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Ed Port undergoes more surgery in Chicago
Austintown resident Ed Port, 41, was in the intensive-care unit Thursday in Chicago’s St. Joseph Hospital after a second surgery to remove tumors. Margo Schafer, a hospital spokeswoman, said Port was alert and doing well after the 10-hour Wednesday surgery.
Mom dumps toddler at Warren tavern
The Trumbull County Children Services Board took temporary custody Wednesday of a 18-month-old girl whose mother dropped her off at a Youngstown Road tavern.
LGBTQA to present 'Bully Me' Saturday in Youngstown
The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown has received a matching grant of from the Raymond John Wean Foundation to support the Cocoa Mocha LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender, Questioning, Allies) youth group.
Harness-racing track in Austintown put on fast track
Harness-racing track in Austintown put on fast track
Libyan, U.S. officials confirm Gadhafi is dead
Unconfirmed reports: Gadhafi captured or dead
Southbound Route I-680 reopens after accident
Southbound Route I-680 reopened late this morning after an accident near the Glenwood Avenue exit snarled traffic
Health ministry day planned for Oct. 29
YOUNGSTOWN Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., will have a Health
Mooney shows its muscle
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Girard On a dreary night for soccer, the Cardinal Mooney
No special prosecutor needed in child rape case at CSB, Prosecutor Watkins says
The attorney representing the grandmother of the 1-year-old child purportedly raped by her parents during a visit at the Trumbull County Children Services Board offices has asked Prosecutor Dennis Watkins to appoint a special prosecutor.
Popo Salinas now top-ranked 16-year-old boxer in U.S.
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The first time Alejandro “Popo” Salinas traveled to
Campaign aims to raise $3M for Rayen Stadium
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN East High School football players Rayfield
Report: Weak bridges span Mahoning Valley
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Crews surveyed the Market Street bridge in
Brandi Brown named Horizon POY
Staff report INDIANAPOLIS Youngstown State junior forward Brandi Brown was selected as the
Cards get 1st win in a pinch
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Pinch-hitter Allen Craig singled in the go-ahead run off reliever
Mahoning Valley restaurants cook up recipes for survival
By Ashley Luthern and Elise Franco news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Restaurant owners served up
Phantoms, winners of three in a row, host Cedar Rapids tonight
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms wrap up a three-game homestand and go after
Youngstown council OKs $17,500 for VXI shuttle
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city won’t save as much money as its
Residents, lawmakers oppose turnpike plan
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com boardman Fifty people turned out Wednesday and spoke
Canfield tennis duo has plan for state tourney
By BILL SULLIVAN sullivan@vindy.com CANFIELD Canfield High senior Gabrielle Brant might be
Austintown teens address dating violence
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com austintown Having healthy relationships is at the
Campbell council wary of fracking-waste disposal well
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com Campbell City council sent a company’s proposal for a
Bravo Company called to duty
U.S. Rep. Ryan of Niles, seated second from left on stage, and representatives for U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown of Avon and Rob Portman of Cincinnati applaud a group of National Guardsmen who will be leaving soon. A Call to Duty ceremony took place Wednesday morning at Youngstown State University's Kilcawley Center for Bravo Company 237th Support Battalion, their friends and famly. The soldiers are based in Shelby, Miss., but many of them are Mahoning Valley residents.
Port authority takes action to buy Ridge Road building
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA The Western Reserve Port Authority has authorized a
A republic stands, guaranteed
Opinion: The United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government ...
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Bristolville United Methodist Church, Routes 45 and 88, Bristol- ville,
Inspirational true story of Immaculata College women’s basketball team The real Cinderella story
By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel There’s something irresistible about the underdog’s plight,
CEA president looks to rebuild bridges with Canfield community
Opinion: CEA president looks to rebuild bridges with Canfield community I am the new president of the
Covelli Centre expects its best year yet
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Covelli Centre had its first July-to-
Steelers bracing to face Fitzgerald
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Larry Fitzgerald has caught nearly 700 passes during his career.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct.
Withdrawal of U.S. from Iraq will end a questionable war
Editorial: History will judge whether the war in Iraq was justified, but there is no question that America’s
Medicare checkup looks at options
Medicare checkup looks at options GIRARD The Ohio Department of Insurance’s Ohio Senior Health
Convicted killer Barnette learns Tuesday whether he’ll face death
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The jury that convicted Lorenza Barnette
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Guinness: Utah Undie Run sets a world record SALT LAKE CITY A protest of Utah’s
Voters being disenfranchised
Opinion: By David A. Love McClatchy-Tribune Voting is supposed to be a right in this country, but many
CLASS dismissed
Opinion: CLASS dismissed Chicago Tribune: The picture keeps getting darker for the Obama administration’s
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.66 .11 Avalon
Study: Ohio could recoup $200M in sales tax
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state could recoup more than $200 million in annual
F.N.B. reports increased income
F.N.B. reports increased income HERMITAGE, PA. F.N.B. Corp. reported a net income of $23.8
New This week
New This week Johnny English Reborn (PG) A secret agent goes up against international assassins
D-list comic does it her way
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Kathy Griffin knows what it’s like to be an underdog.
Iran has a statehood dilemma
Opinion: By Nima Tamaddon Institute for War & Peace Reporting WASHINGTON Iran’s attempt to portray
“grey’s anatomy” (9 p.m., abc): “Grey’s Anatomy” channels some
“grey’s anatomy” (9 p.m., abc): “Grey’s Anatomy” channels some late-1970s TV with guest appearances
Squire delivers laughs from dark side of comedy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com If there was ever a sign that Medina native Bill Squire
Annual Zombie Crawl set for downtown Saturday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The annual Zombie Crawl will shuffle off at 6:45 p.m. Saturday.
Today: Televised games
Today: Texas (Lewis 14-10) at St. Louis (Garcia 13-7), 8:05 p.m. Saturday: St. Louis (Jackson
A generation searches for its future
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID Kansas City Star The guys graduating from high school with me 38 years ago
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Pianist Nobuyuko Tsujii to perform in YSO concert
Staff report youngstown Gold-medal pianist Nobuyuko Tsujii will perform Chopin’s First Piano
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Miracle: The Land of Escobar Part 1,SDRq Method 8 Inc., 4800 Market St.,
Personal songs keep this Australian band relevant Little River Band
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Reminiscing about soft-rock bands from the late ’70s and
Union Square Plaza to add 2 businesses
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN There will be two additions to Union Square Plaza by year’s end. Joe
Kasich takes heat in aftermath of killings of exotic animals
By Alan Johnson Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich and his aides spent much of
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Whiskey River, 7 p.m.
‘Ludmilla’ the Russian diva returns to Oakland
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., will turn its
Apple loses a round in expectations game
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Call it the curse of great expectations. Apple did just about
Haunted hall is the perfect place for a Zombie Prom
Calvin Center in Youngstown is haunted. Real haunted. It’s so haunted that Resident Undead, a
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Oct. 20, the 293rd day of 2011. There are 72 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Christopher and Jen Gravenfox of Columbus announce the birth of their daughter, Alaina Jane, on Oct.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary P. Affolter, 61, of 1329 Valley View Drive,
Brazil-nut overdose could be toxic mix
Q. My wife is always telling me not to eat so many Brazil nuts. The past 10 days, I have eaten more
COLUMBIANA Flu shots
COLUMBIANA Flu shots Columbiana County General Health District offers seasonal flu-shot clinics
Nutrition session
Nutrition session BOARDMAN Dr. Jim Mussler is offering a free public session on nutrition and
Virtual chat with author at library
Virtual chat with author at library WARREN A virtual chat with best-selling author Adriana
4 Dem lawmakers seek ethics review of Ohio jobs chief
Associated Press COLUMBUS Four Democratic state lawmakers want an ethics review of Ohio’s
Grand jury won’t indict in felony case
Staff report WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury has returned a criminal case to Warren
GM Foundation gives Youngstown teacher GREEN award
Staff report Youngstown A Volney Rogers Sixth and Seventh Grade Academy teacher has won a
game time
game time Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) vs. Arizona Cardinals (1-4). Kickoff: Sunday, 4:05
Appetite for success consumes Sports Grille owner
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Nine years ago, Sean Pregibon began a journey
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1:30 p.m., board offices, 41 N. Park Ave.,
Man gets 31-year sentence for shooting 2 men, 1 fatally
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dreon A. Williams is going to prison for a
NBA talks drag on with no end in sight
Associated Press NEW YORK NBA owners and players ended negotiations Wednesday after more than
Irish LB nearly chose USC
Associated Press Manti Te’o grew up rooting for Southern California, and when it was time for him
Bruce Irvin leads defense for No. 11 West Virginia
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. West Virginia’s offense has received so much attention that
Police question man about fatal shooting
Staff report WARREN A man arrested by police on weapons charges also was questioned about the
UConn and Syracuse tie in Big East voting
Associated Press NEW YORK The basketball coaches of all 16 Big East schools were in one
Rust Belt’s ‘Rocky Horror’ goes steampunk this year
The Rust Belt Theater Company again will present “The Rocky Horror Show” this Halloween season, but with a new look.
No GOP candidate stands out, poll finds
No GOP candidate stands out, poll finds WASHINGTON Americans have yet to find a Republican
No special prosecutor needed in probe of reported child rape at CSB, official says
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The attorney representing the grandmother of the 1-year-
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