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Second-graders getting lessons in patriotism from American Legion
The students were clamoring with their hands raised and some saying, “Pick me!”
Witness list for Oakhill case virtual Mahoning County who's who
A virtual who’s who of Mahoning County current and former public officials, attorneys from this area and Cleveland, and several members of the Cafaro family are on the prosecutor’s list of potential witnesses in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case.
Poland plans to replace 5 buildings with K-8 building
The school board has confirmed that it intends to demolish old school buildings should voters next week approve a proposed bond issue, funds from which would be used to build a new K-8th grade school.
Hazing victims tell judge of lasting effects of ritual beatings by YSU frat members
All Braylon Stubbs and Resean Yancey wanted to do was join a fraternity, for the brotherhood.
Man arrested on marijuana charges could get 10 years, if convicted
On May 29, Todd L. Taylor, 29, saw the top part of the duplex where he lived on Budd Street in Masury go up in flames.
South Range approves new bus garage contract
South Range Board of Education has approved a contract for a new bus garage.
New assisted living facility to serve Poland, Struthers, Campbell, Lowellville, western Pa.
This time next year, the township will have a new 89-unit assisted-living center off U.S. Route 224 just east of Clingan Road.
Struthers schools treasurer warns of deficit if levy fails
Struthers Board of Education has approved a five-year financial forecast to be submitted to the Ohio Board of Education.
Walgreens confirms it will buy Rite Aid for $9.41B
Walgreens confirms it will buy Rite Aid for $9.41B
Grand jury begins hearing evidence in Tamir Rice killing
Grand jury begins hearing evidence in Tamir Rice killing
Ohio sheriff wants $1.5M heroin detox center for female inmates
Ohio sheriff wants $1.5M heroin detox center for female inmates
BREAKING NEWS | Car flips over cliff in Mill Creek Park, no injuries
Car flips over cliff in Mill Creek Park
Ohioan charged with aggravated murder of his mom, girlfriend
Ohioan charged with aggravated murder of his mom, girlfriend
Second person dies in fall from Warren’s Buckeye Building
Second person dies in fall from Warren’s Buckeye Building
7 train cars hauling coal derail in western Pennsylvania
7 train cars hauling coal derail in western Pennsylvania
Ohio court upholds condemned killer’s new death sentence
Ohio court upholds condemned killer’s new death sentence
Ohio House passes bill to fix small business tax in budget
Ohio House passes bill to fix small business tax in budget
Youngstown man faces kidnapping charge for threatenting female
Youngstown man faces kidnapping charge for threatening female
Boehner to push budget vote over conservative opposition
Boehner to push budget vote over conservative opposition
Ohio man indicted on murder charges in baby daughter’s death
Ohio man indicted on murder charges in baby daughter’s death
Prosecutors release list of potential Oakhill case witnesses
Prosecutors release list of Oakhill case witnesses
Sentencing delayed for ex-fugitive deep-sea treasure hunter
Sentencing delayed for ex-fugitive deep-sea treasure hunter
US rental home prices rose at slower pace in September
US rental home prices rose at slower pace in September
Briarfield Assisted Living breaks ground on new facility today
Briarfield Assisted Living breaks ground on new facility today
Ohio man pleads guilty in attempted drug robbery at house
Ohio man pleads guilty in attempted drug robbery at house
BREAKING NEWS | GM recalling cars that can leak and catch fire
GM recalling cars that can leak and catch fire
Boardman Township park commissioners meet Wednesday
Boardman Township park commissioners meet Wednesday
Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 94,000 Jeeps due to fire risk
Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 94,000 Jeeps due to fire risk
Kasich rules out alternative execution methods for Ohio
Ohio governor rules out alternative execution methods
Committees backing three Mahoning County issues spent about $100,000 in the pre-general-election time period
For Struthers mayor, Democrat Danny Thomas Jr. raised the most money
Ohio BCI is investigating what appears to be 25 to 30 fraudulent voter registration applications
Five of the applications were from dead people
Union heads to check out tentative agreement Wednesday in Detroit
Leaders of the United Auto Workers unions who represent thousands of GM workers are ready to see what the UAW/General Motors tentative agreement has to offer.
Dana Symphony Orchestra to open season with Spanish music Musica Espana!
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana Symphony Orchestra will begin its 2015-16 season with a concert
Play tells of man’s battle with Tourette syndrome
Staff report COLUMBIANA “Me & Myself,” an original play that recreates a Columbiana man’s
Clinical trials underway Cancer vaccines
By blythe bernhard St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS Is the best treatment for cancer
Browns will start McCown if he’s able to play
Josh McCown walked into the Browns’ locker room bruised but with all his body parts.
Stoyak has served Liberty well, deserves re-election
Editorial: After more than a decade leading Liberty Township as a trustee, you would think that Jodi Stoyak has
A battle between Enlightenment and its opposite in the US today
Opinion: By Dick Meyer Scripps Washington Bureau Variations on the idea that America is deeply and evenly
Boehner makes last appeal: two-year budget, debt ceiling
Associated Press WASHINGTON Speaker John Boehner is making one final appeal to restive
Ford has no plans to come to Youngstown
The rumor of Ford opening a plant here spread Sunday night started with a tweet sent out by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m.
Ole Miss takes down controversial flag
Ole Miss takes down controversial flag OXFORD, Miss. The University of Mississippi quietly
Free flu shots
Free flu shots NILES Free flu shots will be given Nov. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Niles SCOPE
Girard City Council puts brakes on proposed changes to pit bull ban
No action to be taken until next year
Suicide awareness day
Suicide awareness day Warren The 17th annual candlelight vigil will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 21,
State Sen. Capri Cafaro talks legislation at Girard Multi-Generational Center
Cafaro offered an overview on local and state-level issues.
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward D. Smith, 52, of 4445 Burkey Road, Austintown,
County and arena make ad tradeoff deal
The Covelli Centre will get a free ad in the Mahoning County visitors’ guide, and the county will get a free digital scroll arena ad to promote tourism.
Hot-dog makers, meat eaters shrug off WHO cancer report
Associated Press NEW YORK Hot-dog makers and meat sellers say a report from the World Health
Illegal voters a myth
Opinion: In the 28 months since the Supreme Court decided a key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act was
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus 6:15 p.m. in council caucus room, regular meeting
No Fed rate increase likely yet as it monitors global pressures
Associated Press WASHINGTON Not long ago, it seemed a sure bet: The Federal Reserve would raise
THE BOB LaRICCA FILE
THE BOB LaRICCA FILE Coaching legacy: LaRicca was the head boys coach at Warren Western Reserve
17-year-old arrested on trafficking in marijuana
Individually wrapped bags of marijuana, bag of 18 pills found in vehicle
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Carrie Underwood: Tonight on
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1967 will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at Melillo’s Tavern, 300 E.
Vienna man charged with a misdemeanor offense for purportedly shooting neighbor’s dog
A man who is apparently pastor of a Niles church has been charged in Girard Municipal Court
Picture perfect poses
Barbers and hairstylists provided free cuts and styles to Discovery at Kirkmere students for picture day
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.77-0.37 Aqua America, .71
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2015. There are 65 days left in the year.
First Presbyterian to host dinner fundraiser
First Presbyterian to host dinner fundraiser MINERAL RIDGE First Presbyterian Church, 3654 Main
Bedtime raisins reduce bathroom visits
Bedtime raisins reduce bathroom visits Q. Thank you for writing about eating raisins at bedtime
Toyota takes top spot in global sales for first 9 months of ’15
Associated Press TOKYO Toyota was the world’s top-selling automaker for the first nine months of
Ohio to help prescribers boost use of drug-abuse database
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio will make it easier for pharmacists and medical professionals who
birthdays
birthdays Actress Nanette Fabray is 95. Actor-comedian John Cleese is 76. Country singer Lee
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Christopher Jr. and Eres McKee, Youngstown, girl, Oct.
CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Pre-general election reports
Candidates and issues on the Nov. 3 general election ballot had to file campaign-finance reports
Motorcyclist hit by truck on I-680
Motorcyclist hit by truck on I-680 BOARDMAN A two-vehicle accident on Interstate 680 Monday
Halting leak near sunken barge poses challenge
Associated Press TOLEDO The U.S. Coast Guard is leading efforts to find a leak of what it
Boardman school board recognizes volleyball team
The Glenwood Middle School girls seventh-grade volleyball team was undefeated
Revived with naloxone
Revived with naloxone WARREN One man was revived with naloxone, the opiate-overdose-reversal
The Mahoning County Board of Elections new app provides various voting information
Mahoning is the first county board of elections with an app
Hundreds die in massive quake
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A massive earthquake struck remote and impoverished regions
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Ex-prosecutor who didn’t charge Cosby sued for defamation PHILADELPHIA A woman who
Two men arrested for trying to steal Greenwood Chevrolet golf cart
Two men arrested for trying to steal Greenwood Chevrolet golf cart
afghan airstrike US troops thought Taliban controlled hospital
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Army Green Berets who requested the Oct. 3 airstrike on the
Former Canfield councilman, current fire board member Andy Skrobola to be laid to rest today
Canfield Trustee Cartwright: "It is a great loss to our community as a whole."
Ice skating returns to Wick Recreation Area
The sand volleyball courts will be the ice skating platform
Accounting business
Accounting business AUSTINTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a celebratory
Prosecutor: Driver in parade crash went around barricade
Associated Press STILLWATER, Okla. A woman accused of driving her car into a crowd of people
oddly enough
oddly enough Diver removes famous fake skeletons from Colorado River PARKER, Ariz. A diver who
Big Ben’s return figures to come vs. Cincy
All signs point to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s return to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ lineup for an AFC North home game Sunday against unbeaten Cincinnati.
Nissan recall expands to 59K sedans
Associated Press DETROIT A Nissan recall for possible fuel leaks in crashes has been expanded to
Buckley, Scott lead Howland past Lakeview
Morgan Scott’s penalty kick provided the only goal and Kamryn Buckley shut out a team that scored 14 goals in its sectional final win over Struthers.
LaRicca finds ways to continue coaching
Former Western Reserve and Warren Harding High School basketball coach Bob LaRicca spoke to the Curbstone Coaches.
Cardinals hold off late Ravens rally
Chris Johnson rolled his way to a big play, Joe Flacco couldn’t quite respond with one of his own.
New York’s young aces take on KC in Series
Riding four young starters all the way through October, the hard-throwing Mets are ready to fire their best stuff at the Kansas City Royals in the 111th World Series.
Dragons win on Rasile’s PK goal
Bethany Rasile and the Niles girls soccer team had an idea of what to expect heading into Monday’s Division II district semifinal against West Branch.
LeBron says he’s ready for Cavs’ season opener
James had been limited in practice since receiving the shot Oct. 13, the second injection he has gotten in 10 months.