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Ignited Obama, Romney come out slugging in tonight's debate

A newly energetic and aggressive President Barack Obama went directly after his Republican challenger starting with the first minutes of their second presidential debate Tuesday night, attacking Mitt Romney’s business record and accusing him of offering a meek “me, too” to conservative Republicans in Congress.


Obama calls for ban on assault weapons, Romney opposes during tonight's debate

President Barack Obama is calling for reintroducing legislation to ban assault weapons.


Don't drill, residents tell Mill Creek board at 1st forum

Members of the public pleaded with and demanded that the Mill Creek MetroParks board of commissioners deny oil and gas drilling rights on park land during a public forum Tuesday night.


Green Party candidates arrested at presidential debate on Long Island

Police say the Green Party candidates for president and vice president have been arrested at the second presidential debate.


2nd presidential debate opens with questions about jobs, auto industry, gas prices

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — The second presidential debate is under way.


Youngstown council expected to pass ordinance for oil, gas drilling

Youngstown council expected to pass ordinance for oil, gas drilling


Giuriceo to make ring return on Dec. 1 at Mountaineer

Giuriceo to make ring return on Dec. 1 at Mountaineer.


Mahoning County Dem women have GOTV event Weds.

Mahoning County Dem women have GOTV event Weds.


Campbell police officers ask for mediation in contract talks

Campbell police officers ask for mediation in contract talks


Johnson supporter calls for FBI investigation of Charlie Wilson statements

Johnson supporter calls for FBI investigation of Charlie Wilson statements


Youth football league of city kids can use Rayen Stadium at no charge

Youth football league of city kids can use Rayen Stadium at no charge Youngstown A youth


McCain sees close race in Ohio for Romney

McCain sees close race in Ohio for Romney


US Supreme Court: Let early voting in Ohio 3 days before election proceed

US Supreme Court: Let early voting in Ohio proceed


Browns sale to Haslam approved; Holmgren to leave

Browns sale to Haslam approved; Holmgren to leave


Pa. boro's plan to trap feral cats also nabs pets

Pa. boro's plan to trap feral cats also nabs pets


Racist graffiti scrawled at Bowling Green coach's house

Racist graffiti scrawled at Bowling Green coach's house


Groups concerned over Ohio absentee ballot order

Groups concerned over Ohio absentee ballot order


Warren murder suspect nabbed by marshals in Tallmadge

Warren murder suspect nabbed by marshals in Tallmadge WARREN The U.S. Marshal’s Violent


Proposal to cut funds for landfill inspections draws ire

Proposal to cut funds for landfill inspections draws ire YOUNGSTOWN A chorus of township


Murder case brings plea to involuntary manslaughter

Murder case brings plea to involuntary manslaughter YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man could spend the


Ryan soup kitchen ‘stunt’ spins out of control, Society president says

Ryan soup kitchen ‘stunt’ spins out of control, Society president says YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning


YMCA considers expanding into western Mahoning County

YMCA considers expanding into western Mahoning County YOUNGSTOWN The YMCA of Youngstown is


REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford


Unique Boutique has been postponed


Oktober Fest planned


Meeting correction

Meeting correction COITSVILLE Coitsville Seniors will meet Thursday at Bedford Trails, Bedford


11 youth gardeners blossom in garden club's program

youngstown The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown cultivated 11 youth gardeners this growing season

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Couple sues city of Campbell over son’s injuries

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown couple is suing the city of Campbell for $7,500 because


youngstown Police probe 4 armed robberies

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating four weekend


Warren man faces assault charges

Staff report WARREN A 30-year-old Peace Avenue Northwest man is charged with felonious assault


Loss of agency funding threatens Campbell bus service for seniors

Staff report campbell The city is going to have to discontinue bus service for senior citizens


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Meyer fumes over defense

Urban Meyer met with his defensive coaches and players on Sunday.

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UN-D-FEATED

In 2011, the Austintown Fitch boys soccer team finished with an 11-2-2 record and were ranked No. 10 in the state.

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Weeden tastes sweet success

Overdue victory launched parties Associated Press BEREA Brandon Weeden passed up dessert on


URGENCY ALERT

Larry Foote says a 2-3 start has the team tapping on the panic button Associated Press


City, MetroParks to get public input on drilling plans

A pair of public hearings on drilling for oil and gas will be today — one for drilling on city-owned land, and the other to gauge input on Mill Creek MetroParks property.


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YSU soccer strikes lucky 7

Surprised? No, Will Lemke is not surprised.

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Brian Regan coming to Stambaugh

Comedian Brian Regan will come to Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Jan. 20 for a 7 p.m. performance.


McDonald accepts Stanley resignation

By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald board of education voted 5-0 accept the


Volleyball roundup | Monday’s matches

DIVISION I Aurora 25-25-25, Austintown Fitch 20-22-23 STOW The Falcons (7-16) were eliminated


broncos35 chargers24

broncos35 chargers24


Giants topple Cards for tie

Marco Scutaro answered Matt Holliday’s hard takeout with a big hit of his own to help the San Francisco Giants end their home slide.

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high school sports at a glance

SCHEDULE toDAY BOYS SOCCER Tournament Division II Niles at Champion, 7 p.m. Ravenna at


soccer roundup Monday’s girls tournament matches

DIVISION I Fitch 12, Canton McKinley 0 AUSTINTOWN Meghan Shonce scored three goals while


Woman, 81, unhurt when truck hits home

Associated Press WILLISTON, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol says an 81-year-old woman was


Manning rallies Broncos to victory

Associated Press SAN DIEGO Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes in the second half and


LA Kings assistant anxious for hockey

By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN John Stevens may not be showing up to his job


Event raises $30,000 for food bank

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 21st annual Taste of the Valley fundraiser to benefit Second Harvest


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Undecideds look to Round 2 for answers

Joe Sullivan of Boardman looks forward to the end of nearly two years of campaigning.

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ohio u.s. senate seat Brown, Mandel trade jabs in debate

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown called his opponent a


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Walters to interview Lohan next month NEW YORK Barbara Walters says she will


EGCC announces grant for new Valley Center students

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Eastern Gateway Community College has announced a


Lone survivor testifies at Akron Craigslist trial

Associated Press AKRON Hoping to land a farm job and move close to his family, Scott Davis met


Bridge replacement over state Route 11

Bridge replacement over state Route 11 LEETONIA State Route 11 traffic will have detours and


Niles man enters no plea to kidnap, theft

Staff report NILES Ross Francis, 42, of Robbins Avenue is being held in the Trumbull County


bridge

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ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Pa. woman suing lawmaker over small cake prize PITTSBURGH A Pittsburgh woman is


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Rachel Cimmento and David Antoniazzi, Hubbard, boy, Sept.


2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Be your own fact-checker for debate

Associated Press WASHINGTON There they go again. Or do they? Will Mitt Romney miscount the


FDA urges doctors to check on patients

FDA urges doctors to check on patients new york Two more drugs from a specialty pharmacy linked


White House weighs risk of attack on Libya

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House has put special-operations strike forces on standby


The Big Bird-Delphi connection

Opinion: The Big Bird-Delphi connection Christie Mark, DCCC Chief operating officer, sent out an email in


Report: Moisture led piece of facade to fall

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Moisture buildup caused an exterior piece of


Today is Tuesday, Oct. 16, the 290th day of 2012. There are 76 days left in the year.

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 16, the 290th day of 2012. There are 76 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Shooting investigated

Shooting investigated WARREN Police continue to investigate an incident at just after midnight


Campbell expects to gain release from fiscal emergency in January

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell is on track to ask for release from


Court to hear school Bible case

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing in the case of a fired


on tlc Ed Port hopes film helps raise awareness, funds

A township man with a disease that causes large facial tumors hopes the airing of a documentary about his struggle brings more awareness to the disease.

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TCTC decides against being part of solar project

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com CHAMPION The Trumbull Career & Technical Center board of


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall, Phelps Street.


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher P. Gonzalez, 23, Stinsford Road, Newark,


Girard residents to vote on renewal levy for garbage pickup

By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com Girard City residents will see a 0.8-mill renewal levy


Mayor: Youngstown owes county $225,360

The city administration will ask city council Wednesday to authorize a $225,360 payment to Mahoning County for housing inmates charged with violating Youngstown ordinances in 2011.

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game time

game time Who: Steelers at Bengals When: Sunday, 8:20 p.m. TV/radio: NBC WFMJ 21; WNIO-AM 1390


League, players union ready to resume talks

Associated Press NEW YORK The NHL and its locked-out players will resume negotiations today in


Red Dragons, Irish move up into AP Top 10

By TOM WILLIAMS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Niles and Ursuline high football teams have


Ex-auditor’s aide pleads guilty

Associated Press CLEVELAND A former county auditor’s top aide has pleaded guilty in federal


Ohio associated Press football poll

How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school football teams in the


Verlander next test for ailing Yanks

Associated Press DETROIT There were times this year when Justin Verlander took the mound while


Report says Pa. changes drilling notification policy

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has changed


OHIO LAMP PLANT After furlough, GE workers return concerned

By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com WARREN Despite returning to work Monday after three


2 win Nobel economics prize for match-making

Associated Press STOCKHOLM Two American scholars won the Nobel economics prize Monday for work


Gerberry’s legislative record shows commitment to public

Editorial: While we are unstinting in our support of state Rep. Ronald V. Gerberry’s re-election bid, we are


Henry Thomas was just 10 years old when the role of Elliott in “E.T. — the Extra-

Henry Thomas was just 10 years old when the role of Elliott in “E.T. — the Extra- Terrestrial” made


Consumers give US retail sales a lift

Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans spent more money at retailers in September — a buying


Dropout rate hurts state

Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D.: College recruitment is a tough job in South Dakota these days.


Friend favors OHSAA tweak

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN When it comes to comeptitive balance for the Ohio High


Girard Garbage

Girard Garbage 0.8-mill renewal levy for garbage collection. Cost to the owner of a $100,000


game time

game time Who: Yankees at Tigers When: Today, 7:30 p.m. TV: TBS


Romney’s bounce not a mirage

Opinion: The first debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney was an even bigger win for Romney than it


River City Brass Band A modern sound with deep roots

IF YOU GO What: River City Brass Band When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday Where: Stambaugh Auditorium


Romney is clueless

Opinion: By Barbara Shelly Kansas City Star Poor Mitt Romney. In trying to be all things to all people on


Obamacare still a fiscal train wreck

Opinion: Soon after the Supreme Court upheld the bulk of Obamacare, the Congressional Budget Office came out


kent trumbull theater ‘Earnest’ is too good to miss

By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com CHAMPION Like most art forms, live theater is often


NASCAR, FOX Sports extend pact for $2.4 billion

Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR and Fox Sports Media Group announced a $2.4 billion,


Husted: 6,665 new entities file in Ohio

Husted: 6,665 new entities file in Ohio columbus Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced


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Soup kitchen visit by Ryan stirs anger

The president of Mahoning County’s St. Vincent de Paul Society is “shocked” and “angry” that Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan used the soup kitchen for a “publicity stunt.”

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