News for October 1, 2015 | Vindy Archives

Next Thursday, the city’s zoning department will be moved to the office of community planning and economic development in 20 Federal Place, 20 W. Federal St., Suite 602.

Registration open for free Thanksgiving basket giveaway

Registration is now open for a Thanksgiving basket giveaway at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave.

North of Madison assoc. plans 2-day celebration on Elm Street this weekend

The North of Madison Avenue Association is having a two-day celebration including food and entertainment.

Salon at MCCTC open to public beginning today

Senior cosmetology students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will open The Salon at MCCTC to the public beginning today.

Judge to rule on Youngstown schools plan injunction before mid-October

The hearing for a preliminary injunction to stop the plan to revamp Youngstown schools stretched over two days.

Bulldogs D-II girls champs; Koehler wins individual title

Emily Koehler of Mathews High School copped medalist honors by shooting a tourney-best 79.

Bargaining could shift to GM or Ford after Fiat Chrysler workers deny deal

The union could shift bargaining to General Motors or Ford. Or it could go on strike

Reeling Ravens face regrouping Vick, Steelers

The animosity is still there bubbling just underneath the surface.

Warren school district first in Ohio chosen for Kennedy Center program

A Kennedy Center program will help develop arts education plan for Warren City Schools and community

Pettine: No team ‘rift’ over QB debate

They’re arguing in offices, bars and living rooms across Cleveland over Browns coach Mike Pettine’s decision to start Josh McCown and not Johnny Manziel at quarterback.

Youngstown council impressed with sanitary fee hike for demolitions, but not ready to OK

But not enough members are ready to vote on the proposal next week.

Anderson, Ramirez help Tribe earn split

Cody Anderson pitched seven shutout innings and Jose Ramirez hit a three-run homer.

Boardman officials debut new senior citizen check-in program

Enrollment now is open through the end of the year

Cardinals clinch, force Pirates into wild-card game

Pittsburgh will play Chicago Cubs next Wednesday

October Halloween events in the Valley HAUNTING TASKS

Halloween events around the Mahoning Valley: Dances Family Halloween Bash at the Old Mill,

Boccieri resigns from port authority after appointment to Ohio House

A state agency determined he couldn’t serve in both positions

SPORTS digest

Cleveland State defeats YSU, 2-1 Cleveland Cleveland State scored two goals in a 44-span and

Meyer looking for ways to get ball to Miller

Getting the ball to Braxton Miller is one Ohio State coach Urban Meyer’s goals at Indiana this week in the Big Ten opener.

YNDC will receive $420,000 in federal funding for neighborhood stabilization

The money is for its neighborhood stabilization program

Boardman Rotary Oktoberfest is Sunday

Event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Boardman Park

Poland Seminary High School students help village return to its roots

Science club members plant tree at the village green

Appeals court upholds DNA re-test denial

The victim was carjacked, robbed and raped on Aug. 21, 2001, on Youngstown’s South Side.

Fire Capt. Ware calls it a career after nearly 3 decades

Youngstown Fire Department Capt. Alvin Ware stands inside the Fire Investigation Unit headquarters in the old South Avenue fire station. Ware, who has served in the department for more than 29 years and has won numerous awards for his work as an arson investigator, is retiring Friday.

Time to terminate the violets

Time to terminate the violets Some people love them, but if you don’t, this is the time of year to

Mom accused of tossing newborn

Mom accused of tossing newborn NEW YORK A woman charged this week with tossing her newborn

POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND

Calvin in concert mode for Reilly

It’s been about 10 years since Ike Reilly last played in Youngstown, so I was pleasantly surprised

Political pundits are misreading the tea leaves regarding Clinton

Opinion: By Joe Trippi Los Angeles Times Has the political pundit class lost its collective mind? In a

“The Blacklist” (9 p.m., NBC): The stakes are even higher as “The Blacklist”

“The Blacklist” (9 p.m., NBC): The stakes are even higher as “The Blacklist” opens its third season.

HAUNTINGLY GOOD MONTH

HAUNTINGLY GOOD MONTH HALLOWEEN Events

Paint Valley pink to fight breast cancer this month

Editorial: As the first full month of fall begins, awesome colors abound. Vibrant shades of red, orange, green

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “In the Spirit of Christmas,SDRq Victorian Players Theatre, Centaur Stage, 702

WTG

Today Children Crows (registration required), 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Ford

Is GOP ready to govern?

Opinion: When Republicans won the Senate last November and increased their majority in the House, GOP leaders

Police to combine efforts in Austintown-Boardman-Youngstown chase inquiry

Schadel arraigned Wednesday, bond set at $50,000 cash or surety bond

NIGHTLIFE

American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Johnny Cee and the Highway 65 Band, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Russia begins airstrikes in Syria; West disputes targets

Associated Press MOSCOW Russia launched airstrikes Wednesday in Syria, sharply escalating

Firefighters battle 2 vacant house fires

Firefighters battle 2 vacant house fires YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters battled two vacant house fires

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK The Martian (PG-13) Separated from his crew and presumed dead after a massive

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

Marriage licenses Ronald M. Tabur Jr., 27, of 1284 Pioneer Drive, Boardman, and Catherine A. Valantasis, 25, of 1389 Stafford Ave. NE, Warren.

YEARS AGO

Today is Thursday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2015. There are 91 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Bill targets sales tax

Bill targets sales tax YOUNGSTOWN This week, state Rep. Jim Buchy, R-Greenville, and state Sen.

PNC’s Fall Outlook shows optimistic businesses

PNC Bank’s Fall Economic Outlook shows year-over-year economic improvement in the state.

METRO DIGEST || Free dental care

Free dental care HUBBARD Free dental care will be available Friday at Braydich Dental at 45 East

Hackers tried phishing Clinton’s email

Associated Press WASHINGTON Russia-linked hackers tried at least five times to pry into Hillary

Poll: 40% of millennials pay for news

Associated Press NEW YORK In a world flush with free information, some young people still are

Girard Council considers health department merger

Council addressed a proposed drainage amendment and an existing ban on pit bulls during a meeting Monday night.

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Trumbull County Combined Health District, special meeting, 2 p.m., patient waiting

Jazz alto saxophonist Phil Woods dies at 83

Jazz alto saxophonist Phil Woods dies at 83 NEW YORK Phil Woods, a leading alto saxophonist in

No shutdown: Congress OKs bill to keep government open

Associated Press WASHINGTON Just hours before a midnight deadline, a bitterly divided Congress

Experts raise questions over clerk’s visit with pope

Associated Press LOUISVILLE, KY. The private meeting Pope Francis held with defiant Kentucky

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Randall and Tiffany Lowe, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 25

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.66.21 Aqua America, .71

Friends of Stambaugh Golf Course seek support

Friends of Stambaugh Golf Course set golf benefit for Oct. 10.

Ford recalls older minivans, new trucks

Associated Press DETROIT Ford is recalling some older Windstar minivans because a previous rear-

Abbas seeking global protection

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told world leaders Wednesday

Canfield Windsor House continues progress with local, state approval

Windsor House owner eyes spring 2017 opening

Leader expects paper from panel studying Ohio fracking tax

Associated Press COLUMBUS A tax policy commission studying Ohio’s oil-and-gas severance tax is

Canfield firefighter suspended, purchase agreement on third fire station made

Tentative property is between Star Extruded Shapes and Old North Church on Herbert Road

KSU Homecoming Court includes Ursuline graduate

Laura Roch, Ursuline graduate, selected to Kent Homecoming Court

Tony Stewart: Retirement ‘my choice’

There was no final straw, no outside influence, no personal trauma that led Tony Stewart to set an expiration date on his NASCAR career.

Apples, cider & pumpkins

Apples, cider & pumpkins It’s time for local food and local fun. Take time this month to celebrate

TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TODAY 8 a.m. (GC) Golf: Dunhill Links Championship. 1 p.m. (FS1) Soccer: Monaco

Drugstore beetles have invaded

Q. What are these little brown bugs I found in my kitchen? L. from New Middletown A. Several

Protecting bigleaf hydrangeas from winter

By David Sprague OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Mention hydrangea and what most people

Winery will host Yappy Hour Saturday

Winery will host Yappy Hour Saturday LAKE MILTON Myrddin Winery, 3020 Scenic Ave., will host its

Planting Bulbs

Planting Bulbs When: Today, 6 p.m. What: A bulb is a bulb, right? No! Join us to learn about

Start thinking now about spring purchases BEST DAHLIA VARIETY FOR 50 YEARS

By Hugh Earnhart OSU Extension master gardener volunteer During the Mexican War (1846-1848),

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Confederate flag stolen from bike parked at police station STATE COLLEGE, Pa.

Welcome in-laws – just for shorter stays

Dear Annie: My mother-in-law lives an hour away from us. My husband’s sister, “Dot,” and her

HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Mitzi Germanovich

HONOREE Residence: Struthers Date of birth: Oct. 1, 1925, in Pennsylvania FAMILY Parents:

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