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Peace Race shines on 1,600 runners
The 37th edition of the Peace Race invited more than 1,000 runners to Youngstown’s West Side.
Stories published October 24, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
OSHP seizes $100K of suspected cocaine on Ohio Turnpike
OSHP seizes $100K of suspected cocaine on Ohio Turnpike
Lease agreement allows for Utica Shale drilling in Mahoning, Columbiana counties
Lease agreement allows for Utica Shale drilling in Mahoning, Columbiana counties
Trial begins for former Ohio teacher on sex charges
Trial begins for former Ohio teacher on sex charges
Waterline replacement closes Youngstown West Side road
Waterline replacement closes Youngstown West Side Road
Katie Reardon | Collin Lawson
POLAND Katie Reardon and Collin Lawson, both of Washington, D.C., exchanged wedding vows July 2 at
Jennifer Spadin | Stanley Dombeck III
NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Wedding vows were exchanged June 11 in New Life Baptist Church in New
Immacolata De Rosa | Carlo A. Garofalo
CAPUA, ITALY Making their home in Siena, Italy, after a honeymoon in Toronto, Washington, D.C.,
WORTH A LOOK
BOOK SALES Friends of Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St., will have a book sale
St. John’s will sell homemade haluski
St. John’s will sell homemade haluski CAMPBELL St. John the Baptist Church, 159 Reed Ave.,
1,100 levies seek new taxes on Ohio ballots
Associated Press COLUMBUS Despite warnings by Gov. John Kasich that raising local taxes could
Rangers stymie Pujols, Cardinals
Associated Press arlington, texas Derek Holland kept Albert Pujols in the ballpark and the
Flu season begins mildly in Valley
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Little laboratory-confirmed influenza has
Ohio split on value of collective bargaining
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com Second in 5-day series UTICA Ask Gene Branstool to describe
Schools’ financial outlook improves
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Local School District’s five-year
Group plans to build South Side fish farm
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Idora neighborhood on the city’s South
Shining brightly
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dressed in black and backed by a three-
Austintown firefighters celebrate creatively financed station renovation
The new common area of the renovated Austintown fire station on South Raccoon Road is furnished with
Did you hear about the Morgans? Husband-wife team place in top 10
By Matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com youngstown Many first dates happen around sports. A
Record catch helps Steelers drop Cards
Associated Press glendale, ariz. No matter where the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the field, Mike
Marathon Man
Under sunny skies, with a balmy 56 degree temperature, Youngstown and Mill Creek Park shined in way that can only be summed up in one word — perfect.
Harvest event aims to cultivate a culture of healthful choices
A 3-year-old local organization dedicated to healthful eating is hoping you will choose more Brussels sprouts, basil and blueberries than burgers.
Bowyer bails buts wins race; Blaney 3rd
Associated Press talladega, ala. Teamwork meant very little in the closing laps at Talladega
Defense, Dawson pull out dull W
Associated Press cleveland In 13 turbulent seasons with the Browns, kicker Phil Dawson has
Pavlik-Loew future in limbo
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Saturday night, Kelly Pavlik’s promoter and co-
Peace Race shines on 1,600 runners
The 37th edition of the Peace Race invited more than 1,000 runners to Youngstown’s West Side.
Austintown Fire Capt. Jim Dudley stands next to a 95-foot aerial- assault ladder truck outside the
Austintown Fire Capt. Jim Dudley stands next to a 95-foot aerial- assault ladder truck outside the
Documentary traces student’s search for dad
By LISA THOMPSON Erie Times-News ERIE, Pa. JoEllen Marsh’s ancestors surveyed her hometown in
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Paranormal Activity 3’ scares up $54M debut LOS ANGELES “Paranormal Activity 3”
video game review
‘batman: arkham asyum’ Grade: A Details: Warner Bros., $59.99, for PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Mythic leaders reduced in death
By TED ANTHONY AP National Writer NEW YORK It may be true, it may be myth. But in 1967, when
Are you game for YSU Homecoming Week?
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s 2011 Homecoming Week kicks off today with
Many schools opting out of new Ohio weight law
Associated Press SANDUSKY An Ohio law requiring schools to measure a child’s height and weight
Former Penguin Jones makes it big with Buffalo
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown A familiar face was pacing Youngstown State’s
Police seek robber
Police seek robber Salem Salem police are looking for a man who stole money from a convenience
Joe Walsh returns to solo roots Analog Man
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Life’s been good to Joe Walsh, and he knows it. For
“hawaii five-O” (10 p.m., cbs): We wondered why “Hawaii Five-O”
“hawaii five-O” (10 p.m., cbs): We wondered why “Hawaii Five-O” scriptwriters would pit Steve
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
HBO DOCUMENTARY ‘Prayer’ gets inside high school hoops
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com When it comes to sports, Catholic high schools usually get
Soldier from Alliance killed in Afghanistan on Saturday
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Defense Department announced Sunday the deaths of three soldiers
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.94 .24 Avalon
Oklahoma, Wisconsin drop after upset losses
Associated press new york Rarely better than No. 2 in its own state, Oklahoma State is now the
Running to close a chapter
Opinion: INDIANAPOLIS Richard Mourdock, a Republican and Indiana’s treasurer, wants to wrest his party’s
A response to Iran
Opinion: By Gen. HUGH SHELTON McClatchy-Tribune The foiled plot by agents of the Iranian regime to
MCBDD provides services to those who need a helping hand
Editorial: There are a number of issues on the Nov. 8 ballot that will challenge people to weigh the costs
Campus closed due to threat back in session
Associated Press MONACA, Pa. Officials at a Penn State satellite campus in western Pennsylvania
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District Board, 7 p.m., Emergency Management
China: Trade with N. Korea up 87%
China: Trade with N. Korea up 87% BEIJING China’s trade with its close ally North Korea nearly
Lecturer to speak on fraternities, sororities
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Lawrence C. Ross Jr., an author, lecturer, filmmaker and humorist, will
Soldier kills deputy, himself
Associated Press ATLANTA A National Guardsman who appeared to be drunk and had been firing at
Spill forces detour on Western Reserve Rd.
Spill forces detour on Western Reserve Rd. BEAVER township Western Reserve Road near Interstate
Torch cams to give views from statue
Torch cams to give views from statue NEW YORK Give me your tired, your poor — your Internet-
Surplus food/lunch
Surplus food/lunch Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, free lunch
Peace race results Top finishers
MEN OPEN MEN 1. Abdelaziz Atmani 29:15.1, 2. Andy Morgan 29:38.1, 3. Andrew Carnes 29:43.4, 4.
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2011. There are 68 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Libya declared free, but questions remain
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Libya’s interim rulers declared the country liberated Sunday
bridge
bridge Weekly quiz answers Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x9 8 7 4 2 u8 4 vQ 7 5 w10 4
Corn industry: ‘Corn sugar’ suit by sugar makers stifles free speech
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A representative for the corn industry says sugar makers should
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING BALLOON ART The Assorted Nutz, a nonprofit clown organization, is offering balloon-
Solar power starts to go mainstream
Associated Press NEW YORK Solar energy finally may get its day in the sun. The high costs that
MYCAP to begin application process for home utility aid
Staff report Youngstown The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 101 E. Federal
oddly enough
oddly enough Supersize me! Restaurant offers 338-pound burger SOUTHGATE, Mich. A Detroit-area
Reduce diet-related diseases by promoting such foods.
Reduce diet-related diseases by promoting such foods. Support sustainable farms and decrease
Toll continues to increase in Turkey quake
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Cries of panic and horror filled the air as a 7.2-magnitude
Companies post profits, but investors worry
Associated Press NEW YORK Investors who doubted U.S. companies could make big money in a weak
Will Jobs’ final vendetta haunt Google?
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Google can only hope that Steve Jobs’ final vendetta doesn’t
State had HOH in its sights
Opinion: State had HOH in its sights Over the past several months, many of you have been reading about the
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
birthdays
birthdays Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman is 75. Actor F. Murray Abraham is 72. Actor
Arms deal gives Taiwan what it needs
Opinion: By Richard Bush Los Angeles Times The Obama administration informed Congress last month that it