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Vibrating trucks conduct seismic tests before Valley drilling
Seismic trucks driving through Cambridge, Ohio, vibrate the ground to cause sound waves. Those sound waves are recorded and used by oil and gas companies ...
Stories published September 30, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
San Francisco 49ers stomp all over NY Jets 34-0
San Francisco 49ers stomp all over NY Jets 34-0 Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The San
Several firsts mark 36th Oktoberfestival in Boardman
Several firsts mark 39th Oktoberfestival in Boardman By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN
US boom in natural-gas drilling rattles Russia and Europe
US boom in natural-gas drilling rattles Russia and Europe Associated Press PITTSBURGH The
Dinner honors the Zanders for their golden year
NILES A dinner Aug. 18 at the Chophouse Restaurant in Warren honored Mr. and Mrs. Charles F.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Childcare training classes to be at YWCA
Childcare training classes to be at YWCA YOUNGSTOWN YWCA of Youngstown with Thomas Training
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club-Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. After the meeting
Rich Center will wine and dine donors at Napa/Mahoning event
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University invites all to
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana meets at 9 a.m. Shirley Winker will lead the group in a session. WEDNESDAY
Survivor helps mend broken hearts
She’s there to support others in a heartbeat. By JoAnn Jones Special to The Vindicator Lee
Ohio utilities ordered to reconnect delinquent users by Oct. 15
Ohio utilities ordered to reconnect delinquent users by Oct. 15 jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Enrollment at online schools in Ohio skyrockets
Enrollment at online schools in Ohio skyrockets Associated Press CLEVELAND Enrollment in
Obama widens lead to 9 points over Romney, new Ohio poll shows
Obama widens lead to 9 points over Romney, new Ohio poll shows Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio
American hospitals face Medicare penalties up to $125K beginning Monday
American hospitals face Medicare penalties up to $125K beginning Monday WASHINGTON If you or
Al-Qaida suspected in wave of fatal car bombings in Iraq today
Al-Qaida suspected in wave of fatal car bombings in Iraq today Associated Press BAGHDAD
US death toll in Afghanistan war hits 2,000
US death toll in Afghanistan war hits 2,000 KABUL, Afghanistan U.S. military deaths in the
Boardman officials plan regulation of township’s Internet cafes
Boardman officials plan regulation of township’s Internet cafes By Ashley Luthern
Annual Senior Expo Friday in Greenville
State senator Michele Brooks of Crawford, Mercer, and Lawrence counties, R-17th, invites senior citizens, their family members, caregivers and area residents to attend her annual free Senior Expo from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at Hempfield Station One Banquet Center, 20 Sixth Ave.
Fall Foliage Walk in Pa.next Sunday afternoon
Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, will host a guided Fall Foliage Walk at 2 p.m. next Sunday.
Valley courts get an F in OVI convictions
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Because of her job for the past 10 years, Andrea
Phantoms’ furious final minute leads to OT victory
Phantoms’ furious final minute leads to OT victory By ryan buck sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
New director wasn't chosen hastily, Mill Creek board chief says
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com CAnfield The Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners
Fitch grad Densevich inducted into Kent hall of fame
John Densevich was a standout shot putter By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com John Densevich was
Chaney STEM School wins state excellence award
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown After only one year of operation, the Chaney
Penguins’ Cochran: ‘This is where I want to be’
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mike Cochran has a jug of Flexall on his desk and
YPD unveils memorial wall
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Police Department has lost
‘Youngstown 49ers’ set for Jets
Associated Press east rutherford, n.j. Patrick Willis is a play-making, tackle-lovin’
Hundreds join TMH walk for breast cancer
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Debbie Rihel of Warren is a mammogram technician at
Warren YWCA to host two seminars for Week Without Violence
Staff report WARREN The YWCA of Warren, 375 N. Park Ave., is celebrating the YWCA national Week
Loyola pulls past Penguin volleyball
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State volleyball coach Mark Hardaway
New exhibit on toys opening at OH WOW!
YOUNGSTOWN Visitors to OH WOW! the Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 11 W. Federal St., can explore a new exhibit beginning Tuesday called “Toys: The Inside Story.”
Foundation formed to send Tyler Platt to WDW
Staff report NILES The Tyler Platt Fighting Strong Foundation has been formed to raise money to
Vibrating trucks conduct seismic tests before Valley drilling
Seismic trucks driving through Cambridge, Ohio, vibrate the ground to cause sound waves. Those sound waves are recorded and used by oil and gas companies to help determine the best locations to drill for the commodities.
Y’town park and rec system needs a top-to-bottom review
Editorial: The recently publicized evalu- ation of Youngstown government by The PFM Group should serve as a
CAREER PATHS & LIMELIGHTS
Engineering David D. Shields, P.E., was presented with his professional engineering license.
Obama’s Great Lakes revelation
Editorial: Obama’s Great Lakes revelation We have criticized President Barack Obama in the past for what we
Michelin, Continental tires top ratings
When it comes to Consumer Reports’ latest tests of all-season and winter replacement tires, Michelin
Repeated lie is a political art form
Opinion: By Andrew Fiala Fresno Bee Politicians are adept at exaggeration and obfuscation. They spin the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.76 .28 Avalon
‘Best drama’ returns tonight
Associated Press NEW YORK It could be that no TV drama has ever given viewers such a damaged
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY Docket Huntington National Bank v. Jeffrey Gatrell et al, judgment
McCutchen hits game-winning homer in ninth
Associated Press pittsburgh Andrew McCutchen hit a solo home run off Jonathan Broxton with one
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
ROSEMOND || What about character?
Driving in southern California recently, listening to talk radio, I heard a commercial for a Christian private school.
Hamlin captures pole at Dover
Associated Press dover, del. Could it really be true love between Denny Hamlin and Dover? So
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending Sept. 22
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Winter of the World” by Ken Follett (Dutton) 2. “A Wanted Man” by Lee
Tribe schedules interview with Francona
Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Terry Francona says he’s been getting a lot of texts and calls
YSU women’s soccer team ties school record for wins
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown State women’s soccer team tied the school record for most
Hundreds of Libyans hand over weapons
Associated Press BENGHAZI, Libya Hundreds of Libyans converged Saturday on a main square in
Community lauds victim of apparent school prank
Associated Press WEST BRANCH, Mich. A mid-Michigan community cheered on a 16-year-old sophomore
Minimum wage in Ohio going to $7.85
Minimum wage in Ohio going to $7.85 TOLEDO The minimum wage in Ohio will increase by 15 cents
Bradley-Mickelson lead surge by U.S.
Associated Press medinah, ill. Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley helped stake the Americans to
Steelers’ defense struggles
Associated Press pittsburgh Larry Foote is well-versed in the drill. Pittsburgh fans start with
Syrian fighting torches historic market
Associated Press BEIRUT A fire sparked by battles between Syrian President Bashar Assad’s troops
Biggest week ever (for now)
Opinion: We ran into a period a couple of years back when there was a collision of several big events in the
State launches interactive-maps site
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s state-owned properties and buildings now can be searched
PSU rolls over Illinois
Associated Press champaign, ill. When Illinois coaches were criticized for setting up shop near
birthdays
birthdays Actress Angie Dickinson is 81. Singer Cissy Houston is 79. Singer Johnny Mathis is 77.
Ursuline center club sets last meets of 2012
Ursuline center club sets last meets of 2012 CANFIELD The Ursuline Center has scheduled the
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. The TV listings had the season finale of “Saving Hope”
Dreamliner adds new thrill to flying
San Jose Mercury News TOKYO As the Boeing 787 Dreamliner nosed upward into the clouds, the
Dentistry from the Heart event planned for Friday
Staff report HUBBARD Dentistry from the Heart and Braydich Dental Inc., 45 E. Liberty St., are
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Mill Creek Metro- Parks Farm, 1 to 4 p.m.: Take the family to the
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 30, the 274th day of 2012. There are 92 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New court term starts Monday
Associated Press WASHINGTON When last we saw the chief justice of the United States on the
Beaver residents enjoy fest
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NORTH LIMA If it has six legs or more, chances are good that
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. How did my favorite candy bar, Snickers, get its name? L.N., Burlington, Vt. A. Frank Mars
METRO DIGEST || Wear purple Fri. in stand against domestic violence
Wear purple Friday New Castle, Pa. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the
More than one way to dodge taxes
Opinion: More than one way to dodge taxes Not long ago a letter to the editor asserted that Mitt Romney’s
Finding good, affordable iPhone speakers
Q. I want speakers to play music from my iPhone in my garage while I work at my workbench. I am
Controversy runs through NE Ohio-to-Canada pipeline
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A proposed 250-mile natural- gas
Food orders being taken
Staff report NILES New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for
RECORD REVIEWS
GREEN DAY Album: “!Uno!” Grade: B Billie Joe Armstrong can’t help himself: The Green Day
US oil boom has its trade-offs
McClatchy Newspapers SIDNEY, Mont. Politicians are quick to extol the virtues of domestic oil
Romney’s loss would spur Kasich
Opinion: In politics, perception is reality. And there is a growing perception that the Republican governor
Oh, what a life
McClatchy Newspapers 1111That’s what Frankie Valli found himself considering the first time he
‘Women of Lockerbie’ speaks to soul
By Stephanie ottey entertainment@vindy.com “Once in a while, a script comes along that seems to
Reliant Packaging changes location
Reliant Packaging changes location austintown Robert J. Teter, president of Reliant Packaging
Browns’ Benjamin making an impact
Cleveland PlainDealer BEREA If Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden didn’t know the legend of
BUCK-ING THE TREND
OSU’s maligned defense comes up big Associated Press EAST LANSING, MICH. Urban Meyer’s first
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.
‘An uphill battle’
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s as if Mark Roarty stands shaking his