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Prime minister: Attacks will redouble anti-terrorist efforts
Police secure the scene of a shooting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, Wednesday. A soldier standing guard at the National War Memorial was shot ...
Stories published October 23, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
GM nearly doubles 3rd quarter profit
Big profits from rising SUV and truck sales in North America helped General Motors nearly double its third-quarter net profit and more than offset its struggles in Europe and South America.
Suspect arrested in bomb scare at Betras' law office
The suspect arrested in the bomb scare at the Betras law office Oct. 16 will appear in court in Canfield this morning.
New racino exceeding income expectations, company officials say
Penn National Gaming Inc. said its revenues were $645.9 million for the third quarter, beating projections of $633.5 million.
Event tonight highlights importance of after-school programs to students' success
For many kids, going to school seems like a chore.
Fitch officials searching for culprit who issued Ebola hoax tonight
A prank on social media caused an Ebola scare in the Austintown schools community Thursday.
Valley labor union touts strides made possible by Republican governor
Gov. John Kasich and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor came to Boardman Thursday to receive support from the Ohio Laborers’ District Council.
Hundreds of northeast Ohio students learn value of numbers at MathFest
They came in record numbers for a united cause: The pursuit of math.
Valley cop invents safety device for use in school shootings
The problem for William Barna, a police officer for 28 years and an instructor at the Youngstown State University Police Academy, was a simple one: How to keep someone from getting into a room when others are sheltering there for safety.
Teens indicted as adults in June double murder in Mahoning County
Two men charged as juveniles earlier this year in a 2012 double homicide were indicted as adults Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury.
Boardman students facing discipline over drinking at game
Boardman High School has punished an unknown number of students for underage drinking at last Friday’s home football game.
Construction money approved for 3 Ohio school districts
Construction money approved for 3 Ohio school districts
Suspect arrested in Betras law office pipe bomb threat
Suspect arrested in Betras law office pipe bomb threat
Boardman Quaker Steak & Lube trunk-or-treat event is Friday
Boardman Quaker Steak and Lube trunk or treat event is Friday
Trick-or-treat hours are Saturday in Grove City, Pa.
Trick-or-treat hours are Saturday in Grove City, Pa.
Beaver Township hosts Halloween-themed event tonight
Beaver Township hosts Halloween-themed event tonight
Sharpsville, Pa., charged with Hubbard murder, waives prelim hearing
Sharpsville, Pa., man waives prelim hearing on murder charge
UPDATE | US to track everyone coming from Ebola nations
US to track everyone coming from Ebola nations
Cleveland killings this year could pass recent dates
Cleveland killings this year could pass recent dates
UPDATE | Ohio prisoner with leprosy moved from hospital
Ohio prisoner with leprosy moved from hospital
Mom of Canada shooter: I cry for victims, not my son
Mom of Canada shooter: I cry for victims, not my son
Columbiana preschool hosts Family Fun Day on Friday
Columbiana preschool hosts Family Fun Day on Friday
Columnist George Will's lecture in Ohio draws protest
Columnist George Will's lecture in Ohio draws protest
GM sees reduced net income but solid third-quarter results
GM sees reduced net income but solid third-quarter results
Penn National third-quarter revenues exceed expectations
Penn National third-quarter revenues exceed expectations
Holy Trinity takes orders for pirogi
Holy Trinity takes orders for pirogi YOUNGSTOWN Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526
Ozenghar helps Mooney win first volleyball district title
Cardinal Mooney finished off the Rams in four games, 25-10, 20-25, 25-14, 25-22.
Strike authorization, no confidence resolution approved by YSU faculty
The union president said the faculty feels they have made sacrifices and gotten nothing in return
Hiram native returns to run in Peace Race
Bridget Franek has spent the past few years training in Eugene, Ore., soaking up the culture of TrackTown, USA.
Youngstown Diocese had no victims in most recent Brother Baker settlement
The $8 million settlement reached in Pennsylvania between 88 sex-abuse victims of Brother Stephen Baker did not involve any Ohio victims, but there are still 28 Ohio victims with claims.
Hubbard rallies to stun Crestwood for district title
Kiana Martinez faced a harsh reality Wednesday night.
Mooney outlasts Lakeview; Cards to meet Poland
Mooney hung on to beat Lakeview, 2-1, to advance to a district final matchup with Poland at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Hubbard Library's Mega Book Sale has it all
The sale started Wednesday and continues through Saturday, which is $2-a-bag day.
Two Austintown seniors lose thousands in grandkid in jail scam
Both incidents happened Monday, reported Tuesday
East grads Rozenblad, Brown to enter Hall of Fame
Sylvia Rozenblad and Darren Brown will be among 13 scheduled for induction by the group, which is a local self-help group for minorities.
ABC water district to start charging Boardman, Canfield residents
ABC water district board plans to start charging Boardman and Canfield township residents for stormwater services next year
For new album, Rick Baluck took his time
Rick Baluck has had a decades-long career as a musician, songwriter, television-show host and producer, and the Youngstown native picked up a few insights about life and relationships along the way.
Playhouse to mark 90th anniversary with musical revue
The Youngstown Playhouse will mark its 90th anniversary season with a special gala show this weekend.
Zombie zaniness will return
The Zombie Crawl will begin Saturday afternoon at B&O Station in Youngstown.
Hospital will not close behavioral unit until replacement is found
SRHS want to focus on core inpatient services
Bulldogs bag Ravens to set up district final vs. Mooney
Poland jumped on the Ravens early and will ride into a district title clash with Cardinal Mooney on Saturday on the strength of a convincing 4-1 victory.
Niles man charged with giving fatal dose of heroin
A 25-year-old Niles man is indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter and corrupting another with drugs, accused of giving a fatal dose of heroin
Tressel candidate for Hall of Fame induction
Jim Tressel’s YSU teams won four national championships.
Late appeal denied in Columbus Jones murder conviction
Late appeal denied in Columbus Jones murder conviction
U.S. Marshals arrest Warren man in August killing
The U.S. Marshal’s Violent Fugitives Task Force arrested David R. Blackmon Jr., 47, of 1900 Deerfield Street SW, Wednesday afternoon in the the Aug. 5 murder of Mitchell Pruitt, 50.
State rep of Warren, judge challenging incumbent justices
Their opponents say the justices are ‘inconsistent’ with some of their rulings
Governor comes to Boardman today to receive labor endorsement
This will be his third labor endorsement
Division Street bridge replacement easements approved
The Division Street bridge over the Mahoning River in Youngstown will close for replacement next year.
Johnson accused of using tax funds for mailing in 6th Congressional District race
The incumbent’s campaign said the rule was followed
METRO DIGEST || Little Free Library
Little Free Library YOUNGSTOWN Park Vista of Youngstown dedicated its Little Free Library on
Prime minister: Attacks will redouble anti-terrorist efforts
Police secure the scene of a shooting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, Wednesday. A soldier standing guard at the National War Memorial was shot by an unknown gunman and gunfire inside the halls of Parliament. Prime Minister Stephen Harper was rushed away from Parliament Hill to an undisclosed location, according to officials.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Warren man faces charges
Staff report WARREN A city man faces charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and assault
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert J. Barbe, 28, of 650 Oldtown Road,
Sun, size, critters can ruin a spring show Why bulbs fail
As you plan to plant your bulbs this fall, pay attention to the soil conditions, the site and other plants in the area. Planting correctly will make all the difference when it comes to success with bulbs in your landscape.
Bring potted plants indoors
Bring potted plants indoors If your outdoor potted plants didn’t get nipped by frost, you can
Gardening Basics: Shrubs for Your Garden
Gardening Basics: Shrubs for Your Garden When: Next Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. What: Explore the
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2014. There are 69 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Two arrested, face weapons charges
Two arrested, face weapons charges YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested two people on weapons charges
Plant bulbs near foliage
Plant bulbs near foliage Plant your bulbs in between hostas, daylilies and other larger
Two plead to aggravated riot charges in Struthers
Third person fails to show for court, warrant issued
CORRECTION
CORRECTION An incorrect Mega Millions number was listed on Page A2 of Wednesday’s Vindicator. The
Now is the time to think about daffodils
By Hugh Earnhart OSU Extension master gardener volunteer The soil temperature is falling, days
Toledo diocese in NW Ohio installs new bishop
Toledo diocese in NW Ohio installs new bishop AP Photo OHBOW103, OHBOW102, OHBOW101 Eds: Updates
CDC: New plan will monitor all people coming from Ebola nations
Associated Press ATLANTA All travelers who come into the U.S. from three Ebola-stricken West
Schools reopen as manhunt continues
Schools reopen as manhunt continues SWIFTWATER, Pa. Schools in a northeastern Pennsylvania
Expert: Autopsy doesn’t show if Brown went for gun
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Michael Brown’s official autopsy indicates he was shot in the hand at
Shootings lead to NHL postponement
The NHL postponed Wednesday night’s game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Senators because of the shootings in Ottawa.
Transplant peonies now, not in spring
Q. Can I still plant or transplant a peony this late into fall? A. Our resident peony expert is
Peace race STREET CLOSINGS
A selection of Youngstown streets will be closed from 8 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Sunday to accommodate
Native son Umberger leads Flyers past Pens
R.J. Umberger and Matt Read scored 2 minutes apart in the third period to lift the Philadelphia Flyers past the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-3, on Wednesday night.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Connecticut man accused of ‘mopping aggressively’ BRISTOL, Conn. A Connecticut
PSU: Protecting QB key vs. Ohio State
The Buckeyes sacked Christian Hackenberg four times and intercepted him twice in a stunningly one-sided 63-14 victory in 2013.
More Tournament Volleyball
DIVISION IV Windham 18-25-18-25-15, Mathews 25-13-25-23-9 CORTLAND They need all five game,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Zellweger: ‘People don’t know me in my 40s’ LOS ANGELES Renee Zellweger says she
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 23 Blast (PG-13) A high-school football star is suddenly stricken with blindness
PLAYHOUSE PEOPLE
Several actors and directors who have been a part of the Youngstown Playhouse for decades are
Salem theater to present 'Forum'
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” will open Friday at Salem Community Theatre.
It’s all about greed
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Gosh, time flies when it’s pushed along by a jet stream of greed.
F.N.B Corp. reports ‘record income’ in 3rd quarter
F.N.B Corp. reports 6 percent increase in net income available to shareholders
Constitution in play in Kentucky
Opinion: LOUISVILLE, Ky. Barack Obama lost Kentucky in 2012 by 23 points, yet the state remains closely
Royals tie World Series at one game apiece
Billy Butler hit a tiebreaking single, Salvador Perez and Omar Infante drove in two runs each with big hits in a five-run sixth inning.
For attorney general: DeWine
Editorial: The Nov. 4 race for Ohio attorney general comes down to who’s more believable, the Republican
Government-set price controls fail
Opinion: The New York Times is again on the warpath against what it calls ”predatory lending.” Just what is
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Brad and
‘Hearing for Holidays’
‘Hearing for Holidays’ boardman The Centers for Hearing Care, 126 York Ave., is seeking local
Two goals from Tenis puts YSU past Vikings
Two goals from Tenis puts YSU past Vikings Youngstown Brittany Tenis scored two goals,
Air-bag warning increases to 7.8M vehicles
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government is now urging owners of nearly 8 million cars and
For state auditor: Re-elect Yost
Editorial: In the low profile but highly important race for Ohio auditor this fall, The Vindicator endorses
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
“Project Runway” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Is “Project Runway” still making it
“Project Runway” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Is “Project Runway” still making it work for you? Season 13
Pa. township moves to ban drilling
Associated Press LYNDORA, PA. A western Pennsylvania township has created an advisory board on
Browns’ Hoyer takes loss hard, handles criticism
From toast of the town to toasted. Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer has had quite the week.
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