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Boardman ready to lose temporary classroom trailers
Displaced library books line the walls and a third-grade class makes its way to gym as Mary Ann Tavolario, far right, teaches a reading and ...
Stories published April 24, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Speed cited in Campbell crash that killed 2 teens and 21-year-old
CAMPBELL — The car that ran into a house, killing three of the car’s four occupants at the crash scene, was likely going 80 to 90 mph at the time of impact, according to the accident investigator.
Hundreds of kids, adults walk in 6th Unity parade
For the third consecutive year, 17-year-old Brisha Merchant has derived pleasure from walking down the middle of busy Market Street on the city’s South Side.
Kites brighten skies above MetroParks Farm today
Gray skies were brightened by multicolored kites flying high over Mill Creek MetroParks Farm.
3 dead in Campbell after car crashes into house
CAMPBELL — Three of four occupants of a car died at the scene when the car crashed into a house at 5:05 a.m. today. The fourth occupant was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center.
Miss Scanlon and Mr. O’Connell plan July wedding
boardman Announcing the engagement of Katie-Nell Scanlon and Steven Charles O’Connell, both of
Parents announce Marafiote-Rafeedie engagement
youngstown The parents of Rachel Marafiote and Jacob Rafeedie of 4018 Baymar Drive, Boardman, are
Melissa Mihalko, Mr. Hobbins plan June wedding
boardman Ronald and Sandra Mihalko of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
July date told for Miss Bruno and Mr. Martin
EAST PALESTINE Bennett Bruno and Lynn Bruno, both of East Palestine, are announcing the engagement
Summer wedding for Miss Hahn, Mr. Thompson
Youngstown John and Liz Hahn are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Hahn, to
Mommy and Me tea and fashion show set
Mommy and Me tea and fashion show set BOARDMAN The Laricca Family Community Center in Boardman
HELOISE: Need a new vet? Ask these questions
Dear Readers: How do you find a veterinarian if you move or have a new pet? According to our friends
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Return items to end case with Liz
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My mother recently decided to sell her house and
Boardman bowler cashes in big prize
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com BOARDMAN While some of us await a refund check that might
Covelli Centre ekes out surplus
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It wasn’t much, but the Covelli Centre made an
YSU signs two J.C. players
— NCAA basketball — Staff report Youngstown Junior college transfers DuShawn Brooks and Fred
Schools’ chief compiles book on village history
Schools’ chief compiles book on village history By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland
County, city resist extending jail decree
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In federal-court filings, Mahoning County
KO Drugs win one for family
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com Youngstown When her father passed away in an industrial
YSU splits doubleheader
Staff report NILES Youngstown State split a doubleheader at Eastwood Field with Milwaukee
Canfield student charged with delinquency
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A 16-year-old Canfield High School student was
Goodwill: Beware of solicitors
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries has been notified that solicitors
Ursuline’s Lower blanks Akron Springfield, 3-0
AKRON Casey Lower (10-3) pitched a two-hit shutout with nine strikeouts and one walk to lead
Prep baseball roundup | Friday’s games
Howland 5, Canfield 4 (completion of suspended game) Canfield 5, Howland 1 HOWLAND Joe
Civil-rights program planned at YSU
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University will present a program of stories and
4 to face gambling charges
Staff report WARREN Freeway Lanes Bowling Group, 2700 Parkman Road N.W., was allowing more than
10 Warren alumni to join hall of fame
Staff report WARREN Ten people will be inducted into the Warren High Schools’ Distinguished
Boardman ready to lose temporary classroom trailers
Displaced library books line the walls and a third-grade class makes its way to gym as Mary Ann Tavolario, far right, teaches a reading and math intervention program in the hallway at Boardman's Stadium Drive Elementary. Many teachers find themselves teaching from carts or outside the traditional classroom as trailers are removed and construction wraps up.
2 hurt in 4-wheeler accident in Austintown
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A four-wheeler accident at Harley-Davidson
Two men shot in legs in Warren
WARREN Two men were shot in their legs near a garage on Youngstown Road near Woodbine Avenue
Shooting probe continues in city
Shooting probe continues in city YOUNGSTOWN Police have no new information on the shooting that
Reed leads South stars over North, 23-20
Associated Press COLUMBUS Verlon Reed scored on a 37-yard quarterback draw late in the third
Bombs kill 69 in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD The bloodiest day of the year in Iraq left at least 69 people dead in a
Pirates fall to Houston
Associated Press HOUSTON Roy Oswalt moved into second place on the Astros’ all-time strikeouts
Controversy dogs Dem candidates for auditor
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Andrew D’Apolito, a candidate for Mahoning
Cavs say give Shaq some time
Associated Press CHICAGO It’s not easy to fade into the crowd when you’re 7-foot-1, 325 pounds,
PRO GOLF roundup
Ochoa retires in a wrenching farewell MEXICO CITY Her voice breaking and eyes watering, Lorena
lottery
lottery Friday’s numbers multistate Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot was an estimated $166
Lordstown schools OK nonteachers pact
Staff report LORDSTOWN The village school district has approved a contract with its 22
Home sales on the rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sales of new homes took the biggest monthly jump in 47 years in
newsmakers
newsmakers Girl says SpongeBob helped her save a life LONG BEACH, N.Y. A 12-year-old Long
Ursuline to induct HOF class Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN Ursuline High School will induct a new class into its Athletic Hall of Fame on
Ariz. governor signs immigration bill
Associated Press PHOENIX Gov. Jan Brewer ignored criticism from President Barack Obama on Friday
DOWNTOWN ARENA Finances
DOWNTOWN ARENA Finances Operating surpluses and losses for the Youngstown-owned Covelli Centre
Surplus food
Surplus food Nevels Temple Church, 939 Elm St. (across from Wick Park), Youngstown, will have a
Court dispute still up in air
Facilities case goes back to high court By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An
OSU finishes spring practice
Associated Press COLUMBUS Psst! It’s just a scrimmage. Just don’t say that to the mammoth
“We have quasi-monopolies of health-insurance companies. ... Insurance companies need
“We have quasi-monopolies of health-insurance companies. ... Insurance companies need oversight.”
Timeless teachings
Scrolls are library of enlightenment for modern faiths McClatchy Newspapers They speak of a
Spaghetti dinner
Spaghetti dinner columbiana Abundant Life Fellowship of New Waterford has canceled its free
Warren man faces trial in Oct. slaying
Staff report WARREN A 27-year-old city man who has spent 10 years in prison will go on trial
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
good morning
good morning GET BARGAINS Poland Junior Women’s Club will sponsor a trash and treasure sale from
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $28.96 Associated press
The amount of money Chris Shaw of Missouri says he had in the bank when he won a $258 million
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashlie Givens and Korron Devoe, Youngstown, girl, April 21.
Is there an enthusiasm gap among the voters?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Is there an “enthusiasm gap” between Democrats and Republicans rolling into the final
Suspect in burglaries arrested
Staff report COLUMBIANA Authorities said Friday that a Mineral Ridge man charged with burglary
‘Carmina Burana’ in all of its glory
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana School of Music will present “Carmina Burana” at 8 p.m.
New Testament has words of the scrolls
To understand how the Dead Sea Scrolls influenced early Christianity, just turn to the New
types of text
What types of texts are represented at Qumran, the site where the scrolls were stored in caves
The Dana School of Music Wind Ensemble will provide accompaniment for “Carmina Burana.”
The Dana School of Music Wind Ensemble will provide accompaniment for “Carmina Burana.”
Third Frontier is a success
Opinion: On May 4, State Issue 1, a measure to renew Ohio’s Third Frontier program, will appear on the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 18.47 .03 Avalon
Teens get lesson in finances
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown A group of 700 Mahoning Valley high school students
Issue 1: A ticking time bomb
Opinion: There is a $500 million ticking time bomb of debt that may well balloon by an additional $700
We need to protect our children
Opinion: By William S. MEYER McClatchy-Tribune Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican’s secretary of
feast day
feast day Events planned The parish of St. Mark Orthodox Church, Logan Way, Liberty, will be
Lawmakers focus on credit raters
Associated Press WASHINGTON Lawmakers rewriting financial regulations took aim Friday at
P&G, universities partner on research
P&G, universities partner on research columbus The University System of Ohio has entered into
if you go
if you go What: “Carmina Burana,” presented by the Dana School of Music When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
Dale Jr. hopes for best
Associated Press TALLADEGA, ALA. There was once a time when every move Dale Earnhardt Jr. made
US, NATO move on Afghanistan
US, NATO move on Afghanistan TALLINN, Estonia Fearful of losing public support for the war in
Berlin produces some good walleye fishing
Mention inland walleyes around Youngstown and Warren and anglers immediately think of Mosquito Creek
Recognizing warblers by sight and sound
Over the next two weeks, new warbler species will arrive almost daily. It makes experienced birders
Prep sports at a glance
BASEBALL LINESCORES HOWLAND 5, CANFIELD 4 (11 inn.) (completion of suspended game)
Day of Prayer elicits action
Both sides target government leaders throughout the country Associated Press MADISON, Wis. To
Day 2: Filling needs
Browns take Texas QB Colt McCoy in 3rd round Associated Press BEREA Colt McCoy’s slide finally
Steelers go for one on ‘D,’ one on ‘O’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH, PA. Finally, the initial fallout from the Pittsburgh Steelers’
Clausen goes to Panthers in 2nd
Associated Press NEW YORK The big crowd at Radio City Music Hall for the second night of the NFL
Spanish hospital claims 1st full-face transplant
Associated Press MADRID A team of surgeons has carried out the world’s first full-face
New charge for mom
New charge for mom Youngstown A third charge has been added to the indictment of Shannon McBride
Life is a gift that should be used to the fullest
Life is a precious gift from God. It is a gift to be treasured, to be honored, and to be used.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts BROOKFIELD Yankee Lake Ballroom will host a 17-bout cage fight amateur mixed
Mark: First to preach Gospel
Who was the Evangelist Mark and how did he serve the church? Mark was a traveling companion and
Sciortino has grown in the job as Mahoning County’s auditor
Editorial: In the May 4 contest for the Democratic nomination for Mahoning County auditor, there is an
Town outraged at proposal
Associated Press point pleasant Bugler, sound the charge! Folks in southern Ohio are mounting a
Makers of video games look into 3-D
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. For moviegoers, watching a 3-D film is a relatively easy experience.
vThe Big Tap-In, 2:30 p.m. Giant craft beer festival will feature the brews of more than 50 brewers
vThe Big Tap-In, 2:30 p.m. Giant craft beer festival will feature the brews of more than 50 brewers
4 from Mich. indicted in credit-card scheme
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted four Michigan residents in a