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Wesley Clark says Romney fails commander-in-chief test
Wesley Clark says Romney fails commander-in-chief test YOUNGSTOWN Wesley Clark, a retired four-
Brookfield plays Edgewood tonight
Brookfield plays Edgewood tonight BROOKFIELD — The undefeated Brookfield High football team will
New Georgian PM to president: “Out of your palace”
New Georgian PM to president: “Out of your palace” TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s recently
19-year-old Youngstown gang member headed to prison
19-year-old Youngstown gang member headed to prison
Cuomo: ‘No reason to panic’ over gasoline shortages
Cuomo: ‘No reason to panic’ over gasoline shortages NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Ohio 'cleaning fairy' pleads guilty to criminal charge
Ohio 'cleaning fairy' pleads guilty to criminal charge
Oil falls on storm-related supply concerns
Oil falls on storm-related supply concerns NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices fell today as two Northeast
Hamas PM blasts Palestinian leader over TV remarks
Hamas PM blasts Palestinian leader over TV remarks GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas’ prime
Government, defense spar on Ohio bomb-plot sentence
Government, defense spar on Ohio bomb-plot sentence
Schilling calls suit political, denies wrongdoing
Schilling calls suit political, denies wrongdoing PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Former Red Sox pitcher
Students ready to spread nonviolence message throughout Youngstown area
Students ready to spread nonviolence message throughout Youngstown area
Mich. man admits killing woman in sex fantasy
Mich. man admits killing woman in sex fantasy BROOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A 55-year-old ex-
Youngstown-Warren area shows fewer unemployment claims
Youngstown-Warren area shows fewer unemployment claims
Coast Guard probing cause of tall ship’s sinking
Coast Guard probing cause of tall ship’s sinking ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — The Coast Guard has
Pittsburgh tattoo parlor has 250K pennies on floor
Pittsburgh tattoo parlor has 250K pennies on floor
No charges for woman who slammed boy on school bus
No charges for woman who slammed boy on school bus GALESBURG, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor says a
Man pleads in girlfriend’s son’s death
Man pleads in girlfriend’s son’s death INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man faces up to
Krista Ronci | Joseph Dombroski
SALEM Krista Lynn Ronci and Dr. Joseph Andrew Dombroski exchanged marriage vows Aug. 25 at St.
Stefanie LuBonovic | Jason Hazen
POLAND Holy Family Church was the setting of the 1:30 p.m. June 30 wedding ceremony for Stefanie
Danielle DeMarco | Adam Meek
ORLANDO, FLA. The Peabody Hotel provided the setting for the Sept. 22 wedding of Danielle DeMarco
Debra A. Arbogast | Michael A. Fette
YOUNGSTOWN First Unitarian Universalist Church provided the setting for the Oct. 20 wedding of
Stephanie Gilida | Matthew White
YOUNGSTOWN St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church was the setting of the 2 p.m. July 7 exchange of
Jamie L. Rivello | Daniel A. Monico
BOARDMAN Jamie L. Rivello and Daniel A. Monico, both of Boardman, exchanged marriage vows July 28
Megan Sponcil | Christopher Kline
NEW WATERFORD Megan Sponcil of New Waterford became the bride of Christopher Kline of Salem during
McKenzie Crowell | Steve Cross
YOUNGSTOWN McKenzie Lee Crowell and Steve Jason Cross, both of Poland, exchanged marriage vows
Police: Man fatally stabbed mother on Halloween
Police: Man fatally stabbed mother on Halloween LANSDALE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a suburban
Man waives hearing in shooting of costumed girl
Man waives hearing in shooting of costumed girl FREEDOM, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who
Kristyn Mistovich | James Woodward
boardman Kristyn Marie Mistovich of Boardman and James Peter Woodward of New Albany, Ohio,
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Greater Youngstown Monitoring Association Scanner Club will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at
Man ordered to trial in toddler’s death
Man ordered to trial in toddler’s death BEAVERDALE, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors say a Pennsylvania man
Hospice benefits from awesome luncheon
BOARDMAN Hospice of the Valley will have a benefit luncheon titled Awesome Aussie 2012 from 11
Lions Club gives awards for service
Lions Club gives awards for service YOUNGSTOWN John Woodside, Lions District Governor, gave
Poland school to benefit from frozen yogurt fundraiser
Poland Union Elementary will have a fundraiser at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Nov. 12-13.
LOUIE TODAY: Covelli, fracking, Latino radio, Editor Todd, Louie's Election Eve
The Covelli Centre's Eric Ryan joins Louie in the studio with the facts about the centre's operations.
Downtown streets to close Saturday for YSU homecoming parade
Several downtown streets will be closed Saturday for the Youngstown State University Homecoming Parade.
Health fair Tuesday at Windsor House in Liberty
Windsor House at Liberty Health Care Center, 1355 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, is hosting an “Elect to Improve Your Health” fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Valley clergy to pray for voting at elections boards
Clergy from throughout the Mahoning Valley will join together at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mahoning and Trumbull counties boards of elections to encourage people to vote in-person at the boards.
Cruze sales for October up 34% over ’11
October sales of the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze were up 34 percent over last year, continuing three straight months of exceptional sales.
Bidinotto’s goal in second OT lifts Cardinals over Blazers
Bidinotto’s goal in second OT lifts Cardinals over Blazers
Brookfield awaits decision on playing Edgewood or Beachwood
BROOKFIELD AWAITS DECISION
Valley pastors: Turn off cynicism; tune in values on Election Day
On Election Day, the most politically charged time of year, a group of Valley pastors is promoting a nonpartisan, ecumenical gathering around the Lord’s table.
End of an era, and beginning of the next in Poland
Somewhere in Poland this week, there’s a seventh-grader dreaming about becoming the next Libby Rogenski.
Paul Ryan to cap off campaign in Vienna
The last campaign stop for Paul Ryan, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, before Tuesday’s election is a rally at Winner Aviation at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna Township.
Drilling OK’d for site near Poland park
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The first horizontal drilling permit issued
Thiel's Barzak has killer instinct
Thiel standout holds the school’s career kills record By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Is
WR Port Authority OKs contract deal for DeLeon
The Western Reserve Port Authority approved a compromise Thursday that ends its contract next month with its executive director and offers her an incentive- laden six-month deal with a base pay of $47,500.
Mahoning commissioners act on Struthers park improvements
By Peter H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners awarded a
Rematch at Bo Rein for Niles, rival Hubbard
Niles hoping to reverse its recent fortunes against AAC rival Hubbard By STEVE RUMAN
Action brings attention to epilepsy
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have designated November as “Mahoning
Ohio court: Old DNA in acquittals may be kept
Associated Press CINCINNATI DNA taken from someone acquitted of a crime may be retained and
A day for Austintown's 'Mr. Bill'
Bill Sheldon, an Austintown schools custodian for 18 years, hugs Lynn Kirk Elementary students who created songs, books and poems for him. Sheldon, who was diagnosed with lymphoma in August, is undergoing chemotherapy. His weakened immune system has caused him to change his work assignment.
First Place Financial shares plummet
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com WARREN Shares of First Place Financial Corp.
Defense looking better
Associated Press PITTSBURGH There’s a look Dick LeBeau gets on his face when the Hall-of-Fame
Suit filed in Ellsworth zoning case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A specially appointed deputy zoning
Canfield Little Cards 120 JVs win title
The Canfield Little Cardinals 120-pound JV squad captured the YAC JV championship for the second
Senator seeks longer distance between drilling and homes
In a move designed to increase safety in oil and gas drilling, a state senator from Boardman has proposed doubling the distance gas and oil wells must be from homes.
Biden, Clinton were a hit
Opinion: President Barack Obama was a no-show at his rally with former President Bill Clinton at Youngstown’s
Different, but similar
YCS, Warren JFK are more alike than history suggests By STEVE RUMN sports@vindy.com In an
TOP 10
TOP 10 Fracking is not a new technology. It has been in use since the 1950s. By BURTON SPEAKMAN
Early voting was a chore
Opinion: Early voting was a chore My first problem in fol- lowing the instructions on the yellow sheet in
Consumers give economy a lift
Associated Press WASHINGTON A flurry of data issued Thursday sketched a brightening view of the
OSU student helps build link to industry
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@shalesheet.com columbus Vince Melillo didn’t see a whole lot of
Are drilling sites set in Mahoning?
I had the opportunity to observe a drilling unit or processing facility in the Harrison-Guernsey-
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown. Clothing giveaway for
Flood of concerns
Associated Press NEW YORK Frustration — and in some cases fear — mounted in New York City on
Couples night at CMAs
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. It was couples night at the Country Music Association Awards
Vortex receives citation
Staff report new castle, Pa. A New Castle business has been cited by the U.S. Occupational
Candidates making final push
Associated Press DOSWELL, Va. Five days before the election, Republican challenger Mitt Romney
Which America do you want?
Opinion: Both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney say their candidacies in Tuesday’s election reject the past to
The Rev. Lonnie Simon led an extraordinary life of service
Editorial: There are a few men and women in the Mahoning Valley who have been pioneers in movements that
Drillers opt for benign additives
By Timothy Puko The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review pittsburgh Industry experts call it continuous
Officials: No delay in rescue effort in Libya
Associated Press WASHINGTON CIA security officers went to the aid of State Department staff less
The EPA has a birthday
Opinion: The EPA has a birthday Ironton Tribune: As the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency celebrates 40
Cruising along
Associated Press DETROIT Most major automakers reported sales increases in October despite
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
Denzel soars in ‘Flight’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Whip Whitaker had an epic layover in Orlando — an all-
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “It’s A Wonderful Life,” 8 p.m.: Holiday season has begun. Trumbull
Country Music Association Awards Winners
Entertainer of the Year: Blake Shelton Single of the Year: “Pontoon,” Little Big Town Album of
Clint loses faith
Opinion: By James Rainey Los Angeles Times If you saw “Trouble With the Curve,” you know Clint Eastwood
GAME WATCH
GAME WATCH OHIO STATE VS.: Illinois, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. TV/RADIO: ESPN;WNIO (AM-1390), WBBG
“undercover boss” (8 p.m., cbs): It’s the fourth season of “Undercover
“undercover boss” (8 p.m., cbs): It’s the fourth season of “Undercover Boss,” and we’re stunned that
Cavs’ big men add new dimension
Akron Beacon Journal independence When the Cleveland Cavaliers’ coaching staff huddled together
CHS reports $3.2 billion in revenue
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Community Health Systems reported $3.2 billion in revenue, an increase
Mahoning County
Mahoning County Austintown Township ERIC PETROLEUM CORP Tod M. Nagy, Debra A. Nagy Beaver
Early voting
Early voting About 22 million people already have voted in the upcoming election, either by mail
Bill Sheldon Pasta dinner
Bill Sheldon Pasta dinner Friends and family of Bill Sheldon, an Austintown schools custodian,
Cincinnati jury acquits wheelchair comic’s promoter of disorderly conduct
Associated Press CINCINNATI A jury on Thursday found a man not guilty of a disorderly conduct
Training offered at earned-income tax credit workshop
Staff report WARREN The YWCA of Warren and Catholic Charities will host a free earned- income
Council votes to allow leasing of city land
In a somewhat heated and confrontational environment, City Council approved legislation by a 5-2 vote to allow the city to solicit offers from companies to lease city-owned land for gas and oil drilling.
Hamilton County a key national battleground
Associated Press CINCINNATI The eyes of the nation are on Hamilton County, Ohio. At least for
Montgomery considered for Wright Bros. museum
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. The Wright Brothers Aeroplane Co. is considering making
Turnovers taking toll on Penguins
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com youngstown While there’s no quick fix for Youngstown State’s
To ‘frackmolish’ or not to ‘frackmolish’
To ‘frackmolish’ or not to ‘frackmolish’ The city of Youngstown is improving in many aspects.
oddly enough
oddly enough Police called for shot woman find Halloween zombie BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Police in
Well off Route 7 almost complete
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com North Lima D&L Energy Group of Youngstown announced it
Campaigns invade other sides’ turf
Associated Press MASON, Ohio Romney-Ryan signs sit on nearly every block in this southwest Ohio
Sharon man shot in robbery at home
Staff report sharon, pa. A man was shot in his living room as he struggled with robbers during a
Report delivers mixed message on drilling
By KEVIN BEGOS Associated Press PITTSBURGH Shale gas and oil drilling pose environmental and
Chesapeake credit rating lowered
Chesapeake credit rating lowered NEW YORK Standard & Poor’s lowered Chesapeake Energy’s credit
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Neighborhood Block Watch, 12:30 p.m., township administration building,
Shale institute funding
Shale institute funding buffalo The University at Buffalo’s shale institute has a budget of more
Poland Community Briefs
Free haircut for veterans For the second consecutive year, the Great Clips franchisees in the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard E. Truitt, 60, of 6875 S. Pricetown Road,
Browns believe they’re closing the gap
Associated Press BEREA They’ve been on the bottom for so long it seems as if the Browns are
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Oct. 26
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 2, the 307th day of 2012. There are 59 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ co-writer Dees dies MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. Bill Dees emerged from
Buckeyes won’t take Illinois lightly
Associated Press COLUMBUS Andrew Norwell has firsthand knowledge of Illinois’ surprising
Halloween | Holiday happenings
Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The
Week 1 playoffs at a glance
Austintown Fitch (9-1) at Cleveland St. Ignatius (9-1) Division I, Region 1 quarterfinal
Superstorm Sandy
Superstorm Sandy Latest developments NEW HAMPSHIRE Surprise “microburst” from vestiges of
Mahoning board of elections cut from lawsuit
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections has
Division IV Football
Division IV Football Matchup: Brookfield vs. Ashtabula Edgewood or Beachwood When: Today;
Ex-Penn State president Spanier charged in the Sandusky case
The “conspiracy of silence” that protected Jerry Sandusky extended all the way to the top at Penn State, prosecutors said Thursday as they charged former university President Graham Spanier with hushing up child sexual abuse allegations against the former assistant football coach.
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Hartford native finished 35th place at the Tums Fast
Israel confirms killing Arafat deputy
Israel confirms killing Arafat deputy JERUSALEM Israel acknowledged Thursday it killed
Orrville ousts South Range
Raiders’ best season comes to end in four games vs. Red Riders
Danica’s one regret about bumping Cassill? Execution
Associated Press fort worth, texas Danica Patrick has only one regret about purposely bumping
Week 10 statistics Individual leaders
RUSHING AttYdsAvgTD Nick Blower, Crestview140172912.421 De’Veon Smith, Howlnd18317079.325
METRO DIGEST || Extrudex death
Extrudex death north jackson The Mahoning County Coroner’s office has determined that John J.
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Earl “Speedo” Carroll of The Cadillacs and The Coasters is 75. Singer Jay Black
Canfield Community Briefs
Pottery painting store open in Boardman Canfield’s Eva Popovec opened The Art Caf , a
Team standings
independent AllPtsOpp Brookfield10-0464118 Austintown Fitch 9-1420 94 Youngstown Christian
This week’s Q&A Western Reserve’s Andy Hake
Western Reserve High was coming off the best season in school history, reaching the state semifinal
Staggering Chiefs fall to Chargers
Associated Press San Diego Norv Turner can breathe a little easier after his San Diego
options
options What: Election Day Communion. When: 7 p.m. service Tuesday, Election Day. Where: Zion
METRO DIGEST || Road closings for YSU parade
Road closings Youngstown Several downtown streets will be closed Saturday for the Youngstown
Elizabeth Keffler, Stephen Cannon plan Nov. wedding
David J. and Bonnie Keffler of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of their
Boardman library hosts Nook for the Novice
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman library offered its adult program, Nook for the
Boardman Community Briefs
Free haircut for veterans For the second consecutive year, the Great Clips franchisees in the
Canfield Scaregrounds offers thrills and chills
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Scaregrounds Haunted House and Hayride has
Fitch English teacher honored with award
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students and faculty members at Fitch High School are
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: Marisa Melito Instrument: Percussion Q. When did you start playing your instrument?
Canfield Lions Club continues service
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Lions Club volunteered at Hilltop Elementary
Robinwood students cast their ballots
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary School fourth-grade students
Boardman runners qualify for state meet
Boardman junior cross country runners Mark Hadley and Alan Burns will compete at the state meet
Danielle Pavlansky v Phillip Pantalone
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Pantalone are making their home in Arlington, Va., after their wedding April 14
Miss Rutkousky, to be bride of Alex Amendolea
Robert and Patti Rutkousky of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kristin
Mary McCabe to be bride of Zachary Cook
Francis and Diane McCabe and Richard Jr. and Patricia Cook, all of Youngstown, are announcing the
Sallmens mark 50th anniversary at family event
Fred and Lucille Sallmen of New Castle marked the 50th anniversary of their wedding July 8 at a
Robinwood raises money for breast cancer awareness
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary School students and staff showed
Halls of Halloween hail at Robinwood
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary School overflowed with ghouls,
Boardman boys cross country wins district title
The Boardman boys cross country team captured its first district championship since 1990 by
Scarnecchia, Kohl vows set for Nov. 10
Amanda Scarnecchia and Ross Kohl, both of Cincinnati, are engaged to be married Nov. 10. The
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Wednesday, Nov. 7 Girls Varsity Basketball Cardinal Mooney at Poland, 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
Boy Scout Troop 25 honors members
Boy Scout Troop 25 hosted its annual Fall Court of Honor a few weeks ago in Fellowship Hall at
Lemonade teaches students the benefits of entrepreneurship
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Second-grade students in Karen DiVito and Stephanie
Austintown Bounce celebrates Halloween
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Eerie creatures, monsters and bedazzled princesses covered
C.H. students get creative with pumpkins
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School let their
Austintown Sports Briefs
ALF 140-pounders advance to title game The Austintown Little Falcons 140-pound team improved to
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Names: Dustin Ayers and Tierra BrownInstruments: Percussion and Clarinet Q. When did you start
Austintown Community Briefs
AMS craft show Austintown Middle School, located at 800 S. Raccoon Road, is hosting its 29th
Canfield Sports Briefs
Golfer Dom Carano named first-team NEO At the 2012-2013 NE Ohio Golf Coaches Association meeting
Boardman Sports Briefs
Glenwood football wins Spartan Bowl In the 2012 Spartan Bowl, Boardman Glenwood’s football team
Hilltop Elementary gets into Halloween spirit
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students pulled out all the stops
$250K bond set for suspect in home invasion
Bond was set at $250,000 Thursday night for a 28-year-old Canfield man who is accused of being the driver in the Tuesday home invasion that left one man dead.
Fitch honors area senior citizens at dinner
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Senior citizens were treated like royalty during Fitch High
AMS honors fall sports teams
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Student-athletes were recognized for their efforts during
‘Team 14’ advances to Super Bowl
Team 14. That’s the way people in Austintown are referring to a group of 9 and 10-year-olds who
Greenwood employees help one of their own
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com When Greenwood Chevrolet employee Kevin Juillerat suffered
Holy Family students stage mock debate
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Linda Taylor’s eighth-grade students became politicians
McKinley students catch Halloween spirit
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vinsy.com McKinley Elementary School students got the opportunity to
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