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Prosecutor Gains won't appeal exclusion of blood, urine in fatal boat crash case
The prosecution will not appeal a judge’s decision to exclude blood and urine samples from evidence in the trial of a surgeon charged in a fatal Berlin Reservoir boat crash last year.
Boardman trustees wrestle with problem railroad crossing
When township Trustee Tom Costello thinks about the patchy, barren railroad crossing on Maple Avenue, he is frustrated by the problems he and other township officials are unable to fix on their own.
Poland schools projected to overspend in next several years
The school district is projected to spend more money than it collects over the next several years.
Poland Village, Township seeking 2 renewals in November
The village and township each have one levy up for renewal on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Valley manufacturing pros share career possibilites with Mahoning County students
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s Cutting Edge Manufacturing Event on Tuesday appealed to Campbell Elementary/Middle School seventh-grader Michael Yasechko, 12.
Toddler rescued from near-hit on Midlothian
Housing and social-service agencies are investigating after police were called when a 3-year-old boy was found wandering in traffic on Midlothian Boulevard.
Austintown schools could save by reducing open enrollment
School Superintendent Vince Colaluca said although he appreciates Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost’s recently released performance audit of the schools, it is merely a recommendation.
Campbell police use stun gun on man who resisted arrest
Campbell police use stun gun on man who resisted arrest
In Mosul, residents report new terrors as Iraqi forces near
In Mosul, residents report new terrors as Iraqi forces near
Obama praises Italian leader for 'bold' leadership
Obama praises Italian leader for 'bold' leadership
$4 a month? Social Security recipients to get tiny increase
$4 a month? Social Security recipients to get tiny increase
NTSB blames pilot error for Ohio jet crash that killed 9
NTSB blames pilot error for Ohio jet crash that killed 9
After toddler found wandering, police find home filled with debris
After toddler found wandering, police find home filled with debris
Advocates in battleground Ohio seek to ease voter fears
Advocates in battleground Ohio seek to ease voter fears
'Price is Right' contestants make history with 3-way tie
'Price is Right' contestants make history with 3-way tie
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Clinton emails: Trump's focus in last debate?
Clinton emails: Trump's focus in last debate?
Police find 2 badly decomposed bodies, gun in Ohio business
Police find 2 badly decomposed bodies, gun in Ohio business
Audit recommends adjustments to open enrollment at Austintown schools
Audit recommends adjustments to open enrollment at Austintown schools
Michael Wilkins takes a plea in murder of Maurise Kerns
Michael Wilkins takes a plea in murder of Maurise Kerns
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Costume party set
Costume party set CANFIELD Filipino-American Organization of Northeastern Ohio (FAONEO) is
Incumbent congressmen raised campaign cash for consulting fees, hotel stays and airline flights
Rep. Bill Johnson’s Democratic opponent says he’s ‘not good with asking people for money’
Rare county newsletter precedes election
Printing and mailing the pre-election newsletter cost $30,896.
Courthouse restoration delayed
The project has been delayed by the need to remove and replace unforeseen asbestos roofing discovered this fall in the statue pedestal.
Several agencies investigating shooting death of Warren Township homeowner
Investigating to determine whether the shooting death of Mark Cleveland might be connected to one other instance of gunfire
Pence says election will determine direction of the Supreme Court of the United States
Pence says election will determine direction of the Supreme Court of the United States
Three incumbents in the state Legislature representing Mahoning and Columbiana counties are facing challengers in this election
Two are seeking their second term while a third was appointed in 2015 and is running for his first term for this seat
Youngstown garbage program costs significantly more than originally budgeted
The city administration wants to buy an extra truck and 2,386 additional garbage bins
Oakland kids theater offers ‘Aladdin’
Staff report BOARDMAN The Oakland Center for the Arts’ Kids First Theater Initiative will
Browns head coach is confident first win is close
Jackson lost sleep after Sunday’s 2-point loss to Titans
NBC fires Billy Bush
NBC fires Billy Bush NEW YORK NBC News has fired “Today” show host Billy Bush, who was caught on
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Sign of times? New skis: Left 1 Clinton, right 1 Trump BURLINGTON, Vt. Here’s a
In Arkansas, ex-judge faces 21-count indictment
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, ARK. A former Arkansas judge accused of giving lighter sentences
Confident Clinton expands campaign into ‘red’ states
Associated Press WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Hillary Clinton is advancing into states the Democrats
Offensive begins: Iraqis push toward IS-held Mosul
Associated Press KHAZER, IRAQ The long-awaited offensive to retake Mosul from the Islamic State
YSU football players act as Kirkmere mentors
Stay focused on school, one YSU player urges. There will be time later for girls
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Natasha Wayne and Anthony V. Thomas Sr., Campbell, girl,
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s high-school graduation rate has reached a record 83.2
As strikes kill 36, Russia sets a brief cease-fire for Aleppo
Associated Press BEIRUT Russian and Syrian forces will halt hostilities for eight hours in the
GOP office opens after firebombing
Associated Press HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. Investigators combed through shards of glass, looked for
Dellick admits being a felon with a gun
John T. Dellick, 22, of Canfield, pleaded guilty in federal court to being a felon with a gun and ammunition.
Braxton back on tour after hospitalization
Braxton back on tour after hospitalization CLEVELAND Toni Braxton says she has been released
Youngstown will be the home of the world’s only self-chilling beverage-can business
When fully operational, it will employ 257 workers
Slocum values veteran squad
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BEAVER TOWNSHIP A year ago at this time, YSU men’s basketball
Harding is fifth; JFK drops to third
Staff report Warren Harding’s 35-34 loss to Cardinal Mooney last Friday made an impact on voters
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 18, the 292nd day of 2016. There are 74 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Lessons of this election
Opinion: By Cynthia M. ALLEN Fort Worth Star-Telegram In less than a month, the election will be over.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1226.35-0.09 Aqua America, .71
Jury is seated for defamation trial against Rolling Stone
Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. A jury has been seated in the defamation trial against
Flu-shot clinics in Mahoning County
Flu-shot clinics in Mahoning County AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health is
Association makes recommendations
Association makes recommendations YOUNGSTOWN Judge Shirley J. Christian, a Republican incumbent
Mahoning County tourism dollars rose in 2015
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com BOARDMAN Hospitality is big business in Mahoning County. “We
Study questions value of mammograms, breast cancer screening Overdiagnosis issue?
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer A new study questions the value of mammograms for
prep roundup Monday’s games
VOLLEYBALL DIVISION I Boardman 26-26-25, Massillon 24-24-13 UNIONTOWN Kaylin Burkey
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday McDonald Village Council, 6 p.m., caucus, meeting to follow, municipal building,
Syrian volunteers should have received the Nobel Peace Prize
Opinion: The Nobel committee just joined the rest of the world in betraying the Syrian people – by failing to
Man arraigned for attack in St. E’s emergency room
Sprayed fire extinguisher in face of hospital police officer
Y’town police contract reflects fiscal realities
Editorial: The binding three-year contract between the city of Youngstown and police patrol officers
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TOday 11 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: WTA Luxembourg and ATP Stockholm. Noon (Root) NFL:
Police probe incident
Police probe incident BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a breaking-and-entering
Jackson International to move to Mineral Ridge
Jackson International is a manufacturer of uncoupling levers and other devices for the railcar and the railroad industry.
Cinnamon and lemon in hot drinks are safe
Q. I’ve been reading about cinnamon on your website. I’m 33 years old and healthy, so I take no
Dress to Succeed celebrates partnership with Ohio State Penitentiary
Dress to Succeed celebrates grand opening
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Ribbon-cutting event YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-
Cardinals shut down Jets
Associated Press glendale, ariz. David Johnson rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns, and
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v X Ambassadors, Tom Morello and
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