News for September 29, 2012

Pirates stave off losing season — for at least one more day

Stand against domestic violence, wear purple Friday

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the occasion is acknolwledged by wearing purple. The color is meant to be a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor and dedication to ending violence.

600, plus some 4-legged assistants, walk/run in TMH breast cancer event

Debbie Rihel of Warren is a mammogram technician at ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital who has seen countless women with breast cancer. Eighteen months ago, she learned she was one of them.

Creepy-crawlies, creatures of the wild at today's Autumn Festival

If it has six legs or more, chances are good that James Smolka could easily walk through a conversation about it.

Ohio St holds off Michigan State, 17-16

No. 14 Ohio St holds off No. 20 Michigan St 17-16.

2 free family events in October

Beyond Expectations SouthBridge Therapy & Learning Center will have two free family events in October.

Ashley Cox | Michael Anglin

POLAND Poland United Methodist Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. June 30 as nuptial vows were

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Ashley Basile | Aaron Oeken

YOUNGSTOWN St. Maron Church provided the setting for the 2 p.m. Aug. 11 wedding of Ashley Basile,

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Kelly Croysdale | John Castronova

AUSTINTOWN Kelly A. Croysdale and John P. Castronova, both of Alliance, exchanged marriage vows at

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Alissa Kovach, Mark Sahli to wed Nov. 3

The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Alissa Kovach and Mark Sahli, both of Boardman, is being announced by their parents.

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Taiclet-Montagna nuptials set for Nov. in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA Tracy Susann Taiclet and Ignacio Nicolas Montagna, both of Buenos Aires,

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Communicator dinner, awards set for Thursday

BOARDMAN The 19th annual Great Communicator Dinner will be Thursday at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet

Harvest of Hope 2012 to feature 8 local chefs

Eight local chefs will capture the flavors of the season at Harvest of Hope 2012, to be held 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Common Ground Church Community.

Boc Hydraulics opens $3M expansion

Fourteen months of work came to fruition Friday as BOC Water Hydraulics opened a $3 million expansion.

Baird Bros. hardwoods' fall festival Oct. 13

Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods will host its Red, White & True fall festival Oct. 13, an event that includes demonstrations of do-it-yourself projects and family entertainment.

Civil rights leader John Lewis spurns effort to stiffen voting policies

Tightening requirements for voter registration is a deliberate, systematic effort by Republicans to win the presidential election before it takes place, said U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a longtime nationally recognized civil rights leader.

Last-second touchdown, OT score lift Niles

“Parry.” It’s a seldom-used word which, according to Webster’s Dictionary, means “To ward off; To evade or dodge.”

AMVETS post puts out the call for contest votes

With only two days of voting left, AMVETS Post 44 Career Center needs all the help it can get to win Home Depot’s Facebook contest and help area veterans.

Phantoms net four goals in final 20 for opener win

Scoring four times in the third period, the Youngstown Phantoms rallied to win the Covelli Centre’s first September hockey game.

Caritas center gives safe haven to pets in need

Operated by a nonprofit organization called Human Services Center, Caritas PetCare opened this year on Princeton Road in Slippery Rock Township, Pa., to offer free pet care to people who are displaced, don’t have the means to board their pets and can’t find anyone else to keep them.

Poland-Struthers rivalry renewed

Bulldogs’ ground attack stifles Wildcats By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Struthers In

Gold Star Mothers honor their children killed in warfare

American Gold Star Mothers from around the state will gather at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mohican State Park’s Memorial Forest Shrine to honor their military sons and daughters killed in action.

Read-option dominance for Blower, Crestview

By ryan buck sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN The undefeated Crestview Rebels continued their

Howland, Smith too much for Beavers in AAC

By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com HOWLAND From the opening play, De’Veon Smith’s 35-yard run,

Judge OKs moving trial in YSU frat shooting case to Akron

The trial of two of the remaining suspects in the Feb. 6, 2011, mass shooting that left one person dead and 11 others wounded at a house party near Youngstown State University will begin Nov. 26 in Akron.

McGuffey Society praises Beeghlys

Philanthropists Bruce and Nancy Beeghly received the Pioneer Award from the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society during a Founder’s Day celebration Friday.

FRIDAY GAMES || Quinlan helps Brookfield remain undefeated

Staff report HUDSON Brookfield quarterback Jeremy Quinlan rushed for three touchdowns and passed

Mahoning Dems use van to get vote out

As part of what its chairman called “an all-out ground war,” the Mahoning County Democratic Party is having a 15-passenger van drive around the county to register people to vote and take people to the board of elections to vote early.

Bracelets for Brandy

The words “Swing Life Away” from the song by Rise Against are printed on bracelets for sale to benefit a memorial fund for Brandy Stevens- Rosine, a sociology student at YSU, who was murdered last spring.

'Boom-Boom' back in spotlight Friday night at DeYor

Valley boxing trainer Jack Loew shares a laugh with Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini inside the DeYor Performing Arts Center before the premiere of the documentary of Mancini's life, “The Good Son” on Friday night.

D’oh! Cincinnati’s Homer Bailey no-hits Pirates

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Homer Bailey of the Cincinnati Reds threw the season’s seventh no-

Big days from Bradley, Bubba lead U.S.

Associated Press MEDINAH, ILL. Keegan Bradley made Friday at the Ryder Cup feel like the best

Alomar victorious in first game as Indians’ manager

Associated Press CLEVELAND Sandy Alomar Jr. won his first game as Indians manager as Jason

Ohio law aims to help ex-offenders find work

Associated Press COLUMBUS A new Ohio law aims to make it easier for ex-offenders who can prove

Conservation District sells a variety of fish

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District is selling

Home Savings and Loan sells $114.8M in troubled loans

Staff Report Youngstown United Community Financial Corp. announced early this week that its

CORRECTIONS

CORRECTIONS Michael Abighanem was killed April 27 on the city’s West Side. A story on Page A6 of

Some are more equal than others

Associated Press WASHINGTON Presidents are elected not by national popular vote but by an 18th-

Trumbull officials suspect Salem man in equipment theft

Staff report CORTLAND A Salem man remains in the Trumbull County Jail in lieu of $300,000 bond

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Valley chefs to get cooking at Goodness Grows benefit

Staff Report NORTH LIMA Eight local chefs will capture the flavors of the season at Harvest of

MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS

MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against against

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Keith E. Lindsey, 24, of 199 Hamilton St., Campbell,

New database maps Ohio-owned properties

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state treasurer’s office has launched an online

Suspect in burglary linked to car chase

Staff Report HUBBARD Police said a suspect who they believe burglarized a township home in July

Suspect in city killing arrested in Warren

Suspect in city killing arrested in Warren YOUNGSTOWN A 30-year-old accused of murder, who was

With new name, Oktoberfestival ushers in changes for annual event

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN An annual arts and crafts festival is coming

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Rev. Balash directs diocese office of worship

Staff report youngstown The Rev. Michael Balash has been appointed director of the Office of

Sunday News shows

Sunday News shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:

‘Hotel Transylvania’ is scarily unfunny

By MICHAEL RECHTSHAFFEN Associated Press LOS ANGELES Despite the proven talents of first-time

Pet blessings at Mahoning Valley churches

The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, whose Feast Day is Thursday. St. Francis is known for his love of all creatures. Pets should be leashed or in pet carriers.

Higher ed’s future is online

Opinion: By Juleyka Lantigua-Williams McClatchy-Tribune As a teacher at a community college, I welcome

Weather affects voting

Associated Press NEW YORK Snowstorms, hurricanes and tornados are what usually put The Weather

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.76 .28 Avalon

newsmakers

newsmakers Parton withdraws from water park NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dolly Parton says she won’t be

Student-loan defaults show stabilization

Associated Press After a sharp jump during the worst of the recession, new figures show the number

Home Savings sells troubled loans

Home Savings sells troubled loans Youngstown United Community Financial Corp. announced early

Hair(less)-raising initiation

Opinion: One of the most hair-raising experience in my octogenarian life occurred when I didn’t have any hair

Audit of program long overdue

Opinion: The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.: Since 1996, Mississippi has been selling future college educations at

BOC opens $3M expansion project

By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com SALEM Fourteen months of work came to fruition Friday

YSU explores the viability of veterans center

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University trustees took an

Installation planned

Installation planned youngstown Evangelist Dione Eldridge will be installed as the district

Alert issued for 2 missing after fire

Alert issued for 2 missing after fire NASHVILLE, Tenn. Authorities have issued an Amber Alert

Romney faces critical moment at debate

McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON With his fortunes in several battleground states fading, Mitt

Open house is planned for Oct. 7 at mosque

The Islamic Society of Greater Youngstown has scheduled an open house.

Testimony given in septic case

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Another chapter played out Friday in the dispute between

METRO DIGEST || Bikeway spur closed at MetroParks site

Jim Traficant to sign books in Hermitage HERMITAGE, Pa. Former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.

Hall’s 151 yards, 3 TDs power Fitch over East

By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com Austintown The powerful Austintown Fitch High School football

Riding with …

Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Hartford native did not participate in last week’s

Love for Buckeyes gone for Dantonio

Without Tressel, MSU coach sees Ohio State as just another rival Associated Press East

Underrated Dawson still hot in Cleveland

The best kicker in local history is not nicknamed for his toe and wasn’t drafted by the team with

Alomar, Francona candidates for Indians’ manager

Associated Press Cleveland Terry Francona has joined Sandy Alomar Jr. as a candidate to become

UP TO SPEED ON … Ryan Blaney

UP TO SPEED ON … Ryan Blaney Last week: The 18-year-old son of Hartford native Dave Blaney

Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Sept. 29, the 273rd day of 2012. There are 93 days left in the year.

Youngstown chapel opens daily for prayer, meditation

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A historic downtown church has returned to

Nickelodeon tries to regain young audience ‘Turtles’ to the rescue

IF YOU WATCH What: “Teen Mutant Ninja Turtles” When: 11 a.m. Where: Nickelodeon By Meg James

Iran’s chief unable to get away from old thinking in U.N. talk

Editorial: Although iran’s president Mah- moud Ahmadinejad’s address to the U.N. General Assembly was less

Where are the exotic animals?

Opinion: COLUMBUS So far, state agriculture officials are aware of the locations of one privately owned

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Today’s entertainments picks:

Today’s entertainments picks: v Museum Day Live!, 1 to 5 p.m.: The Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick

Consumer spending up slightly

Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans boosted their spending in August even though their income

Boardman rebounds to dominate Perry

By greg gulas sports@vindy.com Boardman It’s been either feast or famine for the Boardman

Baird Brothers plans fall festival

Staff Report CANFIELD Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods will host its Red, White & True fall

NFL officials meet to ratify pact

Associated Press IRVING, TEXAS NFL officials on the verge of approving a new contract say

Truex still chasing elusive second win at his home track

Associated Press DOVER, DEL. Martin Truex Jr. waited a lifetime for the triumphant feeling of

Liberty gets it done in all three facets vs. Campbell

By Steve wilaj sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL With Sherron Walls, Asim Pleas and John Helms,

Ex-Spartan Zidian starts at Duquesne

By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com Last year at this time, Zach Zidian was making his presence felt

Ventrone says Ravens ‘dirty’ birds on offense

Associated Press Berea The regular officials may have missed a few things in their first game

House likely to stay in GOP hands Nov. 6

Associated Press WASHINGTON In one Democratic ad, a grunting, helmet-wearing actor portraying

Apple applies apology

Associated Press NEW YORK Apple CEO Tim Cook apologized Friday for the company’s error-ridden

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