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Getting ready for fright night
Josh Hamilton, of Salem, before and after makeup as a zombie character for the Canfield Scaregrounds.
Stories published October 26, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Unwanted electronics collection Saturday
Mahoning County residents can drop off unwanted electronics at the Canfield Fairgrounds.
LeBron a loser in Heat debut
BOSTON LeBron James’ Miami Heat looked an awful lot like LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers. The
Owner still sought for former El Patio motel in Canfield
Owner still sought for former El Patio Motel in Canfield
Eastwood Field Trick or Treat event canceled for tonight
Eastwood Field Trick or Treat event canceled for tonight
Clinton still popular in Mahoning Valley
Former President Bill Clinton left the White House in January 2001, but nearly a decade later he is
All games in the Austintown district soccer tournament have been canceled.
All games in the Austintown district soccer tournament have been canceled. The games will be
Witness: Jail violence unlikely from Conn. convict
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man convicted in a deadly home invasion is unlikely to commit
Toyota, Honda lead quality rankings but GM gains
DETROIT (AP) — Consumer Reports magazine says Honda and Toyota still make the most problem-free cars
Soros gives $1M to Calif. pot legalization measure
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Billionaire financier George Soros has thrown his money behind California’s
Collar-bomb defendant takes stand in own defense
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An Erie, Pa., woman is on the witness stand, defending herself from charges that
Indonesia tsunami kills 113, leaves scores missing
Indonesia tsunami kills 113, leaves scores missing
Man eating Washington potatoes has fill of spuds
MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state man who’s on a 60-day all-potato diet wishes he would
USS Cole families press legal claims against Sudan
RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) — Relatives of the 17 sailors killed in the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole are
Tornado watch issued for Mahoning Valley area
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 9 p.m. today for the counties of
Poll: Strickland gains some ground on Kasich
Gov. Ted Strickland continues to gain ground on his Republican challenger, John Kasich, among
High winds expected later today in the Valley
The Mahoning Valley is under a wind advisory till 10 p.m. today. Wind gusts of up to 55 mph are
New poll: Strickland inches closer to Kasich; Portman has large lead over Fisher
New poll: Strickland inches closer to Kasich; Portman has large lead over Fisher
Flu shots available Wednesday, Thursday at Mahoning Co. sites
Flu shots available Wednesday, Thursday at Mahoning Co. sites
Hearing moved to November for Warren man charged in fraud scheme
Hearing moved to November for Warren man charged in fraud scheme
Boardman Township Civil Service Commission meets Wednesday
Boardman Township Civil Service Commission meets Wednesday
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
All East Alumni Association Reunion will present a Golden Holiday Dinner Dance on Dec. 18 at
Angels for Animals plan benefit
Angels plan benefit CANFIELD Angels for Animals will have its annual wine-tasting event from 7
HELOISE: Do not downplay the gift of food
Dear Heloise: I felt sad to see criticism of gifts of food, which had been given when people knew
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Emily’ has lied, alienated family
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have several siblings. One, “Emily,” divorced when
Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer surge
Tournament soccer By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com CHAMPION The 2010 season for the Cardinal
Team USA selects Phantoms defender
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Phantoms defenseman Scott Mayfield has been selected to play for Team
Contractor wants to build amusement park at casino
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If James A. Traficant Jr. somehow gets an
Murder suspect remains in Ga.
City authorities await Toney’s extradition By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com
Health care goes to school
By Kristine gill kgill@vindy.com austintown When you have a stomachache at school, sometimes
2 testify at drunken-driving trial
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN John and Margaret Beil of Mecca Township were traveling
Romo hurt; Cowboys collapse
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas The Dallas Cowboys’ miserable season just got a whole lot
NFL cites clean play
Associated Press NEW YORK One week after drawing heavy fines for illegal hits, James Harrison
Giants have AT&T edge
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Not only have the Texas Rangers never been to the World Series
Miami’s Big 3 set for Boston opener
Associated Press MIAMI Before leaving for the airport Monday and catching the flight to Boston,
Humbled Bengals mum on 2-4 start
Associated Press CINCINNATI Not much energy was left in the Bengals locker room. Players
Stickle’s long shot pays off for Cards
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com CANFIELD Shortly after the Lake High boys soccer team tied
COLLEGE FOOTBALL | News & notes
Michigan State: Michigan State defensive back Chris L. Rucker (Warren Harding High) has been jailed
Tricks earn treats in New Orleans
Associated Press BEREA There’s a photo of Cleveland punter Reggie Hodges sprinting untouched
Israel has a right to exist
Opinion: When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered to press his cabinet to impose a freeze of
Rick Springfield tells all
The Dallas Morning News Rick Springfield, the 61-year-old singer-songwriter behind 1981’s No. 1
Prep football tickets
Prep football tickets canfield Tickets for Friday’s Poland at Canfield football game will be on
49ers’ Smith awaits OK to play in London game
Staff report LONDON San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith spent Monday morning at a hospital in
We’re in a perfect fiscal storm
Opinion: By Ed Feulner Heritage Foundation We use a variety of yardsticks to judge whether our country is
F.N.B.’s earnings rise in 3rd quarter
Staff report hermitage, pa. F.N.B. Corp., the parent company of First National Bank, announced
Wall St. has already voted
Opinion: By Holly Sklar McClatchy-Tribune Before Wall Street drove our economy off a cliff, bullish
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.00 —.14 Avalon
Business Digest | Seasonal work available
Seasonal work boardman Individuals interested in seasonal-work opportunities at Things
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Bodies exhibition extends its run CLEVELAND Because of strong demand, the
Break vaults Steelers to top
Associated Press PITTSBURGH After this one, maybe they should be called the Pittsburgh Stealers.
Ridge ousted from district volleyball tournament
Staff report Leavittsburg A magical season for the Mineral Ridge Hight volleyball team came to
NFl roundup | News & notes
Vikings: Brett Favre’s ironman streak has endured a litany of injuries and even a pair of premature
Mooney drops in AP poll
Staff report Columbus The hits just keep coming for the Cardinal Mooney High football team.
Ruling by Judge Sweeney on outside counsel flimsy
Editorial: Pardon our being suspicious of Judge Maureen Sweeney’s sudden concern about the expenditure of
Taylor Swift Young pop SUPERSTAR releases NEW ALBUM
By Jon Bream Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS Taylor Swift was so busy working that she
Howland boys earn rematch with Canfield
Staff report Canton The Howland High boys soccer team advanced to the Division I district final
Top 5 grossing movies in U.S. and Canadian theaters for the weekend of Oct. 22-24, according to
Top 5 grossing movies in U.S. and Canadian theaters for the weekend of Oct. 22-24, according to
Buckeyes ready to feast, focus on stretch run
Associated Press COLUMBUS Its season two-thirds of the way over, No. 10 Ohio State is setting
Stocks extend gains as dollar continues to fall
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks rose moderately Monday on growing expectations that the Federal
NewsMAKERS
NewsMAKERS Lauer to interview ex-President Bush NEW YORK Former President George W. Bush is
Walkman unplugged
After 31 years, Sony says ‘Sayonara’ to ground-breaking portable audio-cassette player Associated
Board OKs funding for Syncro
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board has signed off on $490,500
Fed jumps into foreclosure investigation
Associated Press WASHINGTON Raising pressure on banks, the Federal Reserve is wading into the
Recycling facility to have grand opening
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com POLAND With local, state and federal officials in
Casino board has first meeting
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The new state board that will license and regulate
Complaint filed against Strickland campaign
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The campaign of Gov. Ted Strickland falsely stated that GOP opponent
Ohio top court grants stay in Oakhill trial
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus has
Metro Digest | Woman run over by car
Woman run over by car Youngstown A city woman was taken to the hospital after she was run over
Rape suspect to be arraigned in Campbell court
Staff report campbell A man who fought arrest after a rape accusation was to be arraigned this
Obama makes last push for Democrats
Associated Press WOONSOCKET, R.I. President Barack Obama plunged into a final week of midterm
Checking on health workers
Opinion: South Bend (Ind.) Tribune: Supporting a new proposal that requires Indiana’s medical workers to pay
Karzai confirms payments from Iran
Los Angeles Times KABUL, Afghanistan Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Monday acknowledged
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dominic R . Frabrizio Jr., 29, of 754 Tudor Lane,
7.7-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia
7.7-magnitude quake hits off Indonesia JAKARTA, Indonesia A powerful earthquake hit off western
Mahoning County District Board of Health flu shot schedule
The Mahoning County District Board of Health will give flu shots for $25 through Nov. 18. No
Lawmakers propose a response to growth of cyberbullying
Opinion: Lawmakers propose a response to growth of cyberbullying Recent coverage in The Vin- dicator (“Dr.
Chilean miners honored
Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile Thirty-three miners rescued after more than two months trapped
Jury selection begins in Dixon murder trial
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Jury selection began Monday afternoon and will resume at 9 a.m. today in
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In Sunday’s edition, in an article under the headline: “Block Watch,” Youngstown
Boardman school board hears about special-education services
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Special education is a service, not a place,
Official: Cholera outbreak is easing
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti A cholera outbreak showed signs of easing Monday after
Docs raise questions about Obama policies
Associated Press LONDON President Barack Obama stepped into the White House pledging to end
Woman faces new charges
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A city woman who stabbed a man to death outside of a
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS Actor Bob Hoskins is 68. Actress Jaclyn Smith is 65. “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak
Getting ready for fright night
Josh Hamilton, of Salem, before and after makeup as a zombie character for the Canfield Scaregrounds.
Food drive
Food drive BOARDMAN The doctors and the staff at WellnessOne of Warren and Boardman are having
Campaign ads on TV run behind ’06 barrage
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Candidates, campaigns and outside special-
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.
Tom Hilk is new CEO of YMCA
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Tim Hilk, a Youngstown State University
With Cordray's input, safety summit to address Youngstown’s violent crime
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Elected officials and law enforcement will
Harris expected to plead guilty
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Kevin L. Harris of Warren, indicted earlier this month by a federal
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: Canfield
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2010. There are 66 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED