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Girard finishes season strong, beats Liberty

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Mooney falls to Moeller, 44-7

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney and Cincinnati Moeller waited 33


Crestview knocks off Mineral Ridge 42-31

By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE If the Crestview High football team was looking


Struthers woman injured

A woman was injured Thursday when her car went out of control and struck a utility pole on Lowellville Road at Center Street.


Driving under suspension? Police will be checking

The city police department will be conducting driving- under-suspension checkpoints throughout the city on five days next month, Police Chief Jimmy Hughes announced Thursday.


Phantoms fall, 2-0

YOUNGSTOWN — Two first-period goals within 80 seconds were enough to send the Youngstown Phantoms to


Former Rosetta Stone owner fined $150

The former owner of Rosetta Stone Cafe in downtown Youngstown, which closed in August, was found guilty of disorderly conduct Friday in Mahoning County Area Court and was fined $150.


Boardman churches getting defibrillators

Soon parishioners or members at more than a dozen township churches can feel more at ease.


Burglars leave notes thanking victims for loot

Burglars leave notes thanking victims for loot


Obama: Terror explosvies found, bound for U.S.

Obama: Terror explosives found, bound for U.S.


Woman gets prison time for beating, robbing elderly neighbor

Woman gets prison time for beating, robbing elderly neighbor


Jackson police seek tips in break-in cases

North Jackson Township police are relying on help from residents to catch those responsible for a


Ohio attorney general: Seniors at risk in Medicare enrollment scams

Ohio attorney general: Seniors at risk in Medicare enrollment scams


Blast and fire level Ohio house, injures 4

Blast and fire level Ohio house, injures 4


Scientists to see if oil spill hurt deep sea life

Scientists to see if oil spill hurt deep sea life


Milton Township seeks to fill board vacancies

Milton Township seeks to fill board vacancies


Retired chaplains warn against repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'

Retired chaplains warn against repeal of don't ask, don't tell


Youngstown Playhouse receives $16K donation

Youngstown Playhouse receives $16K donation


Gas leaks force 1-day delay for Discovery's launch

Gas leaks force 1-day delay for Discovery's launch


Officials examine suspicious packages in U.S., U.K.

Officials examine suspicious packages in U.S., U.K.


Ohio Honda plant produces its 4 millionth vehicle

Ohio Honda plant produces its 4 millionth vehicle


Trains sideswipe in Ohio rail yard, cars damaged

Trains sideswipe in Ohio rail yard, cars damaged


Former president George W. Bush to speak in Ohio

Former president George W. Bush to speak in Ohio


Traficant outlines plan to purchase more property for casino

Traficant outlines plan to purchase more property for casino


James Wall Captain Kangaroo's 'Mr. Baxter,' dies

James Wall Captain Kangaroo's 'Mr. Baxter,' dies


Jury begins deliberating Pa. collar bomb recovery

Jury begins deliberating Pa. collar bomb robbery


John Lennon coin issued by UK Royal Mint

John Lennon coin issued by UK Royal Mint


Judge: McDonald's must pay obese man $17,500

Judge: McDonald's must pay obese man $17,500


Pa. man used baby sitter ads to solicit sex

Pa. man used baby sitter ads to solicit sex


Cincy police: Pregnant inmate carrying more than baby

Cincy police: Pregnant inmate carrying more than baby


Economy grows at slightly faster pace in 3Q

Economy grows at slightly faster pace in 3Q


Annual coat drive for needy begins today

The annual Burlington Coat Factory coat drive kicks off today.


Elkton prison computer recycling program under scrutiny

U.S. Rep Charlie Wilson, D-6th, wants to look at a prison program that may have exposed staff and prisoners to toxic materials.


CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.


HELOISE: Labels from jars gum up the works

Dear Heloise: We have a relatively “new” dishwasher. It quit working. I called the serviceman, and


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Son’s wife has mental problems

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Our son recently informed us that our 7-year-old


Signature Chefs Auction prepares to feed a need

CANFIELD For the benefit of mothers and babies, the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction will


Cooking symposium will tap tastes of fall

Cooking symposium will tap tastes of fall YOUNGSTOWN Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek


Warren traffic officer faces OVI in multi-vehicle wreck

Staff report WARREN Ben Harrell, the Warren police officer with primary responsibility for


Waterloo’s experience pays off

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com SALEM The Waterloo Vikings are firm believers in taking care of


Baby removed after bagel skews drug test

Staff report new castle, pa. The ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday


Howland boys secure district title in shootout

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Canfield Scott Heinemann watched as his shot sailed into the


Mooney girls beat Lakeview for D-2 crown

By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com CORTLAND After an absence of one year, the Cardinal Mooney


Firm to help city with its police-hiring policy

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will pay at least $10,500 to a firm


Quakers ousted; coach ponders future

By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Salem volleyball squad fought hard until the end,


Food bank to distribute 30,000 pounds of pork

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Food pantries and kitchens in the tri-county

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TMH adjusts to oncologist’s departure

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull Memorial Hospital’s medical oncologist,


Wellsville sweeps Columbiana in Div. IV

By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com LISBON Wellsville High volleyball coach Dan McKinstry is no


Tease photo

Fast moving footballlll

Austintown Fitch’s speed on offense has been a major reason for the Falcons’ success By TOM

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Ex-jail officer pleads innocent

Staff report WARREN Sarah L. Graham, a corrections officer at the Trumbull County jail who was

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Cleveland event to help injured vets

Staff report Cleveland The Wounded Warriors Project hopes to raise some money through a downtown


Wilson seeks hearing on defunct Elkton prison program

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com ELKTON U.S. Rep Charlie Wilson, D-6th, wants to look at


J-M students feast on Poe's 'The Raven'

Jackson-Milton freshman Madison Tomaino offers fourth-graders Marissa Jonesco, left, and Rose Pallota an interactive lesson on Edgar Allan Poe's 19th-century classic poem, 'The Raven.'

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GM moves to shore up finances

GM moves to shore up finances DETROIT General Motors Co. moved to strengthen its finances ahead


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.41 .13 Avalon


Despite foot pain, Shugarts plays

By Ken Gordon The Columbus Dispatch An offensive lineman with a sore foot is like a semi truck


Killer at Auto Zone faces life

By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It took a jury of six men and six women


WWII vet speaks

Opinion: By Wally Spiers McClatchy Newspapers Calvin Fritz has an interesting viewpoint on the


State sues ex-health commissioner for $9K

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON The Ohio Attorney General’s Office this week


Law withdraws from Ohio House 64th race

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WArreN Randy Law, an independent candidate for the Ohio


Man pleads guilty in fraud scheme

Staff report pittsburgh A New Castle man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court over his role


Giants raisin’ Cain in Game 2

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Matt Cain shut down the Texas Rangers with the type of


Muslim source turned in terror suspect, officials say

Associated Press WASHINGTON The tip that led to the FBI’s subway-bombing sting came from a


UK spy chief defends secrecy

UK spy chief defends secrecy LONDON Britain’s spy-agency chief stepped out of the shadows with


Police seize 12 guns at home of former assistant VP at OU

By Wesley Lowery Columbus Dispatch Ohio University police found 12 guns at the house of a laid-


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark F. Griffin, 58, of 3315 Sunnybrook Drive,


Surge in political ads brings dollars, gripes

Associated Press SEDALIA, Mo. Josh Vannoy has heard the complaint from customers bringing TVs to


Burlington coat drive begins today

Staff report The annual Burlington Coat Factory coat drive kicks off today. Now through Jan. 17,


Somali militia executes 2 girls

Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia The two accused spies died amid a fusillade of bullets from


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Trumbull memorial hospital Sherry Gregory and Cody Miracle, Cortland, girl, Oct. 27.


nhl roundup | Thursday’s games

Blue Jackets 3, Oilers 2, SO COLUMBUS Nikita Filatov and Rick Nash scored in the shootout to


Interest groups target state races

Associated Press WASHINGTON House and Senate candidates aren’t the only ones targeted by


Will Clinton’s visit help?

Opinion: What impact will President Bill Clinton’s appearance at a Saturday pre-Election Day breakfast in


Clinton stumps for Dahlkemper in Pa.

Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. Former Democratic President Bill Clinton and rising stars in


Years Ago

Today is Friday, Oct. 29, the 302nd day of 2010. There are 63 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Go & Do

TOday Dances DJ Mark Anthony (lessons 6-7:30), 8 to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State


Ursuline completes 10-0 regular season

Ursuline completes 10-0 regular season with near-perfect performance from Akise Teague By JOE

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Duke No. 1, Buckeyes 4th in AP poll

Associated Press Defending national champion Duke was a runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press


oddly enough

oddly enough Family’s pumpkin stand in Idaho is out of its gourds LEWISTON, Idaho An Idaho


Kurt Busch still lets the ‘Wild Man’ loose

By Carlos Mendez McClatchy Newspapers Kurt Busch didn’t have a winning car Sunday at


Ohio man charged in 1991 killing of employer

Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Ohio credit advances in DNA science for an arrest in the


Cops seek leads in city’s 20th homicide

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for leads in the city’s


First Place execs won’t discuss financial results

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com vienna Executives of First Place Financial Corp., the parent


Steelers turn to Ziggy on defense

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Finally, it’s time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to take the warmup


Mahoning officials award sewer pact for Poland Twp.

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have awarded


Student attests to value of YSU-EGCC alliance

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A few years ago, Youngs-town State University

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Blitz Insider | Injuries temper enthusiasm

The nightmare that every parent of a high school athlete fears came to life last Friday during the

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Tragedy brings a realization that something must be done

Editorial: It’s an unfortunate reality that sometimes it takes a tragedy to awaken a community in ways that


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Block Watch Town Hall meeting, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Newport Library, Market Street,


14 Valley companies honored for growth

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com boardman In the face of the nation’s growing trade deficit,


Western Reserve district adds squad unit to its arsenal

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com

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bridge

bridge Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x9 8 7 u7 2 v7 5 4 3 2 wJ 10 5 WEST EAST


YSU Homecoming

YSU Homecoming youngstown Youngstown State University’s 70th annual Homecoming Parade steps off


Margarito hopes beating Pacquiao can erase scandal

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Antonio Margarito can only say he’s sorry so many times. His

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China uses rare-earth deposits as leverage in dealing with US

Opinion: Kansas City Star: Rare earths are obscure elements with names like terbium that are essential for


Wait in the ticket line for naught

Opinion: Wait in the ticket line for naught I waited in line Tuesday morn- ing for tickets to the Saturday


Tweets foreshadowed fall from lift

Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. As the Notre Dame football team drilled on its practice


Panel: Tests raised doubts before rig explosion

Associated Press WASHINGTON Tests performed before the deadly blowout of BP’s oil well in the


Jeff Gordon looks to ’11

Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Jeff Gordon has almost finished the lengthy process of building


‘Waiting for Superman’: a hard lesson in education

By Rene Rodriguez McClatchy Newspapers The most suspenseful sequence of any movie I’ve seen this


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v“Always ...Patsy Cline,” 8 p.m.: The letters exchanged between the


Ceremony welcomes 11 new U.S. citizens

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Eleven people became U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony Thursday


Q&A: Chaney’s Jim Vivo

THIS WEEK’S Q&A Chaney High coach Jim Vivo knew when he returned as coach to his alma mater, the

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birthdays

birthdays Singer-actress Melba Moore is 65. Guitarist Peter Green (Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac) is


History repeating itself

Opinion: Like presidential predecessors from Franklin Roosevelt to George W. Bush, Barack Obama has been


Elections panel finds fault with ads of 2 GOP state hopefuls

By Jim Siegel and Darrel Rowland Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland can continue


‘Buried’ thinks out of the box

By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Are you ready to be scared? The Sundance hit “Buried”


Barnes puts up some big numbers

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two quick Dominique Barnes stories, both from

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Warren building to become home of Innovation Center

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center board of


Kent State grad booted off ‘Survivor’

By RiCH Heldenfels Akron Beacon Journal AKRON Asked what she might change if she plays on


‘Old man’ Bowens still makes plays

Associated Press BEREA Before Browns linebacker David Bowens returned two interceptions for


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