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Dad seeks answers son's death
Nicholas Kovacs holds a photograph of his son, Nicholas, who died of an accidental drug overdose in June. Kovacs and other family members hope to ...
Stories published October 18, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Quick start carries Penguins past Senators
PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby and Mark Letestu scored power-play goals in the first period and the
Springfield defeats Crestview 2-0 in girls soccer tournament game
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Defense was the message that both
Annarella credits offseason workouts for Falcons’ success
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN When Phil Annarella says his Austintown Fitch football
Fitch falls in Associated Press poll
Staff report The curious case of the Associated Press high school football poll continued on
Ohio National Guard to build new operations center
Ohio National Guard to build new operations center
Campbell parents serve nutritious snacks to students
Campbell parents serve nutritious snacks to students
Food giveaway Tuesday at Temple Emmanuel church in Youngstown
Food giveaway Tuesday at Temple Emmanuel church in Youngstown
Missing baby found OK after dad wrecks car in Ohio
Missing baby found OK after dad wrecks care in Ohio
Apple 4Q net income soars 70 percent; iPad falls short
Apple 4Q net income soars 70 percent; iPad falls short
Stadium dealership in Boardman to drop Lincoln brand by year's end
Stadium Lincoln Mercury dealership in Boardman closes at end of year
Hannah Cipperley | Mark Cartwright
BOARDMAN Mark Allen Cartwright and his bride, the former Hannah Marie Cipperley honeymooned at
Victoria Ohlin | Nathan Alexander
AKRON Nuptial vows were exchanged at 5 p.m. June 12 as Victoria Rachel Ohlin and Nathan Scott
Youngstown police plan license checkpoints
Youngstown police will conduct checkpoints throughout the city on Wednesday, Oct. 26 and 28
Amanda Jilg | Colin Danks
CANFIELD Nuptial vows were exchanged in the presence of the Rev. Luke Citriglia as Amanda Jilg of
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She can’t fit in with co-workers
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m 23 and work at an office. I got out of therapy
HELOISE: All phones don’t have number of ways to call
Dear Heloise: Please tell businesses using initials or words to make their phone number easier to
Amateur boxing show coming to Niles
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com NILES Boxers from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Akron and West
IN FOCUS: Feline therapy
Senior Independence Center has welcomed some furry residents STORY & PHOTOS By WILLIAM D. LEWIS
Phantoms fall at home to undefeated RoughRiders
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Surrendering three goals within seven minutes
Hounds of Howl-O-Ween
Dog park conjures up fun for pets and their owners By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com BAZETTA A
Man of Steel returns
Rookie quarterback Colt McCoy held his own, but the Browns offense was no match for the Steelers
Penguins still learning to play with lead
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State football team has become the
Problems challenge autism plan
By John Higgins Akron Beacon Journal For almost seven years, the state has allowed parents to
Recycling technology paves the way for Schenley Ave.
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com BOARDMAN A money-saving and environmentally green
Pumpkins spook, delight 6,000
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown Fellows Riverside Gardens turned into a
Big band strikes it up for Rescue Mission
Staff report youngstown Big Band performers with some very distinguished musical pedigrees
Pitching duel is set for Game 3 of ALCS
Pitching duel is set for Game 3 of ALCS Associated Press NEW YORK Cliff Lee and Andy
Minnesota’s Brewster is out as coach
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota fired football coach Tim Brewster on Sunday, one day
Colts escape ’Skins scare
Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. The Indianapolis Colts did all they could to stop themselves.
49ers beat Raiders for first win in ‘10
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Alex Smith is realistic. He expected to get booed again. A win
Poll: More look to GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s winning coalition from 2008 has crumbled
Oklahoma takes No. 1 spot; Oregon at No. 2
Associated Press The first BCS standings are out and Boise State is already chasing a couple of
Workshop to address health-care careers
Staff report WARREN Area residents interested in pursuing careers in health care are invited to
New terror threat
New terror threat paris Saudi intelligence services have warned of a new terror threat from al-
CPR steps change: Chest 1st
Associated Press DALLAS New guidelines out today switch the steps for CPR, telling rescuers to
Top 400 charities see 11% drop in donations
Associated Press WASHINGTON A new ranking of the nation’s 400 biggest charities shows donations
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Christina Cross and Jason Young, Girard, boy, Oct. 16. Mark
American visits Iran blast site in deal
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran An Iranian-American businessman freed after more than two years in
Kahne sick over mishaps
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Hours after he was too ill to get back in his wounded race car,
USDA designation favors farmers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated 41 Ohio counties —
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Chile miners face unsteady future
Associated Press COPIAPO, Chile Carlos Bugueno is out of the collapsed mine but still lives in
Canada-US pipeline on hold amid oil woes
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. The steel is staged, and crews are waiting to lay the last and
The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ‘Girl Who Played With Fire’ screening NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. The Jake Erhardt
Fox, Cablevision dispute hits fans
Associated Press NEW YORK For the fourth time this year, Cablevision’s 3 million subscribers in
DVD RELEASES
DVD RELEASES Movies available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers include: “Predators”
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Girard City Board of Health, 7 p.m., council chambers, 100 W. Main St. Poland
Bikeway not perfect, but still great
Opinion: Bikeway not perfect, but still great I am writing in response to the letter published Sept. 19
‘The Hobbit’ prequels awaiting MGM funding and labor-dispute resolution
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES After a multitude of delays, Warner Bros. and co-financing
“House” (8 p.m., Fox): Look out, Jennifer Grey is in a time-slot battle with herself
“House” (8 p.m., Fox): Look out, Jennifer Grey is in a time-slot battle with herself tonight,
Geological survey shows antibiotics found in river
Associated Press COLUMBUS A recently released study shows trace amounts of a dozen antibiotics
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Monday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2010. There are 74 days left in the year.
Boardman voters asked to approve levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees say they’re taking the
Dad seeks answers son's death
Nicholas Kovacs holds a photograph of his son, Nicholas, who died of an accidental drug overdose in June. Kovacs and other family members hope to erect a headstone to memorialize young Nicholas’ life by Nov. 9, which would have been Nicky’s second birthday.
Crash kills man in Columbiana Co. County
lisbon A man was killed in a one-car accident in Unity Township, Columbiana County, the Ohio State
Man killed in crash
Man killed in crash lisbon A man was killed Sunday in a one-car accident in Unity Township,
Oswalt, Phillies dominate Giants in game two of NLCS
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA This Roy was an ace, and he sparked a big inning with a daring
Warehouse fire damage set at $180K
youngstown The Youngstown Fire Department is investigating a fire that did $90,000 in damage to a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Ga. mom sues Banks after teen is on show ATLANTA A Georgia woman is suing Tyra
Conserve nature to protect our health
Opinion: By Dana McCreesh and Samuel Blackman McClatchy-Tribune Brent McCreesh is a happy, healthy second
Chris Whitney leads Villanova past Maine
Chris Whitney leads Villanova past Maine villanova, pa. Villanova quarterback Chris Whitney
Debating debt rules
Debating debt rules LUXEMBOURG European finance ministers plan to hash out a deal on stricter
For U.S. Senate: Lee Fisher
Editorial: We have become such an impa- tient nation in so any ways, politics included, that it is increasingly
An act of courage
Opinion: In April, I traveled around eastern Afghanistan with an extraordinary British aid worker, Linda
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Beneficial Ohio Inc. v. Darlene Vigorito et al,
Statehouse races feature 10 hopefuls for 4 seats
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The incumbent Democrats representing Mahoning
Hot Halloween costumes: Lady Gaga, The Situation, Buzz Lightyear
Associated Press NEW YORK Inside a Ricky’s NYC store, Lucie Sudmeier selects a Hogwarts uniform
Big money affecting election
Opinion: The emergence of the neo-populist “tea party” has been the big story of this election cycle. After
video game review
“ENSLAVED: ODYSSEY TO THE WEST” Grade: A- Details: published by Namco Bandai for PlayStation 3
Obama reviving the 1970s
Opinion: WASHINGTON With Barack Obama restoring solar panels to the White House roof — the first were put