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Mentor knocks off Harding 28-13
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com WARREN The Mentor High football team came into Friday night’s
Mooney routs Benedictine 42-7
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mooney Cardinals look ready to make a run
Howland holds on to defeat Poland 20-18
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com poland With 90 seconds left in one of those weird games where
Fitch stays unbeaten, beats Hoover 42-12
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Austintown For anyone who was skeptical of whether Fitch
Lowellville scores late to beat Sebring 12-6
LOWELLVILLE Evan Filip rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns, his last score coming from 1 yard
Ursuline routs Columbus St. Charles
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Surrendering five touchdowns in the first half
Campbell intercepts upset bid
By Doug Chapin sports@vindy.com Champion The Campbell Red Devils bounced back from their only
Youth suicide-prevention event next Friday
Help Hotline Crisis Center will host an event Friday about protecting youths from suicide.
Dow closes above 11,000 for the first time since May
Dow closes above 11,000 for the first time since May
Teen who raped Ohio woman sentenced to 28 years in prison
Teen who raped Ohio woman sentenced to 28 years in prison
Betras, Humphries exchange barbs over Humphries’ support of Kasich
The Mahoning County Democratic Party chairman calls the head of the area’s chamber of commerce “an
Niles won't give longevity pay to nonunion workers
Niles won't give longevity pay to nonunion workers
Two serious crashes on Route 5, one fatal
WARREN A 22-year-old Leavittsburg woman who crashed her Ford Explorer on the state Route 5 bypass
Ga. man gets 13-plus years in prison in Pa. 'sexting' case
Ga. man gets 13-plus years in in prison in Pa. 'sexting' case
Three levies topic of Canfield breakfast
Canfield Tax levies were the topic on everyone’s mind during the Youngstown Warren Regional
Ohio tree trimmer deaths reminder of job's hazards
Ohio tree trimmer deaths reminder of job's hazards
Feds charge Warren man in massive financial scheme
WARREN Kevin L. Harris of Warren, accused in civil lawsuits court of operating a Ponzi investment
Mental health advocates protest Ohio haunted house
Mental health advocates protest Ohio haunted house
Register now for Ohio Farmland Preservation Summit
Register now for Ohio Farmland Preservation Summit
YSU announces outstanding business alums
The Warren P. Williamson, Jr. College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University
Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest draws big crowds
The Boardman Rotary sponsored its 34th annual Oktoberfest at Boardman Park on — the group’s
Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest draws big crowds
The Boardman Rotary sponsored its 34th annual Oktoberfest at Boardman Park on y — the group’s
Children learn about skunks’ stinky reputation
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The group of 2-year-olds attending Tales for Two’s storytime
North Elementary hosts tailgate party
Poland residents pulled out their best Bulldog gear to support North Elementary and the varsity
Career center students investigate police work
Long hours and working holidays isn’t the ideal summer for most soon-to-be high school seniors.
Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest draws big crowds
The Boardman Rotary sponsored its 34th annual Oktoberfest at Boardman Park on Sunday — the group’s
Teddy bears invade Dobbins Elementary
Teddy bears of all shapes, sizes and colors were seen in the hallways of Dobbins Elementary Oct. 1
Union preschoolers learn about fire safety
National fire prevention week lasted only seven days, but the Poland fire department wants kids to practice fire safety every day.
Lady Spartan runners third at county meet
The Boardman Lady Spartans cross country team finished third with 82 points behind Canfield and
Center PTA sells fall decorations
Not even a few scarecrows could keep shoppers away, as the Boardman Center PTA hosted its third
St. Charles cheerleaders raising funds for cancer
St. Charles cheerleaders, coaches and parents will be working at That’s A Wrap Cafe Oct. 16 from 11
Honesty is best policy at West
At West Boulevard Elementary, it pays to be honest. Students were treated to Hershey’s kisses,
Children learn about skunks’ stinky reputation
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The group of 2-year-olds attending Tales for Two’s storytime
Gymnast trained in Boardman earns national honor
Eleven-year-old Faith Anderson qualified at the USA Gymnastic’s annual regional and state Talent
Finding his calling wasn’t an exact science
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com It took Ryan Barrett a while, but he finally figured out
Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest draws big crowds
The Boardman Rotary sponsored its 34th annual Oktoberfest at Boardman Park on Sunday — the group’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Youngstown native is tops in soldier physical endurance
A Youngstown native and U.S. soldier won a recent competition against his peers in Iraq. Sgt.
Pumpkin Festival this weekend
The Third Annual Pumpkin Festival will be at Columbiana County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday.
Puzzle exchange is planned at library
Puzzle exchange is planned at library SALEM Salem Public Library will have a jigsaw puzzle
HELOISE: Being ready for a possible small fire
Dear Readers: Kitchen grease, the microwave and candles are just a few of the ways a fire can start
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Uncle is no fan of ‘Bob’s’
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I don’t have the best relationship with my nephew,
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS Girard Golden Eagles will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at Girard Free Library, 105 E.
Phantoms excited about start of season
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With an expanded playoff format and nine players
Repchic suspects indicted; police pledge protection
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As an indictment was filed against two
Smoky Hollow revitalization plan taking shape
Smoky Hollow revitalization plan taking shape By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN
Blue Devils go pink
McDonald senior captains lead the charge as the football team rallies together in the fight against
This week's Q&A: Brookfield’s Randy Clark
This week’s Q&A The Brookfield Warriors have not had a winning football season since 1994. But
Recovery begins for teen victim of beating
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The victim of a Sept. 27 beating is in the
INSIDER || Ursuline, Mooney prepare to share
YOUNGSTOWN Most of the time, it’s not hard to determine the starting times for Friday night
Kasich, Strickland spar
By TOM TROY Blade Politics Writer TOLEDO The Democratic and Republican candidates for Ohio
Arena aims to be full Sunday
Ryan: Skating event puts city in limelight By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Meander fishing event lures eager anglers
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com mineral ridge It took only three days and one advertisement
Pluchinsky is lone state golf qualifier
Staff report HARTVILLE South Range’s Brandon Pluchinsky was the lone qualifier to state among
4 groups stay in running for Pepsi grant
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University students are seeking a Pepsi Refresh Grant
Man gets 30 years in child-porn case
Staff report pittsburgh A New Castle man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison on conviction
Special captain for Saturday
Matt Wittman, right, 15-year-old freshman at Canfield High School and his brother Garrett, 11, share some time in the sun at their Canfield home Thursday afternoon. Saturday, the Canfield boys varsity soccer team will make Matt an honorary captain at its 2 p.m. game.
Longaberger adds holiday positions
Longaberger adds holiday positions NEWARK, Ohio The Ohio-based Longa-berger basket company says
GOP 2012 race playing out in New Hampshire
Opinion: CONCORD, N.H. The turning leaves in New Hampshire herald the onset of winter. The influx of
Prep volleyball roundup
Mooney 25-25-25, East 11-11-23 YOUNGSTOWN Christine Pelini had 26 points and 11 digs, Laura
Flyers ruin Pens’ arena debut
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The debut went remarkably well, with barely a glitch and with all
No answers yet for running game
By Ken Gordon The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The discussion of the strangest Ohio State
Challenge: Find an offensive balance
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Maybe the Steelers didn’t exceed their own expectations by going 3-1
YSU launches database of Mahoning County properties
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A property database by Youngstown State
Metro digest || ‘Black Men are Dying’
Girard High to host book fair next week girard Girard High School, 1244 Shannon Road, will
Uncertainty reigns in league
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN During the offseason, Youngstown State football
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Police in New York hunt for stolen hot-dog stand ORANGEBURG, N.Y. Police in a
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph J. Foos, 25, of 1675 W. Western Reserve Road
Lisbon pumpkin fest offers crafts, food, fun
Lisbon pumpkin fest offers crafts, food, fun LISBON The Third Annual Pumpkin Festival will be at
Etiquette: When to wreck?
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. When David Reutimann intentionally wrecked Kyle Busch at Kansas
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vFall Pumpkin Fest, 4-9 p.m.: Annual event begins tonight at Conneaut
Jobless claims drop; job openings rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON Companies are laying off fewer workers and advertising more job
IndyCar series looks ahead to 2011 season
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, Fla. The champagne celebrating Dario Franchitti’s third IndyCar
Wall paces Wizards past Cavaliers
Associated Press CLEVELAND John Wall grabbed the ball under one basket, and a few dribbles
Man charged in shooting agrees to lesser charge in plea deal
Staff report LISBON A man originally charged in a shooting will do time for lesser charges.
Greed fuels the recession
Opinion: Greed fuels the recession We are all the victims of the recession, and in my opinion it was
Lyme-disease ticks
Associated Press COLUMBUS Officials say a black-legged tick population found in a central Ohio
MONDAY HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
City offices: Youngstown, Warren, Niles, New Castle, Newton Falls Municipal Court, closed; Salem and
Police seek help catching gunman
Associated Press CROWN POINT, Ind. Authorities asked for the public’s help Thursday finding a
Poll: Republicans remain revved up about elections
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Republicans enjoy a substantial “enthusiasm gap” in which their
birthdays
birthdays Actor Paul Hogan is 71. Actor-comedian Chevy Chase is 67. Actress Sigourney Weaver is
newsmakers
newsmakers Casino adopting HBO series theme ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Resorts Atlantic City, the
Board continues legal battle with ex-Farrell High principal
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com farrell, pa. An ex-principal at Farrell High School who
Matt Roth a mad man on the field
Associated Press BEREA Eyes fixed ahead, Browns linebacker Matt Roth, full of tattoos and
A Nobel’s long gestation
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: There’s a good chance that you know, or know someone who knows, one of the more
Trumbull County investigators honored
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has honored investigators for
Warren man charged with attempted murder
Staff report Warren Wallace L. Walters, 28, of Draper Avenue Southeast, has been indicted on
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2010. There are 84 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Press kept at bay during Veep Biden’s visit
Opinion: Vice President Joe Biden can talk and talk and talk. But when it comes to the Mahoning Valley
Rangers take command
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Gratified to finally be in the playoffs, Michael Young
Retailers report Sept. back-to-school boost
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans proved in September they are willing to spend, as long as
Christmas shoppers will have the upper hand this season
Associated Press NEW YORK The Christmas-shopping season doesn’t kick off for six more weeks, but
GOP leader says Salem tax issue is OK
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Columbiana County Republican Party Chairman David
Columbiana alters agenda approach
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA City council has voted to try something
Mahoning County OKs deal for Schenley Ave. repaving
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners approved a $24,900 agreement with Ronyak
Educators in region to celebrate excellence
Staff report boardman The Eastern Ohio P-16 Partnership for Education is having its first
Salem to ask voters for 0.5% tax increase
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Roe Haskin said Salem needs more money. Haskin,
Toxic red sludge reaches Danube
Associated Press KOLONTAR, Hungary Red sludge flowed into the Danube River on Thursday,
Warren drug raid results in arrests of 2 brothers, woman
Staff report Warren Two brothers and a woman are facing drug and other felony charges after the
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Sarah Cragle and Matthew McKay, East Palestine, girl, Oct. 6.
Pettitte keeps Twins in check
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Sure, the New York Yankees stumbled through September as Andy
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
NATION & WORLD DIGEST || Palestinians, Israelis signal possible deal
Palestinians, Israelis signal possible deal JERUSALEM In the clearest sign that a deal may be
NAC cross country
NAC cross country cortland Both the boys and girls from Maplewood High School won team titles
Shaker Woods set for Christmas event starting Saturday
Staff report COLUMBIANA The 16th annual Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods at Shaker Woods
Surplus food
Surplus food St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, free lunch to all,
CSB chief to retire day before election
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Marcia Tiger, who became executive director of the
Beaver Township to celebrate its 200th
Staff report NORTH LIMA Officials are looking for help to commemorate the 200th anniversary of
2 lawyers eye Girard court judge’s seat
Staff report GIRARD Two Trumbull County lawyers have announced their candidacies for Girard
Prep soccer roundup
BOYS Mooney 4, Ursuline 1 STRUTHERS Junior Clay Hicks had two goals, while junior A.J. Overly
CSB replacement levy tops issues in Trumbull County
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The only countywide levy on the ballot Nov. 2 will be the
NYC: Ban sugar drinks in food-stamp program
Associated Press NEW YORK Using food stamps to buy sodas, teas, sports drinks and other sugar-
Chief of Fox News gives $1M to group bashing Strickland
By Darrel Rowland and Jonathan Riskind Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Though John Kasich’s old
Gas prices likely to remain steady
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com Pressures on natural-gas prices are likely to remain stable in
Ryan, Brown visit South Avenue company
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown In the wake of the recent vote in the U.S. House of
Democrats in Congress deflect blame with red herrings
Opinion: Some of the longest-serving members of Congress, whose party has overwhelming majorities in both
Unlikely voters to be targeted
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative received a $30,000 grant to
The loonies and the media
Opinion: If the cliched legal admonition that hard cases make bad law is true, then no matter how the U.S.
Canfield soccer team names special captain for Saturday
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com CAnfield The differences between the soccer Matt Wittman
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 20.47 .00 Avalon
U.N. must find a solution to the rape epidemic in Congo
Editorial: A year after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the central African nation of Congo and
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