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YSU faculty calls off strike
While the YSU-OEA was voting down YSU’s final contract offer, a group of about 40 students demonstrated their support for faculty.
Stories published August 26, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Former NBA player Crittenton charged with murder
ATLANTA (AP) — Police say former NBA player Javaris Crittenton has been charged with murder after a
Killer whale struck by boat in San Juan Islands
FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. (AP) — A federal fisheries spokesman says a private boat has hit a killer whale
Judge allows Loughner’s forcible medication
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge says he’ll allow prison doctors to continue forcibly medicating the
2 million ordered to leave as Irene takes aim
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Hurricane Irene off the coast of North Carolina is still packing 100
Fla. college student who died had been at party
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — University of Central Florida officials say a freshman student who was found
Law murky on release of police names in death
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California authorities’ decision to withhold the names of police
La. man indicted for murder in son’s beheading
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — An attorney for a Louisiana man who allegedly confessed to beheading his
Ladies Sunday tee times, Saturday scores
Ladies Division scores thru Saturday Greatest Golfer of the Valley 2011 tourney
GREATEST LIVE | It's Porter-Porter leading Greatest; Stauffer aces No. 13
The Greatest Golfer of the Valley tourney will open with qualifier rounds on Friday, Aug. 26 at Mill Creek and Reserve Run golf courses, and on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Trumbull Country Club and Youngstown Country Club. Play breaks down like this
South Side cleanup set for Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County will join the 7th Ward Citizens
Niles band night set for Sept. 7
Niles The Niles McKinley High School Marching Red Dragon Band holds its 30th Band Night on Sept.
Lieutenant governor visits Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Talking today to a group of small-business owners, Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor blasted the
Lynda Petrella, James Seabrook set Sept. date
NEW MIDDLETOWN Randy and Kathy Petrella of New Middletown are announcing the engagement and coming
Columbus couple to wed in October at Mount Carmel
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Gleason of Canton and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard S. DePinto of Hubbard are announcing
Bridge workshops Thursdays at K. of C.
Bridge workshops Thursdays at K of C YOUNGSTOWN A bridge workshop will be given at 10 a.m. every
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES The Ohio Cultural Alliance will celebrate its 25th year Sept. 11 with a luncheon at
Kaluza living a better life
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Joe Kaluza is finally living a better life.
Poland edges Hubbard 37-31
Lawman rallies Poland past Hubbard By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com HUBBARD Underneath Jerry
Ex-DJ gets 51 months in prison for child porn
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com PITTSBURGH William “Scott” Kennedy, former longtime
Western Reserve defeats Mathews 52-19
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER The seniors on the Western Reserve High
Leetonia defeats Lisbon 12-10
By lowell spencer sports@vindy.com Lisbon They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. In
Scrappers’ bats silenced by Doubledays
Staff report NILES The Auburn Doubledays defeated the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, 4-1, in the
Foreman: Oakhill presentation ‘fair’
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The foreman of the grand jury that
LaBrae defeats Salem 21-7
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com SALEM The LaBrae Vikings want to return to the playoffs, last
YSO strikes a chord with Manilow
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com When the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra was asked to perform
Second finding for recovery issued
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown For the second time in two months, the state
Clarett sentenced to 4 years on drug charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Michael Clarett, brother of former Ohio State football standout Maurice
Deli founder Rose Kravitz dies
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rose Kravitz, 95, founder of Kravitz Delicatessen, died Thursday morning
Cautious investors drawn to dividends
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jim Senary has invested for long-term, home-run
‘No one wins in a strike’ is a phrase worth remembering
Editorial: Conventional wisdom holds that no one wins in a strike, but surely there would be easily identifiable losers in a strike by faculty members at Youngstown State University.
YSU faculty calls off strike
While the YSU-OEA was voting down YSU’s final contract offer, a group of about 40 students demonstrated their support for faculty.
Woman indicted in collection-jar theft
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has handed
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Joseph and Jennifer Hudak, Poland, girl, Aug. 24. Greg and
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2011. There are 127 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Motion for acquittal filed in Pellin Ambulance case
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The trial of a former ambulance company
Polish festival is set for Sunday
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The more Mike Ostrowski learned about Polish
3 face charges of bank fraud
Staff report Lee W. Stoneburner, 43, of Canfield, Timothy L. Kephart, 52, of Morrisdale, Pa. and
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Liberty Assembly of God, 6779 Belmont Ave., Liberty, clothing giveaway,
Armed robbery
Armed robbery struthers Two men wearing band-annas robbed Ginetti’s Party Shop on East
WRAP buys land on West Market
Staff report WARREN The Warren Redevelopment and Planning Corp. on Thursday announced a
BBB warns students of ID theft
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN As college students prepare to begin fall classes, most are armed with
Hubbard will install fifth weather siren
Staff report Hubbard The township can proceed with installing its fifth weather-alert siren now
oddly enough
oddly enough Squirrel blamed for flag thefts from Ohio memorial TOLEDO Police in Ohio have
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua T. Richmond, 28, of 1860 Lancaster Drive,
Commerce chief visits Thomas Steel
Commerce chief visits Thomas Steel WARREN Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank visited
Steelers punters battling for one job
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Daniel Sepulveda was minding his own business, chowing down on his
Low interest rates put the squeeze on savers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Super-low interest rates haven’t done what they usually do after a
Anthony reports to begin probation
Anthony reports to begin probation TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida authorities said Thursday that
Will new police chief be up to task?
Opinion: Incoming Youngstown Police Chief Rod Foley, who starts his new job Thursday, knows the challenges
Howland beats Lakeside 33-0; Southeast blanks Newton Falls 50-0
Staff report HOWLAND Junior running back De’Veon Smith carried 11 times for 137 yards and three
Browns watered down
Philadelphia defense dominates Colt McCoy, Cleveland offense By Tony Grossi Cleveland Plain
Three-car crash
Three-car crash HOWLAND Several people were injured, none seriously, in a three-car crash
Patrick makes jump to stock cars
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Danica Patrick, one of the most famous female athletes in the
Man linked to POW bracelet
Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINNATI Every time she lifted the lid of her jewelry box, Susan Wilson
July marks record month for bed tax
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN July was a record month for collection of
‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark’ House of horror
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel The new version of “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” is entirely too
Libyan nuclear material secure, US says
Associated Press WASHINGTON The State Department expressed confidence Thursday that Libya’s raw
Some 9/11 funds have failed
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans eager to give after the 9/11 terrorist attacks poured $1.5
Gas prices rise as Irene nears
Associated Press NEW YORK East Coast refineries are likely to close in advance of Hurricane
East Coast braces for Hurricane Irene
Associated Press BUXTON, N.C. A monstrous Hurricane Irene tightened its aim on the Eastern
Still learning from Katrina
Opinion: By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington McClatchy-Tribune Monday will mark the sixth anniversary of
Libya faces enormous challenges
Opinion: As Libyan rebels seize Tripoli, it’s a ripe moment to reconsider the mythology of the Arab Spring.
‘Our Idiot Brother’ Charming fool
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel 22Rudd plays Ned, a “bio-dynamic farmer,” when we meet him, a
Apple’s magic enthralls Wall Street, Main Street
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO It’s easy to forget now, but Apple’s magnetism once was confined
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.27 —.42 Avalon
Strike threat shows need for SB5
Opinion: Strike threat shows need for SB5 Even the threat of a strike at YSU is unacceptable. The
Americans’ views on economy and Obama sour over summer
By TOM RAUM Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans’ views on the economy have dimmed this
Rulers in Syria are vulnerable after four decades of abuse of power
Opinion: By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz McClatchy-Tribune The Assad dynasty in Syria has miscalculated by
Rust Belt offers ‘Witherspoon’
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com Rust Belt Theater Company’s “Durang-ed Summer” — a
Condoleezza Rice photos found in Gadhafi compound
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Libyan rebels who took control of Moammar Gadhafi’s sprawling
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Biloxi Blues,” 7:30 p.m.: Neil Simon’s play about a Brooklyn boy
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