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Area kids explore safety vehicles
Car and truck horns echoed throughout Boardman Park June 5 as kids inspected vehicles they normally aren’t allowed to touch.
Passion fuels firefighter’s lifelong dedication
For some, fighting fires is just a job. For others, it’s their destiny.
This Kidd has a big heart for the city
A strong supporter of Youngstown, Phil Kidd of the Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative is working to help revitalize the city.
SJIHM Fun Day
Students of all ages played together for an end-of-school-year picnic at Mill Creek Park. St.
Ponytail pals
Grace Rosko and Maddie Wills have a lot in common. They both just finished first grade at Hilltop Elementary. They belong to the same Brownie ...
Stories published June 18, 2010
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YSU among 74 in U.S. to be named Tree Campus USA University
The Arbor Day Foundation will officially announce Youngstown State University as a Tree Campus USA University on Monday.
Poland flooding problems being corrected
About a year after township resident Diane Matuz launched a renewed campaign to resolve flooding problems that have deluged her North Lima Road neighborhood, she believes Mahoning County is taking steps to address the issues.
Dave Sugar edges Livi Steel in Class B League
To keep pace with 1080 Media, Dave Sugar scored twice in the second inning to hold off Livi Steel,
Juvenile crowd sets hay on fire in middle of street
As many as 14 juveniles destroyed a pumpkin patch, set fire to bales of hay and knocked over garbage cans on Sherwood Avenue, according to police.
Indians hand Bucs 12th straight loss
Carlos Santana reached base four times and hit an RBI double to help the Cleveland Indians extend
Former Covelli food vendor charged with embezzlement
The former general manager of the Covelli Centre’s food and drink vendor is in hot water, charged with embezzling money from the company for more than two years.
BP partner: BP's' reckless decisions and actions' led to gulf oil disaster
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., which owns a quarter of BP PLC's blown-out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, late today blasted BP's "reckless decisions and actions" that led to the well's explosion.
Buckeye pride on the line in Big 33 Classic
Almost eight months (and 50 degrees) after playing their final football game in a Boardman uniform,
Joe Wetzl benefit Monday at Quaker Steak
A benefit for a Canfield man who died in a work accident is scheduled for Monday at Quaker Steak and Lube in Austintown.
Dan McKeown to be named boys basketball coach at Boardman
If being a former player of Frank Beck is any measure for those who have gone on to coach basketball
Forum Health hearing set Tuesday in bankruptcy court
Forum Health hearing set Tuesday in bankruptcy court
Latest homicide victim identified
youngstown The city’s latest homicide victim has been identified as Marlon J. Chatman, police
Ohio cities tell residents to beware the heat the next few days
Ohio cities tell residents to beware the heat
Area kids explore safety vehicles
Car and truck horns echoed throughout Boardman Park June 5 as kids inspected vehicles they normally aren’t allowed to touch.
Man charged after St. Bernard abandoned
north lima A Struthers man is charged with abandoning animals, accused of leaving his St. Bernard
Supreme Court nominee's e-mails to go public before confirmation hearings
Supreme Court nominee's e-mails to go public
8-year-old dies trying to save his brother in NYC fire
8-year-old dies trying to save brother in NYC fire
Easter Seals bread sale raises some dough
Volunteers rolled bread dough in an effort to raise more money for their 2 Million Penny Drive.
MCCTC seniors step into their future
The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center honored seniors at its 37th annual Senior Awards
Boardman grad earns Juris Doctorate
Boardman resident Ashley Senary received her Juris Doctorate summa cum laude from the University of
St. Christine sixth-grade basketball team dominates
The St. Christine sixth-grade girls basketball team completed another successful season finishing
Hood to throw at University of Akron
Valerie Hood, a senior with the Boardman girls’ track and field team, has signed a letter of intent
Good Hope service was community event
Praise and worship could be heard blocks away as church-goers gathered with their lawn chairs in
New YSU football coach addresses Boardman Rotary
Boardman Rotarians were treated to a visit by new Youngstown State University football coach Eric
Dobbins fourth-graders say goodbye at Fun Day
Carnivals and fun go together — at least that’s what Dobbins Elementary believes. The elementary
Poland pitcher wins Gatorade Player of the Year award
Earlier this spring, Poland High softball coach Reid Lamport told sophomore pitcher Erin Gabriel she
Union fourth-graders showcase their talents
Fourth-graders took the stage for the final time as they showcased their talents for the school.
Passion fuels firefighter’s lifelong dedication
For some, fighting fires is just a job. For others, it’s their destiny.
Police say Ohio woman sold sex with her teen daughter
Police say Ohio woman sold sex with her teen daughter
EPA will wait until fall on whether U.S. car engines can handle more ethanol
EPA decision on ethanol expected in the fall
Ohio State seeks to boost room and board by 5.5 percent
OSU seeks to boost room and board by 5.5 percent
Canfield man charged with theft from Covelli Centre business, investigation continues
Canfield man charged with theft from Covelli Centre, investigation continues
Newspaper: Health law to boost Ohio Medicaid costs
Newspaper: Health law to boost Ohio Medicaid costs
Polivka to lead Trumbull Democratic Party
Christ Michelakis, the now former chairman of the Trumbull County Democratic Party, said he has
Police: Woman killed dogs, blamed others
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police are searching for a Pittsburgh woman they say killed her two dogs and tried
Some charges dropped over unpaid cafeteria bills
JEANNETTE, Pa. (AP) — Eight parents of western Pennsylvania students have had theft charges dropped
Hermitage streets will close Sunday for annual car show
The annual Father’s Day Car Show on East State Street Sunday will close several streets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Alina MacCormack, Bryan O’Connell plan summer rite
Alina MacCormack, daughter of Ken and Cindy MacCormack of Johnstown, Ohio, and Bryan O’Connell, son
Date announced for Hugenberg, Karzen wedding
Date announced for Hugenberg, Karzen wedding The engagement of Jenny Hugenberg and Jeff Karzen,
Lisa M. Scott to be bride of Keith A. Eich
Lisa M. Scott to be bride of Keith A. Eich SAN GABRIEL, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Scott III of
Shatel Stewart, Kevin Green set a wedding date
WESTERVILLE Announcing their engagement and plans for a summer wedding are Shatel Nicole Stewart
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday at the high school. CLASSES
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Bryan’ refuses to discuss marriage
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am 26 and have been seriously dating “Bryan” for
SOCIETY DIGEST
Number correction POLAND Vendors interested in participating in the third annual Celebrate
HELOISE; Hints help your dishwasher clean better
Dear Heloise: Is there a proper (or improper) way to load a dishwasher? A Reader, via e-mail You
Mothers of hikers demand Iran release or try their kids
OAKLAND, Calif. — After almost 11 months of pleading, deference and humanitarian appeals, the mothers of three Americans imprisoned in Iran made a sharp change in tone Thursday, issuing a demand that Iran either release their children or put them on trial.
Meeting on Hubbard arterial project set
A public meeting is set for 5 p.m. June 29 at the Covelli Centre, Front Street, on a request from the city regarding a long-awaited road project.
28-year-old dies after being shot in leg
A man shot in the leg Thursday afternoon has become the city’s latest homicide victim.
Register kids for JCC's development center
Registration is under way for the Child Development Center at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane.
Officials use sweet treat to lure bear into live trap
Staff report Boardman In the end, it was a gooey sweet treat that lured Boardman’s meandering
FOCUSED FRYMAN
Scrappers skipper concentrates on the sport that fills his life By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Stuck at Prom top-10 finalists
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD A dress and tux that cost about $100 to
Cordray says he’ll expedite Forum decision
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The state attorney general’s office says it
Former hurler Moncrief goes deep to fence
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Niles Carlos Moncrief is preparing for a new year, in a new
Police to charge owner who abandoned dog
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com North Lima Beaver Township police said they will file
Ursuline legs churn for Arvin Classic win
By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Warren Boardman High quarterback Rob Boyd had a very simple
Acting JFS director sticks up for Oakhill
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Oakhill Renaissance Place provides the
3 Federal players set for softball tourney
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Four Mahoning Valley softball players have
4th ‘Wake Milton’ ready to make a splash
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com lake milton Wakeboarders, wake up! Would you prefer
Tribute proves Sweet for president, fundraising
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN YSU President Dr. David C. Sweet capped his
Daybreak shows off addition
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An addition at Family Service Agency’s
Free camp planned at school
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A free, one-week summer camp designed to challenge young children’s
This Kidd has a big heart for the city
A strong supporter of Youngstown, Phil Kidd of the Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative is working to help revitalize the city.
Symphonic band kicks off concert series in Canfield
The Youngstown Symphonic Band, under the direction of Paul Rossi and associate conductor William
Canfield students perform in ‘Guys and Dolls’
Canfield’s Bailey Bennett, Caroline Bennett, Drew Bennett, Lake Bennett, CJ Blaney, Mackenzie
Day camps offer adventure
Boardman Park is currently taking applications for Adventure Day Camp which starts Monday and runs
Car competition drives funds for Easter Seals
The parking lot of Austintown’s Quaker Steak and Lube was the site of a class car showdown. The
Track teams break school records
Breaking records and beating out the best of the best was the goal the Austintown Middle School
Boardman Police Blotter
June 11 Theft: Machelle D. Sydney, 29, of 253 Alameda Ave., Youngstown, was booked at the Mahoning
Canfield’s Salmon completes leadership training
Carol Salmon of Canfield graduated from the prestigious statewide Jo Ann Davidson Ohio Leadership
Canfield community briefs
Independence Day events on July 5 Due to the fact that Independence Day falls on a Sunday this
Boardman community briefs
Father’s day spaghetti dinner and drawing The Italian American Veterans will hold a spaghetti
Third-graders explore history of Austin Log Cabin
Members of the third-grade classes of Watson, Woodside and Lynn Kirk Elementary schools took a step
Sports briefs
Camp offers opportunity for young players Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini and Oklahoma football
St. Michael’s hosts dinner theater
Move Over Broadway Productions, Inc. will present “Monday Always Leads to Murder,” a dinner theatre
North students celebrate end of school year
Each year, students look forward to trading their traditional school day in for a day of fun in the
Third-graders explore history of Austin Log Cabin
Members of the third-grade classes of Watson, Woodside and Lynn Kirk Elementary schools took a step
Junior golfers excel at Mill Creek event
The Northern Ohio PGA Junior Golf event at Mill Creek Park June 5 had many young competitors from
Sports briefs
Fitch girls soccer camp registration ends July 1 Girls entering grades three through eight in any
Hilltop, CHC students enjoy joint field day
Fourth-graders at Hilltop Elementary School and CH Campbell School had the opportunity to come
Canfield seniors attend Baccalaureate
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Family members, school staff and students gathered to
Austintown artist part of ‘Simpsons’ success
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Ambition and motivation enabled Austintiown native Chris
Austintown Police Blotter
May 28 Drug offense: Police arrested Louis Wood, 31, of 57 N. Pearl St., Youngstown on charges of
Donations needed for free summer lunch program
In October 2008, the Greater Austintown Ministerial Association met with a handful of community
Day camps offer youth summer adventure
Boardman Park is currently taking applications for Adventure Day Camp which starts Monday and ends
Poland Police Blotter
June 6 Arrest: Police charged 40-year-old David Sickmen of San Jose, Calif., with driving under
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield Little Cards sign-ups set The Canfield Little Cardinals will offer an opportunity for
SJIHM Fun Day
Students of all ages played together for an end-of-school-year picnic at Mill Creek Park. St.
Ponytail pals
Grace Rosko and Maddie Wills have a lot in common. They both just finished first grade at Hilltop Elementary. They belong to the same Brownie troop and are both 7 years old. On June 2, they became linked in another way — one that involved a lot of hair and a heart for others.
Sports briefs
Football camp at Cardinal Mooney Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini and Oklahoma football coach Bob
Canfield Police Blotter
May 28 Breaking and entering: Storage units were broken into at Canfield Car Wash and Storage,
Canfield Soccer Club prepares for rec season
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Soccer Club Recreational League is gearing up
Symphonic band kicks off concert series in Canfield
The Youngstown Symphonic Band, under the direction of Paul Rossi and associate conductor William
Austintown community briefs
Start a safe summer Greenwood Hummer on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown is hosting a bicycle safety
MCCTC seniors step into their future
The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center honored seniors at its 37th annual Senior Awards
Hilltop students portray famous Americans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Audience members could feel the presence of historical
Poland briefs
Student headed to Buckeye Boys State Charles Christopher, a junior at Cardinal Mooney High School,
Canfield among nation’s best for music
Canfield has reached new heights in being deemed one of the nation’s best institutions for music.
30 Delphi workers to transfer in July
30 Delphi workers to transfer in July howland About 30 hourly workers are being transferred to
Pirates’ losing streak hits 11
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mark Buehrle allowed two runs over 71/3 innings to become the
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS There was an incorrect headline on Page A11 of Friday’s Vindicator in the World
Poll: More approve of health plan
Associated Press WASHINGTON The vital signs are improving for President Barack Obama’s health-
Strickland to sign energy tax bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland plans to sign a bill that would eliminate certain
UN: Half of ethnic Uzbeks have fled
UN: Half of ethnic Uzbeks have fled OSH, Kyrgyzstan An estimated 400,000 people — nearly one-
Israel loosens Gaza blockade
Associated Press JERUSALEM An Israeli decision Thursday to ease its blockade of Gaza under
Goodell: NFL players diss preseason
Associated Press NEW YORK Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL no longer needs four preseason
‘Twilight,’ Playboy nights planned
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com NILES This summer at Eastwood Field, the Scrappers have
Toy soldiers on boy’s hat run afoul of school’s weapons ban
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Christan Morales said her son just wanted to honor American
National security is now a shell game
Opinion: By James K. GALBRAITH Los Angeles Times In American public discourse, national security is the
Squeeze play nets Sugar a victory
Staff report STRUTHERS In a 2-1 thriller against Roth Brothers, Dave Sugar Construction (9-2)
For BP, $20B is drop in bucket
For a company of its size, BP has little debt Associated Press NEW YORK BP holds enough oil in
Dems in SC uphold primary shocker
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina Democratic Party officials on Thursday upheld a
Dickey pitches Mets to 7th straight victory
Associated Press CLEVELAND R.A. Dickey won his fifth straight start and the New York Mets
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.69 .05 Avalon
Results are all that matter
Opinion: In the past week, Barack Obama has derided media criticism of his handling of the gulf oil spill,
Rosenblatt Stadium memories to live on for World Series faithful
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. To people in college baseball, Rosenblatt Stadium is as much a
Man shot in leg dies in hospital
Man shot in leg dies in hospital youngstown A man shot in the leg Thursday afternoon has become
Lakers overcome huge deficit for crown
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Purple and gold confetti raining down upon him, Kobe Bryant hopped
Tough golf day at Pebble Beach
Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. The scenery at Pebble Beach was as spectacular as ever.
ON THE TRACKS This weekend’s events
NASCAR SPRINT CUP Toyota/Save Mart 350 Sonoma, Calif. Schedule: Today, practice (Speed, 3-4:30
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ian S. Hamilton, 37, Bedford, Ohio, and Tammy R.
Inmate admits another killing
Associated Press JEFFERSON, Wis. An elderly Kentucky con-man convicted of killing two young
Demjanjuk witness is accused of perjury
Associated Press MUNICH Munich prosecutors said Thursday they have opened an investigation into
PROMOTIONS schedule
WEEKLY MONDAYS — Ohio Lottery Power-Play Promotion (bring non-winning Powerball tickets for half-
Landlords are gaming the system
Opinion: Landlords are gaming the system Monday’s letter, “A bad time to pick on landlords,” is really a
Calif. woman indicted in marijuana drug case
Associated Press COLUMBUS Federal authorities say a California woman who flew on a private jet
US reality: Don’t lose or Cup dream will end
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG They played 62 games over four years just to get ready for the
BP chief’s answers infuriate Congress
CEO Hayward says he wasn’t in the loop Associated Press WASHINGTON Channeling the nation’s
Convicted man gets 13 years
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 32-year-old man convicted by a jury last month of robbing two
Family dogs blamed in death of man, 30
Associated Press OBERLIN, Ohio Authorities say an Ohio man was killed by his family’s dogs, who
Officer’s actions during shootout praised
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A half-dozen awards at his side, wildlife officer Michael K.
The following were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury:
The following were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Davonte T. McCoy, 18, of
Looking for a better way
Opinion: Looking for a better way Akron Beacon Journal: The marathon debate over health-care reform still
Fund chief: We ignored politics
Associated Press COLUMBUS The head of an Ohio pension fund whose Lehman Brothers losses have
2 men protest rebuilding of statue
Associated Press MONROE, Ohio Police say two men protested at a southwest Ohio church that plans
New jobless claims up sharply as layoffs persist
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people filing new claims for jobless benefits jumped
Swiss parliament clears way for tax treaty with US
Associated Press GENEVA Swiss lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to a treaty with the
The 2010 Mahoning Valley Scrappers
PITCHERS No.PlayersHt. Wt.B/TAgeHometownLast TeamObtained 11Jordan Cooper6-2215R/R21Topeka,
French Open frustrations propel Venus
Associated Press LONDON There is one, obvious explanation for how much more success Venus
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 18, the 169th day of 2010. There are 196 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Thunder rumbles to Sharon Speedway
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com HARTFORD Sharon Speedway’s fourth night of Friday Night Thunder
3 NASCAR drivers will be flying
Associated Press ELKHART LAKE, Wis. For NASCAR drivers, jet-setting between Wisconsin and
Toyota to restart Miss. auto plant
Associated Press Toyota’s announcement that it will resume construction of a car factory in
7-year-old treated at hospital after attack by large dog
7-year-old treated at hospital after attack by large dog Staff report campbell A 7-year-old
Surplus food
Surplus food Liberty Assembly of God Women’s Ministries, 6779 Belmont Ave., Liberty, will host a
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Sharon REgional Stephanie Selzer and Harry H. King, Sharon, boy, June 13. St. Elizabeth
What will happen to BP’s $20b pledge?
Opinion: By Carl Tobias McClatchy Newspapers RICHMOND, Va. Since Sunday, White House officials have
These are the top five renting video game titles at U.S. Blockbuster stores for the week endin June
These are the top five renting video game titles at U.S. Blockbuster stores for the week endin June
Boosters relieved by image on ‘Hot in Cleveland’
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland boosters say they were pleasantly surprised the city got
AG’s race worth watching
Opinion: The most intriguing “down-ticket” races on the statewide ballot in November pits Attorney General
Lawrence Co. food program begins
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. Summer Food Program sites opened this week around Lawrence County
Things looking up for Dodge
Associated Press BROOKLYN, Mich. Dodge president and CEO Ralph Gilles records every NASCAR
‘Hex’ has issues
McClatchy Newspapers “Jonah Hex” has more problems than the film’s tormented central character.
Electronic Entertainment Exposition Playstation, Nintendo DS go 3-D
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES If Nintendo and Sony have anything to say about it, 3-D is
More from Eastwood Field
New ownership: The Scrappers welcome Neil Fogarty as part-owner of the club this summer. A 1975
Mistakes were made where there can be none, at Arlington
Editorial: The rows of identical markers stretching across the Virginia countryside have long been a powerful
Metro digest || Search continues
Search continues LISBON Police and dogs continued the search Thursday for a 21-year-old Lisbon
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