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Free hot meals Saturday
Food 4 Your Soul ministry, 3300 Hudson Ave., on the city’s South Side, will serve free hot meals from noon until they are gone Saturday.
Men's garden club starts planting elm trees in Liberty
Amid a dense fog that fell on the Valley Friday morning, the Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown planted the first of four American Elm trees in the township’s Churchill Cemetery.
State of Alaska sues over Pebble Mine initiative
State of Alaska sues over Pebble Mine initiative JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state of Alaska is
16-foot python found in Everglades had eaten deer
16-foot python found in Everglades had eaten deer EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla. (AP) — Officials
Occupy Wall Street raises $450,000
Occupy Wall Street raises $450,000 ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A person close to the Occupy Wall Street
Calif. lawmaker says shoplift was misunderstanding
Calif. lawmaker says shoplift was misunderstanding SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California lawmaker
San Diego police arrest 51 at Occupy protest
San Diego police arrest 51 at Occupy protest SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego police arrested 51 people
Search for missing Va. autistic boy enters 6th day
Search for missing Va. autistic boy enters 6th day DOSWELL, Va. (AP) — Hundreds of volunteers are
White to be fall color in Northeast this weekend
White to be fall color in Northeast this weekend GLASTONBURY, Conn. (AP) — White is not the fall
South Pole evacuee recovering well after stroke
South Pole evacuee recovering well after stroke BALTIMORE (AP) — The engineer evacuated from a
TSA to fire worker who left note in bag with sex toy
TSA to fire worker who left note in bag with sex toy
Campbell woman gets jail time, probation in vehicular-homicide case
Campbell woman gets jail time, probation in vehicular-homicide case
Dog survived gas chamber, up for adoption in NJ
Dog survived gas chamber, up for adoption in NJ ROCKAWAY, N.J. (AP) — A stray beagle mix that
Philly seeks to prove pattern of priest pedophiles
Philly seeks to prove pattern of priest pedophiles
Police: Wash. man severed own arm with guillotine
Police: Wash. man severed own arm with guillotine BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Police in Bellingham,
Nashville protestors issued misdemeanor citations
Nashville protestors issued misdemeanor citations NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Twenty-nine Wall Street
Obama, Tony Blair to meet Monday at the White House
Obama, Tony Blair to meet Monday at the White House
Pastor testifies in Conn. home invasion trial
Pastor testifies in Conn. home invasion trial NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A pastor has recalled a
10 SC schools locked down for manhunt
10 SC schools locked down for manhunt GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Ten schools have been locked down in
Ohio Supreme Court: No extra time for redistricting map repeal
Ohio Supreme Court: No extra time for redistricting map repeal
OSHP seizes $25K worth of marijuana on Ohio Turnpike
OSHP seizes $25K worth of marijuana on Ohio Turnpike
Ohioans report errors in treasurer salary database
Ohioans report errors in treasurer salary database
3 face new charges in Philly basement-captive case
3 face new charges in Philly basement-captive case
Ohio police dashcam captures nearly topless speeder
Ohio police dashcam captures nearly topless speeder
Cortland police seek man in abduction case
Cortland police seek man in abduction case CORTLAND Police are asking the public to be alert to
Ohio attorney general: Child safety is top priority
Ohio attorney general: Child safety is top priority
LOUIE TODAY: Alzheimer's researcher, Traficant filmmaker, zombie protest
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will continue his conversation with neurologist Marwan Sabbagh, founding director of the Cleo Roberts Center for Clinical Research.
Wine tour to benefit Hubbard’s pool
Wine tour to benefit Hubbard’s pool HUBBARD Hubbard Community Pool Boosters are planning a
High tea set at historic house
AUSTINTOWN A Christmas Tea, the 20th such annual event sponsored by the Austintown Historical
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 for its dinner meeting at the Davis
‘Rum’ is predictable fun
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel The stench of cheap booze, stale cigarettes, newsprint and pre-
Mooney Cards control and advance
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy,.com Girard Without leggings, sleeves or gloves — Mooney’s
East Side hayride more horrible than haunted
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city woman has been offering haunted
Career-ending concussions and injuries in high school athletics
Non-invasive injury and pain management expert shares quick healing discovery
Tonight's big games in Mahoning Valley
Week 9 surprises turn several of this week’s games into play-in contests for Week 11
S&P boosts outlook on Mahoning County debt
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Standard & Poor’s, the national credit
Debunking the MVFC parity myth
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN You should drink eight glasses of water per day.
Pilot program evaluates teachers in Youngstown district
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A teacher-evaluation system operating as a
Trumbull sheriff’s office workers OK pact
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Approval this week of a three-year contract covering 65
Canfield sweeps Salem for D2 crown
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy,.com Boardman The Canfield Cardinals volleyball team reached one
Time for early voting limited
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Those wanting to vote early are running out of
Workmanship was problem at WRTA lot
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Testing shows that workmanship — not the
Regional X-C will feature several Mahoning Valley athletes
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com youngstown At many of the most prestigious cross country
Groups rake in more than $30M in statewide fight over Senate Bill 5
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Issue 2 campaigns raised more than $30 million in
Campbell students’ test scores earn bikes
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A new set of wheels — now that’s a motivator.
Lordstown workers receive $9,000 in bonuses
Earl Ross has seen it all during his 13 years as owner of an eatery — and now pub — just a few blocks from General Motors’ Lordstown complex.
Bad for students
Opinion: By Annette Fuentes McClatchy-Tribune We need to stop kicking so many kids out of school.
Go & Do
TOday Comedy Mike Jones, 9 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club in the Metroplex Hotel, Belmont Avenue,
Don’t let them block reform
Opinion: Don’t let them block reform An Oct. 13 letter demon- strated the same professional union
Austintown briefs
Local dancers perform with Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Company dancers of Ballet Western Reserve
Poland sports briefs
East Ohio Volleyball Club Tryouts will be held for the East Ohio Volleyball Club on Nov. 13 and 20
Boardman Police Blotter
Oct. 6 Arrest: Police responded to an argument in the 4000 block of Hillman Way, where they took
LaMarr Woodley shows his worth
Associated Press PITTSBURGH LaMarr Woodley knew the haters were going to show up. He understands
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newport Neighborhood Association town hall meeting, 4 p.m., Newport Library
Time is money
By Moira Macdonald The Seattle Times Everyone in Andrew Niccol’s “In Time” looks no older than
Special teams aren’t so special so far
Associated Press BEREA The Browns have spent the past few days paying special attention to
It’s tough to take seriously the GOP lineup at presidential debates
Opinion: The laughter and celebra- tion you hear in the background is not from the clubhouse of any winning
Poland briefs
Hope Works of the Mahoning Valley The Ursuline Center is hosting Hope Works of the Mahoning Valley
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.28 .76 Avalon
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2011. There are 64 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
newsmakers
newsmakers Prince Charles claims warlord as ancestor LONDON The truth is out: Prince Charles
Keep exotic animals in the wild
Opinion: The photographs of the carnage left on the ground outside a Zanesville, Ohio, barn are
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Honky Tonk Angels,” 8 p.m.: Family musical with Nashville flavor
Study: Cancer in high-risk patients reduced by aspirin
Associated Press LONDON People with a genetic condition that puts them at increased risk of
Medicare premiums rise less than expected
Associated Press WASHINGTON Good news for seniors: The government says Medicare’s basic monthly
Luck runs out for Kansas town
Opinion: Luck runs out for Kansas town Hutchinson (Kansas) News: Let’s see if we have this straight. The
Marlboro man meets moisturizer
Associated Press NEW YORK Everyone wants flawless skin, flat abs and a fab rear. But men don’t
Can summer growth continue?
Associated Press WASHINGTON A summer of modest economic growth is helping dispel lingering fears
Vote no on Ohio Issue 1 There’s no compelling need for this constitutional amendment
Editorial: Ohio needs many things, but is older judges one of them? That’s the question a voter contemplating
European debt deal lifts Dow by almost 340 points
Associated Press NEW YORK An agreement to contain the European debt crisis electrified the stock
TV TONIGHT
“nikita” (8 p.m., The CW): “Nikita” keeps its strong season rolling with an episode that has Nikita
Keeping area’s Slovak heritage alive
By Stephanie Ottey Special to The Vindicator BOARDMAN Local authors Susanne Summers and
CHS net income rises in 3rd quarter
CHS net income rises in 3rd quarter FRANKLIN, TENN. Community Health Systems Inc. reported that
This week’s Q&A Campbell’s Mickey Sikora
Rivals Campbell Memorial and Struthers share more than just a common color scheme — they share
birthdays
birthdays Actress Joan Plowright is 82. Country musician Charlie Daniels is 75. Actress Jane
Farmers income up for year- to-date
Staff report CANFIELD Farmers National Banc Corp.’s net income fell $500,000 during the third
oddly enough
oddly enough Embarrassed ‘victim’ charged with false report IRWIN, Pa. Police have charged a
Dems aren’t cowed by GOP
Opinion: Ohio Republican officials are learning Democrats can be pushed only so far. Elected Democrats on
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven James, 60, of 3617 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown,
No. 6 doesn’t look too promising for Johnson
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. It’s easy for outsiders to cross Jimmie Johnson off the list of
Issue 1 would raise age limit for judges to 75
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Senate Bill 5, Issue 2 on the November ballot, is
Passing game still work in progress
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State interim coach Luke Fickell joked when asked if he spent the
METRO DIGEST || Suspect sought
Suspect sought BOARDMAN Police are looking for the man who tried to pry open a carwash vacuum
Kokrak tied for second at Tour finale
Jason Kokrak of Warren is among three players tied for second place after the first round of the Nationwide Tour Championship.
Phantoms on the road for 2
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms travel to Nebraska this weekend for a pair of
J-M tops Lisbon for D4 volleyball crown
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com LISBON Jackson-Milton’s Paije Kiraly wasn’t going to let a
World Series: Game 6
World Series: Game 6 Cardinals10 Rangers9 11 innings; series tied 3-3 Game 7 Texas at St.
Austintown man to be sentenced for rape
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An Austintown man scheduled for trial
Various methods motivate kids to do well
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Valley children will be coming home with report cards
struthers Mayoral race
Two candidates are in the running for mayor. Independent Phil DeMarco Jr. is challenging Democratic
Red Cross to have blood drive today
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Northern Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross has
BRING THEM BACK | Drug Take-Back Day
Meridian Community Care and other nonprofit and police organizations are promoting awareness of
Struthers mayor faces challenge from independent
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers An independent candidate is challenging the
METRO DIGEST || Sentenced in robbery
Sentenced in robbery warren Timothy L. Finnigan, 44, of Niles pleaded guilty to robbery and was
Child-support debtors offered deal to regain driver’s licenses
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN During November, Mahoning County residents whose driver’s licenses have
Officials meet about purchase of radio
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Austintown and Boardman township officials met
2 Warren board members to leave
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Ten days before the Nov. 8 election, much of the focus is
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Widow not getting 6 exotic animals
Widow not getting 6 exotic animals COLUMBUS Six exotic animals that were among dozens freed by
New playground dedicated
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The memory of a 42-year member of the board of
Pens rally, beat Isles in shootout
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin was just as surprised as everyone else outside of the
Mr. Freese ices Rangers
David Freese comes through in ninth, 11 innings for Cardinals Associated Press ST. LOUIS David
Poland offers shuttle service
Poland offers shuttle service POLAND The Poland High School Athletic Department will have a
Conneaut Lake Park seeks to raise $7,500
Associated Press CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. People who wish to enjoy the annual holiday light display at
Boardman honors Hall of Fame inductees
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Boardman Booster Club has recognized the legacy of sports in
Poland Shepherd nurses spread the healthy news
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The expert nurses at Poland Shepherd of the Valley always make
Poland schools celebrate Fire Safety Week
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A large red fire truck spent Oct. 10-14 parked in the lots of the
Boardman briefs
ABWA anniversary to be marked The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Woman’s Association
Valley residents, lawmakers oppose turnpike plan
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Fifty people turned out Wednesday and spoke out against
Growth Foundation hosts Issue 2 forum
The Austintown Growth Foundation sponsored a forum both for and against Issue 2 at the Austintown
Illustrators champion creativity at Dobbins
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although their professional titles are children’s book illustrators,
Halloween treats do the trick at Mill Creek Park
Some of the first free candies of the Halloween season were offered by the staff at Mill Creek Park on Oct. 15, when the park offered a fright-free, family-friendly Halloween celebration for local residents at the Judge Morley Pavilion.
Valley residents, lawmakers oppose turnpike plan
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Fifty people turned out Wednesday and spoke out against
Boy Scout creates Loghurst timeline
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Marcus Masello wanted to do something special for the
Boardman runners qualify for regional meet
The Boardman boys cross country team qualified for today’s Regional meet with an impressive third-
Boardman sports briefs
Boys soccer honors and awards The Boardman High School boys soccer team recently received the
Pumpkin carvings light up the night
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com As the sun went down in Boardman Park on Oct. 15, it signaled that
Class of 1961 marks 50th reunion
The Fitch High School class of 1961 gathered for its 50th class reunion at Luciano’s Banquet Hall on
Poland Shepherd nurses spread the healthy news
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The expert nurses at Poland Shepherd of the Valley always make
Austintown sports briefs
ALF 120-pounders advance to Super Bowl The third-seeded Austintown Little Falcons 120-pound team
Trustees support senior services levy
By Elise Franco Efranco@vindy.com The Austintown Senior Center played host to the township
Union kindergartners entertain parents
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the first time in their school careers, the kindergartners at
Former Canfield runners go the distance
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com As they competed in the Rochester (N.Y.) Marathon on Sept. 18,
Former boxing champ speaks to Lions
The Austintown Lions Club hosted its monthly speaker’s night on Oct. 10 with First Vice President,
Valley residents, lawmakers oppose turnpike plan
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Fifty people turned out Wednesday and spoke out against
Doubles tennis team qualifies for state
Canfield High School senior Gabrielle Brant and junior Allison Pavlansky won the Division I district
Archery program right on target
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Some Canfield students aim to have a good time after
Alumni association announces raffle winners
The Austintown Alumni Association announced the winners of its annual raffle fundraiser at the
Canfield briefs
Veterans Day Service Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main Street, is hosting a Veterans Day
Boy Scout creates Loghurst timeline
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Marcus Masello wanted to do something special for the
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield basketball clinic set The second annual Cardinal Basketball Youth Skills Academy will be
Lloyd PTA hosts annual fall festival
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Autumn fun came to Lloyd Elementary on Oct. 7, as the school’s PTA
Two Little Cards squads advance to Super Bowl
Two Canfield Little Cardinals teams will play for the Youth Athletic Conference football
Girl Scouts earn Bronze Award
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 261 received their
Baby Brilliant has Halloween fun
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Hungry caterpillars, bees, monkeys and Dr. Seuss characters all
POLICE BLOTTER
POLICE BLOTTER Oct. 1 Criminal damaging: A mailbox was damaged at a home in the 2000 block of
Canfield superintendent to retire
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com The Canfield schools superintendent’s favorite
Canfield Township will take your leaves
Canfield Township will sponsor a Fall Leaf Collection program, beginning Nov. 3. Township
Awesometown Festival celebrates second year
A year ago, the inaugural Awesometown festival was welcomed as a new tradition in Austintown.
Watson celebrates Johnny Appleseed
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Ron Johnson made a quick costume change on Sept. 26. As he
Canfield Methodist church hosts fall festival
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield United Methodist Church sponsored its 71st
Daughters beat moms in penalty kick challenge
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com It was Mom vs. Daughter on the soccer field Oct. 5 during
Canfield Rotary coordinates clothing drive
Together with YSU re:CREATE, the Green Team and the Canfield Township Recycling Program, the Rotary Club of Canfield held its Poorest of the Poor Clothing Drive at Canfield Village Middle School Oct. 22.
Poland Police Blotter
Sept. 25 Aggravated menacing: A Sharrott Road man reported having been threatened while in the
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