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UPDATE: Obama pumps up largest crowd since inauguration in Columbus
ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS Speaking before a lively crowd of 35,000 during a Sunday night rally
UPDATE: Obama urges Democrats in Cleveland to hang in there
CLEVELAND President Barack Obama says he knows the economic crisis is making this a difficult
Big Band veterans perform to help homeless in Youngstown this winter
Staff report youngstown Big Band performers with some very distinguished musical pedigrees
Phantoms fall, 5-2
YOUNGSTOWN — Allowing three goals within seven minutes in the second period sent the Youngstown
Dogs dazzle in disguise at ‘Howl-O-Ween’ party in Bazetta
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com BAZETTA A Halloween party today at Mosquito Lake State Park
Crews recycle to repave Schenley Avenue in Boardman
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com BOARDMAN Road crews are using a money-saving and
Roethlisberger’s return helps Steelers shut down Browns 28-10
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger, cheered loudly during his first game in 9 1/2
President Obama, first lady land in Cleveland for fundraiser, rally later in Columbus
Associated Press r CLEVELAND President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have arrived
Older Ohioans to play key role in Nov. 2 races, survey suggests
Associated Press COLUMBUS - Older Ohioans will be a strong voice in the midterm elections, a new
Wildings mark 50th anniversary at family party
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wilding of Lowellville observed their 50th wedding anniversary at 4 p.m. on
Cocktail party marks Ramseys’ 50th anniversary
BOARDMAN The 50th wedding anniversary of Chuck and Patt Ramsey of Boardman was celebrated at 7
Stepuks celebrate with family for golden milestone
CANFIELD The 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Paul and Carol Stepuk of Canfield took place
Magans to mark 50th anniversary with their family
YOUNGSTOWN William and Sandra Magan of Youngstown will celebrate with their family at a 50th
Concert today at Stambaugh will benefit homeless, needy in the Valley
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN A concert to benefit The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley takes
Valley family seeks public support for headstone to honor ‘Baby Nicky’
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A local father and grandmother are
Tax-levy approval would beef up Boardman police force immediately, trustee says
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees say they’re taking the
Ashley Anderson | Gary DiLisio
POLAND The marriage of Ashley Anderson and Gary DiLisio, both of Youngstown, was solemnized by the
SENIOR CITIZENS
55 Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. After the meeting
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Pregnant ex-lover poses a problem
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 27-year-old son broke up with his 23-year-old
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Past Officers will meet at 11:30 a.m. for the Y.A.F.W.C. scholarship fundraiser, “Love
SOCIETY DIGEST
Mother, daughter event at Old North Church CANFIELD Old North Church, 7105 Herbert Road, will
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY The October meeting of Ruth Shrine 64 will begin at 7:30 p.m. with Karen Bush and Alvie
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 7 p.m. for a service project. Alma Moore will be hostess, and
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
Stambaugh Pillars to present 13th annual fashion show
YOUNGSTOWN The ballroom at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., will be the setting on Nov. 3
Local businesses thrive, despite recesssion
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com 111But amid the gloom and doom of high unemployment and slow
Daprile family makes Youngstown Peace Race a big event
Daprile family makes Youngstown Peace Race a big event By NATALIE LARICCIA sports@vindy.com
Phantoms open at the Covelli Centre with a 3-2 victory over USHL champs
Youngstown Phantoms open 2010-11 season at the Covelli Centre with a 3-2 victory over defending USHL
ABLE program offers chance to improve lives
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Phyllis Evans wants to get her GED, go to
Coming up short — again
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com MACOMB, Ill. Inside a funeral-quiet locker room Saturday night,
From No. 1 to no one: Buckeyes lose
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Ohio State is one and done as No. 1. John Clay ran for 104
Giant pumpkins get artists’ touch for Bessemer, Pa., community fest
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com bessemer, pa. One person’s Atlantic Giant Pumpkin is
Canfield doubles duo wins district tennis championship
Staff report OBERLIN Canfield High’s doubles team of Allison Pavlansky and Kaitlin Kaleel won
No trial for suit about cut trees
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A judge has dismissed without a trial a
3 set to run for mayor if recall ousts Layshock
Staff report WARREN Three people have filed with the Trumbull County Board of Elections to run
Poland girls finish as runners-up in state golf
Staff report COLUMBUS In their third state tournament Poland coach Judy Young said the Bulldogs
newsmakers
newsmakers Singer Alicia Keys gives birth to baby boy NEW YORK It’s a boy for Alicia Keys and
YSO to play music of Elton
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Elton John came to Youngstown in May for what was one of the biggest
Traficant, the bully, gets rolled
Opinion: It was the “kaboom” moment of this election season. Congressman Tim Ryan, former congressman and now
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Julie Adams (“Creature From the Black Lagoon”) is 84. Country singer Earl Thomas
AREA BOWLING SCORES
Amron (Hively’s Sportsman) — Sony Oris 695, Gary Barnes Jr. 693, Mel Nenadic 682, Jim Diver 681,
Grow a mustache for men’s cancer
Opinion: My dad and his brothers lived a tough life growing up decades ago in the working-class town of
Oil change reignites debate over GPS trackers
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Yasir Afifi, a 20-year-old computer salesman and community-
Righetti vows to keep an open-door policy
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If she’s elected Nov. 2, Carol Rimedio-
Notre Dame rolls in second half
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Brian Kelly had what he called a nice little chat with his
Texas bullpen holds big lead in Game 2
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas The Rangers relievers got quick redemption, and Texas finally
record reviews
GUCCI MANE Album: “The Appeal: Georgia’s Most Wanted” Grade: B Who says spending is down? Not
Absentee voting should be easier
Opinion: Absentee voting should be easier With every new election, eligible voters must scratch on the
Collectors seek antique wooden Indians
Wooden Indians have been displayed at tobacco stores since the 19th century. Store signs at that
Decorating together
How to fix up, not break up By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press In some ways, it was simpler
Grove City series presents music, ‘Mary Poppins,’ ‘Royal Family’
Staff report grove city, pa. The 2010-2011 Grove City College Showcase Series features four
Police turn down volume on college parties
Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio Police in southern Ohio are trying to turn down the volume on
book signing
book signing Author Henry Yoder will sign his books Pittsburgh, Pa. Henry Yoder, a resident of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Liberty school board, public caucus, 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting, community
Pumpkin Walk at Twilight set tonight in park
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown More than 1,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will
Web calendar helps keeps workers in sync
One of the crucial keys in running a successful business is maintaining good communications with all
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian J. Penick, 23, of 397 Willard Ave. SE, Warren,
Chile’s rescued miners ask the media to keep distance
Associated Press COPIAPO, Chile As Chile’s rescued miners enjoy their first days at home,
Armed Forces Digest
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Campaign Guide WASHINGTON Stars and Stripes, independent daily news
Ohio mayor dies in crash
Mayor dies in car crash in southwest Ohio Associated Press MORAINE, Ohio Authorities say an
NAEYC doesn’t believe in shame
McClatchy Newspapers The National Association for the Education of Young Children and I don’t see
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Jennifer Grey is the daughter of Joel Grey. On
Crosby powers Pens to win
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Sidney Crosby scored two power-play goals 90 seconds apart in the
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Oct.9
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Reversal” by Michael Connelly (Little, Brown) 2. “Fall of Giants” by
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vRon Chick’s All-Star Alumni Band, 5 p.m.: Big-band swing standards
Obama urges Dems to not get discouraged
Associated Press BOSTON With the congressional elections fast approaching, President Barack
CURRENT PRICES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Go & Do - Sunday
TOday Children The Art of Magic with magician Paul Gertner, 2 p.m., The Butler Institute of
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Man injured in South Ave. shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A city man told police he was shot in the leg by someone he did not see
TALENTED TOOL MAN
Turning trash into treasures By Natalie Lariccia news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN When John Aquisto
You are what you eat
Q. I was overweight, with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. I was taking three different
B&Bs for Vets
Inns offering military personnel free rooms for Veterans Day Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
Parental leadership lacking, pastor says
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN C. Shawn Tyson, the newly installed pastor of Mount
Elder Tyson to lead Wagner’s church
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN District Elder C. Shawn Tyson has been officially
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway 9 to 10 a.m.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2010. There are 75 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Palin addresses rally
Palin addresses rally ANAHEIM, Calif. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday urged a roaring
Zombies give new life to classic novel
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The undead have created a whole new life for Quirk Books, the
Youngstown Playhouse does stylish ‘Macbeth’
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s too bad the Youngstown Playhouse
‘Cask of Amontillado’ is perfect for Halloween
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Edgar Allan Poe is known for his use of
New Castle Playhouse succeeds with musical farce
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. It’s not often that community
Volleyball | Lakeview finishes 22-0
Staff report CORTLAND The Lakeview High volleyball team capped off an undefeated regular season
SF’s Lincecum comes up winner versus Phils
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Tim Lincecum shrugged off his pirouette at the plate, ignored the
Airport real-estate deal is questioned
Questions are being asked about a Western Reserve Port Authority airport real-estate deal.
Rescuers work to free 11 miners after blast
Associated Press BEIJING China joined the world in breathless coverage of the Chilean mine
Chaney falls to Canton Cent. Catholic
CANFIELD A.J. Battista (19 yards), Devon Greene (18) and Mark Goodnight (1) scored rushing
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots YOUNGSTOWN The Salvation Army will have sign-ups for its Toys for Tots Christmas
Indicted auditor: I am only qualified candidate
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As he seeks re-election, Mahoning County
Pitt quarterback Sunseri breaks out vs. Orange
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. All it took was one play for Tino Sunseri to get a dose of the
Nebraska shocked at home by Longhorns in Big 12 showdown
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Garrett Gilbert ran for two touchdowns and Texas’ defense shut
For governor: Ted Strickland
Editorial: As Ohio confronts the myriad challenges brought on by the national economic recession, the need for
O’Connor, Lanzinger endorsed
Editorial: O’Connor, Lanzinger endorsed The race for the Ohio Supreme Court is unlike any other in several
Ohio will compete nationally, globally in health care
Opinion: Ohio is a burgeoning health care and biomedical state, but many of our own citizens are unaware of
McMurray upstages Chase drivers in Charlotte
By Jim Utter McClatchy Newspapers CONCORD, N.C. An unexpected Jamie McMurray victory in a
Despite the recession, these local businesses have the ... DRIVE‚âto THRIVE
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com 111But amid the gloom and doom of high unemployment and slow