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BREAKING NEWS: Body found in Youngstown's Brier Hill
Police and coroner's personnel are investigating a body found in a wooded area in the Brier Hill section of the North Side.
Do you believe? Jennifer Albert says there's good reason to
Jennifer Albert, founder of the Cleveland Paranormal Research Society, stands inside a mausoleum at Glenview Cemetery in East Palestine. She works with about 10 others ...
Science students challenged by Caine’s Arcade
Eighth-grade students in Jill Marconi’s science class were given a challenge, build an interactive gadget using mostly cardboard.
CVMS students go all out for Pink Out
Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grader Marissa Yourstowsky wanted to raise breast cancer awareness and add a little more school spirit to the end of the ...
Boardman park offers family friendly frights
People lined up for family-friendly, haunted wagon rides at Boardman Park Oct. 18. The event is offered for several weekends in October.
Teens enjoy a sundae surprise at the library
Teens enjoyed ice cream sundaes they made themselves at the Boardman library during the Sundaes for Teens event Oct. 16 for teens in grades 7-12.
Stories published October 25, 2013
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Give a welcome to the Valley's newest citizens
Thirteen new U.S. citizens were sworn in Thursday by Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court today.
Rifle in car carrying suspect killed by Warren cop stolen
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, which is investigating the fatal shooting of Taemarr Walker, 24, early Saturday by Warren Patrolman Mike Krafcik, said one of the weapons found in the car with Walker was stolen.
Renowned singer Janet Paschal inspires crowd at Gospel Fest tonight at Chaney
Music and evangelism came alive here Friday with the appearance of nationally famous gospel singer Janet Paschal at Chaney High School, spurring some attending to express hope for uplifting the city or for a spiritual healing experience.
‘My life is in your hands,’ Louis Mann tells jury
‘My life is in your hands,’ Louis Mann tells jury ‘My life is in your hands,’ Louis Mann tells
Judge Hunter recuses himself from John Dellick's case
Judge Hunter recuses himself from John Dellick's case Judge Hunter recuses himself from John
Man gets six months in domestic violence case, forfeits more than 100 weapons
Man gets six months in domestic violence case, forfeits more than 100 weapons Man gets six months
RHMC, with Salvation Army, sponsors children's coat giveaway Saturday
RHMC, with Salvation Army, sponsors children's coat giveaway Saturday
Panel: Restrict access to Ohio face-check software
Panel: Restrict access to Ohio face-check software
Nev. school shooting probe includes bullying video
Nev. school shooting probe includes bullying video
BREAKING NEWS: Body found in Youngstown's Brier Hill
Police and coroner's personnel are investigating a body found in a wooded area in the Brier Hill section of the North Side.
Gov. Kasich to attend Monday dedication of $375M New Middletown plant
Gov. Kasich to attend Monday dedication of $375 New Middletown plant
Austintown police arrest Salem man on drug charges
Austintown police arrest Salem man on drug charges
Drew Rauzan sworn in Nov. 1 as Campbell's permanent police chief
Drew Rauzan sworn in Nov. 1 as Campbell's permanent police chief
4 arraigned on drug charges in Campbell Municipal Court
4 arraigned on drug charges in Campbell Municipal Court
Warren man may face charges after Boardman incident
Warren man may face charges after Boardman incident
Snow causes power outages, school closings in Cleveland
Snow causes power outages, school closings in Cleveland
Boardman police receives $39K state traffic-safety grant
Boardman police receives $39K traffic-safety grant
Eastern Gateway enrollment increase leads state's public universities
Eastern Gateway enrollment increase leads state's public universities
LOUIE TODAY: Joanie's promise; campaign duo; lazy men communicatingt
Juli Dulay , manager of Humility of Mary's Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center returns to the newsroom studio with HM spokewwoman Maraline Kubik to talk about Joanie's Promise, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month this month.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Foundation will sponsor Bartter awareness
Foundation will sponsor Bartter awareness WARREN The annual Bartter Syndrome Foundation
Canfield soccer rolls past Lakeview
After giving up an early goal, the Cardinals cruised.
Unbeaten Fitch closing in on another playoff behind Annarella system
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The game of football, even at the high school
Sciortino agrees to accept minor misdemeanor charge
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office agreed to investigate the county auditor’s May 26 traffic stop in July.
Racing commission concerned about number of horse stalls at Austintown racino
Racing commission concerned about number of horse stalls at Austintown project
Niles native was assistant coach at Marshall when tragedy struck
By RYAN BUCK rbuck@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Niles native Carl Kokor will never forget the night of
McGuffey Mall and Garland Plaza sell for $150K
Highway Contracting LLC of Boardman was the apparent successful bidder for McGuffey Mall and Garland Plaza at $150,000.
Phantoms looking to spark power play on road
The team travels to Cedar Rapids for a game against the Rough Riders today, before heading to Ann Arbor to take on the U.S. National Under-17 team Sunday afternoon.
Cafaro Co.’s undersea adventure program teaches lesson on bullying
Elementary school children in Girard got a visit from a very big fish with a very important message.
NFL dream resumes for YSU’s Cook
Jamaine Cook had just finished his Tuesday workout at Youngstown State when he checked his cell phone and noticed a missed call from a 216 area code: Cleveland.
Dash-cam video reveals details of Warren cop shooting aftermath
Dash-cam video shows second officer arriving shortly after shooting, discussions of what happened
Downtown Youngstown sewer project won’t be done until spring 2015; cost rises
The project’s cost has increased 37.6 percent from its original amount, and will grow again
McNally outraises Kitchen 5-1 in Youngstown mayor’s race
Labor union is spending close to $75K to defeat anti-fracking Youngstown charter amendment
Do you believe? Jennifer Albert says there's good reason to
Jennifer Albert, founder of the Cleveland Paranormal Research Society, stands inside a mausoleum at Glenview Cemetery in East Palestine. She works with about 10 others in the Youngstown and Cleveland areas researching supernatural events.
Library presents princesses and pirates
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County had
Lanterman’s Mill hosts Sleepy Hollow masquerade
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Historic Lanterman’s Mill was turned into Van
Science students challenged by Caine’s Arcade
Eighth-grade students in Jill Marconi’s science class were given a challenge, build an interactive gadget using mostly cardboard.
10U Cards head to Superbowl
The 10U Canfield Little Cardinals avenged a 12-8 loss to the Boardman Little Spartans with a 14-6
Student selected to perform
Emily Damelio from Canfield High School has been selected as a member of the 2013 NAfME All-National
Boardman park offers family friendly frights
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com People lined up for family-friendly, haunted
Boardman park offers family friendly frights
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com People lined up for family-friendly, haunted
Local workshop teaches composting
Life in the Soil: Fundamentals of the Soil Foodweb will be Nov. 1, 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. until 4:30
Top summer readers recognized at library celebration
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com More than 20 readers were recognized during Start Your
Canfield sports briefs
Cross country teams place second The Canfield Cross Country team participated in the All American
Student Selections
By CLAY MILLER neighbors@vindy.com One day in 1997, English textile factory worker Phil Shaw,
Spaghetti dinner benefits Love This Place
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com A spaghetti dinner fundraiser was hosted for Love This
Elementary schools awarded literacy grant
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The Poland Local School district received the Ohio
Dobbins makes music with Youngstown Symphony
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The partnership between Dobbins Elementary School and
Canfield briefs
Trunk or Treat to be Oct. 27 The Canfield United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Trunk or
High school class to host 5K
Mr. Muckleroy’s Prime Time class from Canfield High School is hosting a 5k walk/run on Oct. 27 to
Boy Scouts recognize community members
The Whispering Pines District of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted
CVMS students go all out for Pink Out
Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grader Marissa Yourstowsky wanted to raise breast cancer awareness and add a little more school spirit to the end of the school’s annual Spirit Week, so she organized a Pink Out, during which all students were encouraged to wear pink Oct. 11.
Boardman park offers family friendly frights
People lined up for family-friendly, haunted wagon rides at Boardman Park Oct. 18. The event is offered for several weekends in October.
Local workshop teaches composting
Life in the Soil: Fundamentals of the Soil Foodweb will be Nov. 1, 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Names: Stephanie Fray; Peter Majetich Instruments: Clarinet; Alto and Tenor Saxophone Q. When
Local workshop teaches composting
Life in the Soil: Fundamentals of the Soil Foodweb will be Nov. 1, 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. until 4:30
Shepherd nominated for University of Akron Homecoming court
Kristen Shepherd was nominated for homecoming court for the University of Akron on Oct. 5.
Boardman briefs
Library closes for holidays All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
140 pound Colts head to Superbowl
The Austintown Colts 100 pound squad was eliminated from the second round playoffs after falling to
Local workshop teaches composting
Life in the Soil: Fundamentals of the Soil Foodweb will be Nov. 1, 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. until 4:30
100 pound Falcons defeat Spartans
The 100 pound Little Falcons defeated the Boardman Spartans 8-0 in the Semi-final Playoff Game Oct.
Boardman Glenwood Middle School wins fourth consecutive Spartan Bowl
Boardman Glenwood’s football team defeated Boardman Center 14-6 to win their fourth consecutive
Boardman sports briefs
Cross country members earn Federal League honors The Boardman girls and boys cross country team
Teens enjoy a sundae surprise at the library
Teens enjoyed ice cream sundaes they made themselves at the Boardman library during the Sundaes for Teens event Oct. 16 for teens in grades 7-12.
Austintown sports briefs
Little Falcons defeat Howland The 100 pound Austintown Little Falcons team defeated Howland 28-6
Miss Brothers, Mr. Johnston will exchange vows
Kimberly and Jeffrey Brothers of New Springfield and Gwynn and Paul Harahuc of Struthers are
Dinner benefits Love This Place
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com A spaghetti dinner fundraiser was hosted for Love
Phantoms visit Austintown
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The Youngstown Phantoms Hockey players made their way
Information Technology program receives an upgrade
The scene in Steve Bennett’s Information Technology classroom at the Mahoning County Career and
Puskas: Don’t want to lose 91-0? Get better
They say everything in Texas is bigger and that apparently includes overly sensitive egos.
The jury begins to hear reasons why Louis Mann should or shouldn’t be put to death
The jury begins to hear reasons why Louis Mann should or shouldn’t be put to death
Howland boil advisory
Howland boil advisory HOWLAND A boil-water advisory has been issued to all Trumbull County water
ncaa Thursday’s games
Mississippi State 28, Kentucky 22 STARKVILLE, MISS. Dak Prescott threw for 268 yards and two
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS | Trick-or-treat hours and community events Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The Vindicator. All dates are Thursday,
Mahoning COUNTY Austintown: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Beaver Township: 5 to 7 p.m. Beloit: 4:30 to
Austintown briefs
Library closes for holidays All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
Penguins keeping rookie Maatta
The 22nd overall pick in the 2012 NHL entry draft has wowed coach Dan Bylsma with his skating and impressed teammates with his ability to adapt quickly to the sport’s highest level.
Rookie pitcher helps Cardinals tie series
Down 2-1 after David Ortiz hit a two-run homer in the sixth, the Cardinals rallied for three runs in the seventh to end Boston’s nine-game winning streak in the World Series.
Fitch, three others seek perfection
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Austintown Fitch is one of four area schools
Montessori school hosts 'The Journey' on Saturday
Instead of observing the classroom, however, participants will approach the classrooms as students.
Gardens acquires Bukovnik painting
Staff report Youngstown Fellows Riverside Gardens has acquired a new watercolor painting by
Reagan’s edifice is costliest
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords How’s this for irony? Ronald Reagan — worshipped as the supreme
Stambaugh to screen ‘Downton’ preview
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Downton Abbey” fans can watch a sneak preview of the first hour of the
Student: Teen stayed after school
Student: Teen stayed after school DANVERS, Mass. A teacher who purportedly was killed by one of
YSU ROUNDUP News and notes
Good bye: Youngstown State has won five straight and is 4-0 in the Missouri Valley for the first
Poland woman charged with theft, child endangering
The reported theft occurred at the Old Navy store
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Murder suspect faces death penalty
David N. Hackett was indicted on an aggravated murder charge with death penalty specifications in the stabbing death of Collena Carpenter.
birthdays
birthdays Actress Marion Ross is 85. Country singer Jeanne Black is 76. Singer Jon Anderson (Yes)
Food/clothing/breakfast
Food/clothing/breakfast New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free clothing
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
CAMPAIGN FINANCE Pre-general election reports Below is the campaign financial activity between
METRO DIGEST || 3 women arrested
3 women arrested YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested three women on obstruction-of-justice charges after
Poll: Incidents of online abuse are declining but still prevalent
Associated Press WASHINGTON More young people are reaching out to family members after being
2 shot at armory; guardsman in custody
Associated Press MILLINGTON, Tenn. A member of the National Guard opened fire at an armory
Survey marks 2nd year of crime increases in US
Associated Press WASHINGTON The violent-crime rate went up 15 percent last year, and the
8 states join forces to promote clean cars
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Eight states, including California and New York, pledged Thursday
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Chili Cook Off and Hayride, 6 p.m.: A pumpkin carving contest will
This week’s Q&A Springfield’s Sean Guerriero
In his seventh year as head coach of Springfield, Sean Guerriero came into the season with a record
Five candidates vie for three Boardman BOE seats
Privatization and student participation are among the issues
Merkel: Spying by US has shattered trust of allies
Associated Press BRUSSELS European leaders united in anger as they attended a summit
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2013. There are 67 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Probe won’t be done before election
Opinion: Two weeks ago I wrote that all indications were that the investigation into sexual harassment claims
Brown, Buckeyes build trust
Even though he still harbored doubts about the coaching staff, Corey “Philly” Brown was a very productive player for Ohio State a year ago.
Browns WR Gordon tired of trade talk
Already dealing with cornerbacks, double coverage and defenses targeting him, Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has spent the past month trying to shake free from trade rumors.
4 charged with fraud, ID theft
Associated Press CLEVELAND A federal grand jury in Ohio has indicted four men on charges of
oddly enough
oddly enough Indiana woman who donated kidney weds organ recipient BROWNSBURG, Ind. A central
NASCAR may overhaul qualifying
NASCAR told its competitors Thursday it is considering eliminating single-car qualifying next season in an overhaul that would likely implement road course-style qualifying at all but two tracks.
Ohio teen accused of trying to kill parents
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio A 16-year-old Ohio boy was arrested Thursday on juvenile charges
Ursuline at Cardinal Mooney
Ursuline at Cardinal Mooney 22222Wellsville at McDonald 22222Liberty at Lakeview
CB Gay thriving in return to Steelers
Gay has blossomed from insurance policy to nearly indispensable starter.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.90 —.2801 Avalon
Job openings increase, but hiring remains flat
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. employers advertised more jobs in August but hiring was
Beachum, Adair, Williams will manage Y’town schools crisis
Editorial: There is no sugar-coating it: Youngstown City Schools remain firmly entrenched in a state of
Virginia’s other choice for governor
Opinion: ARLINGTON, Va. When William F. Buckley, running as the Conservative Party’s candidate for mayor of
NASCAR to implement mandatory concussion tests
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s concussion in a 2012 crash pushed the issue to the forefront.
newsmakers
newsmakers Dancing with Charles ‘better than sex’ LONDON Actress Emma Thompson says dancing
Chamber gets award
Chamber gets award YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has received the 2013
Website contractors blame government for problems
Associated Press WASHINGTON Contractors who built the Web portal for the Obama administration’s
Poland briefs
Sandwich sale supports cancer patient Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2985 Center
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Julio E. Aviles-Sanchez, 41, of 318 S. Truesdale
Tampa’s Nickels commits to YSU
Tampa’s Nickels commits to YSU YOUNGSTOWN Bryce Nickels, a 6-foot-8 forward from Tampa, Fla.,