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House GOP persists in battle with Senate over government shutdownt, debt limit
Moving closer to the brink of a government shutdown, House Republicans vowed Thursday they won't simply accept the stopgap legislation that is likely to remain after Senate Democrats strip away a plan to dismantle President Barack Obama's health care law.
Motorcycle passenger dies in Columbiana County crash
The passenger on a motorcycle was killed and the driver seriously injured Thursday afternoon when the driver lost control on a curve on state Route 9, south of Whinnery Road, in Butler Township, went off the road into a wooded area, and hit two trees.
Northside nurse strike/lockout are over, but no contract talks scheduled
Northside nurse strike/lockout are over, but no contract talks scheduled Northside nurse
Historic designation sought for Gallagher Building
Historic designation sought for Gallagher Building YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a downtown building
Grant would fund sidewalks to schools
Sidewalks on Shannon Road would make the route safer for kids who walk or bike to the Girard senior-
Warren Fire Department program wins recognition
Warren Fire Department program wins recognition Staff report WARREN The Warren Fire
Andrews Avenue Business Group has Friday ceremony
The Andrews Avenue Industrial Parkway has been repaved with curbs, new entry accesses, grass strip
US service member killed in Afghan ‘insider attack’
US service member killed in Afghan ‘insider attack’ KABUL, Afghanistan - A U.S. service member was
Detroit-area law firm files suit against Four Tops
Detroit-area law firm files suit against Four Tops PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area law firm
Lawyer: Terror case documents in ‘classified morass’
Lawyer: Terror case documents in ‘classified morass’ CHICAGO (AP) — A lawyer for a suburban
Oklahoma prisoner dialed 911 to report escape
Oklahoma prisoner dialed 911 to report escape TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A prisoner being driven across
Warren teen accidentally shot
Warren teen accidentally shot WARREN A 13-year-old Laird Avenue girl was accidentally shot in
Colo. farmers arrested in fatal listeria outbreak
Colo. farmers arrested in fatal listeria outbreak DENVER (AP) — The owners of a Colorado
ICBM test-launched from California
ICBM test-launched from California VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has
Bud Selig says he will retire in January 2015
Bud Selig says he will retire in January 2015 Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says he plans to
Second al-Qaida commander dies in Syria infighting
Second al-Qaida commander dies in Syria infighting DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - A local al-Qaida
Ex-Mont. teacher freed after 30-day term for rape
Ex-Mont. teacher freed after 30-day term for rape BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Montana prison officials
UN diplomats: Apparent deal on Syria resolution
UN diplomats: Apparent deal on Syria resolution UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The five permanent members
Tax-increment finance district created for Austintown racino
Tax-increment finance district created for Austintown racino
Interpol issues alert for British terror widow
Interpol issues alert for British terror widow LONDON (AP) - Interpol, acting on a Kenyan request,
Rouhani chides Israel for not signing nuke treaty
Rouhani chides Israel for not signing nuke treaty UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Heading into a historic
Witness: NM ex-police chief on cartel’s payroll
Witness: NM ex-police chief on cartel’s payroll ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A former police chief in
Suit challenges Pa.'s non-recognition of gay union
Suit challenges Pa.'s non-recognition of gay union
Ohio panel alerts jobs board of possible conflicts
Ohio panel alerts jobs board of possible conflicts
Police: Body parts found in suburban Detroit sewer
Police: Body parts found in suburban Detroit sewer STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say
Boardman police arrest two from stealing from TJ Maxx
Boardman police arrest two stealing from TJ Maxx
Clark gets life sentence for murder of disabled man
Clark gets life sentence for murder of disabled man
Lowellville officer to be sworn in today
Lowellville officer to be sworn in today LOWELLVILLE Donald Coppola will be sworn in as the
Major project at Shippingport nuclear plant slated in 2017
Major project at Shippingport nuclear plant slated in 2017 SHIPPINGPORT, Pa. (AP) — Officials say
Austintown police investigating copper-piping theft
Austintown police investigating copper-piping theft
Somalis fear youths leaving US for terror group
Somalis fear youths leaving US for terror group MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Leaders of the nation’s largest
Girard will pick up only bagged leaves this year
Girard will pick up only bagged leaves this year Girard Girard will again require the use of
Police: Suspect claimed she was related to attack victims
Police: Suspect claimed she was related to attack victims LIBERTY, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a
Militant group attacks Kenyan border town
Militant group attacks Kenyan border town NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The Islamic extremist group that
House GOP considers options on possible shutdown
House GOP considers options on possible shutdown WASHINGTON (AP) - Pressure is building on
Woman, 102, gets honorary high school diploma
Woman, 102, gets honorary high school diploma PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman who
YSU announces cuts to trim budget
YSU announces cuts to trim budget YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University plans to freeze all
Police: Man killed in botched backpack robbery
Police: Man killed in botched backpack robbery PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say a man was killed on
Catholic Men's Fellowship to discuss evangelization
Catholic Men's Fellowship to discuss evangelization
UPDATE | Northside nurses' union meets today with local political leaders
Northside nurses' union meets today with local political leaders
MCCTC Bistro opens for dinner Tuesday
The Adult Career Center culinary students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will open The Bistro at MCCTC for dinner service Tuesday.
Women's league will host fall conference
Women’s league will host fall conference POLAND Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will host
Fundraiser will feature "Downton" author
A Literary Society fundraiser will feature ‘Downton Abbey’ author Jessica Fellowes Tuesday at Stambaugh Auditorium.
2 local Toastmasters win in humor and table topics
Two winners from the local Toastmasters will compete with members of other clubs in an upcoming contest.
Bookmobile will hit the road for Trumbull County stops
Trumbull County’s Bookmobile schedules free events.
YMTA recital and reception will be Sunday
YMTA recital and reception will celebrate 80th year Sunday at Butler North.
Free lunch, produce giveaway today
E.B. Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., will host a free lunch and produce giveaway from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today.
Car, handgun missing after pickup
A township man is missing his 10-mm handgun after he picked up a woman walking down Market Street about 10 p.m. Monday.
Amazon unveils Kindle Fire HDX with live help
Amazon is refreshing its lineup of tablet computers with new devices called Kindle Fire HDX, which are significantly faster and lighter than the previous generation.
Some nurses remain locked out at Northside after 1-day strike
Other nurses remain locked out
Penguins open MVFC play Saturday at SIU
YSU ranks first in the MVFC rushing with 238.8 yards per game, with four different running backs over 100 yards already this season.
YSU plans cuts to address deficit
The projected savings in each category will be announced later this week
Premiums unveiled for health overhaul plans
The overview of premiums and plan choices comes as the White House swings into full campaign mode to promote the benefits of the Affordable Care Act to a skeptical public.
Key changes to health care under the ACA
Associated Press An overview of some of the key changes to health-care services under the
Crestview shines brightest to grab top spot in ITCL
By Ryan buck rbuck @vindy.com COLUMBIANA For the first time ever Wednesday night, Crestview’s
Rescue groups, individuals come to aid of Mahoning County pound
Dog pound gets help from groups in reducing population
Struthers police say burglary was hoax
Homeowner charged with inducing panic, falsification, endangering children
High School golf at a glance
JFK boys win Division II sectional tournament BRACEVILLE The Warren JFK won the Division III
Studio founder's granddaughter traces family roots
The story of Warner Bros. is a true Hollywood story — both literally and figuratively.
Howland Foundation kicks off campaign to improve stadium
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com HOWLAND A Howland foundation has launched a campaign to raise
Local DJ mixing it up with new Trap genre
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Music producer and DJ Brandon Martin has
A decade of work brings Parmalee into the spotlight You can't keep this band down
After working nearly a decade for a shot at country-music stardom, North Carolina band Parmalee thought for a moment in September 2010 it would be three shots that would keep the band from reaching its dream.
High School volleyball results
Ursuline 25-28-25, Leetonia 20-26-17 LEETONIA Alena Burzynski had 38 digs, eight points and
Rust Belt drags in some familiar faces
Rust Belt Theater Company will present the 10th annual “Fundraising is a Drag” show at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave.
Prosecutors want teens tried as adults in North Side robberies
North Side robbery suspects have court dates
Trumbull Correctional Institute and Trumbull Dog Kennel start dog-obedience program
A new dog-training program involving inmates at the Trumbull Correctional Institute and dogs from the Trumbull County Dog Kennel is about second chances.
Zoldan’s mission: ‘Lengthy’ contract at Covelli
Friday night and Saturday afternoon, the Phantoms will welcome the Green Bay Gamblers to the Covelli Centre for the first two of 30 home games.
Youngstown cops building burlgary case, identifying owners of stolen goods
Cops building burglary case
Valley blacks bash Dem Chairman Dave Betras
Steven Mickel, right, of the Youngstown NACCP speaks outside the Mahoning County Board of Elections at Oakhill Renaissance Place on the South Side during a rally protesting the dismissal of three Democratic executive committee members by party Chairman Dave Betras. Others taking part in the event included, from left, the Rev Kenneth Simon, New Bethel Baptist Church; Thomas Conley of the Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League and Artis Gillam Sr., former councillman and one of those dismissed.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Baggage Claim (PG-13) Determined to get engaged before her youngest sister’s
Browns give Hoyer another start
Hoyer, who rallied the Browns to a shocking win last week at Minnesota, will make his second straight start at quarterback.
Oracle beats Kiwis to keep America’s Cup
Oracle beats Kiwis to keep America’s Cup SAN FRANCISCO With one last spectacular push in a
Medicaid expansion demands the support of state legislators
Editorial: As the Ohio General Assembly prepares to convene its fall lawmaking session in Columbus, some
Anti-shutdown bill advances; big fight still looms
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unanimous but far from united, the Senate advanced legislation to
USPS: Boost cost of stamps to 49 cents
Associated Press WASHINGTON It soon could cost 49 cents to mail a letter. The postal Board of
Stop state funding cuts
Opinion: Stop state funding cuts Martins Ferry Times-Leader: The state has drastically cut Local Government
Fey to return for ‘SNL’ opener
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK When “Saturday Night Live” returns this weekend
Zombie Prom at Jack Perry’s
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Zombie Prom 2013 will be Oct. 11 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Jack Perry’s
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
‘Face Off’ contestant at Ghoul Mansion
Staff report SHARON, Pa. R.J. Haddy, who appeared on Season 2 of the Syfy series “Face Off,”
Acting his age: Teen from Valley lands a key role on ABC drama
Braeden Lemasters’ acting career continues on its impressive path.
Cubs deal blow to Pirates’ chances of winning divsion
Still, the postgame mood in the Pirates’ clubhouse was anything but somber.
Free lunch
Free lunch Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, free luncheon, 11:30
Meyer: No decision yet on Buckeyes’ starting QB
A lot of top college teams have trouble finding one quality quarterback. Ohio State has two.
Foot healed, Steelers’ Bell ready to get going
Le’Veon Bell believes he’s a quick healer. Of course, he’d like to stop having to prove it.
Poison ivy spreads by plant’s oil
Q. I plan to clear weeds and brush off our bank. How do I know if I get into poison ivy plants? I
Spring bulbs – plant now
Spring bulbs – plant now If you want that early spring color in the garden, plant your spring
Salazar, Swisher help Tribe strengthen wildcard lead
Rookie Danny Salazar gave Cleveland a much-needed quality start and Nick Swisher hit a two-run homer.
Warren council OKs borrowing $9.5M
Staff report WARREN City council approved resolutions Wednesday authorizing the borrowing of
2 men charged with meth manufacturing in Newton Falls
Two men face felony drug offenses after investigators found methamphetamine byproducts in a garbage container behind a West Broad Street business.
FBI: Navy Yard gunman left note about radio waves
Associated Press WASHINGTON Washington Navy Yard gunman Aaron Alexis left a note saying he was
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: The D.T.’s, 7 p.m. to
Wrestling legends at Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Legends of Wrestling, featuring Rowdy Roddy Piper, will come to Covelli
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): As “The Big Bang Theory” launches
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): As “The Big Bang Theory” launches Season 7 with back-to-back
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Honk!,SDRq directed by Bernie Appugliese, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse
Winning strategy for GOP
Opinion: WASHINGTON When Dwight Eisenhower asked Gen. Georgy Zhukov how the Red Army cleared minefields,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lordstown Village Council, utility committee, 4 p.m., council chambers, 1455 Salt
Ohio uses execution drug, for the last time, on killer
Associated Press LUCASVILLE, Ohio A white gunman who spewed racial slurs before fatally shooting
Don’t let corporate greed take over more of America
Opinion: Don’t let corporate greed take over more of America I was watching the 1976 movie “Network” the
Man charged with carrying concealed weapon in Warren
Police charged a 26-year-old man with carrying a concealed weapon near the location where a 20-year-old man had been shot inside a car.
Food giveaway
Food giveaway YOUNGSTOWN E.B. Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., will host a free lunch and
Amid corpses, FBI works in Kenya mall
Associated Press NAIROBI, KENYA Working near bodies crushed by rubble in a bullet-scarred,
An invasion of emerald ash borers has arrived Attacks always fatal
The Ohio Department of National Resources estimates that 3.8 billion Ohio ash trees will be destroyed by the EAB invasion.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald M. Slocum, 45, of 39 S. Lake-view Ave.,
METRO DIGEST || Valley firm deceives donors
Donors deceived YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and his counterpart in Pennsylvania
Eternal Spring – Gardens in Watercolor
Eternal Spring – Gardens in Watercolor When: Through Nov. 10. What: International artist Gary
United Methodist Community Center in Warren relocates
Juanita Pasley, executive director, said the move puts the center “into the hub where social services are.”
The 2013 Youngstown Phantoms roster
The Phantoms’ 23-man roster includes 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders. Among the
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township: Sept. 20 Harassment:
Seal up house against fall invaders
Seal up house against fall invaders Everything from insects to mice will start invading your home
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