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Puerto Rican birth certificates lose validity July 1
All Puerto Rico birth certificates issued before June 30, 2010, will be invalid July 1, leaving many local Puerto Ricans, such as Jose Rivera of ...
Stories published June 19, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Pirates end 12-game slide, beat Indians 6-4
Lastings Milledge drove in four runs, Andrew McCutchen scored four times and the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Wolfords' special journey with a special son
It’s 7 p.m. Wednesday night, and Eric Wolford, head football coach at Youngstown State University, is seated at his kitchen table, talking about his son.
Public hearing Monday on stormwater plan
Lawrence County Commissioners will have a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday on a proposed County Stormwater Management Plan.
7-year-old girl shot this afternoon
A 7-year-old girl was shot Saturday afternoon at a gas station on the city’s North Side, police said.
Suspect surrenders in Chatman murder
At least one man suspected in the Thursday shooting of a man who later died has turned himself in, police reported.
McGuffey Centre/Juneteenth celebration draws crowd today
Cars lined the streets surrounding McGuffey Centre and people filed its grounds.
Vindicator All-Stars on Sunday and Monday
The Vindicator’s Spring Sports Athletes of the Year will be announced in Sunday’s edition. Also
Summer Solstice and Puerto Rican Food Fest held other surprises
To the untrained eye, a Puerto Rican pastelillo looks like a close relative of the Mexican chimichanga, but make no mistake — Mexican and Puerto Rican food are not the same.
JCC Development Center accepting registrations
Registration is under way for the Child Development Center at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane.
Free admission to Steel Museum during Arts Fest
As part of the Youngstown State University Festival of the Arts celebration, the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor (the Steel Museum) will offer free admission to all patrons July 10.
Parents announce Shiley-Bulford engagement
Parents announce Shiley-Bulford engagement The engagement and upcoming marriage of Crystal L.
Miss McElroy, Mr. Mohorick are engaged
Miss McElroy, Mr. Mohorick are engaged The engagement of Megan Kelsey McElroy and Jeremy Ryan
July wedding for Miss Barron and Mr. Vogel
July wedding for Miss Barron and Mr. Vogel LEETONIA Announced by Floyd and Diann Barron of
Ready-Gibbs wedding plans are announced
Ready-Gibbs wedding plans are announced YOUNGSTOWN Cheree Ready and David A. Gibbs III, both of
Michelle Schafer | Vincent Zerkle
Michelle Schafer v Vincent Zerkle BERLIN CENTER Michelle Schafer, a daughter of Ray and Cathy
Stacey Revak | Phillip Merlo
Stacey Revak v Phillip Merlo Youngstown Stacey M. Revak and Phillip J. Merlo exchanged nuptial
SOCIETY DIGEST
Historical meeting KINSMAN When the Kinsman Historical Society meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
HELOISE: Many food banks have supplies for furry friends, too
Dear Readers: Some people are struggling to feed all members of the family, including those of the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: His wife is terrified of her own mom
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My mother-in-law always has to be the center of
Monday groundbreaking for Struthers sewer project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Mahoning County Commissioners will have a groundbreaking ceremony for the Struthers South Interceptor Sewer Improvement Project.
Free hot dogs throughout the summer
From June 28 through Aug. 31, weather permitting, Mill Creek MetroParks will have free hot dogs for the public Mondays and Tuesdays.
Campbell businessman lived life to the fullest
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A man killed by a car near his Springfield
Buckeye pride is at stake in Big 33 game
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Almost eight months (and 50 degrees) after playing their final
Toregas powers Scrappers to opening-night win
Staff report Jamestown, N.Y. The last time Wyatt Toregas was in a Scrappers uniform, he was
Governor endorses sale of Forum
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Gov. Ted Strickland has filed a motion urging
Pakistani becomes US citizen serving in Baghdad
By DAN POMPILI TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man has been fighting to defend
McKeown elevated to boys coach at Boardman
By JOhn bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Boardman If being a former player of Frank Beck is any
Not all fans happy with new Big 12
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas After all the congratulations and relief about rescuing the Big
Mahoning Red Cross leader ends ‘fun ride’
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN “It’s been a fun ride,” said W. Russell Preston
Seniors praise TMHA’s new facility in Girard
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.conm GIRARD For Don Emerson, executive director of the Trumbull
A goal that wasn’t
U.S. makes historic comeback vs. Slovenia but call negates winning score Associated Press
Robbery staged for scheme?
Covelli concessionaire faces embezzlement charge By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Santana leads Indians past Bucs in opener
Associated Press PITTSBURGH These days, all it takes is one effective inning to beat the
Child bitten by dog fears going outside
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A child who was attacked by a Great Dane was
Four school districts receive grants to reduce bus emissions
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland Four Mahoning Valley school districts received
Puerto Rican birth certificates lose validity July 1
All Puerto Rico birth certificates issued before June 30, 2010, will be invalid July 1, leaving many local Puerto Ricans, such as Jose Rivera of Campbell, feeling frustrated.
US-built vehicles surpass foreign brands in survey
Associated Press washington U.S. automakers have surpassed foreign brands for the first time in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.77 .07 Avalon
Food recalls
Food recalls WASHINGTON Two popular grocery items are being pulled off the shelves — SpaghettiOs
Intervention in economy is harmful
Opinion: Sometimes you can read a book that will change your mind on some fundamental issue. Rarely, however,
Elimination of precincts, staff cuts are unavoidable
Editorial: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras is concerned that reducing the number of
The Force may be with Jon Stewart Fandemonium
McClatchy Newspapers Jon Stewart, of ComEDy Central’s “The Daily Show,” is scheduled to interview
Feast Day event
Feast Day event youngstown The Feast Day of St. John the Baptist, which is celebrated in many
Federal agents arrest three, seize pot, cocaine in Warren
Staff report Warren A series of raids by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency resulted in the arrest
U.S. ARMY
U.S. ARMY Lt. Gen. Charles H. Jacoby Jr., left, United States Forces – Iraq deputy commanding
Golf ministries
Churches’ outreach program extends to the links McClatchy Newspapers FRESNO, Calif. Churches
Stolen scout trailer in Ohio found, looking tidier
Stolen scout trailer in Ohio found, looking tidier Eds: APNewsNow. AP Photo pursuing. CANTON,
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $1,200,000 Associated Press
The winning bid to purchase John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to “A Day in the Life,” the final song
Struthers man charged with abandoning pet St. Bernard
Staff report north lima A Struthers man is charged with abandoning animals, accused of leaving
Astronaut pens ‘View of God’s Creation from Space’
McClatchy Newspapers ST. LOUIS The ancient people of the Levant — present day Syria, Jordan,
Jobless rate falls in 37 states
Associated Press WASHINGTON A majority of states saw their unemployment rates drop in May. But
“It’s been a fun ride.” Preston said
“It’s been a fun ride.” W. Russell Preston, on the eve of his retirement as head of the Mahoning
school bus grants
school bus grants Four Mahoning Valley school districts received grants from the Ohio
Obama in Columbus touts 10,000th stimulus project
Republicans jab Recovery Act’s impact By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS President Barack
Ohioans to pay $1.4B more for Medicaid
Associated Press COLUMBUS An expansion of Medicaid that’s part of the Obama health-care law will
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Elaine “Spanky” McFarlane of Spanky and Our Gang is 68. Actress Phylicia Rashad
Trumbull Dems support Polivka
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WARREN Christ Michelakis, the former chairman of the
Hiring improves for Ohio workers
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Officials say Ohio’s job market improved in May as unemployment fell
New charter school to open
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There will be a new charter school — one focusing on
Two faces of Rand Paul
Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: If there’s one thing tea party favorite Rand Paul hates, it’s government
Restore the social safety net
Opinion: By Michelle Chen McClatchy-Tribune After years of punishing the poor, it’s time for Washington
NBA begins offseason of change
Associated Press LOS ANGELES New coaches for the NBA’s winningest franchises. New superstars for
Rahman eyes a new run at title
Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. After taking more than a year off from boxing, Hasim Rahman
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher Patrone, 49, of 467 Glacier Heights Ave.,
Deal reached
Associated Press NEW YORK CVS Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co. have settled a dispute that
US done in by ‘wrestling ring’
By SIMON HAYDON Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Modern soccer has turned the penalty area into a
Documentation Dilemma
Birth certificates of Puerto Ricans lose validity July 1 By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com
Scripture passage changes life
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com niles James Ryle experienced an epiphany in prison
Dave Sugar edges Livi Steel
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS To keep pace with 1080 Media, Dave Sugar scored twice
Feds still approve flawed drilling plans
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Despite President Barack Obama’s promises of better safeguards
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
guest speaker James Ryle
guest speaker Who: James Ryle, president and founder of TruthWorks, a teaching and resourcing
Shots fired into Youngstown home
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Numerous shots were fired at and into an East Florida Avenue house, but
Puerto Rico Birth Certificates
Puerto Rico Birth Certificates All Puerto Rico birth certificates will be invalidated July 1.
GULF OIL SPILL | Updates as of Friday
BP CEO The chairman of BP said embattled chief executive Tony Hayward is being relieved of day-to-
TCU goes with freshman in 1st CWS game
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. His TCU teammates call him “Harry Potter.” Yes, you could say
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: White House chief of staff Rahm
Public pianos to be placed around NYC
Associated Press NEW YORK Consider them keys to the city: Anyone who gets a sudden itch to
Kahne edges Johnson for pole
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service SONOMA, Calif. Defending race winner Kasey
IF YOU GO to Preston retirement dinner
IF YOU GO What: Retirement dinner for W. Russell Preston, chief executive officer and executive
Lefty shoots 66 to move into tie for 2nd place
Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. With each birdie, Phil Mickelson put some life into an
Federer and Nadal face tough draws
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal face challenging paths to set
Victim identified
Victim identified youngstown The city’s latest homicide victim has been identified as Marlon J.
U.S. ARMY
U.S. ARMY Pvt. Falak Mir Shafi of Youngstown, A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd
Flooding issues addressed
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland About a year after township resident Diane Matuz
Entertainment picks:
Entertainment picks: vRust Belt Blues Fest, noon to 7 p.m. today and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday: The