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Students face off in mock debate
Since 1988, eighth-grade students at Holy Family have had mock presidential debates every four years.
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Buccaneers stun Vikings
Buccaneers stun Vikings MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie Doug Martin racked up 214 total yards and two
Giants grab 2-0 lead in World Series
Giants grab 2-0 lead in World Series SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner pitched two-hit ball
Two Canfield teams, Jackson-Milton advance
Two Canfield teams, Jackson-Milton advance Canfield will be represented twice in next week’s
Cleveland Indians settle suit over Pa. man's death
Cleveland Indians settle suit over Pa. man's death
Judge: Defendant's statement can be used at his trial
Judge: Defendant's statement can be used at his trial
Obama-Clinton tickets available Friday at Covelli Centre
Obama-Clinton tickets available Friday at Covelli Centre YOUNGSTOWN Tickets for Monday’s rally
Man charged in rape of Ohio teen on her way to school
Man charged in rape of Ohio teen on her way to school
Commissioners to vacate ‘paper road’ at racino site
Commissioners to vacate ‘paper road’ at racino site YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners
Auto sales recovery momentum builds
Auto sales recovery momentum builds YOUNGSTOWN Analysts are estimating the General Motors will
NFL greats, Steelworkers rally for Obama
NFL greats, Steelworkers rally for Obama WARREN Former NFL greats Franco Harris and Jim Brown
Stacie Tackett, Peter Klawitter to wed Nov. 26
Marsha and David Tackett of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Stacie Lynn Tackett of Dubai, United Arab Emirate, and Peter Klawitte, son of Seda and Rolf Klawitter, all of Hamburg, Germany.
Miss Rutkousky, to be bride of Alex Amendolea
CANFIELD Robert and Patti Rutkousky of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Church will host free meal Saturday
Church will host free meal Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave.,
Obama to bring Clinton to Valley
President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton will campaign Monday in Youngstown.
Penguins need to turn on the lights
Let’s start with a moment from National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation:”
Panda power: Sandoval lifts Giants
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Justin Verlander pawed at the mound with his feet during
Crews battle 3 arsons
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Investigators are still trying to determine who kept firefighters busy
Beemer gets 15 years to life for the rape of her daughter
Felicia Beemer, captured on a cellphone video raping her 8-month old daughter while visiting her at the Trumbull County Children Services offices, pleaded guilty Wednesday to two rapes and other charges.
Cross country teams growing
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For more than a decade, Youngstown State competed
Fujita’s season, maybe career, could be over
Associated Press BEREA D’Qwell Jackson turned and looked at the empty chair in front of Scott
Girard High robot shoots for one more title in Rochester Ruckus
For 14 years, the Girard High School robotics team has used ingenuity and creativity to capture awards from throughout the United States.
Donation from BP to cover STEM program
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com WARREN BP is funding a $50,000 initiative to equip
Steelers’ Miller putting together career year
Ben Roethlisberger stopped by Heath Miller’s locker and decided it was time to throw his tight end’s hat into the political ring.
Downtown arena to keep Covelli name
The city’s board of control is expected today to approve a $175,000, one-year contract, retroactive to May 1, with Covelli Enterprises to retain the naming rights of the city-owned sports-and-entertainment facility.
Death threat made against council
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Police are investigating a death threat
YSU soccer team falls to Detroit
YSU soccer team falls to Detroit Detroit The Youngstown State women’s soccer team dropped a 2-0
Students face off in mock debate
Since 1988, eighth-grade students at Holy Family have had mock presidential debates every four years.
Incumbent judges face challengers
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two longtime incumbent Republican judges
Three Youngstown schools, career center earn awards
Staff report Youngstown Three city schools and Trumbull Career and Technical Center earned
Falcons’ season halted
Jackson’s Davies scores off free kick to eliminate Fitch By brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com
Buckeyes’ QB Miller says he is ‘full go’
Associated Press COLUMBUS When Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller first was hurt in
South Range captures D3 crown
Staff report SALEM Before the season started, South Range’s second-year volleyball coach,
Schools need support to do best
Opinion: Schools need support to do best The Brookfield Local School System, by any criteria, is an
GOP is the fraud
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords At my age, I thought I’d seen pretty much everything — and I’ve been
Fed cites moderate growth, takes no new action
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two weeks before a U.S. election focused on the economy, the
Truck crashes into animal hospital
Staff report CORTLAND An 80-year-old Vienna man will receive a traffic citation for an accident
A five-year, 1.5-mill replacement levy for fire services to raise $904,326 annually.
A five-year, 1.5-mill replacement levy for fire services to raise $904,326 annually. A five-
Phantoms need a boost from medical staff
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms won’t know until later
DA: Officers’ shooting of man was justified
Associated Press NEW CASTLE, PA. Four city police officers have returned to duty now that a
Creative Start set to start at YSU
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University’s College of Fine & Performing Arts is
Fire dept. seeks support of 3 levies
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The township fire department is asking for
Job rally planned
Job rally planned YOUNGSTOWN A Rally for Valley Jobs, sponsored by the Mahoning Valley
Pasternak’s goal pushes Lakeview past Canfield
By MARCUS BARKLEY sports@vindy.com CORTLAND There are few things more satisfying for a soccer
3 dead after 5 family members are shot
3 dead after 5 family members are shot downey, calif. Five members of the same family were shot
Halloween | Holiday happenings
Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The
Will auto bailout be the key to Obama victory in Ohio?
Associated Press LORDSTOWN President Barack Obama’s decision to help America’s automakers could
Sebring Antiques plans open house
Sebring Antiques plans open house sebring Sebring Antiques and Vintage Jewelry, a new retail
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Oct. 25, the 299th day of 2012. There are 67 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: NM man stops car burglar by sitting on him ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Police say
Trumbull County grand jury indicts 2
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury indicted Paul Wodianka, 42,
Holiday season FILM PREVIEW
The holiday movie season usually brings with it the Oscar contenders. Here’s a look at what will be coming to multiplexes in the next two months.
GOP candidates in close races disavow rape remark
Associated Press WASHINGTON Just as Mitt Romney and other Republicans had cut into the
Obama talks 2nd term; Romney targets economy
Associated Press DAVENPORT, Iowa President Barack Obama is confidently predicting speedy second-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Cruise sues magazine for $50M LOS ANGELES An attorney for Tom Cruise says he has
NJ teens accused of killing 12-year-old showed 2 sides
Associated Press CLAYTON, N.J. Something struck Toni Fiorella whenever she would see a mother
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lakeview school board, special session, 5:30 p.m., superintendent’s office, 300
Halloween Horror Expo returns this weekend
Halloween Horror Expo returns to Eastwood Expo Center this weekend, with merchandise vendors, live entertainment and — of course — movies.
Windows 8: Make-or-break moment for Microsoft CEO
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer can’t afford to be wrong about
Add lemon, not milk, to tea
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. I grew up adding milk to my tea, and prefer
New triggers for weight gain
Researchers focus on air pollution, sleep deprivation By Julie Deardorff Chicago Tribune As
5 Elements has a party going on
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When you’re a rock-rap- reggae act, there is no better
What did the debates reveal?
Opinion: WASHINGTON What we learned — and didn’t — from the debates: Etch A Sketch, the ultimate retro
Voters should think of needy in deciding on levy renewals
Editorial: With the national economy struggling to get traction after a recession that began in late 2008, and
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Halloween party with
DaBoondox will again Bridge the Gap
Bridge the Gap, the signature show for Valley hip-hop duo DaBoondox, will return this weekend after
Local events
today film “After the Factory,” 8 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., Youngstown;
Food donation request
Food donation request WARREN The Warren Family Mission is seeking donations of food for its
Zombie Crawl "Thriller" dance will shake up city
The third annual Zombie Crawl will be Saturday in downtown Youngstown, with 14 bars and establishments participating.
No silent treatment for "Nosferatu"
This Friday, audiences can experience “Nosferatu” the way it was intended when it was released 90 years ago.
Discounted blood analysis at SCOPE
Discounted blood analysis at SCOPE WARREN The Rotary Club of Warren, in conjunction with
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “All of Her,SDRq feature film directed by Vitaliy Versace. Extras needed; no
Does the vice president really matter?
Opinion: By Julia Shaw Heritage Foundation It’s clear that Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan
Youngstown: Lemon Grove, ex-landlord settle
The Lemon Grove, which faced a lawsuit seeking more than $20,000 in compensation related to property damage at its former location, has resolved the matter in an undisclosed out-of-court settlement with its former landlord SKA Limited.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Has America come home?
Opinion: WASHINGTON The death of George McGovern on the eve of the presidential candidates’ foreign policy
Fast start carries Mooney to final
The Cardinal Mooney boys soccer team has a key to its success, which — heading into Wednesday’s matchup with Salem — landed the Cardinals in a Division II district semifinal.
US suit alleges ‘brazen’ fraud at Countrywide
Associated Press NEW YORK The latest federal lawsuit over alleged mortgage fraud paints an
NEw this week
NEw this week Chasing Mavericks (PG) A young surfer under the tutelage of a local legend