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Costumed dogs, owners rally today in Boardman against inhumane puppy mill operations
Visiting typical pet stores can easily tug on patrons’ heartstrings when they see row after row of affectionate puppies in clean, antiseptic cages.
MV Chorale ushers in eerie Halloween mood for crowd this afternoon
Pumpkins, an escaped prisoner, the “Grim Reaper,” a couple of angels, and “Mother Nature,” joined by their costumed friends of the Mahoning Valley Chorale, invaded St. Patrick Church Saturday to sing an audience of about 200 into the mood for trick-or-treat.
YSU defeats Western Illinois
Cardinal Mooney High School product Zak Kennedy kicked tree field goals for YSU.
Ohio State suspends Barrett after OVI citation
Ohio State said in a statement J.T. Barrett was stopped at a Columbus police check point early Saturday morning.
Film to be made in Valley seeks actors
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A pair of actors from Youngstown are collaborating on a film to be shot
Warren detective calls video of Warren girl being ‘slammed’ by school official ‘disturbing’
A detective described as ‘disturbing’ a video that shows a girl, 11, being ‘slammed into a door’ by a staff member of the STEAM Academy
For local costume shops, getting Valley customers Halloween-ready is a long-standing business
Stores report solid business in weeks leading up to the holiday
Woman gets 18 months in prison for bomb threat
Vallourec Star evacuated all 653 employees for three hours March 27 due to the bomb threat.
Lowellville plans paving, infrastructure repairs
Staff report LOWELLVILLE Work is slated to get underway soon for about $627,400 worth of
ODOT ready to fight winter in Mahoning Valley
ODOT showed off its fleet of snowplows Friday at its Canfield garage
Playoffs in the Cards
Canfield grinds out a 7-6 win over rival Poland, spoiling the Bulldogs’ perfect season.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.93-0.02 Aqua America, .71
Positive expectation feels good
There is something somber about the month of November. Perhaps it’s because the church calender
Primanti’s to open at Eastwood, Cafaro headquarters still under construction
Cafaro Co. announced Primanti's will open inside its Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles next summer.
KeyCorp to acquire First Niagara Financial Group
KeyCorp to acquire First Niagara in a cash and stock transaction valued at about $4.1 billion.
IEC celebration
IEC celebration YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors
Voting rights under attack in US
Opinion: By Starita Smith Tribune News Service Voting rights are under assault across the United States.
Model of Mercy
Chicago Tribune (TNS) CHICAGO Welcomed by crowds of teary-eyed faithful, the remains of St.
Turning spotlight on vile behavior
Opinion: COLUMBUS There’s some pretty vile stuff on the Internet – that should go without saying. Take,
saints and souls | Local observances
saints and souls | Local observances All Saints’ Day is a solemnity celebrated Nov. 1 by parts of
On Oct. 18 and 19, temperatures dipped well below freezing for the season’s first hard frost.
On Oct. 18 and 19, temperatures dipped well below freezing for the season’s first hard frost. That
Race for Warren mayor takes unexpected turn
Editorial: If experience were the only standard by which a candidate for public office should be judged, Warren
GOP suspends debate partnership with NBC
Associated Press NEW YORK Still annoyed by CNBC’s handling of this week’s presidential debate,
US escalates role in Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States escalated its fight against the Islamic State in
Torah Studies for Christians
Torah Studies for Christians VILLA MARIA, PA. “Torah Studies for Christians,” with Rabbi Saul
US consumers increased spending just 0.1% in Sept.
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumer spending in September posted the smallest gain in eight
Chevron to cut up to 7K jobs
Associated Press DALLAS Chevron is cutting up to 7,000 jobs, or 11 percent of its workforce, the
If you are looking for some intelligent horror on this Halloween day, try these titles (most are
If you are looking for some intelligent horror on this Halloween day, try these titles (most are
Assault on science, human good
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service It’s the right wing that is anti-scientific, it is often
Pasta dinner for Peru mission
Pasta dinner for Peru mission MINERAL RIDGE Nine young people from the First Presbyterian Church
Doctor convicted of murder in 3 overdose deaths
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A Los Angeles-area doctor was convicted of murder Friday in a
Looking forward to next season
Every year between Halloween and mid-November comes a Saturday when I pine nostalgically in this
sunday news shows | Guest lineups
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican presidential candidates
HALLOWEEN | Scheduled events
Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The
Pa. prisons chief: Effort to cut violence is showing promise
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania’s prisons chief said Friday a pilot program
Police looking for motorist who struck and killed teenager
Associated Press LORAIN Police are looking for a motorist who struck and killed a 17-year-old
Campbell man charged following fatal shooting of neighbor's dog
Dog's owner cautions against 'vigilantism.'
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Cherelle Glenn and Ulyses N. Rucker III, Youngstown, boy,
Colorado asks voters to change spending of new pot taxes
Associated Press DENVER The only statewide ballot question in Colorado next week seems like a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Ex-N.W.A. manager sues over ‘Straight Outta Compton’ film LOS ANGELES Former N.W.A.
Associated Press
Associated Press CINCINNATI The last Sumatran rhino in the Western Hemisphere is on the way to
birthdays
birthdays Actress Lee Grant is 90. Folk singer Tom Paxton is 78. Actor Ron Rifkin is 77. Actor
Live racing begins at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course
More live racing takes place today
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2015. There are 61 days left in the year.
Building collapse in China kills 17
Building collapse in China kills 17 BEIJING Authorities in central China say 17 workers were
Pennsylvania Stalemate causes closing of 2 domestic-violence shelters
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Shelters for victims of domestic violence are beginning to
Polanski feels ‘relief’ with judge’s ruling on extradition
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland Poland cannot extradite filmmaker Roman Polanski to the U.S. on
Mets blast by Royals to cut deficit
Associated Press NEW YORK Two balls launched over the wall, one fired over an opponent’s head
Associated Press
Associated Press CINCINNATI For some folks, Halloween is more than a holiday: It’s a full-time
Owner of dog shot by neighbor says he should resign as pastor
Owner of dog shot by neighbor says he should resign as pastor
Impoverished Cuba ranks high in literacy and health, visitors say
Local elected officials and business leaders who traveled to Cuba two weeks ago learned that the the people of the impoverished nation of 11 million have a remarkably high literacy rate and quality of health care.
Luncheon speaker
Luncheon speaker LIBERTY John D. Holschuh Jr., president of the Ohio State Bar Association,
Struthers foundation receives $15K in grants
Struthers foundation receives $15K in grants STRUTHERS The Struthers School Foundation for
Vehicle sales continue to roll in October
Analysts expect to see an increase of at least 12 percent in new vehicle sales year over year.
Presidential campaign swirl overtakes 2015 campaigns
Associated Press COLUMBUS Guess what, Ohio voters? There’s actually an election this Tuesday.
McCown mending: Browns QB figures to play vs. Cardinals
Browns quarterback Josh McCown’s right shoulder has improved enough that he’ll likely start Sunday against Arizona.
Steelers know defense must be better vs. Cincy
The Steelers’ defense looks to recover from a poor performance during last Sunday’s loss at Kansas City.
USC AD Pat Haden leaves playoff committee, cites health
Associated Press IRVING, Texas Southern California athletic director Pat Haden is stepping down
Boardman hosts regional cross country meet
In Division I, Ethan Schwendeman and Casey Zaitzew will represent Boardman.
Playoff-bound: Harding rolls over Howland
Lynn Bowden carried the football 20 times for 239 yards and Keemari Murry added 100 yards on 17 attempts.
Playoff drought appears over for Jackson-Milton
By Steve ruman sports@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Winners are often told to act like they’ve been
Sherry’s strike in final minute lifts E. Palestine
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Parker Sherry’s 31-yard scoring strike to Jarrod
Mistakes have cost Penguins
YSU has committed five turnovers and forced none in three straight losses.
Meat shoots
Meat shoots Hillsville Pa. The Mahoning Sportsmen’s Association, 1.5 miles south of U.S. Route
TODAY
TODAY Penguins vs. Leathernecks vKickoff at 2 p,m. at Hanson Field, Macomb, Ill. TV/radio: WBCB;
Akron SVSM 21, Ursuline 14
Akron SVSM 21, Ursuline 14 AKRON A late touchdown helped SVSM defeat Ursuline (5-5). With 4:27
SPORTS digest
Phantoms fall 4-3 to Stampede SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Youngstown Phantoms goalkeeper Coin DeAugustine
UP FOR ADOPTION
How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,