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Crisis averted: bill to end shutdown headed to Obama

Congress has passed legislation to reopen the partially-shuttered federal government and avert a potentially disastrous default on U.S. obligations, clearing the measure for President Barack Obama's promised signature.


Apps can now track anything — from weight to babies' breast preferences

Ever suspect you do more housework than your spouse? Or that certain tasks at work raise your blood pressure? Maybe you wonder why you're sneezing more lately, or if carbs are really what is making you tired after lunch?


Dodgers beat Cardinals 6-4 to extend NLCS

Dodgers beat Cardinals 6-4 to extend NLCS


BREAKING NEWS | Senate votes to reopen govt., avoid default

Senate votes to reopen govt., avoid default


Youngstown council approves demo of Kress building downtown

Youngstown council approves demo of Kress building downtown


Mahoning Valley Young Professionals' mixer is Thursday at Avalon Downtown

Mahoning Valley Young Professionals' mixer is Thursday at Avalon Downtown


Boehner: 'We fought the good fight, we just didn't win'

Up against one last deadline, Congress raced to pass legislation Wednesday avoiding a threatened national default and ending a 16-day partial government shutdown along the strict terms set by President Barack Obama when the twin crises began.


PNC reports $1B, 2013 third-quarter profit

PNC reports $1B, 2013 third-quarter profit


Flu vaccine for kids available Friday in Niles

Flu vaccine for kids available Friday in Niles


More patrols on watch at LAX after dry ice blasts

More patrols on watch at LAX after dry ice blasts LOS ANGELES (AP) - Passengers at Los Angeles


Former Marshall University coach to speak Thursday at Park Vista

Former Marshall University coach to speak Thursday at Park Vista


Police say suspect in robbery is 2000 teen killer

Police say suspect in robbery is 2000 teen killer MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police in the


Schools honored for sustaining high academic achievement

Many of the students attending the schools are from economically disadvantaged homes Schools


Trumbull Young Republicans meet Thursday night

Trumbull Young Republicans meet Thursday night


EU praises Iran nuclear talks

EU praises Iran nuclear talks GENEVA (AP) - High-stakes nuclear talks between Iran and six world


Obama health target: 500,000 signups by Oct. 31

Obama health target: 500,000 signups by Oct. 31 WASHINGTON (AP) - For the first month alone, the


YMHA meets at noon Thursday

YMHA meets at noon Thursday


Giant chunk of Russian meteorite found in lake

Giant chunk of Russian meteorite found in lake MOSCOW (AP) — Russian scientists have recovered a


Sebring school board meets tonight

Sebring school board meets tonight


Syria rebel video claims new split in opposition

Syria rebel video claims new split in opposition BEIRUT (AP) — Several dozen rebel groups in


Ohio opening newest inmate re-integration center

Ohio opening newest inmate re-integration center


JPMorgan pays $100M, admits fault in London trades

JPMorgan pays $100M, admits fault in London trades WASHINGTON (AP) - JPMorgan Chase & Co. has


Mathews school board meets tonight

Mathews school board meets tonight


ATF agent can publish book on ‘Fast and Furious’

ATF agent can publish book on ‘Fast and Furious’ The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and


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Race in the Mayoral elections; community theater review

Oct. 17, 2013 | Racial tension in the upcoming Youngstown mayoral race

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14-year-old fatally shot on Cincy street

14-year-old boy fatally shot on Cincy street


YSU's Perry voted Horizon League preseason player of the year

YSU's Perry voted Horizon League preseason player of the year


Iran says new nuke talk session in few weeks

Iran says new nuke talk session in few weeks GENEVA (AP)— Iran will meet again with six world


3 arrested after high-speed Ohio chase; 4th suspect sought

3 arrested after high-speed Ohio chase; 4th suspect sought


Pa. farmer convicted again of starving cattle

Pa. farmer convicted again of starving cattle


Decision day in NJ’s accelerated US Senate race

Decision day in NJ’s accelerated US Senate race TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey’s U.S. Senate race


New reports offer more on Ariel Castro's suicide

New reports offer more on Ariel Castro's suicide


Hubbard takes part in disaster drill

Hubbard takes part in disaster drill


4 dead after boat capsizes off Florida coast

4 dead after boat capsizes off Florida coast MIAMI (AP) - Four women died and 10 people were taken


Weapons inspectors check 11 sites in Syria

Weapons inspectors check 11 sites in Syria BEIRUT (AP) — International inspectors have visited 11


Couple faces charges after man overdoses in front of kids

Couple faces charges after man overdoses in front of kids YOUNGSTOWN A Columbiana County


Former Walmart employee charged with theft from store

Former Walmart employee charged with theft from store A former Austintown Walmart employee faces


Man surrenders in connection with Boardman drive-by shooting

Man surrenders in connection with Boardman drive-by shooting A Youngstown man turned himself in


Senator: Deal to avoid default and open government

Senator: Deal to avoid default and open government WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders reached


Lowellville High School plans ALICE training Friday

Lowellville High School plans ALICE training Friday LOWELLVILLE In an attempt to help prepare


Lowellville teachers get safety training on Friday

Lowellville teachers get safety training on Friday LOWELLVILLE In an attempt to help prepare for


Philippine quake damages historic churches

Philippine quake damages historic churches LOON, Philippines (AP) - The earthquake that struck the


Government shutdown delays Ohio jobs data report

Government shutdown delays Ohio jobs data report COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The monthly Ohio


Florida man shot in NE Ohio hunting accident dies

Florida man shot in NE Ohio hunting accident dies KENT, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a man from


Brothers hope to make old Ohio park a concert site

Brothers hope to make old Ohio park a concert site MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — A company formed by two


Ohio judge declares mistrial after brawl injury

Ohio judge declares mistrial after brawl injury CINCINNATI (AP) — A mistrial has been declared in


Ohio man who killed 3-year-old girl seeks mercy

Ohio man who killed 3-year-old girl seeks mercy COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A death row inmate who raped


Typhoon, mudslides kill 17 in Japan; 50 missing

Typhoon, mudslides kill 17 in Japan; 50 missing TOKYO (AP) - A typhoon caused deadly mudslides


Woman found on West Side ID'd

Woman found on West Side ID'd


Judge pushes back trial date in Canfield Township triple homicide

Judge pushes back trial date in Canfield Township triple homicide YOUNGSTOWN — Judge R. Scott


Judge reinstates murder charge in 2009 homicide

Judge reinstates murder charge in 2009 homicide YOUNGSTOWN Judge Maureen Sweeney this morning


PNC Bank reports third quarter profit of $1 billion

PNC Bank reports third quarter profit of $1 billion pittsburgh PNC Bank today reported a third


Ex-prison guard seeks leniency in assault

Ex-prison guard seeks leniency in assault PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former western Pennsylvania prison


Choir at Pilgrim Baptist Church to mark anniversary Saturday

Choir at Pilgrim Baptist Church to mark anniversary Saturday struthers In celebration of its


Ground employee arrested in LA airport ice blasts

Ground employee arrested in LA airport ice blasts LOS ANGELES (AP) — A baggage handler has been


Senators seek budget deal

Senators seek budget deal WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate leaders are optimistic about forging an


Fire damages Warren home; resident unhurt

Fire damages Warren home; resident unhurt WARREN A woman escaped from her home unharmed, but her


Man shot during suspected home invasion dies

Man shot during suspected home invasion dies


Ex-judge gets 16 to 32 months in misconduct case

Ex-judge gets 16 to 32 months in misconduct case WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A former Philadelphia-


Legionnaires’ found again at Pittsburgh VA unit

Legionnaires’ found again at Pittsburgh VA unit PITTSBURGH (AP) — The bacteria that causes


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a


Church is offering tour and dinner


Dinner will assist Sylvia Maillis' family

Dinner will assist Sylvia Maillis’ family WASHINGTONVILLE A pasta dinner to benefit the family


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Airlines’ new seats squeeze in fliers

It’s not your imagination. There really is a tighter squeeze on many planes these days.

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Mooney pulls away from Salem

With just five minutes left before halftime, Cardinal Mooney coach Lou Cali Jr. glanced up at the scoreboard.

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Ferrara attorney asks for exhumation of suspects

Ferrara attorney asks for exhumation of suspects

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Struthers snake owners arraigned on charges

Authorities returned to the Fifth Street residence on Tuesday afternoon to remove additional evidence.


Poland, Hubbard among top teams

Poland (7-0, 4-0) is second in the latest Ohio High School Athletic Association computer ratings, which were released on Wednesday. Hubbard (7-0, 3-0) is fourth.


Stronger every day: Penguins feel they’re improving

After going winless last October, the Penguins have a chance to finish the month undefeated on Saturday against Western Illinois. (YSU has an open date on Oct. 26.)


Women testify about Louis Mann’s actions after purportedly killing his parents

Women testify about Louis Mann’s actions after purportedly killing his parents


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Author Jay Asher speaks to Valley students

Author Jay Asher reminded the 35 students in his hourlong talk at the Poland Library how important it is to remember that words are powerful.

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Umpires honor Bell before start of ALCS

Wally Bell was an Austintown native and Fitch High graduate.


Hubbard volleyball team advances with rout

The Eagles showed off every aspect of their game and decimated the Red Dragons, 25-2, 25-6, 25-0.


Boardman man gets probation in fraud case

Like his three co-defendants, Paul J. Amon got probation in an insurance fraud via staged truck crash at a Boardman floral shop.


46 students get free Eastern Gateway tuition

16 students took advantage of the grant last year


Professors offer program on British rock music

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two Youngstown State University history professors will talk about — and


Girard upsets Springfield in volleyball tournament opener

The Indians used a “nothing to lose” attitude and knocked the No. 5 seed out with a 3-2 victory to move on to the finals.


Warren attorney dismisses Sunrise Inn suit

Lawsuit against a Warren bail bondsman dismissed


Fasline assault trial underway in Trumbull court

Francis Fasline supposedly ran a man over with his car after a dispute that began in a bar.


Valley organization lays off staffers as shutdown rolls on

Uncertainty for financial markets, too, as debt-ceiling deadline approaches.


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Most leaf pickup survives funding cut

Most participating communities will have curbside leaf pickup, but Campbell residents must bring their leaves to a central drop-off site.

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What's next?

The federal government won’t automatically or immediately default at midnight tonight if it hits the legal limit on debt without an agreement to raise it from Congress and the White House.

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Steelers lose Brown, Johnson for season

Tomlin called the lineman’s injury ‘freakish’


2 girls charged in Fla. bullying case

Associated Press WINTER HAVEN, Fla. After 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick committed suicide last


Taylor Swift talks next album, CMAs and Ed Sheeran A Swift answer

By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Songwriting is the topic of the moment for


Duarte helps Bulldogs seize and keep momentum

Poland (7-17) took 4-0 leads in the first two games and never let Ravenna get back in either one.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, 6 p.m., board room, junior high


On edge: House shutdown plan abruptly collapses; now Senate

Associated Press WASHINGTON Time growing desperately short, Senate leaders took command of


Boardman seeks passage of two, five-year renewal levies

The township will not be able to maintain current operations without voter approval for two five-year renewal levies, township officials said.


2nd man guilty in Pa. drilling scheme

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A second man has pleaded guilty to his role in a $2.4 million


Wean building being demolished

A portion of the building will remain as the owner seeks a tenant


Where’s she off to?

Where’s she off to? Erin Kouvas hints that the location she’ll visit for her next review allows


Campbell Mayor VanSuch has earned another term

Editorial: The power of incumbency could be on full display in the city of Campbell, where the lifting of


New Jersey investigators looking for leads

New Jersey investigators looking for leads


The following games are among those scheduled for release this week, according to Gamestop.com:

The following games are among those scheduled for release this week, according to Gamestop.com: v


Consol Energy's gas production increases in 3Q

The company's operations are growing in Ohio and Pennsylvania


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Angela Schneider, Campbell, boy, Oct. 14. Mark and Candace


Ohio senator expects Medicaid expansion to move forward next week

Believes governor has the votes necessary on the state Controlling Board


SAN DIEGO Ex-mayor pleads guilty

Associated Press SAN DIEGO Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, driven from office by sexual-


Beaver Township seeks to rekindle interest in historical society

The Beaver Township Historical Society has remained dormant since the late 1990s.


Cops have tentative ID on homicide victim

Cops have tentative ID on homicide victim


Tax amnesty is a win-win

Opinion: The News-Star, Monroe, La.: The Louisiana Department of Revenue is offering taxpayers a pretty good


campbell Youngstown man and woman arrested on drug charges

Staff report CAMPBELL Two Youngstown residents were arrested on drug charges after police


METRO DIGEST || YSU bonfire to close street

Grant St. closing YOUNGSTOWN Grant Street will be closed between Belmont and Ford avenues from


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Hearing held over murder dismissal

Hearing held over murder dismissal

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FNB, PVF merge

FNB, PVF merge HERMITAGE, PA. F.N.B. Corp., parent company of the First National Bank of


Limb, branch pickup

Limb, branch pickup HOWLAND The Howland Township limb and branch pickup begins Oct. 28 for


Get ready for Rip’s

Get ready for Rip’s The Brothers in Food say to stay tuned for their upcoming review of Rip’s Cafe


obama administration Officials projected strong enrollment for health plans

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration’s internal projections called for strong


First-time effort

First-time effort There seem to be a lot of new beer festivals in the Valley this fall. The


Today in history

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2013. There are 76 days left in the year.


Sabres’ Kaleta to miss 10 games

Associated Press UNIONDALE, N.Y. Buffalo Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta has been suspended by the


63 Cleveland cops suspended over deadly chase

Associated Press A review of a deadly police chase in Cleveland nearly a year ago has led to


Crosby scores 3 points against Oilers

Pittsburgh’s unbeaten streak at home grows to four


DEFAULT DEADLINES

DEFAULT DEADLINES THURSDAY This is when Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says the government would


Cardinals take 3-1 lead over Dodgers

Matt Holliday and pinch-hitter Shane Robinson connected for the first home runs of the NL championship series, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2, on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven playoff.


South Range dominates Campbell

Easy victories may be nothing new for the Raiders (20-2), but head coach Rachel Storm-Baker says her team isn’t taking anyone lightly during the postseason.


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David J. Scott, 57, of 33 E. Warren Ave., Youngstown,


With OSU wins comes pressure

It’s a long way away from Oklahoma’s major-college record of 47 consecutive victories.


Federal Reserve needs more scrutiny

Opinion: The nomination of Janet Yellen to become head of the Federal Reserve System has set off a flurry of


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A Big Sky treasure

Montana's treasure emerges from Big Sky country.

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Dorothy Gale from Maine?

By CLARKE CANFIELD Associated Press ROCKLAND, Maine Far from Kansas, far from any yellow brick


Mill Creek Par 3 course closed for the season

Mill Creek Par 3 course closed for the season Youngstown Mill Creek MetroParks Par 3 golf


Lackey, Red Sox blank Tigers to lead ALCS

Napoli homered for the game’s only run