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Police: 2nd suspect nabbed in St. Maarten slayings
Police: 2nd suspect nabbed in St. Maarten slayings PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (AP) — St. Maarten
NY doctor: 1 of my personalities led to drug crime
NY doctor: 1 of my personalities led to drug crime NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City doctor once
Police killers have parole hearings this month
Police killers have parole hearings this month NILES The first of two parole hearings this month
AMVETS Post 44 wins $25,000 Home Depot gift card
AMVETS Post 44 wins $25,000 Home Depot gift card STRUTHERS Mahoning Valley Facebook users pulled
Obama in Cleveland for Friday rally
Obama in Cleveland for Friday rally COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) President Barack Obama’s campaign has
Jesus has returned ... north of Cincinnati
Jesus has returned ... north of Cincinnati MONROE, Ohio (AP) A southern Ohio church has drawn a
How, when and why do Ohioans gamble?
How, when and why do Ohioans gamble? COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) State leaders were scheduled to unveil
Appeals court rules for YSU in two cases
Appeals court rules for YSU in two cases YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has upheld
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Second Chance Animal Rescue will sponsor its second annual basket auction Sunday at the
Chocolate festival to be at Packard
Chocolate festival to be at Packard WARREN Rotary Club of Warren’s 8th Annual Chocolate Festival
Foundation plans boccie fundraiser
YOUNGSTOWN The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will present the fourth annual “Boccie of

New spin on fall festival
Christopher Karg of Brookfield crafts a piece of pottery Sunday at the Oktoberfestival in Boardman Park. The event is sponsored by the Boardman Rotary Club. This was the 36th annual event and the first with a slight name change from Oktoberfest.
Boardman plans its own Internet cafe crackdown
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees are expected at a meeting today to have a first reading of a resolution to regulate Internet sweepstakes cafes.
Review cuts confusion, bias from studies on shale jobs
Studies vary widely on how many jobs oil and natural-gas drilling will bring to eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

Ryder retained
Europeans rally through American collapse Associated Press MEDINAH, Ill Erasing some of their worst Ryder Cup memories, the Europeans wore the image of Seve Ballesteros on their sleeves and played their hearts out Sunday at Medinah to match the greatest comeback in history and head home with that precious gold trophy.
Student creativity flourishes with SMARTS
Youngstown State University’s SMARTS program is a free community art school at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown.
Keselowski captures fourth win of season
Brad Keselowski had just enough fuel left to take the checkered flag Sunday at Dover International Speedway for his second victory in three weeks.
Reconnect date nears for energy suppliers
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio,
Dogs, owners have their day at Pet Celebration in Warren
Two-year-old chihuahua Tinkerbell donned painted pink toenails, a floral print dress and a tiara for the Pet Celebration on Sunday at Christ Episcopal Church.
Youngstown native making waves with youth in Florida
A teenaged boy walked slowly to the car after a recent football practice just outside of Sarasota, Fla. His mentor, Tim Frost, was waiting, ready to have a stern chat.
Shortage brings rise in price of helium
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Helium prices are rising faster than a runaway balloon, and tighter
As the race stands, Obama is within reach of 2nd term
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Five weeks to Election Day, President Barack Obama is within
US troop deaths in Afghanistan hit 2,000
Associated Press KABUL The killing of an American serviceman in an exchange of fire with allied
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Hotel Transylvania’ logs $43M debut LOS ANGELES Adam Sandler’s monster mash-up
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Hartford native finished 41st at Dover on Sunday. He earned
nick mays | the vindicator
nick mays | the vindicator Christopher Karg of Brookfield crafts a piece of pottery Sunday at the
Fire safety event
Fire safety event BOARDMAN The Boardman Fire Department will have its annual Fire Safety Open
Despite fewer inmates, Ohio judges want more leeway
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS AP Legal Affairs Writer COLUMBUS A law that has helped Ohio reduce its
Alex Mazon, 11, of Youngstown, front, and Tanner Mackall of Austintown, adjust their display during
Alex Mazon, 11, of Youngstown, front, and Tanner Mackall of Austintown, adjust their display during
"Cherry Orchard" staged at YSU theater
Youngstown State University Theater will present Anton Chekhov’s comedy-drama “Cherry Orchard” for a two-weekend run beginning Thursday.
Associated Press
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Kremlin is watching, European nations are rebelling, and some
madelyn p. hastings | the vindicator
madelyn p. hastings | the vindicator CC, a chihuahua, takes a ride on Cheyanne, a farm horse from
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
THE VINDICATOR | NICK MAYS
THE VINDICATOR | NICK MAYS Jimmy Lipjanic, 5, of Boardman shows off a balloon animal from the
‘Carmageddon II’ is success, mayor says
‘Carmageddon II’ is success, mayor says LOS ANGELES Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Sunday called
Toledo Zoo Aquarium to get $25M, 3-year makeover
Associated Press TOLEDO The Toledo Zoo Aquarium will get a $25 million, nearly three-year
Newspaper: Sniper felt like ‘worst piece of scum’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Convicted D.C. sniper Lee Boyd Malvo said in a newspaper interview
birthdays
birthdays Actress-singer Julie Andrews is 77. Actress Stella Stevens is 74. Saxophonist Jerry
What’s the reason for high gas prices?
Opinion: By Steve Yetiv Los Angeles Times With average gas prices approaching $4 nationally and already
Ryan Woolweaver of Boardman enjoys a snack at Oktoberfestival.
Ryan Woolweaver of Boardman enjoys a snack at Oktoberfestival.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.76 .28 Avalon
oddly enough
oddly enough Peacock takes up residence near Michigan doctor’s office FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.
Canadian union ratifies Chrysler contract
Associated Press TORONTO Canadian autoworkers at Chrysler ratified a new contract with the
Indians romp Royals in outburst
Associated Press CLEVELAND Asdrubal Cabrera knew a fastball was coming. He hit it for a grand
madelyn p. hastings | the vindicator
madelyn p. hastings | the vindicator The Rev. Jeff Baker of Christ Episcopal Church in Warren
Youngstown’s future linked to the future of latest technology
Editorial: Fifty years ago or so, it was not uncommon for international visitors to come to the Mahoning
Thousands in Paris protest austerity
Thousands in Paris protest austerity PARIS Thousands of demonstrators marched peacefully Sunday
Borges: More carries for Toussaint is a priority
McClatchy Newspapers DETROIT Despite still waiting for a breakout game from his tailbacks,
Reds clinch home field for playoffs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Johnny Cueto was disappointed he failed to become the Cincinnati
Don’t blame all Libyans
Opinion: Don’t blame all Libyans Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune: It sometimes is difficult for us Americans to
PREP FOOTBALL NEWS AND NOTES
FALCONS A SOARING SUCCESS There’s an old clich in sports which suggests offense sells tickets
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Oct. 1, the 275th day of 2012. There are 91 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Muslim nations in a bind
Opinion: After a week of anti-American violence in the Muslim world over a video that offends Islam,
Debates should have substance
Opinion: WASHINGTON The spectacles we persist in dignifying as presidential “debates” — two-minute
J.K. Rowling’s new book ‘Casual Vacancy’ fails to conjure up more magic
‘The Casual Vacancy’ A novel by J.K. Rowling Publisher: Little, Brown (504 pages, $35) By
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COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas M. Willrich II, 35, of 1046 Kenmore Ave. SE,
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Board, 7 p.m., township administration building, state
A nation of takers?
Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday Mitt Romney’s candid-camera comments, telling donors at a fundraiser that
‘Friends’ writer tries online series
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Writer-producer Marta Kauffman could rest on her “Friends” laurels.
Cops join fight against breast cancer
Staff report NEW MIDDLETOWN October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the occasion
VIDEO GAME REVIEW
VIDEO GAME REVIEW ‘NHL 13’ GRADE: A- Details: For the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59.99 Most
Obama, Clinton to blame in Libya
Opinion: Obama, Clinton to blame in Libya What a tragedy, that four Americans, including our Ambassador