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YSU falls to SIU in overtime, 38-31
The Penguins drop to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
Covelli Centre celebrates 10-year anniversary of its first show
Covelli Centre celebrates 10-year anniversary of its first show
UPDATE | 4 dead, including 2-yeaer-old, after Okla. State homecoming parade
4 dead, including 2-year-old, after Okla. State homecoming parade
UAW threatens strike if no pact with GM workers by late Sunday
UAW threatens strike if no pact with GM workers by late Sunday
Ribbon-cutting set for new Western Reserve Greenway trail head
Ribbon-cutting set for new Western Reserve Greenway trail head
Ballot proposal would raise Ohio minimum wage to $12 an hour
Ballot proposal would raise Ohio minimum wage to $12 an hour
Trial ordered for man accused of arson, brother’s death
Trial ordered for man accused of arson, brother’s death
Hundreds attend pro-police anti-violence rally in Cleveland
Hundreds attend pro-police anti-violence rally in Cleveland
UPDATE | 34 injured after fatal crash at Oklahoma State homecoming parade
34 injured after fatal crash at Oklahoma State homecoming parade
Ohio students use paper clips to mark 6M slain in Holocaust
Ohio students use paper clips to mark 6M slain in Holocaust
Police say Ohio bicyclist killed by driver who then died in crash
Police say Ohio bicyclist killed by driver who then died in crash
Outdoor basketball courts at Lowellville schools complex get upgrades
Outdoor basketball courts at Lowellville schools complex get upgrades
Police: 3 dead, 22 injured after Oklahoman State homecoming parade crash
Police: 3 dead, 22 injured after homecoming parade crash
Life sentence for man convicted in Ohio policeman’s slaying
Life sentence for man convicted in Ohio policeman’s slaying
Plans announced for Bakos-Meyer wedding in 2016
Denise Gallagher of Niles and Michael Bakos of Ashtabula, Ohio, are announcing the engagement of
Russell-Campbell wedding set for Sept. 23, 2016
Taylor A. Russell and Robert L. Campbell, both of Niles, are engaged and planning a Sept. 23, 2016,
Arika McGraw, David Preas are engaged
Arika McGraw and David Preas, both of North Benton, Ohio, are engaged and planning a Sept. 3, 2016,
Close to 1,200 motorists cited for speeding have paid about $150,000 in fees
Only 64 people cited are seeking hearings
Carrie Underwood balances new album, ‘mom guilt’
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Carrie Underwood is pure poise on the red
Valley legislators continue fight to save YDC from closure
If no legislation action, YDC will close by June 30, 2017
Kiev orchestra, chorus in concert at church
Staff report GROVE CITY, PA The Kiev (Ukraine) Symphony Orchestra and Chorus (KSOC) will
Play to feature Harry Potter as an adult
Associated Press LONDON The secret is out – the first-ever Harry Potter play will be a magical
Mahoning Valley Chorale sets Halloween concert
It's a family friendly event and the audience is invited to come in costumes.
Three men arrested Tuesday in Warren now face federal drug charges
The three men arrested Wednesday for purportedly possessing 25 pounds of cocaine in Warren are now charged federally with offenses that could produce long prison sentences.
Manziel expected to stay backup QB
Browns coach Mike Pettine said Manziel will “more than likely” back up starter Josh McCown on Sunday.
Boswell gets off to hot start as Steelers’ kicker
Chris Boswell is 24 years old and looks considerably younger despite having a full beard.
James’ status for opener is unclear
The season opener is four days away and there are doubts LeBron James will be ready.
Barrett back in saddle for No. 1 OSU
Last year’s Big Ten player of the year has accounted for seven touchdowns (five running and two passing) the last two games.
Canadians seek a return to a kinder, gentler time
Editorial: After a near-decade of conservative rule that changed the character of Canada, our neighbors to the
A stronger Iran might not be bad
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service One of the more ominous elements of the worsening Mideast
Some 1,500 runners expected in Peace Race
The 41st annual Peace Race gets underway Sunday at 11 a.m. with 34 elite and approximately 1,500 total runners once again anticipated in this year’s field.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.14.05 Aqua America, .71
J. Crew ends on-call scheduling in US
J. Crew ends on-call scheduling in US ALBANY, N.Y. J. Crew has agreed to end on-call scheduling
Death penalty quandry
Opinion: Almost a year ago, in the waning days of the last General Assembly, state lawmakers moved a package
sunday news shows | Guest lineups
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican presidential candidate
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v The Beach Boys, 8 p.m.: The boys of eternal summer surf into
GOP leaders struggle to find votes to up debt limit
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional Republicans say they are short of the votes for
US needs to overhaul leave policy
Opinion: By Raina J. JOHNSON Tribune News Service One hundred and seventy-seven. That’s the number of
American Airlines Carrier plans low-cost, no-frills option
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas American Airlines plans to offer a version of the low-fare,
Scripture is living word of God
Scripture is living word of God Psalm 1:1-3 reads, “How blessed is the man who does not walk in
Poland elementary students share notes of thanks with firefighters
A group of Union Elementary students visited the Main Street station Friday
gospel baptist church Background
Gospel Baptist Church, 6235 Clingan Road, Poland, will celebrate its 75th anniversary Nov. 8. Sunday
City looks to repair damaged sanitation on Blueberry Hill next
Canfield City saves money on stormwater project By ROBERT CONNELLY rconnelly@vindy.com
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct.
Guest speaker
Guest speaker YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Paul Wright will speak on “Mother Teresa’s Prescription: Finding
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Caesars Palace getting $75 million update despite bankruptcy LAS VEGAS Caesars
GIRARD | School board
Five candidates are running for two seats. An * denotes an incumbent. DIANE ALEJARS* Age:
Gospel Baptist Church celebrating 75th year
Following the Great Commission is at the heart of its ministries
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is looking for a few fearless hunters. But if
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is looking for a few fearless hunters. But if
First Friday Club
First Friday Club boardman Jim Tressel will be the featured speaker when the First Friday Club
halloween concert
halloween concert Who: Mahoning Valley Chorale What: “Night Noises,” a Halloween concert with
Niles and Warren to provide water to Lordstown power plant, Warren to provide sewage treatment
The mayors of Warren and Niles announce that both cities will provide the Lordstown Energy Center with 2.5 million gallons of water per day.
birthdays
birthdays Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman is 79. Actor F. Murray Abraham is 76. Actor
Carter: Soldier entered IS firefight heroically
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. soldier fatally wounded in a hostage-rescue mission in Iraq
Incumbents, challengers square off for Girard Board of Education
Five candidates are competing for two seats.
Court: Therapy dog didn’t sway jury against sex offender
Associated Press AKRON A therapy dog used to calm a testifying young victim did not influence
Bill Clinton to help commemorate Dayton Peace Accords anniversary
Associated Press AKRON Organizers say former President Bill Clinton will visit southwest Ohio to
Bush slashes spending, shifts staff amid campaign woes
Associated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush is drastically
Convicted killer apologizes to family of cop he shot
Kenan Ivery implored the jurors to spare his life.
CDC to help Ohio deal with heroin epidemic
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS Government doctors who study disease are
Panel: More study needed of frack tax hike
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A lawmaker panel recommended further studies of Ohio’s
Patricia slams Mexican coast as Category 5 storm
Associated Press PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico Hurricane Patricia roared ashore in southwestern Mexico
Church giveaways
Church giveaways YOUNGSTOWN Local churches will have giveaways today. They include: Beulah
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2015. There are 68 days left in the year.
Clinton revels in signs Dems are uniting behind her candidacy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Rodham Clinton took a celebratory lap around Washington on
EMBEZzlement case Hiker pleads guilty to wire fraud
Associated Press CINCINNATI A Kentucky accountant who spent much of six years as a fugitive
Suspect at large in fatal Tenn. shooting
Suspect at large in fatal Tenn. shooting NASHVILLE, Tenn. Two student passers-by injured in a
Board denies parole
Board denies parole WARREN Pompie Wade, 62, who has spent 39 years in prison for killing Dominic
HALLOWEEN EVENTS
A list of Halloween-related events this weekend. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: Smith Corners
Pikunas tied for 3rd; Spartan boys are 6th
Jacinta Pikunas shot a 74 to tie two other golfers for third place in the Division I state tournament.
Ultimate Dream comes true
Like thousands of other Northeast Ohioans, Frank Bartholomew loves to fish for bass, and like
Meat shoots
Meat shoots Hillsville Pa. The Mahoning Sportsmen Association, 1.5 miles south of U.S. Route
Kuznetsov leads Capitals’ easy win
Associated Press EDMONTON, Alberta Evgeny Kuznetsov and the Washington Capitals had a lot of
Women United hosts Night of Blues in Nov.
Women United hosts Night of Blues in Nov. YOUNGSTOWN Women United will host a Night of Blues at
Royal return: KC gets back to World Series
The Royals open the World Series on Tuesday night at home against the New York Mets.
Poland takes down Hubbard in AAC rout
Dylan Garver ran for two touchdowns and had 154 yards on 24 carries.
Graziani’s return powers Spartans
Mario Graziani’s 95-yard kickoff return with 5:11 remaining helped lift Boardman to a 10-3 victory over Austintown Fitch.
YSU creates Fiess Wolf scholarship
YSU creates Fiess Wolf scholarship YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University has created the Louise
Bowden, Wells help Harding run past East
Lynn Bowden and Isaiah Wells sparked the Raiders’ ground game.
PREP FOOTBALL Friday’s other games
Struthers 48, Edgewood 22 struthers Regal Reese rushed 13 times for 159 yards and two
Canfield wins pivotal AAC showdown
The Cardinals did just enough to escape with a 20-14 victory and keep its goals alive.