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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Sunday dinner to benefit longtime Warren teacher

A benefit dinner and silent auction for cancer victim Sue (Brinkman) Drewette is from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.


Carmen's Pizza robbed

A male with a handgun robbed Carmen’s Pizza, 1861 Youngstown Road SE, at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday, getting away with $340, Warren police said.


Firefighters to collect Saturday for Handel's 'Koins for Kids'

The Handel’s “Koins for Kids” campaign season kicks off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday with a firefighters’ boot drive to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.


NTSB probes plane crash undiscovered for hours

NTSB probes plane crash undiscovered for hours NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The National Transportation


De Blasio, Lhota meet for final NYC mayoral debate

De Blasio, Lhota meet for final NYC mayoral debate NEW YORK (AP) — Tributes to the one-year


Iraq seeking new US aid after pushing out troops

Iraq seeking new US aid after pushing out troops WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two years after pushing


Report: NSA broke into Yahoo, Google data centers

Report: NSA broke into Yahoo, Google data centers WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Security Agency


FAU's Carl Pelini, Rekstis resign after drug allegation

Both Carl Pelini and Pete Rekstis have ties to Youngstown.


Social Security benefits to go up by 1.5 percent

Social Security benefits to go up by 1.5 percent WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security benefits will


Pa. dentist plans Halloween candy buyback

Pa. dentist plans Halloween candy buyback


UPDATE: US budget deficit lowest in 5 years

UPDATE: US budget deficit lowest in 5 years


Ohio bill would let drivers keep dead feral hogs

Ohio bill would let drivers keep dead feral hogs


Ohio opposes condemned killer attending hearing

Ohio opposed condemned killer attending hearing


BULLETIN: US deficit falls below $1 trillion

BULLETIN: US deficit falls below $1 trillion


Ohio town creates early Christmas for ailing boy

Ohio town creates early Christmas for ailing boy


Israel plans more than 1,500 new settlement homes

Israel plans more than 1,500 new settlement homes JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel announced plans today to


EU spying backlash threatens billions in US trade

EU spying backlash threatens billions in US trade BRUSSELS (AP) — The backlash in Europe over U.S.


Search for dark matter comes up empty so far

Search for dark matter comes up empty so far LEAD, S.D. (AP) — Nearly a mile underground in an


Judge rejects lower sentence in western Pa. murder

Judge rejects lower sentence in western Pa. murder


Ohio dad dies after giving away bride from gurney

Ohio dad dies after giving away bride from gurney


Police say 5 arrested in Tiananmen Gate attack

Police say 5 arrested in Tiananmen Gate attack BEIJING (AP) — Police announced today the arrests


Report: NSA broke into Yahoo, Google data centers

Report: NSA broke into Yahoo, Google data centers


Pa. man charged in fatal lawn mower crash

Pa. man charged in fatal lawn mower crash


Spying tests trust between Obama, Merkel

Spying tests trust between Obama, Merkel WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama visited


Ohio court prohibits child's abuse statements

Ohio court prohibits child's abuse statements


Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt

Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security forces arrested


Pavlik's pretrial rescheduled

Pavlik's pretrial rescheduled Pavlik's pretrial rescheduled canfield The pretrial hearing


Youngstown man charged in 2009 Columbiana Co. homicide

Youngstown man charged in 2009 Columbiana Co. homicide


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Election Extravaganza— What to expect on Nov. 5

Oct. 31, 2013 | General Election issues and races overview and voter turnout trends.

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Concerns raised about security of health website

Concerns raised about security of health website WASHINGTON (AP) — Defending President Barack


US Route 30 in Columbiana Co. to be restricted later today

US Route 30 in Columbiana County to be restricted later today


Norway town sees winter sun for 1st time

Norway town sees winter sun for 1st time


Ohio father, son charged in teen's DUI death

Ohio father, son charged in teen's DUI death


Ohio housing discrimination lawsuit to proceed

Ohio housing discriminator lawsuit to proceed


Relay for Life fundraiser is Friday in Liberty

Relay for Life fundraiser is Friday in Liberty


Mayor, family members urge end to Warren violence

Mayor, family members urge end to Warren violence WARREN Mayor Doug Franklin met today with


Boardman man faces burglary, breaking and entering charges

Boardman man faces burglary, breaking and entering charges


Cafaro Co. will leave Youngstown, destination undetermined

Cafaro Co. will leave Youngstown, destination undetermined The Cafaro Co. said Wednesday that it


Suspended Pa. teacher facing more federal porn charges

Suspended Pa. teacher facing more federal porn charges


Gunman sought in slaying of Cleveland teen

Gunman sought in slaying of Cleveland teen


Social Security benefits to go up by 1.5 percent

Social Security benefits to go up by 1.5 percent


Nestle relocating pizza division to Ohio

Nestle relocating pizza division to Ohio


Ohio State marching band show creates national buzz

Ohio State marching band show creates national buzz


Stocks are mixed higher before Fed announcement

Stocks are mixed higher before Fed announcement


Woman says man tried to abduct her in Campbell

Woman says man tried to abduct her in Campbell CAMPBELL A 22-year-old Princess Street woman told


Mom charged with child endangering after sobriety test

Mom charged with child endangering after sobriety test CANFIELD Canfield police arrested a 31


Campbell cops arrest four for criminal trespassing

Campbell cops arrest four for criminal trespassing CAMPBELL Four women in their 20s were


Ohio traffic deaths this year could hit record low

Ohio traffic deaths this year could hit record low


Sebelius apologizes for health law rollout fiasco

Sebelius apologizes for health law rollout fiasco


Youngstown native named acting president of Wean Foundation

Youngstown native named acting president of Wean Foundation


Dying man tells cops that ‘Boo Walker’ shot him

Dying man tells cops that ‘Boo Walker’ shot him WARREN The dash cam video from a Warren police


Someone tried to torch Rhoda Avenue home

Someone tried to torch Rhoda Avenue home YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters say someone threw an incendiary


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

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


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Mobile library pops up downtown Youngstown

The Mahoning County public library system took its show on the road, setting up its first Pop-Up Library in downtown Youngstown.

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Earl Douthitt killed while raking leaves, neighbors mourn

Man killed while raking leaves


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Overtime pay: Canfield girls win

Canfield’s junior forward Sophia Mancini broke a 3-3 tie with 10:20 remaining in overtime.

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Cardinal Mooney dealt tough hand in loss

One girl’s stomach and another girl’s hand played crucial roles in a Division III soccer regional semifinal at Nordonia High School on Tuesday night.

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U.S. education official touts teachers' influence

Schools were recognized for report card performance


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YSU ends open enrollment

The university will remain an open access university

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Strange season in top-rated Missouri Valley

It has been a season full of them in the FCS’ top-rated conference.


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South Range looking to make jump

The Raiders will play in their second straight regional tournament tonight.

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More claims come to light for Dellick

Dellick involved in two other incidents In addition to being charged with aggravated assault,


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Dogs rescued from South Side home get TLC at Animal Charity

'Petey' has tape removed, is on the mend

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Western Reserve holds top spot in computer ratings

The unbeaten Blue Devils have already clinched the No. 1 overall seed in Division VII, Region 23.


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Warren officials taking extra precautions at Harding, elsewhere

In the aftermath of the police-involved shooting death of Taemarr Walker a week ago and other incidents seemingly connected to Walker’s death, officials are taking extra precautions.

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Champion falls in Houle’s finale

The Champion girls soccer team’s 6-0 loss to Gates Mills Hawken in a Division III regional semifinal match on Tuesday night marked the end of an era.


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Ceremony celebrates progress at Austintown racino site

Ceremony marks progress at Austintown racino site

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Police ID Niles man as South Side murder victim

David T. Perkins, 23, of Niles, is the man police found dead in the driveway of a 266 E. Hilton Ave. home on the South Side Monday morning


Youngstown Christian students raise money for water wells

It costs $1,850 for well to serve four to five households


75 years ago today, this radio play led to hysteria

Orson Welles reacts, in this Oct. 30, 1938 photo, after his radio broadcast “War of the Worlds” was interpreted by listeners as an actual news broadcast of an invasion of New Jersey by space aliens from Mars.

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The 5

Nowadays, almost every TV show airs a spooky episode in late October. Here are five classic


NHL Roundup Tuesday’s games

Devils 2, Lightning 1 NEWARK, N.J. Jaromir Jagr became the NHL’s leader in game-winning goals,


Texas-based manufacturer considers move to Brookfield

J-W Measurement could create 150 news jobs to help supply the oil and gas industry


nfl | News and notes

Bum Phillips: Bum Phillips, the folksy Texas football coach who led the Houston Oilers during their


Intel chief: US spies on allies; they do it, too

Associated Press WASHINGTON Facing lawmakers who suggested U.S. surveillance has gone too far,


Great Lakes mayors seek action on ‘microplastic’ pollution of water

Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. An organization representing more than 100 cities in the


HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS | Trick-or-treat hours and community events

Mahoning COUNTY Austintown: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Beaver Township: 5 to 7 p.m. Beloit: 4:30 to


N.Y. man charged with sex with 14-year-old

Gary C. Green Jr. of Johnstown, N.Y., is federally charged with driving to Ohio for sex with a 14-year-old Austintown girl.


No trade: Browns keep Gordon

An undeniable talent, Josh Gordon is also a risk. And the Browns believe one worth hanging on to.


METRO DIGEST || Healthy lifestyle

Healthy lifestyle YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to hear Dr. Kathy Padgitt, principal


Struthers man faces drug charges

After a traffic stop for speeding, officers found suspected marijuana on the man.


Officials confirm outbreak of polio in Syria

Associated Press DAMASCUS, SYRIA The U.N. confirmed an outbreak of polio in Syria for the first


nba roundup Tuesday’s games

Heat 107, Bulls 95 MIAMI Shane Battier went 4 for 4 from 3-point range, including a critical one


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Mayor rappels to raise money PHILADELPHIA The mayor of Philadelphia has gone to


Comforts of home: Sox can clinch at Fenway

Generations of New Englanders are preparing. Practically no one alive can remember seeing such an event unfold: The Boston Red Sox could win a World Series title on the celebrated green grass at Fenway Park.


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Dine at the Vine

At Vincent's, ask about the sign when you dine.

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Sharpton, store’s CEO discuss racial profiling

Associated Press NEW YORK Civil-rights activist Al Sharpton met with the CEO of Barneys New York


Austintown schools to raise police-officer presence to 10

Austintown talks school safety The school district currently has eight officers monitoring the


Police seize weapons while answering alarm call

Rifle and shotgun found


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Deanna Decesare and Charlie Blake, Hubbard, boy, Oct. 28.


A victory for the people

Opinion: Tulsa World, Tulsa, Okla.: By refusing to hear an appeal, the Oklahoma Supreme Court last week let


Game Time

Game Time Matchup: YSU at South Dakota Kickoff: 2 p.m., Saturday Where: DakotaDome,


Author will give anti-bully message at Eastwood Mall

Staff report NILES Best-selling author Stedman Graham will be at Eastwood Mall from noon to 2


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS World Series gives Fox more chances to thrive NEW YORK An average of 14 million


Time to throw rascals out?

Opinion: Polls indicate that the public is so disgusted with Washington politicians of both parties that a


Christian act Hawk Nelson spreads hope

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com WARREN Hawk Nelson spent the better half of the last


METRO DIGEST || Professor to speak

Professor to speak YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Molefi Kete Asante will discuss history, culture and


Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce giveaway, 9


Shooting suspect former JFK basketball standout

Local sports fans may have recognized TaShawn Walker’s name from 2006.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., county courthouse basement, 120 Market


Sears considers pursuing a spinoff of Lands’ End

Associated Press NEW YORK It’s like watching an old friend slowly fall apart. Sears was once


In New York, Barneys case stirs talk of ‘Shopping While Black’

Associated Press The usual scenario involves suspicious glances, inattentive clerks or rude


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2013. There are 62 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


BUSINESS DIGEST || Cardinal Cafe event

Cardinal Cafe event CANFIELD The Canfield Cardinal Cafe will have a grand opening and ribbon-


SPORTS DIGEST || Area prep golfers earn all-district honors

Area prep golfers earn all-district honors Thirteen area scholastic golfers were named first team


Spartans’ divisional lead on line vs. UM

Heading into the final month of the regular season, there’s a strong competition taking shape for supremacy in the Big Ten’s Legends Division.


A good time for Panettiere as ‘Nashville’ bad girl Breaking the mold

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Hayden Panettiere is getting her sushi fix.


Steelers punt Mesko after inconsistent performance

The bottom fell out in a 21-18 loss to Oakland on Sunday with no area of the team above reproach, including a punter who now finds himself out of a job.


Federal Reserve Dimmer view of economy makes pullback unlikely

When the Federal Reserve last met in mid-September, almost everyone expected it to start reducing the stimulus it’s given the U.S. economy to help it rebound from the Great Recession.


Health policy cancellations prove a new blow for officials

Associated Press WASHINGTON Move over, website woes. Lawmakers confronted the Obama


$375M gas-processing plant energizes Valley’s shale play

Editorial: The dedication Monday of a $375 million natural-gas processing plant in New Middletown should


Super scary suppers Noir-hued ingredients for a grown-up Halloween dinner

By Bill Daley Chicago Tribune Halloween menus, if there are such things beyond raiding the kids’


Goodwill event was politicized

Opinion: Goodwill event was politicized Our recent Neighborhood Harvest festival on the South Side was a


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