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Adversity allows you to discover your strength to survive, Cleveland kidnap victim tells crowd
Those who have endured sexual, physical, emotional and mental abuse – or any other type of adversity – have the ability to tap into their inner strength to transition from victim to survivor.
Valley native lends award-winning dance troupe training to Chaney students
They crawled, somersaulted and rolled across the floor in the Chaney Visual and Performing Arts dance room.
Warren mayoral race gaining interest among residents, opponent says
In the race for Warren mayor, incumbent Democrat William “Doug” Franklin faces a challenge from political newcomer and independent candidate Dennis Blank, a former marketing executive who recently moved back to the area after retirement.
Despite lack of audit on Dyngle's game, Ohio AG says he plans a review
A lack of oversight of the Queen of Hearts game continues to raise questions.
'Bar Rescue' at Royal Oaks to debut Sunday; Martini Bros., Oct. 25
“Bar Rescue” caused a stir during its August visit to two Youngstown watering holes.
New YES coalition forms to support Youngstown schools plan
A new coalition aims to ensure that the plan to reform the city schools is community driven.
'Don't do it,' Colorado advises Ohio on marijuana issue, AG DeWine says
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine gathered with local police officials to urge voters to vote no on Issue 3.
Youngstown attorneys plead guilty; sentencing Jan. 12
Two downtown Youngstown lawyers pleaded guilty in federal court in Cleveland to a charge contained in an information filed last week by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Ursuline chemistry lab gets cutting edge renovation through Cafaro Foundation
The Rev. Richard Murphy, president of Ursuline High School, dedicated the school’s renovated chemistry lab with a blessing.
Ryan, Johnson prepare for potential election competition with significant fundraising
While U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan and Bill Johnson don’t have announced opponents for next year’s election, they busied themselves raising money in the year’s third quarter to be prepared if someone declares their candidacy for their House seats.
Willie Herring escapes death, but will spend life behind bars
Willie Herring, a defendant in the April 30, 1996, robbery and triple murder at the Newport Inn, escaped the death penalty, but he received a new sentence that will assure he will never again be a free man.
Trump, Carson demand that next debate be limited to 2 hours
Trump, Carson demand that next debate be limited to 2 hours
3rd baby in 3 months dies after being tossed from NYC window
3rd baby in 3 months dies after being tossed from NYC window
Texas assistant coach gets leniency after hit on referee
Texas assistant coach gets leniency after hit on referee
Final US Airways flight taking off from Philadelphia
Final US Airways flight taking off from Philadelphia
Allegiant dismisses claims of impasse in ongoing labor negotiations
Allegiant dismisses claims of impasse in ongoing labor negotiations
Two Youngstown lawyers plead guilty to charges in federal court
2 Youngstown lawyers plead guilty to charges in federal court
Authorities say Ohio man on electronic monitor raped teen
Authorities say Ohio man on electronic monitor raped teen
Warren police investigating likely homicide at the Riverview Motel, Parkman Road
Warren police investigating likely homicide at the Riverview Motel, Parkman Road
35-year-old faces allegations of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl
35-year-old faces allegations of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl
Ohio couple charged with locking 6-year-old boy in basement
Ohio couple charged with locking 6-year-old boy in basement
Cuyahoga County to cover $60M worth of stadium renovations
Cuyahoga County to cover $60M worth of stadium renovations
In New Hampshire, Kasich vows to balance fed budget in 8 years
In New Hampshire, Kasich vows to balance fed budget in 8 years
New coalition seeks community involvement in city schools reformation
New coalition seeks community involvement in city schools reformation
Hastert attorney says former speaker intends to plead guilty
Hastert attorney says former speaker intends to plead guilty
Applications for US unemployment aid drop to 42-year low
Applications for US unemployment aid drop to 42-year low
Kia recalls 377,000 SUVs to fix shift lever problem
Kia recalls 377,000 SUVs to fix shift lever problem
Government: No benefit hike for Social Security next year
Government: No benefit hike for Social Security next year
GM sold 7.2 million vehicles in the first nine months of 2015
GM sold 7.2 million vehicles in the first nine months of 2015
Countdown begins for Youngstown Plan
The Youngstown school board filed an appeal to a judge’s decision that denied a motion to stop the plan
Davidson re-writing Columbiana’s record book
Columbiana football coach Bob Spaite knew right away that he had a special player in Mitch Davidson.
Lakeview girls chase Division II state title
Kaylee Neumeister has little left to prove at this stage of her amateur golf career.
Abandoned dogs find safety and whole lot more in rescue
Dumped and left to die: It’s a cruel reality for many unwanted dogs.
Legal questions linger as Barry Dyngles starts new Queen of Hearts
Barry Dyngles begin Queen of Hearts again as legal questions remain
Adriana Trigiani calls Youngstowners her ‘honorary family’
She'll also speak at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, downtown Youngstown, this evening.
Anti-fracking proposal goes to Youngstown voters for 5th time
City residents are tired of voting on this issue, the mayor says
Boardman’s Santor set for Senior PGA event
The 27th Senior PGA Professional National Championship begins today.
Performing never gets old for NewSong
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Strapped in and going for a ride pretty much describes
‘Destroy Cleveland’ film captures punk scene
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Matthew Greenfield has been obsessed with
It’s going to be EPIC: Rock veterans from Valley team up for new band
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com When Paul Skowron and Craig Pepey discuss the music and
Oakhill judge denies Yavorcik’s motion to dismiss case
The judge previously ruled the same way against the case’s two other defendants
Kirk Franklin tour stops at Stambaugh MODERN GOSPEL’S FOUNDING FATHER
By JOHN BENSON | entertainment@vindy.com 11111 Today, when he’s not performing, Franklin can be
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU’s Benjamin named All-Horizon League
YSU’s Benjamin named All-Horizon League YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State sophomore guard Indiya
Girard’s Standohar gets his chance at state
Mark Standohar has been practicing at The Links at Firestone Farms, a big links-type course.
State lawmakers propose strengthening domestic violence laws
One bill would make domestic violence involving strangulation a felony offense
Poland trustees encouraged to endorse watershed plan
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com POLAND As some community members have raised
Domestic-violence forum Friday in Warren
The forum will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DiVieste Banquet Hall
Mahoning, Trumbull pounds overrun with discarded dogs in fall
When leaves fall and temperatures go down, the Mahoning and Trumbull county dog pounds fill up with unwanted dogs. Spaying and neutering is the way to curb pet overpopulation, officials say.
Survey approved for new Mahoning dog shelter
An electronics recycling drive is Saturday at the Covelli Centre
Nearing 100, Sister Jerome still working for the poor
Sister Jerome Corcoran approaches her 100th birthday at Ursuline Mother House, surrounded by some of her favorite things — a photo with her students, a Jim Tressel/Bo Pelini signed football and a note of well-wishes from Pope Francis.
prep roundup
prep roundup Wednesday’s results BOYS GOLF Boardman second in district to clinch Division I
2016 VW diesels have new suspect software
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. regulators say they have a lot more questions for Volkswagen,
‘Digital amnesia’ is real
Opinion: By Dick Meyer Scripps Washington Bureau I may be losing it, but at least I’m not alone, I now
Republican Party could use a Jack Kemp as standard-bearer
Opinion: Let me describe a Republican presidential candidate who could win the general election in 2016. I’m
METRO DIGEST || Park ranger probing fatal dog attack at Mosquito
Ranger probing fatal dog attack at Mosquito CORTLAND A state park ranger is investigating the
Israel deploys troops to deal with attacks
Associated Press JERUSALEM Hundreds of soldiers fanned out in cities across Israel on Wednesday,
Study: Calcium, vitamin D pills do not prevent colon growths that can lead to cancer
Associated Press A major study finds that taking calcium or vitamin D pills does not help prevent
Did you notice the asters?
Did you notice the asters? Asters are a great option for fall color in the landscape. They are
“The Blacklist” (9 p.m., NBC): Let’s just call it “The Blacklist” road
“The Blacklist” (9 p.m., NBC): Let’s just call it “The Blacklist” road show. This week, Red (James
Youngstown Music Awards will skip a year, return in 2016
The reason there hasn’t been any talk about the Youngstown Music Awards is because they won’t be
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.95-0.08 Aqua America, .71
Judge’s ruling paves way for rebirth of Youngstown City Schools to commence
Editorial: Last July, after Republican Gov. John Kasich signed one of the most important pieces of legislation
Brown to Experian: Give more details about data breach
Brown to Experian: Give more details about data breach NEW YORK The top Democrat on the Senate
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Old Fashioned Musical Christmas Show, Area Community Theatre of Sharpsville,
PNC reports third-quarter earnings
Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank reported third quarter 2015 net income of $1.1 billion.
Toyota aims to nearly stop selling gasoline cars by 2050
Associated Press TOKYO Toyota, under ambitious environmental targets, is aiming to sell hardly
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
OSHA investigated four workplace fatalities in fiscal year 2015
The Midwest region saw an increase in construction fatalities.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Bridge of Spies (PG-13) A fact-based drama about James Donovan, a lawyer
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy Governing Board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Brad &
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
Newport Inn resentencing set
Willie Herring will be resentenced this morning in the 1996 Newport Inn triple murder case.
Judge orders Kentucky governor to address altered marriage licenses
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. A federal judge has ordered Kentucky’s Democratic governor to
Young home invader gets four years in prison
Marc L. Cooper, 20, has been sentenced to four years in prison in an April 10 Struthers home invasion.
Clinton’s strong debate is general warning to GOP
By JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent washington Hillary Rodham Clinton’s polished
METRO DIGEST || Girard bus driver cited in crash
Girard bus driver cited in crash LIBERTY An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper cited a Girard
Murder plea entered
Joseph Faunda, 44, has pleaded guilty in the murder of Mykola Iwaniuk, 84, of the city’s West Side.
birthdays
birthdays Singer Barry McGuire is 80. Actress Linda Lavin (“Alice”) is 78. Drummer Don Stevenson
Brothers beaten in church to force them to confess, police say
Associated Press NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. Two teenage brothers were brutally beaten in church – one
Texas executes man
Texas executes man HUNTSVILLE, Texas A Texas man already being sought for a neighbor’s slaying
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, Oct.15, the 288th day of 2015. There are 77 days left in the year.
Boy, 11, injured during parade
Staff report MERCER, PA. A Mercer boy was seriously injured Wednesday night during the town’s
Cops identify woman slain in southern Ohio
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Ohio Authorities have identified a woman whose body was found
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Cuba-based band to play at White House WASHINGTON A Cuba-based musical band is set
Lowellville Solicitor: Mayoral pay increase not legal for 2016
A pay increase for the mayor won't go into effect next term due to state law.
nhl roundup | Wednesday’s games
Flyers 3, Blackhawks 0 PHILADELPHIA Michal Neuvirth stopped 30 shots in his second straight
Ready raised beds for winter
Q. I have a raised-bed vegetable garden. Last winter I covered the beds with a tarp. Do I have to
Garden helpers and a beautiful part of nature Yellow garden spiders
By Patty Basic OSU Extension master gardener volunteer If I had spotted this spider in my garden
Roethlisberger back at practice for Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger took a small step toward returning to action and that left his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates feeling good.
Royals return to ALCS
Johnny Cueto delivered a masterpiece on his biggest stage yet, pitching eight dominant innings.
Sunny days, cool nights bring fall colors
By Eric BARRETT OSU Extension educator Now that it’s mid-October, the leaves are covering the
Wine and beer taste event is planned
Wine and beer taste event is planned NILES The Warren Ski Club will host a benefit wine and beer
Jays clinch after Bautista’s blast
Jose Bautista wiped out the need for protests or umpire reviews with the Toronto Blue Jays’ biggest home run since Joe Carter’s historic shot.
McCown practices despite lingering sore ankle
Josh McCown passed for 457 yards and two touchdowns in the Browns’ 33-30 win over the Ravens.
Save some twigs for the pollinators
Save some twigs for the pollinators As you do your fall pruning and cleanup, consider options for
SUNDAY
SUNDAY vCleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Kickoff at 1 p.m.