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Couple launches ghost tours in Mahoning Valley
Dark Shadow Ghost Tours opens doors to spirit world
Stories published October 21, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Becky Dearing Wall named YPBW Woman of the Year
Becky Dearing Wall, vice president and treasurer at Dearing Compressor and Pump Co., is among those who have made progress to get women’s foot in the door to manufacturing.
Number of those in contact with Ebola patient rising, but no cases evident
State health officials continue to revise the number of people in Ohio being watched for potential Ebola infections.
Lordstown now GM plant with biggest solar installation in West
General Motors Lordstown has yet another title from the company.
Cafaro Co. moving to Niles, vows to fill current Youngstown space quickly
Cafaro Co. will move its family to a new home in 2015.
Pillich claims Mandel taking credit for others' work,; Mandel claims stellar performance as treasurer
Based on what he’s done during his first term as Ohio treasurer, Republican Josh Mandel said he deserves to be re-elected.
Sciortino-Meacham race heats up; Betras alleges campaign crime
Ralph Meacham said he would not “clean house” if he’s elected Mahoning County auditor next month, but a commissioner and the county Democratic Party’s chairman blasted Meacham’s campaign fundraising emails to county workers on their accounts.
Spaghetti dinner to help Campbell schools worker awaiting transplant
It’s been a tough 10 months for Robert and Justine Truslow of Lowellville.
More victims of former Warren JFK priest settle for $8M
Attorneys for about half of the 88 former students sexually abused by a Franciscan friar, who worked as a teacher and athletic trainer at Bishop McCort Catholic High School in Johnstown, Pa., say the students’ claims have settled for $8 million.
Campbell Hardware harnesses success in field of big-box competitors
Anthony Tsikouris started Campbell Hardware at 21 years old at a small facility on McCartney Road. He wanted something small and simple.
Legendary Watergate editor Ben Bradlee dead at 93
Ben Bradlee, the hard-charging editor who guided The Washington Post through its Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the Watergate scandal and invigorated its newsroom for more than two decades, died Tuesday. He was 93.
Penn State will face plenty of challenges vs. OSU
Penn State coach James Franklin says one of the biggest challenges he faces in his job is meeting high expectations of a huge fan base.
Steelers made most of frantic 73 seconds
The bounces and big plays piled up so quickly, even the Pittsburgh Steelers were stunned.
LeBron returns to Cleveland in pursuit of a third NBA title
Four years away from home changed LeBron James.
YSU looks to erase bad taste vs. South Dakota State
YSU looks to erase bad taste vs. South Dakota State.
Mahoning commissioners meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Struthers
Mahoning commissioners meet 6 p.m. Wednesday in Struthers
Pink Hair Day event Friday at HMHP hospitals for breast cancer awareness
Pink Hair Day event Friday at HMHP hospitals for breast cancer awareness
Pa. gubernatorial candidates disagree over municipal gun-law bill
Pa. gubernatorial candidates disagree over municipal gun-law bill
Wyoming becomes latest state to legalize gay marriage
Wyoming becomes latest state to legalize gay marriage
Controversy rises in Mahoning County auditor's race
Controversy rises in Mahoning County auditor's race
Fewer young Ohioans getting their driver's license
Fewer young Ohioans getting their driver's license
Mathews school board has special meeting Wednesday
Mathews school board has special meeting Wednesday
BREAKING NEWS | GM installing solar array at Lordstown Plant
GM installing solar array at Lordstown Plant
Jillian Smith | Matthew MacKenzie
YOUNGSTOWN Jillian Smith and Matthew MacKenzie exchanged vows in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony July 26 at
Rebecca Sammartino | Geoffrey Marple
BOARDMAN Rebecca Sammartino and Geoffrey Marple were united in marriage during a 3 p.m. July 12
Toni Del Duchetto | Adam Meese
CANFIELD Toni Del Duchetto and Adam Meese were united in marriage during a 1:30 p.m. June 21
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School 1965 Alumni will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Chad
Trunk or treat will be feature at church
Trunk or treat will be feature at church POLAND Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road,
'Steel City' will highlight Dana orchestra concert
The Dana Symphony Orchestra will present a concert titled “Beethoven in the Steel City” Monday at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Hoyer still the starter after ugly loss
The Browns quarterback had his worst game with Cleveland, completing just 16 of 41 passes for 215 yards.
Pleas entered in 2011 bicyclist death
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Lake Milton man entered guilty pleas Monday in
Dana music school to mark Octubafest
The Dana School of Music will celebrate Octubafest with a series of events to honor the musical heritage of the tuba and euphonium.
ODNR presents Valley mine land projects
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources had a meeting to discuss mine land projects in Columbiana and Mahoning counties.
Veteran stuntmen direct action flick ‘John Wick’ Their latest STUNT
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. Chad Stahelski and David Leitch speak
Ebola scare defendant has suffered mental illness, lawyer says
The defendant charged with inducing panic on a Florida to Vienna flight Sunday was recently hospitalized for bipolar disorder.
Brown and Ryan want the CDC to do more to protect Ohioans
There were no confirmed cases of Ebola in the state as of Monday
Oakhill prosecutors have about 700 hours of secretly-recorded conversations related to the corruption case
The recordings are from Oct. 18, 2005, and Aug. 6, 2010
Couple launches ghost tours in Mahoning Valley
Dark Shadow Ghost Tours opens doors to spirit world
Ward’s 24th goal helps Red Dragons eliminate Bulldogs
Niles advances to play Canfield for district title
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Instead of a ticket, officer buys young girl a booster seat EMMETT TOWNSHIP, Mich.
Rest or rust? Royals, Giants ready
Kansas City had a five-game layoff before tonight’s game, while San Francisco had four.
Poland winter sports meeting set for Oct 28.
Poland winter sports meeting set for Oct 28. Poland The Poland high school athletic department
Turkey says it helps Iraqi Kurds enter Syria to battle IS
Associated Press SURUC, TURKEY Turkey said it was helping Iraqi Kurdish fighters cross into
Bad roads, misplaced priorities seen in Boardman, Struthers
Opinion: Bad roads, misplaced priorities seen in Boardman, Struthers After last winter’s inclem- ent
Search shifts; ambush suspect likely spotted
Associated Press Police shifted their search and a northeastern Pennsylvania school district
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lowellville school board, 6 p.m., library/media center, 52 Rocket Place.
DARK SHADOW GHOST TOURS
DARK SHADOW GHOST TOURS Oct. 22: A presentation on “Urban Legends, Ghost Hunting, and Evidence” at
Diabetes health fair
Diabetes health fair SALEM Salem Regional Medical Center is offering its annual Diabetes Health
Boardman police get multiple 911 calls about gunshots on Moyer Avenue
Boardman police get multiple 911 calls about gunshots on Moyer Avenue
Land records show may state parks could see mining, drilling
About 40 percent of Ohio’s natural treasures — its state parks, forests and wildlife and nature preserves — could be undermined in the quest to remove valuable coal, oil, natural gas and other minerals.
Exec charged in Ohio VA case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A business executive from Virginia is being charged in a federal
Man cited for causing accident on I-680
Police said alcohol played a role in the accident early Sunday morning.
US airlines raise base fares
Associated Press DALLAS U.S. airlines are raising base fares on many domestic flights even
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Pumpkins on display
Pumpkins on display BOARDMAN Pumpkins from Boardman Park’s Pumpkin Carve Out Contest will be on
Mustard for leg cramps and psoriasis
Q. My husband is disabled by osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. He experienced frequent muscle
Free dental for veterans
Free dental for veterans HUBBARD Braydich Dental, 45 E. Liberty St., is offering its second
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Lydia Filisky and Mathew Hayward, East Palestine, boy, Oct.
EBOLA | Latest developments
Latest developments in the response to the Ebola epidemic: After rallying dozens of nations to
Preliminary hearing
Preliminary hearing HUBBARD A Thursday preliminary hearing is set in Girard Municipal Court for
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 21, the 294th day of 2014. There are 71 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Police: Suspect hinted at additional killings
Associated Press GARY, IND. Police investigating the slayings of seven women whose bodies were
State Rep. Sean O’Brien receives little challenge from Republican Devon Stanley
Sean O’Brien of Bazetta Township is seeking his third term as state representative for the 63rd District, which encompasses Niles, Girard, Hubbard, Cortland and many of the eastern townships.
Woman pleads guilty in assault case
Defendant was pregnant and tried to run over woman who was also pregnant
One ‘ruff’ time for Mahoning County humane society
Animal Charity of Ohio Inc. faced manpower and funding problems.
By MAE ANDERSON
By MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Cord cutters rejoiced last week after HBO and
Youngstown will demolish Borts Pool
Also coming down are its bleachers, the bathhouse, steps and fencing
Pipeline expansion
Pipeline expansion HOUSTON Spectra Energy announced a proposed expansion of its oil pipeline
Arrogance is the hallmark of anti-fracking campaign
Editorial: To understand the mentality of the individuals who refuse to take “no” for an answer in their
Industry advances boost production
By Sean Cockerham McClatchy Washington Bureau The U.S. fracking boom is getting even bigger
Campbell arrests three on charges of drug trafficking, child endangerment
Police arrested three people Friday night during a traffic stop on Gladstone Road on charges of drug trafficking and child endangerment.
Chamber president
Chamber president YOUNGSTOWN Atty. John Rossi has joined the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Barbara Streisand: Tonight on
KATIE RICKMAN | THE VINDICATOR
KATIE RICKMAN | THE VINDICATOR Gail Long of Minerva studies blueprints of abandoned mines during
We are living in depressing times
Opinion: Some people I know refuse to watch the news or read the papers these days, and who can blame them?
Pennsylvania sees record lawsuit
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Pennsylvania environmental regulators are pursuing a record
CDC revises guidelines for gear as fear, monitoring ease for some
Associated Press atlanta Federal health officials Monday issued new guidelines to promote head-
Kasich holds firm on severance tax
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS An update on lawmaker action and other activities at