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Hundreds gather at solemn, moving funeral for slain Girard officer
Fallen Girard police Officer Justin Leo was laid to rest Sunday after a somber and moving funeral ceremony at Youngstown State University's Beeghly Center.
YSU's 972 penguins waddle into world history
People dressed up as penguins march on Fifth Avenue during Youngstown State University's homecoming parade Saturday afternoon. Nearly 1,000 students, alumni and community members broke ...
Stories published October 29, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
ACTION demands end to food deserts in Youngstown at annual meeting
One member said structural racism has cultivated such deserts in Youngstown and other cities.
Teens put driving skills to the test in Boardman
Vehicle accidents are the No. 1 killer of young people 15 to 20.
Puerto Rico cancels $300M electrical contract with Whitefish
The tiny Montana company has ties to a Cabinet official of President Trump.
Movies 'Jigsaw,' 'Boo 2' top weak Halloween box office across US
A George Clooney film opened in a dismal ninth place.
Islamic State militants move into desert to regroup
The vast desert in southeastern Syria covers 200,000 square miles.
Comments sought on proposal to open records on grand-jury proceedings
Ohio's chief justice proposed the rule change after several police shootings.
Closing arguments scheduled Monday at Hamad trial; deliberations to begin
Jurors heard testimony from more than 30 witnesses last week
Ohio Supreme Court Justice O'Neill enters Democratic race for governor; Schiavoni blasts move
A state lawmaker from the Mahoning Valley who's a challenger to O'Neill immediately criticized the jurist's move
Trump slams Democrats over 'witch hunt,' 'evil politics' on Russia probe
CNN has reported that the first charges in the case have been filed. The AP has not confirmed that report as of Sunday afternoon.
Hundreds gather at solemn, moving funeral for slain Girard officer
Fallen Girard police Officer Justin Leo was laid to rest Sunday after a somber and moving funeral ceremony at Youngstown State University's Beeghly Center.
Gospel skate
Gospel skate CHAMPION Second Baptist Church, in partnership with the United Methodist Community
F5RS is looking for homes for bunnies
F5RS is looking for homes for bunnies North lima F5RS, a no-kill, small animal rescue and
GARDEN CLUBS
thursday Sweetbrier Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. Cynthia Ricci will be the hostess. SATURDAY
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday,
SENIOR CITIZENS
Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet for its monthly meeting at noon Friday at Lowellville City
Forever Safe hosts Passion for Compassion
Animals come to the farm in a variety of different and unusual ways but mostly through abuse/neglect or abandonment cases. Forever Safe Farm calls more than 100 animals “family.”
F5RS looking for homes for bunnies
F5RS, a no-kill, small animal rescue and sanctuary nonprofit organization, will have adoptable bunnies at the Hermitage Petco, 1145 N. Hermitage Road in Hermitage, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Thousands pay respects to fallen Girard officer at Covelli Centre
A funeral Mass for Justin A. Leo is at 1 p.m. today at Youngstown State University’s Beeghly Center.
YSU center to serve manufacturing's educational needs
Both high-school and college-age students will be able to undergo training in various facets of the manufacturing field.
Altawil’s goal lifts Howland in district soccer marathon.
Howland freshman Gabe Altawil had a moment of indecision, but went with his instincts.
SPORTS digest | Hannon to speak to Curbstone Coaches
Bob Hannon, president of The United Way of Youngstown and radio voice of Youngstown State football, will be the guest speaker at Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at the Avion Banquet Center.
Learning about Valley figures at Oak Hill Cemetery
Those who visit Oak Hill Cemetery could easily notice that David Tod is buried at the top of a hill – a symbolic gesture of his prominent standing in the Mahoning Valley.
Tips to conserve, save on energy
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio wants to educate Ohioans on how to better manage their energy use and stay warm with these ideas for your home.
MORE PREP RESULTS FROM SATURDAY
FOOTBALL Valley Chr. 47, Crestwood 18 POLAND The Eagles (5-5, 3-1 Portage Trail Conference
Fats is gone but his city’s music scene remains vibrant
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS New Orleans lost Fats Domino last week, but some of the city’s old
Comeback for the ages: Barrett rallies Buckeyes
Ohio State erased a 35-20 fourth-quarter deficit in a 39-38 win.
SATURDAY’s OTHER MVFC GAMES
North Dakota State 30, Northern Iowa 14 FARGO, N.D. Levi Jordheim recovered three fumbles,
Fleischer’s ‘Rocktopia’ makes a leap to Broadway after tour
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com “Rocktopia,” the classical music-meets-classic-rock show
METRO DIGEST || Adoption event Friday
‘O-Fish-ally Adopted’ WARREN In recognition of National Adoption Month, Trumbull County Children
Children Services, WRTA ask community to support levies
Children Services asks for a replacement levy amid increasing demand for services as a result of the opioid epidemic, and WRTA asks voters to renew its existing quarter-mill sales-tax levy on a continuing basis.
TRICK OR TREAT | Local hours
A listing of Halloween events and trick-or-treating times as submitted to The Vindicator. All trick-
YSU's 972 penguins waddle into world history
People dressed up as penguins march on Fifth Avenue during Youngstown State University's homecoming parade Saturday afternoon. Nearly 1,000 students, alumni and community members broke the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of 'penguins.'
YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 29
Today is Sunday, Oct. 29, the 302nd day of 2017. There are 63 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Northern California may need years to recover from wildfires
Associated Press SANTA ROSA, Calif. Sonoma County officials said Saturday it will take at least
Pentagon chief says N. Korea engages in ‘outlaw’ behavior
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea The threat of nuclear missile attack by North Korea is
REGIONAL COLLEE FOOTBALL Saturday’s games
Mount Union 51, Otterbein 14 ALLIANCE Mount Union claimed at least a share of the Ohio Athletic
Man pleads guilty to raping young girl and her mother
Associated Press ZANESVILLE, Ohio An Ohio man has pleaded guilty to raping a young girl and her
Issue 2 would hurt Ohioans by cutting access to drugs
Opinion: Issue 2 would hurt Ohioans by cutting access to drugs On Nov. 7, vote “no” on state Issue 2. This
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown school board, 4 p.m., work session, followed by 5 p.m. regular session,
Extending OPEC production limits favored
Associated Press Saudi Arabia’s crown prince says his country supports extending an agreement by
‘Evil Dead: The Musical’ is campy Halloween fun
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Halloween is in full effect at Salem Community Theatre
RECAPS OF SATURDAY’S NHL GAMES
Wild 2, Penguins 1 ST. PAUL, MINN. Mikko Koivu scored midway through the third period to lift
VA: Secret waiting list delayed care for 87 veterans in 2017
VA: Secret waiting list delayed care for 87 veterans in 2017 OMAHA, Neb. U.S. Department of
The decency in tragedy
Opinion: There was a unique sense amid the difficult week of news. Youngstown lost Ron Russo, longtime
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
German company Schuco made many clever toys
Q. Are the Schuco stuffed bears made by the famous German Schuco company that made the very
Millennials’ Halloween spending rises
PRNewswire PASADENA, Calif. CIT Bank, CIT Group’s national online bank, has announced the
ON THE TRACKS Saturday’s auto racing recaps
NASCAR Elliott posts fastest time MARTINSVILLE, VA. Chase Elliott was fastest of the playoff
Ursuline alumnus pens ‘The Ghost Studies’
Ursuline alumnus pens ‘The Ghost Studies’ MEDINA Brandon Massullo, former resident of Austintown
Haunted houses teach us about ourselves and our past Ghost stories to tell
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK Haunted houses tell us a lot of stories. But those
America Haunts offers up its best attractions
PRNewswire HOUSTON America Haunts, the industry leaders that operate elaborate haunted
AREA BOWLING
AREA BOWLING SFlbamron lanes Amron Wednesday Seniors — Ron Chick 247-653, Steve Senvisky
Who will protect Americans from the radiating mischief of protectionism, ° la Boeing?
Opinion: WASHINGTON What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive ourselves into believing
County sues drugmakers over opiods
Associated Press CLEVELAND County officials in Cleveland are suing several large prescription-
Dana school of music Orchestra in return to Powers, downtown
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Dana Symphony Orchestra of Youngstown State
SATURDAY’s OTHER BIG TEN GAMES
No. 5 Wisconsin 24, Illinois 10 CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Alec Ingold and Garrett Groshek scored on short
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Courtney and Frederick Sommers, Cortland, girl, Oct. 27.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Event to teach about workers’ comp YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Safety Council will have an
AROUND THE NBA SATURDAY
Pelicans 123, Cavaliers 101 NEW ORLEANS DeMarcus Cousins had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10
McNally having the last laugh
Opinion: “If we were to sum up the findings of the independent review of Youngstown city government conducted
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Elizabeth A. Hartman et al to Joshua A. Hartman et al, W. Walnut St., Lowellville, $59,000. Leslie
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Oct. 22
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Origin” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 2. “Deep Freeze” by John Sanford (Putnam)
Y’town school board gets schooled by CEO Mohip
Editorial: We aren’t surprised the Youngstown Board of Education intends to continue its fool’s errand to
Historical novel ‘Gentleman’ published in 2016 proves to be a big seller in 2017
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK From the moment she read an early copy of Amor
SATURDAY’s PRO GOLF RESULTS
HSBC CHAMPIONS SHANGHAI Dustin Johnson shot a 4-under 68 in blustery conditions that led to big
Insurance company is obligated to explain its policy
Q. I’ve recently begun taking over my mom’s finances. She is 70, in poor health, currently in a
IN THE CUP! Area hole-in-one
IN THE CUP! Area hole-in-one Robert Soich aced the 115-yard No. 1 at Parto’s Golf on Oct. 18. He
Drug addiction has long tradition in US
Associated Press While declaring the opioid crisis a national public health emergency Thursday,
RUNNERS, TO YOUR MARKS … Upcoming races and walks
OCTOBER Today — Monster Dash 5K & Family Fun Run in Howland. Race starts at noon. Registration
Could stopping aspirin trigger a heart attack?
Q. This is a true story. In the 1950s, my grandmother was taking a “heart pill” her doctor had
NOMINATED
NOMINATED Haus Auto Group in Canfield was recently nominated for the 2018 State Quality Dealer of
MAHONING COUNTY LEVIES
Children Services A half-mill, five-year replacement levy that will generate $2,045,275 annually.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” with live pipe organ accompaniment, 4
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
MAC FOOTBALL Saturday’s game
Akron 21, Buffalo 20 AKRON Thomas Woodson was 21-of-29 passing for 291 yards and three
San Francisco MOMA has Walker Evans photo exhibit
San Francisco MOMA has Walker Evans photo exhibit SAN FRANCISCO Roadside shacks, garbage, circus
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