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Warren's Kokrak still No. 1 after Day 2 of Nationwide
The Nationwide Tour is the level just below the PGA Tour, and the season’s Top 25 players advance to the PGA Tour next year. He started the event in 15th place on the Top 25, with $193,592 in earnings this year. Kokrak would be the first Valley native to earn a PGA Tour card in almost 30 years.
US court: No immigration checks at Alabama schools
US court: No immigration checks at Alabama schools
Slain Pa. officer was shot in arm, head, abdomen
Slain Pa. officer was shot in arm, head and abdomen
Appellate court upholds conviction of Bennie Adams for '85 murder
Appellate court upholds conviction of Bennie Adams for '85 murder
Historic Newton Falls building damaged by Sept. fire will be restored
Historic Newton Falls building damaged by Sept. fire will be restored
Shredded iceberg lettuce may contain harmful bacteria
Shredded iceberg lettuce may contain harmful bacteria
Trumbull County organization gets state grant to promote traffic safety
Trumbull County group gets state grant to promote traffic safety
YSU Women’s Club plans fall reception
YSU Women’s Club plans fall reception YOUNGSTOWN The YSU Women’s Club announces its Annual Wine
Brier Hill plaque project completed
YOUNGSTOWN The Brier Hill Memorial Tribute Plaque project spearheaded by Tony Trolio in October
CLUB CALENDAR
BOOSTERS Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the high school
Valley Dems rebuke Romney for anti-bailout stand
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN Mahoning Valley officials and Democratic state
City police to ramp up patrols on South Side
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police will step up enforcement on the
County officials oppose privatizing turnpike
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have adopted a
Boardman-Fitch lose to Mother Nature
Soccer rivalry game short-circuited by lightning in first half By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com
Jumping for heart health
Students help raise money for the American Heart Association By christine keeling
Closing arguments next week in murder trial
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man facing the death penalty for a
Lightning forces Poland and East to try it again today
Dave Plavansky Field at Poland Bulldog Stadium underwent a renovation in 2009 to make it one of the premier high school complexes in the region.
YSU offense in search of killer instinct
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State offense sometimes seems like a
4 arrest warrants issued for Youngstown man
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Alfonda Madison just can’t seem to stay
YSU men’s hoops have high hopes
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown YSU men’s basketball coach Jerry Slocum doesn’t do
Writer of mystery series visits library
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The writer who created two of television’s
Massillon’s fast start too much for Harding to overcome
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com MASSILLON Rapid scoring drives to open both halves sent the
Steel museum forges ahead
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As the Youngstown Historical Center of
Phantoms place a premium on defense
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com youngstown In baseball, chicks did the longball. In
Atkins reunites with birth mom
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. When people become famous, long-lost relatives often come out
There’s gold in those havens
Opinion: By Scott Klinger McClatchy-Tribune Ships laden with tens of millions of dollars of American
Winners and losers
Opinion: Winners and losers Columbus Dispatch: Congress hailed it as a victory for consumers last year when
Today
TOday Comedy Kirk Bogus, 9 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, in the Metroplex Hotel, Belmont Avenue,
Bank on higher bank fees
Opinion: By Diane Katz The Heritage Foundation Whatever one’s opinion about escalating bank fees,
Arab women win honor with Nobel
Opinion: By Ghada Hashem Talhami McClatchy-Tribune The awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize was
Another test of who is helped or who is hurt by trade pacts
Editorial: Just a few days ago, Ohio’s two U.S. senators — Democrat Sherrod Brown and Republican Rob Portman —
‘The Big Year’ never takes flight
‘THE BIG YEAR’ Grade: C Cast: Steve Martin (Stu Preissler), Jack Black (Brad Harris) and Owen
Ohio grandmother caught in union fight
Associated Press COLUMBUS The plea of a 78-year-old grandmother urging a repeal of Ohio’s
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “To Kill a Mockingbird,” 7:30 p.m.: Timeless tale of tolerance
Protesters suspicious of plan to clean NY park
Associated Press NEW YORK The owner of the private park where Wall Street protesters are camped
BlackBerry outage hurts RIM stock
Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON Research in Motion Ltd. said BlackBerry service was fully restored
We’re our own worst enemy
Opinion: These days, any assessment of American foreign policy seems to circle back to whether we can get our
City OKs tax deal for Coronado Steel
City OKs tax deal for Coronado Steel YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control approved a
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2011. There are 78 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New voting system
New voting system YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections will demonstrate the
Haden and Mack still not practicing
Associated Press BEREA Browns starting cornerback Joe Haden and center Alex Mack are not
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, corner of Oak and Fruit streets, Youngstown,
Obama: Iran must be held accountable
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama said Thursday that officials at the “highest
Suspect’s ex-wife expressed fear
Associated Press SEAL BEACH, Calif. Scott Dekraai’s neighbors considered him one of the
House panel OKs bill to slash UN funds
Associated Press WASHINGTON A deeply divided House panel on Thursday approved a Republican bill
Flu, pneumonia shots
Flu, pneumonia shots GROVE CITY, Pa. A free flu and pneumonia shot clinic for individuals 18 and
Boardman briefs
Spaghetti dinner set The St. Charles Church Knights of Columbus Council No. 11915 will host a
Sheriff’s race heating up
Opinion: With the 2012 general election over a year away, it might seem strange to some that there are
oddly enough
oddly enough Oops! Clerk sends newspaper request to fix speeding ticket BELLEVILLE, Ill. A
Boardman’s Fait just misses state golf berth
Staff report hinckley Boardman senior Jake Fait shot a 5-over 77 at Thursday’s Division I
Miller gets go-ahead to start at Illinois
Associated Press COLUMBUS For a change, Ohio State’s quarterback controversy isn’t who will
It’s feast or famine for special teams
Associated Press PITTSBURGH When it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers special teams this season,
Omaha Burke’s Paul Limongi
This week’s Q&A After living in Nebraska for the better part of 14 years, Paul Limongi has found
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Zachary A. Lowe, 32, of 41 N. Glenellen Ave.,
Canfield doubles team earns trip to state
Staff report OBERLIN Canfield’s top doubles team of Allison Pavlansky and Gabrielle Brant won a
Kokrak tied at top after 1st round
By TODD FRANKO tfranko@vindy.com MIAMI After a whirlwind two months on the Nationwide Tour
Ninth year of scares coming to Craig Beach
By christine Keeling ckeeling@vindy.com lake milton Workers were preparing this week for a
Verlander, Young lead Tigers past Texas in Game 5 of ALCS
Associated Press Detriot One moment, Justin Verlander and the Tigers were on the verge of
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Trumbull officials OK firing of Pellin
Staff report warren Richard M. Pellin Jr. of Diamond, convicted of felony complicity to theft
Oprah finally delivers on 2 cars given to Valley pair
Kimberly Winfrey of Warren checks out the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L she picked up at Stadium Volkswagen in Boardman. She and Deryck Toles of Warren were two of 275 audience members who received the prize during Oprah Winfrey’s “Ultimate Favorite Things” episode that aired in November 2010.
Trumbull officials OK monthly fee for sewer system
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The 14 property owners on Gilbert Street in Weathersfield
‘Idiot’ officer no longer supports Kasich
Special to The Vindicator COLUMBUS Rob Barrett has been a police officer for 20 years. Last
More prep soccer results
BOYS Crestview 8, Ursuline 0 COLUMBIANA Zack Moore scored four goals, Anthony Maur had two and
Brewers and Wolf even NLCS at 2-2
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Randy Wolf outfoxed the St. Louis Cardinals for seven innings to earn
House votes to stop health-law abortions
House votes to stop health-law abortions WASHINGTON The House on Thursday returned to an
Multi-talented players excel for teams around state
Associated Press We tend to forget that, unlike the pros or major college teams, high school
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ericka Morgan and Kirk Flaherty, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 12.
4 men charged with conspiracy, wire fraud
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CLEVELAND Four men from the Mahoning Valley were named in
Wideman’s OT goal powers Washington past Penguins
Associatd Press PITTSBURGH Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals still own the
U.S. Kids Golf Canton East Fall Tour coming to Youngstown
U.S. Kids Golf Canton East Fall Tour coming to Youngstown The U.S. Kids Golf Canton East Fall Tour
Senior center raises money for family
The Austintown Senior Center and Linda Biggs family raised more than $1,400 for the Michael Village
Austintown Relay for Life breaks fundraising record
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com The township’s Relay For Life broke its fund-raising record,
Akron Children’s raises funds, hosts Fun Fest
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During its third annual Miracles and Promises Radiothon, Akron
Theater company presents Aesop’s Fables
Move Over Broadway Productions has provided quality live-theatre entertainment, to the community,
Austintown briefs
New fungal nail laser treatment available Austintown Podiatry Associates are now offering the new
Youngstown-area Rotary clubs host combined meeting
Henry “Hank” Shea, one of the country’s most effective white-collar crime prosecutors, will be the
Canfield Wrestling Club prepares for season
The Canfield Wrestling Club is preparing for another season on the mat. The club welcomes all
Children find treats in a haystack
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com After being postponed a week because of bad weather, the
Theater company presents Aesop’s Fables
Move Over Broadway Productions has provided quality live-theatre entertainment, to the community,
Performer promotes peace at middle school
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com From Sept. 19 to 23, the Austintown school district worked
Austintown sports briefs
Cancer Awareness Day set for Oct. 21 Cancer Awareness day is Oct. 21 and the Fitch Cheerleaders
Theater company presents Aesop’s Fables
Move Over Broadway Productions has provided quality live-theatre entertainment, to the community,
Stevens is Glenwood’s new math whiz
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Before graduating from Girard High School in 2005, Boardman
Saturday, Oct. 15
Saturday, Oct. 15 Junior varsity football Boardman at Glenoak, 10 a.m. Boys soccer Junior
Theater company presents Aesop’s Fables
Move Over Broadway Productions has provided quality live-theatre entertainment, to the community,
Boardman boys soccer undefeated in league play
The Boardman High School boys soccer team remained undefeated in Federal League action as the
Poland briefs
Grand opening party at Stage Door The Stage Door Fine and Performing Arts School is hosting its
Theater company presents Aesop’s Fables
Move Over Broadway Productions has provided quality live-theatre entertainment, to the community,
Boardman sports briefs
YMCA offers Youth Sports Program The Fall Youth Fundamental Basketball League kicks off today,
Bodine blonde donates hair to Locks of Love
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When Poland resident and Dobbins first-grader Preslie Bodine
Spartans win county championship
Boardman’s Mark Hadley raced to a second-place finish in a time of 16:27, outpacing more than 145
Poland sports briefs
Volleyball team wins The Poland seventh-grade volleyball team defeated Hubbard 25-6, 24-26, 25-6
Nurse Neff keeping West students healthy
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When West Boulevard’s school nurse Mary Chianese-Neff began her
Fourth-graders bloom during study
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although many measure the transition from summer to fall by the
Youngstown-area Rotary clubs host combined meeting
Henry “Hank” Shea, one of the country’s most effective white-collar crime prosecutors, will be the
Jungle Terry visits Kiddin’ Around
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The excited youngsters of Kiddin’ Around Preschool in Boardman
Youngstown Sports Grille celebrates ninth year
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In any tough economy, service industries like restaurants and bars
Youngstown Sports Grille celebrates ninth year
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In any tough economy, service industries like restaurants and bars
Canfield salutes senior volleyball players
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield varsity volleyball team’s 2011 season is
Canfied briefs
Electronic drive today The Canfield Township Trustees, along with the Green Team, encourage
Youngstown Sports Grille celebrates ninth year
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In any tough economy, service industries like restaurants and bars
Former NFL star shares positivity at Frank Ohl
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Back in 1978, Sports World was created to offer professional
Children find treats in a haystack
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com After being postponed a week because of bad weather, the
Career center welcomes new students
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In their first week at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center,
St. Christine’s gets visit from COSI
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students at St. Christine School took a tour through the
Angels for Animals hosts Fall Festival
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On a surprisingly warm Oct. 8 afternoon, the team at Angels for
Students and parents enjoy ‘Tea Party’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Since kindergarten began at North Elementary in September, the
Williams is SOV-Poland employee of the month
Sandy Williams, a nurse at Shepherd of the Valley Poland, has been named the facility’s employee of
Fruit sale helps send band to national stage
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This year, Poland Seminary High School band director Nick
North students create ‘whirled peace’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com To celebrate Sept. 21 as the International Day of Peace, the
Congress advises supercommittee to be cautious
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress flooded its supercommittee with a jumble of advice Thursday
'Footloose' remake is lighter on its feet and easier to swallow
‘FOOTLOOSE’ Grade: B- Cast: Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid, Andie MacDowell, Ray
Dem lawmakers seek probe of new bank fees
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democratic lawmakers are asking the Justice Department to
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