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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

BREAKING NEWS | Lamar Odom wakes from his coma

Lamar Odom wakes from his coma

Mahoning County Dem Party endorses No vote on fracking amendment

Rubio lays out energy plans at stop in Salem

Police: Worker shoots boss at Pennsylvania taxicab company

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

250 guests wait arrival of Republican presidential candidate Rubio in Salem

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

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

Ohio zoo hits funding goal for hippo exhibit

Lawsuit filed over death of woman in Ohio jail

Saturday cemetery tour canceled

GM Foundation awards $100,000 to 6 groups today

Teacher sentenced to 3 days in jail, 27 days of house arrest

Woman had tool to aid in shoplifting, police say

Campaign signs stolen in Liberty

Buckeye tree being dedicated on YSU campus for Harry Meshel

Youngstown Plan alternative would protect contracts, delay personnel actions

Warren police identify woman murdered in motel

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

Royal Oaks in for a rough ‘Rescue’? Tune in Sunday

The Martini Bros. episode will air next weekend.

Ohio AG: "We'll be taking a look at" Queen of Hearts

Questions remain about lack of oversight, audit of $1.8 jackpot

Tigers begin their D-III playoff push

Ellis, Howland’s defense spoil Niles’ homecoming By Steve ruman sports@vindy.com NILES

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

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 Canfield pair continues perfect run

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com CANFIELD When Hannah Cianciola and Ashley Kaleel take to the

Choose strength, Cleveland kidnap victim urges hundreds

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Those who have endured sexual, physical, emotional and

State golf New swing lifts UHS junior Heinbaugh

By BRANDAN BLOM sports@vindy.com Ursuline High School junior Sydney Heinbaugh advanced to the

Local cops, Ohio AG DeWine voice opposition to Issue 3

Ohio AG: "Don't make the same mistake Colorado did."

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

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

Opera to premiere at college venue

Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. The pop opera “Katharina von Bora” will premiere at 7:30 p.m.

Ruman: Harding not alone in tough defeat

It is often suggested that history has a way of repeating itself.

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

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.

Kasich outlines his presidential campaign platform

US Reps. Ryan, Johnson fatten campaign funds

Johnson loaned $15,000 to his campaign

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.

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

Incumbent Warren mayor faces challenge from retired publishing executive

Tennis doubles head to state tournament

Marisa Ricciardi and Audrey Schweers will take the Poland tennis team to the state tournament this

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Porter puts priority in schools

By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Harold Porter, current school board member for Austintown

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Austintown Sports Briefs

Cardinal Mooney volleyball defeats Fitch Cardinal Mooney varsity volleyball von against Austintown

Tanya Cummings v Stephen Ray

Tanya Lanell Cummings and Stephen Ray were married Aug. 14 at the gazebo in Fellows Riverside

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.

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Boardman Sports Briefs

BHS varsity volleyball beats Ursuline The Boardman High School varsity volleyball team defeated

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.

Daily fantasy sports sites ordered to shut down in Nev.

Associated Press Las Vegal Nevada regulators ordered daily fantasy sports sites like DraftKings

Canfield Sports Briefs

Boys soccer defeats Warren On Oct. 10, the Canfield boys soccer team played a make up game against

Spartans place second at Mahoning County

Boardman’s Ethan Schwendeman and Chris Butler raced to fourth and fifth place finishes out of 149

BHS varsity beats Warren Harding

The Boardman Spartans stunned the Warren Harding Raiders on Oct. 9 with a touchdown in the last five

Thursday’s other High School results

VOLLEYBALL Canfield 25-25-25 Austintown Fitch 13-13-23 AUSTINTOWN For Canfield, Maddy Johns

Poland Community Briefs

Gamblers Anonymous meetings Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who

Canfield Community Briefs

Gamblers Anonymous meetings Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who

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.

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.

Good Evening Boardman to be Oct. 22

Good Evening Boardman, Boardman Township’s annual fall update to residents and the business

Poland Sports Briefs

Send Neighbors your news If you’re a fall sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your

Jutta Graf lectures at Boardman Park about holistic medicine

More people are searching for solutions through holistic medicine. On this quest, many people

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,

Dinner, renewal of vows honor Mandolines’ 50th

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mandoline of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with at dinner at

SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION

Nikki Ciavarella: Trombone Adam Susko: Trumpet Jessica Colucci: Trumpet Q. When did you

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Boardman Community Briefs

Saxon Club hosts pork-kraut dinner The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 South Meridian Road,

Lauren Agnew v Adam Stackpole

The afternoon wedding of Lauren Agnew and Adam Stackpole took place June 13 at Valley Presbyterian

Boardman Park to host Halloween events

The Pumpkin Carve-out Contest is your chance to create “spooktacular” Jack-o-lanterns. Bring your

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.

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Miss Kawecki,Mr. Felgenhauer date set

Kellie Nicole Kawecki and James Aaron Felgenhauer, both of Canfield, are planning to be married Oct.

Mets catch absent-minded Dodgers sleeping

Jacob deGrom allowed runners in his first five innings but just two runs.

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.

Austintown Community Briefs

Austintown Schools to host school bus driver training opportunity Are you a stay at home parent

Kayla Tackett, Alek Francis plan wedding

Stephen and Debra Hunt of Niles and Martin and Mary Tackett of McDonald are announcing the

Simmerses’ 50th anniversary honored

Phil and Phyllis Simmers of Canfield marked the 50th anniversary of their wedding Aug. 21 at a

Tashayla Forest, Stephen Lunders plan to marry

Tashayla Forest and Stephen Lunders, both of Campbell, are announcing their engagement and upcoming

Jefferson’s run game has a huge ‘Knight’

By VINCE PELUSO Ashtabula Star Beacon JEFFERSON On a night where the conditions were less than

Mount Hope Veterans Memorial Park committee sets banquet

The event will be Oct. 24 at the McGuffey Center in Youngstown.

oddly enough

oddly enough Woman sues, says rival restaurant stole secret recipe BOSTON The owner of a

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.

CLUB CALENDAR

CLASSES The Rayen School Class of 1959 will meet for its monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday at

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.

GIRARD

GIRARD Trinity Industries has closed its fabricating facility, known as Plant 31, which

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)

Caring Hands sets Saturday dinner

Caring Hands sets Saturday dinner COLUMBIANA Caring Hands Food Ministry will host its third

MSU QB’s challenge: Improved UM ‘D’

Connor Cook’s performance against the Wolverines’ impressive defensive backs could be crucial.

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-

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

afghanistan Obama extends military mission into ’17

Associated Press WASHINGTON When President Barack Obama leaves office in 15 months, he’ll hand

Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ, 939 Elm St., Youngstown, food

Ohio State looks to stop big plays by Penn State

The Buckeyes’ defense looks to clamp down on Hackenberg.

MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS

mahoning county Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictment against these

Hazardous-material tests set for former Wick Six properties

The properties used to be the homes of two car dealerships

Applications for unemployment benefits drop, matching lowest level since 1973

Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week,

birthdays

birthdays Actress Angela Lansbury is 90. Actor Barry Corbin is 75. Bassist C.F. Turner of Bachman-

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.

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mary Yuhas and Brandon Huff, East Palestine, boy, Oct.

METRO DIGEST || Warren woman found shot to death

Warren woman found shot to death WARREN Police are investigating a likely homicide at the

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

Boys recovering from parade injuries

MERCER, PA. Two Mercer County boys are recovering from injuries suffered in separate accidents

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS 2 more colleges revoke honorary degrees given to Bill Cosby BOSTON Two more

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.

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

Housing sales stay stellar in September

Home sales increased across the Mahoning Valley in September adding to an already positive year of sales.

Kia recalls 419K-plus SUVs

Associated Press DETROIT Kia will recall more than 419,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because

YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2015. There are 76 days left in the year.

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

Police investigate bomb threat at GM

Police investigate bomb threat at GM LORDSTOWN A bomb threat called in to the General Motors

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.70-0.25 Aqua America, .71

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John K. Northcott, 64, of 603 S. Raccoon Road, Unit

Allegiant says no impasse in contract talks

The commercial airliner has dismissed claims of impasse in its ongoing labor negotiations with the Teamsters.

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” 7:30 p.m.: Let your

‘Bridge of Spies’ has that Spielberg magic Great spy thriller

DREAMWORKS Tom Hanks Stars in “Bridge of Spies,” a Steven Spielberg film for DreamWorks.

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

What will 11/9 meeting yield?

Opinion: When President Obama meets in Washington Nov. 9 with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, I

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

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