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UPDATE: Three dead in accident that closes I-80 near Hubbard
A mid-afternoon traffic accident eastbound on I-80 in Hubbard Township has closed traffic.
A Rosy Graduation
When Ruth Williamson was giving birth to twins March 1, 1992, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, little did she know that one of ...
Stories published May 24, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
UPDATE: Three dead in accident that closes I-80 near Hubbard
A mid-afternoon traffic accident eastbound on I-80 in Hubbard Township has closed traffic.
One lane of I-80 reopened
HUBBARD Interstate 80 eastbound between state Route 193 and U.S. Route 62 now has one lane open.
Henderson guilty in killing of Lloyd McCoy, 11
A jury found Eugene Henderson guilty of killing Lloyd McCoy Jr., 11, and Marvin Chaney, 26, at a
North Side Pool might open with state funds from MYCAP
A nonprofit organization will provide about $300,000 in state funds to allow Youngstown to open its
Federal grant provides Boardman police hiring money
A $524,246 grant will allow Boardman Township to hire two police officers with the federal
Analysis: Children in rural areas just as likely to die by gunplay as in big cities
Children in rural areas just as likely to die by gunplay as in big cities
Tax credit and low mortgage rates boost home sales
Tax credit and low mortgage rates boost home sales
DUI suspect charged with smashing Pa. officer's bike
DUI suspect charged with smashing Pa. officer's bike
Road restrictions begin Tuesday on U.S. Route 422/Madison Avenue Expressway
Road restrictions begin Tuesday on U.S. Route 422/Madison Avenue Expressway
State Controlling Board approves more than $850K for repairs at state prison in Youngstown
State Controlling Board approves money for state pen in Youngstown
Looks like Berlin fire levy has passed for now
While a recount will be held June 1, the Berlin Township fire levy that was down by one vote is now
SOCIETY DIGEST
Agency sponsors grief workshops EAST LIVERPOOL Catholic Charities will sponsor two grief
HELOISE: Notebook helps with ‘final’ details
Dear Heloise: As an older, single woman, I wanted to make my final wishes known and help my children
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Family’s ritual offends pagan
Dear Annie: I am a 37-year-old married witch. I do not hide my practice. After my grandfather’s
Preserving Ponderosa’s past
Former country-music park seeks home for star-studded panels By D.A. WILKINSON
E. Side facility to mark 70 years
Events planned for McGuffey Centre By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In
Camp Liberty project helps veterans adjust
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Randall “Randy” Cash takes the words of former
Campfire Street Rodders gear up for holiday weekend ‘rod run’
Campfire Street Rodders gear up for holiday weekend ‘rod run’ By LINDA M. LINONIS
Struthers schools anticipate deficit in ’14
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The school district’s latest five-year
SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT | Mahoning County
Number of OVI arrests (over the age of 21): 6. Average blood-alcohol count: 0.136. Driving under
A Rosy Graduation
When Ruth Williamson was giving birth to twins March 1, 1992, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, little did she know that one of her best friends, Laurie Coy, was in the room next door delivering her daughter.
In the NICK of time
Columbiana’s top sprinter ran away with three titles last weekend at the Division III district meet
YSU’s Stocke finishes 48th at regional
Staff report SOUTH BEND, IND. Youngstown State senior men’s golfer Ryan Stocke tied for 48th
Champion grad Beavers reflects on state crown
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com CHAMPION Next month will mark 16 years since Jackie
Oil spill soaks delicate marshes and birds
Associated Press BARATARIA BAY, La. As officials approached to survey the damage the Gulf oil
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH 1794 silver dollar sells for a record $7.85 million LOS ANGELES What may be
Strapped districts cut summer school
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Amber Bramble had to scramble to arrange summer plans for her
Day wins Nelson; teen 16th
Associated Press IRVING, TEXAS Jason Day knows all about being a young, up-and-coming golf star.
Howland house fire
Howland house fire HOWLAND Firefighters said no one was home when they were called to a house
Guns claim kids’ lives in all areas
Guns claim kids’ lives in all areas chicago Children in the most rural areas of the United
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Byfuglien propels Chicago’s sweep of San Jose Sharks
Associated Press CHICAGO Dustin Byfuglien has emerged as a force for the Chicago Blackhawks and
South Avenue task forces to form, take action
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The South Avenue Area Neighborhood Development Initiative (SAANDI) is
Celtics grab brooms; Magic fear shutout
Associated Press WALTHAM, MASS. Playing better may not save the Orlando Magic’s season. Playing
School board needs to refocus
Opinion: School board needs to refocus The resignation of Dr. Wendy Webb saddens me. As a former school
BRIDGE
BRIDGE Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xQ J 10 8 5 uA K 6 vA wA Q 10
Boardman man seriously injured in crash
Staff report NORTH LIMA The Ohio State Patrol said Thomas Vukovich, 44, of Boardman was
Renteria’s goal leads Columbus to a win
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, KAN. Emilio Renteria scored on a header in the 64th minute to give
Prep schedules
SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY SOFTBALL Division II At Firestone Stadium, Akron Poland vs. Tallmadge, 5
Kanaan overcomes crash to qualify for Indy 500
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Tony Kanaan spent all weekend cramming to get into the
Flyers poised to advance
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA One win away from the Stanley Cup Finals, the Philadelphia Flyers
Motorcyclist killed in Western Pa. accident
Staff report darlington, PA. Pennsylvania State Police said an East Palestine man was killed
Braves’ Lowe continues hold over the Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Derek Lowe was eager to deflect the credit for his latest win over
Go-ahead run by Peralta lifts Indians over Reds
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jhonny Peralta ended two long streaks with one swing. Peralta
Union offers to suspend strike
Associated Press LONDON Thousands of British Airways cabin crew looked set to go on strike at
US has uphill struggle in China talks
Associated Press BEIJING The U.S. hasn’t swayed China yet on the need to punish North Korea and
Years Ago
Today is Monday, May 24, the 144th day of 2010. There are 221 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Cleric: Kill US civilians
Associated Press CAIRO A U.S.-born cleric who has encouraged Muslims to kill American soldiers
Doctors OK swim lessons for toddlers
Associated Press CHICAGO The nation’s largest pediatricians group is relaxing its stance against
Jury selection begins in police-torture trial
Associated Press CHICAGO For decades, black men across Chicago described torture at the hands of
Bills stuck in Legislature as home foreclosures rise
Associated Press DAYTON About 90,000 foreclosures have been filed in Ohio in the past year while
Japan’s PM apologizes as US base stays on in Okinawa
Associated Press TOKYO Okinawans were outraged Sunday that Japan’s prime minister reneged on
Dutch boy faces long road to recovery
Opinion: By Norman Ollestad Los Angeles Times How does it feel? Everybody wants to know. How does it
Lobbyists swarm capital, weaken rules
Associated Press Lobbyists swarmed Capitol Hill as Congress debated the most sweeping overhaul to
Ban will target drop-rail cribs
Associated Press WASHINGTON The baby crib, usually a safe haven for little ones, became a death
End of an era in space travel is sneaking up on Americans
Editorial: This week the United States will come one step closer to one of those moments of sudden realization
Green is the color in rural China
Opinion: ANLONG, China This small village on the Zouma River — inside the municipal boundaries of Chengdu,
1. SAUDI ARABIA
Opinion: 1. SAUDI ARABIA Arab News, Riyadh, May 10: The massive 720-billion euro bailout for struggling
DVD RELEASES
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Behold, political egocentrism
Opinion: WASHINGTON In understanding the foibles of politicians, I’ve always found it is a benefit to have
An addiction to technology
Opinion: An addiction to technology Seattle Times: People are not shocked and amazed by technology like
Cable providers start to play nice
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA For far too long, cable customers fumed as they waited in vain for
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Trumbull County Board of Elections, special meeting, 1:30 p.m., board offices.
Pastor loses 9 children in war
Associated Press MWESO, Congo First, the rebels killed four of Joseph Munyaneza’s children in
Stoudemire, Suns rise to avoid sweep
Associated Press PHOENIX Amare Stoudemire answered his critics with an exclamation point, and
Questions persist in Mont. town ravaged by asbestos
Associated Press LIBBY, Mont. Gayla Benefield and Eva Thomson are sisters who have grown used to
Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness YOUNGSTOWN Health and Wellness Fair 2010, sponsored by Managed Care
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Huntington National Bank v. John S. Doughton et al,
Doumit’s homer in 10th snaps Bucs’ skid
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Atlanta Braves are specializing in dramatic, final at-bat
Venus dazzles, cruises in Paris opener
Associated Press PARIS Whistles and whispers circulated through the stands at Court Suzanne
Disney is seeing green in ‘Iron Man’
McClatchy-Tribune LOS ANGELES Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger got right to the point in
Mathews schools project deficit of $3M
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA—A financial forecast compiled by the treasurer of the
Gibbs moves to defuse Busch-Hamlin tension
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. The angry Kyle Busch was back. The driver who always seems to run