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Stories published September 23, 2013

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

Pirates clinch first playoff berth in 21 years

The Pittsburgh Pirates are going to the playoffs.


Imaging center in Boardman closing Sept. 30

Imaging center in Boardman closing Sept. 30


Hubbard school board OKs $2.8M loan

Hubbard school board OKs $2.8M loan


Autopsy: California mother died from head blows

Autopsy: California mother died from head blows SAN DIEGO (AP) — A woman whose bludgeoned body was


Brownlee Woods neighborhood meeting is Thursday

Brownlee Woods neighborhood meeting is Thursday


Museum day in Salem

Museum day in Salem


Driver fatally hits Ohio woman crossing interstate

Driver fatally hits Ohio woman crossing interstate


ValleyCare Northside Medical Center files unfair labor practice charge against ONA strike

ValleyCare Northside Medical Center files unfair labor practice charge against ONA strike


I-80 ramp closure scheduled for Tuesday

I-80 ramp closure scheduled for Tuesday I-80 ramp in hubbard Township to close Tuesday HUBBARD


Warren council committee meeting cancelled

Warren council committee meeting cancelled Warren The health and welfare committee meeting of


Mahoning planning commission will meet Tuesday

Mahoning planning commission will meet Tuesday Youngstown The Mahoning County Planning


Campbell police arrest Boardman man on drug charges

Campbell police arrest Boardman man on drug charges CAMPBELL Police arrested a Boardman man on


Possible home remodeling scam in Campbell

Possible home remodeling scam in Campbell CAMPBELL Police are looking into a suspected home


Police identify two men shot Sunday

Police identify two men shot Sunday YOUNGSTOWN Police have identified two men wounded in a


Both sides preparing for one-day North Side Medical Center nurses strike

Both sides preparing for one-day North Side Medical Center nurses strike YOUNGSTOWN Both sides


Man arrested after cable theft discovered

Man arrested after cable theft


Pinto Energy plans Ashtabula refinery

Pinto Energy plans Ashtabula refinery


Hit-and-run left an imprint of driver's license plate

Hit-and-run left an imprint of driver's license plate


YMCA's three-part fall lecture starts Wednesday

YMCA's three-part fall lecture starts Wednesday


Man arrested for OVI after driving through a yard

Man arrested for OVI after driving through a yard


Woman arrested after eluding police

Woman arrested after eluding police


Woman arrested for disorderly conduct Sunday

Woman arrested for disorderly conduct Sunday


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS St. Paul the Apostle Church, 10143 Main St., New Middletown, is sponsoring its annual


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Morocco-Cerni wedding is set for October 12

Maria Annette Morocco of Youngstown and Vincent Anthony Cerni of Canfield are engaged and planning an October wedding, her parents are announcing.

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Beule-Gatte rite set for Oct. 19 in Las Vegas

Penny Beule and John Gatte, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement. Karen Wolfe of Boca

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Fundraiser to help woman with cancer


TMH will host pink ribbon run/walk


Sam Covelli will speak to rotarians

Sam Covelli will speak to rotarians WARREN Sam Covelli will be the guest speaker at the meeting


Most hostages at Kenya mall rescued, military reports

Most hostages at Kenya mall rescued, military reports Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya


‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Modern Family’ take top Emmy Awards, but O’Neill snubbed again

‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Modern Family’ take top Emmy Awards, but O’Neill snubbed again Associated Press


List of winners in the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards

List of winners in the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards By The Associated Press Partial list of


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Turnovers doom winless Steelers

Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger threw two interceptions and lost two fumbles.

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Tests show new iPhones are less durable than iPhone 5

As Apple pitches its newest smartphones, users may find something lacking compared with last year’s model: They could break more easily.

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The procedures are done in-office

The procedures are done in-office


YSU graduate enrollment sees uptick

The masters’s of business administration continues to do well


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Director co-authors marching band book

Forms and movements on the field should match the music

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Younger Blaney wins first Nationwide race

Ryan Blaney is the son of NASCAR driver Dave Blaney, a Trumbull County native.


Kenseth wins second straight Chase race

He held off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch.


Stenson wins Tour championship, FedEx Cup

He walked away with $11.44 million for winning both events.


Hospitals see uncertainty with Obamacare

Hospitals losing funding but unsure if increase in insured patients will offset cuts


Snyder weighs in on Valley boxing

The Canfield native is finishing up a book on the area’s boxing history.


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Proceeds go to Struthers shop with a cop program

Proceeds go to Struthers shop with a cop program

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Austintown Fitch offense keeps rolling

The Falcons are averaging 36 points per game despite losing eight starters to graduation last year.


Indians rock Astros, control destiny

Cleveland has a 1 1/2 game lead on the Rangers for the second wild-card spot.


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Struthers father, son open game room

Wildcat Game Room and Lounge open daily

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List of winners at Sunday’s 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of

List of winners at Sunday’s 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of Television


Youngstown woman cited after hit-skip in which license plate was imprinted on victim’s car.

Youngstown woman cited after hit-skip accident in which the license plate was imprinted on victim’s car.


Bags for Youngstown leaf collection available in October

Bags are available at City Hall Annex on Front Street downtown.


GRADS LIST

The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: PENN STATE


Staff report

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University ranks among the top third of similar


Problems piling up for 49ers

San Francisco’s offense struggled in a 27-7 loss to the Colts.


Here’s your glossary on the lingo of health care reform

Associated Press Major new laws come with their own jargon, and President Barack Obama’s health


Retired lawyers’ recognition dinner set

Attys. James B. Callen and Cherie H. Howard, who retired recently from Northeast Ohio Legal Services, will be honored Oct. 18.


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Hordes of grass bugs plague northeast Oregon community ELGIN, Ore. This time,


Merger of health departments could attract funds from state

Editorial: If they haven’t already, members of the General Health District Advisory Council that represents


YSU Alumni Lecture Series to present ‘Success in Urban School Districts’

Staff report youngstown “Success in Urban School Districts” is the topic of a presentation


GOLLIN FREEMAN

GOLLIN FREEMAN ACCUSED OF RAPE Height: 5’8” Weight: 280 Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Gender:


EGCC announces academic changes

Staff report Youngstown Eastern Gateway Community College has announced four changes in its


THE VINDICATOR | MADELYN P. HASTINGS

THE VINDICATOR | MADELYN P. HASTINGS Participants react as one of their watermelons explodes from


STEPHEN M. BARNHOUSE

STEPHEN M. BARNHOUSE ACCUSED OF THEFT, CORRUPTION OF MINORS, RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY Height:


Scrap-tire collection

Scrap-tire collection LIBERTY The township will have a scrap-tire collection from 8 a.m. to 4


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County Land Reutilization Corp., 11:30 a.m., commissioner’s conference


New rules take effect for deer hunters

Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio State officials say changes to Ohio’s white-tailed deer hunting


Scientists seek sites to pump fracking wastes

By Spencer Hunt Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Battelle scientists are leading a search for sites


Merkel triumphs in German vote

Associated Press BERLIN Chancellor Angela Merkel led her conservatives to a stunning victory in


Immigrants could fill voids

Opinion: Kearney (Neb.) Hub: We know that immigrants are filling many of the manual labor jobs that Americans


Obama: Fight for gun laws ‘ought to obsess us’

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Sunday memorialized the victims of the


Pirates fall into tie for wild-card lead

The Reds pounded Pittsburgh starter Jeff Locke.


Pelosi calls Republicans ‘arsonists’ over defunding of health care law

Associated Press WASHINGTON Even before a budget deadline arrives, leaders from both parties are


Southwest Ohio river recreation project under way

Southwest Ohio river recreation project under way Eds: Updates with further details, background,


GED testing set

GED testing set youngstown Official GED testing, sponsored by Choffin Career and Technical


Ruiz tabbed MVFC’s newcomer of the week

Ruiz tabbed MVFC’s newcomer of the week St. Louis, Mo. Youngstown State freshman tailback Martin


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage Licenses Lawrence D. Reed Jr., 53, of 1728 Atlantic St. NE,


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Silly Science appeals even to small kids — and their parents

Participants react as one of their watermelons explodes from the pressure of having numerous rubber bands placed around it. The demonstration was part of the Silly Science Sunday on West Federal Street. Hundreds attended the event.

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MADELYN P. HASTINGS|THE VINDICATOR

MADELYN P. HASTINGS|THE VINDICATOR Howard Mettee, YSU chemistry professor, drops a piece of steel


White House grapples with how to answer Somali rebel group

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House is under pressure to ramp up counter- terrorism


Two men shot near East Side Lincoln Park

Two men shot near East Side Lincoln Park YOUNGSTOWN Two men were injured in what police believe


Girl practicing driving sideswiped in 3-car accident in Champion

Girl practicing driving sideswiped in 3-car accident in Champion


Four to be honored at YSU awards banquet

Staff report youngstown The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, free


'Breaking Bad,' 'Modern Family' win big at Emmy Awards

Associated Press LOS ANGELES “Breaking Bad,” the brutal saga of an everyman’s ambition turned


A group of participants wrap as many rubber bands around a watermelon as they can, causing it

A group of participants wrap as many rubber bands around a watermelon as they can, causing it


video game review

‘Grand theft auto v’ Grade: A Details: Rockstar Games, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59.99


Members of theYSU Marching band practice under the direction of Brandt Payne, who has co-authored

Members of theYSU Marching band practice under the direction of Brandt Payne, who has co-authored


The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office gross per city. Includes the average

The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office gross per city. Includes the average


“This bill is designed to give people a hand when they need it most. And most people

Opinion: “This bill is designed to give people a hand when they need it most. And most people don’t choose to


Kenyan forces: ‘Most’ hostages rescued

Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya Helicopters circling overhead, Kenya’s military launched a major


Buckeyes, Meyer know Wisconsin is step up in class

Ohio State has played four middling-to-worse opponents so far.


Suicide attack on church kills 78

Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan A pair of suicide bombers blew themselves up amid hundreds


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2013. There are 99 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Bowman Breakfast set for Oct. 2 at KSU

Staff report Kent The fall 2013 Bowman Breakfast will take place at Kent State University in the


MADELYN P. HASTINGS|THE VINDICATOR

MADELYN P. HASTINGS|THE VINDICATOR Brandt Payne, an assistant professor at YSU and director the


Football: Academe’s money tree

Opinion: WASHINGTON Like baby birds with yawning beaks, college football fans clamor to be fed. So fasten


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