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Presidential debate on economy shows clear differences
In a showdown at close quarters, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney sparred aggressively in their first campaign debate Wednesday night over taxes, deficits and strong steps needed to create jobs in a sputtering national economy. "The status quo is not going to cut it," declared the challenger.
Youngstown council asks state to maintain 3 judges in muni court
City council voted 4-3 today on a resolution asking the state Legislature to maintain three municipal court judicial seats in Youngstown.
Child abuse prevention training Saturday at Youngstown Y
Child abuse recognition and prevention training is offered Saturday, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at, the YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave. The sessions will be conducted by Thomas Training Consultants.
Council again postpones voted on gas and oil drilling on city land
Council again postpones voted on gas and oil drilling on city land YOUNGSTOWN — Members of city
9+ tons of drugs returned in Ohio Saturday in take-back collection
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said that Ohioans returned more than nine tons of unneeded prescription drugs on Saturday during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s fifth national Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Lawyer: Inmate spared from execution relieved
Lawyer: Inmate spared from execution relieved PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawyers for a Pennsylvania death
Elderly Warren couple beaten in home invasion
An elderly man and woman were severely beaten at about 11 p.m. Tuesday night at their home in the 100 block of Washington Street.
Profs aim to track drug reactions via social media
Profs aim to track drug reactions via social media RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Researchers at the
'Women on Waves' ship promoting safe, legal abortion to dock in Morroco
Moroccan authorities said Wednesday that a Dutch ship promoting legal abortions set to dock in Morocco is operating outside the law and could possibly be stopped before arriving at a northern Mediterranean port.
Deadly meningitis sickens 26 in 5 states after steroid injections
An outbreak of a rare and deadly form of meningitis has now sickened 26 people in five states who received steroid injections, health officials said today.
Grandfather of Aurora victim begs for photos back
Grandfather of Aurora victim begs for photos back DENVER (AP) — The grandfather of a 6-year-old
Bucket List Bandit suspect back in Pa., indicted
Bucket List Bandit suspect back in Pa., indicted PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man nicknamed the Bucket List
Jackson’s wife unsure when congressman will return
Jackson’s wife unsure when congressman will return CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s
‘Batman’ charged with obstructing Michigan police
‘Batman’ charged with obstructing Michigan police PETOSKEY, Mich. (AP) — The search for a driver
Mahoning commissioners meet Thursday
Mahoning commissioners meet Thursday Youngstown The Mahoning County commissioners will have a
Community gardening workshop set for Saturday
Community gardening workshop set for Saturday YOUNGSTOWN A free introduction to community
Youngstown man shot and killed in Ashtabula
Youngstown man shot and killed in Ashtabula ASHTABULA Police retrieved numerous bullets and
Hello 911, have you seen my keys?
Hello 911, have you seen my keys? WARREN Police have charged Brian M. Walker, 46, of Beck Street
Flu shots scheduled
Flu shots scheduled Influenza shot clinics are scheduled are several locations over the next few
The worst possible way to make friends with police
The worst possible way to make friends with police WARREN A 52-year-old Berkshire Street
Mahoning Senior Center offering heating assistance
Mahoning County Senior Center is offering help to eligible families and seniors who need assistance with their heating bills this winter through the Home Energy Assistance Program.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
Symphony Ball will bring China Dynasty to DeYor
YOUNGSTOWN The 2012 Symphony Ball will embrace the theme China Dynasty when it opens Oct. 13 at
Introduction to Community Gardening Saturday
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is having a free “Introduction to Community Gardening” workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Boardman official: All trees must be replaced behind Sam's
Motorists on Interstate 680 southbound near the U.S. Route 224 exit have probably noticed a large section of woods behind Sam’s Club was cleared recently.
Homeworth man killed in crash Tuesday
A 64-year-old Homeworth, Ohio, man was killed early Tuesday afternoon when his pickup truck was struck by another driver who failed to yield at a stop sign at Georgetown and Westville Lake roads.
Weather delays Biden's landing twice today
Bad weather forced the plane carrying Vice President Joe Biden to delay landings twice on today.
Who’ll win tonight's presidential debate? You be the judge
Each candidate in tonight’s presidential debate has to demonstrate confidence while conveying messages, according to high-school speech and debate coaches in the Mahoning Valley.
Cold is hot: NDSU has become powerhouse
Youngstown State senior Aronde Stanton hails from Detroit and senior Jamaine Cook is from Cleveland and both chose to play college football in a city that, like their hometowns, isn’t exactly known as the Miami of the Midwest.
McDonald Blue Devils take ITCL team titles
The McDonald boys and girls have made it common practice to win the Inter Tri-County League cross country championships.
Hundreds cast ballots in Valley on first day of early voting
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Michael Montalvo of Youngstown carefully
Sisters donate antique firetruck to Austintown
The newest addition to the township fire department’s fleet is 95 years old and hits top speeds of about 20 miles per hour.
Brookfield rated first in Division IV, Region 13
Staff report Unbeaten Brookfield held on to its position atop Division IV, Region 13 in the latest
Trumbull prosecutor seeks opinion on sick-leave donation
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office has asked the
Howland, Lakeview run away with titles
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Champion Howland cross country runner Ryan Sullivan is never
Boardman Boy Scouts use drill to earn badge
Twenty-three Boy Scouts rushed to the scene of a two car accident with eight victims Tuesday night in the parking lot of Westminster Presbyterian Church on Stadium Drive.
Zoldan’s horse enters Breeders’ Cup Mile
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Animal Kingdom, the 2011 Kentucky Derby winner whose owners include
Crews clean up chemical spill in Austintown
Staff report Austintown Crews worked for nearly two days to clean up a creek near Four Mile Run
Nonviolence parade, rally set for Sunday in Youngstown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city will host the second annual nonviolence parade and rally
Cruze No. 1 in US in sales of small cars
Although sales of the Lordstown-built Cruze dropped by 188 in September from its record set in August, GM sold 25,787 of the compact car, topping the Toyota Corolla at 23,036, and the Honda Civic, at 21,546.
Burgerlicious!
Burgerlicious! YOLO Grille chef Matt Sutton keeps his menu fresh with decadent new dishes. Do not
Gains protests parole for Youngstown killer
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains
Grant in place for cleanup of property
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A cleanup of old industrial property for a
Mojos' working for those who like barbecue
Now that we are putting our grills away for the winter, if you find yourself in the mood for a barbecue dinner, Mojo’s definitely has a lot to offer that will satisfy your craving.
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 to 1 p.m.
Winery of the week
Winery of the week Landmark Winery is a gem in the crown of Sonoma County, Calif. Drink columnist
Pledges in airport travel bank hit $1.6M
Staff report VIENNA The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport’s Travel Bank – Air Service
NDSU suspends starting halfback
Associated Press FARGO, N.D. North Dakota State coach Craig Bohl suspended starting halfback Sam
Judge blocks voter-ID law in Pa.
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania voters won’t have to show photo identification to
Men in shooting sentenced to prison
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two men convicted of shooting a reputed
METRO DIGEST || Drug conviction
Drug conviction PITTSBURGH A 48-year-old Farrell, Pa., man could face a long prison term and a
JobsOhio official stepping down
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The head of the state’s new nonprofit economic
Auto sales, home prices improve
Auto sales, home prices improve WASHINGTON The U.S. economy is looking more resilient, thanks in
Obama should grab middle
Opinion: By Aaron Zelinsky Hartford Courant Mr. President, you’re entering dangerous territory. With
‘Red line’ a perilous scrawl
Opinion: The debate over when (and whether) to set a “red line” for attacking Iran’s nuclear program slipped
Mandel: Closing bases may be an option
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican state Treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate
Policing Internet gambling falls to local office holders
Editorial: Legislators in Columbus looked the other way while across the state hundreds of Internet cafes
Romney can seize moment
Opinion: By Mark Samburg Hartford Courant Mr. Romney, you need to win this first debate — badly. You’ve
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.57 .15 Avalon
METRO DIGEST || Heating assistance for seniors, families
Heating assistance Youngstown Mahoning County Senior Center is offering help to eligible
Acoustic-rock act America, which had a slew of huge hits in the 1970s, will come to Stambaugh
Acoustic-rock act America, which had a slew of huge hits in the 1970s, will come to Stambaugh
7 crew members arrested in sinking
7 crew members arrested in sinking HONG KONG Police arrested seven crew members from two boats
We’ve got to pay for top quality politicians
Opinion: Now that the National Football League has apparently learned that it can be costly to hire cheap
Lowellville officer returns to duty
Staff report lowellville A Lowellville police sergeant who was placed on paid administrative
Intelligence effort names innocent people
Associated Press WASHINGTON A multibillion-dollar information-sharing program created in the
Woman charged in theft from Warren Health Dept.
Staff report WARREN Holly Montecalvo, 44, of Willard Street has been charged with felony theft
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, technical advisory committee, 10 a.m.;
New stop-action animated film was personal project for Tim Burton Creating ‘Frankenweenie’
By Gina McIntyre Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The sound of brass and wind instruments rang
Razed post to rise anew
Bob Raver felt bittersweet as he watched the demise of a building close to his heart, yet he assumed a pragmatic attitude.
Donald walks it off for Tribe
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jason Donald singled home the winning run with two outs in the 12th
Taylor- Winfield to supply Chinese company
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Taylor-Winfield Technologies Inc. has been awarded a contract for more
Baby bust continues: US births down for 4th year in a row
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. births fell for the fourth year in a row, the government reported
They feel the love
They feel the love V2 got to see some new faces over the weekend after last week’s article. Thanks
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES || Sighs, slogans among pitfalls
Associated Press WASHINGTON They spend hours mastering policy, learning to lean on the podium
Holiday sales predicted to rise 4.1 percent
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans are expected to spend more during what’s traditionally the
Streisand lets go of perfectionism
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Back in the day, if Barbra Streisand made one vocal
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 3, the 277th day of 2012. There are 89 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin L. Pounds, 31, of 5486 Southern Blvd.,
What about party loyalty?
Opinion: What about party loyalty? I was appalled when I read the article in the Vindicator that an
birthdays
birthdays Singer Chubby Checker is 71. Magician Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy is 68. Singer-
Privacy, technology face off
Opinion: Privacy, technology face off San Jose Mercury News: The tension between new technology and
Bake up some family fun
Family Features Sticky, gooey, sweet and satisfying monkey bread is a favorite of kids and
Chill Out with frozen desserts
Family Features Whether it’s something light, cool and refreshing, or rich, decadent and creamy,
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