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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.


Get out the vote rally is Friday in Youngstown

Get out the vote rally is Friday in Youngstown


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


PUCO approves FirstEnergy bond sale

PUCO approves FirstEnergy bond sale


Defense wants more time in Colorado shooting case

Defense wants more time in Colorado shooting case CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A hearing to decide if


Youngstown man indicted for September shooting

Youngstown man indicted for September shooting


OSU promotes interim marching band leader

OSU promotes interim marching band director


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


Mahoning County Green Team facing budget crunch

Mahoning County Green Team facing budget crunch


CEO: Cause of deadly Miami garage collapse unknowns

CEO: Cause of deadly Miami garage collapse unknowns MIAMI (AP) — The CEO of a construction firm


LaBrae High School locked down early today

LaBrae High School locked down early today


Mahoning County coroner IDs traffic victim

Mahoning County coroner IDs traffic victim


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


Pair cleared of theft in 'M*A*S*H' hot dog feud

Pair cleared of theft in 'M*A*S*H' hot dog feud


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


Appeals court upholds 7 Pa. guards' suspension

Appeals court upholds 7 Pa. guards' suspension


Michelle Obama to visit Ohio on Monday

First lady to visit Ohio on Monday


Ohio ice cream maker recalls some products

Ohio ice cream maker recalls some products


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


Dinner to raise funds for training


Knights will host spaghetti dinner


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.


Pet ID event set for Ohio Puppy


Clarification noted for Wharry wedding

Clarification noted for Wharry wedding The former Adrianne Logozzo, who married Brian Wharry on


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Tammy Bernard, David Lipkovich will wed Oct. 20

Tammy Bernard and David Lipkovich, both of Girard, are announcing their engagement.

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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

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Kira A. Sanders to be bride of Ty Henkaline

COLUMBIANA James and Barbara Sanders of Columbiana are announcing the engagement and upcoming

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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.


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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.

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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.


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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.

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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.

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Paul Ryan to conduct town hall at YSU

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, Republican vice-


JFK boys golfers ready to add to impressive legacy

Focused. Prepared. Ready.

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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


PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP

BOYS Crestview 7, Jackson-Milton 0


Boardman man must pay restitution to workers’ comp

Staff report COLUMBUS A Boardman man who had pleaded guilty to working as a landscaper and


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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?

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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


PREP VOLLEYBALL RESULTS

Ursuline 25-25-16-26, Lowellville 17-17-25-24 YOUNGSTOWN


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


WTG

Today Lectures Carol Higgins Clark, 6 p.m., Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, 305


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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Lucas and Casandra Bacon, North Jackson, girl, Oct. 9.


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


DISTRICT TENNIS PREVIEW

DIVISION I OBERLIN COLLEGE THURSDAY - 9 a.m.


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


bridge

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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’


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Wednesday’s numbers MULTISTATE Powerball 18-26-29-35-43 Red ball 28 Jackpot in


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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