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Recovery of global economy is marathon that could take years, IMF chief tells leaders
Despite making progress on getting its fiscal house in order, the United States still has much work to do, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told fellow financial leaders Saturday. The comment came just hours after the U.S. government announced that the budget deficit had topped $1 trillion for a fourth straight year despite a modest improvement thanks to stronger economic growth.
Judge Jones: Supreme Court's move to states rights threatens civil rights
Retired U.S. Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge Nathaniel R. Jones urged the local NAACP chapter to resist the modern movement to restrict voting rights.
New Castle man hospitalized after being shot by New Castle police
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the shooting of a suspect in a hostage situation, and officers involved are on administrative leave.
15 state AGs, some military join Ohio AG in appeal of early voting ruling
Fifteen states and several military organizations announced their support for Ohio’s elections chief this evening in a dispute over early voting, which is being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
AG alleges Pa. pharmacist took 37K pills from work
AG alleges Pa. pharmacist took 37K pills from work
Gov. Kasich seeks applications for Ohio Supeme Court vacancy
Gov. Kasich seeks applications for Ohio Supreme Court vacancy
Former Mahoning County official John Reardon indicted in Franklin County
Former Mahoning County official John Reardson indicted in Franklin County
Man arrested in Youngstown in connection with NYC murder
Man arrested in Youngstown in connection with NYC murder YOUNGSTOWN The Northern Ohio Violent
Man critical after being shot by New Castle police officers
Man critical after being shot by New Castle police officers
Troopers investigate one-car crash on I-680
Troopers investigate one-car crash on I-680 YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio State Highway Patrol is
Ex-firefighter pleads guilty in fatal Conn. arson
Ex-firefighter pleads guilty in fatal Conn. arson HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A former volunteer
DA wants more charges in chef’s Lamborghini case
DA wants more charges in chef’s Lamborghini case SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors are calling
Authorities shift focus in missing Colo. girl case, seek apparent kidnapper
Authorities shift focus in missing Colo. girl case
Akron hospital fires workers after patient shooting
Akron hospital fires workers after patient shooting
Retirement celebration Oct. 19 for Judge Robert A. Douglas Jr.
Retirement celebration Oct. 19 for Judge Robert Douglas Jr.
Alert Warren officer finds missing boy in Lordstown
Alert Warren officer finds missing boy in Lordstown NILES Niles police and many people across
Transit group says teen stole, drove Cleveland bus
Transit group says teen stole, drove Cleveland bus
Thieves take $1,000 in perfume from Ohio outlet mall
Thieves take $1,000 in perfume from Ohio outlet mall
Space shuttle embarks on 12-mile trip to LA museum
Space shuttle embarks on 12-mile trip to LA museum
Rottweilers maul Ohio owner's 2 nieces during walk
Rottweilers maul Ohio owner's 2 nieces during walk
2-year-old Niles boy in stolen car is safe, suspect in custody
2-year-old Niles boy in stolen car is safe, suspect in custody
LOUIE TODAY: VP debate review, international biz in Valley, Editor Todd
Vindy Editor Todd Franko co-hosts with Louie today, reviewing last night's VP debat and the week's news and looking forward to Sunday and beyond.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday
Fowler UMC offers chicken-pie dinner
Fowler UMC offers chicken-pie dinner FOWLER Fowler United Methodist Church, 3426 Youngstown-
Hubbard Alumni Association to host 25th Anniversary
HUBBARD Hubbard Alumni Association will host its 25th Anniversary Alumni Celebration on Saturday
Home Depot volunteers spruce up Struthers AMVETS
Nearly 100 Home Depot employees from two states used their days off giving a second face lift to the AMVETS Post 44 Career Center.
MIKE SKRINJAR’S UNUSUAL APPROACH YIELDS RESULTS
In 2010, Southern High football was at a crossroads. On the field, the program was showing signs of life following decades of despair. After going 27 consecutive years without a winning season, the Indians broke through in 2006 with a 6-4 mark. The ‘07 team finished 2-8, but that was followed by seasons of 7-3 and 5-5
Youngstown OKs $450K to NAMII
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control approved
YSU, Illinois State in similar situations
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Their normally-explosive offense sputtered last
Talented trio keys Hubbard
It’s not often that a high school team, in any sport, has more than one or two standouts. This is not the case with the Hubbard High volleyball team.
Recycling success ironically lowers Mahoning Green Team’s green
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Solid Waste Management
Battle of unbeatens ahead for Phantoms
Off to their best start in four seasons in the USHL, the Youngstown Phantoms (4-0-0) will face another unbeaten team this weekend at the Covelli Centre.
Holiday toy drive seeks more bikes for tots in Valley
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com VIENNA Marine Corps veteran Harry Dampf has become the
YSU men will play Hiram at Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngs-town State men’s basketball team will play at the Covelli
Nonstudents enter LaBrae High, triggering a lockdown of school
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com leavittsburg LaBrae High School was on lockdown for 90 minutes
Newton Falls 'ace' set for state
Last fall, Logan Beechy accomplished a feat of which every golfer dreams.
ACTION plans seek to strengthen Valley
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An alliance of church congregations outlined
Firefighters open Hubbard station for public review
Local firefighters allowed families to get a close-up look at their equipment and their station Thursday.
Niles schools chief explains 2 reasons for early departure
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Schools Superintendent Mark Robinson, whose resignation
Biden, Ryan deliver fiery debate on Libya, jobs, abortion
In stark contrast to last week's presidential debate, Vice President Joe Biden and VP-hopeful Paul Ryan clashed from start to finish Thursday night in Kentucky on jobs, the economy, foreign policy, troop withdrawal, health care and abortion.
‘Sinister’ generates little fear
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “Sinister” goes about as far as a horror movie can with just
A new foreign policy needed
Opinion: On Monday, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney delivered a foreign policy speech to cadets
Who’s leading in the 6th?
Opinion: A poll conducted on behalf of U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson and the National Republican Congressional
If uniformity is the goal: Stop fighting it, start providing it
Editorial: In a press release announcing his intention to appeal a decision by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
“halloween tricked out” (8 p.m., hgtv): “Halloween Tricked Out” is a fun
“halloween tricked out” (8 p.m., hgtv): “Halloween Tricked Out” is a fun special that features
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.87 —.21 Avalon
First-class postage to go up 1 cent in ’13
First-class postage to go up 1 cent in ’13 WASHINGTON It’ll cost another penny to mail a letter
US targets finances of violent street gang MS-13
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration declared the ultra- violent street gang
Beaver Twp. to get state grant for waterline
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com NORTH LIMA A number of Mahoning County residents who
21 accused of selling meds on Craigslist
Associated Press NEW YORK The Craigslist ad offered black-market Percocet pills for sale but
‘Argo’ pulls it off
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Ben Affleck is closing in on the perfect thriller.
Meningitis death toll climbs to 14
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal health officials have tracked down 12,000 of the roughly
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Masque of the Red Death,” 7:30 p.m.: An adaptation of the
Gruff, goofy Kevin James goes ‘Boom’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Kid-friendly funnyman Kevin James is at his cuddliest in
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Craig Beach Council Health and Welfare committee, 10 a.m., municipal building,
PUCO OKs sale of bonds by FirstEnergy
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Fewer layoffs no longer sign of hiring
Associated Press WASHINGTON Declining applications for unemployment benefits typically have
Crackdown on the rowdies
Opinion: Crackdown on the rowdies Charleston Gazette: Some West Virginia University students — supposedly
US Embassy worker fatally shot
Associated Press SAN‘A, Yemen A drive-by shooting Thursday that killed a top Yemeni security
newsmakers
newsmakers Tom Hanks to make his Broadway debut NEW YORK Tom Hanks will play a gutsy New York
birthdays
birthdays Comedian-activist Dick Gregory is 80. Singer Sam Moore of Sam and Dave is 77. “Fox News
Dems lead in battleground voter registration
Associated Press WASHINGTON A robust registration push by President Barack Obama’s re-election
Turkey: Syrian jet was carrying ammunition
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Escalating tensions with Russia, Turkey defended its forced
Ben and Emma mark Halloween
Ben and Emma mark Halloween boardman The Farmers National Bank mannequins, known as Ben and
Giants complete comeback
Associated Press CINCINNATI Not just any comeback would get San Francisco back to playing for a
This week’s Q&A Hubbard’s Brian Hoffman
Hubbard High knocked off previously undefeated Niles last week, a big win for the Eagles and coach
oddly enough
oddly enough NW Pa. man honored for perfect Rotary attendance BRADFORD, Pa. Robert Kirk has
Manningham to face former team
Newsday Mario Manningham said there are a lot of games on the San Francisco 49ers’ schedule
West Side man indicted in shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has handed up an indictment against an 18
Wendy’s updating its logo
Associated Press NEW YORK Wendy’s pigtails are getting a tweak. For the first time since
Concussion sidelines Junior for two races
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Dale Earnhardt Jr. knew he had suffered a concussion in an August
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK || Rayfield Bell, Corey Deal
Rayfield Bell east PLAYER FACT: Rayfield Bell hadn’t played quarterback in 16 games entering
Ex-owner of pharmacy gets a new court date
Staff report WARREN Ken Overholt, former Champion Township trustee and former owner of
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Rookie QB: ‘Ego thing’ to blame for nine picks
Associated Press BEREA Five games, nine interceptions and numerous other mistakes into his NFL
Gerberry, Boardman schools official vie for 59th Ohio House District seat
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN State Rep. Ronald V. Gerberry of Austintown, a
Crash victim ID’d
Crash victim ID’d YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County coroner has identified the man killed in a
Tickets for Ryan’s town hall at YSU available today
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Those wanting to attend Saturday’s town-hall
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 12, the 286th day of 2012. There are 80 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Sister Jerome’s new challenge
Opinion: Sister Jerome’s new challenge It was music to my ears to hear of “Sister Jerome’s Ministry.” It
Hearing to address plan to cut inspection funding
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A public hearing is set Tuesday on a draft
Your team and your friends can be Blitz stars
Your team and your friends can be stars in the Vindy’s Blitz section every Friday! Each week in
On the air | This weekend on TV and radio
TODAY 3 p.m. (Root) “Inside Notre Dame Football.” 3:30 p.m. (STO) High school football: “Ohio
Taking offense at the spread
Please don’t think I am whining here, but I am having trouble coming to grips with the Ohio State
2 die in Trumbull auto accidents
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HARTFORD The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Southington Post is
volleyball roundup | Thursday’s other games
Boardman 26-22-22-25-15, Lake 24-25-25-14-9 UNIONTOWN Megan Volosin had 19 kills and seven digs,
Playoff chases are taking shape
If only a handful of Mahoning Valley football teams are alive for Week 13, the results from Week 7
NAMII has inaugural meeting
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Officials from across the country traveled
Settlement cancels Layshock ethics case
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com RAVENNA A trial in Ravenna Municipal Court scheduled for
5 from Valley to face federal gun charges
Staff report CLEVELAND Federal firearms charges have been filed against four Youngstown men and
Klein works his way back with Buckeyes
By Doug Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Six games into the season, it’s hard to
soccer roundup | Thursday’s matches
BOYS Austintown Fitch 4, Boardman 1 AUSTINTOWN Fitch (15-0) reeled off four unanswered goals
ESPN analyst Cook dies at 81
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Beano Cook, the college football commentator with an encyclopedic
Werth’s homer forces Game 5
Associated Press WASHINGTON A little less than two years ago, the Washington Nationals showered
Yankees-Orioles need extra innings again
Associated Press NEW YORK Baltimore’s bullpen escaped a two-on jam with no outs in the eighth as
Titans down Steelers, 26-23
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. Rob Bironas kicked his fourth field goal, a 40-yarder as time
Stacy Lorey, Ryan Teets plan nuptials
Daniel and Brenda Lorey of Negley are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Stacy L. Lorey of
Watson students get visit from 49ers
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of the San Francisco 49ers football team surprised
Danielle McEvey, Kyle Hoffman to wed Oct. 13
Paul and Loretta McEvey of Boardman and Mark and Aprile Hoffman of Newton Falls are announcing the
Bozick-Booth nuptials set for Oct. 13 in Warren
Sarah Anne Bozick and Tyler Daniel Booth, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement. The
Austintown Community Briefs
Fall apple activity Sugar Showcase will be hosting its first fall Children’s Activity Day today
Austintown Sports Briefs
AMS volleyball loses The Austintown Middle School eighth-grade volleyball team lost to Poland
Oct. nuptials set by Miss Stevens, Mr. Taormina
Former Boardman residents Arthur E. III and Michele Stevens of Pompano Beach are announcing the
Austintown Bounce Halloween party
Valley children, dressed as their favorite superhero, princess or monster, are invited to gather at
Ramdin-Thornton nuptials are set for October 20
Sivanand and Susan Ramdin of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
Serenko-Fender wedding will be October event
Chuck and Carol Serenko of New Middletown, and Tom and Holly Fender of Poland, are announcing the
Boardman ‘Lube’ hosts bike night
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Motorcyclists rode in for some fun during Boardman Quaker
Electronics recycling collection attracts hundreds
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Township and the Mahoning County Green Team
Blackburn residents visit Little Red Schoolhouse
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Residents of the Blackburn Home, located at 6 Botsford St.,
Poland Sports Briefs
Youth soccer season continues The Thunder Ducks saw Marlie Klucher score a goal this week and Gina
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman boys soccer has winning record The Boardman High School boys soccer team now stands at
Boardman Community Briefs
Shepherd of the Valley art show is Oct. 18 The first Shepherd of the Valley-Boardman resident art
Name: Tori Edwards
Name: Tori Edwards Instrument: Percussion (Cymbals) Q. When did you start playing your
Senior salute: Band edition
Names: Ashlee Weaver and Alek BallInstrument(s): Ashlee: Flute, Piccolo; Alek: Saxophone, Bassoon
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday night writers to meet Area writers are invited to attend Monday Night Writers group this
Bookstore hosts American Girl event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Barnes and Noble journeyed through a sea of adventure and
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield hockey hosts open sessions Canfield Hockey will be hosting a no-cost open house to all
CVMS students show school spirit
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Canfield Village Middle School celebrated Spirit
CLC 100-pound team posts shutout
CLC 100-pound team posts shutout The 100-pound Canfield Little Cardinals finished the regular
Hockey boosters sponsor fundraiser
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Hockey Boosters sponsored its first Canfield
Poland Sports Briefs
Little Red Schoolhouse hosting visitors Poland’s Little Red Schoolhouse will be open on Oct. 14
120s shutout by Canfield Little Cards
120s shutout by Canfield Little Cards The 120-pound Little Falcons (2-6) ran into a powerful
Student Leo Club begins season of service
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School Leo Club is dedicated to community
Union students get a kick out of Tae Kwon Do
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Union Elementary School students pushed their bodies and
Shepherd resident gets Second Wind Dream
BY EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindjy.com Faye Hawk enjoyed a day of cool air and fishing with
Poland frosh shut out Howland
Poland frosh shut out Howland The Poland freshman football team dominated in all facets of the
Middle school PTA honors teachers with lunch
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Austintown Middle School PTA members honored the school’s
Fitch homecoming provides stress-free night
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Fitch High School students danced the night away during the
Local student raises funds for ‘Team Timko’
Kirsten Pesa, who has been raising funds for “Team Timko” for several years, is organizing a garage
Bookstore hosts American Girl event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Barnes and Nobles journeyed through a sea of adventure and
Austintown library offers teen programs
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Austintown library offered its PS2sday program on Oct. 2
Toddlers learn during ‘Baby Brilliant’
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Toddlers and their parents laughed and played together
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