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At 87, Joe Marzano keeps foothold in shoe business
Joe Marzano of Youngstown’s South Side has sold shoes in this area for 64 years. He now works part time at Diorio Shoes in Poland.
Stories published August 25, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Philadelphia administrator pitches her plan for Youngstown schools
If selected as the next city schools superintendent, Pamela Brown says she’ll spend her first 90 days learning more about the district, meeting with students and getting out into the community.
Police suspect same man involved in both bank robberies
The PNC Bank at 102 North Mercer Ave. was robbed of an undetermined amount of money at 11 a.m. Wednesday by a masked white male who used the same mode of operation as the man who robbed Huntington Bank in Girard at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
WRTA to award contracts Thursday
Western Reserve Transit Authority Board of Trustees meets at 3 p.m. today. The board is expected to award contracts for work at Federal station on the driveway, sidewalk and shelters.
Man charged in NY shooting deaths of 4 near bar
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A man has been charged with murder in a shooting outside a New York restaurant
Judge won’t move DeLay trial from liberal Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A judge has denied former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay’s request to
Finances of NY heiress, 104, at center of probe
NEW YORK (AP) — A 104-year-old heiress to a Montana copper mining fortune is at the center of a New
WRTA board has first meeting in its new administration building Thursday
WRTA board has first meeting in new administration building Thursday
Attacks in Iraq kill 56, raise fears of insurgents
Attacks in Iraq kill 56, raise fears of insurgents
State says Mahoning must re-examine Traficant petitions
State says Mahoning must re-examine Traficant petitions
Rape cases return to Mahoning Co. Common Pleas Court
Rape cases return to Mahoning Co. Common Pleas Court
Judge allows Clarett to head to pro football tryout
Judge allows Clarett to head to pro football tryout
Bad planning cited in fatal Colo. power plant fire
DENVER (AP) — Federal investigators say Xcel Energy Inc. and its contractor failed to adequately
Environmental groups sue EPA on Cape Cod pollution
BOSTON (AP) — Two environmental organizations have sued federal regulators in an effort to
72 found dead near Texas-Mexico border may be migrants
72 found dead near Texas-Mexico border may be migrants
Interest rates hover near lowest levels of the year
Interest rates hover near lowest levels of the year
Barber poles are hot in Seattle
SEATTLE — An item that can fetch a lot of money in pawn shops has become the object of a series of
Major Garrett leaving Fox for National Journal
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel chief White House correspondent Major Garrett says he’s leaving the
ODOT seeks new federal funds for future transportation projects
ODOT seeks new federal funds for future transportation projects
AAA: More people will hit the road this Labor Day weekend
AAA: More people will hit the road this Labor Day weekend
Ohio Supreme Court will review Mahoning County winery case
Ohio Supreme Court will review Mahoning County winery case
Egg recall has some changing buying, eating habits
Egg recall has some changing buying, eating habits
Folks lining up to seek appointment to regulate Ohio casinos
Folks lining up to seek appointment to regulate Ohio casinos
July new home sales fall to slowest pace on record
July new home sales fall to slowest pace on record
Interview: Tiger Woods' ex-wife went 'through hell'
Interview: Tiger Woods' ex-wife went 'through hell'
Political flap targets Ohio elephant, donkey figurines
Political flap targets Ohio elephant, donkey figurines
Man claims marijuana plants for cancer treatment
City police confiscated an assortment of suspected marijuana plants from a South Side home that one man claimed were being used to treat his cancer.
Local bioltech firm and EPA partner in water protection effort
Nanologix, a local biotechnology company, has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to design a new method to protect water from dangerous bacteria.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Cynthia Sadosky | Alonzo Potts III
AUSTINTOWN Cynthia V. Sadosky, a daughter of Edward and Josephine Sadosky of Youngstown, and
Heather White | James Rhoads
YORKTOWN, Va. St. Luke United Methodist Church was the setting for the June 12 wedding of Heather
Blood donors invited to ox roast
Blood donors invited to ox roast cortland The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sis won’t pay for ‘vacation’ home
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 81-year-old mother passed away several months
HELOISE: Enjoy Pat Nixon’s date-nut bread
Dear Readers: While we were looking through archived columns, we ran across this recipe that ran in
Legal lineup in Oakhill case totals 19
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Five special prosecutors will face off
6 schools in Valley earn top rating
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland Six Mahoning Valley school districts earned the
Penguins wide open at wide receiver
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Last fall, as future NFL receiver Donald Jones was
Valley schools win Race to the Top grants
Ohio will receive $400 million in education grants over the next four years as part of a federal initiative aimed at improving schools.
Scrappers don’t make it easy, but manage to pull out a victory
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com NILES Mahoning Valley Scrappers manager Travis Fryman has
scrappers roundup News and notes from Eastwood Field
NYPL scholarships: Jay Rowland of Warren Harding High School was one of 14 finalists for
City schools hire 28 teachers for kindergarten, first grade
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city school board hired 28 new
For Blaney, NASCAR is twice as nice now
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com HIGH POINT, N.C. Dave Blaney thought his NASCAR Sprint
Ohio Veterans Bonus Program launched
Staff report COLUMBUS Veterans Service Commissions in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties
Amateur boxing show tonight
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com NILES The United City Boxing Club was formed last November so
Deputy pleads guilty to 2 felonies
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Mahoning County deputy sheriff who served as a
Residents take aim at crime and blight
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Helen Durflinger has lived in her Avondale Avenue
Hubbard boys topple Liberty
Staff report HUBBARD Nick Pedaline scored three goals while Tim Kemner scored two to lead
Liberty superintendent enjoys challenge
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Stan Watson likes a challenge and cares about
Boardman native's sculpture to be displayed on National Mall
A sculpture created by a Boardman native will be unveiled Saturday at an event to celebrate the 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech.
Appraisal previews planned
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Property owners will have a chance to see what
Police seize marijuana plants
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City police confiscated an assortment of suspected marijuana plants from
At 87, Joe Marzano keeps foothold in shoe business
Joe Marzano of Youngstown’s South Side has sold shoes in this area for 64 years. He now works part time at Diorio Shoes in Poland.
Strong-arming Armstrong
Opinion: I take exception to attempts to villainize Armstrong Cable in the flap between Armstrong and the Big Ten.
Wild animals are a danger to amateur handlers and public
Editorial: A lion-tamer who worked with ex- otic animals in a magic act for 40 years was mauled by a tiger on a
Valley jobless rate remains about 12%
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate continued
ObamaCare not the answer
Opinion: There is so much political spin, and so many numbers games being played, when it comes to medical
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 19.05 —.13 Avalon
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Springsteen heads to film fest for ‘Darkness’ TORONTO Bruce Springsteen is heading
MLK Jr. sculpture by Boardman native will highlight event
A CLEAR MESSAGE By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com A sculpture created by a Boardman native
Home sales plunge 27%
Staff/wire report washington Sales of previously occupied homes plunged last month to the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Reptile experts capture 2nd stray ’gator in Chicago River CHICAGO The next time
Next up: 3-D TV without glasses
Associated Press TOKYO Japanese electronics maker Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday it is developing
Seattle favorite in WNBA postseason
Associated Press The Seattle Storm got off to such a dominant start, they clinched the top spot in
Ousted worker says no to USDA job
Ousted worker says no to USDA job WASHINGTON Shirley Sherrod, ousted from the Agriculture
Newton Falls activist pens protest song
Staff report “Let’s Rally at the Fed.” That’s the musical invitation and call to action in “We
Singer’s career continues to sink
Associated Press LONDON It was a slow-motion car crash — a handy metaphor for George Michael’s
Cowher: Roethlisberger gets it
Associated Press NEW YORK Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher says it was hard to get
Group sets neighborhood party
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown The partnership of four block watches, the
Hardesty is close to return
Associated Press BEREA Most players wouldn’t mind skipping an NFL training camp with its
Vet bonus box
Eligible Ohio veterans can receive up to $1,500 under the bonus program launched Tuesday. Here are
New Ohio tax credit
New Ohio tax credit columbus The Ohio Department of Development has launched a new tax-credit
An insight into Iraq’s future
Opinion: Salam is free. My Iraqi driver, unjustly imprisoned for nearly two years because he helped U.S.
‘Extreme’ Democrats will pay the price in November
Opinion: By E. THOMAS McCLANAHAN McClatchy Newspapers Democrats head into the midterm elections facing a
Lawrence Co. leaders seek cutbacks
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County Commissioners are asking
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel W. Nye, 32, of 625 Coitsville Road, Campbell,
Event to raise money for new police dog
Event to raise money for new police dog Boardman Face painting, balloon tricks and an auction
TAX HEARINGS
TAX HEARINGS Columbiana County Auditor Nancy Milliken and her staff have set hearings throughout
Nanologix partners with EPA on water testing
Staff report hubbard Nanologix, a local biotechnology company, has partnered with the U.S.
Austintown to consider rezoning proposal
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Planning Commission
Pirates hold off Cards, beat Wainwright
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pirates rookie Neil Walker drove in three runs and last-place
Sweet corn adds kernels of delight to your table
By Jennifer Graue Contra Costa Times The arrival of sweet corn season conjures memories of
Dr. Laura in denial
Opinion: Dr. Laura in denial Los Angeles Times: Who knew that Laura Schlessinger was so thin-skinned? After
Keep school-lunch sandwiches fresh, delicious and healthy
Family Features Finding school lunch ideas that stay fresh can be challenging. But with a few
The Oakhill lawyers
Special prosecutors: Paul M. Nick, chief investigative counsel for the Ohio Ethics Commission;
We’re living the prediction
Opinion: We’re living the prediction I voiced my opinion on the un- fair WRTA levy that was on the ballot
Hamilton loses first game at the LLWS
Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Kobie Buglioli’s homer highlighted a three-run first
Tribe can’t dent scoreboard
Associated Press CLEVELAND Gio Gonzalez extended the Oakland Athletics’ strong streak of
United Way, Greenwood team up in campaign
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Greenwood Chevrolet is in partnership with the United Way of Youngstown
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, study session, 6 p.m; regular meeting, 7 p.m., high
Report: Military needs office to prevent suicides
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rushing to stem historically high rates of military suicides, the
Troops still face danger in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD Lt. Ryan Alexander stands thigh-deep in a dark grove of reeds and palm
Judge frees former drug house
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An alleged former drug house that was boarded up as a public nuisance in
Massive traffic jam could last for weeks
Associated Press BEIJING China has just been declared the world’s second-biggest economy, and
South Side shootings wound 3
Staff report Youngstown Three men were taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center after being shot
Motorcyclist injured in accident with truck
Staff report goshen A motorcyclist from Berlin Center was taken to Salem Community Hospital for
Administration to appeal stem-cell ruling
Associated Press WASHINGTON The government quickly will appeal a court ruling that undercut
Pa. police shoot 2 dogs after attacks
Associated Press STROUDSBURG, Pa. Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains said
Insiders vs. outsiders in Fla., Ariz., Alaska
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rep. Kendrick Meek cinched Florida’s Senate Democratic nomination by
GOP casting for midterm message
Opinion: By Lance Dickie Seattle Times What is it the Republican Party has against religious freedom,
Wozniacki top seed for US Open
Associated Press NEW YORK Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark was seeded No. 1 at a Grand Slam
Enjoying home-grown tomatoes all summer
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Shelley Barlow is totally into tomatoes.
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
The top 5 singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Aug. 23:
The top 5 singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Aug. 23: Singles: v“Right Above It
Pelini has no plans to leave ’Huskers
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Bo Pelini is heading into his third year at Nebraska. Based on
Judge ignores plea deal, gives Tubbs five years
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man will spend the next five years
Report: Bedbugs abound in Ohio
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. Bloodsucking bedbugs are biting in New York, and Philadelphia,
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