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Stories published September 25, 2013

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

89-year-old woman's purse snatched at Niles golf store

Police are looking for a man who snatched an elderly woman’s purse in a store parking lot around 3 p.m. today.


Howland foundation campaign for sports facility

A Howland foundation has launched a campaign to raise $1.85 million to convert the high school football stadium into a community sports facility.


Struthers to continue curbside pickup of leaves

Struthers to continue curbside pickup of leaves Struthers to continue curbside pickup of leaves


Cops building burglary case

Cops building burglary case Police continue burglary probe youngstown Police are trying


Struthers police say burglary involving gunfire exchange was a hoax

Homeowner charged with inducing panic, falsification, endangering children Struthers police say


Lordstown man pleads guilty to securities fraud

Lordstown man pleads guilty to securities fraud Staff report WARREN A 54-year-old


Town-hall meeting on fracking concerns is Thursday in Wick Park Pavilion

Town-hall meeting on fracking concerns is Thursday


Black leaders blast Betras for ousting 3 party executive committee members

Black leaders blast Betras for ousting 3 party executive committee members


Ohio AG gets restraining order against Mahoning Valley business

Ohio AG get restraining order against Mahoning Valley business


Wrestling show coming to Covelli

Wrestling show coming to Covelli Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Legends of Wrestling, featuring Rowdy


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Richie Dascenzo, Cirque Musica's Ambrose Martos

Sept. 26, 2013 | Richie Dascenzo, Cirque Musica's Ambrose Martos

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Home Savings foundation presents $6K check to Junior Achievement

Home Savings foundation makes donation to Junior Achievement


Shabab: Foreigners in Kenya “legitimate target”

Shabab: Foreigners in Kenya “legitimate target” JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Al-Shabab, the armed Somali


Youngstown school board has special meeting Thursday

Youngstown school board has special meeting Thursday


YMHA board meeting is noon Thursday

YMHA board meeting is noon Thursday


YSU president recommends reductions, delays and layoffs

YSU president recommends reductions, delays and layoffs YOUNGSTOWN Due to a budget deficit,


2 Ohio businessmen charged in campaign funds probe

2 Ohio businessmen charged in campaign funds probe


Ohio civil rights agency weighs housing complaint

Ohio civil rights agency weighs housing complaint


Iran tries to shine light on Israeli nukes

Iran tries to shine light on Israeli nukes JERUSALEM (AP) - With a few words in a largely


Nairobi attack puts spotlight on mall safety

Nairobi attack puts spotlight on mall safety NEW YORK (AP) - Some malls around the world have been


Cruz ends talkathon, Senate heads toward vote

Cruz ends talkathon, Senate heads toward vote WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Ted Cruz ended his all-night


North Side robbery suspects have court dates

North Side robbery suspects have court dates youngstown Two juvenile suspects in a string of


Bond is back, in William Boyd’s new novel ‘Solo’

Bond is back, in William Boyd’s new novel ‘Solo’ LONDON (AP) - Bond is back, much as we remember


Sinkhole repairs delaying W. Pa. turnpike traffic

Sinkhole repairs delaying W. Pa. turnpike traffic


AP: Gay marriage lawsuit expanded in Ohio

AP: Gay marriage lawsuit expanded in Ohio


Pakistan struggles to help quake victims; 271 dead

Pakistan struggles to help quake victims; 271 dead DALBADI, Pakistan (AP) - Rescuers struggled


Warren Fire Department program wins recognition from the ServeOhio Awards program

The Warren Fire Department’s SALSA (Save A Life Smoke Alarm) Program wins recognition from the


Nonviolence Week events planned

Nonviolence Week events planned For the first time, Nonviolence Week is being celebrated across


USPS seeks 3-cent increase for first-class mail

USPS seeks 3-cent increase for first-class mail


Campbell man faces drug charges

Campbell man faces drug charges


Syrian rebel groups slam Western-backed opposition

Syrian rebel groups slam Western-backed opposition BEIRUT (AP) - Several Syrian rebel groups,


Boardman man's car, gun stolen

Boardman man's car, gun stolen


Premiums unveiled for health overhaul plans

Premiums unveiled for health overhaul plans WASHINGTON (AP) - With new health insurance markets


2 Newton Falls men charged with meth offenses

2 Newton Falls men charged with meth offenses


Dog training program is about second chances

Dog training program is about second chances LEAVITTSBURG A new dog-training program involving


Despite Cruz, Senate heads toward Obamacare vote

Despite Cruz, Senate heads toward Obamacare vote WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic-controlled


Ohio cancer scheme suspect wants to plead insanity

Ohio cancer scheme suspect wants to plead insanity


US experts help Kenyans hunt for bodies at mall

US experts help Kenyans hunt for bodies at mall NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The United States Ambassador


UPDATE | ValleyCare Northside Medical Center locks out some nurses today

ValleyCare Northside Medical Center locks out some nurses today


City police make two gun arrests on South Side

City police make two gun arrests on South Side YOUNGSTOWN City police made two gun arrests in


Despite Cruz, Senate heads toward Obamacare vote

Despite Cruz, Senate heads toward Obamacare vote


Iran’s president tones down anti-Israel rhetoric

Iran’s president tones down anti-Israel rhetoric UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The Iranian president’s


Ohio troooper who hit motorcycle put on desk duty

Ohio trooper who hit motorcycle put on desk duty


Ohio vehicle passenger killed as train hits SUV

Ohio vehicle passenger killed as train hits SUV


Free lunch, food distribution Thursday at Youngstown East Side ministry

Free lunch, food distribution Thursday at Youngstown East Side ministry


2 child starvation death cases in court

2 child starvation death cases in court PHILADELPHIA (AP) — There’s been a string of disturbing


Pa. high court to mull ex-death row inmates appeal

Pa. high court to mull ex-death row inmates appeal JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The state Supreme Court


Fire station dedication Sunday

The Western Reserve Joint Fire District will have a station dedication at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.


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Abby Patterson, Derek Winkle plan Oct. 12 rites

Richard and Carol Patterson and John and Natalie Winkle are announcing the engagement of their children, Abby Patterson and Derek Winkle. They all reside in Austintown.

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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

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


McBride open house will include tours


Church choir will offer flea market


Serbian Day event planned


Rotary program is postponed

Rotary program is postponed WARREN Sam Covelli is unable to attend today’s Rotary Club of Warren


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Authentic Italian import

A new Italian restaurant features an authentic import.

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Liberty seniors arrested in vandalism of Girard's G

Police have charged two juveniles with vandalism in the destruction of Arrowhead Stadium’s big G sign.


Howland stadium foundation kickoff meeting this evening

The Howland Community Stadium Foundation invites the public to attend a kickoff meeting for a new Howland Community Stadium from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Leo’s Ristorante, 7042 E. Market St.


Van DeCree begins prison term

Van DeCree, 59, of Warren, a former All-America football defensive end in 1973 and 1974 for Ohio State University, has begun serving a seven-month prison term after pleading guilty to violating the terms of a sentencing program.


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Consumer confidence dips

Americans’ confidence in the economy fell slightly in September from August, as many became less optimistic about hiring and pay increases over the next six months.

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Sarisky leads Hubbard past Canfield

After a loss to Canfield earlier in the season, the Hubbard volleyball team entered Tuesday night’s match seeking revenge.

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Northside nurses may face a lockout

Northside nurses may face a lockout

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YSU gets a chance at redemption against SIU

Just about everything that went wrong with Youngstown State’s 2012 season could be found in the giant turkeyburger that was the Penguins’ 38-21 loss to Southern Illinois.

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Local black leaders blast Dem Chairman Betras

They say he used “bully tactics”


Fitch, Western Reserve atop computer ratings

If the Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoffs began this week, 15 Mahoning Valley teams would qualify for the postseason under the state’s new seven-division setup.


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St Rose School's centennial starts Thursday

Three hundred people will celebrate the school’s 100th year.

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Youngstown School District finances look brighter after cuts

The district’s per pupil cost is high compared to even other urban districts


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NCAA to restore Penn State scholarships

Penn State will gradually get back football scholarships taken away over the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, the NCAA announced Tuesday.

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Boardman eases to Mahoning cross country titles

As John Phillips sees it, his Boardman cross country squad has been building for this year over the last three seasons, thanks in large part to senior Mark Hadley.


Affordable Care Act | 10 things you need to know

Associated Press 4444A. Polls show many Americans remain mystified by the Patient Protection


GOLF ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s sectional tournament

East Palestine became the seventh area high school golf team to qualify for the district level by finishing third on Tuesday in the boys Division II sectional at Elms Country Club west of Massillon.


Some states erect roadblocks as enrollment in health-care law looms

The individuals and groups tasked with helping people enroll for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act are facing a stiff head wind of restrictive laws, regulations and outright obstruction in some Republican-led states.


Valley unemployment rate largely unchanged in August

Economists and others say some data suggests the Valley is faring better than other regions


Struthers district to require tickets at all sporting events

Board's next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 22


Man arrested in assault outside bar in Girard

The suspect was arraigned Tuesday morning.


Coitsville begins investigation into crash with new cruiser

The crash heavily damaged the township police department's new cruiser.


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Work started to convert Wick Building to 52 rental units

The work will cost $15 million to $16 million

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Youngstown cops find burglary cache

City workers take rims and other items seized from a Ravine Road home in Youngstown to a truck Tuesday. Police served a search warrant at the home as part of an investigation into a series of burglaries on the East Side.

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METRO DIGEST || Howland stadium kick-off tonight

Stadium foundation HOWLAND The Howland Community Stadium Foundation invites the public to attend


LOTTERY

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JPMorgan Chase to cut 440 jobs

JPMorgan Chase to cut 440 jobs columbus JPMorgan Chase & Co. will cut about 440 jobs in the


Benedict defends record to atheist

Associated Press VATICAN CITY Seven months after leaving the papacy, emeritus Pope Benedict XVI


Regional chamber is hosting a JEDD forum on Oct. 1

Government officials and employees from Mahoning and Trumbull counties are invited


Over the line

Over the line Next week Rebecca Nieminen Sloan will share her Cajun favorites at Hill’s Country


Woman sentenced to three years in prison in mobile robbery

Woman sentenced to three years in prison in mobile robbery


Browns’ Taylor fires back at Peterson

Cleveland Browns nose tackle Phil Taylor believes the defense made a statement by holding Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in check.


2 Warren men charged with felony robbery

The victim said he knew the robbers and gave their description to police.


Man charged in stabbing

The man is charged with stabbing his neighbor, police Chief Jeff Palmer said.


Changing with the seasons

Family Features Just as our wardrobe adjusts to the cooler weather, so, too, do our appetites as


Judges weigh exemption for health law

Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal appeals court is considering whether for-profit businesses


Obama, Iran’s Rouhani back renewed talks

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Hopeful yet unyielding, President Barack Obama and new Iranian


Seasonal pumpkin doughnuts

Family Features Autumn is here, and along with those cool, crisp mornings comes a craving for


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, work session 6 p.m., regular meeting 7:30 p.m., media


oddly enough

oddly enough Young moose hangs around Entiat ENTIAT, Wash. Leave the moose alone. That’s the


Obama’s war on coal

Opinion: News and Sentinel, Parkersburg, W. Va.: President Barack Obama and his minions clearly are hoping


Schools must tell state of intent to apply for grant

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Schools and districts have a little more than a week to


Last-minute travel for Steelers

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is trying to keep things as normal as he can these days, believing routine and repetition will lead to a sense of comfort and — he hopes — success.


Obama’s political stock in free fall

Opinion: This has been the worst time, politically, for President Barack Obama since he took office. Recent


Selected local stocks

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This week’s video game releases include:

This week’s video game releases include: v “Batman Arkham Bundle”: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; rated


METRO DIGEST || Pavlik pleads not guilty

Pavlik plea CANFIELD Former middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik did not appear in Canfield


Cold weather calls for warm, cozy meals Hearty meals for chilly evenings

Family Features Brisk autumn evenings call for warm, homemade meals that bring the family together


Youngstown voters can learn from Niles drilling-ban repeal

Editorial: To its credit, Niles City Council last week used the power of repeal in the noble spirit it has been


MAHONING COUNTY Courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy E. Slabaugh, 38, Mohnton, Pa., and Rebecca D.


mlb roundup Tuesday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 7, Yankees 0 NEW YORK Matt Moore had New York flailing for five wild


Skeletal remains found in buried car

Associated Press ELK POINT, S.D. Investigators found skeletal remains inside an old Studebaker


Cole helps Pirates take wild-card lead

Gerrit Cole threw six strong innings and the Pirates took over the NL wild-card lead, beating the Chicago Cubs, 8-2, Tuesday night.


YSU tops Robert Morris in volleyball

YSU tops Robert Morris in volleyball Moon Township, Pa. Youngstown State senior Missy Hundelt


GOP in risky fight with Obama

Associated Press WASHINGTON Under relentless pressure from their right wing, Republicans are in


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Giambi’s blast saves game for Indians

In a stunning season of walk-off wins, late-inning comebacks and magical moments, Jason Giambi provided the most stirring one yet.

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Wreaking havoc on animals

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Both the old and new media agree on is this: If you need a story


Gorski sentencing continued

Woman accused of stealing $100,000


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Britni Smith, East Palestine, boy, Sept. 22. Jeffrey and


Warren council finance panel urges borrowing $9.5M

Staff report WARREN Warren City Council’s finance committee recommended Tuesday that the full


Prosecutors ask judge for life with no parole for Warren killer

Prosecutors will ask Judge Ronald Rice for the maximum penalty for Richard A. Clark, 40, who killed Dwayne Hickman at Hickman’s Williamsburg Street Northwest home in March.


Toys ‘R’ Us to hire 45,000 for season

Associated Press NEW YORK Toys “R” Us plans to hire 45,000 seasonal workers at its stores and


Obama, Clinton tout health-care law

Associated Press NEW YORK President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton took to the


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 25, the 268th day of 2013. There are 97 days left in the year.


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Buckeyes not just a finesse team

Both Ohio State and Wisconsin are best when running. Wisconsin is third in the nation in rushing, averaging 350 yards. Ohio State is sixth at 311.


Appetites, Ingredients Change with the Seasons

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POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Sept. 21


Top of the list

Top of the list Who’s in first place? Who’s in second? Who’s next on the Burger Guyz’ hit list?


Commissioners to award contracts for $10.6 million Kinsman sewer project

Commissioners to award contracts for $10.6 million Kinsman sewer project


Valley must come together in fight for existing, new jobs

Editorial: There are A COUPLE OF initiatives that require the attention of the Mahoning Valley and the state of


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