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Blood donations needed
The Northern Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross has urged people to give blood because donations are not reaching the 900 units a day needed to meet the needs of local hospitals in a timely manner.
Madoff from prison: 'Now, I have no fear'
Disgraced financier Bernie Madoff has told an interviewer he has terrible remorse and horrible nightmares over his epic fraud, but also said he feels happier in prison than he's felt in 20 years.
Charlie Sheen’s new sitcom airing on FX in 2012
Charlie Sheen’s new sitcom airing on FX in 2012 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fired “Two and a Half Men” star
Killer of San Antonio police officer executed
Killer of San Antonio police officer executed HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Former San Antonio street
16 NY cops charged with ticket-fixing
What began two years ago as a low-profile wiretap investigation of a New York Police Department officer has resulted in criminal charges against at least 16 officers alleging they abused their authority by helping family and friends avoid paying traffic tickets, two people familiar with the case said Thursday.
Medaled Iraq War veteran critically injured by police during anti-Wall Street protest
The Iraq War veteran injured during a clash between police and anti-Wall Street protesters wasn't taking part in the demonstrations out of economic want.
Austintown man pleads guilty to child-rape charges
Austintown man pleads guilty to child-rape charges
Howland bank robbber gets three years
Howland bank robbber gets three years warren Timothy L. Finnigan, 44, of Niles, pleaded guilty
Ohio zoo fends off widow; exotic animals to be quarantined
Ohio zoo fends off widow; exotic animals to be quarantined A confrontation over six exotic animals
Area Agency on Aging board session is Friday in Youngstown
Area Agency on Aging board session is Friday in Youngstown
Boardman police looking for man who caused vandalism at car wash
Boardman police looking for man who caused vandalism at car wash
Embarrassed Pa. 'victim' charged with making false report
Embarrassed Pa. 'victim' charged with making false report
Boardman police investigating home burglary
Boardman police investigating home burglary BOARDMAN Police are investigating a burglary at
NCAA approves major scholarship changes at meeting
NCAA approves major scholarship changes at meeting
Rise in Medicare premiums less than feared in 2012
Rise in Medicare premiums less than feared in 2012
Penn State part of new federal grant to control stink bugs
Penn State part of new federal grant to control stink bugs
Meadville publisher tabbed to head Sharon Herald newspaper
Meadville publisher tabbed to head Sharon Herald newspaper
Newton Falls man loses control of car, hits 92-year-old neighbor
Newton Falls man loses control of car, hits 92-year-old neighbor
Dem lawmaker 'optimistic' about Ohio congressional map
Dem lawmaker 'optimistic' about Ohio congressional map
Mahoning County elections board open this weekend for early voting
Mahoning County elections board open this weekend for early voting
Economy grew 2.5 percent in Q3 as consumers rebound
Economy grew 2.5 percent in Q3 as consumers rebound
Ohio official nixes early voting in Montgomery County
Ohio official nixes early voting in Montgomery County
Mahoning County's credit rating revised to stable from negative
Mahoning County's credit rating revised
Retirement ceremony for old flags Sunday
Shepherd of the Valley in Poland, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, will conduct a retirement ceremony for about 200 old, torn and faded U.S. flags at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Free Medicare checkups Tuesday at Youngstown Sr. Center
Ohio Department of Insurance’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program offers a free Medicare checkup event at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Youngstown Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave.
Interfaith Habitat house to be dedicated Friday
Mahoning County Habitat for Humanity will dedicate a new home Friday at 6:30 p.m. at 28 Wetmore Ave. The home, being built for Marina Crespo and her family, is also on display at an open house today from 3 to 7 p.m.
New Castle man, teen charged in shooting at hunting cabin
Two people are charged in a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy with a head injury.
Butler North to be site of YMTA recital Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present a recital at the Butler North at
Home tour planned by Salem museum
Home tour planned by Salem museum SALEM “Come Home for the Holidays,” a home tour sponsored by
Youngstown's Lots of Green wins national recognition
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.’s Lots of Green program won second place honors in the Keep America Beautiful’s national contest in the community beautification/community greening category.
Youngstown fugitive arrested in Houston
FBI agents in Houston arrested fugitive Anthony J. White, 29, of Youngstown in that city Tuesday.
No costumes at Sunday harvest event
Participation by Valley safety agencies will highlight a neighborhood harvest event from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday sponsored by ICU Blockwatch and St. Dominic Church at the church parking lot, 77 E. Lucius Ave.
Hermitage firefighter chargecd with assaulting co-worker
A city volunteer firefighter assaulted another firefighter at the Hermitage Fire Department Station 1 on Highland Road, city police said.
Virtual U.S. embassy to reach out to Iranians by year's end
The Obama administration is setting up an Internet-based embassy to reach out to Iranians hoping to broaden their understanding of the United States, while at the same time studying new sanctions to raise the pressure on Iran's government over its disputed nuclear program and alleged ties to terrorism.
Jason Kokrak begins Nationwide Tour Championship today
Jason Kokrak has always been a long shot. Now, in part because of it, he’s going to be a big shot, too.
YSU students are testing materials designed to protect U.S. soldiers
Youngstown State University students are playing a role in protecting United States soldiers in combat.
Joe Kaluza opposes appeal of 50-year sentences of 2 who paralyzed him
Joe Kaluza is paralyzed from the neck down, thanks to the criminal actions of Taran Helms and Hattie Gilbert.
YSU hopes to avenge ’10 loss to W. Illinois
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Picking the worst loss of YSU’s 2010 season is like
What’s next if SB 5 repeal is OK’d?
Major polling has remained consistent in its conclusions on Senate Bill 5 since lawmakers passed the legislation earlier this year and opponents launched a petition drive to repeal it.
Despite one ‘no’ vote, YSU approves 3-year pacts with ACE and faculty
Youngstown State University trustees approved new three-year pacts with the university’s faculty and classified unions with one vote against the faculty agreement.
Girard pulls away in thriller
Indians advance to regionals for first time since 2007 By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com
Giuriceo headlines card at St. Lucy’s Nov. 19
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL Jake Giuriceo (13-0-1, 3 KOs) will once again be the
Youngstown officials, agencies conduct South Side zoning sweep
Laura Fulmer, the city’s zoning-code-enforcement officer, spends her days canvassing city properties making sure they are up to code, but her efforts were combined with several other agencies in a South Side enforcement sweep.
Poland, Mooney girls soccer postponed
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com struthers Just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, after both the
Investigator concurs: Do-Cut fire accidental
An independent investigator hired by Federated Mutual Insurance also has determined that the fire at Do-Cut Hardware was caused by electrical failure.
PREP RONDUP | Wednesday’s other soccer and volleyball games
Jen Morris, Kendyl Carlisle and Jen Love each scored goals for Canfield. Elena Billy and Kaylee Buchenic each had assists for the Cardinals (8-7-3), who led 2-0 at halftime. Olivia Governor had five saves for Canfield, which will host either Cardinal Mooney or Poland in Saturday’s 7 p.m. district final.
Liberty schools could see deficit soon
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty The school district is projected to fall
Rosie Shakari spends day as honorary Air Force pilot’
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com VIENNA Cruising down the main runway in a huge C-130
Lowellville trail of terror
Lowellville firefighter Bubba Carnahan ghoulishly anticipates the Haunted Bike Trail, a fundraiser for Lowellville Volunteer Fire Department. Monsters will stalk the last half-mile of the Stavich Bike Trail before the Pennsylvania line Saturday and Sunday nights.
PEOPLE’S PHARMACY || Pros and cons of chocolate
Q. I really love chocolate, and if there are proven health benefits, I will be very happy indeed! I
HEALTH DIGEST || Training for clergy
Training for clergy YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Suicide Prevention Coalition is offering a
New This week at the movies
New This week In Time (PG-13) In a future where time is the universal currency and the wealthy
METRO DIGEST || Brownlee Woods association meeting
Association meeting YOUNGSTOWN Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association has its monthly meeting
2 stolen Picasso paintings found
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia Two Picasso paintings owned by a German museum and stolen from
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
HEALTH BRIEFS || Honor for Northside
Honor for Northside YOUNGSTOWN Northside Medical Center has been named one of “65 Hospitals with
Halloween can be dangerous for families of food-allergic kids SCARY TIMES
Symptoms of Food Allergy Symptoms of a food-allergy reaction can be sudden and severe and
A stiff whiff can cut your raving craving
By Ellen Warren Chicago Tribune Of course smell is important when it comes to eating. When we
‘The Help’ resurrects mammy image
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID McClatchy Newspapers Weeks after “The Help” opened, I finally worked up the
Old rules stifle new growth
Opinion: By Kathleen Sebelius McClatchy-Tribune One of government’s roles is to create rules that protect
‘The Wizard of Oz’ redefines classic
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It’s the rare occasion in musical theater when an iconic
WTG
TODAY Onstage “Clues: The Butler’s Belfry,SDRq noon and 7 p.m., by 34West Theater Company, Dutch
Country-music ‘Angels’ to open at Salem theater
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., will present “Honky Tonk Angels,”
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.52 —.12 Avalon
Drowning in a river of words
Opinion: WASHINGTON You step onto an airport’s moving walkway, a flat metal conveyor belt that conveys
‘Delivery’ to premiere at Main Street Theater
Staff report COLUMBIANA Crown Theater Productions will present an original drama titled “The
NIGHTLIFE
Ballbusters Sports Bar, 3661 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-793-2778 Fri: G-Force, 9 p.m. to 1
‘Skyball League’ has ups and downs in first season
“Skyball League,” the show based on a sport created by Brian Kessler of Boardman, is about to wrap
Gay bullying is media’s latest cause
Opinion: Back in the 1920s, the intelligentsia on both sides of the Atlantic were loudly protesting the
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Vincent and Shannon (Carilli) Guerrieri of Fremont, Ohio, announce the birth of their daughter,
‘Thriller’ dancers will go for the record
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Thrill the World, a mass dance performance of Michael Jackson’s music
Pipe organ to accompany screening of ‘Hunchback’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It will be a Halloween show the likes of which
Boardman Trustee Moliterno has earned residents’ support
Editorial: When voters in Boardman Township approved the 3.85-mill, five-year additional police levy in August,
The Nevels Sisters to release album
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Nevels Sisters, the gospel vocal group that hails from Youngstown,
‘Walking Dead’ zombie actor will appear at event
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com NILES The vampire craze still has bite, but zombies are
RB Hillis: ‘I won’t be a distraction’
Associated Press BEREA Peyton Hillis is finally putting the focus on football — and only
EU to force banks to raise $148 billion
Associated Press BRUSSELS Big banks across Europe will have to raise $148 billion to better
Surplus food
Surplus food Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 11 a.m.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2011. There are 65 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Former top Wall Street player denies insider trading
Associated Press NEW YORK A former board member of Goldman Sachs and Procter & Gamble pleaded
birthdays
birthdays Actress Nanette Fabray is 91. Actress Ruby Dee is 87. Actor-comedian John Cleese is 72.
A right decision on raises
Opinion: Muskogee (Okla.) Phoenix: Our state legislators haven’t received a pay increase since 1998. Just
JaneDear Girls on edge of country-pop mash-up
JaneDear Girls make their Youngstown area debut Friday at the Dusty Armadillo in Rootstown.
Official convicted of lying about W.Va. mine disaster
Associated Press BECKLEY, W.Va. The only person prosecuted so far in the worst U.S. coal-mining
Ohio State, Penn State have key Big 10 games
Associated Press COLUMBUS For teams that don’t classify themselves as rivals, Wisconsin and Ohio
Barnette will serve two life sentences
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lorenza Barnette likely will never walk
Four run for three seats on Poland board
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Four candidates, including two incumbents, are
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Herman J. Carach Jr., 60, of Canfield and Kay Woods,
‘Jeopardy!’ employee visits Youngstown Christian class
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Clue: An interactive, electronic version of
Havre de Grace to take on boys in Breeders’
Associated Press St. Louis, Mo. Havre de Grace is going where Zenyatta once did, taking on the
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Costume giveaway planned by station, police department
Staff report WARREN Radio station WRBP-FM, JAMZ 101.9, and the Warren Police Department have
Suspect in 1967 killing denies snatching girl
Associated Press TOLEDO A man accused of killing a 14-year-old Ohio schoolgirl in 1967 and
Dems reimburse restricted fund
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Democratic Party
Save the middle class, senator
Opinion: Save the middle class, senator Recently state Sen. Bob Hagan reported that because of term
World Series Game 6 postponed until tonight by rainy forecast
Associated Press St. Louis, Mo. Game 6 of the World Series was postponed Wednesday because of a
The Buckle to open in Niles mall in 2012
The Buckle to open in Niles mall in 2012 NILES Eastwood Mall will add a new tenant next summer.
Tunisia’s election sets high bar
Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia No matter what the results, Tunisia’s landmark election was a
Steelers are respectful but not in awe of New England
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Brett Keisel’s short-term memory is a little hazy. Actually, his
Police actions unnerve protesters
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. The display of police force in Oakland, Calif., and Atlanta
newsmakers
newsmakers Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning LONDON Soul diva Amy Winehouse died with empty
Struthers school seeks grant
Staff report struthers Struthers Middle School is trying to win a $50,000 grant to add
Public meeting addresses Poland’s referendum
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND About a dozen village residents attended a public
Help for students with loans
Associated Press DENVER President Barack Obama recalled his struggles with student-loan debt as
Girl Scouts praise decision
Staff report Trefoil Integrity, a coalition of Girl Scouts opposed to the closing of camps,
NATION & WORLD || Jack Hanna urges strict rules on exotic pets
Hanna urges strict rules on exotic pets COLUMBUS Jack Hanna has urged a state panel to draw up
Canfield residents complain about blight
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Residents filled township hall to discuss a
Thousands flee Bangkok as floodwaters threaten
Associated Press BANGKOK Tens of thousands of Bangkok residents jammed bus stations and highways
Habitual criminal faces more charges
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A 47-year-old city man who has been charged with criminal
METRO DIGEST || Second prize won by Youngstown's Lots of Green
Second prize won YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.’s Lots of Green
oddly enough
oddly enough No treat: Pumpkin dump snarls Detroit-area traffic FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. Road
Poll: Many boomers plan to stay put
Associated Press WASHINGTON Many baby boomers say they’re likely to stay put in retirement amid
Supercommittee Dems, GOP swap offers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans on Congress’ deficit-reduction supercommittee outlined a
Gas boom brings rise in crime
Associated Press TOWANDA, Pa. In a modern-day echo of the raucous Old West, small towns enjoying
Pitt rolls past Connecticut, loses standout RB to injury
Associated Press pittsburgh Tino Sunseri threw for a career-high 419 yards and two touchdowns
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