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Poland Village Council weighs Yellow Creek options
Poland Village Council weighs Yellow Creek options
Annual domestic-violence awareness rally is Thursday in New Castle
Annual domestic-violence awareness rally is Thursday in New Castle
Cause of fatal trailer fire under investigation; home had no smoke detectors
Cause of fatal trailer fire under investigation; home had no smoke detectors
Complaint filed against Pavlik for August incident
Complaint filed against Pavlik for August incident
Air base and Red Cross plan Thursday training exercise
Air base and Red Cross plan Thursday training exercise
Meyer names Barrett Ohio State's starting QB
Cardale Jones has never lost a game as the Buckeyes' QB.
Mahoning County Jail bookings, releases, Tuesday
Mahoning County Sheriff activity as of Tuesday, noon:
Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate at 5.2 percent in September
Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate at 5.2 percent in September
Campbell woman will be arraigned after biting officer, damaging police car
Campbell woman will be arraigned after biting officer, damaging police car
Basketball ref DeRosa stays on top of myriad college rules changes
Lowellville native Joe DeRosa said that he is looking forward to officiating his sixth season since returning to the college game.
Jones or Barrett: Meyer mum on starter
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer isn’t ready to publicly name a starting quarterback for the top-ranked Buckeyes’ game at Rutgers on Saturday.
Fact check: Only Warren homicides have dropped, not all violent crime
In a recent interview with the Vindicator and at a public speaking engagement, Warren Mayor Doug Franklin, a Democrat running for re-election on the Nov. 3 ballot, claimed that violent crime in Warren has dropped by 80 percent since he became mayor in 2012.
BROWNS NFL looking into Manziel incident
Browns satisfied with their investigation, Pettine says Associated Press BEREA Johnny
South Range approves new teachers' contract
First pay raise since contracts were frozen in 2010-2011 school year
Youngstown City Council talks about using water funds for demolition program
Council to pursue town hall meetings to educate public about the plan
Lowellville student preps to march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade
Dominick Commisso was one of about 250 students selected from across the country
Four candidates are running for Struthers mayor
The incumbent is seeking re-election as a write-in candidate
Bryant stars in return from injury, suspension
Martavis Bryant ran out of running room in the middle of the field, swerved back to his right and took off.
Orchestra extends Fleischer's contract
The Youngstown Symphony Society has given a three-year contract extension to music director Randall Craig Fleischer, who will now lead the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra through the 2017-18 season.
Casino tax revenue falls
Casino tax revenue has fallen when comparing the first nine months of this year to the same period last year.
South Range uses Lindstrom’s hat trick to avenge early loss against Hubbard
In ways big and small, Casey Lindstrom has Hubbard beat.
Anti-fracking proposal must be firmly rejected
Editorial: There isn’t a newspaper in the country – ours included – that would criticize a citizen for
Best Ohio stocks
Best Ohio stocks youngstown A recent analysis by financial-technology company SmartAsset
Jays outslug Royals in Game 3 of the ALCS
Troy Tulowitzki, Josh Donaldson and the slugging Toronto Blue Jays were eager to return to their homer dome.
health care law Fine for uninsured to jump to $695
Associated Press WASHINGTON The math is harsh: The federal penalty for having no health
Don’t legalize marijuana in Ohio
Opinion: As a former county prosecutor, I feel that the best way to get the truth about something is to get
Health risks tied to petting zoos
Opinion: By Jennifer O’Connor People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Toddlers suffering from kidney
Secret toll of spousal abuse
Opinion: By Maria E. GARAY-SERRATOS Los Angeles Times In recent years, medical science has uncovered the
‘Healthy Eating’
‘Healthy Eating’ WARREN A “Healthy Eating for You: Eating Mindfulness” presentation is offered
Help for college students
Opinion: By Thomas J. BOTZMAN The Philadelphia Inquirer Numbers have a way of revealing the real story
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The first name of a new mother was provided incorrectly for a birth listing that
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Oct. 20, the 293rd day of 2015. There are 72 days left in the year.
NAACP cause
NAACP cause YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Chapter of the NAACP has taken the city school district’s
birthdays
birthdays Actor William Christopher (“M*A*S*H”) is 83. Rockabilly singer Wanda Jackson is 78.
Playmate laments Hef’s decision
Opinion: By Candace Jordan Chicago Tribune When I was a Playboy centerfold in December 1979, the
Man convicted in Newton Falls murders calls WFMJ reporter during prison hostage crisis
Man convicted in Newton Falls murders calls WFMJ reporter during prison hostage crisis
Turmeric increased risk for severe bleeding
Q. I started sprinkling the spice turmeric on food for its anti-inflammatory properties. One
Boardman police tackle slew of theft-related cases over the weekend
Township police also arrested four on OVI charges
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.42—.13 Aqua America, .71
Hyundai recalls 27,700 Elantras, Sonatas
Associated Press NEW YORK Hyundai is recalling 27,700 midsize and compact cars in the U.S.
Employers offer cash back for health care Shopping for SAVINGSSClB
By TOM MURPHY AP Business Writer Paula Bennett pockets about $3,000 a year from her employer
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Jay-Z: Tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel
REUNIONS
All-City Class Reunion Party will take place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 27 at B&O Station, 530
Not-guilty plea
Not-guilty plea WARREN A judge in Warren Municipal Court entered a not-guilty plea today for
Brookdale Austintown offers Halloween event
Brookdale Austintown offers Halloween event AUSTINTOWN Brookdale Austintown assisted living
Oprah Winfrey goes on diet, gains Weight Watchers deal
Associated Press NEW YORK Oprah Winfrey, who has struggled publicly with her weight for
Amazon lawsuit seeks to stop fake product reviews
Associated Press NEW YORK Internet users increasingly rely on online customer reviews when
Report: Chinese cyberattacks on US corporations continue
Associated Press WASHINGTON Chinese hacking attempts on American corporate intellectual property
US to require owners to register some drones
Associated Press WASHINGTON Concerned about rising reports of close calls and safety risks
Ohio delays executions until at least 2017 over lack of lethal drugs
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is putting off executions until at least 2017 as the state
Canadian media: Trudeau next PM
Associated Press TORONTO Justin Trudeau, the son of one of Canada’s most-charismatic
Fatal beating of Eritrean prompts Israeli soul-searching
Associated Press JERUSALEM The death of an Eritrean migrant who was shot and beaten by a mob
Police officer witnesses man assaulting pregnant woman holding suspects’s infant son
Marques J. Shannon, 31, of Martin Street Southwest is charged with the felonious assault of the pregnant mother of his infant son
Hubbard council approves wage increase for part-time officers
Staff report HUBBARD City council on Monday approved a wage increase for part-time police
US tightens student aid payments to ITT
US tightens student aid payments to ITT WASHINGTON Education officials are placing new limits on
Man found not guilty by reason of insanity in stabbing
Committed to eight years in mental health facility
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Shelton sues tabloid over rehab story LOS ANGELES Blake Shelton sued the tabloid
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, finance and legislation committee, 6:15 p.m.; police and
Brother of man killed by Warren police arrested after police chase
Tre Vaughn Walker, the younger brother of a man killed in an Oct. 18, 2013, confrontation with a Warren police officer, was arrested by Warren police after a chase
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Correction: Joshua and Karen Hartman, Youngstown, boy,
Youngstown woman sentenced to 6 years in prison for Liberty hostage situation
Sandra M. Pavelko-Smith sentenced to six years in prison for holding eight people hostage at a house on Hadley Avenue in Liberty
Mercy Health job fair
Mercy Health job fair BOARDMAN Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health
Pat Narduzzi has Pitt ranked and ahead of schedule
Pat Narduzzi arrived at Pittsburgh last December. His job was to find a way to elevate a team seemingly stuck around .500 for years.
Lawsuits could force Volkswagen to buy back cheating diesel cars
Associated Press DETROIT Volkswagen almost inevitably will have to compensate owners of diesel
oddly enough
oddly enough Unexpected visitor: Woman finds bear inside apartment ASHEVILLE, N.C. A North
Eagles defeat mistake-prone Giants
In a sloppy, ugly game, the Philadelphia Eagles prevailed because they made fewer mistakes.
More prep tournament results from Monday
GIRLS SOCCER Division I Austintown Fitch 6, Louisville 0 AUSTINTOWN Goals for Fitch (12-4-1)