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Warren grad seeking to bring his company headquarters to former Packard plant

Christopher Alan, a 1980 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, stood in front of a worn mural on an inside wall of the huge former Packard Electric plant on Dana Street Northeast on Tuesday morning and described his vision for reusing that space.

Ryan, O'Brien among trade delegation in Cuba

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, state Rep. Sean O’Brien and a group of Northeast Ohio business officials are in Cuba today in an effort to open up a potential new trade market with the Communist country.

Life is changed for family of Rainn Peterson

For Dora Mae and Richard Peterson and their great-granddaughter Rainn Peterson, life is starting to return to normal – a little over a week after Rainn’s 48-hour disappearance made news as far away as England.

Drained MetroParks lake to be refilled soon

Those who noticed an odd sight in Mill Creek Metro-Parks – an empty lake – soon will be able to observe Lake Cohasset refilling with water.

Contract talks continuing at Delphi plants in Trumbull County

Negotiations between two Delphi Packard plants and the IUE-CWA Local 717 were ongoing into late Tuesday evening.

How one faces adversity is a choice, ex-pro Spielman tells Help Hotline crowd

You can chose triumph or tragedy, peace over pain, and joy over sadness,” he said.

Heated debate over pitbull ordinance at Girard council

Animal rights advocates donned hot pink T-shirts that read “No such thing as a bad breed” and descended upon a caucus session before Monday’s city council meeting.

Twitter to layoff 8 percent of workforce

Twitter plans to lay off up to 336 people, slashing about 8 percent of its workforce worldwide, the tech firm announced Tuesday.

Boardman police on scene at Southern Blvd. accident

UPDATE | Youngstown Plan goes into effect Wednesday for city schools

Xerox books $385M charge over state Medicaid contracts

Kent-Trumbull Theater cancels opening weekend of ‘Glass Menagerie’

Dems pursue more SNAP waivers for food assistance

Ex-head of Chicago schools pleads guilty in kickbacks scheme

Ex-head of Chicago schools pleads guilty to kickbacks scheme

Man charged in Struthers home invasion gets 11 years in prison

Playboy to stop running pictures of completely naked women

NFL acknowledges game clock error in Steelers-Chargers game

Ellwood City School District avoids teachers’ strike again

Ellwood City School District avoids teachers' strike again

Convicted sex offender seeks chance to take Ohio bar exam

Planned Parenthood will cover costs of fetal tissue programs

Mercedes Benz stolen in Liberty found in Youngstown

Liberty police investigating theft from auto

Scandal-hit VW to change diesel emissions technology

Negotiations ongoing between IUE-CWA, Delphi Packard

Auto Park-It looks at old Delphi space in Warren for headquarters

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Ryan, O'Brien leading business delegation to Cuba

Will Youngstown Plan stay or go?

Ohio city to unveil honorary street sign for Paul McCartney

Working in Ohio can kill you

McCown exceeding expectations for Browns

Those booming shouts for Johnny Manziel have quieted to a murmur.

Molly Sergi, KSU history professor, specializes in WWI research

Her grandfather, who came to the U.S. in 1921, was a member of the Italian Army

Austintown continues to mull over future regulations for Queen of Hearts drawings

‘Beasts of No Nation’ movie premieres on Netflix A boy’s view of war

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer TORONTO The early conversations between director Cary Fukunaga

Eldredge, Rhett will play Covelli

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The “Suits and Boots” concert tour, featuring Brett Eldredge and Thomas

Scarecrow contest featured in ‘Go Wild in the Park’ program

The activities are a partnership between Salem Parks and Recreation and the Public Library.

Three candidates seek spot as Austintown trustee, three for two school board seats

Business growth and roads focus in township; open enrollment focus in school board race

Three Dog Night show rescheduled

YOUNGSTOWN The Three Dog Night concert at Stambaugh Auditorium has been rescheduled for Jan. 24 at

Rescue Mission's distribution center to close in December

The Rescue Mission’s distribution center located at 2246 Glenwood Ave. will close by Dec. 31 this year.

National headquarters is at 7 Belgrade Ave. in Liberty

Handles about 100 direct financial aid cases a week

Barnes expects all of YSU’s players will get significant time

The YSU women should be deep and talented.

Few Valley golf programs know the state tournament like Warren JFK

The Eagles are making their fourth straight trip to the Division III state boys golf tournament.

Bell’s TD lifts Steelers in thriller

Le’Veon Bell scored on a 1-yard wildcat run as time expired to give Mike Vick and the Pittsburgh Steelers a stunning 24-20 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Monday night.

sMLB PLAYOFFS Monday’s games

NLDS Cubs’ six homers bail out struggling Arrieta CHICAGO The young sluggers of the Chicago

Ohio Democrats hope to stir energy around debate

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Democrats are hoping today’s debate sparks enthusiasm for a 2016

O’Malley, others seek breakout in Democrats’ first debate

Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Stuck far behind Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bernie Sanders in

This is YSU Homecoming week

YSU Homecoming week culminates with Saturday’s parade and football game vs. South Dakota State

NE Ohio gas prices up

NE Ohio gas prices up YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices increased 8 cents at the beginning of

Gun control is not the answer

Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service It loosened them up some last year, but Russia has had

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.08-0.18 Aqua America, .71

Kmart workers vote down contract again

A majority of the Kmart Distribution Center workers voted against a new contract on Sunday.

Funding for firing range at Air Reserve base vital

Editorial: The $9.4 million for a new indoor firing range for the Youngstown Air Reserve Station is a drop in

Quaid, wife are held on fugitive charges

Quaid, wife are held on fugitive charges ST. ALBANS, VT. Actor Randy Quaid and his wife were

Dell snaps up EMC in $67B deal

Associated Press NEW YORK Dell is buying data storage company EMC for $67 billion in a huge bet

Rubio gaining traction

Opinion: In recent weeks, the Republican presidential race has focused quite naturally on poll leader Donald

UAW sets voting period for new FCA pact

Detroit Free Press (TNS) DETROIT The UAW union has decided to condense the voting process on its

TOMORROW in food

TOMORROW in food Brian Fry shares his experiences while touring vineyards in eastern France.

“MARY TYLER MOORE: A CELEBRATION” (8 P.M., PBS): She turned the world on with her smile.

“MARY TYLER MOORE: A CELEBRATION” (8 P.M., PBS): She turned the world on with her smile. Now, “Mary

US House Republicans in chaos

Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View Yikes. With U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s last-minute exit

Pumpkin crop damaged by rain, then dry weather

Associated Press COLUMBUS A rainy planting season and drier weather later damaged Ohio’s pumpkin

5 teens sworn in as police explorers

By SARAH LEHR slehr@vindy.com HUBBARD Five teenagers were sworn in as police explorers during

Sheriff: analysis of Rainn’s clothing could be important

Investigators are hoping a forensic evaluation of the clothing will help answer questions about the girl’s disappearance.

AUSTINTOWN General election Candidate information

Three candidates are running for one trustee seat, and three candidates are running for two school

California may allow inmate firefighters with violent pasts

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, CALIF. California officials are considering allowing inmates with

Cleveland square renovations on track for GOP convention

Associated Press CLEVELAND The improvements to Cleveland’s Public Square are on track to be

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Eagle Joint Fire District, 7 p.m., fire station, 33 W. Liberty St., Hubbard.

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Steven and Amber Kochemba, Farmdale, boy, Oct. 11.

Single-vehicle accident

Single-vehicle accident JOHNSTON Silas Titchnell Jr., 61, of Kinsman, died at the scene in a

YEARS AGO

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 13, the 286th day of 2015. There are 79 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Diocese officials to attend November convention

Bishop George V. Murry to attend convention

Zimbabwe official: US dentist not wanted for killing lion

Zimbabwe official: US dentist not wanted for killing lion HARARE, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe is no longer

courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas J. Duffy, 19, of 6380 Fairview Road,

After 12 hours, power restored

After 12 hours, power restored YOUNGSTOWN Power was restored to all but slightly more than 300

Putin craze hits the Mideast

Associated Press BEIRUT Amid the ornate walls of Damascus’ famed Omayyad Mosque, preacher

teenage killerS Justices to decide on sentences for ‘lifers’

Associated Press WASHINGTON Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Hurt was on truant patrol when he came

Ted Strickland’s Senate campaign raised close to $1 million in the year’s third quarter

The incumbent Republican raised twice as much in those three months

Netanyahu: Arabs inciting violence

Associated Press JERUSALEM Palestinians carried out three stabbings Monday in Jerusalem, leaving

By Michele Munz

By Michele Munz St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS When the Places for People outreach team

Ohio patrol: Bicyclist, 70, fatally struck in hit-and-run

Associated Press ELYRIA, Ohio State troopers say a 70-year-old bicyclist died after he was

erie, pa.

Associated Press ERIE, Pa. A man accused of inflicting fatal head injuries on his infant

REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1954 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at Bogey’s

SPORTS digest

Source: Steve Spurrier retiring from coaching COLUMBIA, S.C. A person close to the situation

Listerine restored luster to dog’s coat

Q. I had a dog with a weird pattern of shedding on her neck and upper back. Someone at a dog show

Nursing open house

Nursing open house SHARON, PA. An open house for Sharon Regional Health System’s School of

Immunizations

Immunizations WARREN The Warren City Health District, 418 Main Ave. SW, is offering childhood

High school roundup | Monday’s results

BOYS SOCCER Ursuline 5, Lake Ridge Academy 1 YOUNGSTOWN Gianna Quattro recorded three goals

USW, Parker Hannifin come to a shutdown agreement for Youngstown plant

That package will be presented to the 107 plant workers in the USW Local 2332 today .

USC fires Sarkisian

Southern California fired Steve Sarkisian on Monday, one day after the troubled football coach was put on leave.

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Neighbors: N.J. home swept away by storm was nuisance MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. A

Army-Navy Garrison to host rummage sale

Army-Navy Garrison to host rummage sale GIRARD Army-Navy Garrison 422, 1850 N. State St., will

It’s about healthy living at the new Smoothie Shop

The new shop recently opened at 7403 Market St. in Fashion Square.

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