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Stories published November 7, 2013

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

12 kids need parents in Trumbull County

A billboard campaign to recruit adoptive families has begun in Trumbull County as part of National Adoption Month.


New Taliban leader in Pakistan commanded attack on Malala

The ruthless commander behind the attack on teenage activist Malala Yousafzai as well as a series of bombings and beheadings was chosen Thursday as the leader of the Pakistani Taliban, nearly a week after a U.S. drone strike killed the previous chief.


Pa. mom sues employer over breast pumping

Pa. mom sues employer over breast pumping


Democratic Philly elects Whig to public office

Democratic Philly elects Whig to public office PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Democratic bastion of


Teen pleads not guilty in Ohio crash that killed 2

Teen pleads not guilty in Ohio crash that killed 2


Helmick named Farmers president and CEO

Helmick named Farmers president and CEO


Struthers couple in snake-filled home indicted

Struthers couple in snake-filled home indicted


Kevon Williams indicted in David Jackson homicide

Kevon Williams indicted in David Jackson homicide YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury today


Reveues rise at 3 of Ohio's 4 casinos in October

Revenues rise at 3 of Ohio's 4 casinos in October


Family of Ohio nurse killed in crash sues hospital

Family of Ohio nurse killed in crash sues hospital


Kimmel prank brings tears to eyes of kids

Kimmel prank brings tears to eyes of kids NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel brought tears to the eyes


National report finds Ohio reading scores stagnant

National report finds Ohio reading scores stagnant


Mahoning County Courthouse getting new boilers

Mahoning County Courthouse getting new boilers


UPDATE: Twitter surges in opening trade on NYSE

UPDATE: Twitter surges in opening trade on NYSE NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Twitter went on sale to


Ohio Secretary of State honors Youngstown poll worker

Ohio Secretary of State honors Youngstown poll worker YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Secretary of State Jon


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Election Outcomes

Nov. 7, 2013 | Election Outcomes

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FDA to ban artery-clogging trans fats

FDA to ban artery-clogging trans fats WASHINGTON (AP) — Heart-clogging trans fats have been slowly


BREAKING NEWS | Senate OKs gay-rights bill banning discrimination

Senate OKs gay-rights bill banning discrimination


New video emerges of Toronto mayor

New video emerges of Toronto mayor TORONTO (AP) — A new video surfaced today showing Toronto Mayor


Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign begins Monday

Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign begins Monday


US report card: Scores up, but not all news good

US report card: Scores up, but not all news good WASHINGTON (AP) — Today’s fourth and eighth


Twitter IPO: Will Twitter keep going up?

Twitter IPO: Will Twitter keep going up? NEW YORK (AP) - Twitter had a strong public stock debut


Three write-ins elected to Liberty Board of Education, two to McDonald board

Three write-ins elected to Liberty Board of Education, two to McDonald board Staff report


Berean Fellowship Church to mark anniversary

Berean Fellowship Church to mark anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Berean Fellowship Church, 1321 Lansdowne


Jericho Center in Cortland to host guest speaker

Jericho Center in Cortland to host guest speaker


6 world powers sit with Iran in nuclear talks

6 world powers sit with Iran in nuclear talks GENEVA (AP) — Iran and six world powers faced a


Mahoning County father, son get probation in abuse case

Mahoning County father, son get probation in abuse case


Moscow to host talks of Syrian regime, opposition

Moscow to host talks of Syrian regime, opposition MOSCOW (AP) - Russia says it’s trying to broker


US unemployment benefit applications fall to 336K

US unemployment benefit applications fall to 336K WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking


Woman cut out of car after Warren accident

Woman cut out of car after Warren accident WARREN A woman had to be cut out of a car and was


Staggering man with gun arrested at Liberty Walmart

Staggering man with gun arrested at Liberty Walmart LIBERTY Police arrested a man who was


US economy grows at surprising 2.8 pct. rate in Q3

US economy grows at surprising 2.8 pct. rate in Q3 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at


Mahoning commissioners fire AFSCME leader Youngblood

Mahoning commissioners fire AFSCME leader Youngblood YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County


Senate nears historic vote on gay rights bill

Senate nears historic vote on gay rights bill WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate is headed for a


Busy morning at NYSE with Twitter debut

Busy morning at NYSE with Twitter debut NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a busy morning on the trading


Swiss lab: Arafat ingested deadly polonium

Swiss lab: Arafat ingested deadly polonium LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - Palestinian leader Yasser


Pakistani Taliban choose new leader

Pakistani Taliban choose new leader DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) - The Pakistani Taliban chose


Judge orders TaShawn Walker jailed with no bond in Rollison murder

Judge orders TaShawn Walker jailed with no bond in Rollison murder


Pa. priest removed in 2009 set for child porn plea

Pa. priest removed in 2009 set for child porn plea PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area Roman


Woman charged in school gun threat hoax

Woman charged in school gun threat hoax CHICORA, Pa. (AP) — State police have charged a western


Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to be collected Nov. 18-25

Operation Christmas Child is ramping up as Youngstown-area individuals, families, churches and groups are working to make Christmas a reality for needy kids around the world by filling 1,500 shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement during National Collection Week from Nov. 18 to 25.


Campbell business owner offering reward for help in catching tire thieves

The owner of S&S Auto Sales at 405 McCartney Road discovered Tuesday morning that tires and aluminum rims had been stolen from eight cars on his lot.


Weather siren testing this morning in Hermitage

The Hermitage Fire Department will conduct its monthly test of the area’s weather warning sirens at 10 a.m. today.


Quilt raffle planned


Event to aid missions


YMCA membership drive gets under way

YMCA membership drive gets under way NEW CASTLE, Pa. New Castle Community YMCA is sharing the


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

Chris and Missy (Ruppert) Lawson of Powell, Ohio, are announcing the birth of a son, Evan Ruppert


Harding band recognition concert planned

Senior band members at Warren G. Harding High School will be recognized at a winter concert to take the place of the recognition they were planning to get at last Friday night’s canceled football game.


Youngstown parent says principal gave her kid a concussion

The mother of a city school student told police that the school principal caused her son’s head to strike a hallway wall.


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Rotary warms up Harding students

Rotary Club of Youngstown raised money to buy coats for every Harding Elementary School student

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Woman says John Dellick threatened her at YSU

Woman says John Dellick threatened her at YSU


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Hard-working Struthers Wildcats started early on 2013

It was only days after their 2012 season ended — one in which Struthers narrowly missed the playoffs with a 6-4 record — when Wildcats coach Curt Kuntz noticed the promise in his 2013 team.

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Crestview gets another look at Liberty

Although the Crestview High football team defeated Liberty in Week 3 by eight points, Rebels head coach Paul Cusick says his squad should not think the same outcome is assured.


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Feds: Warren assistance will continue

The U.S. Attorney reassures Warren that forces continue to be deployed to help local law enforcement

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South Range Raiders had high hopes and made them happen

The regular season’s defining moment came in Week 4 against Crestview.

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NY Post calls Youngstown 'podunk town' in flap over new mayor

New York tabloid calls Youngstown ‘a podunk town’


YSU looks to end playoff drought

After missing the postseason by one game in each of the past two seasons, YSU (8-1, 5-0 Missouri Valley) can clinch its first playoff berth since 2006 by winning one of its final three games.


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Investigators lean toward accidental as cause in fatal Youngstown fire

Third fire fatality in city this year

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Settlement reached in crash that killed 3 Marine recruits

Settlement reached in truck accident that killed three Marine Corp recruits


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Ex-Phantom Anas still picking up assists

The former Phantoms is off to a good start with Quinnipiac

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‘Angry Tears’ to get second screening

Staff report NILES A second screening of “Angry Tears,” the locally made movie based on the life


Bawdy cabaret show was a hit in New York

“Suave and the Boner,” the risque-comedy cabaret show featuring Liz Rubino and John Paul Boukis, played to sold-out houses in New York this year.


Lowellville’s playoff run began in 2012

The Rockets won their last three games last season, then won six of their first seven this fall.


YSU Theater celebrates with revue of musicals

For its main-stage musical this season, Youngstown State University Theater will take a trip through its past.


Samm Bennett: Accessible music from some unusual instruments

It’s during multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Samm Bennett’s description of a mouthbow that he aptly describes his philosophy when it comes to music.


Artist to teach painting classes

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cleveland-based artist and art educator Kristen Olsen will be back at


Ryan Ross takes his cue from blue-collar rockers

If you’re thinking Ryan Ross & the Y-Town Syndicate is a hip-hop project, think again.


Campbell council calls for city residents to protest county bill

The city was billed about $70,000 for the housing of inmates in county jail.


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3 Mahoning Valley men inducted into vets hall of fame

Ceremony is today in Columbus

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Little says he was choked by Ravens player

Browns wide receiver Greg Little accused Ravens safety James Ihedigbo of choking him during a pileup in Cleveland’s 24-18 win Sunday.


Provisional ballots could change results of Canfield races

Those votes won’t be counted until at least Nov. 18


Swanston's Fund conference speaker says involve, listen to residents

Innovations Conference speaker says involve and listen to residents


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Champion farm offers home-grown, naturally raised turkeys

Ferenc de Szalay and his daughter Willow, 3, look over their two flocks of pasture-raised Heritage Turkeys in Champion Township. De Szalay has been raising the birds for several years and says customers like the locally grown, additive-free meat hisMeadowhawk Farm offers turkeys naturally raised on vegetarian dietMeadowhawk Farm offers turkeys naturally raised on vegetarian diet birds provide.

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City officials hear complaints about new sign ordinance

City Council members heard from several local business owners who say the city’s new sign ordinance makes it difficult and expensive for them to compete against businesses in other communities.


You have to get up early for this country singer

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Most musicians engage in some sort of publicity effort as


Attack on farmers

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Isn’t it so inspiring to see global corporate giants crush small


Niles finds out $225K not well spent on software

Tom Telego, billing manager, said instead of saving time, the system caused delays in collecting delinquent utility payments.


Health law ticking for sickest patients

Associated Press PORTLAND, ORE. With federal and state online health care marketplaces


ELECTION TURNOUT

ELECTION TURNOUT MAHONING 29.27% 35% to 40% predicted TRUMBULL Data unavailable 30%


Dems, GOP, tea party dig in after elections

Associated Press WASHINGTON As partisanship renders Washington largely dysfunctional, voters in


Columbus Crew hire Berhalter as coach

Columbus Crew hire Berhalter as coach COLUMBUS The Columbus Crew hired former U.S. men’s


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Missionary builders work on Boardman Baptist Church expansion

The project is an investment in the future and in the community.

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METRO DIGEST || Free dental services for vets

Free dental services HUBBARD Braydich Dental, 45 E. Liberty St., is offering a Free Dental Day


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2013. There are 54 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


MCC&TC Horticulture Autumn Open House

MCC&TC Horticulture Autumn Open House When: Monday to Friday through Nov. 15, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.


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These green things can indicate moisture levels, pollution MOSS & LICHEN

Our Mahoning County Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic has received many reports of what seems to be similar organisms, namely, mosses and lichens.

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Strait wins CMA top entertainer; FGL, Shelton, Swift take multiple awards

Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. George Strait is the Country Music Association’s entertainer


NIGHTLIFE

Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Jon


Overwintering strawberries

Overwintering strawberries A clean, weed-free straw is the best insulation to protect your


Steelers hoping for 2006 replay

Ben Roethlisberger has already hit the reset button.


‘Fleury’ of goals powers Rangers over Penguins

Brian Boyle scored his first goal of the season and Ryan Callahan added his first since returning from a broken thumb as the New York Rangers matched a season high in goals with a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.


Quaker Steak

Quaker Steak sharon, pa. Sharon-based Quaker Steak & Lube on Wednesday said it has signed a


Valley native’s film at festival

Staff report EUCLID “Midnight,” a film by Canfield-area native Vanessa E. Harris, will be


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jonathan and Morghan Honthy, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 5.


Voters shake up the leadership in Mahoning Valley townships

Editorial: Voters in some of the largest townships in the Mahoning Valley redefined local government in their


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Ex-deputy testifies in hearing

Judge says there are other ways to attack evidence

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CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, Thanksgiving


Bucks slather on Mayo in win over Cavs

Associated Press MILWAUKEE O.J. Mayo scored 28 points, including six 3-pointers, and Gary Neal


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK About Time (R) A young man discovers that he can travel through time and also


WTG

Today Discussion American Indian Awareness Month with the Redhawk Native American Cultural


Levies in Boardman, Campbell approved

By kalea hall khall@vindy.com Two Campbell and Boardman renewal issues and a Mahoning County


Michael Irvin talks to Browns

For 80 minutes, Michael Irvin had the Browns’ complete attention.


US sells scrap in Afghanistan

Associated Press KANDAHAR, Afghanistan The withdrawing U.S. military is destroying most of the


What is public service worth?

Opinion: Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News: With the increasing cost of government, public comment is likely on


Lowellville police search for stolen jewelry, find drugs

Paul Sforza, 33, and Jeny Esenwein, 32, both of the 500 block of West Walnut Street, are charged with possession of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and child endangering.


Dish to close rest of its Blockbuster stores in US

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The final curtain is falling on the last Blockbuster video-rental


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS West’s Yeezus tour back on road Nov. 16 NEW YORK Kanye West’s temporarily


Report: Scientists’ evidence suggests Arafat was poisoned

Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank Swiss scientists have found evidence suggesting Yasser


What’s open/closed

What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses


Still time to fertilize lawn

Still time to fertilize lawn You can still fertilize the lawn until mid-November. Fertilization


“The big bang theory” (8 p.m., CBS): Bob Newhart, who just won his first Emmy for an

“The big bang theory” (8 p.m., CBS): Bob Newhart, who just won his first Emmy for an appearance on


Poinsettia can bloom by Dec. 25

Q. Can I still get my poinsettia to bloom in time for Christmas? Jean from Canfield A. You might


Trumbull officials take steps to convert county vehicles to compressed natural gas

Trumbull officials take steps to convert county vehicles to compressed natural gas


Michele Lepore-Hagan to file today for the Ohio House

The filing deadline for next year’s primary is Feb. 5, 2014


Squirrels can winter in your house, sheds, cars

By Kathy Brown OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer, Ohio-certified volunteer naturalist Now


VETERANS DAY | Events schedule

A list of public services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The


FREE MEALS FOR VETS

FREE MEALS FOR VETS Several area restaurants are offering free meals for veterans and military


A Kinks fan’s quest will launch indie-film series at the Oakland

A lot of people want the Kinks to get back together, but few do as much as Geoff Edgers. The


McDonald hopes ground attack slows Kirtland

Coach Dan Williams hopes the Blue Devils can duplicate 8-over-1 upset.


Orchestra to open its pops season with ‘Wicked’ Broadway singers

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Randall Craig


METRO DIGEST || Cause of Howland's boy’s death pending

Cause of boy’s death is ‘pending’ WARREN The Trumbull County Coroner’s office has ruled the


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