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Early start, extra spark, eager kids
Akeim Smith gets a little help from his mom, Petrchann Smith, to find the letters to spell his name. Akeim and his parents have been ...
Stories published August 18, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown women indicted on attempted murder, assault charges
Youngstown women indictged on attempted murder, assault charges
Former OSU QB draft eligible, must sit out 5 games
Former OSU QB draft eligible, must sit out 5 games
Man accused of shooting Ohio worker spraying mosquitoes
Man accused of shooting worker spraying mosquitoes
Ohio students raise money for East African famine victims
Ohio students raise money for famine victims
2 men plead guilty in swastika branding case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Two New Mexico men accused of branding a swastika on the arm of a
Father, son in Palin stalking case arrested in Pa.
Father, son in Palin stalking case arrested in Pa.
Teen boys charged with burglary, vandalizing Milton Township home
Teen boys charged with burglary, vandalizing Milton Township home
US, Chinese basketballers brawl during Biden visit
US, Chinese baskeballers brawl during Biden visit
US forecasters says SW drought to continue to the fall
US forecasters say SW drought to continue to the fall
Cuyahoga County owed $10K in unpaid parking, traffic tickets
Cuyahoga County owed $10K in unpaid parking tickets
Group challenges Cleveland Heights gun-control measures
Group challenges Cleveland Heights gun-control measures
Mass. man gets 55 months in prison for Ohio Brinks burglary
Mass. man gets 55 months in prison for Ohio Brinks burglary
Stocks fall on worries about slower global economy
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling at the opening of trading on more signs of economic weakness
Accused pirate negotiator faces additional charges
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A man accused of negotiating ransoms on behalf of Somali pirates in the
Ohio funeral home in cremation error reopens
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A judge is allowing a new owner to reopen an Ohio funeral home that cremated
7-year-old invents iPhone ap
NORTH LIMA Meet Connor Zamary. He’s started his own limited liability corporation. He’s given
Whitey Bulger’s girlfriend pleads not guilty
BOSTON (AP) — The longtime girlfriend of reputed Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger has pleaded
Medical examiner: Youth, 14, fatally shot
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police are investigating a shooting that left a teenage boy dead and a second teen
Tot’s scrubbed face leads to assault charge
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania mother is charged with assault over injuries police
Police: Jeweler dragged by car after theft
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man was injured when he was dragged by a car while trying to chase
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Brian and Keri Daugherty Smoot of Plymouth, Mass., are announcing the birth of their first child, a
NE Ohio Buddy Walk Saturday in Cleveland
NE Ohio Buddy Walk Saturday in Cleveland cleveland The 2011 Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk will take
Luncheon, discussion scheduled at JCC
youngstown Congregation Ohev Tzedek and Grow Youngstown will host a luncheon and discussion about
Youngstown skating club takes fifth place
YOUNGSTOWN The Skating Club of Greater Youngstown took fifth place competing against 84 rink teams
Early start, extra spark, eager kids
Akeim Smith gets a little help from his mom, Petrchann Smith, to find the letters to spell his name. Akeim and his parents have been participating in SPARK — Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids — which helps kids prepare for kindergarten by pairing them with parent partners.
2 arrested, 2 still sought in 2 slayings
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city police department made two arrests and is searching for two
Boardman thefts suspect indicted
Teen now faces federal weapon charge By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city
Elections board disqualifies petitions of three candidates
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Petitions of three candidates who filed to
Pony Series ride ends
By Joe Tuscano sports@vindy.com WASHINGTON, PA. After a 51-year absence, the journey for
Belmont Ave. business boom continues in Liberty
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty When Juan Vasquez looked to build his own
Citizens seek to clean up South Side
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A South Side citizens group wants to clean up
Nursing opened door to teaching
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Patricia McAllen, associate dean of the
YSU players hit the road
Teammates participated in Summer Pro-Am By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Twice
Neighbors question woman’s capability
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER Carol Dauberman kept two of the 24 dogs
Judge: Escape from cell was a first
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Though Sunday was not the first time someone has escaped
Smith replaces DeChristofaro
Staff report WARREN After leaving the Trumbull County Courthouse, Randy Smith was heading to the
Scrappers rally, get All-Star Game
Staff report BURLINGTON, VT. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers celebrated getting the New York-Penn
Brookfield to dedicate school complex
Staff report Brookfield The Brookfield Local School District will have a dedication and open
Board wants to keep officer on school duty
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The school board would like to keep a city
Kasich offers meeting on SB 5
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich and GOP legislative leaders have
Probe continues
Probe continues POLAND Township police continue to investigate six weekend incidents of thefts
Airport pays off sewer bills
Staff report VIENNA Thanks to improved revenue, the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport has paid
Unique sound creates buzz for Radiation City
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When Cameron Spies (guitar, vocals, electronics) and
Oakland celebrating 25 years
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts will have an open house from 6 to 9 p.m.
Looking forward to the 2011-12 theater season
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com The 2011-12 community- theater season is about to
Festival to celebrate Hispanic culture
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The area’s first Spanish Heritage Festival
Boardman native takes over at BWR
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN After an extensive search, Ballet Western Reserve found a artistic
Laugh Yo Ribs Off coming to Metroplex
Staff report LIBERTY The Laugh Yo Ribs Off comedy show, featuring Derrick Muhammad and Brian
MLB roundup Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Ray 4, Red Sox 0 BOSTON David Price pitched eight crisp innings, B.J. Upton
major league baseball boxscores
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Pierre’s single in 14th propels White Sox win
Associated Press CHICAGO Juan Pierre doesn’t hit many home runs, so when he hit one, he couldn’t
Carmona tames White Sox
Associated Press CHICAGO Fausto Carmona allowed four hits over 81/3 innings and the Cleveland
prep sports at a glance
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF CANFIELD 153, POLAND 160 CANFIELD (3-0, 1-0 AAC Red) — Dom
Craig homers twice as Cards romp
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Allen Craig was looking for his first hit in two months, hoping to
Niners WR Morgan sees increased time
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Josh Morgan is out to make a new name for himself with the
Drilling-related STD remark touches off frenzy in Harrisburg
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The lawmaker who kicked off a furor over sexually transmitted
Ohio teacher evaluations get new standards
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The new Ohio Teacher Evaluation System will place greater emphasis on
Amping up concern
Stage collapse puts focus on concert safety Associated Press CHICAGO When thunderstorms
robert k. yosay | the vindicator
robert k. yosay | the vindicator Akeim Smith, top photo, works with letters to spell his name,
Caucus backs embattled superintendent
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Members of the state’s Legislative Black Caucus expressed support
MRI accreditation
MRI accreditation BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley has received a three-year
Agent accused of falsifying license
Associated Press CINCINNATI A Department of Natural Resources wildlife officer was indicted
National newsmakers
newsmakers Jennifer Lopez returning to ‘Idol’ NEW YORK If there was ever any doubt, it’s gone
2 GOP guilty pleas in case
Associated Press HARRISBURG Two former aides to one-time state House Speaker John Perzel on
Undrafted Dockery, Smith seeking positions
By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal BEREA Linebacker Brian Smith sprinted around the left side
nfl notebook | News & notes
Jets: Plaxico Burress had his first significant practice workload with the New York Jets,
Solar energy
Solar energy COLUMBIANA U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Avon, announced Wednesday that
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator Juan Vasquez poses inside his new restaurant, Fiesta Tapatia,
Dream Team soars into Heinz
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Steelers cornerback William Gay understands the buzz surrounding the
Background checks of gun purchasers up
Associated Press DAYTON Ohio has seen a jump in FBI background checks on prospective firearms
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Man becomes hero after rescuing girl
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. The timing was just right for saving the life of a 6-year-
Fire damages bowling alley
Associated Press PARMA HEIGHTS An estimated $1.25 million in damage resulted from a fire at an
Will new mayor fare better with eyesore than foregoer?
Editorial: 2Those were the words we used in February when then Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams said the city
NCAA probing Miami
Associated Press CORAL GABLES, Fla. The NCAA said Wednesday it has been investigating the
Obama seeks to reassure Americans
Associated Press ATKINSON, Ill. Confronting the most public anxiety yet of his Midwestern tour,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission, 2 to 4 p.m., Mahoning County
Game time
Game time Who: Lions at Browns When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV Channel 33; WNCD-FM 93.3
Free lunch
Free lunch Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, lunch for all, 11 a.m.
Jobs plan coming in Sept.
Associated Press WASHINGTON Seeking to jolt the economy, President Barack Obama will propose new
Rising prices usher in latest gold rush
Associated Press NEW YORK For what is normally a sleepy month, there are so many customers at
New This week
New This week Conan the Barbarian (R) Sword-wielding warrior is the hero of this fantasy tale.
RETURN DEMON
The Browns’ Josh Cribbs isn’t pleased with the NFL’s new rule for safety Associated Press BEREA
Spears has had ups and downs but stays on top
By Genetta M. ADAMS Newsday In music, pop is short for “popular,” but the abbreviated term for
Earnings reports push stocks up slightly Wednesday
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks rose modestly Wednesday after companies reported higher
IN-HOUSE CARE
Major employers across the country are opening their own health centers Los Angeles Times LOS
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Birthdays
Birthdays Movie director Roman Polanski is 78. Actor Robert Redford is 75. Actor Christopher Jones
Youngstown State University men’s basketball 2011-12 schedule
DATEOPPONENT TIME Nov. 12 at Samford 7 p.m. Nov. 15 NOTRE DAME COLLEGE 7:05 p.m. Nov. 18
“do something awards” (9 p.m., VH1): Jane Lynch (“Glee”) will host the Emmys
“do something awards” (9 p.m., VH1): Jane Lynch (“Glee”) will host the Emmys next month, but first
Pledge fever spikes
Opinion: By Joni Balter Seattle Times Most Americans have never heard of Grover Norquist, president of
British riots sign of the times
Opinion: BELFAST, Northern Ireland Some of those caught looting stores last week in Britain were asked why
First Vexfest, now Roxfest
BoomBox is the type of band that is best appreciated in a festival setting. And it was an inspired
Illegal foreclosures explode
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Two-year-olds often go running around the house too wildly and crash
Lessons from the census
Opinion: Omaha World-Herald: Culturally vibrant cities such as New York, San Francisco and Seattle have
Britain not so ‘special’ any more
Opinion: LONDON During the Second World War, a future prime minister, Harold Macmillan, said America is
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Yo. Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Yo. Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: First Degree, 9 p.m.
2011-12 Valley calendar for stage, ballet, orchestra and opera Arts appeal
LOOKING FORWARD TO AN EDGY AND COZY MIXTURE IN THE UPCOMING THEATER SEASON. c8 THE YOUNGSTOWN
A sequel to ‘No Child Left Behind?’
Opinion: PHILADELPHIA The Obama administration is accomplishing in education something it failed to do in
Man, 86, sentenced in wife’s murder
Associated Press AKRON An 86-year-old Ohio man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison
Air Force sergeant to be discharged
Air Force sergeant to be discharged OMAHA, Neb. The Air Force said Wednesday it is discharging a
Serena drops out; Wozniacki loses
Associated Press MASON Serena Williams dropped out of the Western & Southern Open because of a
Penny drive
Penny drive YOUNGSTOWN Easter Seals 23rd Annual Drive for Dough “2 Million Penny Drive” with
oddly enough
oddly enough Toilet-papered river cleaned up LEWISTON, Idaho A river in Idaho finally has run
Soap in hand relieves cramps
Q. I am prone to very painful hand and finger cramps. When they strike, I massage them or run hot
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