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Tuesday, September 30 (100 stories)
Oifield waste dumper Ben Lupo reports to prison
Ben Lupo has arrived at a Massachusetts medical facility to begin serving his 28-month federal prison term for ordering oilfield waste illegally dumped down a storm drain and into a Mahoning River tributary in Youngstown.
Some Traficant accident details clarified
Even in death, former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. is generating controversy.
Liberty middle-schooler is trailblazer for boys
On a beautiful, exceptionally warm fall afternoon last week, the Liberty Leopards were ready for some football.
Real estate agent's killer grew up in abuse, served 3 tours in Iraq, awarded Purple Hearts
Attorneys for the man facing life in prison with no parole for the murder of a real-estate agent say his past military service and troubled childhood must be taken into account when he is sentenced today.
Local police, residents discuss how to avoid confrontations when picked up
Mossco DuBose vividly recalled the morning several decades ago when he got pulled over while driving south on state Route 11 to pay a fine in Austintown.
Cops stop car, passenger runs, leaving 4-year-old hiding in back
Police say a child who was a passenger in a car pulled over Monday for running a stop sign tried to hide from them and asked why his father got out of the passenger’s seat and ran away.
3 drug incidents in less than 7 hours
In the span of 61⁄2 hours Monday, one woman was found passed out in a car and swallowed a pill when she came to, another in the throes of a suspected overdose was dropped off at a fire station, and two other people were cited after a neighbor said they just came from a drug house and were in a field where addicts often get high.
Yavorchik wants attorneys to withdraw
The lawyers for Atty. Martin Yavorcik, one of the three defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case, asked a judge to withdraw as his legal counsel.
Mother accused of snatching son outside Canfield preschool
Mother accused of snatching son outside Canfield preschool
Lordstown board to meet Wednesday, consider wage resolution
Lordstown board to meet Wednesday, consider wage resolution
Youngstown firefighters battle blaze at Howard Street home
Youngstown firefighters battle blaze at Howard Street home
Cops: Child in car watches dad run from traffic stop, asks why
Cops: Child in car watches dad run from traffic stop, asks why
UPDATE: House guest shoots homeowner on South Side this morning
UPDATE: House guest shoots homeowner on South Side this morning
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Portion of N. Schenley Ave. closed for sewer repairs
Portion of N. Schenley Ave. closed for sewer repairs
Mahoning convention and visitor’s bureau wins awards for e-newsletters
Mahoning convention and visitor’s bureau wins awards for e-newsletters
Yavorcik seeks to represent himself in Oakhill case
Yavorcik seeks to represent himself in Oakhill case
Eric Murphy and Ed O'Neill
Sept. 30, 2104 | Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown is the topic of discussion.
Suspect refuses to let Boardman cops into his residence
Suspect refuses to let Boardman cops into his residence
2 men held in fatal Mercer County mobile home heist
2 men held in fatal Mercer County mobile home heist
Little Miss pageant will be Saturday
Little Miss pageant will be Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Thrive in Grace will host a Little Miss Inner
Wolves Club installs president
Thomas Bleggi was installed as president of Wolves Club of Youngstown.
Pasta dinner will help fund liver transplant
Pasta dinner and quilt auction will support Hubbard man who needs a liver transplant.
Professional club to mark business women’s week
Business and professional women have a reason to celebrate.
Former congressman buried after a private ceremony
A public celebration will occur in the next 30 days
Mancini’s hat trick powers Canfield
Sophomore Anita Mancini was motivated in part by her sister’s injury.
Connelly: Tomlin enabled Steelers’ attitude
Mike Tomlin has failed to instill discipline in the Steelers.
Crime statistics being released by colleges are misleading
Crime statistics being released by colleges are misleading
Land bank completes demolition program
The Mahoning County Land Bank has completed one large demolition program and is embarked on another.
Trustees approve zone change 2-1 along state Route 46
Trustees approve zone change 2-1 along state Route 46
Thief takes necklaces and phones from Warren store but forgets to take the cash
Two masked men who robbed the Market Food Mart, 1011 East Market Street, took cell phones and necklaces from two clerks Sunday night but apparently forgot something else — the cash. It was one of two armed robberies in that neighborhood over the weekend.
Officers remain on leave following officer-involved death on state Route 11
An unspecified number of officers from the Weathersfield Township Police Department remain on paid administrative leave
Music of Motown
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com “Live it again” is the ubiquitous marketing campaign seen
Warren veteran finally gets his due decades after service
Vietnam War veteran Thomas Ducharme, center, receives the Bronze Star from Herman Breuer, right, executive director of the Trumbull County Veterans Service Commission. Looking on is U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. Ducharme, who moved to Warren from Texas and opened a restaurant called Texas Big Dog, also received nine other medals Monday at the restaurant.
Gates ranked richest American by Forbes
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates topped Forbes’ latest list of the 400 richest Americans for the 21st-straight year.
Pirates savoring another playoff run
A punchline for a generation, it’s back to Buctober once again.
Microsoft to offer early look at next Windows
Microsoft plans to offer a glimpse of its vision for Windows this week, as its new CEO seeks to redefine the company and recover from missteps with its flagship operating system.
Buckeyes’ defense worries Meyer
Urban Meyer is troubled by four touchdown passes by Cincinnati — three of which covered at least 60 yards — in the most recent win.
Fight card set for Saturday night
Jake “The Bull” Giuriceo and Ken Sigurani will spar during the card.
YSU’s first lady elected to board
YSU’s first lady elected to board YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp., holding company
Barnes, Penguins look to keep improving
Youngstown State women’s basketball coach John Barnes set a new school record for victories by a first-year coach with 15.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Crew makes 1,126-pound bowl of Hawaiian loco-moco rice dish HONOLULU A group is
Flurry of flags killing Steelers
The Steelers were flagged 13 times for 125 yards in Sunday’s confounding 27-24 loss to previously winless Tampa Bay.
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer AUSTINTOWN Today at 5 p.m, N.E.O. Urology Associates and Partners for Urology
Ambien led to sleep cleaning and driving
Q. I need help getting off Ambien. I have discovered that I am driving, cleaning the house, cooking
Charles in charge as KC routs Patriots
Jamaal Charles proved he is back to full speed for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Haney earns league’s top offensive honors
Haney earns league’s top offensive honors Indianapolis Senior Chelsey Haney has been named the
Sailing They Go ... Sort Of
South Range students take to the water for annual regatta By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NORTH
High court postpones early voting in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A divided U.S. Supreme Court sided with Republican
New Afghan president sworn in, paving way for a US security pact
Associated Press KABUL Afghanistan swore in Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai as its second elected
Secret Service criticized over White House breach
Associated Press WASHINGTON The intruder who climbed a fence made it farther inside the White
MISSING UVA STUDENT Police say arrest in case gives lead, forensic link to ’09 case
Associated Press RICHMOND, VA. A forensic clue uncovered in the investigation of a missing
Campbell police promote lieutenant to assistant chief
Staff report CAMPBELL The city’s police lieutenant has been promoted to assistant chief of
Austintown locals push to build community garden for students
Two groups addressed Austintown's board of education last week to propose building a community garden on school property. All parties seemed to be interested in the idea. The two groups are planning how to make the garden possible.
Deal proposed regarding gay marriage
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The fate of 27 same-sex couples who married before a judge struck
Orders taken for Smart Choice Food
Staff report NILES New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2014. There are 92 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Netanyahu: Hamas, Islamic State share creed
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS In a blistering speech to the United Nations, Israeli Prime
EGCC grant to address skills gap
There are high-paying jobs, but they demand high skills, the college’s president says
Never set a deadline on death
Opinion: My friend Ezekiel Emanuel, in his typically smart, provocative and bullheaded way, has decreed that
Austintown Levy Fast facts
A 0.6-mill, five-year renewal levy that will generate $156,285 annually. The levy was first passed
As its 75th anniversary approaches, “Gone With the Wind” is being celebrated as a
As its 75th anniversary approaches, “Gone With the Wind” is being celebrated as a timeless movie
Can mercenaries fight ISIS?
Opinion: On his Fox News show recently, Bill O’Reilly suggested using mercenaries to fight the Islamic State
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin A. Kihm, 26, of 5676 Baylor Ave., Austintown,
Death toll is at 23 from GM ignition switches
Associated Press DETROIT At least 23 people have died and 16 people have been seriously injured
Siren testing
Siren testing HERMITAGE, Pa. The Hermitage Fire Department will conduct the monthly test of the
Dozens of possible jurors rejected
Dozens of possible jurors rejected PHOENIX Roughly a third of 300 potential jurors were
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board Levy Campaign Committee, 4:30
Police videos can mislead
Associated Press BEAVERCREEK A man walks through Walmart, holding something to his ear as he
Ohio tax break is working
Editorial: Columbus Dispatch: Gov. John Kasich’s tax break for small businesses has performed as promised:
Naturopathic event
Naturopathic event BOARDMAN The Ohio Chapter of the American Association of Naturopathic
Report: Gambling industry paid out $38B in taxes in ’13
Associated Press LAS VEGAS The gambling industry nationwide paid out a jackpot-worthy $38
At 50, GM Lordstown cruises steadily in fast lane of success
Editorial: Fifty years ago, Ohio Gov. James A. Rhodes joined officials of the General Motors Corp. in
Study: Recession can lead to fewer births
Associated Press NEW YORK When the economy tanks, women have fewer babies. But what happens in
Christie rallies Ohio voters near Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wants Ohio voters to make a
Road salt supply low, demand high as winter looms
Associated Press DETROIT The reward for surviving last winter’s low temperatures and record
Monday, September 29 (70 stories)
Miller resigns from MetroParks and heads to Lake Club
Miller resigns from MetroParks and heads to Lake Club
Rusnak promoted to assistant police chief in Campbell
Rusnak promoted to assistant police chief in Campbell
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Junior League of Youngstown will have a quarter auction fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct.
Eastern Gateway wins $2.5M grant for worker training, business partnerships
Two hundred seventy community colleges shared in the $450M program
SOCIETY DIGEST
Fall Festival set at local church YOUNGSTOWN Zion Lutheran Church in Cornersburg is hosting a
Some say his jail time will tarnish his legacy
Others say forgive and forget ... remember the positive
Vendors, crowds flock to Oktoberfestival
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Countless bottles of wine and beer are filled with
In the huddle | How area NFL players fared in Week 4
Green Bay Packers Corey Linsley, C, Boardman: Started at center in a 38-17 win over the Bears.
Video Game Review
“Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes” Grade: B Details: for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4,
Eastern Gateway gears up for presidential search
A 13-member search committee includes community members, union representatives, trustees and students
TCTC seeks 2.4-mill, 10-year renewal levy
The Trumbull Career and Technical Center is asking voters to approve a 2.4-mill, 10-year renewal levy this November that provides 46 percent of the revenue used to operate the school.
Ethnic food, dance keep heritage alive at Ukrainian fest
Paul Yasnowski and Alex Lischak both were born 16 years ago in Ukraine, and both left that country when they were 18 months old.
Butler museum readies Great American Art Auction
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., will have its
Singer talks school, new album, Lady Gaga Jackie Evancho’s EVOLUTION
Singer talks school, new album, Lady Gaga Jackie Evancho’s EVOLUTION By MESFIN FEKADU AP
Whitehouse Fruit Farm is a fall destination stop
The farm sells more than 30,000 gallons of its apple cider each year
Senator will seek probe of air-center sabotage
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Sunday that he will seek an investigation into how a contract employee was able to sabotage a regional control center and bring Chicago’s two international airports to a halt.
Ferguson cop shot; police say no protest link
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Authorities searched Sunday for a suspect in the shooting of a
Air France pilots end 14-day strike
Air France pilots end 14-day strike PARIS Air France’s leading pilots union says it has ended a
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2014. There are 93 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Iowans are witness to a battle royal
Opinion: URBANDALE, Iowa The Machine Shed restaurant, where the waitresses wear bib overalls and suggest a
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted:
Record Reviews
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Album: “Cheek to Cheek” (Interscope/Columbia) Grade: A Tony Bennett
YSU holds end of life conference
The conference is aimed at social workers, clergy, nurses and other professionals
Israel War strikes blow to tourism industry
Associated Press JERUSALEM It was supposed to be a record-breaking year for tourist visits to
Kent graduate recognized for honors theses
The Ravenna native is the seventh Portz Scholar from Kent State
James Traficant Jr., 1941-2014: Legacy defined by prison term
Editorial: The admonition that one should not speak ill of the dead has become the subtext of former
Overdraft fees for ATM checking surge
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Banks are reaping bigger fees whenever customers overdraw their
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.61 .18 Avalon
Detroit Bankruptcy’s end more clear than Orr’s future
Associated Press DETROIT Kevyn Orr’s success in shepherding Detroit through its historic
GM Lordstown keeps cruzin’
The General Motors Lordstown Complex celebrates its 50th ground-breaking anniversary on Sept. 29. The first announcement of GM Lordstown came in February 1956. At the time, the plan for Lordstown was to adjoin two plants: Fisher Body and Chevrolet. It would be the largest manufacturing plant in Ohio, according to The Vindicator archives.
Howland's Grant ready for fun finale at Penn State
The senior wants to finish with another national volleyball title.
Man, 60, found dead near Grove City, Pa.
Man, 60, found dead near Grove City, Pa. GROVE CITY, PA. Pennsylvania State Police and the
Want to belong to Mensa? Testing takes place soon
Staff report HOWLAND October is Mensa Testing Month, and the organization is offering a 50
City fire department schedules open house
City fire department schedules open house YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Fire Department will host an
TCTC LEVY FACTS
TCTC LEVY FACTS A 2.4-mill, 10-year renewal levy that will generate $6,029,023 annually. The levy
15 injured in Miami nightclub shooting
Associated Press MIAMI A shooting sent terrified patrons scrambling from a Miami nightclub early
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Farmer: Bull flipped over fence by buffalo MERCER, Pa. A western Pennsylvania
Agenda | Republican goals
Five things Republicans hope to do if they win control of the Senate this fall: Try to pass
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘The Equalizer’ debuts with $35 million New York Flexing his star power, Denzel
Authorities: 8 killed in quake in Peru
Authorities: 8 killed in quake in Peru LIMA, Peru A shallow, 4.9-magnitude earthquake killed at
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lawrence County commissioners, noon, South New Castle Borough Building, 2300
YSU women’s golf places 4th at invite
YSU women’s golf places 4th at invite Rochester, Mich. The Youngstown State women’s golf team
Missing woman found in 1960s hometown
Associated Press An Idaho woman who disappeared last week has been found, disoriented but alive,
California harvest much smaller this year
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. With harvest time across California, many of the state’s
Al-Qaida leader vows revenge for airstrikes
Associated Press BEIRUT The leader of al-Qaida’s Syria affiliate vowed Sunday that his group
“I hope he will be remembered as someone who fought for his people and his community.”
“I hope he will be remembered as someone who fought for his people and his community.” Samantha
GOP: Control would have limits
Associated Press WASHINGTON How much difference will it make if Republicans win the Senate
LOTTERY
LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball2-11-35-52-54 Red Ball13 Jackpot in Wednesday’s Powerball
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office gross per city. Includes the average
NEOMED NEW Center opens
The center is funded through a public-private partnership without taxpayer money
Hatefest toward Obama reflects more on haters than on president
Opinion: Hatefest toward Obama reflects more on haters than on president I see President Obama is now being
Latest update from U.S. Central Command on the military action by the U.S. and its allies against
Latest update from U.S. Central Command on the military action by the U.S. and its allies against
Goodyear considers using rice husks to make tires
Associated Press CLEVELAND One of the world’s biggest tire manufacturers is taking another step
Sunday, September 28 (89 stories)
Remembering Traficant
Host Louie Free will talk with politics writer David Skolnick, editorial page editor Bertram DeSouza and retired YSU professor Dr. William Binning.
Federal help sought for homeless gay, lesbian youth
Gay homeless teens account for up to 40 percent of all homelessness among youth, studies show
National search for new EGCC president begins
The search committee includes Mahoning Valley representation.
Eastern Gateway enrollment grows 9 percent this fall; milestones hit
Mahoning Valley campuses contribute heavily to the growth
Valleys’ 50th is celebrated at family dinner
POLAND Robert Valley Sr. and Christine Valley of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Celebration to mark 70th for Garvers
BOARDMAN Kenneth and Elizabeth Garver of Boardman will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary
Family dinner honors Grubers for 50th mark
POLAND Jack and Dorothy Gruber of Poland were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary at a
Alfanos to mark 50th anniversary at family dinner
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alfano of Boardman will be honored Oct. 4 with a family dinner hosted
Family dinner celebrates Durdas’ 50th
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Dave J. Durda of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SOCIEY DIGEST
Rescue agency will host bake sale YOUNGSTOWN Legacy Dog Rescue will host a Bake Sale and
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon for a sack lunch and program at the Davis Center, Kidston
MASONIC GROUPS
UPCOMING High Twelve Club 720, Temple on the Hill, will meet at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 6 (note the change
‘Up in Smoke’ tells of a life’s journey
‘Up in Smoke’ tells of a life’s journey CHAGRIN FALLS A Chagrin Falls author’s new book, “Up in
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Nan J. Reeveley
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Nan J. Reeveley HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: Sept. 24,
SENIOR CITIZENS
Cornersburg Happy Seniors will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield for
NAACP prepares for 96th Freedom Fund Banquet
An important annual event is coming up for Youngstown's NAACP.
Ricardo Condori came to Youngstown for the Peace Race and never left
How in the world did Ricardo Condori end up living in Boardman, Ohio?
YSU men’s golf off to hot start
The Penguins look to continue that momentum Monday and Tuesday in the Cleveland State Invitational at Aurora’s Barrington Country Club.
Owner gives Austintown skate park to son
Wedgewood Ramps in Austintown to be handed over to owner's son
Egler inches closer to history in YSU win
The senior captain is closing in on 1,000 career kills and digs.
Lowellville schools looks into more aggressive drug-testing policy
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE Times sure have changed. Or so says Jared
By bus or car, Canfield volleyball keeps cruising
The Cardinals won twice on Saturday to stretch their winning streak to 17 games.
Boardman High School's Advanced Placement program excels
Twelve years ago, Boardman High School offered one advanced-placement class. Today, the school offers nine.
Mooney rolls past Lake Catholic for fourth straight win
Senior running back C.J. Amill carried 11 times for 105 yards and a touchdown and Cardinal Mooney rolled past Mentor Lake Catholic 31-6 on Saturday.
Baird Bros. event offers carpentry projects, demos, tours
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Eleven-year-old Brooke Buckley’s introduction to
METRO DIGEST || 19th annual Walk for the Animals
Walk for Animals VIENNA Animal Welfare League’s 19th annual Walk for the Animals will take place
Runners to your marks … More Valley races and walks
September Today — Run YTown 10-miler at Second Sole in Boardman. Registration at 7 a.m. with race
Traficant blew chance to emulate ‘Iron Mike’
Opinion: James A. Traficant Jr.’s political dream was to follow in Michael J. Kirwan’s footsteps — in the
TAX ISSUES VOTERS WILL FACE IN NOVEMBER ELECTION
TAX ISSUES VOTERS WILL FACE IN NOVEMBER ELECTION Mahoning, Trumbull counties Tax issues on the
TRAFICANT QUOTABLES | Best lines in the House
Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.’s legacy included his often colorful, funny, outrageous and
REMEMBERING JIMBO |Comments from the Twitter sphere
Larry Bellinger @LarryBnDC Sad news about Jim Traficant, former Ohio Congressman. Love him or not
Locals react to news of Traficant's death
“It’s a very sad situation. I just hope people remember him for all the good things he did for us.”
Traficant’s Top 10 accomplishments in office
Here are some of the major accomplishments James A. Traficant Jr. made during his more than 17 years
Controversial sheriff, congressman succumbs after farming accident
Former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., the most controversial Mahoning Valley political figure of the last half-century, died Saturday as a result of injuries he sustained in a farm-tractor accident. He was 73.
Jim Traficant remembered for political skill and heart
Traficant called his father nearly every day just to talk, a former long-time chief of staff said.
Younger men spend average of $441/year on their lawns, gardens
McClatchy Newspapers Everybody knows what makes gardens grow — sunlight, water and nutrients from
Report cards show inferiority of charter schools; Roots of city schools' ills; Ryan as tea party's 'dream boy,'; More kudos to Playhouse; Bad drivers not from Boardman; Abortion clinic closing overdue
Opinion: State report cards again reinforce the inferiority of charter schools We, as taxpayers in this
Tips for OkCupid success from those who use(d) it
As we discussed last week, OkCupid, the “free” dating website, is surprisingly accurate at matching
Ex Valley crime fighter tells unvarnished truth about us
Editorial: Wednesday’s front-page story about the Mahoning Valley bearing the “stigma” of government corruption
Applications taken for apprenticeships
Applications taken for apprenticeships VIENNA Applications for sheet metal worker
newsmakers
newsmakers Chelsea Clinton gives birth to daughter WASHINGTON Former President Bill Clinton
Brantley gets 200th hit in Tribe loss
His hit was the lone bright spot for the Indians, who were blanked by Tampa Bay.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Jonathan Ryan, 4 p.m.: Acclaimed organist in concert on the pipe
Narrow gap in drug treatment
Editorial: The scourge of drug abuse has surged to such meteoric heights that it has now overtaken automobile
Regional college football
Regional college football Saturday’s games Mount Union 63, Marietta 7 ALLIANCE Mount Union
Top medical officer in Liberia goes under quarantine
Top medical officer in Liberia goes under quarantine MONROVIA, Liberia Liberia’s chief medical
Authorities question suspect in beheading
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY A man who was shot after authorities say he beheaded one woman
Abortion rate declines in Valley
Staff and wire report COLUMBUS The number of abortions in the Mahoning Valley has declined
Mid-American conference | Saturday’s games
Akron 21, Pittsburgh 10 PITTSBURGH Conor Hundley one-upped the nation’s leading rusher, gaining
MAHONING COUNTY | Flu-shot clinics
The Mahoning County District Board of Health is administering quadrivalent flu shots and nasal spray
A window of opportunity for Youngstown artist
Opinion: Artist James Pernotto is perhaps downtown’s most continuous resident. The space above Silver’s
No D in Buckeyes’ victory
Ohio State’s offense erupted for 700 yards but its pass defense continued to struggle.
Lunch and Learn event Friday in Canfield
This month’s topic will be “Farm Bill Information for Crop Farmers,” by Chris Zoller and Chris Bruynis of the OSU Extension.
More high school results
VOLLEYBALL Mathews 25-25, Brookfield 24-18 BROOKFIELD Delaney Saxton had 13 kills, Katie
Puskas: Traficant was our anti-hero
He played a role you see in politics, entertainment and, yes, sports.
Fighters targeted near Turkey
Associated Press BEIRUT U.S.-led coalition warplanes struck Islamic State fighters in Syria
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Health Center Shanna McDonald and Matthew Baer, Youngstown, girl,
Kurt Busch has Chase hopes on line in 500th start
He’s trying to prove he belongs in the next round.
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Pat Leo of Girard aced the 135-yard No. 17 at Bedford Trails Golf
BREAST CANCER | Local fundraisers
These area school districts are having fundraisers in October, which is national Breast Cancer
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Unlimited Classroom Board of Directors, 1 p.m., cafe conference room,
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints First National Bank of Omaha v. Jim Edgerton, money.
“Enrollment is a combination of enrollment and retention. It’s about 85 percent
“Enrollment is a combination of enrollment and retention. It’s about 85 percent retention and 15
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Brigitte Bardot is 80. Singer Ben E. King is 76. Actor Jeffrey Jones is 68.
Area golf calendar Upcoming outings
SEPTEMBER Today — Tamer Win Golf & Country Club three-person amateur Harvest Scramble. Contact
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Victorian Players stage local actor’s writing effort about breast cancer
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown On the cusp of Breast Cancer Awareness
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2014. There are 94 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
LEADERSHIP Lisa Long has been selected to lead the Institutional Advancement program at Salem
Sciortino’s jugular is still intact
Opinion: It was one of the most anticipated (by this writer, at least) endorsement interviews conducted by
MOVING ON
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. A roller coaster of rapids await thrill-seekers for the
Sixteen to be inducted into Trumbull HOF
Sixteen to be inducted into Trumbull HOF Warren The 12th annual Trumbull County Sports Hall of
New uses for your old gadgets
Admit it: Stashed deep inside your kitchen cupboards is an old mango pitter, a pasta maker and a
Saturday, September 27 (81 stories)
On Traficant: Ryan, Hagan, Redfern, Hanni, more
This is part of ongoing coverage of The Vindicator with the passing of Jim Traficant.
#Traficant on Twitter: 'Love him, hate him, he spoke his mind'
#Traficant on Twitter: Some of the best as of 4 p.m. Saturday
Traficant Speeches: "Vagina Monologues? What's next-Rectal diaries?" .. and more
October 5, 2000 TRAFICANT ON THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES:
TRAFICANT VIDEO, PRINT TRIBUTE | Funeral details to come Monday
Died as a result of injuries from a Tuesday accident
Reports: Traficant has passed away
The Vindicator is pursuing news that Jim Traficant has passed away this afternoon.
Miss Koltonski, Mr. Gleason set Oct. rites
Becky Koltonski and Pat Gleason, both of Indianapolis, are planning an Oct. 11 wedding.
Smith-Warren engagement is announced
Katelyn Smith and John Warren, both of Gahanna, Ohio, are engaged and planning an October wedding,
Lindsay Salata, Ryan Remsey are engaged
Lindsay Nicole Salata and Ryan Joseph Remsey, both of Youngstown, are engaged, their parents are
Miss Bodnar, Mr. Glaros will exchange vows
Leanna Bodnar and Christopher Glaros will exchange vows on Oct. 25. Her parents are Lori Bodnar
Miss Jeswald, Mr. Reuschling will wed Oct. 25
Joyce Jeswald and David Reuschling, both of Austintown, will exchange vows Oct. 25. RoseAnita
Johnson-Weyant wedding set for Oct. 18
Aimee Lynn Johnson of New Albany, Ohio, and Zackary Alan Weyant of Westerville, Ohio, will be married Oct. 18, their parents are announcing.
SOCIETY DIGEST
Church will offer spaghetti buffet YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Sts. Cyril and
Kinsman man killed by police after Route 11 chase
OSHP investigating; stop sticks needed to stop suspect vehicle
Scott, Hill help No. 1 Eagles topple Poland
The last Mahoning Valley public school to win a state title faced off Friday night with a team capable of ending that 15-year drought.
Former congressman no longer on respirator, still unconscious
The respirator was used as a backup in case he stopped breathing
Fitch overcomes injuries to shut down Boardman
No Darrin Hall, no Joey Harrington ... no problem for Austintown Fitch High School — at least on Friday night.
Veterans Resource Center dedicated at YSU
The center is being paid for entirely through private donations by an ongoing fundraising campaign
Crestview QB Best lives up to name
He scored six touchdowns as the Rebels defeated South Range 63-42.
Campbell Memorial students win big with anti-drug use video
The 13-minute film is available to view on Operation Keepsake's YouTube channel.
Penza, Ursuline push around Harding
A night of celebration quickly turned sour for the Warren Harding football team Friday.
YNDC, Americorps fight blight in Youngstown
Ten folks are on board for a three-year commitment to fight city blight
Witkowski injured in Struthers’ loss
It’s one thing to lose the game, but it’s another to lose your main running back.
Boardman program shows dangers that youths face
By ROBERT CONNELLY rconnelly@vindy.com BOARDMAN Mike Trell stood in front of students and
Bowden, Phillips lead Liberty
The first cousins connected early and often as the Leopards routed LaBrae 33-0.
St. Vincent leaps ahead before tour with Black Keys
By DAVID BAUDER Associated Press NEW YORK After watching a video of St. Vincent’s performance
Looking back on ‘Boardwalk’
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK Vincent Piazza is pondering his next move. His
Ranking police officers reject three-year deal with Youngstown
The concern is related to health care
Kohler’s record-setting night powers Springfield
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Ryan Kohler’s career night turned out to be a
Resurgent Beaver Local rolls past Niles
The Beavers scored on six straight possessions and won 49-20.
The Butler brings art to fill void in school
E.J. Blott Elementary School partners with the art museum to bring art instruction to fourth-graders, said principal Mike Palmer.
GM expected to see stellar September
General Motors sales are projected to have at least a 15 percent increase from last year and as much as 20.2 percent of an increase.
Former MCESC instructional consultant helps to lead Lowellville schools
This year is the first for the position of assistant principal at the Lowellville K-12 School.
Liberty’s Belmont fire station reopens
The township closed the station to save money, officials say.
GM Lordstown provides $100K to local service organizations
General Motors Lordstown’s Plant Manager Steve Notar Donato shows off the new 2015 Cruze at the Community Appreciation Day on Friday at the complex. Seven local nonprofits were awarded grants totaling $100,000 from the GM Foundation on Friday and the new Cruze was shipped out for commerce.
LeBron, mates begin long road to possible title
LeBron James threw his right arm around Kevin Love and rested the other on Kyrie Irving’s shoulder.
Williams: Rivera’s book not exactly a home run
Mariano Rivera’s “The Closer — My Story” is the book that remained a top-10 book for a while.
Browns not nearly as bad as expected
Quarterback Brian Hoyer has played better than anyone imagined, reducing celebrated rookie backup Johnny Manziel to little more than a trick-play prop.
AUTO RACING roundup
NASCAR Kevin Harvick wins seventh Sprint Cup pole of season DOVER, DEL. Time for some cuts,
Tuberville is 2-0 against Meyer
Only one coach who has gone up at least twice against Urban Meyer in his 13 years as a head coach has a perfect record against him.
League security not built to to watch players
The National Football League’s internal security apparatus would be the envy of many American police departments.
Americans can’t hold morning momentum
The start of this Ryder Cup was a lot like how the last one ended.
Fire disrupts flights at airports
Associated Press CHICAGO A contract employee suspected of setting a fire at a suburban Chicago
BUSINESS DIGEST || Shoe Carnival to host shoe party
Shoe Carnival to host shoe party BOARDMAN Shoe Carnival, 550 Boardman-Poland Road, is hosting a
RELIGION DIGEST || Guest speaker
Guest speaker YOUNGSTOWN Dale Ahlquist, president of the American Chesterton Society and host of
Run Y-Town 10-miler set for Sunday
Run Y-Town 10-miler set for Sunday BOARDMAN The second annual Run Y-Town 10-miler will be held
More prep football results
Girard 45, Newton Falls 9 NEWTON FALLS The Indians (4-1, 2-0 All-American Conference, National
Johnson trying to find his niche with the Steelers
Of all the players responsible for the Pittsburgh Steelers leading the NFL in yards rushing, Will Johnson might be one of the most overlooked.
Experimental Ebola vaccines to be available
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal Thousands of doses of experimental Ebola vaccines should be
newsmakers
newsmakers Clooney, fiancee arrive in Venice for wedding VENICE, Italy George Clooney vowed
Check your voter registration
Opinion: COLUMBUS I can understand why you may be confused, at this point, about Ohio’s schedule for early,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Vincent and Jessica Franceschelli, Canfield, girl, Sept. 25.
European countries join fight
Associated Press BEIRUT American warplanes and drones hit Islamic State group tanks, Humvees,
Woman beheaded at Okla. processing plant
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY A man fired from an Oklahoma food-processing plant beheaded a
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Jayne Meadows is 95. Actress Kathleen Nolan is 81. Actor Wilford Brimley is 80.
NHA recognized among fastest growing private companies
National Healthcare Access Inc. ranks 2295 for Inc. magazines' 5000 fastest growing private companies
Conference in diocese planned Oct. 11 at St. Luke center
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Every Catholic, age 16 and older, in the Diocese of Youngstown may
Valley poverty rate remains higher than the nation’s
Youngstown is sixth among the 10 cities with the highest poverty rates in the nation
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v WaterFire Sharon, 1 to 11 p.m.: Final chance of the year to catch
St. Francis of Assisi is known as patron of animals and ecology
St. Nicholas Church members wanted to note important roles pets play in people’s lives
Consumer sentiment hits 14-month high
Associated Press WASHINGTON A measure of U.S. consumer confidence reached its highest level
Virus probed in paralysis cases in 9 Colorado kids
Virus probed in paralysis cases in 9 Colorado kids NEW YORK Health officials are investigating
Rape suspect linked to assault in 2000
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland man was indicted Friday in the rapes of three women — two
METRO DIGEST || Fired S.C. trooper is Columbiana County grad
Fired S.C. trooper is Valley graduate LISBON The South Carolina state trooper under scrutiny
METRO DIGEST || Restrictions to end
Restrictions to end BOARDMAN All restrictions on the U.S. Route 224 bridge over Interstate 680
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Investigators honored for work on Trumbull homicide cases
Law enforcement officers in Bazetta and Howland townships, Cortland, Warren, Niles, Lordstown and the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office were honored
Officers find pills, suspected drugs during traffic stop
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police found a bag of suspected heroin, eight pills and almost $2,000 in
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: House Speaker
Ferguson police chief told to ban officers from wearing bracelets
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Federal civil-rights investigators want the Ferguson police
Ford recalls 850,000 cars and SUVs
Associated Press NEW YORK Ford is recalling about 850,000 cars and SUVs because of a problem
Kuhn awarded by America Makes
Howard A. Kuhn was named the recipient of the America Makes Distinguished Collaborator Award this year.
MAHONING COUNty Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges this week. They are expected to
Ex-OSU band director files lawsuit
Associated Press COLUMBUS Fired Ohio State marching-band director Jonathan Waters sued the
Plot against US, France brings threat posed by IS close to home
Editorial: Americans have watched with horror as fighters from the extremist group Islamic State have carved a
Blessing of animals
at area churches The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St. Francis of Assisi,
On forgiveness
On forgiveness GIRARD At one time or another, we all have been hurt by words or actions of
Friday, September 26 (142 stories)
Traficant still critical, but breathing on his own
James A. Traficant Jr. remains in critical condition, but the former congressman is no longer on a respirator, the family’s spokeswoman said.
Kinsman man killed by police after chase on Route 11
Police say a Kinsman man who led them on a chase down state Route 11 Friday and who was shot and killed by police had a handgun, but they did not say whether he pointed it at police of if he fired any shots.
Youngstown cops reject labor contract granting raises
The Youngstown Ranking Police Officers became the third city-employee union this month to reject a three-year contract proposal that called for salary increases for its members for the first time in more than five years.
7 Valley non-profits get GM grants
To the new general manager of the General Motors Lordstown plant, support from the local community is vital.
Americorps members removing blight from Youngstown neighborhoods
Consecutive homes at 19, 25 and 31 Rutledge Drive are symbolic of the degrees of blight that continue to plague many city neighborhoods, but the three vacant residences’ improved looks also tell a story of collective commitment, desire, determination and hope.
Boardman students learn how their lifestyle choices steer their lives
Mike Trell stood in front of students and talked about his daughter, Erin Trell, while photos from her life went by on a slideshow.
New veterans resource center opens at YSU
A five-year endeavor became a reality Friday when Youngstown State University dedicated its Veterans Resource Center, the first such facility at an Ohio university.
Butler Art Institute provides training in Liberty after art cuts
At his desk in Joanne Sura’s 4th-grade classroom at E.J. Blott Elementary School Friday, Isaiah Short was very much into his art.
US, Coalition strikes hit IS oil plants, tanks, checkpoints, bunkers today
American warplanes and drones hit Islamic State group tanks, Humvees, checkpoints and bunkers in airstrikes Friday targeting the extremists in Syria and Iraq, as the U.S.-led coalition expanded to include Britain, Denmark and Belgium.
European airlines free to allow full cell phone usage throughout flights
European skies may soon be alive with the sound of small talk with new safety rules allowing the use of all portable electronics, including cell phones, at any time during flights.
UPDATE | Southbound lanes of state Route 11 in Liberty reopened
UPDATE | Southbound lanes of state Route 11 in Liberty reopened
Fired worker beheads co-worker, stabs another at Okla. plant
A man fired from an Oklahoma food processing plant beheaded a woman with a knife and was attacking another worker when he was shot and wounded by a company official, police said Friday.
Restrictions removed Saturday on Route 224 bridge in Boardman
Restrictions removed Saturday on Route 224 bridge in Boardman
US economy's Q2 rebound was even faster than thought
US economy's Q2 rebound was even faster than thought
OSHP investigating shooting incident on state Route 11 in Trumbull Co.
OSHP investigating shooting incident on state Route 11 in Trumbull Co.
Campbell police arrest 3 Youngstowners on drug charges
Campbell police arrest 3 Youngstowners on drug charges
Man dies in Ohio traffic crash after paint spilled
Man dies in Ohio traffic crash after paint spilled
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Church will host fall tea Sunday
Church will host fall tea Sunday YOUNGSTOWN The Willing Workers Ministry of Tabernacle Baptist
apple iPhones Response to software glitch is key
Apple’s response to a high-profile gaffe involving its iPhone software may be more important than the glitch itself.
Former congressman’s family at bedside, awaiting doctors' assessment
He is unconscious and under sedation, a family spokeswoman said
Valley's 'Game of the Year' tonight between Hubbard and Poland
Hubbard and Poland meet tonight in a game that has been hyped for months.
YBI gets $3M from US, moves closer to buying original Vindy building
YBI receives 'last piece of funding' from the EDA for $3 million for $5 million expansion project
Boardman finishes off Fitch in four
The Spartans nearly had to play a decisive fifth game, but avoided that with a late rally.
Hubbard ends skid by sweeping Howland
The Eagles won handily — 25-13, 25-14 and 25-22 — to get back on the winning track.
More students attending Youngstown Diocese schools
Columbiana County was the only county in the Diocese where elementary school enrollment declined this year
New reading room to keep Canfield schools on top
Teachers learning how best to use the new room before implementing it in curriculum week of Oct. 6
East Palestine’s McGee still gets excited about Ryder Cup
Jerry McGee and Tom Watson were Ryder Cup teammates in 1977.
WaterFire festival returns
Staff report SHARON, PA. The third and final WaterFire art and entertainment festival of the
Talent show planned at Playhouse
A Red Carpet Talent Showcase featuring Symphony Ohio and Charisma, as well as India Raven, T-Bugsy, B-Mac, GMB, Salutboyz and the Boys and Girls Club Drumline will take place Oct. 11 at the Youngstown Playhouse.
Canfield woman starts group to help kids in families facing illness
Piggyback Foundation can provide tutoring, special occasion celebrations
Witches Night Out parade, costume ball in Volant
Staff report VOLANT, Pa. The village of Volant will host Witches Night Out, a day of wicked fun,
TOMS founder speaks at Stambaugh
Free tickets are available at Stambaugh at at the dean’s office at WCBA at YSU
YSU names interim STEM dean
James Andrews will becoming acting chairman of the physics and astronomy department
Cops arrest two in traffic stop
One man has 19 suspensions on license; other has bottle with 50 pills
Forest Lawn Cemetery gets improvements to its historic structures
Forest Lawn Cemetery gets improvements to its historic structures
Additional asbestos raises cost of demolishing Wean complex
Work at the site should be done next year
At 45, Eastwood Mall complex now more than 180 acres
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Eastwood Mall took place Sept. 17, 1969, when William M. Cafaro was president of the Cafaro Co. He and his wife, Alyce, above center, welcomed many community leaders and others, including Wendy Danscomb, Miss USA 1969. The mall, Cafaro's third, has grown into a mega-retail, entertainment complex, and the company he founded is now the largest privately-held mall developer in the country.
Mr., Mrs. Everett celebrate 60th at dinner party
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R.K. Everett of Youngstown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a
Heather Remalia, Jeremy Cramer plan wedding
Heather Remalia and Jeremy Cramer, both of Austintown, are engaged and planning an October wedding,
Emily Baluch, Raymond Lillo will marry
Emily Baluch and Raymond Lillo III, both of Austintown, are engaged and planning a September
Security breach found for Jimmy John's
Customers warned their credit card and debit info may be at risk
METRO DIGEST || Theft case probed
Theft case probed BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a theft case in which someone
Howard Hanna renovates Poland office
After an extensive remodeling that cost more than $100,000, the Howard Hanna real estate office located at 100 West McKinley Way hosted its grand unveiling on Sept. 15.
Poland library hosts Baby Brilliant event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Aug. 27, the Poland library hosted its Baby Brilliant
Stage Left films “Shooting Stars”
Stage Left Dance Academy of Canfield participated in an independent film shot in Mahoning County in August.
Spartan Cross Country team competes at home invitational
The Boardman boys cross country team finished 25th out of 37 Division I schools at the 29th Annual
Sister Nancy Dawson offers world religions lecture series
Sister Nancy Dawson, OSU, executive director of The Ursuline Center and an instructor of World
Gymnast qualifies to USA Gymnastics TOPs testing
USA Gymnastics, the governing body of the sport of gymnastics in the United States, conducted it’s
Digital Bookmobile makes stop at the Boardman library
As part of its efforts to raise awareness of the service it offers, the Digital Bookmobile made a stop at the Boardman library on Aug. 26. The stop was part of a nine-month tour of North America.
Gamma Pi Chapter hosts fall social
The Gamma Pi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International had its Fall Social dinner on
Austintown library hosts end of summer reading party
To celebrate the ending of the Summer Reading Program, Austintown library hosted its annual End of Summer Reading party on Aug. 18.
Colts take on Canfield Little Cardinals
The Austintown Colts teams faced the Canfield Little Cardinals on Sept. 21. The 100 pound team
Austintown library hosts Gotta Move event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Instead of doing a normal story time, in which the
Man who raised $55Kfor potato salad to throw party
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man who jokingly sought $10 from a crowdfunding website to pay for
America Makes brings in hundreds for event
The members-only discussion, called the America Makes Program Management Review, happens twice a year.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Canfield Community Briefs
Preschool now accepting new students The Potential Development Preschool is now accepting
Military Appreciation Weekend at Arms Family Museum
In conjunction with the opening of the new veteran’s center at Youngstown State University, The
Canfield cross country competes at GlenOak
The Canfield High School boys and girls cross country teams opened their season at the Glenoak
Boardman Community Briefs
Preschool now accepting new students The Potential Development Preschool is now accepting
Fox awarded for volunteer work
As a fraternal benefit, the National Slovak Society (NSS Life) mission calls to “reach out to touch
Boardman Sports Briefs
BCMS defeats Campbell The Boardman Center Middle School seventh-grade volleyball team beat
PSHS students named AP scholars
Six students from the Class of 2014 and two from the Class of 2015 at Poland Seminary High School
WORLD DIGEST || Loaded gun found at airport in passenger’s carry-on
Loaded gun found at airport in passenger’s carry-on bag
Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates names new practice administrator
Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates, the Mahoning Valley’s largest orthopedic surgery practice,
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield Local Schools announce Youth Basketball Skills Academy The Canfield High School boys’
Poland Sports Briefs
Malenic named player of the week Mount Union junior forward Kelsey Malenic (Poland) was named Ohio
Poland Community Briefs
Preschool now accepting new students The Potential Development Preschool is now accepting
BHS volleyball results
The Boardman Spartans Volleyball team defeated Niles 3-0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-10) on Sept. 8 to improve
Library hosts monthly Movie Matinee
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted its monthly Movie Matinee
Oktoberfest to offer car show and more
The Awesome Austintown Oktoberfest will be Oct. 5 from 12-5 p.m. at Austintown Township Park,
Lauren Kovach, Gary Flauto will marry Oct. 11
Michele Kovach and James Kovach, both of Canfield, are announcing the upcoming wedding of their
Spartan Boys soccer plays Austintown
The Boardman High School boys soccer team ran it’s record to 7-4 on the season and improved to 2-3
Diana-Bartell engagement is announced
Cara Marie Diana of Canfield and Justin James Bartell of Youngstown are engaged, her parents are
Optimist club to host chili challenge
The Boardman Optimist Club will be hosting the eighth annual Celebrity and Political Chili Challenge
Gerber-DeMarco wedding plans are announced
Larissa Gerber and Michael DeMarco, both of Columbus, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
Austintown Community Briefs
Preschool now accepting new students The Potential Development Preschool is now accepting
Military Appreciation Weekend at Arms Family Museum
In conjunction with the opening of the new veteran’s center at Youngstown State University, The
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch defeats South Range The Austintown Fitch volleyball team defeated South Range 3-2 with
Pirates rip Braves, cut Cards’ lead
Perhaps the only bad news for the Pirates is they can’t send Edinson Volquez back to the mound with the division title on the line in their final regular-season series.
More prep results
BOYS SOCCER Lakeview 3, Poland 2 POLAND Matt Pasternack scored twice, Eric Wilson had a goal
Jeter has fairytale finale at Yankee Stadium
The retiring captain gave New York one more win with a big hit, then took two trips out to shortstop, waving to the adoring crowd each time following his final home game at Yankee Stadium.
NCAA football roundup
NCAA football roundup Thursday’s games No. 24 Oklahoma State 45, Texas Tech 35 STILLWATER,
America, Europe have history at Gleneagles
As if players don’t already face enough pressure in the Ryder Cup, the walk into golf’s most boisterous arena goes through a tunnel of time.
Indians ace Kluber making pitch for Cy Young Award
Corey Kluber has quietly become one of the AL’s best pitchers.
oddly enough
oddly enough Calf with ‘7’ on its head named for Steelers’ Ben LORETTO, Pa. Moooove over, Ben
Notre Dame running back looks for more time
Greg Bryant doesn’t like being Notre Dame’s No. 3 tailback.
Scalzo: MVFC making a case for itself
Ten months after getting just two teams into the playoffs, the Missouri Valley Football Conference is taking out its frustration on the rest of the FCS.
Hake: Senior leadership, defense critical for Blue Devils
Coach Andy Hake is in his sixth season with a record of 57-9. The Devils have won 22 consecutive regular-season games.
Video shows shooting of unarmed SC driver
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. A South Carolina state trooper’s dashboard video shows an
Security Council urged to spare veto in atrocities
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS More than two dozen foreign ministers lined up Thursday to urge
US-led strikes hit oil sites
Associated Press BEIRUT U.S.-led airstrikes targeted Syrian oil installations held by the
US Attorney General Eric Holder resigning
Associated Press WASHINGTON Eric Holder, America’s first black attorney general and an
Reading political tea leaves
Opinion: This is a busy time to be covering politics with local and statewide candidates coming to The
Council considers clothing box ban
Council is considering a limit on the number of boxes instead of an outright ban.
METRO DIGEST || OVI checkpoint tonight
OVI checkpoint set in Trumbull County SOUTHINGTON The Ohio State Highway Patrol will have an
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2014. There are 96 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Head of Ohio prison panel is reinstated
Associated Press COLUMBUS The executive director of a prisons oversight committee who faced
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Alex and Susan Gutierrez, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 24. Randy
Parents want police-death probes
Associated Press WASHINGTON The parents of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, two black men who died
Campbell police arrest 2 on drug charges
One of the men admitted having the remains of marijuana cigarettes in his car ashtray
Niles worker charged with theft
Heidi Powell was the former tax investigator in the city's tax department
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville school board, special meeting for OSBA board development training, 9
Food/clothing/breakfast
Food/clothing/breakfast New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free clothing
newsmakers
newsmakers Kardashian jostled outside fashion show PARIS Kim Kardashian received a fright at a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Darres E.J. Jackson, 31, of 3018 Idlewood Avenue,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Jake Johannsen, 8 p.m.: Comedian known for his appearances on “Late
GOP won’t reinvest in US
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords I love groups with the gumption to take on big tasks and do what
Battles over health care aren’t over
Opinion: Last winter, Virginia’s Republican legislative majority blocked Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s
Chrysler recalls vehicles to repair ignition switches
Associated Press DETROIT Chrysler is recalling nearly 350,000 older cars and SUVs to fix
Events to promote manufacturing
Events to promote manufacturing CANFIELD Mahoning County Career & Technical Center, Choffin
Gasoline prices head below $3 per gallon in much of US
Associated Press NEW YORK The price of a gallon of gasoline soon may start with a “2” across
At all costs, keep safety first amid crisis in road-salt prices
Editorial: Who can forget the brutal and blustery winter of 2013-14? A total of 89.1 inches of snow socked the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.49 —.06 Avalon
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Maria Katsadas; Mark Jenkins Instrument: Trombone; Trombone Q. When did you start
UPSK names new principal
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten has named Mary Ann
Thursday, September 25 (113 stories)
Enrollment up at Youngstown Diocese schools
Enrollment has increased 3.1 percent this year at elementary schools in the Diocese of Youngstown, reversing the recent trend of decline.
YBI's expansion plan gets federal assistance
The Youngstown Business Incubator has moved a step closer to expanding its campus in downtown Youngstown.
Eastwood Mall marks 45 years of expansion, nod to 2 original tenants
Forty-five years ago, Frank Allegretto and Guy Catauro decided to open a barber shop in the Eastwood Mall.
Traficant family awaiting doctors' assessment
The family of ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., who remained in “very critical condition” late Thursday night after a farm-tractor accident, stays by his hospital bedside “waiting to hear from the doctors,” says his family’s spokeswoman.
Mental health, addiction services consolidation could come next summer
Consolidation of the Mahoning County Mental Health and Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services boards could come as early at July 1, 2015.
Asbestos hikes prices to demolish downtown icon
Additional asbestos found inside boilers at the former Wean United complex caused a 25-percent increase in a contract the city has with a company to remove the hazardous material and clean contaminated soil at the downtown location.
Founder of Toms shoes, eyewear to speak in Youngstown
Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS and New York Times best-selling author, is the featured speaker for Youngstown State University’s Paul J. and Marguerite K. Thomas Colloquium on Free Enterprise at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Cemetery board working to restore Boardman's historic Forest Lawn
Rather than serve as a collection of memorials to individual people, as many cemeteries do, Forest Lawn Memorial Park is more of a memorial to the area in which it lies.
Canfield schools add guided reading rooms in quest to be No. 1
The only school district in Mahoning County to receive an “A” on its state report card is eyeing to be a top-10 district by 2017.
Drugs found on passenger in car driven by man 19 suspensions
Police found 50 pills on a man who was a passenger in a car they pulled over Wednesday evening for having no license plate light on the South Side; they also arrested the driver, who has several open suspensions on his driver’s license.
YBI receives $3 million to renovate old Vindicator building
YBI receives $3 million to renovate old Vindicator building
Pa. judge bans tweeting during stabbing suspect's hearing
Pa. judge bans tweeting during stabbing suspect's hearing
Judge won't yet restore Ohio Libertarians to ballot
Judge won't yet restore Ohio Libertarians to ballot
Water, sewer bills to be mailed to Leetonia residents Oct. 2
Water, sewer bills to be mailed to Leetonia residents Oct. 2
Poland zoning board meeting set Wednesday is canceled
Poland zoning board meeting set Wednesday is canceled
Arrest warrant issued for Youngstown man accused of passing bad checks
Arrest warrant issued for Youngstown man accused of passing bad checks
New Middletown police have drug take-back day Saturday
New Middletown police have drug take-back day Saturday
Hubbard police: Beware of strangers knocking at your door
Hubbard police: Beware of strangers knocking at your door
Official says Holder resigning as attorney general
Official says Holder resigning as attorney general
Historical society plans bus trip
Historical society plans bus trip POLAND Poland Historical Society is planning a bus trip to
Obama issues call to world to stamp out terrorist IS with force
Confronted by the growing threat of Middle East militants, President Barack Obama implored world leaders at the United Nations Wednesday to rally behind his expanding military campaign to stamp out the violent Islamic State group and its "network of death."
See You at the Pole gathers Victory Christian students in prayer
Victory Christian School followed the theme, “Never Stop Praying.”
Businesses won’t have to return payouts from BP
BP wants its money back — hundreds of millions of dollars of it — but a federal judge said Wednesday that the oil giant must keep its promises to the companies it compensated for losses they attributed to the 2010 Gulf oil spill.
Howland outlasts Boardman in intense match
Tigers junior Morgan Scott scored on the first shot of the game.
State agents continue Mahoning probate court probe
The state auditor’s office is conducting a special audit of the Mahoning County Probate Court, a spokeswoman for State Auditor Dave Yost has confirmed.
Judge: Martin to get death penalty and 61 years in prison
David Martin was sentenced to the death penalty and 61 years in prison Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
Phantoms release three-year veteran Evancho
Zach Evancho joined the Phantoms around Christmas 2011. In 108 games for the Phantoms, he scored 13 goals and 17 assists.
Canfield's cemeteries to receive $20,000 refurbishing
Canfield approved $20,000 to refurbish broken headstones at its cemeteries located on 46 and 224. Neither cemetery has been updated in years.
Fast start helps Raiders sweep bitter ITCL rival
The conference-leading Raiders notched two quick first-half goals and dominated play throughout as they shut out the Raiders, 4-0, at the South Range sports complex.
Indians keep slim playoff hopes alive
The Indians stayed in the AL wild-card chase for at least one more day.
SPORTS DIGEST || Southside’s Nelson to fight on Showtime
Southside’s Nelson to fight on Showtime Southside Boxing Club fighter Willie Nelson will fight
Lowellville coach starts running series in Youngstown
The cost is $35 for the series, or $12 per race.
Premiere of ‘Walk Abreast’ at Victorian
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Walk Abreast,” a play written and directed by local author-actor C.
I-680 entrance, exit ramps to Route 224 open today with no restrictions
Eastbound lanes on Route 224 bridge will open Saturday
‘Late Night’ comic makes it to Valley
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past two decades, David Letterman has had a
The buzz is getting louder for R5
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In case you didn’t hear, the word on the streets is that
Bringing the SWAGGER
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com WWE Superstar Jack Swagger can’t wait to return to
DePaul embraces Americana sound
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jordan DePaul took a few people by surprise
Blues champs Whiskey Shambles in concert
Staff report NORTH CANTON The Whiskey Shambles and Bongo Joe & Little Steve-O, co-winners of the
Grant aims to help Trumbull’s Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle area was thought of as a mighty industrial powerhouse.
Trumbull prosecutor to appeal judge’s drug-treatment decision for ex-paralegal
An assistant Trumbull County prosecutor has called a judge’s decision to grant treatment in lieu of conviction for a former Warren Law Department paralegal “offensive.”
Youngstown man arraigned on felony DUI has at least eight priors
Records show convictions dating back to 1988
Family, friends praying for Traficant after farm accident
Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., right, was seriously injured in an accident on his family farm in Greenford in Mahoning County's Green Township.
Chapin: Browns better, but need work at crunch time
Cleveland has been the better team on the field for much of the first three games.
Chaney Class of 1964 reunites
Chaney High School Class of 1964 had its 50-year reunion on Sept. 6 at A La Cart Catering in
WEDNESDAY’S Sectional golf RESULTS
DIVISION III BOYS NEWTON FALLS Warren JFK’s Ryan Fowler earned medalist honors to help the
Time to pick apples
Time to pick apples Enjoy the freshness of the season by visiting a local orchard to pick your own
Girls soccer results
howland3 Boardman2 Next: Howland at Kenston, Saturday, 7 p.m. Next: Boardman at Hoover,
Mlb standings & boxscores
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB x-Baltimore9563.601— New York8177.51314
Prepare for the invasion
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Stewart won’t faces charges in Ward’s death
After more than six weeks in limbo, NASCAR star Tony Stewart finally got the news he had been hoping for.
Plant an American ELM
The American elm was the standard against which the merits of other shade trees were measured.
Anti-addiction groups call for new FDA commissioner
Associated Press WASHINGTON Anti-addiction activists are calling for the Food and Drug
Algerian militants behead French hostage
Associated Press ALGIERS, Algeria An Algerian splinter group from al-Qaida has beheaded a French
US hits Islamic State group in Syria, Iraq
Associated Press BEIRUT U.S. fighter jets and bombers expanded their aerial campaign against
Browns’ Haden says he can play better
For the first time in his career, Browns Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden is facing questions about his play on the field.
OSU defense hoping to contain Kiel
It’s unlikely that anyone at Ohio State last winter had ever heard of Gunner Kiel.
Drain flies and other home annoyances
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer At some point, everyone has some
Get plant diseases analyzed
Q. What can I do about late- season diseases in my vegetable garden? Lucille from Youngstown A.
A couple of comedy clubs
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LA-based VXI sued by EEOC on allegations of sexual harassment
Associated Press LOS ANGELES An international call-center company based in Los Angeles was sued
Justice officials hear complaints in Mo.
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Oktoberfest at park
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Man involved in hostage-taking sentenced to 23 years in prison
Though he has not been charged in the April 23 hostage-taking of a Trumbull County jail corrections officer, Richard G. Ware is paying the price for it.
Cops say they have seen ambush suspect near forest
Associated Press A suspect in the fatal ambush of a trooper has occasionally made himself visible
Sisters plead not guilty to robbery, assault
Sisters 21 and 19 pleaded not guilty Monday in Warren Municipal Court to a single count each of aggravated robbery, accused of breaking into an apartment one week ago and assaulting another woman.
“How to Get Away With Murder” (10 p.m., ABC): Viola Davis plays a charismatic attorney
“How to Get Away With Murder” (10 p.m., ABC): Viola Davis plays a charismatic attorney and law
Wars are not always optional
Opinion: Some pundits are saying that President Obama has been floundering in his response to the ISIS crisis
There’s hope for Afghanistan with new power-sharing plan
Editorial: Three months after the highly controversial run-off presidential election that threatened to return
CD RATES
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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
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BUSINESS DIGEST || Niles store is hiring
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Agenda Friday
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CALENDAR | BIRD BANDING WITH AL
BIRD BANDING WITH AL When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday What: See songbirds and learn why bird
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Boxtrolls (PG) An animated movie about an orphan who is raised by mischievous
Crash victims’ kin drop GM suit
Associated Press DETROIT The families of two Wisconsin teenagers killed in a car crash involving
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Brittany Bullock and Sean Barich, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 23.
Domestic violence beyond NFL
Opinion: Canton Repository: In the 13 days since the world first saw the video of former Baltimore Ravens
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,SDRq a new comedy by Richard Alfieri, directed
North Jackson steel company sued
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united nations general assembly Obama: Dismantle ‘network of death’
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Confronted by the growing threat of Middle East militants,
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Local employers connect with YSU students
YSU students meet and connect with 30 employers many from the Mahoning Valley
Event helps out area homeless vets
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POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
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Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: John
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Canfield set to restore headstone in two cemeteries
An increasing number of headstones look dilapidated in both the Canfield Village Cemetery and Old North Cemetery.
Traficant remains sedated, critical, but not in coma, family spokeswoman says
Family and friends of James A. Traficant Jr., the Mahoning Valley’s most famous and infamous politician of the last half century, are praying the former congressman can recover from serious injuries he received in a farm tractor accident.
Mahoning probate court undergoing special audit as probe against Belinky continues
The state auditor’s office is conducting a special audit of the Mahoning County Probate Court, a spokeswoman for State Auditor Dave Yost has confirmed.
Martin gets death penalty, and 'deserves it,' prosecutor says
David Martin was sentenced to the death penalty and 61 years in prison Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
6 prior DUIs discovered for man trying to get case heard in vets court
A man who tried to get into the municipal court Veterans Treatment Court program was instead rearrested after prosecutors learned he has at least eight prior convictions of driving while under the influence.
Austintown schools awaiting new tech devices, filling station
Austintown schools continue to work on two new additions to the district — tablet computers for students in grades six through 12 and a filling station for 14 buses that run on propane.
Woman charged after spitting on nurses, kicking cop
Police say a city woman kicked a police officer several times and spit on another officer and several nurses after she was found rolling around in a Market Street parking lot just after midnight Wednesday.
Victory Christian students pray for family, friends, world
The soft voices of kindergarten and first-grade students prayed for their families and friends while ninth- through 12th-graders focused on prayers concerning national and international problems.
Lowellville resident conducting 5-week running series for kids in Valley
Stephanie Yon just wants to get people moving. And she’s beginning with kids.
Judge delays Marathon bombing trial, won’t move it
Judge delays Marathon bombing trial, won’t move it
BREAKING NEWS | Grand jury declines to charge NASCAR driver Tony Stewart
Grand jury declines to charge NASCAR driver Tony Stewart
UPDATE | Traficant 'critical;' doctors to make determination within 72 hours
The accident occurred at the family farm on West South Range Road, according to a dispatcher with the Goshen Police Department, which has jurisdiction in Greenford.
US Route 224 bridge lanes in Boardman to reopen Saturday
US Route 224 bridge lanes in Boardman to reopen Saturday
Kasich supports federal probe of Ohio Walmart shooting
Kasich supports federal probe of Ohio Walmart shooting
Sciortino admits alcohol issues, rehab
Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino, running for re-election, said he checked into an alcohol addiction rehab facility the day he was indicted on 22 criminal counts related to allegations of political corruption.
Community event Saturday at Rising Star Baptist Church
Community event Saturday at Rising Star Baptist Church
Woman cited for drug paraphernalia at West Side home
Woman cited for drug paraphernalia at West Side home
Youngstown Schools Academic Distress Commission meeting rescheduled
Youngstown Academic Distress Commission meeting rescheduled
Boardman police have ID'ed person involved in passing bad checks
Boardman police have ID'ed person involved in passing bad checks
Squaw Creek Bridge in Girard could close at any time
Squaw Creek Bridge in Girard could close at any time
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Man injured by tractor in Greenford
A man was injured Tuesday evening after a tractor flipped onto him at a West South Range Road residence, police said.
Club will begin meetings today
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Video Party Express brings fun on wheels
Kids might call this trailer 'heaven on wheels,' but to Cherie Howard, owner of the trailer, calls it Video Party Express
Hathorn: Report card doesn’t show full picture of Youngstown schools
Other improvements did not occur as the superintendent had hoped, so he’s trying to concentrate more on students literacy skills and parent involvement.
23rd annual High Holiday Food Drive under way
Jewish Community Relations Council and Youth Chapter of B’nai B’rith Youth Organization have partnered in the project.
Bill targets C-130s; flown by 910th at YARS
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said C-130s must be upgraded by 2020
Student battles Type 1 diabetes, leads Red Strider program
Family dog, Star, signals when his glucose levels are off
Prep football computer ratings
Division I (Top 16 from both regions will qualify for the playoffs.) Region 1 1. Hudson
Annie Moses Band coming to Stambaugh
Classical-crossover ensemble the Annie Moses Band will come to Stambaugh Auditorium Dec. 12.
Celtic Thunder duo to perform at Drake's
The duo Byrne and Kelly will perform Monday at Drake’s Landing Banquet Center in Canfield.
August Valley unemployment numbers dropped
The combined Valley unemployment rate for August 2014 was 5.9 percent compared to 7.9 in August 2013.
Mosquitoes infect 4 horses with EEE in Trumbull, Ashtabula
The Trumbull County Board of Health is warning people to be cautious to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes because of four cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis being found in Trumbull and Ashtabula counties.
State commission assessing Poland school facilities
Poland parents concerned about consolidation of elementary schools
BCI agents took 676 computer disks with emails as part of probe
Agents spent about eight-and-a-half hours taking the items
Kroner: Charges cause ‘stigma’ for area
Robert Kroner, retired FBI special agent who investigated some of the Mahoning Valley’s most notorious corruption cases for more than 25 years, called criminal indictments against Youngstown’s mayor, the Mahoning County auditor and a local attorney “a stigma” for the community.
Evil will never defeat America
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Mr. Know It All Answers about Ickey Woods aren’t icky
Q. There is a GEICO commercial with a husky man dancing in the aisle alongside of a display case in
Two ideas to overcome gridlock
Opinion: WASHINGTON Is the country condemned to another two years, at least, of gridlock? The world-
Fallen chef will tell her side in film on new website Paula Deen punches back
By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor Paula Deen is ready to tell her side of the story behind the
First-season DVD sets of the following television shows became available on DVD this week:
First-season DVD sets of the following television shows became available on DVD this week: v
Meet the Employers
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Agenda Thursday
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Man charged in altercation in Warren
Jeffery E. Allen, 18, will be arraigned today in Warren Municipal Court
Obama urges world to follow US lead on climate
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS In the first international test for his climate-change strategy,
Airstrikes on Iraq, Syria just the beginning, Obama says
Associated Press WASHINGTON The one-two-three punch of American and Arab airstrikes against
North High grad in college’s hall of fame
North High grad in college’s hall of fame Michael D. North, a 1968 graduate of North High, was
US: Ebola could infect 1.4 million
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Obama opens new front against al-Qaida by striking at Khorasan
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. decision to strike the Khorasan Group to stop a possible
Fire destroys memorial to teenager in Ferguson
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Anger spilled over Tuesday after fire destroyed one of two
Shooter at UPS facility had work problems, pastor says
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. The man who killed two former co-workers and then himself at a
Denver-area students walk out in protest
Associated Press ARVADA, Colo. Hundreds of students walked out of classrooms around suburban
GM moving Cadillac HQ to NYC
Associated Press DETROIT Cadillac wants a jolt from the city that never sleeps. General
Bin Laden’s son-in-law gets life sentence
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BP’s reckless, negligent actions deserve harshest punishment
Editorial: A federal judge concluded in a ruling earlier this month what most of us already had long suspected:
METRO DIGEST || Man injured by tractor
Man injured by tractor GREENFORD A man was injured Tuesday evening after a tractor flipped onto
METRO DIGEST || Student mentorship program
Sentenced to prison YOUNGSTOWN A man who pleaded guilty in August to a February shooting was
Nothing short about Leo’s
Leo’s opened in the spring of 1982 and moved to its current location in 1990.
Selected local stocks
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Wines from off the beaten path
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On the road again
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Hearing set for new sign for Hotel California
A five-person township board of appeals is set to hear about a new sign for Hotel California on Thursday.
Appeals denied for Teddy Foltz's mother, killer
The 7th District Court of Appeals this week denied appeals to the two people who pleaded guilty for their roles in the death of a 14-year-old Teddy Foltz of Struthers in 2013.
Tech items confiscated in dual searches of Sciortino offices, home today
State law enforcement agents took 676 computer disks and computers that contain emails from current and former Mahoning County officials as part of the criminal investigation into the 2006 purchase by the county of Oakhill Renaissance Place.
Jewish groups addressing hunger in Valley during high holiday
“Go the Distance to End Hunger” defines the goal of the 23rd annual High Holiday Food Drive.
Indictments of officials in Oakhill case are stigma, retired FBI agent says
Robert Kroner, retired FBI special agent who investigated some of the Mahoning Valley’s most notorious corruption cases for more than 25 years, called criminal indictments against Youngstown’s mayor, the Mahoning County auditor and a local attorney “a stigma” for the community.
Youngstown superintendent appealing to parents to be proactive
The recent state report card on which the Youngstown City Schools received all Ds and Fs paints a bleak picture of the district’s longtime struggles, but it also fails to reveal the entire picture, Superintendent Connie Hathorn contends.
Sprinfield student named ambassador for 2014 diabetes walk
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28.
Arizona woman rebuffed by cop, cabbie urinates in cab
A Phoenix, Ariz., woman is awaiting arraignment today in municipal court after reports said she became irate over a cab fare late Monday and urinated inside the taxi.
Tiny Tots day care getting fresh start after more than 4 decades
Dee Fontes likes to say that a spaghetti dinner saved her business.
State agents take 676 computer disks in Oakhill case
State agents take 676 computer disks in Oakhill case
Trumbull township's records 'unauditable' says state auditor's office
Trumbull township's records 'unauditable' says state auditor's office
Trumbull health board issues warning about mosquito bites
Trumbull health board issues warning about mosquito bites
Appellate court denies appeals of two in Teddy Foltz murder
Appellate court denies appeals of two in Teddy Foltz murder
Fire destroys Michael Brown memorial in Ferguson, Mo.
Fire destroys Michael Brown memorial in Ferguson, Mo.
Ohio Supreme Court hears dispute on charter-school equipment
Ohio Supreme Court hears dispute on charter-school equipment
BREAKING NEWS | 3 people dead in shooting at UPS facility in Alabama
3 people dead in shooting at UPS facility in Alabama
Woman killed by fallen tree in Ohio park was college student
Woman killed by fallen tree in Ohio park was college student
UPDATE | Obama scores coalition victory with Arab strikes
Obama scores coalition victory with Arab strikes
US Sen. Sherrod Brown sponsors bill to update C-130s at YARS
US Sen. Sherrod Brown sponsors bill to update C-130s at YARS
Mahoning Valley unemployment numbers dropped in August
Mahoning Valley unemployment numbers dropped in August
Pa. district attorney drops charges against homeless man found in suite
Pa. district attorney drops charges against homeless man found in suite
Grand jury continues review of Ohio Walmart shooting
Grand jury continues review of Ohio Walmart shooting
Ohio baby sitter pleads not guilty in infant's death
Ohio baby sitter pleads not guilty in infant's death
YSU's business college hosts Meet the Employers Day on Wednesday
YSU's business college hosts Meet the Employers Day on Wednesday
CPE seminar will take place today
CPE seminar will take place today CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Accounting Society is presenting
Mooney volleyball hands Western Reserve first loss
The Cardinals took control over the final two games.
Ed Schenk's service on the U.S.S. Skate “proud moment" in his life
Provided deterrent to nuclear war
AfterSchool Players move to grange building
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CANFIELD The AfterSchool Players has outgrown its old
Stage REVIEW Characters shine in Rust Belt’s dark ‘Alice’
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Take a well-loved but curious tale, add
State agents seized computers as evidence against Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino
The auditor met agents in the driveway of his house, turning over two laptops and a hard drive
AFTER SURGERY AND NEW MANAGER, SINGER FOCUSES ON MUSIC Better days for Lady Gaga
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK After hip surgery and paring ways with her longtime
Officials praise racino opening, reveal opening day numbers
County Commissioners hope for future expansion
Ohio State expecting big test from Cincinnati
The Buckeyes haven’t lost to an in-state team since 1921.
Steelers’ big win comes at big price
Pittsburgh lost Ike Taylor (broken forearm), Ryan Shazier (sprained MCL) and Jarvis Jones (wrist) in the win over Carolina.
Opiate epidemic bumps Meridian case load three-fold since January
Youngstown man, former addict, praises Meridian treatment
Pettine: Browns let Ravens off hook
Cleveland enters its bye week 1-2 thanks to two last-second losses.
VIDEO | Sciortino discusses his alcohol issues, rehab
The night he was picked up for drunken driving, and which resulted in job penalties for three deputies 'will be a night that I regret for as long as I live,' Sciortino said during an interview with The Vindicator.
Mooney captures D2 golf sectional
Columbiana’s boys won a D3 crown, while the Lakeview girls won in D2.
New playground equipment installed at Mauthe Park
The city’s share of the $26,000 project was 25 percent, or $6,500.
URGENT Pentagon: US, partners begin airstrikes in Syria
URGENT Pentagon: US, partners begin airstrikes in Syria AP Photo WX119 Eds: Updates with
Racino set to begin horse racing on Nov. 24
Until then, gamblers can bet on nationwide tracks via simulcast.
Connelly: Carolina turns into Steelers country
There was black and gold everywhere on Sunday in Charlotte.
YSU cross country ranked 15th in region
YSU cross country ranked 15th in region YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State men’s cross country
Banned Cavs fan can return
James Blair, who ran on the court during a Cleveland-Miami game in 2013, is again permitted inside Quicken Loans Arena.
oddly enough
oddly enough Illinois city marks birthday with mega-bratwurst BELLEVILLE, Ill. Residents in
Racino tax pays for road rebuilding
Real estate taxes paid by the new Austintown racino are rebuilding township roads.
Get rid of old drugs
Get rid of old drugs MAHONING COUNTY Residents can properly dispose of expired, unused and
Former Warren policeman pleads guilty to theft in plea agreement
Reuben Shaw, who was fired in May from his job as a patrolman for the Warren Police Department for stealing a car, pleaded guilty Tuesday to four misdemeanor charges Monday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Correction: Christopher D. Logorda, 37, of 3646 Arden
Officials: 3 missing Afghan soldiers detained at border
Associated Press BOSTON Three Afghanistan National Army officers who went missing during a
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2014. There are 99 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus, 6:15 p.m., council caucus room, regular meeting,
Prosecutor: 800 rounds found in intruder case
Associated Press WASHINGTON Investigators found more than 800 rounds of ammunition, a machete
Weathersfield Twp. has new banner
The banner includes a drawing from a Seaborn Elementary sixth-grader
Islamic State group calls for attacks on Western civilian, military targets
Associated Press BEIRUT The Islamic State group’s spokesman said its fighters are ready to
47K fewer Ohioans lack health insurance
Associated Press COLUMBUS The federal government reports that the number of people without
Austintown alumni awarded for environmental studies
Austintown Fitch High School alumni Rosalie Sepesy and Alex Sofranko received $2,500 awards from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for their research at their universities.
Steak fry benefits St. Vincent de Paul dining hall and food pantry
The fund-raiser is Saturday at St. Christine Church social hall in Youngstown.
VapoRub on feet calms cough
Q. Long ago, I heard about using Vicks VapoRub at bedtime on the soles of the feet to calm a
Foul play suspected
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Proposal would turn the vacant Youngstown fire station into a house
It was the only proposal received by the city for the structure
Militants kill 40 Iraqi troops
Associated Press BAGHDAD Islamic State militants disguised in Iraqi army uniforms and driving
newsmakers
newsmakers Demonstrators protest Met Opera’s ‘Death of Klinghoffer’ NEW YORK Demonstrators in
Climate-change protesters stage sit-in on Wall Street
Associated Press NEW YORK A day after 100,000 people marched to warn that climate change is
College orders frats to become coed
College orders frats to become coed MIDDLETOWN, Conn. Wesleyan University in Connecticut on
Pa. governor confident suspect in ambush will be captured
Associated Press In the thick of a difficult re-election campaign, Gov. Tom Corbett could have
U.S. begins Syria strikes
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. and five Arab countries launched airstrikes Monday night on
Forum planned
Forum planned YOUNGSTOWN The 7th Ward Citizens Coalition will have a candidates and issues forum
Free flu shot for seniors at Lordstown SCOPE
Free flu shot for seniors at Lordstown SCOPE LORDSTOWN The Lordstown SCOPE Center, 1776 Salt
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jason and Dawn Holod, New Middletown, boy, Sept. 21. Justin
Local businesses apply for $150K grant
YBI portfolio company applies for Chase's $150,000 Mission Main Street Grant
21 deaths eligible for compensation from GM, attorney says
Associated Press DETROIT The death toll from crashes involving General Motors small cars with
Kasich disrespects Ohio voters
Opinion: The [Toledo] Blade: Gov. John Kasich is refusing to debate his Democratic challenger, Ed FitzGerald
Selected local stocks
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Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Lenny Kravitz: Tuesday on “Late
Sleepy Hollow donates mattresses
Sleepy Hollow donates mattresses YOUNGSTOWN Sleepy Hollow Sleep Shop will be delivering
YSU’s interim provost brings a national reputation to the job
Editorial: In the afterglow of the Youngs- town Business Incubator being hailed as the world’s best among
Fast Fuel sells fuel for under $3
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Fast Fuel on Youngstown-Poland Road sold its gas for just under $3.
Cashing in on voting
Opinion: WASHINGTON The pursuit of perfection is usually foredoomed, but the Los Angeles City Ethics
Monday, September 22 (93 stories)
Youngstown Records Retention Commission meeting is Wednesday
Youngstown Records Retention Commission meeting is Wednesday
UPDATE | Youngstown police chief aids in arrest of man with gun at Salvation Army
Youngstown police chief aids in arrest of man with gun at Salvation Army
Boil-water advisory lifted for portions of Brookfield
Boil-water advisory lifted for portion of Brookfield
UPDATE | Former Warren cop to be sentenced on misdemeanor charges
UPDATE | Former Warren cop to be sentence on misdemeanor charges
St. John’s Church to host block party tonight to honor Jim and Ellen Tressel
St. John’s Church to host block party tonight to honor Jim and Ellen Tressel
Man in custody after gun report at the Salvation Army
Man in custody after gun report at the Salvation Army
Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley hosts speaker Tuesday
Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley hosts speaker Tuesday
Oh WOW! center in downtown Youngstown closed through Friday
Oh WOW! center in downtown Youngstown closed through Friday
Police called to Salvation Army for man with shotgun
Police called to Salvation Army for man with shotgun
Mahoning commissioners award pact for Austintown road work
Mahoning commissioners award pact for Austintown road work
Taft School Area Block Watch meeting is Wednesday, mayor to attend
Taft School Area Block Watch meeting is Wednesday, mayor to attend
Youngstown YWCA hosts voter-registration drive Tuesday
Youngstown YWCA hosts voter-registration drive Tuesday
Former Warren cop pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges
Former Warren cop pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges
Campbell police arrest man for breaking into building
Campbell police arrest man for breaking into building
The Vindicator is looking for the original Lordstown GM workers
The Vindicator is looking for the original Lordstown GM workers
Warren police said man shot in hip was uncooperative
Warren police said man shot in hip was uncooperative
Shuttered store on the East Side destroyed by fire
Shuttered store on the East Side destroyed by fire
WORTH A LOOK
BINGO PARTIES St. Rose Church, 61 E. Main St., Girard, will host Bingo Night, Round 2, on Oct. 3.
Group meeting will support amputees
Group meeting will support amputees AUSTINTOWN An amputee support group meeting will take place
Boardman schools and police department join forces on school security
Boardman police officer takes over as district security supervisor
Browns blow multiple chances in last-second loss to Ravens
The Browns had their chances Sunday. They blew them all.
Steelers pull away from Panthers in second half.
Once the Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone, they didn’t seem to want to leave.
Ohioans’ thirst for beer stimulates state economy
Production, distribution, selling of beer in Ohio provides more than 82,000 jobs, study says
Arms Museum to host Military Appreciation Weekend
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN In conjunction with the opening of the Veterans Resource Center at
Liberty fire station on wish list
The township applied for an American Reinvestment and Recovery Act grant to build a central fire station in 2009, but lost out to Bristol Township.
Former kicker Bironas dies in car accident
The former Tennessee Titans player died Saturday night when he lost control on a curve in his 2009 GMC Yukon Denali.
Rozum, Harrold win inaugural Steelathlon
Alicia Rozum and Matt Harrold were the winners of the inaugural event in Youngstown.
Video Game Review
“DESTINY” Grade: C Details: Activision, for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation
New ABC sitcom blurring color lines ‘Black-ish’
IF YOU WATCH What: “Black-ish” When: Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. Where: ABC By FRAZIER MOORE AP
Honey bees at work in a display by Zaney Pearl Farm in Lisbon capture the attention of Camile Sharp,
Honey bees at work in a display by Zaney Pearl Farm in Lisbon capture the attention of Camile Sharp,
Lexa Hoffman, 5, of Salem, smiles as she comes out of a channel filled with cornstarch and water,
Lexa Hoffman, 5, of Salem, smiles as she comes out of a channel filled with cornstarch and water,
Ohio service matches employers, veterans
Ohio service matches employers, veterans COLUMBUS State officials say a new online service is
Hubbard-Poland tickets sold at both schools
Hubbard-Poland tickets sold at both schools Tickets for the Hubbard at Poland high school football
In the huddle | How area NFL players fared in Week 3
Atlanta Falcons Sean Baker, S, Canfield — practice squad Baltimore Ravens John Simon, LB,
Oh Wow! hosts STEM festival finale
Hands-on, interactive science, technology, engineering and math exhibits featured
Extremists’ media war outpaces Arab states
Associated Press DUBAI, U.A.E. As the Islamic State group battles across Syria and Iraq, pushing
BIG TEN
BIG TEN Indiana RB Devine Redding, Fr., Mineral Ridge/Cle. Glenville — Carried 10 times for 49
Tutoring will be offered at Robinwood
Staff report BOARDMAN Making Kids Count will host an After School Tutoring Program at Robinwood
On the links | Sunday’s pro golf results
YOKOHAMA TIRE LPGA CLASSIC PRATTVILLE, ALA. Mi Jung Hur held off top-ranked Stacy Lewis on
Global marches help put focus on climate change
Associated Press NEW YORK Accompanied by drumbeats, wearing costumes and carrying signs,
Worley helps Bucs get closer to playoffs
Vance Worley is used to his body breaking down at this point in the season.
Sunday’s other NFL games
Cardinals 23, 49ers 14 GLENDALE, ARIZ. Drew Stanton threw a pair of third-quarter touchdown
Police find rifle carried by ambush suspect
Associated Press CANADENSIS, Pa. Nine days after a gunman went on a deadly ambush at a state
Steel museum invites ex-workers, families
Steel museum invites ex-workers, families YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Historical Center of
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County Planning Commission, 1 p.m., conference room, 50 Westchester
Family: Vet arrested at White House needs help
Associated Press MIDLAND, TEXAS An Iraq war veteran accused of scaling a fence and making it
Chasing a title: Logano’s win at New Hampshire could be big
Raised in Connecticut, Joey Logano always considered New Hampshire his home track, the one where he dreamed of being bathed in confetti in Victory Lane and flocked by family and friends.
Syria refugee flood to Turkey hits 100K
Associated Press KUCUK KENDIRCILER, Turkey The 19-year-old Kurdish militant, who has been
ACLD gets $7,500 grant
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Thomases Family Endowment made a $7,500 grant to All Children Learn
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted:
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI,
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2014. There are 100 days left in the year. Autumn
Cardinal Mooney students help clean up neighborhood
Staff report youngstown As students entered Cardinal Mooney this fall to begin the school year,
Lunch/clothing
Lunch/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch, bag of
Raising funds for MS
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For about 10 years, Brian While’s job as a truck
BEER ACROSS AMERICA Ohio ranks sixth
BEER ACROSS AMERICA Ohio ranks sixth Top 10 states in beer-industry jobs: 1. California,
Community forum on police is Sept. 30
The forum is called What To Do If You're Stopped By The Police
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Frank A. York, 51, of 127 S. Colonial Drive,
It’s time for Americans to moan, groan against Citizens United
Opinion: It’s time for Americans to moan, groan against Citizens United On Sept. 11, 2014, the Senate
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS | At a glance
People of all ages took part in Sunday’s 23rd annual 4-mile MS Super Walk in Mill Creek MetroParks
Voice of Mooney football still carrying
If you have ever attended a Cardinal Mooney home football game, you are familiar with the work of Al Williamson.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Drunk prowler broke in, stole couple’s candy ALTOONA, Pa. Police say a
Feds censure local police yet give lethal weapons
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A Pentagon program that distributes military-surplus gear to local
YSU honors outstanding business alumni Oct. 17
Outstanding alumni will be recognized for their accomplishments and contributions
Youngstown schools fail again — this time in ensuring safety
Editorial: Given the many serious and striking bruises to the academic and fiscal face of the Youngstown City
Rick Bentley, television writer for The Fresno (Calif.) Bee, has been checking out the new series
Rick Bentley, television writer for The Fresno (Calif.) Bee, has been checking out the new series
record reviews
Barbra Streisand Album: “Partners” (Sony) Grade: A+ Barbra Streisand’s “Partners” isn’t just
Parents of late-talking children can rest assured
Opinion: Anyone who knows what anxiety, and sometimes anguish, parents go through when they have a child who
‘The Voice’ returns with new faces
By NICOLE EVATT Associated Press UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. Gwen Stefani is surrounded by men. She
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Maze Runner’ races past ‘Tombstones’ NEW YORK The young-adult adaptation “The Maze
Katie Rickman | The vindicator
Katie Rickman | The vindicator A group of children at Silly Science Sunday throws hands into the
Youngstown woman faces drug charges
Youngstown woman faces drug charges youngstown Beatrice E. Colbert, 53, of Youngstown, was
Katie Rickman | The vindicator
Katie Rickman | The vindicator Traci Manning of Mahoning Valley Historical Society helps Nina
Vaughn Hinrichs, 5, of Boardman, pretends to race in a small car during Silly Science Sunday. The
Vaughn Hinrichs, 5, of Boardman, pretends to race in a small car during Silly Science Sunday. The
Sunday, September 21 (98 stories)
Canine unit search leads to arrest of Youngstown woman on drug charges
It happened on the South Side.
State to intercept casino winnings from those who owe child support
The system later could be used to collect on other debts
Weapons found of suspected killer of Pa. trooper
Residents still urged to use extreme caution when venturing out
Miss Madden, Mr. Rassega are engaged
Ruth Ann Madden of Canfield and Peter Joseph Rassega II of Mineral Ridge are engaged, their parents
Miss Metzinger, Mr. Lechner date set in Nov.
Michelle Lee Metzinger of Youngstown and Michael Lechner of Hermitage, Pa., are engaged, their
Sohaydas’ 50th celebrated with family cruise
MINERAL RIDGE Mr. and Mrs. John L. (Jack) Sohayda of Mineral Ridge celebrated their 50th
Connells’ 50th marked with surprise party
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Connell Sr. of Youngstown were honored with a surprise party on
Dinner honors Karrs for 50th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Walter Karr of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a
Calcagnis’ celebrate 68th anniversary
POLAND Eugene and Antonette Calcagni of Poland celebrated their 68th anniversary with a family
Dinner party honors Gatchells for 60th mark
POLAND Paul and Carole Gatchell of Poland, formerly of Boardman, were honored for their 60th
Dinner party honors Aurilios’ 50th anniversary
GIRARD Joseph and Louise Aurilio of Girard were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary at a
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Lordstown Garden Guild will meet at 7 p.m. at Lordstown S.C.O.P.E. Center, 1776 Salt-
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Dinner to benefit woman with lipedema
Dinner to benefit woman with lipedema BRISTOLVILLE A benefit pasta dinner will take place from 2
Cocktail, hors d’oeuvre party will benefit Falcon Rescue
An upcoming fundraiser will benefit an animal rescue.
Trumbull NAACP membership drive next Sunday
The Trumbull County NAACP will host a membership drive, celebrating 105 years of making a difference at 5 p.m. next Sunday.
iPad classes at JCC in October
The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, will be offering an iPad 101 course, a beginner’s class, and an iPad 102 course, for those with basic knowledge of their iPad, both beginning in October.
From Spooky Tooth to Hippy Sippy, beers reign supreme at downtown Youngstown fest
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Most people have yet to prepare their homes for
Penguins pull away for a romp
Two weeks ago, the biggest question facing Youngstown State’s football team was, “Can it finish games?”
Perry volleyball team sweeps with wins over Hubbard, Mooney
In the local showdown, the Cardinals defeated the Eagles
Struthers Wildcat statue endures the years
Here, it’s almost sacrilege to suggest that perhaps a 7-foot-long Wildcat didn’t always guard the entrance to the old Struthers High School.
Fitch hosts Ohio-Pa. robotics competition
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Fitch High School’s main gym has never
More than 100 show off dancing skills at Eastwood Mall
Of the more than 100 mostly amateur dancers who, in glittering and colorful costumes performed in front of hundreds of Eastwood Mall shoppers, Dena Wargo may have been the most nervous.
More prep results
VOLLEYBALL Newton Falls 25-25-25, Lisbon 23-12-19 LISBON Kate Wainwright had 36 assists, 17
SPORTS DIGEST || Penguins runners do well at Iona meet
Penguins runners do well at Iona meet Bronx, N.Y. The Youngstown State men’s and women’s cross
2,100 set record at Watts in Tri-county heart walk
As the count- down closed in on the start of the American Heart Association’s annual Tri-County Heart Walk on Saturday morning, the strains of Katrina and the Waves’ “Walking On Sunshine” blared over the loudspeakers.
Struthers Wildcat statue endures the years
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com STRUTHERS Here, it’s almost sacrilege to suggest that
BEN MCKENZIE PRIMED TO LEAD FOX’S BATMAN PREQUEL
Ben McKenzie expects viewers to tune into the premiere episode of Fox’s Batman prequel series, “Gotham,” on Monday.
2 teams tie for first at Meiss Jr. Memorial
HUBBARD Two teams tied for first at the Ron Meiss Jr. Memorial Golf Scramble was held at Deer
Grubbs, McClellan in studio concerts
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Easy Street Productions will continue its Studio Sessions concert series
State Democratic candidates register voters at YSU tailgate
They might have been at a tailgate, but Ohio Democratic candidates weren’t at YSU to grill food or drink beer.
Trumbull prosecutor opposing parole for child rapist Judson
His victim was between 5 and 9 and he was between 15 and 20 when the rapes occurred.
Churches near racino recommend against gambling
A billboard advertising Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course towers above the Old Log Cabin Church, which is next door to the gambling and racing complex in Austintown.
METRO DIGEST || Nature Art Show at McKeever
Nature Art Show SANDY LAKE, PA. Nature artists will display and sell their work during the 12th
Williams: Pens fans learn to embrace change
Plenty of new faces are trying to replace departed free agents
Ohio Dems tilting at windmills
Opinion: All week long, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ed FitzGerald’s campaign tried to shame Republican
Regional college football results
Mount Union 62, Muskingum 6 NEW CONCORD All-American senior quarterback Kevin Burke completed
Area golf scores
MEN Campbell (Pine Lakes) — Low gross: Mike Katula III 37; Steve Stanovcak, Barry Jenkins 43. Low
In the Cup!
In the Cup! Area holes-in-one Janet Szenborn of Campbell aced the 136-yard No. 17 hole at
Area golf calendar Upcoming outings & scrambles
SEPTEMBER Today — Larry McKinney Beat Leukemia Benefit at Lakeside begins at 8:30 a.m. with
On the links Saturday’s pro golf results
CHAMPIONS TOUR HAWAII CHAMPIONSHIP KAPOLEI, HAWAII Fred Funk shot a 10-under 62 on Saturday
Area bowling scores
AMRON Amron — Carl Cramer 246-693, Doug Zolla 246-650, Frank Tondo 233-622, Mike Greene 218-615,
Risks, rewards of online love
Christian Rudder knows what the heart wants — thanks, in part, to his endless data stream from
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Bank of New York v. Robert M. Dietz et al, foreclosure.
Delays, quality of Mahoning road work questioned; America’s intellectuals flunk on health insurance; Rest In Peace, Ferguson, Mo.
Opinion: Driver questions delays, quality of road work in Mahoning County Having just driven from the
Charter school companies amass big tax-free real-estate portfolios
By Doug Livingston Akron Beacon Journal The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a
Residents return to homes as manhunt continues
Associated Press CANADENSIS, Pa. State police are lifting a shelter-in-place order for the area
GM recalls 221,558 sedans for fire risk
GM recalls 221,558 sedans for fire risk DETROIT General Motors is recalling 221,558 Cadillac XTS
Secret Service chief boosts security outside White House
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Secret Service chief has stepped-up security outside the White
YSU’s veterans center: proof we care
Opinion: Sal Giunta is a gambling man, and he would bet that he’d have been in the 50 percent of his soldier
BIRTHS
BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Amanda Laird and Abraham Meyers, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 19.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Girard City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, Justice Center, 100 N. Market St.
El-Sissi discusses Egypt, terror fight
Associated Press CAIRO Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is feeling vindicated by the
Two killed in small-plane crash
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN, Ohio Authorities in southwest Ohio said both people aboard a small
area lawmakers
area lawmakers A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and
Turkish hostages freed; questions still linger
Associated Press ANKARA, TURKEY Turkish authorities say they have freed 49 hostages from one of
Training funds available to businesses
Associated Press COLUMBUS Businesses seeking to provide employee training opportunities can soon
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2014. There are 101 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORATE Nursing practice Carole L. Marks, daughter of the late Jeff H. and Gladys
METRO DIGEST || Trooper injured in crash
Trooper injured JACKSON TOWNSHIP An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was seriously injured
Ohio high court orders city vote on cameras
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered a Cleveland suburb to let voters
Dancing for a cause: Competition will net $1K for victor’s charity
Dancing for a cause: Competition will net $1K for victor’s charity YOUNGSTOWN The Black and
The Roosevelt trail
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK Ken Burns’ new documentary about the Roosevelts —
Reverse mortgages poised for a rebound
Associated Press WASHINGTON Advertised as a path to an affordable retirement, federally insured
Picasso exhibit opens at OSU
Associated Press COLUMBUS When retail mogul Leslie Wexner peers at one of the Picassos,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Actress/singer Bergen dies at 84 NEW YORK Emmy-winning actress and singer Polly
Learning standards hold value
Opinion: By James P. TRESSEL and RONALD M. BERKMAN SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR We write in strong support
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Gala of the Royal Horses, 5 p.m.: Beautiful breeds of horses,
Still a cash crop?
Associated Press DANVILLE, Va. Starting next month, America’s remaining tobacco growers will be
Valley’s core cities need better schools
Opinion: By Thomas Humphries The Vindicator Last week was quite a roller coaster ride for Youngstown’s
At 90, Youngstown Playhouse earns thunderous applause from the Mahoning Valley
Editorial: Like Mill Creek MetroParks, The Butler Institute of American Art and the world-renowned Dana
Book on Jewish food features introduction by Joan Rivers
Associated Press NEW YORK A few months before she died, Joan Rivers agreed to contribute to a
Youngstown Business Incubator blazing a trail around the world
Editorial: There are innovators in Italy, France, China and more than 60 other countries undoubtedly asking
How your car is tracking you
Many drivers have a strong, knee-jerk reaction to the idea of “black boxes” in cars, according to
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
BANKS Farmers National Bank has welcomed Juan Santiago to its growing team of local mortgage
Saturday, September 20 (89 stories)
49 Turkish hostages, including 2 kids, freed without ransom, violence or deal, Turk officials say
Turkish authorities say they have freed 49 hostages from one of the world's most ruthless militant groups without firing a shot, paying a ransom or offering a quid pro quo.
OVI checkpoints tonight in Austintown, North Jackson
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, will conduct an OVI checkpoint on Mahoning Avenue near Salem-Warren Road from 1 to 3 a.m. tonight.
Another big payout at racino
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Racecourse had another jackpot winning Friday night.
Trooper injured in crash of cruiser
An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was injured in an accident on I-76 eastbound near the Bailey Road exit this afternoon, according to a dispatcher with OSHP.
Youngstown State leads Saint Francis 14-0 after 1Q
Youngstown State leads Saint Francis 14-0 after 1Q.
Security beefed up after intruder enters White House
The head of the Secret Service has stepped-up security outside the White House after a man who jumped the fence made it into the presidential residence before being apprehended, the Secret Service said Saturday, as President Barack Obama insisted he still has confidence in the beleaguered agency.
Award-winning actress, singer Polly Bergen dead at 84
EEmmy-winning actress and singer Polly Bergen, who in a long career played the terrorized wife in the original “Cape Fear” and the first woman president in “Kisses for My President,” died Saturday, according to her publicist.
Star-studded accolades fill NY memorial service for actress Ruby Dee
Actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee was memorialized Saturday in poetry, dance and song at a packed Harlem cathedral where Alicia Keys sang her song “Superwoman,” Wynton Marsalis performed a stirring trumpet solo, and well-wishes were sent from Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte and the White House.
Olivia Bucci | Stephen Petrosky
GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE Olivia Catherine Bucci of Girard and Stephen Michael Petrosky of Indiana, Pa.,
Carrie DeMarco | Josh Stipanovich
YOUNGSTOWN Carrie DeMarco and Josh Stipanovich were united in marriage during a June 7 afternoon
Puzzle exchange at the library
Puzzle exchange at the library SALEM Oct. 11 is the date for Salem Public Library’s popular fall
Mooney avenges last year’s loss to SVSM
Jon Saadey threw for one touchdown and ran for another for the Cardinals.
Boardman Middle School marks World Peace Day, honors Holocaust survivor
School, rabbi and family honor the memory of local Holocaust survivor
Poland storms back vs. Watterson
Dom Petrony passed for 197 yards and three touchdowns, Marlon Ramirez added 132 yards rushing.
Brooks pleads guilty in real-estate agent Vivian Martin's death
Prosecutors to recommend life without parole; sentencing set for Oct. 1
Struthers pulls away with mistake-free performance
Struthers coach Curt Kuntz had a simple message for his team as it prepared for a Week 4 game against Niles.
Abeid anxious to play against YSU
It’s been about six months since St. Francis (Pa.) junior Anthony Abeid first saw his Red Flash would be playing at Youngstown State in Week 4.
Pioneer Award given to artist Al Bright
Alfred L. Bright was founding director of Youngstown State University’s black studies program
Howland holds on in frantic AAC finish
The Howland football team managed to pack perhaps every human emotion into a harrowing final moment Friday night.
Judge plans to rule soon on workers’ wage lawsuit against GM, UAW
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson says she plans to
Barbra Streisand the feminist sings on with duets album
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Barbra Streisand’s new album of duets only includes
Ursuline’s beastly line takes bite out of Cougars
Fueled by huge holes generated by the line that featured Jonathan Neely, Giacomo Cappabianca, Sean McGuire, Robbie Beardman, Jabbar Price and Ryan Bednarik, the Irish rushed for 401 yards and six touchdowns.
Youngstown gets single bid for vacant fire station
The city closed the 92-year-old structure earlier this year after building a new fire station
Sanitary sewer to be replaced soon in Poland Municipal Forest
Pipe burst two years ago, contaminating Yellow Creek
910th reservists return after 4-month deployment
Capt. Jacob Papp hugs his girlfriend Adina Szewcyyk after his return from a 120-day deployment to Southwest Asia. More than 60 reservists returned to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna Friday afternoon after providing airdrop delivery of more than 54 tons of food and water to starving Yazidi refugees as part of a humanitarian-relief effort in Iraq’s Sinjar Mountains.
Gordon’s ban is amended under new policy
Browns All-Pro wide receiver Josh Gordon has officially been reinstated into the NFL.
Keselowski captures New Hampshire pole
Brad Keselowski will start the second race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship the way he ended the first one — out front.
More prep results
VOLLEYBALL Western Reserve 18-25-25-25, Wellsville 25-21-19-18 BERLIN CENTER Aleah Hughes had
Prep football at a glance
FRIDAY’S RESULTS AREA GAMES Non-Conference Austintown Fitch 42, Dover 32 Cambridge 27, East
McDonald comes out passing against Mineral Ridge
After averaging nearly 38 points per game in the season’s first three weeks, you wouldn’t think McDonald coach Dan Williams to be concerned.
Steelers’ Gilbert looking to overcome shaky start
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Marcus Gilbert is a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ long-range
Martin’s blast lifts Bucs to amother unlikely win
Russell Martin swatted at Jonathan Broxton’s 96 mph fastball and watched as Carlos Gomez gave chase.
Local school kids to attend Browns game
Local school kids to attend Browns game Eight students and staff members from Williamson
Weller to appear at Sharon Speedway today
In an effort to raise awareness for childhood cancer, NASCAR driver Jimmy Weller will partner with Joedance Film Festival for two key events over the next few weeks.
49ers’ Davis, McDonald questionable for Sunday
San Francisco tight end Vernon Davis did some light running and caught passes from a machine Friday and remains questionable for Sunday’s game at the Arizona Cardinals.
Frye, Kohler power Springfield over J-M
Luke Frye is not a big kid. But he made his presence felt Friday night.
Vikings come up short in battle of AAC unbeatens
John Armeni knew the biggest obstacle for his LaBrae High football team wasn’t its opponent.
Paul Newberry: Goodell still doesn’t get it
After 45 minutes of sidestepping, all we learned is that the NFL will get back to us in 135 days on how it plans to deal with this scourge on the game.
On the links
On the links Friday’s pro golf results YOKOHAMA TIRE LPGA CLASSIC PRATTVILLE, ALA. South
METRO DIGEST || Street closings
Street closings YOUNGSTOWN Numerous downtown streets will be closed to vehicular traffic at
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Ambush suspect could be aided by dense woods in northeastern Pa.
Associated Press BLOOMING GROVE, Pa. He could be anywhere. Crouching behind boulders the size
Ukraine peace talks lead to buffer zone
Ukraine peace talks lead to buffer zone MINSK, Belarus Negotiators in Ukrainian peace talks
Boardman buffet reopens
The now company-operated location at 320 Boardman-Poland Road reopened this week to offer guests more than 140 food options in a 400-seat, buffet-style restaurant.
Texas backs off alcohol sales at gun shows
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas After hundreds of negative responses, Texas officials appear to
Record amount of retardant used in California wildfire
Associated Press PLACERVILLE, Calif. A massive Northern California wildfire is burning so
METRO DIGEST || Boil advisory in Brookfield
Brookfield boil advisory BROOKFIELD The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s Office issued a boil
Bond set for child sex-crimes suspect
Staff report STRUTHERS Bond for the 44-year-old Struthers man charged with unlawful sexual
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Sheala Perkins and David Bridgeforth, Youngstown, boy, Sept.
Salem hospital parking deck closed next week
Staff report SALEM Salem Regional Medical Center officials say the first level of the hospital’s
Enrichment programs set
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Warriors Inc. will host two enrichment programs for children and teens,
Youngstown man faces drug charges
Staff report STRUTHERS A 31-year-old Youngstown man faces multiple felony charges after a
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on various charges this week. They will be
Goodell: Mistakes can’t be repeated
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK More defiant than contrite, Roger Goodell
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Saturday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2014. There are 102 days left in the year.
Genealogy program at library
Staff report POLAND Tim Seman at the Poland branch library will present “Eclectic Genealogy: An
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gregory H. Bush, 26, of 875 Donna Drive, Hermitage,
After vote to stay in UK, Scots must heal divide
Associated Press EDINBURGH, Scotland After a long night that brought floods of relief for some
Port authority must conduct national search to fill top job
Editorial: Just because Ron Klingle, chair- man of the publicly funded Western Reserve Port Authority, has
ON HERITAGE
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pride in their heritage prompted a small
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.99 —0.02 Avalon
Heartbeat Bill barely beating
Opinion: Columbus It started in early 2011, with a press conference near the Statehouse in a room filled
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Defense
Dollar General has grand opening
Dollar General has grand opening NILES Dollar General continues to make shopping easier and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Beerfest, 6 to 10 p.m.: A hundred craft brewers from
sts. PETER AND PAUL UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
sts. PETER AND PAUL UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH Through the years Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian
Send details on animal blessings
Send details on animal blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St.
Ministerial intern
Ministerial intern YOUNGSTOWN On Sept. 28, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown
YBI leader speaks on Capitol Hill
The Youngstown Business Incubator’s chief operating officer was one of several panelists to discuss the need for networks like America Makes to support business ventures.
Friday, September 19 (148 stories)
Boil advisory issued for part of Broofield
The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s Office issued a boil advisory Friday night for Brookfield Township customers on state Route 7 north of Warren-Sharon Road until further notice.
Federal judge to rule soon in workers' case against GM/UAW
U.S. District Judge Benita Pearson says she plans to rule “as soon as reasonably possible” after listening to more than three hours of arguments Friday on a lawsuit filed against General Motors, United Auto Workers Local 1112 and the UAW International Union.
Families welcome home 910th from helping to stop Islamic State
Two-year-old Roman Speight excitedly removed and threw away the last of 120 chain links — each of which represented the number of days his father was away.
Mahoning County woman dies from West Nile
A 66-year-old Mahoning County woman died Thursday after being hospitalized with encephalitis caused by the bite of a mosquito carrying the West Nile virus. T
2nd man charged in Vivian Martin's death evades trial with guilty plea
The day before the fourth anniversary of Vivian Martin’s murder, one of the two men charged in the real-estate agent’s death pleaded guilty to aggravated murder as jury selection began in his trial in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
1 bid received for old Midlothian firehouse
The owner of J.W. Murdoch & Sons Inc. submitted the lone proposal to buy a vacant fire station on the South Side that’s has numerous problems.
YSU 's new 'Squire' scholarship honors 66-year band director
Donald W. “Squire” Hurrelbrink, who led the Warren Junior Military Band for 66 years, instilled band members with the ideals of duty, honor and country as well as a love for classical music, family and former band members said.
Renowned Youngstown artist Al Bright given McGuffey Pioneer Award
Renowned artist Alfred L. Bright, the first African American full-service Youngstown State University faculty member, is the latest recipient of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society Pioneer Award.
17 regional high-schoolers are STEM students for a day
Joe Weetman, a senior at Poland Seminary High School, listened and observed as Kin Moy, Youngstown State University associate professor of electrical engineering technology, explained an oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer in a lab on the fourth floor of Moser Hall on campus.
Sewer line to be replaced in Poland Forest
Work soon will begin to replace a sanitary sewer in the Poland Municipal Forest under the path closest to Interstate 680.
Man wanted in Warren shootings surrenders to police
Man wanted in Warren shootings surrenders to police
BREAKING NEWS | NFL commissioner Goodell announces tougher abuse policy
NFL commissioner Goodell announces tougher domestic-violence policy
BREAKING NEWS | Brooks enters guilty plea in 2010 death of Vivian Martin
Brooks enters guilty plea in 2010 death of Vivian Martin
Goodell to address domestic violence issues at 3 p.m.
Goodell to address domestic violence issues at 3 p.m.
West Nile virus causes death of Mahoning County resident
West Nile virus causes death of Mahoning County resident
Ohio's August unemployment rate remains unchanged at 5.7 pct
Ohio's August unemployment rate remains unchanged at 5.7 pct.
Sharpton wants video released from Ohio Walmart shooting
Sharpton wants video released from Ohio Walmart shooting
US Sen. Sherrod Brown accepting Ohio nominations to military academies
US Sen. Sherrod Brown accepting Ohio nominations to military academies
Southern Ohio grand jury clears officers in fatal shooting
Southern Ohio grand jury clears officers in fatal shooting
New YSU music scholarship to honor 'Squire' Hurrelbrink
New YSU music scholarship to honor 'Squire' Hurrelbrink
Two Boardman residents sprayed with pepper spray by neighbor
Two Boardman residents sprayed with pepper spray by neighbor
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will gather for a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at Archangel
Rep. Ryan to speak at downtown event
Rep. Ryan to speak at downtown event YOUNGSTOWN The Downtown Wellness Community’s first speaker
Indians beat Astros in 13 innings
Mike Aviles's sacrifice fly in the 13th inning scored Jose Ramirez and gave the Cleveland Indians a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
With most votes in, Scots deciding to stay
With most votes counted in Scotland’s historic independence referendum, results show those in favor of keeping the 307-year union with England are on the edge of victory.
Chaney earns third straight STEM excellence award
Chaney is one of 57 schools in Ohio to receive the Ohio Academy of Science award
J-M, Sebring hope 3-0 starts lead to better finishes
The Bluejays and Trojans are off to their best starts in years.
Biggest racino jackpot winner from Cortland
Few incidents for Austintown authorities during first 24 hours
Pulliam: Youngstown Christian’s Carson plays on for his mother
Christian Carson lost his mother to cancer on Sept. 6.
LaBrae QB, two others face drug charges
Justin Jenkins, the starting quarterback for the LaBrae High School football team until earlier this week, faces minor misdemeanor drug abuse.
Elections board offers free remapping service to Youngstown
Board of elections offer to provide its services at no cost to help with a five-ward map
Reliving Niles' loss to Massillon on the 50th anniversary
It began quietly on Sept. 26, 1959 when the Niles McKinley Red Dragons defeated Lakewood St. Edward 36-6 at Niles’ Riverside Stadium.
Cejudo getting his kicks with YSU
Cejudo is in his second season as the Penguins’ kicker, and he’s also punting this season.
Hubbard man forged document to sell bronze veteran cemetery plaques
A Hubbard man will serve 90 days in the Trumbull County jail and spend five years on probation.
Canfield, Howland draw at 2
All-American Conference rivals Canfield and Howland long ago asserted themselves as two of the area’s top soccer programs.
Austintown Fitch to drug-test student drivers
Austintown's board of education voted to begin drug testing student drivers this academic year.
Tribute to Sublime at Nelson Ledges
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park will present fall Badfish weekend Sept. 26-28, featuring Sublime tribute band Badfish.
SPORTS DIGEST || Local gymnast invited to USA training center
Local gymnast invited to USA training center BOARDMAN Giana Trolio, an 8-year-old who trains at
Fourth person indicted in branding of Struthers teen
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A fourth person has been indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury,
Gable, Durkin power Boardman
The win enabled the Spartans (7-4, 2-3) to avenge a 3-1 loss suffered at the hands of Falcons (3-4-1, 2-2-1) Aug. 26.
Struthers students check out health of Yellow Creek
The students' findings will be compiled into a comprehensive report.
God reflected in subtle and overt ways in artwork opening tonight in Canfield
Canfield Presbyterian Church hosting “A Celebration of Faith Through the Arts.”
Measure would keep abuse victims’ addresses secret
They would get their mail through the secretary of state's office
Parents of autistic boy sue Ohio Department of Health
Associated Press CINCINNATI Parents of an autistic child on Thursday sued the Ohio Department of
Judge to make a decision on Austintown child endangerment case
Austintown Judge David D'Apolito will rule
YSU faculty contract remains in limbo
A health advisory committee isn’t scheduled to meet again until Oct. 14
Summit at YSU aids nonprofits
The summit attracted a mixture of faith-based and grass-roots organizations along with business and community leaders.
Prof awarded first federal patent in YSU history
YSU STEM Dean Martin Abraham Dean, left, and President Jim Tressel stand with physics Prof. Tom Oder, who has achieved a first for the university: a federal patent.
Students excel at STEM and Robotics Camp
A STEM and Robotics Camp for fifth- through eighth-graders was offered at Canfield High School on Aug. 4-8, with 24 students attending.
Poland library hosts Knitting at the Library event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Poland library hosted its third of four Knitting at
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
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Poland library hosts Lego my Library event
As it has done monthly for the past two years, the Poland library hosted a Lego my Library event, in which children in grades kindergarten through six could come and build whatever they wanted out of Legos.
Shepherd of the Valley residents get creative
Over the past few months, 15 residents of Shepherd of Valley Boardman have been learning, creating
Optimist club to host chili challenge
The Boardman Optimist Club will be hosting the eighth annual Celebrity and Political Chili Challenge
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Historical Societ plans bus trip The Poland Historical Society is planning a bus trip as a
Poland Sports Briefs
Game tickets on sale The Poland High School Athletic Department is selling general admission
Rust Belt Theater presents “Alice: A Curious Musical”
The Rust Belt Theater Company will present “Alice: A Curious Musical,” on Sept. 19, 20, 26 and 27,
Historic vote in Scotland
Associated Press EDINBURGH, Scotland From the capital of Edinburgh to the far-flung Shetland
Rotary flag program a success
The newest project of the Rotary Club of Austintown is “Fly The Flag,” with more than 100 in place
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch volleyball defeats Warren Austintown Fitch (3-6) volleyball defeated Warren Harding (0-6) on
Private dinner honors Lames for golden event
MINERAL RIDGE Donald and Patricia Lame celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during a private
Local Dairy Queens raise money for Akron Children’s Hospital
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Cornersburg and Austintown Dairy Queen locations
Dobsons mark 60th milestone at family picnic
NEW MIDDLETOWN Mr. and Mr. Alton P. Dobson of New Middletown were honored for their 60th
Austintown Community Briefs
Looking for classmates The Boardman High School class of 1965 has begun making plans for their
Jenna Haoui v Trevor Jones
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. Jenna N. Haoui and Trevor J. Jones exchanged wedding vows June 9 on the
Greenwood Chevrolet hosts golf outing
Greenwood Chevrolet in Austintown hosted the 19th annual Golf Outing on July 6 at Bedford Trails
Purnells mark golden wedding anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Purnell of Austintown, marked their golden wedding
Kusky speaks on water supply
Peter Kusky, engineer for Aqua Ohio and an Austintown alumni and resident, was the guest speaker at
Carrasco’s new routine works for Indians
After spending three months as a reliever, Carlos Carrasco learned how to get warm fast.
Tropical-themed bar and restaurant to open in Boardman next month
Owner emphasizes social atmosphere and affordable prices
Destiny’s darlings: Pirates win again
The Pirates got a lucky break when Boston pinch-runner Jemile Weeks was hit by a batted ball in the ninth inning.
Falcons use big plays to crush Bucs
Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and high-stepping Devin Hester led the Atlanta Falcons to one of the biggest wins in franchise history.
Brains, toughness keys for Bulldogs
Coach Mark Brungard is in his ninth season at the Bulldogs’ helm.
more preps
VOLLEYBALL Canfield 25-25-25, Boardman 16-19-23 CANFIELD Rachel Rafoth scored 11 points and
On the links | Thursday’s professional golf results
LPGA TOUR PRATTVILLE, ALA. Top-ranked Stacy Lewis birdied the last three holes and five of the
Chevron meets new shale-drilling rules
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chevron has become the first energy company to meet a new set of
ODNR has given a Weathersfield injection well owner permission to reopen the shallower of its two brine injection wells
The state has given a Weathersfield injection well owner permission to reopen the shallower of its two brine injection wells on state Route 169 just north of Niles.
oddly enough
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METRO DIGEST || Airmen return today to Youngstown base
Airmen return today VIENNA More than 60 members and two aircraft of the 910th Airlift Wing were
Cedar Point to add a floorless roller coaster
Staff report SANDUSKY Cedar Point’s next roller coaster will be the Rougarou, which will have
Man accused of sexual conduct with minor
Staff report STRUTHERS A 44-year-old Struthers man is in the Mahoning County jail, charged with
Senate votes to arm, train Syrian rebels
Associated Press WASHINGTON In the heat of an election campaign, Congress cleared the way for
Sheriff: 6 children, 2 adults shot to death
Sheriff: 6 children, 2 adults shot to death BELL, Fla. A man killed six of his grandchildren,
Warren man could get about 70 years in prison
Allen L. Elkins IV, 30, of Haymaker Avenue Northwest and Seneca Street in Niles, could get about 70 years in prison for his role in a June home invasion burglary on Adelaide Avenue Southeast.
British hostage shown in video
Associated Press BEIRUT The Islamic State group on Thursday released a video showing a British
Suing GM, UAW
Suing GM, UAW YOUNGSTOWN Oral arguments are set for 9 a.m. today in the Thomas D. Lambros
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew W. Fischer, 21, of 902 Beachwood Court NE,
Individual Stat leaders: Week 3
PASSING PlayerC-A-IYdsTD Matt Weingart, Salem42-72-25336 Augustus Necastro, Brk.32-49-25336
Swimming classes for kids at JCC
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will begin offering swimming
Team Standings for Week 3
independent Last Week Brunswick 41, Austintown Fitch 27 Cardinal Mooney 31, Akron Buchtel 0
On the air This weekend’s games on TV & radio
Today 6:30 p.m. (WPIC-AM 790) High school football: West Middlesex at Wilmington. 6:30 p.m.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Daniel and Dana Metzinger, Youngstown, twin boys, Sept. 17.
On the Docket Prep football schedule for Weeks 4-8
WEEK FOUR FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 Non-conference Austintown Fitch at Dover, 7:30 p.m. Beaver Local
Is Kasich eyeing 2016 presidential contest?
Opinion: While Gov. John Kasich’s name is thrown around as a potential 2016 presidential candidate, he
Surplus/food clothing
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Years Ago
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Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville Village Council, special meeting 10 a.m., city hall, 140 E. Liberty
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Party on the Plaza, 6:30 p.m.: The outdoor party will feature music
DNA Studios moves
DNA Studios moves WARREN DNA Studios LLC, local, custom, tattooing and fine artists, moved the
Watching wayward watchdogs
Opinion: The Times, Gainesville, Ga.: It is both telling and troubling that the state agency assigned to
Companies increasing their holiday hiring
Associated Press NEW YORK UPS will hire up to 95,000. Kohl’s plans to take on 67,000 and FedEx
Follow beat of Campbell cops in re-establishing foot patrols
Editorial: THERE IS NO DENYING that 21st- Century technology has revolutionized and enhanced the effectiveness
Carousel Center workshop celebrates fifth anniversary
The Carousel Center workshop on 80 Westchester Dr. celebrated its fifth anniversary on Aug. 22 with a luncheon, a live DJ and a ceremony honoring various nurses, physical therapists and businesses that have helped the organization over the years.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Austintown library hosts movie event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Aug. 23, the Austintown library hosted its third
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Children get creative at Chalk in Hand event
The Boardman library hosted its Chalk in Hand event on Aug. 27, giving children a chance to express their creative sides by drawing with chalk on the library’s parking lot.
Boardman band performs for Austintown preschoolers
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On Aug. 15, 14 members of the Boardman High School band
Boardman library has colorful end to the summer
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As one of its final summer programs before children go
Girl Scout Troop 80415 achieves Bronze Award
The Girl Scouts of troop 80415 worked hard and completed their Bronze Award Community Service Project, the highest award and Junior Girl Scout can achieve.
Boardman Sports Briefs
BCMS volleyball defeats P. Ross Berry Boardman Center Middle School improved to 3-5 by defeating
Canfield Sports Briefs
Golf scramble to be Sept. 28 Team families, Canfield Boys Golf is hosting a Parent/Junior 9-Hole
Rust Belt Theater presents “Alice: A Curious Musical”
The Rust Belt Theater Company will present “Alice: A Curious Musical,” on Sept. 19, 20, 26 and 27,
140 pound Little Cards start the season strong
The 140 pound Canfield Little Cardinals have jumped out to a 4-0 start on the 2014 season. Going
Boardman Community Briefs
Looking for classmates The Boardman High School class of 1965 has begun making plans for their
Boys take 11th at Tomahawk Run
Senior Nick Long took 34th overall out of 447 runners Sept. 6 at The Walsh Jesuit Tomahawk Run in
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Elections board says it can redistrict Youngstown's wards in 2 weeks — for free
The Mahoning County Board of Elections, largely responsible for Youngstown’s new seven-ward redistricting map, is willing to provide its services — at no cost again — to the city if a charter amendment to reduce the number of wards to five is approved by voters.
STEM to Table offers locally produced organic, raw, gourmet foods through Saturday
From STEM to Table: The Science of Local Food was a taste fest of exotic sounding drinks, snacks and foods made from products grown and/or produced locally.
Chaney STEM program gets 3rd consecutive Gov. Award for Excellence
For the third consecutive year, the Chaney Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program earned a Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education.
YSU prof's federal patent is 'huge," Tressel says
A Youngstown State University physics professor achieved a first for the university: a federal patent.
YSU faculty union president slams university, trustees over contract stall
Will a new Youngstown State University faculty contract mean trick or treat for the university? Maybe it will just be a turkey.
Racino's second day boasts $20,000 winner, from Cortland
A jackpot winner of $20,000 highlighted the second day of operations at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
Hundreds flock to Wean's 8th Nonprofit Summit
Life is always challenging for the Mahoning Valley’s many nonprofit organizations, which explains why 75 of them sent 280 representatives to Youngstown State University for the Eighth Annual Nonprofit Summit.
Jurors in Vivian Martin murder case to get orientation Friday
Jurors will report today for orientation in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court in the 2010 case of a man accused of murdering a real estate agent on the East Side.
Austintown expands drug testing to student drivers
The Austintown school district has expanded drug- testing to include student drivers at its high school for this school year.
Exhibit aims to reflect art as expression of faith
In Pastor Larry Bowald’s eyes, “A Celebration of Faith Through the Arts,” reflects “the positive role of faith in our personal lives and in the world.”
Struthers high-schoolers testing health of Yellow Creek
Rachael Leonard found Thursday’s excursion into the wilds of Yellow Creek Park a bit surprising.
Home Depot breach affected 56M debit, credit cards
Home Depot breach affected 56M debit, credit cards
US Sen. Sherrod Brown votes against arming Syrian rebel groups
US Sen. Sherrod Brown votes against arming Syrian rebel groups
British photog in latest Islamic State video kidnapped 2 years ago
A British freelance photographer whose kidnapping in Syria has been subject to a media blackout at the request of his family and the British government for nearly two years has appeared in an Islamic State video that was posted Thursday on the Internet.
British Muslim leaders plead with Islamic State for release of latest hostage, deny Koran's support
British Muslim leaders made a plea Thursday for the safety of a British hostage threatened with beheading by Islamic State extremists in Syria.
Biggest racino jackpot winner so far from Cortland
Joseph Mastello, of Cortland, won nearly $20,000, the highest jackpot awarded at the facility so far.
Drug-testing policy expanded at Austintown Fitch High School
Drug-testing policy expanded at Austintown Fitch High School
Professor awarded first federal patent in YSU history
Professor awarded first federal patent in YSU history
Election board puts Youngstown ward proposal on ballot
Election board puts Youngstown ward proposal on ballot
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
James and Heather (White) Rhoads of Hampton, Va., announce the birth of their daughter, Sadie
Miss McAllister, Mr. Mitchell are engaged
Chris and Kelly McAllister of Springfield, Ohio, and David and Karen Mitchell of Boardman are
Lauren Kovach, Gary Flauto will marry Oct. 11
canfield Michele Kovach and James Kovach, both of Canfield, are announcing the upcoming wedding of
Miss Rhinehart, Mr. Hahn will marry Oct. 10
Emily Shaw Rhinehart of Mineral Ridge and Thomas R. Hahn III of Austintown will marry Oct. 10, her
Garage sale planned to benefit veterans
Garage sale planned to benefit veterans VIENNA AMVETS Post 290, 290 Youngstown-Kingsville Road,
Boardman hopes technology helps prevent, treat concussions
Thanks to new proactive equipment from Riddell, Boardman High School can now measure just how dangerous collisions can be for its players.
Medal of Honor winner tells harrowing tale at Stambaugh
Sal Giunta rushed toward the enemy to reach fellow soldiers
YSU women golfers off to a strong start
The Youngstown State women’s golf team finished third last April at the Horizon League championships at Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla.
Youngstown council to hire firm to cut city wards to 5
Agreed to do it even though the proposal isn’t yet on the ballot
Abel to save the day: Canfield goalie blanks Howland
Her team’s scorebooks will only note that she made two saves Wednesday night, but Canfield goalkeeper Raquel Abel made them count.
Wilson, Lucci lead CHS to ITCL title
Columbiana High School freshman Jared Wilson hasn’t even been in high school for a month yet and he’s already making a name for himself.
Poland Village officials make changes to proposed historic ordinance
The changes reflect concerns voiced by the public.
Warrant issued for Warren man in shooting incident
Terrell Allen, 22, of Commerce Avenue Northwest, brother of another recent shooting victim, sought in connection with gunfire that injured three men
Vikings owner changes his mind about Peterson
Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson was declared out, back in, then out again as he faces a felony child-abuse charge in Texas.
Beerfest will offer a taste of regional, national craft beers
Youngstown Beerfest will have a strong Ohio presence when it returns to Covelli Centre on Saturday.
Rust Belt's 'Alice' has a dark, modern flair
Rust Belt Theater Company will put its own spin on an iconic story when it presents “Alice: A Curious Musical,” which premieres Friday.
Wednesday around the NFL
Wednesday around the NFL Arizona Cardinals: Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer, 25,
Phillips steps out of ‘Idol’ spotlight
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When Phillip Phillips came through Northeast Ohio earlier
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics plans to expand at Youngstown Regional
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics has been training aviation mechanics at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport since August 2006
Trumbull jury recommends death for murderer David Martin
Judge Andrew Logan will sentence Martin on Wednesday.
YSO to feature pianist Sakata
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will kick off the symphony’s 88th anniversary season Saturday with a classical concert featuring Tomoki Sakata, a recent Van Cliburn International Piano Competition finalist.
YOUnify theater seeks recruits
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN YOUnify Theatre Company, the Mahoning Valley’s first LGBTQIA youth-
Ribbon-cutting for Sami Quick Stop, Dunkin' Donuts will be Saturday
Construction began in May, but the concept was several years in the making.
Tribe’s Carrasco strikes out 12 in shutout of Astros
Carlos Carrasco (8-5) walked one in his first career complete game.
Radio DJ Thomas John lends voice to Heart Walk
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator BOARDMAN If you plan to attend Saturday’s annual Tri-
Valley officials, Penn National extend thanks
Local government officials, Penn National Gaming and others sent thanks at Wednesday's opening of Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
McDonald board increase sub pay
Despite rising costs, the cost of school lunches will remain the same for 2014-15.
Fellows Riverside Gardens hosting Small Garden Symposium
About 70 members of American Public Gardens Association are attending the three-day event.
Austintown's Hollywood racino off to a good start
Maria Morales of Austintown.. walks to player services to cash in her winnings on opening day at Hollywood Gaming in
Va. man arraigned on car-wash theft charges
Nathan C. Bundy, 39, is charged with thefts from Lordstown Village Car Wash, 6830 Tod Ave. SW.
Theater to present 'You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown'
Theatre on 3 will present “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” Oct. 3-5 at the Winner Arts and Culture Center in Sharon, Pa.
Group to offer ballroom dance lessons at library
The Youngstown-Warren chapter of Dance USA will offer ballroom dance lessons for adults Wednesday.
Royal horses will strut their stuff
Just as Americans love their cars, Europeans love their horses. It’s the passion of the latter that will be on display when The Gala of the Royal Horses comes to Covelli Centre on Sunday.
Will the NFL do the right thing on domestic violence?
Opinion: By Jeff Benedict Los Angeles Times A lot of attention has been paid lately to the long-term
Poland officials continue efforts to get property owner to make repairs
Poland Village officials continue efforts on Poland Manor and sidewalk issues
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
METRO DIGEST || Not-guilty plea
Not-guilty plea WARREN Anthony Talbert, 20, of Hunter Street Northwest, was arraigned earlier
NIGHTLIFE
The 2 Hype Lounge, 948 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-395-0080 Fri: The YO Band, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Homers carry surging Bucs past Red Sox
Gregory Polanco, Neil Walker and Ike Davis all homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Red Sox 9-1 on Wednesday night to maintain their grip on the second National League wildcard spot.
Former Saint Moore anxious for Steelers debut
Lance Moore played a cheerleader role when a lingering groin injury forced the Pittsburgh wide receiver to miss the first two weeks of the season.
Browns are now Hoyer’s team
Brian Hoyer won’t be hanging out at LeBron James’ mansion watching NFL games anytime soon.
Fall is for soil testing
Fall is for soil testing If you had gardening challenges this year, you are not alone. The
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Faerie Gardens
Faerie Gardens When: Saturday, 10- 11:30 a.m. or noon-1:30 p.m. What: Make a faerie garden that
FSU’s Winston suspended over comments
ameis Winston will be a spectator in the first half of Florida State’s showdown against Clemson Saturday after making “offensive and vulgar” comments about women.
Gourds: Plant a seed, then harvest as art
By Pam Baytos OSU master gardener volunteer What’s a gardener to do with dried, moldy gourds?
Hydrangeas need water, food, shade
Q. My hydrangea failed to bloom again this year. What am I doing wrong? Jane from Canfield A.
Time to plant garlic
Time to plant garlic For the biggest and best garlic, plant now until early October. Be sure to
Canfield council approves 8 ordinances
Canfield’s city council passed eight items at its Wednesday night meeting.
Aid worker expected to recover from Ebola
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. An American aid worker infected with Ebola who’s being treated in
Fire station remains closed
The township is waiting on tax information from the county, said fiscal officer Steve Shelton.
School police buy military gear
Associated Press LOS ANGELES School police departments across the country have taken advantage
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua E. Smail, 26, of 3894 Indian Run Drive, Unit
Iraq PM: No need for US ground troops
Iraq PM: No need for US ground troops BAGHDAD Iraq’s new prime minister ruled out stationing
McDonald school levy would be for repairs and improvements
McDonald school levy would be for repairs and improvements
Police: Ambush suspect was military re-enactor
Associated Press Schools closed, kids stayed inside and authorities chased down several false
Hydrangea wreaths
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Raid uncovers large meth lab
Staff report NORTH JACKSON A methamphetamine lab uncovered in a raid Tuesday could be one of the
Best-selling author to visit
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com POLAND Jennifer Weiner, the best-selling author of nearly
scotland Tensions mount in final hours before independence vote
Associated Press EDINBURGH, Scotland For Scots, Wednesday was a day of excitement, apprehension
Agenda Friday
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Toronto mayor has rare cancer
Associated Press TORONTO Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has a rare and difficult cancer that will
Weathersfield taking bids for work at old middle school
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Bids for repairs and a new electrical system for
Austintown Community gardens planned
By MEGAN WILKINSON mwilkinson@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Establishing community gardens was on the
House grudgingly OKs arms for Syrian rebels
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican-controlled House voted grudgingly Wednesday to give
NEWSMAKERS
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Public notices are important
Opinion: Kearney (Neb.) Hub: Public notice requirements are inscribed in Nebraska statutes for many reasons,
Matalco Inc. breaks gound for new facility
Matalco Inc. starts construction of new manufacturing plant, is expected to be completed in 2016
War by any other name is still war
Opinion: WASHINGTON The United States last declared war many wars ago, on June 5, 1942, when, to clarify
Awards season is on the horizon
The inaugural Youngstown Music Awards is starting to come into focus. Voting has ended, and
Job fair set Tuesday
Job fair set Tuesday AUSTINTOWN Staff Right Services LLC will have a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2
‘Carol Burnett/Kandy Cleland Show’
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“Thursday Night Football” (8:25 P.M., CBS): The Falcons take on the Buccaneers in
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Mayor is using his authority in appointing events director
Editorial: Youngstown Mayor John A. Mc- Nally has created a five-member committee to review the 54 applications
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Youngstown council authorizes hire firm to map redistricted wards
A charter-amendment proposal to reduce the number of wards in Youngstown from seven to five isn’t on the ballot, but city council authorized the hiring of a firm to draw a map with two less wards.
Poland planning commission tweaks historic home ordinance
Poland Village Planning Commission made changes to a proposed historic-preservation ordinance at a meeting Wednesday, after two previous meetings at which residents voiced concerns about the proposal.
DiCaprio named UN Messenger of Peace
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Leonardo DiCaprio as a United Nations Messenger of Peace to help promote global action on climate change.
Salvatore A. Giunta | Medal of Honor recipient
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BREAKING NEWS | Jury recommends death sentence for David Martin
Jury recommends death sentence for David Martin
Desperate Gazans flee to Europe in risky sea trips
Desperate Gazans flee to Europe in risky sea trips
Youngstown YWCA hosts voter-registration drive next week
Youngstown YWCA hosts voter-registration drive next week
Recovery of shipwreck gold, treasure done for year
Recovery of shipwreck gold, treasure done for year
Mexican charged in Ohio in $9.6M investment scheme
Mexican charged in Ohio in $9.6M investment scheme
UPDATE | Warrant out for man accused in Warren shootings
Warrant out for man accused in Warren shootings
Dr. Oz co-author Dr. Michael Roizen to speak at YSU
Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer and chairman of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic and co-author of the best-selling "You" series of health books with celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz, presents the Top 12 Things You Can Do For Your Health from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30, in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
VFW will host multiple fundraisers
VFW will host multiple fundraisers YOUNGSTOWN VFW Donald Locket Post 6488, 2064 Coitsville-
GM to add 750 workers to build small pickups
Early demand is so high for General Motors’ new small pickup trucks that the company is hiring more workers to build them even before one is sold to the public.
Project Orphan Outreach continues to help 2 Russians with prosthetics
The teen and young man both wear prostheses that needed costly adjustments.
CVCA blanks Canfield
Riding a five-game win streak, the Canfield High School boys soccer team expected to be tested by the state’s top Division II ranked team.
Transportation options abound for racino guests
How to get to the racino — and navigate the traffic that comes with the grand opening today
Increasingly, Ohio juries choosing life in prison instead of death
Juries will choose death under certain circumstances
Kasich: Local businesses could save Youngstown school system
A Democratic state representative is helping the Republican governor with the school district
Reduction plan poses serious safety issue, fire official tells Youngstown mayor
The plan would play a major role in saving about $1 million a year, mayor says
Dana faculty member to present 'Sarah's Song'
“Sarah’s Song,” an original musical narrative by Dana School of Music faculty member Suzanne Rouse Rudnytsky, will have its Youngstown premiere at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Bliss Recital Hall.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other games
VOLLEYBALL Boardman 25-25-25, Girard 21-21-16 BOARDMAN Amanda Lipke made seven kills and five
UPMC plans to spend $70 million to develop Jameson facilities and services
At least $15 million is earmarked for improvements over the next two years
Phantoms win shootout in preseason opener
Phantoms win shootout in preseason opener GREEN BAY, WIS. The Youngstown Phantoms defeated the
Lowellville police host drug education session for parents
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE When Police Chief Ryan Bonacci says a
Friends pop in to Girard center luncheons twice a month
Whether its lunch, breakfast or an exercise class, the Multigenerational Center is there to help people socialize and stay active.
YSU trustees looking at stricter credit card controls
An analysis by internal auditors says the controls implemented so far are good but cumbersome and costly
Acclaimed photographer to offer works at YSU
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly will visit Youngstown State University’s College of Creative Arts and Communication on Oct. 3 for a reception, gallery talk and fundraising event.
Cleveland Clinic's Michael Roizen, Dr. Oz co-author, to speak at YSU
Dr. Roizen will talk about healthy eating, controlling your genes and other topics
YBI moves city into global community
The Youngstown Business Incubator beat out Columbus, Los Angeles and Beijing to achieve its No. 1 ranking, announced at a global news conference Tuesday by officials from the Stockholm-based University Business Incubator Index, who traveled here from Sweden to bestow the award. Ohio claims two incubators ranked among the top five this year.
Are your children online?
Opinion: Daily Press, Escanaba, Mich.: Parents are advised regularly and strongly to monitor their children’s
SHALE INSIGHT conference set in Pittsburgh next week
SHALE INSIGHT conference set in Pittsburgh next week Pittsburgh In its fourth year, the SHALE
Bojangles’ burgers take your taste buds for a ride
Bojangles' burgers make drive to New Waterford worth it.
General: Ground troops may be needed to battle Islamic State
Associated Press WASHINGTON American ground troops may be needed to battle Islamic State forces
METRO DIGEST || Competition at YSU today
Competition at YSU YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith L. French will serve as a judge
BUSINESS DIGEST || Golden Corral sets grand reopening
Golden Corral sets grand reopening BOARDMAN The Golden Corral restaurant, 320 Boardman-Poland
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Death sentences given by juries: 2004 to 2013 — 0 1994 to 2003 — 5 1984 to
On-the-go yummy eats
Family Features Hectic mornings, busy schedules and afternoon snack cravings can make it difficult
Grill your way into fall
Family Features The weather is getting cooler, but that doesn't mean grilling season has to burn
A tropical twist on a traditional dessert
Family Features There’s no time like the holidays to enjoy the sweetness of the season.
A tasting for the ages
A tasting for the ages BV’s Director of Winemaking Jeffrey Stambor hosted Brian Fry for a tasting
Telling it like it is at Leo’s
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Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON The agency responsible for safety on the nation’s roads was years
newsmakers
newsmakers 9M view first episode of ‘Roosevelts’ NEW YORK Once again, millions of television
“Our main concern is we don’t want [the traffic] to get backed up on the interstate.
“Our main concern is we don’t want [the traffic] to get backed up on the interstate. That is our
Ukraine lawmakers OK landmark agreement with Europe
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Ukraine moved to resolve months of crisis Tuesday by
Is US Ebola aid enough and in time?
Associated Press washington President Barack Obama declared Tuesday that the Ebola epidemic in
School-bus driver killed during drill
Associated Press akron An Ohio school-bus driver is being hailed as a hero after tossing a child
Problems continue to plague $10.6 million Kinsman sewer project
Problems continue to plague $10.6 million Kinsman sewer project
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning and Columbiana Counties Workforce investment board, executive meeting,
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Police: Beware of powdered caffeine
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Fast-moving fire ravages small town
Associated Press WEED, Calif. They had prepared for wildfires and knew of the drought-parched
GM to add 750 workers to build small pickups
Associated Press DETROIT Early demand is so high for General Motors’ new small pickup trucks
Mr. Know It All to the rescue
Q. I have been watching reruns of “Emergency!” Is Randolph Mantooth still alive? C.L., Los Angeles
Fracking study finds no water pollution
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The final report from a landmark federal study on hydraulic
Use report cards to bolster the Valley’s strong schools
Editorial: Who says excellent learning isn’t taking place inside today’s public schools? Certainly not those
These games are scheduled for release this week, according to Gamestop.com:
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You can’t make this stuff up
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Just in the United States, the cosmetics industry pulls in some $70
Lawmaker action with hydraulic fracturing
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal hydraulic fracturing.
Bonus payments used for single-use costs
Government agencies were careful not to use lease bonus payments for recurring costs
Fracking debate in Illinois
Environmentalists want to lift a cap on fines for violations, while industry officials want to limit who can ask for a public hearing
Tuesday, September 16 (107 stories)
Youngstown council to vote on plan to create parking lot at Kress site
City council will consider legislation today to allow the board of control to spend up to $250,000 to hire a contractor to turn the former Kress Building site into another downtown parking lot.
Community coalition to save Youngstown schools in making, Kasich tells Vindy editors
Gov. John Kasich said the failing Youngstown school district is “my great concern” in the Mahoning Valley, but assistance from the local business community could save it.
Jurors in David Martin murder case could sentence him to death, but will they?
When prosecutors and attorneys for murderer David Martin spoke to jurors last week, they frequently thanked them for their service. This happens so much during jury trials, it becomes repetitive.
Announcement of YBI honor live-streamed around the world
World-class and Youngstown. The two easily belong together, said James Cossler, Youngstown Business Incubator’s chief executive officer, after a No. 1 world ranking was bestowed upon the facility Tuesday.
Interest rate drops on Covelli debt, padding payment on balance
The interest rate on the money the city owes for its share of constructing the Covelli Centre is less than last year.
Friday fundraiser will help 2 young Russians get their legs fixed
Nicholai “Kolya” Denykin used duct tape as a temporary fix on the prosthetic for his left limb until an adjustment could be made.
Loss of truck, jobs will put lives of remaining staff at risk, firefighters tell Youngstown mayor
City firefighters expressed concern to Mayor John A. McNally about his plan to take a fire engine off the road saying it’s a serious safety issue.
YSU tightening control on university credit cards after fraud discovery
Youngstown State University plans tighter controls for employee use of university credit cards following discovery of fraud by an employee.
Popcorn with toppings a hit at Girard center event
In the basement of the Girard Multigenerational Center, large, tempting bowls of popcorn were the center of attention for Tuesday’s luncheon.
Youngstown Business Incubator
Sept. 16, 2014 | The Youngstown Business Incubator is named #1 of it's classification in the world.
Youngstown firefighters concerned about plan to eliminate fire truck
Firefighters concerned about plan to eliminate fire truck
Child treated at St. Elizabeth after being hit by a car
Child treated at St. Elizabeth after being hit by a car
Ohio man pleads guilty to drug sales in deadly overdose
Ohio man pleads guilty to drug sales in deadly overdose
Reopening of eastbound lanes over U.S. Route 224 bridge delayed until next week
Reopening of eastbound lanes over U.S. Route 224 bridge delayed until next week
Lottery commission OKs Hollywood Gaming's full operating license
Lottery commission OKs Hollywood Gaming's full operating license
UPDATE | Pa. State Police: Barracks ambush suspect sought mass murder
Pa. State Police: Barracks ambush suspect sought mass murder
Pa. college student charged in stabbing; says self-defense
Pa. college student charged in stabbing; says self-defense
Pa. Senate bill to kill school property tax takes step
Pa. Senate bill to kill school property tax takes step
US poverty rate drops for the first time since 2006
US poverty rate drops for the first time since 2006
University of Toledo law school cuts tuition to stay competitive
University of Toledo law school cuts tuition to stay competitive
Dempsey: If campaign fails, ground troops possible
Dempsey: If campaign fails, ground troops possible
Jessica Kunkle | Gregory Reiter
Jessica Kunkle and Gregory Reiter were married at 2 p.m. June 7 at Four Mile Run Christian Church, and the Rev. Bob Mack officiated.
US to assign 3,000 from US military to fight Ebola in Africa
US to assign 3,000 from US military to fight Ebola in Africa
Lingering Liquor License Legalities
Sept. 16, 2014 | Louie b. Free talks business with Sebastian Rucci.
REUNIONS
Boardman High School Class of 1965 has begun plans for its 50th class reunion set for Aug. 29, 2015.
‘Ask the Doctor’ at Clare Bridge
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Professional fundraisers plan to honor their own
Fundraising professionals luncheon will honor their own.
Second Blessing benefits Faith Chapel Fellowship ministries
Pastor Larry Paxson founded the thrift store eight years ago.
Salem's 'Farce' has a flair for physical comedy
Salem Community Theatre began its season with a hilarious production of “Unnecessary Farce.”
Canfield volleyball zaps Poland in lone showdown
Monday’s game was the only meeting between the teams, who compete in different divisions in the AAC.
U.S. Route 224 bridge lanes in Boardman to reopen next week
Project will be completed by late October
Cosby lends collection of African-American art
By BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press WASHINGTON After amassing a private collection of African-
Hubbard finds garbage hauling deal
The services director would like to have only one garbage hauler in the city.
Connelly: Hake, Yeagley: two great coaches
The Western Reserve coach is trying to build his program into what South Range has already become: a team with expectations.
Former Celtic Thunder tenor Paul Byrom gets back to his Irish roots The Swanky Tenor
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past four years, Ireland’s Paul Byrom, known as
Pettine get Browns believing
He was Mr. Cool after his first win on Sunday but inside, he was celebrating.
Christian rockers Newsboys coming to Stambaugh
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Events to honor steelmaking in Brier Hill
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two events are planned this week to honor a century of steelmaking in
Don’t duck this one, Congress
Opinion: WASHINGTON Congress has a duty — to itself and the country — to debate and authorize President
Failing grade in report card really about at-risk students
Editorial: Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who will be visiting the Mahoning Valley today, can expect to be asked about
Parsing domestic violence
Opinion: The “indefinite suspension” of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice for knocking out his then-
Daily Press (Escanaba). Sept. 10.
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Change medical marijuana law
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Selected local stocks
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19 deaths eligible for GM damages
Association Press DETROIT The death toll tied to faulty ignition switches in General Motors
Microsoft to buy ‘Minecraft’ maker for $2.5 billion
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Live music on television shows this week includes:
Live music on television shows this week includes: v Public Enemy: Tonight on “Tonight Show With
Housing sales up in Mahoning, Trumbull, down in Columbiana
Median sales price for housing in Mahoning county increases by 17.4 percent
Domestic-violence discussion Oct. 17
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Pregnancy Recovery Center launched
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Ice addict hospitalized due to anemia
Q. I am addicted to ice and eat big cups of it daily at both work and home. I compulsively fill the
Fire destroys three Youngstown homes
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters were called to blazes at three vacant homes early Monday
Tickets still available
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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Rubosky, 28, of Boardman, and Krista M.
Man suffers two gunshot wounds in early Sunday gunfire on Peace Avenue
Man suffers two gunshot wounds in early Sunday gunfire on Peace Avenue
Kent State community outraged over Urban Outfitters sweatshirt
By Karen Farkas The Plain Dealer KENT The Kent State University community appears to be united
newsmakers
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islamic state Kerry: US open to talks about role for Iran
Associated Press PARIS As more than two dozen nations pledged Monday to help Iraq fight the
the second blessing | Thrift store details
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Hurricane Odile slams Baja peninsula
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House GOP moves ahead on training of Syrian rebels
Associated Press WASHINGTON Lawmakers raced Monday to authorize an expanded mission to arm and
Health facilities receive funds
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Decades later, Vietnam vets get Medals of Honor
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two Vietnam War soldiers — one still living, one killed in action —
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, finance committee 4:45 p.m. in council caucus room,
Family members of three of the six teens who died in a traffic crash have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Family members of three of the six teens who died in a traffic crash March 10, 2013, south of downtown Warren have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Study: Leaky wells, not fracking, taint water
Associated Press WASHINGTON The drilling procedure called fracking didn’t cause much-publicized
YSU men’s hoops gets commitment
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Gerberry credits coaches for success
The YSU assistant was one of the worst players on Fitch’s football team in junior high.
Apple: 4M advance orders for iPhones
Apple had more than 4 million advance orders of its new, larger iPhones in the first 24 hours, exceeding its initial supply, the company said Monday.
Racino offers the Valley its first legal gambling machine mecca
Valley has strong history of illegal gambling
Campbell parish donates playground to children of company homes
Installation of the playground likely will begin in March, contingent upon community support.
Boardman boys win AAC Red Tier golf title
LaBrae’s Haylee Harford was the overall medalist, shooting 71 in Blue Tier competition.
Monday, September 15 (80 stories)
BREAKING NEWS | Man suffers head wound in shooting on South Side
Man suffers head wound in shooting on South Side
VIPs get royal treatment at charity event for racino
VIPS get royal treatment at charity event for racino
Man steps in front of truck in Oberlin, sets himself on fire
Man steps in front of truck in Oberlin, sets himself on fire
Man steals $1,005 worth of razor blades and diapers
Man steals $1,005 worth of razor blades and diapers
Warren police investigate shooting that wounded man
Warren police investigate shooting that wounded man
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS St. Paul the Apostle Church, 10143 Main St., New Middletown will host its annual basket
Walk will help battle poverty
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On the Links | Sunday’s professional golf results
TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP ATLANTA Billy Horschel capped off the best three weeks of his career by
Mercer tour includes farms, rodeo
Staff report MERCER, PA. The 30th annual Mercer County Country Tour, which showcases the
Keselowski wins Chase opener
Brad Keselowski saw one shot in front of him to steal the win in the opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Bands rock out to raise funds for Akron Children’s Hospital
When she was 7 or 8, Noelle Migliozzi accidentally spilled a pan of boiling water on herself, which resulted in a severe burn to her chest and a stay at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren.
Hoyer rallies Browns to just second victory in home opener since 1999
Mike Pettine received a Gatorade bath and looked forward to smoking a cigar. Brian Hoyer wanted to hold onto the feeling as long as possible.
CARING for CANINES
Donald Schultz, Elaine Sprague and Monica Hayes know the true test of loving dogs is being responsible for them.
Marina, 8, will see herself in the video on NYC's Times Square jumbotron
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com HOWLAND Marina Donadio’s winning smile not only makes
Family protests proposed cell phone tower in Farmington Township
Family protests proposed cell phone tower in Farmington Township
Pacquiao may be in Mayweather’s future
Floyd Mayweather Jr. may have boxed himself into a corner by outboxing Marcos Maidana in their rematch.
Unique running event set for Sunday
The inaugural Steelathlon, benefitting the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, will take place in Youngstown on Sunday.
GOP targets minimum wage
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell wanted to share his long-
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Manziel makes his NFL debut
Johnny Manziel made his NFL regular-season debut, coming off the bench for the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter Sunday against New Orleans.
Harrison’s busy day leads Bucs
Josh Harrison started Pittsburgh’s first triple play at home in 21 years and hit a tying two-run double in a six-run fifth inning.
On Campus | How area FBS players fared in Week 3
BIG TEN Michigan RB De’Veon Smith, So., Howland: Carried nine times for 44 yards in a 34-10 win
US wealth gap puts squeeze on state governments, revenue
Income inequality is taking a toll on state governments.
State Route 46 businesses react to racino
About 10 hotels and other businesses near the Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course prepare for racino opening and racing season.
Cavs’ Irving leads U.S. to FIBA World Cup title
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving made all six 3-pointers and scored 26 points.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Official: Tallest lighthouse in New England sells for $78,000 YORK, Maine New
Lost weekend in Detroit all but kills Tribe’s hopes
The Cleveland Indians can start thinking about October vacation plans.
Chain saw accident nearly cost Norman his left hand
Greg Norman is recovering from a chain saw accident that nearly cost him his left hand, but not his sense of humor.
South Range becomes fit-friendly work site
The district offers fitness programs for students and staff
YSU professor awarded NSF grant
Ruigang Wang’s research focuses on improving catalytic converter performance
Third grade class swaps chairs for exercise balls
A Jackson-Milton Elementary School third grade class began using exercise balls instead of chairs in the classroom to help kids focus and to promote healthier lifestyles.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Brett G. Oakford, 22, of 3985 Herner County Line
SHELTER PUPPIES
SHELTER PUPPIES Where: P.O. Box 522, Cortland, OH 44410 Mission: To rescue unwanted puppies from
Cemetery tour
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Achieving diversity in police ranks no easy task
Associated Press When he took over as police chief last year in the St. Louis suburb of Maryland
Next sign-up season for health law could expose new glitches
Associated Press WASHINGTON Potential complications await consumers as President Barack Obama’s
Hillary in Iowa stirs speculation for 2016
Associated Press INDIANOLA, IOWA Hillary Rodham Clinton, making her return to Iowa for the first
Event canceled
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N. Korea sentences US man
Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea’s Supreme Court on Sunday convicted a 24
Diplomatic push increases against Islamic State group
Associated Press PARIS Newly outraged by the beheading of yet another Western hostage, diplomats
Pregnant woman fatally shot
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Authorities in Philadelphia say a pregnant woman died after being
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Daniel and Jessica Ward, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 13. Keith
Feds open inquiry into complaint at W.Va. college
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Davis & Elkins College said it is cooperating with a federal
Victim had helped man charged in four killings
Associated Press COLUMBUS One of four men found slain at their homes in a small Ohio city had
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
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Flood-study officials will offer basic plan
Associated Press OTTAWA, Ohio Officials studying how to reduce flooding risks and hazards along
NEWSMAKERS
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Residents emerge in shell-shocked city
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Reward offered for tips in slaying of Pa. trooper
Associated Press BLOOMING GROVE, Pa. Investigators returned Sunday to scour the woods across
Agenda Tuesday
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Renovations to Lowellville basketball courts move forward
In October, Dom DeFrank won a $25,000 donation from a nationwide Powerade contest.
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As Allegiant expands at YNG, keep daily service high priority
Editorial: Allegiant, as an adjective, means loyal and faithful. Allegiant, as one of the world’s fastest-
Sunday, September 14 (86 stories)
'No Good Deed' leads box-office take across US with $24.5 million
'No Good Deed' called first post-summer film hit
Ohio Supreme Court to convene in nearby Portage County
Students from 11 high schools will attend the arguments and meet the justices.
Ground troops are essential to fight ISIS — but not any from US, Obama proclaims
Australia already plans to dispatch 600 ground troops.
Hollywood Gaming will boost fortunes of nearby hotels, operators hope
Other factors, such as proximity to GM Lordstown, have spurred recent growth at and near the I-80 and state Route 46 interchange.
$50,000 reward offered for leads in killing of Pa. trooper
Call 800-4PA-TIPS with any information on the ambush.
Kirsten Mesmer, Gerald Mariotti plan Oct. vows
Kirsten Mesmer and Gerald Mariotti, both of Salem, are announcing their engagement along with their
Miss Maderitz, Mr. Stacchiotti to wed Oct. 11
GIRARD Cecelia Maderitz and Jimmy Stacchiotti, both of Girard, are announcing their plans to be
Goske-Wheatley engagement is announced
POLAND Kristin Goske and Christopher Wheatley, both of Poland, are engaged, their parents are
Mohler-Greaf engagement is announced
LIBERTY Daniel and Carolyn Mohler are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Megan Elizabeth
Freudenberg, Kuhlman rites to be Oct. 25
NEW WATERFORD Frank and Debbie Freudenberg of New Waterford are announcing the engagement of their
Paynes’ golden mark celebrated at dinner party
columbiana Wade C. (Buz) and Sandra J. Payne of Columbiana celebrated their 50th wedding
Party honors Bylers for their 60th milestone
CANFIELD Joseph and Patricia Byler of Canfield celebrated the 60th anniversary of their wedding
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Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Prominent women to mark ATHENA leadership day
ATHENA International Women's Leadership Day is Sept. 30. </