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Girard Robotics team to offer lawn mower repairs in November
Girard Robotics team to offer lawn mower repairs in November
Struthers School Foundation awards grants to five teachers
Struthers School Foundation awards grants to five teachers
Exit 234-B on Interstate-80 to close Monday for repairs.
Exit 234-B on Interstate-80 to close Monday for repairs.
Elton John — The King of Covelli Centre!
We’re looking for the Best Covelli Centre event in its first 10 years.
KeyCorp acquires First Niagara in $4.1 billion transaction
KeyCorp acquires First Niagara in $4.1 billion transaction
Boardman police gets state traffic-safety funding grant
Boardman police gets state traffic-safety funding grant
Task force announces two OVI checkpoints in Canfield next weekend
Task force announces two OVI checkpoints in Canfield next weekend
Ohioan pleads not guilty in slayings of his mom, girlfriend
Ohioan pleads not guilty in slayings of his mom, girlfriend
6 injured in Va. high school chemistry classroom fire
6 injured in Va. high school chemistry classroom fire
GOP suspends partnership with NBC News for February debate
GOP suspends partnership with NBC News for February debate
Building under demolition partially collapses in NYC; 1 dead
Building under demolition partially collapses in NYC; 1 dead
Experts urge cautious approach on Great Lakes fish farming
Experts urge cautious approach on Great Lakes fish farming
Hubbard nonprofit hosting winter clothing drive next week
Hubbard nonprofit hosting winter clothing drive next week
Nuisance-abatement hearing in Poland reset for Monday
Nuisance-abatement hearing in Poland reset for Monday
3-year-old Pa. boy survives tumble out 2nd-floor window
3-year-old Pa. boy survives tumble out 2nd-floor window
Pa. man jailed on charges he raped woman, carved slur in skin
Pa. man jailed on charges he raped woman, carved slur in skin
Ohio man found guilty in Craigslist robbery scheme
Ohio man found guilty in Craigslist robbery scheme
Hit the snooze button: Extra hour of sleep Saturday night
Hit the snooze button: Extra hour of sleep Saturday night
BREAKING NEWS | Primanti Bros. to open in Eastwood Mall by summer 2016
BREAKING NEWS | Primanti Bros. to open in Eastwood Mall by summer 2016
US paychecks rise at modest 0.6 percent pace in 3rd quarter
US paychecks rise at modest 0.6 percent pace in 3rd quarter
Ohio man sentenced to 2 years for fatal heroin-related crash
Ohio man sentenced to 2 years for fatal heroin-related crash
Ohioan accused of killing baby daughter pleads not guilty
Ohioan accused of killing baby daughter pleads not guilty
Obama welcomes budget and debt deal to keep government open
Obama welcomes budget and debt deal to keep government open
Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center opens its doors in Warren
The Warren incubator has five portfolio companies.
Poland football doesn’t rebuild, it reloads
By all accounts, 2015 was going to be a season of transition for the Poland High football team.
Boardman: Deeley balances three fall sports, classes
Adam Deeley is on track to graduate with a BHS-record 13 letters.
4,000-plus from Valley prepare for Nov. 5 UAW vote
United Auto Workers leaders have approved a proposed contract with GM that promises raises, improvements in health care and a hefty signing bonus.
Youngstown, university officials hope to build on group's ideas for YSU-downtown-river link
Invigorate the economy
Niles girls win district soccer title
The Niles girls soccer team is advancing to regional play for the first time in the program’s history.
SPORTS DIGEST || Biles wins 3rd straight world gymnastics title
Simone Biles won her third straight world gymnastics title on Thursday night, topping defending Olympic champion Gabby Douglas in an electric all-around final that cemented Biles’ status as the overwhelming favorite top the podium in Rio next summer.
Preps at a glance | More tournament results from Thursday
GIRLS SOCCER | Division III Champion 1, LaBrae 0 GIRARD Champion won the Kent Division III
AG sues Boardman Mr. Rooter
Ohio Atty. Gen. Mike DeWine has sued Mr. Rooter of Youngstown over sales practices.
Unlikable character makes ‘Burnt’ hard to swallow
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer The best thing going for Bradley Cooper’s character in
Actress is a political bulldog in ‘Our Brand Is Crisis’ Her brand is Bullock
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer They say timing is everything – or at least a whole lot.
Williams committed after competency evaluation
Accused of stabbing his father, punching nurse at county jail
METRO DIGEST || Puppy-mill awareness
Puppy-mill awareness BOARDMAN A Puppy Mill Awareness march is planned for noon to 2 p.m.
Officals gather for ceremonial ribbon-cutting for new Arby's in Canfield
Store was built anew during 224/11 construction work
Youngstown paid $60K to demolish 4 structures on Market Street
The building sustained heavy damage in an August fire
Live racing returns to Austintown racino today
Elliot Sullivan of Berlin Center and Chela – won by Eliot in a claiming race last season – stand in a stall at Hollywoood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course in Austintown. Chela has won seven of her last eight races since Sullivan has owned her.
US economy slows in third quarter
US economy slows in third quarter WASHINGTON The U.S. economy slowed sharply in the summer,
Police on high alert after women’s bodies found in park
Police on high alert after women’s bodies found in park LOS ANGELES Police were on high alert
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Austintown Zombie Crawl, 5 p.m. to midnight: Register at O’Donold’s
Crash victim ID’d
Crash victim ID’d YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman who
Bush pushes on after bruising debate
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) BOULDER, Colo. He started as the front-runner, the man
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
College football ROUNDUP | Thursday’s games
North Carolina 26, No. 23 Pittsburgh 19 PITTSBURGH Marquise Williams threw two long touchdown
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Taylor Swift files counterclaim in groping lawsuit DENVER Taylor Swift has filed a
Week of October 25, 2015
Testa Restoration LLC to Kevin C. Gibson et al, Chidester Drive, Canfield, $160,000. Jessica L.
A sad state of death
Opinion: LOS ANGELES Shortly after signing a bill allowing assisted suicide in California, Democratic Gov.
Retailers roll out their holiday plans
Associated Press NEW YORK Wal-Mart and Target, two of the biggest U.S. retailers, rolled out
Oakhill witness list spells Cafaro
Opinion: Those on the potential witness list in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case looks
GM-UAW tentative pact merits speedy ratification
Editorial: With picket signs neatly in place and picket lines nearly on pace, some 52,000 nail- biting General
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Amanda Snow and Larry Conner, Mineral Ridge, boy, Oct.
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 5 a.m. (GC) Golf: Turkish Airlines Open. 11:30 a.m. (NBCSN) Auto racing: NASCAR
Every Soul basket raffle set for Nov. 28
Every Soul basket raffle set for Nov. 28 CANFIELD Friends of Fido and Open Arms Community
Food/clothing
Food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., Youngstown, food and clothing giveaway, 10
Insurers remain upbeat on exchanges
Associated Press Slipping enrollment and struggling competitors have done little to shake the
oddly enough
oddly enough Man gets a pretty penny – $5K – cashing in coin collection RUSTON, La. After
HALLOWEEN | Scheduled events
Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The
Plane catches fire at airport in Florida
Associated Press DANIA BEACH, Fla. A jet plane’s engine caught fire Thursday as it prepared for
Federal grand jury indicts 7 in heroin-trafficking ring
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A federal grand jury has charged seven people suspected in a
Ruman: Here’s to football’s unsung
For every Davidson, Bowden and Hill, there are literally hundreds of lesser-known players who put in every bit of time and effort toward what has become a year-long commitment.
Heat is on Mets’ Syndergaard with N.Y. in 2-0 hole
Noah Syndergaard’s fastball averaged 97.1 mph during the regular season, the highest velocity of any major leaguer who pitched at least 150 innings, according to STATS.
Experts struggle to explain uptick in gun violence this year in Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND Why such a big rise in shootings in Cleveland? Is gang activity up?
Diplomats meet for Syria talks
Bloomberg News (TNS) BUDAPEST, Hungary Top diplomats gathered in Vienna for the most-ambitious
No. 1 Buckeyes focused even with weekend off
With an 8-0 record and No. 1 ranking, Ohio State has earned the right to exhale.
Two Chicks Boutique specializes in clothing and accessories
The North Main Street business is working to open a consignment shop.
NFL says Manziel probe still under way
The NFL’s investigation into Johnny Manziel’s recent domestic incident remains open.
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2015. There are 62 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Breeders’ Cup Distaff up for grabs
A year ago, Beholder didn’t defend her title in the Distaff after spiking a fever. This time, she was done in again by health reasons.
Law enforcement is split on recordings
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. When FBI Director James Comey told a national gathering of law
Poland Community Briefs
Ringling Bros. contest Come into a Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County library from
On the liNKS
On the liNKS Thursday’s pro golf results CIMB CLASSIC KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Scott Piercy
Brady throws for four TDs as Patriots roll
Even when they look sluggish, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots still dominate.
MAHONING COUNTY | INDICTMENTS
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday. Deanna Moschella,
Annual Survivor Run honors breast cancer survivors
The second annual Survivor Run, organized by Megan Hruska of Canfield took place at Buckeye Horse Park Oct. 17.
Jacinta Pikunas is state runner up at State Golf Championship
Boardman junior Jacinta Pikunas finished as the State Runner-up at the OHSAA State Golf
The Jenkinses mark anniversary on trip to Hawaii
On a family vacation in July to Maui, Hawaii, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Jenkins of Franklin, Pa., marked
Oct. 12
Oct. 12 Theft: Ashley Hayes, 29, of Berkshire Drive, Warren, and Bradley Shafer, 38, of Erie St.,
Oct. 14
Oct. 14 Burglary: To a residence in the 1700 block of Lynn Mar Avenue through a rear door. Two
Mr., Mrs. Kapics observe 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kapics of Youngstown were honored at a dinner party Aug. 6 at the Iron Bridge
Boardman Community Briefs
Ringling Bros. contest Come into a Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County library from
Miss Kirkwood, Mr. Reda to marry on Nov. 7
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Kirkwood of Howland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Danielle
Paventi runs for Austintown Township Trustee
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Andrea Paventi has lived in Austintown the majority of her
Boardman Sports Briefs
Spartan Shootout The second annual Boardman Spartan Shootout travel basketball tournament will
Muresans’ 50th celebrated at family dinner
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Aurel Muresan of Canfield hosted a family dinner party Aug. 14 at Aqua
Stephanie Miller v Paul Maddock
Stephanie Ann Miller and Paul Maddock exchanged vows at 2 p.m. May 23 at St. Christine Church. The
Austintown Sports Briefs
Send Neighbors your news If you’re a fall sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your
Canfield Community Briefs
Ringling Bros. contest Come into a Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County library from
Roepke revisits dugout days
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com Youngstown State University’s softball team walked onto the
Katelyn Veltri, Troy Gessner to be married
The engagement of Katelyn Veltri of Hilliard, Ohio, and Dr. Troy A. Gessner of Columbus, Ga., is
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Marissa Melillo; Francesca Hierro; Taylor SlatteryInstrument: Clarinet; Alto Saxophone;
CHS boys soccer seniors honored
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters honored the senior
Poland Sports Briefs
Send Neighbors your news If you’re a fall sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your
Union unites students through Skype
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary School teacher Sue Flacco is
CVMS seventh-graders victorious over West Branch
The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-graders hosted West Branch on Oct. 13 in a battle of
Canfield Sports Briefs
Softball Shopping Blitz to be Dec. 18-20 The Canfield High School softball NYC Holiday Shopping
Police dog demonstrates detection and discovery
On Oct. 9, Poland Union Elementary School invited police officers and their police dogs to a special assembly during Fire Safety Week.
Austintown Community Briefs
Ringling Bros. contest Come into a Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County library from
Spartan cross country places sixth at districts
Senior Ethan Schwendeman ran a career best time of 16:36 and qualified for the 2015 OHSAA Regional
CVMS finished undefeated season
The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grade football team finished undefeated for the third