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2 motorcycles escorting first lady collide in Ohio

2 motorcycles escorting first lady collide in Ohio


Suit aims to protect Ohio arrestees' voting rights

Suit aims to protect Ohio arrestees' voting rights


Campbell expects to gain release from fiscal emergency

Campbell expects to gain release from fiscal emergency campbell Campbell is on track to ask for


Ed Port’s story on TLC cable channel Wednesday

Ed Port’s story on TLC cable channel Wednesday Austintown A township man with a disease that


President of St. Vincent De Paul Society blasts Ryan visit as 'publicity stunt'

President of St. Vincent De Paul Society blasts Ryan visit as 'publicity stunt'

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Youngstown council will consider paying Mahoning County more than $200K

Youngstown council will consider paying Mahoning County more than $200K


Eastern Gateway to provide more financial assistance for students

Eastern Gateway to provide more financial assistance for students


Tickets released for Rob Zombie concert tonight

Tickets released for Rob Zombie concert tonight


State Route 11 near Leetonia to have delays, detours begining Weds.

State Route 11 near Leetonia to have delays, detours beginning Weds.


Weathersfield trustees work session is Tuesday

Weathersfield trustees work session is Tuesday


TCTC board decides against participating in proposed $8M Solar Planet project

TCTC board decides against participating in proposed $8M Solar Planet project


Ohio officials spread word on new Medicaid benefit

Ohio officials spread word on new Medicaid benefit


Ohio court to hear arguments in school Bible case

Ohio court to hear arguments in school Bible case


Architecture lecture set Wednesday at St. John's Church, Youngstown

Architecture lecture set Wednesday at St. John's Church, Youngstown


Carrizo Oil sells its mineral rights interests in Trumbull, Mercer and Crawford counties

Carrizo Oil sells its mineral rights interests in Trumbull, Mercer and Crawford counties


Warren police investigating shots fired at officer

Warren police investigating shots fired at officer


Volunteers are on a mission of ReStoring

IF YOU GO What: ReStore, Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County. Where: 480 Youngstown-Poland

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WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, North Lima, will host an auction at 6


Kids Grieve Too sponsoring events


Wedding gown display will be at Loghurst

Wedding gown display will be at Loghurst CANFIELD Loghurst Farmhouse & Museum, 3967 Boardman-


Armed robber strikes Pizza Hut in Austintown

Armed robber strikes Pizza Hut in Austintown Staff report AUSTINTOWN Austintown police are


Cardinals overpower Giants in opener

Carlos Beltran hit his 14th career postseason homer and David Freese also went deep as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants, 6-4, in the NL championship series opener on Sunday night.


Sanchez pitches Tigers to 2-0

Anibal Sanchez and the Detroit Tigers made the plays, got a favorable call from an umpire and took advantage of their few chances at the plate.

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FINALLY! : Browns get their first win of season

Browns snap 11-game losing streak

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Inmate on death row professes innocence

An Akron man facing execution next month for the murder and dismemberment of a woman 15 years ago maintains his innocence, saying prosecutors and a jailhouse snitch lied about the crime and failed to test evidence that could exonerate him.

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TLC program to feature Austintown’s Ed Port

Staff report austinTOWN A cable TV show will chronicle the life and challenges of a local man


Chalk it up! YSU group to hit the sidewalks for class project

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A group of Youngstown State University


Campbell voters to consider levy for streets

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Voters in Campbell are going to decide whether


Cruising into the past: Model A Fords tour splendor of Mill Creek Park

As Model A Fords traveled the roads and filled the parking lot of Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek Park seemed to return to a bygone era.

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Why isn’t race being discussed?

Opinion: By Orson Aguilar McClatchy-Tribune As the presidential campaign approaches the home stretch,


Frackfree group blocks access to well in North Jackson

Staff report NORTH JACKSON About 40 demonstrators from Frackfree Mahoning Valley blockaded


Campbell levy

Campbell levy A five-year, 3-mill additional levy. Would generate $197,285 annually. Would


DeGenaro is clear choice for re-election on appeals court

Editorial: Judge Mary DeGenaro of Poland won her seat on the 7th District Court of Appeals in 2000 in what was


Romney wrong on Libya

Opinion: Any presidential candidate who seeks to prove his foreign policy bona fides by opining on the Middle


birthdays

birthdays Singer Barry McGuire is 77. Actress Linda Lavin is 75. Actress-director Penny Marshall


Loyalty to political beliefs in our genes

Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday With the election less than a month away, ’tis the season to despair over


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Taken 2’ takes down ‘Argo’ in close weekend LOS ANGELES Liam Neeson’s “Taken 2”


Hollywood takes advantage of Ohio’s movie tax credits

Associated Press COLUMBUS The state says movies, TV shows and commercials shot in Ohio since


Ex-Sen. Specter dies at age 82

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. For most of his 30 years as Pennsylvania’s longest- serving


Tuition aid helps those in need

Opinion: Tuition aid helps those in need Journal, Martinsburg, W.Va.: Ensuring residents of rural areas


Syria accused of using cluster bombs

Syria accused of using cluster bombs BEIRUT The Syrian regime was accused Sunday of dropping


Do black people support Obama because he’s black?

Associated Press Surviving slavery, segregation and discrimination has forged a special pride in


Robbery reported at Austintown pizza shop

Staff report AUSTINTOWN Austintown police are investigating the weekend armed robbery of a Pizza


DVR viewers boost fall ratings

Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES TV executives used to look at DVRs as assassins that could kill


video game review

‘dishonored’ Grade: A Details: Bethesda Softworks, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC;


Report: Softbank to buy 70% of Sprint

Report: Softbank to buy 70% of Sprint WASHINGTON Japanese mobile-phone company Softbank has


Expect small ’13 rise in Social Security

Associated Press WASHINGTON Social Security recipients shouldn’t expect a big increase in


Economists foresee weak but improving growth

Associated Press CHICAGO Economists foresee only tepid growth for the coming year, with


The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average

The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average


Viewers leave in droves after Ann Curry debacle ‘Today’ troubles

By DAVID BAUDER | AP Television Writer NEW YORK SUSAN WURTZEL OWNS A “TODAY” SHOW T-SHIRT and


Skydiver breaks sound barrier

Associated Press ROSWELL, N.M. In a giant leap from more than 24 miles up, a daredevil skydiver


Banks too big to fail? Hardly

Opinion: DALLAS If in four weeks a president-elect Mitt Romney is seeking a Treasury secretary, he should


Campaigning takes back seat to debate prep

Associated Press BURLINGTON, Mass. As Mitt Romney’s campaign claimed new momentum in the race


Police chief calls officer’s fatal shooting of woman justified

Associated Press CINCINNATI A police chief says an officer who fatally shot a woman armed with


A double standard against gays

Opinion: A double standard against gays Recently Archbishop John J. Myers of the Archdiocese of Newark,


1 hurt in crash

Staff report POLAND One person was taken to the hospital and U.S. Route 224 in Poland Township


CORRECTION

CORRECTION A caption to a Page A1 photo Saturday misidentified vegetables on display at Haus Apple


bridge

bridge Weekly Quiz Answers Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xJ 10 7 uQ 7 vK 6 5 wA J


Valley coaches give Obama, Romney pointers for Round 2

Going into the second presidential debate, President Obama should go on the offensive while Mitt Romney needs to provide more details about his plans, according to Mahoning Valley high school debate coaches.

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Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board of Directors, 4:30 p.m., TMHA


oddly enough

oddly enough Mystery giant eyeball on Fla. beach may be squid’s MIAMI Word that a giant


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Megan McLaughlin and John Torreanel, Leetonia, girl, Oct.


Hollywood in Youngstown? Valley filmmakers applauded

Most people think of Hollywood when honoring filmmakers and the films they create, but Sunday was set aside to honor filmmakers from the Mahoning Valley.

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Safety summit set next month at YSU

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University will host a free Community Safety Summit


More local banks offer private banking

By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Local banks, large and small, are


Weathersfield Twp. asks voters to OK 5-year levy for buying new equipment

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees are asking voters


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Ira S. Saltz, 54, of 1340 Virginia Trail, Liberty,


Today is Monday, Oct. 15, the 289th day of 2012. There are 77 days left in the year.

Today is Monday, Oct. 15, the 289th day of 2012. There are 77 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


The levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $60 a year. The median cost of a home in the

The levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $60 a year. The median cost of a home in the


Lakeview is ripe for the picking

Behind Allison Pavlik, the Bulldogs’ girls soccer team rides high into tournament

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Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a final-round 68 and


Prep sports at a glance

BOYS SOCCER Canfield 3, Marlington 3 CANFIELD Dylan Seybert had two goals and an assist while


High School football news & notes

WR turns around Six weeks ago, it would have been easy to write off Western Reserve as a contender


Valley’s team finishes as runners-up

— USTA national championship — By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com When the local United States


JFK’s Kokrak completes best finish on Tour

He threatens as fellow PGA rookie, Jonas Blixt, wins

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YOUNGSTOWN FILM FESTIVAL: Award recipients listed

YOUNGSTOWN FILM FESTIVAL Award recipients The following people received awards at the film


Valley news in brief

Mom and son night Boardman Boardman Park will host a Mom and Son Date Knight from 6 to 8 p.m.


The perfect scent

Tucked away on state Route 7 in this tiny village you can find a little shop called St. Johnsbury Perfect Scent Candles and Gifts.

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