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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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.


Thursday's high school football scores

Thursday's scores


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


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Big Stone Gap

Oct. 15, 2015 | Adriana Trigiani

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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


Ohio AG urges no vote on Issue 3

Ohio AG urges no vote on Issue 3


103 to life for Newport Inn killer Willie Herring

103 to life for Newport Inn killer Willie Herring


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


Consumer prices drop 0.2 percent in September

Consumer prices drop 0.2 percent in September


Boardman burglaries reported

Boardman burglaries reported


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


Ursuline High School has renovated science wing

Ursuline High School has renovated science wing


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.

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Legal questions linger as Barry Dyngles starts new Queen of Hearts

Barry Dyngles begin Queen of Hearts again as legal questions remain


Saad getting used to new life in Columbus

Brandon Saad is a former Phantom and a former Blackhawk.


Adriana Trigiani calls Youngstowners her ‘honorary family’

She'll also speak at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, downtown Youngstown, this evening.


Penguins’ incoming freshmen are close

YSU’s freshmen players are teammates, friends


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


WTG

TODAY Comedy Dwight York and Jeff Blanchard, 8 p.m., Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race


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:


Births

Births St. Joseph Warren Hospital Ashley Williams and Will Peyatt, Cortland, boy, Oct. 12.


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


Boardman adds three new firefighters

Fire chief expects to hire one more at start of year


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


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian A. Delmont, 38, of Youngstown, and Valorie S.


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


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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


oddly enough

oddly enough Court again considers fate of seized gold coins worth $80M PHILADELPHIA A


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


EXPLORERS

EXPLORERS When: Today, 10-11:30 a.m. What: Learn basic skills to identify common trees.


SUNDAY

SUNDAY vCleveland Browns vs. Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Kickoff at 1 p.m.


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