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1 flown to hospital, one lane reopened after I-680 crash tonight
One person was taken to the hospital after a two-car crash closed the southbound lanes of I-680.
Celebrity Apprentice's Omarosa comes home for Youngstown Urban League event
To empower an entire community, individuals must first empower themselves.
Chesapeake Energy gets more property for Utica shale drilling
Chesapeake Energy gets more property for Utica Shale drilling
Mahoning commissioners approve several contracts Thursday
Mahoning commissioners approve several contracts Thursday
Warren's Patriot Water goes to court to protect business, jobs
Warren's Patriot Water goes to court to protect business, jobs
Unable to pay bill, Mich. city turns off the lights
Unable to pay bill, Mich. city turns off the lights
Dann faces disciplinary panel; no decision rendered
Dann faces disciplinary panel; no decision rendered Three members of a state disciplinary panel
Secret Service: ‘Black money’ scam in New England
Secret Service: ‘Black money’ scam in New England PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Secret Service has
GOP rejects Dem compromise proposal on congressional redistricting
GOP rejects Dem compromise proposal on congressional redistricting
NASA sees giant crack forming in Antarctic glacier
NASA sees giant crack forming in Antarctic glacier
Winning $254M Powerball ticket sold in Conn.
Winning $254M Powerball ticket sold in Conn. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The winning Powerball ticket
Court tosses $43M award against Ford in crash case
Court tosses $43M award against Ford in crash case
Pa. police: Returned letter led to prison drug ring
Pa. police: Returned letter led to prison drug ring
Judge gives jury instructions in Jackson doc trial
Judge gives jury instructions in Jackson doc trial LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge is giving
Ohio Supreme Court won't hear appeal in cyanide death
Ohio Supreme Court won't hear appeal in cyanide death
Man jailed following shooting death of friend
Man jailed following shooting death of friend BROOKFIELD Ryan Wrightsman, 21, of Farmdale is
Judge concerned about fairness of Ohio's death penalty
Judge concerned about fairness of Ohio's death penalty
Toledo company recalls glass bowls because of breakage hazard
Toledo company recalls glass bowls because of breakage hazard
Taxi-cab traffic stop yields $12K worth of heroin, Ectasy in Ohio county
Taxi-cab traffic stop yields $12K worth of heroin, Ectasy in Ohio county
Ohio high court won’t hear appeal in cyanide death
Ohio high court won’t hear appeal in cyanide death CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has
Mahoning election board to display new voting system
Mahoning election board to display new voting system The Mahoning County Board of Elections will
Ex-wife calls Texas judge in beating video addict
Ex-wife calls Texas judge in beating video addict PORTLAND, Texas (AP) — The ex-wife of a Texas
Report: Ohio ranks 7th in nation for student-loan debt
Report: Ohio ranks 7th in nation for student-loan debt
Man charged with taking, selling grave markers
Man charged with taking, selling grave markers SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man is
Autopsy pending in creek body discovery
Autopsy pending in creek body discovery IRWIN, Pa. (AP) — An autopsy is planned for the body of a
More than 100 Occupy Pittsburgh protesters march
More than 100 Occupy Pittsburgh protesters march PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police say more than 100 Occupy
Coat giveaway for kids and adults in Salem Saturday
“Warm Up Salem — Free Coat Give Away” is scheduled for Saturday at Pavilion 1, Centennial Park, and will run from noon to 3 p.m. or as long as the supply lasts.
Recycle holiday gifts and decorations Saturday
A holiday gift and decoration “drop and shop” recycling project is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Mom charged with raping her toddler to be evaluated
Felicia Beemer, accused along with her husband of raping the couple’s 1-year-old child during a visit at the Trumbull County Children’s Services Board offices, will be evaluated to determine if she’s competent to stand trial on criminal charges.
Pfau-Guilbride wedding to take place in New York
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. William E. Pfau III of Canfield are announcing the engagement and 2012
Miss Amadio, fiance to wed in November
The engagement of Kathryn Rose Amadio, Jacksonville, N.C., and Nicholas James Asimakopoulos, Camp
Leslie Pegues, Milton Gage set wedding date
Leslie Nicolle Pegues of Boardman and Milton R. Gage of Watertown, N.Y., are announcing their
Jeanne Sutton, Mark Brown plan Nov. 19 wedding
Jeanne Catharine Sutton and Mark Anthony Brown Jr. are engaged to be married, their parents
Wine, raffles planned at charity event
Wine, raffles planned at charity event Niles A charity wine event will take place from 6 to 8
Lipscomb denies assaulting Warren officer
James A. Lipscomb, 33, of Market Street, Youngstown, has pleaded innocent to felony assault and resisting arrest after he fought with a Warren police officer Monday afternoon.
Limbeck pleads guilty to two offenses
David Limbeck, 22, of Trumbull Avenue, Girard, has pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and carrying a concealed weapon for two incidents on May 1 and July 14.
Warren man charged with 60 offenses pleads insanity in latest
Andre Ervin, a Warren man charged with 60 criminal offenses over the past nine years, has been ordered to receive an evaluation to determine whether he is competent to stand trial.
Walsh ends season for Canfield
When the Ohio High School Athletic Association went to three divisions in girls soccer before this school year, fans, coaches and players at the smaller Division I schools — such as Canfield — were probably thinking the move would help their teams come tournament time.
HMHP, community leaders dedicate Joanie Abdu breast-care center
The Joanie Abdu Center is scheduled to open for patients Nov. 14. Construction on the 14,000-square-foot facility began in April 2011 and was completed Oct. 21.
Day of drinking among friends ends in death of Vernon Twp. man, 20
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Police have charged a 20-year-old Farmdale man with
Gilmour advances as Girard bows out
The Indians fall 3-1 to Lancers in Barberton regional By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com
Panthers defense strong challenge for YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Northern Iowa is giving up just 15 points per game, which ranks
Suspect in killing near St. Dom’s: Drop my charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man facing the death penalty for
Brown, Williams discuss aid for Ohio auto plants
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown met with former
Lake Center rebounds to oust Champion Golden Flashes
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com macedonia Lake Center Christian’s girls soccer team
Tainted Herron forgiven
The Ohio State tailback is excelling after long suspension Associated Press COLUMBUS The word
Campbell advances plan for clinic to be run by convicted dentist
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City council advanced an ordinance that would
Ruling on brine stirs up debate
Andrew Blocksom could have been angry over Attorney General Mike DeWine’s decision that a former environmental regulator illegally issued two brine-water permits that allow Blocksom’s company to operate.
Congressmen urge MLB test for HGH, ban tobacco
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two House Democrats are urging Major League Baseball and the
Beefed-up patrols on South Side deemed success
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Police Chief Rod Foley is
Warren protesters: Regulate massage parlors
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Councilwoman Cheryl Saffold and members of the Mahoning
Youngstown leads nation with poverty rate of 49.7%
Richard Milanek of Boardman gets a meal from volunteers, from left, Lisa Orlando and Sandy Moran at St. Luke Church in Boardman. As the nation's economy has declined. The church is among a growing number of sites in the Mahoning Valley serving free meals to area residents in need as the nation's economy has declined.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 3, the 307th day of 2011. There are 58 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Hillis apologizes for no-show, sits out
Associated Press BEREA His image tattered, his reputation under attack, Browns running back
POLICE CALLS || Poland, Boardman
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Dodgers bankruptcy sale set
Associated Press NEW YORK Maybe a “For Sale” sign should be erected outside Dodger Stadium.
Diversity’s compulsory conformity
Opinion: WASHINGTON Illustrating an intellectual confusion common on campuses, Vanderbilt University says:
America's poorest of poor at record high
Associated Press WASHINGTON The ranks of America’s poorest poor have climbed to a record high —
A brutal campaign looms
Opinion: WASHINGTON Forget hope and change. President Obama’s re-election campaign is going to be based on
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.97 .32 Avalon
Artists paint themselves into the downtown picture
It was a few years ago when artist Jim Pernotto first came up with the idea of opening a center for
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Trustee Stoyak has earned re-election in Liberty Twp.
Editorial: These are trying times for Liber- ty Township — as they are for every community in the Mahoning
Europe heaps pressure on Greece
Associated Press CANNES, France European leaders drew a line in the sand for Greece on
Speaking his piece: country-rap's Colt Ford
The apocalypse might be near, considering country-rap is officially a musical genre bubbling in pockets around the country.
Cain’s commercial goes viral on Web
Opinion: What was that? That’s the question of the week as pundits, prognosticators, and the public try to
New This week
New This week Tower Heist (PG-13) After the staff workers at an upscale Central Park condo
WTG
Friday Dances Celebrity Dancers Dance Party, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Celebrity Hall, 2520 South Ave.,
Advice to panel: Consider all options
Associated Press WASHINGTON Forty House Republicans joined 60 Democrats Wednesday in pressing
Angel Romero to perform with YSO
Staff report youngstown Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, directed by Randall Craig Fleishcer, will
Senators unveil plan to reform postal service
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senators announced a bipartisan plan Wednesday to help keep the
Piano is at the center of Dolson’s rock sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Less banter, more music is the rally cry of Akron rock
HEALTH DIGEST || Sinus program offered in Salem
Sinus program offered in Salem Otolaryngologist Dr. Wayland Wong, who is affiliated with Salem
METRO DIGEST || GOP meets at mall
GOP meets at mall niles The Trumbull County Republican Party will have its monthly breakfast
YSU's business college is Ohio Center of Excellence
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Ohio Chancellor Jim Petro has named the Center
Who's the most befuddled Wall Streeter of them all?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Who’s the most befuddled Wall Streeter of all? The richest guy on
Straight No Chaser A cappella, all the time
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For the most part, the a cappella world holds no
NIGHTLIFE
Ballbusters Sports Bar, 3661 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-2778 Fri: Classic Rock Social Club
HEALTH DIGEST || Mission needs turkeys
Mission needs turkeys WARREN The Warren Family Mission is in need of turkeys for upcoming
Protesters disrupt Oakland’s busy port
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Thousands of Occupy Wall Street protesters escalated their
Oklahoma No. 1 in overdoses
Opinion: The Norman Transcript: Oklahoma leads the nation or is near the top in many categories. Sadly,
Bank of America’s Netflix moment
“This is Bank of America’s Netflix moment. It misjudged what consumers would bear. It was the wrong
Judge gives Lohan 30-day jail sentence
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A judge on Wednesday sentenced Lindsay Lohan to serve 30 days in
Look at what we’re driving
Opinion: Look at what we’re driving Ohio voters should go take a walk. That’s right, before going to the
WORLD DIGEST || 3 adults, 1 child shot at Florida park
3 adults, 1 child shot at Florida park MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. Police say an 11-year-old boy and
Free seminars help seniors choose the right coverage Medicare Mysteries
WHERE TO GET FREE HELP Many places offer free help to people who are signing up for a Medicare
newsmakers
newsmakers E! denies role in Kardashian wedding NEW YORK The E! television network says any
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Poland Township trustees, special meeting, 9 a.m., township government center, 3339
Free lunch
Free lunch Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, pre-Thanksgiving
‘Kimberly Akimbo’
Poignant, humorous play gives new meaning to ‘coming-of-age’ By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com
Defense propels LSU andAlabama
Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. LSU and Alabama’s defenses seem to have it all: Talent, cool
Youngstown ponders lawsuit over repairs to roof of Covelli
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council postponed a vote to pay $21,483
Sidelined no more, Uncle Mo ready for run at Breeders’ Cup
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Uncle Mo was supposed to return to Churchill Downs for the
In 2-QB system, McGloin looks like PSU’s top option
Associated Press State college, pa. In coach Joe Paterno’s mind, the Penn State quarterback job
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Alicia Royer and Christian Wormley, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 1.
Columbiana County official to resign post
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com columbiana Democrats will be looking to fill a county
Rx for future: Student’s pharmacy internship
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield A summer internship helped solidify a
Ex-NASCAR driver Mayfield arrested
Associated Press CATAWBA, N.C. Former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield, barred from the association
3 Steelers linebackers uncertain
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James Harrison can see clearly through the protective shield on his
Attorney pleads guilty in tax case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A prominent Cleveland lawyer and former
Worse charges emerge after arrest in theftSFlb
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a Youngstown man in the
Pizza shop break-in in New Middletown
Staff report NEW MIDDLETOWN Village police are investigating a break-in at Cocca’s Pizza on Main
METRO DIGEST || Applebee’s theft
Applebee’s theft BOARDMAN A 45-year-old former Applebee’s restaurant employee will be back in
2 challengers seek to unseat Divito as Poland Twp. trustee
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Three candidates are running for one seat on the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John F. McGrath, legal age, of 3033 Robinwood Drive
Hubbard man charged in car-wash vandalism goes to court Dec. 13
Staff report BOARDMAN A 29-year-old Hubbard man accused of pulling a car-wash vacuum cleaner off
Drug raid nets 2 in Niles
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Police and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force
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