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Free family Spootacular Saturday at Morley Pavilion

Mill Creek MetroParks Spooktacular Funfest will be at Judge Morley Pavilion in James L. Wick Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum Road, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Youngstown council agrees to seek offers for drilling on city land

Despite some debate and heated discussions, city council approved an ordinance by a 5-2 vote today permitting the city to seek offers from companies to lease city-owned land for gas and oil drilling.

Who's buying the political ads you see on TV? Monday event helps answer this

Volunteers will be asked to look through information and key in relevant data

Shooting victim tells cops he doesn’t know the gunman

Shooting victim tells cops he doesn’t know the gunman YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating a

4 LSP gang members get a total of 119 years in fed prison

Vicki Kennedy says President Obama has proven his commitment to women

Pa. Supreme Court hears drilling, zoning debate

YMHA board meeting is Thursday

$6M fed grant to help recruit, train work force in Ohio, Pa. counties

Meningitis outbreak deaths rise to 19

Pittsburgh to test cameras officers will wear

Pa. health-insurance exchange plan stalls

Jury finds Ohio teen guilty of murdering stepfather

Texas AG intervenes in cheerleader banner dispute

Study: Multivitamins may lower cancer risk in men

Cops: Inmate tried to rape Pa. prison psychologist

Man shot in chest on Youngstown’s North Side

Man shot in chest on Youngstown’s North Side YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating a Wednesday

Pilot killed in helicopter crash in southeast Pa.

Stock market wavers as investors digest earnings

Government: Violent crimes rose 18 percent in 2011

Salvation Army, Mahoning County, extends 2012 Christmas assistance program

Salvation Army, Mahoning County office, extends 2012 Christmas assistance program

3 charged with illegal voting in central Ohio

4-year-old Ohio boy critically injured in mower accident

Murder suspect arraigned today in Warren Municipal Court

Sebring school board meets tonight

Nike severs ties to Lance Armstrong 'with great sadness'

Teen drivers remain one of Ohio's most at-risk groups

6 Columbiana County schools rated excellent

4 Trumbull County schools rated excellent with distinction

Austintown, Poland, West Branch schools rate excellent with distinction

Austintown, Poland and West Branch schools rate excellent with distinction

NEO universities announce 3-year programs

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken

LOUIE TODAY: Madeleine Albright, Ed Port, Green Team, Frack Free America

The Green Team's Jim Petuch will join Louie today to explain what led up to last week's Vindicator story: "Recycling success ironically lowers Mahoning Green Team’s green"

Why candidate photo ops go wrong — for Ryan and others

Photo ops for politicians are as old as well ... cameras.

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Boardman Spartans sweep Howland at Stow

Anyone who follows the game of basketball is inundated with the ubiquitous clich , “Basketball is a game of runs.”

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US Supreme Court denies Husted's request to close polls early

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio voters will get a few extra days to cast ballots,

Brookfield, YCS in key battle

By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com When asked to compare Youngstown Christian to another opponent

Youngstown council hears 30 of 32 voice opposition to oil, gas drilling

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite hearing the pleas of 30 people not to

Wolford tries simple solution to D’s woes

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Think back to the last time you opened a door. How

Mill Creek MetroParks board urged not to lease mineral rights

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.

Niles, Brookfield atop regions in ratings

Staff report Niles McKinley rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 17-10 road victory

Crestview enjoys stellar year

By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The Crestview High football team is undefeated and

Youngstown youth football league scores victory, gets to play title games at Rayen for free

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A youth football league for students from the

Campbell police ask for mediation in talks over salary raises

Staff report campbell The city’s police officers have asked for mediation in contract talks.

YSU women’s golf team young, but progressing

By STEVE WILAJ sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN About a week ago, the Youngstown State women’s golf

Youngstown YMCA seeks public input on possible western branch

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The YMCA of Youngstown is considering opening

Motion filed in YSU fraternity shooting case

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The trial of two men charged in the

Obama-Romney showdown slugfest on Libya, women, China

The second presidential debate, at Hofstra University on Long Island, N.Y., Tuesday night offered a decidedly different view of the two men who want to be president in the next term.

Social Security Benefits to increase by 1.7% for millions

More than 56 million Americans on Social Security will get raises averaging $19 a month come January, one of the smallest increases since automatic adjustments for inflation were adopted in 1975, the government announced Tuesday.

MetroParks board urged not to lease mineral rights

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Members of the public pleaded with and demanded

Advocates to Husted: Rethink absentee ballot directive

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Voting-rights advocates are urging Republican Secretary

Obama re-emerges

By BEN FELLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON Fighting for his political life,

Report-card data

Report-card data Columbus More preliminary state report-card data will be released this

Sherrod Brown outlines new bill on call-center jobs

By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com NILES U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown spent time here outlining

Official: Stanford-ND call correct

Associated Press The national coordinator of NCAA football officials says the decision to uphold

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Guthrie’s wife dies; Kent show changed WASHINGTON, Mass. Folk singer Arlo Guthrie

Suspect arrested in Warren man’s death

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitives Task Force arrested

Plan targets areas for demolition in Warren

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The nonprofit Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership has

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, executive session at 5:30 p.m., regular meeting at

Gloves come off in race for 6th District

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com In the 6th Congressional District race, it’s Round Two

Taxing the rich isn’t the answer

Opinion: Taxing the rich isn’t the answer President Obama wants the rich to pay “their fair share”, but

Verlander, Detroit hold on for 3-0 edge

Associated Press DETROIT Justin Verlander took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Detroit

3 Gitmo defendants no-shows in court

3 Gitmo defendants no-shows in court guantanamo bay naval base, cuba Three Sept. 11

Clinton takes blame for Libya terror attack

Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s pre-election bid to

1 person killed as trucks collide, Ohio house hit

Associated Press ASHLAND, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol says one person was killed when a

Cuba lifts rule for exit visas

Miami Herald MIAMI The Cuban government’s decision to lift its deeply hated requirement of exit

Facing multiple charges

Facing multiple charges CORTLAND Police charged Aaron M. Lewis, 24, of Ravenna, with burglary,

Today in history

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 17, the 291st day of 2012. There are 75 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

At funeral, friends, family honor ex-Sen. Arlen Specter

Associated Press NARBERTH, Pa. Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter was an “irreplaceable” force who

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BOO -TIFUL Halloween carvings

Family Features This Halloween, why not put a fun twist on pumpkin carving by making some Jack

Beer of the week

Beer of the week Stone Enjoy By 11.09.12 IPA might be one of the most unusual names for a beer you

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Europe cocaine seizure means more bananas for zoo THE HAGUE, Netherlands A major

PUCO urges public to seek heating assistance

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Residential customers can avoid a utility shutoff or restore their

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Edward and Linda Trolio, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 15. Brandy

McCain predicts close Ohio race

Associated Press COLUMBUS A fresh-faced Barack Obama buried Republican John McCain in anti-

Crowd protests proposed cut to landfill inspections

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A chorus of township trustees and landfill

Man enters plea deal in East Side murder

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man could spend the next 13

Board to offer flu shots

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health will administer flu shots

Wilson dips into his own pocket to fund campaign

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ex-U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson continues to pump

Steelers suspend rookie two games

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to turn around their season

Meningitis cases tied to outbreak rise to 7 in Ohio

Associated Press COLUMBUS Four meningitis cases in Marion County have been linked to recalled

Raptis Family Restaurant is ... The Wizard of Oz-some burgers

Tigers, burgers and fries— Oh my!

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Is it all wishful thinking?

Opinion: By D.J. Tice Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Nearly all the great minds in America seem to agree. The

Tasty tips to top off a special occasion

Family Features There’s no better way to celebrate a special occasion than by inviting friends and

To drug or not to drug

Opinion: To drug or not to drug Toledo Blade: Perhaps only in over-medicated America would prescription

BUSINESS DIGEST || Groups mull merger into one chamber

Groups mull merge into one chamber east liverpool Representatives from the East Liverpool and

Super Bowl picks Beyonce for its halftime show

Associated Press NEW YORK All the single ladies will be watching the upcoming Super Bowl along

Carrizo Oil sells part of interest in mineral leases

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Carrizo Oil and Gas Inc. has sold a portion of interests in its mineral

PNC Bank posts 3Q profit

By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank, Youngstown’s

POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Oct. 11

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard I. Kountz, 26, of 3448 Risher Road,

Tame US prices, confident builders aid growth

Associated Press WASHINGTON The outlook for the U.S. economy brightened a little Tuesday after

‘Wing-side’ seats for competition

‘Wing-side’ seats for competition A battle of the wings is getting ready to take place on Route

In Trumbull Statehouse races: Incumbents O’Brien, Letson

Editorial: Voters in Trumbull County will be voting in two Ohio House of Representative Districts based on new

Will child attack prod Pakistan?

Opinion: Pakistanis have united in outrage over the Taliban’s attack on 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai, who

Where to next?

Where to next? Food writer Ross Morrone heads to Kravitz Deli to indulge his sandwich obsession.

‘American Horror Story’ A darker and more twisted tale

By David Hiltbrand The Philadelphia Inquirer It’s gut check time. As “American Horror Story”

The following video games are among those released this week, according to Gamestop.com:

The following video games are among those released this week, according to Gamestop.com: vJames

College access not only about money

Opinion: By Arnold Mitchem McClatchy-Tribune It’s ironic that just as the U.S. poverty rate rises to its

Picasso, Monet works stolen in museum heist

Associated Press AMSTERDAM Thieves broke into a Rotterdam museum on Tuesday and walked off with

Haslam approved; Holmgren is history

Associated Press CHICAGO Mike Holmgren won’t be finishing the job he went to do in Cleveland.

Johnson supporter seeks investigation

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com A U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson supporter, who is a retired Navy

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