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UPDATE: No tickets required for 2:15 p.m. Tuesday rally with Gov. Christie
UPDATE: No tickets required for 2:15 p.m. Tuesday rally with Gov. Christie LORDSTOWN Republican
Freeze warning for Mahoning Valley will end at 9 a.m. Monday
Freeze warning for Mahoning Valley will end at 9 a.m. Monday CLEVELAND The National Weather
Promote nonviolence on your own, hundreds told at Youngstown rally
Promote nonviolence on your own, hundreds told at Youngstown rally By Ashley Luthern
New England pharmacy recalls all products as precaution in meningitis outbreak
New England pharmacy recalls all products as precaution in meningitis outbreak Associated Press
9 p.m. Tuesday is deadline to register to vote in Nov. 6 election
9 p.m. Tuesday is deadline to register to vote in Nov. 6 election YOUNGSTOWN Boards of elections
Muslims stand for peace, leader asserts at mosque open house today
Muslims stand for peace, leader asserts at mosque open house today By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com
Hodgeses mark 25th anniversary at Hocking Hills
BOARDMAN Chad and Tedina Hodges of Boardman marked the 25th anniversary of their wedding with a
Kornbaus lauded for 50 years with church reception
GIRARD Family and friends celebrated at a 50th anniversary reception Sept. 15 at Northside Baptist
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will have a program on winemaking at home beginning at 7:30 p.m. Hostess
NJ Gov. Christie to attend Romney ‘Victory Rally’ in Lordstown Tuesday afternoon
NJ Gov. Christie to attend Romney ‘Victory Rally’ in Lordstown Tuesday afternoon Staff report
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Hitchcock Woods will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Blaze & Bedazzled in Deer Creek Plaza, Boardman,
Salem Community Center has new website
Visit new website SALEM Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave., offers a new website to
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Nicholas Church Great Hall, Fifth
Ebony Lifeline plans banquet for Hall of Fame induction
Staff report youngstown Ebony Lifeline Support Group, a self-help organization for minorities,
HAPPY 101st BIRTHDAY Lorene Verdinek
Date of birth: Aug. 7, 1911, in Weaver, W.Va. Residence: Marian Living Center at Assumption
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
HAPPY 101st BIRTHDAY Jessie Matteson
Date of birth: Sept. 16, 1911, in Laramie, Wyo. Residence: Boardman. Parents: Fred and Katherine
Summit seeks to expand production, use of natural-gas vehicles in Ohio
Summit seeks to expand production, use of natural-gas vehicles in Ohio Associated Press COLUMBUS
Some jurors hope for life in prison for Sandusky at sentencing Tuesday
Some jurors hope for life in prison for Sandusky at sentencing Tuesday Associated Press
Prayer service today at landmark mosque in Ohio damaged in hate crime
Prayer service today at landmark mosque in Ohio damaged in hate crime Associated Press TOLEDO
Turkey returns artillery fire after new Syrian attack
Turkey returns artillery fire after new Syrian attack Associated Press AKCAKALE, Turkey An
Revenue from sales taxes continues upward spiral in Mahoning Valley
Revenue from sales taxes continues upward spiral in Mahoning Valley By JAMISON COCKLIN
Reward for information on calf burned alive reaches nearly $10K
Several organizations are offering a reward of nearly $10,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for burning a calf alive.
Youngstown leads in city council salaries, benefits
By KARA PAPPAS TheNewsOutlet.org A comparison of council salaries for nine Ohio cities reveals
Top-ranked Bison trample Penguins
Top-ranked Bison dominate Penguins By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com fargo, n.d. The Youngstown
McDonald land could be used for plant
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com McDONALD Mayor Glenn Holmes, real estate agent Dan Crouse and
Christie YSU-NDSU stumping
Associated Press Fargo, N.D New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took aim Saturday morning at North
Austintown school board hears complaints on speaking policy
By Elise Franco and Ashley Luthern news@vindy.com Austintown How the Austintown Board of
Phantoms extend unbeaten streak to 4
Staff report CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Markus McCrea netted two goals as the Youngstown Phantoms
Austintown superintendent, board member call truce
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Schools Superintendent Vincent Colaluca and board
Boardman Athletic Hall of Fame induction
The 32nd annual Boardman High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its 2012 class this weekend.
Chris Yambar's annual Lawn-Con attracts crowds
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Where can you go to find Batman, Bart Simpson, a
Without levy OK, Youngstown schools face $13M deficit
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Without a levy renewal, the city school district will see a $1.4 million deficit next school year — which will grow to $7 million and $13 million in the following two years, officials say.
Kligerman wins Truck race; Ryan Blaney sixth
Associated Press TALLADEGA, ALA. Parker Kligerman thought his NASCAR career was coming to an end
Hispanic Heritage Month event celebrated at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN The sounds and smells of Hispanic music and foods filled the Chestnut Room in Kilcawley Center on the Youngstown State University campus, allowing members of the community a chance to immerse themselves in Hispanic culture for an afternoon.
Mahoning Riverfest reveals hidden life of river
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you were asked to define a stonecat madtom or a
Many GM workers yearn to go home
Jeff Schwab, a 15-year employee for Delphi Packard Electric, learned he could lose his job in January 2008. He and his wife, Kim, had purchased this home in Niles four months earlier. Schwab transferred to a GM assembly plant in Kansas City, Kan., two years ago but is hoping he can transfer to the GM Lordstown plant sometime soon.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Welding Improvement Inc. v. Silk-Pick Industries,
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Oct. 7, the 281st day of 2012. There are 85 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
birthdays
birthdays “The View” co-host Joy Behar is 70. Drummer Kevin Godley of 10cc is 67. Country singer
Cashing in on Ohio’s turnpike
Editorial: Cashing in on Ohio’s turnpike It should come as a surprise to no one that Gov. John Kasich appears
Debt collectors out of control
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Rogue debt collectors are chasing Americans for debts they paid long
Lawsuit filed against elections commission
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com Boardman A Boardman accountant has filed a complaint with
2 US troops killed in fighting
Associated Press KABUL Insurgents on Saturday killed two American troops in eastern Afghanistan,
newsmakers
newsmakers Blaine goes for shock-factor with latest stunt NEW YORK Daredevil stuntman David
armed forces digest
armed forces digest ADVANCED TRAINING Electronics Navy Seaman Rebekah R. Ray, daughter of
Papal pardon expected for butler in Vatican theft
Associated Press VATICAN CITY A painful and damaging chapter in Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Brittany Haefke and Jason Jablonski, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 5.
METRO DIGEST || Driver burned
Driver burned WARREN A Garrettsville woman was seriously burned during a flash fire caused when
‘Real Fact’: City has some weird laws
Opinion: Arby’s and the Good Humor Bar. Ed O’Neill and Warner Brothers. Ron Jaworski and Ray Mancini.
Tour bus overturns; 23 injured
Associated Press WAYNE, N.J. A tour bus from Canada carrying about 60 people bound for New York
5 terror suspects appear in court
Associated Press NEW YORK An extremist Egyptian-born preacher entered a U.S. courtroom Saturday
Saturday’s Other area college games
Mount Union 66, Wilmington 0 WILMINGTON The Purple Raiders (5-0, 4-0 Ohio Athletic Conference)
Romney vows US renewal; Obama has big cash month
Associated Press WASHINGTON Opening the campaign’s last month, Mitt Romney ticked off indicators
Private company to launch capsule
Private company to launch capsule CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. A private company is on the verge of
Ohio gets first case of fungal meningitis
Associated Press TOLEDO The rare fungal meningitis outbreak that has killed seven people and
Panetta: Syria-Turkey clash may escalate
Associated Press LIMA, Peru The continued exchange of artillery fire between Syria and Turkey
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Beaver Local school board, 6:30 p.m., high school, room 2, 13187 state Route 7,
City should take into account the hazards of shale gas development
Opinion: City should take into account the hazards of shale gas development Based on evidence from other
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Is Bethenny Frankel coming out with a talk show? A.
Junior Achievement marks anniversary
Junior Achievement marks anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley will have
Driverless cars are coming on fast — and safely
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Having a hard time parallel parking? Press a button on a touch
Getting back to what they do best
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Distorted guitars and long Crazy Horse jams conjure up a
Duo makes opera accessible
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON A Python and the founder of Gorillaz are trying to
San Francisco offers plenty of iconic spots to visit
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The spot where Jimmy Stewart saved Kim Novak in “Vertigo” is at
President must face ‘reality’
Opinion: Barack Obama apparently believes that America is “Masterpiece Theater,” when, in fact, it is “Honey
Tests find arsenic in rice products
In Consumer Reports’ recent tests of more than 200 samples of 65 rice and rice products, inorganic
Five of the top haunted house Halloween attractions in the United States, in no particular order, as
Five of the top haunted house Halloween attractions in the United States, in no particular order, as
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Latifah leads ‘Magnolias’ remake cast
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The onscreen love between Queen Latifah,
The high cost of jailing
Opinion: For the first time in nearly 40 years, the number of state prisoners in the United States has
City schools deserve a chance to prove the detractors wrong
Editorial: When Superintendent Connie Hathorn talks about “right-sizing” the Youngstown City School District,
Girard Lakes have a potential that should be explored and developed
Opinion: Thanks to factors that in- clude a new pipe mill, Girard, a city of some 10,000 north of Youngstown,
Artisanal chocolate hits sweet spot at its Mesoamerican roots
McClatchy Newspapers MANAGUA, Nicaragua The first time Carlos Mann mixed a batch of his own
HANDSON | Volunteering opportunities
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley engages volunteers to improve civic, health and social
Members of Neil Young & Crazy Horse include, from left, Ralph Molina (drums), Poncho Sampedro
Members of Neil Young & Crazy Horse include, from left, Ralph Molina (drums), Poncho Sampedro
A cut above
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com CANFIELD On a stretch of road just off U.S. Route 224
Saturday’s mid-American conference games
Kent State 41, Eastern Michigan 14 YPSILANTI, MICH. Dri Archer’s three touchdowns — one rushing,
More Big ten results
Penn State 39, No. 24 Northwestern 28 STATE COLLEGE, PA. Quarterback Matt McGloin had the go-
FIRST CLASS
FIRST CLASS Here is a sampling of the great pictures that were sent in for this month’s First
Career Paths & Limelight
Finance Danielle Burrows has been named vice president of retail banking manager at Cortland
Saturday’s other Missouri Valley Football Conference games
Southern Illinois 17, Illinois State 0 NORMAL, ILL. Anthony Thompson returned a blocked punt
Bowling organization to honor Haefke, Mineo
By John BaSSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Austintown The 36th annual hall of fame induction of the
Infield fly controversy leads to renewed cries for instant replay
Associated Press ATLANTA The NFL replacement refs are not there to kick around anymore. Not
Verlander pitches Tigers past Athletics in ALDS opener
Associated Press DETROIT Justin Verlander allowed a home run to the first batter of the game —
Atkinson, Wood power Irish romp
Associated Press CHICAGO Cierre Wood and George Atkinson III gave Notre Dame its first 100-yard
Meyer’s Buckeyes pummel ’Huskers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Urban Meyer promised a hurry-up, high-scoring offense. Six games
Steelers can ill afford another loss today
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger can’t stand Philadelphia. It’s not personal
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Saturday: The Hartford native qualified 39th for today’s Good Sam
Bowling banquet
Bowling banquet The 36th annual Bowling Hall of Fame induction of the Youngstown-Salem USBC
Cleveland still looking for its first victory
Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Tom Coughlin was blunt with the New York Giants in laying
Francona hired as Indians manager
Former Red Sox skipper gets job over Alomar Associated Press CLEVELAND Terry Francona is
Saturday’s top 25 games
N.C. State 17, No. 3 Florida State 16 RALEIGH, N.C. Mike Glennon found Bryan Underwood for a