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Hundreds turn out for pumpkin-carving contest in Boardman Park today
The event takes place each year in the park
Ben Affleck's 'The Accountant' strikes it rich at weekend box office
It raked in an estimated $24.7M million for first place at the box office
US, Britain concede support is weak for military action in Syria
Negotiators hold out hope for a diplomatic solution to the bloody civil war.
Top Republican strategists: Clinton will win easily; Trump will melt down
They concede, however, things could change over the next three weeks
Trump: After 'hit job' skit, it's time to pull the plug on 'Saturday Night Live'
The GOP presidential nominee also said Alec Baldwin's portrayal of him "stinks"
Evening of Culinary Excellence at Stambaugh to benefit March of Dimes
The fundraiser is planned for Oct. 24
Amanda Fire and Scott Mate to marry Nov. 12
Amanda Fire and Scott Mate, both of Stow, Ohio, are engaged. Their parents are announcing the
Cramer, Martin wedding plans announced
Valerie Cramer of Greenford and Carl Martin of Austintown are engaged and plan to be married Oct.
Caravellas celebrate 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Tom and JoAnne Caravella of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Youngstown, celebrated their 50th
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a service project and Christmas bulb ornament.
MASONIC GROUPS
WEDNESDAY Sunrise 458, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Masonic
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Fitch High School board members, student groups and school staff will serve dinner to
Omega Psi Phi will host achievement week program
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity achievement week banquet will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 4 at Mahoning Country Club.
OCCHA will mark 44 years of service at annual fundraiser
OCCHA gala will take place Nov. 4 at Antone’s Banquet Center in Boardman.
58th Ohio House District candidate has meeting today at Austintown library
58th Ohio House District candidate has meeting today at Austintown library
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East will meet Wednesday at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 614 Parmelee Ave., Youngstown.
SENIOR MENU
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Ohio State beats Wisconsin in overtime
The second-ranked Buckeyes rallied from a 16-6 halftime deficit.
In key battleground, love for late Democrat shifts to Trump
In key battleground, love for late Democrat shifts to Trump
Local Donald Trump supporters dismiss the Republican presidential nominee’s outrageous statements
Some area Hillary Clinton backers question her honesty
REGIONAL Colleges
REGIONAL Colleges Saturday’s game Mount Union 45, Capital 0 COLUMBUS The Purple Raiders
Sparks explores challenges in his 20th novel, ‘Two By Two’
By LINCEE RAY Associated Press “Two By Two” (Grand Central Publishing), by Nicholas Sparks In
‘Sleepy Hollow’ re-enactment at Greene Eagle Winery Headless horror
if you go What: Sleepy Hollow re-enactment When: At dusk Friday, Saturday and Oct. 28 and 29.
Reeling Dolphins’ next test is visit from soaring Steelers
Miami’s lone win was in OT against Browns
Insurance agent challenges county treasurer
Republican Christine Lucarell Oliver is challenging Democratic incumbent Mahoning County Treasurer Daniel Yemma.
Inaugural Fall Fest on city’s West Side draws good crowd
Saturday’s event featured vendors and neighborhood residents
‘ROCKY HORROR show’ The making of a musical
By MICHAEL DEMPSEY entertainment@vindy.com Take it from a veteran director: Musical theater is
Bright skies greet Habitat run, walk participants
About 135 people participated Saturday in Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley’s 17th annual Home 5K Run and 2-Mile Walk
Frontier Airlines to go on hiring spree
Frontier Airlines to go on hiring spree Planning to expand to more warm-weather markets, Denver-
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Saturday’s games
Miami 18, Kent State 14 OXFORD Gus Ragland connected with Kenny Young for a 55-yard touchdown
SPORTS digest
Jerry Slocum to speak to Curbstone Coaches BEAVER TOWNSHIP Youngstown State men’s basketball
Here’s a guide to mobile money
New technologies are making the convenience of living cash-free a reality. But consumers need to
Painted porcelain plates prove popular, pricey
An auction catalog offered a “rare Kakiemon enameled porcelain plate” from the 18th century, but
Today is Sunday, Oct. 16, the 290th day of 2016. There are 76 days left in the year.
Today is Sunday, Oct. 16, the 290th day of 2016. There are 76 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Editor’s Note: The following letters to the editor on the Mathews Local School
Opinion: Editor’s Note: The following letters to the editor on the Mathews Local School District’s $23.9
Youngstown Security Patrol closes after 47 years of patrolling, guarding
Carl Testa, 86, has closed his business and retired
Feline fascination
By CAROL MOTSINGER The Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINNATI This is not the one you notice. It’s
GOP has no shame
Opinion: A highly respected, politically prominent businessman in the Mahoning Valley sent along this doozy
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Pumpkin Walk at Twilight, 5:30-8 p.m.: This Youngstown tradition
Construction starts on YSU apartments, bookstore
The 220-bed second phase is expected to be open August 2017 for the start of the 2017-18 academic year.
Will heartburn drug raise risk of dementia?
Q. I have been taking Protonix twice a day for almost 15 years. I am worried about the connection
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
for the week of October 16, 2016
Helen K. Leshnack to David W.C. Kidder, Artmar Drive, Austintown, $79,000. Donald J. Dipiero et al
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
ELECTED The Ohio Business Week Foundation recently elected William “BJ” Duckworth, an account
Are you owed funds from a forgotten or old bank account?
By Margarette Burnette Associated Press Finding money you didn’t know you had is like
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Shane Norton and Joshua Mayberry, Girard, girl, Oct. 14.
Reese Witherspoon works on lifestyle book
Reese Witherspoon works on lifestyle book NEW YORK Already known for recommending books on her
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
AMPED applications YOUNGSTOWN The last day to send in applications for the Youngstown Business
Associated Press
Associated Press GREENWICH, Conn. The headmaster of a Connecticut high school has apologized
Road to recovery could test some victims
Associated Press TARBORO, N.C. Tiajuana Williams lives in a one-story apartment building in
Incumbent Portman has edge in US Senate race
Editorial: When in doubt about an election, vote your self-interest. That rule of thumb has guided many a
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Seeking survivors YOUNGSTOWN The Vindicator is seeking survivors of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown City Council General Improvements Committee, 4 p.m., meeting to discuss
Wake up, Youngstown! Idora, steel won’t return
Opinion: Wake up, Youngstown! Idora, steel won’t return Yes, it is a shame the Mahoning Valley’s economics
Trump campaign severs ties with Ohio GOP chief
Associated Press COLUMBUS Donald Trump’s campaign is denouncing and severing ties with Ohio
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Tim Porter aced the 149-yard No. 16 at Tippecanoe Country Club on Wednesday. He used a 9-iron for
Top 25 college football Saturday’s games
No. 3 Clemson 24, N.C. State 17, OT CLEMSON, S.C. Deshaun Watson threw a 10-yard touchdown pass
Smokies’ missing link nears completion
Associated Press WALLAND, Tenn. Efforts to extend a serpentine ridge-top road with soaring
Associated Press
Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland The United States, Russia and seven other would-be
PUSKAS: Wake up to baseball in October
The Cleveland Indians are like that show you’ve been meaning to watch on Netflix or some cable channel.
No. 2 Buckeyes survive overtime scare
J.T. Barrett threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to leaping receiver Noah Brown in overtime.
mahoning treasurer
mahoning treasurer Candidates Daniel yemma Seeking: Re-election as Mahoning County treasurer.
Q. I have noticed the word “Newport” appears on a prop somewhere in every episode of
Q. I have noticed the word “Newport” appears on a prop somewhere in every episode of “The Big Bang
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: “The Rocky Horror Show” When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 22, 28, Nov. 4 and 5; and
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
IN THE LANES: Area Bowling League Scores
Amron lanes Arrowhead Mixed Trio — Mike Ash 214; Mike Ash 205; Rick Kuhns 202; Dave Hull 202; Dave
Ohio looms as a potential spoiler state for Trump
Associated Press CINCINNATI Ohioans are again getting plenty of attention in the presidential
Dress to Succeed expands clothing ministry
The program will help Ohio State Penitentiary returning citizens
Accident on I-80 kills Ravenna man
Accident on I-80 kills Ravenna man MERCER, PA. A Ravenna, Ohio, man died Saturday when the car
Mohip at workshop
Mohip at workshop YOUNGSTOWN Krish Mohip, Youngstown schools CEO, will be in Washington, D.C.,
Montero’s slam gives Cubs win
Associated Press chicago Miguel Montero snapped an eighth-inning tie with the third pinch-hit
Columbiana’s Jared Wilson breaks tie for state title
Tied for first place and just 18 holes separating Columbiana’s Jared Wilson from a state title, the junior delivered.
Penguins down to third-string QB in victory
On a night where Youngstown State was honoring their 1991 National Champions who won the title game with 17 points in the fourth quarter, YSU came up with 14 fourth-quarter points Saturday night to come from behind and beat Northern Iowa 14-10.
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TOday 7 a.m. (GC) Golf: British Masters. 8:25 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Middlesbrough
BIG TEN CONFERENCE | Saturday’s other games
Minnesota 31, Maryland 10 COLLEGE PARK, MD. Rodney Smith ran for 144 yards and two touchdowns,
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
OCTOBER 23 — 42nd annual Youngstown Peace Race (10K, 2-mile and 400-meter kids 10-and-under run).
Saturday’s pro golf
PGA SAFEWAY OPEN NAPA, CALIF. Johnson Wagner chipped in for birdie, and wound up taking a one-
Around the NHL
Around the NHL Saturday’s other games Sharks 3, Blue Jackets 2 COLUMBUS Mikkel Boedker
SATURDAY’S OTHER MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE GAMES
South Dakota State 19, North Dakota State 17 FARGO, N.D. North Dakota State, the FCS team known
Trump calls on rival to take drug test before 3rd debate
Associated Press PORTSMOUTH, N.H. Donald Trump sought to undermine the legitimacy of the U.S.