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Stories published October 6, 2016

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

Indians take Game 1 of ALDS

The Indians held on for a 5-4 win over the Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS.


Former Youngstowner weathering Matthew from his new Florida home

While local Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm says Hurricane Matthew will have no impact on the Mahoning Valley, people here are still concerned about the impact on the states where they have friends and family.


Prosecutor weighing trying boating death case after judge excludes evidence

A judge has ruled that statements made to a detective by a surgeon charged in a fatal Berlin Reservoir boat crash last year can be admitted into evidence in his trial, but the blood and urine samples taken from the doctor are inadmissible.


Mahoning River amphitheater development could get underway next spring

The city could be ready to seek bids as soon as next spring for phase 1 of the vision that includes a downtown park along the Mahoning River and a 3,250-seat, open-air amphitheater near the Covelli Centre.


Fellows' iconic rose garden to be restored to original splendor

This time next year, visitors to one of Fellows Riverside Gardens’ most iconic features – the Modern Rose Garden – will step into a much more colorful scene.


Campbell council president miffed former mayor supporting opponent

City council President George Levendis, also a candidate for Mahoning County commissioner, used the miscellaneous remarks section of Wednesday’s council meeting to rant about an opponent’s yard sign.


Flasco, Bennett this year's Poland Schools Foundation honorees

As is customary and traditional, the Poland Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence will honor an educator and an alumnus at its annual banquet next week.


Warren cops called to 9 possible ODs in 11 hours

Lt. Martin Gargas of the Warren Police Department gave cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a 34-year-old who was not breathing at her house on Commerce Avenue Northwest Tuesday evening.


AFL-CIO leader calls Trump hypocrite after 2nd report he used Chinese steel to save himself millions

Donald Trump has promised to get the U.S. steel industry back to its former greatness. But a Newsweek investigation has revealed that Trump used Chinese-made steel and aluminum to build at least two of his last three construction projects, saving himself millions. And American labor leaders are fuming.


President Obama commutes sentences of Youngstown, Warren men on drug charges

President Obama commutes sentences of Youngstown, Warren man on drug charges


Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 33

Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.

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Downtown Youngstown street closed for three weeks beginning Friday

Downtown Youngstown street closed for three weeks beginning Friday


Tourists disappointed as storm shuts Orlando theme parks

Tourists disappointed as storm shuts Orlando theme parks


Campbell officials end citywide boil-water alert

Campbell officials end citywide boil-water alert


3 teens surrender to police after surveillance footage posted on Facebook

3 teens surrender to police after surveillance footage posted on Facebook


Allegiant Air cancels flights before hurricane hits

Allegiant Air cancels flights before hurricane hits


HURRICANE MATTHEW | Hurricane Matthew closes in on Florida with 140 mph winds

Hurricane Matthew closes in on Florida with 140 mph winds


NY archdiocese offers compensation program for abuse victims

NY archdiocese offers compensation program for abuse victims


HURRICANE MATTHEW | Haiti death toll increases to 108

Haiti death toll increases to 108


West Branch schools superintendent encourages survey participation

West Branch school superintendent encourages survey participation


Mill Creek Park roads closed Saturday for event

Mill Creek Park roads closed Saturday for event


Police, fire pension fund warns of fraudulent check scam

Police, fire pension fund warns of fraudulent check scam


Youngstown police looking for man who robbed East Side store

Youngstown police looking for man who robbed East Side store


Lockup List Thursday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Blitz Live presented by Haus Auto Group: Week 7 rundown

Blitz Live presented by the Haus Auto Group— the best way to plug into Valley football as it happens.


Church will host Legends of the Huddle

Church will host Legends of the Huddle NEW WILMINGTON, PA. New Life Baptist Church, 3414 state


Report faults top Pentagon aide’s behavior

Report faults top Pentagon aide’s behavior


UPDATE | Hundreds of thousands flee coast to escape Matthew’s fury

Hundreds of thousands flee coast to escape Matthew’s fury


PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION | Taking softer tone, Pence says Clinton is admirable

Taking softer tone, Pence says Clinton is admirable


Walmart plans to slow new store openings, invest in online

Wal-Mart plans to slow new store openings, invest in online


Commissioners OK transfer of road section maintenance to Austintown

Commissioners OK transfer of road section maintenance to Austintown


Average US 30-year mortgage rate unchanged at 3.42 percent

Average US 30-year mortgage rate unchanged at 3.42 percent


YSU hires interim chief information officer

YSU hires interim chief information officer


Man gets 3-year sentence for gun incidents

Man gets 3-year sentence for gun incidents


Traffic stop leads to heroin, gun and cash arrest

Traffic stop leads to heroin, gun and cash arrest


City police probe shooting, stabbing on Hilton Avenue

City police probe shooting, stabbing on Hilton Avenue


In the hurricane's path? Tell us

In the hurricane's path? Tell us


Judge Nate Jones wins first Simeon Booker Award for Courage

Youngstown native Judge Nathaniel R. Jones says any courage he demonstrated during his career was inspired by another Youngstown son, journalist Simeon Booker.


Poland doubles team work well when tennis heat on

Deep in the second and final set of Poland’s doubles match against host Struthers at Wednesday’s girls Division II sectional tennis tournament, senior Audrey Schweers confronted pressure head-on.


BOWLING | YSU program is ready for its debut

First competitive match is Oct. 15


Judge Ryan urges East High students to make good choices

Judge Michael Ryan of Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court spoke to East students as part of Nonviolence Week


Buckeye homecoming

Newcomer Pooley leads Phantoms in scoring


Canfield calls for Bozo ban

Canfield School District called for a clown costume ban from the Halloween festivities planned for Oct. 31


Domestic violence vigil aims to educate, empower,'break the chains'

About 100 people heard messages of hope and empowerment at a ‘Prayer Vigil to End Domestic Violence’ organized by the Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative


SPORTS DIGEST || Football HOF offering discounts for fans

Football HOF offering discounts for fans canton Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets,


Two East Side residents, who are being moved out by the city, don’t want to leave

The location is to be used for light industrial businesses.


PREP ROUNDUP | More high school results

TENNIS Division II BOARDMAN In singles competition, Salem’s Ashtyn Morris (Salem) advanced to


Capitol Steps take down politicians to lift up Akron Children’s Hospital

Capitol Steps take down politicians to lift up Akron Children’s Hospital


Artist Chris Yambar exhibition A NEW DIRECTION

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Chris Yambar is taking a new direction in his


Adia Victoria finds herself in the blues

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Adia Victoria’s new album, “Beyond the Bloodhounds,” is a


Top Hat Productions to open season with ‘Disney’s Aladdin’

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Top Hat Productions will open its season with “Disney’s Aladdin, which


Legendary songwriter, performer Paul Anka returns to Youngstown

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For some folks, Paul Anka is the teen pop star known for


Man gets max in shaken baby case

Judge says evidence against defendant is strong


Award-winning children’s book author speaks to Poland grade school about 9/11

Award-winning children’s book author speaks to Poland grade school about 9/11


Three men charged in explosives indictment

A federal grand jury has charged three Mahoning County men with conspiring to transport explosives that could be used to crack safes.


Second jury orientation set in Seman case

Jurors to report Feb. 3


Clinton: Hillary will make America better, together

Former President Bill Clinton made a surprise visit to Starting Lineup Barber Shop in downtown Youngstown Wednesday during his bus tour of the Mahoning Valley.

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WTG

Today Pop, Rock, Jazz Adia Victoria, with Matthew James, 7 p.m., B&O Station, 530 Mahoning


Halloween concert weekend at Ledges

Staff report GARRETTSVILLE Gory at the Quarry will take place Oct. 21-23 at Nelson Ledges Quarry


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, 2 p.m., work study meeting, town hall, 3711 McCartney


Attorney requests second evaluation for client; judge agrees

Says client can not assist in own defense


Matthew mauls Bahamas, heads for East Coast of US

Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Rescue workers in Haiti struggled to reach cutoff towns


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Taylor Frenzel and Scott Lewis, Youngstown, girl, Oct.


Temptations at Powers Auditorium

Temptations at Powers Auditorium The iconic Motown vocal group The Temptations, featuring original


Holding our breath over future of The Summit radio in the Valley

The Struthers school board will open bids for its radio station, WKTL-90.7 FM, tomorrow afternoon.


Question? We have the answer!

Question? We have the answer! The OSU Extension master gardener volunteers continue to offer


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Sea Lady,” directed by Tom Copeland, Victorian Players Theater, 702


Bees, wasps or hornets?

Bees, wasps or hornets? Identifying the type of insect is the first step in deciding what to do


“Those Who Can’t” (10:30 P.M., TRUTV): Class is back in session as the clueless

“Those Who Can’t” (10:30 P.M., TRUTV): Class is back in session as the clueless teachers of Smoot


‘Jekyll & Hyde’ at Main Street

‘Jekyll & Hyde’ at Main Street Crown Theater’s production of “Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical” is


NIGHTLIFE

Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Wed: Davis and Henner, 7 p.m. Barrel Run


Gomes on roster after broken bone

Indians catcher active for Boston series


Get to know – and love – these hardy plants SUCCULENTS

By Linda C. DOLAK OSU Extension master gardener volunteer What are succulents? Simply, they are


Quebec judge puts hold on pit-bull law

Associated Press MONTREAL The city of Montreal’s push to ban new pit bulls has suffered a


Woman sentenced in road-rage case

Woman sentenced in road-rage case YOUNGSTOWN A Whitman Lane woman was sentenced to 90 days in


Trump rebuffs claim about Putin

Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. Donald Trump pushed back Wednesday on Hillary Clinton’s


Blue Jays, Rangers square off again

Slugfest possible as Texas, Toronto meet again in postseason


BRIDGE

BRIDGE North-South vulnerable, North deals. NORTH xA 4 u9 7 4 vA K Q 2 wK Q 9 4 WEST


Tales for Tots: Bats!

Tales for Tots: Bats! When: Friday, 10-11 a.m. What: What’s furry and flies? Bats of course!


Youngstown Playhouse to present ‘Extremities’

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will present “Extremities,” the first


Rudbeckias bloom in glorious golden colors

By Joyce Karsnak OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Brighten your yard with the golden


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.400.20 Aqua America, .71


Jobs elude people who are blind

Opinion: By Kirk Adams Tribune News Service For most of us, work is a big part of how we define ourselves


Steelers relying on graduates of practice squad to produce

Steelers relying on graduates of practice squad to produce


‘Academic curtain’ on campuses

Opinion: Back in the days of the Cold War between the Communist bloc of nations and the Western democracies,


Oktoberfest returns to Liberty

Staff report LIBERTY Oktoberfest Youngstown will return this weekend for three days of German


Bumgarner strikes again to oust Mets

Gillaspie’s ninth-inning homer lifts Giants


Brady working to shake off rust

Pats QB returns after four-game suspension to face the Browns


Metroplex Expo Center makes comeback as convention center, storage facility

Facility marks grand opening with ribbon cutting.


TV/RADIO

TV/RADIO TOday 5 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: ATP Tokyo, ATP Beijing or WTA Beijing. 8 a.m. (GC) Golf:


oddly enough

oddly enough Pittsburgh man faces penalty if he can’t catch noisy rooster PITTSBURGH A


Clown hoaxes force cops to check pranks for real threats

Associated Press STORRS, Conn. Carrying golf clubs, shovels and hockey sticks, several hundred


YEARS AGO

Today is Thursday, Oct. 6, the 280th day of 2016. There are 86 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Trump’s tax flap not fatal

Opinion: By Christian Schneider Milwaukee Journal Sentinel There’s a scene in last year’s Beach Boys


Trumbull highway workers to get pay increases of 2 percent, 2 percent and 3 percent

The Trumbull County commissioners approved a contract with 44 highway-maintenance employees that will increase labor costs by $180,000 over three years.


Bonds among those fired by Marlins

Miami to bring back Ichiro


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Juanes, Miguel Bose, Sanz to headline diversity concert NEW YORK A concert to


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Gas prices show some increase with OPEC decision

From a hurricane to OPEC, there are several factors that impact what you pay at the pump.


Warren city government needs a boost in revenue

Editorial: The 0.5 percent income tax increase Warren residents are being asked to approve in November is by


Trumbull commissioners award contract to design company for last Trumbull County phase of Greenway

The Trumbull County commissioners have awarded a $531,914 contract to GDP Group of Akron to provide engineering services for the final Trumbull County phase of the Western Reserve Greenway bike trail.


Cardinals, 49ers look to bounce back from slow starts

They’re tied for last in the NFC West


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK The Birth of a Nation (R) Nate Parker wrote, directed and stars as literate


columbus day

columbus day What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local


Round five on deck for Tribe, BoSox

Francona, Farrell have close ties


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Jobs centers closed YOUNGSTOWN The OhioMeansJobs Centers of Mahoning and Columbiana counties


Notices

Notices BASEBALL Glaciers — Any players who want to play 9U baseball for Glaciers next year


METRO DIGEST || Attack at store

Attack at store YOUNGSTOWN A Lowellville man is in the Mahoning County jail in lieu of $10,000


Latest Line

Latest Line NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Arizona4SAN FRANCISCO Sunday


Funds for repairs called into question

Staff report NILES Two members of the fiscal commission that oversees the city’s recovery from


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