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Police arrest 3 in attmepted copper theft

Officers with the Goshen Police District have arrested three people accused of trying to steal copper.


Youngstown teachers approve new contract

The union representing city school district teachers has approved a new contract.


Breast cancer awareness pep rally Friday

The Jackson-Milton cheerleaders have been raising breast-cancer awareness throughout the month, and their efforts will culminate in a pep rally Friday.


Project Connect connects homeless with needed services

Project Connect connects homeless with needed services


Traficant announces second major project in Youngstown area

Traficant announces second major project for Youngstown area


Record jury award given in Trumbull malpractice case

WARREN A Trumbull County jury has awarded a record $13.9 million payout to a 10-year-old


Emergency HEAP program signups begin Monday

Emergency HEAP program signups begin Monday


Parole board denies clemency for Sidney Cornwell

COLUMBUS The state parole board has recommended against clemency for a Death Row inmate scheduled


J-M cheerleaders support breast cancer awareness

J-M cheerleaders support breast cancer awareness


Foundation grant helps Beatitude House

Foundation grant helps Beatitude House


Jobless claims fall to 452,000

Jobless claims fall to 452,000


Plain Dealer of Cleveland names new editor

Plain Dealer of Cleveland names new editor


NPR fires veteran analyst after his remarks about Muslims

NPR fires veteran analyst after his remarks about Muslims


Toyota recalling 1.53M vehicles globally

Toyota recalling 1.53M vehicles globally


Election Day is over for millions of early voters

Election Day is over for millions of early voters


Crash in Toledo kills 3, injures 2

Crash in Toledo kills 3, injures 2


Hope Foundation fundraiser Monday at MVR

Hope Foundation fundraiser Monday at MVR


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS


May wedding for Miss Tunison, Mr. Grabaskas

Pamela Jean Tunison of Columbus, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Tunison of Youngstown, and

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Sicafuse-Smith wedding to be in village inn

Delaware, OH Shannon Sicafuse and Phillip Smith, both of Delaware, are announcing their engagement

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Fundraising dinner will benefit K. of C.

Fundraising dinner will benefit K. of C. GIRARD Girard Knights of Columbus Council 2935 will


HELOISE: Soda battles coffee, tea stains

Dear Heloise: How does one remove coffee and tea stains from clear glass cups? They look dingy and


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Minor wants to avoid lectures

By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m a freshman in high school. It has been


Student arrested on menacing charges

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com GreenforD A 15-year-old South Range High School student


YSU players, coaches wary of SDSU

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On paper, South Dakota State is tied for the worst


Disfigured-doll display draws defenders, detractors

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES A controversial Halloween display of disfigured dolls on

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Quaker City Raceway sold at auction

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Quaker City Raceway will continue under new


Timko goes for state golf title

By greg Gulas sports@vindy.com CANFIELD As he prepares for his fourth trip to the state golf

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Course experience

Where There’s a Wheel There’s a Way By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstown Kari

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Four girls head to tennis finals

By greg Gulas sports@vindy.com The Canfield High girls tennis team went 20-1 this season and won


Penguins prove to be a big hit with students

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN First- and second-graders at Legacy Academy

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Even with Phantoms in first place, captain believes they can be better

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN By winning four of their first six games,


New center for seniors wins praise

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Calling it a “dream come true” and “answer to

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Toney a winner in debut

— Amateur boxing showcase at McMenamy’s — By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com NILES Vic Toney


2 county employees recommended for firing

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Trumbull County sanitary engineer’s office employee has


5th-graders learn from write stuff

By Kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com Austintown Fifth-grader Lexi Stubbs didn’t have to look far

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Lang honored for work as school board member

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Gloria Lang isn’t serving on the Liberty School


Pilot for a Day

Cpl. Randy Kibler, of the United States Marine Corps, gets ready to take Joshua for a ride in a military humvee just after the Canfield student was sworn-in as an honorary Air Force Reserve 2nd lieutenant Wednesday. Joshua was named Pilot for a Day.

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Who’s the culprit in Wall St. crash?

Opinion: By Bart Chilton McClatchy-Tribune On May 6, U.S. financial markets became unhinged for 20


Brandi Brown selected

Brandi Brown selected Youngstown Youngstown State sophomore women’s basketball player Brandi


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.29 .27 Avalon


Canfield students single out history teacher for kudos

By KRistine gill kgill@vindy.com canfield Three students recognized teacher Ken Reel at the


Giants in control of NLCS

Giants in control of NLCS Associated Press San Francisco Juan Uribe hit a game-ending


Lawyers accountable on foreclosures

Lawyers accountable on foreclosures NEW YORK The chief judge of New York’s courts on Wednesday


There’s rage in coal country

Opinion: WHEELING, W. Va. In 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state by seceding from some secessionists:


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


The military’s Achilles’ heel

Opinion: By Jim Arkedis Los Angeles Times America forgets Oct. 12 as seamlessly as it remembers Sept. 11.


It isn’t easy asking for money in midst of economic turmoil

Editorial: Let us agree on one thing: If the dedicated individuals who run social service agencies, or local


Portman keeps lead over Fisher

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican Rob Portman continues to lead Democrat Lee

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Boardman tops Hubbard in semis

Staff report BOARDMAN Nikki Hillard scored the game-winner late in the second half on an assist


Kids prefer traditional treats

Associated Press MCKEESPORT, Pa. In a block-long warehouse at the McKeesport Candy Co., wooden


Weathersfield schools steer clear of deficit — for now

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Local School District continues


Robber gets 5 years

Robber gets 5 years LISBON Jason E. Vantilburg, 38, of Kent Street, East Liverpool, has been


Police arrest suspect in break-ins at two Youngstown restaurants

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 33-year-old Youngstown man is being held in the Mahoning County jail


Graham, Ryan clash on Pelosi, stimulus

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The $800-billion-plus federal stimulus package

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Port authority approves publicity contract

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The two new leaders at the Western Reserve Port


Youngstown council OKs 3 development proposals

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council approved economic-development


No. 3 Springfield downs Falls in 3

Staff report SALEM Larissa Santangelo had four kills, seven blocks, five points and three aces


McCoy: Bring on the Saints

Associated Press BEREA Steelers one week. Super Bowl champs the next. As NFL baptisms go, it


Boardman motel hears complaints, plans renovations

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A motel on Market Street is getting a makeover

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Ruling favors ’08 plan for Trumbull Co. 911 calls

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Tuesday ruling by Judge John M. Stuard of Trumbull


Yankees stay alive in ALCS

Associated Press NEW YORK They were facing the end of their season and a miserable winter after


Poll: Republicans lead on most issues

Poll: Republicans lead on most issues WASHINGTON All signs point to huge Republican victories in


Ambulance wreck injures driver, EMT passenger

Staff report new castle, pa. An ambulance wrecked at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, slightly injuring the


Poland and Boardman police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Man arrested with drugs after asking police officer for ride REDWOOD CITY, Calif.


Black lawyer rejected in 1800s honored

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A lawyer rejected from practicing law in Pennsylvania in the 1800s


Steelers say they won’t change style

Associated Press PITTSBURGH They’re not sure how they’re supposed to tackle. They’re also


FOP sued over pact

Campbell: Raises should be vacated By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city


Justice Thomas’ wife is political activist

Associated Press WASHINGTON Virginia Thomas is an experienced political activist with ties to


Former officer gets 5 years’ probation

Staff report WARREN A Mahoning County deputy sheriff who served as a corrections officer and


Britain outlines spending cutbacks

Associated Press LONDON Britain outlined the sharpest cuts to public spending since World War II


Fed survey points to uneven growth

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew unevenly in early fall, with more than half


Market rebounds as the dollar falls

Associated Press NEW YORK A decline in the dollar helped fuel a market rebound Wednesday that


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Crystal Keller, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 20.


Irish prepare for Navy offense

Associated Press SOUTH BEND, IND. Schemes and gaps and discipline aside, only one thing really


Best Bets on TV

“Night of Too Many Stars” (9 p.m., Comedy Central): Funny guy Jon Stewart hosts “Night of Too Many


YSU’s Main lost for season

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State sophomore tackle D.J. Main will


Appeals court keeps military’s gay policy

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A federal appeals court on Wednesday granted a government request


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Can flaxseed ease prostate symptoms?

Q. Has anyone investigated the use of flaxseed oil to ease symptoms of prostate enlargement? When


Turning the table on theater critic

Vindicator theater critic Milan Paurich makes his debut as a theater director this week. He is


There is help out there for police

Opinion: There is help out there for police As past Mahoning County “Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff Commander”


Lemon Grove to host film series

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown will become one of just 35 cities


Purdue DE on OSU’s radar

Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Purdue defensive end Ryan Kerrigan grins sheepishly when


Diabetes education

Diabetes education Youngstown Scott Simmons will speak at Pembrooke Place Skilled Nursing and


Street dancer enjoys stepping into spotlight

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com B-boying street dancer Jose Ruiz may have been the


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, Oct. 21, the 294th day of 2010. There are 71 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Cleveland ‘Iron Chef’ closing eatery

Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio winner of TV’s “Iron Chef” competition is closing one of his


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Crumbs From the Table of Joy,SDRq Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane


Money for research

Money for research BOARDMAN Ankle & Foot Care Centers, operators of 19 local foot-care offices,


New This Week

New This Week Catfish (PG-13) sssss A documentary that illustrates a case about the mysteries of


Daughters of Isis court plan Commandress Ball

LIBERTY Al Asir Court 200, Daughters of Isis, will host its 22nd annual Commandress Ball at 7 p.m.


SAVIOR SIBLINGS

Procedure raises a decade of life-and-death questions McClatchy Newspapers MINNEAPOLIS Ten


NIGHTLIFE

Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8404 Sat: Aliver Hall, 9:30 p.m.


Going animal Jack Hanna will appear with the Youngstown Symphony

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “It’s going to be a fun one,” said Jack Hanna

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Vocalist will share new music at benefit concert

Vocalist will share new music at benefit concert. By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.co Jaclyn

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Mahoning County District Board of Health flu shot schedule

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


Stars to turn out for horror expo

Staff report NILES Brian O’Halloran, who starred in the films “Clerks” and “Clerks 2” and also


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Sara Bareilles to open for Obama in Vegas LAS VEGAS Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles,


Surplus food

Surplus food Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 11 a.m.


First-time director is in the spotlight with a seasoned cast

First-time director is in the spotlight with a seasoned cast The Vindicator The Vindicator faced


Boehner poised as speaker-in-waiting

Associated Press WASHINGTON The new GOP congressmen first posed in cowboy outfits. That looked


This political brew just can’t last

Opinion: Though the actual voting is still a week and five days away, it seems clear that this midterm


Mahoning Couny Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Pilolli III, 23, of 15956 Shenandoah


WTG

Thursday Lectures The History and Lore of American Quilts by Susan Catanzarito, 10 a.m., Sutliff


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