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Young inventor pops onto scene
Connor Zamary, 7, of North Lima invented an iPhone and iPod application called Toaster Pop. He went through the entire business process, from filling out ...
Stories published August 19, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Browns lose to Lions 30-28
CLEVELAND (AP) — Colt McCoy threw three touchdown passes — two to tight end Evan Moore — in the
Indians lose to Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Max Scherzer pitched seven strong innings and the first-place Detroit Tigers hit
Feeding ducks leads to yucks
Youngstown Tossing bread to waterfowl sometimes is a common occurrence at ponds and lakes, but
Youngstown schools progress on academic recovery plan
Boardman A plan to dig the Youngstown City Schools out of its academic difficulties is 25 percent
Movement taking flight to rename airport
VIENNA Juliet said to Romeo in the Shakespearean play: “What’s in a name? That which we call a
Youngstown schools improve academic standing
After two years, the city school district is shedding its label as the worst in the state.
Aid, scholarship delays fluster YSU students
Youngstown State University’s announcement that it is delaying financial aid and scholarship funds
Michael Jackson doctor asks to sequester jury during trial
Michael Jackson doctor asks to sequester jury during trial
Stocks fall as traders worry about weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — A growing belief that the country is headed toward recession gave the stock market
3 African refugees charged with fake Phoenix bomb
PHOENIX (AP) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office says a federal grand jury has returned an indictment
Ohio governor, GOP leaders hold union law meeting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Union leaders have passed on meeting with Ohio Gov. John Kasich to discuss a
Ohio weatherization jobs to be cut as funding ends
Ohio weatherization jobs to be cut as funding ends
Pope laments 'amnesia' about God during Spain trip
Pope laments 'amnesia' about God during Spain trip
National tourney for blind chess players begins today in Pa.
National tourney for blind chess players begins today in Pa.
Relaxing Obama hits bookstore with Malia and Sasha
VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. — President Barack Obama began his first full day of vacation on Martha’s
Pa. firm completes purchase of North Jackson facility
Pa. firm completes purchase of North Jackson facility
Financial-aid disbursements delayed at YSU for fall semester
Financial aid delayed at YSU because of strike uncertainty
Brookfield to host meeting on Marcellus/Utica Shale opportunities
Brookfield A public meeting on Marcellus/Utica Shale opportunities is scheduled for Sept. 8 at
OVI checkpoint on U.S. 62 in Goshen tonight
GOSHEN The Ohio State Highway Patrol will hold a checkpoint from 9 p.m. to midnight tonight on US
Youngstown schools’ academic ranking improves
YOUNGSTOWN — Preliminary data shows Youngstown City Schools improved one ranking on the state report
Man charged with arson, domestic violence
YOUNGSTOWN A 50-year-old city man is accused of lighting his Browning Avenue house on fire while
Car crashes into house on Lucius Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating an accident in which a car was traveling east on Lucius Avenue
Man shot, wounded on Woodcrest Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN Police are searching for suspects in a shooting that sent a 20-year-old city man to the
West Memphis 3 may be released after Ark. hearing
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Three men convicted of killing three 8-year-old boys in Arkansas are due in
Woman arrested for putting infant in bed of truck
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A central Florida woman is charged with child neglect after authorities
Suicide bomber kills 40 in Pakistan mosque
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide bomber struck a mosque in a Pakistani tribal region during
Boyfriend charged in pregnant woman’s death
MANHEIM, Pa. (AP) — The boyfriend of a pregnant central Pennsylvania woman fatally shot last week
Suburban teacher charged in thefts
DOYLSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia elementary school teacher has been charged with
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES VFW Post 6488 Auxiliary members will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday at the post home at 2065
Events set for Bazetta Community Day
bazetta Bazetta Township Community Day on Sunday will include the unveiling of a time capsule
Annual dahlia show planned in Mill Creek Park
Annual dahlia show youngstown Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society’s annual dahlia show will take
Suspect in murders was out on bond in another case
By Christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com YOUNgstown A city man was free on bond in a murder
Scrappers threaten, fall short to Vermont
Staff report Burlington, Vt. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers threatened in the ninth inning before
Pioneer Pavilion flag honors former caretaker
Pioneer Pavilion flag honors former caretaker By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Stock market volatility returns
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The cantankerous Dow Jones industrial average
NE Ohio tangles with webworms, ash borers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN It’s a tale of two bugs — one highly noticeable but
Amid scandal, Miami tries to move forward
Associated Press CORAL GABLES, Fla. Speaking out for the first time since Miami football players
Suspect in March robbery turns himself in to police
ED RUNYAN | THE VINDICATOR Mohammad Darwish, owner of the NorthEnd Market, shows the injury he
YSU's Christian Bryan closes mouth, opens eyes
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Christian Bryan is a 5-foot-10 slot receiver with a
Union leaders: We will not negotiate on SB 5 repeal
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Union leaders will not take Gov. John Kasich up on his
Bridge renamed for Brier Hill booster
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The late Dominic Modarelli’s love for his
Youngstown Council accepts report on USW contract
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City council voted unanimously Thursday to accept a fact finder’s
Montana wins first at LL World Series
Associated Press WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. The boys from Billings keep making Montana Little League
Desperately seeking leadership
Opinion: If you knew that nature had granted you enormous talents, what would you do with your life? Would
‘Bad Brad’ no longer so bad
Associated Press WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. His left racing shoe untied to ease the pressure on his sore
Arrested in thefts
Arrested in thefts BOARDMAN Two men accused of stealing from unlocked parked cars in the area of
Ohio finds more mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus
Associated Press DAYTON Ohio’s weather patterns have resulted in more mosquitoes this summer,
Casino board wants answer to kids left in cars
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The Parx Casino in suburban Philadelphia has stepped up patrols
Private JobsOhio move will cost 211 state jobs
Associated Press COLUMBUS More than 200 state jobs will be eliminated as Ohio shifts its
Young inventor pops onto scene
Connor Zamary, 7, of North Lima invented an iPhone and iPod application called Toaster Pop. He went through the entire business process, from filling out paperwork to pitching investors and talking with a developer.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, various commodities,
It helps to be a governor
Opinion: In the recent Republican debate in Iowa, Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty and Jon Huntsman repeatedly cited
Marcellus Shale industry posts production gains
Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale drilling industry is posting huge
Woman found guilty in death of cyclist
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A jury of eight women and four men
3 women indicted in July assaults
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury indicted three Brooklyn Avenue women on
Oil prices drop on economic news
Oil prices drop on economic news NEW YORK Oil fell sharply Thursday along with a broad sell-off
Dealers fear economy could scare off buyers
Associated Press STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. Jeff Swanson was in the market for a new car just a
Newton Falls council divided over replacing city manager
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA A divided Newton Falls City Council will conduct
3 teens charged in Lake Milton home vandalism
Staff report LAKE Milton Police charged three juveniles after they admitted breaking into and
Nation & World Digest || Storm kills three, injures 71 at festival
Storm kills three, injures 71 at festival HASSELT, Belgium A storm swept through a popular
Armed men cross border, kill 8 Israelis
Associated Press EILAT, Israel Gunmen who crossed from the Egyptian desert launched a series of
It’s time for Obama to fight, Waters says
Claims African-Americans unhappy with president Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES As far as Rep.
First family departs for 10-day vacation
Associated Press WEST TISBURY, Mass President Barack Obama ditched the Beltway grind Thursday to
For some, gridlock on debt is a benefit
Associated Press WASHINGTON Gridlock, as much as it’s derided, may be the best outcome for the
Officials: Gas-leak response was timely
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN When a portion of one of the busiest roads in
Source: Suspect in tourist's disappearance in Aruba sought insurance payout
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Investigators have been told that just two days after an
newsmakers
newsmakers Brad Paisley enjoys anonymity in Europe LONDON Though U.K. fans go wild for Brad
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Brier Hill Italian Fest, 4 to 11 p.m.: A tribute to the late Rocky
Car-buying concerns
Car-buying concerns The worry: U.S. car dealers are afraid that gyrations in the stock market and
Democrats are taking a beating
Opinion: Democrats are taking a beating Well, the Democrats took another right cross to the chin. The
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville Council, special meeting, 9 a.m., city hall, 140 E. Liberty St.
Gold hits latest record high, nearly $1,830
Associated Press NEW YORK The price of gold hit its latest record high, nearly $1,830 an ounce,
‘Fright Night’ So much fun it’s scary
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Can a 3-D horror movie be a thing of beauty? In the case of the
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2011. There are 134 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Tabata emulates Clemente
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The shadow of Roberto Clemente is unavoidable at PNC Park. There’s
Washington should heed Buffett’s call for sacrifice
Opinion: Washington should heed Buffett’s call for sacrifice San Jose Mercury News: Billionaire Warren
Remake of 'Conan' lacks the legend of earlier film
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Take away much of the myth, most of the sorcery and all of the
nfl roundup | News and notes
Eagles: Michael Vick is glad he chose the Philadelphia Eagles, even if he had more attractive
Big Ben sharp in Steelers’ rout
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger completed 8 of 12 passes for 125 yards and a pair
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Jill St. John is 71. Singer Ian Gillan of Deep Purple is 66. Actor Gerald
ysu roundup | News and notes
Solid practice: YSU had just one practice on Thursday morning and coach Eric Wolford was pleased
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Hartford native did not qualify for last week’s Heluva
Georgetown, Chinese hoops teams brawl
Associated Press BEIJING A wild brawl broke out between Georgetown and a Chinese men’s
Sluman’s 65 leads Senior Championship
Associated Press HARRISON, N.Y. Jeff Sluman shot a 6-under 65 on Thursday to take a one-stroke
Quinney, Gainey share 1st-round lead at Wyndham event
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. If Jeff Quinney keeps this up, he might soon have a new PGA
Pryor in draft, to sit 5 games
Associated Press Terrelle Pryor will have an opportunity to pursue his NFL dreams, with one
wnba roundup Thursday’s games
Liberty 84, Sun 81 NEWARK, N.J. Cappie Pondexter hit a fall-away jumper with 24.3 seconds left
Indians pull within 11/2 games of first
Wire reports CHICAGO Justin Masterson pitched six effective innings, Kosuke Fukudome had a
Jauron trying to mold Browns’ defense
Akron Beacon Journal BEREA Even on the hottest sweat-drenched days of August, Browns defensive
Fickell stays mum about OSU’s QBs
Wire reports COLUMBUS Ohio State coach Luke Fickell said there are plenty of starting spots open
UFC headed to Fox with seven-year deal
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The UFC has made it to network prime-time. Mixed martial arts’
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael E. Gbur, 30, of 307 S. Turner Road,
Feds: Pill mill operators are hiding income
Associated Press COLUMBUS A couple accused of running a pill mill are operating a second clinic
Probation violation
Probation violation WARREN One of the women who assisted murderer Jermaine McKinney of
Stock market tumbles on economic concerns
Associated Press NEW YORK Just when Wall Street seemed to have settled down, a barrage of bad
Volatile stock market is a thing for Washington to fear
Editorial: After what had been one of the wildest weeks of stock market volatility in recent years last week,
oddly enough
oddly enough Snake bites man in car after yard-sale purchase DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. Police say a
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