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DOLL HOUSE OF HORROR
A display of disfigured baby dolls on North Main Street, Niles, has aroused the anger of some residents to the point that the city’s zoning ...
Stories published October 20, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
2 jailed in Subway, KFC break-ins
A 33-year-old Youngstown man is being held in the Mahoning County jail in lieu of a $40,000 bond in break-ins at two restaurants, and a 24-year-old city man who police say was driving the suspect’s car is jailed in lieu of a $10,000 bond.
Flu shots in Mahoning County
The Mahoning County District Board of Health will give flu shots for $25 through Nov. 18.
Vic Toney wins debut in boxing show
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com NILES Vic Toney can remember when he was little watching his
Weathersfield BOE expects smooth sailing, mulls hall of fame
The Weathersfield School District continues to hold back the tide on a deficit, which is now projected not to hit the district until fiscal year 2015.
Canfield teacher honored by students
Three students recognized teacher Ken Reel at the board of education meeting Wednesday night.
Hubbard beats Mooney in volleyball tournament
Hubbard beats Mooney in volleyball tournament By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Hubbard
Yankees beat Rangers, 7-2
NEW YORK Nick Swisher and Robinson Cano hit consecutive homers to build an early cushion, CC
Quaker City Raceway sold at auction
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Quaker City Drag Strip will continue under new
Four area girls in state tennis championships
By greg Gulas sports@vindy.com The Canfield High girls tennis team went 20-1 this season and won
Protesters show up at Niles house featuring ghoulish baby doll display
Protesters show up at Niles house featuring ghoulis baby doll display
Canfield’s Timko goes for state golf title
By greg Gulas sports@vindy.com CANFIELD As he prepares for his fourth trip to the state golf
Phantoms’ captain strives for more
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN By winning four of their first six games,
Ambulance driver, EMT slightly injured in Lawrence Co. wreck
Ambulance driver, EMT slightly injured in Lawrence Co. wreck
YSU players, coaches wary of Saturday’s opponent
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On paper, South Dakota State is tied for the worst
South Range student in juvenile justice center for making alleged threats
South Range student in juvenile justice center for making alleged threats
CNN/Time poll puts Strickland/Kasich in dead heat
COLUMBUS— Support among likely voters for Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland and Republican challenger John Kasich now appears to be roughly even in the governor's race, according to a CNN/TIME/Opinion Research Group poll released Wednesday.
Statues atop Mahoning Co. Courthouse to be removed Friday
Statues atop Mahoning Co. Courthouse to be removed Friday
Attempted murder charge in alleged abortion drive in Ohio
Attempted murder charge in alleged abortion drive in Ohio
Midlothian Blvd. free health clinic is today at 5:30 p.m.
Midlothian Blvd. free health clinic is today at 5;30 p.m.
Seniors center opens in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN Calling it a “dream come true” and “answer to our prayers,” area senior citizens
Deputy barred from law enforcement
WARREN A Mahoning County deputy sheriff who served as a corrections officer and part-time
Portman will ride on GOP resurgence in Ohio, poll says
COLUMBUS Republican Rob Portman continues to lead Democrat Lee Fisher by double digits in the race
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Event is chance to make a difference
Make a difference LORDSTOWN The Animal Welfare Shelter, 545 Brunstetter SW, Lordstown, is
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Didi does what she likes as sister stews
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My sister, “Didi,” has been living with my husband
HELOISE: Organize pantry in colors of products
Dear Readers: Is everything a jumble in your pantry? You may not even realize what you have! A great
Tonight's meeting topic is Leetonia road, bridge levy
Village officials will have a meeting at 6 p.m. today to discuss the 5-mill, five-year additional road and bridge levy on the Nov. 2 ballot.
Green Party meet-and-greet downtown
Dennis Spisak of Struthers, the Green Party’s candidate for governor, will have a fundraiser and a public meet-and-greet event Thursday at Mahoning County Green Party’s office, 26 N. Phelps St., the first floor of the Pig Iron Press Building.
Molina, Hamilton carry Texas past Yankees in Game 4
NEW YORK Bengie Molina’s long three-run drive off A.J. Burnett put Texas ahead in the sixth
Youth being served for YSU football team
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Before the season started, Youngstown State football
Tape reveals session on airport lease
Port authority’s Lewis involved in discussion By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Ohio law
Mooney No. 1 in OHSAA ratings
Staff report Cardinal Mooney’s 23-6 win over Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary pushed the Cardinals to
Casino bid causes stir in Jackson Township
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com North Jackson A pitch by James A. Traficant Jr. for support
Niles advances with a 3-2 victory
Niles advances with a 3-2 victory By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com NILES Justin Miller
Poll: Kasich’s lead remains unchanged
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican gubernatorial challenger John Kasich is
Going out with a smile
Engaging senior Vytas Sulskis wants to make the most of his last year and plans on … By JOE SCALZO
Bond revoked for suspect in Repchic murder
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Judge R. Scott Krichbaum has revoked the $3
Cavs’ win pleases coach
By Mary Schmitt Boyer Cleveland Plain Dealer CINCINNATI What was not to love? OK, it was
City weighs proposals for V&M project
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City officials plan to approve a contract
6th-District race for Congress pits Wilson against three newcomers
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, seeking re-election
Matt Cain sharp for Giants in Game 3
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Cody Ross keeps doing his best Barry Bonds imitation. With the
Heart group updates CPR guidelines
By KRISTINE GILL kgill@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Author to speak on future of green movement
Staff report Youngstown Dr. David Orr, environmentalist, author and professor, will speak about
DOLL HOUSE OF HORROR
A display of disfigured baby dolls on North Main Street, Niles, has aroused the anger of some residents to the point that the city’s zoning inspector has asked the homeowner to take down the display. That’s not going to happen, said Krista Smith, the homeowner.
Texas in command with win in Game 4
Associated Press NEW YORK No disputing this: The Texas Rangers are routing the New York Yankees
NFL to stop health care
Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. The NFL has told the players’ union that it will stop providing
Buckeyes regrouping after tough road loss
Associated Press COLUMBUS Discouraged and downtrodden Ohio State fans won’t be able to count on
Tomlin supports tougher penalties
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is a strong supporter of the NFL’s
PRO TENNIS ROUNDUP
Stockholm Open STOCKHOLM James Blake made it through to the second round after coming from
La Russa unsure of McGwire
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Age was no factor in 66-year-old Tony La Russa’s decision to return
NFL levies fines for hits
Associated Press NEW YORK The NFL imposed huge fines Tuesday on three players for dangerous and
’Huskers struggle to get past Texas
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Three days later, Nebraska players and coaches were still trying
Kablan’s hat trick lifts Ursuline
Staff report VIENNA Kevin Kablan scored three goals to lead the Ursuline High boys soccer team
‘Happy Days’ actor Tom Bosley dies at 83
By BOB THOMAS Associated Press LOS ANGELES Tom Bosley, whose long acting career was
Abandon multicultural cult
Opinion: Somebody eventually had to say it — and German chancellor Angela Merkel deserves credit for being
Despite losses, Penguins holding out hope
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Penguins aren’t yet ready to play for pride.
Following rules at the airport isn’t exactly rocket science
Editorial: Being a member of almost any oversight board can be a thankless — and often unpaid — job, but that
Political energy defies harnessing
Opinion: By Harold Jackson Philadelphia Inquirer “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.02 .08 Avalon
Penn State could get injured LBs back
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. For one week at least, Penn State players thought all jobs
His love for cooking is ... ALL in the FAMILY
By JoAnn Jones news@vindy.com HOWLAND Anthony “Tony” Dolby of Howland grew up around food.
Cleveland man arrested in robbery of bank in Niles
Staff report Niles Timothy J. Wolfe was arrested in Cleveland on charges related to a bank
Inspectors cite dozens of mines across US
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Federal inspectors issued nearly 600 citations for safety
Heater suspected in Pa. fire that killed 5
Associated Press HARRISBURG Investigators looking into a central Pennsylvania row home fire that
What treasures await in Philadelphia-area sewers?
Associated Press ASTON, Pa. The two men — sewer workers — never know what they might find in a
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Oct. 18:
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Oct. 18: Singles: v“Back to
GOP threatens liberal bastions
Associated Press HYANNIS PORT, Mass. In the congressional district that’s home to the Kennedy
Investment company to finance Baard land purchase
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL A Florida-based investment company has
Columbiana council mulls issue of Marcellus Shale
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA City residents want to know if Columbiana
From left, Brit West, Maggie Taylor, Nadia Vynnytsky and Nikki Bohne in a scene from “Legally
From left, Brit West, Maggie Taylor, Nadia Vynnytsky and Nikki Bohne in a scene from “Legally
oddly enough
oddly enough NY restaurateur’s sentence: Deliver pizza to poor BUFFALO, N.Y. A Buffalo, N.Y.,
GM workers from Mich., Ind. to start arriving
Staff report lordstown Laid-off workers from General Motors plants in Michigan and Indiana must
Mooney too much for Struthers in Div. II
Staff report BOARDMAN The Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team defeated Struthers in its
‘Too Many Stars’ has plenty of laughs
By FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press NEW YORK When is too much just the right amount? Comedy
Two logs don’t make it right
Opinion: Two logs don’t make it right Charleston (W. Va.) Daily Mail: Jeanne Clery, a teenage Lehigh
Nation & World Digest | India: Pakistan tied to Mumbai siege
India: Pakistan tied to Mumbai siege NEW DELHI An American convicted in the 2008 Mumbai attacks
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David W. Harsh, 52, of 7443 Oregon Trail, Boardman,
School officials: We need 2 levy renewals
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com austintown School officials are hoping Austintown residents
‘Legally Blonde’ A musical with a message
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com R-E-S-P-E-C-T is what Elle Woods wants, no demands, in
Business Digest | AEP quarterly earnings rise 25%
AEP quarterly earnings rise 25% columbus American Electric Power said its third-quarter earnings
Where can spending be cut?
Opinion: In the last two years, spending by the current Congress has increased 21.4 percent, according to the
Mormons rejected as Scout leaders
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. A Presbyterian church was happy to have Jeremy and Jodi Stokes as
New story lines for Middle East
Opinion: Many years ago, a movie theater called the Brattle near Harvard University used to show the film
The tempting tang of tomatillos
Sassy fruit adds zing to dishes Chicago Tribune Think of tomatillos, with their flirty, papery
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Jakeista Cundiff and Carlton Reid, Poland, girl,
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 5:30 p.m., high school cafetorium. Lordstown Water
Home construction rises slightly; permits decline
Associated Press WASHINGTON Home construction rose slightly last month on the strength of
Anti-abortion group aims to overturn Ohio election law
Associated Press TOLEDO A national anti-abortion group blocked from putting up a billboard
In excelsis D’oh! Vatican paper says Simpsons are Catholic
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Homer Simpson a Catholic? Don’t have a sacred cow, man. The
House fire kills 2-year-old
Associated Press BELPRE, Ohio A toddler has died in a fire in southeast Ohio that destroyed one
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Oct.
Banks doing away with free checking
Associated Press NEW YORK Free checking as we know it is ending. The days when you could walk
Military accepting openly gay recruits
Associated Press SAN DIEGO The military is accepting openly gay recruits for the first time in
UN envoy to Iraq unharmed in bombing
Associated Press BAGHDAD The chief U.N. envoy to Iraq escaped unharmed from a bombing that hit
Green Party events
Green Party events YOUNGSTOWN Dennis Spisak of Struthers, the Green Party’s candidate for
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Mel Gibson gets ‘Hangover 2’ cameo NEW YORK Mel Gibson will make a cameo in “The
Boardman man pleads innocent in shovel case
Staff report BOARDMAN A 31-year-old township resident pleaded innocent to two counts of
70,000 marijuana plants seized in Ohio, Cordray says
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray says authorities seized more
Flight attendant avoids jail with plea deal
Associated Press NEW YORK The fed-up flight attendant who waved goodbye to his career in a
Ohio’s notary public law is weak
Opinion: Ohio’s notary public law is weak Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner is asking for a federal
Surplus food
Surplus food Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, free
Freed Ohio slave finally given burial rites
Associated Press RAVENNA When William Williams lived in the future McElrath Park subdivision in
Browns’ Haden is pushing for more playing time
By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal BEREA Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Joe Haden is
Sports Digest | Griswold named player of week
Griswold named player of week INDIANAPOLIS Butler University sophomore forward Katie Griswold
LeBron expresses concerns over refs
By Ira Winderman Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. In the wake of Monday’s exhibition loss to