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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Street closing for YSU bonfire
Grant Street will be closed between Belmont and Ford avenues from 10 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. on Friday for the Youngstown State University Homecoming bonfire.
Flu vaccine for kids Friday in Niles
The flu vaccine will be given to children from 6 months to 18 years old from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the Niles Senior Citizen Center, 14 E. State St.
Belafonte sues Martin Luther King Jr. estate in NY
Belafonte sues Martin Luther King Jr. estate in NY
Felonious assault trial underway in Trumbull Co. Common Pleas Court
Felonious assault trial underway in Trumbull Co. Common Pleas Court
Mill Creek MetroParks Par 3 golf course closed to 2014
Mill Creek MetroParks Par 3 golf course closed to 2014
Evidence hearing set in ex-guard’s sentencing
Evidence hearing set in ex-guard’s sentencing PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge in Pittsburgh is
Mom: Family cooperated in Mo. rape investigation
Mom: Family cooperated in Mo. rape investigation MARYVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri woman says she
Deeds: Seven Springs pays $7.5M for Hidden Valley
Deeds: Seven Springs pays $7.5M for Hidden Valley CHAMPION, Pa. (AP) — Property records show Seven
Uneven enforcement suspected at nuclear plants
Uneven enforcement suspected at nuclear plants BOSTON (AP) - The number of safety violations at
Ohio seeks national recognition for subdivision built for blacks
Ohio seeks national recognition for subdivision built for blacks
Man sues cops, DA for being run over in cuffs
Man sues cops, DA for being run over in cuffs PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man is
Amnesty: Hundreds killed in detention in Nigeria
Amnesty: Hundreds killed in detention in Nigeria LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Hundreds of people are
Ex-San Diego Mayor pleads guilty to 3 crimes
Ex-San Diego Mayor pleads guilty to 3 crimes SAN DIEGO (AP) - Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner,
Second landman guilty in $2.4M drilling scheme
Second landman guilty in $2.4M drilling scheme PITTSBURGH (AP) — A second man has pleaded guilty
Inmate convicted of 1st-degree murder
Inmate convicted of 1st-degree murder EBENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A prison inmate was convicted of
Libyan pleads not guilty to terrorism charges
Libyan pleads not guilty to terrorism charges NEW YORK (AP) - A Libyan charged in the deadly 1998
House GOP floats counter to Senate debt plan
House GOP floats counter to Senate debt plan WASHINGTON (AP) - House GOP leaders today floated a
Public access barred at Newtown school demolition
Public access barred at Newtown school demolition NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Contractors demolishing
Big insurance fraud brings probation
Big insurance fraud brings probation Staff report CLEVELAND A 57-year-old Boardman man
Fla. police make 2 arrests in bullying case
Fla. police make 2 arrests in bullying case WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) —Two girls were arrested in a
Youngstown man and woman arrested in Campbell on drug charges
Youngstown man and woman arrested in Campbell on drug charges CAMPBELL Two Youngstown residents
Candidates' forum Wednesday night in Jackson Township
Candidates' forum Wednesday night in Jackson Township
Woman says accused killer cried about his mother
Woman says accused killer cried about his mother WARREN A Warren prostitute who spent time
Aid group calls for humanitarian access in Syria
Aid group calls for humanitarian access in Syria BEIRUT (AP) - A general director of Doctors
New seats let airlines squeeze in more passengers
New seats let airlines squeeze in more passengers It’s not your imagination. There really is a
Snake owners arraigned on charges this morning
Snake owners arraigned on charges this morning STRUTHERS Two Fifth Street residents arrested
Obama presenting Medal of Honor to Afghan war vet
Obama presenting Medal of Honor to Afghan war vet WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Army captain is
Consol says its gas production growth is accelerating
Consol says its gas production growth is accelerating Consol Energy said today that it produced 17
Syria fighting rages despite major Muslim holiday
Syria fighting rages despite major Muslim holiday BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian warplanes bombed several
Boardman man arrested for trafficking in marijuana
Boardman man arrested for trafficking in marijuana BOARDMAN A Boardman man was arrested on
Mosque bombing kills governor in east Afghanistan
Mosque bombing kills governor in east Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A bomb planted inside
Boardman police nab couple in laptop theft
Boardman police nab couple in laptop theft BOARDMAN A couple faces charges in Boardman after
Iran presents nuclear proposals at Geneva talks
Iran presents nuclear proposals at Geneva talks GENEVA (AP) - Declaring that Iran no longer wants
Store employees stop accused robber
Store employees stop accused robber BOARDMAN A Youngstown man faces a felony charge of robbery
Baseball umpire Wally Bell dies
Wally Bell, an Austintown native who umpired in the major leagues for 21 years, has died.
Vacant Bryant Avenue home goes up in flames
Vacant Bryant Avenue home goes up in flames YOUNGSTOWN Fire reports say a vacant 2122 Bryant
Death toll in Philippines quake jumps to 93
Death toll in Philippines quake jumps to 93 CEBU, Philippines (AP) - The death toll from a
Senators closing in on deal to reopen government
Senators closing in on deal to reopen government WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate leaders are closing in
Man robbed of bike on bike trail over the weekend
Man robbed of bike on bike trail over the weekend WARREN A 27-year-old Mineral Ridge man
Ex-Justice Melvin faces hearing over apologies
Ex-Justice Melvin faces hearing over apologies PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former state Supreme Court
Cops: Mom left daughter, 5, to buy crack
Cops: Mom left daughter, 5, to buy crack AMBRIDGE, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman has
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Parents announce McClary-Woolf engagement
Deidrai McClary and Anthony Woolf, both of Austintown, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
Miss Pisansky, Mr. Woodruff to exchange vows
David Pisansky of New Middletown and Cathy Kontely of Canfield are announcing the engagement of
Animals fundraiser has advance tickets
Animals fundraiser has advance tickets CANFIELD Angels for Animals will host Barktoberfest from
Momentum helps Fitch volleyball move on
The Falcons beat Warren Harding in a Division I sectional semifinal.
Poland utilizes literacy grant
Starting this school year, Poland elementary schools will be using a state-funded program for literacy intervention from kindergarten to third grade.
Penn National selects general manager for racino
Penn National hires 21-year veteran from inside company
A nearly complete train track at the Ohio Commerce Center is a key part of a $70 million fuel depot.
A nearly complete 12,000-foot loop train track at the Ohio Commerce Center in Lordstown is among the key components of what Halcon Resources Corp. says may eventually be a $70 million fuel depot.
Steelers follow familiar strategy in win
Pittsburgh forced turnovers and didn’t commit any in the win over the Jets.
Browns sticking with Weeden
The quarterback, who turned 30 on Monday, played poorly in the second half of Sunday’s loss to the Lions.
Dodgers blank Cardinals, cut NLCS deficit
Los Angeles trails St. Louis 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
Grants open preschool to more students
Youngstown Superintendent Connie Hathorn says the money allows the district to reach more children at an early age
Seminar discusses ways to handle funeral payments, estate issues
Police are investigating reported fund thefts involving funeral homes in Girard and Niles.
Blood analysis
Blood analysis WARREN The Rotary Club of Warren, working with Trumbull Memorial Hospital labs,
Cinnamon controls blood sugar spikes
Q. I have been using Saigon cinnamon for about two months as a supplement to my diet and medication
Iranian leader: Increase academic freedoms
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Iran’s president stepped up his challenge to the country’s hard-
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 15, the 288th day of 2013. There are 77 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ohio must not rush to dive headfirst into fracking ponds
Editorial: Elephants are notorious as the heaviest drinkers of water in the animal kingdom, guzzling down 53
Mooney’s Griswold has two assists for Butler
Mooney’s Griswold has two assists for Butler INDIANAPOLIS Cardinal Mooney graduate Katie
Macy’s to open Thanksgiving for 1st time
Associated Press NEW YORK Macy’s Inc. says it will open most of its stores for the first time on
newsmakers
newsmakers Powell, Motown Records’ chief of charm, dies at 98 DETROIT Maxine Powell, who was
Libyan in US to face terror charges
Associated Press WASHINGTON After a weeklong interrogation aboard a U.S. warship, a Libyan al-
Post: NSA collecting contact lists from millions
Associated Press WASHINGTON The National Security Agency has been sifting through millions of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 32.31 —.08 Avalon
3 Americans win Nobel for work on asset prices
Associated Press Ordinary investors don’t stand much chance of beating the market. It moves way
Relief, horror for ‘Baby Hope’ investigators in New York City
Associated Press NEW YORK New York police Assistant Chief Joseph Reznick went this weekend to
“Superheroes: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE” (8 P.M., PBS): This three-hour special traces the
“Superheroes: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE” (8 P.M., PBS): This three-hour special traces the evolution of
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Bits of Rubber Bowl to be sold at auction
Associated Press AKROn Goal posts, weathered bleachers, lockers, toilets and turf will be for
Duchovny, Anderson want more ‘X-Files’
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK After 20 years, it’s possible for the details of
Shutdown deal near? Senators optimistic
Associated Press WASHINGTON Racing the clock, the Senate’s Democratic and Republican leaders
Microsoft updating cellphone software
Associated Press NEW YORK Microsoft is updating its Windows software for cellphones to
Victorian Players Theater A classy take on Poe chiller
By ERIC MCCREA entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN October in the Valley means Halloween
US cities shouldn’t ban begging
Editorial: Los Angeles Times: A war is being waged over panhandling, as cities and states pass tighter and
Pa., W.Va. landowners sue FirstEnergy over groundwater pollution
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. More than 50 West Virginia and Pennsylvania property owners
Don’t let Congress roll over you, demand accountability
Opinion: Don’t let Congress roll over you, demand accountability Obamacare is the law of the land since
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING Talk on nonviolence The Young Women’s Christian Association of Youngstown and
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library trustees, 6 p.m., 204 S. Canal St. Youngstown
As default nears, investors worldwide shrug off threat
Associated Press NEW YORK Warren Buffett likens it to a nuclear attack. Economists warn that
birthdays
birthdays Singer Barry McGuire is 78. Actress Linda Lavin (“Alice”) is 76. Actress- director Penny
oddly enough
oddly enough Stitch-by-stitch: knitting live on Norway public TV STAVANGER, Norway In its
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Joseph and Deanna Slifka, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 11. Sydney
neighborhood harvest
neighborhood harvest Event details Who: Sponsors are ICU Block Watch, St. Dominic Church and
After collapse, Tigers turn to Verlander
He’ll need to steady Detroit after Sunday’s dramatic Game 2.
John Rolf has been named CEO of the Trumbull County YMCA
John Rolf has been named CEO of the Trumbull County YMCA and will begin his duties Oct. 28, replacing Rich Denamen, who is retiring.
Free Medicare checkup
Free Medicare checkup NILES Lt. Gov. and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor announced
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Frank P. Seidita v. Steve Buehrer et al, workers’
New Dollar General
New Dollar General canfield Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 8
Mahoning County
Mahoning County Mental health levy What: A 0.85-mill, five-year renewal levy that will generate
Church, state refuse funeral for Nazi
Church, state refuse funeral for Nazi ROME What to do with the body of a Nazi war criminal no
Neighborhood Harvest produces fun and goodwill
The event is set from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday on the South Side.
Student reports being kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Niles
Student reports being kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Niles
Chepke’s query changed Balputnis’ career
The longtime track official began announcing meets in 1991.
Paper shredding
Paper shredding HOWLAND Residents of Howland Township can have up to five large garbage bags of
Record-breaking jump feeds Sylvester’s ‘habit’
The Boardman High graduate calls himself an “adrenaline junkie.”
Lanes, Austintown Fire Department to collaborate
A unique collaboration of the Austintown Fire Department and Lanes Life Trans will ensure an ambulance whenever an emergency happens in the township.
Twinburg too much for Howland volleyball
The young Tigers had just one junior on the team.
Death ruled homicide
Death ruled homicide RIVERTON, N.J. (AP) Prosecutors here say the shooting death of a Youngstown
Need for services grows while state funding decreases
Need for services grows while state funding decreases
Homicide victim identity sought
The young woman, who had been stabbed to death, was found by a patrolman Monday morning near the city water department.
Youngstown mom continues care packages to son, troops
Since May, Sandra Emmons has shipped more than 20 care packages to Afghanistan.
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