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Campbell may emerge from state oversight

The city could be released from fiscal emergency and the oversight of the state as soon as early October.


Padres rally past reeling Pirates 3-2

Padres rally past reeling Pirates 3-2 PITTSBURGH (AP) — San Diego’s Logan Forsythe and Rene Rivera


Sebring teachers rally today over negotiations

Sebring teachers and supporters had a rally today before a school board meeting, calling for the educators to get a “fair and equitable contract,” said Heidi Shepherd, spokeswoman for the Sebring Local Education Association union.


Niles council rescinds anti-fracking ordinance

City council unanimously repealed its ordinance banning oil and gas drilling in the city limits before a council chamber packed with anti-drilling advocates pleading for council to keep the ban and labor unions encouraging its repeal.


Youngstown council unanimously opposes Ohio's proposed stand-your-ground law

Youngstown council opposes Ohio's proposed stand-your-ground law


Browns trade Richardson to Colts

The Cleveland Browns have traded running back Trent Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts for a first-round pick, according to a league source.


Volunteers needed Saturday for project in Warren

Volunteers needed Saturday for project in Warren


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The Voice of YSU Football

September 18, 2013 | Bob Hannon joins Ed Puskas and Joe Scalzo.

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Romania: Camp commander accused of 103 deaths

Romania: Camp commander accused of 103 deaths BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - A Romanian institute urged


Anti-fascist protests across Greece turn violent

Anti-fascist protests across Greece turn violent KERATSINI, Greece (AP) - Violent clashes broke


Sentencing date set for Lisa Antonini, former Mahoning County treasurer

Sentencing date set for Lisa Antonini, former Mahoning County treasurer


Navy gunman’s mom: ‘I don’t know why he did it’

Navy gunman’s mom: ‘I don’t know why he did it’ WASHINGTON (AP) - The mother of Aaron Alexis said


Man pleads guilty to gun charge in Warren

Man pleads guilty to gun charge in Warren WARREN Orlonzo Murry, 27, of Bennett Avenue Northwest,


Stocks, bonds rise sharply as Fed keeps stimulus

Stocks, bond rise sharply as Fed keeps stimulus


Gov. Kasich: No mercy for condemned Ohio killer of 2

Gov. Kasich: No mercy for condemned Ohio killer of 2


Struthers homeowner wounded in burglary attempt released from hospital

Struthers homeowner wounded in burglary attempt released from hospital


Ohio college gets nearly $3M in fed money for job training

Ohio college gets nearly $3M for job training


Mathews school board meets tonight

Mathews school board meets tonight


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Brian Blasko; special segments on mayoral elections & Obamacare

Sept. 19, 2013 | Brian Blasko; special segments on mayoral elections & Obamacare

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Cleveland Clinic to cut $330M, possibly more jobs

Cleveland Clinic to cut $330M, possibly more jobs


Warren shooting victim released from hospital

Warren shooting victim released from hospital WARREN An 18-year-old Douglas Street man suffered


Warren woman indicted in summer shooting of her friend

Warren woman indicted in summer shooting of her friend


Niles man known as 'Santa Claus' indicted on pornography charges

Niles man known as 'Santa Claus' indicted on pornography charges


Girard man hospitalized after beating

Girard man hospitalized after beating


New Coitsville cruiser heavily damaged in chase in Youngstown

New Coitsville cruiser heavily damaged in chase in Youngstown


Pavlik charged with theft after cab fare complaint

Pavlik charged with theft after cab fare complaint


Girl Scouts host Family Fun Day Saturday

Girl Scouts host Family Fun Day Saturday BOARDMAN The community is invited to attend a Family


Warren man shot outside his house this morning

Warren man shot outside his house this morning WARREN An 18-year-old Douglas Street man suffered


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

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


House conservatives back ‘Obamacare’ alternative

House conservatives back ‘Obamacare’ alternative WASHINGTON (AP) - A large group of House


Campbell police probe complaints of abuse

Campbell police probe complaints of abuse


Austintown man arrested for pills possession

Austintown man arrested for pills possession


Struthers man gets 10 years in abuse case

Struthers man gets 10 years in abuse case


Boy, 5, hospitalized after BB gun shot

Boy, 5, hospitalized after BB gun shot


Train, bus crash in Canada; ‘multiple fatalities’

Train, bus crash in Canada; ‘multiple fatalities’ OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Multiple people were


Taiz service planned

Taiz service planned YOUNGSTOWN First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., will conduct a Taiz


Syria gives Russia chemical weapons evidence

Syria gives Russia chemical weapons evidence MOSCOW (AP) - Syria has turned over materials to


Gunman’s path to DC emerges, but questions remain

Gunman’s path to DC emerges, but questions remain WASHINGTON (AP) -- Through a wall at his Rhode


Death penalty sought in slaying

Death penalty sought in slaying PITTSBURGH (AP) — Prosecutors in western Pennsylvania plan to seek


Nurse seeks dismissal of assisted suicide case

Nurse seeks dismissal of assisted suicide case POTTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A Philadelphia nurse charged


Thieves cause natural gas leak at vacant home

Thieves cause natural gas leak at vacant home youngstown Firefighters had to ventilate a vacant


DA: Boy’s drowning death in hotel was revenge

DA: Boy’s drowning death in hotel was revenge PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania prosecutor


Rachel Baird and David Rudisill are planning to marry Oct. 12

The family of Rachel Baird is announcing her engagement to David Rudisill. Both are Lakewood, Ohio,


Zimmermann, Gallant vows set for Sept. 28

Richard and Denise Zimmermann of Austintown and Ken and Mary Pat Defino of Canfield are announcing

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Children's ministry offers fun day


Radiothon will air on Beeghly Campus


Church will host tailgating party

Church will host tailgating party YOUNGSTOWN Lockwood United Methodist Church, 4570 Lockwood


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Saving grace

Goalkeepers dominate in scoreless tie

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Donofrio's family still seeking answers

Rosanne Donofrio says she understands she may never get an answer as to how her husband, James, went missing in September 2011 and died.

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BG blocks Penguins in 3-0 volleyball sweep

BG blocks Penguins in 3-0 volleyball sweep BOWLING GREEN Bowling Green blocked 11 Youngstown


Study links poverty and student performance

Youngstown’s superintendent says low achievement is related to lack of resources

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Chief says evidence handling to be investigated in Brown case

Police Chief Rod Foley said an internal-affairs investigation is underway into how some evidence in a 2009 murder case that was dismissed may have been handled.

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‘A Real Blessing’

School-resource officer monitors Lowellville's K-12 school building


Will new musical raise Air Supply to stratosphere?

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Air Supply is hoping its upcoming musical “Lost in Love”


Wolford: Defeat a ‘reality check’

Duquesne is next for the Penguins


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Team effort

East Palestine golfers unite to stay on top

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Howland’s Sullivan finds his stride

Cards prevail over Tigers

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Brooking finds Youngstown to be major exporter nationwide

The city and surrounding counties fare well in analysis of several key export trends


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Bucs fall to Padres

Locke struggles in 5-2 defeat

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Teddy's mom appeals sentence

Zaryl Bush, in prison for 33 years for Teddy's death, also has appealed his sentence.


Big G to be back

Police don’t know who vandalized Girard’s beloved sign.


Man sentenced to prison for 10th time, mom scolded for improper legal filings

Man sentenced to prison for 10th time, mom scolded for improper legal filings


From the bayou

From the bayou You don’t have to travel all the way to Louisiana for authentic Cajun cuisine.


Minimum wage push is madness

Opinion: Political crusades for raising the minimum wage are back again. Advocates of minimum wage laws


TOMORROW in vibe

TOMORROW in vibe Cirque Musica to include Debbie Gibson and the Youngstown Symphony.


Poverty rate stuck at 15 percent

Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s poverty rate stood still at 15 percent last year, the


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JD’s Post House ponies up a tasty burger

There are six half-pound choices, all served on a kaiser bun.

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Autopsy needed

Autopsy needed youngstown Police say an autopsy is needed to determine how a young woman found


New on the block

New on the block Mark and Mike sampled the food at the area’s newest Italian restaurant. Read all


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 18, the 261st day of 2013. There are 104 days left in the year.


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to


oddly enough

oddly enough Mass. Senate president issues warning about mice chewing wires BOSTON


Octobrewfest

Octobrewfest The organizers of The Big Tap In are throwing a new party next month featuring fall


No time line for grand jury in rape

No time line for grand jury in rape STEUBENVILLE Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says he can’t


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Frank and Catherine Donadee, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 16.


New report shows three large banks lead Ohio in complaints

Both Huntington and PNC among most-complained about banks in the state


Give businesses, others a voice in controlling downtown noise

Editorial: Downtown Youngstown’s grow- ing pains have gained a booming voice, but some argue that its range


Response filed

Response filed columbus Attorneys representing nearly 270,000 businesses have filed the


Unfair business hurting steel

Opinion: The Times, Munster. Ind.: An encouraging rise in Lake and Porter county construction projects is


How’s your 401(k) doing?

Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords Working Americans ask themselves this question — and angst about


Valley Marketplace will host ribbon cutting

This week marks venue's grand opening celebration


Senate, House veer closer to gridlock over health care

Associated Press WASHINGTON Implacable Republican opposition to Obamacare has Congress once more


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.37 .26 Avalon


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Mad Men’ to wrap run with 2-part season NEW YORK AMC is keeping “Mad Men” around


Annual radiothon begins today

Annual radiothon begins today BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley is having its


W. Reserve ranked second

Fitch is fifth in Division I


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, 6 p.m., junior high school, 9071/2


Brazil leader postpones trip over spying

Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Tuesday postponed a state


LOTTERY

LOTTERY TUESDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions 6-15-27-31-39 Mega Ball25 Megaplier2


Judge refuses treatment program in military statue case

Judge refuses treatment program in military statue case


Austintown has a positive start to new school year

Austintown school board members and Superintendent Vince Colaluca thanked all of the teachers, staff and community at a Tuesday evening meeting for the help and support the district received with the opening of two new buildings and closing of four others this school year.


Man threatens suicide

It took about an hour for police to persuade a Girard man not to jump from an overpass onto Interstate 80


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Longtime gardener grows banana trees on the West Side

Now, the banana tree growing is in full-swing, making Norman’s home hidden by a tropical paradise of at most 30, 15 to 20-foot banana trees and a range of other tropical plants, including gladiolus and elephant ears. The visible paradise has caused many neighbors and passers-by to ask questions.

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Niles to rescind drilling ban

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES City council plans to rescind an ordinance passed last


DC gunman told RI police he was hearing voices

Associated Press WASHINGTON A month before he went on the rampage that left 13 dead, Washington


Okla. authorities find 5 bodies in 2 cars in lake

Associated Press ELK CITY, Okla. Authorities in Oklahoma on Tuesday recovered two vehicles from


Russia: Don’t use force

Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Russia insisted Tuesday that a U.N. Security Council resolution


Cabrera rallies Tribe past Royals bullpen

Bourn homered in the ninth inning


Struthers man injured in gunfire exchange

Staff report STRUTHERS A West Lewis Street homeowner is in the hospital after being shot


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