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Canfield teen pleads not guilty in death of Kevin Kolesar
Benjamin Streb, 17, of Canfield appeared Wednesday in Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center and pleaded not guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide.
New Castle racetrack overcomes another hurdle
News that the Pennsylvania Harness Commission has given the go-ahead for a racetrack and casino off U.S. Route 224 in Mahoning Township means the licensing process is half over, Lawrence County Commissioner Dan Vogler said Friday.
Greek PM survive confidence vote, calms revolt
Greece’s prime minister has survived a confidence vote in parliament, calming a revolt in his Socialist party with a pledge to seek an interim government that would secure a vital new European debt deal.
Sha Na Na member to campaign against issue 2
Sha Na Na member to campaign against issue 2 Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, best known for his time in the
Man goes to trial for 'tweet' threat that closed Pa. campus
Man goes on trial for 'tweet' threat that closed Pa. campus
Call police, seek treatment if you had sex with HIV-positive Randal Brown
Women urged to contact police, seek medical help if they had sex with HIV-positive man
Witness in Mass. terror case: I admired bin Laden
Witness in Mass. terror case: I admired bin Laden BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for a Massachusetts man
Voters' lawsuit could play role in Ohio congressional map spat
Voters' lawsuit could play role in Ohio congressional map spat
Combat training scheduled Sunday at air reserve base in Vienna
Combat training scheduled Sunday at air reserve base in Vienna VIENNA Residents and passersby in
Bishops’ aide resigns over gay devil column
Bishops’ aide resigns over gay devil column BOSTON (AP) — The author of a newspaper column
Lawrence United Way reaches 57 percent of campaign goal
Lawrence United Way reaches 57 percent of campaign goal NEW CASTLE, PA. The United Way of
Oil prices slide on concerns about Europe
Oil prices slide on concerns about Europe NEW YORK (AP) — Oil is falling after world leaders
New Castle youth football coach, wife charged with theft
New Castle youth football coach, wife charged with death
Ohio deputies faced charging animals during escape in Zanesville
Ohio deputies faced charging animals during escape in Zanesville
Jury begins deliberating fate of Michael Jackson doctor
Jury begins deliberating fate of Michael Jackson doctor
Groupon shares soars in public market debut
Groupon shares soars in public market debut NEW YORK (AP) — Groupon, the company that pioneered
Salvation Army to kick off Red Kettle campaign
Salvation Army to kick off Red Kettle campaign BOARDMAN The Salvation Army Mahoning County Area
Ohio deputies faced charging animals during escape
Ohio deputies faced charging animals during escape New reports detailing how authorities in Ohio
Stocks slide in early trading ahead of Greek vote
Stocks slide in early trading ahead of Greek vote NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are sliding in early
Sentencing set in $50M scheme targeting NFL stars
Sentencing set in $50M scheme targeting NFL stars AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The former CEO of a Texas-
CIA following Twitter, Facebook
CIA following Twitter, Facebook McLEAN, Va. (AP) — In an anonymous industrial park in Virginia,
Texas mom to plead guilty in death of son in NH
Texas mom to plead guilty in death of son in NH CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Texas woman accused of
Ohio State Highway Patrol: Columbus area leads in ID crime arrests
OSHP: Columbus area leads in ID crime arrests
2 charged, 1 sought in $170K UPC scam
2 charged, 1 sought in $170K UPC scam PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two men face charges after allegedly
Transit officials look at free rides in Pittsburgh
Transit officials look at free rides in Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH (AP) — Some light rail riders in
Elaborate prescription forgery ring busted
Elaborate prescription forgery ring busted HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Attorney
LOUIE TODAY: The dark side of Marcellus shale; Skolnick on politics; Phantoms
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will interview award-winning journalist Seamus McGraw about his book on the Marcellus shale gas deposits.
Saturday chocolate-tasting to benefit McCartneys
A chocolate-tasting and silent auction to benefit the Dale McCartney Family is at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Assembly of Pentecost Church Hall, 4363 state Route 82.
Model trains to be displayed at weekend open houses
The Youngstown Model Railroad Association will have its annual open houses from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the association’s club, 751 N. Four Mile Run Road.
Rotary club plans annual breakfast
Rotary club plans annual breakfast STRUTHERS Struthers Rotary Club will have its 56th annual
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday at
Men’s Garden Club has 47th annual show
YOUNGSTOWN The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown’s 47th Horticultural Show took place at Fellows
Youngstown police seeking robbers
Police are looking for two men who robbed a 56-year-old man while he was trying to buy drugs in an East Side neighborhood.
P. Ross Berry Academy eases high school transition
The transition from middle to high school poses challenges for some students as they wrestle with more stringent academic requirements.
Ridge advances to regional final in D4
It took five sets the last time Jackson-Milton and Mineral Ridge met in the Inter Tri-County League regular season. The BlueJays prevailed.
Ohio GOP blocked from congressional-map vote, Dems walk out
An attempt by House Republicans to move a new congressional redistricting plan failed to gain sufficient Democratic support for a vote Thursday but did prompt a lawmaker walkout and shouting matches when opponents attempted floor speeches on the issue.
Dream season ends for Canfield in regional semi
It’s hard to say whether Canfield’s best would have been good enough to beat Cleveland Heights Beaumont in Thursday’s Division II regional volleyball semifinal.
Omarosa shares reality of ambition with her native Youngstown
To empower an entire community, individuals must first empower themselves.
Harris, Walker go for the gold at state
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com youngstown Lakeview’s Eric Harris and Struther’s Catlyn
Mahoning County clergy instructed in prevention of suicide
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Diane Baytosh grew up a lost child. “I was
Phantoms return to action with two games this weekend
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Looking to build on their strongest start in three USHL seasons, the
Panel mulling how to punish Dann
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com CLEVELAND Three members of a state disciplinary panel
Strength versus Strength
Division IV playoff game comes down to Girard’s offense vs. Canton Central Catholic’s defense.
Spartans ready for St. Ignatius
Names like LeCharles Bentley, Brian Dowling, Anthony Gonzalez and Oliver Luck are thought of in great regard in NFL circles. But where they are legends is Cleveland St. Ignatius High School.
Tasting event is tonight at new Halliday Winery
Halliday’s Winery will be premiering two wines from its line the first Friday of each month through January, starting from 4 to 8 tonight at Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course.
Campbell candidate regrets actions that led to his conviction
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The challenger in the race for council
School treasurer, football standout, union leader vie for Warren seats
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An incumbent, the Hubbard school district treasurer, a
‘An important part of the context for our negotiations’
Although Issue 2's fate won't be determined until next week's election, the specter of its passage has influenced recent negotiations and contracts in the Valley, union leaders say.
Poland briefs
Historical Society meeting set The Poland Township Historical Society will hold its annual meeting
Poland sports briefs
East Ohio Volleyball Club Tryouts will be held for the East Ohio Volleyball Club on Nov. 13 and 20
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center John and Shawna Herdman, Mineral Ridge, girl, Nov. 2. James
Three vie for single seat on Liberty trustee board
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty A first-time candidate and a former 12-year
Fickell strives to keep team focused
By Bill Rabinowitz The Columbua Dispatch COLUMBUS Mike Adams had not arrived home after
NBA players unified; talks to resume
Associated Press NEW YORK NBA players and owners will start negotiating again Saturday, and the
Seventy years of waiting over for Breeders trainer
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Flat Out is taking Scooter Dickey places the 70-year-old
Chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes with gravy, roll, fruit
Chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes with gravy, roll, fruit Little Caesar’s cheese pizza, mini chef
Occupiers shut down port; vandalism followed
Occupy Wall Street protesters had just half a day to celebrate what they saw as their biggest victory so far: a daylong gathering in Oakland, Calif., that drew thousands of people and led to the peaceful shutdown of the nation’s fifth-busiest port. Then, after midnight, the vandalism began.
Eddie Murphy is funny again in ‘Tower Heist’ High humor
“Tower Heist” is a winning “Robin Hood and his Merry Doormen” comedy about getting even. A cast of comedy specialists deliver their comic specialties to perfection, delivering double-takes and one liners so well that you don’t notice how clunky the actual caper in this caper comedy is.
‘If You Give a Dog a Donut’ author celebrated
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In her older books, author Laura Numeroff has explored the
Boardman swears in new police officer
Staff report Trustees swore in a new police officer at their Monday meeting. William “Bill”
Robinwood Lane school staff honored
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com The board of education honored the staff and students
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Straight No Chaser, 8 p.m.: The 10-man all-vocal group returns to
Can Cain controversy crash candidacy?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain struggled to overcome
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.39 .42 Avalon
At summit in France, Obama sees risks ahead for the US
Associated Press CANNES, France His political fortunes and his nation’s economy at risk,
Press treats Democrats, Republicans differently
Opinion: When it comes to sex, the media apply different standards to Republicans and Democrats. Arkansas
US accuses China, Russia of stealing data
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. intelligence officials accused China and Russia on Thursday of
‘Harold & Kumar’ isn’t half bad
By Cary Darling Fort Worth Star-Telegram Consider it the first small gift of the holiday season.
Greece teeters near brink of insolvency
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Greece’s prime minister abandoned his explosive plan to put a
Western Pa. man charged for DUI, chase on scooter
Western Pa. man charged for DUI, chase on scooter (Eds: APNewsNow.) BRIDGEWATER, Pa. (AP) —
US shoppers show caution
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The nation’s retailers recorded a modest increase in sales last
Kindle library on way
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon.com Inc. said Thursday that it is starting a lending library
Lashes for drinking
Opinion: By Hejratullah Ekhtiyar Institute for War & Peace Reporting KABUL, Afghanistan Judges in
“fringe” (9 p.m., fox): We have no idea what the term “time-loop anomalies”
“fringe” (9 p.m., fox): We have no idea what the term “time-loop anomalies” means. But when they
Poland utility fee wise investment
Opinion: Poland utility fee wise investment This letter is written to the voting residents of Poland
Shop-class smarts
Opinion: Omaha World-Herald: Kudos to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Metropolitan and Southeast
Senate defeats 3rd Obama bill on jobs
Senate defeats 3rd Obama bill on jobs WASHINGTON Republicans in the Senate Thursday dealt
NEWS MAKERS
NEWS MAKERS Man pleads not guilty in Selena Gomez stalking LOS ANGELES A man with a history
For Youngstown BOE: Atkinson, Murphy, Drennen, Haire-Ellis
Editorial: There are six candidates, in- cluding three incumbents, seeking the four seats on the Youngstown
‘Monster’ increase in gas emissions reported by DOE
Associated Press WASHINGTON The global output of heat-trapping carbon dioxide jumped by the
What is Issue 2 all about?
Opinion: The main draw of the general election is state Issue 2, even though many who’ll cast ballots have
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2011. There are 57 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Township Neighborhood Watch, 12:30 p.m., Liberty administration
Liberty Trustee candidates Who’s running
Three candidates are running for one Liberty trustee seat. An (*) denotes the incumbent. Jodi
Patriot Water fights ruling
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN Patriot Water Treatment, LLC in Warren has fired back
Offense continues to mature with Big Ben
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mewelde Moore has no plans on being the guy who replaces Hines
Despite looming vote, some labor deals are up in the air
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Several labor union contracts for Mahoning
Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 141 (ranking officers,
Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 141 (ranking officers, deputies
Liberty voters face 2 levy renewals
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Township residents will vote Tuesday on
Instability of offense felt most in backfield
Associated Press BEREA Two weeks ago, running back Chris Ogbonnaya was on Houston’s practice
Playing the numbers game
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Last season, Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford got
METRO DIGEST || Chocolate-tasting to benefit McdCartneys
Chocolate-tasting NEWTON FALLS A chocolate-tasting and silent auction to benefit the Dale
Respect very important among Chase drivers
Associated Press Needing to almost win out for a chance at his sixth consecutive Sprint Cup
Crestview, Cuy. Heights have traditions
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Columbiana Mad Magazine has a Spy vs. Spy cartoon feature.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph D. Heard, 50, of 1354 Redtail Hawk Drive,
New Chesapeake Energy joint ventures worth $3.4B
Staff report Chesapeake Energy Corp. has announced two joint-venture agreements worth a total of
BUSINESS DIGEST || Jim Graham to retire
Jim Graham to retire LORDSTOWN A longtime Mahoning Valley union leader is calling it a career.
Canfield Little Cards win four league titles
The Canfield Little Cardinals 120-pound squad completed an undefeated season with a 20-6 victory
Third-graders learn ‘The ABC’s of Success’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Thanks to Matt Gallo and Justine Dikun of Austintown’s
Career center students explore emerging marketing tools
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s Interactive
Phantom youth teams host tournament, finish second
Three of the four Youngstown Phantoms youth hockey teams advanced to the championship game in their
Boardman, Austintown officials discuss radio deal
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Austintown and Boardman township officials met Thursday
JJ Brothers entertain at Union Elementary
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Jon and Jim Hixson have written three books together under their
Phantom youth teams host tournament
Three of the four Youngstown Phantoms youth hockey teams advanced to the championship game in their
Speakers address ethics at Mahoning Rotary meeting
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Henry J. Shea, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield defeats Mooney The Canfield girls soccer team defeated Cardinal Mooney 1-0 in an OHSAA
Canfield runners 2011 finish season
The Canfield cross country teams recently competed in the high school district meet and the middle
Chicken patty with bun, sweet potato, baby carrots with dip, pears
Chicken patty with bun, sweet potato, baby carrots with dip, pears Ultimate flat bread pizza,
Students explore emerging marketing tools
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s Interactive
Boardman, Austintown officials discuss radio deal
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Austintown and Boardman township officials met Thursday to
Hilltoppers show off Halloween costumes
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School celebrated
Phantom youth teams host tournament
Three of the four Youngstown Phantoms youth hockey teams advanced to the championship game in their
Fitch cheerleaders raise cancer awareness
The Fitch cheerleaders raised $1,000 for the American Cancer Society by selling T-shirts and hoodies
Career center students explore emerging marketing tools
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s Interactive
School board approves five-year forecast
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com The district treasurer projects that the schools will
Fifth-graders learn dollars, sense
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy,com Although the fifth-graders at St. Christine School are many years
Austintown sports briefs
AMS Blue game round-up Both Austintown Middle School Blue volleyball teams defeated Niles on Oct.
ALF 120-pounders earn runner-up finish
The 120-pound Austintown Little Falcons finished as the league runner-up after falling 38-0 to the
Sweeney donates to Canfield Soccer Club
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Soccer Club accepted a $500 donation, to be
Boardman sports briefs
Boys soccer loses in Semi-Finals The Boardman high school boys soccer team lost in the District
Austintown briefs
Montessori school hosts Baby Talk The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley, 2008 Lynn Ave.,
Canfield residents fight against blight
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Residents filled township hall to discuss a property they
Speakers address ethics at Rotary meeting
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Henry J. Shea, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District
Children find treats in a haystack
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com After being postponed a week because of bad weather, the
Boardman briefs
West Boulevard salutes Veterans The students, staff and administration of West Boulevard invite
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts pumpkin hunt
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Cornersburg Dairy Queen started a new tradition on Oct. 22, as the
Canfield briefs
Middle school veterans assembly open to the public Canfield Village Middle School will host its
Duo teaches Frank Ohl students about respect
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Hill Brothers visited Frank Ohl Intermediate on Oct. 7 to
Shaffer honored as Innovative Teacher of the Year
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On Oct. 13, the Eastern Ohio P-16 Partnership for Education
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