self-proclaimed drive to make the world a better place,


Keyboard colleagues

Elton John and Leon Russell team up for new duet album By Randy Lewis Los Angeles Times LOS


Maz’s homer a shot for the ages

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Yankees left fielder Yogi Berra never had a chance as the homer


New Middletown officials asked about 911 response

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN A resident asked village council why his


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Garage in Pennsylvania won’t allow exit if tickets damaged WASHINGTON, Pa.


One NFL owner believes deal is possible

Associated Press CHICAGO For now, optimism is the approach for NFL owners in negotiations with


Beagle to entertain on ship

Staff report Amanda Beagle, a Howland native and former Miss Ohio (2004), has been hired to be a


iTunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums for the week ending Oct. 11:

iTunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums for the week ending Oct. 11: Singles: v“Speak Now”:


Best moments so far in fall TV season

By Julie Hinds Detroit Free Press So far, it’s been a pretty mild season for fall TV, if you


Heating costs cool, offering some relief

Associated Press NEW YORK Most U.S. homeowners should get some relief with heating bills this


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday United school board, 7:30 p.m., high school library. Trumbull Career &


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Canfield buses have minor accident

Staff report Canfield Two district school buses were involved in a minor accident after dropping


Trying lunch-line psychology

Associated Press Hide the chocolate milk behind the plain milk. Get those apples and oranges out


newsmakers

newsmakers Douglas’ health worries director BERLIN Director Oliver Stone says he is worried


Insecticide spill sends teacher, students to hospital

Associated Press MARION, Ohio Authorities say an Ohio teacher dropped a can of insecticide in a


Political ads: It’s getting quite nasty

Associated Press WASHINGTON Is anybody fit for office anymore? A Florida congressman casts his


Court decides school property-tax issue

Associated Press COLUMBUS The state Supreme Court said Tuesday that a property-tax exemption for


Pitching should decide NL series

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA When the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants meet in


Helen Thomas speaks out on career-ending comment

Associated Press MARION, Ohio In a radio interview, former White House correspondent Helen


prep soccer roundup

BOYS Boardman 2, Hoover 1 BOARDMAN Ziare Morrison and Matt Horvatich scored for Boardman.


Lowdown on Penguin Rundown

Students get hands-on experience By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Monday

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Death in jail cell probed

Staff report LISBON The Columbiana County sheriff’s office is investigating the death of Amy


Badgers believe OSU is beatable

By Bob Baptist The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Wisconsin players have no doubt they can beat


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Bruce and Jennifer Senn, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 10.


Judge: Stop ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ immediately

Associated Press SAN DIEGO A federal judge ordered the military Tuesday to immediately stop


Afghan peace council seeks US gesture

Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Releasing Taliban figures detained at Guantanamo Bay and


Drilling freeze ends

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. is back in the deep water oil-drilling business. The


Police treat missing-girl case as homicide

Associated Press HICKORY, N.C. Investigators indicated Tuesday they believe someone killed a 10


Burnett returns to NY’s rotation

Associated Press NEW YORK A couple of months ago, A.J. Burnett sat back on his couch, put one of


Woman’s apparent suicide investigated

Special to The Vindicator NEW CASTLE, Pa. A Slippery Rock, Pa., woman in the Lawrence County


Diocese agrees to rename 2 sets of merged parishes

Staff report youngstown The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has accepted a recommendation from


Paula strengthens to Category 2

Paula strengthens to Category 2 cancun, mexico A strengthening Hurricane Paula roared toward


Laptop computers to save Columbiana board time, paper

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Columbiana Schools Superintendent Don Mook


Man sought in assaults on woman and trooper

Staff report HARTFORD The Trumbull County sheriff’s office continues to search for a man who


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher D. Fedor, 27, of 3959 Cumberland Drive,


Sports Digest | YSU golf team wins

YSU golf team wins Hopewell, Pa. The Youngstown State women’s golf team finished first by 27


VOLLEYBALL / Tuesday’s matches

LaBrae 25-25-25, Campbell 11-3-10 CAMPBELL Olivia Woods made 10 kills and scored 13 points with


Boyce, Mandel vie for treasurer

By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS The focus in the race for Ohio treasurer has shifted

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Lee does it again; Rangers beat Rays

Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Cliff Lee added another impressive line to his growing


Shooting investigated

Shooting investigated youngstown City police are investigating the shooting of a man found at a


More charges likely in shooting

Staff report BOARDMAN The police chief said additional charges likely will be filed in a


Warren schools chief, treasurer work with frozen pay, benefits

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Warren Board of Education has frozen the pay and


Board approves contracts with two unions

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city school board approved two-year


Fuda, Allen vie in Trumbull race

ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda says the number of


Shutout kings

Canfield boys set school mark in a victory By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com SALEM The Salem


Market extended

Market extended FOWLER The Trumbull County Farm Bureau and Bockelman’s Garden Center are


Columbiana councilman to put proposed legislation online

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA A councilman said that he will scan proposed


Senate hopefuls illustrate disparity

By Mark Niquette and Joe Hallett Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The third and final televised


Effort to replace Poland’s flags

Jeffrey Vrabel Jr., 11, of Poland, displays one of the tattered American flags that will be retired as part of the Flags Over Poland fundraiser conducted by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 15. The group hopes that 28 new American flags will be in place in front of Poland Village Hall on South Main Street by Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

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