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Boardman accountant files against Wilson campaign
A Boardman accountant has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission contending Charlie Wilson, the Democratic nominee in the 6th Congressional District, violated laws by filing incorrect campaign finance reports.
Uniendo Nuestra Culturas at YSU's Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The sounds and smells of Hispanic music and foods filled the Chestnut Room in Kilcawley Center on the Youngstown State University campus, allowing members of the community a chance to immerse themselves in Hispanic culture for an afternoon.
Mahoning River revealed, local art displayed at today's Riverfest
If you were asked to define a stonecat madtom or a darter, you might be tempted to think they’re names of esoteric musical groups or something from a science-fiction movie.
Lighting cigarette, spilled gas combine to burn driver
A Garrettsville woman was seriously burned during a flash fire caused when she lit a cigarette in a car that had a spilled gas can in her truck, according to a fire department report.
New Wilmington woman dies in ATV crash
A 23-year-old New Wilmington, Pa., woman died in an ATV accident in a wooded area along Riethmiller Road in Lackawannock Township.
McDonald mayor, others marketing McDonald land for 'cracker' plant
Mayor Glenn Holmes, real estate agent Dan Crouse and several unnamed investors are betting that 199 acres of land now owned by Lafarge Construction Materials could be a prime location for a gas and oil processing facility.
'Simpsons' writer Chris Yambar hosts 3rd Lawn-Con at his Youngstown home
Where can you go to find Batman, Bart Simpson, a man pounding a spike into his nose, and a baby wearing a superhero’s cape and mask all in the same place? You need go no farther than Chris Yambar’s front yard.
Sandusky jurors hope for life in prison at Tues. sentencing
Jerry Sandusky should be sent to prison for life when a judge sentences him Tuesday, according to several of the jurors who convicted the former Penn State assistant coach of molesting several boys over a period of years.
Ga. member of House Science, Space, Tech committee debunks Big Bang theor, evolution
Georgia Rep. Paul Broun said in videotaped remarks that evolution, embryology and the Big Bang theory are "lies straight from the pit of hell" meant to convince people that they do not need a savior.
Extremist Egyptian preacher faces terrorism charges in Manhattan today
An extremist Egyptian-born preacher entered a U.S. courtroom today for the first time to face multiple terrorism charges, complaining that his prosthetic hooks, medication and special shoes were taken away from him.
Mahoning Bar rates Hanni siblings not qualified for judgeships
The Mahoning County Bar Association has rated two incumbent judges seeking re-election Nov. 6 as highly qualified, but dismissed their challengers as not qualified.
North Dakota State pounds YSU, 45-7, entering 4th quarter
North Dakota State takes wide lead over YSU, 45-7, entering final quarter Staff report
Christina Wilczek | James Harvan
east palestine Christina Wilczek and James Harvan, both of Youngstown, exchanged marriage vows
Jenna Gorsky | Jason Colatruglio
BOARDMAN St. Charles Church provided the setting for the April 21 wedding of Jenna Gorsky,
Michelle Trolio | Joseph Morell
HUBBARD Michelle Trolio and Joseph Morell exchanged wedding vows at a 1:30 p.m. April 28 ceremony
Felicia Ciotola | David Drevna
YOUNGSTOWN Felicia Maria Ciotola and David Wayne Drevna, both of Canfield, were united in marriage
Adrianne Logozzo | Brian Wharry
Lowellville Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. May 26 as Adrianne Lyn
SOCIETY DIGEST: Lighting the Way sign-up will help kids
Lighting the Way sign-up will help kids Lighting The Way of Poland is offering parents of
NJ Gov. Christie pokes fun at YSU Penguins at site of today’s big football game
NJ Gov. Christie pokes fun at YSU Penguins at site of today’s big football game Associated Press
Donate food for the needy through Dec. 17
Life Inc. will collect canned foods and nonperishable items through Dec. 17 at its location, 3610 Southern Blvd.
Flu shots on Thursdays at MYCAP on North Side
The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership and Walgreens at Gypsy Lane and Belmont Avenue offer flu shots from 2 to 4 p.m. every Thursday in October at MYCAP, 1325 Fifth Ave.
Tate takes down Niles
By Steve ruman sports@vindy.com NILES The high school football calendar may suggest the
Suspect in killing of 8-year-old Bryce Linebaugh sobs in court
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Shawn Wilson is facing the death penalty,
Youngstown to mark Nonviolence Week with parade, rally
Staff report Youngstown The Nonviolence Parade downtown Sunday will kick off a week of events
Green trumps Big Red: Ursuline dominates
By MARCUS BARKLEY sports@vindy.com STEUBENVILLE In a place like Steubenville, where high
Penguins get shot at No. 1 Bison
YSU visits Fargodome to meet MFVC rival By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com fargo, n.d. Last
Fallen fire chief in Canfield gets national honors
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield If the late Cardinal Joint Fire District Chief
Hubbard dentists offer free services on teeth for those lacking insurance
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD Loretta Opencar has no medical insurance. She said
Howland hands Poland a D-feat
By matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com POLAND Of course De’Veon Smith rushed for more than 100
Stuffed with love: Bear-hugs project comforts seniors
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When it comes to senior citizens in area nursing
Fallon torches Mooney for 5 TDs
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lakewood St. Edward senior quarterback Ryan
Craig Romney campaigns for dad at Mahoning GOP headquarters
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BOARDMAN Craig Romney, 31, the youngest son of GOP presidential
Massillon hands Fitch its first loss
By Ryan Buck sports@vindy.com MASSILLON Austintown Fitch stepped onto the field of storied
Judge bars evidence in case of slain Youngstown Realtor Vivian Martin
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A potentially incriminating statement made
Youngstown Fire Department opens stations for public to look and learn
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown firefighters will take a break
English Center helps immigrants overcome language barrier
Bobbi Grinstein helps student Sandy Naseri with an English lesson at the English Center. About 80 students from more than 33 countries are learning English at the center, which is housed in John Knox Church on Market Street in Youngstown.
Magic Tree to open
Magic Tree to open boardman A ceremonial ribbon- cutting will take place at 7463 South Ave. on
WORLD DIGEST || US releases estimate of Utica reserves
US releases estimate of Utica reserves Drilling companies beginning to explore the Utica Shale got
‘Pitch’ is never off-key
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Who knew there was this much fun left in glee
Final 3 days of voting restored
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A federal appeals court has sided with President Barack
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Artober Market, noon to 7 p.m.: This artists market will include
Brookfield United Methodist Church
Brookfield United Methodist Church, 6951 Grove St., Brookfield, will celebrate its 175th anniversary
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.96 .07 Avalon
O’Neill spices up judge race
Opinion: COLUMBUS Ohioans should be thanking Bill O’Neill for running for Supreme Court. I’m not saying
First Night button art selected
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The winning artwork in this year’s First Night
Straight talk on the economy
Opinion: David Walker isn’t running for president, but he’s on a nationwide bus tour focused on what voters
Low OVI conviction rate not an encouraging sign
Editorial: The horrific traffic accident that claimed the lives of a Newton Falls couple, Jamie and Emily
Apply cell phone ban to all
Opinion: Rapid City (S.D.) Journal: The South Dakota Legislature has twice defeated a ban on texting while
‘Cherry Orchard’ blossoms in YSU’s hands
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Anton Chekhov is one of the most studied
‘Price’ gets male model
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A Boston man has won a competition to become the first male model
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced.
Six days left to sign up for bee
Staff report Youngstown There are six days left for area schools to sign up for the Scripps
Thiel College recognized as military-friendly school
Staff report Greenville, pa. Victory Media, the media entity for military personnel
KSU program receives award
Staff report Kent Kent State University’s College of Nursing has been selected as a recipient of
birthdays
birthdays Actress Britt Ekland is 70. Singer-guitarist Thomas McClary (The Commodores) is 63.
NEOMED adopts tobacco-free policy
Staff report rootstown Northeast Ohio Medical University will be tobacco-free beginning next
Grants offered through ODNR
Staff report Columbus Ohio teachers who have successfully used Project WILD can now provide
Westminster expands fundraising campaign
Staff report new wilmington, pa. Westminster College launched the public phase of the most
Three to retire at GCC
Staff report grove city, pa. Three long-serving faculty members and administrators will retire
Expert on student safety and wellness visits JFK
Staff report Warren John F. Kennedy Catholic School, Upper Campus grades seven through 12,
Speaker set for faith program
Staff report youngstown “The Year of Faith: Catechists and Teachers as Agents of the New
MAHONING COUNTY This week’s indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against the following people this week:
Mark Griffin, 31, Gallupi Lane, Lowellville, burglary. Eric Banks, 21, Mistletoe Avenue, robbery,
Economy: the trend line Obama was looking for
By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press WASHINGTON September’s lower unemployment rate breaks the 8
Ursuline grad sings national anthem during Obama visit
Staff report Kent Nichele Nicole Scott, an Austintown native and 2007 graduate of Ursuline High
brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA J u9 8 vJ 8 7 6 w10 8 7 4 2 The
Miller helps OSU prepare for shifty Cornhuskers QB
Associated Press COLUMBUS In preparing for its game on tonight against No. 21 Nebraska and
Islamic Day set in Ohio
Staff report Major cities in the Buckeye State celebrate Islamic Day in Ohio on the second weekend
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Beshara Jr., 48, of 1178 N. Meridian Road,
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: Kokrak shot a round of 71 for a two-day total of
Jobs data boost Obama; Romney unmoved
Associated Press FAIRFAX, Va. Mitt Romney still was celebrating his widely praised debate
Blixt, de Jonge share lead in Timberlake Open
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Jonas Blixt shot his second straight 7-under 64 on Friday for a share
Junior hoping to revive his title hopes
Associated Press TALLADEGA, ALA. Dale Earnhardt Jr. knows exactly what strategy he needs at
newsmakers
newsmakers Bin Laden film airing LOS ANGELES A film dramatizing the death of Osama bin Laden
FBI: Friendly fire likely in shooting of border agents
Associated Press PHOENIX The FBI said Friday a preliminary investigation has found friendly fire
Operator of Youngstown prison cited for violations at Conneaut lock-up
Associated Press COLUMBUS The operator of the nation’s first privately owned state prison is
YSU, S. Korean company teaming up
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University and a South
METRO DIGEST || Man in white van tries to abduct girl, 10
Man in white van attempts abduction in Weathersfield MINERAL RIDGE Police are warning the
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Oct. 6, the 280th day of 2012. There are 86 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Stoffer’s 4 TDs propel South Range over Ridge
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Senior quarterback Ross Stoffer threw four touchdown
Riding with Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: Blaney’s engine overheated after just 29 laps in the AAA
Large fight at Summit Academy leads to charges against 3 teens
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Three teens — two female and one male — were charged with disorderly
Two men robbed in Warren
WARREN Two city men were robbed by four juvenile males on Olive Street Northeast near Fairfield
Remembering 2 trailblazers
Opinion: Last month, death took two more longtime Mahoning Valley black trailblazers — Margaret Linton-
Today’s other area college games
Mount Union (4-0, 3-0 OAC) at Wilmington (0-4, 0-3 OAC) When & where: 1:30 p.m., Wilmington.
Browns rookie: Run game can get going
Associated Press BEREA While breaking down game tape this week, Trent Richardson noticed some
Steroid-related meningitis cases rise to 47
Associated Press NEW YORK As the tally from a deadly meningitis outbreak rose Friday, health
Leopards rally after first-half funk
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com LIBERTY On paper, the Liberty Leopards should have easily
Ex-schools chief receives prison term for test scandal
Associated Press EL PASO, Texas A federal judge sentenced the former superintendent of El Paso
Sheriff from exotics case appointed to Ohio board
Associated Press COLUMBUS The sheriff who oversaw the response to an exotic animal release has
Killer of two in ’81 to stay in prison until at least Dec.
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An 80-year-old inmate who fatally shot his
Under protest: Cards defeat Braves in disputed NL game
Associated Press ATLANTA David Freese and the St. Louis Cardinals rediscovered their postseason
Niles schools chief to exit district Friday
Staff report NILES The city’s school superintendent has announced his resignation. In a
METRO DIGEST || Legal group deems Hannis not qualified
Legal group deems Hannis not qualified YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Bar Association has rated
QB move provides spark as East tops Canfield
By ryan buck sports@vindy.com CANFIELD East coach Jim Vivo wasn’t sure of the last time a
On Mark’s Gospel
On Mark’s Gospel warren Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE, will host Jos Rub n de
2 women nabbed in burglaries in Girard
Staff report GIRARD Two women were arrested and charged in connection with a string of
US suspects Haqqani tie to insider attacks
Associated Press KABUL The Haqqani insurgent network, based in Pakistan and with ties to al-
Brookfield rolls over Ash. Edgewood
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com Brookfield The Brookfield Warriors are one of just a handful of
Families with ties to Mooney rooting on Nebraska
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN University of Nebraska supporters will be well-
Wild mushrooms sicken a dozen in Northeast Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND Doctors have issued warnings after toxic wild mushrooms were blamed
Orioles continue unlikely season by ousting Rangers
Associated Press ARLINGTON, TEXAS Buck Showalter and the Baltimore Orioles will get another
Prep volleyball results
Liberty 22-23-25-25-16, Jefferson 25-25-16-19-14 LIBERTY The Leopards (15-3, 5-3 AAC National)
Turnovers costly to Boardman in loss to Hoover
By TODD PORTER Canton Repository NORTH CANTON Super heroes took over the field at halftime at
More Friday football
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