October 3rd, 2012 at 11:08 PM
In a showdown at close quarters, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney sparred aggressively in their first campaign debate Wednesday night over taxes, deficits and strong steps needed to create jobs in a sputtering national economy. "The status quo is not going to cut it," declared the challenger.
October 3rd, 2012 at 10:17 PM
City council voted 4-3 today on a resolution asking the state Legislature to maintain three municipal court judicial seats in Youngstown.

October 3rd, 2012 at 09:23 PM
Child abuse recognition and prevention training is offered Saturday, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at, the YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave. The sessions will be conducted by Thomas Training Consultants.
October 3rd, 2012 at 08:36 PM
Council again postpones voted on gas and oil drilling on city land YOUNGSTOWN — Members of city

October 3rd, 2012 at 08:21 PM
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said that Ohioans returned more than nine tons of unneeded prescription drugs on Saturday during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s fifth national Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
October 3rd, 2012 at 08:06 PM
Lawyer: Inmate spared from execution relieved PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawyers for a Pennsylvania death
October 3rd, 2012 at 07:34 PM
An elderly man and woman were severely beaten at about 11 p.m. Tuesday night at their home in the 100 block of Washington Street.

October 3rd, 2012 at 07:15 PM
Profs aim to track drug reactions via social media RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Researchers at the

October 3rd, 2012 at 06:48 PM
Moroccan authorities said Wednesday that a Dutch ship promoting legal abortions set to dock in Morocco is operating outside the law and could possibly be stopped before arriving at a northern Mediterranean port.

October 3rd, 2012 at 06:26 PM
An outbreak of a rare and deadly form of meningitis has now sickened 26 people in five states who received steroid injections, health officials said today.

October 3rd, 2012 at 03:18 PM
Grandfather of Aurora victim begs for photos back DENVER (AP) — The grandfather of a 6-year-old

October 3rd, 2012 at 02:42 PM
Bucket List Bandit suspect back in Pa., indicted PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man nicknamed the Bucket List

October 3rd, 2012 at 01:45 PM
Jackson’s wife unsure when congressman will return CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s

October 3rd, 2012 at 01:21 PM
‘Batman’ charged with obstructing Michigan police PETOSKEY, Mich. (AP) — The search for a driver

October 3rd, 2012 at 01:15 PM
Mahoning commissioners meet Thursday Youngstown The Mahoning County commissioners will have a

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Community gardening workshop set for Saturday YOUNGSTOWN A free introduction to community
October 3rd, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Youngstown man shot and killed in Ashtabula ASHTABULA Police retrieved numerous bullets and
October 3rd, 2012 at 09:45 AM
Hello 911, have you seen my keys? WARREN Police have charged Brian M. Walker, 46, of Beck Street

October 3rd, 2012 at 09:45 AM
Flu shots scheduled Influenza shot clinics are scheduled are several locations over the next few

October 3rd, 2012 at 09:42 AM
The worst possible way to make friends with police WARREN A 52-year-old Berkshire Street

October 3rd, 2012 at 05:27 AM
Mahoning County Senior Center is offering help to eligible families and seniors who need assistance with their heating bills this winter through the Home Energy Assistance Program.

October 3rd, 2012 at 05:20 AM
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken

October 3rd, 2012 at 05:14 AM
YOUNGSTOWN The 2012 Symphony Ball will embrace the theme China Dynasty when it opens Oct. 13 at

October 3rd, 2012 at 04:43 AM
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is having a free “Introduction to Community Gardening” workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday.
October 3rd, 2012 at 03:32 AM
Motorists on Interstate 680 southbound near the U.S. Route 224 exit have probably noticed a large section of woods behind Sam’s Club was cleared recently.

October 3rd, 2012 at 01:30 AM
A 64-year-old Homeworth, Ohio, man was killed early Tuesday afternoon when his pickup truck was struck by another driver who failed to yield at a stop sign at Georgetown and Westville Lake roads.
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:17 AM
Bad weather forced the plane carrying Vice President Joe Biden to delay landings twice on today.
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:10 AM
Each candidate in tonight’s presidential debate has to demonstrate confidence while conveying messages, according to high-school speech and debate coaches in the Mahoning Valley.

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:10 AM
Youngstown State senior Aronde Stanton hails from Detroit and senior Jamaine Cook is from Cleveland and both chose to play college football in a city that, like their hometowns, isn’t exactly known as the Miami of the Midwest.

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:09 AM
The McDonald boys and girls have made it common practice to win the Inter Tri-County League cross country championships.
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:09 AM
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Michael Montalvo of Youngstown carefully

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:08 AM
The newest addition to the township fire department’s fleet is 95 years old and hits top speeds of about 20 miles per hour.

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:08 AM
Logan Beechy has spent four years in pursuit of a goal.

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:07 AM
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office has asked the

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:07 AM
Staff report Unbeaten Brookfield held on to its position atop Division IV, Region 13 in the latest

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:06 AM
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Champion Howland cross country runner Ryan Sullivan is never
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:06 AM
Deborah Walters knows teaching can be difficult.

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:05 AM
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Animal Kingdom, the 2011 Kentucky Derby winner whose owners include

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:05 AM
Twenty-three Boy Scouts rushed to the scene of a two car accident with eight victims Tuesday night in the parking lot of Westminster Presbyterian Church on Stadium Drive.

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:04 AM
Staff report Austintown Crews worked for nearly two days to clean up a creek near Four Mile Run
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:03 AM
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city will host the second annual nonviolence parade and rally
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Although sales of the Lordstown-built Cruze dropped by 188 in September from its record set in August, GM sold 25,787 of the compact car, topping the Toyota Corolla at 23,036, and the Honda Civic, at 21,546.
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Staff report VIENNA The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport’s Travel Bank – Air Service

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press FARGO, N.D. North Dakota State coach Craig Bohl suspended starting halfback Sam

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania voters won’t have to show photo identification to

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Drug conviction PITTSBURGH A 48-year-old Farrell, Pa., man could face a long prison term and a

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Burgerlicious! YOLO Grille chef Matt Sutton keeps his menu fresh with decadent new dishes. Do not

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Auto sales, home prices improve WASHINGTON The U.S. economy is looking more resilient, thanks in
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
By Aaron Zelinsky Hartford Courant Mr. President, you’re entering dangerous territory. With

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
The debate over when (and whether) to set a “red line” for attacking Iran’s nuclear program slipped

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican state Treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Legislators in Columbus looked the other way while across the state hundreds of Internet cafes

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
By Mark Samburg Hartford Courant Mr. Romney, you need to win this first debate — badly. You’ve

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Heating assistance Youngstown Mahoning County Senior Center is offering help to eligible

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.57 .15 Avalon

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
7 crew members arrested in sinking HONG KONG Police arrested seven crew members from two boats

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Winery of the week Landmark Winery is a gem in the crown of Sonoma County, Calif. Drink columnist
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two men convicted of shooting a reputed

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The head of the state’s new nonprofit economic

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Critical favorites have low ratings but biggest stars
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Now that the National Football League has apparently learned that it can be costly to hire cheap

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Staff report lowellville A Lowellville police sergeant who was placed on paid administrative
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Staff report WARREN Holly Montecalvo, 44, of Willard Street has been charged with felony theft

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 to 1 p.m.

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
By Gina McIntyre Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The sound of brass and wind instruments rang

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A cleanup of old industrial property for a

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jason Donald singled home the winning run with two outs in the 12th

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Taylor-Winfield Technologies Inc. has been awarded a contract for more

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, technical advisory committee, 10 a.m.;

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. births fell for the fourth year in a row, the government reported

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
They feel the love V2 got to see some new faces over the weekend after last week’s article. Thanks

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press WASHINGTON They spend hours mastering policy, learning to lean on the podium

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Acoustic-rock act America, which had a slew of huge hits in the 1970s, will come to Stambaugh

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans are expected to spend more during what’s traditionally the

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Dominic and Sarah Italiano, Columbiana, girl, Oct. 1.
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press WASHINGTON A multibillion-dollar information-sharing program created in the
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Bob Raver felt bittersweet as he watched the demise of a building close to his heart, yet he assumed a pragmatic attitude.

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Back in the day, if Barbra Streisand made one vocal

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Now that we are putting our grills away for the winter, if you find yourself in the mood for a barbecue dinner, Mojo’s definitely has a lot to offer that will satisfy your craving.

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 3, the 277th day of 2012. There are 89 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin L. Pounds, 31, of 5486 Southern Blvd.,

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Privacy, technology face off San Jose Mercury News: The tension between new technology and

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Family Features Sticky, gooey, sweet and satisfying monkey bread is a favorite of kids and

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
birthdays Singer Chubby Checker is 71. Magician Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy is 68. Singer-

October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Family Features Whether it’s something light, cool and refreshing, or rich, decadent and creamy,
October 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 AM
What about party loyalty? I was appalled when I read the article in the Vindicator that an