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Louisiana elects Dem to replace outgoing Republican Bobby Jindal

Democrat John Bel Edwards won the runoff election for Louisiana governor Saturday, defeating the once-heavy favorite, Republican David Vitter, and handing the Democrats their first statewide victory since 2008.


Final score: Ursuline 41, Mantua Crestwood 13

The Irish, the last Valley team still alive, are in the Division IV state semifinals.


Stocker's mayoral win certified by elections board

The Nov. 3 general election that gave write-in candidate Terry Stocker a third four-year term as Struthers mayor was certified Saturday by the Mahoning County Board of Elections.


Former Sharon Speedway owner takes crowd on trip through local racing history

Ron Novak is an encyclopedia of knowledge about Sharon Speedway. His parents owned the Hartford track from 1950 till 1981, and he literally grew up breathing the engine fumes, dirt, oil and asphalt of a track that has been a sports fixture of Trumbull County since 1931.


Raging debate over refugees, IS affirms truth is 1st casualty of war — and terrorism

If truth is the first casualty of war, it can also take a beating in a time of terrorism. A week of raging debate over Syrian refugees and Islamic State violence has scattered misinformation everywhere.


Republican, Dem candidates unified in rejection of Trump's Muslim database

Donald Trump on Saturday tried to back away from his support for a government database to track Muslims in the United States, an idea that drew sharp rebukes from his Republican presidential rivals and disbelief from legal experts.


YSU concert band to present Carnegie Hall program Monday at Stambaugh

The Youngstown State University Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will head to New York this week to perform Friday at Carnegie Hall.


Michigan State beats OSU, 17-14

The Spartans won on a field goal on the game's final play.


Brussels streets flooded with soldiers, subway shut down after terror threat

Belgian authorities closed down Brussels' subway system and flooded the streets with armed police and soldiers Saturday in response to what they said was a threat of Paris-style attacks.


Indiana State beats YSU, 27-24

YSU's Jody Webb returned two kickoffs for touchdowns.


Casey Bertolette | David Krell

ENON VALLEY, PA. The Lakeside Pavilion at SNPJ Recreation Center was the setting of the 4 p.m.

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Lorianne DelSignore | Vijay Sood

YOUNGSTOWN Lorianne DelSignore and Vijay Sood were married at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the D.D. and

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Melissa Mymo | Matthew Buschagen

YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Gary Meikle officiated at 2:30 p.m. July 25 for the wedding of Melissa Mymo

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Megan Collins | Andrew Wade

youngstown Megan Elizabeth Collins and Andrew Wade were united in marriage at 2 p.m. June 20 at

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Emily Plummer | Gino Catena

NORTHFIELD, N.J. St. Gianna Beretta Molla Catholic Parish was the setting at 1 p.m. May 23 for the

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SE Asia formally creates unified economic communitiy

Thirteen years after the idea was mooted, Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday formally created a unified economic community in a region more populous and diverse than the European Union or North America, and with hopes of competing with China and India.


YSU rallies to upend Radford with big finish

For the second straight Youngstown State women’s basketball home game, Sarah Cash was money in the bank late at the free-throw line.


State test results show the good and bad of Valley school performance

State test results show the good and bad of Valley school performance

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Mogadore tops Warren JFK

Perhaps the football gods were sending a message to Warren JFK early in its Division VII regional final Friday night against Mogadore.


Symphony talks strike sour note

The contract between Youngstown Symphony Orchestra musicians and the Youngstown Symphony Society, which operates the ensemble, expired Sept. 30, and the two sides have met a few times to negotiate a new pact.


Four Fitch friends fight the freeze on Federal Plaza

The idea started from reading Tuesdays with Morrie


Just like in 2014, Canton C.C. ends Crestview’s season

Canton Central Catholic didn’t look like the juggernaut it was the last time the Crusaders met the Crestview Rebels, but they were still the better team.


Mural unveiled in Warren’s Garden District

Warren native Amy Novelli lived long enough in New York City know that neighborhoods can change dramatically depending on what people want at any given time.


YSU looks to finish strong vs. ISU

Penguins visit Sycamores for regular-season finale today.


Backers of the anti-fracking Youngstown charter amendment to get hand recount

The results of the Struthers mayoral race and everything else on the Nov. 3 ballot will be official today


Ursuline, Crestwood meet tonight

The Irish have not won a regional title since 2010.


U.S. Marshals arrest Girard man wanted in multiple aggravated robberies

David Williams, 23, was wanted by the Girard Police Department and other agencies.


Record industry sees its savior in Adele

Associated Press NEW YORK Hello, it’s Adele, and she’s going to give the music industry a much-


‘Peppa Pig’ has high production values Making a Splash

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Jonathan Shank has vivid memories as a kid of going to


METRO DIGEST || TNR spay, neuter event Sunday at Pet Supplies Plus

Spay, neuter event NILES Trap Neuter Return, an animal-rescue group based in Warren, will spay


Dog Warden: abandoned puppies safely transported to dog rescue

Warden says 10 of the abandoned newborn dogs are healthy.


Jury finds man guilty of East Side murder

Victim was found on Truesdale Avenue


Two arraigned on charges relating to two homicides

One for obstruction, other for aggravated murder


METRO DIGEST || Central Y marks 100th with open house Sunday

Y marks 100th with open house YOUNGSTOWN The Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St., is inviting the


Adoptive parents rescue troubled children

Sarah Renee Delatore, 19 months, reaches for the gavel, as Judge Robert Rusu congratulates her and her adoptive parents, Drs. Rebekah and Jason Delatore during a National Adoption Month observance. Today is National Adoption Day.


Injuries are rapidly piling up for Cavs

The Cavaliers are down to two healthy starters.


AROUND THE NHL | Friday’s games

Blue Jackets 4, Predators 0 COLUMBUS Sergei Bobrovsky made 39 saves for his 12th career shutout,


SPORTS digest

Phantoms defeat USHL-leading Stars LINCOLN, NEB. Alex Esposito scored twice as the Youngstown


Mavericks rally past Ohio State

Kevin Hervey scored 18 points, Erick Neal added 17 and Texas-Arlington handed Ohio State a 73-68 loss on Friday night.


SPRINT CUP roundup

Hamlin, Logano must be in front row for Chase finale HOMESTEAD, FLA. Denny Hamlin and Joey


VFW to send care packages to soldiers

VFW to send care packages to soldiers NEWTON FALLS Newton Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Post


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


Lowellville gun show

Lowellville gun show Lowellville The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors will have a winter gun show


Submit details on Christmas services

Submit details on Christmas services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that


Beware of toxoplasmosis in venison

A recent study in the journal EcoHealth connects white-tailed deer and free-roaming cats to the


Advent speakers

Advent speakers BOARDMAN Christian Formation Commission at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345


CNN reporter suspended for opinionated tweet

CNN reporter suspended for opinionated tweet NEW YORK CNN correspondent Elise Labott has been


Obama asks Supreme Court to save plan

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Friday to


Medical examiner IDs pilot, co-pilot from small jet crash

Medical examiner IDs pilot, co-pilot from small jet crash AKRON An Ohio medical examiner has


October unemployment rate dropped in Ohio, 31 other states

Ohio’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate was 4.4 percent in October 2015, down from 4.5 percent in September.


TV/RADIO

TV/RADIO TODAY 7 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: ATP World Finals. 7:40 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Watford vs.


High School GIRLS BASKETBALL

High School GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday’s games Steubenville 62, Howland 61 STEUBENVILLE


On the Links Friday’s professional golf results

RSM CLASSIC ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA. Sea Island seems to be a good fit for California native Kevin


Mahoning Valley Race CoURSE: Today’s racing Schedule

Post time: 12:45 p.m. RACE 1 $17,000, 2 yo, 1M, MSW 1 Rolling Rockport (Bermudez)119 3/2 2


Penguins vs. Sycamores

Penguins vs. Sycamores How they match up YSU ISU Points per game29.927.8 Opp. points22.732.2


Buckeyes host Spartans in key Big Ten matchup

The entire Big Ten season has been leading to this: No. 9 Michigan State vs. No. 2 Ohio State.


Up for adoption

Up for adoption How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 5-over-par 75 in the


Harvick chasing back-to-back titles

Go ahead, just try and wrestle the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship away from Kevin Harvick.


Woman reunited with dog after 7 years

Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio A woman whose dog disappeared seven years ago from her southwest


One week later, Parisians honor victims of attack

Associated Press PARIS A week after the deadliest attacks on France in decades, shell-shocked


thanksgiving services At Valley churches

Churches in the Valley are conducting special services in honor of Thanksgiving. Beulah Missionary


Today is Saturday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2015

Today is Saturday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2015. There are 40 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Geologic report

Geologic report COLUMBUS A recently released mineral industries report from the Ohio Department


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Alexis Graziano and Justin Sforza, Girard, girl, Nov.


Children’s choir of Canfield UMC to present ‘Stone Soup’ on Sunday

Children’s choir of Canfield UMC to present ‘Stone Soup’ on Sunday


Gunmen in Mali attack at hotel, kill at least 20

Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali Heavily armed Islamic extremists seized dozens of hostages Friday


PRELIMINARY SCHOOL DISTRICT TEST RESULTS

Summary here x x xx x x Performance data from the Ohio Department of Education shows preliminary


Oklahoma lottery winning $1.2 million jackpot linked to fraud

Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY A $1.2 million jackpot-winning Hot Lotto ticket sold in Oklahoma


Late-fall fishing is special time

Every season has its special charms for anglers. Spring is fresh and new, a fine beginning


services, sale

services, sale Canfield United Methodist Church will conduct two Thanksgiving-themed services at


Airstrikes hurt, don't halt IS oil smuggling

Associated Press BEIRUT The United States and Russia are going after the Islamic State group’s


Refugee refusal compared to WWII's

Associated Press Sol Messinger was just 7 when he stood with his father at the rail of the ocean


Feast honors Mary’s youth

“It is in you that He has glorified your name in every generation. It is in you that He will reveal


Immigration setback for Obama

Opinion: By Alvaro Huerta Tribune News Service Undocumented immigrants in this country can’t get a break.


Superintendent seeks to save $71M grant

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s schools superintendent has sent a letter to the head of the


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Beatlemania Magic, 7 p.m.: A tribute to the Fab Four at Packard


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.69—.07 Aqua America, .71


Chipotle E. coli outbreak expands to six states

Associated Press NEW YORK An outbreak of E. coli linked to Chipotle that originated in the


A cut in jobless benefits?

Opinion: COLUMBUS State lawmakers spent their final full week before the Thanksgiving holiday positioning


Assault on freedoms calls for action against UM prof

Editorial: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

MARRIAGE LICENSES Nathan A. Mullen, 29, of 7374 West Blvd. #301, Boardman, and Thomas S. Reese IV, 29, of same.


Don’t politicize tragedy in Paris

Opinion: By Dalia Mogahed and John L. ESPOSITO Tribune News Service While the world mourned the savage