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VINDY EXCLUSIVE: Clinton senior adviser weighs in on Ohio, email hack

Voters are attracted to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump because he makes “over-the-top promises,” but are learning he can’t deliver on them, said Jake Sullivan, senior policy adviser to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s campaign.


Woman's whose body found by North Side church custodian known to police

Police say a 28-year-old woman who was found shot to death Friday morning in an alley behind a North Side church likely had been there 12 to 36 hours.


Renegade Aurora candidate running for president again

After getting 0.22 of a percent of the vote in Ohio in 2012, Richard Duncan is running for president again this year.


Friends of Fido offers life to dogs who used to meet end at pound

A 9-month-old sheltie-shepherd mix with a badly damaged leg recently arrived at the Mahoning County Dog Pound.


Niles council takes final action on new trucks for winter

Three trucks the city needs for snow and ice removal should arrive by late January after action by council in a special meeting.


Turnpike readies truck fleet for winter weather duties

The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission performed its yearly inspection on 11 trucks Friday that are prepared for the snow and ice season.


From desperation to helping hand, Joe Lordi receives McGuffey Pioneer Award

Joe Lordi founded the Mahoning Valley’s first food bank because he wanted to help others facing the same financial challenges that plagued him when he lost his job.


YSU officials urge students to be aware of surroundings after armed robbery

Youngstown State University officials urge the campus community to be aware of their surroundings after two men, one of them armed, got inside a fraternity house early Friday in the 800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue and took four cellphones and a wallet.


Accident backs up traffic on I-680 southbound

Accident backs up traffic on I-680 southbound


State golf tournaments postponed today

Play will resume Saturday and both tournaments will be shortened to one round.


Trail open house set for Saturday in Howland is canceled

Trail open house set for Saturday in Howland is canceled


Victory Lutheran Church has food giveaway Saturday

Victory Lutheran Church has food giveaway Saturday


UPDATE | Police at scene of apparent homicide on Belmont Avenue

UPDATE | Police at scene of apparent homicide on Belmont Avenue


Traffic closed after Center Street accident

Traffic closed after Center Street accident


Oops — Trump protester launches peanut butter tirade — just not at Trump event

Peanut butter vandal mistakes gathering for Trump rally


Rolling Stone attorney asks reporter about trust of source in frat rape story

Rolling Stone attorney asks reporter about trust of source


US stock indexes head lower in early trading

US stock indexes head lower in early trading


Jury selection set for Ohio police shooting trial

Jury selection set for Ohio police shooting trial


Warner Bros. promises previously unreleased #Prince music

Warner Bros. promises previously unreleased Prince music


Keith Urban concert at Covelli Centre is sold out

Keith Urban concert at Covelli Centre is sold out


PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump, Clinton spending furiously as Election Day nears

Trump, Clinton spending furiously as Election Day nears


US internet disrupted as key firm gets hit by cyberattack

US internet disrupted as key firm gets hit by cyberattack


Ohio's unemployment rates up slightly

Unemployment rates ticks up slightly


PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Hostility, geniality mix as Trump, Clinton meet in NYC

Hostility, geniality mix as Trump, Clinton meet at event


PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Hacked emails reveal Clinton pushed for Morocco charity meeting

PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Hacked emails reveal Clinton pushed for Morocco charity meeting


Search warrant yields guns, drugs on the North Side

Search warrant yields guns, drugs on the North Side


A couple of clowns knock off Glenwood Avenue food stand

A couple of clowns knock off Glenwood Avenue food stand


Armed pair rob YSU fraternity house

Armed men rob YSU fraternity house


5K run/walk set


Lions blanket drive


Cat shelter is seeking volunteers


Phone no. correction


Dinner theater set

Dinner theater set WARREN Murder-Mystery Dinner Theater will take place Oct. 29 at the


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS William Penn Association Branch 28 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eat’n Park


Workshop focuses on diversity, inclusion

A longtime civil- rights advocate contends that the underlying rationale that justified excluding and denying the rights of blacks 50 years ago is the same one that permits today’s discrimination against many people based on their sexuality.


Bohren, Wagner are old school and new wave

Bill Bohren is 291-169-6 in 48 seasons. Nick Wagner is 4-4 in his first season.

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Plenty up for grabs in Holy War

No computer points are needed to add any additional drama to the Holy War.


Trump continues suggesting that the coming election is rigged against him

Trump continues suggesting that the coming election is rigged against him


Boardman, Fitch set to renew their lengthy rivalry

Spartans, Falcons to meet tonight at Austintown.


GAO issues water, sewer findings

The Government Accountability Office, which sent a study team to Youngstown last year, issued its report Monday.


Youngstown woman turns saving into giving

Youngstown woman uses “extreme couponing” to donate supplies to Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley


McWilson got a kick out of his martial arts time

Marvin McWilson was an All-City Series football and basketball standout, but won a world title in martial arts.


Natale gets a year and a day in prison in white powder scare

Former Warren Auditor Anthony J. Natale gets a year and a day in prison from a federal judge in a white powder mailing scare.


Estate of pedestrian killed in 2015 traffic accident in Liberty sues driver

Wrongful death lawsuit against the driver, who is a former police officer and corrections officer.


Penguins QB Davis better after rehab on knee

Ricky Davis has taken most of the first-team snaps in practice this week.


Youth band to present concert at Stambaugh

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Stambaugh Youth Concert Band will present its annual fall concert at


‘Manchester’ leads indie nominations

Staff report LOS ANGELES Kenneth Lonergan’s family drama “Manchester by the Sea” has picked up a


Tom Cruise returns for a more shallow sequel ‘Reacher’ regresses

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer It’s not the acting or the action that makes “Jack


Memorial walk to celebrate life of bullied 13-year-old girl

A walk remembering Lauren Nicole Bowman will be held Sunday


Heidi Hanni quits law practice

The Ohio Supreme Court has accepted the resignation of Heidi A. Hanni from law practice.


Niles man convicted of child pornography gets 5-year probation

Richard Listovich must register as a sex offender


Trumbull County voters to decide on new, renewal levies

Tax issues will be on Nov. 8 ballot


Voters will select two new Ohio Supreme Court justices in the election

The candidates tout their own experiences as best for the court


Valley stores cash in on triumphant Tribe

Nate Shaw, 12, of Canfield sports his new Indians World Series hat from Dick’s Sporting Goods at Southern Park Mall.


Baby Bargain Boutique brings people together

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI Boardman Park hosted the 12th biannual fall Baby Bargain Boutique on Sept.

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Katie Hawkins, Damien Beebout are engaged

BOARDMAN Donald and Debbie Hawkins of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


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Several schools battle robot creations

Austintown Middle School hosted the third annual Mahoning Valley FIRST Robotics Competition charity food drive on Sept. 25.

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Money issues put Campbell’s plan to hire city janitor on hold

Mayor suggests police chief’s pay should be cut


Boardman Community Briefs

Girls Scouts host open house Girls from Boardman and Poland are invited to learn more about Girl


CHS freshman participate in Pinwheels for Peace Project

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Class of 2020 took part in an

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On the Air This weekend’s football on TV & radio

TOday 6:30 p.m. (WKBN-AM 570) High school football: Cardinal Mooney at Ursuline. 6:30 p.m.


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct.


Glenwood Junior High teacher studies in Australia for summer

Boardman Glenwood Junior High teacher Laura Kibby plans to bring her amazing learning experience in

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Clinton’s victory will not change Ohio’s congressional delegation

Opinion: Even if Hillary Clinton were to win the presidential election by a large margin – and I seriously


Lady Cardinals honor seniors

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Family, friends and the Canfield soccer community joined the

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Cramer, Martin wedding plans announced

Valerie Cramer of Greenford and Carl Martin of Austintown are engaged and plan to be married Oct.


BRIDGE

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Land banks get funding boost

Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana County land banks get increased funding.


Baby Bargain Boutique brings community together

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted the 12th biannual fall

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mahoning county | Indictments

A county grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges Thursday: Jack


PREP ROUNDUP: THURSDAY’s TOURNAMENT RECAPS

VOLLEYBALL DIVISION II Hubbard 25-25-25, Howland 14-20-21 JEFFERSON Hubbard (16-7) advanced to


SPORTS digest

Paxton to host lecture WARREN Hall-of-Fame sprint car driver Lynn Paxton will be the keynote


Puppet show promises fun

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a Positively

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JWL of Canfield hosts 47th annual Fall Market

The Junior Women’s League of Canfield hosted its 47th annual Fall Market on the Green on Sept. 17, with a record number of 191 vendors set up for visitors to peruse.

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Leichts celebrate 50th with family dinner, vacation

BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. William D. Leicht of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with


Flea Markets allows community bonding

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Youngest Flea hosted its monthly flea market

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Man sentenced to year in prison on gun, drug charges

Said gun found in car with him was not his


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Baby Bargain Boutique promotes togetherness

Boardman Park hosted the 12th biannual fall Baby Bargain Boutique on Sept. 24.

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Hamburger, Sidewinder Potatoes, Choice of Fruit (1 cup), Frozen Vanilla Yogurt Cup, Milk

Hamburger, Sidewinder Potatoes, Choice of Fruit (1 cup), Frozen Vanilla Yogurt Cup, Milk Meatball


Officials laud Boardman schools

Staff report BOARDMAN Boardman Board of Education recognized Robinwood Lane and West Boulevard


Packers roll over rival Bears

Associated PRess green bay, wis. Aaron Rodgers threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, Davante


Boardman Sports Briefs

Girls cross country places sixth at Championships The Boardman Glenwood junior high school girls


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Students spend time with Sunrise residents

Residents from Sunrise Assisted Living in Poland visited Alice Colella’s first-grade class at Poland Union Elementary on Sept. 21.

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Boys cross country competes in Andrews-Osbone Academy Invitational

Boardman’s Chris Butler raced to a first place finish and set a new meet record with a time of


ON THE LINKS

ON THE LINKS Thursday’s pro golf results CIMB CLASSIC KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Justin Thomas


Mackenzie Russell, William Ferrando

YOUNGSTOWN Mackenzie Russell and William Ferrando Jr. were married June 11 at Christ Church


Canfield’s Keffler states her case

The sophomore is the Cardinals’ first Division I girls golf state qualifier since 2013.


Canfield Sports Briefs

Cardinals’ basketball youth skills academy to be Nov. 1 The Canfield High School boys’ basketball


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TOday 10 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Tour Portugal Masters. 11 a.m. (NBCSN) Auto


Boys cross country win Mahoning County Championship

Boardman’s Chris Butler raced to a first place finish in a time of 16:37 to lead the Spartans to the

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Children showcase talents at library

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a talent show on

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Poland Community Briefs

Sausage sandwich sale fundraiser to be Oct. 29 Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church,


North Road trail open house in Howland planned for Saturday

A “trails open house” will be noon to 4 p.m. Saturday to celebrate the completion of the nearly-three-mile trail system at North Road Nature Preserve.


Boy Scouts host popcorn sale at Giant Eagle

Canfield’s Boy Scout Troop 25 of Canfield United Methodist Church will be selling Scouting Popcorn

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SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION

Name: Macy Metzger; Sarah Albert; Carlie Raybuck; Courtney Mark; Avery Blasko; Layne Black; Jacob

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Lester, Cubs retake NLCS lead

Jon Lester pitched seven sharp innings, Addison Russell hit a tiebreaking homer and the Chicago Cubs moved one win from their first World Series trip in 71 years


Offender charged

Offender charged CLEVELAND A federal grand jury has returned a one-count indictment charging


Seeing options shrinking, US white men ask why

Associated Press DALLAS The voices cascade into the studio, denouncing political hypocrisy and


Guinness declares massive Michigan ice cream sundae a record

Guinness declares massive Michigan ice cream sundae a record LUDINGTON, Mich. Guinness World


METRO DIGEST || Domestic violence roundtable discussion

Domestic violence roundtable discussion YOUNGSTOWN In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness


Top Secret theft 'breathtaking' in size, scope

Associated Press WASHINGTON A former National Security Agency contractor’s theft of top secret


11th death due to Takata air bags

11th death due to Takata air bags DETROIT A 50-year-old woman who died after a car wreck last


Scientists downplay likely loss of Mars lander

Associated Press BERLIN Scientists at the European Space Agency downplayed the likely loss of


Iraqi special forces launch pre-dawn attack on Mosul suburb; one American dead

Associated Press BARTELLA, Iraq In a significant escalation of the battle for Mosul, elite


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jason and Erica Carter, Mineral Ridge, girl, Oct. 19.


NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 6 Source: Associated Press

The number of people punished for what Northeast Ohio authorities say was a Ponzi scheme that cost


Miss Ponziani, Mr. Trolio plan Nov. wedding

STRUTHERS David and Nancy Ponziani of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


New Handel’s store opens in Twinsburg

New Handel’s store opens in Twinsburg CANFIELD Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt, with its


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30 p.m.: It’s “Time Warp” time as Salem


Fairytale year for Cleveland continues with Tribe in Series

The grueling four-month championship drought could soon be over.


Associated Press

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Tesla Motors is starting to build its electric cars with all


Farmers reports a solid 3Q

Farmers National Banc Corp. reported net income of $5.4 million.


Survivors of family shooting still awaiting explanation, arrest

Associated Press PIKETON Six months after someone shot eight members of an extended family to


Date for Smith, VanOudenhove wedding told

Kim and Ken Smith of Sarver, Pa., are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Smith, and


Turn up heat to complete a cool project on East Side

Editorial: Plans for the first major economic development project on Youngstown’s East Side in decades hold


YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, Oct. 21, the 295th day of 2016. There are 71 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


More Americans using bank accounts

Associated Press NEW YORK More Americans have access to a checking or savings account,


PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump, Clinton exchange barbs at charity gala

Associated Press NEW YORK The annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, a white-tie


A little monkish wisdom

Opinion: By Joshua J. WHITFIELD The Dallas Morning News May I offer you some monkish wisdom? Believer


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