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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.
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
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
West Branch schools superintendent encourages survey participation
West Branch school superintendent encourages survey participation
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
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
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
City police probe shooting, stabbing on Hilton Avenue
City police probe shooting, stabbing on Hilton Avenue
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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:
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.
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.
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
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Jobs centers closed YOUNGSTOWN The OhioMeansJobs Centers of Mahoning and Columbiana counties
METRO DIGEST || Attack at store
Attack at store YOUNGSTOWN A Lowellville man is in the Mahoning County jail in lieu of $10,000
Funds for repairs called into question
Staff report NILES Two members of the fiscal commission that oversees the city’s recovery from