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Social-networking sites click with neighborhood groups
Ken Stanislaw and fellow members of Lansingville Block Watch, the oldest such group in the city, call one another monthly on telephone land lines to ...
Stories published November 14, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Spending less, but celebrating more? Tell the Vindy about your holiday plans!
Spending less, but celebrating more? Tell the Vindy about your holiday plans!
Trumbull Co. judge reduces bond for man charged with killing his friend
Judge reduces bond for man charged with killing his friend
President of Second Mile charity linked to child abuse resigns
President of Second Mile charity linked to child abuse resigns
Phase Zero plan unveiled today to help local entrepreneurs
Phase Zero plan unveiled today to help local entrepreneurs
NBA players soundly reject league's offer, begin to disband union
NBA players soundly reject league's offer
Former police Chief Jimmy Hughes to run for Mahoning County sheriff
Former chief to run for Mahoning County sheriff
Youngstown police investigating city's 19th homicide
Youngstown police investigating city's 19th homicide
Youngstown council to consider pay raise for assistant city prosecutor
Youngstown council to consider pay raise for assistant city prosecutor
Tech Belt facility in Warren gets PNC Foundation grant
Tech Belt facility in Warren gets PNC Foundation grant
FBS has ribbon cutting at new Austintown location on Friday
FBS opens new location in Austintown on Friday
Ohio dad charged in diaper wipe lodged in infant's throat
Ohio dad charged in wipe lodged in infant's throat
US Supreme Court will hear health-care case this term
US Supreme Court will hear health-care case this term
Teen charged with raping child at Cincy fast-food restaurant
Teen charged with raping child at Cincy fast-food restaurant
Warren women charged with theft from Sears in Eastwood Mall
Women charged with theft from Sears in the Eastwood Mall
Former Warren Township police officer jailed for burglary, abduction
Former Warren Township police officer jailed for burglary, abduction
Supreme Court will hear health care overhaul arguments
Supreme Court will hear health care overhaul arguments
Mount Union football player hurt in hit-and-run wreck
Mount Union football player hurt in hit-and-run wreck
Court hearing set today for lawyer who tipped Tressel
Court hearing set for lawyer who tipped Tressel
Deanna Canter | Jon Parsons
YOUNGSTOWN Deanna Canter of Poland and Jon Parsons of Youngstown were married Aug. 27 in St.
Kathrine Gulling | Jasen White
NEW CASTLE, PA. Kathrine Gulling and Jasen White, both of Alexandria, Ohio, were united in
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Bloomfield High School, 2077 Park Road W, North Bloomfield, Ohio, will be the setting for
Gift drive will help those most in need
This year is the third for a gift drive benefiting poverty-stricken families and animal rescue
NOAS sells wreaths and poinsettias
NOAS sells wreaths and poinsettias WARREN Northeast Ohio Adoption Services is raising funds for
Pa. man killed in crash in Columbiana County
Pa. man killed in crash in Columbiana County Staff report LISBON The Ohio State Highway Patrol
Steelers regain top spot
A rookie quarterback, a game on the line. No better time for the Steelers’ defense to get back to what it does best.
Valley leads in industrial job growth in NE Ohio
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing productivity is on track to
Valley legal team faces up to prostate cancer
Patrick K. Wilson had his son Liam in mind when he persuaded eight fellow attorneys from the Harrington, Hoppe
Curtain rises on arts school
The hallway wall along the Stage Door is a blackboard, filled with chalk drawings and messages from students.
Frost adds a new dimension in nature
While beautiful to see,the very mention of frost sends gardeners in both fall and spring scurrying for protective covering to keep plants safe from the cold.
Effort in works to buy, fix up old church
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell High grass and weeds are a forlorn congregation
Pair’s book pays tribute to Valley’s Slovak heritage
Susan Summers and Loretta Ekoniak couldn’t sit by and watch their Slovak heritage fade into the background.
Kahne’s long streak of defeats is snapped
Associated Press AVONDALE, Ariz. While Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart have gone round-for-round
Pacquiao escapes upset
Associated Press LAS VEGAS The 28 stitches over his right eye weren’t enough to keep Manny
Bad snap zaps Browns
When Phil Dawson trotted onto the field, the Cleveland Browns seemed moments from victory.
Slow start hurts Phantoms
The Dubuque Fighting Saints scored the first four goals then withstood a furious rally by the Youngstown Phantoms for Sunday’s 4-3 victory at the Covelli Centre.
Brown powers YSU women to victory on road
Staff report FORT WAYNE, IND. The Youngstown State women’s basketball team had its highest
4 Hope luck rules in Week 13
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com After surviving a nailbiter against Steubenville, will
Social-networking sites click with neighborhood groups
Ken Stanislaw and fellow members of Lansingville Block Watch, the oldest such group in the city, call one another monthly on telephone land lines to organize meetings and stay informed.
Penn State looks to new week
For Penn State University, there was the past week — a week of unimaginable turmoil and sorrow, anger and disbelief and shame.
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GOP official: Debt talks are a ‘roller coaster ride’
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican co-chairman of a committee in charge of slashing the
“terra nova” (8 p.m., fox): Maddy (Naomi Scott) makes a horrifying discovery that could
“terra nova” (8 p.m., fox): Maddy (Naomi Scott) makes a horrifying discovery that could put her life
TV special tackles film collaborations
McClatchy Newspapers Almost four decades ago, a young filmmaker named Steven Spielberg asked
Actress Rita Moreno keeps on dancing
By SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Associated Press NEW YORK As Rita Moreno nears her 80th birthday, she’s
Monti to form new Italian government
Monti to form new Italian government rome Economist Mario Monti accepted the monumental task
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township trustees, 6 p.m., administration office. Girard Board of Health,
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Nov. 14, the 318th day of 2011. There are 47 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
penn state football Paternos get support
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. The crowd that gathered in front of Joe Paterno’s home
Surplus food
Surplus food Salvation Army, 270 Franklin St. SE, Warren, will have a produce giveaway from 1
Speech becoming problematic
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Stolen Valor Act of 2005, a compound of political pandering and moral
Reasons to end Cuba boycott
Opinion: Reasons to end Cuba boycott Dallas Morning News: What happens in Cuba normally stays in Cuba,
Warren councilman leads charge in effort to crack down on bullies
School administrators and elected officials must fulfill their responsibility to make sure that bullying doesn’t interfere with any student’s education and ambitions
video game review
‘call of duty: modern warfare 3’ Grade: B Details: Activision, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3,
There is a right to hold a sign; pitching a tent isn’t the same
Editorial: Youngstown has avoided the worst of the “occupy” movements that has been seen in some other areas.
Man, oh, man, girls are beating boys
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday The latest round of test results are in for America’s shoolchildren, this
Lake Erie’s algae outbreak taking toll on fish
Associated Press PORT CLINTON, Ohio Researchers who study Lake Erie think toxic algae blooms
Flynn’s new site has ‘Panera Bread-like’ feel
Staff report BOARDMAN A regional company has debuted a new Mahoning Valley location. Mercer,
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
Senator warns about costs of layaways; group refutes
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. The return of layaway plans this holiday shopping season is
GOP open houses
GOP open houses BOARDMAN The second in a monthly series of Republican Readiness 2012 open houses
Ohio government websites get high marks in Sunshine Review
Associated Press DAYTON Ohio government websites rank high for making public information
a statement from ANTHONY STANKO
a statement from ANTHONY STANKO Howland senior lineman Anthony Stanko responded to a request from
Pa. bills aimed at gamblers who leave kids in cars
Associated Press WILKES-BARRE, Pa. Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering increased penalties
Football playoffs Regional finals
DIVISION III Who: Cardinal Mooney (8-3) vs. Dover (11-1) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where:
What are Kasich’s priorities?
Opinion: What are Kasich’s priorities? When Gov. Kasich was at the Spread Eagle Tavern recently, do you
Pawlenty could have contended
Opinion: By Byron York Newspaper Enterprise Association DES MOINES, IOWA This could have been Tim
It’s pretend mode in key Ohio race for US Senate seat
Columbus Dispatch Less than a year before the election, the nationally crucial Ohio race for the
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Immortals’ reigns with $32M opener los angeles The gods of ancient Greece have
Pressure mounts on Syria, with Arab vote
Pressure mounts on Syria, with Arab vote beirut Syria’s embattled regime called for an urgent
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Giant Christmas tree snaps during hoisting at Macy’s ATLANTA It’s the Drought
Man missing after house blast in Dayton area is found dead
Associated Press FAIRBORN, Ohio The body of a 75-year-old man was found Sunday after he was
Should Israel attack Iran?
Opinion: JERUSALEM Last spring, Israel’s former spy chief, Meir Dagan, said bombing Iran would be “a stupid
Leaders: Asia-Pacific free trade is vital
Associated Press KAPOLEI, Hawaii Asia-Pacific leaders say further freeing up trade is crucial
judas priest Heavy metal masters relive ‘Chosen Few’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Considering we live in an iPod playlist kind of world,
Obama vows to thwart Iran nukes, decries waterboarding
Associated Press KAPOLEI, Hawaii President Barack Obama says sanctions on Iran are having
Retirees of Delphi call on Congress
During her 31 years with General Motors, and later Delphi, Mary Miller got glossy personal-benefit summaries about what her retirement would look like
Riot police drive out protesters in Portland
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Several hundred protesters, some wearing goggles and gas masks,
births
births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jessica and Jordan DeMay of Columbia, S.C., girl, Nov. 12.
Fatal crash probed
Fatal crash probed LISBON The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash