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Austintown racino officials expect 'full fields' as racing returns Friday
Live horse racing returns at 12:45 p.m. Friday to Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
Tri-state group of students, faculty offer ideas for growing downtown
Developing a Phelps and Hazel streets corridor, connecting Youngstown State University, Youngstown’s downtown area and the Mahoning River, is seen as a way to draw more students and other people to the city.
Valley UAW locals to vote on proposed pact Thursday
Pay increases across the workforce, traditional health care benefits for lower-tier workers and a strengthened moratorium on outsourcing are just some highlights of the United Auto Workers’ four-year tentative agreement with General Motors.
Youngstown Board of Control approves payments for fire work, Covelli Centre
The city’s board of control approved a $60,000 payment to a company to demolish four structures heavily damaged by fire on Market Street.
Thomas committed to mental health facility for attacks on father, nurse
A man who was found incompetent to stand trial was committed today to eight years in a mental health facility. J
Completion of widening of McClurg road delayed to November
The Ohio Department of Transportation is wrapping up work on a project to widen a stretch of McClurg Road that contains some significant township destinations, most notably St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
New Canfield Arby's bears new trends in fast-food
A fireplace and wood paneling highlight the inside of the new Arby’s along U.S. Route 224. That could become a trend at fast food chains across the country.
3 plead guilty in home invasion
Three men entered guilty pleas Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for an attack in May on the home of a witness in a murder trial.
Ryan announces $2.4M to fund Trumbull Head Start program
Ryan announces $2.4M for Trumbull Head Start
Man admits to killing boy by putting vodka in feeding tube
Man admits to killing boy by putting vodka in feeding tube
UPDATE | Some injuries reported in airplane fire in Fla.
Some injuries reported in airplane fire in Fla.
Mahoning commissioners honor Sister Jerome Corcoran, Rev. Kenneth Simon
Mahoning commissioners honor Rev. Kenneth Simon, Sister Jerome Corcoran
Tim Ryan congratulates Paul Ryan on being named House speaker
Tim Ryan congratulates Paul Ryan on being named House speaker
Jet engine catches fire at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood airport
Jet engine catches fire at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood airport
Pa. teen gets up to 12 years in prison for armed robbery
Pa. teen gets up to 12 years in prison for armed robbery
Unruly passenger who diverted flight jailed in Pittsburgh
Unruly passenger who diverted flight jailed in Pittsburgh
Some Herr’s potato chips recalled for incorrect gluten label
Some Herr’s potato chips recalled for incorrect gluten label
Pennsylvania county guard jailed on drug-smuggling charges
Pennsylvania county guard jailed on drug-smuggling charges
Police: Albuquerque officer shot in traffic stop has died
Police: Albuquerque officer shot in traffic stop has died
Youngstown paid $60K to a company to demolish four structures on Market Street
Youngstown paid $60K to a company to demolish four structures on Market Street
UPDATE | House GOP, eager to mend wounds, elects Ryan as new speaker
Ryan elected next House Speaker
Woman accused of stabbing ungrateful dining companion
Woman accused of stabbing ungrateful dining companion
BREAKING NEWS | Three Dog Night concert at Stambaugh will go on as scheduled
Three Dog Night concert at Stambaugh will go on as scheduled
Niles woman faces drug charges after arrest in Poland
Niles woman faces drug charges after arrest in Poland
Deer busts through Ohio school building, chases down student
Deer busts through Ohio school building, chases down student
Shell reports loss of $7.4 billion after Arctic exit
Shell reports loss of $7.4 billion after Arctic exit
Federal grand jury indicts 7 in Ohio heroin-trafficking ring
Federal grand jury indicts 7 in Ohio heroin-trafficking ring
Food drive for Veterans' Outreach in Liberty underway
Food drive for Veterans' Outreach in Liberty underway
Ohio county settling suit over morgue body mix-up for $165K
Ohio county settling suit over morgue body mix-up for $165K
US economy slowed to 1.5 pct. growth rate in third quarter
US economy slowed to 1.5 pct. growth rate in third quarter
China decides to abolish 1-child policy, allow 2 children
China decides to abolish 1-child policy, allow 2 children
US jobless aid applications fell to 42-year low last month
US jobless aid applications fell to 42-year low last month
Local law enforcement: Force in schools should be limited
Youngstown’s school security chief called the South Carolina video disturbing
Canfield surges past Mooney
Canfield High School soccer player RJ Thomas admitted there was a little frustration at halftime after his teammates watched Cardinal Mooney goalkeeper Dustin Hudak thwart several quality scoring chances.
Meander bypass pipe would cost $48 million
The 12-mile, $48 million pipe would deliver Berlin Reservoir water directly to the MVSD treatment plant.
UAW contract with GM offers wage and benefit improvements and bonus
United Auto Workers leaders have approved a proposed contract with General Motors Co. that promises raises, improvements in health care and a hefty signing bonus.
PREP ROUNDUP | Results of Wednesday’s other games
BOYS SOCCER Division II Poland 1, Champion 0 POLAND David Watson scored the goal and Bryan
Senior citizens sign up to give back for tuition
Seniors are registering for a pilot program, earning college credit by volunteering
Balanced Cavaliers take down Grizzlies
The Cleveland Cavaliers looked like the defending Eastern Conference champs. The Memphis Grizzlies looked like a royal mess.
Howland superintendent says reorganization will ‘homogenize’ district
Several officials from Howland Local Schools unveiled a reorganization plan Wednesday that Superintendent Kevin Spicher says is intended to “homogenize” the district’s four elementary schools.
Rick Derringer and friends in special Stambaugh show
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Rick Derringer will tell you he’s so much more than “Rock
It’s a creative time for Drake White
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com ROOTSTOWN Rising country singer Drake White knows he
Salem Community Theater presents ‘Sweeney Todd’ BLOODY good show
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com SALEM 222Michael Dempsey, who is directing, said actors
Philharmonic gets in Halloween spirit
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of
Cortland man charged with impersonating police officer
Cortland man charged after walking into businesses wearing a gun belt holding a handgun and telling employees he’s looking for a dangerous criminal.
Seven bars will be the stops for Austintown Zombie Crawl
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The inaugural Austintown Zombie Crawl will take place Friday at seven
Return of the bling: Court rules Brown to get back 1964 title ring
Cleveland Browns Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown and his championship ring will be reunited nearly half a century after it was stolen from his home.
Bill reintroduced to ban gender-based housing discrimination in Ohio
The bill is sponsored by one of two openly gay members of the state Legislature
Browns’ QB situation is unclear
Their starter has a sore shoulder, bruised ribs and who knows what other ailments. Their backup could be facing NFL discipline.
YSO puts up banners to beautify DeYor
A half-dozen banners were placed this week around the corner of West Federal Street and Symphony Place
Aeration of reservoir under study
An Atlanta engineering firm is studying possible installation of aeration equipment in an underground West Side reservoir.
Poland students continue holiday tradition
Preschool students performed songs for family members who stopped by Poland North on Wednesday for the school's annual Halloween celebration.
What does Walgreens’ purchase of Rite Aid mean for customers?
Associated Press Walgreens will use its $9.41 billion takeover of rival Rite Aid to spread its
HALLOWEEN | Scheduled events
Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The
Woman may face fraud charge
Woman may face fraud charge BOARDMAN A Youngstown woman who faces an impaired-driving charge
GOP nominates Ryan; House passes budget
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans embraced a new leader Wednesday and swiftly
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): “Bones” shares some frightful crossover fun with
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): “Bones” shares some frightful crossover fun with “Sleepy Hollow,” as Abbie
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Footloose,SDRq Crown Theater Productions, Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St.,
NIGHTLIFE
Army-Navy Garrison 283, 2185 Parkman Road, Warren; 330-898-1432 Sat: DJ Jammin J.C., 8 p.m.
Conservatives bracing for battle
Opinion: By Mark Davis The Dallas Morning News Conservatives are bracing for a harsh battle on the
Front-runners fade to the background
Associated Press BOULDER, Colo. Marco Rubio bid forcefully for control of the Republican
Addicts flooding prisons
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON You would have been hard-pressed to find a
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Burnt (R) A hotshot chef who went down in flames seeks redemption, his own
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Keep cats indoors on Halloween
Opinion: By Alisa Mullins People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals When my mom was a little girl, she
Time is running out on developmental centers; legislative action needed
Editorial: Unless Republican Gov. John R. Kasich, a candidate for the GOP nomination for president, and the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John A. Wilaj Jr., 27, of 1304 Bedford Road,
Talmer reports income increase
Talmer reports income increase TROY, MICH. Talmer Bancorp Inc. reported third-quarter 2015 net
About $23M in marijuana plants seized over summer
Associated Press CLEVELAND Police around the state cut down nearly $23 million worth of
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Oct. 29, the 302nd day of 2015. There are 63 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Federal Reserve keeps interest rate at record low
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve is keeping its key short-term interest rate at a
METRO DIGEST || Youth summit
Youth summit COLUMBIANA The Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently donated $1,800 to the
Deputy fired for tossing teen in classroom
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. A deputy who flipped a disruptive student out of her desk and
Austria to build fence on border
Associated Press VIENNA Austria, a strong critic of fences built to cope with Europe’s migrant
Military blimp breaks loose, causes blackouts in Pennsylvania
Associated Press MUNCY, Pa. An unmanned Army surveillance blimp broke loose from its mooring in
Liberty Steel celebrates 50 years, invests in new line
Liberty Steel Products started busy and remained busy by maintaining its customers, growing and having dedicated employees.
Astronaut sets US record in space
Astronaut sets US record in space CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA’s yearlong spaceman, Scott Kelly,
Court: Ex-death row inmate can pursue lawsuit against Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS A former inmate who spent years on death row for a double murder he
Two Warren men arrested and arraigned on separate felonious assault charges
Two Warren men arrested and arraigned on separate felonious assault charges
College football Minnesota’s Kill retires; epilepsy too much to manage
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota coach Jerry Kill abruptly and tearfully retired
Water your evergreens!
Water your evergreens! From arborvitae to rhododendrons, watering your evergreens will reduce
Storing winter bulbs
Storing winter bulbs Digging and storing tender bulbs isn’t as easy as you might think. From
Health tips for your evergreens
Q. My pine trees are turning yellow. Can you tell me what is wrong with them? Wayne from Boardman
Composting: Good option for your leaves
By ERIC BARRETT OSU Extension educator CANFIELD What are you doing with all those leaves?
Prepare now for great results next spring Garden bedtime
By MARILYN MCKINLEY OSU Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD Fall is a bittersweet time of the
Kessel’s goal powers Penguins past Capitals
Phil Kessel netted the go-ahead goal off Evgeni Malkin’s pass less than 2 minutes after Beau Bennett tied it in the third period.
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE FRIDAY’s RACING SCHEDULE
Post time: 12:45 p.m. RACE 1 $7,900, 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $4,000 Face the Fire (Lagunes) 122
oddly enough
oddly enough Owner hears ‘kaboom,’ finds car on roof of Michigan home WOODHULL TOWNSHIP, Mich.
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 5 a.m. (GC) Golf: Turkish Airlines Open. 6:30 p.m. (GC) Women’s golf: LPGA
Plant Health
Plant Health Today: 6:30 to 8 p.m. What: Whole Foods Series. Explore the benefits of a “whole
Sauce Cook-Off is planned for Sunday
Sauce Cook-Off is planned for Sunday YOUNGSTOWN Rotary Club of Youngstown and Grow Youngstown
SPORTS digest
Western Reserve inducts athletes BERLIN CENTER The 1999 boys basketball team was among those
USHL Power Rankings
Rank TeamLast poll 1.Lincoln Stars (9) 16 2. Dubuque Fighting Saints (3) 3 3. Cedar Rapids