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Poland schools expected to be in fiscal caution

Poland schools expected to be in fiscal caution


OSHP seizes $100K of suspected cocaine on Ohio Turnpike

OSHP seizes $100K of suspected cocaine on Ohio Turnpike


Lease agreement allows for Utica Shale drilling in Mahoning, Columbiana counties

Lease agreement allows for Utica Shale drilling in Mahoning, Columbiana counties


PSU president sounds hopeful about state funding

PSU president sounds hopeful about state funding


Housing seminar is Thursday in Boardman

Housing seminar is Thursday in Boardman


Valley gas prices going up

Valley gas prices going up


Philly casino plans expansion

Philly casino plans expansion


Trial begins for former Ohio teacher on sex charges

Trial begins for former Ohio teacher on sex charges


Pa. men indicted on federal gun charges

Pa. men indicted on federal gun charges


Waterline replacement closes Youngstown West Side road

Waterline replacement closes Youngstown West Side Road


Ursuline Center sponsors jobs program

Ursuline Center sponsors jobs program


Lane acquires Anstrom-Velker Funeral Home

Lane acquires Anstrom-Velker Funeral Home


Katie Reardon | Collin Lawson

POLAND Katie Reardon and Collin Lawson, both of Washington, D.C., exchanged wedding vows July 2 at

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Jennifer Spadin | Stanley Dombeck III

NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Wedding vows were exchanged June 11 in New Life Baptist Church in New

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Immacolata De Rosa | Carlo A. Garofalo

CAPUA, ITALY Making their home in Siena, Italy, after a honeymoon in Toronto, Washington, D.C.,

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WORTH A LOOK

BOOK SALES Friends of Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St., will have a book sale


YMTA events offer free admission


Library book club, other events set


St. John’s will sell homemade haluski

St. John’s will sell homemade haluski CAMPBELL St. John the Baptist Church, 159 Reed Ave.,


1,100 levies seek new taxes on Ohio ballots

Associated Press COLUMBUS Despite warnings by Gov. John Kasich that raising local taxes could


Rangers stymie Pujols, Cardinals

Associated Press arlington, texas Derek Holland kept Albert Pujols in the ballpark and the


Flu season begins mildly in Valley

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Little laboratory-confirmed influenza has


Ohio split on value of collective bargaining

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com Second in 5-day series UTICA Ask Gene Branstool to describe


Schools’ financial outlook improves

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Local School District’s five-year


Group plans to build South Side fish farm

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Idora neighborhood on the city’s South


Shining brightly

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dressed in black and backed by a three-


Austintown firefighters celebrate creatively financed station renovation

The new common area of the renovated Austintown fire station on South Raccoon Road is furnished with


Did you hear about the Morgans? Husband-wife team place in top 10

By Matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com youngstown Many first dates happen around sports. A


Record catch helps Steelers drop Cards

Associated Press glendale, ariz. No matter where the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the field, Mike


Marathon Man

Under sunny skies, with a balmy 56 degree temperature, Youngstown and Mill Creek Park shined in way that can only be summed up in one word — perfect.


Harvest event aims to cultivate a culture of healthful choices

A 3-year-old local organization dedicated to healthful eating is hoping you will choose more Brussels sprouts, basil and blueberries than burgers.


Bowyer bails buts wins race; Blaney 3rd

Associated Press talladega, ala. Teamwork meant very little in the closing laps at Talladega


Defense, Dawson pull out dull W

Associated Press cleveland In 13 turbulent seasons with the Browns, kicker Phil Dawson has


Pavlik-Loew future in limbo

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Saturday night, Kelly Pavlik’s promoter and co-


Peace Race shines on 1,600 runners

The 37th edition of the Peace Race invited more than 1,000 runners to Youngstown’s West Side.

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Austintown Fire Capt. Jim Dudley stands next to a 95-foot aerial- assault ladder truck outside the

Austintown Fire Capt. Jim Dudley stands next to a 95-foot aerial- assault ladder truck outside the


Documentary traces student’s search for dad

By LISA THOMPSON Erie Times-News ERIE, Pa. JoEllen Marsh’s ancestors surveyed her hometown in


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Paranormal Activity 3’ scares up $54M debut LOS ANGELES “Paranormal Activity 3”


video game review

‘batman: arkham asyum’ Grade: A Details: Warner Bros., $59.99, for PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3


Mythic leaders reduced in death

By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer NEW YORK It may be true, it may be myth. But in 1967, when


Are you game for YSU Homecoming Week?

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s 2011 Homecoming Week kicks off today with


Many schools opting out of new Ohio weight law

Associated Press SANDUSKY An Ohio law requiring schools to measure a child’s height and weight


Former Penguin Jones makes it big with Buffalo

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown A familiar face was pacing Youngstown State’s


Police seek robber

Police seek robber Salem Salem police are looking for a man who stole money from a convenience


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jacqueline Peiffer and Bryan Ayers, Youngstown, boy, Oct.


Joe Walsh returns to solo roots Analog Man

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Life’s been good to Joe Walsh, and he knows it. For


“hawaii five-O” (10 p.m., cbs): We wondered why “Hawaii Five-O”

“hawaii five-O” (10 p.m., cbs): We wondered why “Hawaii Five-O” scriptwriters would pit Steve


The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket

The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket


HBO DOCUMENTARY ‘Prayer’ gets inside high school hoops

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com When it comes to sports, Catholic high schools usually get


Soldier from Alliance killed in Afghanistan on Saturday

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Defense Department announced Sunday the deaths of three soldiers


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.94 .24 Avalon


Oklahoma, Wisconsin drop after upset losses

Associated press new york Rarely better than No. 2 in its own state, Oklahoma State is now the


Running to close a chapter

Opinion: INDIANAPOLIS Richard Mourdock, a Republican and Indiana’s treasurer, wants to wrest his party’s


A response to Iran

Opinion: By Gen. HUGH SHELTON McClatchy-Tribune The foiled plot by agents of the Iranian regime to


MCBDD provides services to those who need a helping hand

Editorial: There are a number of issues on the Nov. 8 ballot that will challenge people to weigh the costs


Campus closed due to threat back in session

Associated Press MONACA, Pa. Officials at a Penn State satellite campus in western Pennsylvania


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District Board, 7 p.m., Emergency Management


China: Trade with N. Korea up 87%

China: Trade with N. Korea up 87% BEIJING China’s trade with its close ally North Korea nearly


Lecturer to speak on fraternities, sororities

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Lawrence C. Ross Jr., an author, lecturer, filmmaker and humorist, will


Soldier kills deputy, himself

Associated Press ATLANTA A National Guardsman who appeared to be drunk and had been firing at


Spill forces detour on Western Reserve Rd.

Spill forces detour on Western Reserve Rd. BEAVER township Western Reserve Road near Interstate


Torch cams to give views from statue

Torch cams to give views from statue NEW YORK Give me your tired, your poor — your Internet-


Surplus food/lunch

Surplus food/lunch Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, free lunch


Peace race results Top finishers

MEN OPEN MEN 1. Abdelaziz Atmani 29:15.1, 2. Andy Morgan 29:38.1, 3. Andrew Carnes 29:43.4, 4.


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2011. There are 68 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Libya declared free, but questions remain

Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Libya’s interim rulers declared the country liberated Sunday


bridge

bridge Weekly quiz answers Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x9 8 7 4 2 u8 4 vQ 7 5 w10 4


Corn industry: ‘Corn sugar’ suit by sugar makers stifles free speech

Associated Press LOS ANGELES A representative for the corn industry says sugar makers should


GOOD MORNING

GOOD MORNING BALLOON ART The Assorted Nutz, a nonprofit clown organization, is offering balloon-


Solar power starts to go mainstream

Associated Press NEW YORK Solar energy finally may get its day in the sun. The high costs that


MYCAP to begin application process for home utility aid

Staff report Youngstown The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 101 E. Federal


oddly enough

oddly enough Supersize me! Restaurant offers 338-pound burger SOUTHGATE, Mich. A Detroit-area


Reduce diet-related diseases by promoting such foods.

Reduce diet-related diseases by promoting such foods. Support sustainable farms and decrease


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Bank of New York Mellon et al v. John A. Debon III,


Toll continues to increase in Turkey quake

Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Cries of panic and horror filled the air as a 7.2-magnitude


Companies post profits, but investors worry

Associated Press NEW YORK Investors who doubted U.S. companies could make big money in a weak


Will Jobs’ final vendetta haunt Google?

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Google can only hope that Steve Jobs’ final vendetta doesn’t


State had HOH in its sights

Opinion: State had HOH in its sights Over the past several months, many of you have been reading about the


U.S. Marshals Most Wanted

U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help


birthdays

birthdays Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman is 75. Actor F. Murray Abraham is 72. Actor


Arms deal gives Taiwan what it needs

Opinion: By Richard Bush Los Angeles Times The Obama administration informed Congress last month that it