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Valley-made film produces outrage
The trailer for a soon-to-be-finished film that was shot in Youngstown has unleashed waves of criticism in Norway because of its content.
Stories published October 16, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Wild-card Cardinals advance to World Series
Wild-card Cardinals advance to World Series MILWAUKEE (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals win National
Boardman trustees to begin work on 5-year plan
Boardman trustees to begin work on 5-year plan BOARDMAN Township trustees will meet at Boardman
Raiders honor Davis with 24-17 win over Browns
Raiders honor Davis with 24-17 win over Browns OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jacoby Ford returned a
Warren’s Kokrak wins Nationwide event
Warren’s Kokrak wins Nationwide event MIAMI (AP) — Warren’s Jason Kokrak won the Miccosukee
Indy 500 winner Wheldon dies after massive crash in Vegas
Indy 500 winner Wheldon dies after massive crash in Vegas LAS VEGAS (AP) — Indianapolis 500 winner
2 Canfield school board candidates offer their views
2 Canfield school board candidates offer their views Two school-board candidates say communication
Operations suspended at 2 former Liberty conversion schools
Operations suspended at 2 former Liberty conversion schools The Portage County Educational Service
Steelers hold off pesky Jaguars, 17-13
Steelers hold off pesky Jaguars, 17-13 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rashard Mendenhall ran for a season-high
50th anniversary of Ciarniellos is party occasion
POLAND Ernest and Mary Ciarniello of Poland and their family celebrated the couple’s 50th wedding
Bedas and family celebrate couple’s 65th anniversary
MR. AND MRS. HAROLD BEDA CLEARWATER, FLA. The Holiday Inn in Boardman was the setting for the
60th anniversary gathers family of Mr., Mrs. Fassos
NORTH LIMA William and Betty Fassos of North Lima celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Sept.
SENIOR CITIZENS
55 Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. After the meeting
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in Mahoning
Ebony Lifeline will induct 13 into HOF
HALL OF FAME BANQUET Sports inductees Robert Alexander: track, football. Barbara Cooper:
YFWC plans luncheon as scholarship fundraiser
BOARDMAN Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs Inc., affiliated with both the Ohio and
MASONIC GROUPS
TODAY Aut Mori Grotto will serve a spaghetti dinner from noon to 4 p.m. at Argus Park, 5050
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate’s program will be a natural material hurricane centerpiece. The hostess is
Valley-made film produces outrage
The trailer for a soon-to-be-finished film that was shot in Youngstown has unleashed waves of criticism in Norway because of its content.
A plentiful protest
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Seventeen-year- old Alyssa Gage expressed a
Second-half turnaround
Penguins reverse fortunes for rare road win By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Carbondale, Ill.
Marines return from Afghan service
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA It’s easy to see how 11-year-old Hubbard boy Tristan Mott
Leaders bash bill to boost vouchers
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Officials in many area school districts
A night of first for the Phantoms in blowout win over Des Moines
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com youngstown For the first three games of the Youngstown
Buckeyes rebound to upset Illini
Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Still stuck under the NCAA cloud hanging over Ohio State and
Warren’s Kokrak leads by 3 strokes in Miami
Staff report Miami A missed putt that did a 180 was the worst part of Jason Kokrak’s day — and
Ed Port to receive second surgery this week
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Austintown Part two of a township man’s facial
High schools struggle to offer AP college courses
By Caitlin Cook and Doug Livingston The News Outlet Tim Saxton enrolled in the only Advanced
Breakfast to call attention to domestic violence
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Hill Foundation was founded less than
Jobs fair set at KSU Trumbull Campus
Staff report WARREN Warren City Councilwoman Cheryl Saffold and Kent State University Trumbull
State trooper awarded for stopping attack
Staff report COLUMBUS Trooper Jason Bonar of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Southington Post
Kinsman man receives award for conservation
Staff report CORTLAND Walter Horodyski of Kinsman was honored with the Bill Penn Memorial Award,
Sculptor is inspired by geometry
By HILARY CRISAN news@vindy.com champion Sculptor David Colbert focuses on a subject many
Poland is runner-up; JFK golfer medals
Staff report COLUMBUS The Poland High girls golf team finished state runner-up to Division II
Canfield doubles team is state-bound
Staff report OBERLIN The Canfield doubles team of Allison Pavlansky and Gabrielle Brant is
Warren JFK dominates Western Reserve Academy
Staff report HUDSON Alec Rossi scored three touchdowns and rushed for 177 yards on Saturday as
Historic night in Youngstown
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Friday, history was made in
Warren officer charged with DUI
Staff report BOARDMAN A Warren police officer charged with domestic violence a year ago for a
Fun crops up in maze
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com COLUMBIANA For anyone unfamiliar, the name “maze
Penn State holds off Purdue
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. A Purdue extra-point attempt bounced off the upright. Two
More big ten results
More big ten results No. 4 Wisconsin 59, Indiana 7 MADISON, Wis. Quarterback Russell Wilson
Duplication of public health services is a waste of money
Editorial: With the announcement from Mahoning County Health Commissioner Matthew A. Stefanak III that his
Enjoy the view
Editorial: Enjoy the view The phrase “Sunday driver” doesn’t come up much anymore, and when it does, it is
SATURDAY’S BIG EAST FOOTBALL GAMES
Utah 26, Pittsburgh 14 PITTSBURGH John White ran for 171 yards and Coleman Petersen kicked four
Raiders tribute, sellout await Browns
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. There figure to be a few tears, a bunch of former players on
Capital grad Pride to speak at Ebony fete
Staff report Youngstown When John Pride came out of Capital University in 1963, the civil rights
Ebony Lifeline All-sports banquet
Ebony Lifeline All-sports banquet When: Friday, 6:30-10 p.m. Where: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Thousands protest, dozens arrested in New York City
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK Thousands of demonstrators protesting corporate greed filled Times
Sabres snap skid against Penguins
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Buffalo Sabres have had trouble with the Pittsburgh Penguins
Saturday’s Top 25 football games
No. 1 LSU 38, Tennessee 7 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Jarrett Lee threw two touchdown passes, and Spencer
Kenseth grabs win at Charlotte to move up in Chase
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. Matt Kenseth has staked his claim on NASCAR’s championship with a
Tomlin focused on looking ahead
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mike Tomlin isn’t big on trips down memory lane, particularly
Look at hidden costs of gambling
Opinion: Look at hidden costs of gambling Casinos and lotteries and the politicians who support them
Rangers defeat Tigers for WS berth
Associated Press ArlingtoN, texas Nelson Cruz and the Texas Rangers are headed to their second
Arrest in robbery try
Arrest in robbery try NEWTON FALLS Police have apprehended one of two people wanted in an
Hair attacks force Amish to seek help
Associated Press CARROLLTON, Ohio Leaders within Ohio’s Amish community faced a soul-searching
Ohio man will throw out 1st pitch of Series
Associated Press COLUMBUS A central Ohio man will throw the first pitch in Game 2 of the World
Solid relief has Cards soaring
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Tony La Russa called up some more bullpen magic for the St. Louis
Cain: Perry doesn’t have evangelicals locked up
Associated Press HARRIMAN, Tenn. Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain said Saturday he’ll
Social media puts pressure on traditional media
Opinion: Vernon Cesta and his crew opened shop in downtown Youngstown last week with their V2 Wine Bar
King memorial to be dedicated
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will provide the words and Aretha
Israeli president begins pardons
Israeli president begins pardons JERUSALEM Israel’s president on Saturday began the process of
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2011. There are 76 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Angela Lansbury is 86. Actor Barry Corbin is 71. Bassist C.F. Turner of Bachman-
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
US enters conflict in Africa
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States is venturing into one of Africa’s bloodiest
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, work session, 6 p.m., high school library. Boardman Township
US to pull troops out of Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD The U.S. is abandoning plans to keep U.S. troops in Iraq past a year-
Hoops tournament
Hoops tournament WARREN The YWCA Warren, in partnership with the Warren Police Athletic League
Career Paths and limelight
Vienna-based Millwood Inc., a worldwide industry leader and innovator of unit-load and packaging
Fewer Ohioans file for bankruptcy
Associated Press AKRON Fewer Ohioans filed for bankruptcy in the past year, but economists say
40 Under 40 Awards
40 Under 40 Awards YOUNGSTOWN The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and the Mahoning
Political pieces are collector’s challenge
Politics is in the news every day, and we’re reminding collectors that buttons, signs, medallions,
Mother needs to ignore twins’ boy-noise
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My twin boys will be 3 years old next month. They sleep in the same room.
Author will sign her children’s book
Author will sign her children’s book LORDSTOWN Author Connie Randolph will appear from 2 to 4
FORCING BLOOMS
Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Pots of pretty spring-flowering bulbs can be part of your home’s
Donation strikes a chord with Dakota
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com HOWLAND If you meet 11-year-old Dakota Hafley, you’ll quickly
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.
Goldscheider Lady Rose figurine, holding large bouquet of roses, flowing rose-colored gown, ringlets
‘Walking Dead’: Second season begins tonight
Associated Press SENOIA, Ga. Just down the road from a tiny country church in rural Georgia, the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Great Pumpkin Carve-Out, noon to 6 p.m.: Get creative at Boardman
NLRB is an impartial cop
Opinion: By Michael J. WILSON McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Everyone knows Jesse James was a criminal;
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. We started watching a miniseries of “The Borgias” on Showtime last season
Record reviews
Martina McBride Album: “Eleven” (Republic Nashville) Grade: B For her 11th album, veteran
Experts: Job fairs often don’t lead to employment
By Marcia Heroux Pounds Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Job-seeker Marcia Cerny went to her
Youngstown Playhouse cast excels in classic ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” is
On the Move
By Tiffany Hsu Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The food-truck revolution is moving indoors.
Political collectors know that this broom-and-donkey pin was made for Franklin Roosevelt’s
Political collectors know that this broom-and-donkey pin was made for Franklin Roosevelt’s 1932
Model train, plane display at National Packard Museum
Staff report WARREN “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” a model railroad display, opened last week
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Oct. 8
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Shock Wave” by John Sandford (Putnam) 2. “The Affair” by Lee Child
Why the YSU-OEA blinked
Opinion: The faculty union at Youngstown State University went into last-chance contract talks with a roar
Company bringing radio to the Web
By Alex Pham Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Like Levi Strauss, who got rich selling goods to
When money gets tight, ditch college savings
Most parents shouldn’t save for college. It’s a tough stance to take, especially in an era of
NLRB oversteps its bounds
Opinion: By Diana Furchtgott-Roth McClatchy-Tribune NEW YORK America has a 9.1 percent national
IS IT REAL?
By MITCH STACY Associated Press WINTER HAVEN, Fla. The first thing you’ll do upon entering
Rioting mars ‘indignant’ protests in Rome
Associated Press ROME Italian riot police fired tear gas and water cannons in Rome on Saturday
Saturday’s Mid-American conference games
Miami 9, Kent State 3 KENT Zac Dysert threw the game’s only touchdown and the Miami defense was
Cable will solve FireWire connection problem
Q. I am trying to connect my FireWire video converter to my Macbook Pro. Both say they have
Area bowling
800s Bell-Wick — Joe Beeson Jr. (846) in Kelley-Robb Classic; Mark Ferrara (820) in Spiech
Gout drug caused death
Q. I read with interest your column regarding Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). My brother was