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

‘Focused’ Crestview routs South Range

By GREG gulas sports@vindy.com NEW WATERFORD Crestview coach Paul Cusick said that he had an


Ursuline smashes Steubenville 24-3

By Chuck Housteau sports@vindy.com Steubenville If there were any doubts about how good the


Harding’s Hymes celebrates birthday in a big way

By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com WARREN Warren Harding senior tailback Demond Hymes couldn’t


Dad indicted in teen fight involving baseball bat

Dad indicted in teen fight involving baseball bat


Pens win first game in new arena

PITTSBURGH Alex Goligoski’s power-play goal at 1:51 of overtime gave the Pittsburgh Penguins their


Police charge man with several crimes after traffic stop

Police charge man with several crimes after traffic stop


Mahoning County urged to defund chamber

Mahoning County urged to defund chamber


McCoy ready for the Steelers

Associated Press BEREA Colt McCoy made it through practice unscathed. Next, he has to survive


Poland girls golf, Pluchinsky 9th at state golf

Staff report COLUMBUS Maria Mancini shot an opening round 76 to lead the Poland High girls golf


Gov't.: No Social Security increase next year

Gov't: No Social Security increas for next year


Salem center launches program for obese children

Salem center launches program for obese children


Woman pleads guilty to vehicular manslaughter

Woman pleads guilty to vehicular manslaughter


Ohio company seeks to buy Louisiana shipyards

Ohio company seeks to buy Louisiana shipyards


Points piling up in MVFC games

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As everyone knows, the Missouri Valley Football


Pavement repairs set next week for Interstate 76 westbound in Jackson Township

Pavement repairs set next week for Interstate 76 westbound in Jackson Township


Speaker addresses suicide, bullying at workshop in Boardman

Speaker addresses suicide, bullying at workshop


2 men indicted in 2009 shooting death

2 men indicted in 2009 shooting death


Teen who strangled brother gets life in prison

RISING SUN, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana teenager who admitted he strangled his 10-year-old brother and


Fla. man to get $650,000 for strip club injury

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida attorney says his client will get $650,000 after a


More than 40 arrested in NY-Fla. pot ring takedown

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities say they’ve rounded up more than 40 people in New York and


Facebook works to remove anti-gay hate speech

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is working with a gay-advocacy group to reduce the amount of hate speech


Prosecutor calls Pa. collar bomb suspect ’twisted’

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A federal prosecutor says a Pennsylvania woman was part of a group of “twisted,


NRC ruling leaves blended nuke waste study to UT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission says Utah can set its own rules for


Calif. mayor arrested after wild-ride purse snatch

SAN GABRIEL, Calif. (AP) — A suburban Los Angeles mayor has been arrested after a purse-snatching


Chile miners do not disclose ordeal details

COPIAPO, Chile (AP) — The first three rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their


Retail sales increase in September

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans spent more money on cars, furniture and at hardware stores to boost


Woman pleads not guilty to Colorado art damage

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A woman accused of destroying a piece of artwork in Colorado that was


Feds oppose Calif. Prop 19 to legalize marijuana

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder says the federal government will enforce its


Wisconsin opens criminal probe into ex-DA

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has opened a criminal investigation into a district attorney who


Man settles suit over condom in Whopper

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The lawyer for a Vermont man who claimed he bit into a Burger King sandwich


Anchorage to Phoenix flight diverted to Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) — A U.S. Airways flight from Anchorage, Alaska, to Phoenix made an emergency landing at


Career center class picks up litter

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s

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Fire department hosts open house

All of Poland’s fire trucks were out of the garage, but not because of a fire. The Western

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GM recalls 300,000 Impalas over seat belt problem

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors said today it was recalling more than 300,000 Chevrolet Impala sedans


Sewing group quilts for relief

Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church dedicated 138 quilts to be used by Lutheran World Relief

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Girls flag football team makes history

“I’m going to Disney World!” Three Poland youth, along with four other teammates, made history by

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Poland golfers shooting for a state championship

By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Whether you call it redemption, revenge or retaliation, the

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Residents participate in mock auction

A “Mock Auction” took place at Poland’s Blackburn Home Sept. 29 where residents of the retirement

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New math teacher in familiar setting

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com When Stephanie Beaudis was an eighth-grader at Poland Middle

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Mahoning County Career center salon open for business

The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s beauty salon opened for business Oct. 5. with

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Soldier says ordered to delete Fort Hood video

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A soldier who recorded the terror of last year’s deadly shooting rampage in


Union PTO sponsors annual craft show

The Poland Union PTO has been busy planning its seventh annual Holiday Shoppe Craft and vendor show.

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Literacy duo stresses importance of writing

Students at Dobbins Elementary explored the world of literature through a motivational literacy assembly from J.J. Brothers Oct. 7.

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Glenwood Middle School turns 50

How hard is it for an entire school to dress alike? For Boardman Glenwood Middle School, it isn’t hard at all.

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Court: Mass. museum owns painting sold in Nazi era

BOSTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has found that Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts can retain


St. Luke hosts 21st Harvest Day

What began as free hot dogs, pumpkins and wagon rides is now a tradition that has been going strong

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Girls flag football team makes history

“I’m going to Disney World!” The 12-14 year old girls flag football team made history by advancing

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Center boys runners win county title

Boardman Center Middle School’s boys cross country team captured a county championship at the

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Teaching is nothing new for Peachock

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Boardman’s Heidi Peachock has been teaching school most of

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3 file petitions with Trumbull elections board in Newton Falls mayoral flap

3 file petitions in Newton Falls mayoral flap


Firefighters teach fire safety at Market Elementary

Market Street Elementary first-graders received fire safety and prevention training Oct. 6 from the

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Market Street teacher wins national award

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Market Street Elementary is home for one of the 1,000

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Countrywide co-founder tries to settle SEC charges

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Countrywide Financial co-founder Angelo Mozilo is reportedly in negotiations to


Stock futures jump after Bernanke comments

NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures jumped this morning after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke


Government to report on $1 trillion-plus deficit

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is set to report today that the federal budget deficit


Evenflo Co. to recall some Maestro booster seats

MIAMISBURG, Ohio (AP) — Evenflo Co. says it is recalling some of its Maestro combination child


Opening statements looming in Pa. collar bomb case

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Opening statements are expected in the federal court trial of an Erie woman accused


Free: 3BR, 1BA ranch-style house. You haul it away

MOUNT WOLF, Pa. (AP) — Free house, fair condition. Delivery not included. A central Pennsylvania


Jessica Mularchik | James Kosek

STRUTHERS The setting for the June 12 wedding of Jessica Mularchik, a daughter of Richard and

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Christine Schiavone | Justin Gresko

Christine Schiavone v Justin Gresko WARREN Dr. Christine Anne Schiavone and Dr. Justin Edward

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Cemetery walk set


Trash, treasure sale announced


Adoptable animals coming to Petco

Adoptable animals coming to Petco BOARDMAN Local rescue groups will be bringing adoptable


HELOISE: Keep safe on school buses

Dear Readers: With school under way, meaning busy mornings and afternoons, it’s important to know


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Her teen daughter moved in with guy

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been fighting a lot with my 16-year-old


CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings

ASSOCIATIONS Reserve Officers Association, Mahoning County Chapter, will meet Thursday at The


Hugs, pride greet Reservists back from Afghanistan

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Seven area Marine reservists returned home from seven

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Blose on top of kicking game

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Throughout his college career, YSU kicker Stephen


CHS plans $10 million upgrade for Forum

Three Valley hospitals to get new equipment By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown


Harding spices Penguins’ hopes for a rebound

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Just before the end of Thursday’s media day press

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Mine rescue brings Chilean native ‘to tears’

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com canfield A city woman watched with pride as one by one

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Landowners urged to proceed cautiously

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com columbiana The natural-gas boom has finally hit Ohio, and


Phantoms to face defending champs

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms return to the Covelli Centre this weekend for


Traficant loses out in bid to win speedy county support for casino

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Too much uncertainty and a lack of details led

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Ridge rallies to remain undefeated

By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE With a perfect season in jeopardy, the Mineral

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Pryor returns to scene of 1st splash

Associated Press COLUMBUS Terrelle Pryor contemplated the question and then smiled. So what do


Big Ben’s return changes approach

Associated Press PITTSBURGH With Ben Roethlisberger returning Sunday against the Browns, the


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY MArriage licenses Ernest J. Anderson, 61, of 506 Sunshine Ave.,


Tease photo

Ursuline is on the offensive

ON the OFFENSIVE By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Coming off their second

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Years Ago

Today is Friday, Oct. 15, the 288th day of 2010. There are 77 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Pumpkin carving

Pumpkin carving BOARDMAN The Great Pumpkin Carve-Out Contest begins tonight at Boardman Park.


Michalek, Asham out 2 weeks

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek and forward Arron Asham are


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown. Free clothing for


Senate debate was a blast

Opinion: I have to admit I initially didn’t want to be a panelist at Tuesday’s U.S. Senate debate between


Birthdays

Birthdays Singer Barry McGuire is 75. Actress Linda Lavin is 73. Actress-director Penny Marshall


Metro Digest | Weathersfield trash

Weathersfield trash MINERAL RIDGE The startup date for garbage pickup and recycling throughout


on the tracks This weekend’s races

NASCAR Bank of America 500 Concord, N.C. Schedule: Today, practice (ESPN2, 5-7:30 p.m.); Saturday,


prep volleyball | Thursday’s matches

Girard 25-18-23-25-15, Hubbard 23-25-25-22-12 HUBBARD Brianna Jay made 24 kills and 12 blocks


Honor your oath of secrecy, Oakhill grand jurors told

Visiting Judge William H. Wolff Jr. hears legal arguments on a motion by lawyers for Anthony M. Cafaro Sr. and the Cafaro Co. for court action to address what those lawyers called apparent violations of grand jury secrecy in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case.

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6 candidates vying for 64th, 65th House seats

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Four years ago, the incumbent member of the Ohio House of


Subway to locate in city’s building

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The board of control signed a five-year lease,


Standings

DISTRICT AllPtsOP Ursuline7029187 East Liverpool61155142 Warren Harding52245112


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Thursday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 31-1-9 Pick 47-8-7-9 Rolling Cash


Military-themed event to benefit Barnhisel House

Military-themed event to benefit Barnhisel House By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com girard

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NATO: 8 service members killed

NATO: 8 service members killed KABUL, Afghanistan Eight NATO service members were killed in a


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Nakkia Calhoun and Lance Thomas, Youngstown, girl,


Purge the career politicians

Opinion: Purge the career politicians Some comments for voters to consider in our fast approaching general


Data: Job market hasn’t improved much in 2010

Associated Press WASHINGTON The job market has barely improved since January, making 2010 a lost


Judge: Suit over health overhaul can go to trial

Associated Press PENSACOLA, Fla. Crucial pieces of a lawsuit challenging the Obama


Wright faces Lucci for appellate judgeship

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Voters for 11th District Court of Appeals judge have a


Obama courts youth vote during town-hall meeting

Associated Press WASHINGTON Challenged sternly on his economic and social agenda, President


On the Dockets | Football schedules for Weeks 8 & 9

TODAY Games at 7 p.m. unless noted Akr. St. Vincent-St. Mary vs. Cardinal Mooney at YSU, 7:30


Rumors of Yahoo buyout raise questions for experts

Rumors of Yahoo buyout raise questions for experts San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif.


Uncovering the truth

Opinion: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: New testimony has cast even more doubt — if that’s possible — on the


Ahmadinejad taunts Israel from Lebanon

Associated Press BINT JBEIL, Lebanon Iran’s president taunted archenemy Israel on Thursday from


Host pact on hold in Springfield

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD Springfield Township Trustees have learned


Teen robbers take $80 and Popsicle, police say

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Five teens reportedly robbed a man at gunpoint Thursday evening, taking


Swank once again sticks it to the man with ‘Conviction’

By DAVID GERMAIN Associated Press Hilary Swank is at her best in working-class, little-people


OH WOW! gets $10,000 grant

Staff report Youngstown OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science &


Red Cross offers adult CPR classes

Staff report Boardman The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is offering Adult CPR


Boardman and Poland are reminded about natural-gas program

Staff report Residents and businesses in Poland and Boardman are reminded to look for a letter


Ohio-Georgia drug trafficker gets 30 years

Associated Press COLUMBUS A drug trafficker who split his time between Ohio and Georgia has been


oddly enough

oddly enough Toilet paper tossed from plane at New Jersey school WESTWOOD, N.J. Authorities


Jeff Gordon needs a night victory at Charlotte

By Jim Pedley Special to Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service The stats line for Jeff Gordon at


bridge

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McDonald schools express need for levy

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald School District will end fiscal-year 2010


Go & Do

TOday Pop, Rock, Jazz Los Lonely Boys, 8 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave.,


Miners get first taste of new life after rescue

Associated Press OPIAPO, Chile The Chilean miners began their unfamiliar new lives as national

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Kinsman celebration to honor screenwriter for ‘Star Wars’

By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com KINSMAN Mention Kinsman and most people think of


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.57 —.04 Avalon


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: vLos Lonely Boys, 8 p.m.: Monday Musical Club mixes up its usual fare


Football season has been two thumbs up

OK, it’s official. Just like my chances to come back and claim the top spot in The Vindicator’s


Browns sporting black and blue

Associated Press BEREA The Cleveland Browns have new team colors: bruised and orange. As many


nhl roundup

Predators 4, Blues 3 NASHVILLE, Tenn Steve Sullivan scored two goals and the Nashville Predators


Hickson leads Cavs over Spurs

Associated Press PITTSBURGH No longer with LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal, the Cleveland


Coach Q&A Joe Stevens (Mineral Ridge)

This week’s Q&A Although it is only Week 8 of the regular season, Division V playoffs start

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Phillies playing role for the first time

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in a new role this


Stewart close, needs help

Associated Press KANNAPOLIS, N.C. With his win at California, Tony Stewart is back in contention


Lee’s example benefits Texas starter Wilson

Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas The New York Yankees avoid Cliff Lee until Game 3 of the AL


Prep volleyball

Prep volleyball Ridge1825252515 United2517222712 More preps Inside on B3


Riding with …

Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Hartford native finished 29th in the Pepsi Max 400 at


Obama a factor in this election

Opinion: To reduce the 2010 election to its essentials, one need only look at the factors that polls and


ysu notebook Basketball news

Home sweet home: YSU plays four of its first five games at home, including the first two: Samford


Verizon to start selling Apple’s iPad

Verizon to start selling Apple’s iPad NEW YORK In a sign of warming relations between the two


Hope and joy radiate from deep within a Chilean mine

Editorial: A world that was in need of a feel-good story received one this week when months of concerted


Students cuffed by loans

Opinion: By Paul Winfree Heritage Foundation This April, while hashing out the bill that reconciled


Jobs are a cure for depression

Opinion: By David A. LOVE Progressive Media Project Unemployment is a mental health issue, and we must


Correction

Opinion: Correction The last paragraph of George Will’s column in Thursday’s paper ended mid-sentence. It


First Place loses $31 million in 2010

Staff report warren First Place Financial Corp., the parent company of First Place Bank, posted


Canfield doubles qualify for state

Staff report OBERLIN Canfield’s top doubles team of Allison Pavlansky and Kaitlin Kaleel won


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