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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.


Characters galore at fifth-annual Zombie Crawl

Characters galore at fifth-annual Zombie Crawl


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


Warren police investigating traffic fatality

Warren police investigating traffic fatality


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


Youngstown schools seeking levy renewal

Youngstown schools seeking levy renewal


Dayton police investigate body found in city lake

Dayton police investigate body found in city lake


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


Veteran actress Maureen O'Hara dies at 95

Veteran actress Maureen O'Hara dies at 95


Outdoor basketball courts at Lowellville schools complex get upgrades

Outdoor basketball courts at Lowellville schools complex get upgrades


Park Vista hosts TripleCare program, equipment Tuesday

Park Vista hosts TripleCare program Tuesday


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

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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,

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Arika McGraw, David Preas are engaged

Arika McGraw and David Preas, both of North Benton, Ohio, are engaged and planning a Sept. 3, 2016,

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Ursuline dominates Mooney at YSU

The Irish held the Cardinals’ ground game in check.


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.


James’ status for opener is unclear

The season opener is four days away and there are doubts LeBron James will be ready.


Boswell gets off to hot start as Steelers’ kicker

Chris Boswell is 24 years old and looks considerably younger despite having a full beard.


Manziel expected to stay backup QB

Browns coach Mike Pettine said Manziel will “more than likely” back up starter Josh McCown on Sunday.


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.


Youngstown Connection connects on deeper level

Youngstown Connection is invited to perform in Italy


Man wounded at East Side apartment complex

Suffered wounds to leg and stomach

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Mahoning Valley Chorale sets Halloween concert

It's a family friendly event and the audience is invited to come in costumes.


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


Kiev orchestra, chorus in concert at church

Staff report GROVE CITY, PA The Kiev (Ukraine) Symphony Orchestra and Chorus (KSOC) will


Valley legislators continue fight to save YDC from closure

If no legislation action, YDC will close by June 30, 2017


Carrie Underwood balances new album, ‘mom guilt’

By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Carrie Underwood is pure poise on the red


Close to 1,200 motorists cited for speeding have paid about $150,000 in fees

Only 64 people cited are seeking hearings


Canfield wins pivotal AAC showdown

The Cardinals did just enough to escape with a 20-14 victory and keep its goals alive.


PREP FOOTBALL Friday’s other games

Struthers 48, Edgewood 22 struthers Regal Reese rushed 13 times for 159 yards and two


Bowden, Wells help Harding run past East

Lynn Bowden and Isaiah Wells sparked the Raiders’ ground game.


YSU creates Fiess Wolf scholarship

YSU creates Fiess Wolf scholarship YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University has created the Louise


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.


Poland takes down Hubbard in AAC rout

Dylan Garver ran for two touchdowns and had 154 yards on 24 carries.


Penguins looking to save season

Coach Bo Pelini wants YSU to get off to a fast start.


Royal return: KC gets back to World Series

The Royals open the World Series on Tuesday night at home against the New York Mets.


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


Kuznetsov leads Capitals’ easy win

Associated Press EDMONTON, Alberta Evgeny Kuznetsov and the Washington Capitals had a lot of


Meat shoots

Meat shoots Hillsville Pa. The Mahoning Sportsmen Association, 1.5 miles south of U.S. Route


Ultimate Dream comes true

Like thousands of other Northeast Ohioans, Frank Bartholomew loves to fish for bass, and like


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.


HALLOWEEN EVENTS

A list of Halloween-related events this weekend. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: Smith Corners


Board denies parole

Board denies parole WARREN Pompie Wade, 62, who has spent 39 years in prison for killing Dominic


Suspect at large in fatal Tenn. shooting

Suspect at large in fatal Tenn. shooting NASHVILLE, Tenn. Two student passers-by injured in a


EMBEZzlement case Hiker pleads guilty to wire fraud

Associated Press CINCINNATI A Kentucky accountant who spent much of six years as a fugitive


Clinton revels in signs Dems are uniting behind her candidacy

Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Rodham Clinton took a celebratory lap around Washington on


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2015. There are 68 days left in the year.


Church giveaways

Church giveaways YOUNGSTOWN Local churches will have giveaways today. They include: Beulah


Patricia slams Mexican coast as Category 5 storm

Associated Press PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico Hurricane Patricia roared ashore in southwestern Mexico


COURTS

COURTS mahoning county Marriage licenses William L. Blair, 61, of 13597 Ellett Road, Beloit,


Panel: More study needed of frack tax hike

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A lawmaker panel recommended further studies of Ohio’s


CDC to help Ohio deal with heroin epidemic

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS Government doctors who study disease are


Convicted killer apologizes to family of cop he shot

Kenan Ivery implored the jurors to spare his life.


Bush slashes spending, shifts staff amid campaign woes

Associated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush is drastically


Bill Clinton to help commemorate Dayton Peace Accords anniversary

Associated Press AKRON Organizers say former President Bill Clinton will visit southwest Ohio to


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


Incumbents, challengers square off for Girard Board of Education

Five candidates are competing for two seats.


Carter: Soldier entered IS firefight heroically

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. soldier fatally wounded in a hostage-rescue mission in Iraq


birthdays

birthdays Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman is 79. Actor F. Murray Abraham is 76. Actor


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.


Group offers 20k reward for info on Hubbard homicide

Cody Pitts murdered March 7 in Hubbard


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jason and Carrie Brown, Vienna, boy, Oct. 22. Randa


halloween concert

halloween concert Who: Mahoning Valley Chorale What: “Night Noises,” a Halloween concert with


AG OKs petition language on minimum wage issue

AG OKs petition language on minimum wage issue


First Friday Club

First Friday Club boardman Jim Tressel will be the featured speaker when the First Friday Club


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


Gospel Baptist Church celebrating 75th year

Following the Great Commission is at the heart of its ministries


GIRARD | School board

Five candidates are running for two seats. An * denotes an incumbent. DIANE ALEJARS* Age:


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Caesars Palace getting $75 million update despite bankruptcy LAS VEGAS Caesars


Guest speaker

Guest speaker YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Paul Wright will speak on “Mother Teresa’s Prescription: Finding


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct.


Cops find heroin, guns, arrest seven

Warrants served at two different South Side homes


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


City looks to repair damaged sanitation on Blueberry Hill next

Canfield City saves money on stormwater project By ROBERT CONNELLY rconnelly@vindy.com


gospel baptist church Background

Gospel Baptist Church, 6235 Clingan Road, Poland, will celebrate its 75th anniversary Nov. 8. Sunday


Poland elementary students share notes of thanks with firefighters

A group of Union Elementary students visited the Main Street station Friday


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


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,


US needs to overhaul leave policy

Opinion: By Raina J. JOHNSON Tribune News Service One hundred and seventy-seven. That’s the number of


GOP leaders struggle to find votes to up debt limit

Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional Republicans say they are short of the votes for


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v The Beach Boys, 8 p.m.: The boys of eternal summer surf into


sunday news shows | Guest lineups

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican presidential candidate


Death penalty quandry

Opinion: Almost a year ago, in the waning days of the last General Assembly, state lawmakers moved a package


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


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.14.05 Aqua America, .71


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.


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


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


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