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50 years later, residents reflect on Cuban Missile Crisis
50 years later, residents reflect on Cuban Missile Crisis
Stories published October 21, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
UPDATE: Suspect in spa shooting near Milwaukee had slashed wife’s tires
UPDATE: Suspect in spa shooting near Milwaukee had slashed wife’s tires Associated Press
Forgetfulness pays off for 2012 Peace Race winner in Youngstown
Forgetfulness pays off for 2012 Peace Race winner in Youngstown By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com
Ohio again offers heating assistance for eligible residents this winter
Ohio again offers heating assistance for eligible residents this winter Associated Press
UPDATE: Mass shooting suspect near suburban Milwaukee mall found dead
UPDATE: Mass shooting suspect near suburban Milwaukee mall found dead Associated Press
Kollats celebrate 60th anniversary with dinner
canfield Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kollat of Canfield celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary during a
Greens honored with dinner and party for 50th
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green of Austintown celebrated their golden wedding anniversary
Deleys’ 60th honored with Mass and dinner
BOARDMAN Frank and Mary Deley of Boardman were honored for their 60th wedding anniversary at a
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Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY St. Michael will meet at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Kaye Smith, will preside. Rev. Gary
Fundraising group announces philanthropy award recipients
YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Shenango Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals has announced
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall, Logan Way.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, fall leaf tour
Local, federal agencies investigate mass shooting at spa near suburban Milwaukee mall
Local, federal agencies investigate mass shooting at spa near suburban Milwaukee mall Associated
NFP and DEA sponsor Red Ribbon Week
NFP and DEA sponsor Red Ribbon Week The 27th Red Ribbon Week will be Oct. 23 through 31 to raise
700 Step Out in Canfield today to fight diabetes
700 Step Out in Canfield today to fight diabetes By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com
Two large Ohio newspapers split endorsements between Obama, Romney
Two large Ohio newspapers split endorsements between Obama, Romney Associated Press COLUMBUS
Mahoning County ranks among lowest in Ohio in shelter kill rates for dogs
Mahoning County ranks among lowest in Ohio in shelter kill rates for dogs Associated Press
Cuban President Fidel Castro seen in public looking healthy, report says
Cuban President Fidel Castro seen in public looking healthy, report says Associated Press HAVANA
George McGovern, 1972 Democratic presidential nominee, dies at 90
George McGovern, 1972 Democratic presidential nominee, dies at 90 Associated Press SIOUX
50 years later, residents reflect on Cuban Missile Crisis
50 years later, residents reflect on Cuban Missile Crisis
Race for Senate is study in contrasts
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, said his re-election bid would be a certainty if outside groups weren’t spending more than $23 million to defeat him.
DOWN, ALMOST OUT
Penguins drop third straight By joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com youngstown Youngstown State’s
Pretty in pink
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown First-grader Gabryel McCoy, 6, thought breast cancer was such an important cause that he borrowed a shirt from his sister so he could participate in a fundraising event at Youngstown Christian School.
Buckeyes: Guiton it done in OT
Backup QB leads OSU over Purdue Associated Press COLUMBUS The darkest moment for Ohio State and its fans ended up being the brightest highlight of Kenny Guiton’s career.
Injured QB ‘doing fine’ after tests at hospital
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller was “doing fine” after being taken to a hospital and undergoing tests in the wake of an injury sustained late in the third quarter of No. 7 Ohio State’s 29-22 overtime win over Purdue on Saturday.
Group: Levy would keep district’s excellence
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Supporters of an additional levy for Boardman schools say the money is necessary to maintain the district’s academic excellence.
Despite thefts, resale mall opens
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NORTH LIMA A new business opened its doors this week as expected, even after having part of its heating and cooling units stolen.
Change comes quickly
If only turning around the Cleveland Browns was as easy as the first-year high school football
Kids get creative for Spooktacular Funfest
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When she’s not adorned with scar tissue, blood stains and other usual trappings of a zombie bride, Lexie Anderson looks like many typical 11-year-olds.
Bowlen’s hat trick helps Falcons extend dream season
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Nate Bowlen’s scoring skills made sure the Fitch High boys soccer team’s dream of a perfect season remained alive.
Hadley’s individual title leads Boardman to D-I team crown
Staff report canton Boardman junior Mark Hadley cruised to the individual title and helped the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center Governing Board, 4 p.m., Mill Creek Community
For 97-year-old Angelo Cretella, ... Hard work defines his long, healthy life
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator LIBERTY For much of the year, a sumptuous, well-
Younger workers facing uncertain economy
Entry-level jobs growing scarce By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Young
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Because he is afraid of sharks, my fourth-grade son does not want to
Advice on plasma TVs, noise-canceling headphones
Q. I have seen your columns regarding plasma TVs and every one has been very positive. I am
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Joyce Randolph (“The Honeymooners”) is 88. TV judge Judy Sheindlin (“Judge
Health plan rankings find nonprofits lead the pack
Nonprofit health plans are leading the pack in the annual health plan rankings from the National
Town-hall-style event to target election issues
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Black Faculty and Staff Association of Youngstown State University
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending Oct. 13
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Casual Vacancy” by J.K. Rowling (Little, Brown) 2. “NYPD Red” by
Rookie QBs ready to steal show
Associated Press InDianapolis Andrew Luck and Brandon Weeden are focusing on this week’s game.
Yes, there are three choices
Opinion: Yes, there are three choices We are in another presi- dential election. We have three choices for
Smart behavior
McClatchy Newspapers AKRON Our homes are getting smarter. Smart technology that automates our
Trumbull group begins its winter crisis heating program
Staff report Warren The Trumbull Community Action Program, 1230 Palmyra Road SW, has begun its
Romney is clueless
Opinion: I’ve been asked to outline the reasons why Willard Mitt Romney’s election to the presidency would be
Writing workshop to take place at Pig Iron
Writing workshop to take place at Pig Iron YOUNGSTOWN Pig Iron Literary & Art Works will have a
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. What determined which movies in the ’40s and ’50s were made in color or
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. In the late 1990s, I was a college student and a big fan of professional wrestling. I just came
MILESTONES
MILESTONES Honors Certification award George H. Denney, court administrator for Youngstown
Doing business with government agencies
Doing business with government agencies new castle, PA. The Lawrence County Economic Development
Whey’s role grows to feed a hungry world
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MILWAUKEE Got whey? From infant formula and protein supplements to
Steelers are looking to break road slump against Cincinnati
Associated Press Cincinnati The seats are dark green instead of mustard yellow. The home team
Programs focus on herbs, health
Staff report Slippery Rock, Pa. Registration is due by Friday for one of the Jennings
Fall of a titan
San Jose Mercury News TOKYO In the 1980s, Sony co-founder Akio Morita fired a verbal missile
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Patrizio Buanne, 7 p.m.: Italian singer with an international
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Oct. 21, the 295th day of 2012. There are 71 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Republican hypocrisy exposed
Opinion: “And I love my friend here. I — I’m not allowed to show letters but go on our website, he sent me
Stolen art can be a burden for the thief Masterpiece of crime
By LORI HINNANT Associated Press PARIS The burglars dashed out the back door with seven
Maplewood boys win team title
Richmond, Klim, Kunkel, Pierson win individual district races By Brandon Judeh
Truck driver abducted on South Side
Staff report YOUNgstown Police said a man was abducted after he tried to prevent his vehicle
Cross country results
Division I: Malone University, Canton Boys team results 1. Boardman 62, 2. Canton GlenOak 104,
UM reclaims Paul Bunyan trophy
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, mich. Michigan and Michigan State play for one of the uglier
Is Fidel Castro near death? Two sets of stories emerge
Associated Press HAVANA The rumor mill surrounding the health of Fidel Castro churned anew
Area bowling scores
700s Amron — Jim Diver (714) & Bob Hernan (702) in Hively’s Sportsman; Jeff Copeland (720) in
Both parties see gains in Medicare debate
Associated Press WASHINGTON A little more than two weeks before Election Day, Republicans and
Wildcats have Klein time in Morgantown
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.VA. Collin Klein ran for four touchdowns and threw three TD
Ryan blasts Obama’s coal policies in Ohio
Associated Press BELMONT, Ohio Republican vice presi- dential candidate Paul Ryan is
Furyk, Love lead McGladrey
Associated Press St. simons island, ga. Three weeks after they were on stage together for the
Vindy — best source for election needs
Opinion: But the Ryan incident highlights a unique election season for us that will only get crazier over the next 16 days.
Turning the tables: Wilson challenges Johnson in the 6th
Editorial: What is perhaps most striking in sitting down for an hour or so with incumbent Congressman Bill
Giant trip: Cardinals forced out west again
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The Giants sure are tough to eliminate this postseason. Barry
'Living Dead' musical: Is it good? That's a no-brainer
It appears that zombies are the latest popular culture ghouls-du-jour. Vampires are over and werewolves never really made it. But zombies, well, zombies are everywhere.
Results of Saturday’s area college football games
Mount Union 51, Otterbein 0 WESTERVILLE Mount Union matched an NCAA record with its sixth
Doctors mistakenly declared Chicago boy dead, lawsuit claims
Associated Press CHICAGO The parents of an 8-year-old boy have sued a Chicago hospital, alleging
The allure of bourbon making
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. They may not be household names like Jim Beam or Wild Turkey,
Obama has failed
Opinion: President Obama said, “If I don’t have this done in three years, then there’s going to be a one-term
Romney ups criticism of Obama’s plans
Associated Press DELRAY BEACH, Fla. Heading into the campaign’s final weeks, Republican
More big ten results from Saturday
Nebraska 29, Northwestern 28 EVANSTON, ILL. The way Taylor Martinez sees it, there isn’t a team
Stenhouse steals Nationwide race
Ryan Blaney finishes 11th at Kansas Speedway Associated Press KANSAS CITY, KAN. Ricky
Bowyer, Edwards in different spots
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. Carl Edwards and Clint Bowyer returned to home track Kansas
Injured Phantoms blanked to end long road trip
Staff report Sioux Falls, S.D. Minus forwards Alfred Larsson and John Padulo, the Youngstown
Chronicles of Riddick: Career-best day lifts ND
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, IND. Theo Riddick is Notre Dame’s smallest running back but Brigham
NL championship series
NL championship series Game 6 Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants; Cardinals
Lebanese on edge after bomb linked to Syria
Lebanese on edge after bomb linked to Syria BEIRUT Lebanese protesters erected flaming
newsmakers
newsmakers Drake receives his high school diploma NEW YORK A day after earning his high school
YSU NOTEBOOK
YSU NOTEBOOK Injury update: Senior left tackle Andrew Radakovich missed his second straight game
Fatal crash’s accident report: Driver had ‘abnormal’ actions
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS The accident report for the Sept. 21 Newton
Saturday’s mid-American Conference football games
Kent State 41, Western Michigan 24 KENT Kent State scored 17 unanswered fourth-quarter points,
record reviews
Jamey Johnson Album: “Living For A Song: A Tribute To Hank Cochran” (Mercury) Grade: A Jamey
Police probe crash
Police probe crash New wilmington, Pa. Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that has one