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Tonight's contentious VP debate stark contrast to Obama-Romney performance
At odds early and often, Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan squabbled over the economy, taxes, Medicare and more tonight in a contentious, interruption-filled debate. "That is a bunch of malarkey," the vice president retorted after a particularly tough Ryan attack on the administration's foreign policy.
ACTION discusses employment, education and quality of life at tonight's meeting
An alliance of church congregations outlined what has been done and what should be done to help the Mahoning Valley.
Intense verbal sparring in VP debate came quickly tonight
At odds in an instant, Republican Paul Ryan cited the death of the U.S. ambassador in Libya as evidence Thursday night that the administration's foreign policy is unraveling.
Public hearing on Mahoning County Solid Waste Management plan is Tuesday
Public hearing on Mahoning County Solid Waste Management plan is Tuesday
Fed firearms charges filed against 5 Mahoning Valley men
Fed firearms charges filed against 5 Mahoning Valley men
Volunteers needed to install smoke detectors in Warren homes
Volunteers needed to install smoke detectors in Warren homes WARREN HandsOn Volunteer Network of
Defense wants more time in Colorado shooting case
Defense wants more time in Colorado shooting case CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A hearing to decide if
ABC’s Robin Roberts home from hospital
ABC’s Robin Roberts home from hospital NEW YORK (AP) — ABC’s Robin Roberts has come home from the
CEO: Cause of deadly Miami garage collapse unknowns
CEO: Cause of deadly Miami garage collapse unknowns MIAMI (AP) — The CEO of a construction firm
Oil prices up as Turkey-Syria tension rises
Oil prices up as Turkey-Syria tension rises Oil prices are up, rising above $92 per barrel as
Beano Cook, college football historian, ESPN commentator, dies at 81
Beano Cook, college football historian, ESPN commentator, dies at 81
Hundreds complain over obscured ballots in Cleveland area
Hundreds complain over obscured ballots in Cleveland area
NYers charged with selling meds on Craigslist
NYers charged with selling meds on Craigslist NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities in New York City have
Lawyer: Video doesn’t justify shooting of student
Lawyer: Video doesn’t justify shooting of student MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A lawyer for the family
Boardman Township police get fed grant to target speeders
Boardman Township police get fed grant to target speeders
Parents seek to sue VaTech chief for ’07 massacre
Parents seek to sue VaTech chief for ’07 massacre RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The parents of two Virginia
Mahoning County passes out money to help with leaf collections
Mahoning County passes out money to help with leaf collections YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County
Police: 3rd victim of Fla. garage collapse dies
Police: 3rd victim of Fla. garage collapse dies MIAMI (AP) — Miami-Dade police say a third person
7th man dies after Minn. company shooting in Sept.
7th man dies after Minn. company shooting in Sept. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Family members of a man shot
Coroner, Youngstown police mum on crash victim’s name
Coroner, Youngstown police mum on crash victim’s name YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police and the
Two killed in Trumbull County crashes
Two killed in Trumbull County crashes By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HARTFORD The Ohio State
S. Sudan to introduce mobile courts to clear cases
S. Sudan to introduce mobile courts to clear cases JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — To fight a backlog of
Police: Search continues for missing Colorado girl
Police: Search continues for missing Colorado girl WESTMINSTER, Colo. (AP) — Police in Colorado
Slain Pa. officer's canine may go to his family
Slain Pa. officer’s canine may go to his family NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The canine partner of a
Driver crashes into nearly 2 dozen cars
Driver crashes into nearly 2 dozen cars PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Investigators say a driver who may
Man honored for perfect Rotary attendance-52 1/2 years
Man honored for perfect Rotary attendance—52 1/2 years BRADFORD, Pa. (AP) — Robert Kirk has spent
LOUIE TODAY: Strickland, Blakeman on VP debate; 2 authors
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland returns to Brainfood From the Heartland to preview tonight's vice presidential debate with Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, from the Democrats' perspective.
Clarification noted for Wharry wedding
Clarification noted for Wharry wedding The former Adrianne Logozzo, who married Brian Wharry on
Tammy Bernard, David Lipkovich will wed Oct. 20
Tammy Bernard and David Lipkovich, both of Girard, are announcing their engagement.
Glass-Bonner wedding set for Nov. 10 in Georgia
POLAND Gary and Bonnie Bonner of Poland are announcing the engagement of their son, Adam Lee
Kira A. Sanders to be bride of Ty Henkaline
COLUMBIANA James and Barbara Sanders of Columbiana are announcing the engagement and upcoming
TCTC studies land deal for solar project
By the middle of this winter, a crop of solar-collection panels could begin to emerge on 10 of the 30 acres of farmland between the state Route 5 bypass and the Trumbull Career and Technical Center.
POLAND PAIR TO STATE | Sines set for second appearance
Poland’s Rachel Sines aims to prove the old adage rings true this weekend as she’s heading to Columbus for the Division II Girls State Golf Championships.
Niles BOE selects Danso interim school chief
Frank Danso replaces Mark Robinson, who resigned last week BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com
YSU will try to rebound on road vs. Illinois State
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State tackle Andrew Radakovich gets some of his best sleep in hotel rooms, so he welcomed coach Eric Wolford’s decision to leave early for this weekend’s game at Illinois State.
Warren dog owner: Accusations were false
Megan Hartford, who lives next door to Tiffany Charlton and Michael Kelley on Hamilton Street Southwest, says, said it “killed” Tiffany to have to reduce her pet population from 11 dogs to four late last month.
YSU coach Slocum addresses height deficiencies
The most talented recruiting class of Jerry Slocum’s tenure stood a few feet away and Youngstown State senior Damian Eargle was having fun sizing them up.
Paul Ryan to conduct town hall at YSU
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, Republican vice-
Parole board advises Officer Utlak killer Joseph remain in prison
Staff report COLUMBUS The Ohio Parole Board has recommended that Fred Joseph Jr., one of the two
Phantoms’ plan of changing goalies paying dividends
MUSICAL GOALIES Phantoms’ plan of alternating netminders paying dividends in 4-0 start to season
Boardman man must pay restitution to workers’ comp
Staff report COLUMBUS A Boardman man who had pleaded guilty to working as a landscaper and
Campbell students treated to event at Skate Zone
If you’re a fourth- grader, getting a half-day off from school is swell — but getting to spend that half-day skating?
Annual Special Olympics swim meet planned for Saturday
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN The ninth annual Kelly Jo Carlson Special
After the Great Recession, recovery still slow
The Mahoning Valley has had reason recently for hope that the long economic crisis has turned a corner, but the pace of the recovery is still painfully slow, and conditions are far from the pre-recession levels of 2007.
Gianna’s Light shines
A local support group brings comfort to those who have lost babies By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
New O’Donold’s pub has old-time charm
The new O’Donold’s in downtown Youngstown is the kind of pub that was once common in the city: long
Teen arraigned
Teen arraigned YOUNGSTOWN Kyle J. Patrick, 17, of Midland Avenue was arraigned in Mahoning
Ryan expects to be target at debate
McClatchy Newspapers ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Paul D. Ryan’s first debate performance was nothing
Recall hampers Toyota comeback
Faulty power-window switches are latest problem Associated Press DETROIT The largest recall in
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Wings, 1738 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-757-3835 Wed: Open mic with Jim DeCapua and
Toyota is recalling 7.43 million vehicles worldwide to fix faulty power-window switches. It’s
Toyota is recalling 7.43 million vehicles worldwide to fix faulty power-window switches. It’s the
State Sen. Cafaro has earned strong support of constituents
Editorial: Class warfare might be a tried- and-true strategy in politics, but if you’re going to resort to it
How exceptional is America?
Opinion: By Ian Reifowitz Special to The Vindicator American Exceptionalism, It’s difficult to divine
Humpty Dumpty over recess
Opinion: “The president shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the
New movies this week
NEw this week Argo (R) During the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, a CIA agent leads a daring mission
Film fest features hometown talent
A sampling of feature films, shorts and documentaries, mostly by people with Mahoning Valley roots, will be screened at the inaugural Youngstown Film Festival, which will be this weekend.
Rob Zombie - Marilyn Manson guitarist knows both ends of Twins of Evil tour
John 5 has lived a “More Human than Human” life, playing guitar with everyone from David Lee Roth to Paul Stanley, and Marilyn Manson to Rob Zombie.
“the vampire diaries” (8 p.m., the cw): As Season 4 of “The Vampire
“the vampire diaries” (8 p.m., the cw): As Season 4 of “The Vampire Diaries” opens, Elena (Nina
Remedy reverses infrequent bowel movements
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. I have suffered silently from constipation
HEALTH DIGEST | Girls’ Night Out
Girls’ Night Out WARREN St. Joseph Health Center, Eastland Avenue Southeast, is offering a free
Waging a high-stakes battle for higher ed
Opinion: By Lee C. BOLLINGER AND CLAUDE M. STEELE Los Angeles Times There are good reasons Wednesday’s
Need a reason to vote?
Opinion: Need a reason to vote? I had two run-ins with family members recently that I find hard to
Rundgren keeps it informal and ‘Unpredictable’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Hello, it’s Todd Rundgren. While it may seem as though
Florida Georgia Line borders on the big-time
There’s something odd about the name of one of the fastest-rising country bands Florida Georgia Line.
newsmakers
newsmakers CBS pulls the plug on ‘Made in Jersey’ NEW YORK The fall TV season has claimed its
Dems getting nervous
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats aren’t just nervous about President Barack Obama’s
US sends forces to Jordan
Associated Press BRUSSELS The United States has sent troops to Jordan to bolster its military
Car accident on South Side leaves 1 dead
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are investigating a South Side crash that killed one
Fla. college says breach much larger than thought
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The confidential information of nearly 300,000 students,
Power plant planned on Mah. River
Staff report nORTH Beaver, pa. LS Power of St. Louis presented plans to build a $750 million
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.08 .29 Avalon
Mahoning real-estate tax collections increase in spite of lower valuations
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite a decline in real-estate valuation,
Access to health care
Opinion: The Journal, Martinsburg, W.Va.: Ensuring residents of rural areas have access to health care is an
Event to recognize program participants
Staff report WARREN The Beatitude House’s 10th annual Cornerstone Dinner to recognize donors and
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “All of Her,SDRq feature film directed by Vitaliy Versace. Open casting call
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
Steelers look to end road woes against woeful Titans tonight
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. The Pittsburgh Steelers may have picked the right place to
Blessed Feathers came by their sound the natural way
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Donivan Berube loathes Bon Iver and loves America. But
Taliban shooting of teen sparks outrage
Taliban shooting of teen sparks outrage ISLAMABAD Schools shut their doors in protest and
Folk singer Martin Sexton has election on his mind
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com As election time draws near, folk singer-songwriter
Today in history
Today is Thursday, Oct. 11, the 285th day of 2012. There are 81 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Poll: Johnson has lead
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson has an 8 percentage points lead over
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown, clothing
Several liquor options on ballot
Staff report WARREN Several local liquor options are on the general election ballot in Trumbull
oddly enough
oddly enough Cop impersonator demanded free food ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Authorities in Florida
Justices question UT's Affirmative Action rankings
Associated Press WASHINGTON Supreme Court justices sharply questioned the University of Texas’
City man sentenced for downtown disturbance
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man who police said has mental
Hubbard man indicted
Hubbard man indicted HUBBARD A Trumbull County grand jury Wednesday indicted a Hubbard Township
Mark Passarello
Mark Passarello Class: Sophomore. State appearance: first. Scoring average: 75.5. Low round:
Property owner: Deal is off the table
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Downtown property owner Lou Frangos says a
Rachel Sines
Rachel Sines Class: Junior. Coach: Judy Young State appearance: second. Scoring average:
OSU offensive linemen gaining notoriety
Associated Press COLUMBUS Andrew Norwell says when he and the rest of Ohio State’s offensive
Ex-NFL star, actor Karras dies at age 77
Associated Press DETROIT Alex Karras was a man of many roles. Fearsome NFL defensive lineman.
Browns’ Fujita blasts commissioner
Akron Beacon Journal BEREA A day after the NFL reduced Browns linebacker Scott Fujita’s three-
Ibanez homers twice as Yanks beat Orioles
Associated Press NEW YORK Bullpen perfection disappeared for the Baltimore Orioles when it
Springfield school officials push for passage of bondSFlb
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD Passage of a bond issue next month would
NHL talks prove fruitless
Associated Press NEW YORK Five hours of talks in two sessions between the NHL and the players’
Passarello taking it all in stride
By ryan BUck sports@vindy.com POLAND After four years of seeing their female counterparts
Accusers include 11 former teammates
Associated Press Lance Armstrong said he wanted to see the names of his accusers. The U.S. Anti-
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber plans Business Showcase
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The expectation of increased costs keeps a number of businesses from
BUSINESS DIGEST || Ribbon-cutting
Ribbon-cutting howland Paige and Byrnes Insurance will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 p.m.
Victorian Players present Poe tale
After skipping a year, Edgar Allan Poe will again visit Victorian Players Theater for Halloween.
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