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Youngstown schools chief writes essay on need for new Rayen stadium

Youngstown schools chief writes essay on need for new Rayen stadium By CONNIE HATHORN Youngstown


Hundreds of South Side children get treats, meet police at Harvest Fest

Hundreds of South Side children get treats, meet police at Harvest Fest By SEAN BARRON


Valley ACTION leader to pro-voucher Kasich : Take your bus and shove it

Valley ACTION leader to pro-voucher Kasich : Take your bus and shove it By Robert Guttersohn


Gov. Kasich to speak at invitation-only rally in Valley for Issue 2 on Tuesday

Gov. Kasich to speak at invitation-only rally in Valley for Issue 2 on Tuesday Staff report


OHSAA football playoff pairings announced

OHSAA football playoff pairings announced Here’s the pairings, with tentative dates and times, for


October snowstorm leaves millions without power

October snowstorm leaves millions without power Associated Press SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn.


Police arrest 50 in Halloween block party at Ohio University

Police arrest 50 in Halloween block party at Ohio University Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio


Jaimie L. Foster | Aaron J. Hochmann

POLAND Making their home in New Middletown after a honeymoon cruise to the Florida Keys, Grand

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Traci Fuller | John Stephens

YOUNGSTOWN Traci Fuller and John Stephens, both of Youngstown, were united in marriage in a

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Dr. Kimberly Sanchez | Dr. Jeffrey Monteith

AKRON Dr. Kimberly Sanchez of Bath, Ohio, and Dr. Jeffrey Randall Monteith of Akron exchanged

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Brianna Groubert | Justin Fowler

YOUNGSTOWN Wedding vows were exchanged Aug. 5 at St. Columba Cathedral by Brianna Groubert,

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International Great Race will stop in Warren next year

International Great Race will stop in Warren next year Staff report WARREN The Great Race, the


Rachel Bartolone | Eduard Frick

BOARDMAN Rachel Bartolone of Boardman and Eduard Frick of R ºmmingen, Germany, were married July

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Haley Joyce | Thomas Ivany

YOUNGSTOWN Haley Joyce of Youngs-town and Thomas Ivany of McDonald exchanged wedding vows Sept. 10

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Katie Wingard | Joshua Goodwin

YOUNGSTOWN Fellows Riverside Gardens was the site where Katie Maureen Wingard and Joshua Robert

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Lynn J. Veal | Kim N. Hines

YOUNGSTOWN Fellows Riverside Gardens was the site for the Oct. 7 wedding of Lynn J. Veal and Kim

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Heather Duck | Brian Waselich

YOUNGSTOWN The Gazebo at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown was the site

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Rayen Stadium drive moves into high gear online; Tressel to help solicit funds this week

Rayen Stadium drive moves into high gear online; Tressel to help solicit funds this week Staff


Pamela Walko | Zachary Veres

YOUNGSTOWN Pamela Walko of Canfield and Dr. Zachary Veres of Champion were united in marriage June

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Kristen Hershey | Brian Schell

NASHVILLE The Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tenn., was the site of the July 16

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Julianna DeKatch | Randall Malleske

YOUNGSTOWN Julianna Marie DeKatch and Randall Michael Malleske exchanged wedding vows on June 25

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Dana Donchess | Jason Schmit

GAHANNA, OHIO Dana Lynn Donchess and Jason William Schmit, both of New Albany, Ohio, were married

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Boardman seeks to build new main fire station near mall

Boardman seeks to build new main fire station near mall By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com


Colleen Grosch | Scott Blevins

ST. LOUIS, MO. Colleen E. Grosch and Scott M. Blevins, both of Alexandria, Va., were married July

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Eiryn Latsko | Matthew McKay

YOUNGSTOWN Eiryn Cain Latsko, daughter of Denise McMahon Latsko of Poland and the late Rodney

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Katherine Steiner | Max Altman

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS The outdoor patio and gardens of Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights was the setting

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Ashley Slavens | Brian Brindle

YOUNGSTOWN Wedding vows were exchanged Sept. 3 in St. Patrick Church in Youngstown by Ashley

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Kelly Bretz | Josh Carano

HUBBARD St. Patrick Church was the site where Kelly Bretz and Josh Carano exchanged wedding vows

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Reception marks 50th anniversary of the Carbones

STRUTHERS John and Joanne Carbone of Struthers marked the 50th anniversary of their wedding at a

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Stephanie Straub | Eric Jay

CAMPBELL Stephanie Straub and Eric Jay, both of Poland, were married April 30 at St. Michael

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SENIOR MENU

MAHONING COUNTY Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in Mahoning


GARDEN CLUBS

TUESDAY Ikebana will have a repeat of the October lesson with Pearl Marlos as instructor.


Shop in the gardens, reap holiday rewards

YOUNGSTOWN The Shop in the Gardens, housed in the Davis Education & Visitor Center at Fellows

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MASONIC GROUPS

TUESDAY Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at Denny’s in Boardman


‘Magic of the Angels’ event will make Christmas sparkle

BOARDMAN This year is the 25th anniversary of the holiday event that helps support Easter Seals.

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Trumbull County Senior Court AARP Driver’s Safety Program will provide a class on the topics of


SENIOR CITIZENS

55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Hostesses will be


Penguins pummel Leathernecks

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN This wasn’t Valparaiso. Or St. Francis. Or the


A gift to the gifted: Youngstown student gratified by piano

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Michael Nichols, 16, doesn’t so much tickle as

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Pilot of small plane injured in crash in Vienna

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com vienna A homemade plane crashed onto a creek bed here

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Kokrak leads by 1 in Nationwide event

Warren’s Jason Kokrak shot a 3-over-75 to take the lead after three rounds of the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island.


Mooney soccer streak snapped

By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Girard The Lakeview High boys soccer team had one thing in


Did brine well trigger 6 Mahoning Valley earthquakes?

The Mahoning Valley has experienced seven minor earthquakes since March — the only quakes ever recorded with epicenters in the Valley.


St. E’s Pink Glove video: a triumphant journey

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Expect to smile and be touched when you watch


Canfield out-duels Mooney for title

By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com canfield All was quiet during Saturday’s halftime at Bob


Plaque honors Brier Hill families

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown Say the words Brier Hill today, and you might


Mahoning Valley runners combat swampy, frosty feelings

By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com boardman The biggest problem for West Branch’s Drake


Buckeyes stun No. 12 Badgers

Associated Press COLUMBUS Wisconsin had its heart broken again. Braxton Miller threw a 40-yard


Local ‘Thrill the World’ event helps Canine Crusaders

Local ‘Thrill the World’ event helps Canine Crusaders By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com


Crowning achievements highlight 71st homecoming weekend at YSU

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Newly crowned royalty and time-tested athletic prowess reigned supreme


Holocaust educator to visit schools around Mahoning Valley

Staff report Youngstown Holocaust educator Lana Bernhardt, the U.S. coordinator of the


2 sides of Issue 2

Opponent: Passage threatens safety | Supporter: Taxpayers need control

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Restaurants giving customers more information to digest

Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Wendy’s has a gluten-free menu. Dunkin’ Donuts offers kosher meals


NEWSMAKERS

newsmakers McCartney to help restore Motown piano DETROIT During a summer visit to a Motown


Pop culture Q&A

Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I have just discovered the Deanna Durbin videos and have


Give Ohio workers a choice

Opinion: Give Ohio workers a choice Ohio public employees de- serve a choice about union membership. As an


Halloween decorations are best sellers

Vintage Halloween decorations are best sellers today, and their values continue to rise. And


Paterno celebrates milestone

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Joe Paterno broke Eddie Robinson’s record for victories by a


Insurance helps with being out of work

The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA Yes, the government provides unemployment insurance, but


Militants, Israel exchange fire; 10 die

Militants, Israel exchange fire; 10 die JERUSALEM Israeli aircraft struck at Palestinian


Ask Mr. Know-It-All

By Gary Clothier Q. Years ago, I recall someone saying that Dan Marino, quarterback for the Miami


Browns hoping to shake up 49ers after solid start

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Brad Seely left the Cleveland Browns and brought Blake Costanzo


Issue 2 good for us

Opinion: To watch the false and misleading anti-Issue 2 TV ads, you would be left with the impression that


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No need for Issue 2

Opinion: Police work is more than a skilled trade and more than a profession. It is a way of life. What law enforcement officers go through “on the job” carries over into our personal lives.


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Issue 2 Good for Us

Opinion: To watch the false and misleading anti-Issue 2 TV ads, you would be left with the impression that fireman, fire victims and hospital patients will be dead on the streets if Issue 2 passes. The impressions created by the ads are wrong. An analysis by Politifact.com found two of these ads regarding staffing levels and other issues to be “mostly false.”


Shining a light on energy-saving light bulbs

The days of inefficient light bulbs are slowly coming to an end. Recent tests from Consumer Reports


record reviews

COLDPLAY Album: “Mylo Xyloto” (Capitol) Grade: B+ Coldplay is the Steve Jobs of modern rock.


What sacrifice at YSU?

Opinion: The Youngstown State University business-size envelope was addressed (handwritten) thusly:


Try different digital antenna for improved TV reception

Q. I discontinued cable TV and bought an RCA ANT1400R digital antenna. I live in a residential


Extensive lessons

By SUSANNE M. SCHAFER Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. Military museums allow visitors to


Demand for small-business loans slows

Mike Herd, owner of Gable Integrated Services in Troy, Mich., said he’d like to take out a small-


VESTED INTERESTS

By Paul Owers Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Low appraisals contin- ue to block people


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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Oct. 22

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Best of Me” by Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central) 2. “Christmas Wedding”


Career paths & limelight

Randy Colian, AVP collect- ions manager, and Stacie Salyard, commercial credit manager at Farmers


Gillam, Drennen have earned re-election as city lawmakers

Editorial: Perhaps they’re hoping to curry favor with Mayor Charles Sammarone, who took over the reins of the


Filling the void

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN ECONOMISTS EXPECT Americans’ spending habits to be


BOOKS DIGEST | Author will sign book set in Youngstown

Author will sign book set in Youngstown AUSTINTOWN The library’s CSI Y’Town group will host


In Struthers: Stocker

Editorial: In Struthers: Stocker After almost 20 years on city council, Terry Stocker couldn’t have picked a


Why get a flu shot every year?

Q. Can you tell us about flu vaccinations? I don’t understand how the vaccine can wear off so


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Halloween Horror Expo, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Fans of horror films and


Marriage more important than dating issue

McClatchy Newspapers Q. My husband won’t allow our 17-year-old daughter to date. She is an


Taken to heart: Unaware of health issue, man finally heeds warning signs

By JOANN JONES Special to The Vindicator Bill Tomory of Canfield used to eat deep-fried fish and


nbc news High hopes for ‘Rock Center’

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Promoting the newsmagazine “Rock Center” in


‘Once Upon a Time’ Actress lands fairy-tale role

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Once upon a time, a beautiful actress won the


YNGAir Partners schedule meeting

YNGAir Partners schedule meeting VIENNA YNGAir Partners will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m.


Kentucky man recalls ’72 hijack scene

Associated Press CINCINNATI The capture of an American fugitive in Portugal has a northern


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2011. There are 62 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Riding with Dave Blaney

Riding with … Dave Blaney This weekend: NASCAR’s top series is in Martinsville, Va., for today’s


CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Halloween costume, Archie Andrews, jumpsuit style, shiny rayon, bright blue & yellow, red trim,


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Elyse Kunzer and Allen Deibel, New Springfield, boy, Oct.


Tennessee protesters defy curfew for 3rd-straight night

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Occupy Wall Street protesters and state officials in Tennessee


HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS | Trick-or-treat hours, events

Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The


AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP | Saturday’s other games

Mount Union 42, Otterbein 0 ALLIANCE Quarterback Matt Piloto and wide receiver A.J. Claycomb


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas A. Price Jr., 30, of 3518 N. Park Ave.,


BIG 10 ROUNDUP | Saturday's other games

No. 13 Nebraska 24, No. 9 Michigan St. 3 LINCOLN, Neb. Rex Burkhead was flat on his back,


QUOTABLE ALEX SMITH, 49ers quarterback, on a 5-1 start:

“No question we got off to a good start, but there’s still that pressure, that anxiety to keep this


Area bowling scores

700 Holiday — Billy Lovell (783), Pete Patellis (777), Adam Barta (769), Rob Vukovich (759), Mark


BEST ON TV || AMERICA IN PRIMETIME

“AMERICA IN PRIMETIME” (8 p.m., PBS): Television lovers won’t want to miss this exceptional four-


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9


Roush duo celebrate rain

Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. Roush Fenway Racing teammates Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth


Notre Dame corrects course

Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Notre Dame took less than two minutes to make a week’s worth


Ohio Elections Commission gets 1st complaint about Twitter posts

Associated Press CINCINNATI The Ohio Elections Commission is handling a complaint about false


Agitator Brady set to haunt Steelers

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Steelers coach Mike Tomlin meant to say he planned to “educate” his


Halloween Night? Christmas Day? What’s it matter ...

Opinion: Despite much political debate, Christmas still will be on Dec. 25 this year. Moving the


BIG EAST ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games

No. 25 West Virginia 41, Rutgers 31 PISCATAWAY, N.J. Geno Smith threw two second-half touchdowns


birthdays

birthdays Actor Dick Gautier is 74. Actor Ed Lauter is 73. Songwriter Eddie Holland is 72. Singer


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday McDonald Board of Zoning Appeals, 7 p.m., 451 Ohio Ave. Eastgate Regional


‘Honky Tonk Angels’ in Salem picks up where ‘Patsy’ left off

By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com SALEM After last year’s success of “Always…Patsy


METRO DIGEST || Celebrate pets at Angels’ ‘Madness’

Celebrate pets at Angels’ ‘Madness’ CANFIELD Join other ghosts and goblins at Angels for Animals


Attack on NATO convoy in Kabul kills 17

Associated Press KABUL A Taliban suicide bomber rammed a vehicle loaded with explosives into an


MAPLE LEAFS 4 PENGUINS3

MAPLE LEAFS 4 PENGUINS3 Next: Penguins at Sharks, Thursday, 10:30 p.m.


Flights to Washington memorial honor Ohio veterans

Flights to Washington memorial honor Ohio veterans COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A group that flies World


prep soccer roundup Saturday’s games

BOYS Division III Crestview 5, Waterloo 2 COLUMBIANA Jake Mellinger scored four goals and


high school sports at a glance

SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Area scores LaBrae 27, Steubenville Central Catholic 13


MVFC roundup Saturday’s games

North Dakota State 27, Northern Iowa 19 FARGO, N.D. Brock Jensen completed a career-high 22 of


Early snowstorm pelts East Coast

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. An unusually early and powerful nor’easter along the East


prep football | Roundup

LaBrae 27, Steubenville Central Catholic 13 WARREN Matt Szorady rushed 24 times for 176 yards


Fallen judge must cash out public pension

Associated Press CLEVELAND A judge who resigned after being caught in a county corruption


Prep Volleyball roundup Saturday’s game

Mineral Ridge 25-25-25, Windham 11-23-20 KINSMAN Abby Riffee had 11 points, five aces and 24


college football at a glance

EAST Albany (NY) 24, Wagner 0 Army 55, Fordham 0 Assumption 24, St. Anselm 20 Bentley


METRO DIGEST | 9 injured in crash

9 injured in crash GREENVILLE, pa. Nine people were taken to a hospital after a four-vehicle


PHANTOMS 5 OmahA2

PHANTOMS 5 OmahA2 Next: Phantoms at Muskegon, Friday


MAC roundup Saturday’s games

Kent State 27, Bowling Green 15. KENT Spencer Keith’s 14-yard touchdown pass to Justin Thompson


Former dinner theater in Akron has new calling

Associated Press AKRON A defunct dinner theater that entertained northeast Ohio audiences for


YSU | News and notes

Milestone day: YSU quarterback Kurt Hess threw for 224 yards, topping 200 yards for the 11th time in


Margonari’s hat trick sparks Phantoms

Staff report OMAHA, Neb. If Dylan Margonari had it his way, the Youngstown Phantoms might never


Top 25 Roundup

No. 3 Oklahoma State 59, Baylor 24 STILLWATER, Okla. Joseph Randle set career highs by running


NHL roundup Saturday’s other games

Blackhawks 5, Blue Jackets CHICAGO Viktor Stalberg scored his first two goals of the season


Leafs edge weary Penguins

Associated Press TORONTO There is an undeniable swagger forming around the Toronto Maple Leafs.