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Girard council considers using remote water meters
Girard council considers using remote water meters
Youngstown schools bus involved in traffic mishap
Youngstown schools bus involved in traffic mishap YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating an
Steroid-related meningitis cases rise to 105
Steroid-related meningitis cases rise to 105 NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials say the number of
Ill. man faces terrorism charge in Okla. bomb plot
Ill. man faces terrorism charge in Okla. bomb plot OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Illinois man faces
Good Samaritan dies in 35-foot Conn. highway fall
Good Samaritan dies in 35-foot Conn. highway fall HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut State Police
Dish, Gannett reach agreement over TV fees
Dish, Gannett reach agreement over TV fees McLEAN, Va. (AP) — Dish and Gannett say they have
D&L Energy prepares North Lima brine-injection well
D&L Energy prepares North Lima brine-injection well D & L Energy Group, which operated a brine-
Detroit police chief steps down amid sex probe
Detroit police chief steps down amid sex probe DETROIT (AP) — Detroit police Chief Ralph Godbee
Power outage hits Austintown, Canfield
Power outage hits Austintown, Canfield AUSTINTOWN — About 8,200 Ohio Edison customers in
Weak forecast on Asian economy sends stocks lower
Weak forecast on Asian economy sends stocks lower U.S. stocks fell this morning after the World
Mom: Student didn’t touch officer who shot him
Mom: Student didn’t touch officer who shot him WETUMPKA, Ala. (AP) — The mother of a University of
Mom who glued kid’s hands to wall faces life term
Mom who glued kid’s hands to wall faces life term DALLAS (AP) — A Texas woman who admitted to
Israeli forces and Gaza militants exchange fire
Israeli forces and Gaza militants exchange fire GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Officials say Israel
Widow of man slain at preschool pleads not guilty
Widow of man slain at preschool pleads not guilty DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — The widow of a businessman
Man dies amid brawl at wedding
Man dies amid brawl at wedding PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say a man died of a heart attack amid a
Pittsburgh cops find pot growing after fight call
Pittsburgh cops find pot growing after fight call PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police say a
W. Pa. borough to vote on parade chairs compromise
W. Pa. borough to vote on parade chairs compromise CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS St. Michael Scholarship Fund has scheduled its “A Decade of Donations” fall auction at
Parish sponsoring blanket drive
youngstown Holy Apostles Parish is sponsoring a blanket drive from Oct. 14 through Dec. 1 in
St. Patrick's 'Sunday Sauce and Song' events have begun
Staff report youngstown A 20-year tradition continues at St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave.
Peace On Parade
Serenity Kitchen marches in Sunday’s Nonviolence Parade and Rally with Horizon Science Academy
Consumer spending rises in Valley, sales-tax data show
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sales-tax figures from the Ohio Department of Taxation show gains continuing across the Mahoning Valley, with modest upward collection rates in June and July, demonstrating consumers seem inclined to spend more this year than last.
Ryan targets power panel
If U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is re-elected, he plans to reclaim the House Appropriations Committee seat he lost nearly two years ago when Republicans took control of the legislative body.
2 city fire stations open doors to public on safety
The chance to see firetrucks up close and to learn more about fire safety and prevention drew many visitors to the downtown fire station.
Standing for peace
Randa Shabayek wants to reinforce that the vast majority of Muslims stand for peace and should not be judged by the few who distort and misinterpret the Quran’s teachings.
A nice drive in the rain
Steelers kicker makes field goal as time expires to beat Philadelphia
GED test fee to triple starting in January 2014
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown If you’ve been thinking about finally earning your GED, now would be a good time to do it.
Charter panel not satisfied with ballot
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of city council say the four proposed charter amendments on the ballot are a good start toward improving government.
Chase is still on for YSU defense
By Joe Scalzo YOUNGSTOWN Last weekend, I tweeted that Fargo, N.D., is a good option for people who like Akron but want something colder.
Fulfilling, rewarding career continues for altruistic dentist
Philanthropist Dr. Dominic Bitonte, a recipient of the Ohio Dental Association’s Achievement Award, learned the value of hard work and education from his immigrant parents.
Stewart: Big crash ‘my fault’
Kenseth wins at Talladega as race ends under caution
Prep football news & notes
FOCUS IS BACK After serving as an assistant for 37 years, Larry Kempe’s first year as a head coach
Mountaineers may need to play defense
Associated Press AUSTIN, TEXAS West Virginia is off to a blistering start in its first Big 12
3 WCBA alumni to receive awards
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Warren P. Williamson Jr. College of Business Administration at
Afghans fear another civil war
Associated Press KABUL Nobody wants a repeat of the bloody ethnic fighting that followed the
Obama raises money in Calif.
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fresh off his strongest fundraising month this year, President
NFL Standings and summaries
AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New England320.600165113 N.Y. Jets220.50081109
Parliament ousts Libyan premier
Parliament ousts Libyan premier TRIPOLI, Libya Libya’s parliament ousted the country’s new prime
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: Blaney finished 29th in the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500
Sunday’s other NFL games
Saints 31, Chargers 24 NEW ORLEANS Drew Brees broke a half-century-old NFL record by throwing a
Baghdad faces a major test
Opinion: When the presidential candidates finally get to their foreign policy debate, they aren’t likely to
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Call from ‘burglar’ actually came from dog OREM, Utah Police in Orem,
Clarkson to release a greatest-hits set
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES A decade after being crowned the inaugural “American Idol”
Sherrod Brown: the clear choice in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race
Editorial: Some candidates run as “outsid- ers” because they are just that — or even a little bit of that. And
Global opportunities
Global opportunities YOUNGSTOWN “Competing in the Global Market: Opportunities for Regional
BIG TEN
BIG TEN Indiana DL Ryan Phillis, Soph., Boardman — started and made five tackles in 31-27 loss
Clinton tax increases slowed growth
Opinion: By Curtis Dubay Heritage Foundation You’re going to hear it a lot in the coming weeks. President
Preps: Weekend news and notes
Staff report Allen scores touchdown in Ursuline’s victory STEUBENVILLE Ursuline senior wide
birthdays
birthdays Actor Paul Hogan is 73. Singer Fred Cash of The Impressions is 72. Actor-comedian Chevy
Tuesday is deadline to register to vote
Tuesday is deadline to register to vote YOUNGSTOWN Boards of elections in Mahoning, Trumbull
Can Obama slow GOP’s Big Mo?
Opinion: Initial presidential debates traditionally favor challengers who survived their party’s multi-debate
Passing the torch
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords One of the mysteries of life in these curious times is that millions
Pa. charities give $19M for fracking research
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Citizens groups and nonprofits around the nation are asking
Ohio Senate race is nasty, expensive
Associated Press COLUMBUS Job experience has surfaced as the defining issue of the hotly
video game review
‘resident evil 6’ Grade: D Details: Capcom, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3; $59.99 “Resident
At least 1 injured in New Castle shooting
At least 1 injured in New Castle shooting NEW CASTLE, pa. City police are investigating a
Park board should re-evaluate
Opinion: Park board should re-evaluate The Park Commissioners an- nounced during a special meeting Sept. 18
GOING UP | Sales-tax collections in Valley
GOING UP | Sales-tax collections in Valley Sales-tax collections in the Mahoning Valley by
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
newsmakers
newsmakers Neeson takes in $50M in ‘Taken 2’ debut LOS ANGELES Critics don’t like “Taken 2,”
Noth on board
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK The man widely known as “Big” gets even
Tigers take 2-0 lead over A’s
Associated Press DETROIT A dropped fly, two wild pitches and a little smooch for the baseball
Pharmacy recalls all products
Associated Press ATLANTA The pharmacy that distributed a steroid linked to an outbreak of
Film will place its money on Monopoly
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Hollywood continues to go crazy for toys and games. Hasbro, the
Canfield voters to consider term limits
Staff report Canfield A proposed change in the city’s charter regarding council and mayoral
HMHP hospitals join Akron-based SummaCare
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The hospitals of Humility of Mary Health Partners (HMHP) — St. Elizabeth
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., township administration building,
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Oct. 8, the 282nd day of 2012. There are 84 days left in the year. This is the
Taylor McConnell
Taylor McConnell accused of Drug Paraphernalia Height: 5’1” Weight: 105 Hair: Black Eyes:
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