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The cult of Clinton
Sue Watson of Rogers shows off her dancing-and-singing Bill Clinton doll as she waits outside the Mahoning County Democratic Party headquarters in Youngstown for free ...
Stories published October 27, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Event for vets, active military to feature sports, celebrities
The Wounded Warriors Project hopes to raise some money through a downtown celebration in honor of Veterans Day.
Cavs win first game post-LeBron
CLEVELAND LeBron’s former team has already done something his new, super team in sunny Miami
Struthers sends out application to qualify for more federal money
Struthers send out application to qualify for more federal money
Trumbull County man dies in Mercer, Pa., traffic accident
Trumbull County man dies in Mercer, Pa., traffic accident
Jury finds Warren man guilty of 15th drunken-driving charge
Keith Urso found guilty of 15th drunken-driving charge
Urgent plea for testing Jackson items
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Defense lawyers for the doctor charged in Michael Jackson’s death are urgently
NM spaceport sets stage for commercial space race
UPHAM, N.M. (AP) — British tycoon Richard Branson has dreamed of going to space since he was a
Ohio Supreme Court refuses to review Boardman pharmacist's appeal
Ohio Supreme court refuses to review Boardman pharmacist's appeal
NC candidate supports troops: Flier shows Germans
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina legislator is apologizing after a campaign flier meant to tout
Gunman in 3 fatal Mo. shootings remains at large
HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — Authorities in central Missouri are searching for a gunman that they
Jury submits questions in Anna Nicole Smith case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurors in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case have sent out two questions
US judge OKs Valley Forge deer hunt
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge has approved plans to use sharpshooters to cull the bulging deer
Death toll in Indonesian tsunami, volcano tops 300
Death toll in Indonesian tsunami, volcano tops 300
Doctor: Abuse led home invasion defendant to drugs
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A psychiatrist has testified that a Connecticut man convicted of killing a
1 fatally shot, 1 wounded in Mo., gunman sought
HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — Authorities in central Missouri are searching for a gunman after a 46-year-
Ark. school official accused of anti-gay screed
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A member of a northern Arkansas school board is accused of commenting on
Maine diver videos underwater encounter with shark
EASTPORT, Maine (AP) — A Maine scuba diver came face-to-teeth with a shark — and he has the
Flu, pneumonia shots available next week at Original Visiting Nurses Association
Flu, pneumonia shots available next week
Pa. collar bomb defendant asks to leave courtroom
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An Erie, Pa., woman on trial for her alleged role in a collar bomb-wearing bank
Attorney general pledges help to Youngstown police
YOUNGSTOWN The state attorney general has committed the services of his office to help law
Panel: Teens need another meningitis shot
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal advisory panel is recommending that teens get a booster dose of the vaccine
Damage, ‘miracle’ survival as US storm rolls east
VALE, N.C. (AP) — Fierce winds demolished three homes and injured 11 people in North Carolina and
NJ gov: I’m sticking with decision to scrap tunnel
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is standing by his decision to kill the nation’s
Planes bump at Seattle-Tacoma airport; no injuries
SEATAC, Wash. (AP) — An Alaska Airlines jet pushing back from the terminal at Seattle-Tacoma
ABC to drop ‘Whole Truth’
ABC’s “The Whole Truth” joins three other freshmen series that failed to make the grade this fall.
Army announces $17M suicide research effort
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — The Army is announcing a $17 million, three-year effort to learn why soldiers
JetBlue flight attendant admits to ‘slow burn’
NEW YORK (AP) — The JetBlue flight attendant who activated the emergency chute on an airplane at New
NJ governor to announce future of rail tunnel
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie isn’t saying just yet whether he’ll scratch the
Stocks fall amid questions about Fed plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are sliding as concerns grow over whether the Federal Reserve’s plans to buy
Missing Maine man’s body found in wrecked vehicle
NEWCASTLE, Maine (AP) — Police say the body of a 47-year-old Maine man who was reported missing more
Stock futures dip amid questions about Fed plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are continuing to fall after mixed news about orders for manufactured
Strong start for Swift album
Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now” album, which was released Monday, is shaping up to have possibly the
Durable goods orders rise
WASHINGTON (AP) - A surge in demand for commercial aircraft lifted orders for big-ticket
Vandals sought in caustic liquid damage
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities are looking for the culprits who vandalized dozens of cars in South
Replacement of overpass to cost at least $4M
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (AP) — Transportation officials say it will cost at least $4 million to replace a
County investigating inmate’s facial injuries
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Officials in Allegheny County are investigating whether a corrections officer was
ODOT: Pedestrians hit doubles around Halloween
A five-year safety study by the Ohio Department of Transportation in Columbus released Tuesday shows the number of car crashes involving pedestrians routinely doubles in the days leading up to Halloween.
Votes still needed for YSU's Pepsi Refresh grant
There are a few days left to vote for October’s Pepsi Refresh Grant competitors.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, are
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: No-panty trend has mom worried
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 19-year-old daughter came home for the summer
HELOISE: Cooking ahead can save time, cash
Dear Heloise: When my wife and I were still working, we came up with an idea to save time cooking
Hearing in Ponzi scheme case delayed a week
A plea hearing and arraignment for Kevin L. Harris of Warren, the man accused of running a $20 million Ponzi scheme out of an office on Parkman Road Northwest in Warren, has been moved back six days to 2 p.m. next Wednesday.
YSU focuses on finishing this season with victories
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU coach Eric Wolford’s “best player plays”
Area jobless rate falls to 10.9%
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The Valley’s unemployment rate decreased again last
Authorities probe woman’s death
Staff report SALEM Salem Police Detective David Talbert said Tuesday he believes a woman found
Kelly Pavlik vows to be a smarter fighter
— Pavlik vs. VERA | Nov. 13, 2010 SEmD Kelly Pavlik vows to be a smarter fighter By JOE SCALZO
Field team spoils Salem-Hubbard rematch in final
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Hubbard High has played for the district volleyball
Dad arraigned in bat-beating case
Dad arraigned in bat-beating case Staff report Youngstown Charles Etto, who is accused of
Many football teams face 'win or else' games
Staff report The Ohio High School Athletic Association did not release its weekly football ratings
Special-needs group plants pink tulips for cancer awareness
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown The Mill Creek MetroParks’ fall tulip planting
Penguins optimistic for league meet
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU cross
Raises to cost school district nearly $0.5M
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstown If the city school board approves a teachers
Girard, Columbiana earn final matches
Staff report SALEM Larissa Santangelo made eight kills and four blocks in the Springfield High
Cheerleading uniforms become pillows
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Stephanie Barca, head Hubbard cheerleading
Trumbull commissioners delay action against workers
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners will not take action this week regarding two
Lawyer files suit against Mahoning County JFS
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A black female lawyer has sued Mahoning County and its Department of Job
The cult of Clinton
Sue Watson of Rogers shows off her dancing-and-singing Bill Clinton doll as she waits outside the Mahoning County Democratic Party headquarters in Youngstown for free tickets to a Saturday breakfast gathering with the former president.
YSU Athletics Schedule
FOOTBALL (3-5) Sept. 4 — at Penn State, L, 44-14 Sept. 11 — Butler, W, 31-7 Sept. 18 — Central
Kelly: Irish need to get to bowl game
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. It’s the job and life Brian Kelly wanted. He knows the
Kravitz deli opens cafe at Poland Library
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND After 71 years in the Mahoning Valley, a local
Giants will try to solve Lee in opener
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Buster Posey, Pablo Sandoval and the rest of the San Francisco
Utility payment plan
Utility payment plan columbus PIPP Plus, a new Percentage of Income Payment Plan program for
Torent to close after 40 years in Valley
Staff report canfield Torent Inc., a venture- capital firm that has been instrumental in funding
Penn St. unsure of starting QB
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, PA. Uncertainty rules at quarterback for Penn State. Freshman
Like Britain, U.S. must go on a ‘diet’
Opinion: Thirty-six years ago when he first ran for Congress, obstetrician Ron Paul rented billboards around
‘Treasures’ looks at film collectibles
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers The offices of Joe Maddalena’s Profiles in History look
What drives suicide bomber?
Opinion: By Robert Pape Los Angeles Times On Oct. 23, 1983, a suicide bomber drove a truck laden with
Cavs: Moon new to lineup but no one is taking LeBron’s role
By Mary Schmitt Boyer Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND First, Jamario Moon took LeBron James’
Information system connects city, township
Staff report BOARDMAN The Mahoning-Youngstown Regional Information System, with its new high-
California vote could snowball
Opinion: MEXICO CITY If California voters approve a proposition calling for the legalization of marijuana
Boise State wins 21st straight game, routing La. Tech
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Kellen Moore threw two touchdown passes and caught another on a
Steep price to pay
Opinion: By Robert Gottlieb Los Angeles Times Check out the garlic the next time you’re in the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.02 .02 Avalon
oddly enough
oddly enough ‘Zombies’ invade New York during morning rush hour NEW YORK As if the morning
Profits decline for FirstEnergy
akron Staff report FirstEnergy Corp. reported lower third-quarter profits Tuesday, largely due
OSU hopes for a strong performance on road
Associated Press COLUMBUS Minnesota has fired its coach, lost its past seven games and appears
Browns owner believes team is getting better
Associated Press BEREA Randy Lerner’s vision of the Browns, fuzzy, blurred and almost
Winds of fall howl in Valley
Gusty weather to persist until Friday, weather service says By DAVID SKOLNICK
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Rhino dies hours after birth at zoo
Associated Press CINCINNATI A male rhinoceros calf has died hours after its birth at the
Cast a spell with bountiful buffet
Family Features Scare up a happy Hallow- een party to celebrate the spookiest season. Bring out
ODOT report: Pedestrian accidents increase in days before Halloween
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A five-year safety study by the Ohio Department of Transportation in
Allure spa comes to Boardman
By Kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com boardman It was by accident that Anthony Fini decided to
Sheen gets psychiatric evaluation
Associated Press NEW YORK Charlie Sheen was hospitalized Tuesday for a psychiatric evaluation
Careful what you wish for
Opinion: Careful what you wish for Los Angeles Times: A new poll suggests that nearly half of American
Pork and apples: Simply meant to be
By Susan M. Selasky Detroit Free Press With apple season in full swing, it’s time to get a bunch
‘The Office’ star has two new titles: director, author Let it Rainn
By Marian Liu Seattle Times As Dwight Shrute on “The Office,” Rainn Wilson portrays an intense,
Voting continues for Pepsi grants
Staff report youngstown There are a few days left to vote for October’s Pepsi Refresh Grant
ITunes’ top-5-selling singles and albums for the week ending Oct. 25:
ITunes’ top-5-selling singles and albums for the week ending Oct. 25: Singles: v“Like a G6”: The
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, work session, 6 p.m., regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., high
Ariz. goes overseas for execution drug
Ariz. goes overseas for execution drug FLORENCE, Ariz. Facing a nationwide shortage of a lethal-
New Castle, Pa., man sentenced for child porn
Staff report PITTSBURGH A New Castle, Pa., man has been sentenced in federal court here to 37
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Roy Crick et al v. D & L Energy Inc., complaint. (2)
El Patio remains closed
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield The former El Patio Motel is no closer to reopening
Top Saddam aide to be executed
Associated Press BAGHDAD Tariq Aziz, the dapper diplomat and highest- ranking Christian in
newsmakers
newsmakers Cleveland Orchestra seeks young fans CLEVELAND The Cleveland Orchestra has landed
Allegiant again to use Sanford airport in Fla.
Staff report LAS VEGAS Allegiant Air announced Tuesday it will change course regarding its
Obama plays on voters’ psychological state
Associated Press WASHINGTON According to President Barack Obama, Americans are angry,
Official: Computers failed at nuke site
Associated Press WASHINGTON A computer failure caused a break in communication with 50 nuclear
Tsunami, eruption of volcano hit Indonesia
Associated Press MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia A volcanic eruption and a tsunami killed scores of
birthdays
birthdays Actress Nanette Fabray is 90. Actress Ruby Dee is 86. Actor-comedian John Cleese is 71.
Iran admits Afghan funding
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Iran acknowledged Tuesday it has been sending funds to neighboring
Strickland gains ground on Kasich
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland continues to gain ground on his
Columbiana County Health Department flu shots schedule
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Flu shots The Columbiana County Health Department will give flu shots for
Arraignment reset
Arraignment reset YOUNGSTOWN A plea hearing and arraignment for Kevin L. Harris of Warren, the
3 juveniles to be detained in center until hearing
Staff report WARREN Three boys are being detained in the Trumbull County Juvenile Justice Center
Rand Paul volunteer ordered to court over confrontation
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. The volunteer with Rand Paul’s Republican U.S. Senate campaign
Jurors in murder trial visit Auto Zone
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Prosecutors laid out the case against a
A library is a basic necessity
Opinion: A library is a basic necessity Surely there are a hundred other things that would have to happen
Steelers DE Smith has surgery, out indefinitely
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers gain more appreciation for defensive end
Dispatching-ruling appeal mulled
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County officials aren’t speaking much about a
Arrests are a first step toward justice and restoring safety
Editorial: You can run but you can’t hide. That’s a bit of folk wisdom that should now resonate with Aubrey
Gains asks judge to void order
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains
Mental-health levy sought
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Mental Health Board officials
2 YEC students featured in Ohio education project
Staff report youngstown TaQuaesa Toney was shy as a student at Youngtown Early College High
Girard, Liberty and Hubbard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct.
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