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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?
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.
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
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
Giant chunk of Russian meteorite found in lake
Giant chunk of Russian meteorite found in lake MOSCOW (AP) — Russian scientists have recovered a
Syria rebel video claims new split in opposition
Syria rebel video claims new split in opposition BEIRUT (AP) — Several dozen rebel groups in
JPMorgan pays $100M, admits fault in London trades
JPMorgan pays $100M, admits fault in London trades WASHINGTON (AP) - JPMorgan Chase & Co. has
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
Race in the Mayoral elections; community theater review
Oct. 17, 2013 | Racial tension in the upcoming Youngstown mayoral race
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
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
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
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
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
Dinner will assist Sylvia Maillis' family
Dinner will assist Sylvia Maillis’ family WASHINGTONVILLE A pasta dinner to benefit the family
Airlines’ new seats squeeze in fliers
It’s not your imagination. There really is a tighter squeeze on many planes these days.
Mooney pulls away from Salem
With just five minutes left before halftime, Cardinal Mooney coach Lou Cali Jr. glanced up at the scoreboard.
Ferrara attorney asks for exhumation of suspects
Ferrara attorney asks for exhumation of suspects
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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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.
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
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
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
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
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