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Struthers officer fired over OVI charge awaits decision on license
An arbitrator heard arguments Friday over whether a fired Struthers police officer should be reinstated, and the officer may learn soon whether his driver’s license will be suspended.
Youngstown street dept., driver being sued in crash
A woman and a man who say they were injured in an accident in which a street department truck caused a utility pole and wire to crash onto their car have sued the city and its truck driver for more than $50,000.
Woman who stole $600K from Honda dealership seeks early release from prison
Woman seeks early release from prison
KOKRAK LIVE: Kokrak finishes tied for 27th after another round in 60s
Kokrak finishes tied for 27th place
Soup kitchen takes financial hit after Ryan photo-op flap
Soup kitchen takes financial hit after Ryan photo-op flap
Ohio teen says older man kept close watch on him in Craigslist trial
Ohio teen says older man kept close watch on him in Craigslist trial
Kent State to open visitors center on 1970 shootings
Kent State to open visitors center on 1970 shootings
OSHP will participate in National School Bus Safety week
OSHP will participate in National School Bus Safety Week
Suspected burglar killed during Ohio home invasion
Suspected burglar killed during Ohio home invasion
Family of Ohio woman killed by police files lawsuit
Family of Ohio woman killed by police files lawsuit
Man gets 5-year-prison for throwing bodily fluids at Mahoning deputies
Man gets 5-year-prison for throwing bodily fluids at Mahoning deputies
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Goldwing Road Riders Association Chapter M will have its monthly gathering Oct. 27 at
LOUIE TODAY: Ken Salazar; 'Day America Died' author; Editor Todd
Vindy Editor Todd Franko co-hosts today with Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner. They'll review the week's news, argue over the political climate and look forward to Sunday's Vindicator.
School sophomores serve dinner today
School sophomores serve dinner today Columbiana The sophomore class at Heartland Christian
Halloween concert Saturday will benefit animal sanctuary
AbelWeenFest, a live music event, will be Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Union Hall, 547 Prospect St.
Bailout, Delphi take center stage in Romney charge in 'Nation'
A left-wing magazine contends Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, and his wife, Ann, made at least $15.3 mil- lion from the auto bailout and federal loans given to Delphi.
Peace Race founder eyes change in payout system
Forgive Jack Cessna’s sensitivity about the Youngstown Peace Race.
Bonnie Beachy’s cancer doesn’t make her a victim
Bonnie Beachy’s cancer doesn’t make her a victim
Private prison owner CCA appeals ruling on Youngstown tax
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A private-prison owner is appealing a judge’s
Mahoning Valley physician Albani named national family doc of year
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Boardman doctor has been named the
Boardman sophomore’s hat trick too much for Fitch to overcome
The Boardman sophomore’s hat trick is too much for Fitch to overcome
Math, music mix motivate teens at YSU festival
Traveling performers showed high school students that math can be fun when paired with humor and catchy tunes.
Solo act: Canfield ace back at state
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com CANFIELD This time, the celebration was more subdued. No
Penguins find selves at crossroads
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State senior center Mark Pratt got back
Niles council prohibits brine injection wells
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES City council unanimously has voted to prohibit the
Breast-cancer fundraiser tonight features bars & bras
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Firefighters Union Local
Kokrak continues strong play at McGladrey Classic
Associated Press ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA. Fresh off his best finish of the season, Warren native
Judge D’Apolito gives jail time to 4 in wine shoppe robbery
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Four men convicted of multiple charges in
Niles man with 7 OVI convictions pleads guilty
Staff report WARREN John H. Buck Jr., 42, of Mahoning Avenue in Niles has pleaded guilty to two
YSU union donates supplies to Kirkmere students, teachers
Amya Moody, left, and Antonia Wilson compare school supplies they received Thursday from the Association of Classified Employees at Youngstown State University. Sixty Kirkmere fourth- and fifth-graders received the items.
Today in history
Today is Friday, Oct. 19, the 293rd day of 2012. There are 73 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Hyde latest in line of big OSU backs
Associated Press COLUMBUS This sure wasn’t the offense a lot of people expected out of Ohio
Scouts release ‘perversion files’
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. An array of local authorities — police chiefs, prosecutors,
Wainwright pitches Cards past Giants
Associated Press st. louis Adam Wainwright threw seven innings of four-hit ball and the St.
Gasoline prices begin to slide
Gasoline prices begin to slide NEW YORK Gasoline prices have begun their seasonal slide.
Tigers complete sweep in style
Detroit wins its second pennant in seven years Associated Press detroit Prince Fielder waved
Second US Senate debate marked by personal jabs
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown said his Republican
Phantoms’ offense fizzles against Force
Staff report FARGO, N.D. The Youngstown Phantoms’ struggles on the power play continued on
Niles BOE focuses on deficit fears
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES A forecast of seven-figure deficits and concerns about
Study: 3.4 percent of US adults are LGBT
Study: 3.4 percent of US adults are LGBT NEW YORK A new Gallup survey, touted as the largest of
Obama rejects Benghazi criticism
Associated Press NEW YORK President Barack Obama on Thursday rejected criticism that his
Agreement reached on mineral rights
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown Some of the residents who live within the
This week’s Q&A Fitch’s Phil Annarella
Austintown Fitch stands seventh in the Division I, Region 1 computer ratings on the strength of a
A lot on the line for Irish, Cards
Last Friday, Larry Kempe was walking outside Stambaugh Stadium after Ursuline’s big win over Erie
Steelers rookie Adams learning on fly
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mike Adams was standing on the sideline, minding his own business
Save $20K with steam, Mahoning leaders told
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County immediately should switch
Polivka faces challenge from Republican farmer
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Despite having served as a Trumbull County commissioner
HBO Films ‘Girl’ makes for ‘Good Evening’
IF YOU WATCH What: “The Girl” Where: HBO When: 9 p.m. Saturday Starring: Sienna Miller, Toby
YSU news & Notes
YSU news & Notes Gimme a break: Senior running back Jamaine Cook rushed for a season-high 177
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Michael Gambon is 72. Actor John Lithgow is 67. Singer Jeannie C. Riley is 67.
Woman indicted in death of pedestrian
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted a city woman on
Huntington reports profit of $167 million
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Huntington National Bank, bolstered by its
Firefighters hold out hope for extension of $4.9M grant
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN About 20 firefighters have an uncertain future as they
Strumming up Votes in Ohio
Associated Press PARMA Only Bruce Springsteen could turn former President Bill Clinton into the
“nikita” (9 p.m., The CW): Ding-dong, Percy is dead, but “Nikita” is still
“nikita” (9 p.m., The CW): Ding-dong, Percy is dead, but “Nikita” is still roiling with danger. Now
Singing star Buanne won’t tamper with success International star at Stambaugh
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com International singing sensation Patrizio Buanne has been
Businesses showcase their products at event
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com BOARDMAN A steady crowd came through to test the wares
A new judge will be coming to Trumbull’s Eastern District
Editorial: Trumbull County has two county courts, one in Brookfield and one in Cortland. It also has municipal
Paul Ryan’s dishpan hands panned
Opinion: I wasn’t supposed to work last Saturday. But Paul Ryan and MS- NBC changed that. What happened
Newsweek to end print edition after 80 years
Associated Press NEW YORK Newsweek will end its print publication after 80 years and shift to
METRO DIGEST || ICU, South Side church plan harvest festival
ICU, South Side church plan harvest festival Youngstown The ICU Blockwatch and St. Dominic
Health event at mall
Health event at mall BoardMAN Southern Park Mall and Hometown Pharmacy are sponsoring a Health,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Living Dead: The Musical,” 8 p.m.: An original zombie musical-
Week 8 statistics Individual leaders
RUSHING AttYdsAvgTD Ryan Mosora, Brookfld121138811.516 De’Veon Smith, Howlnd13413119.819
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, food distribution 9:30 to
Obama offers no substance
Opinion: In form, President Obama came back strongly in Tuesday’s debate with Mitt Romney, but substantively
Source: Obama was potential terror target
Associated Press NEW YORK A Bangladeshi man snared in an FBI terror sting considered targeting
Rookie receiver is turning heads
Associated Press BEREA Slightly sunburned and plenty relaxed from a summer excursion through the
49ers do enough to hold off Seahawks
Associated Press san francisco Alex Smith threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Delanie Walker late
No change, no levy support
Opinion: No change, no levy support I have voted for every school levy, no matter where I have lived in
Mistakes, and meningitis
Opinion: Mistakes, and meningitis Los Angeles Times: The 14 people who died of fungal meningitis after they
Arlen Specter, summed up in his own words
Opinion: When I heard on Sunday that Arlen Specter had died, I sought solace in rummaging through personal
Jamie Grover v Craig Hodgkinson
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Allen Hodgkinson are making their home in North Ridgeville, Ohio, after their
Family, friends honor Seamans’ 65th anniversary
Richard Sr. and Edna Seaman of Canfield celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at a family
Paula Hendricks v William Richards
Kidston Pavilion in Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks provided the setting for the
Gina Dowell | Brad Palmer
The Rev. John Wigle officiated at the May 5 wedding of Gina Dowell and Brad Palmer, both of Falls
Katherine Higham v John Drayo
Katherine Lea Higham and John David Drayo, both of Fredonia, N.Y., were married Nov. 12, 2011, at
Julie Iudiciani, Mark Pecchia set Oct. nuptials
Julie Iudiciani of Lowellville and Mark A. Pecchia of Canfield are engaged, their parents are
Jessica Balassone v Kenneth E. Pasco Sr.
Jessica L. Balassone of New Waterford became the bride of Kenneth E. Pasco Sr., also of New
During trips and parties, Antonellis are marking their 50th milestone
Bridget and Ronald Antonelli of Liberty celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 14 in Las
Boardman Community Briefs
Pumpkin Paloosa at Boardman Evangel Evangel Church in Boardman will host the first Pumpkin Paloosa
Paulines celebrate 50th anniversary at Alberini’s
Dominic and Elizabeth Pauline of Struthers celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 17 at a
Adult career center students open restaurant
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Adult Career Center students enrolled in the Culinary
Hayes-Kantaras wedding set for October 20
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hayes of Toronto, Ohio, are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Ricciardis’ 50th celebration is a family affair
Andy and Rose Ricciardi of Campbell were the guests of honor July 29 at a family dinner for their
Alissa Kovach, Mark Sahli to wed Nov. 3
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Alissa Kovach and Mark Sahli, both of Boardman, is being
Poland Sports Briefs
Week 7 Youth Soccer Recaps Emily Gerak and Amanda Wire both scored goals this week for the Thunder
SENIOR SALUTE - BAND EDITION
Name: Paisley Curtis Instrument: Flute/piccolo Q. When did you start playing your instrument?
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman soccer loses to Massillon Jackson On Oct. 9, the team hosted Massillon Jackson in the
Dobbins students learn fire safety techniques
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary School students in Karen DiVito and
Friends of Poland library host discussion group
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Friends of the Library, led by Deborah Liptak, recently
Boardman goes all out for Spirit Week
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Boardman High School celebrated Spirit Week the week of
Dobbins students develop green thumbs
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary School first-graders became florists for
Austintown library hosts story time
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Austintown library offered a turtle-themed story time on
Canfield library teaches literacy skills to kids
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield library offered its weekly program “Baby
Canfield runners compete
On Sept. 25, the Canfield cross country team hosted the Suburban League Championships at the
Alumni raffle winners collect their prizes
Winners of the Austintown Alumni Association’s annual raffle were announced at the Hall of Fame
Austintown Community Briefs
Dairy Queen pumpkin hunt There will be a free pumpkin hunt for children ages 2-9 at the Dairy
Babies bond with books at library
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted its weekly Bonding with Babies
Archery Friends and Family Day is today
Anthony Stratis crowned Homecoming King Local Canfield High School alum Anthony Stratis, was
Lloyd PTA festival raises funds
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of the Lloyd Elementary School PTA found an
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls soccer defeats Canton McKinley The Austintown girls soccer team defeated Canton McKinley
Poland eighth-grade football wins thriller
The Poland eighth-grade football team finished the season by beating Hubbard 23-22 on a Colton
Canfield Sports Briefs
Boys basketball academy begins Oct. 29 The third annual boys basketball Skills Academy will begin
Senior Salute: Band Edition
Names: Miranda Colangelo and Maria Colangelo Instrument(s): Miranda plays the Clarinet and
Canfield voters to consider term limits
Staff report A proposed change in the city’s charter regarding council and mayoral terms could
Poland Community Briefs
Antique or shabby chic? Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, located at 301 W. Western Reserve Road,
Poland Shepherd of the Valley card sharks
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Poland Shepherd of the Valley residents and their friends
St. Christine’s students enjoy autumn day
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students, teachers and parents enjoyed a day of fun
Baird Brothers celebrates American craftsmanship at fall festival
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods celebrated fall and
Fitch students walk for peace during rally
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Fitch High School students in Steve Ward’s Life and
Martin family to serve in Africa
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Austintown residents Joe and Cyndi Martin are planning to
Car care center offers tips for women
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Women enjoyed a night out Oct. 9 with friends and neighbors
Boardman band entertains elementary students
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Boardman High School band wowed an audience full of
Disciples Christian Church hosts Trunk or Treat
Valley children can get a jump-start on Halloween by collecting all kinds of goodies during a free
Girls cross country excels at Fed meet
The Boardman girls cross country team had its best race of the season with a fourth-place finish at
Rotary event raises funds for community service
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Boardman Rotary Club welcomed more than 6,000 people to
Published writer encourages local scribes
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Award-winning New York author and columnist Susan Ewing
Shepherd of the Valley celebrates 40th anniversary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley celebrated its 40th anniversary and
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