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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.

AG sues Boardman Mr. Rooter

Ohio Atty. Gen. Mike DeWine has sued Mr. Rooter of Youngstown over sales practices.

Preps at a glance | More tournament results from Thursday

GIRLS SOCCER | Division III Champion 1, LaBrae 0 GIRARD Champion won the Kent Division III

Rottweiler-mix fatally shot by neighbor in Campbell

The shooter says he feared for his safety.

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.

Unlikable character makes ‘Burnt’ hard to swallow

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer The best thing going for Bradley Cooper’s character in

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.

Youngstown paid $60K to demolish 4 structures on Market Street

The building sustained heavy damage in an August fire

Three enter guilty pleas for attack on home of witness

Fourth defendant has charges dismissed

Officals gather for ceremonial ribbon-cutting for new Arby's in Canfield

Store was built anew during 224/11 construction work

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.

CVMS finished undefeated season

The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grade football team finished undefeated for the third

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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

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Austintown Community Briefs

Ringling Bros. contest Come into a Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County library from

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.

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Canfield Sports Briefs

Softball Shopping Blitz to be Dec. 18-20 The Canfield High School softball NYC Holiday Shopping

CVMS seventh-graders victorious over West Branch

The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-graders hosted West Branch on Oct. 13 in a battle of

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Union unites students through Skype

By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary School teacher Sue Flacco is

Poland Sports Briefs

Send Neighbors your news If you’re a fall sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your

CHS boys soccer seniors honored

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters honored the senior

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SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION

Name: Marissa Melillo; Francesca Hierro; Taylor SlatteryInstrument: Clarinet; Alto Saxophone;

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Canfield Community Briefs

Ringling Bros. contest Come into a Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County library from

Katelyn Veltri, Troy Gessner to be married

The engagement of Katelyn Veltri of Hilliard, Ohio, and Dr. Troy A. Gessner of Columbus, Ga., is

Roepke revisits dugout days

By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com Youngstown State University’s softball team walked onto the

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Austintown Sports Briefs

Send Neighbors your news If you’re a fall sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your

Stephanie Miller v Paul Maddock

Stephanie Ann Miller and Paul Maddock exchanged vows at 2 p.m. May 23 at St. Christine Church. The

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

Boardman Sports Briefs

Spartan Shootout The second annual Boardman Spartan Shootout travel basketball tournament will

Paventi runs for Austintown Township Trustee

By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Andrea Paventi has lived in Austintown the majority of her

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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

Boardman Community Briefs

Ringling Bros. contest Come into a Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County library from

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

Oct. 14

Oct. 14 Burglary: To a residence in the 1700 block of Lynn Mar Avenue through a rear door. Two

Oct. 12

Oct. 12 Theft: Ashley Hayes, 29, of Berkshire Drive, Warren, and Bradley Shafer, 38, of Erie St.,

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

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

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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.

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MAHONING COUNTY | INDICTMENTS

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday. Deanna Moschella,

Brady throws for four TDs as Patriots roll

Even when they look sluggish, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots still dominate.

On the liNKS

On the liNKS Thursday’s pro golf results CIMB CLASSIC KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Scott Piercy

Poland Community Briefs

Ringling Bros. contest Come into a Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County library from

Law enforcement is split on recordings

Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. When FBI Director James Comey told a national gathering of law

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.

YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2015. There are 62 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

NFL says Manziel probe still under way

The NFL’s investigation into Johnny Manziel’s recent domestic incident remains open.

Two Chicks Boutique specializes in clothing and accessories

The North Main Street business is working to open a consignment shop.

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.

Diplomats meet for Syria talks

Bloomberg News (TNS) BUDAPEST, Hungary Top diplomats gathered in Vienna for the most-ambitious

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?

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.

Mount Union still rolling along

The Purple Raiders have won 100 straight regular-season games.

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.

Federal grand jury indicts 7 in heroin-trafficking ring

Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A federal grand jury has charged seven people suspected in a

Plane catches fire at airport in Florida

Associated Press DANIA BEACH, Fla. A jet plane’s engine caught fire Thursday as it prepared for

Bush pushes on after bruising debate

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) BOULDER, Colo. He started as the front-runner, the man

Crash victim ID’d

Crash victim ID’d YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman who

HALLOWEEN | Scheduled events

Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The

oddly enough

oddly enough Man gets a pretty penny – $5K – cashing in coin collection RUSTON, La. After

Insurers remain upbeat on exchanges

Associated Press Slipping enrollment and struggling competitors have done little to shake the

Food/clothing

Food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., Youngstown, food and clothing giveaway, 10

Every Soul basket raffle set for Nov. 28

Every Soul basket raffle set for Nov. 28 CANFIELD Friends of Fido and Open Arms Community

TV/RADIO

TV/RADIO TODAY 5 a.m. (GC) Golf: Turkish Airlines Open. 11:30 a.m. (NBCSN) Auto racing: NASCAR

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

New complaints C.T.W. Development Corp. v. Boak & Sons Inc., breach of

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Amanda Snow and Larry Conner, Mineral Ridge, boy, Oct.

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

Oakhill witness list spells Cafaro

Opinion: Those on the potential witness list in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case looks

Retailers roll out their holiday plans

Associated Press NEW YORK Wal-Mart and Target, two of the biggest U.S. retailers, rolled out

A sad state of death

Opinion: LOS ANGELES Shortly after signing a bill allowing assisted suicide in California, Democratic Gov.

Week of October 25, 2015

Testa Restoration LLC to Kevin C. Gibson et al, Chidester Drive, Canfield, $160,000. Jessica L.

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Taylor Swift files counterclaim in groping lawsuit DENVER Taylor Swift has filed a

College football ROUNDUP | Thursday’s games

North Carolina 26, No. 23 Pittsburgh 19 PITTSBURGH Marquise Williams threw two long touchdown

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Austintown Zombie Crawl, 5 p.m. to midnight: Register at O’Donold’s

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

US economy slows in third quarter

US economy slows in third quarter WASHINGTON The U.S. economy slowed sharply in the summer,

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