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Vindy.com for October 26, 2012
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Historic event on Monday draws ticket seekers today to Covelli Centre
Historic event on Monday draws ticket seekers today to Covelli Centre
SOV honors volunteers at Legacy Awards
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley honored local community members and
Hilltop students learn fire safety from the pros
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In celebration of Fire Prevention Month, the Canfield
Author Rick Yancey visits Austintown library
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com More than 100 students piled into the Austintown library’s
Boardman students create memories at homecoming
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students lined up in their best gowns and tuxedos ready to
Enjoy today in the Valley because tonight it’s back to cold reality
The Mahoning Valley will go from a record-high temperature to unseasonably cold weather and the likelihood of snow showers Sunday night. Weather experts are keeping ...
Stories published October 26, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trumbull grand jury gets case of man charged with abducting boy
Trumbull grand jury gets case of man charged with abducting boy
GOP alleging Obama camp traded pizza for Ohio votes
GOP alleging Obama camp traded pizza for Ohio votes
Amid bumper crop, families could get peanut butter break
Amid bumper crop, families could get peanut butter break
Liberty woman pleads guilty in child-endangering case
Liberty woman pleads guilty in child-endangering case
Ohio State Bar: 'Rapist' ad violates Justice Cupp's pledge
Ohio State Bar: 'Rapist' ad violates Justice Cupp's pledge
Historic event on Monday draws ticket seekers today to Covelli Centre
Historic event on Monday draws ticket seekers today to Covelli Centre
Church celebrates 90 years with event
Church celebrates 90 years with event STRUTHERS Christ Lutheran Church, 250 Sexton St., is
Argus Lodge honors Mason of the Year
CANFIELD Argus Lodge 545 Free and Accepted Masons honored Edwin J. Anderson II, one of its
YMTA recital set at Butler
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Music Teachers’ Association has scheduled its October honors recital at 2:30
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Covelli expects ‘a full house’ for Obama, Clinton
It isn’t the concert of the year, but a decent crowd is expected to line up outside the Covelli Centre today for tickets to attend a major political event.
Lunne to battle for a Top 5 finish
Earlier in the season, Canfield High’s Emma Lunne’s body wasn’t cooperating.
Hearing on MetroParks drilling yields mixed views
Mahoning County residents were a mixed bag of opinions during the Mill Creek MetroParks’ second public hearing on gas and oil drilling.
Jackson-Milton has regional date
The Jackson-Milton High volleyball team has earned its second straight trip to the Division IV regional tournament.
Woman makes history on YSU police force
Rosemary Marsco is the first female lieutenant in the history of the Youngstown State University Police Department, but she says gender isn’t really part of the job.
Canfield captures volleyball title
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN After losing last year’s Division II district title in
GM sales to be up over October 2011
Analysts are estimating that General Motors will sell 200,517 vehicles this month, an increase of more than 7 percent over this time last year.
Boardman’s cross country success inspires dreams of Columbus trip
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com boardman John Phillips is coaching the most talented cross
City students celebrate programs that begin after dismissal bell rings
More than 150 city elementary- and middle-school students marched along Wood Street, chanting the praises of their schools and the Youngstown Afterschool Alliance.
Penn State gets Big 10 nod
Associated Press ROSEMONT, ILL. Penn State may be favored to rule Big Ten women’s basketball
Brown, Mandel trade barbs in final debate
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and his Republican
Study on improving efficiency at Covelli nears completion
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An operational assessment of the Covelli
Valley rallies around MVOC effort for good jobs
In a strong show of support for better economic policies and stronger communities from Warren and Youngstown to Columbiana and beyond, the Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative brought about 200 people together at Stambaugh Auditorium on Thursday.
CARDINALS RULE
Poland bounced in blowout By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com CANFIELD Chalk up the latest
Romney comes back to Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney contrasted his
NHL’s Bennett works with Phantoms
Staff report youngstown A five-game losing streak had Youngstown Phantoms coach Anthony Noreen
Cavs sign Ursuline graduate Brown
He played guard for Cleveland State The Plain Dealer Independence The Cavaliers have signed
Small ball earns Giants 2-0 edge
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Madison Bumgarner pitched two-hit ball over seven innings,
North students make football friends
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com North Elementary School students got some one-on-one time
Senior salute: Band edition
Names: Greg Haylett and Casey Kantaras Instruments: Greg: Alto Saxaphone; Casey: Clarinet Q.
Career center students visit museum
Students in the Early-Childhood Education program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Market Street PTA sponsors tailgate
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Market Street Elementary School staff, students, neighbors
Walmart gives teachers spending money
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Several Market Street Elementary School teachers are headed
West Boulevard Elementary hosts tailgate party
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students, parents and teachers came together to show off
Shepherd of the Valley honors volunteers at Valley Legacy Awards
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley honored local community members and
St. Christine’s students enjoy autumn at Boardman Park
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students, teachers and parents enjoyed a day of fun
Students build character through martial arts
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students got more in tune with their minds and bodies as
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield soccer defeats Struthers The Canfield Lady Cardinals soccer team improved to 14-3-0 as it
CARDINAL CORNER: ALEX GEORDAN
Bullying is not a normal rite of passage. It can have serious consequences. We all can help children
SOV honors volunteers at Legacy Awards
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley honored local community members and
Hilltop students learn fire safety from the pros
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In celebration of Fire Prevention Month, the Canfield
Boardman runners win Federal League title
The Boardman boys cross country team won the program’s first-ever Federal League championship Oct.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boys soccer defeats Canton McKinley The Boardman High School boys soccer team defeated Canton
American flags retired properly
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Community members showed their American pride as they
Career center students open restaurant
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Adult Career Center students enrolled in the Culinary
Poland Community Briefs
PSHS wind ensemble concert The Poland Seminary High School wind ensemble will perform its first
Solano recognized during Hispanic Heritage Month
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Andr s
Austintown Community Briefs
Men’s club to host dinner The St. Joseph Men’s Club will host a roast beef dinner on Nov. 10 from
Felicia Ciotola v David Drevna
Felicia Maria Ciotola and David Wayne Drevna, both of Canfield, were united in marriage June 23 at
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: Anthony Calautti Instrument: Baritone Q. When did you start playing your instrument?
Author Rick Yancey visits Austintown library
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com More than 100 students piled into the Austintown library’s
Glass-Bonner wedding set for Nov. 10 in Georgia
Gary and Bonnie Bonner of Poland are announcing the engagement of their son, Adam Lee Bonner of
Poland 10U girls travel soccer makes history
In their inaugural year in the YAYSL as an official PYSA 10U travel team, the Lady Dogs made history
Jenna Gorsky v Jason Colatruglio
St. Charles Church provided the setting for the April 21 wedding of Jenna Gorsky, daughter of John
Canfield student named merit scholar
Emily Gianetti, a senior at Canfield High School and the daughter of John and Michele Gianetti of
Boardman students create memories at homecoming
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students lined up in their best gowns and tuxedos ready to
Boardman Community Briefs
Local Church hosts Trunk or Treat Heritage Presbyterian Church, located at 1951 Mathews Road in
Hodgeses mark 25th anniversary at Hocking Hills
Chad and Tedina Hodges of Boardman marked the 25th anniversary of their wedding with a getaway to
Ohio baby sitter acquitted in infant’s death
Associated Press COLUMBUS A central Ohio jury has acquitted a baby sitter in the sudden death of
‘Blitz for Barack’ features NFL greats
‘Blitz for Barack’ features NFL greats WARREN Former NFL greats Franco Harris and Jim Brown will
Mahoning Health Department blasts proposed fund cuts
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County Health Department says it
Campbell third-graders sing the praises of apples, autumn
When it comes to fall, pumpkins usually get all the press, and the flavor of pumpkin is everywhere.
Halloween | Holiday happenings
Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The
West Side man, 71, robbed at gunpoint in home invasion
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for two men
Early release denied for Chance who stole $600K
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A request for early release from prison by Debra L. Chance, the former
Murder suspect’s statement ruled admissible
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A statement made to police by a suspect in
Enjoy today in the Valley because tonight it’s back to cold reality
The Mahoning Valley will go from a record-high temperature to unseasonably cold weather and the likelihood of snow showers Sunday night. Weather experts are keeping a close eye on the movement of Hurricane Sandy, as that will determine if the area gets snow — and how much.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Oct. 19
Martin’s 214 yards, two touchdowns help Buccaneers stun Vikings
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Rookie Doug Martin racked up 214 total yards and two touchdowns as
First-year coaches at a glance Struthers coach Curt Kuntz is one of 10 Mahoning Valley coaches who are first-year coaches at their respective schools. Below is a list of the coaches, along with their
Jeremy McElroy – Beaver Local 2-7 (1-9) Jim Vivo – Youngstown East 3-6 (3-7) *Brian Jones –
This Week’s Q&A West Branch’s D.J. Dota
West Branch High started coach D.J. Dota’s second season at the helm with three straight losses. But
Romney’s stance misrepresented
Opinion: Romney’s stance misrepresented Rest assured when a polit- ical operative like David Betras accuses
Charges look likely in accident fueled by alcohol and road rage
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new wilmington, pa. Police are still considering charges
US hits 4 targets in Pacific missile defense test
US hits 4 targets in Pacific missile defense test HONOLULU The U.S. military says it intercepted
Windsor House has open house
Staff report CHAMPION Windsor House Inc. offered the public a look at its new 56-apartment
More SOCCER results
Rootstown 5, Champion 0 CHAMPION Rootstown High won its first district championship, claiming
Countdown: Stern advises NBA he’s retiring in 2014
Associated Press new york David Stern spent nearly 30 years growing the NBA, turning a league
Boxing legend Steward dies
Associated Press Detroit Emanuel Steward, the owner of the legendary Kronk Gym and a standout
Mahoning leaders delay action for $250M racino
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners began the
KEITH LAWRENCE
KEITH LAWRENCE Fitch PLAYER FACT: The Fitch coaching staff wanted the Falcons to force five
Kasich targets tax reform, fracking, turnpike as end-of-year priorities
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Bank-tax reform, an increase in the tax on oil and gas
Falcons seek extended season
For four Austintown Fitch High football players, this weekend had the makings for a perfect storm.
Dwyer latest breakout running back
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jonathan Dwyer walked into the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room a
Warren Philharmonic Orchestra to present a Halloween concert
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN The Warren Philharmonic will begin its 47th season
Jury indicts ex-director of MYCAP
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the
Johnson’s crew smooth at Kansas
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Chad Knaus was as specific as he could be as he barked out
newsmakers
newsmakers Estevez to shoot racing film in Ohio CINCINNATI Actor-director Emilio Estevez will
Lots to fix despite thrilling victory
Associated Press COLUMBUS In the jubilation that followed Ohio State’s strain-the-imagination
Sales of homes rise 17th-straight month
Staff report COLUMBUS The Ohio Association of Realtors reports that the number of single-family
Fundraising will pass $2B mark
Associated Press WASHINGTON The 2012 presidential campaign was expected Thursday to pass the $2
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Trumbull County native finished in 39th place at Sunday’s
Will Obama’s visit energize Dems?
Opinion: To paraphrase The Rock, “Finally, Barack has come back ... to Youngstown.” After about two months
Businesses complete course
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@yahoo.com YOUNGSTOWN Fifteen local businesses were recognized
FNB reports quarterly gain
Staff report CANFIELD Farmers National Bank reported its 119th consecutive quarter of positive
Lt. Rosemary Marsco of the Youngstown State University Police Department is the first woman in the
Lt. Rosemary Marsco of the Youngstown State University Police Department is the first woman in the
Both campaigns on guard
Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. An election-eve terrorist strike. A tanking stock market. A
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 26, the 300th day of 2012. There are 66 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Job information to be offered at event
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. Potential students will have a chance to hear from possible
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.20 .39 Avalon
Conneaut Lake is the topic of new historical photo book
Staff report CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing Co.’s Images of
Apple misses 4Q expectations
Apple misses 4Q expectations NEW YORK Apple missed Wall Street earnings expectations for the
Free meal/ surplus food
Free meal/ surplus food Food 4 Your Soul, 2614 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, formerly Mr. Paul’s
Constitutional amendments: Yes on Issue 2, no on Issue 1
Editorial: The polls in the presidential race in Ohio are the best illustration of why the state’s voters
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Nosferatu,” 7 p.m.: The classic 1922 silent vampire film will be
“mockingbird lane” (8 p.m., nbc): Just in time for Halloween comes “Mockingbird
“mockingbird lane” (8 p.m., nbc): Just in time for Halloween comes “Mockingbird Lane,” a reboot of
Niece of MLK Jr. criticizes abortion, Planned Parenthood
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Dr. Alveda King has seen her share of trauma in her
McGovern left a legacy of civility
Opinion: In retrospect, George McGovern never had a chance. Winning just one state in 1972, his campaign
Head in the ‘Clouds’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers A work of stunning images, staggering ambition and epic
oddly enough
oddly enough Report: Inmate steals cash during jail exit SANTA FE, N.M. A New Mexico inmate on
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