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Ryan secures federal funds for bulletproof vests
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, announced that Ohio’s 13th Congressional District has received $61,000 in federal funds to purchase 182 bulletproof vests.
New detox facility opens in Austintown
Due to the increase in heroin addiction cases, a newly opened detox facility is ready to tackle the problem.
UPDATE: Power out to about 5,500 tonight; should be restored shortly
Ohio Edison is investigating why a wire came down in Poland causing power outages for more than 5,500 customers in Mahoning County.
Greater Oh-Penn Manufacturing Collaborative receives nearly $3 million grant
Greater Oh-Penn Manufacturing Collaborative receives nearly $3 million grant
Weekly E. coli tests at Lake Newport again yield mixed results
Weekly E. coli tests at Lake Newport again yield mixed results
Bipartisan effort launched to reduce Ohio inmate population
Bipartisan effort launched to reduce Ohio inmate population
Dennis Greene, ex-member of Sha Na Na singing group, dies
Dennis Greene, ex-member of Sha Na Na singing group, dies
NYC police boss: We're trying to apologize to ex-tennis pro
NYC police boss: We're trying to apologize to ex-tennis pro
Ryan Announces $195,616 to Support Healthier Foods in Ohio Schools
Ryan Announces $195,616 to Support Healthier Foods in Ohio Schools
Chaney Class of 1964 to meet for picnic
Chaney Class of 1964 to meet for picnic YOUNGSTOWN Chaney High School Class of 1964 will have a
Repairs underway on water main break that services Austintown, Canfield
Repairs underway on water main break that services Austintown, Canfield
Northwest delicacies to begin events for Society of Adventurous Diners
Youngstown Symphony Society developed the activity to promote the DeYor Overture Restaurant.
Beulah Missionary Baptist Church has back-to-school rally Saturday
Beulah Missionary Baptist Church has back-to-school rally Saturday
Girard man pleads not guilty to domestic-violence charge
Girard man pleads not guilty to domestic-violence charge
Pa. school district hiring crossing guard after second student killed
Pa. school district hiring crossing guard after second student killed
Confederate flag sales won’t be banned at Lorain County fair
Confederate flag sales won’t be banned at Lorain County fair
Youngstown woman faces OVI charge after arrest in Boardman
Youngstown woman faces OVI charge after arrest in Boardman
Dollar General gives $9,000 to support literacy in the Mahoning Valley
Dollar General gives $9,000 to support literacy in the Mahoning Valley
Mahoning Valley's new, used vehicle sales up in August
Mahoning Valley's new, used vehicle sales up in August
Fiat Chrysler recalls trucks with air bag, steering wheel issues
Fiat Chrysler recalls trucks with air bag, steering wheel issues
Final hearing set for proposed natural gas-fired power plant in Lordstown
Final hearing set for proposed natural gas-fired power plant in Lordstown
Trevena will get port authority position, exec director confirms
Trevena will get port authority position, exec director confirms
Taser subdues Ohio man after he bit officer, resisted arrest
Taser subdues Ohio man after he bit officer, resisted arrest
College research institute receives $99M Air Force contract
College research institute receives $99M Air Force contract
Cedar Point announces new roller coaster for 2016 season
Cedar Point announces new roller coaster for 2016 season
Police captain killed in 3-vehicle crash in southwest Ohio
Police captain killed in 3-vehicle crash in southwest Ohio
KSU’s Haynes: Female kicker will play
Kent State’s April Goss is a rarity — a woman on a Division I college football roster. By the end of this season, she could accomplish something even rarer if she gets the chance to play in a game.
Ex-Lt. Kelty, who helped fix a 2014 OVI citation, promoted to sergeant
Also to get sergeant's pay retroactive to Jan. 1
Judge gives defense time limit on house where girl, grandparents killed
Neighbors complaining house is becoming a nuisance
Sharon forfeits game to Struthers
Sharon forfeits game to Struthers SHARON, PA. The Sharon High School football team has forfeited
Clarett, Tressel team up for suicide-prevention efforts
In 2002, Maurice Clarett was a star running back, helping to lead the Ohio State University football team to the national championship.
Pettine: Moeller case ‘troubling’
Offensive line coach Andy Moeller’s days with the Browns may be numbered.
Trumbull political chiefs team up to honor native president McKinley
The Republican and Democratic party chairmen for Trumbull County say where Niles-born 25th American president William McKinley is concerned, they are united.
Bell, Gates are among big-name suspensions
Several teams will be missing key players when the NFL season kicks off this weekend.
Mahoning Valley's rate of food insecure households mirrors Ohio's
One in four of the 31,870 children who live in the tri-county area are food insecure
Youngstown Playhouse presents Broadway blockbuster Theater for ‘Cats’ lovers
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Directing the Youngstown Playhouse’s production
Dana Chamber Orchestra in free concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Joseph Kromholz, will
Embattled QB Tom Brady: ‘It’s time for me to do my job’
Seven months after claiming the franchise’s fourth NFL title, the Patriots return to the field for the season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Comedian Mark Klein enjoys horsing around
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When funnyman Mark Klein describes his act, it makes you
PACKARD MUSIC HALL Welcome back, Joe Walsh
IF YOU GO What: Joe Walsh Where: Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren When: 7:30
Jack Hanna to give Packard hall lecture
Staff report WARREN Animal expert Jack Hanna will come to Packard Music Hall on Wednesday for a
Browns rookie RB cleared after suffering concussion
Browns rookie running back Duke Johnson keeps a model of The Incredible Hulk on a shelf in his locker.
Farmers, Tri-State make progress on merger
Farmers National Banc Corp. and Tri-State 1st Banc Inc. set a tentative election deadline for Tri-State shareholders to vote on what they want to do with their shares, given the proposed merger.
Federer, Wawrinka will meet in semis
Roger Federer is back in the semifinals of the U.S. Open for the 10th time.
‘Love Letters’ to be staged at Buhl Park
Staff report HERMITAGE, PA. The Black Sheep Players and Buhl Farm Park will present a dessert-
Car dealer faces two felonies charges of forgery and tampering with records
Canfield dealer is charged with two felonies charging forgery and tampering with records
169th Canfield Fair ended with a slight drop in attendance from last year
Fair officials start planning for next year
Eastern Gateway Community College approves tuition waiver for some high school students
The waiver will benefit students who did not receive adequate funding from the state's College Credit Plus program.
METRO DIGEST || Charity softball game
Charity softball game BOARDMAN Boardman fire and police departments will compete against each
John Boccieri favored by Dems to succeed Gerberry
The Ohio House Democratic Caucus makes the final decision
High Holiday Food Drive helps in overall hunger-relief effort
The drive begins today through Oct. 7 at sites in the Valley.
Canfield City approves two construction projects
The city saved money on a 24-inch water transmission line project.
Ironworkers lend hand to build Parkland pavilion
Arranging the steel before it’s lifted into place is Tony Deley, president of Ironworkers Local 207. The open-air pavilion will be 24-by-26 feet, and Canfield Township officials hope it’s open by October.
WTG
Today Comedy Mark Klein and John Evans, 8 p.m., Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, special meeting, 2 p.m., to open construction bids
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Prison ordered for Michigan man in dirty-sock deal ADRIAN, Mich. A man who tried
NIGHTLIFE
Army-Navy Garrison 283, 2185 Parkman Road, Warren; 330-898-1432 Sat: DJ Jammin J.C., 9:30 p.m. to
Why US job openings are surging, while hiring plods
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. companies are advertising a lot more jobs. But when it comes to
Local company to be featured on Fox Business Network
Brainard Rivet Co. of Girard will be featured in an infomercial on the Fox Business Network today .
GM recalls Cadillac ATS over rear-defroster issue
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling about 121,000 Cadillacs because the rear
Past and future of refugee crisis
Opinion: The refugee crisis in Europe is one of those human tragedies for which there are no real solutions,
Nielsen: Colbert led ratings as new host of ‘The Late Show’
Nielsen: Colbert led ratings as new host of ‘The Late Show’ NEW YORK Stephen Colbert crushed it
Lawsuit aimed at killing the Youngstown Plan will lay bare secrecy charges
Editorial: To hear leading opponents tell it, the state initiative to save the academically troubled Youngstown
NYC to require salt warnings on menus
NYC to require salt warnings on menus NEW YORK Some sub sandwiches, movie theater pretzels and
Survivor of Warren robbery describes her friend’s death, her injuries
Two masked young males broke in demanding money and drugs, one of them with a gun
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Scales of justice in US
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Here’s a word that we don’t use much: “condign.” It’s
In produce, ugliness is skin deep
Opinion: By Jordan Figueiredo Los Angeles Times Approximately 26 percent of all fruits and vegetables are
MINNESOTA Program to combat terrorism takes shape
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS A federal pilot program designed to combat terror recruiting among
Apple stakes new claim to living room, shows off new iPhones
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple staked a new claim to the living room Wednesday, as the
O’Brien to speak
O’Brien to speak YOUNGSTOWN Soledad O’Brien, award- winning journalist and television
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Perfect Guy (PG-13) Regal Austintown: Fri.-Th. (1:20) 4:30, 7:15; Fri.-Sat.
Comic creators putting on a show
The regional community of graphic-novel creators will be brought together Sunday at the inaugural
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS SDLqHow the Grouch Saved Christmas,SDRq an original musical directed by Dr.
Share refugee burden, EU implores members
Associated Press BRUSSELS The European Union implored its member countries Wednesday to better
Officials: US to increase refugee number by 5K
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States is prepared to increase the number of refugees it
food drive | Collection sites
The Jewish Community Relations Council will sponsor its 24th annual High Holiday Food Drive to
Mall to repave lot
Mall to repave lot YOUNGSTOWN Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., continues to update its roof
Jury selection starts in trial over officer’s fatal shooting
Associated Press AKRON Jury selection has begun in the trial of a man accused of fatally
TONIGHT’S GAME | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots
Kickoff — 8:30 p.m. Where — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass. 2014 records — Pittsburgh 11-6;
Flight 93 memorial tells true ‘story of heroism’
Associated Press SHANKSVILLE, PA. Gordon Felt knew his brother was sitting directly in front of
Presidential candidates duel on Iran
Associated Press WASHINGTON Debate on the Iran nuclear deal morphed into full-blown political
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
OSU lawyers will question ex-band director
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio State University lawyers are being given an opportunity to
2015 nfl schedules
AMERICAN CONFERENCE Baltimore Ravens Sept. 13 at Denver, 4:25 p.m. Sept. 20 at Oakland, 4:05
Prosecution plays videos in Winona homicide sentencing
Two groups were arguing over a girl which led to fight, shooting
Husted issues new subpoenas in probe of pot initiative
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state’s elections chief issued new subpoenas Wednesday after
Man indicted on drug charges
Staff report AUSTINTOWN A township man was secretly indicted after police said they found an old
Kang’s slam powers Pirates
Reds star Joey Votto went ballistic after a called strike and got ejected.
Poland Schools to host building tour on Thursday
District officials seek to highlight infrastructure problems at schools
around the horn
around the horn Wednesday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 5, Yankees 3 NEW YORK
Fall is a good time to divide most perennials
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer It’s hard to think about falling leaves,
Gardeners know there are many benefits to ... SAVING SEEDS
By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener volunteer