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UPDATE: Bear sighted in Boardman
The Boardman bear, captured – in his camera – by photographer William Lewis on Wednesday morning.
Poland residents report seeing hulking animal
A bear like this one is reportedly rummaging through garbage cans in Poland in search of food.
Stories published June 16, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Phantoms finalize 2010-11 roster
Forward John Fritsche of Parma, the Youngstown Phantoms’ top draft pick in the recent USHL entry
Free help with career, education goals
Eastern Gateway Community College is offering free help to GED-holders, recent high school graduates, displaced workers and anyone in need of some direction to assist with future career and education goals.
Prep football stars begin practice for Stateline game
Sorelle Cope may have said it best as she took her seat in the bleachers to watch a non-contact
Masury man killed in one-car crash
A Masury, Ohio, man was killed in a one-car accident in Hermitage.
Pagan helps Mets beat Indians 8-4
Angel Pagan drove in three runs with three hits to help the New York Mets stretch their winning
White Sox spoil Alvarez’s debut in 7-2 win
White Sox starter John Danks held down Pedro Alvarez and the Pirates, who did plenty to hurt
Teen girl charged with breaking into Eastwood Mall
A 16-year-old girl was arrested on allegations of breaking and entering into Eastwood Mall about 3 a.m. Wednesday.
Campbell voters will face 3.5-mill levy in November
Campbell voters will be asked to pass a 3.5-mill property tax levy this November at the polls.
North Side pool opens to crowd of happy faces
Gray clouds gave way to blue skies just in time for the opening of North Side Pool.
YSU looking to collect $1.2 million for WATTS Center
Youngstown State University is betting that it will be able to collect about $1.2 million in money pledged to help build the Watson And Tressel Training Site Center indoor athletic facility on campus.
Youngstown OKs $2 million call center incentive
The city is willing to lend $2 million to convince a call-center company to locate an expansion here
Agency replaces director of Wick Neighbors
The new director for a local neighborhood revitalization nonprofit organization isn’t a single individual, but rather another nonprofit.
Struthers cop charged with domestic violence
A city patrol officer will appear soon in court on a charge of domestic violence, court officials said Wednesday.
Misconduct charge dropped against Youngstown woman
Misconduct charge dropped against Youngstown woman
Tire recycling drive is Saturday in Beaver Township
Tire recycling drive is Saturday in Beaver Township
West Side shooting case bound over to grand jury
Man involved in West Side shooting bound over to grand jury
Man with Youngstown, Akron ties arraigned on kiddie porn charges
Man with Youngstown, Akron ties arraigned on kiddie porn charges
Pac-10 invites Utah to join conference
The Pac-10 is inviting the University of Utah to become the 12th member of the conference. The
Pa. man charged with abandoning baby in car while he gambled
Pa. man charged with leaving baby in car to gamble
Ohio AG here Thursday to discuss Forum Health/Ardent deal
Ohio AG here Thursday to discuss Forum/Ardent deal
Pa. tax adviser gets 10 years in prison for $5M tax scheme
Pa. tax adviser gets 10 years in prison for $5M tax scheme
Attorney: No funeral for late child actor Gary Coleman
Attorney: No funeral for late child actor Gary Coleman
ACLU: Pa. state parks to suspend 'free speech' law
ACLU: Pa. state parks to suspend 'free speech' law
UPDATE: Bear sighted in Boardman
The Boardman bear, captured – in his camera – by photographer William Lewis on Wednesday morning.
Electric aggregation notices mailed Thursday to Mahoning County townships
Electric aggregation notices mailed Thursday
Off-duty Pa. state trooper killed in wrong-way crash
Off-duty Pa. state trooper killed in wrong-way crash
Veon prosecutors seek prison term of 12-17 years
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors are asking for a 12- to 17-year prison sentence for former state
1 dead, 1 hurt in western Pa. carjacking
DUQUESNE, Pa. (AP) — Police are looking for eight men believed to be involved in a deadly carjacking
Cabbie accused of extorting 10 percent tip
KENNER, La. (AP) — Authorities in the New Orleans area say a cab driver is accused of locking a
Family sues Mathews district, alleging discrimination
A lawsuit accusing the Mathews Board of Education and Superintendent Lee Seiple of nine counts of discrimination, harassment and civil-rights violations has been filed in U.S. District Court in Cleveland.
Poet, publisher, activist Moore set for YSU appearance Thursday
Youngstown State University’s Upward Bound program is sponsoring the appearance of Jessica Care Moore, poet, publisher, activist and founder of Moore Black Press.
Daybreak expansion to be unveiled
Daybreak Youth and Crisis Shelter, a program of Family Service Agency, will have an invitation-only open house Thursday to celebrate the unveiling of its new two-story addition on Homestead Avenue.
Special Olympics flame to come through Boardman next week
For the first time, the “Flame of Hope” will burn through the Mahoning Valley as runners and bikers take off on the 2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY St. Michael Orthodox Church, 125 Steel St., Youngstown, will serve a homemade Chinese
Hubbard gathering set
Hubbard gathering set HUBBARD The Hubbard High School Class of 1958 is planning a social
Catholic Collegiate installs officers, awards scholarships
Catholic Collegiate installs officers, awards scholarships YOUNGSTOWN The Catholic Collegiate
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Siblings must quit asking for parents’ money
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am 32 and the youngest of three children. My
HELOISE: Brown-shelled eggs taste the same as white
Dear Heloise: What is the difference between brown eggs and white? A Reader, via e-mail Brown
Iowa Republican says Obama favors blacks over whites
Democrats on Tuesday denounced an Iowa Republican congressman who says President Barack Obama favors blacks over whites, and a GOP candidate from Colorado canceled a fundraiser the Iowan was to keynote.
GOP politician: Deny citizenship to kids of undocumented parents
PHOENIX (AP) - Emboldened by passage of the nation's toughest law against illegal immigration, the Arizona politician who sponsored the measure now wants to deny U.S. citizenship to children born in this country to undocumented parents.
Canfield man honored for community service
By DAN POMPILI TheNewsOutlet.org CANFIELD On May 8, a Saturday, Thomas J. Cook missed Mass at
‘Joy just took over’
Poland sophomore Erin Gabriel was one of 17 players selected to the 2010-11 USA Softball Junior
Murder suspect’s dad sent to prison
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN John Houser Sr., father of Jamar Houser,
A sparkling diamond for area All-Stars
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com STRUTHERS Struthers High softball coach Anthony Gentile
Phantoms hopefuls set for the final scrimmage
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Twenty-fours hours before finalizing his first
Traffic cameras planned near schools
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City administrators expect to have traffic
Penguin ace to join Orioles
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOungstown Former Youngstown State University pitcher Aaron
Stimulus helps city open North Side Pool
Stimulus helps city open North Side Pool By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The
$2.5M revamp to aid downtown revival
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The owners of a downtown building, purchased
No joke: U.S. team enters as favorite
Associated Press IRENE, South africa The Americans returned to the practice field Tuesday, not
Officials, motorcyclists urge diligence on road
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Officials and cyclists are urging travelers to
Frost defends crown as top female finisher in triathlon
Staff report SALEM Two area triathletes were winners in the Champ Racing Ohio Triathlon Series
Parking fees add $2.3M to YSU’s revenues
By HArold GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “A lot of people think our primary purpose here is to
Lawsuit alleges rights violated by Mahews district
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA A lawsuit accusing the Mathews Board of Education and
Poland residents report seeing hulking animal
A bear like this one is reportedly rummaging through garbage cans in Poland in search of food.
Crash victim lived in Austintown
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The young man who died in a single-vehicle
Demanding more of landlords
Opinion: Demanding more of landlords I write in response to the con- troversy between the realtors and the
A Valley summer tradition should be protected from thugs
Editorial: Spring is winding down and sum- mer will soon be upon us. Summer, the season of hot days and warm
Why is Obama being made the fall guy for the oil spill?
Opinion: By Edward Wasserman McClatchy Newspapers I, for one, am glad that the catastrophe off the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.66 .31 Avalon
Allegiant offers
Allegiant offers youngstown For a limited time, Allegiant Air is offering flights from
Mets use speed to topple Tribe
Associated Press cleveland When Jose Reyes gave his third-base coach the runaround, the
ALL-OHIO BASEBALL TEAMS
ALL-OHIO BASEBALL TEAMS DIVISION I First team Pitchers — David Whitehead, Cin. Moeller; Eli
Mahoning County Court filings
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael O. Lanterman, 23, of 7850 Walnut St., #A ,
Let’s talk about marijuana
Opinion: For many years I had in my possession four medical prescriptions, issued in 1926, for different
Zoo elephants diet, and take off a ton
McClatchy Newspapers FRESNO, Calif. Shaunzi and Kara are the zoo’s biggest losers. Together,
Don’t weaken ethics process
Opinion: Don’t weaken ethics process Los Angeles Times: When Democrats regained control of the House in
Trade-off weakens financial revamp
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON In a compromise, lawmakers negotiating a sweeping rewrite of
Obama is snake oil salesman
Opinion: The big oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is bad enough in itself. But politics can make anything
World cup roundup
Brazil 2, North Korea 1 JOHANNESBURG Maicon and Elano scored a goal apiece in the second half
Fresh strawberries welcome summer Berry good
BETH Stefura Ohio State University Extension Educator Local fresh straw- berries are here in the
Make Dad’s day special
Family Features Though Father’s Day is for honoring dads, it’s also a great opportunity to honor
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A BEAR
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A BEAR The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife offers
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 5:30 p.m., executive session; 6:30 p.m., board
Kyrgyzstan violence orchestrated, UN says
Associated Press OSH, Kyrgyzstan The U.N. has found evidence of bloody intent behind the chaos
FACT CHECK | Obama inflates hopes in spill recovery
In assuring Americans on Tuesday that BP won’t control the compensation fund for Gulf oil- spill
Ariz. lawmaker targets automatic citizenship
Associated Press PHOENIX Emboldened by passage of the nation’s toughest law against illegal
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Joshua and Ann Hoblet, North Lima, boy, June 14.
Bridge, road to allow access to businesses
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Where the new Lower Connector bridge ends, an
Jesus statue burns after lightning strike
Associated Press MONROE, Ohio Hundreds of sightseers drawn to the remains of a six-story-tall
Holy Toledo, these shows loved Ohio
McClatchy Newspapers “Hot in Cleveland” (premiering tonight on TV Land), a sitcom about three
newsmakers
newsmakers Crashers land TV deal NEW YORK The woman who crashed President Barack Obama’s first
Police seek 4th suspect in Walmart carjacking
Staff report BAZETTA Three of four males who carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint in the Walmart
Obama makes more promises on oil spill
By TOM RAUM Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s vow to leave the Gulf Coast
Rush starts in Japan for iPhone
Associated Press TOKYO Japan is already wild for Apple’s latest iPhone. Pre-orders began
Big TV money served as Big 12’s savior
Associated Press austin, texas Looking for the savior of the Big 12? Follow the money.
Insurance company: Forum’s sale plan is flawed
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN MBIA Insurance Corp., representing Forum
5 NATO troops die in Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Five NATO troops including one American died Tuesday,
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for June 7-13. Listings include the
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for June 7-13. Listings include the week’s
Pirates’ losing streak reaches nine games
Associated Press pittsburgh Gordon Beckham drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox spoiled
Report: ’72 killings by British troops unjustified
Los Angeles Times LONDON Nearly 40 years after British soldiers shocked the world by shooting to
Tuesday’s other mlb games
INTERLEAGUE Yankees 8, Phillies 3 NEW YORK Nick Swisher and the Yankees handed Roy Halladay a
Sandlot roundup
Class AA Roth Brothers 12, Tri-County 0 YOUNGSTOWN Chuck Schiffhauer threw a five-inning
oddly enough
oddly enough NY lawmaker got his goat and horn in the hand WASHINGTON Who was more sheepish?
Kobe, Lakers rout Celtics, force Game 7
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Buckle up, Boston and L.A. These epic NBA finals are going to Game
Torch to be in Boardman to kick off Special Olympics
Staff report Boardman For the first time, the “Flame of Hope” will burn through the Mahoning
Longtime usher reflects on career
Associated Press COLUMBUS During its 40-year history, the Summer Movie Series at the Ohio
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND June 6
Police suspect robbers killed 3
Associated Press McKEESPORT, Pa. Residents of a public-housing complex near Pittsburgh say
Fed rules protect credit-card customers
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve adopted new rules Tuesday aimed at protecting
Wine of the week
Wine of the week What: 2007 Domaine les Pallieres Gigondas “Les Racines” Facts: The 2007
Same course, different Tiger at Open
Associated Press pebble beach, calif. The one shot that got so much attention during practice 10
Izzo to stay at Michigan State
Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. Tom Izzo is staying at Michigan State, turning down a
BP: Oil-containment efforts resume after drill-ship fire
Associated Press HOUSTON A drill ship resumed siphoning off oil gushing from a blown-out well in
Natural-gas tax bill off House floor
Associated Press HARRISBURG Pennsylvania Democrats abruptly yanked a bill to tax natural- gas
New teachers contract hailed
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Call it collaborative bargaining. When the Pittsburgh Public
Inmate kills himself by slashing his throat while shaving in jail
Associated Press GREENSBURG, Pa. A man who eluded state police for nearly three months on
CNN: Larry King being replaced is not true
McClatchy Newspapers NEW YORK Despite several reports that CNN is poised to sign a deal with
Colo. man tried to hunt down bin Laden
Associated Press DENVER An American man has been detained in the mountains of Pakistan after
Pixar wizards lend a hand to ‘Toy Story 3’ game
By LOU KESTEN Associated Press Writer “Movie-based games seem like they’re destined to fail,”
Feds say no to strong bedbug killer in homes
Associated Press COLUMBUS State officials want permission to use an industrial pesticide to
Cast hopes TV viewers will be hot for series
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES There’s no shortage of experience on the new TV Land comedy
On area diamonds | Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT Classic Division Boardman Denman Tire 11, Poland GS Engine Power 0
House bill favors small businesses
House bill favors small businesses WASHINGTON Long-term investors in some small businesses would
Wine and food lovers club offers grape opportunities
By Lissa Bell news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A love for fine wine and local food has turned into a
Food film series continues
Film to be shown YOUNGSTOWN Grow Youngstown will screen “Beyond Organic,” a 30-minute
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
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