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Clinton, Biden rally Democrats at the Covelli
The Covelli Centre was the scene for the Bill Clinton/Joe Biden rally this afternoon.
Clinton, Biden rally Democrats at the Covelli
The Covelli Centre was the scene for the Bill Clinton/Joe Biden rally this afternoon.
Clinton, Biden rally Democrats at the Covelli
The Covelli Centre was the scene for the Bill Clinton/Joe Biden rally this afternoon.
Clinton, Biden rally Democrats at the Covelli
The Covelli Centre was the scene for the Bill Clinton/Joe Biden rally this afternoon.
SANDY UPDATE | Storm takes aim at New Jersey, New York
NASA released this satellite photo this morning showing the monster storm Sandy as it nears the eastern seaboard.
Sandy sidelines Obama; Biden to join Clinton here
President Barack Obama will not attend today’s campaign rally at the Covelli Centre, opting instead to monitor Hurricane Sandy, which is currently forecast to make ...
Stories published October 29, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
WEATHER UPDATE | Sandy surges seawater at NYC, slams Jersey coastline
WEATHER UPDATE | Sandy surges seawater at NYC, slams Jersey coastline ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
School districts say charter schools cost them
School districts say charter schools cost them AUSTINTOWN A large amount of taxpayer money meant
PIX TODAY: Idora merry-go-round survives Sandy
The Vindy has been following all reports of the fate of the old Idora Park merry-go-round. It's fate was challenged as it sits right along the East River in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Forecasters: Sandy races toward NJ, Delaware coast
Forecasters: Sandy races toward NJ, Delaware coast ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Forecasters say the
Police: Pastor of North Texas church killed
Police: Pastor of North Texas church killed FOREST HILL, Texas (AP) — A North Texas pastor was
Former Warren football great pleads to drug charges, fraud
Former Warren football great pleads to drug charges, fraud WARREN Van DeCree, 59, of Tod Avenue
Clinton, Biden rally Democrats at the Covelli
The Covelli Centre was the scene for the Bill Clinton/Joe Biden rally this afternoon.
Fla. Sen. Rubio’s daughter released from hospital
Fla. Sen. Rubio’s daughter released from hospital MIAMI (AP) — The 12-year-old daughter of Florida
Md. closes main highway bridge over Chesapeake Bay
Md. closes main highway bridge over Chesapeake Bay STEVENSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Maryland has closed
Crane dangles from NYC high-rise, clearing streets
Crane dangles from NYC high-rise, clearing streets NEW YORK (AP) — A construction crane is
Falcon Mobile Medical unit dedication moved to Friday
Falcon Mobile Medical unit dedication moved to Friday
San Francisco sweeps up after rowdy Series celebration
San Francisco sweeps up after rowdy Series celebration SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Police made dozens of
2 Ore. teens missing in foothills outside Portland
2 Ore. teens missing in foothills outside Portland PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — More than 50 searchers
Woman arraigned today for Youngstown's latest homicide
Woman arraigned today for Youngstown's latest homicide
Maui beaches closed after shark attack
Maui beaches closed after shark attack WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — A 51-year-old woman from California
At Penn State, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard recounts abuse
At Penn State, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard recounts abuse
Ohio Catholic college keeps contraception coverage
Ohio Catholic college keeps contraception coverage
14 rescued, 2 missing from tall ship off NC
14 rescued, 2 missing from tall ship off NC ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — A replica tall ship caught
Hurricane Sandy will keep financial markets closed Tuesday
Hurricane Sandy will keep financial markets closed Tuesday
Covelli Centre posts less of a third-quarter loss than budgeted
Covelli Centre posts less of a third-quarter loss than budgeted
Carrie Underwood returns to Covelli Centre in April
Carrie Underwood returns to Covelli Centre in April
The 21st Annual Laying of the Roses in Sunday
The 21st Annual Laying of the Roses in Sunday YOUNGSTOWN The 21st Annual Laying of the Roses,
SANDY UPDATE | Storm takes aim at New Jersey, New York
NASA released this satellite photo this morning showing the monster storm Sandy as it nears the eastern seaboard.
Warren opening citizens’ police awareness program
Warren opening citizens’ police awareness program WARREN The fall class of the Citizens’ Police
Newton Falls reschedules trick or treat
Newton Falls reschedules trick or treat NEWTON FALLS Because of predictions for severe weather
YSU to mark homecoming this week
YSU to mark homecoming this week Staff report Youngstown Music and eating contests abound
Warren leaf collection began today
Warren leaf collection began today WARREN The 2012 leaf-collection program for Warren began
First Place Financial Corp. sells stock, files bankruptcy petition
First Place Financial Corp. sells stock, files bankruptcy petition WARREN First Place Financial
Woman, 7 months pregnant, shot opening door
Woman, 7 months pregnant, shot opening door AMBRIDGE, Pa. (AP) — Police have been searching for
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS First United Methodist Church of Lisbon will sponsor its biannual Christmas auction
Agape Assembly sets Halloween skate
Agape Assembly sets Halloween skate CHAMPION Agape Assembly Church of Warren will sponsor a fall
Poll favors Brown over Mandel by four points
By DARREL ROWLAND The Columbus Dispatch Sherrod Brown clings to a four-point lead in one of the
Trumbull HOF welcomes 12 in 10th class
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy,com WARREN The Trumbull County Sports Hall of Fame held its 10th
Woman charged in boyfriend’s stabbing death
Staff report youngstown A woman is charged with murder after a domestic dispute ended with the
Chances created, woes continued in Phantoms’ seventh loss in a row
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms took more shots, laid more hits and created more
Notre Dame offense glowing under Golson
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, IND. Brian Kelly folded his arms across his chest and shook his
‘Dance Moms’ TV show finds rhythm on Stambaugh stage
Abby Lee Miller entered the lobby of Stambaugh Auditorium and the shouts of “Abby!” and “We love you, Abby!” made it clear this wasn’t an ordinary dance competition.
Valley boasts 13 playoff teams
Four to host first-round games By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com A season which began under
Koins for Kids helps children’s hospital
Mahoning Valley school kids literally “nickel-and-dime” their peers to life by donating to Handel’s Ice Cream’s Koins for Kids campaign for Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
Eastern US braces for dangerous superstorm
Staff/wire report NEW YORK From Washington to Boston, big cities and small towns Sunday buttoned
$1M gift goes to YSU for center
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The James and Coralie Centofanti Center of Health and Welfare for
Sandy sidelines Obama; Biden to join Clinton here
President Barack Obama will not attend today’s campaign rally at the Covelli Centre, opting instead to monitor Hurricane Sandy, which is currently forecast to make landfall along the Eastern Seaboard later today.
First Presbyterian Church Church steeple inspires community
Soaring 175 feet above the corner of Wick Avenue and Wood Street, punctuating Youngstown’s skyline, is a city landmark.
First Presbyterian Church Church steeple inspires community
STORY & PHOTOS BY WILLIAM D. LEWIS YOUNGSTOWN Soaring 175 feet above the corner of Wick
Madden says 49ers O-Line is underrated
San Jose Mercury News SANTA CLARA, CALIF. John Madden’s respect for offensive linemen traces
Harvest Fest set
Harvest Fest set Youngstown Kravitz Delicatessen and Grow Youngstown will host a Harvest Fest
1977 KILLING Trial asks: Were suspects framed?
Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa Two black men wrongly convicted in the 1977 murder of a white
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS; BANKRUPTCIES
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard A. Benchia, 24, of 50 N. Fremont Ave., Apt.
Dragon ship returns; visited space station
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. An unmanned Dragon freighter carrying a stash of precious
On campus How area FBS locals fared in Week 9
BIG TEN Indiana DL Ryan Phillis, Soph., Boardman SEmD started and made four tackles, including
Longtime suspect to be freed in Patz case
Longtime suspect to be freed in Patz case new york While prosecutors weigh what to do about a
A matter of trust
Opinion: A matter of trust Sacramento Bee: Mitt Romney has taken flip-flopping to new extremes. It’s not
SUPERSTORM | Preparation tips
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers tips on how to prepare for Hurricane Sandy and other
P&G archives follow tastes
Associated Press CINCINNATI Procter & Gamble’s recently retired archivist made a career of
SYRIA Collapse of truce shows limits
Associated Press BEIRUT Syria’s air force fired missiles and dropped barrel bombs on rebel
Diana Krall’s vintage sound
Associated Press NEW YORK Diana Krall says she felt reinvigorated making her new CD, “Glad Rag
NYSE to shut floor, trade electronically
NYSE to shut floor, trade electronically new york The New York Stock Exchange and the NYMEX are
bridge
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PennDOT finds no ‘ghost riders’ on buses
Associated Press WILKES-BARRE, Pa. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has closed a
With Martinsville win, Johnson takes NASCAR point lead
Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, VA. Jimmie Johnson’s expectations are high at Martinsville
Five things you should know if you’re attending the Vice President Joe Biden/Bill Clinton
Five things you should know if you’re attending the Vice President Joe Biden/Bill Clinton rally
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lawrence County commissioners, 6 p.m., Lawrence County Courthouse, 430 Court
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunay: The Hartford native finished in 35th place at the Tums Fast
Hurricane Sandy, storm surge pose a ‘worst-case scenario’
Associated Press KENSINGTON, Md. The projected storm surge from Hurricane Sandy is a “worst-case
Youngstowners lose chance to vote
Opinion: Youngstowners lose chance to vote I am writing in hope of rais- ing residents’ awareness of areas
Windows 8 sees scant demand, poll says
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft bills Windows 8 as a “re-imagining” of the personal-
Trying to live through an uneasy economy
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Here was Chas Kaufmann’s life before the Great Recession:
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Study: Male Beluga whale mimics human speech SAN DIEGO It could be the muffled
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Joseph and Patricia Boland, Girard, boy, Oct. 26. Brittany
Halloween | Holiday happenings
Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Oct. 29, the 303rd day of 2012. There are 63 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
City faces challenges in filling openings on police department
Editorial: It will be no surprise if the cap of 400 applicants for testing for jobs on the Youngstown Police
video game review
‘skylanders giants’ Grade: B Details: Activision, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, $74.99
No mean feat
Little Feat never hit it big, but that’s OK By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The notion
Black Knights to host holiday party
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police officers past and present will
The top five concert tours, artists ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the
The top five concert tours, artists ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the
‘Parks and Rec’ actor is quite a character
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK If you like Ron Swanson on NBC’s “Parks and
Debt will strangle our descendants
Opinion: WASHINGTON The election eve mood is tinged with sadness stemming from well-founded fear that
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Argo’ finally makes it to top of box office with $12.4M LOS ANGELES It took three