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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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


Quick start helps Spartans clinch crown

Boardman blanked Lakeside for a seventh win


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


Struthers Elementary School gets spooky

Students at Struthers Elementary School ring in Halloween.


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


Tease photo

Fitch knocks out Cardinal Mooney

The Falcons are in the playoffs and the Cardinals’ season is over.


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.,


NASCAR

NASCAR Sprint Cup Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 Lineup After Friday qualifying; race


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