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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.

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.

Four candidates are running for Struthers mayor

The incumbent is seeking re-election as a write-in candidate

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

Youngstown City Council talks about using water funds for demolition program

Council to pursue town hall meetings to educate public about the plan

South Range approves new teachers' contract

First pay raise since contracts were frozen in 2010-2011 school year

BROWNS NFL looking into Manziel incident

Browns satisfied with their investigation, Pettine says Associated Press BEREA Johnny

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.

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.

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.

Cops find gun, pot, on man after chase

Was passenger in stolen van

More prep tournament results from Monday

GIRLS SOCCER Division I Austintown Fitch 6, Louisville 0 AUSTINTOWN Goals for Fitch (12-4-1)

Turmeric increased risk for severe bleeding

Q. I started sprinkling the spice turmeric on food for its anti-inflammatory properties. One

Eagles defeat mistake-prone Giants

In a sloppy, ugly game, the Philadelphia Eagles prevailed because they made fewer mistakes.

oddly enough

oddly enough Unexpected visitor: Woman finds bear inside apartment ASHEVILLE, N.C. A North

Lawsuits could force Volkswagen to buy back cheating diesel cars

Associated Press DETROIT Volkswagen almost inevitably will have to compensate owners of diesel

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.

Mercy Health job fair

Mercy Health job fair BOARDMAN Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health

courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jose A. Filomeno-Rivera, 24, of 184 Ayers St.,

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

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Correction: Joshua and Karen Hartman, Youngstown, boy,

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

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, finance and legislation committee, 6:15 p.m.; police and

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Shelton sues tabloid over rehab story LOS ANGELES Blake Shelton sued the tabloid

Man found not guilty by reason of insanity in stabbing

Committed to eight years in mental health facility

Man convicted in Newton Falls murders calls WFMJ reporter during prison hostage crisis

YSU receives $200,000 from city native

Family trust provides $200,000 gift to YSU

Biting comedy-musical

“Little Shop of Horrors” runs Wednesday and Thursday at Chaney

US tightens student aid payments to ITT

US tightens student aid payments to ITT WASHINGTON Education officials are placing new limits on

NAACP cause

NAACP cause YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Chapter of the NAACP has taken the city school district’s

Hubbard council approves wage increase for part-time officers

Staff report HUBBARD City council on Monday approved a wage increase for part-time police

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

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

Canadian media: Trudeau next PM

Associated Press TORONTO Justin Trudeau, the son of one of Canada’s most-charismatic

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

US to require owners to register some drones

Associated Press WASHINGTON Concerned about rising reports of close calls and safety risks

Report: Chinese cyberattacks on US corporations continue

Associated Press WASHINGTON Chinese hacking attempts on American corporate intellectual property

Amazon lawsuit seeks to stop fake product reviews

Associated Press NEW YORK Internet users increasingly rely on online customer reviews when

Oprah Winfrey goes on diet, gains Weight Watchers deal

Associated Press NEW YORK Oprah Winfrey, who has struggled publicly with her weight for

Brookdale Austintown offers Halloween event

Brookdale Austintown offers Halloween event AUSTINTOWN Brookdale Austintown assisted living

Not-guilty plea

Not-guilty plea WARREN A judge in Warren Municipal Court entered a not-guilty plea today for

REUNIONS

All-City Class Reunion Party will take place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 27 at B&O Station, 530

Fall colors are worth the wait

The color change is coming.

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

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

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.42—.13 Aqua America, .71

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

Hyundai recalls 27,700 Elantras, Sonatas

Associated Press NEW YORK Hyundai is recalling 27,700 midsize and compact cars in the U.S.

Boardman police tackle slew of theft-related cases over the weekend

Township police also arrested four on OVI charges

Playmate laments Hef’s decision

Opinion: By Candace Jordan Chicago Tribune When I was a Playboy centerfold in December 1979, the

birthdays

birthdays Actor William Christopher (“M*A*S*H”) is 83. Rockabilly singer Wanda Jackson is 78.

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.

Help for college students

Opinion: By Thomas J. BOTZMAN The Philadelphia Inquirer Numbers have a way of revealing the real story

‘Healthy Eating’

‘Healthy Eating’ WARREN A “Healthy Eating for You: Eating Mindfulness” presentation is offered

Secret toll of spousal abuse

Opinion: By Maria E. GARAY-SERRATOS Los Angeles Times In recent years, medical science has uncovered the

health care law Fine for uninsured to jump to $695

Associated Press WASHINGTON The math is harsh: The federal penalty for having no health

Health risks tied to petting zoos

Opinion: By Jennifer O’Connor People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Toddlers suffering from kidney

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.

Best Ohio stocks

Best Ohio stocks youngstown A recent analysis by financial-technology company SmartAsset

Anti-fracking proposal must be firmly rejected

Editorial: There isn’t a newspaper in the country – ours included – that would criticize a citizen for

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