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ELECTION UPDATE | Republicans take over the Senate
ELECTION UPDATE | Republicans take over the Senate
Fire levy renewals, library tax pass in Trumbull
Fire-levy renewals in Girard and Liberty and a renewal plus additional millage levy for the Niles McKinley Memorial Library passing handily Tuesday.
Youngstown voters refuse to reduce size of council, ban fracking
City voters narrowly rejected a charter amendment to reduce the number of wards from seven to five and loudly said no for the fourth time since May 2013 to a proposal to ban fracking in Youngstown.
ELECTION UPDATE | Mahoning County voters approve Children Services levy
ELECTION UPDATE | Mahoning County voters approve Children Services levy
ELECTION UPDATE | Jackson Milton school levy renewal passes
ELECTION UPDATE | Jackson Milton school levy renewal passes
ELECTION UPDATE | Boardman school levy renewal passes
ELECTION UPDATE | Boardman school levy renewal passes
ELECTION UPDATE | Springfield voters OK income tax renewal for schools
ELECTION UPDATE | Springfield voters OK income tax renewal for schools
Indicted Democrat Auditor Sciortino upset by newcomer Republican Meacham
Indicted Democrat Auditor Sciortino upset by newcomer Republican Meacham
ELECTION UPDATE | Campbell schools renewal levy wins
ELECTION UPDATE | Campbell schools renewal levy wins
ELECTION UPDATE | Meacham and Rusu now ahead in their races
Meacham and Rusu now ahead in their races
ELECTION UPDATE | Democrat Carney concedes defeat in Ohio auditor race
Democrat Carney concedes defeat in Ohio auditor race
ELECTION UPDATE | Sales tax still winning, Sciortino increases lead over Meacham
Sales tax still winning; Sciortino increases lead over Meacham
ELECTION UPDATE | Early votes show trouble for Lakeview levy
ELECTION UPDATE | Early votes show trouble for Lakeview levy
ELECTION UPDATE | Judge Carol Ann Robb has early lead in appellate court race
Judge Carol Ann Robb has early lead in appellate court race
ELECTION UPDATE | US Rep. Tim Ryan cruises to easy win
ELECTION UPDATE | US Rep. Tim Ryan cruises to easy win
ELECTION UPDATE | Download the Mahoning Early Voting Totals Here
Download the Mahoning Early Voting Totals Here
ELECTION UPDATE | Ginter ahead in Columbiana County state rep race
Ginter ahead in Columbiana County state rep race
ELECTION UPDATE | Mike O'Brien leads in 64th House race
ELECTION UPDATE | Mike O'Brien leads in 64th House race
ELECTION UPDATE | Jon Husted ahead in re-election bid for Ohio Secretary of State
Jon Husted ahead in re-election bid for Ohio Secretary of State
ELECTION UPDATE | Early voting shows DeWine ahead in attorney general race
DeWine ahead in attorney general race
ELECTION UPDATE | GOP mounting powerful bid for Senate control
ELECTION UPDATE | GOP mounting powerful bid for Senate control
ELECTION UPDATE | 3 Mahoning school issues winning, 2 losing in early voting
Mahoning school issues winning in early voting
ELECTION UPDATE | Kasich is coasting to victory due to FitzGerald missteps
Kasich is coasting to victory due to FitzGerald missteps
ELECTION UPDATE | GOP’s Husted re-elected as Ohio secretary of state
GOP’s Husted re-elected as Ohio secretary of state
BULLETIN: Kasich soundly defeats FitzGerald in Ohio gubernatorial race
Kasich soundly defeats FitzGerald in Ohio gubernatorial race
ELECTION UPDATE | Exit poll: Voters unhappy with Obama and GOP
Exit poll: Voters unhappy with Obama and GOP
UPDATE | Vikings' Adrian Peterson avoids jail in plea agreement
Adrian Peterson avoid jail in plea agreement
ELECTION UPDATE | S.C. elects first black to US Senate since Reconstruction; GOP Graham re-elected
S.C. elects first black to US Senate since Reconstruction
Trumbull Mobile Meals has football-themed fundraiser Saturday
Trumbull Mobile Meals has football-themed fundraiser Saturday
AAA11: Beware of people posing as home health workers
AAA11: Beware of people posing as home health workers
Man faces charge for inducing panic in Ebola scare
Man faces charge for inducing panic in Ebola scare
St. Charles student suspended for having a homicide list
St. Charles student suspended for having a homicide list
Students present violence-reducing ideas to city officials
Students present violence-reducing ideas to city officials
Five Warren teens arrested in connection with robbery
Five Warren teens arrested in connection with robbery
Farmers National Bank Named to Crain’s Cleveland Business Fast 50
Farmers National Bank Named to Crain’s Cleveland Business Fast 50
District: AG probing online posts of nude student pics
District: AG probing online posts of nude student pics
Pittsburgh police: Man burns legs making moonshine
Pittsburgh police: Man burns legs making moonshine
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Philanthropy awards date set
National Philanthropy Awards luncheon is set for Nov. 14.
Wash Away Hunger at Salem Car Wash
Wash Away Hunger at Salem Car Wash SALEM Salem Car Wash, 1041 E. State St., presents Wash Away
Valley men have unusually high percentage of prostate cancer
African-American men in the Valley twice as likely to get prostate cancer
TV’s longest-running kids’ show stays up to date ‘Sesame Street’ turns 45
By BETH J. HARPAZ Associated Press NEW YORK You don’t get to be the lon gest-running
Alton Brown’s food tour is a culinary buffet
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com No matter what he’s doing, foodist Alton Brown always
Boardman's prescription drop-off program is a success, township officials say
Boardman's prescription drop-off program is a success, township officials say
Austintown adds digital signs to let motorists know about district events, awards
Signs on Idaho and Raccoon roads
Bomb scare suspect ordered detained
Charles J. Reighard is charged with mailing three threatening letters to Atty. David Betras.
Hotel California open house shut down by police and fire officials
Hotel California open house shut down by police and fire officials
3Q report highlights economic development in NE Ohio
Team NEO releases 3Q results for regional economic development efforts in NE Ohio
City health department launched free electronic program
Birth and death info available back to 1908 and 1954, respectively
Buckeyes still haven’t forgotten loss to Spartans
Ohio State is still smarting from the 34-24 loss in the Big Ten championship.
Steelers find groove with Ben’s arm
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger rolled to his left, lobbed one last rainbow on a
Shepherd tops list
Shepherd tops list YOUNGSTOWN Shepherd of the Valley’s home health agency, At Home With
5 things you should know about election
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The early polls are closed, Election Day polls are open
Youngstown schools recovery plan approved
The plan sets academic goals for the district and limits school board authority
Tart cherries keep gout at bay
Q. I have had very good success using dried cherries to prevent gout. I began having gout attacks,
Cruze remains competitive in competition-heavy segment
Incentives on 2014s helped boost October sales for best October yet.
Voting in non-presidential years affects people more than voting for president, a local election official says
Unsure of where to vote? Local boards of elections say to call or go to their websites to find out
Gun bill should be shot down
Opinion: Akron Beacon Journal: Republicans in charge at the Statehouse appear as determined as ever to make
Endorsement omission
Editorial: Endorsement omission In a recap Monday of The Vindicator’s endorsements in today’s general
Hyundai, Kia to pay US $100M for overstating mpg
Associated Press WASHINGTON Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia will pay the U.S. government a
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Foo Fighters: Tonight on “Late
Recruitment event
Recruitment event AUSTINTOWN Rachel Wixey and Associates will have a recruitment event for the
Low oil prices have economic downside
Associated Press WILLISTON, N.D. Marcus Jundt moved to Williston from Minnesota almost four
State of Ohio has jobs problem but not in the traditional sense
Editorial: Of all the numbers having to do with the state of Ohio’s job-creation and job-retention since the
Standing tall
Associated Press NEW YORK Thirteen years after the 9/11 terrorist attack, the resurrected World
Hotels employing high-tech options
Hotels don’t want guests to have to linger at the front desk — or even stop by at all.
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2014. There are 57 days left in the year. This is
No trouble at school
No trouble at school MINERAL RIDGE An extra Weathersfield Township police officer was on hand
Man pleads to shooting, will go to trial on murder
Prosecution: Defendant upset he was cut out from robbery profits
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Susan Roberts and Charles Russell, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 30.
Simple routines for healthy hair and skin
Family Features Healthier hair, softer skin and less stress can be achieved by following a few
Kids fitness initiative
Kids fitness initiative BOARDMAN The Mahoning Valley Healthy Kids Coalition’s non-competitive
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul Gonzalez Jr., 37, of 148 N. Osborn Avenue,
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
YSU dean accepts another job
Bryan DePoy will leave YSuU in January to become Lake Erie College’s chief academic officer
School reopens after shooting
Associated Press MARYSVILLE, Wash. Hundreds of people lined the entrance to a Washington state
Republicans, Dems make a final push
Associated Press WASHINGTON On a final, furious day of campaigning, Republicans strained to
Security breach not detected for several months
Associated Press WASHINGTON A cyber attack similar to previous hacker intrusions from China
ACLU investigates voter’s absentee-ballot denial
Associated Press COLUMBUS The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is investigating a
Student shot near Delaware university
Student shot near Delaware university DOVER, Del. A student was shot at a residence hall near
A possible name change for the Struthers First Ward Block Watch
The Struthers First Ward Block Watch determined at its last meeting of the year Monday the group needs to change its name. The group is seeking ideas for a name change from the general public.
As complaints pile up, former Girard prosecutor hopes to avoid permanent disbarment
As complaints pile up, former Girard prosecutor hopes to avoid permanent disbarment
Sex offender gets 3 years in prison, lifetime registration
The prosecutor asked to judge to sentence Willis Smith to five years in prison - the maximum sentence for the gross sexual imposition charge.
Church ransacked
Church ransacked YOUNGSTOWN Police reports say a South Side church was ransacked sometime within
Fire that destroyed historic Columbiana home determined to be arson
Fire that destroyed historic Columbiana home determined to be arson
Mideast countries eye anti-militant alliance
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait are discussing
Man accused of grabbing ex-wife by neck while backing truck
A Youngstown man is charged with felonious assault for purportedly assaulting his ex-wife at her home
struthers | Block watch
The Struthers First Ward Block Watch wants to change its name by next year. Melanie Rauschenbach, an
oddly enough
oddly enough Michigan couple marry after losing 380 pounds WYANDOTTE, Mich. A Detroit-area
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday McDonald Village Council, caucus with meeting to follow, 6 p.m., administration
Home Depot breach costs Ohio credit unions $1.3M
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Credit Union National Association says the breach of customer data
South Range soccer tickets still available
South Range soccer tickets still available Beaver Twp. Tickets for the boys Division III soccer
Stock market holds near record levels
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market held close to record levels Monday as a report showed
STATE CHALLENGE
STANDING IN THE WAY OF SOUTH RANGE GAME IN COLUMBUS IS A DEFENDING RUNNER-UP By RYAN BUCK
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