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Cruze on in to Trumbull County Fair
Sunny skies brought out a good crowd for the opening of the 164th Trumbull County Fair on Tuesday.
Stories published June 30, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cavs turn attention back to Byron Scott
On the eve of LeBron James’ exalted entrance into free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers gave him
Man shot on Youngstown's East Side tonight
A man was shot on Youngstown’s East Side Wednesday night.
Giuriceo and Hazimihalis win fights in Pittsburgh
The Heinz Field VIP Tent treated two Mahoning Valley boxers very well on Wednesday evening.
Greenville extrusions plant to restart
A Cincinnati-based supplier of mechanical connectors has acquired a shuttered extrusions plant in Mercer County.
Fire at pallet shop
City firefighters were dispatched about 30 minutes ago to a blaze at a local pallet shop on Grant Street.
Scrappers nearly get no-hit, lose 3-0
One by one, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers came to bat on Wednesday night. One by one, they made
House passes massive financial overhaul bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two years after a Wall Street meltdown left the economy reeling, the House on Wednesday passed a massive overhaul of financial regulations that would extend the government’s reach from storefront thrifts to the executive suites of Manhattan.
YSU football gets recruit from Warren Harding
After a three-year, 225-mile detour, Pat White discovered his college future was fewer than 20 miles
Cafaro foundation donates $100K to children's center
Flora Cafaro of the Cafaro Family Foundation presented at $100,000 check to the OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology in the historic McCrory’s Department Store on Central Square downtown.
Mahoning commissioners endorse plan to bring back laid-off deputies
Mahoning commissioners endorse plan
Pa. state police investigating shooting of 14-year-old boy
Pa. state police investigating shooting of 14-year-old boy
Terror chief defends targeting rebel US cleric
ASPEN, Colo.(AP) — National Counterterrorism Center director Mike Leiter says the targeting and
Aretha Franklin, Condoleeza Rice team up for Philly show
Aretha Franklin, Condoleeza Rice team up for Philly show
Hurricane Alex churns toward Texas, Mexican coasts
Hurricane Alex churns toward Mexico, Texas coasts
Canfield names Todd Muckleroy basketball coach
Canfield hires Todd Muckleroy as boys basketball coach
New YSU president ready to roll
It may not be on a sign outside her door just yet, but Cynthia E. Anderson said “Student Success
Ohioans not happy with president, Afghan war
COLUMBUS — Ohioans aren’t happy with Barack Obama’s work as president, U.S. military involvement in
Earthquake today in Mexico; see Todd Franko's blog below
There was an earthquake today in Mexico, see Todd Franko's blog below
Summer lunch program closed Monday
The Camp Woodside Summer Lunch Program at Woodside Elementary School, 4105 Elmwood Ave., will be closed Monday for the holiday and reopen at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Judge to rule on evidence in case against former DQ owner
Judge Maureen Sweeney will rule in the next two weeks on whether evidence gathered on a search warrant will be suppressed in a case against a former Canfield businessman.
Date announced for Bannon-Flis summer rite
Date announced for Bannon-Flis summer wedding COLUMBUS, Ga. Kelin A. Bannon and Jonathan R.
August wedding for Miss VanRees, Mr. Commesso
August wedding for Miss VanRees, Mr. Commesso CANFIELD The engagement of Brie VanRees, a
Parents reveal date for DeVault, Malleske rite
Parents reveal date for DeVault, Malleske rite YOUNGSTOWN The engagement of Nicole DeVault and
Date announced for Shonk-Malott autumn wedding
Date announced for Shonk-Malott autumn wedding Jennifer Ann Shonk of Pulaski, Pa., and Michael
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman Poland Road, Poland, will have take-out
Newton Falls reunion honors classmates
NEWTON FALLS The Newton Falls Classmates and Friends 91st reunion was celebrated June 19 at
Humane Society offers special fee
Humane Society offers special fee SALEM Humane Society of Columbiana County, in a patriotic
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Reaction to fear of birds hurts her
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old girl who suffers from
HELOISE: Fruitful hints for strawberry season
Dear Readers: Strawberries are delicious and colorful, and they are a great snack! One cup of
Car believed involved in pedestrian fatal being analyzed
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the early Friday hit-and-run accident that killed a 19-year-old Leavittsburg man by sending a vehicle believed to have been involved in the accident to a lab in Columbus for analysis.
Paramount plan focus of Thursday meeting
A group will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Lemon Grove Cafe, a downtown restaurant at 122 W. Federal St., to develop a plan to turn the former Paramount Theatre into an outdoor entertainment venue.
18 leave Valley for Afghanistan
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com VIENNA “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” the title of a
Nebraska’s Bo Pelini stresses the values of his Valley home
Nebraska’s Bo Pelini stresses the values of his Valley home By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com
Youngstown council, city execs clash over demolition
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the second straight day, city council
McCarthy’s next mission: Rocky Mountain Way
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Denver Broncos rookie safety Kyle McCarthy says
Cop’s uniformed support prompts policy change in Milton Twp.
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com MILTON A Milton Township police officer’s support for Jim
Rondinelli edges Astro in Class B
Staff report STRUTHERS Rondinelli Tuxedo scored four runs in the third inning and held off a
Scrappers rally for a victory
Staff report Batavia, N.Y. Jordan Casas hit a one-out, two-run double in the sixth inning that
Youngstown police investigate theft of grates downtown
By Doug Livingston TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the theft of 30 steel
Bear that wandered area dies from fall
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com STREETSBORO The young black bear that spent several days
Indians beat Toronto for third straight win
Associated Press Cleveland Fausto Carmona remained well-grounded and bounced back from his worst
Cubs hold down Bucs
Associated Press Chicago Alfonso Soriano hit two solo home runs and Ted Lilly pitched seven
Trumbull gets funds for solar energy
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Sometime late this year or early next year, Trumbull
Group to meet regarding plan for Paramount Theatre
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A group will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Lemon Grove Cafe, a downtown
New members welcome at Logan Swim & Tennis Club
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Exercise and entertainment. That’s what’s
Cruze on in to Trumbull County Fair
Sunny skies brought out a good crowd for the opening of the 164th Trumbull County Fair on Tuesday.
Judge to rule on evidence
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Judge Maureen Sweeney will rule in the next two
‘Tourism’ video maker at Improv
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s a self-deprecating streak that runs through local
South Carolina wins CWS
Associated Press Omaha, neb. Whit Merrifield’s RBI single with one out in the bottom of the 11th
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.20 —.42 Avalon
Felons have lost their right to vote
Opinion: By Sharon Browne and Roger Clegg McClatchy-Tribune Every state in the country except two — Maine
Good news for Valley was millions of years in the making
Editorial: The most recent chapter in Ma- honing Valley industrial history began about 400 million years ago.
US works to deport one of the good guys
Opinion: What should be done with a man who infiltrated the terrorist group Hamas, spied for Israeli
China, Taiwan sign trade pact
China, Taiwan sign trade pact BEIJING A historic trade deal between China and Taiwan will ease
Obama’s changed view on drugs is welcome
Opinion: By David A. LOVE McClatchy-Tribune President Obama is moving in the right direction in the war
Metro digest || Sawed-off shotgun confiscated from teen
Sawed-off shotgun confiscated from teen YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested Darius Wilson, 18, of
Trumbull County Fair | Calendar of events
Admission prices: daily ticket, $7 (includes rides); senior citizens $3; weekly pass, $18 (does not
Ticket brokers align with colleges
Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. College sports fans searching for a coveted ticket to a sold-out
1 of 14 jackpot winners buys new Corvette
Associated Press TOLEDO A group of Michigan autoworkers won a share of a Powerball jackpot, and
Petraeus leaves room for changes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Gen. David Petraeus left open the possibility of recommending that
US to get countries’ help with Gulf spill
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The United States is accepting help from 12 countries and
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
FIFA may finally study high-tech help for refs
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Upon further review, soccer’s governing body now agrees that
Men plead guilty to reduced charges in death
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two city residents pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of involuntary
Venus stunned — and out — at tourney
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Venus Williams would shank a shot — and she shanked many on
Zero tolerance is a burden on residents of the city, not the thugs
Opinion: Zero tolerance is a burden on residents of the city, not the thugs I am a longtime resident of
Poll puts Strickland ahead of Kasich
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland continued to outpace
Kagan: I didn’t block military
Associated Press WASHINGTON Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan maneuvered carefully through tough
No offer, but Cavs like Shaw
Associated Press Cleveland The Cleveland Cavaliers are closing in on a coach. Los Angeles
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin J. Brogley, 49, of 536 Greenmont Drive,
Vehicle suspected in fatal accident being analyzed
Staff report SOUTHINGTON The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the early
Ex-restaurateur gets prison time for illegal hiring
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com TOLEDO A federal judge has sentenced the former owner
The Senate loses another lion
Opinion: The Senate loses another lion Philadelphia Inquirer: The death of Sen. Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., on
Boardman officials want to re-sign
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township officials want to replace signs near
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS CNN’s Larry King says he’s ending show NEW YORK Larry King says he’s stepping down
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District, 7 p.m., board offices, 850
LeBron has not tipped his hand
Associated Press CLEVELAND As he dressed in his spacious corner locker, LeBron James glanced
Consumer confidence plunges
Associated Press NEW YORK Stung by falling stocks and sick of waiting for jobs to come back,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Jennifer Figueroa and Fabian Aldeco, Youngstown, boy, June
A sweet way to be patriotic on July 4th
Cupcakes McClatchy Newspapers Celebrate the Fourth with a fabulous finale: Serve dessert while
Plan is to cut salt by 2014
By Sylvia Rector Detroit Free Press If you watch food TV, you soon realize that when chefs talk
Berry tart has serious panache
By ALISON LADMAN Associated Press Like the classic French fresh fruit tarts you see in fancy
Stocks skid on renewed fears of global slowdown
Associated Press NEW YORK No matter where they look, investors are seeing economic trouble.
Hulu starts subscriber service
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Online video site Hulu, under pressure from its media company
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH New greeting cards come with flavor strips included CLEVELAND Move over, greeting
Versatile salad is perfect partner
By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor No time for potato or pasta salad? Or just looking to mix it up
iTunes’ top 5 selling singles of the week ending June 28:
iTunes’ top 5 selling singles of the week ending June 28: v“Love the Way You Lie”: Eminem
Make your Fourth of July red, white and true blue
By Jenny Harper McClatchy Newspapers It’s true — the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever
Canfield Fair pie contest
Staff report Something flaky is headed to the Canfield Fair this year, and it should sweeten the
Music veteran Tommy Chris explores world beats
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Veteran Youngstown area musician Tommy Chris is hoping
After 54 seasons, long-running CBS daytime drama wraps End of ‘World’
Associated Press NEW YORK You can view the clip on YouTube: Dr. Bob Hughes lunching with a
GM says it’s ripe for overseas growth
Associated Press DETROIT GM told potential investors Tuesday it will be the first global
Call to action
Call to action youngstowN ACTION and its Community Mobilization Committee have issued a “call to
Obama shows strength
Opinion: By Max Boot Los Angeles Times “Faced with crisis, the man of character falls back on himself. He