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73 CHARGES FOCUS ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE CONFLICTS
The interaction of public officials with private interests over Mahoning County’s purchase of Oakhill Renaissance Place led to the indictment of these seven, plus three ...
Stories published July 30, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cross-country bicyclists stop at downtown fest for AIDS awareness
Shane Hegde and Sanford Roberts decided to stop at the Greater Youngstown Italian Fest on Friday night to spread their message.
Chamber gets share of federal economic development funds
Two Northeast Ohio economic-development agencies are set to receive $460,000 in federal funding, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, announced Friday.
State awards nearly $3.5M to CASTLO for site development
The CASTLO Industrial Park has been awarded nearly $3.5 million in state funding to redevelop land.
Temple offers first Blessing of Pets at Wick park
Friday evening’s Shabbat observed by Congregation Rodef Sholom attracted some new faces.
Indians routed by Toronto
Jose Bautista hit a grand slam, his major league-leading 31st home run, Fred Lewis added a solo shot
Colorado bicyclist injured by cannon blasts
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — A bicyclist riding in a multiple sclerosis fundraiser was bombarded by cannon
Pocono Raceway flips switch on solar energy system
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Pocono Raceway has the flipped the switch on a solar energy system that
Calif. man gets death for teen’s torture-murder
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California man has been sentenced to death for the torture and
LA trial will determine owner of giant emerald
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The case of who really owns the 840-pound Bahia emerald is headed to trial in
In all, 71 arrested in AZ immigration protests
PHOENIX (AP) — New figures released Friday show that a total of 71 people were arrested in Phoenix
Giant South Dakota hailstone breaks US records
VIVIAN, S.D. (AP) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says a giant hailstone that
Attorney: Returned Russian boy back in orphanage
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An attorney for an adoption agency says a Russian boy who was sent back to
Feds arrest Polish immigrant in NM smuggling case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Illinois man faces human smuggling charges after allegedly placing an ad
Judge will bar link to Anna Nicole Smith death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The judge in the trial of Anna Nicole Smith’s doctors and lawyer-boyfriend says
South bakes, humidity feels like 100-plus degrees
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The South is roasting under temperatures and humidity that make beaches feel
NJ man gets jail for Phillies game vomit-assault
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 21-year-old New Jersey man has been sentenced to up to three months in jail
Bill Clinton emerges on Chelsea’s NY wedding eve
RHINEBECK, N.Y. (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton strolled up the main street in Rhinebeck,
South Florida, East Coast likely spared oil impact
Scientists are saying South Florida and the East Coast will likely not see any oil impact from the
Stocks drop after 2Q GDP growth slows
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock are falling and interest rates are rising in the Treasury market after the
Ohio police: Pursued motorist stopped at red lights
Ohio police: Pursued motorist stopped at red lights
Police: Teen missing after diving off cliff
DRUMORE, Pa. (AP) — Emergency crews have been looking for a 19-year-old man who went missing after
Man sentenced in Pa. boat crash that killed girl
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. (AP) — A man will spend five to 11 years in prison for what authorities say was a
NEOUCOM moving toward name change
The Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy Board of Trustees unanimously voted this week to move forward in the process of changing the university’s name.
Kids Fun & Safety Day tonight
The second annual Kids Fun & Safety Day is 6 to 9 p.m. today at Woodworth Park.
Hubbard to celebrate National Night Out at Harding Park
Residents of the city and township may participate in a National Night Out event from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Harding Park bandstand, 249 Roosevelt Drive.
Fugitive to be returned to Columbiana County to face sex charges
A fugitive wanted on sex charges was arrested in New York, where is awaiting extradition to Columbiana County.
Meridian railroad crossing to be upgraded
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved construction authorization Thursday from the Ohio Rail Development Commission directing Youngstown & Austintown Railroad to install mast-mounted flashing lights and cantilevered flashing lights at the Meridian Road grade crossing in Youngstown.
Children's center to be open at new spot during downtown festival
The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology (previously The Children’s Museum of the Valley) will be open during the 25th Annual Greater Youngstown Italian Fest in its new location, the former McCrory’s Department Store,
Fundraiser to have car wash and food
Fundraiser to have car wash and food YOUNGSTOWN Living Testimony Ministries, 34 Jacobs Road,
HELOISE: Storing owners manuals with items
Dear Heloise: Being a (now retired) military family, we always have kept a computer inventory and
Girard Lions install 2010-2011 officers
Officers are installed by Girard Lions Club GIRARD Girard Lions Club installed officers for
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Child is sweet, parents are not
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I enjoy taking my 8-year-old daughter to our
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6 p.m. Aug.
Art Youngstown seeking volunteers
Art Youngstown Inc. is putting together an advisory board to aid in the organization’s progression.
Census deadline today
Today is the final day Ohio residents who believe they did not receive a 2010 Census form, mail back a form or have an interview with a census worker to make sure they are counted, said a representative for U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson of Steubenville, D-6th.
WRTA ridership on rise
The Western Reserve Transit Authority had 96,887 riders use its services in June — an 18 percent increase from last year, reported the executive director Thursday.
Scrappers split with Jammers
Staff Report Jamestown, N.Y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers earned a split of a doubleheader
Valley Delphi retirees to protest in Detroit
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com warren Several members of the Delphi Salaried Retirees
Funeral director’s license to be suspended for 2 years
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The funeral-director license held by Mark W.
It’s time to get your hoops on
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Brackets, basket- balls, backboards and
Rodriguez drives in three runs, but remains stuck on 599 homers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs without hitting his 600th homer
Use of stimulus funds for work outside US has governor miffed
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland said he is disappointed that a
‘A furor in the city of Warren’
Councilman decries rebuff of charter vote By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Councilman Al
Sessions wants to compete for a job
By Jodie Valade Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND When Ramon Sessions heard he was traded to
Ohio Glaciers advance in CABA
Staff report STRUTHERS Ohio Glaciers defeated the Philadelphia Reds, 10-3, in the final day of
Tribute to Ed Sullivan
Mercer County group gets in full swing for annual senior follies By jeanne starmack
Traficant asks for review of petitions
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Two members of Jim Traficant’s election committee
Boardman team defeated
Staff report ELYRIA North Canton had too much firepower and too much pitching and, in short, was
Veggie Bingo set for Aug. 8
Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN Grow Youngstown is sponsoring Veggie Bingo from 5 to 7
Art Youngstown seeks volunteers for advisory board
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Art Youngstown Inc. is putting together an advisory board to aid in the
73 CHARGES FOCUS ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE CONFLICTS
The interaction of public officials with private interests over Mahoning County’s purchase of Oakhill Renaissance Place led to the indictment of these seven, plus three business entities, including The Cafaro Co.
OAKHILL || WHO'S CHARGED
Below are the people and companies indicted — and the charges against them — in the Oakhill Renaissance Place investigation. If convicted, the maximum penalty for a second-degree felony is 8 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine; 5 years in prison and/or $10,000 fine for a third-degree felony; and 6 months in jail and/or $1,000 fine for a first-degree misdemeanor.
Cutesy ‘Cats & Dogs’ has no bite
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore” is a sequel to
Seven Seventeen offers student loans
Seven Seventeen offers student loans warren Seven Seventeen Credit Union has committed $23
Don’t name Navy ship after Murtha
Opinion: By Justin Danhof McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Here’s a tip: to get ahead in today’s America,
National health care coming to America
Opinion: PORTSTEWART, Northern Ireland Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told a group of liberal activists
RCR drivers rack up points
By CHRIS JENKINS Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS If anybody needed more evidence to confirm that
Government is too secret
Opinion: By Erwin Chemerinsky Los Angeles Times The most important lesson from the release of tens of
DE SOUZA ANALYSIS: Oakhillgate reinforces Valley’s image of corruption
Opinion: It was just about a year ago when thoughtful residents of the Mahoning Valley watched in dismay as
Kids center to be open during fest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology
Cabbie stabbed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A taxicab driver was stabbed on duty Thursday night. The driver was at
Heritage Day set in Niles
Special to The Vindicator NILES The Niles Historical Society will have its annual Heritage Day
‘Project Impact’ seeks to reinvent look of Walmart
By Hannah Poturalski The Columbus Dispatch The recession brought many middle-class customers to
Action returns to Sharon Speedway
Staff report HARTFORD Action at Sharon Speedway returns tonight and Saturday. Friday Night
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage Licenses Carl Christmann, 70, of 5980 Youngstown-Poland Road,
Lower speed limits sought at Ohio construction zones
By Karen Farkas Plain Dealer Reporter COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Transportation is
Couple to be first to wed at museum
Staff report SALEM An upcoming wedding will go down in history. Randy Vuksta and Erin Waugh
T’ai Chi Chih classes offered
Staff report BOARDMAN Boardman Park invites the community to attend a free T’ai Chi Chih class
Cancer survivor Byers driving to help others
Associated Press Among the dozens of cars at this weekend’s ARCA race at Pocono Raceway, one will
Car crash sends 8 to hospital
Staff report Canfield Eight people were sent to the hospital after a two-car accident on Raccoon
Illegals aren’t flooding U.S.
Opinion: With the immigration debate heating up — and reaction to a federal court case over Arizona’s SB 1070
A break with public trust is ample cause for resignation
Editorial: This editorial will have a famil- iar ring to it. We’ve had to say the same thing far too many
Rockies snap 8-game skid
Associated Press DENVER Ubaldo Jimenez was back to All-Star form and the Rockies found their
Mo. ballot to test federal health-care law
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. More than 1 million people are expected to participate in
Steelers have more worries than Big Ben
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers have Ben Roethlisberger back, at
Hubbard residents to celebrate National Night Out
Staff report hubbard Residents of the city and township may participate in a National Night Out
Body of 2nd Navy sailor recovered
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The discovery of the body of a second U.S. sailor who
Bruce Vaughan leads US Seniors
Associated Press SAMMAMISH, Wash. The fans following Fred Couples and Tom Watson early Thursday
Pitino hoped tryst could be a secret
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Rick Pitino, worried that his wife and kids would find out he
Woman accused of felonious assault
Staff report Boardman A 64-year-old Warren woman was arrested Wednesday evening on allegations
Metro digest || NEOUCOM name change
Medical-school name rootstown The Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and
Grave mix-ups
Grave mix-ups WASHINGTON Estimates of the number of graves that might be affected by mix-ups at
Lorenzen Wright shot to death
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. Former NBA big man Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in the
The truth about health care
Opinion: The truth about health care Columbus Dispatch: How refreshing to see the Obama administration
Phantoms open on the road
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms will open their second USHL season with four
Orioles hire Showalter to manage
Associated Press BALTIMORE Buck Showalter was hired to manage the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday,
Astros send Oswalt to Phillies for trio
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA There’s a new Roy in town — and he’s an ace, too. Three-time
County leaders are speechless on case — for now
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Mahoning County Courthouse halls were
Rangel hit with 13 ethics charges
Associated Press WASHINGTON House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of
TO fashionably late to camp
Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Ky. Terrell Owens arrived fashionably late, received a white jersey
There’s just no luck for Baffert
Associated Press OCEANPORT, N.J. Bob Baffert has been psyched all week, confident his Preakness
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Dominic and Michelle Boano, Poland, girl, July 21. Aqutwan
tennis roundup Thursday’s events
Bank of the West Classic STANFORD, CALIF. Maria Sharapova, the fifth seed, beat Olga Govortsova,
Robbery suspect in jail
Staff report campbell A suspect in the February 2009 robbery of First National Bank on Robinson
GOP puts block on fund for little guy
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s election-year jobs agenda suffered a new
FTC restricts debt-settlement industry
Associated Press NEW YORK Companies that promise to reduce or eliminate credit-card balances
NEWS MAKERS
NEWS MAKERS Novelist Anne Rice is leaving Christianity NEW YORK Anne Rice has had a religious
Bonds lowered for 2 in murder case
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Trial dates have been set and bonds
Handel’s to show its appreciation to customers
Staff report On Saturday, Handel’s Ice Cream customers will be able to buy their favorite flavor
White returns to X Games
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Shaun White has come down from the mountain. Injuries and the
Oakhill Chronology
oakhill chronology A brief history of Oakhill Renaissance Place: September 1998 Forum Health
Dr. Ernest Perry’s legacy
Opinion: Dr. Ernest Perry’s legacy Ernest Perry, M.D., F.A.C.S., was a physician and surgeon, a scholar,
Mahoning County indictments
Gina Retort, 33, Bedford Road, Lowellville, possession of cocaine. Pantellis Pikos, 32, Tremble
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vGreater Youngstown Italian Festival, 5 p.m.: Giant street festival
Court: English-muffin exec can’t move to rival
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A former food-industry executive armed with the secret to the
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 30, the 211th day of 2010. There are 154 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Late congressman deserves the honor
Opinion: By Wayne Madsen McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON The usual cabal of neo-conservatives and “swift-
Police: Baby found dead had adult bite marks
Associated Press TROY, Ohio An 8-month-old boy who died from multiple injuries appeared to have
mlb roundup | Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 4, Tigers 2 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. David Price became the AL’s first
Sen. Graham does about-face on immigration
Sen. Graham does about-face on immigration McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Sen. Lindsey
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