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UPDATE: Loew: Pavlik told me I'm still his trainer
Jack Loew said Kelly Pavlik told him he's still his trainer.
ATV accident in Mahoning Township seriously injures 1
ATV accident in Mahoning Township seriously injures 1 Staff Report NEW CASTLE, pa. A person
Steelers make history in easy win over St. Louis 32-20
Steelers make history in easy win over St. Louis 32-20 Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. Ben
Western Reserve Road near I-680 remains closed
Western Reserve Road near I-680 remains closed BEAVER Western Reserve Road near Interstate 680
Man threatens Salem Circle K clerk with knife during robbery
Man threatens Salem Circle K clerk with knife during robbery Staff report Salem Salem police
Family dinner marks 50th for the McMurrays
YOUNGSTOWN The family of Donald and Margaret McMurray of Youngstown honored the couple for their
Calcagnis’ 65th joins family at Canfield dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Calagni POLAND Eugene and Antonette Calcagni of Poland and their family
Family honors Sciortinos’ 60th
CANFIELD Alberini’s Restaurant in Niles was the setting for a dinner Sept. 17 honoring Eleanor J.
Loved ones mark Kemeskys’ 65th at dinner party
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Kemesky of Austintown celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
Pillars will support Stambaugh with annual fashion show
YOUNGSTOWN The Stambaugh Pillars will present its 14th annual Holiday Fashion Show on Nov. 2 in
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY High Twelve Club 720, Temple on the Hill, will have an all-you-can-eat soup and salad
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in Mahoning
Ohio budget cutbacks trigger 1,100 local tax issues on Nov. 8 ballot
Ohio budget cutbacks trigger 1,100 local tax issues on Nov. 8 ballot Associated Press COLUMBUS,
Dull Browns edge sloppy Seahawks 6-3
Dull Browns edge sloppy Seahawks 6-3 Associated Press CLEVELAND Phil Dawson converted two
YSU Homecoming week is filled with appetizing events
YSU Homecoming week is filled with appetizing events Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State
Moroccan claims victory in 37th Peace Race, but 1,600 runners win big
Moroccan claims victory in 37th Peace Race, but 1,600 runners win big By matthew peaslee
Trailer overturns on Ohio hayride, injuring 28; driver had open alcohol containers
Trailer overturns on Ohio hayride, injuring 28; driver had open alcohol containers Associated
Many Ohio schools opt out of new anti-obesity law
Many Ohio schools opt out of new anti-obesity law Associated Press SANDUSKY, Ohio An Ohio law
Ohio dentist plans Halloween-candy buyback for kids
Ohio dentist plans Halloween-candy buyback for kids Associated Press MANSFIELD, Ohio An Ohio
Growth in Idora neighborhood gardens includes something fishy
Growth in Idora neighborhood gardens includes something fishy By Ashley Luthern
Influenza reports are light for Youngstown area at start of flu season
Influenza reports are light for Youngstown area at start of flu season By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
A primer on collective bargaining as its future becomes cloudy
A primer on collective bargaining as its future becomes cloudy PART 2 OF A FIVE-PART SERIES ON
Sardich family marks couple’s 40th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Walter and Barbara Sardich of Youngstown celebrated 40 years of marriage during a
Valley residents graduate from basic training
Air Force: Airman E4 Alexander Wilson Valentin (Lowellville High School, ‘07), son of Wilson and Marybell Valentin of Youngstown.
4 health fairs planned for veterans
Four upcoming health fairs for veterans will offer flu shots and health screenings.
Ryan Alford of Fredonia now fire specialist
Army National Guard Pvt. Ryan S. Alford has graduated from the Fire Support Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Okla.
Utica Shale gas drillers primed to dig in Mahoning Valley
The Utica Shale exploration is ramping up, especially here in the Mahoning Valley, where new drilling permits have been approved, and 20,000 acres of freshly minted lease deals are nearly ready to be signed.
Big halftime lead lifts YSU past Red Flash
Big halftime lead lifts YSU past Red Flash By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN David
Speaker tells Mahoning Valley men to lead fight against domestic violence
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA If men want to do something against domestic violence,
Youngstown State Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2011
Seven former standouts will be enshrined in the Youngstown State Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Zombies of all sorts crawl out for really ghoul time in Youngstown
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com
Boardman’s Hadley wins D1 district crown; Howland’s Sutton is second
CANTON Boardman sophomore Mark Hadley won a Division I district cross country title with a time of
Campbell Group: Block Watch meeting a success
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The Campbell Pride Project is calling its first
Maplewood’s Shamrock blossoms on CC course
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com cortland In last year’s district cross country meet at
Freezer on the fritz spoils Lawrence County center’s breakfast plan
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. In the basement at Patches Place on
Phantoms’ rally comes up short
Staff report ANN ARBOR, MICH. The Youngstown Phantoms’ four-game winning streak ended Saturday
Cards flying high
St. Louis pummels Texas for 2-1 Series advantage Associated Press ARLINGTON, TEXAS A blown
ARMED FORCES DIGEST
VETERANS Health fairs scheduled NEW CASTLE, Pa. Four upcoming health fairs for veterans will
Public can see plans for Lawrence County bridge project
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County commissioners said plans
Merlo sworn in on Niles council
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Giovanne “John” Merlo, a lifelong Niles resident, was
Senate Bill 5/Issue 2: How did we get here?
"We need to break the back of organized labor in the school." — Gov. John Kasich, in 2009 speech
Drug offers relief for enlarged prostate
Q. I have heard that the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug to treat symptoms of
Project will collect memories of decaying Youngstown theater
The now-dilapidated downtown building was once a showplace of entertainment.
Record reviews
JANE’S ADDICTION Album: “The Great Escape Artist” Grade: B- When Jane’s Addiction stormed onto
Saturday’s area college games
Mount Union 27, Capital 7 COLUMBUS Mount Union’s defense forced four turnovers and held Capital
Playoff run means extra paydays for beer vendors
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS The gates had yet to open when Aaron Sims ducked inside a
Quality is important when buying a turntable
Q. I am thinking of adding a turntable to my sound system. Do you really think vinyl records sound
Cain stumbles under glare of the spotlight
Associated Press ATLANTA Herman Cain is learning the hard way what it means to face the glare of
Is it really a buyer’s market?
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS Jessica Harrison thought she knew what to expect when she
The mass menagerie: How release, hunt, killing of animals unfolded
By Josh Jarman and Randy Ludlow Columbus Dispatch ZANESVILLE, Ohio The news trucks are gone,
Who put the blade to Betras?
Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras appears to have been bladed by Republicans
Readers share stories about ‘haunted antiques’
We have heard many stories about “haunted antiques” through the years, and we often ask readers to
YSU notebook More from Stambaugh Stadium
YSU notebook More from Stambaugh Stadium That’s one good Cookie: Jamaine Cook’s four rushing
Escaping the introductory-discount cycle
Jayne Hergott is sick of jumping through hoops to receive the best price for her newspaper, garbage
Staal’s 2 goals includes 100th
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The wrong player was charged with the crime, and the true offender
Iraqis face future without US troops
Associated Press BAGHDAD For the first time in decades, Iraqis face a future on their own, with
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Oct. 15
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Best of Me” by Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central) 2. “The Marriage Plot”
Health-care open house is Thursday
Health-care open house is Thursday YOUNGSTOWN NEO HealthForce will host a free Family Health
Career paths & Limelight
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced that William H. Considine, president and CEO of
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. I saw a wonderful pianist on “Great Performances” recently. Who is he? He
Fun with Phineas and Ferb
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Life is good for fans of “Phineas and Ferb.” Not only
Cities forced to cut services
McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. The last person to leave Highland Park, Mich., will soon
GM Lordstown natural choice for diesel version of the Cruze
Editorial: There is no arguing with suc- cess — which is why we aren’t surprised that General Motors Co. has
A stadium is an investment
Editorial: A stadium is an investment Anyone who thinks that having a home stadium is an extravagance hasn’t
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Little River Band, 7 p.m.: Australian band with a string of soft-
Paterno ties wins record as Lions outgun Wildcats
Associated Press EVANSTON, ILL. Joe Paterno tied Eddie Robinson’s Division I record with his
Libya’s new leaders to declare liberation
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Libya’s new leaders will declare liberation today, officials
Brett Dennen expands his sound on ‘Loverboy’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Singer-songwriter Brett Dennen feels free these days.
NEW DESTINATION
Associated Press NEW YORK Some women from Kansas were taking in as much of New York City as they
newsmakers
newsmakers Lynn hospitalized with pneumonia ASHLAND, Ky. A Kentucky theater says Loretta Lynn
“once upon a time” (8 p.m., abc): Think of this show as a fractured fairy tale. This
“once upon a time” (8 p.m., abc): Think of this show as a fractured fairy tale. This drama imagines
Stay off the fracking bandwagon
Opinion: Stay off the fracking bandwagon I’m not a tree hugger, howev- er comments on fracking by state
Prep soccer Tournament results
BOYS South Range 1, Newton Falls 0 NORTH LIMA Jordan Baker scored the lone goal for the
DFT/This 51-inch-high Gothic Revival armchair made in the 19th century seems to belong in a dark castle.
This 51-inch-high Gothic Revival armchair made in the 19th century seems to belong in a dark castle.
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
“The Cook Is in the Parlour Cookbook,” by Marguerite Gilbert McCarthy, 309 pages, Little, Brown and
Inconsistent Steelers face stumbling Cardinals
Associated Press Glendale, Ariz. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says the game seems “eons” ago.
Author sets visits to discuss lyme disease
Author sets visits to discuss lyme disease Janet L. DeCesare, author of “Ticked Off,” has
METRO DIGEST || Western Reserve Road closed after spill
Western Reserve Road closed after spill BEAVER A spill of 900 gallons of driveway sealant just
Prep volleyball roundup Tournament results
Mineral Ridge 26-25-28, Newbury 24-14-26 VIENNA Abby Riffee made 13 digs while Meghan Garland
New law reduces driving penalties
Plain Dealer A new state law cuts the penalties for driving without a license and most instances
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2011. There are 69 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
USC gets big lead, holds off Notre Dame
Associated Press south bend, ind. Jawanza Starling returned a fumbled snap 80 yards for a third-
area lawmakers
A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:
Economic climate harsh to some lanes
At least two bowling proprietors who responded to an informal survey deserve some love, considering
We’re bought and sold
Opinion: We’re bought and sold A few years ago Republican John McCain and former Democratic Sen, Russ
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
‘Behavior modification’ has been a distraction
McClatchy Newspapers Once upon a time, I thought, as did and still do many if not most people in
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Barbara Ann Hawkins of The Dixie Cups is 68. Director Ang Lee is 57. Jazz singer
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Glen R. La Pointe III, 31, of 8721/2 North Road SE,
Business is now Hopping
Rust Belt downsizes its bottles to meet demand By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE, 4 p.m., Mill Creek Park Community Center,
area bowling scores at a glance
700s Amron — Don Chestnut (702) in Hively’s Sportsman; Dan Guerrieri (738) & Jim Diver (727) in
Martin, JJ lead solid Hendrick effort at Talladega
Associated Press Talladega, Fla. For the first time since Dan Wheldon’s fatal accident, the
Weak economy hits sanctuaries’ efforts to rescue exotic animals
Associated Press COLUMBUS Yadah used to be an adorable baby. Now he’s a cranky 5-year-old with a
Military retirees could pay more
Military retirees could pay more WASHINGTON The government’s promise of lifetime health care for
Browns, Seahawks are set for Holmgren Bowl
Associated Press Cleveland On game day, he dresses like a banker or businessman, right down to
Saturday’s other MVFC games
Illinois State 17, Indiana State 14 NORMAL, ILL. Matt Brown threw for 172 yards and a touchdown
If Issue 2 is voted down, change still is needed
Opinion: It looks as if Issue 2 will face defeat in two weeks, based on current polling. And based on the
Steampunk power Old and new clash wonderfully in Rust Belt’s zany ‘Rocky Horror’
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN This weekend the Rust Belt Theater
Saturday’s MAC games
Ohio 37, Akron 20 AKRON Tyler Tettleton threw two touchdown passes, ran for a score and Ohio
Saturday’s Big Ten games
No. 15 Michigan State 37, No. 4 Wisconsin 31 EAST LANSING, Mich. Keith Nichol caught a 44-yard
Cincinnati rallies to beat So. Florida
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Zach Collaros threw for three touchdowns and ran for two fourth-
METRO DIGEST || New citizens
New citizens YOUNGSTOWN These people became U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony last week
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