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Pa. man convicted of 3rd-degree murder in stabbing
Pa. man convicted of 3rd-degree murder in stabbing
Ohio teen profits while impersonating pop singer Justin Bieber
Ohio teen profits while impersonating pop singer Justin Bieber
Candidates forum is open to the public
Candidates forum is open to the public YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to a candidates forum at
Legacy awards tickets available
CANFIELD Tickets are available for the seventh annual Valley Legacy Awards luncheon Oct. 19 at
MGCY, MetroParks plan seminar
CANFIELD The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown and Mill Creek MetroParks will sponsor a seminar
Men from Mineral Ridge, Warren plead to gambling charges
Two men have pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor gambling charge that followed an investigation at R&R Video, 28 E. Park Ave.
Flu shots in Niles next week
Niles City Health Department, 34 W. State St., will offer flu shots for adults and children.
YMCA youth leagues starting Oct. 15
YMCA of Youngstown fall youth sports leagues are getting under way.
YFD wearing custom designed pink shirts this month
Youngstown firefighters are wearing custom-designed pink uniform shirts from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. nightly throughout October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
MSWCD selling local bird seed, feeders, houses, bat condos, owl nestboxes
Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District, 850 Industrial Road, is selling locally grown wild bird seed.
Benefit to help family reunite
Jim Sobien and his four children, age 17, 13, 11 and 9, had a comfortable life before a fire damaged their Cannon Drive home in 2009.
YPD Lt. Kelty punished for false OT
Lt. John Kelty of the Youngstown Police Department has been disciplined by the department for submitting false overtime hours.
Belle Vista to be closed 2 weeks
Belle Vista Avenue between McCollum Road and Ridgelawn will be closed Monday for two weeks for replacement and repair of waterlines.
Rebels dominant up front
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Adam Coppock’s swift legs combined with second-
Young Trumbull County parents face more child-sex charges
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Court and police documents say Cody Beemer and his wife,
YSU defense seeks better outing
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three weeks ago, Youngstown State’s defense had a
Turnpike privatization study loses federal funding
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After receiving complaints from the state’s
Howland regroups, gets Poland in OT
By Joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com howland With his band playing the “Superman” theme song and
Witness describes torture at trial in double murder
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A witness in the double-murder case against
East ‘has fun’ on O and D in blowout win
By Matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com struthers For three straight weeks, this season,
Book illustrators visit Poland elementary students
Professionals visit Poland elementary students By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND
Youngstown cop shocks student after a disruption in cafeteria
Staff report youngstown A shock device was used on an East High School student Thursday morning,
Harding comes up one point short
By doug chapin sports@vindy.com WARREN A difficult high school football season continued that
Flooding in yard, home irks couple in Canfield
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield When it rains hard, it pours water into one
Dickey’s return secures win for S. Range
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com NORTH LIMA On rivalry weekend, the Springfield Tigers and South
Coitsville fire official faces DUI charge
Staff report coitsville The township’s acting fire chief faces a charge of operating a vehicle
Passed up for position, Betras backs a candidate
beelen gets endorsement for mahoning co. elections board By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Leonard Kirtz carnival
George Froble, 45, of Youngstown knocks over cans during the Harvest Carnival.
V2 to open Monday
V2 to open Monday YOUNGSTOWN V2 Wine Bar Trattoria in downtown Youngstown will serve food and
Mahooning County courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael C. Schragal, 38, of 731 E. Philadelphia Ave.,
POLICE BLOTTER
Sept. 20 Theft: Clarence A. Robinson, 50, of 3450 Stratmore Ave., Youngstown, was charged with
History teacher connecting the dots
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For years after his graduation from Howland, Dave Nypaver worked
Career center welcomes new students
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In their first week at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center,
Arcade offers gaming fun in Cornersburg
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com It may seem that fans of video games prefer to be alone as they go
Nims feels connected to Austintown schools
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Amanda Nims is a very familiar face around Austintown. She
US advice to Pakistan: Halt terror or lose ally
Opinion: This week marks the 10th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan. U.S. troops are starting to leave.
Go & Do
Today CHILDREN Museum of Ceramics Kids’ Fall Funfest, 10 a.m. to noon, Museum of Ceramics, 400
An American challenge: Can ‘Super Congress’ bring results?
Editorial: Pardon our skepticism, but the popular moniker attached to the U.S. Joint Select Committee on
Jobs led a technical revolution
Opinion: Jobs led a technical revolution Kansas City Star: Few people have done more to revolutionize our
Rosie returns to talk on Oprah’s network
By CARYN ROUSSEAU Associated Press CHICAGO It took Oprah Winfrey to lure Rosie O’Donnell back
Enjoy Issue 2 while you can
Opinion: COLUMBUS Are you tired yet of the public debate over state Issue 2? Have you grown weary of the
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: House Minority Leader
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Apple Butter Stir, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.: The apples will be cooking all
Aldi uses self-imposed limitations to keep costs down
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman Aldi, which recently moved from 6131
PNC funds financial program for Valley preschool children
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two local organizations have received $67,000
Deadline nears to sign up for 79th spelling bee
Staff report Youngstown There are nine days left for area schools to sign up for the Scripps
Ohio patrol, police target Warren Twp. with fewer vehicle accidents reported
Staff report LEAVITTSBURG The Southington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has completed a
YSU chapter earns award
Staff report Youngstown For the second-consecutive year, Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 143 at Youngstown
METRO DIGEST || Thieves steal bridge
Thieves steal bridge new castle, pa. State police are looking for someone who stole a bridge.
Cards’ Carpenter beats Phillies, Halladay
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The ultimate ace, it turned out, belonged to the St. Louis
Candlelight vigil for crash victim
Candlelight vigil for crash victim WARREN A candlelight vigil will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at 3140
Wellsville’s Moxley scores 3 TDs in victory
By Jim flick sports@vindy.com McDONALD In a game that started out as a wild shootout between
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2011. There are 84 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Society chapter
Society chapter youngstown The Society of St. John Chrysostom, Youngstown-Warren Chapter, will
Feds to crack down on pot dispensaries
Feds to crack down on pot dispensaries SACRAMENTO, Calif. Federal prosecutors announced an
Stocks turn down on jobs, European woes
Associated Press A three-day rally on the stock market faded Friday after a mixed jobs report and
Hearings on controversial pipeline end
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON With the formal debate over Friday, a decision on an oil
US seeks halt to Ala. law
Associated Press ATLANTA The federal government asked an appeals court Friday to stop Alabama
Signs of inclusion
Church for the deaf creates a faith community all its own By Helen T. GRAY McClatchy Newspapers
Chipotle to open in former Rotelli location
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A popular Mexican-food franchise soon will open
OSU’s Posey out 5 more
Associated Press COLUMBUS The NCAA suspended Ohio State wide receiver DeVier Posey for five
Greg Biffle edges teammate for pole
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service KANSAS CITY, Kan. Greg Biffle edged teammate
Man charged in theft from home of double killing
Staff report WARREN The man accused of committing a robbery Sunday at the home on Jefferson
Austintown briefs
Soldier returns from Middle East David A. Erickson has returned from the Middle East on his third
Canfield resident named member of Sigma
Canfield resident named member of Sigma Ryan Sankovic of Canfield has been recognized as a member
3 women share Nobel Peace Prize
Associated Press OSLO, Norway Leymah Gbowee confronted armed forces in Liberia to demand that
newsmakers
newsmakers Woman is jailed for ‘Idol’ trespassing PITTSBURGH A Pittsburgh woman says she will
Cross is sign of God’s power
As some people meet each other on the street, in clubs or on college campuses, they ask, “What is
Theater company presents Aesop’s Fables
Move Over Broadway Productions has provided quality live-theatre entertainment, to the community,
Cartoonist shares skills at Poland Shepherd
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com To celebrate National Assisted Living Week from Sept. 11-17,
birthdays
birthdays Actor Paul Hogan is 72. Singer Fred Cash of The Impressions is 71. Actor-comedian Chevy
Poland Shepherd residents hammer out projects
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com With a bit of help from the Boardman Home Depot, the residents of
Poland sports briefs
Eighth-grade volleyball team defeats Hubbard The eighth-grade girls volleyball team defeated
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield golfers beats Mooney The Canfield boys golf team defeated Cardinal Mooney 157-162. Dom
Morton helps students find their voice
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Stadium Drive’s new speech pathology teacher Tracy Morton doesn’t
Holy Family teachers win awards
Holy Family teachers Charlotte Eskay, science instructor, and Jean Wargo, mathematics instructor,
Canfield duo serves community in Africa
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield natives Brad Bennett and Kirsten Midgley recently
Kistler brings art to life at St. Charles School
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com St. Charles School art teacher Diane Capple has incorporated the
Canfield dance teacher to be on Oprah network show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield’s Kimberly Lisowski got the surprise of a lifetime
Canfield’s Troop 25 staying busy
Canfield’s Boy Scout Troop 25 attended summer camp this summer at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation
Canfield Village Middle School hosts open house
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Embarking on his 20th year as Canfield Village Middle School
Poland briefs
Autumn bus trip to casino is Saturday The Pink Ribbon Golf Classic is sponsoring a trip to the
Embroiderer’s Guild shares stitching secrets
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Youngstown division of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America is a
Stage Left teacher to be on Oprah network show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield’s Kimberly Lisowski got the surprise of a
Canfield speech team nationally ranked
By christine Keeling ckeeling@vindy.com The Canfield High School Speech and Debate team is
Poland Athletic Hall of Fame inductees honored
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com There were more than just well-wishers in the crowd of Bulldog
Stage Left dance teacher to be on Oprah network
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield’s Kimberly Lisowski got the surprise of a
Arcade offers gaming fun in Cornersburg
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com It may seem that fans of video games prefer to be alone as they go
Boardman sports briefs
BGMS eighth-grade team defeats Springfield The Boardman Glenwood eighth-grade volleyball team
Woodside deemed an ‘Excellent’ school
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Since school began at Woodside Elementary in August, staff and
Austintown sports briefs
Boys soccer defeats Niles The Fitch boys soccer team beat Niles 3-1. The leading scorer for
White House hosts harvest festival
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With the help of beautiful fall weather, White House Fruit
Fred Perry Motorcycle run benefits sick kids
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com There was the familiar rumble of motorcycles all over Austintown
Boardman briefs
Natural Health Lecture Dr. Ted Suzelis will be presenting his lecture titled, “Feeling Anxious,
Chine looks to be included on BOE ballot
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com Louis Chine Jr., an Austintown Board of Education member
Pain of job crisis goes well beyond the unemployed
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unemployment has been stuck near 9 percent since the recession ended
Ben Angelo helps power Canfield past Beaver Local
Staff report canfield Ben Angelo carried 10 times for 129 yards and three touchdowns and caught
Campbell’s 4 scores power Spartans; Fitch edges Hoover
Staff report massillon Boardman High running back Devin Campbell carried 24 times for 177 yards
Bluejays run past Lowellville for second victory of season
Staff report North jackson Nate Morrison found the end zone twice and totaled 241 rushing yards
W. Reserve dominates Southern in ITCL battle
By Lowell Spencer sports@vindy.com SALINEVILLE In a marquee game between the Inter Tri-County
Brewers advance with run in 10th
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Nyjer Morgan did it again for Milwaukee, delivering an RBI single in
Ohio fixes its flawed smoking chart
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health has corrected a report on the impact of
Girard absorbs opening shock, runs past Niles
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com GIRARD It wasn’t long after Ciara Bello was named queen
Phantoms shut out Chicago
Staff report BENSENVILLE, ILL. Austin Cangelosi scored two goals and Matthew O’Connor had 22
YSU softball honors
YSU softball honors Starkville, Miss. Eleven members of the 2011 Youngstown State softball team
Allegiant extends flight routes into spring 2012
Staff report VIENNA Allegiant Air has extended two flight routes out of Youngstown-Warren
Arcade offers gaming fun in Cornersburg
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com It may seem that fans of video games prefer to be alone as they go
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