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Simon Roofing bringing jobs home
Raw material storage tanks hold, from left, latex, tar, and asphalt at SR Products in Struthers. The new plant, in the owners' hometown, has the ...
Stories published May 20, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Leonard Kirtz graduates 8 tonight
In three months, Sarah Klingensmith will enter an adult-rehabilitation center to learn supported-employment skills, but her first priorities are to swim as much as possible and bask in the glow of her latest accomplishment: receiving her diploma.
3 siblings arrested in multi-county burglary, drug case
A massive police investigation into residential burglaries and drug trafficking in several Ohio and Pennsylvania communities led to secret indictments and arrests of three Ohio siblings Thursday.
God pardoned you; I'm punishing you, judge tells defendant
“The good Lord’s been looking out for you through all these DUIs,” Judge R. Scott Krichbaum told Todd W. Tolson, 49, of Warren, moments before sending him to prison for nine months for his ninth driving-under-the-influence of alcohol offense in 20 years.
Senate passes massive Wall Street regulation bill
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Prodded by national anger at Wall Street, the Senate today passed the most far-reaching restraints on big banks since the Great Depression. In its broad sweep, the massive bill would touch Wall Street CEOs and first-time homebuyers, high-flying traders and small town lenders.
Area reps to Valley: Hit Forum's creditors where it hurts
State and local governments and Mahoning Valley residents should withdraw their money from secured creditors’ banks if the creditors stand in the way of Ardent Health Services’ attempt to purchase Forum Health, state Rep. Robert Hagan told a labor rally in downtown Youngstown.
Meet Meg Silver — her students changed the way she teaches
Meet Meg Silver, a language-arts teacher in Columbiana’s Middle School.
Board rules against Mahoning County on Oakhill taxes
The Ohio Board of Tax Appeals has upheld a ruling by William Wilkins, state tax commissioner, that
8 seniors awarded DeBartolo scholarships
The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation has given eight area high school seniors a major boost in meeting the costs of college.
New signs designate Youngstown's first Italian neighborhood
The city put up signs welcoming people to its Brier Hill neighborhood — the “home of the first Italian immigrants in Youngstown.”
Berlin Township fire levy still a loser after recount
Berlin Township fire levy still a loser after recount
Chaney concert is May 27
YOUNGSTOWN The Chaney High School String and Vocal Departments will present their annual spring
Mexico's Calderon urges U.S. to curb illegal drug demand
Mexico's Calderon urges U.S. to curb illegal drug demand
Ohio lawmaker calls for withdrawing money from creditors' banks who won't support Forum sale
Ohio lawmaker
McDonald’s says no way Ronald will retire
CHICAGO (AP) — Retire Ronald McDonald? No way. That’s the message McDonald’s Corp. CEO gave to the
AAA: More Americans will be on the road this Memorial Day
More Americans on the highways this Memorial Day
Warren man gets prison time after 9th DUI conviction
Warren man gets prison time after 9th DUI conviction
Ohio ghost group not scared about cemetery cleanup
Ohio ghost group not scared about cemetery cleanup
Youngstown, Cleveland, Pittsburgh leaders meeting Friday
More than 200 community leaders and elected officials from Youngstown, Pittsburgh and Cleveland are expected to attend Friday’s “Rebuilding the Cities that Built America” conference at Trinity United Methodist Church, 34 W. Front St.
Supremacists get permit for rally at Gettysburg
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The National Park Service has approved a permit for a white supremacist group
Lawrence County rape suspect arrested after 6-hour standoff
WEST PITTSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police in Lawrence County say they took a rape suspect into custody after
Melodie Metzger | Michael Telega
Melodie Metzger | Michael Telega MALIBU, Calif. Michael Thomas Telega and Melodie Fair Metzger
Elizabeth Wheeler | Bo Stewart
Elizabeth Wheeler | Bo Stewart WHEELING, W.Va. Elizabeth Dale Ann Wheeler and Bo Daniel David
July wedding set for Miss Russo, Stavros Atsas
Lowellville Alan and Maureen Russo of Lowellville are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Amanda Buser to be bride of Mr. Cooper
The engagement of Amanda Buser and Jonathan Cooper, both of Streetsboro, is being announced by their
Red & White Ball is black-tie event
Red & White Ball is black-tie event boardman Greg Greenwood of Greenwood Chevrolet will be the
HELOISE: How to clean terra cotta
Dear Heloise: About this time every year, I drag out my terra-cotta planters to start my spring
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She’s tired of his cheating with men
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our late 40s and have been
Poland North garners second Chick-fil-A award
Strong character and values among Poland North Elementary students have earned the school its second Core Essentials Award since 2007.
Judge to sheriff: Release inmates, face suit
The city is preparing to take legal action if Mahoning County releases any misdemeanor prisoners sentenced to the county jail by municipal judges against the judges’ wishes.
Football recruits like the staff and facilities
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown As Youngstown State’s four newest football recruits
Hoelzel handcuffs Hubbard
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com STRUTHERS The first time the Hubbard High baseball team faced
Valley to host rustbelt huddle
STAFF REPORT news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More than 200 community leaders and elected officials
Sizzling bats power Boardman win
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Because the Boardman High softball team had
Boardman family tours Air Force One
By Doug Livingston The NewsOutlet.org VIENNA While President Barack Obama was at V&M Star on
Controversial play ends Harding game
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Struthers The final play in the Division I tournament game
Not all in Campbell agree with plan
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com Campbell A proposal to convert the city’s paid fire
Howland falls to St. Ed’s in five innings at Cene
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Struthers Howland High baseball coach Rob Thompson said it
Recovery Act to aid Hampshire House
Staff report WARREN An aging affordable- housing apartment complex in Warren is the first
WB’s Stanley shuts down Mooney
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com STRUTHERS There were a few moments in Wednesday’s game when
Flea market to raise funds in landfill fight
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Put collectibles and clutter on sale Friday at
5 ballots could decide levy
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com BErLIN The passage or rejection of a 2-mill additional
Appeals court: Judge erred in barring landlord
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An appeals court has ruled that a county
Simon Roofing bringing jobs home
Raw material storage tanks hold, from left, latex, tar, and asphalt at SR Products in Struthers. The new plant, in the owners' hometown, has the potential to employ up to 80 workers.
Ryan’s new subcommittee post another positive for the Valley
Editorial: If Congressman Tim Ryan’s appointment in December 2006 to the powerful House Appropriations Committee was a major step up in his eight-year tenure on Capitol Hill, his being named this month to the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee is just as significant.
Standoff ends in arrest of man wanted in Crawford County, Pa.
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. A 51/2-hour standoff in West Pittsburg ended with the arrest of a
Beware of genetic testing
Opinion: By Arthur Caplan Philadelphia Inquirer Type “genetic testing” on an Internet search engine and
P&G opens online store
Associated Press CINCINNATI The world’s largest consumer products maker says its online shopping
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.58 —.14 Avalon
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
So far, hair booms not part of oil cleanup
McClatchy Newspapers RALEIGH, N.C Hair salons nationwide are sweeping up clippings, stuffing
Judge OKs sale of $4.4M of Denman Tire’s assets
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown A bankruptcy judge has approved the $4.4 million
Wal-Mart to pull Miley jewelry
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Wal-Mart said Wednesday it is pulling an entire line of Miley
Man sentenced to prison for armed robbery
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 23-year-old Richland Avenue man was sentenced to six years in prison
European leaders attack speculators
Associated Press LONDON European leaders are stepping up their attack on what they characterize
Report: N. Korea sank S. Korean ship
Report: N. Korea sank S. Korean ship SEOUL, South Korea Evidence overwhelmingly proves North
Linens & More coming to area
Staff report howland A new retail chain partly owned by ex-shopping mall magnate J.J. Cafaro
Treasurer: School finances good for now
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city schools’ treasurer believes the district is
Poland North honored again
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Poland Strong character and values among Poland North
Councilman resigns, citing health reasons
Councilman resigns, citing health reasons campbell Third Ward city Councilman Joseph Mazzocca
Salem company receives state award
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Butech Bliss in Salem has received a state award
Canfield, Fitch lead in Div. I track
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Canfield’s boys team and Austintown Fitch’s girls lead the team
Champion shuts out Regina for Div. III championship
By Jim flick sports@vindy.com JEFFERSON Champion smacked two home runs and shut out South
Canfield passes first district test with ease
By John bassetti bassetti@vindy.com boardman Canfield made it look easy. Now comes the hard
Council OKs tax breaks
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council agreed to provide 75 percent,
JFK’s Fredericka wins 2 in tennis
Staff report CANTON Warren JFK’s Michael Fredericka is the only area player still in contention
Draft yields 18 for USHL team
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms selected 18 players in the United States Hockey
4th militia member is released
Associated Press DETROIT A fourth member of a Midwest militia accused of plotting to overthrow
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Information in an item in the Metro Digest on A3 in Wednesday’s paper about the Women’s
How do we mix oil, water?
Opinion: By Joshua Reichert McClatchy-Tribune The explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig
S. Range moves on in Div. III
Staff report LISBON Less than two weeks ago, South Range defeated Cardinal Mooney in an epic
Mortgage crisis continues as a drag on recovery
Associated Press WASHINGTON The mortgage crisis is dragging on the economic recovery as more
Delphi retirees
Delphi retirees YOUNGSTOWN Members of a congressional subcommittee will come to the Mahoning
Royals’ 5-run ninth frame steals victory from Tribe
Associated Press CLEVELAND Yuniesky Betancourt hit a three-run double off Kerry Wood in the
Council tables ATV ordinance
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES In a surprising move, city council, which appeared ready
Suit names driver, owner of car
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man who was sentenced to four years in prison in February 2009 after
The Suite D’s are coming, so put your party pants on
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Suite D’s will unveil their new EP, “Root
Go ‘Gaga’ over the upcoming tours
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Thankfully, summertime is right around the corner, which
Thais want social inequalities addressed
Los Angeles Times BANGKOK, Thailand As the Thai army retook Bangkok’s premier shopping district
Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD May
Fed approves withdrawal of Fitch
By TODD PORTER The Canton Repository After the next school year, the Federal League will be a
Ministry program
Ministry program WARREN “Creating a Church Health Ministry,” sponsored by the Trumbull County
McDonald’s indoor pool to be closed to cut costs
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald school board has approved closing the
Medical examiner testifies in shooting trial from 1966
Associated Press Writer PHILADELPHIA A medical examiner using graphic autopsy photos and
Years ago
Today is Thursday, May 20, the 140th day of 2010. There are 225 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Investigators honor 2 in Valley
Staff report CLEVELAND A Boardman police detective and an assistant Youngstown city prosecutor
Summer Fun Fest
May 20 Sales, shows Artie Gras with Max Schang, 5-10, Quaker Steak & Lube parking lot, Sharon,
Acid suppressors linked to fractures
Q. I have been taking either Prilosec or Nexium for more than seven years for reflux. No one seems
Parents of tween ‘Gleeks’ keep hands on pause button
Associated Press NEW YORK “OK,” went the e-mail that circulated among parents recently at a New
TV crew may have recorded death
Associated Press DETROIT When police burst into a home in search of a murder suspect, a reality
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Man beats the rap in disorderly conduct case SALT LAKE CITY Not McGuilty was the
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Dean and Karen DeLeon, Warren, twins: girl and boy, May 18.
Youngstown’s rock mentor helps shape city’s sound
During the multitude of interviews I’ve done with local bands over the years, one name has come up
Man gets 10 years for child sex
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A judge sentenced a 58-year-old Austintown man to 10 years in prison
Celebration of life in honor of youth
Celebration of life in honor of youth WARREN One Health Ohio and the McCoy Family are offering
Local festivals and fairs
Local festivals and fairs Here are some of the events happening in the region from May to
Concert to benefit Paws for Peace
Staff report PETERSBURG The Rockin’ Rendezvous, a two-day camping and concert event, will be
Moving through midlife
Exercises help older women lose weight, get fit McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. Hot
‘SNL’ star Forte brings ‘MacGruber’ to big screen
Contra Costa (Calif.) Times Will Forte has learned that life can deliver you to some pretty weird
Oakland brings back ‘When I Knew’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., will host “When I
Americans struggling in IndyCar series
Associated Press Indianapolis The day Randy Bernard was announced as the CEO of the IndyCar
Surplus food
Surplus food Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown. Clothing and food available
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Brian and Lavrinda (Anzevino) Soloway of Davenport, Iowa, are announcing the birth of their fourth
New This Week
New This Week MacGruber (R) A mullet-wearing soldier and special operative is called up to find
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
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Grey’s Anatomy” (9 p.m., ABC): Mandy Moore guest-stars in the Season 6 finale of “Grey’s Anatomy,”
Hand Drawn Mountains head off in a new direction
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com No offense to Coldplay, but the Brit-pop act appears to
Women’s art exhibition at the McDonough
YOUNGSTOWN “Women Artists: A Celebration!,” the YWCA of Youngstown’s annual art exhibit, will be
newsmakers
newsmakers O’Brien headlines TBS sales pitch NEW YORK Conan O’Brien says he can’t wait to get
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John C. Mahle, 43, of 17374 Glenwood Ave., Lake
special guest Testament.
special guest Testament. “Love On The Run Tour” featuring REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar, 7 p.m.
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