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Scaffolding raises a stink
A pedestrian makes his way around scaffolding on the PNC Bank Building on Central Square in downtown Youngstown. The scaffolding was supposed to come down ...
Stories published June 24, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Motorists asked to avoid Butcher Road Friday
Village workers today will be digging up a waterline on Butcher Road.
Drugs found in car carrying 8-year-old girl
Police arrested a man on drug charges after a traffic stop and also charged him with child endangerment because his 8-year-old daughter was in the car.
Pet Yorkie killed in ransacking
A Mason Street Northwest man came home from a camping trip at 11 a.m. Wednesday to find a bedroom ransacked and a pet Yorkshire terrier dog dead from being suspended from a door handle by a bra strap.
American Legion to dispose of American flags Friday
Sons of the American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 in Poland will dispose of worn, frayed, torn or faded American flags Friday.
NIles school board grants suspend teacher one-year unpaid leave of absence
Teacher granted one-year unpaid leave of absence
St. E's, Teamsters willing to go back to bargaining table
St. E's, Teamsters willing to go back to bargaining table
Sharon Regional gets $1M for new tech center in Hermitage
Sharon Regional gets $1M for new tech center in Hermitage
Spill closes Fla. beach; govs. declare Sunday a day to pray for help
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Oil from the massive Gulf spill neared fertile barrier islands in Mississippi on Thursday as crude forced Florida officials to close a popular section of beach near the Alabama border.
Mahoning Co. grand jury indicts two men on murder charges
Mahoning Co. grand jury indicts two men on murder charges
Youngstown cops appeal firing in case involving paraplegic
Youngstown cops appeal their firing for alleged beating of paraplegic man
Magnitude-4.0 quake rattles Calif-Mexico border
OCOTILLO, Calif. (AP) — A magnitude-4.0 temblor has shaken the aftershock zone of the big Easter
Jim Thorpe’s son seeks return of remains
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A son of Jim Thorpe is suing the Pennsylvania town that bears his father’s name
Bus crash in Atlantic City hurts 24, 2 critically
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Police say 24 people were injured when a bus crashed while on its way
Gov. Rendell presses GOP to increase spending by 1 percent
Gov. Rendell presses GOP to increase spending by 1 percent
Trustees give Sweet special status
David C. Sweet has been granted the title of “President Emeritus” at Youngstown State University.
Relief greets Obama pick for new war commander
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — America’s Afghan and international allies embraced the choice of Gen.
Flight 93 temporary memorial moving during work
SHANSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A temporary memorial set up near where Flight 93 crashed during the 2001
Pa. couple charged with death of infant son
GREENVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A couple has been charged with homicide in the death of their 2-month-old son
Small fraction of Americans meet salt guidelines
ATLANTA (AP) — A new government report shows that only a small fraction of U.S. adults are meeting
Judge to weigh $139M sale of Philly newspapers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The contentious bankruptcy case of Philadelphia’s two largest daily newspapers
Parent brawl erupts at kindergarten graduation
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Brawling parents interrupted a Southern California kindergarten
San Francisco Zoo’s Siberian tiger, ’Tony,’ dies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Zoo’s beloved Siberian tiger, “Tony,” has died. Zoo
Ex-Springfield PTO treasurer gets probation in theft case
YOUNGSTOWN — Through tears, the former treasurer of Springfield schools PTO apologized. Cheryl
Conn. TV reporter: I was working, not shoplifting
MILFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police say a Connecticut television traffic reporter told authorities she was
NY’s top court upholds Columbia U. expansion plan
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s top court has upheld a state redevelopment agency’s use of eminent
North Korea threatens more punishment for American
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea threatened today to increase punishment for an American who
Cap back after robot nudge stalls oil collection
NEW ORLEANS (AP)—A cap was back in place on BP’s broken oil well after a deep-sea blunder forced
Man drifts a mile into Gulf off Fla. on pool float
BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man who apparently passed out on a pool float at a Tampa area beach
No bail for Dallas man accused of Obama threat
DALLAS (AP) — A Dallas man accused of threatening to kill President Barack Obama has been denied
Power largely restored after western Pa. storms
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Power has been largely restored to customers in western Pennsylvania after strong
Pa. man charged with fondling boy during cruise
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal investigators say a western Pennsylvania man charged with molesting a boy
Pa. bicyclist dies on ride in New Mexico
RINGTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania community is mourning the death of a 19-year-old bicyclist who
Family fun night at Boardman Park
Boardman Township Park will present its family fun night in the park Saturday at the Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre.
Church chosen for Koons-Loew July wedding
Church chosen for Koons-Loew July wedding Kurt and Sandie Koons of London, Ohio, and Jack and
Miss Richards, Mr. McCauley to be wed in July
July wedding for Miss Richards and Mr. McCauley The engagement and upcoming marriage of Katherine
August nuptials set by Stacie Davis and Brian Hoover
BOARDMAN Stacie L. Davis and Brian M. Hoover, both of Boardman, are announcing their plans to be
Reents-Kimmel engagement is announced
Reents-Kimmel engagement is announced DEFIANCE Nicole Reents and Christopher Kimmel, both of
Stewart-Dudek wedding to be in Alliance church
Stewart-Dudek wedding to be in Alliance church The engagement and upcoming marriage of Jodi
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Daughter’s boyfriend is not motivated
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I are at the end of our rope with our
Old jewelry display at Barnhisel House
Old jewelry display at Barnhisel House GIRARD The Barnhisel House, 1011 N. State St., where a
HELOISE: Bedding should be bought as a set
Dear Heloise: Mattresses and box springs frequently are sold as a set. Is it necessary to replace
Quake rattles, Oakhill workers roll
An earthquake that originated near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, shook many Valley residents Wednesday and closed a Mahoning County building.
Scrappers finally score but still come up short
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com NILES Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Chase Burnette
Glacier baseball facility a year-round diamond jewel
Field of dreams By Bill Sullivan sullivan@vindy.com STRUTHERS If the baseball gods discover
708-member St. E';s union soundly rejects contract proposal
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Members of Teamsters Local 377 at St. Elizabeth Health Center on Belmont
Man pleads guilty in ’07 fatal store robbery
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man has pleaded guilty to his role
YSU names Klysner men’s tennis coach
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State has named Mark Klysner as men’s
Ohio Glaciers win 2 in Class AA baseball
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Glaciers scored on a dozen hits, and limited
Kids dive into summer reading program at Boardman Library
Kids dive into summer reading program at Boardman Library By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com
Cavaliers trying to deal into NBA draft
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have a coach, any draft picks or a clue
HMHP seeks $2M for center
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The ultimate goal of the $8 million Joanie
Warren man held in murder/rape of Akron woman
Staff report AKRON A Warren man is in custody in the May 28 murder of an Akron woman. Ohio
Wood blows another save in Indians’ defeat
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Jimmy Rollins took a big swing, stood at home plate and watched
YSU to request $24M for upgrades
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University plans to ask the state for some $24 million
Get more women to go to downtown Warren, official says
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Build relationships with female shoppers and direct
Satire keeps spilling out
Opinion: WASHINGTON And sometimes, life imitates farce. Thus the spectacle of BP’s chief executive
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.20 —.20 Avalon
mlb roundup
mlb roundup Wednesday’s other games INTERLEAGUE Royals 1, Nationals 0 WASHINGTON Stephen
Pirates routed 13-3 by Rangers
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Michael Young had three hits and drove in four runs playing
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Some questions for Kagan
Opinion: WASHINGTON Given Elena Kagan’s aversion to “vapid and hollow” confirmation hearings devoid of
Kagan’s clerkship is a definite asset
Opinion: By Brian Gilmore McClatchy-Tribune The best news about Elena Kagan is that she clerked for the
Home sales fall; Fed freezes rates
Home sales fall; Fed freezes rates WASHINGTON Americans showed far less appetite to buy new
Grand jury to decide Covelli theft indictments
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two former local officials with the Covelli
Times Square car bomber issues an ominous warning
Editorial: Pakistan-born American citizen Faisal Shahzad pleaded guilty Monday to 10 terrorism and weapons
Oil seeping daily
Opinion: By Robert H. NELSON McClatchy-Tribune One would have to be heartless not to be moved by photos
5 arrested in drug raids in city
youngstown Police arrested five people in drug raids at two city houses Wednesday afternoon. In
Quake rattles, Oakhill workers roll
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An earthquake that originated near Ottawa,
Corporations are taking control
Opinion: Corporations are taking control In my life time there has never been a greater threat to
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Monaco’s Prince Albert to wed ex-Olympian PARIS Prince Albert of Monaco is engaged
Change of chief doesn’t address policy problem
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s decision to accept Gen. Stanley
‘It just takes one breath’
Whooping cough is still with us, and it’s still deadly Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Two days
Robbery probed
Robbery probed YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating an armed robbery on the city’s West Side.
Tremors felt throughout Buckeye State
Tremors felt throughout Buckeye State Associated Press CLEVELAND A powerful Canadian
Girl, 15, reports rape in Youngstown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the reported rape of a 15-year-old girl.
Author Moore reflects on childhood influences
Reporter Ashley Luthern talked with Cyd Moore before Wednesday’s presentation at Boardman Library.
School building in Salem bought
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The closed Prospect Elementary School will become
Oil pours into Gulf in setback
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Oil spewed uncontrolled into the Gulf of Mexico again Wednesday
Myrtle Beach flights increase airport activity
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA Activity is picking up at the Youngstown-Warren Regional
Metro digest || Storm damage
Storm damage salem Storms that passed through the city Wednesday afternoon blew down trees and
Florida State sent home from CWS
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Matt Curry hit a go-ahead grand slam in TCU’s eight-run eighth
Massive floods flatten town
Massive floods flatten town RIO DE JANEIRO Torrential waters flattened a small town as floods
1,300 inmates get $9M tax break
Associated Press WASHINGTON Living in prison didn’t stop nearly 1,300 inmates from cashing in on
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven R. Constable, 54, of 1566 Wellington Ave.,
Senior service eyes Austintown building
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Plans are taking shape to bring Celtic Health
10 hours, and they are coming back
Epic Wimbledon match to be continued Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England On and on and on, and
Move Over Broadway to stage ‘Monday’ show
Staff report CANFIELD Move Over Broadway Productions will present “Monday Always Leads to
Rib Burn Off slashes prices to the bone
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com NILES The Mahoning Valley Rib Burn Off has slashed its
A major find in Afghanistan
Opinion: The Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times: The discovery of significant mineral wealth in Afghanistan offers
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Al Molinaro (“Happy Days”) is 91. Comedian Jack Carter is 87. Actress Michele Lee
Research findings
Research findings LONDON Young children of women who, during pregnancy, lived near masts that
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown. Clothing and food
WWE’s ‘shooting star’ Evan Bourne will get airborne at Covelli Centre
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com You better be ready, Youngstown, for an adrenaline-
Local actor appears in ‘Knight & Day’
Staff report Darin Munnell, a 2000 graduate of Canfield High School, appears in the new Tom Cruise
Swim program
Swim program The American Red Cross of Trumbull and Mercer Counties is offering its “Learn to
Youngstown native’s film gets digital box-office boost
“Preacher’s Kid,” the film written and directed by Youngstown native Stan Foster, had a modest big-
Art exhibition stays strong by keeping up with trends
Butler museum’s annual Midyear show By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The
Ambrosini’s Restaurant & Lounge, 10826 Market St., North Lima; 330-549-9898
Ambrosini’s Restaurant & Lounge, 10826 Market St., North Lima; 330-549-9898 Wed: DJ/Karaoke, 8
LeBron James’ neighbor selling home
Associated Press BATH, Ohio LeBron James’ next-door neighbor is selling his home on eBay.
Oddly Enough
Oddly Enough Something to holler about: Man wins title SPIVEY’S CORNER, N.C. A North Carolina
Small Ships Revue at The Lube
Sharon, PA The 30th annual Small Ships Revue will shove off from Quaker Steak & Lube on Friday.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Chicago,SDRq directed by David Jendre. Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse
Science proves remedy works
Q. I would like to tell you about a remedy for leg cramps or spasms. One evening we were playing
The Sadies finally find their sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com More than a decade has passed since Travis Good and his
Scaffolding raises a stink
A pedestrian makes his way around scaffolding on the PNC Bank Building on Central Square in downtown Youngstown. The scaffolding was supposed to come down months ago, and the city is considering suing the building’s owner to get it removed.
Best Bets on TV
“Boston Med” (10 p.m., ABC): “Boston Med” follows in the footsteps of the highly acclaimed
Who gets paid by victims fund?
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Is a strip club that caters to oil-rig workers entitled to a piece
Boardman plans to hire two new police officers
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN At least two new police officers are expected to
US moves on in a game for the ages
By NANCY ARMOUR Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa Long after the game had ended and the
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