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Fire near electric meter damages North Side home

Fire reports say an electrical problem was responsible for a fire that caused $1,000 in damage to a North Side home about 9:15 p.m. Thursday.


Western Reserve 25, Wellsville 8

High school football score


Hubbard 40, Canfield 7

High school football score


Austintown Fitch 19, Cardinal Mooney 14

High school football score


Gunman ID'ed in LAX fatal shooting

Gunman ID'ed in LAX fatal shooting


Worker survives 10-foot fall at Champion work site

Worker survives 10-foot fall at Champion work site


AP NEWS BREAK: Ohio gay-marriage lawsuit kept alive

AP NEWS BREAK: Ohio gay-marriage lawsuit kept alive


Court: Ohio man can proceed with excessive-force suit

Court: Ohio man can proceed with excessive-force suit


Blitz Friday night football finals

Friday night football final scores


Ohio man imprisoned for stealing ID to get care

Ohio man imprisoned for stealing ID to get care


UPDATE: Gunman kills TSA agent at LAX, injures 2 others

UPDATE: Gunman kills TSA agent at LAX, injures 2 others


Lawmaker wants to boost Ohio aerospace industry

Lawmaker wants to boost Ohio aerospace industry


Suspect arrested in in beating of blind Pa. man

Suspect arrested in beating of blind Pa. man


Chrysler, GM, Ford, Nissan post big Oct. gains

Chrysler, GM, Ford, Nissan post big Oct. gains


Warren schools, mayor and police cancel tonight’s Harding game

Warren schools, mayor and police cancel tonight’s Harding game WARREN Warren City Schools, in


Police: Ohio man sought in ex-girlfriend's death surrenders

Police: Ohio man sough in ex-girlfriend's death surrenders


UPDATE: Union official says TSA agent killed in shooting at Los Angeles airport

UPDATE: Suspected gunman in custody at Los Angeles airport


Howland police investigate death of 7-year-old

Howland police investigate death of 7-year-old HOWLAND Howland police and other agencies are


Boil-water advisory lifted for portion of Hubbard Township

Boil-water advisory lifted for portion of Hubbard Township


Memorial concert Sunday at YSU's Bliss Hall

Memorial concert Sunday at YSU's Bliss Hall


Officials: US drone kills Pakistani Taliban leader

Officials: US drone kills Pakistani Taliban leader


Warren crew fights two suspicious fires

Warren crew fights two suspicious fires WARREN The same shift at the Warren Fire Department


Jeter, Yankees reach $12M, 1-year-deal

Jeter, Yankees reach $12M, 1-year deal


BREAKING NEWS: Police probe possible shooting at LAX

BREAKING NEWS: Police probe possible shooting at LAX


Niles church accepting orders Saturday for Smart Choice Food

Niles church accepting orders Saturday for Smart Choice Food


Stocks mixed, despite strong US manufacturing data

Stocks mixed, despite strong US manufacturing date


Ohio man gets 15 years to life in slaying

Ohio man gets 15 years to life in slaying


Niles health department has kids' immunization clinic Wednesday

Niles health department has kids' immunization clinic Wednesday


Retrial starts in Ohio case over 9 arson deaths

Retrial starts in Ohio case over 9 arson deaths


Two men accused of firing shots on South Side

Two men accused of firing shots on South Side YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested two men Thursday


Fires at two vacant Zents Avenue homes

Fires at two vacant Zents Avenue homes YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters responded to fires at two vacant


Electrical problem causes North Side house fire

Electrical problem causes North Side house fire YOUNGSTOWN Fire reports say an electrical


Village at Arlington replaces the last section of Westlake Terrace

Village at Arlington replaces the last section of Westlake Terrace YOUNGSTOWN City and county


Boardman woman left kids home alone, cops say

Boardman woman left kids home alone, cops say BOARDMAN A Boardman woman was arraigned Thursday


Hodge Scholarship Dinner is Nov. 8

Hodge Scholarship Dinner is Nov. 8 YOUNGSTOWN The 11th annual Danielle Marie Hodge Scholarship


Cruze sales dip for second straight month

Cruze sales dip for second straight month Sales of the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze dropped for


Ohio launches local bridge replacement program

Ohio launches local bridge replacement program columbus Ohio will invest $120 million to repair


Youngstown man arrested for insulting black police officers

Youngstown man arrested for insulting black police officers YOUNGSTOWN A city man is expected


Niles schools cancels special board meeting today

Niles schools cancels special board meeting today Niles The special meeting scheduled for 3 p.m.


Grace AME Church in Warren tho host annual conference

Grace AME Church in Warren tho host annual conference WARREN Grace African Methodist Episcopal


All Souls Day services planned in Valley

All Souls Day services planned in Valley A Mass for All Souls Day will be celebrated at 2 p.m.


Prayer assembly set Saturday at Fifth Avenue Community Church

Prayer assembly set Saturday at Fifth Avenue Community Church YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown City and


St. Nicholas Orthodox Church to mark 75th year

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church to mark 75th year WARREN St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 2053 North


CLUB CALENDAR

BOOSTERS Girard Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the high school cafeteria. McDonald


Wine and art will help pave park

Polish Youngstown’s project will make a veterans park more easily accessible.


Humane society plans fundraiser


Relay for Life will host breakfast


Turkey dinner date corrected

Turkey dinner date corrected AUSTINTOWN Ohltown United Methodist Church, 2001 Ohltown Road, will


Mahoning child support agency offering deal to reinstate suspended driver's licenses

Mahoning County Child Support Enforcement Agency is offering an opportunity to reinstate suspended driver’s licenses for a one-month payment plus $1 on the arrears and an agreement to seek employment if the individual is not working.


Trumbull GOP breakfast Saturday

The Trumbull County Republican Party will have its monthly breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Perkins Restaurant, 1953 Niles Cortland Road (state Route 46), across from the entrance to Eastwood Mall.


Trumbull Head Start gets $3.1M federal grant

The Trumbull Community Action Program was awarded a $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help operate its Head Start program in Warren.


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Animal-rescue facility in Struthers expands to meet demand

Maria Guyan of Struthers, a lifelong animal lover and rescuer, started New Lease on Life Rescue on Midlothian Boulevard in Struthers in 2010. The no-kill shelter is building an adoption and training center and needs volunteers to help with its growing needs. The shelter's cats and dogs are adopted after being spayed or neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped.

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ValleyCare Northside to cut dozens more jobs, combine units

Combines health care units for efficiency


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St. Vincent-St. Mary too tough for Ursuline

The defending Division III state champs pulled away for a 40-7 victory.

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No Noreen? Phantoms unfazed

Youngstown will also be without points leader Kyle Connor this weekend.

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Poland teacher, husband indicted for robbery

Irene and Frank Consiglio of Canfield were indicted on Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury.


Boardman’s Hadley has big goals for state

The senior considers himself the favorite in the Division I race.


Oakhill cafeteria reopening next year

Disabled adults will staff the former hospital cafeteria in the Oakhill Renaissance Place basement, which will be open for breakfast and lunch.


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Army STEM van stops by Chaney

Students use latest technology

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YSU’s special teams are finally special

YSU has improved in almost every area of special teams from last year.


Hubbard, Hubbard Township, Brookfield study final report on joint police force

Hubbard, Hubbard Township and Brookfield must now decide if they want one police force.


Badanjek still a Southington legend

In four seasons at Southington, Badanjek set a then-Trumbull County rushing record 5,336 yards.


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Season of change: Jackson-Milton’s Bluejays taking flight

With a home win last Friday over Lowellville, Jackson-Milton (6-3) recorded its sixth victory of the season and guaranteed itself of its first winning season since 1997.


Watson gets 10 years for killing girlfriend’s dad

Blamed the victim for attacking him first with a broom handle and being an ‘uncontrollable drunk’


OSU’s Hyde makes up for 3 lost games

It feels to Carlos Hyde as if he’s been here before.


Charges expected in McClurkin Funeral Home investigation

The Girard police chief says it’s important for everyone who pre-paid for funeral arrangements through the McClurkin Funeral Home to call the police department.


Accomplice's appeal rejected in Kaluza case

Claimed two convictions should have been merged at sentencing


Ohio Senate starts work this week on new tax cut

State Sen. Joe Schiavoni of Boardman questioned whether funds should instead be directed into other services.


Major pension funds ask for climate change study

Investors are fearful that major fossil fuel companies will be less profitable in the future without it


Calif. finds more instances of offshore fracking

News comes after earlier investigation revealed unauthorized drilling


Kentucky No. 1 in first AP hoops poll

Michigan State is ranked second.


Wright takes over for Pelini at FAU

Brian Wright was unexpectedly thrust into coaching in 1994, when a leg injury ended his playing career at The College of Wooster.


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Kirk Bogus, 9 p.m.: Comedian returns to the Funny Farm, at Mojo’s


Obamacare is the law; fix program’s damaged pieces

Editorial: To say that the Patient Protec- tion and Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare, made


Political speech is free speech

Opinion: “The First Amendment does not permit laws that force speakers to retain a campaign finance


Can you provide any advice on well-water testing and what to test for, especially the radioactive

Can you provide any advice on well-water testing and what to test for, especially the radioactive


No October jinx this time for stock market

October, with its history of big crashes on Wall Street, didn’t scare off investors this time. To the contrary, the stock market seemed unstoppable.


Hallmark ornament stirs controversy

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Greeting-card giant Hallmark said Thursday that it shouldn’t


FAA eases guidelines on electronic devices

Associated Press WASHINGTON Airline passengers won’t have to “turn off all electronic devices”


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.18 —.17 Avalon


Dell laptop owners make a stink over cat odor in devices

Associated Press NEW YORK A noxious feline odor has some Dell customers caterwauling. People


newsmakers

newsmakers Cat-hoarding probe at Grace Kelly’s childhood home PHILADELPHIA The childhood home


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown, food


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Indians release closer Perez

Cleveland also re-signed veteran slugger Jason Giambi.

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Robert Jr. and Toni Beam, Youngstown, twins: girls, Oct. 30.


Ohio has confirmed six water-well problems from vertical gas drilling since 2010

Only six problems out of 183 investigations


oddly enough

oddly enough State police warning of central Pa. jury-duty scam RIDGWAY, Pa. What’s worse


SKOLNICK || Kitchen supporters don’t fool anyone

Opinion: The event was touted as “a group of concerned citizens, including clergy and community leaders” to


This week’s Q&A Mooney’s P.J. Fecko

Coming off a big win over arch-rival Ursuline — which had won the last three meetings — P.J. Fecko’s


A nearly complete train track at the Ohio Commerce Center is a key part of a $70 million fuel depot

Company at Ohio Commerce Center prepares for oil, gas industry


California getting more of its oil by rail

Pipeline fights pushing more oil onto railroads


Boston builds title blueprint

The Red Sox took advantage of last August’s salary purge to build a championship team.


Slow starts not helping struggling Steelers

Like many of his brethren, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley comes up with a series of scripted play calls to start each game. Might be time for a re-write.


Meyer’s Buckeyes on a roll, but critics aren’t satisfied

Urban Meyer’s first 20 games as Ohio State’s football coach have really opened my eyes.


Search for a president put on hold

Search for a president put on hold


Marcellus Shale gas growing faster than expected

EIA releases first report detailing production in country’s major plays


Technology should not replace hands-on learning experience

Opinion: Technology should not replace hands-on learning experience Technology is at an all-time high in


An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal

An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal


Kasich defends move to expand Medicaid

Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich defended his decision to turn to a legislative board


Mexico-US drug tunnel equipped with rail system

Associated Press SAN DIEGO A tunnel designed to smuggle drugs from Tijuana, Mexico, to San Diego


As shale-related projects, and other construction booms, labor shortage remains a challenge

Unions are meeting demand, but they need more workers


Years Ago

Today is Friday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2013. There are 60 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Marcellus group names new president

Marcellus group names new president PITTSBURGH The Marcellus Shale Coalition picked its second


Michigan State picked to win Big Ten

Ohio State was third behind MSU and Michigan.


A trip down the Mahoning River alerts Mike to some positive changes

Oil and gas industry needs to keep clean work in mind


Booming oil towns prepare for inevitable bust

Longtime boom towns warn others of what a downturn looks like


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William J. Porter, 56, of 17514 Idylwild Ave., Lake


Ohio will soon authorize fracking wastewater pools

Football field-sized ponds to recycle waste


Efforts to fight drilling near Meander Reservoir stepped-up

District official says talks about plans to drill near Meander occurred in July


METRO DIGEST || Phone pole fire at Mathews, Sheridan

Phone pole fire boardman Boardman Fire Department responded to a fire at a telephone pole that


No deficits seen for McDonald schools

No deficits seen for McDonald schools


Told poliice he was arguing with victim

Man indicted for stabbing death By joe gorman jgorman@vindy.com youngstown A Mahoning County


Saudi men quietly campaign to end women’s driving ban

Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates A growing number of men are quietly helping steer a


World Series rating up 17 percent over 2012

World Series rating up 17 percent over 2012 NEW YORK The World Series television rating on Fox


Court reinstates most of abortion law

Court reinstates most of abortion law AUSTIN, Texas A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that


Poland graduate’s own version of ‘Relativity’ gains popular success

Poland graduate publishes novel Cristin Bishara, 1990 graduate of Poland Seminary, is author


Bank income falls

Bank income falls cortland Cortland Bancorp, the holding company of Cortland Banks, reported a


Quaker City Castings of Salem fined by OSHA

Inspectors find nine serious safety violations


Jay Williams returns to Youngstown today

Jay Williams returns to Youngstown today YOUNGSTOWN Former Mayor Jay Williams, who is now deputy


syria Israel attacks Russian missiles

Associated Press BEIRUT Israeli warplanes attacked a shipment of Russian missiles inside a


birthdays

birthdays Country singer Bill Anderson is 76. Actress Barbara Bosson (“Murder One,” “Hill Street


Appeals panel orders resentencing

The 7th District Court of Appeals upheld Melvin Shaw’s convictions in the fatal shooting of Tracee Banks and the wounding of Jamel Turner, but ordered Shaw resentenced because felonious assault and attempted murder must merge into one sentence.


Public relations, unemployment, community perception identified as top Trumbull public-health issues

Public relations, unemployment, community perception identified as top Trumbull public-health issues


Dolphins sack Bengals in overtime

Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. Cameron Wake sacked Andy Dalton for a safety with 6:38 left


First Energy has free app

Customers can report or get updates on power outages using their smart phones.


Information Technology program receives an upgrade

The scene in Steve Bennett’s Information Technology classroom at the Mahoning County Career and

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Will home be sweet for YSU cross country?

Jackson-Milton High graduate Samantha Hamilton is the favorite to win the Horizon League title.


Nick Cardiero / Alec Buchenic

Nick Cardiero Girard Player fact: The senior quarterback had a near-perfect game, completing 21


Little Falcons claim 100 pound title

A seesaw contest characterized by tough defensive play, mistakes, penalties and thrilling break away

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Military brides say yes to free dresses

Treasured Moments Bridal and Formal will be giving away free designer wedding gowns on Nov. 7 from

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Canfield briefs

Spaghetti dinner benefit to be Nov. 17 The Jack Aey Cancer Benefit Fund Raiser Spaghetti Dinner


Canfield sports briefs

Boys soccer claims victory In the biggest game of the season, the Canfield Cardinals took on the


Donate boots for children in need

The Boardman Community Foundation will be accepting donations of new children’s boots all ages for


Spartan boys cross country take district championship title

The Boardman Spartan Cross Country Team captured their second consecutive district championship by

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Tarte Cosmetics, Second Harvest Food Bank team up

Tarte Cosmetics is again teaming up with Second Harvest Food Bank for a food drive from 10 a.m.


Donate boots for children in need

The Boardman Community Foundation will be accepting donations of new children’s boots all ages for


Boardman sports briefs

YMCA Neptune swimmers Noah Basista from Boardman Glenwood Middle School and Jordan Stackpole from


Court of Honor recognizes scouting accomplishments

Boy Scout Troop 25 chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church had its Fall Court of Honor


Donate boots for children in need

The Boardman Community Foundation will be accepting donations of new children’s boots all ages for


Baseball season is almost over

By MATT PECK It’s that time of year. The World Series has finally arrived, and the baseball


Military brides say yes to free dresses

Treasured Moments Bridal and Formal will be giving away free designer wedding gowns on Nov. 7 from

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Knitting group helps warm up America

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com A Loose Knit Group is kept together by one main thing,

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SR-170 sidewalk project put out to bid

The Poland Township Board of Trustees had a special meeting last week to put the long awaited


First Energy links with Poland Township

The Poland Township Board of Trustees announced that they have added a link to its website, making


Canfield 140 team named Super Bowl champs

The Canfield Cardinals 140 pound 12U football team held off the Austintown Colts 22-20 Oct. 27 to

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Poland briefs

Junior Women’s League to meet Nov. 4 The next meeting of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League


Austintown briefs

Boardman Park to host mother/son date night Boardman Park will be hosting its Mom and Son Date


Boardman briefs

Boardman Park Board Meeting The Board of Park Commissioners of Boardman Township Park will host


Donate new boots for children in need

The Boardman Community Foundation will be accepting donations of new children’s boots all ages for


Ohio teen arrested on arson, attempted-murder charges

Associated Press CINCINNATI A 14-year-old Ohio boy has been arrested on juvenile charges of


Pumpkins are fun at fall library event

“Today is all about pumpkins,” librarian Ashley Potopovich told children at Fun Time for 4s and 5s at the Austintown library Oct. 23. The event offered developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, finger plays and other activities for children to help them become successful readers.

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Mill hosts Sleepy Hollow masquerade

Historic Lanterman’s Mill was turned into Van Tassel’s homestead in Tarrytown, NY for a night. Masquerade at the Mill, the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, took place Oct. 12.

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Mill hosts Sleepy Hollow masquerade

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Historic Lanterman’s Mill was turned into Van

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Fellows Riverside Gardens unveils painting

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens unveiled a new painting for

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Knitting group helps warm up America

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com A Loose Knit Group is kept together by one main thing,

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West Boulevard Elementary has Red Ribbon Week

West Boulevard Elementary School students rolled out of bed and were ready for school Oct. 24.

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Fellows Riverside Gardens unveils painting

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens unveiled a new painting for

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Boardman Park hosts carving contest

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Participants laid out newspaper on picnic tables

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SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION

Name: Sarah Playforth; Brandon Ciavarella Instrument: Trumpet/Spartan Silks; Tenor Drums/

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Canfield cross country teams participate in invitationals

On Oct. 5, the Canfield Cross Country teams participated in two invitational meets. At the Stow

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CHC students enjoy career day

C.H. Campbell Elementary School students enjoyed an opportunity to learn about a variety of careers available to them during the school’s 15th annual Career Day Oct. 25.

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Fellows Riverside Gardens unveils new painting

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens unveiled a new painting for

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Military brides say yes to free dresses

Treasured Moments Bridal and Formal will be giving away free designer wedding gowns on Nov. 7 from

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Loose Knit Group helps warm up America with afghans

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com A Loose Knit Group is kept together by one main

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SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION

Names: Bianca Klase; Mark Cooper Instruments: Flute; Percussion/Snare Drum Q. When did you

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Dinner benefits Love This Place

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com A spaghetti dinner fundraiser was hosted for Love

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Elementary students get unique music lesson

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Dobbins and North Elementary students danced and

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Dobbins stops, drops, and rolls

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary students learned the importance of

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120 pound Little Bulldogs win Super Bowl

The Poland 120 pound Little Bulldogs left it all out on the field in a spectacular win over the

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