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Monster Storm
Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline with 80 mph winds Monday night and hurled an unprecedented 13-foot surge of seawater at New York ...
Stories published October 30, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
I-76 at turnpike reopens after tractor-trailer crash
Interstate 76 near the Ohio Turnpike reopened around 11 p.m. after a tractor-trailer accident earlier this evening,
Romney commercials draw fire from automakers
Romney commercials draw fire from automakers LORDSTOWN Republican Mitt Romney’s presidential
UPDATE: Man shot and killed in Boardman home invasion
Man shot and killed in Boardman home invasion Boardman Boardman police are on the scene of a
Youngstown, Campbell and Struthers change trick-or-treat hours
Youngstown, Campbell and Struthers change trick-or-treat hours
Pa.'s US Senate candidates suspend campaign events in wake of Superstorm Sandy
Pa.'s US Senate candidates suspend campaign events
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 2,015
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 2,015 By The Associated Press As of today, Oct. 30, 2012,
Smoldering ashtray sparks Boardman fire
Smoldering ashtray sparks Boardman fire BOARDMAN Fire investigators believe smoldering material
Committee probes White House, failed solar company
Committee probes White House, failed solar company DENVER (AP) — A congressional committee is
Hazardous release in NM sickens 200 near El Paso
Hazardous release in NM sickens 200 near El Paso SANTA TERESA, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico authorities
Carjacking reported in Youngstown
Carjacking reported in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for the armed man who carjacked
Water, fire, destruction: NYC after the superstorm
Water, fire, destruction: NYC after the superstorm NEW YORK (AP) — The massive storm that pummeled
W.Pa. man pleads guilty to missing man's murder in 1990s
W.Pa. man pleads guilty to missing man's murder in 1990s
Fracking meeting set for Thursday
Fracking meeting set for Thursday Youngstown Frackfree Mahoning Valley and the Frackfree
Pot, gay marriage, suicide are ballot-item topics
Pot, gay marriage, suicide are ballot-item topics NEW YORK (AP) — After all the economy-focused
Coast Guard hopeful about finding ship’s captain
Coast Guard hopeful about finding ship’s captain ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — The Coast Guard used
Hearing on plan to add 50 years to life of Poland Township landfill
Hearing on plan to add 50 years to life of Poland Township landfill YOUNGSTOWN A public hearing
Mahoning GOP collecting for Sandy storm relief
Mahoning GOP collecting for Sandy storm relief BOARDMAN The Mahoning County Republican Party is
Texas pastor fatally beaten was ‘man of integrity’
Texas pastor fatally beaten was ‘man of integrity’ FOREST HILL, Texas (AP) — The Rev. Danny Kirk
Fourth day for Craigslist killings trial under way today
Fourth day for Craigslist killings trial under way today
24 flooded houses destroyed by fire in NYC
24 flooded houses destroyed by fire in NYC NEW YORK (AP) — A fire has destroyed at least two dozen
Superstorm isn’t done with Pennsylvania yet
Superstorm isn’t done with Pennsylvania yet PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Superstorm Sandy is heading into
Amanda Fraser | John A. Bizorik III
AUSTINTOWN Amanda J. Fraser of Aberdeen, S.C., became the bride of John A. Bizorik III of Aberdeen
Jami White | Ryan Evans
hubbard Jami White and Ryan Evans, both of Hubbard, exchanged marriage vows during a ceremony at
Tamara Nero | Dustin Socie
LOWELLVILLE Tamara Nero of Lowellville became the bride of Dustin Socie of Youngstown during a
REUNIONS
Canfield High School Class of 2002 is planning its 10th reunion from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 24 at Mr.
Holiday food drive will benefit Second Harvest
Eastern Ohio Chiropractic Society is sponsoring a holiday food drive beginning Thursday and
YWCA sets child training classes
YWCA sets child training classes YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown, together with Thomas
Monster Storm
Superstorm Sandy slammed into the New Jersey coastline with 80 mph winds Monday night and hurled an unprecedented 13-foot surge of seawater at New York City, threatening its subways and the electrical system that powers Wall Street.
Sandy generates a rush on supplies in Valley
By Burton Speakman and Jamison Cocklin news@vindy.com youngstown Action began at local stores when weather reports started about a major storm battering the East Coast.
Biden, Clinton praise Obama at Valley rally
Vice President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton took turns praising President Barack Obama’s policies, and criticizing the Republican ticket of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.
Damper for hundreds: Not near enough seats
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com younstown While former President Bill Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden made speeches to a raucous crowd inside the Covelli Centre on Monday, the scene outside was less celebratory.
First Place Bank holding company files for Chapter 11, agrees to $45 million bid
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com WARREN First Place Financial Corp., the holding company of First Place Bank, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware and announced Monday an early agreement with Michigan-based Talmer Bancorp, which offered an initial bid of $45 million for the company’s stock.
Roadwork teamwork
A collaborative project among the township, school district and Mahoning County Engineer’s office will allow for smoother traffic flow on the Austintown Fitch campus.
Canfield plays consistent Cards
Before his team practiced on Monday, Canfield soccer coach Phil Simone tried to bribe the school’s volleyball coach, John Tokash.
Lakeview boys not satisfied
If you’re wondering how to put together a district championship soccer team, Lakeview High boys coach Nate Mailach has a simple formula.
Covelli’s 3Q loss is smaller than expected
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While the city-owned Covelli Centre had an operating deficit for the July-to-September quarter, it was a lot less than expected.
Getsy Racing finishes up best season with 2 titles
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE Getsy Racing had a breakout performance on Oct. 6, when the Getsy brothers from Lowellville — Jim, Bob and Jeff — concluded the Renegade Drag Racing Association season with two championships and a third-place finish at Thompson Raceway in Thompson.
DAY-CARE DEATH Charges dropped against caregiver
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN At the request of the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office, a judge has dismissed charges of murder, felonious assault and child endangering against Sarah Kaiser, 30, of Southington in the death of a 3-month-old boy at a Newton Falls day care.
Shurmur confident after win
Halfway through his second season, Browns coach Pat Shurmur sees dramatic changes in his fledgling team.
VALLEY SCHOOLS Treasurers: Charters, vouchers cost us lots
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN A large amount of taxpayer money meant for public education is being siphoned off by charter schools and vouchers, local school treasurers say.
Woman arraigned in man’s stabbing
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The fate of a 23-year-old woman who police have charged with the city’s most recent homicide will be in the hands of a Mahoning County grand jury by the end of the week.
Steelers crawl back into postseason mix
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger talks constantly about the weapons at his disposal.
Led by ‘The Voice,’ the network has a plan for ratings relevancy An NBC comeback?
Cee Lo Green is one of four mentors on the NBC hit singing competition show “The Voice.” The other
newsmakers
newsmakers Green Day cancels shows, delays tour Green Day is canceling the rest of its 2012 club
US consumer spending rose 0.8 percent in September
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans increased their spending in September at twice the rate
“Cloud Atlas” encompasses six stories over a span of 500 years and features an enormous
“Cloud Atlas” encompasses six stories over a span of 500 years and features an enormous cast of
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The 21st annual Laying of The Roses, sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter
Chuck Lorre: Musings of a sitcom king
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Chuck Lorre — whose hits includes “Two and a
Laying of the Roses
Laying of the Roses YOUNGSTOWN The 21st Annual Laying of the Roses, sponsored by Vietnam
Underwood coming to Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Country music superstar Carrie Underwood will return to Covelli Centre
Area Girl Scouts, Goodwill team up for Good Turn Day
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries and Girl Scouts in Mahoning,
Reba’s at home in ‘Malibu Country’
By Rich Heldenfels Akron Beacon Journal When it comes to TV comedy, Reba McEntire wants to keep
birthdays
birthdays Actor Dick Gautier is 75. Songwriter Eddie Holland is 73. Singer Grace Slick is 73.
Helping local family
Helping local family WARREN Councilman Bob Dean, a Warren church and a Canfield restaurant
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 30, the 304th day of 2012. There are 62 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
For YSU’s homecoming, events are in abundance
Staff report Youngstown Music and eating contests abound during Youngstown State University’s
Garbage levy sounds like a deal
Opinion: Garbage levy sounds like a deal I read with great concern Gi- rard residents are voting on a
We must be heard
Opinion: By Kathleen Dragoman and Michele L. SIMONELLI Special to The Vindicator The politicians have
columbiana Participants sought for Christmas parade
Staff report COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking participants for its
Halloween | Holiday happenings
Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers Record Commission, 4 p.m., caucus room, municipal building, 6 Elm
Future of the Covelli Centre will not have city’s safety net
Editorial: Unless Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone and other advocates of separating the Covelli Centre from
Concealed carry message
Editorial: Rock Island (Ill.) Argus: Even if voters in Rock Island and Henry County say “yes” adamantly and
Ohio most likely to tip the balance
Opinion: If there’s a ground zero in this presidential campaign, it might just be the parking lot of a
madelyn p. hastings | the vindicator
madelyn p. hastings | the vindicator Even though President Barack Obama canceled his appearance on
Fitch moves up a spot in prep for Iggy
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Playoffs? Yes, we’re talking about
RG Steel tax forms
RG Steel tax forms warren RG Steel is planning in the near future to issue W-2 tax forms to
49ers, Smith almost perfect
Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. On an almost perfect Monday night for Alex Smith, the San
Hiker dies after bee attack, fall
Hiker dies after bee attack, fall PHOENIX Authorities in Phoenix say a hiker fell off a cliff
Crowd shows enthusiasm despite Obama’s absence
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Although President Barack Obama canceled his
Meyer believes OSU is special
Associated Press COLUMBUS Nine games and as many wins into his first season at Ohio State, Urban
oddly enough
oddly enough Shark falls from sky onto California golf course SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.
City’s police department gets grant funding
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice
Romney curtails campaigning
Associated Press DAVENPORT, Iowa Mitt Romney juggled politics and Hurricane Sandy’s fury Monday
Analysts: Sandy unlikely to hurt economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Airlines have canceled thousands of flights, stranding travelers
No Sullinger, but Buckeyes still optimistic
Associated Press COLUMBUS For the second year in a row, Ohio State has just one senior on its
Game Time
Game Time Matchup: Lakeview vs. CVCA What: Division II regional boys soccer semifinal Game
Mammograms: For 1 life saved, 3 overtreated
Associated Press LONDON Breast-cancer screening for women over age 50 saves lives, an
Syrian regime launches strikes in rebel areas across country
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian fighter jets pounded rebel areas across the country Monday with
Ditzler: racino clears hurdles
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN The dirt in the empty field on Route 46 near Silica
Jets, Ryan sticking with Sanchez
Associated Press NEW YORK Changes might be coming for the New York Jets. Mark Sanchez losing
Mammoth storm shutters NYC
Associated Press NEW YORK Superstorm Sandy zeroed in on New York’s waterfront with fierce rain
Storm keeps financial markets closed
Associated Press NEW YORK Stock trading will be closed in the U.S. for a second day today as
Refineries scale back; oil prices fall
Associated Press The biggest refineries in the Northeast shut down or throttled back sharply
Ex-OSU football player pleads guilty
Staff report WARREN Van DeCree, 59, of Tod Avenue Northwest, a former All-American defensive
Toyota tops latest reliability survey
Associated Press DETROIT And the winner is ... Japan. Japanese brands took the top seven
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 0 Source: Associated Press
Number of games the Kansas City Chiefs (1-6) have held a lead in regulation this season. Their lone
30 gallons of water per person, two gallons per person per day for one week.
30 gallons of water per person, two gallons per person per day for one week. Canned goods
San Francisco found winning formula
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The Giants’ championship formula is a familiar one, just with new
Obama plans to reach out to GOP
Opinion: Here’s are excerpts from my seventh interview with President Barack Obama, this one Friday in the
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