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Free swimming at JCC for people with autism
The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, is launching a free swim program for people with autism.
Mahoning Ave. closed downtown this morning after crash
A car collided with a pole and a fire hydrant downtown, after the driver lost control around 9 this morning.
Residents ignore today's drizzle in favor of 'Boo in the Woods'
Her baby-sitter suggested that a haunted wagon ride might be too scary, but Alyssa, a 7-year-old Campbell resident, would not be intimidated.
Beaver Crime Watch to hear authority on gangsters
Beaver Police Department Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrot Road.
Family, friends of Odom mum on his condition after awaking
Family members of Lamar Odom declined to comment on his condition or activities Saturday, a day after he regained consciousness and communicated - speaking and even giving a thumbs-up from his hospital bed - after being found in extremely critical condition at a Nevada brothel.
Lily Pond area to close for about 10 weeks for upgrades
The Lily Pond area and connecting hiking trails at Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed for about 10 weeks beginning Monday for construction work.
Youngstown cops investigate downtown crash today
The driver was taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Political consultant admits he secretly recorded Sciortino
An FBI agent said the bureau started an investigation into local corruption in 2007.
Irish save best for last to beat Spartans
A fourth-down pass from Jared Fabry to Tristan Ballard set up the go-ahead score.
Valley lawmakers propose modifications to Youngstown schools plan
Schiavoni and Lepore Hagan to propose bill in state legislature next week
Rubio talks energy at Salem plant
Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio spoke to about 250 on Friday in Goshen Township.
Speaker: Domestic violence can affect unborn child
Barbara Oehlberg, a child-trauma consultant and author, said a child whose caregiver is stressed by the trauma of domestic violence passes that stress on to a child.
Necastro gives Brookfield a leg up in AAC
Quarterback Augustus Necastro rushed 34 times for 194 yards to help Brookfield beat LaBrae, 19-14, on Friday night.
Pumpkins prepared for Pumpkin Walk at Twilight on Sunday
You can get a peek at the pumpkins today at Fellows Riverside Gardens
PREP FOOTBALL Friday’s other games
Austintown Fitch 29 Erie McDowell 0 AUSTINTOWN Randy Smith rushed for 125 yards and scored two
Lakeview girls in front after first round
Kaylee Neumeister led the Bulldogs by shooting a 75, the second-lowest mark among girls in team play, and Ashley Frasca impressed with an 82.
Mill Creek Park water-testing ends, park to begin data analysis
Analysis to be complete in the next month
Friday on the links | Friday’s pro golf results
FRYS.COM OPEN NAPA, CALIF. Brendan Steele felt no different about his game Friday than when he
Warren man charged with killing woman in Warren motel
William L. Fambro, 44, of Fourth Street Southwest charged with the aggravated murder of Teresa Hunter, 35
Trumbull County voters will decide 3 renewal levies
Trumbull Countywide renewal levies on ballot are for senior citizens, chiildren and the developmentally disabled
Horses return for Hollywood Gaming’s second live season
As a second season of racing nears at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course, Rickie Faulkner of Berlin Center and family trainer Joshua Faulkner were the first to move their horses — 30 of them — into their stalls at the track Friday. Racing is set to begin Oct. 30.
church history
church history Nativity of Christ Orthodox Church, 727 Miller St., Youngstown, is celebrating its
Eatery arsonist may get early prison release
A judicial release hearing is set for Oct. 26 for Rajendra Ingle, owner of the former Spice of India restaurant.
Vice President Joe Biden team weighs in on potential run
Associated Press WASHINGTON Joe Biden is sending out an unmistakable “forget-me-not” plea for
birthdays
birthdays Actress Julie Adams (“Creature From the Black Lagoon”) is 89. Singer Jim Seals of Seals
GM Foundation provides $100,000 for area organizations
Friday was a day of thanks and appreciation at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant where the best-selling Chevrolet Cruze is built.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.55-0.15 Aqua America, .71
A hoot for kids and adults ‘GOOSEBUMPS’
By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) (TNS) A tongue-in-cheek love note to spook
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Ghost Walk, 6:30 to 9 p.m.: A one-mile historic walking tour in
Mayoral races in Girard, Niles are an easy call for voters because of the field
Editorial: Seeking elected office should not be an afterthought. If you want the job, you should file
Redistricting proposal competes for attention
Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s the top issue on the fall ballot in Ohio, though not the one
A champion of public airwaves
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Toward the end of his life, civil rights champion and Supreme Court
Abortion bills get attention
Opinion: COLUMBUS There are about a dozen scheduled or “as-needed” legislative session days scheduled
TRUMBULL COUNTY || Union has tentative pact with Delphi for 2 plants
Staff report The IUE-CWA Local 717 has reached a tentative agreement with Delphi Packard for two
Are legal urban beehives safe?
Opinion: By Noah Wilson-Rich Los Angeles Times On June 10, 1879, Los Angeles lawmakers banned beekeeping
Museum tours to end for season
Staff report SALEM The final day of Sunday tours of the Salem Historical Museum will be Oct. 25.
CBS bans ads for critical movie
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK CBS has refused to run advertising for “Truth,”
Appeals court rules in favor of Google online library
Associated Press NEW YORK Google is not violating copyright laws by digitizing millions of books
Heritage of faith
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Gabriel Bilas, new priest at
METRO DIGEST || Boardman police warn about scam
Boardman police warn about scam BOARDMAN Boardman police officials are warning township
Teen beaten for trying to leave church, police say
Teen beaten for trying to leave church, police say NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. A mother and father
Robbery suspect shot by officers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities say six officers fired at an armed man who was killed by
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Steven and Josalyn Tigelman, East Palestine, boy, Oct.
Palestinians urge UN protection; Israel says no
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The Palestinians urged the U.N. Security Council on Friday to
Clinton aide faces Benghazi questions
Associated Press WASHINGTON A longtime aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday she answered
Three young adults charged in second Brookfield burglary
Police say a home-invasion burglary Thursday night that has many similarities to one Oct. 6 does not appear to be related to the earlier one.
METRO DIGEST | Charged after shoplifting attempt at Walmart
Shoplift attempt LIBERTY A woman will be arraigned Tuesday in Girard Municipal Court on
COLUMBIANA, MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COLUMBIANa COUNTY Docket Bay Finance Co. v. Willard McCallister, judgment for
Mud strands drivers in Southern California
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Rescuers threw ladders and tarps across mud up to 6 feet deep to
Church Hill United Methodist church makes safety fun for elementary school kids
The second annual event coincided with a day off from local schools.
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Democratic
Reputed Cleveland gang member gets life sentence in killing
Associated Press CLEVELAND A 21-year-old reputed gang member convicted in a man’s fatal shooting
Church anniversary
Church anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Mount Zion Baptist Church, 827 Wilson Ave., will celebrate its
YEARS AGO
years ago Today is Saturday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2015. There are 75 days left in the year.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown CANFIELD
Speaker from Germany to address Bruno Groening Circle of Friends
The lecture will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Boardman Park.
Munnell Run Farm offers events
Munnell Run Farm offers events MERCER, PA. Munnell Run Farm, 753 Greenville Road, has set two
High school Volleyball | Thursday’s results
Columbiana 24-25-25-21-15SFlbLeetonia 26-11-13-25-12 For Columbiana (9-13), Dee Dixon had 16
Canfield, Poland doubles teams are eliminated early
The Mahoning Valley’s high school tennis season came to an end Friday at the first day of the state tournament at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
Crows demand nothing but respect
Several times each year I’m pleasantly surprised when I get a letter or email from a reader asking
No quit on my fishing calendar
If our lakes didn’t freeze, I have little doubt my boat would never get an offseason. I’m the guy
Girl Scouts present Women of Distinction and Advancing Women Awards
Three Scouts received Leaders of Tomorrow Awards
Police: Manziel in domestic dispute involving alcohol
Browns backup quarterback Johnny Manziel admitted to police he drank alcohol before a dispute Monday with his girlfriend while driving on a highway.
Brown wants ball; willing to be patient with Vick
Antonio Brown hasn’t seen as many passes thrown his way lately.
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 7:45 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Liverpool at Tottenham, Barclays Premier League. 9
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with SLps Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 74 in the second
OUTDOOR DIGEST || Meat shoots
Meat shoots Hillsville Pa. The Mahoning Sportsmen Association, 1.5 miles south of U.S. Route