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YSU beats Illinois State 59-21 to improve to 6-1

YSU beats Illinois State 59-21 to improve to 6-1.


YSU leads Illinois State 52-14 entering fourth quarter

YSU leads Illinois State 52-14 entering fourth quarter.


A Youngstown employee’s attorney objects to the investigator hired by the city

Law director says the investigation isn’t stopping YOUNGSTOWN An attorney for a city


YSU extends lead on Illinois State to 52-14 in 3Q

YSU extends lead on Illinois State to 52-14 in 3Q.


YSU leads Illinois State 38-14 at halftime

YSU leads Illinois State 38-14 at halftime.


Food stamp program problem left shoppers frustrated

Food stamp program problem left shoppers frustrated LIBERTY A system failure with a food


Wacha, Cardinals edge Dodgers for 2-0 lead in NLCS

Wacha, Cardinals edge Dodgers for 2-0 lead in NLCS ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rookie Michael Wacha


Demolition starts on one of downtown Youngstown’s biggest eyesores

The property’s owners have until May 2014 to find a tenant for a portion or it will also be


Ohio student loan default rate among highest

Ohio student loan default rate among highest DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s student loan default rate


Racino construction shows visible progress

Racino construction shows visible progress austintown A one-mile race track is laid out and


A big time at Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers weigh-off

A big time at Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers weigh-off CANFIELD Paul and Cheryl Fulk drove


Hundreds participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Hundreds participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s BOARDMAN Marybeth Jamieson never dreamed that


Business women plan dinner event


Ham operators to help at walk

Ham operators to help at walk CANFIELD Members of the Western Reserve Amateur Radio Club will


Chamber and Red Cross set Black & White Gala

The Chamber and the Red Cross set a Black & White Gala for Oct. 26 at Stambaugh Auditorium.

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Donations for animals to replace birthday party

A local animal lover wants to celebrate her birthday helping furry friends.


Walk this way: Ghosts await

Walk this way: After all, ghosts are waiting for you.


Cardinals take Game 1 in 13 innings

Carlos Beltran capped his latest scintillating postseason performance with an RBI single in the 13th inning.


State Controlling Board will take up Medicaid expansion

Separate legislation to expand eligibility has stalled in the House and Senate.


Man gets 19 years for East Side shooting

By joe gorman jgorman@vindy.com youngstown Derrick Howard-Ross admitted as he was being


Bulldogs rally to stay perfect

Poland got itself back on track for the final two quarters.


Another female employee alleged inappropriate comments

The city law director said the woman declined to file a complaint


Art series named for late Donald P. Pipino

A $100,000 donation from the family will support the performing arts series


Defense attorney admits Louis Mann killed his parents

Defense attorney admits Louis Mann killed his parents


Cleveland legislator decries lack of political leadership

Cleveland legislator decries lack of political leadership


Blue Devils turn out lights on Rockets

Not even a power outage could slow down Western Reserve on Friday night.


Lawyer opposes motion to reinstate charges

A hearing on the case will be Tuesday


Youngstown State under the lights and in the spotlight

The Penguins have already distributed more than 15,000 tickets for today’s 7 p.m. game against Illinois State.


More golf results from friday

More golf results from friday LPGA MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA South Korea’s Ilhee Lee


Received job hunting/life skills

Rediscovered God


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 65 in the second


Kokrak one off lead at Frys.com Open

Kokrak, a runner-up at this event last year, hit 6-iron to the par-5 ninth to a foot for eagle and a 65.


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Falcons stifle Tigers’ roar

Fitch survived a furious Massillon comeback late in the fourth quarter.


Mack Brown’s job may be on the line

All that matters to Texas coach Mack Brown this week is trying to win a game.


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Fred J. Weidenthal, 26, of 5702 Tulane Ave.,


Steelers still seek right mix on line

The Steelers’ revolving door at left tackle continued to swing this week.


Papa Roach’s musical experiment is a success

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The last time Papa Roach rolled through Northeast Ohio,


No relief for Red Sox against Tigers’ deep, talented pitching

The Boston Red Sox were able to relax as they watched Justin Verlander finish Oakland off in the playoffs, secure in the knowledge that they wouldn’t have to face him in Game 1 of the AL championship series.


Ursuline, Mooney dominate in Erie

South Range rolled over Columbiana


Chemical-arms watchdog group wins peace prize

Associated Press BEIRUT The watchdog agency working to eliminate the world’s chemical weapons


Should Ohio OK death penalty to punish repeat child rapists?

Editorial: The brutality of child rape and its devastating short- and long-term impact on its innocent victims


Pa. releases climate-change report 18 months late

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pennsylvania this week quietly released an updated report on what


Hubbard’s ground game eats up Niles defense

The Eagles rocked and rolled their way to a 620-yard offensive outburst, including 573 rushing yards.


Yellen is right pick for The Fed

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Congress has spent much of the last three years stumbling about like a traveler


Fireline looks to expand

Aerospace supplier has seen sales more than double in last 10 years


battle in washington Accelerated effort, no agreement

Associated Press WASHINGTON With time running short, President Barack Obama and House Speaker


Why box-office surprises are becoming more common Flick flop (or not)

By Chris Lee Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The numbers said “Kick-Ass 2” was going to do just


Common Core splits the GOP

Opinion: COLUMBUS The last thing Statehouse Republicans need right now is another wedge issue to further


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Giant Pumpkin World Championship Weigh-Off, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Will


‘Bionic man’ walks, breathes with artificial parts

Associated Press NEW YORK The term “bionic man” was the stuff of science fiction in the 1970s,


Gambling case

An Internet cafe owner has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor gambling charge.


news shows

news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Schedule to be


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.75 .15 Avalon


First Place Bank holiday toy drive

First Place Bank holiday toy drive warren For its 2013 “Lifting Hearts” holiday toy drive,


State balks at D&L liquidation plan

D&L Energy has asked a federal bankruptcy court to schedule an auction next month to sell the


‘Nightline’ replaces co-anchor

Associated Press ABC News says Dan Harris is replacing Bill Weir as a co-anchor of “Nightline,”


Judge shaves two years off man's sentence

By joe gorman jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge shaved


Boehner’s hometown feels some pain from shutdown

Associated Press WEST CHESTER, Ohio In House Speaker John Boehner’s suburban Ohio hometown,


Mother, baby hurt in one-car crash

Mother, baby hurt in one-car crash KINSMAN A mother and her baby were seriously hurt in a


JFK boys in eighth place at state

The Eagles, making their second straight appearance, collectively shot 350.


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2013. There are 80 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Some states reopen national parks

Some states reopen national parks SALT LAKE CITY The Obama administration’s willingness to


3 injured in Boardman accident

Three people were sent to the hospital after an accident this morning on U.S. Route 224 and Pheasant Drive.


PSU recharged and refocused as Michigan waits

With a perfect season on the line, Michigan has every reason to get pumped entering Happy Valley.


COLUMBUS DAY What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday unless


‘Megatron’ might be next for Haden

The black-and-white map of the Hawaiian Islands taped inside Joe Haden’s locker serves as both motivation and reminder to the Browns cornerback.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center John and Nicole Mansky, Struthers, girl, Oct. 10. Michael


Ohio agencies to participate in Oct. 17 ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

Ohio agencies to participate in Oct. 17 ShakeOut Earthquake Drill


Weathersfield festival could resume in 2014

Weathersfield festival could resume in 2014


Gilbert’s big plays carry Rebels

Exhausted from playing on both sides of the gridiron at halftime Friday night, Collin Gilbert knew he could not let up.


MAHONING COUNTY Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges this week: Bobby Cusick, 44,


Remains of 3 missing Pa. airmen returned

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Department of Defense said Friday that the remains of three


Grants for projects

Grants for projects COLUMBUS The Ohio Development Services Agency has awarded two $300,000


Tough first round for locals in D-II girls tournament

Lakeview’s girls shot a collective 369 and Poland’s Melinda Hannon shot a 90.


Haggerty, Eckman, Mooney doubles tandem remain alive in district play

In singles play, Kacie Haggerty of Cardinal Mooney defeated Anjali Kashyap of Orange High 6-1, 6-2 in the first round.


413 homeless in Mahoning County in January

413 homeless in Mahoning County in January


31 in Fla. infected by bacteria in salt water

Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Patty Konietzky thought the small purple lesion on her


Company, owners guilty in Internet cafe case

Associated Press CLEVELAND A New Jersey company that supplied software for so-called storefront


Along with more than 150 snakes, eight iguanas were found in the home at 438 Fifth St. in Struthers,

Along with more than 150 snakes, eight iguanas were found in the home at 438 Fifth St. in Struthers,


Canfield man faces theft, forgery charges

A city man faces felony theft and forgery charges for stealing from his sister’s life insurance policy and forging her signature.


27 migrants die when ship capsizes off Sicily

Associated Press VALLETTA, Malta For the second time in a week, a smugglers’ boat overloaded


Girard gambles, Liberty holds on

Girard went for two at the end, but Liberty’s defense held.


Special service

Special service YOUNGSTOWN A multicongregational-multicultural worship service is scheduled at


DeAugustine dazzles in debut

Goaltender Colin DeAugustine was playing hockey in Johnstown, Pa., last week when his coach told him he’d be joining the Youngstown Phantoms.


By LINDA M. LINONIS

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though small in number, the congregation at


Snakes alive!

By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com STRUTHERS Animal control officer Dave Nelson has seen a lot


Has God stopped talking?

God has stopped talking! During any number of “spirited” spiritual conversations I’ve had with other


LIBERTY 40 Girard39

LIBERTY 40 Girard39 Next: Newton Falls at Liberty, Friday, 7 p.m. Next: LaBrae at Girard,


Canfield shuts out East

After having had an 11-game losing streak snapped last week, the Cardinals followed it with another win — a shutout.


Penguins fall to Panthers

The Florida Panthers took advantage of home ice to get back on the winning track.


Walt Disney World Cross Country Classic

Walt Disney World Cross Country Classic Members of the Youngstown State men’s and women’s cross


Victory Lutheran Church helps community in many ways A Mighty Spirit

Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, will mark its 65th anniversary at a service


“This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”

“This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4


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