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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Shred your documents next Saturday in Austintown

Cintas Corp. has organized a shred event at Associated School Employees Credit Union, 1690 S. Canfield-Niles Road.


UPDATE: Paul Ryan at YSU; Vindy's Dave Skolnick on MSNBC

Paul Ryan tells YSU crowd: Nation can be No. 1 in manufacturing

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Gardening through winter series continues Tuesday

The Ohio State University Extension Gardening Adventure Series continues Tuesday with a program focusing on soils, growing herbs indoors, hydrangeas and more at McMahon Hall, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, state Route 46, directly across from the Canfield Fairgrounds.


Kokrak tied for third in PGA event

Kokrak tied for third in PGA event SAN MARTIN, Calif. Warren JFK High Jason Kokrak shot a 4


Today's fundraising walk drew patients, families dealing with Alzheimer's

It seemed ironic that participants in Saturday’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s had to walk past a sign that said, “Enter the nightmare.”


Toast-and-roast for retired Judge Douglas Friday

There will be a toast-and-roast celebration for Judge Robert A. Douglas Jr., who retired in the summer from Youngstown Municipal Court.


5 Mahoning towns get leaf collection funds

Mahoning County commissioners approved the distribution of $22,000 among five communities for leaf collection this fall.


Youngstown State loses 35-28

Youngstown State loses 35-28.


YSU leads Illinois State 28-21 after three quarters

YSU leads Illinois State 28-21 after three quarters.


YSU leads Illinois State 28-14 at halftime

YSU leads Illinois State 28-14 at halftime.


YSU leads 14-7 after first quarter

YSU leads 14-7 after first quarter


Church sponsors Apple Butter Fest

Church sponsors Apple Butter Fest LAKE MILTON The 9th Annual Apple Butter Fest will be all day


Club celebrates National Business Women’s Week

YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Business & Professional Women’s Club and Business and Professional Women’s


Wolves Club installs new officers at ceremony

YOUNGSTOWN Anthony DeNiro, former assistant superintendent of school business affairs for the

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Good luck figuring out candidates' tax plans

Good luck figuring out whether Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney would cut or raise your taxes if he's elected president. President Barack Obama promises tax reform, too, but precious little detail.


Attempts to suppress voting irks ex-judge Nate Jones

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com GIRARD Retired U.S. Sixth District Court of Appeals


Poland shuts down Hubbard

By greg gulas sports@vindy.com POLAND You have to go back to the 2006 season to find the last


Penguins’ season wasn’t lost against NDSU

Penguins’ season wasn’t lost against NDSU By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com NORMAL, Ill. What


Warren Officer Harrell's alertness thwarts abduction of boy, 3

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES Warren Patrolman Ben Harrell went to work a couple of

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Harding throws back Clev. Heights

By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com WARREN For the Cleveland Heights game, the Warren Harding


Youth league deems Rayen rental price out of range

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A youth football league wanted to use the new


Historic-district concerns stall YSU wind turbine project

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A project to install wind turbines behind


Struthers finally gets past Canfield

By JOHN BASSETTI sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS From pre-game ceremonies recognizing Struthers


Reardon to face election charges

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com COLUMBUS Former Mahoning County Treasurer John B.


Cooper powers W. Reserve Blue Devils

By ryan jones sports@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER As Tim Cooper stood with the rest of his senior


Phantoms flat while Saints sizzle

Two quick goals help Dubuque snap Youngstown’s winning streak By TOM WILLIAMS


Youngstown students give up day off to learn lessons in teamwork

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Eighth grader Jarell Thompson wants to help


2 charged in LaBrae High trespassing incident

Staff report WARREN Two men were arraigned in Warren Municipal Court on Friday on one


Ohio Veterans HOF set to induct Warren Councilman Bob Dean

Staff report WARREN Bob Dean, Warren City Council president and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force,


SR 165 not expected to reopen until late November

The Ohio Department of Transportation expects the state Route 165 bridge that crosses over state Route 11 in Beaver Township to remain closed through late November. ODOT is replacing the bridge as part of a $2.3 million project.


48 juniors chosen for youth leadership class

Staff report Youngstown Forty-eight high school juniors from Mahoning and Trumbull counties were


Army looks to build momentum for second consecutive victory

Associated Press WEST POINT, N.Y. Army finally has something positive to build on, even if the


Paul Ryan at YSU

Paul Ryan at YSU YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, at


‘Seven Psychopaths’ takes a shot at Hollywood Bloody good fun

By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The writer-director of “In Bruges,” the playwright turned


Ursuline dominates S. Vincent

By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Recovering fumbles and scoring defensive


Administrator hired for Trumbull child-support enforcement agency

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners have hired Atty. Daniel


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Film Festival, 4 p.m.: “Youngstown: Still Standing” is


church history | Through the years

“The church isn’t a building. It’s the people.” This old saying is a mantra at St. Luke Church, 5235


RELIGION DIGEST || First Friday Club

Join us Thursday November 8, 2012 at our First Friday Club Speaker’s Luncheon Series with the


North Dakota pyramid?

Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: We know western North Dakota is in need of more housing, but a pyramid?


Bob & Chuck Eddy looks for new location

Staff report Austintown After record Chrysler sales nationwide and posting strong local gains


Same speech, different day

Opinion: COLUMBUS Random thoughts following another week of presidential and presidential contender visits


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.79 —.08 Avalon


Shuttle treks through LA streets

Associated Press LOS ANGELES It’s a surreal sight residents won’t soon forget: A hulking space


news shows

news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Rob Portman,


Travel bank update

Travel bank update vienna The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport’s “Travel Bank – Air Service


top local Dealers

top local Dealers New cars Greenwood Chevrolet: 120 Taylor Kia: 103 Bob & Chuck Eddy


“the walking dead” (10 a.m., amc): There’s no better way to prepare yourself for

“the walking dead” (10 a.m., amc): There’s no better way to prepare yourself for Sunday’s Season 3


Polivka has earned re-election as commissioner in Trumbull

Editorial: With two terms in office under his belt, Trumbull County Commission Dan Polivka has a record of


New-vehicle sales in Valley down from 2011

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The sale of new vehicles in the Mahoning Valley continues to lag behind


Wasted summers hurt young

Opinion: By Gary Huggins McClatchy-Tribune Every fall, students across the nation welcome a new school


Canfield IGA closes its doors

By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com CANFIELD After decades in business, the doors closed on


Led Zep film coming to theaters

Staff report “Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day,” the concert film of a two-hour-plus show the band


Elvis’ estate on market for $13M

Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. The former Beverly Hills home of the late Elvis Presley and his


‘Breaking Bad’ gets inside the real-life meth trade

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK News of drug cartels mass-producing souped-up


FAMILY AT 50

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Parishioners recite the stewardship prayer at


Feds: Man had files on how to kill

Associated Press LOS ANGELES A teacher arrested at Los Angeles International Airport wearing a


Mother gets 99-year sentence for beating daughter, gluing her hands

Associated Press DALLAS A Dallas woman who beat her 2-year-old daughter and glued the toddler’s


Romney blasts Biden on Libya

Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Broadening his attack on administration foreign policy, Mitt


Steelers battered, bruised after loss to Tennessee

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Max Starks stood in the midst of an equally parts stunned and


Pakistani police make arrests in shooting of teen activist

Associated Press MINGORA, Pakistan Pakistani police have arrested a number of suspects in the


Haden ready to make amends for Browns

Associated Press BEREA With a selfish act, Joe Haden damaged more than his reputation. In


Sore Buckeyes look to maintain hex on Hoosiers

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Urban Meyer may not know the brutal details of all those previous


Show goes on at Charlotte without Dale Jr.

Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Dale Earnhardt Jr. grew up one town away from Charlotte Motor


15 states back Ohio on voting

Associated Press COLUMBUS Fifteen states and several military organizations announced their


Four players file bounty appeals to NFL

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS All four players punished in the NFL’s bounty investigation have


Pastoral anniversary

Pastoral anniversary youngstown Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1812 Oak Hill Ave., will


Mindful people dwell in present

Have you ever experienced talking with someone — at a party, on the street or some other busy place


KSU announces new nursing program at Trumbull campus

Staff report Champion The Kent State University College of Nursing has announced that a new


KSU to honor YSU chairman

Staff report Youngstown Adam Earnheardt, chairman of the Youngstown State University


brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ

brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xJ 10 7 uQ 7 vK 6 5 wA J 7 4 3


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Apprentice’ returns with 14 all-stars NEW YORK NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice” is


3 MCCTC students finish YSU summer internships

Staff report Canfield While classmates were enjoying the start of summer break, three


Home Savings lays off workers

By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Home Savings and Loan Co. on Thursday


Four plead guilty in tax-fraud case

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Four Mahoning Valley residents have pleaded guilty in a tax fraud


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Oct. 13, the 287th day of 2012. There are 79 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


5 towns get funds for leaf collection

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners approved the distribution of $22,000 among


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Aaron and Kimberly Gilliland, Hermitage, Pa., boy, Oct. 9.


GAO report gives mixed message on drilling

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Shale gas and oil drilling pose environmental and public-health


JFK goes the distance to learn

Staff report Warren The John F. Kennedy Catholic School MedPREP Program partnered with the


YSU plans activities for Crash Day

Staff report Youngstown Prospective students, parents, family and friends will learn about the


Cortland, Howland TAX LEVIES ON NOV. 6 BALLOT

Cortland Police Levy Amount: 3-mill continuing replacement levy Revenue: $405,000annually


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward A. Zuccaro, 31, of 8472 Four Seasons Trail,


MBA sessions planned this week

MBA sessions planned this week Youngstown The Williamson College of Business Administration at


Niles rebounds with rally past Howland

By Steve ruman sports@vindy.com HOWLAND One week after having its perfect season come to a


METRO DIGEST || Out of the Darkness walk

Mental illness walk YOUNGSTOWN Hundreds of Mahoning Valley residents will unite to shed light on


Cavaliers Bulls preseason game jkdfskjasdfjklsfdjks

Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Dion Waiters scored 18 points while Anderson Varejao added


New Castle police shoot hostage taker

Staff report new castle, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the shooting of a


Fit For Seniors

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A collaboration between the township’s senior


Trumbull SWCD hands out 62nd annual awards

Staff Report CORTLAND Four people and two businesses were recognized for the contributions to


Logano wins; Ryan Blaney 14th in Nationwide

Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. It’s hard to bet against Joey Logano these days when it comes to


Third-quarter push leads Mooney

By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN For the first three quarters Friday night, the


birthdays

birthdays Actress Melinda Dillon is 73. Musician Paul Simon is 71. Actress Pamela Tiffin is 70.


Raiders overcome mistakes in victory

By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com NORTH LIMA The South Range Raiders made their fair share of


Grand jury gets Hubbard man’s felonious assault case

Staff Report GIRARD A Hubbard resident accused of running over a Pennsylvania man with a vehicle


Bus driver gets suspended for punching rider

Associated Press CLEVELAND A transit bus driver in Cleveland has been suspended after a video


More Friday prep football results

Independents Brookfield 49, Conneaut 6 CONNEAUT Jeremy Quinlan threw three touchdown passes


Weather, courses humble golfers

Staff report Columbus Unseasonably cold weather, challenging pin placements and the overall


Cortland, Howland voters face levies

BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com HOWLAND Police replacement levies will be decided by Howland


Jefferson’s big-play strikes too much for Champion

By VINCE PELUSO Ashtabula Star Beacon JEFFERSON Anyone who has seen Jefferson play knows the


Authorities on soil, ponds address SWCD banquet

Staff report CANFIELD Soil characteristics can be critical to whether a pond succeeds or fails


Another Yankees-Orioles series turns on HR call

Associated Press NEW YORK Yankees-Orioles. Playoffs. Disputed home run to right field. Yankees


MAHONING COUNTY | This week’s indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments for these people this week. Steven Schefer, 27,


Gunshot fired into office for Obama

Gunshot fired into office for Obama WASHINGTON Denver police say someone fired a shot through


Haggerty, Lee to vie for state tourney berths

Staff report CANTON Warren JFK’s Lauren Lee and Cardinal Mooney’s Kacy Haggerty will play for


Boardman stumbles; Jackson rumbles

By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Massillon Jackson High football team struck first


Grant to help Boardman cops target violators of traffic laws

Staff report BOARDMAN The township police chief announced the department is receiving $42,323 in


Cardinals rally with 4 runs in ninth to oust Nationals

Associated Press Washington Doesn’t matter how bad things look for the St. Louis Cardinals.


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