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Applebee's worker charged with theft

A 45-year-old former Applebee’s restaurant employee will be back in court next month, facing a charge of felony theft.


Campbell council considering clinic to be run by convicted dentist

City council advanced an ordinance that would allow it to give 3.6 acres of city-owned land to a company that wants to build a dental clinic.


New Middletown police investigate pizza shop break-in

New Middletown police investigate pizza shop break-in NEW MIDDLETOWN Village police are


Girard man pleads guilty to burglary, carrying concealed weapon

Girard man pleads guilty to burglary, carrying concealed weapon warren David Limbeck, 22, of


Accused child rapist to get competency evaluation

Accused child rapist to get competency evaluation warren Felicia Beemer, accused along with her


Sen. Brown meets with Jay Williams

Sen. Brown meets with Jay Williams U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, met today met with former


Ohio Turnpike hiring new boss amid leasing debate

Ohio Turnpike hiring new boss amid leasing debate


State auditor gives award to Hubbard schools

State auditor gives award to Hubbard schools Hubbard State Auditor Dave Yost’s office awarded


Senate plan would save the Postal Service

Senate plan would save the Postal Service WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators announced a bipartisan plan


Judge sentences Lindsay Lohan to jail for 30 days

Judge sentences Lindsay Lohan to jail for 30 days LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has sentenced Lindsay


Trumbull friends get drunk Tuesday; one charged in other's death

Police have charged a 20-year-old Farmdale man with second-degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed a friend Tuesday during an argument at a home in Vernon Township that followed a day of drinking.


Ex-Applebee's staffer charged for alleged tip scam

A 45-year-old former Applebee’s restaurant employee will be back in court next month, facing a charge of felony theft.


Fresh fruit snacks coming to Youngstown schools

Fresh fruit snacks coming to Youngstown schools


YSU business school gets honor today

Petro's here at 2:30 today to honor YSU


Interested in Lake Milton zoning?

Milton Township residents interested in a position on the township Zoning Commission


Student hit in school by rock from mower outside

Student hit in school by rock from mower outside


Major Ohio newsapers: Vote No on Issue 3

Major Ohio newspapers: Vote No on Issue 3


Unemployment fraud cost Ohio $32M in last 12 months

Unemployment fraud cost Ohio $32M in last 12 months


Milton Township looks to fill board vacancies

Milton Township looks to fill board vacancies


Trumbull County Dems breakfast is Saturday in Niles

Trumbull County Dems breakfast is Saturday in Niles


Ohio Dem lobbies for GOP's congressional redistricting plan

Ohio Dem lobbies for GOP's congressional redistricting plan


LOUIE TODAY: An unlikely friendship; curing addiction

Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will chat with former advertising exec Laura Schroff about her new book, "Invisible Thread," a poignant, shocking story of a desperate, starving 6-year-old child who begged for her help on a New York street corner and their 30-year friendship that ensued.


Howland pediatrician plans to run against Ryan

A Howland pediatrician, who’s never sought political office, plans to run next year as a Republican against five-term incumbent Tim Ryan, a Democrat from Niles.


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve


Junior guild to host Jameson bazaar


Dress For Success accepting donations

Dress For Success accepting donations YOUNGSTOWN During its Dress For Success drive, the YSU


2-year-old conjoined twins separated in California

Twin 2-year-old girls who were joined at the chest and abdomen were separated Tuesday during a lengthy, complex procedure at Stanford University's children's hospital.


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Brinks donates truck to aid Boardman in fight against drugs

Boardman Police Chief Jack Nichols, pictured here framed by an open gun port of a new armored vehicle, said on average, officers conduct one drug raid per week.

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Cruze sales slow down

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Seasonal trends and an increase in Japanese auto


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For Penguins, all eyes on QB Rennie’s ankle

Early in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 27-19 loss to North Dakota State, Northern Iowa senior quarterback Tirrell Rennie — aka the Missouri Valley Football Conference offensive player in 2010 — suffered an ankle injury and did not return.

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Dann to appear before state panel

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Former Attorney General Marc Dann, who resigned his


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Crestview falls to Chippewa in Div. III

The dream season for the Crestview High boys soccer team ended on Tuesday night at Twinsburg High School.

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Purple Cat looking to expand downtown Youngstown

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a downtown agency that provides


Revere’s speed, quick goals beat Lakeview

By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com BRECKSVILLE Coming out of halftime, the Revere High boys


Canfield parent files lawsuit against school board

By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield A Canfield parent has asked a court to compel


OHSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Division I All games 7 p.m. Saturday


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'Salem' drafted to take part in Puppy Bowl VIII

A Salem dog was drafted to play on a Super Bowl Sunday show.

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Steelers deal with injuries to LBs

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Steelers’ injury-riddled linebacker corps already has forced


Browns release WR Robiskie

By Tony Grossi Cleveland Plain Dealer BEREA The writing had been on the wall for weeks, but


OhioDemocratic party making good on threat

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.coms COLUMBUS The Ohio Democratic Party is making good on its threat


Howland pediatrician planning campaign against Ryan

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com HOWLAND A Howland pediatrician, who’s never sought


Showdown on Issue 2

Russell Davis, a Youngstown patrolman, signs a volunteer list at the rally. Organizers asked those who attended to volunteer for one hour on the phones or go door-to-door to urge voters to oppose the issue.


Cider insider Add lively flavor to marinades, dressings, more

By Susan M. SELASKY Detroit Free Press A cup of apple cider is a delicious part of the fabric


November is favorite month for ND coach

Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. This is Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly’s favorite time of the


Births

Births ST. Joseph Health Center Kimberly Barnett, Warren, girl, Oct. 31. Jason and Erin Lee,


FirstEnergy’s net income surges

FirstEnergy’s net income surges AKRON FirstEnergy Corp.’s net income jumped from $175 million


Country star Vince Gill hopes radio gives it a chance Will ‘Slinger’ succeed?

jVince Gill hopes his new album will get some radio air time, based on its quality, and not


“NOVA” (9 p.m., pbs): The “NOVA” series goes into deep space with

“NOVA” (9 p.m., pbs): The “NOVA” series goes into deep space with “Fabric of the Cosmos,” a mind-


ENTERTAINMENT DIGEST || Shortest celebrity marriage

So, Kim Kardashian’s 72-day sprint from wedded bliss to divorce papers must amount to the shortest


Jobs bill will rebuild America

Opinion: By Ray LaHood McClatchy-Tribune Twenty-nine years ago this November, an American president of


No baloney: Maybe bologna deserves more respect

By Kathleen Purvis McClatchy Newspapers It’s gazing at you from billboards, leering at you in


Not a ‘high-tech lynching’

Opinion: WASHINGTON It was inevitable, from the moment the story broke of sexual harassment allegations


Bank of America decides to back down on $5 debit-card fee

Associated Press NEW YORK Bank of America Corp. is scrapping its plan to charge a $5 monthly fee


In Canfield Township, Zarlenga for re-election

Editorial: After 24 years on the Canfield Board of Education, Martha Zarlenga decided not to seek re-election


METRO DIGEST || New office hours for JFS

New office hours WARREN The Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services has begun


Hundreds learn about Poland BOE candidates

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com A few hundred teachers, students and others learned more about


Mob rule spreads

Opinion: In various cities across the country, mobs of mostly young, mostly incoherent, often noisy and


In a bad economy, Freecycle grows

Associated Press NEW YORK OFFER. WANTED. TAKEN. With those three words, Deron Beal of Tucson,


Can tea partiers, occupiers join forces?

Opinion: By John Kass Chicago Tribune Call me crazy, but I happen to be one of those flinty-eyed


LBJ biographer readies 4th book

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK Robert A. Caro’s quest to narrate the life of


Man found dead committed suicide

Staff report Austintown The Mahoning County Coroner’s office confirmed that a man found dead


British royals: Girls rule

Opinion: British royals: Girls rule Los Angeles Times: Things are looking up for future females born into


Chiefs getting breaks as they win

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. A couple of wins over division doormats. A shutout of a


‘Glee’ singer’s dad killed with ice pick

Associated Press MANILA, Philippines The estranged father of singer Charice Pempengco of the hit


World’s economy needs China to slow growth gradually

Associated Press SHANGHAI China’s high-flying economy is starting to lose altitude. The big


Distributions from Lawrence County food bank rose last year

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. The amount of food distributed in Lawrence


Greek government in chaos; deal in doubt

Associated Press ATHENS, Greece The Greek government teetered, and stock markets around the


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kurt D. L. Chance, 25, of 304 S. Salem-Warren Road,


Misinformation distorts measure, Kasich tells crowd

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com HANOVERTON Gov. John Kasich said he understands why


Ohio withdraws milk-labeling rule

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio milk produced without the use of a synthetic growth hormone no


Dr. Murray chooses not to testify at Jackson trial

By LINDA DEUTSCH AP Special Correspondent LOS ANGELES Michael Jackson’s doctor told a judge


Ohio attorney general’s decision threatens future of Patriot Water

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine dealt a blow Tuesday


POLICE CALLS || Girard, Liberty, Hubbard

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments technical advisory committee, 10 a.m.,


Steroid probe uncovers Tenn. lab

Associated Press COLUMBUS Authorities say a steroid ring uncovered in Ohio used drugs imported


Silver Star caf permit is OK’d

By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard Hubbard Township zoning granted the owner


Union workers in public, private sectors forge alliance to repeal SB 5

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Senate Bill 5, which will appear Tuesday on the


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2011. There are 59 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Man stole forklift, food PITTSBURGH A pilfered Reuben sandwich and a


Wine of the week

Wine of the week What: 2008 Bodegas Avanthia Godello Valdeorras Info: What a rich, beautiful


Crack penalties are eased, inmates freed

Associated Press WASHINGTON Antwain Black was facing a few more years in Leavenworth for dealing


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Iraq War vet named Rose Parade marshal PASADENA, Calif. The grand marshal for


bridge

bridge Neither vulnerable. West deals. NORTH xA Q 6 4 uA 3 vA Q J 7 wJ 9 7 WEST EAST


Cain: I never changed story

Associated Press WASHINGTON Presidential candidate Herman Cain said Tuesday that he never


Chicago Bears DBs face Vick

Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. Third-round draft pick Chris Conte has given the Chicago


LETTERS || Don’t reverse progress in Ohio

Opinion: Don’t reverse progress in Ohio By electing John Kasich it appeared that the voters had grasped


Council approves 2 union contracts ahead of SB 5 vote

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The city council approved two union contracts


Next for OSU: Reeling Hoosiers

Associated Press COLUMBUS It was almost unthinkable as recently as three weeks ago that Ohio


Hendrick has broken bones

Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick returned home Tuesday, a day


Conjoined twins separated

San Jose Mercury News PALO ALTO, Calif. Stanford surgeons have successfully separated conjoined


Defenses lead SEC powers

Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. LSU and Alabama’s defenses seem to have it all: Talent, cool


trumbull county transit levy Official: There was no effort to mislead public

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Ralph Infante, chairman of the campaign to promote


Big East to invite Boise State

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The Big East is ready to start adding members after spending the


Board of health mailing pumping reminders

Staff report Smith township Mahoning County District Board of Health began mailing pumping


Ohio group likely to suggest new exotic-animal ban

Associated Press COLUMBUS New ownership of lions, tigers and other dangerous animals likely


Hillary Clinton’s mother dies at 92

Hillary Clinton’s mother dies at 92 washington Dorothy Rodham, mother of Secretary of State


Students’ math test scores rise

Associated Press WASHINGTON New test scores show the nation’s fourth- and eighth-graders are


Report draft: More extreme weather in store for world

Associated Press WASHINGTON For a world already weary of weather catastrophes, the latest


Brown to speak

Brown to speak WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Avon, will have a news conference at noon


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