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YNDC creates plan to address Youngstown residents' concerns

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. has created a plan to address the four key priorities residents have about the city.


Workers decontaminated, FBI called after substance sent to Boardman office

Local law enforcement officials are awaiting the results of a lab test to determine what substance was in an envelope sent to a business by a former employee Wednesday.


Firefighters protest at Youngstown council; worker raises granted

Youngstown firefighters walked from the downtown fire station with firefighters from nine other area departments to a city council meeting to protest Youngstown’s plan to reduce its ranks.


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East freshman Faith McCullough-Wooster killed in path of school bus

Crisis teams will be at East High School today to help students deal with the freak accident that resulted in the death of a classmate.

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Boardman man's stunning art born of his disability

Steven A. Dailey describes the jewelry he creates as “wearable art.”


Warren supt.: Schools used all options to locate blind girl who's missed 18 months

Warren City Schools superintendent says the visually impaired 15-year-old girl police found in unclean conditions Tuesday in a Beck Street Southeast home last attended Warren schools about 18 months ago.


YSU awarded first clinical drug study, for kidney disease

A pharmaceutical company awarded a $70,000 grant to a Canfield physician and a Youngstown State University professor for a clinical drug study — a first for the university.


Tribe's Kluber wins AL Cy Young Award

The Cleveland Indians' Corey Kluber has won the 2014 American League Cy Young Award.


Board-consolidation decision on Mahoning commissioners' agenda

Board-consolidation decision on Mahoning commissioners' agenda


UPDATE | Sewer line work finished, Mahoning Avenue reopened

Sewer line work finished, Mahoning Avenue reopened


Hazmat team called after business receives suspicious letter

Hazmat team called after business receives suspicious letter


BREAKING NEWS | Student killed in bus accident on East Side

Student killed in bus accident on East Side


Man gets life in prison for Ohio teen's slaying

Man gets life in prison for Ohio teen's slaying


Vets issue advice on pets that may have Ebola

Vets issue advice on pets that may have Ebola


Worker cleaning Ohio pond pulled from water dies

Worker cleaning Ohio pond pulled form water dies


Police, hazmat team at American Business Center in Boardman

Police, hazmat team at American Business Center in Boardman


Parents of preemie wed in ICU of Texas hospital

Parents of preemie wed in ICU of Texas hospital


Mom chases suspect in son’s molestation at eatery

Mom chases suspect in son’s molestation at eatery


Ohio authorities ID body found in burning car

Ohio authorities ID body found in burning car


UPDATE | 2 workers rescued who were dangling on WTC scaffolding

Workers dangling on WTC scaffolding


Man who killed wife, stepdaughter to be executed

Man who killed wife, stepdaughter to be executed


Accuser angered over Vatican exonerating monsignor

Accuser angered over Vatican exonerating monsignor


Conspirator in Ohio treasury scheme gets 4 years

Conspirator in Ohio treasury scheme gets 4 years


Man gets longer term for porn clips

Man gets longer term for porn clips


Postal union plans meeting on impact study of closings

Postal union plans meeting on impact study of closings


Police: Man sliced infant, threw her under van

Police: Man sliced infant, threw her under van


One Campbell road project done, another planned

One Campbell road project done, another planned


Campbell police investigate home burglary

Campbell police investigate home burglary


European Space Agency lands spacecraft on comet

European Space Agency lands spacecraft on comet


Clinical drug trial a first for Youngstown State

Clinical drug trial a first for Youngstown State


Allegiant Air adding Pittsburgh-Florida flights

Allegiant Air adding Pittsburgh-Florida flights


Sheriff asks for less money in 2015 than he sought in 2014

Sheriff asks for less money in 2015 than he sought in 2014


Men arrested after wire stripped in Warren

Men arrested after wire stripped in Warren


Howland battles massive brush fire

Howland battles massive brush fire


Cop faces trial on use of stun gun on cuffed man

Cop faces trial on use of stun gun on cuffed man


Westbound lane of I-80 still closed by truck crash

Westbound lane of I-80 still closed by truck crash


Youngstown firefighters find car ablaze

Youngstown firefighters find car ablaze


US-China climate deal aims to prod others to act

US-China climate deal aims to prod others to act


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

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


Donation event will help needy


Library to mark games day


South High ’57 class to meet at 11:30 a.m.

South High ’57 class to meet at 11:30 a.m. BOARDMAN South High School Class of 1957 meets for


State plan to lift specialty teacher rule draws flak

Educators worry change could sacrifice education of the “whole child”.


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Crestview claws its way to Round 2

The Rebels rallied from a two-touchdown deficit against Girard.

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Veterans are “true heroes” of democracy, courthouse speaker says

Commitments to serve “our country and its causes are the pinnacles of true citizenship,” veterans’ commander says.


YSU faces must-win game

Penguins need a fifth conference victory to get into playoffs


Rucci publicly apologizes for Go Go past to Austintown trustees

Few interactions between embattled business man and local government while he has been investing money into new hotel


Browns enjoy view from top

It’s been 20 years since Cleveland was in first place this late


Family donates to YSU in Thomas Fok’s memory

In recognition of the $2.5 million gift from the Fok Family, YSU will rename the Alumni House as Fok’s Hall


Gophers alive for West Division crown

Minnesota hosts Ohio State with much at stake for both


New Castle mom talks about parenting a transgendered child

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Debra Flint remembered a statement her 3- or


Browns’ Gipson may have concussion

Safety is suffering headaches after Bengals game


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Honoring veterans with free goods and services

Army reservist Dennis Rances had a general idea of how he would spend Veterans Day with his military friends, and none of it required money.

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Love and Theft concert will be a memorable night

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Love and Theft singer Stephen Barker Liles said the


Youngstown council to consider raises, hear firefighters' objections

Youngstown council is expected to ratify a contract with the city’s wastewater union.


Current crop of video games explores exotic locales Virtually anywhere

By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES 11It’s a “Wizard of Oz” moment for the


record reviews

Pink Floyd Album: “The Endless River” (Columbia Records) Grade: A- Never was an album more


Steelers' rushing attack stuck

Steelers seek offensive balance, but aren’t producing much on ground


Boardman trustees approve new landlord registry

The resolution is aimed at improving rental standards in the township


METRO DIGEST || Struthers chief has heart attack

Roddy heart attack STRUTHERS Struthers Police Chief Tim Roddy suffered a heart attack Sunday,


Grove City, Pa. man sentenced for having child porn pics

Grove City, Pa. man sentenced for having child porn pics


Man sues over injury to hand

Claims he was injured when a safety guard was taken off a machine


Chromebook roll out begins tonight in Austintown

Parents pay $50 insurance fee for students to be able to take device home


Boardman students show veterans their appreciation

Boardman schools honor veterans


Austintown police add traffic enforcement devices

Trustees approve two demolitions


Police in Campbell, Lowellville recognized at city council

Both Campbell and Lowellville police were honored within the past week at their city council meetings for high arrest numbers and community service.


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MCCTC cadets fight gas fire during training exercise

Don Waldron, right, an instructor in the firefighter program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, instructs cadet firefighters on how to battle a gas fire, set on the grounds of the school Tuesday.

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nfl news & notes

Bears: The Chicago Bears have waived former Super Bowl MVP receiver Santonio Holmes. Holmes signed a


BrothersInFood say they hit the jackpot in Austintown

BrothersInFood say they hit the jackpot in Austintown Mark and Mike placed their bet on the menu


Niles Expanded acquires new center in Oklahoma

Niles Expanded acquires new center in Oklahoma NILES Niles Expanded Metals and Plastics, 310 N.


Coolidge in 2016

Opinion: NEW YORK At a dinner sponsored by the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation recently (I am an unpaid


Countdown of top wines is on

Countdown of top wines is on Drinks Columnist Brian Fry begins his list of the top 20 wines priced


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2014. There are 49 days left in the year.


Still built Ford tough?

Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Russell Barnett, a Ford dealer in Tennessee, is ready for


Concert for Valor

Associated Press WASHINGTON Military veterans and active-duty service members were among the


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Foursquare Blockwatch, 6 p.m., Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood


US and its partners in arms must eliminate ISIS leaders

Editorial: The U.S.-led airstrike last week against the leaders of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria near the


Cybercrime being fought in plain sight

Associated Press ARLINGTON, Virginia Ground zero in the nation’s fight against cybercrime hides


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Walking Dead’ dominates among young viewers NEW YORK “The Walking Dead” rules as


Birthdays

Birthdays Sportscaster Al Michaels is 70. Singer-songwriter Neil Young is 69. Actress Megan


US dodged a bullet Nov. 4

Opinion: Just what happened last week on election day? And what is going to happen in the years ahead? The


Lowellville tackles an increasing number of construction projects

Lowellville announces updates on multiple construction projects during council meeting.


Video games released this week include:

Video games released this week include: v “Halo: The Master Chief Collection”: for Xbox One v


Pa. gov.-elect to impose ban on gifts

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Gov.-elect Tom Wolf is restricting members of his transition


Stock market closes at another high

Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market eked out another all-time high Tuesday, but the gains


Warren Police Street Crimes unit raids two suspected drug houses

Police raided two homes Tuesday as part of a 5-month drug investigation


Niles man charged with attempted murder for incident at Niles park

A 23-year-old North Road man is in the Trumbull County jail in lieu of $250,000 bond, charged with attempted murder.


LOTTERY

LOTTERY TUESDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions23-25-28-30-75 Mega Ball11 Megaplier5


Governor outlines plan for Ferguson

Associated Press WELDON SPRING, Mo. Police will work to protect peaceful protesters after a


Open-enrollment help for health care

Open-enrollment help for health care YOUNGSTOWN Mercy Health-Youngstown is hosting Health


Obama, Putin come face to face

Associated Press BEIJING On the surface, President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir


game time

game time Who: Texans at Browns. When: Sunday, 1 p.m. Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland.


game time

game time Who: Ohio State at Minnesota. When: Saturday, noon. TV/radio: ABC WYTV 33; WNIO-AM


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Pour House burgers pack rich flavor

Pour House burgers pack rich flavor

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oddly enough

oddly enough Maine flower shop break-in was a stunt gone wrong PORTLAND, Maine A Maine man


NHL roundup

NHL roundup Tuesday’s other games Capitals 4, Blue Jackets 2 WASHINGTON Alex Ovechkin and


NBA roundup

NBA roundup Tuesday’s games Bucks 85, Thunder 78 MILWAUKEE O.J. Mayo scored 19 points and


Federer close to semis

He’ll face Andy Murray in final ATP round-robin match on Thursday Associated Press LONDON


Oregon leaps Florida State

Mississippi State remains first in playoff rankings


college football MAC and Big 12

N Illinois 27, Toledo 24 DEKALB, ILL. Cameron Stingily ran for a pair of second-half


49ers’ Willis out for season

Linebacker strained muscle in left big toe


O’s, Nats managers honored

Showalter won for third time


Cashman’s expectations for A-rod are low

Third baseman could become designated hitter


Rangers snap Pens’ win streak at 7

Lundqvist stopped 33 shots for the shutout


Harvick gets hot at right time

He’s a contender in the Chase finale


Tigers’ priority now Martinez

Slugger declined Detroit’s qualifying offer


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