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Agenda for ACTION
Pastors, politicians, police officers and community activists filled St. Luke Church on Sunday to chart plans for positive change in the Mahoning Valley at the ...
Stories published October 31, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
NYC Halloween Parade brings spooky to the streets
NYC Halloween Parade brings spooky to the streets NEW YORK (AP) — The streets of New York City are
Theft of game hens could cost Ark. sheriff his job
Theft of game hens could cost Ark. sheriff his job LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas prosecutor
Howland playoff game moved to University of Akron
Howland playoff game moved to University of Akron Howland’s football playoff game vs. Kent
Prosecutor of Middle Eastern descent reaches settlement with his boss, Youngstown
Prosecutor reaches settlement with his boss, Youngstown
Harding football coach Rick Rios not retained after one season
Harding football coach Rick Rios not retained after one season
Federal officials charge western Pa. police chief
Federal officials charged western Pa. police chief
Niles union ratifies tentative pact with school board
NIles union ratifies tentative pact with school board
Lawyers sum up their cases in Pa. corruption trial
Lawyers sum up their cases in Pa. corruption trial
Ohio Parole Board rejects mercy for man who killed his 3 sons
Ohio Parole Board rejects mercy for man who killed his 3 sons
Town-hall meeting on Issue 3 tonight at Eastwood Mall
Town-hall meeting on Issue 3 tonight at Eastwood Mall
Angels for Animals open today to offer adoptions
Angels for Animals open today to offer adoptions NORTH LIMA Angels for Animals, state Route 165,
Ohio zoo: Quarantine testing won't start for weeks for surviving exotic animals
Ohio zoo: Quarantine testing won't start for weeks
Mom: Son convicted of killings visited several porn websites
Mom: Son convicted of killings visted several porn websites
Man linked to OSU tattoo-parlor scandal seeks nearby prison
Man linked to OSU tattoo-parlor scandal seeks nearby prison
Pilot injured in plane crash in Vienna remains in ICU
Pilot injured in plane crash in Vienna remains in ICU
Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa announces retirement
Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa announces retirement
Ohio hanging-man Halloween display a bit too realistic
Ohio hanging-man Halloween display a bit too realistic
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber loses econ development leader to JobsOhio
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber loses econ development leader to JobsOhio
Town-hall meeting on Utica Shale drilling is Wednesday in North Jackson
Town-hall meeting on Utica Shale drilling is Wednesday in North Jackson
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Bloomfield High School, 2077 Park Road W., will be the setting for a basket auction Nov.
Valley Legacy Awards honor 5 for dedication to senior citizens
CANFIELD Nearly 250 people attended a ceremony at Avion on the Water on Oct. 19 to recognize 21
Rayen backers unleash power of Web
Staff report youngstown Leaders of a fundraising campaign to renovate Rayen Stadium have posted
Pittsburgh solves Brady, Patriots
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers no longer have a Tom Brady problem. And
J-M, Ridge set for rematch
Staff report Three weeks ago — Oct. 10, to be precise — Jackson-Milton’s volleyball team visited
For 13 schools, it’s the second season
By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com Don’t expect Andy Hake to change anything this week as he prepares
City council candidates target crime, blight
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Only two of seven positions on Youngstown City
Boardman plans new fire station near mall
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township officials have confirmed they are in
Creepy obsession
PHOTOS AND STORY By JESSICA M. KANALAS photo@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE Brian Wharry describes
Warren’s new school chief boosts alternative education program
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Raymond, the character played by Dustin Hoffman in the
New NCAA spending rule will affect YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Imagine you’re a Division I-caliber football player
Jason Kokrak 5th at Tour Championship
It was a mixed-emotion day for Jason Kokrak at the Nationwide Tour Championship on Sunday.
Same, sad story for Browns
By Tony Grossi Cleveland Plain Dealer SAN FRANCISCO Is it possible to lose a football game on
Agenda for ACTION
Pastors, politicians, police officers and community activists filled St. Luke Church on Sunday to chart plans for positive change in the Mahoning Valley at the 10th annual ACTION public meeting.
PRO-ISSUE 2 RALLY
PRO-ISSUE 2 RALLY In the Valley WHAT: Political rally to show support for Issue 2. WHEN: 5
2012 Great Race to include stop at Packard Museum
Staff report Warren The National Packard Museum will play host to The Great Race on June 29,
Symphony tonight at Powers Auditorium
Symphony tonight at Powers Auditorium YOUNGSTOWN Opera, song and ballet music is the focus of a
area high school football Playoff schedule
Schedule for area teams in the OHSAA football playoffs. Dates and times are tentative. Sites, dates
Cowboys no match for Vick and Eagles
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The “All-Hype” team finally played up to their super
Stewart issues warning after win in Sprint Cup
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service MARTINSVILLE, Va. Tony Stewart passed Jimmie
YOUNGSTOWN CITY GOVERNMENT RACES | 1st and 5th Ward Council, and Clerk of Courts
Two candidates are each running in the Youngstown City Council 1st and 5th Wards, and for clerk of
Ohio St. may have turned the corner
Associated Press COLUMBUS Three weeks ago, Wisconsin seemed to be cruising toward a season to
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Boardman Township trustees, special meeting, 3:45 p.m., in front of Boardman
Don’t be fooled by divide/conquer
Opinion: Don’t be fooled by divide/conquer I have received three pieces of junk mail recently telling me
S. Side event harvests fun, unity
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Seeing youngsters gathered at an outdoor festival
h6th-century token of Christianity found
h6th-century token of Christianity found JERUSALEM A tiny, exquisitely made box found on an
Bengals win fourth straight
Associated Press SEATTLE Marvin Lewis politely acknowledged becoming Cincinnati’s all-time wins
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2011. There are 61 days left in the year. This is
Man expects wife to return when freed in Tenn.
Associated Press COLUMBUS The husband of a woman likely to be freed after a plea agreement in a
oddly enough
oddly enough Late for work, officer accused of going 120 mph MIAMI A Miami police officer is
Bench to be dedicated to Ohioan killed in Vietnam
Associated Press NEW FRANKLIN, Ohio Spurred by an impromptu $100 donation, a Vietnam vet plans
Ex-skeptic: Global warming is real
Associated Press WASHINGTON A prominent physicist and skeptic of global warming spent two years
birthdays
birthdays Folk singer Tom Paxton is 74. Actor Ron Rifkin (“Alias”) is 72. Actress Sally Kirkland
CEO in Ohio sentenced to one week in scheme
Associated Press DAYTON A federal judge in Ohio has handed a one-week sentence to the chief
Nearly 500 songbirds die at wind farm
Associated Press ELKINS, W.Va. The deaths of nearly 500 songbirds during the fall migration
Columbiana County
Columbiana County Columbiana: 5 to 7 p.m. today. East Palestine: 6 to 7 p.m. today. Leetonia:
Protesters arrested in Texas, Oregon
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Dozens of anti-Wall Street demonstrators were arrested Sunday
Prof funds scholarship for YSU accounting majors
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN David E. Stout, an endowed accounting professor in the Williamson
Watch for third-party presence in 2012 presidential race
Opinion: American voters have fired two modern presidents after just one term, Jimmy Carter in 1980 and
Brazilian students visiting the Valley
Brazilian students visiting the Valley YOUNGSTOWN Master of business administration students and
‘Unforgettable’ star would rather forget
By David Hiltbrand Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA You can hear traffic in the background
Iran ups bid in Iraq
Opinion: By Frederick W. KAGAN AND KIMBERLY KAGAN Los Angeles Times Iran has just defeated the United
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Shrek’ spinoff ‘Puss in Boots’ tops box office NEW YORK The “Shrek” spinoff “Puss
Search suspended after explosion in grain elevator
Associated Press ATCHISON, Kan. Crews suspended their search Sunday for three people missing
Ending the Syrian bloodbath
Opinion: Ending the Syrian bloodbath Los Angeles Times: While other Arab nations take the first steps
Can Kodak rescue itself by selling patents?
Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. Picture this: Kodak — the company that invented the first
‘STRONGER’
By Gerrick D. Kennedy Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Kelly Clarkson was three songs into a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.28 .00 Avalon
video game review
‘uncharted 3: drake’s deception’ Grade: A Details: Sony, $59.99 for PlayStation 3 It was
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Dawna and Timothy Toth, Canfield, girl, Oct. 29 ST. Joseph
Keep the Ohio Constitution free of unnecessary clutter
Editorial: We have been traditionally Con- servative when it comes to amending the Ohio Constitution, because
Cain ad puts focus on viral videos
Associated Press NEW YORK Before Smoking Man, there was Obama Girl. And who can forget Jib Jab?
Today is Halloween, so what better time to ponder TV’s coolest ghouls — the macabre clan
Today is Halloween, so what better time to ponder TV’s coolest ghouls — the macabre clan known as
Why a stadium, why now?
Opinion: Youngstown City School District has an opportunity to renovate the historic Rayen Stadium providing
Romney is the pretzel candidate
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Republican presidential dynamic — various candidates rise and recede; Mitt Romney