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UPDATED WITH CHARGES: 7 indicted in Oakhill case
The county bought Oakhill, which is the former Forum Health Southside Medical Center, in 2006 for use as a county office complex.
Valley crime crackdown nets results
Detective Sgt. Mike Lambert places a 41 Smith and Wesson among the firearms confiscated during the first wave of federal indictments stemming from V-GRIP enforcement.
Stories published July 29, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Woman charged with pinning man's legs under car
A 64-year-old Warren woman was arrested Wednesday evening on allegations of intentionally hitting a man with her car, police said.
Raccoon Road crash sends 8 to hospital
Eight people were sent to the hospital after a two-car collision on Raccoon Road Thursday.
Free T’ai Chi class in Boardman
Boardman Park invites the community to attend a free T’ai Chi Chih class and demonstration from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The program will be at the boccie court.
DeGeneres out as' Idol' judge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off “American Idol” after one season, leaving Fox’s hit show with two vacancies on its judging panel.
Boardman boys lose in tournament
North Canton had too much firepower and too much pitching and, in short, was “a very strong team,”
Suspect in robbery of 1st National jailed
A suspect in the February 2009 robbery of the First National Bank on Robinson Road was in the city jail awaiting a preliminary hearing set for today.
Phantoms’ 2010-11 schedule released
The Youngstown Phantoms will open their second USHL season with four road games, then play their
Sessions to compete for a job with Cavs
When Ramon Sessions heard he was traded to the Cavaliers, the point guard’s first call was to his
Gus Macker tourney at Covelli Centre on Saturday
Brackets, basketballs, backboards and bragging rights are all part of the Gus Macker 3-on-3
Roethlisberger not Steelers’ only camp worry
Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers have Ben Roethlisberger back, at least for training camp, they’ve
Indians starter Talbot leaves with injury
Mitch Talbot of the Cleveland Indians left his start in the top of the third inning against the New
INDICTMENT UPDATE: Read the complete Oakhill indictment here
YOUNGSTOWN — Seven people were indicted today by a Mahoning County grand jury on charges of corruption in connection with the county’s purchase of Oakhill Renaissance Place.
Two men charged in murder ask for lower bonds
Two men charged in murder ask for lower bonds. trial date set
UPDATED WITH CHARGES: 7 indicted in Oakhill case
The county bought Oakhill, which is the former Forum Health Southside Medical Center, in 2006 for use as a county office complex.
Winston Churchill's dentures sold at auction in England
Churchill's dentures sold at auction in England
As many as 6,600 graves mixed up at Arlington National Cemetery
As many as 6,600 graves mixed up at Arlington cemetery
Pretzel company founder recovering after Pa. crash
Pretzel company founder recovering after Pa. crash
LeBron fan taunted for wearing Heat jersey at Indians game
LeBron fan taunted for wearing Heat jersey at Indians game
CAFAROS || Biographies
A quick glance at the lives of Anthony M. Cafaro Sr. and Flora M. Cafaro.
OAKHILL PROBE || Other bios
A glance at the background of the other men indicted in the Oak Hill probe.
The charges
The people and companies indicted and the charges against them in the Oakhill Renaissance Place investigation.
Traficant appeals being thrown off ballot
WARREN Two members of Jim Traficant’s election committee submitted a 5-page appeal letter to the
Court: English muffin exec can’t move to rival
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A food-industry executive armed with the secret to the “nooks and crannies” in
Stocks climb on earnings, drop in jobless claims
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are climbing after a new batch of upbeat earnings and a modest drop in
Two days left to ensure Ohio residents are counted in 2010 Census
Two days left to ensure Ohio residents are counted in 2010 Census
4 killed in plane crash at Alaska military base
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AP) — Four airmen were killed when a cargo plane crashed during a
Store apologizes for treatment of breast-feeding mom
Store apologizes for treatment of breast-feeding mom
Niles Heritage Day Sunday
NILES The Niles Historical Society will hold its annual Heritage Day from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at
Woman shot, killed on front porch
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Investigators are looking for clues after a woman was found fatally shot on
AP: Pa. diocese sued over alleged victim’s suicide
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The estate of a man allegedly abused by a priest has announced a lawsuit against
AHEPA establishes YSU scholarship
Chapter 89 Youngstown of the American Hellenic Education and Progressive Association has donated $10,000 to Youngstown State University to establish a student scholarship fund.
Best-Baker wedding date will be Oct. 2
AUSTINTOWN Amy Jo Best and Terry J. Baker, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement and
Jackson-Marsico engagement is announced
Jackson-Marsico engagement is announced POLAND David and Linda Jackson of Poland are announcing
Tamburitzans plan a Croatian picnic
Tamburitzans plan a Croatian picnic VIENNA Happy Hearts Jr. Tamburitzans will have a picnic
At Niles Heritage Day, history will repeat itself
NILES Niles Historical Society prepares to celebrate the past at its annual Heritage Day, which
HELOISE: Readers send in uses for ice picks
Dear Readers: Recently, we printed a letter from a reader who thought no one kept or used ice picks
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Pretend negativity doesn’t exist
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My daughter, “Betty,” is having a terrible problem
Warning: Your phone may be watching you
Your smart-phone applications are watching you — much more closely than you might like.
Group vows a fight with bite to ban dog auctions
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com NORTH LIMA The Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions says it
Holmgren ready to start
Associated Press BEREA Mike Holmgren is excited about the Cleveland Browns — even if he is
Board OKs $568K to renovate Rayen as school
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The William Rayen and Irene L. Ward Building
Tom Parteleno struggles to keep young golf business going
Tom Parteleno struggles to keep young golf business going By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com
Yanks rout Cleveland; SS Peralta is traded
Associated Press CLEVELAND Alex Rodriguez had two hits, but not homer No. 600, to support
Campbell weighing fee for rental units
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city is considering an annual fee for
Boardman team wins on Humphreys’ home run
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com ELYRIA Trent Humphreys’ two-run, walk-off home run with no outs
Boardman trustees hire three officers, put police levy on ballot
Staff report Boardman Township trustees have hired three police officers and approved a
1080 Media 3-0 at CABA; Rondinelli wins first game
Staff report STRUTHERS 1080 Media remained unbeaten in the CABA World Series with a 10-5 win
Extension sought for racetrack/casino license
By Mary Grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Indianapolis-based Centaur Inc. announced
Downtown Italian fest touted as ‘delicioso’
Staff report YoungstowN Food, fun and frolicking. Flora Schneider said there’s no better way
Scrappers are halted by rain in third inning
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com JAMESTOWN, N.Y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ start to the
Celebs to play softball for charity
Special to The Vindicator NILES The first few innings of a Softball Game of Hope can be slow.
Suit alleges ride injured daughter
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Geauga County woman has sued the owners of an amusement ride and their
Valley crime crackdown nets results
Detective Sgt. Mike Lambert places a 41 Smith and Wesson among the firearms confiscated during the first wave of federal indictments stemming from V-GRIP enforcement.
FBI chief testifies about cheating probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON FBI Director Robert Mueller told Congress on Wednesday that he does
Manchester United routs MLS stars
Associated Press HOUSTON Manchester United turned the Major League Soccer All-Star game into its
Traficant allies plan to file appeal today
Staff report WARREN Supporters of Jim Traficant for Congress will be at the Trumbull County
Storms down trees, utility wires
Staff report GREENVILLE, Pa. Storms that moved through the area Wednesday evening knocked down
Al Franken’s a real Democrat
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords At last, there’s a Democrat in the Senate who’s acting like a real
Bucs’ Ohlendorf hit in head, OK
Associated Press DENVER Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ross Ohlendorf was hit on the right side of
AHEPA donates $10,000 to YSU for scholarship fund
Staff report youngstown Chapter 89 Youngstown of the American Hellenic Education and Progressive
Farmers improves quarterly earnings
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com canfield Farmers National Banc Corp. posted improved
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.73 —.28 Avalon
Metro digest || Arrested by marshals
Arrested by marshals liberty U.S. marshals alerted township police that they had arrested Khaleb
Haiti not benefiting from aid
Opinion: By Ezili Danto McClatchy-Tribune Haiti is suffering from misguided foreign aid. The rains are
GREATER YOUNGSTOWN ITALIAN FESTIVAL Schedule of events
The 2010 Greater Youngstown Italian Festival will open Friday and run through Sunday in Central
Needle’s Eye offering free tutoring program
Staff report youngstown The Needle’s Eye of Southside Ministries, 74 Kenmore Ave., is offering a
Courthouse restoration cost a pittance of stimulus fund
Editorial: To put the $10 million needed to restore the 100-year-old Mahoning County Courthouse in perspective,
Fund requests due
Fund requests due cleveland Completed requests for proposals for funding from the Energizing
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Beware of those who are wise
Opinion: Many of the wonderful-sounding ideas that have been tried as government policies have failed
Parents don’t get OK to visit two children
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city couple charged with child
Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
UAW Local 1714 marks 40th year
Staff report LORDSTOWN Forty years ago, when the United Auto Workers Local 1714 was chartered,
The 2010 lineup of grandstand entertainment at the Columbiana County Fair includes:
The 2010 lineup of grandstand entertainment at the Columbiana County Fair includes: MONDAY
Bengals are in camp, TO is on his way
Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Ky. A flamboyant Cincinnati Bengals receiver has the whole team
County’s financial support of event remains minimal
Staff report LISBON The Columbiana County Commissioners and the Columbiana Fair Board have been
Children at Rich Center for Autism get down and dirty
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Children at the Rich Center for Autism were
Bids to begin for work on courthouse
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com NORTH LIMA The 4M Co. is ready to begin taking bids on a
Judge blocks parts of Ariz. law
Associated Press PHOENIX A federal judge stepped into the fight over Arizona’s immigration law
New items added to fair in Lisbon
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON The Columbiana County Fair has added a number of
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Karrie Accola and Steven Lewis Jr., Youngstown, boy, July 26.
Mich. governor blasts oil-cleanup efforts
Associated Press BATTLE CREEK, Mich. Michigan’s governor on Wednesday sharply criticized
Study: Amish communities are expanding westward
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The search by the booming North American population of Amish
Phone apps might be watching users
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Your smart-phone applications are watching you — much more closely
Metro digest || Bear cub spotted
Bear cub spotted hubbard A resident on Princeton Avenue at Walnut Street told police she saw a
Cortland, E. Liverpool men indicted
Staff report CLEVELAND A federal grand jury has indicted a Cortland man on charges of
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Willie D. Stewart Jr., 28, of 116 Maywood Drive, #4,
Niles Trumbull Transit will get additional $55,000 for this year
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners approved a $55,000 increase in the 2010
152 die in plane crash near Pakistan’s capital
Associated Press ISLAMABAD A passenger jet that officials suspect veered off course in monsoon
Two governors take in Ohio State Fair
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland skipped the chocolate- covered
“Project Runway” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Season 8 of “Project Runway” gives
“Project Runway” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Season 8 of “Project Runway” gives viewers more time to ogle
Survey: Recovery slows in places
Associated Press WASHINGTON The pace of economic activity has slowed or held steady in parts of
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mill Creek MetroParks board, special meeting, 2:30 p.m., administrative offices,
Special diet can help headaches
Q. Two years ago, I was getting headaches every day for several months. I visited five different
Jameson earns high marks
Jameson earns high marks New Castle, PA. Highmark QualityBLUE, Highmark’s pay-for performance
amish settlements
amish settlements The largest Amish settlements are in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana, but smaller
Downplay signs with Epic, will release debut
Staff report COLUMBUS Downplay, a Columbus-based rock band fronted by Salem native Dustin Bates,
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Anthony and Janice (Tobin) Felt of Fairfax, Va., are announcing the birth of a daughter, Tobin
Getting supersized
Hospitals beef up equipment for obese McClatchy Newspapers MILWAUKEE From hamburgers to
Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-743-6480
Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-743-6480 Fri: TiLT 360, 10 p.m. Sat: Digital with
A matter of intelligence
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: President Obama’s nominee to head the intelligence community appeared before the
As president visits auto plants, he should address Delphi pensions
Opinion: As president visits auto plants, he should address Delphi pensions When President Obama visits GM
Trilogy of Greek tragedies continues with ‘Medea’
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com “Medea,” the second in Robert Dennick Joki’s trilogy of
oddly enough
oddly enough Cow sculptures in Vt. city under siege by vandals BURLINGTON, Vt. You’ve heard of
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Robert Horton (“Wagon Train”) is 86. Actor David Warner (“Titanic”) is 69.
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food and produce
For the record, Geo’s Music has new location
George “Geo” Case recently lost the lease for his space in the Federal Building, where he had
Red Wanting Blue signs contract with record label
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Red Wanting Blue has long been considered one of America’s
Ohio Derby has 10 entered
By D’Arcy Egan Cleveland Plain Dealer NORTH RANDALL Pleasant Prince was tabbed a strong 6-5
New This Week
New This Week Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG) s Crime fighting dogs team up with
Potential Forum buyer meets again with leaders of 2 unions
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Community Health Services, a potential buyer of
Republicans are quacks on taxes
Opinion: WASHINGTON The modern Republican argument about taxes seems to boil down to two principles, both
Canfield native gives a peek behind the mask ‘Phantom of the Opera’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A native of Canfield, Amy Marsico, 39, remembers being a
How did Ben view wealth?
Opinion: By Donald J. KOCHAN Los Angeles Times On July 26, 1784 — 226 years ago — Benjamin Franklin
Valley crime crackdown nets results
V-GRIP’s tally for July: 500 arrests, 41 gun seizures, four indictments By John W. GOODWIN JR.
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. At the start of shows like “Burn Notice” and “Royal
Congress narrows gap in sentencing
Congress narrows gap in sentencing WASHINGTON Congress on Wednesday changed a quarter-century-
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