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Congress forges another last-minute deal to avert default
President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., center; and Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio were key voices in the effort to ...
Stories published October 17, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Sam Bahour details struggles of life in Palestine at Liberty event
Sam Bahour, a 1982 Liberty High School graduate, lives a long way from home, in Al-Bireh/Ramallah, Palestine, where he has worked 20 years as a entrepreneur and business consultant.
Crosby leads Penguins past Flyers, 4-1
Crosby leads Penguins past Flyers, 4-1 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidney Crosby, Jussi Jokinen and
Man to be charged for lasering news helicopter in Hubbard
Charges are pending against a man who shined a laser on a news helicopter that was over the football stadium Friday.
Josh Nenadal and Bart Logan
Oct. 17, 2013 | Josh Nenadal and Bart Logan of the Youngstown Phantoms join Tom Williams to discuss all things hockey.
Hubbard man guilty of felonious assault and tampering with evidence
Hubbard man guilty of felonious assault and tampering with evidence Staff report WARREN
Police: Sex offender who fled Canada is in Seattle
Police: Sex offender who fled Canada is in Seattle SEATTLE (AP) — A high-risk sex offender who
Louis Mann guilty in parents’ death, could face execution
Louis Mann guilty in parents’ death, could face execution WARREN Louis Mann was found guilty
Mahoning County health board committee meets Friday
Mahoning County health board committee meets Friday
Boil advisory issued for portions of Brookfield, Hubbard townships
Boil advisory issued for portions of Brookfield, Hubbard townships
Court considers Calif. school’s May 5 US flag ban
Court considers Calif. school’s May 5 US flag ban SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Racial tensions and gang
AG: Chemist in lab scandal should get 5-7 years
AG: Chemist in lab scandal should get 5-7 years BOSTON (AP) — Prosecutors will recommend a prison
North Side man jailed in killing of Homeworth woman
North Side man jailed in killing of Homeworth woman YOUNGSTOWN A North Side man is in custody
Man with knife forces way onto Ark. school bus
Man with knife forces way onto Ark. school bus JACKSONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say a man
Prayer rally is today for Gospel Fest
Prayer rally is today for Gospel Fest YOUNGSTOWN A prayer rally will be at 6:30 p.m. today at
Colo. shooting lawyers tussle over sanity evidence
Colo. shooting lawyers tussle over sanity evidence CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Prosecutors and
Substitute teacher OD’s on heroin in class
Substitute teacher OD’s on heroin in class PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police say that a substitute teacher
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni meets Friday with Columbiana Co. school officials
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni meets Friday with Columbiana Co. school officials
Iraq: Wave of car, suicide blasts kill at least 51
Iraq: Wave of car, suicide blasts kill at least 51 BAGHDAD (AP) — A barrage of car bomb and
Ohio doctor faces more charges in unneeded surgeries
Ohio doctor faces more charges in unneeded surgeries
State TV: Top Syrian army general killed in battle
State TV: Top Syrian army general killed in battle BEIRUT (AP) — State-run Syrian television says
Bodies recovered in Mekong after Laos plane crash
Bodies recovered in Mekong after Laos plane crash PAKSE, Laos (AP) — Rescuers in fishing boats
Space heater may have caused fire on Bears Den Road
Space heater may have caused fire on Bears Den Road YOUNGSTOWN A fire at a West Side home about
Man gets 9 years in prison for gross sexual imposition
Man gets 9 years in prison for gross sexual imposition YOUNGSTOWN A 40-year-old Milton Township
Report: NSA and CIA collaborate on drone strikes
Report: NSA and CIA collaborate on drone strikes WASHINGTON (AP) —The National Security Agency has
Theft of $1,000 in baby formula from Austintown Walmart
Theft of $1,000 in baby formula from Austintown Walmart AUSTINTOWN Austintown police are
Syrian official says Geneva peace talks Nov. 23-24
Syrian official says Geneva peace talks Nov. 23-24 BEIRUT (AP) - An international conference on a
Mahoning County seeks sale of Annex building
Mahoning County seeks sale of Annex building YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners voted
States enact laws to stock epinephrine at schools
States enact laws to stock epinephrine at schools NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - When a third-grade
Man accused of throwing baseball bat at woman’s head
Man accused of throwing baseball bat at woman’s head YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a man at a 210
Youngstown raid nets crack, cash and ammunition
Youngstown raid nets crack, cash and ammunition YOUNGSTOWN Police found six bags of crack
Booker wins NJ Senate seat
Booker wins NJ Senate seat NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s U.S. senator-elect says he’s ready to
Boardman charges teen with assaulting cop
Boardman charges teen with assaulting cop Staff report BOARDMAN Boardman police arrested a
Relief as US avoids debt default
Relief as US avoids debt default BEIJING (AP) - Political leaders, investors and ordinary people
Federal workers back to work after 16-day shutdown
Federal workers back to work after 16-day shutdown WASHINGTON (AP) - Barriers went down at federal
Charges in fatal alleged home invasion
Charges in fatal alleged home invasion ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A man has been charged in what authorities
DA: Officer justified in shooting death
DA: Officer justified in shooting death HAZLETON, Pa. (AP) — A prosecutor says a police officer
Police: Motel deaths possible murder-suicide
Police: Motel deaths possible murder-suicide GRANTVILLE, Pa. (AP) — State police have released the
Winter sports will be theme of party
Winter sports will be theme of party NILES Good Times Ski and Snowboard Club is hosting its
Local NCNW group plans membership event
Youngstown’s assistant law director will speak to the National Council of Negro Women, Youngstown.
O.C.C.H.A. plans annual gala
A local Hispanic nonprofit plans its annual fundraising gala.
High school for autistic children opens on South Side
Estimated 50 family members, mental-health experts, therapists and others were on hand for Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting and grand-opening ceremony to usher in the new Potential Development High School for Autism.
Stocks soar after Senate deal on debt, shutdown
Wall Street finally got the deal it’s been waiting for.
Mooney, Crestview volleyball teams advance
Cardinal Mooney entered Wednesday night’s Division III volleyball sectional final a prohibitive favorite against United.
Youngstown fracking ban on Nov. ballot exempts some businesses
City voters rejected a similar proposal in May
Canfield girl golfers motivated by 2012 disappointment
A trip to the state golf tournament eluded them a year ago by one stroke at the Division I district tournament.
Youngstown park commission depends on November vote
A commission member says city council and the administration have ‘circumvented our work’
Southern Park Mall to get $4M for energy efficiency
The Western Reserve Port Authority backs a project that will help the Southern Park Mall acquire up to $4 million for roofing and lighting improvements.
WILLIAMS | Former Phantoms fare well in NHL
According to The Hockey News, four hockey players with ties to the Mahoning Valley have NHL contracts worth a lot more than most of us are earning.
Penguins have lots of weapons
After watching film of Youngstown State’s 59-point outburst against Illinois State, maybe the first task facing Western Illinois coach Bob Nielson isn’t how to stop the Penguins. It’s who to stop.
YSU’s Perry, Belin earn HL preseason honors
A two-time first team All-Horizon League selection, Perry ranked second in the conference in scoring last year with 17.3 points per game.
Wednesday’s Prep soccer results
Girls Division II Lakeview 5, Poland 3 CORTLAND Alli Pavlik’s hat trick led Lakeview
Fei-Fei Dong Pianist to perform with YSO
Staff report The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Randall Craig Fleischer,
Rust Belt gives new life to ‘Living Dead’
Rust Belt Theater Company has revamped “Living Dead: The Musical” and will bring it back to the stage beginning this weekend.
‘Talley’s Folly’ is a tale of love
“Talley’s Folly” touches on some heavy themes that spring from life during wartime.
Youngstown native’s play gets world premiere at YSU ‘Tribunal’ puts war on trial
Mark Milo Kessler has long been interested in the Nuremburg Trials, the military tribunal conducted by the Allies after World War II to prosecute the leaders of Nazi Germany.
Dinner planned to remember trailblazer Mary B. Smith
A memorial dinner is planned Wednesday to remember the trailblazer.
Disaster crews prepare
From the time the sirens went off until the search dogs found the missing students, rescue crews had Hubbard High School covered.
Congress forges another last-minute deal to avert default
President Barack Obama, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., center; and Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio were key voices in the effort to end the two-week government shutdown and avoid the nation's default on its debt. Congress approved legislation late Wednesday night to avoid the threatened default and end the partial shutdown, the culmination of an epic political drama that placed the U.S. economy at risk.
GOP should listen to Dumas’ advice: All for one, one for all
Opinion: GOP should listen to Dumas’ advice: All for one, one for all Republicans have created the most
Schools honored for sustaining high academic achievement
Many of the students attending the schools are from economically disadvantaged homes
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Cardinal Joint Fire District board of trustees, special meeting, noon, city
Jackson helps Tigers even series at 2
A revitalized Austin Jackson delivered in manager Jim Leyland’s revamped lineup as the Detroit Tigers built a big lead and held on this time, beating the Boston Red Sox, 7-3, Wednesday night to even the AL championship series 2-2.
NCAA playoff committee members are finalized
Condoleezza Rice, former Nebraska coach Tom Osborne and College Football Hall of Fame quarterback Archie Manning are among the 13 people who will be part of the College Football Playoff selection committee in 2014. The committee was officially unveiled Wednesday.
Cops: Curious worker set off dry-ice bombs
Cops: Curious worker set off dry-ice bombs los angeles A baggage handler arrested after dry-ice
METRO DIGEST || Ex-Marshall coach to speak at Park Vista
Park Vista of Youngstown welcomes Carl Kokor, former Marshall University assistant football coach, at 2 p.m. today in the Park Vista Gathering Room, 1216 Fifth Ave.
Two people indicted on burglary charges in Trumbull County
Two people indicted on burglary charges in Trumbull County
How they match up | Penguins vs. Leathernecks
WIUYSU Points per game22.041.9 Opp. points23.623.9 Rushing avg.162.4220.1 Passing
LA’s bats come alive in Game 5
It took the Dodgers five games to hit a home run in the NL championship series. Once Adrian Gonzalez powered up for the first one, their dormant offense broke loose.
Suh fined $31,500 for hit on Browns quarterback
Suh wasn’t penalized for the play, but it was shown on a video posted on NFL.com as vice president of officiating Dean Blandino said he wanted to look at it more for “potential helmet to the body.”
PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN Fool’s errand or heroic stand? Views differ on GOP’s Cruz, Lee
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fool’s errand or heroic stand? The bipartisan compromise Wednesday
Steelers’ Spence hopes to play this season
Laying on the Heinz Field turf, tears in his eyes and agony coursing through his body, Sean Spence wondered if he’d ever play again. He wasn’t the only one.
Cops: Man overdoses in front of kids in CCA parking lot
Cops: Man overdoses in front of kids in CCA parking lot
METRO DIGEST || 2 pups found starving, 1 dead
Agents find dogs youngstown Humane agents found three emaciated dogs in deplorable conditions on
Sunrise dismissed its lawsuit because it ‘achieved its goal’
Sunrise dismissed its lawsuit because it ‘achieved its goal’
Weeden tries to tune out critics
These days, Brandon Weeden’s critics come in all shapes and sizes — and from every direction.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2013. There are 75 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Correction
Correction A Hubbard volleyball player was misidentified in a story in Wednesday’s edition.
Getting ready to carve pumpkins?
Getting ready to carve pumpkins? A carved pumpkin will last just a few days, longer if the
Woolly bear bands: Winter fact or fiction?
Q. I saw a black woolly bear caterpillar. I’ve heard this means a bad winter. Is this how the
Afraid of spiders? Most are harmless Itsy bitsy SPIDER
The unpopularity of spiders is legendary.
Prepare now to get bloom for the holidays
By Barb Delisio OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer Christmas cactus is a relatively easy
Plant and pest diagnostic clinic
Plant and pest diagnostic clinic Mondays and Thursdays Through Oct. 31 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Normand cleaning up his act — sort of
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Comedian Mark Normand may be known for his racy humor,
Thousands came to Sharon to see the burning river
Two things that will always exert a pull on people are water and fire.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Arsenic and Old Lace,SDRq directed by Jim Canacci, Trumbull New Theatre, 5883
Pipeline secures Ky. land deals
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. A company planning to build a natural-gas pipeline in Kentucky
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
BEST ON TV
“Reign” (9 p.m., The CW): “Reign” is essentially a European history lesson for the “Gossip Girl”
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: The DT’s Band, 7 p.m.
Congress must pass farm bill
Opinion: The Observer-Dispatch, Utica, N.Y.: Among the casualties of the government shutdown are this
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Carrie (R) A re-imagining of the 1976 horror tale in which a shy girl ostracized
DODGING DEFAULT
Associated Press WASHINGTON Up against a deadline, Congress passed and sent a waiting President
Newspaper: Chesapeake Energy may deduct portion of impact fees
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chesapeake Energy has included language in contracts that says it
Bullying case raises questions for parents
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. When two girls, aged 12 and 14, were arrested in a
Iran nuclear talks end on upbeat note; more are set
Associated Press GENEVA Nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers ended on an upbeat note
Group plans mixer
Group plans mixer YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals will gather for their
Surplus food
Surplus food Helping Hand Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngs-town, various commodities, 10 a.m.
Faulkner warrants re-election to Warren Board of Education
Editorial: Warren city schools, like most urban districts in Ohio, continue to face crises on many fronts:
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