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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.


YSU beats St. Francis 49-23

YSU beats St. Francis 49-23


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.


YSU leads St. Francis 42-16 after three quarters

YSU leads St. Francis 42-16 after three quarters.


YSU leads St. Francis 42-3 at halftime

YSU leads St. Francis 42-3 at halftime.


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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

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Melissa Morris, Ryan Mancini to wed in December

Steven Morris Sr. of Niles and Karen Morris of Liberty are announcing the engagement and upcoming

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Gina Austrino plans marriage to Steven Peddicord

NEW MIDDLETOWN John J. and Tina Austrino of New Middletown, formerly of Struthers, are announcing

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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

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Shellie Sabel plans to marry David Duchek

BOARDMAN The parents of Shellie Sabel, of Poland, are announcing their daughter’s engagement to

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Computer classes offered for seniors


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.

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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

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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


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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.

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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.


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


news shows

news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Secretary of


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


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