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Morley, Lin donate $100,000 to groups with ties to downtown

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN On the first anniversary of their decision to move into the Realty


Struthers officials to air televised lesson on stormwater management

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Prepare to be educated about stormwater


Obama implores 8,000 at Cleveland rally to turn out to vote for Democrats

CLEVELAND (AP) — President Barack Obama made Ohio his final campaign stop Sunday in the tumultuous


Incoming Youngstown schools superintendent puts premium on testing, assessment, monitoring

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Assessments, monitoring and retesting.


Youngstown, Cat Ladies reach settlement; shelter reopens Monday

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown A settlement with the city prosecutor helped the


Problems plague Youngstown’s City Watch System

By ADRIENNE BISH TheNewsOutlet.org Youngstown The city has spent more than $32,000 for an


Reedys mark 55th anniversary with trips, dinner

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Ray and Eleanor Reedy of Jacksonville celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary

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Family, friends honor Martins for 70th anniversary

VIENNA A surprise dinner party hosted by their family and friends on Oct. 24 honored Earl and

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17 schools qualify for football playoffs

The following teams have qualified for the football playoffs.


SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Hosts Bob and


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Her panic attacks affected marriage

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m a young newlywed with general anxiety disorder,


GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced

TUESDAY Daphne will meet for a “Something New” program followed by lunch at Ange Netta’s,


Shop in the Gardens event will cultivate fine taste in gifts

YOUNGSTOWN The Shop in the Gardens at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park announces a

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Angels’ ‘Magic’ will benefit Easter Seals

BOARDMAN The 24th annual “Magic of the Angels Christmas” will descend on Mr. Anthony’s, 7440 South

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MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet

MONDAY Mau Mil, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in


Boccieri runs from Clinton speech to delivery room

Ohio Rep. John Boccieri ran offstage Saturday during a speech by Bill Clinton after the congressman received word that his pregnant wife had gone into labor.


Clinton revs up Dems in Valley

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com BOARDMAN “Where’s the enthusiasm gap?” It was a

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McDonald runners advance

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Boardman South Range’s Tim Nichols had a hard time sleeping


Voter turnout forecast: 60% will cast ballots

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Election officials in the Mahoning Valley


Maplewood state streak ends at 20

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Boardman It’s been said that all good things must come to an


Trick-or-treating at Covelli draws 1,500

Trick-or-treating at Covelli draws 1,500 By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown Four-


Another day to scream

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Saturday’s Youngstown State-Northern Iowa game was


Pavlik focusing only on Nov. 13

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the past few weeks, the Web has been abuzz about


YSU to hire e-textbook-center director

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Electronic textbooks provide a cheaper


Howland captures Div. I girls soccer district crown

By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Freshman midfielder Seyla Perez scored on a penalty


Speakers: Let’s end domestic violence

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com VIENNA It’s probably safe to say that more women who could be


Phantoms’ skid grows with overtime defeat

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Coach Curtis Carr wasn’t happy with the


Police link group of teenagers to rash of South Side burglaries

Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police transported a group of teens to the Mahoning County


Event to focus on historical merit badges

Staff report CANFIELD The Greater Western Reserve Council will have historical-merit-badge


Metro digest || Forgotten Heroes

Forgotten Heroes YOUNGSTOWN Six Civil War veterans and two special honorees from two wars, all


BROKEN LIVES || In God We Trust

Cafaro Memorial Hospital on Youngstown’s North Side was, for decades, a place where the sick went to be cured. Though it closed in 2000, curing the sick continues there.


Boehner stumps in Hanoverton, Canton

BY LISA REICOSKY Canton Repository CANTON John Boehner, the man who hopes to be the next


CAREER PATHS

Economic Development Henry Holden has been elected chairman and president of the Board of Trustees


Bright idea on light bulbs

Phone app shows how to save money, energy Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MILWAUKEE When it comes


Limelight | Awards and achievements

Marybeth Shaffer, a general dentist practicing in Leetonia, has been appointed to the Ohio State


Starting teens on plastic can be costly

Now that credit cards, by law, come with a long list of restrictions on late fees, penalties and


Online wholesaler sees a boost in Halloween spirit

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MILWAUKEE Consumers who were spooked by the recession last year are


Retail rivals in S. Korea turn up pressure

Los Angeles Times BUSAN, South Korea It was a bold, in-your-face corporate strike underscoring


Can Y’town’s school system really afford pay increases?

Editorial: We now know that the finan- cially strapped Youngstown City School District will shell out more than


REASONS FOR NOT BUYING FILMS ONLINE

REASONS FOR NOT BUYING FILMS ONLINE Lack of file compatibility: A movie bought for one device


Driver drinks his way to a cell

Editorial: We know that Ohio’s prisons are already overcrowded and that the state can barely afford the $1.7


Macs need malware protection, too

By Anne Krishnan McClatchy Newspapers Q. I think you did a terrific job explaining and providing


Gates experimental grants start to show promise

Associated Press SEATTLE A night light that scares away mosquitoes possibly carrying malaria is


GUIDELINES

GUIDELINES For young people and plastic Kids should start paying attention early to small fees


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER Jessica Mahone and Jarvis Jones Jr., Youngstown,


BY THE NUMBERS

BY THE NUMBERS 35 percent: Halloween shoppers who plan to buy online. $66: Average amount


Yemen presents challenge to US

Associated Press SAN’A, Yemen Corruption, an inefficient security force and an intoxicating


Movies left behind as digital-media sales explode

Los Angeles Times Consumers long ago switched their shopping habits to the Internet, so that now


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Shane M. Holton, 25, of 3249 Lyntz, Warren, and


ysu notebook

First season similarities: Coach Eric Wolford’s first season is unfolding a lot like Jim Tressel’s


Yemeni arrested; al-Qaida bomb maker eyed in plot

Associated Press SAN’A, Yemen Yemeni police arrested a woman on suspicion of mailing a pair of


Royster helps Penn State roll over Michigan

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State found the perfect foe to perk up its so-so


MAHONING COUNTY Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury has handed up indictments on 30 people. Those indicted: Troy Kelsar,


prep sports at a glance

SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA SCORES LaBrae 57, Steubenville Cath. Cent. 28 Pymatuning


Iowa pins 1st loss on Michigan St.

Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa Ricky Stanzi threw three touchdown passes and No. 18 Iowa


Passenger planes also at risk from cargo, experts say

Associated Press LONDON The mail bombs discovered aboard cargo jets in England and Dubai very


Why Strickland must win

Opinion: If you haven’t made up your mind, at this late date, for whom to vote in the race for Ohio governor,


Golden Hurricane stuns Notre Dame

Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. G.J. Kinne raced to the end zone, grabbed a baton and began


Texas high schools play 12 overtimes

Associated Press NACOGDOCHES, Texas Two high school teams in Texas have played a game that


N. Iowa 34 YSU30

N. Iowa 34 YSU30 Next: YSU at Illinois State, Saturday, 2 p.m.


college football at a glance

Scores EAST Albright 41, FDU-Florham 15 American International 59, Merrimack 19 Army 29,


Steelers, Saints to clash in dome

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Mike Tomlin would argue that the defending champion New Orleans


mvfC | Saturday’s games

Western Illinois 65, Illinois State 38 MACOMB, Ill. Matt Barr threw six touchdown passes and


osu 52 minnesota10

osu 52 minnesota10 Next: Penn State at Ohio State, Nov. 13


Granger, Collison lead Pacers past 76ers

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Danny Granger scored 22 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the


PENN STATE 41 MICHIGAN31

PENN STATE 41 MICHIGAN31 Next: Northwestern at Penn State, Saturday


Mangini, Browns weigh options at QB

Associated Press CLEVELAND Perhaps it’s fitting that the Cleveland Browns reached their bye week


Pryor, Herron power Buckeyes

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS With the field of unbeaten teams shrinking, Ohio State is piling up


Playoff position | Where area teams stand

Note: All results are unofficial. The OHSAA will announce official pairings this afternoon. For


Mid-American Conference Saturday’s game

Kent State 33, Ball State 14 KENT Spencer Keith threw for one touchdown and 252 yards to lead


Obama warns of reversal of progress if Republicans win

Associated Press BRIDGEPORT, Conn. President Barack Obama implored voters Saturday to resist a


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.


top 25 Saturday’s other games

Associated Press No. 3 Auburn 51, Mississippi 31 OXFORD, Miss. Cam Newton caught a touchdown


Mooney adds to district title run

By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com NILES To the surprise of very few, the Cardinal Mooney High


N. IOWA 34, YOUNGSTOWN ST. 30

N. Iowa37717—34 Youngstown St.710013—30 First Quarter YSU—Barboza 33 pass from Hess (Blose


Karzai condemns drug raid carried out by US and Russia

McClatchy Newspapers KABUL President Hamid Karzai condemned Saturday a joint U.S.-Russia raid on


Clinton presses China on territory disputes

Associated Press SANYA, China U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday made a


Pop culture Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Many years ago, there was a TV series of a man who


newsmakers

newsmakers Chinese director defends new project HONG KONG A Golden Lion- winning Chinese


RIDING WITH DAVE BLANEY

RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney This weekend: The Trumbull County native, driving in the No. 36


Haefke rolls 799

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Teri Haefke had 243-300-256—799 to lead C-G Pro Shop/Ladies Trio at


GOP offers few health-care options, some acknowledge

McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON As they campaign to recapture Congress, Republicans are vowing


Hovn

Hovn Volunteering HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local


bridge

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No, the kitten that was rescued in Austintown didn’t have nine lives

Opinion: No, the kitten that was rescued in Austintown didn’t have nine lives On the evening of Oct. 21,


Pay for expert witnesses limited

Associated Press GREENSBURG, Pa. A western Pennsylvania judge says the county will set a limit


India has few toilets, plenty of cell phones

Associated Press MUMBAI, India The Mumbai slum of Rafiq Nagar has no clean water for its shacks


Retired chaplains warn against ‘don’t ask’ repeal

Associated Press Dozens of retired military chaplains say that serving both God and the U.S. armed


Montoya captures pole at Talladega

Associated Press TALLADEGA, Ala. Juan Pablo Montoya grabbed a sliver of the spotlight focused on


area bowling scores

700s Amron — Paul Scheetz (764) & John Larson (748) in Bob’s Auto Service Seniors. Bell-Wick —


Close race in Nev. early voting

Associated Press LAS VEGAS Nevada Democrats and their union allies appear to have blunted a


Marines’ message: Men can be struck by breast cancer

McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close this


STEELERS at SAINTS

STEELERS at SAINTS When: Tonight, 8:20 Where: Louisiana Superdome TV/radio: NBC Channels 21, 3


area college roundup Saturday’s games

Mount Union 28, Otterbein 10 WESTERVILLE Jeremy Murray had a career-high 37 carries as he ran


In shadow of election, rally draws laughter and activism

Associated Press WASHINGTON In the shadow of the Capitol and the election, comedians Jon


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2010. There are 61 days left in the year. This is


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: vWarren Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 p.m.: The orchestra gets into the


A classic tale

By NATALIE LARICCIA entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A classic fairy tale — with a twist —


Will Viagra slow him down?

Q. My husband does not have problems getting or sustaining an erection, but sometimes he gets so


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Hubbard Council, caucus, 6:30 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m., 220 W. Liberty St. Brookfield


Cloris Leachman at Packard

Staff report Warren Cloris Leachman will speak at Packard Music Hall at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 10 as


Country-store collectibles still in demand

Country-store collectibles still are selling well if they’re large, colorful and have unusual


IF YOU GO to My First Time

IF YOU GO What: “My First Time.” Where: The Youngstown Playhouse. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and


Only tell a child what he needs to know

McClatchy Newspapers Q. My ex-husband and I aren’t friendly. Ours was his second marriage.


Light up the night

Porch fixtures can add a decorative element to your home’s exterior McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS


Selected candidates and issues on Tuesday’s ballot.

List of selected candidates and issues on Tuesday’s general election ballot. An * indicates the


CURRENT PRICES of antiques & collectibles

CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions


Bucs 3 Phantoms2

Bucs 3 Phantoms2 Next: Phantoms at Waterloo, Friday, 8 p.m.


Tour company partners with filmmaker for park trips

Associated Press NEW YORK Filmmaker Ken Burns is partnering with the Tauck tour company to offer


Rangers 4 Giants2

Rangers 4 Giants2 Giants lead the series, 2-1, Next: San Francisco at Texas, tonight, 8 TV:


birthdays

birthdays Folk singer Tom Paxton is 73. Actor Ron Rifkin is 71. Actress Sally Kirkland is 69.


Connecting with OVTC

Here’s a breakdown of various ways to contact and help Ohio Valley Teen Challenge. Do you or


PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Oct. 23

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Worth Dying For” by Lee Child (Delacorte) 2. “American Assassin” by Vince


Youngstown Christian falls

Staff report CANFIELD Josh Kirby rushed for 135 yards to lead the Pymatuning Valley High


End the violence

A few hundred people attended the two-hour “A Call to Men” breakfast Saturday at the Avalon Golf &


Texas rebounds at home

Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Hey, you Longhorns, Aggies and Horned Frogs. Colby Lewis and


FINAL FRONTIER?

NM spaceport sets stage for commercial space race Associated Press UPHAM, N.M. British tycoon


Go&Do Sunday

TOday children “Eureka,” 2 p.m., (Stage Left Youth Players) Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln


big east Saturday’s games

Pittsburgh 20, Louisville 3 PITTSBURGH Louisville threw when Pitt expected the run, and ran when


Penguins 3 hurricanes0

Penguins 3 hurricanes0 Next: Penguins at Stars, Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.


Weather service rolls out new forecasts

Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. The National Weather Service has a new forecasting tool to help


Johnson blanks Hurricanes

Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Brent Johnson made 33 saves, and Pascal Dupuis scored two goals


Evans leads Kings past Cavaliers

Associated Press CLEVELAND Tyreke Evans scored 21 points and the balanced Sacramento Kings


Networking event

Networking event youngstown The Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber will host its “Business After


System Mechanic puts PC slowdown in reverse

Over time, rooms in your home get messier, cars break down and your computer operates more slowly.


Ohio Valley Teen Challenge timeline

TEEN CHALLENGE Nearly 200 residential Teen Challenge centers across the United States provide care


record reviews

TAYLOR SWIFT Album: “Speak Now” Grade: A Only Taylor Swift could make beefing sound this


if you go to Snow White

if you go What: “Snow White” When: 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Stambaugh Auditorium,


Boccieri bolts rally as wife gives birth

Associated Press CANTON Ohio Rep. John Boccieri ran offstage Saturday during a speech by Bill


Suit says NYC stole software secrets

Suit says NYC stole software secrets NEW YORK A software company that helped identify the


Signings scheduled for Boardman author

Signings scheduled for Boardman author Local author and counselor Marilyn Burns of Boardman will


Connecting with OVTC

Here’s a breakdown of various ways to contact and help Ohio Valley Teen Challenge. Do you or


‘Patsy Cline’ at Salem is funny, touching tribute

By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment @vindy.com SALEM You don’t have to be a fan of country music


A library has the power to change a child’s life; don’t abandon it

Opinion: In the summer of 1953 a Great Recession hit our family, when my dad lost his job as a foreman at a


NTSB probes safety of airline partnerships

Associated Press WASHINGTON The regional airline industry says safety is its top priority, in


Computer competition teaches cadets about ... Taking a byte out of crime

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com VIENNA Those who enlist in the military assume the risk of being


Retail beef prices expected to stay high

Associated Press LUBBOCK, Texas Americans love their beef, but with prices expected to remain


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES VETERANS Mailing packages CLEVELAND The U.S. Postal Service’s recommended


Fight night

Fight night Who: Kelly Pavlik (36-2, 32 KOs) vs. Bryan Vera (17-5, 11 KOs) When: Nov. 13


‘My First Time’ kicks off series

youngstown playhouse By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com “My First Time,” which opens


Lessons learned with ‘Broken Lives’

Opinion: Please enjoy today’s production of “Broken Lives” — an ambitious seven-day reporting effort by The


KINGS 107 CAVALIERS104

KINGS 107 CAVALIERS104 Next: Cavaliers vs. Hawks, Tuesday, 7 p.m.


IN GOD, THEY TRUST

By DOUG LIVINGSTON TheNewsOutlet.org Cafaro Memorial Hospital on Youngstown’s North Side was,


MILESTONES

MILESTONES HONORS State panel chairman Judge Thomas A. Swift of Trumbull County Probate Court


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