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75 years ago today, this radio play led to hysteria
Orson Welles reacts, in this Oct. 30, 1938 photo, after his radio broadcast “War of the Worlds” was interpreted by listeners as an actual news ...
Stories published October 30, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Sunday dinner to benefit longtime Warren teacher
A benefit dinner and silent auction for cancer victim Sue (Brinkman) Drewette is from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St.
Carmen's Pizza robbed
A male with a handgun robbed Carmen’s Pizza, 1861 Youngstown Road SE, at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday, getting away with $340, Warren police said.
Firefighters to collect Saturday for Handel's 'Koins for Kids'
The Handel’s “Koins for Kids” campaign season kicks off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday with a firefighters’ boot drive to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
NTSB probes plane crash undiscovered for hours
NTSB probes plane crash undiscovered for hours NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The National Transportation
De Blasio, Lhota meet for final NYC mayoral debate
De Blasio, Lhota meet for final NYC mayoral debate NEW YORK (AP) — Tributes to the one-year
Iraq seeking new US aid after pushing out troops
Iraq seeking new US aid after pushing out troops WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two years after pushing
Report: NSA broke into Yahoo, Google data centers
Report: NSA broke into Yahoo, Google data centers WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Security Agency
FAU's Carl Pelini, Rekstis resign after drug allegation
Both Carl Pelini and Pete Rekstis have ties to Youngstown.
Social Security benefits to go up by 1.5 percent
Social Security benefits to go up by 1.5 percent WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security benefits will
Israel plans more than 1,500 new settlement homes
Israel plans more than 1,500 new settlement homes JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel announced plans today to
EU spying backlash threatens billions in US trade
EU spying backlash threatens billions in US trade BRUSSELS (AP) — The backlash in Europe over U.S.
Search for dark matter comes up empty so far
Search for dark matter comes up empty so far LEAD, S.D. (AP) — Nearly a mile underground in an
Judge rejects lower sentence in western Pa. murder
Judge rejects lower sentence in western Pa. murder
Police say 5 arrested in Tiananmen Gate attack
Police say 5 arrested in Tiananmen Gate attack BEIJING (AP) — Police announced today the arrests
Spying tests trust between Obama, Merkel
Spying tests trust between Obama, Merkel WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama visited
Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt
Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security forces arrested
Pavlik's pretrial rescheduled
Pavlik's pretrial rescheduled Pavlik's pretrial rescheduled canfield The pretrial hearing
Youngstown man charged in 2009 Columbiana Co. homicide
Youngstown man charged in 2009 Columbiana Co. homicide
Election Extravaganza— What to expect on Nov. 5
Oct. 31, 2013 | General Election issues and races overview and voter turnout trends.
Concerns raised about security of health website
Concerns raised about security of health website WASHINGTON (AP) — Defending President Barack
US Route 30 in Columbiana Co. to be restricted later today
US Route 30 in Columbiana County to be restricted later today
Mayor, family members urge end to Warren violence
Mayor, family members urge end to Warren violence WARREN Mayor Doug Franklin met today with
Boardman man faces burglary, breaking and entering charges
Boardman man faces burglary, breaking and entering charges
Cafaro Co. will leave Youngstown, destination undetermined
Cafaro Co. will leave Youngstown, destination undetermined The Cafaro Co. said Wednesday that it
Suspended Pa. teacher facing more federal porn charges
Suspended Pa. teacher facing more federal porn charges
Ohio State marching band show creates national buzz
Ohio State marching band show creates national buzz
Woman says man tried to abduct her in Campbell
Woman says man tried to abduct her in Campbell CAMPBELL A 22-year-old Princess Street woman told
Mom charged with child endangering after sobriety test
Mom charged with child endangering after sobriety test CANFIELD Canfield police arrested a 31
Campbell cops arrest four for criminal trespassing
Campbell cops arrest four for criminal trespassing CAMPBELL Four women in their 20s were
Ohio traffic deaths this year could hit record low
Ohio traffic deaths this year could hit record low
Youngstown native named acting president of Wean Foundation
Youngstown native named acting president of Wean Foundation
Dying man tells cops that ‘Boo Walker’ shot him
Dying man tells cops that ‘Boo Walker’ shot him WARREN The dash cam video from a Warren police
Someone tried to torch Rhoda Avenue home
Someone tried to torch Rhoda Avenue home YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters say someone threw an incendiary
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Mobile library pops up downtown Youngstown
The Mahoning County public library system took its show on the road, setting up its first Pop-Up Library in downtown Youngstown.
Overtime pay: Canfield girls win
Canfield’s junior forward Sophia Mancini broke a 3-3 tie with 10:20 remaining in overtime.
Cardinal Mooney dealt tough hand in loss
One girl’s stomach and another girl’s hand played crucial roles in a Division III soccer regional semifinal at Nordonia High School on Tuesday night.
U.S. education official touts teachers' influence
Schools were recognized for report card performance
Strange season in top-rated Missouri Valley
It has been a season full of them in the FCS’ top-rated conference.
South Range looking to make jump
The Raiders will play in their second straight regional tournament tonight.
More claims come to light for Dellick
Dellick involved in two other incidents In addition to being charged with aggravated assault,
Dogs rescued from South Side home get TLC at Animal Charity
'Petey' has tape removed, is on the mend
Western Reserve holds top spot in computer ratings
The unbeaten Blue Devils have already clinched the No. 1 overall seed in Division VII, Region 23.
Warren officials taking extra precautions at Harding, elsewhere
In the aftermath of the police-involved shooting death of Taemarr Walker a week ago and other incidents seemingly connected to Walker’s death, officials are taking extra precautions.
Champion falls in Houle’s finale
The Champion girls soccer team’s 6-0 loss to Gates Mills Hawken in a Division III regional semifinal match on Tuesday night marked the end of an era.
Ceremony celebrates progress at Austintown racino site
Ceremony marks progress at Austintown racino site
Police ID Niles man as South Side murder victim
David T. Perkins, 23, of Niles, is the man police found dead in the driveway of a 266 E. Hilton Ave. home on the South Side Monday morning
Youngstown Christian students raise money for water wells
It costs $1,850 for well to serve four to five households
75 years ago today, this radio play led to hysteria
Orson Welles reacts, in this Oct. 30, 1938 photo, after his radio broadcast “War of the Worlds” was interpreted by listeners as an actual news broadcast of an invasion of New Jersey by space aliens from Mars.
NHL Roundup Tuesday’s games
Devils 2, Lightning 1 NEWARK, N.J. Jaromir Jagr became the NHL’s leader in game-winning goals,
Texas-based manufacturer considers move to Brookfield
J-W Measurement could create 150 news jobs to help supply the oil and gas industry
nfl | News and notes
Bum Phillips: Bum Phillips, the folksy Texas football coach who led the Houston Oilers during their
Intel chief: US spies on allies; they do it, too
Associated Press WASHINGTON Facing lawmakers who suggested U.S. surveillance has gone too far,
Great Lakes mayors seek action on ‘microplastic’ pollution of water
Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. An organization representing more than 100 cities in the
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS | Trick-or-treat hours and community events
Mahoning COUNTY Austintown: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Beaver Township: 5 to 7 p.m. Beloit: 4:30 to
N.Y. man charged with sex with 14-year-old
Gary C. Green Jr. of Johnstown, N.Y., is federally charged with driving to Ohio for sex with a 14-year-old Austintown girl.
No trade: Browns keep Gordon
An undeniable talent, Josh Gordon is also a risk. And the Browns believe one worth hanging on to.
METRO DIGEST || Healthy lifestyle
Healthy lifestyle YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to hear Dr. Kathy Padgitt, principal
Struthers man faces drug charges
After a traffic stop for speeding, officers found suspected marijuana on the man.
Officials confirm outbreak of polio in Syria
Associated Press DAMASCUS, SYRIA The U.N. confirmed an outbreak of polio in Syria for the first
nba roundup Tuesday’s games
Heat 107, Bulls 95 MIAMI Shane Battier went 4 for 4 from 3-point range, including a critical one
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Mayor rappels to raise money PHILADELPHIA The mayor of Philadelphia has gone to
Comforts of home: Sox can clinch at Fenway
Generations of New Englanders are preparing. Practically no one alive can remember seeing such an event unfold: The Boston Red Sox could win a World Series title on the celebrated green grass at Fenway Park.
Sharpton, store’s CEO discuss racial profiling
Associated Press NEW YORK Civil-rights activist Al Sharpton met with the CEO of Barneys New York
Austintown schools to raise police-officer presence to 10
Austintown talks school safety The school district currently has eight officers monitoring the
A victory for the people
Opinion: Tulsa World, Tulsa, Okla.: By refusing to hear an appeal, the Oklahoma Supreme Court last week let
Author will give anti-bully message at Eastwood Mall
Staff report NILES Best-selling author Stedman Graham will be at Eastwood Mall from noon to 2
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS World Series gives Fox more chances to thrive NEW YORK An average of 14 million
Time to throw rascals out?
Opinion: Polls indicate that the public is so disgusted with Washington politicians of both parties that a
Christian act Hawk Nelson spreads hope
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com WARREN Hawk Nelson spent the better half of the last
METRO DIGEST || Professor to speak
Professor to speak YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Molefi Kete Asante will discuss history, culture and
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce giveaway, 9
Shooting suspect former JFK basketball standout
Local sports fans may have recognized TaShawn Walker’s name from 2006.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., county courthouse basement, 120 Market
Sears considers pursuing a spinoff of Lands’ End
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s like watching an old friend slowly fall apart. Sears was once
In New York, Barneys case stirs talk of ‘Shopping While Black’
Associated Press The usual scenario involves suspicious glances, inattentive clerks or rude
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2013. There are 62 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
BUSINESS DIGEST || Cardinal Cafe event
Cardinal Cafe event CANFIELD The Canfield Cardinal Cafe will have a grand opening and ribbon-
SPORTS DIGEST || Area prep golfers earn all-district honors
Area prep golfers earn all-district honors Thirteen area scholastic golfers were named first team
Spartans’ divisional lead on line vs. UM
Heading into the final month of the regular season, there’s a strong competition taking shape for supremacy in the Big Ten’s Legends Division.
A good time for Panettiere as ‘Nashville’ bad girl Breaking the mold
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Hayden Panettiere is getting her sushi fix.
Steelers punt Mesko after inconsistent performance
The bottom fell out in a 21-18 loss to Oakland on Sunday with no area of the team above reproach, including a punter who now finds himself out of a job.
Federal Reserve Dimmer view of economy makes pullback unlikely
When the Federal Reserve last met in mid-September, almost everyone expected it to start reducing the stimulus it’s given the U.S. economy to help it rebound from the Great Recession.
Health policy cancellations prove a new blow for officials
Associated Press WASHINGTON Move over, website woes. Lawmakers confronted the Obama
$375M gas-processing plant energizes Valley’s shale play
Editorial: The dedication Monday of a $375 million natural-gas processing plant in New Middletown should
Super scary suppers Noir-hued ingredients for a grown-up Halloween dinner
By Bill Daley Chicago Tribune Halloween menus, if there are such things beyond raiding the kids’
Goodwill event was politicized
Opinion: Goodwill event was politicized Our recent Neighborhood Harvest festival on the South Side was a