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Deadline for GM contract approaches; Local 1112's Johnson hopeful
“They’re doing everything in their power to make an agreement happen,” Johnson said.
Hundreds of Delphi Packard workers in Warren reject tentative deal over wages
Talks between the union and the company are expected to restart.
Kenyan wins 41st Peace Race in Youngstown; 1,500 take part
The winner just last week won the Columbus Marathon
UPDATE: Lordstown GM workers get strike assignments; deadline nears
The company still hopes for an agreement before midnight
New releases bomb at box office this weekend; 'Martians' retains 1st place
Vin Diesel’s “The Last Witch Hunter” tanked with $10.8 million
Trump is strongest GOP presidential candidate, new nationwide poll finds
Neurosurgeon Ben Carson comes in a close second
New port authority executive sets out to save Valley companies money
Some programs can help companies expand
GM Lordstown UAW leaders plan info meeting at union hall, call strike 'a last resort'
The union has set a strike deadline of 11:59 p.m. today
Golden event celebrated by the Reedys
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. George Reedy of Austintown observed their 50th wedding anniversary during
Family dinner celebrates DeChicco 60th
CANFIELD A family dinner Aug. 6 honored Mr. and Mrs. Philip Patrick DeChicco of Canfield on the
Mr., Mrs. Bobby celebrate golden event
struthers The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Bobby of Struthers was marked during a
Mass, party honor 50th for Iacones
austintown Mr. and Mrs. Mario Iacone of Austintown were guests of honor at a surprise weekend
Miss Dean to be bride of Mr. Hall June 25, 2016
CANFIELD Eddie and Cynthia Dean of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of
Katelyn Veltri, Troy Gessner to be married
The engagement of Katelyn Veltri of Hilliard, Ohio, and Dr. Troy A. Gessner of Columbus, Ga., is
Miss Kirkwood, Mr. Reda to marry on Nov. 7
howland Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Kirkwood of Howland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Maria Mazias, Russell Beatty plan wedding
CAMPBELL Maria Mazias and Russell D. Beatty, both of Campbell, are engaged. The announcement is
Youngstown schools levy renewal on November ballot
The 10.7-mill levy originally passed in 2008 and the Youngstown school district is seeking a second renewal
There are races for five of the seven seats on Youngstown City Council
Candidates in the 1st and 4th Wards are running unopposed
‘Buried History’
New TV series with Youngstown roots digs into cemeteries By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com
Two incumbents, five challengers seek city school board seats
Four write-in candidates and two incumbents are among the seven people seeking four city school board seats
Characters galore at fifth-annual Zombie Crawl
The crawl included stops at 16 venues in and around the downtown area
YSU targets students’ mental health
A new state law requires public universities to have suicide prevention programs
Youngstown’s Covelli Centre celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its first show
The center got off to a tough start, but is now considered one of the main reasons for downtown’s revitalization
Back-to-back goals in third lift Phantoms
Lukas Craggs tied it and Caneron Morrison’s goal won it for the Phantoms.
Second-seeded ’Dogs have their day vs. Irish
It wasn’t Poland’s most efficient win, but the Bulldogs will live with it.
Vote ‘Yes’ on State Issue 2; vote ‘No’ on State Issue 3
Editorial: There’s a rather easy way to remember what the two controversial and hotly debated statewide issues
The consumer rights you’re giving away
Last year, a firestorm erupted after General Mills, the maker of Bisquick, Cheerios and other food
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m.: In this afternoon concert
Taking applications
Taking applications YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals is accepting applications
Vindy editorial solidified her opposition to Issue 3
Opinion: Vindy editorial solidified her opposition to Issue 3 Your recent edi- torial on State Issue 3 was
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Newton Township trustees, 6:30 p.m., administration building, 4410 Newton Falls-
Police: 2 students planned attack
Police: 2 students planned attack FREDRICKSBURG, Va. Two male students in Virginia have been
Ride-sharing gaining popularity
Ride-sharing gaining popularity Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are gaining popularity
Television Q&A
Television Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Is Paul on “Cedar Cove” the same guy in the Maytag
THE VICTORIAN PLAYERS 2 zombie one-acts offer silliness that’s also family-friendly
By Eric McCrea entertain@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two one-act plays, both alike in their
Movie actress Maureen O’Hara dies at age 95
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Maureen O’Hara, the flame-haired Irish movie star who appeared in
Sciortino is on the Oakhill hot seat
Opinion: The “Strabala Tapes”, as they will be referred to in the annals of government corruption in the
‘Best of Covelli’ game starts Monday
Opinion: “Lockup List” is a daily listing of the people who have been booked or released from the Mahoning County jail. It is found on Vindy.com
Experts gather to focus on Lake Erie algae woes
Associated Press TOLEDO Experts on Lake Erie’s algae troubles are gathering in Toledo this
HALLOWEEN | Scheduled events
Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.14.05 Aqua America, .71
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Oct. 18 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “See Me,” by
Youngstown School Levy
Youngstown School Levy Youngstown City School District voters will be asked to renew the 10.7-mill
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2015. There are 67 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Elizabeth Hacon and Eric James Clausen Jr., Austintown,
DOWNTOWN ARENA TIME LINE From the Youngstown Convocation Center, to the Chevrolet Centre to the Covelli Centre, here is the history of the downtown arena:
June 2000: Then-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. gets $26.8 million into a U.S. Housing and Urban
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Joey of country duo Joey and Rory stops cancer treatment NASHVILLE, Tenn. Rory
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Patricia inflicts little damage on Mexican coast
Associated Press CHAMELA, Mexico Only a day after menacing Mexico as one of history’s strongest
Cruise the Great Lakes
By Terri Colby Chicago Tribune (TNS) Sizzling filets and red wine. An outdoor table above the
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES Three candidates will be on the ballot and four write-in candi-
The national UAW says it will call as strike at 11:59 p.m. today if there is no agreement
Jobs security, wages, entry level pay and benefits and health care are major issues
Car plows into parade crowd, killing four
Associated Press STILLWATER, Okla. A woman suspected of driving under the influence plowed into
Bodies of 40 migrants wash ashore in Libya near capital
Associated Press BENGHAZI, Libya Libya’s Red Crescent says the bodies of 40 migrants have
vatican Bishops call for more-open church
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Catholic bishops called Saturday for a more welcoming church for
He is owner of Associates in Women's Health of the Mahoning Valley
Former medical director of Women's Care Center in Warren
Police investigate traffic fatality
Police investigate traffic fatality WARREN The Warren Police Department said it is continuing
birthdays
birthdays Singer-actress Barbara Cook is 88. Actress Marion Ross is 87. Singer Helen Reddy is 74.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
With Blab.im, you can join the conversation
Imagine having a private conversation about relationships or work or sports with a few of your
Short, sweet answers to parental questions
Tribune News Service A collection of “shorties” – questions from parents that require less than
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
up for adoption
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Molly Info:
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Lordstown will meet at 7 p.m. at the SCOPE Center, 1776 Salt Springs Road. Devotions will
area bowling scores
Amron Lanes SRI Investment Seniors (10-21) — Al Nuzzi 244-703, Ray Bates 246-680, John Bullock
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
ENERGY Laura Tubo has been named Youngstown manager of external affairs for Ohio Edison, a First
Root of the problem
By Christine DiMaria Angie’s List (TNS) Severe winds, harsh storms and wood-boring bugs can
Poland Lions plan blanket drive
Poland Lions plan blanket drive POLAND Poland Lions Club is sponsoring a Blanket of Kindness
Author, illustrator releases new book
Author, illustrator releases new book HERMITAGE, PA. Local artist and author Kendall Farrell
In the cup! Area holes-in-one
Ted Dudzik aced the 145-yard No. 9 at Knoll Run Golf Course. He used a 4-rescue. Witnesses were Jim
No real favorite in Mets-Royals Series matchup
A tasty World Series, served up with some BBQ and bagels. A dead even one, too, beginning Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.
Basketball tickets on sale at YSU
Basketball tickets on sale at YSU YOUNGSTOWN Basketball season tickets for the 2015-16
YSU falls to SIU in overtime
Nursing an 11-point lead with 5:35 left, it appeared Youngstown State was set to take home a victory it could have seized much earlier against Southern Illinois.
Jets offer punter a job during his radio show
Associated Press NEW YORK Steve Weatherford was co-hosting a radio show Saturday morning when he
Barrett, Buckeyes dominate Rutgers
J.T. Barrett threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores in his first start of the season.
FSU gets kicked in the gut
Associated Press ATLANTA Call this one Kick Six, The Sequel. It may have ended Florida State’s
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Pikunas finishes runner-up at state
When Jacinta Pikunas walked off the 18th green at her third state tournament, the Boardman High School junior had no idea she had just finished tied for state runner-up.
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