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Detroit riverboat cancels Ohio cruise after ruckus
Detroit riverboat cancels Ohio cruise after ruckus
State drops death-penalty specifications in Kenneth Moncrief murder trial
State drops death-penalty specifications in Kenneth Moncrief murder trial
Governor: Let U of ND dump Fighting Sioux nickname
Governor: Let U of ND dump Fighting Sioux nickname BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s governor
Canfield woman gets probation for theft, must pay restitution
Canfield woman gets probation for theft, must pay restitution
Jackson doctor convicted in star’s 2009 drug death
Jackson doctor convicted in star’s 2009 drug death LOS ANGELES (AP) - A jury has convicted Michael
Singer Adele has vocal cord surgery in Boston
Singer Adele has vocal cord surgery in Boston BOSTON (AP) — Adele has undergone throat surgery to
Lindsay Lohan out of jail after serving less than five hours
Lindsay Lohan out of jail after serving less than five hours LOS ANGELES — Lindsay Lohan was out
Good deed quickly repaid on Wisconsin highway
Good deed quickly repaid on Wisconsin highway MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP) — A Canadian man who helped
Penn St. officials surrender in coach’s abuse case
Penn St. officials surrender in coach’s abuse case HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Penn State Vice
Idaho and Mont. state wolf hunts head to court
Idaho and Mont. state wolf hunts head to court BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — With more than 150 wolves
Woman accuses Cain of reaching for genitals
Woman accuses Cain of reaching for genitals NEW YORK (AP) - A woman says Republican presidential
Verdict reached in case of Michael Jackson doctor
Verdict reached in case of Michael Jackson doctor LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A jury reached a verdict
Nation’s newest national historic park in NJ
Nation’s newest national historic park in NJ PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — The 77-foot Great Falls in
Boeing 787 lands safely after landing gear trouble
Boeing 787 lands safely after landing gear trouble NEW YORK (AP) — Boeing’s new 787 wide-body
Iowa jury convicts woman who shot neighbor in 2001
Iowa jury convicts woman who shot neighbor in 2001 FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa jury has
US limits troubled visa program
US limits troubled visa program JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The State Department is limiting
Mahoning election officials test new voting machines
Mahoning election officials test new voting machines YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Board of
US stocks choppy as worries turn to Italy
US stocks choppy as worries turn to Italy NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging higher in choppy
Vets donate flags for Ohio students to pledge to
Vets donate flags for Ohio students to pledge to COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Veterans groups have bought
Hospital releases Va boy who spent 5 days in woods
Hospital releases Va boy who spent 5 days in woods RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An 8-year-old autistic boy
Struthers man dies in one-vehicle crash
Struthers man dies in one-vehicle crash YOUNGSTOWN — A 26-year-old Struthers man died when he
Texas man’s terrorism trial to start today
Texas man’s terrorism trial to start today HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas man accused of trying to help
Police: Man sent graphic texts to kids, adults
Police: Man sent graphic texts to kids, adults PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man is in
Penn St officials head to court on perjury charges
Penn St officials head to court on perjury charges HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Hours after stepping
LOUIE TODAY: Native American author Richie Plass
Native American author Richie Plass returns to Brainfood from the Heartland to talk with Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, about the recent Amish on Amish assaults and forced hair-cutting, andKris Kardashian's recent "Indian giver" remark and his experiences growing up Indian in a culture that doesn't recognize his perspective of history.
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS The Educational Center, Cedar and Morrison Avenues, Sharon, Pa., will be the site of a
Garden Forum plans annual flower show
Garden Forum plans annual flower show YOUNGSTOWN The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area
Students learn with iPads
The Jackson-Milton school district spent $22,500 from its federal funds to purchase 45 of the computer tablets and began implementing them into its curriculum this month.
Browns fall behind early, get trampled
Some claim that is the definition of insanity. In truth, it is the story of the Browns’ season. Lose the ball on offense, get trampled on defense, fall behind on the scoreboard.
Parole authority to move to downtown
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The office that supervises probationers
Key to merger: Focus on the mission
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Focusing on the mission is the key to
New store strives to help local charities
Aaron’s Sales and Service has donated about $5,000 to local charities and community groups since moving into the Austintown Plaza in June.
YSU defense starts to come around
Much of the summer talk around YSU’s football program centered around the Penguins’ 29 new defensive players and how much better they’d be on that side of the ball.
The sky’s no limit for new city team
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The first season of the Skyball League is over, and the
Charges against ex-coach shake Penn State campus
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. The Penn State board met in executive session Sunday
YSU works to meet state’s 3-year-degree mandate
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown By increasing participation in its College in
Five teams advance to 2nd round
By Rob Todor todor@vindy.com Youngstown Christian School’s football team continues to enter
Busy Boardman sophomore Hadley takes 5th at state cross country meet
By bill sullivan sullivan@vindy.com boardman If you find yourself in the Boardman area and
Steelers rally but can’t beat Baltimore
Joe Flacco hit Torrey Smith for a 26-yard touchdown pass with eight seconds to go, lifting the Baltimore Ravens past the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-20 on Sunday night.
Niles, township mull joint purchases
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES In an effort to cut costs, the city and Weathersfield
Ohio groups for, against Issue 2 hit streets to make last-minute pitches
Associated Press COLUMBUS Jeanne McGinnis and Leo Almeida walked house-to-house Sunday along the
Stewart races to win in Texas
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service FORT WORTH, Texas Tony Stewart backed up his
Flowers for the fallen
Mary McCarthy reaches out to touch the name of her broher, John F. Burns, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during the 20th annual Laying of the Roses ceremony Sunday in Youngstown's Central Square.
video game review
‘battlefield 3’ Grade: A Details: $59.99, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC “Call of
For once, debate the big issues
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Republican presidential candidates, their sinews stiffened and their blood summoned
Thompson Square After 15 years, overnight success
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Shawna Thompson was ready to quit
Don’t cut defense
Opinion: By James Jay Carafano Heritage Foundation There are many ways to balance a budget. Most of us,
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., township administration building,
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Gas well fracking safety
Opinion: The Inter-Mountain, Elkins, W.Va.: Oil and gas well fracturing has been around for more than 60
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Economic security is national security
Opinion: By Robert Gard McClatchy-Tribune Despite political wrangling and election-year pressures to
YSU Theater Director Frank Castronovo will bow out after 4 decades A heckuva run
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Things were a lot different when Frank
Warehouse workers say they endured cold
Warehouse workers say they endured cold ALLENTOWN, Pa. A report says workers at an Amazon.com
NanoLogix test helps with TB detection
Staff report HUBBARD NanoLogix, the Valley-based biotechnology company, says a third party has
Correction
Editorial: Correction A Saturday endorsement editorial in the Poland Board of Education race referred to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.33 0.06 Avalon
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2011. There are 54 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Working at YSU is a choice
Opinion: Working at YSU is a choice I would like to respond to the Oct. 30 letter from the gentleman from
Need for public transportation is evident in Trumbull County
Editorial: Asking voters to approve a tax increase in the midst of an economic recession is not something we do
‘Repatriation’ is a con game
Opinion: By Holly Sklar McClatchy-Tribune Lobbyists are storming Capitol Hill, pushing a tax holiday
Informant earned $9M
Associated Press NEW YORK The most bankable star witness at the trial of an ex-Soviet officer
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS Actor Barry Newman is 73. Singer Johnny Rivers is 69. Singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Brittney and Seth Cogley, Girard, girl, Nov. 5 Matthew and
Quake highlights increase in activity
Quake highlights increase in activity SPARKS, Okla. Clouds of dust belched from the corners of
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Capital Crossing Asset Trust v. Liberty Associates Ltd.
Deep disparity
By HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON The wealth gap between younger and older Americans has
Salvation Army plans kickoff breakfast
Staff report BOARDMAN The Salvation Army Mahoning County Area Services will have its 2011 Red
Parties agree to build government in Greece
McClatchy Newspapers ATHENS Conservatives and socialists have agreed to build a transitional
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Puss in Boots’ stomps ‘Heist’ at box office LOS ANGELES “Puss in Boots” pounced on
‘1940s Radio Hour’ captures spirit of war era
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater will present “The 1940s Radio Hour,” a play with
Brazil, China, other markets trailing US
Associated Press NEW YORK It sounded like a can’t-miss proposition: Buy the winners, drop the
GOP urges Cain to tell all
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Prominent Republicans called on Herman Cain to disclose full
Gore sets team record in 49ers victory over Washington
Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. After his fifth straight 100-yard game, a San Francisco 49ers
2 taken to hospital because of gas leak
2 taken to hospital because of gas leak Warren Two female teenagers were rushed to a hospital
Bengals beat Titans for fifth straight win
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. The Cincinnati Bengals are on a roll unlike anything seen by
Two vie for seat on conservation board
Two vie for seat on conservation board youngstown Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District
Issue 2 battle could impact school votes across state
Associated Press WEST CHESTER, Ohio The biggest ballot issue in Ohio could impact a lot of
Protests inspire T-shirts, mugs
The revolution will be trademarked and put on T-shirts if an increasing number of entrepreneurs succeed in their attempts to profit from the Occupy demonstrations.
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