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Thousands throng Boardman Park for 39th Oktoberfestival today
The event serves as the largest fundraiser for Boardman Rotary service club
Deadline for Ohio voters to register is Monday
Early voting begins Tuesday at boards of elections offices
East Coast rainstorm hits Carolinas particularly hard
In some areas, 18 inches of rain fell within 24 hours
Weeklong, 83-mile march begins in Ohio to protest death penalty
Saturday will mark the World Day Against the Death Penalty
Girard man seriously injured after being hit by car on US 422
The accident occurred late Saturday night
250 volunteers join search for missing 2-year-old in Trumbull County
'We will keep searching until we find her,' the county sheriff said today
Harrises mark 50th anniversary with a cruise
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Harris Jr. of Youngstown celebrated their 50th anniversary Aug. 27
Mr., Mrs. Schauer mark 50th at family gathering
BEAVER TOWNSHIP Maria and Frank Schauer of Beaver Township celebrated their 50th wedding
Havrillas’ 50th honored with family dinner
YOUNGSTOWN Andrew R. and Elaine J. Havrilla of Youngstown were honored for their 50th wedding
Howl-o-Ween Canine Carnival to benefit Animal Charity, Paws Town
Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, along with Animal Charity, are hosting a free Howl-O-Ween Canine Carnival from noon to 4 p.m. next Sunday at the Masters Pavilion and Lariccia Bocce Court.
Canfield run to honor late police officer
A memorial 5k run and 2-mile walk will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 17 in memory of Brian Newhard, a former Jackson Township and Mill Creek MetroParks police officer who died of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) in September.
Ellwood City farmer's market season extended a week
The Ellwood City Revitalization’s EC Farmers’ Market, which was slated to end its season on Oct. 3, has extended the market for one week.
Pa. voter registration deadline Monday
Pennsylvania’s voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 municipal election is Monday.
Coyotes ugly: YSU rolls in MVFC opener
Bo Pelini’s Youngstown State defense was too much to handle for South Dakota.

Search continues for missing Trumbull County girl
The search was to continue this morning for a missing toddler whose family says she wandered away Friday while staying at her great-grandparents’ house.
Queen of Hearts jackpot continues to soar for tonight's draw at Barry Dyngles
Pub officials predict jackpot will be $1.8 million
Phantoms quiet Thunder in weekend USHL sweep
Ryan Bednard notches 35 saves in Youngstown’s 4-2 win Saturday night.
Facility plans expansion of pediatric palliative program into Valley
Team will be housed at Beeghly Campus in Boardman
Rayen Early College adopted by Adult Parole Authority
The Adult Parole Authority donated money and books to Rayen Early College Middle School
SPORTS digest
McLean, Klim lead Penguins at All-Ohio Cedarville Youngstown State senior men’s cross country
YSU event showcases Hispanic heritage
YSU event showcases diverse culture of Latinos to honor Hispanic Heritage Month
Saturday’s prep football games
Warren JFK 40, Clev. Central Catholic 12 WARREN Quarterback Bobby Jefferson ran for two
YSU Theater opens with ‘Spelling Bee’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater will begin its season with “The 25th
‘Bullets Over Broadway’ tour brings actor home
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Northeast Ohio native Elizabeth Dugas was 7 years old
Piano festival includes free YSU concerts
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A piano festival, jointly presented by the Dana School of Music at
AREA roundup
AREA roundup Saturday’s games Mount Union 62, Capital 7 ALLIANCE The Purple Raiders (4-0,
METRO DIGEST || Howl-O-Ween Canine Carnival next Sunday
Free Howl-O-Ween Canine Carnival BOARDMAN Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, along with
Missouri Valley Football conference Saturday’s other games
Western Illinois 37, Southern Illinois 36 MACOMB, ILL. Nathan Knuffman’s 20-yard field goal
Help Hotline answered 196,828 calls for help in 2014
Traditionally a one-shot annual fundraising effort, Help Hotline’s financial campaign has evolved into a year-round effort.
Mill Creek MetroParks seeks 15-year levy renewal with additional millage
Park officials say additional money would fund capital improvements
Mahoning Valley apple growers: Buy local, it’s better
Dan Simmons, owner of Peace Valley Orchards in Rogers, demonstrates the proper way to pick an apple. The apple-picking season in Ohio traditionally runs from late August through Oct. 25, and area apple growers say this year’s season is a good one.
More High school results
BOYS SOCCER Howland 1, Austintown Fitch 1 AUSTINTOWN David Schwartz scored on an assist from
Kluber finishes strong as Tribe tops Red Sox
Corey Kluber pitched eight innings while Carlos Santana and Ryan Raburn homered.
Show us the money
Opinion: Imagine this scenario: An overflowing crowd is rocking to the music of Red Wanting Blue, getting
Ohioans, don’t be swayed by pro-marijuana TV ads
Editorial: There are a couple of slick TV commercials that are designed to convince voters of Ohio that the
My favorite new terms in social media
Words that enter our everyday lexicon fascinate me. Over the years, our use of technology and social
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Oktoberfest, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Vendors selling a wide array of
TCM turns spotlight on women directors in October Female Filmmakers
By Rebecca Keegan Los Angeles Times Illeana Douglas is struck by one omission on the American
Week of October 4, 2015
James L. Rupert Jr. et al to Daniel R. Haswell, Camella Drive, Poland, $145,000. Kenneth C.
Families facing financial challenges
The Seattle Times (TNS) SEATTLE Joel and Lisa Hamilton have steady jobs, a suburban home and
Anti-piracy battle unfolds in real time
San Jose Mercury News (TNS) SAN JOSE, Calif. Floyd Mayweather Jr. vanquished his last opponent
Leadership Mahoning Valley class announced
The Leadership Mahoning Valley Class of 2016 includes 24 local leaders across a variety of industries.
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 27 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Come Rain
Library Resources for Job Searchers
Library Resources for Job Searchers YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., will
LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS
HEALTH CARE Cory Parish was selected as the next associate director for Shepherd of the Valley’s
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Former teen idol Cassidy charged with leaving scene of crash FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Please tell me why the TV series “Forever” and “Perception” went off the
A fine fall day
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor LENOX, Mass. Organize your time right, and in one fall day
Birth control, race, abortion top agenda for Supreme Court
Associated Press WASHINGTON Abortion, birth control and race are among the most divisive issues
Carnival announces ports of call in Cuba
Carnival announces ports of call in Cuba NEW YORK Carnival’s proposed cruises to Cuba will
Area father, daughter are writing winners
Area father, daughter are writing winners Cliff Protzman of Boardman and Rachael Protzman Hardman
Mom gets an ‘F’ for micromanaging homework
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. My 14-year-old son started public high school this year and
SPRING SURPRISES
Chicago Tribune (TNS) It’s easy to dream of spring bulbs amid the drudgery of fall leaf raking and
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
YWCA events planned
YWCA events planned YOUNGSTOWN Lunch and Learn Library Resources for Job Searchers will take
FDA tells manufacturers to cut the fat
In the nutrition world, few food components are as widely reviled as trans fats, which hide out in
FEDERATED CLUBS
UPCOMING Warren City Federation of Women’s Clubs will have its Oct. 13 monthly membership meeting
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at 10 a.m. at the Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Instruction
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ajax Magnethermic Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station Square, 4250 Belmont Ave. Guests
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Van Dusen ventures into home goods
Van Dusen ventures into home goods Brooklyn-based textile designer Ellen Van Dusen cites a
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information.
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Hooch Info:
MASONIC GRoups
THURSDAY 32nd Club will meet at noon at Christ Church in Boardman. A luncheon will be followed by
Shooter spared one student to deliver message
Associated Press ROSEBURG, Ore. The 26-year-old killer who gunned down classmates inside an
Steelers cut Scobee, sign Boswell
Josh Scobee’s miserable fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens cost him his job.
NY woman accused in Ohio of contaminating son’s feeding tube
NY woman accused in Ohio of contaminating son’s feeding tube Eds: APNewsNow. CINCINNATI (AP) — A
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD
Parts of East Coast see record-setting rain
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. While spared the full fury of Hurricane Joaquin, parts of the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., 6844 Strimbu Drive. Mill Creek MetroParks
19 killed in airstrike on hospital
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Confusion reigned in the wake of the deadly bombing
Holloway to join Hall of Fame today
Barbara Holloway will enter the Youngstown-Salem USBC Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame today during the organization’s 39th annual induction ceremony and awards banquet.
Court-appointed defense pays little, public defender says
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio public defender says qualified lawyers are increasingly
Mid-American conference football | Saturday’s games
Kent State 20, Miami (Ohio) 14 KENT Poland High School graduate Colin Reardon threw for 136
Saturday’s other Big ten games
No. 2 Michigan State 24, Purdue 21 EAST LANSING, MICH. Hubbard High School graduate L.J. Scott
National Council plans membership luncheon
Youngstown Section of the National Council of Negro Women Inc. will host its 38th annual membership luncheon Oct. 17.
OCCHA will celebrate 43 years of service
OCCHA is planning a celebration Oct. 16 at Antone's Banquet Center.
Runners TO YOUR MARKS … Upcoming races & walks
October 17 — 16th annual Habitat Home Run 5K at the Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Rd. in Poland.
Columbiana, Trumbull AND MAHONING County COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Ohio Department of Taxation v. Evan Egli et al, money.
Ohioans earn extra income selling ginseng
By MARY BETH LANE The Columbus Dispatch RUTLAND, Ohio To the unpracticed eye, the cluster of
Speaker, awards to highlight Easter Seals and YHS dinner
The 64th annual event will be Oct. 29 at The Embassy in Boardman.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Sunday, Oct. 4, the 277th day of 2015. There are 88 days left in the year.
METRO DIGEST || Canfield run to honor Newhard
Run to honor Newhard CANFIELD A memorial 5K run and 2-mile walk will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 17 in
Johnson’s 500th NASCAR start comes today
Jimmie Johnson was still only a prospect in NASCAR’s developmental series when he tried to work up the nerve to talk to Jeff Gordon.
Browns’ QB quarrel headed to San Diego
Browns coach Mike Pettine is defending his decision to start McCown over Johnny Football.
Buckeyes ‘Zeke’ out win in Big Ten opener
When everything else fizzled Saturday for Ohio State, coach Urban Meyer put the ball in Ezekiel Elliott’s trusted hands.
Ohioans to decide how to redraw political maps
By ANN SANNER Associated Press COLUMBUS A proposal on the fall ballot seeks to overhaul how
Horrible decisions behind NFL misery
Horrible decisions behind NFL misery Dear Sports Editor: Why, why, why are the Browns so bad?
On the links | Saturday’s pro golf results
ALFRED DUNHILL LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND Denmark’s Thorbjorn Olesen shot a
$1.1 million state grant to help Trumbull Courts reduce recidivism
Trumbull County Common Pleas Court has been awarded a $1.1 million Smart Ohio grant for recidivism reduction programs over the next two years. State Rep. Sean O’Brien of Bazetta, D-63rd, announced the award.
Coast Guard locates life ring from ship lost off Bahamas
Coast Guard locates life ring from ship lost off Bahamas NASSAU, Bahamas The U.S. Coast Guard
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Pirates unable to clinch home field for wild-card game
A.J. Burnett was outpitched by a rookie in the final regular-season start of his career.
Answers to some key questions about Issue 3
By ANN SANNER Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohioans will decide in the Nov. 3 election whether to
Printer addresses criticism of Mill Creek calendars
Opinion: Printer addresses criticism of Mill Creek calendars This is to respond to questions and
Civil-rights icons in Valley this week
Opinion: My job allows a few perks, and one is meeting people who do cool things. Without my job, I might
MISSING TODDLER
MISSING TODDLER Who to call Call the Trumbull County Dispatch Center at 330-675-2730 if you have
Soul Food mafia feeds giving-back movement
It’s about doing good and making the world a better place by buying a T-shirt.