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Panelists at non-violence forum stress power of youth to change Youngstown
More young people need to serve as peacemakers in their lives and schools, one of the “Little Rock Nine” told a crowd of mostly youngsters at Choffin Career and Technical Center Tuesday night.
Chevy's next generation star car has arrived at Valley dealerships
Virginia DelBene loves her Chevrolet Cruze.
Niles water dept. deficit triggering state oversight, mayor says
Mayor Ralph Infante says the $2.7 million deficit in the city’s water department fund as of this summer is probably the reason the Ohio Auditor’s Office placed the city in fiscal emergency Tuesday, even though the city’s overall deficit is much lower.
First-time early voters give Mahoning's process a thumbs-up
A number of people tried early in-person voting for the first time on the first day to cast such ballots for this election.
AG race heats up with allegations of corruption
The contentious race for attorney general pits incumbent Mike DeWine, a Republican, against David Pepper, his Democratic challenger.
Racino reports above average first weeks
The Ohio Lottery Commission reported that $52.8 million credits were played at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course over its first 14 days of operation.
YPD has lead in hit-and-run death of young woman on I-680
Police say a tip has given them a lead in the hit and run death of a 20-year-old woman early Monday morning.
No progress in probe of Boardman man's murder
Four months after a township man was found slain in his home still few details are known.
YSU trustees approve Abraham as provost, VP
Youngstown State University trustees unanimously approved Martin Abraham as interim provost and vice president for academic affairs and Gregg Sturrus as interim dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Struthers firefighters talk to schoolkids for National Fire Prevention Week
“What if” was the question of the morning among Struthers Elementary School students after the Struthers Fire Department presented a fire safety video Tuesday.
Poland school officials weighing how to take state tests
School officials will decide in the next few days whether students will use pencil and paper, computers or some combination of the two to take state tests in the spring.
N. Korea acknowledges labor camps
North Korea publicly acknowledged the existence of its labor camps for the first time Tuesday, an admission that appeared to come in response to a highly critical U.N. human rights report earlier this year.
Spain set to kill dog who's owner has Ebola
Ebola's victims may include a dog named Excalibur. Officials in Madrid got a court order to euthanize the pet of a Spanish nursing assistant with Ebola because of the chance the animal might spread the disease.
Islamic State widening control of Syrian border
Islamic State fighters were poised to capture a strategic Syrian town on the Turkish border, Turkey's president warned Tuesday, even as Kurdish forces battled to expel the extremists from their footholds on the outskirts.
NJ high school cancels football season over bullying
NJ high school cancels football season over bullying
Lock P. Beachum Sr. receives national lifetime achievement award
Lock P. Beachum Sr. receives national lifetime achievement award
$52 million in 14 days at at Hollywood Gaming shows Valley's love for gambling
First totals at Hollywood Gaming show Valley's love for gambling
Mahoning elections board cuts expenses, increases budget
Mahoning elections board cuts expenses, increases budget
State auditor places Niles in a state of fiscal emergency
State auditor places Niles in a state of fiscal emergency
ODNR call center available for antlerless deer muzzleloader season
ODNR call center available for antlerless deer muzzleloader season
EGCC will offer classes at its new Warren center in Jan.
EGCC will offer classes at its new Warren center in Jan.
Youngstown police make traffic stop, find marijuana
Youngstown police make traffic stop, find marijuana
Youngstown Connection will have fundraising dinner Sunday
Youngstown Connection will have fundraising dinner Sunday
West Branch High School earns National Blue Ribbon
West Branch High School earns National Blue Ribbon
Man killed in one-car crash on Youngstown's East Side
Man killed in one-car crash on Youngstown's East Side
Kara Gaskill, Joseph Kuhns are engaged
Joseph and Sandra Gaskill of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kara Gaskill, to Joseph Kuhns, both of Austintown.
Shelton-Taylor engagement is announced
LIBERTY Steve and Christine Shelton of Liberty are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Randi Bowen, Ron Haines plan Oct. 31 wedding
Randi Bowen and Ron Haines, both of Boardman, are engaged, their parents, Randall and Gayle Bowen of
Kelli Podolsky, Andrew Wess plan Dec. rites
The parents of Kelli Podolsky of Austintown and Andrew Wess of Hubbard are announcing the couple’s
DAR sets workshop for applicants
DAR sets workshop for applicants AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning Chapter Daughters of the American
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1957 has planned a fall luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at
Harder test keeps people from GED classes
The math portion of the test which includes algebra II is intimidating potential students
Video game scholars
By JASON KEYSER Associated Press CHICAGO As a teenager, holed up in his bedroom, illuminated
Second Harvest awarded $60,000 grant from Walmart
Second Harvest Food Bank comes in second among top 50 recipients of Walmart's hunger campaign
Father Popovich Scholarship benefits students with special needs
The scholarship honors the priest who was injured in a car accident.
Austintown schools offering nutritious options
Healthy standards have led to increased costs for food department
Cops look for hit and run car in early morning 680 crash
Woman had stopped to remove bag of leaves lodged in car
Berstling’s YSU streak is fan-tastic
The Hubbard resident has missed just one game since the 1991 national semifinals
Fister keeps Nationals alive in NLDS
He pitched seven shutout innings in Washington’s 4-1 win.
Badger boys soccer claims 12th straight league title
The Braves clinched the crown with a 5-0 win over Lordstown.
Niles mayor: We’re fixing personnel-management problems
In the midst of a rash of Niles city employees being indicted for theft, Mayor Ralph Infante is making policy changes intended to prevent future problems.
Orchestra renews pact for Director Welser-Most
Associated Press CLEVELAND Franz Welser-Most will lead the Cleveland Orchestra past its
Harlem Globetrotters coming to Covelli
The Harlem Globetrotters will return to Covelli Centre on Jan. 29 for a 7 p.m. show.
Two women arrested in Canfield on prostitution due in court today
By ROBERT CONNELLY rconnelly@vindy.com CANFIELD A concerned citizen and a minor traffic stop
GM uses Facebook, calls to prompt owners to get recalled cars repaired
Eight months after General Motors began recalling more than 2 million cars because of a deadly ignition-switch defect, fewer than half the owners have gotten their vehicles fixed.
King brings stability to All-American Conference
The league has grown from 15 schools to 20 under his watch.
Trumbull Co. commissioners strike blow for reasonableness
Editorial: The problem with pUBLIC-sector employment can be seen in the current contract negotiations at the
Nurse in Spain gets Ebola
Associated Press WASHINGTON Raising fresh concern around the world, a nurse in Spain on Monday
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Jack Loew was quoted incorrectly on page B2 on Sunday after boxer Willie Nelson’s loss.
Canfield firefighters use homes yet to be demolished for training
Different techniques practiced in two homes
Sebring MYCAP office closed until November
Sebring MYCAP office closed until November SEBRING The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action
Pot clouded mind of bombing suspect’s friend, lawyer says
Associated Press BOSTON A prosecutor told a jury Monday that a friend of Boston Marathon bombing
Correction
Editorial: Correction The first name of retired Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge James C. Evans was
FBI finds missing Ohio girl
Associated Press BUCYRUS, Ohio Authorities say they have found a 15-year-old girl who was
Islamic State wages assault on Syrian border town
Associated Press MURSITPINAR, Turkey Islamic State fighters backed by tanks and artillery
US Supreme Court clears way for expansion of same-sex marriage
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court unexpectedly cleared the way Monday for a dramatic
Logan Avenue area hit with another gun crime
For the fourth time in a week, the troubled Warren area has been hit by a gun-related crime.
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 28
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Edge of Eternity,” by Ken Follett (Dutton) 2. “Personal,” by Lee Child
Stacey Studio applies for grant
Stacey Studio applies for grant CANFIELD Stacey Studio applied for a $150,000 grant from Chase
Hard-hitting Cruz leads O’s to ALCS
Baltimore advanced to the second round for first time since 1997.
HGH testing finally begins in NFL
HGH testing finally begins in NFL NEW YORK Testing for human growth hormone in NFL players has
Democratic gubernatorial nominee said he’s frustrated with the focus of the campaign
Says ‘a more substantive comparison’ of his record compared to the incumbent will never happen
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 7, the 280th day of 2014. There are 85 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Sunflower-seed enthusiasts supported by research
Q. I’ve read in your column that some people eat sunflower seeds to stay awake when they drive. This
Brain-navigation work earns Nobel
Brain-navigation work earns Nobel STOCKHOLM How do we remember where we parked the car? And how
GETTING FREAKY
If you watch What: “American Horror Story: Freak Show” When: Wednesday, 10 p.m. Where: FX By
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph M. Clem, 23, of Falls Church, Va., and Rachel
She didn't want to lose her hair because she didn't want to look sick
Cold cap not fun, but effective
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Christopher and Tracie Schmidt, Mineral Ridge, boy, Oct. 5.
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Nas: Tonight on “Tonight Show
Former judge’s supervision ends early
A federal judge ended the supervision of Maureen A. Cronin, a former judge, five months early.
Mill Creek MetroParks board to have special meeting tonight
Mill Creek MetroParks board to have special meeting tonight
Former massage parlor owner pleads guilty to attempted bribery
Chong Suk Williams, 72, owner of the former Suzi Kim’s massager parlor in Niles, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted bribery Monday, avoiding a trial that was scheduled to begin later Monday.
Free seminar on thyroid care
Free seminar on thyroid care BOARDMAN Dr. Ted Suzelis is offering a free seminar on naturopathic
Mahoning County Health Care Coalition to meet on Ebola
Make sure protocols and communications are in order ... in case
Feds: Teen sought to join Islamic State group
Associated Press CHICAGO A 19-year-old American left a letter expressing disgust with Western
newsmakers
newsmakers Geoffrey Holder, director and actor, dies at age 84 NEW YORK Geoffrey Holder, a
Vindicator seeks parents’ input
Vindicator seeks parents’ input WARREN The Vindicator is seeking interviews with parents of
cardinal cuisine Fundraiser for scholarship
Cardinal Cuisine is a fundraiser to benefit the Father Popovich Scholarship at Cardinal Mooney High
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lisbon board of education, 5 p.m., Board of Education office, 317 North Market
oddly enough
oddly enough Motto engraved on library gets lost in translation MOORESTOWN, N.J. The Latin
health care Wal-Mart plans 1-stop insurance shopping
Associated Press NEW YORK Wal-Mart is taking one-stop shopping to another area: health
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.60 —.12 Avalon
Why not pay a decent wage?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Just when you thought the plutocratic profiteers running America’s
Feds probe power steering in Fords
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government’s auto-safety regulator has opened an
FIGHTING hair loss FROM CHEMOTHERAPY
FIGHTING hair loss FROM CHEMOTHERAPY A Howland cancer patient said cold caps helped her avoid hair
Thomas Linzey is part of speaker series on energy and the environment
The Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund is a nonprofit law firm that’s provided free legal services to more than 500 governments and nonprofits since 1995.
NBA cashes in with ESPN, TNT contracts
Associated Press NEW YORK The NBA and its television partners couldn’t wait to extend their
Phelps suspended 6 months for DUI
He was also forced to withdraw from next year’s world championships.
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