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Youngstown firefighter injured at South Side blaze

Youngstown firefighter injured at South Side blaze


Youngstown police investigating South Side shooting

Youngstown police investigating South Side shooting


Smoky Hollow was home to Wolfy, then he died ...

Smoky Hollow is a name and a place that invites legends.


Pa. priest facing sex charges with underage boy

Pa. priest facing sex charges with underage boy


2 suburban Toledo students charged with rape

2 suburban Toledo students charged with rape


Writer Carolyn Cassady of Beat generation dies

Writer Carolyn Cassady of Beat generation dies


Veterans Service Commission meeting canceled

Veterans Service Commission meeting canceled


Danger still lurks in Mahoning courthouse as restoration stalls

Danger still lurks in Mahoning courthouse as restoration stalls


Inmate in southern Ohio jail found hanging in cell

Inmate in southern Ohio jail found hanging in cell


Roads in northen Colo. reopen as floods recede

Roads in northern Colo. reopen as floods recede


Rain doesn't stop Girl Scouts Family Fun Day in Boardman

Rain doesn't stop Girl Scouts Family Fun Day in Boardman


Health law separates potential GOP 2016 contenders

Health law separates potential GOP 2016 contenders


Youngstown State drubs Duquesne 59-17

Youngstown State drubs Duquesne 59-17.


Official: Peru bishop removed amid abuse charges

Official: Peru bishop removed amid abuse charges


Ohio school names special-needs homecoming couple

Ohio school names special-needs homecoming couple


YSU leads Duquesne 52-17 in fourth quarter

YSU leads Duquesne 52-17 in fourth quarter.


YSU leads Duquesne 38-14 after three quarters

YSU leads Duquesne 38-14 after three quarters.


YSU leads Duquesne 31-14 in third quarter

YSU leads Duquesne 31-14 in third quarter.


AT&T deal to speed Internet in 22 Ohio counties

AT&T deal to speed Internet in 22 Ohio counties


YSU leads Duquesne 24-7 early in third quarter

YSU leads Duquesne 24-7 early in third quarter.


Man sliced with box-cutter in Youngstown

Man sliced with box-cutter in Youngstown


YSU leads Duquesne 24-0 at halftime

YSU leads Duquesne 24-0 at halftime.


Jackknifed tractor-trailer tied up I-80 for 20 minutes today

Jackknifed tractor-trailer tied up I-80 for 20 minutes today


Youngstown State leads Duquesne 10-0 early in second quarter

Youngstown State leads Duquesne 10-0 early in second quarter.


Boil-water advisory lifted for Weathersfield Twp. streets

Boil-water advisory lifted for Weathersfield Twp. streets


Safe-zone training for school personnel is Tuesday in Warren

Safe-zone training for school personnel is Tuesday in Warren


Youngstown Inner City Garden has spaghetti dinner fundraiser Sunday

Youngstown Inner City Garden has spaghetti dinner fundraiser Sunday


Austintown dog park ribbon cutting for today canceled

Austintown dog park ribbon-cutting for today canceled


Apple Butter Stir will be feature Oct. 12

Apple Butter Stir will be feature Oct. 12 at American Legion Grounds in Deerfield.


Italian language classes planned


Antique appraisals set at Steel Museum


YWCA plans leadership event

YWCA plans leadership event youngstown The YWCA of Youngstown will sponsor the sixth annual


MS Super Walk is Sunday morning

The Multiple Sclerosis Super Walk 2013 begins at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Wick Recreation Area in Mill Creek MetroParks.


MCBDD refers action against Supt. Duck to state ethics panel

Matter referred to the Ohio Ethics Commission


Tease photo

Alessi’s five TDs helps South Range topple Crestview

Alessi’s five TDs helps South Range topple Crestview

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Bulldogs avenge 2012 loss to Red Dragons

Friday night’s 38-16 victory over Niles was especially sweet for Poland.


Chaney students to make and market an app

Students will meet once per week after school to work in Youngstown Code Academy


Fitch backs storm through Dover

The Falcons romped, 41-7

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Youngstown mayoral candidate asking top court to disqualify Kitchen

The board of elections already rejected the request


Penguins vow not to overlook Dukes

Last weekend, Michigan State showed what can happen when a team doesn’t look past a less talented opponent.


YSU part-time faculty earn low pay, few benefits

YSU’s president says judicious use of part-time faculty gives flexibility to an institution for dealing with enrollment swings and course coverage demands


East Palestine native excited to be Phantom

Among the 23 players on this year’s Youngstown Phantoms roster is defenseman Matt Miller, an East Palestine native who played three games for the Phantoms last season as an affiliate player.


Ceremony reaffirms pledge to remember POWSs/MIAs

A speaker at Friday’s Prisoner of War/Missing In Action Recognition Day observation at the Trumbull County Veterans Memorial on Courthouse Square told the story of a 12-year-old California girl who wore a bracelet 38 years in remembrance of soldier James Moreland.


Campbell achievement program rewards students with free ride

District's bicycle giveaway program is now in its eighth year


Streak over: Struthers bullies Brookfield

The Warriors hadn’t lost in the regular season since 2011.


Crumbles Bakery provides learning experience

It’s operated by Turning Points No Limits Alternative Day Program for adults with developmental disabilities


Niles woman to remain in prison for her infants' deaths in '70, '71

She killed the children for insurance money


Pavlik fails to show for arraignment, is arrested, released

The judge denied his attorney's request for a continuance


Struthers block watch volunteers renew damaged mural

Bob Heck, left, owner of American Wire and Shapes, and John McCormick, paint the mural showing several Struthers landmarks, including the old high school building and a billowing American flag.


Rockets re-fuel against Rams

When Lowellville’s high-powered offense was shut down last week in a loss to Springfield, Rockets head coach Jeff D’Altorio knew it wouldn’t be long before it was back.


Two taken to hospital after three-car crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol cited a Boardman woman for failing to maintain an assured clear distance.


Undermanned Campbell finds a way

Adrien Brown’s 35-yard fumble return for a touchdown helped the Red Devils in the 20-19 win over Jefferson.


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Ohio priest found guilty in W.Va. child-abuse case

Associated Press CINCINNATI A priest charged with taking a 10-year-old boy to West Virginia for


Irish still seeking identity

Notre Dame is still missing graduated linebacker Manti Te’o a quarter of the way through this season.


Rev. Thompson to be feted at retirement banquet

Staff report WELLSVILLE A banquet at 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel hall in


Adolfo Roitman

Adolfo Roitman Background Dr. Adolfo Roitman is curator of the Shrine of the Book, which houses


Unemployment rises in Ohio

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate has increased slightly, matching the national


Vallourec buys Ohio Works Drive property for $2.5 million

It remains unclear what the company has planned for the building


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Paul and Shawn Killian, Warren, girl, Sept. 19. Robert


Dead Sea Scrolls expert speaks to 200 at Jewish Community Center

Dr. Adolfo Roitman is curator of the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.


Extreme weather culprits

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Environmental groups tend to be a bit grim-faced. That’s


‘Bonnie’ will bring a smile to your face

Opinion: “Bonnie,” a very friendly canine, is a 6-year-old border collie and the unofficial greeter at White


House passes bill that would end health law

Associated Press WASHINGTON Charting a collision course with the White House, the Republican-


Allegiant forced to delay some flights, cancel others

Staff report vienna Allegiant airlines announced a compliance issue with a portion of aircraft


Brimfield, Ohio, police invite online fans to fest

Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio police chief who invited his nearly 85,000 Facebook followers


Day for pastor

Day for pastor youngstown Alpha & Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., will celebrate


Undrinkable well water

Opinion: Charleston (W. Va.) Gazette: Rugged, rural West Virginia has thousands of families who live off the


Golden Flashes look for an upset in Happy Valley

Bill O’Brien started 0-2 at Penn State before he turned the Nittany Lions into one of the surprises of 2012.


McGahee ready to play for Browns

The cursive, decade-old tattoo on Willis McGahee’s neck reads “Guess Who’s Back.”


NAMII receives $5 million grant

NAMII receives $5 million grant youngstown The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation


Birthdays

Birthdays Author-comedian Fanny Flagg is 72. Author Stephen King is 66. Guitarist Don Felder (The


newsmakers

newsmakers Bareilles happy with song’s success NEW YORK Sara Bareilles says although she


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2013. There are 101 days left in the year.


MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS

MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people this week on


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Associated Press NEW YORK Sen. Al Franken is asking Apple for more clarity on privacy and


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Acclaimed cellist Inbal


‘DEXTERS’ EXIT Michael C. Hall ready to say goodbye to ‘Dexter’ MURDEROUS ROLE

IF YOU WATCH What: ‘Dexter’ series finale When: 9 p.m. Sunday Where: Showtime By DAVID


Russia still in denial over Assad’s use of poison gas

Editorial: Despite a United Nations report that not only confirms the use of poison gas in Syria but leaves


Lady Antebellum tickets are on sale

Staff report Cleveland Tickets are on sale for Lady Antebellum’s Nov. 17 concert at Quicken


A public records flap — again

Opinion: COLUMBUS Not too long after I started covering the Statehouse six years ago, I began keeping tabs


Chamber announces early steps to revitalize 422 corridor

Hoping to build on Vallourec Star's success, consulting firm will study options for economic development


Allison’s passing lifts Western Reserve over J-M

Nick Allison threw four touchdowns and completed 18 of 28 passes for 254 yards.


Indians catch break from rain to beat Astros

Ugly, sloppy or abbreviated, the Cleveland Indians will take wins any way they can get them right now.


Two-out error in ninth helps Reds beat Pirates

A single strike from falling two games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates in the race for the top spot in the National League wild-card race, the Cincinnati Reds needed a break.


METRO DIGEST || YSU student trustee

YSU student trustee youngstown Gov. John Kasich has appointed a McDonald man as a student


Liberty freshman feasts on LaBrae

Freshman Lynn Bowden rushed for 200 yards and two scores for Liberty.


FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Akron Ellet rallies past Canfield

sports@vindy.com canfield The Canfield High football team had a 14-point lead in the fourth


Assault-style rifle used in Chicago shooting

Associated Press CHICAGO Those behind a late-night attack at a southwest Chicago park in which


Hubbard’s depth too much for Howland

Sophomore George Hill and senior Darnell Tate took over where junior L.J. Scott left off to help Hubbard overcome Howland.


Phantoms struggle in season opener

Phantoms struggle in season opener ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Youngstown Phantoms’ inexperience showed


Talks possible between US, Iran

Talks possible between US, Iran WASHINGTON Iran and the United States are making plenty of


Steelers’ TE Miller anxious to return

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger called him the best tight end in the game, a sentiment echoed throughout the locker room.


School construction progressing at Weathersfield schools

Work is being done at the high school and Seaborn Elementary School


MAHONING COUNTY courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gregory J. Schneider, 35, of 132 N. Beverly Ave.,


Installation set

Installation set BOARDMAN Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestwood Drive, will install the Rev.


Students forced to be in slavery re-enactment

Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Middle-school-aged students from Connecticut on a field trip


OSU near full strength against FAMU

There is almost no one — except for maybe a deluded fan somewhere — who believes Florida A&M has a remote chance against fourth-ranked Ohio State today.


Update: Work proceeding nicely on Austintown racino

Wyomissing, Pa.-based Penn National is to operate the facility on 187 acres between state Routes 11 and 46. It should open around September 2014.


Weeden gets positive medical report

Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden’s injured right thumb will not require surgery, and he could be back on the field sooner than expected.


Akron SVSM shuts down Mooney

The Irish used a stifling defense and the legs of Parris Campbell to out rush Mooney 399-0.


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