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Documentary filmmaker to discuss her work at Unitarian
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Youngstown, 1105 Elm St., is bringing Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Dorothy Fadiman to their congregation at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Pet ID event Saturday
A pet-identification event will be at Ohio Puppy, 3620 Belmont Ave., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Hubbard residents get advice on fighting recent burlgaries
Nearly two weeks ago, Pauline Fabian returned to her Doris Drive home and found it burglarized.
Barricades to be set up after debris falls from another downtown Youngstown building
Barricades to be set up after debris falls from another downtown Youngstown building
Christie says last four weeks of prez campaign will 'get nasty'
Christie says last four weeks of prez campaign will 'get nasty'
Defendants in March murder want cases separated; confession suppressed
Defendants in March murder want cases separated; confession suppressed
Race contested in far fewer states than in past
Race contested in far fewer states than in past HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — So much for Mitt Romney’s
Ohio judge: Dad competent to stand trial in abuse case
Ohio judge: Dad competent to stand trial in abuse case
Parole violation brings five years in prison
Parole violation brings five years in prison Trent Rapp, former owner of the Canfield Dairy Queen,
Police: Student took LSD before campus shooting
Police: Student took LSD before campus shooting MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — A University of South Alabama
Skydiver cancels try at supersonic jump
Skydiver cancels try at supersonic jump ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) - Extreme athlete and skydiver Felix
Egyptian-born terror suspect pleads not guilty
Egyptian-born terror suspect pleads not guilty NEW YORK (AP) — An Egyptian-born preacher has
Alzheimer’s walk Saturday in Boardman
Alzheimer’s walk Saturday in Boardman BOARDMAN The Eugene D. Householder family is the 2012
Mahoning County Auto Title Department open for business at Oakhill Renaissance Place
Mahoning County Auto Title Department open for business at Oakhill
FAMU hazing defendant enters no contest plea
FAMU hazing defendant enters no contest plea ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The first of more than a dozen
Ohio secretary of state to appeal fed court decision on voting to U.S. Supreme Court
Ohio secretary of state to appeal fed court decision on voting to U.S. Supreme Court
Plane leading to police calls was mapping Ohio coast
Plane leading to police calls was mapping Ohio coast
Vigil set for Ala. student killed by campus cop
Vigil set for Ala. student killed by campus cop MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama town is remembering
Jerry Sandusky sentenced to at least 30 years
Jerry Sandusky sentenced to at least 30 years BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP)— Jerry Sandusky was sentenced
Teen to return to school after Romney T-shirt flap
Teen to return to school after Romney T-shirt flap PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 16-year-old high school
Ohio park selling pieces of troubled coaster
Ohio park selling pieces of troubled coaster MASON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio amusement park is selling
‘Jackass’ star didn’t mean harm with puppy prank
‘Jackass’ star didn’t mean harm with puppy prank PHILADELPHIA (AP) — “Jackass” star Bam Margera
Video shows teen sucker-punching teacher
Video shows teen sucker-punching teacher PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police are hoping
Police: Bank robbery suspect sought just $1
Police: Bank robbery suspect sought just $1 NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man who
REUNIONS
Boardman High School Class of 1987 will have its 25th reunion Nov. 24 at Drake’s Landing in
Church will host indoor rummage sale
Church will host indoor rummage sale YOUNGSTOWN Galilee Apostolic Church, 4009 Elmwood Ave.,
Kiwanis will host fundraiser at KSU
WARREN Warren Kiwanis Club will host its 34th Annual Turkey Trot, 5-mile run and 2-mile fun
Foundation will sponsor event at history center
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Steel Heritage Foundation Annual Banquet will be Thursday in the ballroom at

Just how do Valley bridges measure up?
Robert A. Hochevar, vice president of Jones-Stuckey Ltd., measures the diameter of a rail on the 50-year-old bridge.
GM to hire up to 10,000 in 3-5 years
Associated Press DETROIT Now hiring in Detroit: Scads of software developers and programmers.
Rail line, debt free, goes back on market
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The 36-mile Youngstown and Southern rail line is back on the market and officially debt free.
Carchedi’s: A Lowellville fixture regardless of river
At the end of sleepy little Water Street in Lowellville, one spot was clearly attracting a crowd.

Bluejays eye return to regional
When entering the Jackson-Milton high school gymnasium, the first thing many notice are the banners that line the walls.
Paying tribute to our history
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN In the fall of 1861 — 151 years ago and several months after the start of the Civil War — men from Trumbull County and elsewhere in Northeast Ohio as young as 16 came to Warren to train and to serve in the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Regiment.
Buckeyes not shy about poll
Almost every major-college coach says he doesn’t care about the polls, for fear others will think his team will be distracted.

Hubbard ready to transfer 911 service
The city’s decision to transfer its emergency dispatching services will take effect this week.
Francona plans to stick with Indians
Associated Press CLEVELAND Terry Francona could have waited to manage somewhere else.
green energy YSU team gets 1st place in contest
Staff report Youngstown A group of Youngstown State University engineering students outperformed teams from 18 other universities, including Penn State and Purdue, to take first place in the national Green Energy Challenge competition in Las Vegas.
Polamalu out for Titans game
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Troy Polamalu’s comeback turned out to be just a cameo, and there’s no telling when the Pittsburgh Steelers safety will be back on the field.
Campbell windfall to go into infrastructure
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell’s city council has yet to discuss exactly what to spend an $830,000 windfall on but agrees it will be on infrastructure, says the council president.
Haden admits mistake
The apology came from Joe Haden’s heart. He knows he let down the Browns.
22 liquor options set for Mahoning ballots
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If previous elections are an indication, the 22 liquor options on the Nov. 6 ballot throughout Mahoning County stand a strong chance of being approved by voters.
Largest Ohio casino opens
Associated Press COLUMBUS The $400 million Hollywood Casino Columbus opened Monday in Ohio’s
Austintown Fitch, Niles drop in AP poll
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Austintown Fitch and Niles high school
QUOTABLE TERRY FRANCONA, Indians manager, on his goal for his new team:
“We’re going to compete. We’re always going to compete. We may not win every game, but we won’t back
Vending machines will show calories
Associated Press NEW YORK As criticism of sugary sodas intensifies, Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper
soccer roundup Monday’s matches
Canfield 1, Warren Harding 0 CANFIELD Dylan Seybert scored the goal for the Cardinals. Canfield
Prep golf Girls preview
Girls Division I district golf tournament When: Today, 10 a.m. Where: The Legends of
Davis powers Orioles to tie
Associated Press BALTIMORE Rookie Wei-Yin Chen outpitched 40-year-old Andy Pettitte, and the
2 win Nobel for stem cell, early cloning work
Associated Press NEW YORK Two scientists from different generations won the Nobel Prize in
D&L nears completion on injection well
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com North Lima D&L Energy Group of Youngstown announced
Country-music songwriters get their due
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Kim Williams hesitated only slightly when
prep sports at a glance
soccer TOURNAMENT BRACKETS boys division i austintown district Game 1: No. 6 Lake vs. No.
MENINGITIS OUTBREAK 13,000 received suspect steroid shots
Associated Press NEW YORK As many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a
Cards rebound to tie series
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Three hits and an excruciating loss one day, double-digit runs and a
Change in redistricting process on Ohio ballot
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio voters next month will decide whether the state should move
Syrian cross-border salvos send a message to Turkey
Associated Press BEIRUT Syria’s cross-border attacks on Turkey in the past week look
Girard council considers use of remote water meters
Staff report GIRARD City council heard a proposal to install remote water meters throughout the
Obama looks to regroup; Romney seems confident
Associated Press WASHINGTON As the White House race shows signs of tightening nationally,
Texans 23 jets17
Texans 23 jets17 Next: Texans vs. Packers, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. Next: Jets vs. Colts, Sunday, 1
Menards works out plans to build at old Walmart site
Staff report Bazetta Specialty home-improve- ment retailer Menards is finalizing plans for the
Ohio coal company in sites of Dems
Associated Press COLUMBUS Political allies of President Barack Obama are lining up against a
prep volleyball roundup Monday’s other games
Columbiana 26-16-22-25-15, South Range 24-25-25-17-9 GREEN TOWNSHIP Ashley Shetter lead South
Tigers excuse kiss as A’s seek magic
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Ideally, Jim Leyland would have everybody hug it out and play
Man charged after brawl at wedding
Man charged after brawl at wedding philadelphia A man was charged in connection with a large
Giants face brink as Reds head home
Associated Press CINCINNATI Homer Bailey played catch in the sun-splashed outfield at Great
Sandusky: ‘I know I did not do these alleged disgusting acts’
Philadelphia Inquirer BELLEFONTE, Pa. Defiant and unrepentant, Jerry Sandusky accused his
Serving a greater good
Opinion: Sioux City (Iowa) Journal: Obesity among children is a growing, serious problem. According to the
Gardening program
Gardening program Canfield The Ohio State University Extension will present a gardening
Auditor: State needs access to student IDs
Associated Press COLUMBUS Auditor Dave Yost told state education leaders Monday that an Ohio law
Prep football poll
How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school football teams in the
Terlesky recaps golf success
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN According to Merriam-Webster’s unabridged dictionary,
Wal-Mart, American Express team up
Wal-Mart, American Express team up new york Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and American Express are
Skier Vonn ready to play with the boys
Associated Press GENEVA, COLo. Lindsey Vonn wants to challenge the men’s downhill skiers in a
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH In Sweden, man sneaks in, does time for convict friend STOCKHOLM A man convicted
Supreme Court will be looking at race in college admissions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Nine years after the Supreme Court said colleges and universities
Texans hang on to defeat Jets
Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Arian Foster ran for 152 yards and a touchdown, and the
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket Provident Bank v. Rebecca L. Green Trust et al, confirmation of
Last day to register
Last day to register YOUNGSTOWN Today is the final day to register to vote in Ohio for the Nov.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman split LOS ANGELES Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman are
As ABC’s much-anticipated drama “Nashville” debuts Wednesday, we take a look at
As ABC’s much-anticipated drama “Nashville” debuts Wednesday, we take a look at five other shows
State legislators should ignore Youngstown lawmakers’ vote
Editorial: A 4-3 vote by Youngstown City Council in support of the archaic, financially unsustainable municipal
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 9, the 283rd day of 2012. There are 83 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
We need a new energy president
Opinion: We need a new energy president Today, as hundreds of mil- lions of dollars are being distributed
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Christopher Johnson and Deanna Cervello-Johnson, Canfield,
Getting the runaround at the polls
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly Kansas City Star A judge in Pennsylvania last week put a hold on the state’s
Zombies won’t be the only threat on ‘The Walking Dead’ WALK ON
On the air What: “The Walking Dead” When: Sunday, 9 p.m. Where: AMC By Gina McIntyre Los
What happened to Obama?
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer “Mr. President, I have Bill Clinton on the line.” (Sigh.)
Romney hits the trifecta
Opinion: WASHINGTON The presidential campaign, hitherto a plod through a torrent of words tedious beyond
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District, 7 p.m., Poland Township Government
Walk across US: ‘It’s incredible’
Erie Times-News ERIE, Pa. Sometimes, he ate at Five Guys Burgers and Fries. Other times, he ate
‘Chicago Fire’ has human spark
By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee LOS ANGELES TV shows about firefighters have been as plentiful