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Limits on CEO, attention to poverty, bigger commission key in lawmakers' school plan
At the heart of two lawmakers’ supplement to the Youngstown Plan for the city schools is an emphasis on community engagement and local buy-in to the plan that will put a state-appointed CEO in control of the school system.
Rubio lays out energy vision at Salem plant
Dave and Carol Julian of Salem wanted to hear top-contending Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio in person.
Oakhill judge forces confidential FBI informant to testify in public today
Youngstown political consultant Harry Strabala admitted he secretly recorded ex-Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino. And based on his testimony and that of an FBI agent at a hearing, he is the main confidential witness in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case.
Excitement building as horses return for 2nd season at Hollywood Gaming
The horses have begun to fill up the stalls at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course as the second live racing season nears.
E. coli levels down at most sites tested in MetroParks
Now that the Mahoning County District Board of Health has wrapped up its 12-week water-testing program in Mill Creek MetroParks, it will begin analyzing the data to determine any trends between E. coli levels and weather patterns.
OCCHA marks 43 years with banquet tonight at Antone's
The Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana American culminated its National Hispanic Heritage Month activities by celebrating 43 years of service in the Mahoning Valley with its annual fundraiser and scholarship gala.
3 levy renewals on Trumbull County's November ballot
Three Trumbull County renewal levies are on the Nov. 3 ballot. They benefit senior citizens, children and developmentally disabled children and adults.
Man with domestic violence history charged in woman's death at Warren motel
The Warren Police Department has charged William L. Fambro, 44, of Fourth Street Southwest with aggravated murder in the shooting death of Teresa Hunter, 35, whose body was found Thursday in Riverview Motel on Parkman Road Northwest.
Hundreds of pumpkins carved today for Sunday's Pumpkin Walk
About 600 pumpkins were carved today in preparation for this year’s Pumpkin Walk Before Twilight on Sunday at Mill Creek MetroParks' Fellows Riverside Gardens.
UPDATE | Harry Strabala revealed as secret informant at Oakhill hearing
UPDATE | Harry Strabala revealed as secret informant at Oakhill hearing
Mahoning County Dem Party endorses No vote on fracking amendment
Mahoning County Dem Party endorses No vote on fracking amendment
Police: Worker shoots boss at Pennsylvania taxicab company
Police: Worker shoots boss at Pennsylvania taxicab company
Ohio woman charged after son, 2, found dead in sweltering room
Ohio woman charged after son, 2, found dead in sweltering room
Warning: Boardman police warn residents about phone scam
Boardman police warn residents about phone scam
Reputed Cleveland gang member gets life sentence in killing
Reputed Cleveland gang member gets life sentence in killing
250 guests wait arrival of Republican presidential candidate Rubio in Salem
250 guests wait arrival of Republican presidential candidate Rubio in Salem
Redistricting proposal competes for attention, money in Ohio
Redistricting proposal competes for attention, money in Ohio
BREAKING NEWS | 4 feared trapped after collapse of scaffolding in Houston
4 feared trapped after collapse of scaffolding in Houston
Business celebrates relocation to Girard with ribbon-cutting
Business celebrates relocation to Girard with ribbon-cutting
William Fambro charged in aggravated murder of woman in motel
William Fambro charged in aggravated murder of woman in motel
BREAKING NEWS | Weekly water-test results from Mill Creek Park show relatively low levels of E. coli
Weekly water-test results from Mill Creek Park show relatively low levels of E. coli
Family of slain Mich. teen files lawsuit against county, deputy
Family of slain Mich. teen files lawsuit against county, deputy
Teacher sentenced to 3 days in jail, 27 days of house arrest
Teacher sentenced to 3 days in jail, 27 days of house arrest
Buckeye tree being dedicated on YSU campus for Harry Meshel
Buckeye tree being dedicated on YSU campus for Harry Meshel
Youngstown Plan alternative would protect contracts, delay personnel actions
Youngstown Plan alternative would protect contracts, delay personnel actions
Valley native shares dance expertise with Chaney students
Chaney dance program students, from left, Victoria Smith, Shimyia Hugley, Daniyah Lemott and Ire'aon Cooper listen intently to guest artist Jennine Willet, a Valley native directing New York City troupe Third Rail Projects, hailed as one of the foremost companies creating site-specific, immersive and experiential dance-theater in the country.
Mooney runs past Harding
Cardinals’ Anderson, Lynch rack up big numbers on ground By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com
Tigers begin their D-III playoff push
Ellis, Howland’s defense spoil Niles’ homecoming By Steve ruman sports@vindy.com NILES
Ohio AG: "We'll be taking a look at" Queen of Hearts
Questions remain about lack of oversight, audit of $1.8 jackpot
New group: Community crucial for Youngstown school plan to succeed
Youngstown Educational Solutions is a new coalition to get the community involved in city school improvement
DIVISION I STATE TENNIS Poland tennis duo among top seeds
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com POLAND The Poland High School doubles team of Marisa Ricciardi
Choose strength, Cleveland kidnap victim urges hundreds
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Those who have endured sexual, physical, emotional and
Division I State tennis Canfield pair continues perfect run
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com CANFIELD When Hannah Cianciola and Ashley Kaleel take to the
Local cops, Ohio AG DeWine voice opposition to Issue 3
Ohio AG: "Don't make the same mistake Colorado did."
State golf New swing lifts UHS junior Heinbaugh
By BRANDAN BLOM sports@vindy.com Ursuline High School junior Sydney Heinbaugh advanced to the
Opera to premiere at college venue
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. The pop opera “Katharina von Bora” will premiere at 7:30 p.m.
Group makes push to increase Ohio's minimum wage
Stand Up Ohio wants the minimum wage to be increased to $10 per hour as of Jan. 1, 2017
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 5-over 77 in Round
SPORTS DIGEST | YSU softball team earns academic honors
YSU softball team earns academic honors YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State softball team and eight
Cafaro Family finances $200K UHS lab renovation
The $200,000 chemistry room renovation is the first of a two-phase science wing renovation at Ursuline High School
Ruman: Harding not alone in tough defeat
It is often suggested that history has a way of repeating itself.
Newport Inn triple murder defendant gets 103 years in prison
Willie Herring escaped death for the 1996 Newport Inn triple murder, but will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Incumbent Warren mayor faces challenge from retired publishing executive
Incumbent Warren mayor faces challenge from retired publishing executive
Weathersfield starting new traffic camera enforcment system Nov. 1
Weathersfield police will be the next local department using hand-held devices to catch speeders starting Nov. 1
Youngstown lawyers plead guilty in federal court
Atty. Neal Atway pleaded guilty to conspiracy against rights; Atty. Scott Cochran pleaded guilty to misbehavior in the presence of the court.
Kasich outlines his presidential campaign platform
Kasich outlines his presidential campaign platform
Renewal levies in Valley for critical public services merit community support
Editorial: Over the years, it HAS BECOME increasingly important for communities to ensure that its most
What will 11/9 meeting yield?
Opinion: When President Obama meets in Washington Nov. 9 with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, I
US: No benefit hike for seniors in 2016
US: No benefit hike for seniors in 2016 WASHINGTON Older Americans got a double dose of bad
‘Bridge of Spies’ has that Spielberg magic Great spy thriller
DREAMWORKS Tom Hanks Stars in “Bridge of Spies,” a Steven Spielberg film for DreamWorks.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” 7:30 p.m.: Let your
Allegiant says no impasse in contract talks
The commercial airliner has dismissed claims of impasse in its ongoing labor negotiations with the Teamsters.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John K. Northcott, 64, of 603 S. Raccoon Road, Unit
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.70-0.25 Aqua America, .71
Police investigate bomb threat at GM
Police investigate bomb threat at GM LORDSTOWN A bomb threat called in to the General Motors
Sen. Portman rakes in the dough
Opinion: The latest campaign finance reports and poll in the 2016 U.S. Senate race reveal a lot of
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2015. There are 76 days left in the year.
Kia recalls 419K-plus SUVs
Associated Press DETROIT Kia will recall more than 419,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because
Housing sales stay stellar in September
Home sales increased across the Mahoning Valley in September adding to an already positive year of sales.
Scottish prosecutors ID 2 Libyan suspects in ’88 Pan Am jet bombing
Associated Press LONDON A quarter-century after one of the worst terror attacks in British
General Motors Co. sold 7.2 million vehicles globally in the first nine months of 2015
Total sales were down 1 percent, due to the company pulling back in some markets.
Boys recovering from parade injuries
MERCER, PA. Two Mercer County boys are recovering from injuries suffered in separate accidents
NOAA: El Nino to make US wetter this winter
Associated Press WASHINGTON El Nino this winter will leave a big, wet but not necessarily snowy
METRO DIGEST || Warren woman found shot to death
Warren woman found shot to death WARREN Police are investigating a likely homicide at the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mary Yuhas and Brandon Huff, East Palestine, boy, Oct.
Sprong’s goal helps Pens to first victory
Daniel Sprong’s first NHL goal provided the emotional high point of a 2-0 win over the Senators on Thursday.
birthdays
birthdays Actress Angela Lansbury is 90. Actor Barry Corbin is 75. Bassist C.F. Turner of Bachman-
Applications for unemployment benefits drop, matching lowest level since 1973
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week,
Hazardous-material tests set for former Wick Six properties
The properties used to be the homes of two car dealerships
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
mahoning county Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictment against these
Ohio State looks to stop big plays by Penn State
The Buckeyes’ defense looks to clamp down on Hackenberg.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ, 939 Elm St., Youngstown, food
afghanistan Obama extends military mission into ’17
Associated Press WASHINGTON When President Barack Obama leaves office in 15 months, he’ll hand
Ailing Ebola nurse in UK may be rare case of relapse
Associated Press LONDON The World Health Organization says it’s possible in rare instances for
VA cites Phoenix facility for poor urology care
Associated Press PHOENIX Staffing shortages and a lack of access to clinical records
Former House speaker Hastert to plead guilty in hush-money case
Associated Press CHICAGO Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert intends to plead guilty in a hush-
MSU QB’s challenge: Improved UM ‘D’
Connor Cook’s performance against the Wolverines’ impressive defensive backs could be crucial.
Caring Hands sets Saturday dinner
Caring Hands sets Saturday dinner COLUMBIANA Caring Hands Food Ministry will host its third
On the Air This weekend’s football games on TV & radio
TODAY 4 p.m. (Root) College football: “Unrivaled: The Penn State Story.” 6:30 p.m. (WPIC-AM 790)
Bell carrying Steelers’ offense in absence of Roethlisberger
Le’Veon Bell didn’t grow up as the fastest kid on the field, the kind who turns into a vapor trail the instant the ball touches his hands.
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES The Rayen School Class of 1959 will meet for its monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday at
Barnidge making big plays for Browns
Gary Barnidge leads the Browns with 24 receptions, only 20 fewer than his combined total over the past seven seasons.
oddly enough
oddly enough Woman sues, says rival restaurant stole secret recipe BOSTON The owner of a
Mount Hope Veterans Memorial Park committee sets banquet
The event will be Oct. 24 at the McGuffey Center in Youngstown.
Jefferson’s run game has a huge ‘Knight’
By VINCE PELUSO Ashtabula Star Beacon JEFFERSON On a night where the conditions were less than
Tashayla Forest, Stephen Lunders plan to marry
Tashayla Forest and Stephen Lunders, both of Campbell, are announcing their engagement and upcoming
Simmerses’ 50th anniversary honored
Phil and Phyllis Simmers of Canfield marked the 50th anniversary of their wedding Aug. 21 at a
Kayla Tackett, Alek Francis plan wedding
Stephen and Debra Hunt of Niles and Martin and Mary Tackett of McDonald are announcing the
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown Schools to host school bus driver training opportunity Are you a stay at home parent
Miss Zocolo, Mr. Rodriguez to wed in Florida
Julia Ann Zocolo and Jaime Andre Rodriguez, both of Miami, are engaged and will wed on Oct. 17.
Mets catch absent-minded Dodgers sleeping
Jacob deGrom allowed runners in his first five innings but just two runs.
Miss Kawecki,Mr. Felgenhauer date set
Kellie Nicole Kawecki and James Aaron Felgenhauer, both of Canfield, are planning to be married Oct.
Robinwood Lane Elementary celebrates fall
On Oct. 9, the Robinwood Lane Elementary School family celebrated fall festivities at their Annual Fall Festival in Boardman Township Park.
Boardman Park to host Halloween events
The Pumpkin Carve-out Contest is your chance to create “spooktacular” Jack-o-lanterns. Bring your
Lauren Agnew v Adam Stackpole
The afternoon wedding of Lauren Agnew and Adam Stackpole took place June 13 at Valley Presbyterian
Boardman Community Briefs
Saxon Club hosts pork-kraut dinner The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 South Meridian Road,
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Nikki Ciavarella: Trombone Adam Susko: Trumpet Jessica Colucci: Trumpet Q. When did you
Dinner, renewal of vows honor Mandolines’ 50th
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mandoline of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with at dinner at
Dana Miles to be bride of John McDougal
Dana Miles of Canfield and John McDougal of Youngstown are engaged and will be married Oct. 24,
Jutta Graf lectures at Boardman Park about holistic medicine
More people are searching for solutions through holistic medicine. On this quest, many people
Poland Sports Briefs
Send Neighbors your news If you’re a fall sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your
Good Evening Boardman to be Oct. 22
Good Evening Boardman, Boardman Township’s annual fall update to residents and the business
Saints end Falcons’ unbeatren streak
Proud veterans Drew Brees and Ben Watson summoned their best performances of the season and restored a bit of swagger to the recently reeling Saints.
LeBron sits again as Cavs fall
Paul George scored 17 points and the Indiana Pacers kept the Cleveland Cavaliers winless in the preseason with a 107-85 victory on Thursday night.
Canfield Community Briefs
Gamblers Anonymous meetings Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who
Poland Community Briefs
Gamblers Anonymous meetings Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who
Thursday’s other High School results
VOLLEYBALL Canfield 25-25-25 Austintown Fitch 13-13-23 AUSTINTOWN For Canfield, Maddy Johns
BHS varsity beats Warren Harding
The Boardman Spartans stunned the Warren Harding Raiders on Oct. 9 with a touchdown in the last five
Spartans place second at Mahoning County
Boardman’s Ethan Schwendeman and Chris Butler raced to fourth and fifth place finishes out of 149
Canfield Sports Briefs
Boys soccer defeats Warren On Oct. 10, the Canfield boys soccer team played a make up game against
Daily fantasy sports sites ordered to shut down in Nev.
Associated Press Las Vegal Nevada regulators ordered daily fantasy sports sites like DraftKings
Steele’s ‘basic 63’ has him in front
Brendan Steele had an ideal start to the new PGA Tour season at the Frys.com Open.
Boardman Sports Briefs
BHS varsity volleyball beats Ursuline The Boardman High School varsity volleyball team defeated
Junior Women’s League hosts Fall Market
The Junior Women’s League of Canfield hosted its 46th annual Fall Market on the Green Sept. 19, with 154 vendors set up for visitors to browse.
Tanya Cummings v Stephen Ray
Tanya Lanell Cummings and Stephen Ray were married Aug. 14 at the gazebo in Fellows Riverside
Austintown Sports Briefs
Cardinal Mooney volleyball defeats Fitch Cardinal Mooney varsity volleyball von against Austintown
Porter puts priority in schools
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Harold Porter, current school board member for Austintown
Tennis doubles head to state tournament
Marisa Ricciardi and Audrey Schweers will take the Poland tennis team to the state tournament this