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Zombies galore crawl Youngstown's downtown tonight
Hundreds of gruesomely costumed live humans, (fake) wounds leaking blood, unleashed their inner zombies Saturday to shamble and moan and scream their way across the Mahoning Bridge to downtown Youngstown.
Hubbard's Jeff Yocum among 10 recognized before NASCAR race in Kansas
Army Pfc. Jeff Yocum of Hubbard was one of 10 soldiers from Fort Riley, Kan., selected from the 4th Brigade to be honored for their accomplishments on Oct. 9 before the beginning of the NASCAR Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas City, Kan.
Men perpetuate domestic violence by what they teach their sons
If men want to do something against domestic violence, they can start by paying closer attention to what they teach their children.
Watch local sky-ballers play Sunday morning on TV
The Youngstown Ballers of Sky Ball League, created by area native Brian Kessler, will play a semi-final game against Austin Starz.
Denver couple to wed here on New Year’s Eve
NORTH JACKSON Joan and Walter Purnell of North Jackson are announcing the engagement and coming
Melissa Morris, Ryan Mancini to wed in December
Steven Morris Sr. of Niles and Karen Morris of Liberty are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Gina Austrino plans marriage to Steven Peddicord
NEW MIDDLETOWN John J. and Tina Austrino of New Middletown, formerly of Struthers, are announcing
Green-Johnson wedding plans are announced
Luenettle Green and Ellett Johnson plan to exchange marriage vows during a 3 p.m. ceremony Nov. 6 at
Shellie Sabel plans to marry David Duchek
BOARDMAN The parents of Shellie Sabel, of Poland, are announcing their daughter’s engagement to
YWCA fundraiser will help women
YWCA fundraiser will help women YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown is hosting a fundraiser from
Bubba's owner pleads guilty to starving the pup to near-death
A city man charged with cruelty to animals in August after a pit-bull puppy was found in his home so badly malnourished it almost died has pleaded guilty in Warren Municipal Court.
5 new citizens naturalized Thursday in Youngstown
These people became U.S. citizens in a Thursday naturalization ceremony before Judge Mark A. Belinky of Mahoning County Probate Court.
Ursuline beats rival Cardinal Mooney 25-21
By JON MOFFETT sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jesse Curry didn’t care about his four touchdowns.
Mahoning Valley veterans pleased and leery of impact of US pullout
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Several local military veterans are pleased
Trumbull CSB to public: Reserve judgement on toddler's rape
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The head of the Trumbull County Children Services Board
Spartans lose at McKinley 41-20, share Fed title
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com canton Coming off a big win over a GlenOak team that was
YSU set to take the field by Storm
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In 1996 and 2001, the Youngstown State football team
Lawsuit over slots may slow horse racing plans for Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The conservative American Policy Roundtable has filed
Niles schools chief speaks out against School Choice Bill
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The superintendent of Niles schools warns that a bill
Girard thumps LaBrae 50-0
On Friday night, the Indians again got back to business, hammering LaBrae, 50-0, to clinch a tie with Campbell Memorial for the All-American Athletic Conference Blue Tier title.
Ghost or no ghost? Debate continues over Austin cabin
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com austintown A historical landmark has cobwebs and a
Hubbard wins AAC White title, beats Struthers 22-13
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com struthers All Hubbard running back Larry Scott had for
On Target reaches out to Canfield students through hunting, shooting
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield Some Canfield students aim to have a good
Phantoms return today in Ann Arbor
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms travel to Ann Arbor, Mich., to take on Team USA
Niles stuns Canfield 29-28 in AAC Red game
By John Rozum sports@vindy.com Canfield A wild fourth quarter that saw the teams combine for
Campbell council rejects paying off loan early, fearing penalties
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City council has rejected a proposal to pay off
3 men plead innocent to impersonating officers
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three Youngstown residents have pleaded
Mahoning Valley cancer survivors recall struggles, hope
Colleen Wasilchak, 59, sits with her husband, Hank, at their Youngstown home. Her breast-cancer hat reads “Fight like a girl.” She was diagnosed on Valentine’s Day this year.
ITCL: Western Reserve beats Jackson-Milton 52-7, Southern tops Lowellville 12-0; East Palestine defeats Lisbon 26-6; Wellsville edges Leetonia 28-21; United tops Mineral Ridge 40-21
Staff report BERLIN CENTER Anthony Belton ran 13 times for 113 yards and Jeff Clegg completed 11
Owner traded guns for exotics
Associated Press ZANESVILLE, Ohio An owner of dozens of wild animals who freed them before
Kasich pushes animal reform
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich on Friday proposed temporary measures to crack down
EPA: Regulate fracking wastewater’s disposal
Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. Federal environmental regulators signaled this week that they
Springfield edges Columbiana 22-19
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com New Middletown Columbiana’s running game dominated until it
Was mission accomplished in Iraq?
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON By declaring that the last American troops will leave Iraq by
Occupy Wall Street protesters showing a lot of staying power
Editorial: When protesters under the banner “Occupy Wall Street” assembled last month in the heart of
Putting a little ‘English’ on it
By Moira Macdonald Seattle Times Has there really been a lot of clamor for a sequel to “Johnny
Religious bigotry dogs Romney
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer It was only a matter of time before some bigot drew a bead
Groupon: swift rise, bigger fall
Associated Press NEW YORK Only a few months ago, Groupon was the Internet’s next great thing.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Zombie Crawl, 6:45 p.m.: Hundreds of folks made up as zombies will
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.94 .24 Avalon
Nothing new in ‘3’
By Rafer Guzman Newsday Over at Dennis and Julie’s house it’s pretty tough to sleep, what with
Kasich is on the firing line
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich and the Republicans who control the Statehouse have had their hands full
PNC Bank to move
PNC Bank to move YOUNGSTOWN PNC Bank will move its Youngstown regional headquarters to City
Ohio unemployment unchanged at 9.1 percent
Associated Press COLUMBUS Unemployment is holding steady in Ohio after three-straight months of
Early learning is the key
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: Wednesday was the deadline for states to apply for grants from the U.S.
Panel to discuss Athena program
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Panelists of current and future community and business leaders will
Go & Do
TOday Children Annual Halloween Party for Kids, noon to 2 p.m., Parto’s Golf Learning Center,
School district hands out its final Netbook
Staff report columbiana The school district handed out the final Netbook computer to freshman
Comprehensive Logistics: Contract proposal upsets workers
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN About 600 Comprehensive Logistics workers who
Grove City College series to feature 4 productions
Staff report Grove city, pa. The 2011-12 Grove City College Showcase Series features four
Dana saxophone quartet finishes first in competition
Staff report Youngstown The Dana School of Music Saxophone Quartet took first place in state at
Hiram event to highlight success of adult learning
Staff report hiram The Weekend College program at Hiram College, along with the Office of
Schools, principals honored at P-16 Partnership event
Staff report Canfield The Eastern Ohio P-16 Partnership for Education hosted its second annual
Youngstown State students nominated for scholarship
Staff report Youngstown Two Youngstown State University students have been nominated for the
Man faces charge of resisting arrest
Staff report Boardman A township man was arrested after police said he interfered with a drug
Winter without NBA very likely
Associated Press NEW YORK NBA owners have their priorities, and playing games isn’t first on
Westminster fraternity to host ‘Phright Nights’
Staff report new wilmington, pa. Westminster College’s Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity will host
METRO DIGEST || Justice for abused dog, Bubba
Justice for Bubba WARREN A city man charged with cruelty to animals in August after a pit-bull
Libya’s path to oil riches remains treacherous
Associated Press NEW YORK Enormous oil wealth lies thousands of feet below Libya, but whether it
10 indicted in heroin operation
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
BEHIND THE BILLBOARD
By Jesse Bogan St. Louis Post-Dispatch WILDWOOD, Mo. There’s no phone number on the
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2011. There are 70 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kyle J. Broughman, 24, of 1616 Fountain Square Drive,
Gun-suppression program nets 25 arrests so far
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city police department’s gun-suppression initiative, dubbed
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x9 8 7 4 2 u8 4 vQ 7 5 w10 4 2 The
Life is full of the unexpected
“Out of control” is a common phrase used to describe people, situations or circumstances. Among
Crestview clinches tie for ITCL Tier One championship, beating South Range 34-19
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Crestview High football coach Paul Cusick wasn’t
Submit info on services for vets
Submit info on services for vets The Vindicator will publish a list of religious services honoring
World Series is dominated by pitching
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Strolling behind the batting cage, Matt Holliday watched his
CB Joe Haden back at practice for Browns
Associated Press BEREA Browns cornerback Joe Haden is on the practice field for the first time
Gadhafi’s body put on display
Associated Press MISRATA, Libya Moammar Gadhafi’s blood-streaked body was on display in a
Kasich to get bill on minors’ abortions
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio House has approved a bill that adds new requirements for
Obama signs 3 deals
Obama signs 3 deals washington President Barack Obama signed off Friday on the first three — and
Leonard among leaders at Disney
Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Justin Leonard described his round Friday at Disney as a
New member joins Trumbull elections board
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County Board of Elections welcomed Mark Alberini, its newest board
Kyle Busch: It’s no use predicting Talladega
By Jim Pedley Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service TALLADEGA, ALA. Stats freaks and number
Woman gives 56 pounds of pennies to aid vets
Staff report POLAND After reading an Oct. 9 article in The Vindicator about a Liberty native’s
FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA
FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA Austintown Fitch 34, Lake 7 Bedford Chanel 12, Warren JFK 7 Brookfield
WVU stunned by Syracuse
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Ryan Nassib threw three touchdown passes to tight end Nick
S. Side logs 6th killing in 5 weeks
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man who escaped death after a shooting a
INSIDE
INSIDE The Cardinals and Rangers have hardly dented the scoreboard while splitting the first two
AAC: Lakeview beats East 35-19, Howland, Brookfield and Poland win
Staff report WARREN Trevor West scored two second quarter touchdowns as Lakeview outscored East
Campbell beats Newton Falls 35-16 for share of AAC Blue title
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL With a share of the conference championship on the