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Kokrak has Nationwide lead
Kokrak has Nationwide lead Staff report MIAMI Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak leads the
Sabres beat Penguins 3-2
Sabres beat Penguins 3-2 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nathan Gerbe and Luke Adam each had a goal and an
70-plus arrested in NYC Occupy Wall Street protest
70-plus arrested in NYC Occupy Wall Street protest
Marine reservists return home after stint in Afghanistan
Marine reservists return home after stint in Afghanistan
Police make arrest in attempted robbery of Newton Falls store
Police make arrest in attempted robbery of Newton Falls store
Buckeyes bounce back, upset No. 16 Illini, 17-7
Buckeyes bounce back, upset No. 16 Illini, 17-7 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Daniel Herron, who hadn’t
Ohio bankruptcies down, but economy is not improving
Ohio bankruptcies down, but economy is not improving
Warren YWCA hosts basketball tourney, career fair Oct. 22
Warren YWCA hosts basketbally tourney, career fair Oct. 22
Lauren Craig, Mason Conrad plan fall nuptials
Lauren Margaret Craig and Mason Christian Conrad, both of Cocoa Beach, Fla., are engaged and
Lianna DiPasqua, Curt Walton set Nov. nuptials
Lianna Amy DiPasqua and Curt Leonard Walton, both of Canfield, are engaged and planning a fall
Maggie O’Reilly plans marriage to Drew Pitzer
Bonita O’Reilly of Boardman is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Maggie O’Reilly, and Drew
TOPS open house
TOPS open house AUSTINTOWN TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is having an open house, free to the
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY George Vasu
Residence: Mineral Ridge. Date of birth: Oct. 13, 1911. Place of birth: Sharon, Pa. Parents:
300 protest corporate greed as Occupation of Youngstown begins
300 protest corporate greed as Occupation of Youngstown begins Staff report YOUNGSTOWN About
Campbell knocks off Girard 42-35
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com GIRARD Some might call it a trap game while others might refer
House of Hope now a den for thieves
By CHRIS COTELESSE The NewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Its doors are locked. Its patients have been
Boardman clinches tie for Federal League title
By Matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com boardman After eight years of Federal League play, the
Death sentence upheld in YSU student’s slaying
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals
Warren activist targets safety for small children
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN It’s clear that Roderick Lewis Jr. has concern for his 1
Benyo scores three touchdowns as W. Reserve beats Wellsville 49-7
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Berlin Center Another day, another blowout for the Western
Justice stresses importance of family, education at local NAACP fundraiser
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Girard The rich history of the NAACP and reconnecting
Howland defeats Niles to win AAC Red Tier
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com NILES In a game that featured an outstanding performance by one
Phantoms double up Bucs in home opener
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms coach Anthony Noreen is
Girl Scouts celebrate centennial
The world changed in the last 100 years, but the purpose of Girl Scouts of America has remained constant: To make a positive difference in girls’ lives.
Foul odor generates big bucks at Struthers treatment plant
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A celebratory mood enveloped the sewage
ITCL roundup: Springfield beats Mineral Ridge 49-19; Crestview routs East Palestine 65-17; Columbiana beats United 27-7; South Range beats Lisbon 35-8; McDonald knocks off Jackson-Milton 28-14;
Staff report MINERAL RIDGE Quarterback Nick Russell scored two rushing touchdowns and threw
Mooney stomps Akron SVSM 41-21
By George Thomas Akron Beacon Journal AKRON It wasn’t one big play that sank St. Vincent-St.
Mother recounts struggles with her son’s Asperger’s
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND Shonda Schilling recalled one evening in 2007 when,
Fracking ban is unlikely, reps say
Three local state representatives say anti-fracking legislation isn’t expected to move through either the state House or Senate and say moratoriums on drilling — at this point — are unnecessary.
Lakeview defeats Struthers 48-14
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com CORTLAND After taking photos with family, friends and his
Girl Scouts celebrate centennial
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The world changed in the last 100 years, but
Liberty, Girard and Hubbard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty, Girard and Hubbard: LIBERTY
Fall colors to reach peak in Valley this weekend
The sun shines on changing leaves at Lake Glacier in Mill Creek MetroParks. The leaves will reach peak color this weekend, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Kent State ranked as one of top schools in the world
Staff report kent For the second-consecutive year, Times Higher Education, a London-based
‘The Thing’ looks good but lacks energy
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel That classic “creature feature” “The Thing” earns its third
Park owners let crowds remain
Associated Press NEW YORK Anti-Wall Street demonstrators exulted Friday after beating back a
Libyan capital sees first big firefight in months
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya The Libyan capital saw its first major gunbattle since Moammar
Poland is second at girls state golf
Staff report COLUMBUS Poland is in second place after the first day of the girls Division II
Voters still confused over Issue 2
Opinion: COLUMBUS I gave a speech to a group at the University of Mount Union in Alliance last week as part
Avoid living high off the hog
Opinion: A walk through one of today’s huge supermarkets leaves me speechless, penniless and gasping for
A pro-utility appointment
Opinion: Belleville (Ill.) News Democrat: Recently, Gov. Pat Quinn was in the metro-east touting himself as a
TOday
TOday Comedy Kirk Bogus, 9 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, in the Metroplex Hotel, Belmont Avenue,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Tamburitzans of Duquesne University, 7 p.m.: The lively dance and
Politics and religion in 2012
Opinion: It was said of Al Smith, a Roman Catholic, that if he won the 1928 presidential election he would
Permit for protest
Permit for protest YOUNGSTOWN Occupy Youngstown, an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement,
Ungrateful American allies prompt questions about aid
Editorial: The two countries that owe their free existence to the United States are the two that have turned
HBO special celebrates Harry Belafonte
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times “Sing Your Song,” a feature-length documentary about Harry
iPhone 4S launch turns into remembrance for Jobs
Associated Press NEW YORK It wasn’t just the latest iPhone that drew people to Apple stores
Warren’s 175-year-old Christ Episcopal Church fills religious and secular roles
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com warren Christ Episcopal Church has existed almost as
Church anniversary
Church anniversary struthers In celebration of the 86th anniversary of Pilgrim Baptist Church,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Sarah Clark and Daniel Medvec, Lowellville, girl, Oct. 13.
Mount Union offers private music lessons
Staff report Alliance The University of Mount Union’s Preparatory Division is offering music
Students welcomed into Youth Leadership
Staff report youngstown Forty-two high-school students from Mahoning and Trumbull counties were
Ohio St. tries to get back on track at Illinois
Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Nathan Scheelhaase thought a little bit about what might have
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Oct. 15, the 288th day of 2011. There are 77 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Grand jury indicts city man, 22, in killing of Omarosa’s brother
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted
Medical-marijuana issue clears hurdle
Medical-marijuana issue clears hurdle COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says a group
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lewis W. Hudson, 44, of 11720 Oyster Road, Alliance,
25 CCCTC nursing students graduate
Staff report lisbon The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center School of Practical
NFL says HGH testing will begin
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two congressmen and the NFL say after a meeting with the players
Entries sought for e-card contest
Staff report warren ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel company that has a local facility,
Penguins desperate for a road win today at SIU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The last time Youngstown State won a road game, Eric
Mooney info night
Mooney info night youngstown Cardinal Mooney High School, 2545 Erie St., will host a Parent
Obama sending 100 troops to Africa
Obama sending 100 troops to Africa WASHINGTON Intervening in a volatile and brutal crisis,
Rangers home, 1 win away
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Nelson Cruz is again swinging his big boomstick in October for
KC bishop charged with failing to report child porn
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Kansas City’s Catholic bishop has become the highest-ranking
birthdays
birthdays Singer Barry McGuire is 76. Actress Linda Lavin is 74. Actress-director Penny Marshall
Big East expected to invite Boise State
Associated Press NEW YORK The Big East plans to invite Boise State, Air Force and Navy as
Court blocks Ala. from checking student status
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. In a blow to Alabama’s toughest-in-the-nation immigration
Jason Kokrak shoots 66 for a 3-shot edge
Jason Kokrak fired a second-round 5 under 66 on Friday to take a three-shot lead after two rounds of the Miccosukee Championship.
Ruling: Ohio’s new map can go to voters
Associated Press COLUMBUS A bill setting new U.S. House districts in Ohio can be put before
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Charlie’s Angels’ grounded by ABC NEW YORK ABC says its revamped version of the
FDA: Lettuce may contain listeria
Staff report PITTSBURGH Farmer’s Market 8-ounce packages of shredded iceberg lettuce may
Kurt Busch not fazed by reports
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Kurt Busch learned his crew chief was leaving right before
Jefferson defeats LaBrae 13-7 in the mud
By JON MOFFETT sports@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG Have you ever been in a bog? Imagine walking on
Company seeks to build dental clinic at site in Campbell
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A retired dentist has approached city council
Restoration likely for building damaged by fire in Newton Falls
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Much of the vehicular traffic on West Broad Street has returned, and
Poland hangs on to beat East 21-7
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com POLAND Every time Poland senior quarterback Collin
Cards in command with win in Game 5
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The bumbling Brewers made four errors that led to three unearned
Canfield woman pleads innocent to 28 charges
Staff report WARREN A 58-year-old Mahoning County woman has pleaded innocent to 28 charges
Early voting in Ohio to end earlier in Nov.
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Secretary of State Jon Husted is advising county
Warren suspect in killing of couple pleads innocent
Staff report WARREN Atty. Greg Meyers of the Ohio Public Defender’s Office served as lead
Woman, 46, charged in theft of handbags
Woman, 46, charged in theft of handbags BOARDMAN A 46-year-old Youngstown woman is facing
Obama, Lee pitch trade deal in Mich.
Associated Press ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. President Barack Obama cast himself as a savior of the
Youngstown cops probe beating of S. Side store clerk
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for a 42-year-old man in connection with the beating
Distritc roundup: Youngstown Christian defeats Sandy Valley 24-13; Fitch defeats Perry 38-7; Brookfield defeats Conneaut 35-7; West Branch beats Louisville 30-21; Minerva defeats Salem 40-0; Ursuline
Staff report POLAND Anthony Abeid rushed for 113 yards on 13 carries on Friday as the Youngstown
Canfield loses non-league game to Northwest 26-17
By John Rozum sports@vindy.com Canfield It was a game of numerous big plays and big hits, but
Author to be featured in Mount Union talk
Staff report Alliance Khaled Hosseini, author of “The Kite Runner” and “A Thousand Splendid
AAC: Hubbard beats Liberty 39-6; Newton Falls beats Champion 24-14; Beaver Local loses to Claymont 47-7
Staff report HUBBARD Larry Scott scored five touchdowns on Friday as Hubbard defeated Liberty,
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