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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Police probe second slaying in 2 days

YOUNGSTOWN A lovers quarrel was listed by police as the motive for the shooting death early today


Brewers rally past Cardinals in NLCS Game 1

Brewers rally past Cardinals in NLCS Game 1.


Festival gets a jump on Christmas

COLUMBIANA If you spent today on the Shaker Woods grounds and were able to overlook the 80-degree


Game 2 of ALCS rained out

Game 2 of ALCS rained out.


Steelers, Big Ben rebound against Titans

Steelers, Big Ben rebound against Titans.


Federal funding to help reduce alcohol-related crashes

Canfield Police agencies will use more than $150,000 in grant money to help reduce alcohol-related


Girl Scouts fight to keep camps

macedonia Girls and adults opposed to the closing of Girl Scout camps in the North East Ohio


SB 5 foes take command in TV ad war

The television ad war being waged statewide over Issue 2 appears to be lopsided in favor of the


Goehring 50th celebrated with immediate family

GREENFORD Gerald and Mary Goehring of Greenford celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a

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Surprise party marks Hierros’ 50th anniversary

BOARDMAN Stephen and Rose Marie Hierro of Boardman were surprised with a 50th wedding anniversary

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Davis 50th observed during family dinner

POLAND The 50th wedding anniversary of Richard and Pennie Davis of Poland was celebrated Oct. 1

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The Shabellas observe 60th anniversary

CAMPBELL A family dinner Sept. 29 at Caff Capri in Boardman marked the 60th wedding anniversary


Fleshmans renew wedding vows on 52nd jubilee

YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Fleshman of Youngstown celebrated their 52nd anniversary as they

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50th observed by Klaciks in Austintown

AUSTINTOWN Paul and Julie Klacik of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 24

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Restainos’ 50th is celebrated by family members

GIRARD Rita and Vito Restaino Sr. of Girard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during a

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Ruffings celebrate 50th anniversary at surprise event

YOUNGSTOWN A surprise family dinner party at the Youngstown Country Club celebrated the 50th

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Nagys mark golden event at buffet dinner

YOUNGSTOWN A buffet dinner on Sept. 11 at Highway Family, Raccoon Road, celebrated the 50th

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Boy Scouts host popcorn sale


Hancock portrayal planned at meeting

Hancock portrayal planned at meeting BERLIN CENTER Berlin Center Historical Society is


SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Nicholas Church’s Great Hall on Fifth


FEDERATED CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet at 7:30 p.m. The topic will be “My Travels” by Mary Catherine


SENIOR MENUS

MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in


MASONIC GROUPS

MONDAY L.B. Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park.


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at


GARDEN CLUBS

TUESDAY Moccasin’s meeting will be hosted by Pat Lehner and Stephanie Ross. Cleaning supplies and


Dividing line

By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty On a routine inspection of the mostly

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Down, and maybe out

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State’s playoff hopes died suddenly

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Titans ready to add to Steelers’ woes

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Don’t even start with the Super Bowl hangover stuff. The Pittsburgh


Girard center is still going strong

By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard Just over 10 years ago, the light-brown

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MetroParks to share radio system

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mill Creek MetroParks police department


S. Side man shot to death in home

10-month-old girl found bloody on body of victim By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown

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Lawn-con draws comic crowd

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A tiny West Side yard was transformed

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Boardman Township Park is scene of Alzheimer’s walk

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Johanna M. Nuzzo recalls the painful transition that

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Cornhuskers rally to stun Buckeyes

Associated Press Lincoln, Neb. Taylor Martinez ran for a touchdown and passed for two others

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State demands taxes from church for former Idora land

By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com youngstown The state says a Youngstown church must pay

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Cailor’s late goal lifts Spartans to tie

By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com CANFIELD Alexis Cailor’s first goal of the season with 1:12

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YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE The power of ‘Mockingbird’

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will present the


Liberty native to ride for Wounded Warriors

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com A Liberty native will begin a cross-country bicycle trip


Salvation Army is accepting applications for those needing Christmas assistance

Staff report youngstown Salvation Army, Mahoning County Area Services, will take applications


Ursuline falls to St. Peter’s in Big Apple

Staff report NEW YORK Jesse Curry rushed for 98 yards in the Ursuline High football team’s 31-21


Parenting apps are absolutely stupid

McClatchy Newspapers Full disclosure in four parts: First, I am not a tech-savvy person and never


Saturday’s other big ten games

No. 12 Michigan 42, Northwestern 24 EVANSTON, Ill. Denard Robinson threw for two touchdowns and


Kyle Busch keeps hopes alive for late Chase bid

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. Kyle Busch stood outside his hauler in the infield at Kansas


Was HOF owner of the Oakland Raiders

Associated Press OAKLAND, CALIF. Al Davis was a rebel with a cause — “Just win, baby” he


‘Rizzoli & Isles’ author coming to library

‘Rizzoli & Isles’ author coming to library YOUNGSTOWN Best-selling author Tess Gerritsen,


BOARDMAN HIGH Hall of Fame inductees

Boardman High will induct 10 members into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday at the Canton GlenOak-


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Herbert R. Bryant, 76, 125 Lawnview Ave., Niles, and


AREA BOWLING SCORES

700s Amron — David Diver (710) & Nick Evans (708) in Hively’s Doubles; Jim Diver (749) in Farmer’s


Will Obama drag down Sen. Brown?

Opinion: Democrats keep insisting that there are 13 months to the 2012 presidential election, which is a


From HD to standard definition, and back

Q. I have noticed when I watch the news in HD the announcers and most segments look crisp and clear,


Pop culture Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels Q. At what point does an incidental prop become “product placement” for which


Rimes accepts tabloid fascination

Associated Press NEW YORK LeAnn Rimes chose the covers route for her latest album, “Lady and


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Pipe organ concert, 4 p.m.: Thomas Murray of Yale University will


Skilled Help Wanted

Businesses team up to attract workers By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dale Foer-


YSU isn’t unique among state universities facing challenges

Editorial: Perhaps the most surprising AS- pect of recent efforts to reach a contract with faculty members of


Temporary roadblock, anyway

Editorial: Temporary roadblock, anyway It is not going to be easy to stop Ohio Gov. John Kasich from selling


PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Oct. 1

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Affair” by Lee Child (Delacorte) 2. “1225 Christmas Tree Lane” by


Prosecutors overtake the authority of judges

Opinion: Prosecutors are the most powerful figures in the criminal justice system. The proliferation of


Cough causes loss of control

Q. I’ve had a terrible cough, so violent that I’ve wet and sometimes even soiled myself. For the


Roofers applications

Roofers applications VIENNA The Roofers Joint Apprenticeship Program will accept applications


record reviews

NEEDTOBREATHE Album: “The Reckoning” (Atlantic) Grade: A These art-rock radio darlings from


Lower interest rates hit retirees’ nest eggs

Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. These are times that try seniors’ souls — and their nest


This is Zoltan, the coin-operated fortune teller made of fiberglass by Prophetron Inc. in the early

This is Zoltan, the coin-operated fortune teller made of fiberglass by Prophetron Inc. in the early


County summer raises hit $225K

Opinion: T.J. Assion is my poster boy for the struggle that is government operations. He is the union


NOTRE DAME 59 AIR FORCE33

NOTRE DAME 59 AIR FORCE33 Next: Notre Dame vs. Southern California, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.


CURRENT PRICES

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the


Zoltar and Zoltan easily can be confused

Zoltar the Fortune Teller is the coin-operated machine in the movie “Big” that changed Tom Hanks’s


‘Holiday creep’ should begin with your budget

Let me start with an apology. I know it’s only October, and I’m as disturbed as you to see Santa


From riches to rags: Economy taking a toll

Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Bob Baschoff used to work for a bank, commanding a corner office and a


A quieter vibe

As fall arrives, life slows down at Put-in-Bay By Ellen Creager Detroit Free Press SOUTH BASS


TOday

TOday Dances Oldies Dance with DJ Ron Chick (POF/DARE), 6:30 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian


Special ops, CIA: first in and last out

Associated Press FORT BRAGG, N.C. They were the first Americans into Afghanistan after the Sept.


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Rees throws for 4 TDs as Notre Dame overwhelms Air Force

Associated Press SOUTH BEND, IND. Notre Dame showed just how its spread offense is supposed to


newsmakers

newsmakers Michael Jackson’s children appear at tribute show CARDIFF, Wales Chart-toppers,


More from stambaugh stadium

Kicker picker: With the game tied at 28 with just more than six minutes left, YSU coach Eric Wolford


Woman files civil suit over accident

Staff report WARREN A woman injured during a traffic crash involving an off-duty Warren police


Rock-solid beauty

Gravel is friendly to your budget and the environment McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. If


Barbara Cooper slated for Ebony Lifeline induction

Barbara Cooper stopped bowling about three years ago to have a knee replacement. Bowlers in her


Growing support creates diversity

Associated Press NEW YORK As other protesters chanted vigorously around her, Nancy Pi-Sunyer


Hodges induces fumble to help Penn State win

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Every blitz call into the defensive huddle had Penn State


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Kinsman Township trustees, 6 p.m., township garage, 6380 state Route 87.


Demonstrations continue to Ohio

Associated Press CINCINNATI Protesters in Cincinnati gathered on downtown’s fountain square


Today is Sunday, Oct. 9, the 282nd day of 2011. There are 83 days left in the year.

Today is Sunday, Oct. 9, the 282nd day of 2011. There are 83 days left in the year. Associated


Baird poised for elusive first victory; Els, Casey are two shots back

Associated Press SAN MARTIN, Calif. Briny Baird picked out his line and pulled off the shot, a


Annual meeting

Annual meeting canfield Mahoning County Farm Bureau will honor volunteers at the bureau’s annual


Many on welfare don’t comply with work rules

By Josh Sweigart Dayton Daily News Thousands of local welfare recipients are not complying with


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 36-1-9 Pick 44-3-3-6 Rolling Cash


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kendra Mosley, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 7. Joshua and Sally


Turbines harness Ohio’s wind power

By Bob Downing Akron Beacon Journal VAN WERT The 411-ton turbines reach to the skies to catch


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES VETERANS AMVETS to remodel STRUTHERS The Home Depot Foundation, in conjunction


Romney responds to Mormon flare-up

Romney responds to Mormon flare-up WASHINGTON Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on


Birthdays

Birthdays Actor Fyvush Finkel is 89. R&B singer Nona Hendryx (LaBelle) is 67. Singer Jackson


Chillicothe standoff ends peacefully

Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Ohio An almost 4-hour standoff between police and an Ohio man with


Who presents the greater threat?

Opinion: Who presents the greater threat? According to a letter last Sunday, you should be ostracized for


OSU mulls monetary moves

By Encarnacion Pyle The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Ohio State University has been considering


4 arrested in attacks on Amish

Associated Press STEUBENVILLE Four Ohio men believed to be members of a breakaway Amish group


Prep sports at a glance

Saturday’s RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA SCORES Mathews 50, Cle. Hts. Lutheran E. 22 Parma Heights


Rain interrupts Verlander and Tigers twice in Game 1

Associated Press Arlington, Texas Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers were delayed by rain


‘Laramie: Ten Years’ Later’ shouldn’t be missed

By STEPHANIE OTTEY news@vindy.com One month after the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998,


Saturday’s Big east games

Rutgers 34, Pittsburgh 10 PISCATAWAY, N.J. Freshman Gary Nova threw two third-quarter


Pumpkins abound in state

Associated Press CLEVELAND Pumpkins are plentiful in Ohio this fall, and the healthy crop is


Justin Bieber impersonator is thriving in NW Ohio

Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, Ohio Impersonating pop singer Justin Bieber has proven


Wylie, New Year’s icon in Ohio town, gets $4K makeover

Associated Press PORT CLINTON, OHIO An iconic 600-pound fiberglass Walleye used to ring in the


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