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Pa. absentee ballot apps due by Tuesday
Tuesday is the deadline to apply for absentee ballots for the Nov. 2 election. Applications can be downloaded from the Department of State’s website at www.votespa.com or can obtained at the Mercer County Courthouse and most area post offices.
Hundres of zombies invade downtown Youngstown for tonight's crawl
Hundreds of zombies with gaping wounds, stiff legged-walks and blank expressions crossed the big red Spring Commons bridge leading from Mahoning Avenue to downtown Saturday night, then followed West Federal Street east to Central Square.
MBA info session at YSU Monday
The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University will have a master’s of business administration information session at 5:45 p.m. Monday in the executive board room on the third floor of Williamson Hall.
Pavlik focused on opponent in training camp
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com A few weeks ago, Kelly Pavlik and Jack Loew were driving on I-80
McDonald sweeps district cross country meet
Staff report BAZETTA The Mooney and McDonald High boys cross country teams and the McDonald
East holds off Chaney in City game
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Five yards made all the difference in the outcome
YSU falls to South Dakota State
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com BROOKINGS, S.D. There was no “What if?” this time. No last-
Marissa Bruno | Joshua Martin
YOUNGSTOWN Marissa Mae Bruno, a daughter of Bennett Bruno and Lynn Bruno, both of East Palestine,
Cassandra McBride | William Fusco
YOUNGSTOWN The Davis Center in Mill Creek Park was the setting on Sept. 24 for the wedding of
Erica Gaines | Michael Gorby
NILES The exchange of nuptial vows took place during a 2 p.m. ceremony on Aug. 7 as Erica Gaines
Brittani Casagrande | Michael Byce
COLUMBUS Brittani Ann Casagrande and Michael Jon Byce were united in marriage on Aug. 14 at First
Deidra Rendinell | Justin Salamone
CHAGRIN FALLS Deidra Rendinell of Chagrin Falls and Justin Salamone of Pittsburgh exchanged
Ivy Sesaldo | Daniel Weaver
St. Pete Beach, Fla. Ivy Zerna Sesaldo of Seminole, Fla., and Daniel Orrin Weaver of St.
Katrina Porter | Brandon Massullo
YOUNGSTOWN Nuptial vows were exchanged in the presence of the Rev. David Shortt as Katrina Porter
Kathryn Micucci | David Lorenz
DAYTON Kathryn Micucci, a daughter of Don and Susan Micucci of Dayton, and David Lorenz, a son of
Jessica Brady | Craig Malone
BRECKSVILLE The exchange of nuptial vows took place during a 2 p.m. ceremony on Aug. 28 as Jessica
Warren Kiwanis Club distributes proceeds from fundraisers
WARREN Warren Kiwanis Club distributed proceeds from 2009-2010 fundraising events to local
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Brother still mad over her breakup
By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: About 10 years ago, my brother, “Sam,” stopped
HELOISE: Playing fetch can hurt dogs
Dear Heloise: Here is a pet warning I wanted to share: Be very careful when throwing “fetch” objects
Spaghetti dinner planned as benefit
Spaghetti dinner planned as benefit NILES Pleasant Valley Church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road,
Bill Clinton in Valley to boost Gov. Strickland Oct. 30
Bill Clinton in Valley to boost Strickland Oct. 30
Marshals arrest Aubrey Toney
Aubrey Toney, 29, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in suburban Atlanta at about 2 a.m. today.
Division Street closing for bridge demolition
Division Street by the Mahoning River will be closed to vehicular traffic until Nov. 6 because of the demolition of a railroad bridge on the street immediately north of the river.
Forest Lawn cleanup starts Monday
The fall cleanup at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Market St., will begin Nov. 1.
Hubbard edges Struthers, 14-10
HUBBARD — The Hubbard High football team scored two first-quarter touchdowns, then hung on to escape
McDonald continues streak against Western Reserve
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Berlin Center It looks as if Superman has met his
Harding takes care of business against Shaker
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com WARREN Warren Harding High head coach D.J. Dota knows that
Ursuline defeats Mooney in rivalry showdown
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two bone-rattling tackles helped turn a tight
Campbell beats Newton Falls for AAC Blue title
By RYAN JONES sports@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Outside the Campbell locker room, Dave Guidos’
Teague leads Irish victory
Teague leads Irish victory By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two bone-rattling
Rangers headed to the World Series
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Their Texas-sized wait is over. The Rangers are going to the
Bullet in Girard High toilet triggers lockdown
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Discovery of a bullet in a toilet in a boys’
Still streaking: McDonald beats Reserve
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Berlin Center It looks as if Superman has met his
3rd Q loss is less at Covelli
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s always going to be “difficult” for the
YSU faces another tough task
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU’s growing pains have become a growing pain.
Golf patrons to enjoy beer, wine
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Patrons of Mill Creek Golf Course will be able to
Campbell completes run for the AAC title
By RYAN JONES sports@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Outside the Campbell locker room, Dave Guidos’
Wilson’s campaign chest outweighs Johnson’s
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though the race for the 6th Congressional
Canfield dominates Niles in AAC Red game
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com NILES One might have expected the Canfield High football
Festivities break ground for Niles’ $27M high school
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Amid a festive setting attended by more than 100 people
Ceremony dedicates wetlands restoration project
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman Completion of a 303-acre wetlands restoration
Balancing Justice
Spectators on the third floor of the Thomas D. Lambros Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse snap pictures with their cell phone cameras as the statues are removed from the Mahoning County Courthouse across the street. The statues, symbolizing justice, strength and authority and law, had to be removed as part of a project to stabilize the pedestal upon which they stood for 100 years.
If Poland levy fails, ax will fall, chief says
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The superintendent of a school district with a
Austintown Police Blotter
Sept. 27 Possible theft: A man said he was short-changed $50 by a cashier at Walmart, 6001
Cholera spreads in rural Haiti
Associated Press ST. MARC, Haiti A cholera epidemic was spreading in central Haiti on Friday as
New history teacher, basketball coach ready for stint at Canfield
BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Todd Muckleroy, a 1992 graduate of West Branch High School,
Canfield students organizing Wigs for Kids event
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As their National Honor Society service project, Canfield
It’s the era of the lucky dogs
Opinion: My granddog Polo just entered the Octogenarian dogs’ age of 84 (12x7), like me at 86. I retired 24
QUOTABLE
QUOTABLE MICHAEL JORDAN, on how he views being the first ex-player to buy an NBA team, and just
ARENA OPERATING LOSSES
ARENA OPERATING LOSSES Third quarters Below are the operating losses for the Youngstown-owned
Boardman briefs
Boardman hosts pep rally for Fitch game Boardman High School will host a community pep rally
Canfield clothes collecting a success
Each fall and spring, the Rotary Club of Canfield collects clothing for those in need. Once
Polish hero
More than two centuries after his death, Gen. Casimir Pulaski is still in the public eye. Polish
Alumni announces raffle winners
Austintown Alumni Association hosted its annual fundraiser raffle drawing recently at the Fitch Hall
Boardman native passes the bar
Boardman native Gina Peretti was sworn in as a member of the Florida Bar Sept. 23 after passing the
Career center students take field trip
Students in the Early Childhood Development program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical
New candy store coming to Austintown
Entrepreneur and chocolate enthusiast Lori Gavalier is opening a ‘Yum Yum Tree by Gorant
Library makes babies brilliant
The Canfield library held a Halloween-themed Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books storytime
Poland fire safety training continues
National Fire Prevention Week is officially over, but the Poland Fire Department is still teaching
Boardman Park hosts pumpkin carving contest
Pumpkins of all themes and sizes were on display in Boardman Park for its yearly carving contest.
Canfield Players present mystery wedding show
The Canfield Players will present “Bruce and Tina’s Wedding,” an evening of interactive mystery
Career center sponsors self-defense class
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Adult Education
Boardman Police Blotter
Sept. 26 Criminal damaging: A beer bottle was thrown at a vehicle, damaging its front windshield,
Online school coordinator educates Rotary
Janet Polish, coordinator of the new Austintown Online and Alternative School, spoke to the members
34west presents mystery dinner show
The 34west Theater Company will monkey around with Perry Columbus and the Jungles of Love at Das
Canine Carnival attracts hundreds of dogs
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Four-legged friends were dressed to impress as they strolled
Poland girls golfers state runners-up
Staff report In their third state tournament Poland coach Judy Young said the Bulldogs “are
Canfield doubles team wins district title
Staff report Canfield High’s doubles team of Allison Pavlansky and Kaitlin Kaleel won the Division
Canfield’s Rob Reed is Eagle Scout
Boy Scout Troop 25 chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church awarded its 164th Eagle Scout Award
Canine Carnival attracts hundreds of dogs
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Four-legged friends were dressed to impress as they strolled
Golf program drives early interest, success
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Early one recent Saturday morning when most middle-schoolers
School officials say levy renewals are critical
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com School officials are hoping Austintown residents vote Nov. 2 to
Junior Women’s League sets next meeting
The next meeting of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will be Nov. 1 at Glenellen Assisted
Witch Walk
For two weekends in October, it's not out of the ordinary to see Boardman High School Art Club students walking around as pirates, ghouls, zombies, and evil scientists.
Canfield Troop 25 scouts honored
Boy Scout Troop 25 chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church recognized and honored scouts who
Woodside fall fest
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The “Woodside Elementary Fall Fest” was almost too tame of a
Poland program looking to fly new flags
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com At first glance, one of the 28 American flags used at
Austintown briefs
Learn to cross stitch Thursday Library patrons can learn to cross stitch with experienced teachers
Career center horticulture class picks up litter
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s
Center’s cross country team finish strong in Columbiana Invitational
The Center Middle cross country teams continued a successful season earning team honors Oct. 16 at
Canfield briefs
Learn to cross stitch Library patrons can learn to cross stitch with experienced teachers from the
Search goes on for park executive director
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks has been without a permanent executive
Sports briefs
Canfield girls soccer team tops Niles The Canfield girls varsity soccer team stopped Niles from
Poland briefs
Calling all card players Shepherd of the Valley will host its monthly card game Wednesday from 1
Canfield band students launch fruit sale
The 435 members of the Canfield Bands have launched their annual fruit sale fundraiser. The items
Rotary clubs seek students to go overseas
The Rotary Clubs of Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Struthers and Youngstown are
Doughnuts with dad
Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten hosted its third annual Donuts with Dad Oct. 12 for 3-year-olds
Canine Carnival attracts hundreds of dogs
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Four-legged friends were dressed to impress as they strolled
Irish juniors seeking new members
The Golden Rose Queen of Ireland LAOH Division 6 of Mahoning County hosted an open house for
Irish juniors seeking new members
The Golden Rose Queen of Ireland LAOH Division 6 of Mahoning County hosted an open house for
German student in Poland already learning new things
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com One Poland Seminary High School student traveled about
Blitz mobile at Poland-Canfield game
Blitz mobile at Poland-Canfield game The Vindicator BLITZ Mobile will travel to the Poland-
Poland selling presale football tickets
Poland selling presale football tickets The Poland High School athletic department is selling
Rotary clubs seek students to go overseas
The Rotary Clubs of Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Struthers and Youngstown are
Rotary clubs seek students to go overseas
The Rotary Clubs of Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Struthers and Youngstown are
Canine Carnival attracts hundreds of dogs
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Four-legged friends were dressed to impress as they strolled
Rotary clubs seek students to go overseas
The Rotary Clubs of Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Struthers and Youngstown are
Sports briefs
AMS wins and loses AMS volleyball teams faced off against Warren White and Gold Oct. 16. The
Watch your mailbox for new gas rates
For Poland Village residents, the gas rates are in the mail. Township officials are sending
Stadium Drive welcomes new school nurse
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary has added another faculty member to
Sports briefs
BHS soccer team wins first tournament game The BHS boys soccer team opened postseason tournament
Poland Police Blotter
Oct. 11 Theft/damage: Numerous compact discs, an MP3 player, a CD receiver and a radar detector
Stadium Drive students learn about fire safety
Members of the Boardman Fire Department visited Stadium Drive Elementary Oct. 7, along with their
Junior Women’s League sets next meeting
The next meeting of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will be Nov. 1 at Glenellen Assisted
Poland Union tailgate party declared a ‘whiteout’
The Poland Union PTO got students ready for Friday night football by hosting a tailgate party on
Hutchinson speaks well of his career choice
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Brian Hutchinson, the new speech pathologist at Watson
What about the state budget?
Opinion: COLUMBUS In just 10 days, we’ll know the name of the governor of the state of Ohio for the next
‘Paranormal 2’ is a more normal film
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel You only get to take the movie world utterly by surprise once.
First Niles Financial posts income rise
First Niles Financial posts income rise niles First Niles Financial, the holding company for
Racy ‘Glee’ photos are sexism as usual
By Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Et tu, “Glee”? A mildly pornographic
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Democratic National Committee
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.14 .06 Avalon
US currency proposal called ‘unrealistic’
Associated Press GYEONGJU, South Korea The U.S. pressed emerging nations to set targets to
U.S. must redouble its effort to capture or kill bin Laden
Editorial: It was the word “comfort” that made the recent report on the leading international terrorist, Osama
Cleaning up Haiti
Opinion: Miami Herald: When a savage earthquake nearly destroyed the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince in
Stocks end higher; eyes are on G20
Associated Press NEW YORK The Dow Jones industrial average rose for a third-straight week,
Dems face a double political whammy
Opinion: Democrats may be headed for a double whammy at the polls next month. Besides significant losses in
Today’s David slain by Goliath
David, the youngest of Jesse’s sons, obeyed his father who sent him bearing food to his brothers in
Lakeview D seizes the night
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com SALEM Lakeview High linebacker Clint Hess had the look of
Company bids $5.6M for Valley View Downs
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County commissioners are waiting
Ministries matter
In its 85th year, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church wants to make a difference By LINDA M. LINONIS
pilgrim baptist church | Anniversary celebration
Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 67 McClure St., Struthers, is celebrating its 85th anniversary
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2010. There are 69 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Lower electric rates possible next year
By John Funk Plain Dealer Reporter CLEVELAND There is a good chance electric bills for
Temporary closing
Temporary closing YOUNGSTOWN Division Street by the Mahoning River will be closed to vehicular
birthdays
birthdays Singer Barbara Ann Hawkins of The Dixie Cups is 67. Director Ang Lee is 56. Country
Church anniversary
Church anniversary youngstown Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., will
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vZombie Crawl and Thrill the World, 7 p.m.: Zombies are the new
3 men hurt while ‘playing’ with gunpowder
Staff report liberty Three men were injured in an incident involving gunpowder from fireworks
2 fatally shot at plant in Cleveland
2 fatally shot at plant in Cleveland CLEVELAND Cleveland police have identified the two people
2 school programs get state recognition
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Two city school programs received recognition
Man, 20, ‘critical’ after he was shot
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 20-year-old Boardman man was in critical condition after a Thursday
Canfield’s Timko 14th at state golf
Staff report COLUMBUS Canfield High’s Bruce “Boo” Timko shot an opening-round 80 on Friday at
Mathews runs past Southington
Southington Mathews had 347 yards on the ground and scored 14 in all four quarters to get past
newsmakers
newsmakers Archbishop: Reviews are insensitive NEW YORK New York City’s archbishop is taking
Man with high-tech arm dies after crash
Associated Press VIENNA In the five years since losing both arms in an accident, Christian
Stern: Contraction could be on the table
Associated Press NEW YORK NBA Commissioner David Stern said Friday he thinks eliminating teams
Brown’s interception return lifts Vikings
A LaBrae interception return by Carl Brown with 11:17 left in the fourth quarter would be enough for
Hamlin wins the pole for Sunday
Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. Denny Hamlin figured that to give himself the best chance to
prep football at a glance
SUMMARIES CAMPBELL MEMORIAL 28, NEWTON FALLS 9 Campbell 71470—28 Newton Falls0603— 9 First
Texas — finally — in the Fall Classic
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Their Texas-sized wait is over. The Rangers are going to the
Ohio unemployment rate drops for 6th-straight month
Associated Press COLUMBUS The final snapshot of Ohio’s job market before Election Day was issued
Cribbs defends Harrison
Associated Press BEREA The NFL is demanding that Steelers linebacker James Harrison and others
Hospice, SCOPE get $15,000 each from benefit concert
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Hospice of the Valley and SCOPE, the group of senior
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gregory L. Speece, 27, of 4780 Duck Creek Road, North
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Sheila Leonardo and Jon Souders, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 18.
Food bank gets $5,000 grant
Staff report Youngstown The Ward Beecher Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Second Harvest
Shark kills man, 19, off California coast
Associated Press VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. A body boarder bled to death Friday at a
Phillies’ Oswalt gets another chance vs. SF
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Roy Oswalt is right at home — pitching as a starter in a ballpark
Skiba leads Ridge over Columbiana
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The Mineral Ridge Rams and Columbiana Clippers have
Niles schools deficit forecast
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES A five-year plan for the Niles City Schools forecasts a
S. Florida outscores Cincy
Associated Press CINCINNATI Struggling B.J. Daniels had a breakout game, throwing for two
Ohio teacher drops suit over firing
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio public-school teacher accused of burning the mark of a cross
Lowellville on top, 30-18
LOWELLVILLE Randy Pavlicko scored three second-quarter touchdowns to lead Lowellville over
Bullet in Girard High toilet triggers lockdown
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Discovery of a bullet in a toilet in a boys’
Repeal of health-care reform divides Americans divided
Associated Press WASHINGTON First it was President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul that
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