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Stories published October 23, 2010

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

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-


YSU LIVE | Penguins lose 30-20

Fourth quarter.


YSU LIVE | Penguins trail 20-12 after third quarter

Third quarter.


YSU LIVE | Penguins trail 17-9 at halftime

Second quarter.


YSU LIVE | Penguins lead 9-7 after first

First quarter.


YSU LIVE | Pregame

Pregame.


Marissa Bruno | Joshua Martin

YOUNGSTOWN Marissa Mae Bruno, a daughter of Bennett Bruno and Lynn Bruno, both of East Palestine,

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Cassandra McBride | William Fusco

YOUNGSTOWN The Davis Center in Mill Creek Park was the setting on Sept. 24 for the wedding of

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Erica Gaines | Michael Gorby

NILES The exchange of nuptial vows took place during a 2 p.m. ceremony on Aug. 7 as Erica Gaines

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Brittani Casagrande | Michael Byce

COLUMBUS Brittani Ann Casagrande and Michael Jon Byce were united in marriage on Aug. 14 at First

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Deidra Rendinell | Justin Salamone

CHAGRIN FALLS Deidra Rendinell of Chagrin Falls and Justin Salamone of Pittsburgh exchanged

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Ivy Sesaldo | Daniel Weaver

St. Pete Beach, Fla. Ivy Zerna Sesaldo of Seminole, Fla., and Daniel Orrin Weaver of St.

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Katrina Porter | Brandon Massullo

YOUNGSTOWN Nuptial vows were exchanged in the presence of the Rev. David Shortt as Katrina Porter

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Kathryn Micucci | David Lorenz

DAYTON Kathryn Micucci, a daughter of Don and Susan Micucci of Dayton, and David Lorenz, a son of

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Jessica Brady | Craig Malone

BRECKSVILLE The exchange of nuptial vows took place during a 2 p.m. ceremony on Aug. 28 as Jessica

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Warren Kiwanis Club distributes proceeds from fundraisers

WARREN Warren Kiwanis Club distributed proceeds from 2009-2010 fundraising events to local

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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3rd Q loss is less at Covelli

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s always going to be “difficult” for the


Golf patrons to enjoy beer, wine

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Patrons of Mill Creek Golf Course will be able to


YSU faces another tough task

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU’s growing pains have become a growing pain.


Wilson’s campaign chest outweighs Johnson’s

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though the race for the 6th Congressional


Campbell completes run for the AAC title

By RYAN JONES sports@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Outside the Campbell locker room, Dave Guidos’


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


Canfield dominates Niles in AAC Red game

By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com NILES One might have expected the Canfield High football


Ceremony dedicates wetlands restoration project

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman Completion of a 303-acre wetlands restoration


If Poland levy fails, ax will fall, chief says

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The superintendent of a school district with a


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.


Repeal of health-care reform divides Americans divided

Associated Press WASHINGTON First it was President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul that


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’


Lowellville on top, 30-18

LOWELLVILLE Randy Pavlicko scored three second-quarter touchdowns to lead Lowellville over


Ohio teacher drops suit over firing

Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio public-school teacher accused of burning the mark of a cross


S. Florida outscores Cincy

Associated Press CINCINNATI Struggling B.J. Daniels had a breakout game, throwing for two


Niles schools deficit forecast

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES A five-year plan for the Niles City Schools forecasts a


Skiba leads Ridge over Columbiana

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The Mineral Ridge Rams and Columbiana Clippers have


Phillies’ Oswalt gets another chance vs. SF

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Roy Oswalt is right at home — pitching as a starter in a ballpark


Shark kills man, 19, off California coast

Associated Press VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. A body boarder bled to death Friday at a


Food bank gets $5,000 grant

Staff report Youngstown The Ward Beecher Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Second Harvest


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Sheila Leonardo and Jon Souders, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 18.


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gregory L. Speece, 27, of 4780 Duck Creek Road, North


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


Cribbs defends Harrison

Associated Press BEREA The NFL is demanding that Steelers linebacker James Harrison and others


Ohio unemployment rate drops for 6th-straight month

Associated Press COLUMBUS The final snapshot of Ohio’s job market before Election Day was issued


Texas — finally — in the Fall Classic

Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Their Texas-sized wait is over. The Rangers are going to the


prep football at a glance

SUMMARIES CAMPBELL MEMORIAL 28, NEWTON FALLS 9 Campbell 71470—28 Newton Falls0603— 9 First


Hamlin wins the pole for Sunday

Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. Denny Hamlin figured that to give himself the best chance to


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


Stern: Contraction could be on the table

Associated Press NEW YORK NBA Commissioner David Stern said Friday he thinks eliminating teams


Man with high-tech arm dies after crash

Associated Press VIENNA In the five years since losing both arms in an accident, Christian


newsmakers

newsmakers Archbishop: Reviews are insensitive NEW YORK New York City’s archbishop is taking


Mathews runs past Southington

Southington Mathews had 347 yards on the ground and scored 14 in all four quarters to get past


Canfield’s Timko 14th at state golf

Staff report COLUMBUS Canfield High’s Bruce “Boo” Timko shot an opening-round 80 on Friday at


Man, 20, ‘critical’ after he was shot

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 20-year-old Boardman man was in critical condition after a Thursday


2 school programs get state recognition

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Two city school programs received recognition


2 fatally shot at plant in Cleveland

2 fatally shot at plant in Cleveland CLEVELAND Cleveland police have identified the two people


3 men hurt while ‘playing’ with gunpowder

Staff report liberty Three men were injured in an incident involving gunpowder from fireworks


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: vZombie Crawl and Thrill the World, 7 p.m.: Zombies are the new


Church anniversary

Church anniversary youngstown Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., will


birthdays

birthdays Singer Barbara Ann Hawkins of The Dixie Cups is 67. Director Ang Lee is 56. Country


Temporary closing

Temporary closing YOUNGSTOWN Division Street by the Mahoning River will be closed to vehicular


Lower electric rates possible next year

By John Funk Plain Dealer Reporter CLEVELAND There is a good chance electric bills for


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2010. There are 69 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K Q 6 3 u6 vJ 5 4 wA 10 5 4


pilgrim baptist church | Anniversary celebration

Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 67 McClure St., Struthers, is celebrating its 85th anniversary


Ministries matter

In its 85th year, Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church wants to make a difference By LINDA M. LINONIS


Company bids $5.6M for Valley View Downs

By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County commissioners are waiting


Lakeview D seizes the night

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com SALEM Lakeview High linebacker Clint Hess had the look of

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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


Dems face a double political whammy

Opinion: Democrats may be headed for a double whammy at the polls next month. Besides significant losses in


Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Democratic National Committee


Stocks end higher; eyes are on G20

Associated Press NEW YORK The Dow Jones industrial average rose for a third-straight week,


Cleaning up Haiti

Opinion: Miami Herald: When a savage earthquake nearly destroyed the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince in


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


Today

Today Dances Jack Vasko, 7 to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.


US currency proposal called ‘unrealistic’

Associated Press GYEONGJU, South Korea The U.S. pressed emerging nations to set targets to


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.14 .06 Avalon


Racy ‘Glee’ photos are sexism as usual

By Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Et tu, “Glee”? A mildly pornographic


First Niles Financial posts income rise

First Niles Financial posts income rise niles First Niles Financial, the holding company for


‘Paranormal 2’ is a more normal film

By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel You only get to take the movie world utterly by surprise once.


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


Hutchinson speaks well of his career choice

By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Brian Hutchinson, the new speech pathologist at Watson

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Poland Union tailgate party declared a ‘whiteout’

The Poland Union PTO got students ready for Friday night football by hosting a tailgate party on

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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


Stadium Drive students learn about fire safety

Members of the Boardman Fire Department visited Stadium Drive Elementary Oct. 7, along with their

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Poland Police Blotter

Oct. 11 Theft/damage: Numerous compact discs, an MP3 player, a CD receiver and a radar detector


Sports briefs

BHS soccer team wins first tournament game The BHS boys soccer team opened postseason tournament


Stadium Drive welcomes new school nurse

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary has added another faculty member to


Watch your mailbox for new gas rates

For Poland Village residents, the gas rates are in the mail. Township officials are sending


Sports briefs

AMS wins and loses AMS volleyball teams faced off against Warren White and Gold Oct. 16. The


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

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Rotary clubs seek students to go overseas

The Rotary Clubs of Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Struthers and Youngstown are

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Rotary clubs seek students to go overseas

The Rotary Clubs of Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Struthers and Youngstown are


Poland selling presale football tickets

Poland selling presale football tickets The Poland High School athletic department is selling


Blitz mobile at Poland-Canfield game

Blitz mobile at Poland-Canfield game The Vindicator BLITZ Mobile will travel to the Poland-


German student in Poland already learning new things

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com One Poland Seminary High School student traveled about

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Irish juniors seeking new members

The Golden Rose Queen of Ireland LAOH Division 6 of Mahoning County hosted an open house for

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Irish juniors seeking new members

The Golden Rose Queen of Ireland LAOH Division 6 of Mahoning County hosted an open house for

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Canine Carnival attracts hundreds of dogs

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Four-legged friends were dressed to impress as they strolled

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Doughnuts with dad

Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten hosted its third annual Donuts with Dad Oct. 12 for 3-year-olds

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Rotary clubs seek students to go overseas

The Rotary Clubs of Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Struthers and Youngstown are


Canfield band students launch fruit sale

The 435 members of the Canfield Bands have launched their annual fruit sale fundraiser. The items

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Poland briefs

Calling all card players Shepherd of the Valley will host its monthly card game Wednesday from 1


Sports briefs

Canfield girls soccer team tops Niles The Canfield girls varsity soccer team stopped Niles from


Search goes on for park executive director

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


Canfield briefs

Learn to cross stitch Library patrons can learn to cross stitch with experienced teachers from the


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

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Career center horticulture class picks up litter

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

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Austintown briefs

Learn to cross stitch Thursday Library patrons can learn to cross stitch with experienced teachers


Poland program looking to fly new flags

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com At first glance, one of the 28 American flags used at


Woodside fall fest

By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The “Woodside Elementary Fall Fest” was almost too tame of a

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Canfield Troop 25 scouts honored

Boy Scout Troop 25 chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church recognized and honored scouts who


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.

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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


School officials say levy renewals are critical

By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com School officials are hoping Austintown residents vote Nov. 2 to


Golf program drives early interest, success

By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Early one recent Saturday morning when most middle-schoolers

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Canine Carnival attracts hundreds of dogs

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Four-legged friends were dressed to impress as they strolled

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Canfield’s Rob Reed is Eagle Scout

Boy Scout Troop 25 chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church awarded its 164th Eagle Scout Award

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Canfield doubles team wins district title

Staff report Canfield High’s doubles team of Allison Pavlansky and Kaitlin Kaleel won the Division


Poland girls golfers state runners-up

Staff report In their third state tournament Poland coach Judy Young said the Bulldogs “are

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Canine Carnival attracts hundreds of dogs

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Four-legged friends were dressed to impress as they strolled

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34west presents mystery dinner show

The 34west Theater Company will monkey around with Perry Columbus and the Jungles of Love at Das

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Online school coordinator educates Rotary

Janet Polish, coordinator of the new Austintown Online and Alternative School, spoke to the members

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Boardman Police Blotter

Sept. 26 Criminal damaging: A beer bottle was thrown at a vehicle, damaging its front windshield,


Career center sponsors self-defense class

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Adult Education


Canfield Players present mystery wedding show

The Canfield Players will present “Bruce and Tina’s Wedding,” an evening of interactive mystery


Boardman Park hosts pumpkin carving contest

Pumpkins of all themes and sizes were on display in Boardman Park for its yearly carving contest.


Poland fire safety training continues

National Fire Prevention Week is officially over, but the Poland Fire Department is still teaching

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Canfield students organizing Wigs for Kids event

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As their National Honor Society service project, Canfield

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Library makes babies brilliant

The Canfield library held a Halloween-themed Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books storytime

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New candy store coming to Austintown

Entrepreneur and chocolate enthusiast Lori Gavalier is opening a ‘Yum Yum Tree by Gorant


Career center students take field trip

Students in the Early Childhood Development program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical


Boardman native passes the bar

Boardman native Gina Peretti was sworn in as a member of the Florida Bar Sept. 23 after passing the


Alumni announces raffle winners

Austintown Alumni Association hosted its annual fundraiser raffle drawing recently at the Fitch Hall


Polish hero

More than two centuries after his death, Gen. Casimir Pulaski is still in the public eye. Polish

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Canfield clothes collecting a success

Each fall and spring, the Rotary Club of Canfield collects clothing for those in need. Once

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Boardman briefs

Boardman hosts pep rally for Fitch game Boardman High School will host a community pep rally


ARENA OPERATING LOSSES

ARENA OPERATING LOSSES Third quarters Below are the operating losses for the Youngstown-owned


QUOTABLE

QUOTABLE MICHAEL JORDAN, on how he views being the first ex-player to buy an NBA team, and just


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


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,

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Cholera spreads in rural Haiti

Associated Press ST. MARC, Haiti A cholera epidemic was spreading in central Haiti on Friday as


Austintown Police Blotter

Sept. 27 Possible theft: A man said he was short-changed $50 by a cashier at Walmart, 6001


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