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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
Traci Fuller | John Stephens
YOUNGSTOWN Traci Fuller and John Stephens, both of Youngstown, were united in marriage in a
Dr. Kimberly Sanchez | Dr. Jeffrey Monteith
AKRON Dr. Kimberly Sanchez of Bath, Ohio, and Dr. Jeffrey Randall Monteith of Akron exchanged
Brianna Groubert | Justin Fowler
YOUNGSTOWN Wedding vows were exchanged Aug. 5 at St. Columba Cathedral by Brianna Groubert,
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
Haley Joyce | Thomas Ivany
YOUNGSTOWN Haley Joyce of Youngs-town and Thomas Ivany of McDonald exchanged wedding vows Sept. 10
Katie Wingard | Joshua Goodwin
YOUNGSTOWN Fellows Riverside Gardens was the site where Katie Maureen Wingard and Joshua Robert
Lynn J. Veal | Kim N. Hines
YOUNGSTOWN Fellows Riverside Gardens was the site for the Oct. 7 wedding of Lynn J. Veal and Kim
Heather Duck | Brian Waselich
YOUNGSTOWN The Gazebo at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown was the site
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
Kristen Hershey | Brian Schell
NASHVILLE The Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tenn., was the site of the July 16
Julianna DeKatch | Randall Malleske
YOUNGSTOWN Julianna Marie DeKatch and Randall Michael Malleske exchanged wedding vows on June 25
Dana Donchess | Jason Schmit
GAHANNA, OHIO Dana Lynn Donchess and Jason William Schmit, both of New Albany, Ohio, were married
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
Eiryn Latsko | Matthew McKay
YOUNGSTOWN Eiryn Cain Latsko, daughter of Denise McMahon Latsko of Poland and the late Rodney
Katherine Steiner | Max Altman
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS The outdoor patio and gardens of Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights was the setting
Ashley Slavens | Brian Brindle
YOUNGSTOWN Wedding vows were exchanged Sept. 3 in St. Patrick Church in Youngstown by Ashley
Kelly Bretz | Josh Carano
HUBBARD St. Patrick Church was the site where Kelly Bretz and Josh Carano exchanged wedding vows
Reception marks 50th anniversary of the Carbones
STRUTHERS John and Joanne Carbone of Struthers marked the 50th anniversary of their wedding at a
Stephanie Straub | Eric Jay
CAMPBELL Stephanie Straub and Eric Jay, both of Poland, were married April 30 at St. Michael
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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,
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
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
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.