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AFL-CIO 6th annual dinner Thursday night in NIles
The Mahoning Trumbull AFL-CIO’s sixth annual dinner begins at 6 p.m. today at McMenamy’s Banquet Center, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road.
Free dental care in Hubbard Friday
Free dental care will be available Friday at Braydich Dental at 45 East Liberty St. in partnership with national nonprofit Dentistry from the Heart.
Youngstown council embraces plan to raise sanitation rates to fund demos
Youngstown council embraces plan to raise sanitation rates to fund demos
Girard woman gets probation for prostitution, child-endangering charges
Girard woman gets probation for prostitution, child-endangering charges
BREAKING NEWS | No shutdown: House approves bill to keep government open
No shutdown: House approves bill to keep government open
Clerk jailed over gay marriage says pope encouraged her
Clerk jailed over gay marriage says pope encouraged her
Ohio bill limits public sector use of criminal background info
Bill limits public sector use of criminal background info
Hurricane may bring 10 inches of rain to parts of East Coast
Hurricane may bring 10 inches of rain to parts of East Coast
Paris battles 350 tons of cigarette butts with $76 fine
Paris battles 350 tons of cigarette butts with $76 fine
State Route 11 at Interstate 80 in Austintown to close for a time tonight to repair guardrail
Route 11 at I-80 to close for a time tonight to repair guardrail
Leader expects paper from panel studying Ohio fracking tax
Leader expects paper from panel studying Ohio fracking tax
Supreme Court justice says she owes female predecessors
Supreme Court justice says she owes female predecessors
John Boccieri resigns his seat on the port authority board
John Boccieri, appointed as an Ohio House member, resigned his seat on the port authority board
Mill Creek Park roads closed Saturday for fundraiser race
Mill Creek Park roads closed Saturday for fundraiser race
UPDATE | Ratification of UAW, FCA deal appears mathematically impossible
Ratification of UAW, FCA deal appears mathematically impossible
So. Dakota high-school principal shot, wounded; students safe
So. Dakota high-school principal shot, wounded; students safe
UPDATE | Closing arguments on Youngstown plan set for later this afternoon
UPDATE | Closing arguments on Youngstown plan set for later this afternoon
YNDC gets $420K in fed funding for neighborhood program
YNDC gets $420K in fed funding for neighborhood program
Liberty police arrest man suspected of operating meth lab out of his car
Liberty police arrest man suspected of operating meth lab out of his car
UPDATE | 2 state ed officials testify at Youngstown plan hearing
UPDATE | 2 state ed officials testify at Youngstown plan hearing
Miami University approves about $135M in campus improvements
Miami University approves about $135M in campus improvements
NY woman accused of tossing newborn to death jailed without bail
Woman accused of tossing newborn to death jailed without bail
Bill would let Ohioans with drug convictions keep license
Bill would let Ohioans with drug convictions keep license
West Virginia police fatally shoot suspect on interstate
West Virginia police fatally shoot suspect on interstate
Ohioan didn’t know painting in home had been looted by Nazis
Ohioan didn’t know painting in home had been looted by Nazis
Ohio lawmakers debate fix on small business tax in budget
Ohio lawmakers debate fix on small business tax in budget
Braydich Dental in Hubbard to offer free care Friday
Braydich Dental in Hubbard to offer free care Friday
UAW workers appear to have rejected Fiat Chrysler contract
UAW workers appear to have rejected Fiat Chrysler contract
Three Dog Night concert at Stambaugh Auditorium is postponed
Three Dog Night concert at Stambaugh Auditorium is postponed
UPDATE | Day 2 of Youngstown Plan hearing features state officials
Day of Youngstown Plan hearing gets underway
Kennedy Center chooses Warren as first Ohio site for arts program
Kennedy Center chooses Warren as first Ohio site for arts program
Cleveland Heights cops nab woman in Aug. 4 Youngstown shooting
Cleveland Heights cops nab woman in Aug. 4 Youngstown shooting
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Wedding show set at Packard Music Hall
Wedding show set at Packard Music Hall WARREN The Wedding Show, in partnership with American
Planned Parenthood victim of 'smear campaign,' chief tells congress
The head of Planned Parenthood defended the women's health organization Tuesday before a Republican-run Congress bent on slashing its federal funding, telling lawmakers that accusations against her group fed by stealthily recorded videos are "offensive and categorically untrue."
Hearing on Youngstown schools plan continues today
A judge heard testimony Tuesday why the plan to revamp Youngstown's schools was unconstitutional
Lakeview sweeps Fitch
The Lakeview High School volleyball team seized momentum early on Tuesday and rode it to a sweep of Austintown Fitch.
Warren mayoral candidates take jabs at each other during debate
Doug Franklin, Warren’s Democrat mayor, wanted to make a point about a major difference between him and independent candidate Dennis Blank at Tuesday’s mayoral debate at Warren G. Harding High School.
Phantoms center of attention
Now that most of the members of last season’s USHL regular season champions have skated off to college, Phantoms captain Matt Alvaro says the time has come for this year’s squad to carve out its own identity.
Carissa Page has battled sickle cell since birth
Sickle cell disease is a really terrible disease, said Dr. Daniel Pettee, D.O., a board-certified pediatric hematologist/oncologist affiliated with Akron Children’s Hospital.
Discovery of water on Mars is significant
YSU astronomy professor says Mars announcement shows we don’t know everything about solar system
DakotaDome’s noise, location will test YSU football
The Penguins rallied to beat South Dakota 38-34 in Vermillion in 2013.
Fitch boys, South Range girls win county cross country titles
Maplewood boys and McDonald girls were tops in Trumbull County, while Salem swept the Columbiana County crowns.
Ohio House set to confirm Boccieri as state rep
He replaces Ronald V. Gerberry, who resigned Aug. 21, the same day he was convicted of a crime
Planetarium shows at Westminster College
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Westminster College Planetarium will present 14 shows through
Exhibition serves as reminder of the Holocaust Violins of Hope
IF YOU GO What: “Violins of Hope” When: Friday through Jan. 3 Info: Call 216-593-0575, or go
RECORD REVIEWS
Don Henley Album: “Cass County” Grade: B+ On his first solo album in 15 years, Don Henley
Cyclists celebrate high mileage
The Bike Youngstown team of 206 cyclists has logged more than 169,000 miles since May 1.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COMPUTER RATINGS
Division I (Top 16 from regions will qualify for the playoffs) Region 1 1. Lakewood St.
2 Valley schools earn National Blue Ribbon school honors
Maplewood and South Side middle schools are 2015 National Blue Ribbon schools
Yavorcik’s lawyers ask for dismissal, citing improper venue
The court filing contends Cuyahoga County isn’t the proper venue for his case
September auto sales expected to be stellar
Automakers will post their sales for September on Oct. 1.
Food sale funds Girard church's free community activities
Cameron Giron, 11, taste tests a pepperoni roll prepared by his parents, Melissa and Chris Giron, center in background, who volunteer on the kitchen crew of a food sale sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Girard. Looking on is the Rev. Debby Dockstader, pastor, left.
Votes this week will decide fate of Fiat Chrysler-UAW deal
Votes this week will decide fate of Fiat Chrysler-UAW deal AP Photo MIDTN401, NYBZ193 Eds:
Viva Italia!
Viva Italia! After spending three days in the Piemonte region recently, Drinks Columnist Brian Fry
Obama: IS fight will take time
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS President Barack Obama on Tuesday pledged all possible tools –
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Girard woman faces prostitution, child endangering charges
A 38-year old woman was arrested Friday after allegedly offering sex for money to an undercover cop.
McCarthy tries to lock up top job
Associated Press WASHINGTON Stunned and divided, House Republicans sought a way forward Tuesday
Why phones break: Screens get stronger, yet we demand more
Associated Press NEW YORK Ask a roomful of people to take out their phones, and you’re bound to
2011 Youngstown quake was impetus for multi-state study of injection-well seismicity
The 148-page report written by officials from 13 states affected by man-made earthquakes had its origins in the 4.0-magnitude New Year’s Eve 2011 Youngstown earthquake.
Chicken processor hits more than $1.4M in OSHA penalties
Case Farms Processing Inc. received 16 violations at its Canton facility.
Judge sets 1st trial in Gray case
Associated Press BALTIMORE The first trial in the case against six Baltimore police officers
US Supreme Court denies another stay in Ga. execution
US Supreme Court denies another stay in Ga. execution ATLANTA The only woman on Georgia’s death
Pat Catan's opens, Planet Fitness to come to Austintown Plaza
Ceremonies and specials for Pat Catan's opening next week
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.45—.14 Aqua America, .71
Youngstown ‘Bar Rescue’ episodes to air in October
Youngstown ‘Bar Rescue’ episodes to air in October YOUNGSTOWN Spike TV said Tuesday the
Who’s to blame for fires in West?
Opinion: By Patt Morrison Los Angeles Times The portmanteau word “firenado” is racing through social
VW the latest in long history of cheating car companies
Associated Press WASHINGTON In stock car racing, there’s an adage: If you ain’t cheatin’, you
Upcoming votes will decide fate of FCA-UAW deal
Associated Press DETROIT The next two days will be critical in deciding the fate of a new four-
Campbell man, 29, faces charges
Campbell man, 29, faces charges CAMPBELL Police have filed charges against a Campbell man after
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, county
The Left has its Pope
Opinion: Pope Francis has created political controversy, both inside and outside the Catholic Church, by
Drinking pope’s water is one thing; keeping his empty glass is another
Editorial: At first glance, U.S. Rep. Bob Brady’s taking of Pope Francis’ water glass from the lectern after
METRO DIGEST || Skype lecture on Climate Wars
Climate Wars lecture YOUNGSTOWN Michael E. Mann, director of the Earth Science Center at Penn
Drilling permits
Drilling permits COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas
Niles council passes motel bed tax
The city still has to find a way to pay its firefighters before Sunday
food sale
food sale The First Presbyterian Church of Girard, 890 Church Hill Road, sponsors a food sale to
Cockeye BBQ is a straight shooter
Nothing makes Mark’s mouth water more than the promise of good barbecue, so with empty bellies and hungry hearts we ventured to Parkman Road in Warren to taste the offerings at Cockeye BBQ.
prep roundup | Tuesday’s other games
BOYS SOCCER Ursuline 9, Heartland Christian 1 YOUNGSTOWN Gianni Quattro and Mark Fusillo both
More than meets the eye
More than meets the eye At the Bent Fork in Greenville, Pa., patrons can feast on delicious food
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Facing Congress, Planned Parenthood chief rebuts videos
Associated Press WASHINGTON The head of Planned Parenthood defended the women’s health
Burned as a baby, woman reunites with nurse
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. For 38 years, a few black-and-white photographs of a nurse
Tuesday, September 29 (99 stories)
Woman reports attempted theft at YSU
A 20-year-old woman told Youngstown State University police she struck a man in the genitals who tried to take her backpack at about 6:50 p.m. Monday on the path between Ward Beecher Hall and Maag Library on campus.
Austintown police arrest suspect wanted for convenience store robberies
Austintown police arrest suspect wanted for convenience store robberies
UPDATE | Hearing on Youngstown Plan for city schools goes another day
UPDATE | Hearing on Youngstown Plan for city schools goes another day
I-80 westbound at state Route 11 closed due to crash
I-80 westbound at state Route 11 closed due to crash
Ohio bill would make it harder for government to seize assets
Bill would make it harder for government to seize assets
US agency says Fiat Chrysler under-reported roadway deaths
US agency says Fiat Chrysler under-reported roadway deaths
Police: Woman doused boyfriend with bleach, set him on fire
Police: Woman doused boyfriend with bleach, set him on fire
Votes this week will decide fate of Fiat Chrysler-UAW deal
Votes this week will decide fate of Fiat Chrysler-UAW deal
Ex-banker to plead guilty in $1.2B Rothstein Ponzi scheme
Ex-banker to plead guilty in $1.2B Rothstein Ponzi scheme
Board denies clemency for Georgia woman on death row
Board denies clemency for Georgia woman on death row
UPDATE | Standoff ends in Campbell, man taken into custody
UPDATE | Standoff ends in Campbell, man taken into custody
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Event to honor memory of Deanna Hosey
Event to honor memory of Deanna Hosey AUSTINTOWN A benefit spaghetti dinner in memory of
Cavs guard Shumpert needs wrist surgery, out 3 months
Cavs guard Shumpert needs wrist surgery, out 3 months
Ohio GOP legislator to seek Speaker Boehner’s House seat
Ohio GOP legislator to seek Speaker Boehner’s House seat
NCAA suspends SMU hoops coach Larry Brown, school gets postseason ban
NCAA suspends SMU hoops coach Larry Brown, school gets postseason ban
VW says 32,000 vehicles had questioned engine in Mexico
VW says 32,000 vehicles had questioned engine in Mexico
Campbell man locks himself in home, police on scene
Campbell man locks himself in home, police on scene
Girard woman faces prostitution, child-endangering charges
Girard woman faces prostitution, child-endangering charges
Ohio Senate considers statewide ride-sharing regulations
Ohio Senate considers statewide ride-sharing regulations
Judge: 2 Ohio abortion clinics can stay open during appeal
Judge: 2 Ohio abortion clinics can stay open during appeal
Pa. Gov. Wolf: GOP leaders blocking a sound budget agreement
Wolf: GOP leaders blocking a sound budget agreement
Pharrell to donate up to 50,000 books for children in need
Pharrell to donate up to 50,000 books for children in need
Boccieri will replace Gerberry, caucus spokeman says
Boccieri will replace Gerberry, caucus spokeman says
New workers’ comp law provides relief for Ohio nonprofit organizations
New workers’ comp law provides relief for Ohio nonprofit organizations
Officials break ground for YSU apartments
The $7.8 million project is being built on Rayen Avenue by private developers
Free meals come with good food, fellowship and prayer
The dinners are part of a community outreach at Christ Our Savior Parish in Struthers.
The arbiter's order is effective Jan. 1, 2016
The nurse's union believes hiring of nurses will be necessary
Deputies suspended after jail suicide
Two sheriff’s deputies have been suspended after leaving their jail posts for breaks without being properly relieved.
Stage Left Players again answer the ‘Jingle’ bell
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com LISBON The diner staff is back with Stage Left Players’
Austintown trustees approve continuing Queen of Hearts drawing at Barry Dyngles
Smaller crowds could lead to fewer off-duty officers to be hired by pub
Youngstown plans to increase residential sanitation fees by 68 percent
City wants to reduce the water bills of city residents by 30 percent
Crestview, Poland ranked high in Ohio AP poll
The Rebels (5-0) are second in Division V, while Poland (III) is third in Division III.
Indiana O-line fronts 4-0 start
Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. When looking for reasons why Indiana is 4-0 for the first
Pirates’ division hopes take huge hit
The Cardinals reduced their magic number to two in the NL Central.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
MONDAY’s RESULTS BOYS GOLF Poland 156, canfield 161 Poland (8-5) — Zach Jacobson 36, Brian
Baby Safety Month
Baby Safety Month BOARDMAN According to the Ohio Department of Health, every week, three babies
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | Monday’s other games
GIRLS TENNIS Division I sectional Canfield’s top-seeded doubles team of Hannah Cianciola and
FXFL’s Brawlers knocked out before they start
By ED PUSKAS epuskas@vindy.com Ben Moody admits he’s almost too old for the game. But the lure
Niles girls soccer stays unbeaten in AAC
Bethany Rasile scored two goals for the Red Dragons in the 3-0 victory.
Roethlisberger to miss ‘number of weeks’ with MCL sprain
Michael Vick will start for the Steelers on Thursday night against the Ravens.
Despite loss, Browns stick with McCown
Cleveland coach Mike Pettine said the staff hasn’t considered switching to Johnny Manziel.
Some breast cancer patients can skip chemo
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Many women with early-stage breast cancer can skip
Trial begins in Akron cop’s fatal shooting
Associated Press AKRON A prosecutor told jurors Monday that a man on trial on a charge of
Obama, Putin clash over Syria’s future
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin
Trump tax plan is a cut for all
Associated Press NEW YORK After weeks of vowing to raise taxes on “hedge-fund guys” and high-
Man wishes death on cops during domestic dispute
Also slips handcuffs from back to front several times
Lawyers for ex-House Speaker Hastert talk possible plea deal
Associated Press CHICAGO A possible plea agreement is being negotiated in the hush-money case of
NASA: Planet appears to have flowing water
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. Mars appears to have flowing rivulets of water, at least
Prison worker is sentenced, had aided escapeesSFlb
Associated Press PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. A sobbing former prison worker who helped two murderers
Restaurant in transition at California Palms
The Fifth Season restaurant will go from fine to casual dining with a California, Caribbean and Hawaii feel.
Hurricane Marty drifts toward coast
Hurricane Marty drifts toward coast MIAMI Hurricane Marty is drifting toward Mexico’s coast in
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 4:30 p.m., council caucus room, sixth floor, city hall,
Berberine lowers blood sugar, cholesterol
Q. I have looked into berberine and think it may be a winner. Have you researched it? I am taking
Warren killer of great uncle gets life in prison with no parole
Prosecutors have DNA evidence linking Marcus Honsaker to last November’s murder of his great-uncle, Donald Giovannone
Attempted robbery
Attempted robbery YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University police are investigating an attempted
Canadiens down Pens in Quebec City
Canadiens down Pens in Quebec City QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC P.K. Subban and Andrei Markov had two
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2015. There are 93 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Boardman police busy with weekend thefts
Township police handled 20-plus theft cases, made 11 theft-related arrests
Takata air-bag recall could add 7 companies
Associated Press DETROIT Seven more companies including electric car maker Tesla Motors could be
community meal | Schedule
Christ Our Savior Parish hosts community meals as a monthly outreach in the community. Parish and
New PALO website
New PALO website YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown-based PALO Creative has developed a new website. The
Why did Walker stumble?
Opinion: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker stood atop the national polls for the Republican presidential
US drilling states guided on handling quakes
Associated Press COLUMBUS A group of U.S. drilling states, seismologists, academics and industry
Woman scammed
Woman scammed AUSTINTOWN A township woman lost more than $76,000 in a scam. Austintown police
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Slightly Stoopid: Tonight on
It is a lonely road ahead for the principled Chief Justice Roberts
Opinion: By Noah Feldman Bloomberg View The U.S. Supreme Court term that starts the first Monday in
Valley residents comment on Pope Francis’ visit to America
Many describe pope as sincere and inspiring
DOJ reaches $18-million settlement with Fifth Third Bank
The settlement includes compensation for African-American and Hispanic borrowers who were overcharged, and requires changes to the way that Fifth Third prices automobile loans.
Boehner’s departure puts House on disastrous path
Editorial: When you have divided government, compromise is necessary in order for the people’s business to get
German prosecutors investigate former Volkswagen boss
Associated Press BERLIN German prosecutors Monday opened an investigation against former
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.59.52 Aqua America, .71
Indians’ playoff hopes all but dead
The Twins defeated the Tribe 4-2 in a game crucial to each teams’ wild-card chances.
Once trust is broken, it is difficult to regain
Dear Annie: I am a 20-year-old male who currently lives with my parents. I just started my first
Boardman Police Department welcomes new officer
Department set to unveil new senior check-in program
Longer fasts might help with weight loss but Americans eat all day long Breaking bad habits
By Melissa Healy Los Angeles Times It’s official: Americans’ 24/7 culture of work, entertainment
Monday, September 28 (74 stories)
Free meals come with good food, fellowship and prayer
Free meals come with good food, fellowship and prayer
Canfield Joint Fire District trustees meet Wednesday
Canfield Joint Fire District trustees meet Wednesday
Scramble to fill top jobs in House after Boehner exit
Scramble to fill top jobs in House after Boehner exit
Austintown trustees OK continuation of Dyngles drawing
Austintown trustees OK continuation of Dyngles drawing
Trumbull man offered plea deal in death of his great-uncle
Trumbull man offered plea deal in death of his great-uncle
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is speaker at Mahoning Trumbull AFL-CIO's dinner Thursday
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is speaker at Mahoning Trumbull AFL-CIO's dinner Thursday
Penn State official gives free Skype lecture Wednesday at YSU
Penn State official gives free Skype lecture Wednesday at YSU
Prison worker who helped 2 killers escape gets up to 7 years
Prison worker who helped 2 killers escape gets up to 7 years
Not-guilty plea in case of Ohio toddler’s heroin ingestion death
Not-guilty plea in case of Ohio toddler’s heroin ingestion death
DOJ announces an $18 million settlement with Fifth Third Bank
DOJ announces an $18 million settlement with Fifth Third Bank
Rust Belt Theater adds performance of ‘My Big Fat Gay Wedding’
Rust Belt Theater adds performance of ‘My Big Fat Gay Wedding’
Sheriff suspends deputies who left their posts on day inmate committed suicide
Sheriff suspends deputies who left their posts on day inmate committed suicide
Takata air bag recalls could expand to 7 more companies
Takata air bag recalls could expand to 7 more companies
YSU breaks ground on new student apartment complex
YSU breaks ground on new student apartment complex
Northside registered nurses win ruling on mandatory overtime
Northside registered nurses win ruling on mandatory overtime
Strong evidence Mars has streams of salt water in summertime
Strong evidence Mars has streams of salt water in summertime
Ex-House Speaker Hastert lawyers talking possible plea deal
Ex-House Speaker Hastert lawyers talking possible plea deal
Warren man shot last week arrested Sunday on weapons charge
Warren man shot last week arrested on weapons charge
Brawlers knocked out before they start
The FXFL's Mahoning Valley Brawlers have folded less than a week before their first game.
Spieth wins Tour Championship to cap big season
He made $22 million this season, including $10 million for winning the FedEx Cup.
How area FBS players fared in Week 4
A roundup of Mahoning Valley players from across college football.
VW faces daunting challenge
Associated Press DETROIT Volkswagen faces daunting challenges in fixing software that enables
Late interception spoils Browns’ comeback bid
Josh McCown played better in the second half but couldn’t rally Cleveland from a 20-3 deficit.
Pope wraps up joyful US visit with open-air Mass
Staff/wire report PHILADELPHIA Pope Francis urged hundreds of thousands of the faithful gathered
Francis makes history, raises hope on US tour
Editorial: Over the past six days, the charismatic spiritual leader of the 1-billion-member- strong Roman
Ground to be broken for YSU student apartments
YSU owns the property which will be leased to a private company to develop into student housing
Emotions run high at Super Walk for multiple sclerosis in Mill Creek
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If raw numbers could reveal a small part of the late
Video game review
‘Skylanders SuperChargers’ Grade: B Details: for most game consoles, $74.99 What do kids love
Want a trip to the ESPYS? Be a ‘Game Changer’
The non-profit group will honor four student-athletes with a trip to L.A. next summer.
Boehner: Some GOP hard-liners are ‘false prophets’
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker John Boehner warned Sunday against “false prophets” in
Contest celebrates Teen Read Week
Contest celebrates Teen Read Week BRISTOLVILLE Bristol Public Library, 1855 Greenville Road,
Garden Forum announces contest results from fair
The Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown announced winners Sept. 5 at the Canfield Fair.
Arrieta, Cubs blank Pirates
Pittsburgh is three games behind St. Louis entering today’s series-opener.
Fifth victim of Duck vehicle crash dies
The Seattle Times (TNS) SEATTLE A 20-year-old woman died Sunday of injuries suffered in
School bond ratings in Pa. scraping bottom
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania has the second-most number of school districts
WORTH a look
AUCTIONS St. Paul the Apostle Church, 10143 Main St., New Middletown, will have a basket auction
Neighbor has right to smoke on own property
Dear Annie: Recently, new neighbors moved in next door. They seem nice. The problem is, the husband
TROUGH OF TREASURES
PHOTOS AND STORY By Katie Rickman krickman@vindy.com SALEM The Stone Trough in Salem is more
Congressman Ryan believes port authority’s economic development team finally ready for action
Congressman says he has great hope for the work Anthony Trevena will do in the Mahoning Valley as new economic development director for the Western Reserve Port Authority
Putin: No plans ‘right now’ to send Russian troops to Syria
Associated Press MOSCOW President Vladimir Putin said Russia had no plans “right now” to put
Papal visit proves a bust for business
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA One restaurant owner spent $7,500 on food she couldn’t sell. A
Trumbull prosecutor again seeks to keep murderer Pompie Wade in prison
Pompie Wade, 62, originally from Nutwood Avenue in Howland, has spent 39 years in prison for killing Dominic Chiarella, 51, and injuring Fred Piersol, 23, at the Austin Beverage Center in December 1975.
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: UNIVERSITY OF
A final home run
Opinion: WASHINGTON The 18-year-old U.S. Navy enlistee, thinking it sounded less boring than the dull
‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ bites off a record
‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ bites off a record LOS ANGELES September has a new box office star. The
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Justina Bones and David Cleckner, Youngstown, boy, Sept.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Pag’s Excavating Inc. v. M&G LLC, money. Paul Ferry
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2015. There are 94 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Multi-County Juvenile Attention System Board of Trustees, 12:45 p.m., Tuscarawas
Price of gas drops 9 cents over 2 weeks
Price of gas drops 9 cents over 2 weeks CAMARILLO, Calif. The U.S. average price of regular
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON Religion, birth control and President Barack Obama’s health care
Rob Lowe, Fred Savage star as brotherly lawyers in new Fox comedy Courting laughter
IF YOU WATCH What: “The Grinder” Where: Fox When: Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. By FRAZIER MOORE AP
The critically acclaimed film “Sicario,” a brutal depiction of the Mexican drug wars
The critically acclaimed film “Sicario,” a brutal depiction of the Mexican drug wars directed by
Lindor breaks up no-hitter, but Indians fall to Royals
Cleveland dropped four games behind Houston in the wild card standings with eight games left.
Columnist’s comments on Catholics are despicable
Opinion: Columnist’s comments on Catholics are despicable What possesses a person – columnist Christine
Cops arrest man on weapons charge
Cops arrest man on weapons charge YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested Bruce Clinkscale, 18, of the city’s
oddly enough
oddly enough Motorist sets lighter to spider at gas station, burns fuel pump CENTER LINE, Mich.
Stand Down Day for veterans Saturday
Stand Down Day for veterans Saturday YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission
Sunday, September 27 (89 stories)
New Youngstown gallery makes innovative use of historic site
John Johnson said watercolor painting is like ice skating, which makes it a challenge to master control.
No winner tonight in Queen of Hearts $1.2M jackpot
Nearly 500,000 tickets had been purchased since the last drawing two weeks ago
Pittsburgh woman to Youngstown cops: That's not my crack
A traffic stop on the South Side preceded the drug arrest
Youngstown police arrest 18-year-old on weapons charge
A dispute between the suspect and his mother sparked the arrest
Contraceptives through history on display at Youngstown medical museum
Featured are historical male condoms, a diaphram, cervical caps and several types of oral contraceptives
More than 14,000 expected to flock to Boardman Oktoberfestival next Sunday
Several new attractions are planned this year
Groundbreaking set Monday for 162-bed apartment complex at Rayen, Fifth avenues
The apartments are geared to students at YSU
Look up for rare supermoon elipse tonight shortly after 10
The twin phenomena won't happen again until 2033
Obama prepares for critical week at UN, meeting with Putin
The chief executive is fresh off a series of successes
Hundreds of thousands gather for pope's final Mass on US tour
Francis today also met with victims of clergy sex abuse and with jail inmates
Emotions run high at today's MS Super Walk in Mill Creek Park
Proceeds benefit 800 clients in the Mahoning Valley
Phantoms wipe out huge deficit then fall
After plenty of roars filled the arena from the banner raising to a furious comeback, a pin drop could have been heard at the Covelli Centre on Saturday night when Team USA Under-18 team scored an empty-net goal to seal Saturday’s 6-4 victory over the Youngstown Phantoms.
Questions remain surrounding legality of Queen of Hearts
Questions remain surrounding legality of Queen of Hearts
Howland cross country team reaching new heights
Tigers coach Danny Libert said the goal is to compete with McDonald and Maplewood.
Activist Olsen recalls beating by Klan in Selma
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Anyone who witnesses an injustice or unkind act
M Gallery celebrates grand opening downtown Youngstown
The new gallery in the restored Erie Terminal Building features Youngstown native artists' work
Tony Napolet, 77 Legendary Warren JFK football coach remembered for generosity, success
Legendary high school football coach Tony Napolet, who led Warren JFK to its only state football championship in 1991, died on Saturday morning at age 77.
Fitch HOF inductions set for Oct. 3 banquet
The Austintown Fitch Hall of Fame will induct its 2015 class on Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center on Norquest Boulevard.
YNDC brings on 'better block' on Mahoning Avenue
YNDC and other organizations are trying to bring life back to the city’s West Side with the new event.
More prep results
VOLLEYBALL Canfield 25-25, Crestview 16-23 EAST FAIRFIELD Lara Quirk scored 14 points and Emma
METRO DIGEST || Buddhist monks to lead evening of healing
Buddhist healing NEW CASTLE, PA. The Spiritual Path Church, 2041 Moravia St. Ext., will welcome
METRO DIGEST || Ax attack
Man struck with ax YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man was sent to the hospital after being assaulted
SPORTS digest
YSU soccer team falls to Valpo Youngstown The Youngstown State women’s soccer team dropped a 6-0
Pipe organist to accompany silent film at Stambaugh
FILM SCHEDULE Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium will continue its tradition of
Orchestra season opens with acclaimed pianist
Vadym Kholodenko to perform at Powers Auditorium Saturday Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The
New ‘Daily Show’ host is ready and ‘terrified’ TREVOR NOAH TAKES OVER
IF YOU WATCH What: “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” When: Monday - Thursday at 11 p.m. Where:
‘CSI’ ends 15-season run
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK There was scant evidence suggesting it would
Crisis Intervention Team training begins in October
CIT programs are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing mental health crises.
Domestic-violence workshop is Oct. 9
One presenter will be Melinda Gavin, executive director of Sojourner House
Contamination threats to Meander revive backup plan
Anthony Vigorito, chief engineer of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District, stands inside the MVSD plant in Weathersfield.
Cardiologist convicted of overbilling
Associated Press CLEVELAND A federal court jury in Cleveland has convicted a cardiologist of
Today is Sunday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2015
Today is Sunday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2015. There are 95 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Water infrastructure won't be cheap to repair
Aging underground pipes that carry water to homes and businesses rupture all too frequently
Motorcyclist’s long road to recovery
Opinion: “Suzie” has been a loyal name for Dave Tranovich’s motorcycles. A rider since he was 13, Tranovich
Some candidates in 2nd GOP debate spew much vaccine misinformation
Opinion: Some candidates in 2nd GOP debate spew much vaccine misinformation Statements about immunizations
Gordon set to become NASCAR’s Iron Man
He will make his 789th consecutive start today in New Hampshire.
Study aims at making Ohio Lottery more efficient
Associated Press CLEVELAND An independent assessment about how the Ohio Lottery can operate
Congressman protests soldiers’ punishment
Los Angeles Times (TNS) Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., is demanding that the Army overturn the
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas R. McKenzie, 28, of 507 Spruce St., New
Rams’ Aaron Donald takes on hometown Steelers
The Steelers will welcome back running back Le’Veon Bell.
Notre Dame starts slow, crushes UMass
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, IND. Notre Dame punter Tyler Newsome pinned back Massachusetts, and
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
US intel predicts Russia will carry out strikes in Syria
US intel predicts Russia will carry out strikes in Syria WASHINGTON A secret U.S. intelligence
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Howland school board, 6:30 p.m., media center, middle school, 8100 South St. SE,
Boehner’s departure raises questions
Associated Press WASHINGTON The gulf between tea-party conservatives and establishment
Drinking water threats
Drinking water threats The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulates slightly more than 90
Deltas welcome Soledad O’Brien
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority sisters welcomed Soledad O'Brien at Stambaugh Auditorium on Sept. 16.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Cornersburg Happy Seniors will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield for
Ewanish 55th marked by blessing, lunch
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ewanish of Youngstown celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on
Brother hurt by the way siblings help son
Dear Annie: I am a divorced dad and my 20-something son, “Adam,” is deeply troubled. He lacks drive
Learn to take nature photographs
Learn to take nature photographs SALEM “Go Wild in the Park: Nature Photography” will be
Cities bear rising cost of keeping water safe to drink
Algae blooms in Lake Erie shut down Toledo’s water system in 2014 for two days
Amazing Maize Maze still provides fun 20 years later
Associated Press PARADISE, Pa. Twenty years ago, the Coleman family tried something completely
up for adoption
up for adoption Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Parents can’t solve teen’s porn addiction
Tribune News Service One of the problems I occasionally struggle with is that of giving
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Lordstown will meet at 7 p.m. at the SCOPE Center, 1776 Salt Springs Road. Devotions will
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s set Oct. 10
The Daliman family of Canfield will be recognized for their participation.
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
AWARD Dr. Ralph “Jim” Snelson, a general dentist from Warren, received the Ohio Dental Association
Week of September 27, 2015
Justin Ragozzine to John R. Updyke et al, Miller Ave., Youngstown, $18,000. Justin Ragozzine to
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 20 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl
Student debt is all our business
Opinion: “If there was a nuclear war, the only thing that would be left would be cockroaches and student
Textile designer reaches for the stars
Textile designer reaches for the stars HIGH POINT, N.C. Textile designer Susan Hable’s first
Do you need to buy a generator?
You’re settled in safe at home, when suddenly the lights go out and the comforting hums of fridge
Crime sweeps, CPU fortify city’s anti-crime arsenal
Editorial: In a city as deeply entrenched in crime as Youngstown, the police department must latch on to as
Leaf-peeping & history lessons
By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press BOSTON New England’s iconic autumns can be as much about
Why arrest ‘johns’?
Opinion: No, the headline isn’t an apologia for the procurers of “ladies of the night” – or in the language
Crime sweeps and CPU co-exist well, strengthen city’s crime-fighting push
Editorial: In a city as deeply entrenched in crime as Youngstown, the police department must latch on to as
Pillow talk
By Laura Pearson Chicago Tribune (TNS) Scandinavian design prioritizes simplicity, utility and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Just Jingle,” 2 p.m.: The cheerfully silly musical series set in a
Cuoco, husband to get divorce
Cuoco, husband to get divorce LOS ANGELES “The Big Bang Theory” star Kaley Cuoco is divorcing
Shepherd of the Valley needs workers
Shepherd of the Valley needs workers AUSTINTOWN Shepherd of the Valley will host a job fair to
Book signing at Barnes and Noble
Book signing at Barnes and Noble BOARDMAN Author Juilene Osborne-McKnight will be at Barnes and
Boehner’s decision surprises Ohioans
Associated Press WEST CHESTER, Ohio People in the Ohio district that House Speaker John Boehner
Pope extols ideals of liberty, equality
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA He spoke at Independence Hall, where the Declaration of
Jesus on Twitter
One of my favorite birthday cards is only slightly disrespectful, maybe sacrilegious, but
All about food and family at the new Italian Marketplace
Bobby DeVicchio and Pam Allegretto DeVicchio opened a new Italian market in Niles.
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Civil right activist details critical days with MLK tonight at history center downtown
Anyone who witnesses an injustice or unkind act – regardless of how serious or far-reaching – can make a world of difference simply by taking corrective action.
New event aims to bring life back to Youngstown neighborhoods
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. and other organizations are trying to bring life back to the city’s West Side with a new event, and the first in the four-part series took place Saturday.
Tens of thousands in Philly tonight with Pope Francis for music, prayer fest
He spoke at Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed, and offered warm and affectionate words of welcome to immigrants and extolled America's founding ideals of liberty and equality..
Cardale Jones leads Ohio State past Western Michigan
Cardale Jones leads Ohio State past Western Michigan.
Buddhist healing evening next weekend in New Castle
The Spiritual Path Church, 2041 Moravia St. Ext., will welcome the Gaden Shartes Buddhist Monks on Saturday for an evening of healing. A pot luck dinner will be at 4:30 p.m., and a Vajravidarin Healing Ritual will begin at 7:30.
Run/walk for Habitat for Humanity Oct. 17
Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley will host its 16th annual 5K race and 2 mile walk Oct. 17 at Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road.
Ursuline gets physical in win over Harding
Kimauni Johnson ran for 190 yards for the Irish in the 33-22 victory.
Austintown, Barry Dyngles ready for Sunday night Queen of Hearts draw
Township officials hope for smaller crowd with attendance requirement being dropped
Williams’ three touchdowns lift Howland to road win over Hubbard
It’s important for opposing teams to know where Victor Williams is on the field when playing Howland.
Locals weigh in on Boehner resignation; special elections will decide replacement
Congressional Democrats and Republicans from Ohio praised his work
Lisbon’s Rutecki soars in return
The senior’s strip and recovery sealed the win late in the fourth quarter.
Niles cops show how realistic ‘toy’ guns can look
Police received a call Thursday afternoon from a resident who stated that a juvenile brandished a handgun after the resident asked him not to trespass in his yard.
Cardinals dominate Wildcats on both sides of ball
The Cardinals scored three first-quarter touchdowns — one on defense — and held the Wildcats (2-3) to five first downs and 103 yards for the game.
Coroner’s office identifies body found on porch as Carly Ginnicks
The Trumbull County Coroner’s Office identified the body found on the front porch of 307 Scott Street NE Wednesday afternoon as Carly Ginnicks
Boardman starts slow, finishes strong
Mario Graziani ran for 129 yards to lead the Spartans past visiting Lorain.
Valley Christian Schools expanding to Warren
Valley Christian Schools, the former Youngstown Christian Schools, will be expanding into Warren next school year, announcing that it will operate a K-6 school in space formerly used by Warren Christian School.
Patty Griffin uses grief on ‘Servant of Love’
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Songwriter Patty Griffin isn’t discussing her
Sorority honors black community members
The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter recognized 4-year-old girl’s liver donor.
Kirkmere student wins Kindle in drawing
The city schools food services department offered a Kindle to a student in a drawing
Youngstown speeding citations decline 9 percent
Citations have been mailed to 1,539 vehicle owners with the rest to be mailed shortly by Optotraffic
Youngstown considering buying two East Side plaza sites
In recent years, the plazas fell into such disrepair that most of them have been demolished
Local celebs, others rappel for Beatitude House
Youngstown and Warren mayors John McNally, left, and Doug Franklin rappel down the 195-foot-high Metropolitan Tower building in downtown Youngstown Friday to raise money for Beatitude House, a shelter for homeless and disadvantaged women and their kids.
Sister Jerome Corcoran to receive 2015 Pioneer Award
William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society will host an award program Oct. 2.
Most of you know I’m a bass guy, but this is not to say I don’t enjoy a tug from a trout
Most of you know I’m a bass guy, but this is not to say I don’t enjoy a tug from a trout every once
Wine taste, art show times corrected
Wine taste, art show times corrected YOUNGSTOWN The Parish Life Committee of St. Patrick Church,
Tricia Bailey, Weston Sheffel to marry in Oct.
BOARDMAN Jim and Janet Bailey of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of
Miss Cross, Mr. Plemmons to wed Oct. 24
Erica Cross and Scott Plemmons, both of Orlando, Fla., are announcing along with their families
Deidre McCullough | A.J. Gerbing
Akron The wedding of Deidre Kathleen McCullough of Redmond, Wash., formerly of Hubbard, and A.J.
Courtney Aldridge | Tyler Kish
Leavittsburg First Community Church of Leavittsburg was the setting at 3 p.m. July 11 as marriage
Rose meets with MLB commish on reinstatement
Pete Rose has made his case for reinstatement with Commissioner Rob Manfred, who promised a decision by the end of December.
Guglielmetti, Pitoscia rite set for June 2016
hubbard Announcing their engagement are Adrianna Guglielmetti and James Pitoscia, both of Hubbard.
Cristen Grimm, Darren Brush plan wedding
GIRARD Cristen Grimm and Darren Brush, both of Masury, are engaged and planning an Oct. 17
Most people know that elk, the second-largest member of the deer family, roam widely in the West.
Most people know that elk, the second-largest member of the deer family, roam widely in the West.
K’Waun Williams out with concussion
Williams also suffered a concussion on Oct. 12 last season against Pittsburgh and in the Dec. 28 finale at Baltimore.
Sore shoulder sidelines Steelers’ Shazier
The defensive void left by injured inside linebacker Ryan Shazier is so considerable that two players will fill it for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Two men accused of Trumbull County robberies as part of sprees
Two men accused of Trumbull County robberies as part of sprees
Buckeyes look to get their offense going
College football’s most interesting quarterback competition continues today when the top-ranked Buckeyes face Western Michigan.
Commissioners hire administrator and grants manager for Trumbull Transit
Mark Hess will earn $65,000 to oversee the county’s public transportation service
METRO DIGEST || Fun at the Mill
Fun at the mill YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks will host “Old-Fashioned Fall Fun” at
Saudis accused of neglect in deaths
Saudis accused of neglect in deaths MINA, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia faced new accusations of
kentucky Clerk says she’s switching parties to join Republicans
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, a longtime Democrat, says she is
Boardman High School students say "yes" to positive choices
The school hosted its third annual "Yes Fest"
Ariz. grand jury indicts suspect in freeway shootings
Associated Press PHOENIX A grand jury Friday indicted a man suspected in four of the freeway
YEARS AGO
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UN summit OKs 15-year plan to tackle world’s toughest woes
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS With the bang of a gavel, international leaders approved an
Taste of Hubbard boasts more than two dozen local restaurants.
Sunday's event will raise money for Hubbard Park Meeting House.
vw emissions cheating EPA to change diesel testing
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday that it will launch
Boehner resignation is victory for tea party
Associated Press WASHINGTON Plunging Congress into deeper turmoil, House Speaker John Boehner
Pope mingles with high and low during NYC visit
Associated Press NEW YORK Sweeping through the landmarks of America’s biggest city, Pope Francis
Ribbon-cutting set
Ribbon-cutting set BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v WaterFire Festival, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.: A full day of art and
Man pleads not guilty to intimidation
Associated Press PARMA A man has pleaded not guilty to making intimidating comments outside a
Audit motivates new Trumbull Transit policy on expense reimbursements
The board of directors of Trumbull Transit, the county’s public transportation agency, has adopted new rules regarding reimbursement of business expenses by employees.
E. coli testing at Lake Newport yields fairly low bacteria counts
One of nine sites showed counts considered unsafe
church history
church history Butler Memorial Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Rayen Ave., will conduct its final
Police: Speed was factor in accident
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police said speed was a factor in an accident on Youngstown’s South Side
Joshua’s Haven sets Valley Alive 2015 on Oct. 4
The event will take place at the ministry's new location.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jillena Reynolds and A. Smith, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 24.
Economy grew at 3.9 percent rate in April-June quarter
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at an even faster clip in the spring than
Hyundai recalls 470K Sonatas to replace engines
Associated Press DETROIT Hyundai is recalling nearly a half-million midsize cars in the U.S. to
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Ex-football player gets sex-offender status reduced
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A judge on Friday reduced the sex offender status of a former
sunday news shows | Guest lineups
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican presidential candidate
birthdays
birthdays Actor Philip Bosco is 85. Country singer David Frizzell is 74. Actor Kent McCord (“Adam
Past Life Workshop scheduled
Staff report HOWLAND A Moment for Me Yoga Center, 8309 High St., is presenting a Past Life
Donor class isn’t guaranteed return on political investment
Opinion: By Justin Fox Bloomberg View It hasn’t been the greatest of months for multibillionaires out to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.07—.11 Aqua America, .71
5,000% increase in cost of a drug fires up public
Editorial: The long-standing debate over the cost of prescription drugs in the United States compared with
Rev. Joseph DiStefano is new pastor at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
The priest begin his ministry at the church Sept. 1.
Send details on animal blessings
Send details on animal blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St.
Charters again in spotlight
Opinion: COLUMBUS About a year ago, Dave Yost sent state auditors to 30-some charter schools around the
RELIGION DIGEST || 50th anniversary
50th anniversary AUSTINTOWN First Free Will Baptist Church of Austintown, 5530 New Road, will
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UPDATE | GOP Lawmakers: Speaker Boehner to resign end of October
Boehner plans to step down as speaker in October: GOP sources
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30
Weekend harvest sale scheduled for Scouts
Weekend harvest sale scheduled for Scouts CORNERSBURG Boy Scout Troop 22 will have a fall
Men's Garden Club lists horticultural show results
Winners are announced from the Men's Garden Club of Youngstown Horticultural Show on Aug. 22.
Avoiding or limiting head injuries now critical concern in football
Today, strict guidelines implemented by the Ohio High School Athletic Association are designed to detect signs of concussions.
Winner need not attend to get 100% of jackpot
By ROBERT CONNELLY rconnelly@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The next Queen of Hearts drawing will be at
Comeback magic powered Lisbon to title in 1995
Special moments under adverse conditions can trigger state championship seasons.
YSU offers options for reducing degree cost
A new law requires state universities to reduce by 5 percent the cost of earning a degree
Fitch edges AAC rival after almost 69 scoreless minutes
ach Latimer’s goal at 11:09 of the second half lifted Fitch.
Architects approved for design of new Mahoning dog pound
The new dog shelter will be a $3.65 million, single-story building at 1230 N. Meridian Road.
SPORTS DIGEST | YSU’s Zaborsky named award semifinalist
Youngstown State senior defensive tackle Steve Zaborsky (Mineral Ridge/Austintown Fitch) has been named a semifinalist for the 2015 William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the best football scholar-athlete in the nation.
Boardman High School golf team pays tribute to coach battling ALS
Spartans donned blue shirts, dedicated game to Christine Terlesky
Ruman: Valley’s unbeatens becoming fewer
Warren Harding, Poland, Jackson-Milton, Salem, Lisbon and Crestview are all 4-0.
Fentanyl a big part of Ohio overdose deaths, state data shows
More Ohioans died from unintentional drug overdoses in 2014 than in any other year on record, according to preliminary statistics released by state health officials Thursday.
Browns' Benjamin off to speedy start to season
Travis Benjamin, now fully recovered from a knee injury that cost him most of 2013, has four touchdowns — all longer than 50 yards.
Mona Lisa is still a mystery
Associated Press FLORENCE, Italy Scientific testing of bone fragments from a Florence church
Speaker brings message of unity to church leaders at Kingdom Rally
Hundreds came to worship God with singing and arms in the air Thursday night at the Kingdom Rally.
Struthers entices business with downtown upgrades
The Struthers Downtown Revitalization Project has been two years in the making.
Judge Kobly chastises man for not thinking of kids
Has eight open suspensions on license; gets 50 days in jail
Anti-fracking backers praise the Ohio Supreme Court decision to put Youngstown proposal back on ballot
It’s been rejected four times
Mahoning posts expenditures to online checkbook
Mahoning County was the first to join ohiocheckbook.com.
Elated Ursuline students, teacher part of pope history
Ursuline High School students, from left, Rebeka Simon, Alexander Schlosser and Rachel Strollo, along with English teacher Aimee Morrison, traveled to Washington, D.C., to watch Pope Francis’ speech. The students described it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Skedaddles closing its doors
Skedaddles Indoor Playground in Boardman announced that it will close its doors for good on Nov. 30
Poland students named as AP Scholars
Seventeen students from the Class of 2015 and three from the Class of 2016 at Poland Seminary High
Canfield Community Briefs
Pork-kraut dinner to be Sept. 27 The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 S. Meridian Road, will
Victorian Players selling season tickets
The Victorian Players continues to sell season tickets for the 2015-2016 season. The remainder of
Boardman Community Briefs
Basket raffle to help dogs of Mahoning County Legacy Dog Rescue, Friends of Fido and Youngstown
Middle school football earns 34-0 victory
The Canfield Village Middle School seventh-grade football team traveled to Boardman on Sept. 16 and
Simple materials for soap making
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a free Soap Making class on Aug.
Co-Parenting with the Coalition
The Happiness Coalition strikes again in helping divorced people navigate their way back to
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield Local Schools announces youth basketball skill academy The Canfield High School boys’
Kidney Awareness Walk Oct. 4
Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation is having its fifth annual Kidney Awareness Walk and Renal Family
Google visits Canfield Village Middle School
The first stop of the Ohio Google Online Safety Roadshow was at Canfield Village Middle School on Sept. 14.
Area seniors flock to Boardman Park for fun day
Seniors from various communities flocked to Boardman Township Park on Sept. 17 to have fun at Senior Fun Day, a bi-monthly program sponsored by senior outreach programs within the community.
Poland Community Briefs
Spaghetti dinner for Canizaro-Maloney Friends and family of Nancy Canizaro-Maloney, a Poland
Blanch breaks barriers with the basics
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary School and Dobbins Elementary School
Carly Finlen, Eric Sofranko plan Sept. rite
Karen and Gary Finlen of Austintown are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
50th anniversary dinner honors the Waterbecks
Gerald and Ella (Frease) Waterbeck of Youngstown recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch Volleyball wins against Lakeside On Sept. 15, the Austintown Fitch girls varsity volleyball
Rach-McManus nuptials set for Oct. 10
Plans for the forthcoming wedding of Katie Lynn Rach and Steven David McManus, both of Parma, are
Party, renewal of vows honor Jones milestone
Mr. and Mrs. James Jones of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of vows
Student honors veterans with Eagle Scout project
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Seth Welch, Austintown Fitch High School sophomore, sets the
Miss Griffis, Mr. Yoho plan Oct. 3 wedding
Amanda Ellen Griffis and Donald Lee Yoho III, both of New Springfield, are engaged, her parents are
Local girl qualifies for World Championship Horse Show in Louisville
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Emily Bevan, a 2015 Austintown Fitch High School graduate and
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Mariah Mrofchak: Flute and Piccolo Charlie Dwyer: Trombone Nicole Ruse: Piano and Flagline Q.
Austintown Community Briefs
Shepherd of the Valley to Host Job Fair Shepherd of the Valley will be hosting a job fair
Mr., Mrs. Elias celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Elias of Austintown celebrated their 50th anniversary at a party July 5 at
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODay 9 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Open. Noon (NBCSN) Auto racing: NASCAR Sprint Cup
Alvarez homers to give Pirates 10,000th win
These days, the Pittsburgh Pirates are spreading their clutch play around, and Pedro Alvarez was the latest to step into the spotlight.
Giants figure out how to finish in win over Redskins
The New York Giants do know how to hold onto a lead.
Tribe wins to keep playoff hopes alive
Jason Kipnis hit a leadoff homer and Carlos Santana connected for a three-run shot.
On the AIR This weekend’s football games on television & radio
TODay 6 p.m. (WPIC-AM 790) (WLLF-FM 96.7) High school football: “Pigskin Review.” 6:30 p.m.
TOM WILLIAMS Sports reporter XWeek 4: 15-5 X2015: 61-19
Mooney Harding Brookfield Campbell Fitch Poland Jefferson Hubbard LaBrae
Growing business
Growing business YOUNGSTOWN An event that will offer multiple educational sessions to address
Week 4 Leaders
RUSHING PlayerAttYdsAvgTD Bryan Leipply, Mathews917888.69 Joey Burnside, J-M916256.96 Ethan
METRO DIGEST || Safety event Saturday
Safety event Saturday LOWELLVILLE Lowellville Police and Fire departments are teaming up with
Pa. AG: License suspension may prevent ’16 run for re-election
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania’s attorney general says she doesn’t think she’ll
Pope goes to NY after speaking to Congress
Associated Press NEW YORK Pope Francis plunged into the melting pot of New York on Thursday
Husted, Google to help startups
Associated Press COLUMBUS Secretary of State Jon Husted says a new partnership with Google will
Boy Scout's Cruiser Walk raises money for food bank
Boy Scout's Cruiser Walk raises money for food bank
Indictment issued in 16-year-old's death
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted a 21-year-old man in
Review sought in fatal shooting by cop
Associated Press CLEVELAND The prosecutor who cleared an off-duty Cleveland policeman in a fatal
Senate blocks spending bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate’s top Republican moved swiftly to avoid a government
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Food 4 Your Soul, 2642 Glenwood Ave., formerly Mr. Paul’s Bakery,
Report: 1 in 5 Ohio inmates are current or former sex offenders
Associated Press COLUMBUS A legislative report says 1 in 5 current Ohio prison inmates is behind
More than 700 Muslim pilgrims killed
Associated Press MINA, Saudi Arabia Two giant waves of Muslim pilgrims collided at an
Pa. House sends spending plan to veto
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. After more than two hours of angry debate Thursday, the state
Border tensions rise between Croatia, Serbia
Border tensions rise between Croatia, Serbia ZAGREB, Croatia Tensions escalated between
Latest study on city of Youngstown was shrouded in mystery because YSU officials didn’t provide copies
Opinion: I have no doubt that those who’ve spent the last two years putting together a study as to how
Gold Star mothers to be honored
Gold Star mothers to be honored NEWTON FALLS A ceremony honoring Gold Star mothers will take
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Today is Friday, Sept.25, the 268th day of 2015. There are 97 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
More than 100 local governments in Ohio put spending information online
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio treasurer says more than 100 local governments have put their
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “My Big Fat Gay Wedding,” 8 p.m.: World premiere of this warm-
Stocks continue slide amid worries
Associated Press NEW YORK More evidence that global economic growth is slowing pushed the U.S.
Women get sentences relating to heroin, opiates usage
One on probation violation, other on drug charge
Marshalls in Boardman opens its door with grand-opening bash
Valley shoppers packed the store from end to end Thursday
Officials launch probe
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. At least 27 state attorneys general are opening a multistate
Correction
Editorial: Gordon Wean, chairman of the board of directors of the Raymond John Wean Foundation, received the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Zachary and Kristin Underhill, Youngstown, girl, Sept.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Adam L. Field, 41, of 4576 Rhode Island Drive #1,
Over 200 Mahoning Valley nonprofit leaders attended the Wean Summit
Maia Beatty: Networking is not about you, it is about the person you are talking to
Boardman playground to close its door after five years in business
Loyal customers lament loss of safe, clean place for kids
Tressel deserves credit for widening YSU’s base of student recruitment
Editorial: There’s one thing James P. Tressel has going for him as president of Youngstown State University
Taking on hate crimes
Opinion: By Nancy K. BARON-BAER The Philadelphia Inquirer The anniversary of a low point in American
oddly enough
oddly enough Weather service accidentally sends Conn. tsunami alert HARTFORD, Conn. The
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Queen of Hearts drawing is Sunday at Barry Dyngles
Queen of Hearts drawing is Sunday at Barry Dyngles
Fordham Univ. rescinds honorary degree it gave Bill Cosby
Fordham Univ. rescinds honorary degree it gave Bill Cosby
Portman wants to end aid to Planned Parenthood but opposes fed shutdown
Portman wants to end aid to Planned Parenthood but opposes fed shutdown
Boy Scout's Cruiser Walk on Saturday raises money for food bank
Boy Scout's Cruiser Walk on Saturday raises money for food bank
FrackFree Mahoning Valley celebrates ballot victory
FrackFree Mahoning Valley celebrates ballot victory
Lowellville to give away bike helmets at Saturday safety day
Lowellville to give away bike helmets at Saturday safety day
Downtown Youngstown streets to close at noon Sunday for 5K race
Downtown Youngstown streets to close at noon Sunday for 5K race
BREAKING NEWS | Mahoning County financial data launched on ohiocheckbook.com
Mahoning County financial data launched on ohiocheckbook.com
Mahoning commissioners approve architect for new dog pound
Mahoinng commissioners approve architect for new dog pound
Girard man arrested in Boardman on domestic-violence charge
Girard man arrested in Boardman on domestic-violence charge
In speech to Congress, Pope calls for balance in fighting extremism
Pope calls for balance in fighting extremism in speech to Congress
Report: 1 in 5 Ohio inmates current or former sex offender
Report: 1 in 5 Ohio inmates current or former sex offender
2 arrested on drug charges after traffic stop in Campbell
2 arrested on drug charges after traffic stop in Campbell
Police: 8-month-old boy found dead was left in SUV for hours in Ohio
Police: 8-month-old boy found dead was left in SUV for hours in Ohio
Coalition for a Drug-Free Mahoning County gets fed grant
Coalition for a Drug-Free Mahoning County gets fed grant
Jewelry found in theft suspect who got stuck in elevator in Cincy
Jewelry found in theft suspect who got stuck in elevator in Cincy
Ceremony to honor Gold Star mothers set Sunday in Newton Falls
Ceremony to honor Gold Star mothers set Sunday in Newton Falls
Plans are made for the fifth annual Arab American Hafli
The event will be Oct. 3 at St. Anne Social Hall.
Preschool will host open house Saturday
Preschool will host open house Saturday BOARDMAN Crawling 2 Destiny Preschool and Learning
Youngstown school district sees sunny 5-year forecast
Blue budget skies predicted in city school district’s five-year forecast
Mancini, Petracci, Klacik score in Canfield victory
The Cardinals’ defense also dominated against Howland.
Former teacher gets jail, probation for sex with student
A former Warren G. Harding High School teacher got six months in jail for engaging in a sex act with an 18-year-old student.
Phantoms coach change means changes in style
The Phantoms’ power play will be more defensively oriented under John Wroblewski.
Former AMS coach's child porn case sent to grand jury
The case of a middle-school girls basketball coach facing child-pornography charges was bound over to await action by a Mahoning County grand jury.
Physical transformation helps Ohio State’s Hubbard make big impact opposite Bosa
Going into this season at Ohio State, Sam Hubbard’s evolution as an athlete had been so unconventional it’s a wonder he wasn’t having an identity crisis.
More high school results
BOYS SOCCER Ursuline 4, Warren JFK 1 WARREN Gianni Quattro scored two goals and PJ Conway and
Boardman man pleads guilty to internet cafe charge Wednesday
Charge was related to operating Gold Strike Cafe, which was raided last summer
Browns turn offense back over to McCown
Johnny Manziel won’t make his second straight start on Sunday, and his return to a backup role behind Josh McCown stung deeply.
CenteringPregnancy program changes prenatal care, health commissioner says
The board also announced that naloxone kits to reverse opoid overdoses are available.
Suspended line coach will not be charged with assault
Browns suspended offensive line coach Andy Moeller will not be charged for an alleged assault after a woman said he tried to strangle her.
Dad charged with child endangering arraigned
Thomas Quimby had passed out after drinking a bottle of vodka
Superheroes come to life in arena show
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Just as you don’t want to make The Hulk angry, equally
Stage Left to premiere latest in ‘Jingle’ series
Staff report LISBON Stage Left Players will present the premiere of “Just Jingle,” the latest
Radio Lark recaptures a moment with new album
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Chris Rutushin is quick to share the credit for “Stolen
‘Heroes Reborn’ revives an offbeat, mystic saga
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK “Heroes,” NBC’s mystic, globe-spanning
Badfish at Nelson Ledges
Badfish at Nelson Ledges Badfish (a tribute to Sublime) will perform at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
HALESTORM LOOKING TO DO SOME DAMAGE
HALESTORMSFLBLOOKING TO DO SOME DAMAGE By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Rock act
Youngstown, Warren mayors to be first off 18-story Metropolitan Tower
YSU President Jim Tressel and Sister Janet Gardner of Beatitude House will follow
Woman finds granddaughter dead on porch of vacant house
It was a horrible experience to find her granddaughter dead on the front porch of an abandoned house on Scott Street Northeast Wednesday afternoon, Judy McClellan said.
Warning period ends for speeders in Hubbard Township
Warning period for Hubbard speeding tickets ends today.
Hubbard Township goes high-tech
Hubbard Township Officer Christopher Gifford shows one of 12 body cameras now owned by the Hubbard Township Police Department
BUSINESS DIGEST || Finalists announced
Finalists announced YOUNGSTOWN America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation
Bucs secure playoff spot for third straight season
Neil Walker had a career-high six RBIs as Pittsburgh clinched at least a wild card.
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODay 9 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Open. 1 p.m. (GC) Golf: PGA Tour Championship. 3
Twins finally get to Tribe’s Kluber
The Indians (74-76) now trail the Astros by 51/2 games in the race for the second AL wild-card spot with 12 left to play.
Tall, yellow ‘grass’ in dead lawn?
Tall, yellow ‘grass’ in dead lawn? Actually, this is not a grass. It is Yellow Nutsedge,
OSU’s Jones gets nod as starting QB against Western Michigan
Cardale Jones will remain top-ranked Ohio State’s quarterback Saturday against Western Michigan.
Fall Garden Lecture: Doug Oster
Fall Garden Lecture: Doug Oster When: Today, 7 p.m. What: Join Oster, an Emmy award-winning
Separate sprayers needed
Q. Is it necessary to have a dedicated sprayer for pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides?
Steelers preparing for Rams DT Donald
Mike Tomlin saw plenty of Aaron Donald during Donald’s spectacular career at Pitt.
Bowyer’s Sprint Cup title hopes hit hard by penalties
Clint Bowyer was docked 25 points, dropping him to last in the 16-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup championship field.
Couple faces trial in burning of teenage son
Associated Press UNIONTOWN, Pa. A southwestern Pennsylvania couple faces trial on charges they
Weeden gets shot at QB, but Cassel will be waiting
Former Browns QB Brandon Weeden will start for the Cowboys.
Bill allows death-penalty evidence post trial
Associated Press COLUMBUS Condemned killers could gather post-trial evidence in their death-
What’s that bee?
What’s that bee? If you are a nature lover (or you eat), you should love native bees. When you
Pope stirs excitement in DC
Pope stirs excitement in DC Associated Press WASHINGTON Cheered by jubilant crowds across the
METRO DIGEST || Hubbard men charged in abduction
Hubbard abduction GIRARD Two men were arraigned this week in Girard Municipal Court in an
Bond set at $1.2 million for murder suspect
Magistrate cites changed appearance as one of reasons for high bond
Alliums - the art and soul of spring
By Hugh Earnhart OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Although we officially entered the fall
Evening of poetry and songs at Dorian
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dorian Books, 802 Elm St., will present An Evening of Poetry and Jazz,
Cosby seeks defense lawyer for Pa. probe
Cosby seeks defense lawyer for Pa. probe PHILADELPHIA Comedian Bill Cosby is seeking to hire a
Giovanne Merlo voted interim Niles auditor by the city’s Democratic precinct committee
Giovanne Merlo voted interim Niles auditor by the city’s Democratic precinct committee
Boardman police arrest Lordstown man on drug-trafficking charges
Police reportedly found marijuana, mushrooms during traffic stop
Man formally charged in 4 freeway shootings
Man formally charged in 4 freeway shootings PHOENIX Prosecutors announced formal charges
Police: Girl dies after dad tries to drown her, siblings
Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. A 3-year-old girl has died days after her father tried to drown
Playhouse show was the cat’s meow
Forgive Bernie Appugliese if he is grinning like the Cheshire Cat this week. The executive
Newton Falls woman sentenced to prison after leading police on 26-minute chase
The chase happened June 1 and went through Warren, Champion and Howland
Ashley Furniture HomeStore to open in Tiffany Square
A new tenant will open in Tiffany Square, Kutlick Realty LLC said Wednesday.
Hundreds of millions in damage estimated in California wildfire
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN, CALIF. California officials said Wednesday a wildfire burning north
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Everest (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Th. 9:50 Cinema South in 3-D: Fri.-Th.
Panel interviews candidates
Panel interviews candidates COLUMBUS A five-member screening committee of the Ohio House
Chorus seeks ‘Messiah’ singers
Staff report WARREN The Warren Civic Chorus, under the direction of Hae Jong Lee, will begin
Copyright law info for artists
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Power of the Arts will present a free seminar on copyright laws from
Singer at Tam O’Shanter
Staff report HERMITAGE, PA. An evening with singer Anthony Horvath will take place Sunday from 5
Taft collects for Second Harvest
Taft students and staff are collecting non-perishables for Second Harvest Food Bank
WaterFire festival will brightly burn
Staff report SHARON, PA. The third and final WaterFire festival in downtown Sharon will take
Trump lashes out, boycotts Fox News
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump lashed out at rivals and complained about mistreatment by the media Wednesday, apparently stung by a rash of criticism about his comments on immigration and women.
Xi says ‘without reform,’ no progress for business in China
Associated Press SEATTLE Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday addressed Amazon founder Jeff
Appeals court orders resentencing in Trumbull criminal case
The judge who sentenced Joseph Daniel Jr. acknowledged his mistakes
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Sat: Mark Soini, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wed:
Parker Hannifin, USW meet to discuss closing Youngstown plant
Cleveland-based Parker Hannifin and the United Steel Workers Local 2332 met Wednesday to discuss closing the hydraulic gear plant on Intertech Drive.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Rudolph S. Parella et al v. State Farm Fire & Casualty
Volkswagen CEO resigns, takes responsibility
Associated Press BERLIN Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned Wednesday, days after
Poland Schools to host tour of Union Elementary to highlight infrastructure issues
School officials say Union has roof, electrical and HVAC problems
Non-candidates raking in dough
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Once upon a time, presidential contenders and their political
“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd may be
“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): Dr. Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd may be gone, but there’s still plenty
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Choo-Choo Soul in Austintown
Choo-Choo Soul in Austintown Disney Junior’s Choo-Choo Soul will come to Austintown Park on Sunday
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What you need to know to stay safe Ticks and tick-borne disease
By Linda C. DOLAK OSU master gardener volunteer When identifying a tick, size may be of some
Drawing for The Queen of Hearts game on hold while future is discussed
Editorial: We italicized “the” in the headline because we have no doubt there is only one Queen of Hearts game
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.20—.30 Aqua America, .71
A pope for folk on the periphery
Opinion: By Nicholas P. CAFARDI Los Angeles Times On Tuesday afternoon, a pope from “the ends of the
UAW members rally against deal
Detroit Free Press (TNS) DETROIT About 30 UAW workers and retirees marched with signs and
Fiorina is major leaguer
Opinion: To invoke a baseball metaphor, Carly Fiorina has been called up from the minors to the major
E. coli tests at Mill Creek Park's Lake Newport show little change
Mahoning County District Board of Health releases test results after rain event
Port authority approves contract with its new economic development director
The Western Reserve Port Authority approved the three-year, $90,000-per-year contract with Anthony Trevena
Wednesday, September 23 (89 stories)
Boil-water alert issued for some Brookfield Township residents
Boil-water alert issued for some Brookfield Township residents
Ohio House committee begins task of choosing Gerberry replacement
Ohio House committee begins task of choosing Gerberry replacement
Report: Unlicensed pilot flew plane that crashed, killing 5 in Ga.
Report: Unlicensed pilot flew plane that crashed, killing 5 in Ga.
Reporter for Pa. newspaper finds missing boys during story
Reporter for Pa. newspaper finds missing boys during story
Ohio couple in 80s die in suspected murder-suicide at home
Ohio couple in 80s die in suspected murder-suicide at home
Ohio to host one of three presidential debates in 2016
Ohio to host one of three presidential debates in 2016
UPDATE | Volkswagen CEO steps down, takes responsibility for scandal
Volkswagen CEO steps down, takes responsibility for scandal
Youngstown man faces multiple charges after arrest in Campbell
Youngstown man faces multiple charges after arrest in Campbell
2 Warren men face theft charges after arrest in Boardman
2 Warren men face theft charges after arrest in Boardman
Former teacher gets jail, probation for sex with student
Former teacher gets jail, probation for sex with student
Centering Pregnancy program to open Oct. 7 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Centering Pregnancy program to open Oct. 7 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
BREAKING NEWS | Sources: VW CEO resigns amid emissions-control scandal
VW CEO resigns amid emissions-control scandal
E. coli tests at Mill Creek Park's Lake Newport show little change
E. coli tests at Mill Creek Park's Lake Newport show little change
Ohio to reissue some adoptees’ newly unsealed birth records
Ohio to reissue some adoptees’ newly unsealed birth records
Open house for restored Peter Allen House in Kinsman is Sunday
Open house for restored Peter Allen House in Kinsman is Sunday
South Range girls, Maplewood boys win Suburban League titles
Maplewood’s Allen Sparks and McDonald’s Malina Mitchell captured individual titles.
Valley residents make trip with hope of getting close to Pope Francis in Philly
The main events are the Festival of Families and Mass on Sunday.
Indians fall in opener of critical series
The Indians (74-75) are two slots behind the Twins, with Los Angeles in between.
Judge in Oakhill case requiring prosecutors to testify about tapes
The judge also sided with the defense to issue a subpoena to a confidential witness
College weighs kiss-cam removal
Associated Press Syracuse University is considering kissing its kiss cam goodbye after a fan
Raccoon Road businesses reflect on impact of Dyngles' Queen of Hearts draw
People have come as far as New Jersey, New York to take a chance at raffle game
YSU softball hires Zilles
Youngstown State hired Sara Zilles as an assistant softball coach. Zilles spent the 2015 season at Ursuline College and worked as the assistant director of softball at Pinnacle Sports for seven years.
Youngstown Plan disbands current board, appoints new one
They makeup of the academic distress commission could change depending on the outcome of a Sept. 29 hearing.
PREP ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other results
FOOTBALL Poland, Crestview and JFK atop OHSAA computer ratings Three area football teams are
Report provides strategies to increase economic development in Youngstown
During the last decade, about $1.1 million has been on studies to improve the city – with most of recommendations ignored.
Cardinals dominate Falcons in three-game sweep
Canfield volleyball coach Maria Householder says her team is at its best when her players are having fun.
Rick Derringer and friends coming to Stambaugh
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rick Derringer 50th anniversary concert will come to Stambaugh
Fitch student plans veteran memorial for Eagle Scout project
Outdoor memorial could be built by Veteran's Day in November
Ghost adds instrumental swagger
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Ghost fans are being promised a completely different show
Youngstown dad charged after child falls from window
Had been asleep more than 18 hours after drinking bottle of vodka
Smell of smoke disrupts classes at Struthers Middle School
Malfunctioning air conditioner led to temporary evacuation
South Range to pursue bond refinancing on new school bonds
Bus garage bids rejected, district still hopes to build it by year's end
Preliminary hearing set for Campbell mayoral candidate charged with assault.
Nicholas Phillips, 51, faces a felonious assault charge.
Youngstown school board approves contract extensions
Extensions of the teachers’ union and the district treasurer were approved by the city school board
Youngstown police unit begins weekly crime searches
With Youngstown police Officer Kristina Vaughan looking on, Officer Joe Moran arrests a man on outstanding warrants and searches him after he was pulled over at Erie and Lucius avenues Tuesday for weaving in and out of traffic. Vaughan and Moran are both members of the city’s Community Police Unit, which did a crime sweep of the the city's South Side.
2015 General Election Issues - State
NATIONAL & STATE CANDIDATES & ISSUES All city, village and township positions are 1 to elect and each board of education race is two to elect unless otherwise noted. An * denotes incumbents.
Valley’s unemployment jobs with civilian labor force
Mahoning Valley’s non-seasonally adjusted jobless rate was down by more than 10 percent in August from the previous August.
Pirates’ magic number for wild card down to 1
Starling Marte drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates closed in on their third straight playoff berth by beating the Colorado Rockies 6-3 Tuesday night.
Liberty restaurant is all about family Just Fred’s is just delicious
You might have known it by another name, but now it’s Just Fred’s.
Meyer looks for answers on offense
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has a good idea who will be his starting quarterback against Western Michigan and may reveal the answer today.
Find out what’s in a name
Find out what’s in a name Mark and Mike sampled the ribs, chicken and brisket at Cockeye BBQ in
Steelers’ backups putting up numbers
The NFL’s second-leading rusher is about to lose his starting job.
A taste of France
A taste of France The Southern Rhone Valley provides some of the world’s most sought-after reds
Area partners work to rebuild America
On Tuesday, about 100 gathered to discuss issues facing manufacturers and the efforts made locally to rebuild the workforce.
oddly enough
oddly enough No votes cast in small-town Iowa school board race MCINTIRE, Iowa An Iowa farmer
Chinese leader pledges cooperation with US on cyber-security issues
Associated Press SEATTLE Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and the United
More than 2M Muslims begin annual hajj in Saudi Arabia
Associated Press MECCA, Saudi Arabia More than 2 million Muslims on Tuesday started the first
Obama declares major disaster in California wildfire
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN, Calif. President Barack Obama declared a major disaster Tuesday in
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Megan Howard and Justin Cadle, North Jackson, girl, Sept.
Sanctuary cities have played a venerable role in human history
Opinion: By Elizabeth Allen Los Angeles Times Some members of Congress and Republican presidential
Clinton plan to cut drug costs gets shrugs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Rodham Clinton’s plan to rein in prescription drug prices by
METRO DIGEST || Sentenced for fleeing
Sentenced for fleeing WARREN Christopher Binion, 43, of West First Street in Niles, was
Television shows that will be released on DVD this week include:
Television shows that will be released on DVD this week include: v “The Flash” (season 1): Geek-
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, Mahoning
birthdays
birthdays Singer Julio Iglesias is 72. Actor Paul Petersen (“The Donna Reed Show”) is 70. Actress-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Williams returns for pope coverage NEW YORK Brian Williams returned to the airwaves
Group effort seeks to expunge pot convictions in Ohio
Group effort seeks to expunge pot convictions in Ohio COLUMBUS An Ohio group is moving ahead
Ribbon-cutting set
Ribbon-cutting set BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a celebratory
Pope’s US arrival coincides with Yom Kippur
Associated Press NEW YORK Pope Francis’ first trip to the U.S. coincides with one of the holiest
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.50—.40 Aqua America, .71
Trump is no Reagan
Opinion: Donald Trump should have toured the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library before he debated at the
Amazon offers Prime membership for $67 Friday for new members
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon is cutting the price of its $99 annual Prime membership
Pope arrives in US
Associated Press WASHINGTON The pope of the poor arrived for his first visit to the world’s
47 overdose deaths
47 overdose deaths WARREN Forty-seven people are confirmed to have died of accidental drug
VW CEO: ‘Endlessly sorry’ for violating people’s trust
Associated Press BERLIN Volkswagen AG’s smog-test troubles escalated Tuesday as the company
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Wean takes philanthropy in the Valley to higher level
Editorial: The best philanthropists know that there’s more to philanthropy than writing checks. And among
Tuesday, September 22 (103 stories)
Contract extended for Youngstown schools treasurer, teacher's pact ratified
The city school board extended the contract of Treasurer James Reinhard through year’s end and ratified an extension of the pact with the teachers’ union.
Youngstown Community Police kick off crime sweeps tonight
Members of the city’s Community Police Unit got at least one handgun and made two drug arrests within minutes of each other tonight on the South Side.
Seven goals revealed on latest plan to increase economic development in Youngstown
Seven goals revealed on latest plan to increase economic development in Youngstown
Warning period ends Wednesday for Hubbard speeding tickets
Warning period ends Wednesday for Hubbard speeding tickets
Seeing Volkswagen, here's a list of past auto industry scandals
Not just Volkswagen: A list of past auto industry scandals
Lordstown man faces drug charges after arrest in Boardman
Lordstown man faces charges after arrest in Boardman
Kickoff event set Thursday for Youngstown Business & Education Community program
Kickoff event is Thursday for Youngstown Business & Education Community program
Senate Dems block GOP bill that would curb late abortions
Senate Dems block GOP bill that would curb late abortions
Pope Francis heads for US and a deeply divided Washington
Pope Francis heads for US and a deeply divided Washington
Groupon to cut 1,100 jobs, about 10 percent of workforce
Groupon to cut 1,100 jobs, about 10 percent of workforce
Spaghetti dinner for tumor patient
Spaghetti dinner for tumor patient YOUNGSTOWN A spaghetti dinner and basket auction fundraiser
Valley fire 3rd worst in Calif. history: 3 dead; burned 1,238 homes, 64 businesses, 585 outbuildings
The Valley fire, the third most destructive in state history, has charred 76,067 acres, CalFire said. Three people were killed in the blaze, which started Sept. 12 and tore through 1,238 homes, 23 multi-family homes, 64 commercial buildings and 585 sheds and outbuildings
REUNIONS
Chaney High School Class of 1953 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. Thursday at Davidson’s in
Police raid Austintown home, find drugs, weapons, 4-day-old baby
Police raid Austintown home, find drugs, weapons, 4-day-old baby
Appeals court orders resentencing in Trumbull criminal case
Appeals court orders resentencing in Trumbull criminal case
VW crisis deepens; automaker sets aside $7.3 billion for emissions scandal
VW crisis deepens; automaker sets aside $7.3 billion for emissions scandal
UPDATE | Struthers Middle School students return to class
UPDATE | Struthers Middle School students return to class
GOP hopeful Carson blames “P.C. culture” for Muslim controversy
Republican presidential hopeful Carson blames “P.C. culture”
Man gets 3 years for trying to sell gold bar stolen in heist
Man gets 3 years for trying to sell gold bar stolen in heist
’Whitey’ Bulger’s lover indicted on criminal contempt charge
’Whitey’ Bulger’s lover indicted on criminal contempt charge
1st all-female Honor Flight takes veterans to Washington
1st all-female Honor Flight takes veterans to Washington
Ohio couple charged after baby dies from ingesting heroin
Ohio couple charged after baby dies from ingesting heroin
Report of smoke at Struthers Middle School disrupts classes
Foul smell at Struthers Middle School disrupts classes
UPDATE | Police arrest suspect in 16-year-old's fatal shooting
Police nab suspect in 16-year-old's fatal shooting
Coca-Cola: We spent $118.6M on health efforts in 5 years
Coca-Cola: We spent $118.6M on health efforts in 5 years
Prelim hearing reset for Campbell mayoral candidate charged with assault
Prelim hearing reset for Campbell mayoral candidate charged with assault
Boardman Civic Association hosts event highlighting November candidates and ballot issues
Township voters hear presentations from candidates and issue representatives
Canfield Coating celebrates a dedicated worker
Richard Moore has dedicated 50 years of his time to the steel-processing company.
Emissaries from Israel share secrets of challah
Prayer and symbolism are part of the bread-making process.
Childhood obesity can lead to low self-esteem, future health problems
A local pediatrician says the numbers of overweight children continue to rise. The Mahoning Valley Health Kids Coalition offers programs to help kids.
A postponed hearing in the Oakhill case is rescheduled for Oct. 13
The two sides differ on the amount of secretly recorded tapes were made by confidential witnesses
Niles also battling overdoses with 7 in 9 days
Sept. 10 marked the start of a deadly and dangerous surge in Trumbull County drug overdoses, but not just in Warren, where there were 12 in four days.
Woman said she did probation sentence for heroin
She signed in as someone else for seven days, reports said
Tour the company homes
Staff report CAMPBELL Two free walking tours of the Youngstown Sheet & Tube company homes will
Kermit, Miss Piggy and Muppets gang return to TV Muppet mockumentary
IF YOU WATCH What: “The Muppets” Where: ABC When: 8 p.m. tonight By LYNN ELBER AP
Jim Tressel talks about goals for YSU
YSU President Jim Tressel aims for more students, better retention
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Monday’s other games
FOOTBALL The Warren Harding, Poland, Crestview and Warren JFK football teams received enough votes
nfl news & notes
49ers: Steelers owner Dan Rooney made his way to the visiting locker room at Heinz Field and tracked
high school sports at a glance
MONDAY’s RESULTS FOOTBALL Ohio Poll How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Father, son use net to capture exotic bird in New Hampshire BOW, N.H. An emu that
Award for hospital
Award for hospital AKRON Akron Children’s Hospital has been recognized as one of the top places
‘Female Viagra’ Long overdue or Big Pharma overkill?
By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune Addyi – better known as “female Viagra” (though it’s not a very
Heart 5K Run/Walk
Heart 5K Run/Walk BOARDMAN Heart Reach Ministries is hosting its annual Hustle for Heart Reach
SATURday
SATURday vOhio State vs. Western Michigan, Ohio Stadium, Columbus. Kickoff at 3:30 p.m. TV/radio:
oddly enough
oddly enough Utah twins pregnant again with 2nd sets of twins LINDON, Utah Kerri Bunker and
Porter’s scouting service sizzles after 10 years
High school football players measured for next level
Why did soap fail to prevent leg cramps?
Q. My fiancee had terrible leg cramps at night until she heard of the soap remedy. This worked
Mayoral candidate faces assault charge
Mayoral candidate faces assault charge CAMPBELL Nick Phillips, 51, a campbell mayoral candidate
Lamar Mitchell sentenced to four years in prison for arson, burglary
Lamar Mitchell sentenced to four years in prison for arson, burglary
presidential race Walker drops out of GOP contest
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Warning that the Republican presidential race has become too
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Ex-lawyer sues ex-clients over judgment
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, KY. A former Cincinnati lawyer who was disbarred in Kentucky over
Man pleads guilty to sex crimes
A Leetonia man faces 30 years to life in prison on federal sex charges involving minors.
More than 1K homes destroyed in fires
More than 1K homes destroyed in fires The scope of devastation from one of California’s most-
Balkan officials clash over migrants
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia The war of words over Europe’s migrant crisis is turning
Pa. Supreme Court suspends law license of attorney general
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania’s highest court Monday ordered the temporary
birthdays
birthdays Actor Paul Le Mat (“American Graffiti”) is 70. Singer David Coverdale (Whitesnake, Deep
Hubbard City Council addresses proposed wage increase for part-time police officers
Council voted to send the pay increase to a second reading.
Survey: 1 in 4 college women has experienced unwanted sexual contact
Associated Press COLUMBUS Nearly a quarter of undergraduate women surveyed at more than two
Ex-peanut exec gets 28 years in prison for outbreak
Associated Press ALBANY, GA. A former peanut company executive was sentenced Monday to 28 years
Children Services gets national accreditation
Mahoning County Children Services has been accredited by the New York-based Council on Accreditation.
Prosecutor: Slain child’s life marked by abuse
Associated Press BOSTON In her short, tumultuous life, Bella Bond loved cats, dancing to
The Board approved a "position" saying marijuana use is not benign
Said marijuana for medicinal use should meet FDA standards
Bazetta Township firetruck and fire station damaged by ‘mistake’
The fire chief is getting estimates for repairs to a Bazetta fire station after a cabinet door on the truck struck a support column on the fire station, causing damage Saturday afternoon.
Boardman police nab multiple suspects in separate chases over the weekend
Police also arrested one man in drug-trafficking case
Candidate withdraws
Candidate withdraws NORTH LIMA Melissa Humphries, one of six candidates seeking two four-year
Macy’s plans to hire 85K seasonal workers
Associated Press NEW YORK Macy’s Inc. plans to hire about 85,000 seasonal workers for temporary
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Port Authority Board of Directors, 8:30 a.m., Squaw Creek
Poverty rate is dubious
Opinion: By Robert Rector The Heritage Foundation According to the Census Bureau’s new annual poverty
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.90—.07 Aqua America, .71
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v James Taylor: Today on “Ellen
US must do more for refugees as humanitarian crisis in Syria will not end any time soon
Opinion: The desperate refugees setting sail on rickety boats and scaling barbed-wire fences to enter the
For 7 years, VW software thwarted pollution laws
Associated Press DETROIT Volkswagen became the world’s top-selling carmaker trumpeting the
Associated Press
Associated Press BEIJING Apple Inc. has removed some applications from its App Store after
Best of Canfield Fair winners announced
Best of Canfield Fair winners announced CANFIELD Richard’s Famous Stuffed Hungarian Peppers and
Youngstowners yet again can reject fracking issue
Editorial: A ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court that will result in the anti-fracking charter amendment
Monday, September 21 (84 stories)
Legalized pot dominates most of tonight's candidates, issues session in Boardman
Legalized pot dominates most of tonight's candidates, issues session in Boardman
Mahoning Mental Health and Recovery Board says ‘no’ to pot
Mahoning Mental Health and Recovery Board says ‘no’ to pot
Childhood obesity can lead to social, health problems
Childhood obesity can lead to social, health problems
Hubbard council mulls pay raise for part-time police officers
Hubbard council mulls pay raise for part-time police officers
Former peanut exec gets 28 years in prison for outbreak
Former peanut exec gets 28 years in prison for outbreak
Campbell mayoral candidate charged with felonious assault
Campbell mayoral candidate charged with felonious assault
UPDATE | Sources: Scott Walker ends GOP presidential bid
Sources: Scott Walker ends GOP presidential bid
James Schultis, president of Mercy Health foundation, retiring in January
James Schultis, president of Mercy Health foundation, retiring in January
Veterans outreach program set for Wednesday at Youngstown VA Clinic
Veterans outreach program set for Wednesday at Youngstown VA Clinic
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Immaculate Heart of Mary Social Concerns Group will host a quarter auction Oct. 17 in the
Book discussions and children's events set
Book discussions and children’s events set LEETONIA Book discussion groups are set to meet at
Grant funds police officers in Austintown, Boardman
Grant funds police officers in Austintown, Boardman
Richards Stuffed Hungarian Peppers, Andrews Sausage named 'Best of Fair'
Richards Stuffed Hungarian Peppers, Andrews Sausage win 'Best of Fair'
Macy's plans to add 85K seasonal holiday hiring workers
Macy's plans to add 85K seasonal holiday hiring workers
US home sales slide in August after 3 months of solid gains
US home sales slide in August after 3 months of solid gains
When roommates rumble: Food fight leads to machete wound
When roommates rumble: Food fight leads to machete wound
Mother of Baby Doe held on $1M bond; no bail for boyfriend
Mother of Baby Doe held on $1M bond; no bail for boyfriend
#YSU president Tressel LIVE on Vindy Radio at 10 a.m.
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel will be live in the Vindy Talk Radio studio at 10 a.m.
'Veep.' 'Thrones,' Davis, Hamm reign at Emmy awards
Davis broke a longstanding color barrier with her win for "How to Get Away With Murder'
Steelers look unstoppable against 49ers
Ben Roethlisberger threw for three TDs and DeAngelo Williams ran for three more.
Chisenhall homers to lift Tribe over ChiSox
The Indians trail Houston by four games with 14 to play for the AL’s second wild card.
Pirates top Dodgers, extend wild-card lead
Pittsburgh trails St. Louis by four games in the NL Central.
Former SteelHound Christian looks to ‘Conquer Cancer’
He will play in five road hockey games on Saturday in Toronto.
Artist mixes media for personal connection
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. “The Only Thing That is Constant is Change,” a mixed-media
Appeals panel upholds federal judge here
An appeals court panel has upheld a federal judge in Youngstown in a General Motors Lordstown labor case.
Austin Log Cabin to undergo renovations after donations
Austin Log Cabin to undergo renovations after donations
Church and community say goodbye to Rev. Greg Maturi
The pastor at St. Dominic Church is being reassigned.
Making Kids Count aims to collect 14,000 diapers by Oct. 1
Organization distributes 7,000 diapers each month
YSU trustees don’t vote on faculty retirement buyout expansion
YSU trustees heard about a faculty retirement buyout expansion but didn’t act on it
Video Game Review
‘Super Mario Maker’ Grade: A Details: Nintendo, for the Wii U, $59.99 Ever since Mario
Pope takes subtle jab at communism in Cuba visit
Associated Press HAVANA Pope Francis met with Fidel Castro on Sunday after urging tens of
Southside’s Salinas falls by split decision
The Youngstown State women’s soccer team defeated St. Bonaventure.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH College graduate pays parking tickets more than 40 years later LINCOLN, Neb. It’s
ON CAMPUS | How area FBS players fared in Week 3
BIG TEN Indiana RB Devine Redding, So., Mineral Ridge/Cle. Glenville — carried 23 times for 79
Clinton to propose plan to control costs of prescription drugs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Rodham Clinton says she’ll soon roll out a proposal for
Calif. Gov. Brown to sign fair-pay bill
Calif. Gov. Brown to sign fair-pay bill SAN FRANCISCO Female employees in California are poised
Hit by high costs, some Minn. pot patients opt to buy illegally
Associated Press ST. PAUL, MINN. Just two months after Minnesota launched its medical-marijuana
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Police Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott
Kerry: US to take 85K refugees in ’16, then 100K
Associated Press BERLIN Scrambling to address a growing Syrian refugee crisis, U.S. Secretary of
Ohio wildlife chief to resign
Assocated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s wildlife chief is resigning next month after four years on the
Several major roads in Warren to be repaved coming years
Several of the city’s most-traveled roads will be improved with nearly $5 million in federal and local matching funds in the next few years.
METRO DIGEST || OVI checkpoints this weekend
OVI checkpoints, patrols this week YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will be
Carson: A Muslim shouldn’t be president
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says Islam is
Economic plan for city to be unveiled Tuesday
Economic plan for city to be unveiled Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN Economic Development Strategies for the
Warren officer gets positive reactions to ‘Raider Nation’ cruiser
When it comes to police cars, the image most departments expect is solid, predictable, uniform.
‘Maze Runner’ sequel outpaces ‘Black Mass’
‘Maze Runner’ sequel outpaces ‘Black Mass’ NEW YORK “The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” edged
It was a case of adult overreaction
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly The Kansas City Star The police chief of Irving, Texas, says a young Muslim
Columbiana student scores high on ACT
Jared Wilson, a Columbiana H.S. sophomore, recognized at ceremony
LIST OF WINNERS
LIST OF WINNERS Partial list of winners at Sunday’s 67th prime-time Emmy Awards in Los Angeles:
VW chief apologizes after EPA discovers violations
Associated Press WASHINGTON The CEO of Volkswagen apologized Sunday, and VW customers said they
GETTING CREATIVE
Associated Press CORTLAND, N.Y. Forget the old joke about people dying to get in. Cemeteries are
By LYNN ELBER
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Long-standing barriers fell at Sunday’s Emmy
Howland graduate creates art for rehab center
Girl Scout creates art piece for Children’s Rehabilitation Center of Warren
Pope is a true celebrity
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Forget that obnoxious real estate mogul from
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the
Debate over Iran pact is not over
Opinion: The suspense over the immediate fate of President Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran is over;
YSU students help with museum website development
YSU honors students to help develop website for Holocaust museum
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher D. Alfreno, 34, of 2826 Woodland St. NE,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,
Hispanic Heritage Month offers opportunities for all
Editorial: Growth, understand- ing and unity are the watchwords that forge this year’s observance of Hispanic
HISPANIC HERITAGE | Scheduled events
The 2015 Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, will be celebrated with
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Monday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2015. There are 101 days left in the year.
Celebration of Science
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A portion of Federal Street was taken
Sunday, September 20 (103 stories)
Economic development plan for Youngstown to be unveiled Tuesday at Covelli
YSU played a role in developing the strategic plan.
CEO of Volkswagen apologizes to customers, public
The German automaker skirted clean-air regulations
2 shot to death in home; be on lookout for '02 red Saturn vue
The victims were a 52-year-old man and 26-year-old woman
'Scorch Trial,' 'Black Mass' command weekend box office favorites
Each film targeted a distinct age segment of the market
Some Minn. marijuana patients opt to buy pot illegally
The prices are much lower on the street, some say
YSU trustees pass on faculty proposal to save millions through expaned early buyouts
The chief negotiator estimated about $2.5 million in savings
Pope Francis meets with Fidel Castro after making subtle dig at communism
The pope will be coming to the United States later this week.
More than 250 bid adieu to the Rev. Greg Maturi at St. Dominic
Under his leadership, the congregation endured the murders of two of its members
Johnny 'Deepball' Manziel leads Browns to 28-14 win over Titans
Cleveland is now 1-1 in the young 2015 NFL season
Family dinner to honor Ostoviches' 60th
struthers A family dinner is planned for Sept. 27 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ostovich of
Pratts honored on golden anniversary
MCDONALD Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Pratt of McDonald will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet for a mystery dinner. The hostess is Alma Moore. Garden club news
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
Up for adoption
Go online to angelsforanimals.org or call 330-549-1111 for more information. Name: Grande Info:
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY | Mary Jane Vazmina
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY! Mary Jane Vazmina Residence: Poland Date of birth: Aug. 18, 1925
Legacy Dog Rescue in need of shoes
Legacy Dog Rescue in need of shoes Legacy Dog Rescue will raise funds through a shoe drive in
Mowry-Liguore wedding plans are announced
Richard and Nancy Mowry of Struthers and Louis and Loretta Liguore of Poland are announcing the
Miss Shagrin, Mr. Friedman are engaged
WALNUT CREEK, CALIF. Karen and Steven Shagrin of Walnut Creek, Calif., formerly of Liberty, are
Bianca Mostella, AnTony Ross to wed in Florida
YOUNGSTOWN Bianca Mostella and AnTony Ross, both of Youngstown, are engaged. Parents of the
Miss Ginnetti to be bride of Mr. Bodnar
The engagement of Danielle Lynn Ginnetti and Robert Bodnar Jr. is being announced by their parents,
Kara Goche, Jordan Wert to be married
MINERAL RIDGE Oct. 10 has been chosen as the wedding day of Kara Goche and Jordan Wert. The
Thomas-Finch wedding set for Nov. 14
Youngstown Daniel and Joyce Thomas of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Grand opening for Newport Library cafe Oct. 12
Cafe Augustine, located in the Newport Public Library, 3730 Market St. is having its grand opening at 10 a.m. Oct. 12.
Gardening expert Oster to show how to extend garden season at Fellows
Mill Creek MetroParks will host an evening with Emmy Award-winning producer, television host and writer Doug Oster at 7 p.m. Thursday at Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave.
Bike safety event for kids Saturday
Lowellville police and fire departments are teaming up with Struthers Cub Scout Pack 101 for a bike-safety event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at city hall, 140 E. Liberty St.
YSU overpowers Saint Francis
Youngstown State replaced a week’s worth of doom and gloom with a steady dose of KUUUUUHHHHNNN!
Tri-County Heart Walk features ‘double’ proposal
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More than 2,000 people watched as Alec Stipanovich
Trumbull prosecutor: Murder case shows how drugs and crime destroy lives
While murder, robbery and felonious assault were the criminal charges that brought four young men and some of their girlfriends to the Trumbull County Courthouse a week ago for a murder trial, something else was really behind it.
Crestview hands Warren JFK first loss
Spencer DeSalvo threw a touchdown pass to Caleb Hill and ran for another score.
Organic farm takes root, thrives on Youngstown’s East Side
Early Road Gardens’ city location is convenient, farmer says.
More high school football results
Ursuline 33, Lake Catholic 12 MENTOR Kimauni Johnson rushed for 126 yards and score three
Greenville man survives floatplane crash in Alaska
Schillaci called his father about 15 minutes after the crash
SPORTS DIGEST || Phantoms’ Bednard posts shutout
Phantoms’ Bednard posts shutout CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA. The Youngstown Phantoms defeated the
Rev. Kenneth Simon to mark 20th pastoral anniversary
The pastor and community leader will be honored at celebration Oct. 23.
Sloppy Indians suffer costly loss to Sox
The game ended when Abraham Almonte was picked off first base by closer David Robertson.
METRO DIGEST || Rover Run to benefit humane society
Rover run benefit YOUNGSTOWN Both human and canine runners are welcome to enter Animal Charity
New galleries add to downtown culture
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two new art galleries will open in a one-week
Area golf scores
MEN KNOLL RUN GOLF COURSE Sanko Photography — Low gross: Larry Tusinac 38, Bob Zetts 38, Bill
Hundreds participate in event to end heroin epidemic
The Warren area is in the middle of what the Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention calls a heroin epidemic that has claimed more than 40 lives in Trumbull County this year.
Rain or Shine: Mill Creek MetroParks Farm celebrates end of summer
Despite the rain, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm kept the show going during the event celebrating the end of summer.
Defense bails out Buckeyes’ balky ‘O’ against Huskies
For a team that seemed to have two great quarterbacks, Ohio State is now searching for one.
Polish Day set for next Sunday
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The 25th annual Lawrence County Polish Day will take place next
Cooperation urged to cut pollution in Mill Creek watershed
The Meander Creek, Mill Creek, and Yellow Creek watersheds are among Mahoning County’s major watersheds. Reducing pollution in watersheds is a responsibility of government and individual landowners, officials say.
Running calendar | Upcoming races & walks
September Today — Lordstown Apple Cider Festival 5K at Lordstown High School. Race begins at 10
YSU-SFU notebook | More from Stambaugh Stadium
Getting an earful: Youngstown State backup quarterback Ricky Davis got his first extended action of
Busch outduels Kenseth for Xfinity victory
Joe Gibbs Racing grabbed its first victory of the weekend on Saturday night when Kyle Busch won the Xfinity Series race at Chicagoland Speedway.
49ers’ Tomsula coming home to Pittsburgh
He’s been gone now, really, for 25 years. Yet Pittsburgh still tugs at San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Tomsula.
Browns get first look at Mariota today
Marcus Mariota set the bar high for himself in his first pro start. His NFL debut was spectacular, statistically sublime.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
in the cup!
in the cup! Area holes in one Lee Arent of Boardman aced the 158-yard No. 18 at Rolling Hills
Americans’ perceptions of mobile phone etiquette
Sitting at a stoplight near my home, I was alarmed by a driver in the car in front of me who didn’t
Area Golf calendar | Upcoming outings
SEPTEMBER 26 — Inaugural David Ditzler Golf Outing at Mill Creek North. Registration at 8 a.m.,
Some native choices can make for a great addition to the backyard Garden grasses
Chicago Tribune (TNS) Grasses are glori- ous as summer ripens into fall, with their leaves and
Week of September 20, 2015
Ronald Vidante et al to Stephen A. Kopkash et al, North Lima Road, Youngstown, $111,000. Francesca
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meets Thursday
Phil Kidd, associate director of Youngstown Cityscape, founder of Defend Youngstown, and business owner of the Youngstown Nation store in downtown Youngstown, is the featured speaker
Obama honors female civil-rights leaders
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama paid tribute Saturday to black women for
Salem Community Theatre opens season with Christie’s ‘A Murder is Announced’
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Salem Beginning its new season with a villainous romp,
Family Discovery Day set Oct. 10
Explore family history at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Girard
Lawyers: Clerk may have violated order
Associated Press OWENSBORO, KY. Kim Davis is out of jail and on the job, but the saga
How you can properly dispose of paint cans
How you can properly dispose of paint cans If you look in almost any homeowner’s garage, you’ll
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Russian fighter jets in Syria concern Kerry
Associated Press LONDON U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday that Russia’s movement
Mahoning Ave. event set for Saturday
Mahoning Avenue will come alive with pop-up businesses, outdoor cafes, art galleries, performances, exhibitions, bike lanes, street trees, and sidewalk furniture to demonstrate what the street could be
Suspect in shooting: I’m ‘the wrong guy’
Suspect in shooting: I’m ‘the wrong guy’ PHOENIX A landscaper arrested Friday in a series of
IRS reminds parents, students to check for tax credits
IRS reminds parents, students to check for tax credits YOUNGSTOWN The Internal Revenue Service
How to tame the energy hogs in your home
Ever wonder where all of your energy dollars go? Knowing where your home’s biggest energy sucks are
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Isabelle Demers, 4 p.m.: Virtuosic player will perform on the pipe
Yellowstone visitors surpass 3 million
Yellowstone visitors surpass 3 million YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. Yellowstone National Park
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Lilian Frantz v. Community Action Agency, money. CMS
Marijuana legalization in Ohio also will legalize a monopoly of farm owners
Editorial: The Ohio Supreme Court has spoken: Use of the word “monopoly” in the text of state Issue 3, the
Volunteers pull trash from NW Ohio waterways on cleanup day
Volunteers pull trash from NW Ohio waterways on cleanup day Eds: APNewsNow. TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) —
Samberg rolls out Emmys red carpet
BY DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Andy Samberg hopes to roll some
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
MANUFACTURING The Cubbison Co., manufacturer of custom product identification and printed
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2015. There are 102 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Emmy preview Best of TVSFlbby the numbers
By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee LOS ANGELES It’s time to honor the best and brightest from the
6 steps to get a child to do what he is told
Tribune News Service The following statement is true: A child’s natural response to the proper
Rust Belt Theater’s Joki pens musical to mark decision on gay marriage
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown On June 26, 2015, the United States
We’re at a good place with 680
Opinion: After a few weeks of publicity and mailings and fines, I think Interstate 680 is right where most
Pope Francis urges US, Cuba to fully develop their agreement
Associated Press HAVANA, CUBA Pope Francis urged the Cuban and U.S. governments to push ahead on
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning County Career & Technical Center school board, 4:30 p.m., board conference
Safety experts question classroom barricade devices
Associated Press COLUMBUS A nationwide push allowing schools to buy portable barricade devices
Hundreds of volunteers made the Day of Caring a rousing, singular success
Opinion: Hundreds of volunteers made the Day of Caring a rousing, singular success Our mission at the
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 13 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Make Me,”
‘Twilight’ author to speak at Comic Con
‘Twilight’ author to speak at Comic Con NEW YORK Ten years after the debut of her million-
Tambor, Cox honored for advocacy ahead of Emmy Awards
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Before they strut down the red carpet at
Pope Francis to visit Washington, D.C., New York and Philadelphia this week Catholic heritage sites
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK Pope Francis will visit three U.S. cities,
Area Bowling league scores
AMRON LANES SRI Investment Seniors — Steve Senvisky 243-651, Paul Gruber 228-627, John Greene
Saturday On the links Professional golf results
BMW CHAMPIONSHIP LAKE FOREST, ILL. Jason Day shot a 2-under 69 at the BMW Championship, good
Trump is still The One
Opinion: Donald “I’m Really Rich” Trump has broken just about every rule of presidential politics, including
METRO DIGEST || Cafe Augustine opening Oct. 12 at Newport library
Cafe opening Oct. 12 at Newport library YOUNGSTOWN Cafe Augustine, located in the Newport Public
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, GIRARD, HUBBARD, AUSTINTOWN, LIBERTY
A summary of police activity in the cities of Canfield, Girard and Hubbard and Austintown and Liberty townships:
Saturday, September 19 (76 stories)
2015 Heart Walk punctuated with two proposals
More than 2,000 people watched as Alec Stipanovich knelt before the woman standing in front of him, opened a box containing a diamond engagement ring, and asked her to marry him.
Mill Creek's Sunset at the Farm goes on through rain today
Despite a sudden downpour of rain Saturday evening, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm kept the show going during its “Sunset at the Farm” event to celebrate the end of summer.
Food, crafts, entertainment, orphanage collection at Polish Day next weekend
The 25th annual Lawrence County Polish Day will be celebrated Sept. 27 at Cascade Park Pavilion, 1928 E. Washington St.
Community Legal Aid seeking volunteers
Community Legal Aid, a nonprofit law firm serving the civil legal needs of the low-income community, is seeking volunteers for the Volunteer Advocacy Legal Unit (VALU) program in Mahoning County.
Miss Ramdin, Mr. Repasky to wed Oct. 24
canfield Sivanand and Susan Ramdin and Martin and Gail Repasky, all of Canfield, are announcing
Susan Mandl, Michael Ramsey plan wedding
BOARDMAN Susan Diane Mandl and Michael Patrick Ramsey, both of Dallas, are engaged. The
Sarah Patchell | Matthew Ramsbottom
CHICAGO Sarah Patchell and Matthew Ramsbottom exchanged vows at Old St. Patrick’s Church, where
Charlane Tirabassi | Daniel Crum
Struthers The wedding of Charlane Tirabassi and Daniel Crum took place at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the
Alexis Wyatt | George Grady
DOVER, OHIO Jimmy Digman officiated at the July 17 wedding of Alexis Wyatt, formerly of Canfield,
Andrea Walters | Grant Herring
Winston-Salem, N.C. The wedding of Andrea Walters and Grant Herring, both of Winston-Salem, N.C.,
Jessica Tomko | Jason Rodesky
Youngstown Jessica Tomko of Canfield and Jason Rodesky of Boardman were married May 16 during a 2
Open house set at historical society
Open house set at historical society YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is
Harding flattens Fitch
On a night where the community celebrated its 1990 state championship team, the Warren Harding football team channeled some greatness of its own as the Raiders methodically dispatched visiting Austintown Fitch, 38-0, on Friday night at Mollenkopf Stadium.
Next Queen of Hearts drawing location, draw day could be changed
Township and Barry Dyngles officials met Friday afternoon to discuss what's next as the jackpot continues to grow.
Manned radar guns nab 570 speeders in 1 week
Additional officers will be trained Sept. 26 to use the radar guns
Poland still perfect after nail-biter
Dylan Garver ran for 220 yards for the Bulldogs in the win over Howland.
State lawmaker prepares alternative plan; Youngstown board members get subpoenas
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni’s plan would offer state-paid universal preschool, define quality choice
Late TD helps Lakeview stun Hubbard
Angelo Marino hit Nick Boldt for a 64-yard TD in the final five minutes for the Bulldogs.
Poland schools debut new peer-mentoring program
"Big Dog Little Dog" brings high-school students to Union Elementary
East’s Donadelle burns Niles with big plays
Imoni Donadelle touched the ball four times and scored four TDs.
Benefit for Nancy Canizaro-Maloney; tumor releasing chemicals into her brain
Surgery scheduled at the Cleveland Clinic
PREP FOOTBALL roundup
Akron SVSM 49, Cardinal Mooney 23 AKRON St. Vincent-St. Mary quarterback Dom Davis torched the
‘Frostbite’ fishing tournament set for today
The tournament is set to get under way at 7 a.m. with the first boat flight launched from Mosquito Lake State Park Marina in Cortland.
Lecture series at Sutliff Museum
Staff report WARREN Victorian Collections and Coffee, the annual free fall lecture series of the
Chorale reveals concert season
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Chorale, under the direction of Kris Harper, has
Thrival Music Fest chief calls the Mahoning Valley home Rocking & thriving
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The Thrival Music Festival is emerging as Pittsburgh’s first
Valley makers support their crafts, each other
About 30 local makers will show off their products at a Rust Belt Makers Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Canfield.
More PREP RESULTS
VOLLEYBALL Canfield 25-25-25, Howland 11-18-15 CANFIELD Morgan Leonard had 13 points, seven
Rose Mary Flanagan's kids keep alive legacy with ovarian cancer foundation
The Foundation's signature event, the Teal Tini Cocktail Party, is Oct. 1
Ballot board adopts edited language for pot amendment
Legal counsel for proponents and opponents of the proposed amendment offered no objections, voicing agreement with the new language choices
Driver sues officer, others in 2013 crash
A Hubbard woman and her family are suing Coitsville police over her injuries that resulted from a police pursuit.
Woman arraigned for disturbance in Mahoning juvenile court
Has a previous resisting arrest conviction from '98
Trumbull health board reaches agreement for new health commissioner
The board hired Frank Migliozzi, effective Jan. 1, at the end of the contract of health Commisioner James Enyeart.
Focus shifts to interior work, upkeep at War Museum
Volunteers work on landscaping at the War Vet Museum in Canfield. New shrubbery was planted around the home, which sits along U.S. Route 224 in the city.
Northern Illinois goes for biggest win vs. Big Ten
When Ohio State coach Urban Meyer looks at Northern Illinois, he sees a lot of Big Ten in the Mid-American Conference champions.
Here’s Johnny: Manziel gets the start
It’s all in front of Johnny Manziel: The chance to silence the critics and prove he belongs in the NFL. On Sunday, Manziel can re-start his career. His shot at redemption.
Tressel inducted into Ohio State Hall of Fame
Looking almost younger than when he left Ohio State, Tressel, 62, was accompanied by his wife, Ellen, and apologized for being late for a news conference before his induction.
YSU soccer team falls to Northern Kentucky
YSU soccer team falls to Northern Kentucky Youngstown Sophomore Kyler Lum scored her first
Marines seek to keep women from combat
Associated Press WASHINGTON The commandant of the Marine Corps has recommended that women be
Every fall, shortly after nighttime temperatures turn chilly, deer mice seek refuge from the coming
Every fall, shortly after nighttime temperatures turn chilly, deer mice seek refuge from the coming
Russia, US discuss buildup in Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON American and Russian military chiefs began talks Friday over
Kasich remark draws unwanted attention
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich has become the latest 2016 presidential
Baby Doe’s mother arrested, man charged
Associated Press BOSTON A mother was arrested and her boyfriend was charged with murder in the
Chamber event
Chamber event farmdale Mary L. Jefferson-Williams, Badger Elementary School principal and
Community Day to fund dugouts for Liberty Baseball Association
Third annual Liberty Community Day begins Saturday at 3 p.m. at Center Park.
Trump blasted for not correcting man’s Muslim-related statements
Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.H. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump drew fire from
ODOT announces new lane restrictions as part of I-80 project
I-76 westbound at the turnpike to have nightly lane restrictions
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS “Inside the Actor’s Studio” host James Lipton is 89. Actress Rosemary Harris is 88.
Boardman Library closing for renovations
The library will close for several weeks beginning Sept. 28.
Boardman trustees award demolition contracts
Township officials continue with efforts to demolish abandoned, vacant structures
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2015. There are 103 days left in the year.
Praise service
Praise service GIRARD A special praise worship service with music and prayer is planned for 7
Ohio Supreme Court dismissed a complaint from six Youngstown residents on the anti-fracking charter amendment
The court said the case was moot as it already required the Mahoning County Board of Elections to put it on the ballot
Like most who fish, I’ve set the hook on a lot of sticks and jumped to the conclusion that
Like most who fish, I’ve set the hook on a lot of sticks and jumped to the conclusion that they were
METRO DIGEST || Dogs rescued, citations expected
Postponed YOUNGSTOWN A news conference by state Sen. Joe Schiavoni regarding suggestions for
Send information on pet blessings
Send information on pet blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St.
Conference set Oct. 2 and 3 by Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Speaker will be Carol Wolvar, 'The Pottery Lady'
EPA: VW intentionally violates clean-air laws
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday that Volkswagen
State’s unemployment rate below 5 percent
Although the state’s unemployment rate has reached below 5 percent, economists say Ohio is still not at a full-employment level.
Worshippers rock for Jesus at Heaven's Edge Metal Church in Christ
Struthers church offers a hard rock set list and 'come as you are' philosophy.
Racino celebrates one year with owners lauding region
Editorial: A year ago, Penn National Gaming opened the doors to its $250 million horse-racing track and slots-
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Johnny Appleseed Festival, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The grand parade
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.970.02 Aqua America, .71
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley Batcho and Jeremy Vallia, Youngstown, girl, Sept.
Philosophy departments suffer due to lack of Eastern thinkers
Opinion: By Eric Schwitzgebel Los Angeles Times Philosophy professors in the United States have all heard
METRO DIGEST || Peace Celebration Monday
Peace Celebration CHAMPION The seventh annual Warren-area Peace Celebration will begin with a
House OKs GOP bill blocking Planned Parenthood funds
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan voted against defunding the organization
When is a win a win?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Two recent Ohio Supreme Court cases merit a second glance, only because they prompt the
Chrysler, UAW reach 4-year contract
Pact will now go to 39,000 workers for vote Associated Press DETROIT Hourly pay, profit
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Lincoln Knolls Community Watch meets Tuesday afternoon
Lincoln Knolls Community Watch meets Tuesday afternoon
Tuesday news conference canceled on alternative to Youngstown Plan
Tuesday news conference canceled on alternative to Youngstown Plan
Two arraigned in Campbell on heroin, cocaine charges
Two arraigned in Campbell on heroin, cocaine charges
Lawyers ask judge to set aside prep school grad’s conviction
Lawyers ask judge to set aside prep school grad’s conviction
EPA says Volkswagen intentionally violates clean air standards
EPA says VW intentionally violates clean air standards
Children's car-seat safety check set Saturday in Austintown
Car-seat safety check set Saturday in Austintown
Newton Falls Joint Fire District meeting is tonight
Newton Falls Joint Fire District meeting is tonight
Community Day on Saturday to fund dugouts for Liberty Baseball Association
Community Day to fund dugouts for Liberty Baseball Association
Ohio board adjusts ballot wording of pot legalization plan
Ohio board adjusts ballot wording of pot legalization plan
Police seek man in connection with Wednesday night homicide
Police seek man in connection with Wednesday night homicide
Supreme Court dismisses 2nd fracking charter suit as moot
Supreme Court dismisses 2nd fracking charter suit as moot
Correction for photo
Correction for photo AUSTINTOWN In a photo that appeared in the society section of The
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a 6 p.m. Oct. 5 dinner meeting at the Georgetown
State lawmaker gives Queen of Hearts free reign
Austintown officials to discuss the next drawing today with the pub
Fitch-Harding rivalry huge for both programs, good for football
If high school football fans are to believe the opposing coaches, tonight’s showdown between Austintown Fitch and Warren Harding is just another game on the schedule.
Canfield blanks Lakeview to continue strong run
The Cardinals have allowed just one goal this season.
Rimedio-Righetti expects subpoena in Oakhill case
Her 2010 campaign finances have come up in grand jury testimony.
Summit addressees Youngstown plan; 2 Dems to unveil their plan
After several meetings with community stakeholders, parents and educators, two Democratic lawmakers from the Mahoning Valley will announce their plan to fix Youngstown City Schools
RUMAN: Early gloom gives way to optimism for Valley teams
Several teams have put a bad opening week in the rearview mirror.
Youngstown water customers to get letters about contamination
The letters are required by the state Environmental Protection Agency
GM to pay $900 million, makes agreement with federal prosecutors
General Motors agreed to pay $900 million to fend off criminal prosecution over the deadly ignition-switch scandal.
Fed keeping U.S. interest rates at record lows
The Federal Reserve is keeping U.S. interest rates at record lows in the face of threats from a weak global economy, persistently low inflation and unstable financial markets.
Johnny Depp, ensemble are excellent in ‘Black Mass’ Brutally brilliant
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer Shakespeare had his tortured Hamlet, his ambitious
Steelers looking for points to go with all those yards
Pittsburgh is trying to improve its scoring after a sometimes-frustrating 2014 season.
Hispanic Heritage month kicks off downtown Youngstown
Keynote speaker was Dr. Gabriel Palmer-Fernandez from YSU, who came here from Cuba
Police investigating gunfight downtown near Warren school
Police are reviewing video from a Warren City Schools building on Monroe Street Northwest downtown that captured a gunfight involving people in two vehicles that occurred across the street from the school at 11:07 a.m. Wednesday.
DAR celebrates constitution with Ringing of Bells
Pearl Kennedy, left, and Patty Collins, both of Austintown, ring bells as they sing “God Bless America” during the Bells Across America event Thursday on Canfield Village Green, hosted by the Daughters of The Revolution. The bells were wrung in remembrance of the signing of the constitution.
Canfield freshmen victorious over Aurora Greenmen
The Canfield High School freshman football team hosted the Aurora Greenmen on Sept. 10 under
New mentoring program comes to Poland schools
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Poland schools are incorporating a new mentoring program
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman volleyball beats Howland The Boardman High School volleyball team defeated Howland by a
Boys cross country places fourth
On Sept. 12, the Boardman High School boys cross country team traveled to Dover City Park to run in
Poland Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will host a special knit-in program on
Miss Tillery, Mr. Kelley plan Sept. nuptials
Rochelle Kelley of Austintown is announcing the engagement of her son, Matthew Kelley, and Allison
Austintown Rotary hosts August meeting
The Rotary Club of Austintown hosted a meeting on Aug. 24, where they had guests talk about their
Rachel Stanko v Kyle Sheehan
In a noon ceremony May 30, Rachel Stanko of Boardman and Kyle Sheehan of Canfield exchanged wedding
Molly Mann, Marcus Corlew are engaged
Raymond and Nancy Mann of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Molly
Miss Cichanski and Mr. Martin plan Oct. rites
Mark and Mariellen Cichanski Sr. of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of
Summer reading spectacular at the library
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com The Poland library hosted the last event of the Summer
CBC celebrates District Teams
The Canfield Baseball Club celebrated the three 2015 District Teams, which all won their District Tournaments this summer, with a picnic at McCune Park on Aug. 29.
Shark Week kicks off with Gotta Move Story Time
The Austintown library kicked off a two-week spanned Shark Week, centering all of their normal activities and events to be shark-themed beginning on Sept. 10.
Miss Serenko, Mr. DiMaiolo Sept. date set
Jennifer Lynn Serenko and Robert Charles DiMaiolo, both of Boardman, are engaged and planning a
BOARDMAN
BOARDMAN Sept. 3 Arrest: Police conducting a vehicle check on Southern Boulevard took Lenora R.
AUSTINTOWN
AUSTINTOWN Aug. 31 Warrant: Dean O’Neil,37, of N. Osborne St., Youngstown, was arrested on a
Austintown Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will host a special knit-in program on
Boardman Community Briefs
Newcomers to have first meeting in September Newcomers of Mahoning Valley is welcoming back new
Canfield Community Briefs
Learn to decipher labels at St. E’s Boardman Learn to read and decipher food labels, and how
Canfield Sports Briefs
Volleyball defeats Crestwood Canfield toppled Crestwood in five games on Sept. 5, with scores of
Paint and Sip creations at Shepherd of the Valley
Shepherd of the Valley of Boardman offered a Paint and Sip on Aug. 26.
Manager of Warren apartment building says tenants have to move out
The manager of the Reeves Apartments at 295 West Market Street downtown says the owner of the building has given notices to the 18 people living there telling them they will have to move out by the end of October.
Zarlenga wins golf tournament
Zarlenga wins golf tournament SHARON, PA. Josh Zarlenga (Youngstown Country Club) won the
Kang suffers ‘serious injury’ in Pirates’ loss
The rookie shortstop injured his knee in the first inning.
Campbell mayor fires Civil Service Commission chairman following improper test
Police department is investigating violation of Ohio civil service law.
GOP leaders seek to head off government shutdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republican leaders scrambled Thursday to head off a
OSU works to reduce sexual assaults
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University freshmen will undergo mandatory sexual-violence
Man with homemade cannon indicted by grand jury
Doctor charged in boating accident issued superseding indictment
Croatia puts army on alert
Associated Press BATINA, Croatia Croatian leaders put the army on alert after chaos erupted
Friend of church shooter arrested
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Today is Friday, Sept. 18, the 261st day of 2015
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Chamber’s showcase highlights businesses
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com BOARDMAN Custom apparel, banking and food were just some of the
Landfill agreement approved
Host agreement with Mahoning Landfill funds Mahoning County and Springfield Township.
McCown likely to start vs. Titans if he practices
He is expected to be cleared today after suffering a concussion on Sunday.
METRO DIGEST || Charged in attack
Charged in attack BOARDMAN A township man faces multiple felony charges after he purportedly
Fiorina’s performance could shake up race
Associated Press WASHINGTON Propelled by her standout debate performance, Carly Fiorina sought
Obama honors 3 who thwarted train attack in France
Obama honors 3 who thwarted train attack in France WASHINGTON The three young Americans who
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Trumbull grand jury indicts man in attempted abduction of woman
Warren man indicted on attempted abduction for purportedly running after jogger and yelling ‘Come here’
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Jackson Township trustees, 9 a.m., special meeting to discuss tax abatement,
E. coli testing in Mill Creek Park again yields mixed results
County health board tested samples from nine locations this week
Births
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METRO DIGEST || Warren bike trail name to honor Wonders
Bike trail name to honor Wonders WARREN Warren City Council has approved a name change for the
Kinder, gentler John Kasich fails to stand out in the heated contest for GOP nomination for president
Opinion: Remember all of those national media stories about Ohio Gov. John Kasich being too much of a jerk
Registration for women’s event
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Ohio Power Siting Board approves $800 million Lordstown power plant
The ruling paves the way for an 800-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant in Lordstown
American stops flights at 3 airports
Associated Press DALLAS American Airlines flights to and from Dallas, Chicago and Miami were
1v “Cats,” 7:30 p.m.: The fun, feline musical based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old
1v “Cats,” 7:30 p.m.: The fun, feline musical based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical
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Much rides on the success of GM-UAW negotiations
Editorial: The stakes couldn’t be much higher in the ongoing negotiations between the Detroit Three
49ers’ Hyde spins into spotlight
His touchdown on Monday night was reminiscent of OSU’s Braxton Miller.
Judge orders attorneys in Herring case to decide how to use evidence
Prosecution may have some witnesses read previous testimony
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Why not die at home?
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Mixed results in latest E. coli testing at Mill Creek Park waterways
Mixed results in latest E. coli testing at Mill Creek Park waterways
BREAKING NEWS | Ohio Supreme Court orders Youngstown fracking amendment put back on ballot
BREAKING NEWS | Ohio Supreme Court orders Youngstown fracking amendment put back on ballot
Youngstown's Crescent Street Bridge to be closed most of Friday for inspection
Youngstown's Crescent Street bridge will be closed more of Friday for inspection
UPDATE | GM will pay $900 million over ignition-switch scandal
GM will pay $900 million over ignition switch scandal
Temporary 4-way stop signs put up at Struthers intersection
Temporary 4-way stop signs put up at Struthers intersection
Downtown chalk mural unveiling set for 5 p.m. Friday
Downtown chalk mural unveiling set for 5 p.m. Friday
American stops flights to 3 airports amid computer woes
American stops flights to 3 airports amid computer woes
Wal-Mart says it will hire 60,000 holiday season workers
Wal-Mart says it will hire 60,000 holiday season workers
Ohio State announces series of anti-sexual assault efforts
Ohio State announces series of anti-sexual assault efforts
PennDOT asks about adding 2nd Harrisburg-Pittsburgh train
PennDOT asks about adding 2nd Harrisburg-Pittsburgh train
Ohio’s public university salaries swelled in past decade
Ohio’s public university salaries swelled in past decade
Traffic stops in Campbell results in arrest of three on drug charges
Traffic stops in Campbell results in arrest of three on drug charges
Sunset at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm tour is Saturday
Sunset at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm tour is Saturday
Boardman man arrested after altercation with knife
Boardman man arrested after altercation with knife
Police investigating gunfight downtown near Warren school
Police investigating gunfight downtown near Warren school
Boardman library closes temporarily for renovations Sept. 28
Boardman library closes temporarily for renovations Sept. 28
Concert review: Joe Walsh opens tour at W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren
Concert review: Joe Walsh opens tour at W.D. Packard Music Hall in Warren
Mahoning commissioners approve Springfield Township landfill agreement
Mahoning commissioners approve Springfield Township landfill agreement
UPDATE | GM to pay $575M to settle ignition-switch lawsuits
GM to pay $575M to settle ignition switch lawsuits
Tour planned of New Castle churches and synagogues
Proceeds from the Saturday event will benefit the Historic Warner Cascade Theatre.
Howland, Hubbard girls play to a draw
The crowd at the Howland-Hubbard girls soccer match erupted into boos and yelling after referees made a judgment call late in the game on Wednesday night.
Kasich refused to blast GOP opponents in 2nd debate
There were long gaps in the debate in which Kasich was silent
Warren Capt. Gilmore gets suspended for using racial slur
Janice Gilmore began serving the suspension Sept. 7 for calling a fellow captain a derogatory term.
More prep results
BOYS SOCCER South Range 9, Columbiana 0 COLUMBIANA Brooks Thomas scored three goals to lead
Dawson remains on paid leave; ODE to rule on teaching license
Dawson to continue paid administrative leave until ODE rules on case
SPORTS DIGEST || Weymer replaces Durkin as coach
Weymer replaces Durkin as coach YOUNGSTOWN Matt Weymer, the head baseball coach at Springfield
Youngstown council mulls repealing anti-begging law
An ACLU attorney says the new proposal is an improvement, but still raises ‘serious questions’
Manziel ready to step in as Browns starter
Like a Broadway understudy, Johnny Manziel knows he might practice with Cleveland’s starters all week and not play Sunday.
Lindor leads Indians past KC, back to .500
While Francisco Lindor makes a late run for AL Rookie of the Year, he might be accomplishing something even more important for the Cleveland Indians.
Niles clerk: Funds to pay firefighters to run out soon
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The financially strapped city continues to careen from
Steelers’ Williams looking to build on solid debut
DeAngelo Williams understands the stereotype, even if he doesn’t agree with it.
Journalist Soledad O'Brien tells personal story of race in America
O'Brien says America needs to have more uncomfortable conversations.
Theater presents murder-mystery
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theater’s 39th season will open Friday with the Agatha
Rust Belt throws a ‘Gay Wedding’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Theater Company had planned to
Bully delivers alt-rock punch
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The thing about bullies – you know, Bif from “Back to the
Ryan, veterans official offer vets tips on getting medical care
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13th of Howland and Herman K. Breuer, director of the Trumbull County Veterans Service Commission, called a press conference to alert military veterans they are not alone when they seek medical care through the U.S. Veterans Administration.
Rape victim describes ordeal from assault to trial
Rape Crisis & Counseling Center celebrates 40th anniversary
Mahoning health board changes Mill Creek water testing
E. coli testing expands to include additional sites
Supreme Court keeps fracking issues off ballot
The court instead based its decision on the fact that the petitioners did not meet other requirements for inclusion on the ballot
Passion for Primanti’s in Boardman
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com BOARDMAN When the newest Primanti Bros. location
Broken heart for Liberty man
Janet Decesare-Faber, left, of Austintown and Laurie Lesitsky of Canfield pose in a photo booth they brought to Barry Dyngles Pub Wednesday night for the drawing of the Queen of Hearts game. There were no winners of the $778,203 jackpot for the drawing, which has been going on since October. WILLIAM D. LEWIS THE VINDICATOR
oddly enough
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Yellow jacket season
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Lawn fertilization
Lawn fertilization Fall and late fall are great times to fertilize your lawn. It does not take
Growing Vegetable Crops in Pots
Growing Vegetable Crops in Pots When: Next Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon. What: Learn about
Fall webworms unsightly, but not damaging
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Extension master gardener volunteer This time of year we begin seeing
Rutgers football coach suspended
Rutgers has suspended football coach Kyle Flood for three games and fined him $50,000 for contacting a faculty member over a player’s grade.
Social media is full of these garden fallacies
By Peggy Griffith OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Searching for and finding reliable
Leaf galls rarely affect tree health
Q. I have three maple trees. Last year I noticed the leaves in fall were brown in spots with these
Charged in homicide
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CIA declassifies JKF, LBJ intelligence memos
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas As the U.S. and Russia reached the brink of nuclear war in 1962,
Big Give for Autism is today nationwide
The event’s goal is to help parents and individuals impacted by autism to provide options and opportunities
Outcry after Muslim teen is detained over homemade clock
Associated Press IRVING, Texas A 14-year-old Muslim boy became a sensation on social media
Census: Income, poverty unchanged
Census: Income, poverty unchanged WASHINGTON The wallets of America’s middle class and poorest
Oakhill judge rejects request from defendants to dismiss the case
Monday’s court hearing, though, has been postponed
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown Plan meeting
Youngstown Plan YOUNGSTOWN Educators, parents, students and community members will learn more
Cleveland airport is fined $735,000
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Federal Aviation Administration has fined Cleveland Hopkins
Tsunami advisory for Hawaii after 8.3 Chile quake
Associated Press honolulu Hawaii is under a tsunami advisory after a magnitude-8.3 earthquake
Coalition program focuses on city ordinances
The program begins at 6:30 p.m. today at Faith Community Covenant Church
US general: Only 5 Syrian rebels are fighting IS
Associated Press WASHINGTON No more than five U.S.-trained Syrian rebels are fighting the
Candidates debate more than Trump this time
Associated Press SIMI VALLEY, Calif. Amid the back-and-forth bickering over Donald Trump, the
Ohio court: Pot ballot wording is misleading
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that part of the ballot wording
Surplus food
Surplus food Grace Evangelistic Temple Church, 2214 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, free produce
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lowellville School board, athletic committee, 4 p.m., main office conference room,
birthdays
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YSU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The events started Tuesday and continue through October, including a lecture by Soledad O'Brien
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A Bible and a hug: Woman tells defendant about the man he helped kill
Sarah Levels of Columbus, daughter of James Levels, wanted Tyler Meardith to know what kind of man died in front of him April 7, 2014, while he and Michael Settle were trying to commit a robbery.
Canfield school evacuated for rooftop smoke
An air-conditioning unit motor burned up and that tripped the smoke alarm, fire officials said
Pope Francis has revived, ruffled US Catholic church
By RACHEL ZOLL AP Religion Writer NEW YORK Pope Francis’ favorability ratings in surveys of
H&M to open in Eastwood today
H&M will open a new 20,000-square-foot store on Eastwood Mall’s Center Court at noon today.
Ohio House takes up business tax fix bill
The House bill would ensure business tax bills for the year won't be larger than originally anticipated
Housing sales mixed across Mahoning Valley
Mahoning and Trumbull counties saw increases in closed sales while Columbiana saw a decrease, but a large increase in pending sales.
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: The Muleface Brothers,
Fall Cruze-In car show with FX Project
Staff report ERMITAGE, PA. Mel Grata Chevrolet’s third annual Fall Cruze-In will be Monday from
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“Jeff Dunham: UNHINGED IN HOLLYWOOD” (8 P.M., NBC): This special has the ventriloquist
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A good retirement plan remains out of reach for many Americans
Opinion: By Christopher Flavelle Bloomberg View A lot of policy dilemmas could be fixed easily enough, if
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Student-loan debt roils higher education in US and burdens graduates
Editorial: The $1.3 trillion figure is certainly a shock to the senses – especially because it represents the
Students travel back in time at Barnhisel House
Fourth- and fifth-graders get a taste of 19th-century life at Girard museum.
Cat-rescue group finds an audience at Playhouse
Diane Less was moved to tears last week by the Youngstown Playhouse’s production of “Cats.” Not
NEW THIS WEEK
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Prosecutors reach deal with GM to settle probe
Associated Press NEW YORK Federal prosecutors have reached an agreement with General Motors to
Reform mission in prison
Opinion: CLEVELAND About a mile from where the Cleveland Indians test their fans’ patience, there is a
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The Randy and Mr. Lahey show at Ford hall
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Kasich low on visibility in debate, but makes his point
While Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s face-time on CNN’s Republican presidential debate hasn’t been much, he was able to hit on his talking points.
Fans line up for free sandwiches at new Primanti Bros.'s in Boardman
When the newest Primanti Bros. location opens its doors to the public Friday, some hardcore fans of the Pittsburgh-based restaurant will have been camped out at the South Avenue store for nearly 24 hours.
Niles officials weigh deficit remedies, including unused vacation pay
The financially strapped city continues to careen from one cash crisis to another. On Wednesday, a payroll clerk warned the deficit commission overseeing Niles’ fiscal emergency that funds for firefighter wages will run out by Oct. 4.
Kasich refuses to engage in vitriol in tonight's presidential debate
Several of the Republican candidates exchanged barbs and insults during tonight’s CNN debate, but Ohio Gov. John Kasich is refusing to engage in the criticism.
No big winner at Dyngles tonight
Thousands of people came out for the chance to win more than $778,000 at the Queen of Hearts game at Barry Dyngles Pub. No one walked home with the top prize tonight.
Struthers environmental science students gather data Friday at Yellow Creek Park
Struthers environmental science students gather data Friday at Yellow Creek Park
Fundraiser is Friday in Boardman to honor the late Michael Covert
Fundraiser is Friday in Boardman for Michael Covert
Teachers' union has info session on Youngstown schools takeover Thursday
Teachers' union has info session on Youngstown schools takeover Thursday
Liberty Fire Department receives operations and safety grant
Liberty Fire Department receives operations and safety grant
Primanti Brothers to give away sandwiches to the first 100 customers at Boardman restaurant
Primanti's to give away sandwiches to the first 100 customers
National drag racing champ to appear at East Side outdoor concert today
National drag racing champ to appear at East Side outdoor concert today
Mahoning County health board makes changes to Lake Newport testing
Mahoning County health board makes changes to Lake Newport testing
US homebuilder sentiment hits highest level since Oct. 2005
US homebuilder sentiment hits highest level since Oct. 2005
Brookfield schools host public strategic planning meeting Thursday
Brookfield schools hosts two public meetings
2 face drug charges after their arrest in Campbell
2 face drug charges after their arrest in Campbell
Ohio Supreme Court rejects fracking foes’ ballot protest
Ohio Supreme Court rejects fracking foes’ ballot protest
Traffic stop in Campbell results in arrest of man on drug charge
Traffic stop in Campbell results in arrest of man on drug charge
Ohio lawmakers tackle charter school bill after scandal, ruling
Lawmakers tackle charter school bill after scandal, ruling
BREAKING NEWS | Students evacuated at C.H. Campbell Elementary School in Canfield
Students evacuated at C.H. Campbell Elementary School in Canfield
Skedaddles Indoor Playground in Boardman closing Nov. 30
Skedaddles Indoor Playground in Boardman closing Nov. 30
Satellite radio taken from vehicle parked in Girard
Satellite radio taken from vehicle parked in Girard
Georgia man to pay $1.6M in Ohio deer trafficking case
Georgia man to pay $1.6M in Ohio deer trafficking case
Man faces charge for allegedly growing pot in Boardman
Man faces charge for allegedly growing pot in Boardman
Jock-tax ruling delayed during appeal to US Supreme Court
’Jock tax’ ruling delayed during appeal to US Supreme Court
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Veterans' Outreach to offer produce to vets
Veterans’ Outreach to offer produce to vets LIBERTY Veterans’ Outreach, 7 Belgrade Ave., will
State power CVCA takes down Mooney
The Cardinal Mooney boys soccer team annually plays one of the strongest schedules in the state of Ohio.
UAW reaches tentative pact, will serve as pattern in GM, Ford talks
Associated Press DETROIT A tentative contract agreement reached Tuesday between the United Auto
YSU wants to eliminate emotional peaks, valleys
Stambaugh Stadium is the tallest building in the city, and there were a few Youngstown State fans ready to jump off it after Saturday’s panic-inducing overtime win over Robert Morris.
Oakhill prosecutor objects to request to subpoena confidential witness
A Monday hearing is about the amount of secretly recorded tapes
Sweep relief: Lakeview takes down Canfield
Jensen Silbaugh had 15 points, 10 kills and two aces, Annie Pavlansky registered 10 kills and five blocks while Laney Lytle added 22 assists,
Barry Dyngles Pub's $700K jackpot draws ‘madness’
Barry Dyngles Pub to select ticket for chance to win more than $700K jackpot
Youngstown couple accused of starving infant arraigned
Both in jail with no bond pending pretrial hearing
Indians making late playoff push
With a September surge, the Indians have manager Terry Francona feeling great.
Canfield teacher found not guilty of 2 charges, guilty of 1
A Canfield middle-school teacher was found not guilty of domestic violence and resisting arrest.
Texas AD Patterson sent packing
Steve Patterson resigned Tuesday in what university President Greg Fenves called a “mutual” agreement.
Florists share expertise
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Nearly everyone knows that reaching 50 years of
Valley's media archives moved to research-friendly location
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Randomly open a video container at the Business
Ferrara conviction upheld in 1974 triple murder of Marsh family
The defendant’s fingerprints and statements were sufficient to support his triple murder conviction, appeals panel rules.
Tomlin’s complete game goes for naught
Josh Tomlin wouldn’t take any satisfaction in going the distance against the AL’s best team, the presumed Central champions.
Pope Francis names Bishop Murry synod delegate
The Synod on the Family is set Oct. 4-24 at the Vatican
Youngstown man gets nearly 12 years for heroin trafficking
Melvin E. Johnson was the last of six defendants in a Georgia-to-Youngstown heroin trafficking case.
Ohio House Democratic Caucus to interview 3 people for vacant seat
A replacement is expected to be named in two to three weeks
Youngstown council to consider annual fee for parking lots, garages
But the original rate is being changed
METRO DIGEST | Motorcyclist killed in crash
Motorcycle fatality LAWRENCE An East Palestine man was killed when he was thrown from his
Trumbull elections board names new director, deputy director
Alan Shaker, an 11-year elections board employee is the new deputy director. The former deputy director, Stephanie Penrose, moved to the director post.
Woman given another chance at rehab
Must report within 72 hours after being released from jail Oct. 10
Surgeon pleads innocent in fatal boat crash
Dr. Joseph F. Yurich entered a written innocent plea in a fatal May 9 boat crash on Berlin Reservoir.
Straw masterpieces at Molnar Farms
Winnie the Pooh is one of many straw bale figures at Molnar Farms in Poland. This one was created by Megan Molnar.
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NEWSMAKERS Drake tops nominees again for 10th annual BET Hip-Hop Awards ATLANTA Drake does it
Carter: No ill effects from treatments
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Economic Action Group hosts Greater Ohio executive director
The 20th Economic Action Group meeting took place Tuesday.
Task force backs aspirin for heart health in adults meeting criteria
Associated Press WASHINGTON A government task force says a daily low-dose aspirin could help
5 charged so far in hazing death
Associated Press POCONO SUMMIT, Pa. Five people, including the former national president of a
republican presidential contenders Amid Trump bombast, quiet Carson rises in field
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Amid all the bombast in the Republican race for president, Ben
In 911 call, prof confesses shooting girlfriend at home
Associated Press GAUTIER, Miss. In a 911 call, his voice only slightly shaky, college professor
4 dead, 3 missing in flash flood in Utah’s Zion park
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Heavy rain sent flash floods coursing through a narrow slot
Austintown man charged in high-speed chase sentenced in separate case
Alexander J. Rood, 23, of Yorktown Road in Austintown, the man who police say led them on a high-speed pursuit through Trumbull and Mahoning counties May 16, has been sentenced in a separate incident.
Warren fire damages longtime city business
Colonial Shoe Repair has been in operation since the 1960s
Struggling Steelers look to communicate better
Forget about the headsets. Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for that matter too.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Educational Service Center, 4:30 p.m., Mahoning County
Hyde’s big night lifts 49ers to opening win
Alex Boone is taking at least a little credit for Carlos Hyde’s breakout game on the NFL’s big stage.
Browns sign QB to practice squad
With starter Josh McCown recovering from a concussion, the Browns added depth at quarterback by signing Matt Blanchard to their practice squad.
AT&T hiring event
AT&T hiring event YOUNGSTOWN AT&T will have an open- house hiring event at the AT&T call center
Pirates, Cubs split doubleheader at PNC
Associated Press PITTSBURGH J.A. Happ has spent most of the last six weeks doing a pretty solid
Marshals arrest two suspects in city
Marshals arrest two suspects in city YOUNGSTOWN U.S. marshals arrested two people in Youngstown
birthdays
birthdays Singer Betty Kelley of Martha and the Vandellas is 71. Drummer Kenney Jones (Small
Ohio State DB Conley’s development impresses
Getting his first career interception Saturday against Hawaii was one of “the best things ever,” Ohio State sophomore cornerback Gareon Conley said.
Superintendent criticized at state school board meeting
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s top public-schools official rebuffed criticism Tuesday from
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kristen Richard, Campbell, girl, Sept. 14. Michael and
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2015. There are 106 days left in the
Surplus food
Surplus food Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2, food distribution for veterans, noon to 2
oddly enough
oddly enough Suspect returns to burglary scene for lost keys, cellphone TWIN FALLS, Idaho A
Charter schools must buy back equipment
Associated Press COLUMBUS A specific group of charter schools must buy back equipment such as
Oregon craft brewer does things its own way GOING ROGUE
I had a chance to visit Oregon back in March, mostly to tour and taste the wines of the Willamette
Boardman police arrest brothers on assault charges
The pair allegedly attacked someone at Walmart, sending the victim to the hospital
Smoking Signature Dish
Smoking Signature Dish Our tasters will go to one of Warren’s newest restaurants — Cockeye BBQ —
Look out Liberty! Burger Guyz are coming to town
Look out Liberty! Burger Guyz are coming to town The Guyz are heading to Liberty to try out
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
The top five paid iPhone apps (and its maker) on the App Store for the week ending Sept. 14:
The top five paid iPhone apps (and its maker) on the App Store for the week ending Sept. 14: v
Hewlett-Packard to cut 30K jobs
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Hewlett-Packard Co. is preparing to shed up to an additional
New study reinforces need to combat hunger in Valley
Editorial: A new study released last eek reinforces what many already know all too well: The scope of hunger
Taco Bell to begin serving alcoholic drinks in Chicago
Associated Press NEW YORK What kind of wine pairs best with a Chalupa? Taco Bell customers in
The 2015 TV season is ready to roll out all offerings FALL TV
By Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times It seems like only one year ago this month that television was
Subway co-founder DeLuca dies at 67
Associated Press NEW YORK Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who turned a sandwich shop he started
Clinton admits mistake
Opinion: WASHINGTON Conducting government business via private email was a mistake, Hillary Clinton has
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.630.25 Aqua America, .71
School bus crash kills 2, injures 3
Associated Press HOUSTON A school bus plunged off a highway overpass in Houston after being hit
Interior: High-risk well inspections lack funding
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Bureau of Land Management lacks sufficient resources to
Classrooms should offer comfort
Opinion: By Shantha Rau Barriga Tribune News Service This school year, we need to rethink discipline in
Why is Carson surging in polls?
Opinion: By Clarence Lusane Tribune News Service There is one candidate in the Republican presidential
RECORD REVIEWS
Brett Eldredge Album: “Illinois” Grade: B+ Brett Eldredge’s second album, “Illinois,” is a
Tuesday, September 15 (91 stories)
UPDATE | UAW president: Agreement with GM, Ford won't be reached this week
The United Auto Workers union and Fiat Chrysler have reached a tentative deal on a new contract for about 40,000 U.S. factory workers that will serve as a template for pacts with General Motors and Ford.
Hewlett Packard to jettison up to 30K jobs as part of spinoff
Hewlett Packard to jettison up to 30K jobs as part of spinoff
Testimony continues in teacher's domestic violence case
Testimony continues in teacher's domestic violence case
UPDATE | School bus crash in Houston kills 2 students, seriously injures 3
School bus crash kills 2 students, seriously injures 3
2 people wanted on homicide in Columbus arrested in Youngstown
2 people wanted on homicide in Columbus arrested in Youngstown
Some Ohio charter schools must buy back taxpayer-purchased equipment
Some Ohio charter schools must buy back taxpayer-purchased equipment
Family health issue discussion Thursday at Austintown library
Family health issue discussion Thursday at Austintown library
Mahoning County health board finance committee meets Wednesday in Austintown
Mahoning County health board finance committee meets Wednesday in Austintown
Pope Francis appoints Bishop George V. Murry to attend Vatican synod
Pope Francis appoints Bishop George V. Murry to attend Vatican synod in Oct.
Hubbard woman pleads not guilty to various charges
Hubbard woman pleads not guilty to various charges
Poetry night presentation is Wednesday at Trumbull Art Gallery in Warren
Poetry night presentation is Wednesday at Trumbull Art Gallery in Warren
Campbell students short film to be part of Sept. 29 film festival
Campbell students short film to be part of Sept. 29 film festival
Houston school bus crash kills student, 4 other people hurt
Houston school bus crash kills student, 4 other people hurt
Boardman police arrest brothers on assault charges
Boardman police arrest brothers on assault charges
Singer David Allen Coe pleads guilty to obstructing IRS
Singer David Allen Coe pleads guilty to obstructing IRS
Traffic stop in Campbell results in arrest on drug charges
Traffic stop in Campbell results in arrest on drug charges
Yurich waives arraignment, pleads innocent in fatal boating case
Yurich waives arraignment, pleads innocent in fatal boating case
Sharp drop in auto output lowers U.S. factory production
Sharp drop in auto output lowers U.S. factory production
Pope appoints Bishop Murry as delegate to synod at Vatican
Pope appoints Bishop Murry as delegate to synod at Vatican
Fiat Chrysler, UAW extend contract, continue negotiating
Fiat Chrysler, UAW extend contract, continue negotiating
Man left bloodied by woman demanding money for drugs
Man left bloodied by woman demanding money for drugs
Colonial Shoe Repair owner says business will reopen after fire
Colonial Shoe Repair owner says business will reopen after fire
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Herb Growers to meet
Herb Growers to meet BOARDMAN The Holborn Herb Growers Guild will gather for an event today at
Warren JFK takes top spot in first AP poll
The unbeaten Eagles will next meet Crestview, which is third in Division V.
Warren police say 12 people drug overdosed, three died, in last four days
After personally reviving one overdose victim and learning that four or five other people had also overdosed Friday and two had died Thursday, Lt. Greg Hoso felt a public warning was needed.
South Range girls defeat Ursuline, 3-1
Casey Lindstrom scored two goals, Caragyn Yanek added one and Morgan Smith rejected six shots.
Steelers rookie Bud Dupree is making quick impression
The opening line on Bud Dupree’s NFL resume looks pretty good.
Those caught speeding by radar guns in Youngstown multiple times will get one citation
This is only for those cited during the first 30 days of the new program
Strollo: Upgrade would generate money
YSU athletic director Ron Strollo knows adding an east side press box at Stambaugh Stadium will cost money.
Google gives internet safety tips to Canfield students
Canfield Village Middle Schools hosts technology com
McDonough to exhibit, auction art works
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN In celebration of its 25th birthday, the McDonough Museum of Art at
Manziel prepping to start for concussed McCown
Josh McCown’s playing status for Sunday’s home opener against Tennessee is unclear. Once again, Cleveland’s quarterback situation is as blurry as ever.
Mill Creek MetroParks officials remember metroparks police officer who died from ALS
Sgt. Brian Newhard joined the MetroParks police department in April
Fashion exhibit to focus on ‘Flapper Style’
Staff report KENT A new fashion exhibit will take viewers back to the Roaring Twenties.
Buddy Guy is coming to Packard hall
Staff report WARREN Blues guitar master Buddy Guy will come to Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning
Deal with UAW may be near
Associated Press DETROIT Contract talks between Fiat Chrysler and the United Auto Workers union
One pleads guilty in home invasion; another pleads in store robbery
Sentences of eight and six years, respectively, recommended
Panel hires outside counsel
The Mahoning County commissioners hired an outside law firm in an expedited election matter.
Warren man charged with felony after leading police on chase
Warren man charged with felony after leading police on chase
Air-traffic control towers have no humans inside
Associated Press NEW YORK Passengers landing at remote Ornskoldsvik Airport in northern Sweden
Mosquito Lake State Park pavilion gets upgrade
The State Controlling Board released more than $98K for a new beach pavilion
Ed Stredney withdraws as write-in candidate for Niles mayor
The Trumbull County Board of Elections has verified that Niles Councilman Ed Stredney has withdrawn his candidacy as a write-in candidate for Niles mayor.
More prep results
GIRLS SOCCER Canfield 3, Austintown Fitch 2 AUSTINTOWN Anita Mancini scored twice and Taylor
Razor-lined boxcar marks new border
Razor-lined boxcar marks new border ROSZKE, Hungary Hungary deployed a boxcar bristling with
Man gets 90 days for assaulting woman
Victim shows judge huge clump of hair pulled out of her head by attacker
birthdays
birthdays Actor Forrest Compton (“Gomer Pyle USMC”) is 90. Comedian Norm Crosby is 88. Actor
oddly enough
oddly enough ‘Space’ oddity: Pastor living in capsule for fundraiser WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. A
Five Minutes with Mayor
Five Minutes with Mayor YOUNGSTOWN The monthly Five Minutes with the Mayor program will take
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Richrath, former REO Speedwagon guitarist, dies NEW YORK Gary Richrath, a former
Police issue report for missing man
Police issue report for missing man YOUNGSTOWN Police have issued a missing-persons report for
Police: Suspect in killing of trooper shot dead
Associated Press EDDYVILLE, Ky. A Kentucky state trooper who made a traffic stop was trying to
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Sept. 15, the 258th day of 2015. There are 107 days left in the year.
morehead, ky. Clerk returns to work after jail stint
Associated Press MOREHEAD, Ky. Kim Davis returned to work Monday for the first time since she
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council Finance and Legislation Committee, 6:30 p.m., council
Suspect sought in 2 slayings 300 miles apart
Associated Press CLEVELAND, Miss. A college instructor suspected in the fatal shootings of a
Depression: Getting rid of stigma, judgement
Mayo Clinic News Network Filza Hussain, M.D., behavioral health physician at Mayo Clinic Health
Feds close Ford probe after recall
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government has closed an investigation into power-steering
America put to the test
Opinion: Let’s get something straight. America has never been a “Christian nation.” Those who believe
Disney On Ice will return to Covelli Centre
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Disney On Ice Treasure Trove, a medley of tales in one ice show that
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Alice Cooper: Tonight on “Late
UN peacekeepers rape, pillage in numbers that demand global attention
Editorial: 2In light of the most-recent report of sexual abuse by United Nations peacekeepers in the Central
Humane approach to refugees
Opinion: By Angie Trudell Vasquez Tribune News Service The vast majority of Americans, through lineage or
Cortland Banks opens new branch
Cortland Banks opens new branch CANFIELD Cortland Banks on Tuesday announced the opening of its
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jason and Crystal Grubbs, Lisbon, girl, Sept. 12. Paul
Apple expects record sales for latest iPhone
Associated Press NEW YORK Pre-orders for its latest iPhone have been so strong that Apple
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.38-0.27 Aqua America, .71
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In an article on page A9 of Monday’s Vindicator, David Stout should have been referred
PEANUT ALLERGY Early exposure cuts kids’ risk
By Jonel Aleccia The Seattle Times SEATTLE It may look like just another lunch, but when 11
Hot salsa stopped migraine fast
Q. I was not a fan of chili peppers before we moved to the state of New Mexico. A short time after
Smart animals are great teachers
Opinion: By Michelle Kretzer People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals It’s time for students to heave
Prostate screening
Prostate screening WARREN Free prostate screening for men 40 and up will be offered from 5 to 7
Monday, September 14 (88 stories)
Mahoning commissioners hire outside law firm in ballot fight on anti-fracking amendment
Mahoning commissioners hire outside firm in ballot fight on anti-fracking amendment
Discovery at Kirkmere students welcome important women to event
Discovery at Kirkmere students welcome important women to event
Austintown trustees vote against hearing on liquor permit for California Palms
Austintown trustees vote against hearing on liquor permit for California Palms
Mill Creek MetroParks board honors officer who died of ALS
Mill Creek MetroParks board honors officer who died of ALS
Elderly man reported missing from Youngstown nursing home
Elderly man reported missing from Youngstown nursing home
Browns preparing to start Manziel; McCown has concussion
Browns preparing to start Manziel; McCown has concussion
Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway closed Tuesday for preventive maintenance project
Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway closed Tuesday for preventive maintenance project
Youngstown City Health board receives state grant for minority health office
Youngstown City Health board receives state grant
'Five Minutes with the Mayor' is at 5 p.m. Tuesday
'Five Minutes with the Mayor' is at 5 p.m. Tuesday
Florida man dies in road-rage incident
A minor traffic crash led to one man’s shooting death and another man’s arrest on a second-degree murder charge in central Florida.
Kentucky clerk returns to work; staff issues license to gay couple
URGENT Kentucky clerk returns to work after 5-day jail stint
UPDATE | Warren police issue public warning after suspected heroin OD's
Warren police see spike in suspected heroin OD's
Google gives Internet safety demonstration in Canfield
Google gives Internet safety demonstration in Canfield
Stredney's Facebook page said he's dropped out of mayor's race
Stredney's Facebook page said he's dropped out of mayor's race
Kentucky trooper killed Sunday night; suspect killed later
A Kentucky state trooper was killed in a shooting during a chase, and officers shot and killed the suspect when he refused to drop his weapon after an hours-long manhunt, police said Monday.
Disney on Ice returns to Covelli Centre in December
Disney on Ice returns to Covelli Centre in December
California fire erupts overnight; consumes town
An untamed Northern California wildfire that has forced chaotic evacuations, consumed hundreds of homes and businesses, and outrun the efforts of a growing army of firefighters to corral it was 5 percent contained Monday morning, officials said.
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Immaculate Heart of Mary Social Concerns Group will host a quarter auction Oct. 17 in the
Family services sponsors dinner
Family services sponsors dinner BOARDMAN Protestant Family Service will sponsor a spaghetti
Robert Shroder was in executive leadership roles for 19 years
Mercy Health, formerly HMHP, improved market share during Shroder's tenure
Big Three contracts with UAW expire today
At 11:59 p.m. today the contract between the United Auto Workers and the Detroit Big 3 automakers expires with the future of what’s to happen next still unknown.
Creator of ‘Sons of Anarchy’ shifts gears ‘EXECUTIONER’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. It’s not the most obvious idea for
Video Game Review
‘MAD MAX’ Grade: B- Details: Warner Bros., for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, $59.95 There’s
Of Monsters and Men finds global following
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When it comes to rock bands that have come out of the
Praying for Children
Prayer rally focuses on the needs of the children in the Mahoning Valley after the state takeover of the failing city schools
Green Cathedral Run benefits MetroParks
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Holly Miller enjoys being a runner and taking her 7
Remembering McKinley
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES It was 114 years ago today that Niles native William
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH In will, NYC millionaire leaves $100,000 to 32 cockatiels NEW YORK A New York
ON CAMPUS How area FBS players fared in Week 2
BIG TEN Indiana RB Devine Redding, So., Mineral Ridge/Cle. Glenville — rushed 16 times for 53
4th inmate dies after prisoner clash in Okla.
Associated Press Three inmates were stabbed to death during an attack or fight at an Oklahoma
Awardees include the I Can Save Program and the Youngstown Code Enforcement Capacity Building Project
Awardees include the I Can Save Program and the Youngstown Code Enforcement Capacity Building Project
After Iran nuke deal, Obama struggles to gain Israel’s trust
Associated Press JERUSALEM Seeking to sell his nuclear deal with Iran to a skeptical Israeli
Government: Students can apply earlier for aid
Associated Press WASHINGTON Aspiring college students will be able to apply for federal
OSU band alumnus collapses, dies during reunion practice
Associated Press COLUMBUS An alumnus of the Ohio State University marching band collapsed during
Midwest meth-making down, but Mexican imports fill void
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The manufacture of methamphetamine is sharply down in certain
Calif. wildfires wipe out more than 180 homes
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN, CALIF. Two of California’s fastest-burning wildfires in decades
Reported rapes in Warren on the rise
Reported rapes in Warren have risen each of the last two years, while homicides dropped this year, according to Warren Police Department statistics.
$30 to take on the billionaires
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords For today’s report, I have a bunch of statistics for you. Where
Color run benefits cancer facility
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Kelly Mantalis of Massillon fought back tears as she
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1:30 p.m., board office, 7989 Dickey Drive,
ROBERT SHRODER
ROBERT SHRODER Achievements Robert Shroder’s letter announcing his retirement as head of Mercy
Centennial Celebration honors Sister Jerome
Sister Jerome Corcoran will be honored next month with a Centennial Celebration
‘Perfect Guy,’ ‘Visit’ box office results are strong
‘Perfect Guy,’ ‘Visit’ box office results are strong LOS ANGELES “The Perfect Guy” and “The
Bessemer chief dies
Bessemer chief dies NEW CASTLE, PA. The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of
Green Cathedral Race | Results
Here are the top finishers in Sunday’s Green Cathedral race to benefit Mill Creek MetroParks:
Poll: US gas prices fall
Poll: US gas prices fall CAMARILLO, Calif. The U.S. average price of gasoline dropped 27 cents
It’s D-Day for misguided county clerk in Kentucky
Editorial: The 18th century founding fathers of our great nation wisely recognized the value of keeping
Hubbard player recovers in Cleveland
Hubbard player recovers in Cleveland CLEVELAND Hubbard High School football player Devin Howe is
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, September 14, the 257th day of 2015. There are 108 days left in the year.
Actors, mentally ill aid NYPD training
Associated Press NEW YORK A woman called Emily, tears streaming down her face, stood on a ledge
Germany sets up temporary border checks
Associated Press BERLIN Germany introduced temporary border controls Sunday to stem the tide of
A softer, warmer Hillary
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON She’s a grandmother. For years she was the
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Shelly Moore v. James Minerd et al, personal injury.
Do you think like an economist?
Opinion: By Richard Nisbett Los Angeles Times Let’s see if you think like an economist. You have
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Sunday, September 13 (100 stories)
Youngstown police investigate South Side shooting tonight
The victim is in stable condition at St. E's
Trumbull officials commemorate legacy of McKinley amid controversy
Some hope a compromise can be made in the dispute over the former Mount McKinley
Watch for gasoline prices to continue their decline
The change to winter-grade gasoline Tuesday comes with a cost cut
UAW chooses Fiat-Chrysler as its target company as talks go down to wire
A labor strike would be targeted toward that company if talks fail
More than 350 walk, run to benefit Mill Creek's largest playground
The Green Cathedral event took place this morning
Kentucky clerk case divides religious liberty advocates
Kim Davis plans to return to her job Monday after serving time in jail
State, federal assistance urged to reduce student-loan debt
71% of college students graduate with debt
Children host gathering for Holquists' 60th
New Middletown The 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Louis Holquist of New
Babyaks honored on golden anniversary
Boardman Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Babyak of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 9
Yaskulkas celebrate 60th anniversary
Alliance Joseph and Eleanor Yaskulka of Alliance, formerly of Youngstown, celebrated 60 years of
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY | Bertha Dawson Ross Jackson
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Bertha Dawson Ross Jackson HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth:
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Trailwood will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens for a tour of the Davis
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East will meet Wednesday at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 614 Parmelee Ave., Youngstown.
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Mau Mil/Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 6 p.m. at
Animal shelter offers ways to help strays
Animal shelter offers ways to help strays CANFIELD Save the Strays is taking place during the
Nicole Williams | Patrick Fening
Youngstown St. Columba Cathedral was the setting at 2 p.m. July 4 for the wedding of Nicole
Brooke Gentile | Anthony Crawford
GENEVA, OHIO Brooke Leigh Gentile and Anthony Crawford exchanged vows at 3 p.m. Aug. 1 at the
Tiffany Caron | Michael McLeish
Boardman Tiffany Caron of Boardman and Michael McLeish of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, were united in
Julia Ng | Nicholas Miladore
PERRYSBURG, OHIO St. Rose Church was the setting for the 2 p.m. Aug. 15 exchange of vows for Dr.
Kristen Patterson | Dave Kolcun
YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Michael McHale officiated for the 12:30 p.m. May 16 wedding at Stambaugh
Samantha Mazzupappa | Joshua McCoy
NEWARK, OHIO Samantha Jo Mazzupappa married Joshua Alan McCoy at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2014, at
Animal Charity's Rover Fun Run will help area animals
Animal Charity of Ohio is hosting the Rover Fun Run 3K/5K at 10 a.m. Oct. 3 at Mill Creek MetroParks Wick Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum Road.
Penguins need OT to shake Colonials
Youngstown State coach Bo Pelini said last week he didn’t like moral victories. How’s he feel about ugly ones?
At finish line of first year, Hollywood Gaming aims to advance
Austintown racino had VIP night Sept. 15, 2014, and opened to the public two days later
Campbell police go back to basics on foot patrols
Police take to the streets as they enter third year of neighborhood foot patrols.
Society celebrates 140 years of Mahoning Valley history at downtown center
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society looks good for
Pennetta bows out with an unlikely Open title
Flavia Pennetta decided about a month ago she would be retiring after this season, and this would be her last appearance at Flushing Meadows.
Cancer survivors create Yellow Brick outreach center
Brenda George recalled being tired a lot after having made preparations for her daughter’s wedding in 2007 and how she simply attributed her fatigue to the hard, time-consuming work.
Justin Gilbert involved in road rage incident
Browns cornerback Justin Gilbert was not injured after crashing his car into a ditch following a road rage incident with another driver.
Children learn about Rosh Hashanah at Seder at El Emeth
The observance begins at sundown tonight and concludes on Yom Kippur,
Area golf calendar
Golf calendar Upcoming outings SEPTEMBER 14 — Tippecanoe Golf Classic at Tippecanoe Country
Civil rights activist, in Selma with MLK, to visit Valley
The Rev. Clark Olsen will speak at 3 programs
‘Purr’-fection of talent populates ‘Cats’
The national treasure in our own backyard has reached another milestone. Opening its 91st season with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats,” the Youngstown Playhouse was packed Friday night.
50 years of broadcasting at Struthers High
Lawrence Delino remembers speaking the first words over the air when he was a senior By GUY
METRO DIGEST || Animal Charity’s Rover Fun Run Oct. 3
Rover Fun Run YOUNGSTOWN Animal Charity of Ohio is hosting the Rover Fun Run 3K/5K at 10 a.m.
McCown, Fitzpatrick are latest quarterbacks to get starting nod
The quarterback carousel takes another spin today for the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets.
Free car-seat check is Saturday at Sharon FD
The event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Traffic Injury Prevention Project
Addict says she is not a 'monster,' wants another chance
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Katie Grist wants people to know she is many
Youngstown walks against heroin in rainy weather
About a 100 participants walk through the rain over the Market Street bridge while participating in the Youngstown Walk Against Heroin. Saturday’s walk started at Community Corrections Association at 1806 Market St. and ended at the Mahoning County Courthouse, downtown.
On the links | Saturday’s professional golf results
EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE South Korea’s Mi Hyang Lee kept the lead in stormy
Saturday’s area college football games
Washington & Jefferson 35, Westminster 31 WASHINGTON, PA. The Titans (1-1) nearly pulled off an
Warren JFK stays unbeaten by topping Girard
Evan Boyd rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns, Bobby Jefferson added 94 yards and Jacob Coates ran for 66 yards and a score.
TOP 25 fOOTBALL Saturday’s games
No. 5 Michigan State 31, No. 7 Oregon 28 EAST LANSING, MICH. Connor Cook threw for two
Notre Dame wins game, loses starting QB Zaire
Quarterback DeShone Kizer came in for the injured Malik Zaire and threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Will Fuller with 12 seconds left.
Mid-American Conference Saturday’s games
Kent State 45, Delaware State 13 KENT Kent State dominated Delaware State in the Golden
Saturday’s Missouri valley football conference games
Northern Iowa 38, Eastern Washington 35 CEDAR FALLS, IOWA Michael Schmadeke kicked a 24-yard
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
September Today — Green Cathedral Half Marathon & 5K at the Wick Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum
Clear Channel revises lineup
Clear Channel revises lineup YOUNGSTOWN Ohio State football games this season are being
Saturday’s other Big Ten Conference games
Michigan 35, Oregon State 7 ANN ARBOR, MICH. Jim Harbaugh was a winner in his home debut as
essential friendships
essential friendships What they entail Christine Mabon developed a workshop/seminar program,
Kenseth races to win at Richmond
Matt Kenseth won the race and Jamie McMurray and Paul Menard both clinched their first career berths in the Chase.
Speaker relays that friends renew, restore and revitalize the spirit
Christine Mabon details 'five essential friendships'
Speed-trap photo accelerates social media
While law enforcement captured pictures of license plates of purported speeders on I-680, it was
A ‘tantrum place’ will keep the peace
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. Our first, a girl, just turned 3 and has suddenly started throwing
Monday Night Writers will meet Friday
Monday Night Writers will meet Friday CANFIELD The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will
Dems support bi-partisan fall redistricting proposal
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Democratic Party ended months of uncertainty Saturday when it
Meadville, DuBois put on a show in record-setting football game
Journey Brown ran for 722 yards and 10 touchdowns and Meadville outscored DuBois 107-90 in a high school football game Friday night.
Pelini challenges fans after rain-soaked opener
YSU NOTEBOOK Foul-weather fans: After getting terrific weather for most of the last month,
Trump: Carson can’t negotiate effectively with world leaders
Associated Press BOONE, Iowa With Rick Perry out of the Republican race for president, Donald
More than 400,000 lose health insurance
Associated Press WASHINGTON A change in government procedures has led to a big jump in people
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. I am a great fan of “Rizzoli and Isles,” but am somewhat confused regarding
Soledad’s visit to YSU continues wish to pay it forward
Opinion: Politics aside – it’s refreshing to watch Ben Carson soar to the top of the Republican list of
Heroin epidemic puts pressure on schools to get antidote
Nurses are increasingly thinking of the drug naloxone as an essential part of their first-aid kits
METRO DIGEST || EEOC discrimination complaints
Author at Grove City GROVE CITY, PA. New York Times best-selling author Anna Whiston-Donaldson
Police: Detainee isn’t top suspect
Associated Press PHOENIX A man questioned in a string of Phoenix freeway shootings is not the
Week of September 13, 2015
Jason R. Cuddy to Robert Whippo, Marinthana Ave., Youngstown, $84,500. Wells Fargo Bank NA to
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Chief of association Judge Cheryl L. Waite of the 7th District Court of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Domestic relations State v. Roderick D. Wilson II, sentenced to five
Rebuilding America summit scheduled
Rebuilding America summit scheduled YOUNGSTOWN The Rebuilding America: Northeastern Ohio/Western
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Aug. 30 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
honored John S. Gulas, chief executive officer of Los Alamos National Bank, was recognized by
Minority winemakers look to change industry’s stereotypes
Associated Press NORTH PLAINS, Ore. Bertony Faustin didn’t set out to be Oregon’s first black
3 vaccines you may need to get now
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MYCAP taking energy-assistance applications
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Agenda Monday Girard City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, Justice Center, 100 N. Market St.
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