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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.
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
Kevon Williams indicted in David Jackson homicide
Kevon Williams indicted in David Jackson homicide YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury today
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Rotary warms up Harding students
Rotary Club of Youngstown raised money to buy coats for every Harding Elementary School student
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.
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.
Feds: Warren assistance will continue
The U.S. Attorney reassures Warren that forces continue to be deployed to help local law enforcement
South Range Raiders had high hopes and made them happen
The regular season’s defining moment came in Week 4 against Crestview.
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.
Investigators lean toward accidental as cause in fatal Youngstown fire
Third fire fatality in city this year
Settlement reached in crash that killed 3 Marine recruits
Settlement reached in truck accident that killed three Marine Corp recruits
Ex-Phantom Anas still picking up assists
The former Phantoms is off to a good start with Quinnipiac
‘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.
3 Mahoning Valley men inducted into vets hall of fame
Ceremony is today in Columbus
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
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.
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
Missionary builders work on Boardman Baptist Church expansion
The project is an investment in the future and in the community.
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.
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.
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
‘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
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
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
Levies in Boardman, Campbell approved
By kalea hall khall@vindy.com Two Campbell and Boardman renewal issues and a Mahoning County
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
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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