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Nonresidents commit most serious crimes in Boardman
Boardman Patrolman Jamison Diglaw searches a subject while Lt. Ed McConnell watches after a recent traffic stop on Market Street. A small amount of marijuana ...
Stories published July 17, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Escapee from Sharon Corrections Center remains at large
Staff Report SHARON, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police are seeking an inmate they say escaped from
Mahoning Valley gets $300,000 in federal funds for food, shelter programs
Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. The Mahoning Valley has been awarded nearly $300,000 in federal
Valley family to bicycle 270 miles next weekend in fundraiser for Lou Gehrig’s disease
By William K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the third consecutive year, Team Bannon,
Warren considers borrowing $24.3 million for capital improvements in city
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN City council will probably make a decision in September
Air Quality Advisory issued for sensitive groups in the Mahoning Valley
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Today is an Air Quality Advisory Day in the Mahoning Valley, according
Obama to nominate ex-Ohio Attorney General Cordray to top consumer post
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama intends to nominate former Ohio Attorney
Saving more pets’ lives could bring $100,000 to Angels for Animals
By CHRISTINE DARIN TheNewsOutlet.Com CANFIELD Kelly Black, feline manager and foster
Giving to YSU Annual Fund quadruples over past decade
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Giving to the Youngstown State University’s Annual Fund has reached a
White House holds out hope for ‘something big’ to avoid debt crisis
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House held out hope today that congressional leaders
UPDATE: Angry crowd yells ‘baby killer’ at Anthony as she leaves Fla. jail
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla Casey Anthony walked out of jail a free woman under heavy guard
At Fair Park, Graces mark 50th milestone
CANFIELD Dominic and Sally Grace of Canfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during a
MASONIC GROUPS
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will meet at 11:30 a.m. at T.J.’s Restaurant in the Holiday Inn
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will tour D.J.’s Greenhouse in Transfer, Pa., with dinner to follow. Co-hostess
PAR Golf Outing will benefit Rich Center, No Stone Unturned
POLAND The committee for the PAR Golf Outing, an annual fundraiser, is announcing that this year’s
Walk to End Alzheimer’s needs teams to participate
CANFIELD The Greater East Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is recruiting teams for the
Next Miss Italian Youngstown waits to wear the 2011 crown
Miss Italian Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN The Miss Italian Youngs-town beauty and talent pageant has
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
Bernards, family observe 50th in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN AND BOCA RATON, FLA. Jerry and Jeannette Bernard of Youngstown and Boca Raton were
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at noon Tuesday at Eat’n Park in Austintown. Austintown
Birds, hotdogs and a new pier planned for Mosquito's Lakeview Discovery Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mosquito Lake invites anyone interested in the outdoors to attend Mosquito’s Lakeview Discovery Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lakeview Recreation Area, off state Route 305 near the Mosquito Lake dam.
Miss Vargas, Mr. Hernandez set wedding date
YOUNGSTOWN Migdalia Vargas and Hector M. Hernandez Sr., both of Youngstown, are announcing their
Stacey Vantell, Matthew Hricko to marry in Aug.
Gregory and Mary Margaret Vantell of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Shannon Sears will be bride of Charles Eddy III
CANFIELD The parents of Shannon Christine Sears of Youngstown and Charles Clifford Eddy III of
Casey Anthony freed from Florida jail early today
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony was freed from a Florida jail early today, 12 days
Dunn’s grand slam not enough as Scrappers fall to Jammers
A bad first inning proved too much to overcome as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers fell to the Jamestown Jammers 13-6 in a New York-Penn League game on Saturday.
Ed Port adjusts to appearance, opportunities after surgery
Ed Port feels nothing but good when he puts his hand to his face.
Joe Jeswald reflects on 35-year career in Girard schools
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Joe Jeswald spent his 35-year career in education
KC Serna makes his pitch for Scrappers
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com NILES After four weeks in his inaugural season as Mahoning
Boardman’s Mannozzi places sixth at USA outdoor meet
Michael Mannozzi of Boardman made it two out of two.
Eastwood Rib Fest serves it up spicy
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES What makes one barbecued rib stand out from the others?
Holland’s homer lifts Canfield to LL title
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN After hitting the ball sharply but unable to
Balloons take to skies over New Castle
By Mary Grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Twenty-two balloons, including two new
Bumpy road looks pretty good now for US
The bumpy, windy road got the Americans right where they wanted to go all along.
Name released of boy killed in crash
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police Chief Jimmy Hughes has released the name of
Terlesky, 11, keeps gathering golfing gold
Staff report BOARDMAN Junior golfer Brian Terlesky has enjoyed a busy and successful summer at a
Hearing set for felon’s council candidacy
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. A hearing to determine whether a city
Debt debate renews calls for controlling Medicare costs
By Noam N. LEVEY Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON The heated debate over the federal debt has
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Names to be added to memorial LOWELLVILLE American Legion Post 247 in
Nonresidents commit most serious crimes in Boardman
Boardman Patrolman Jamison Diglaw searches a subject while Lt. Ed McConnell watches after a recent traffic stop on Market Street. A small amount of marijuana was found in the vehicle.
Bumpy road looks pretty good now for US
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany The bumpy, windy road got the Americans right where they
Vanendert takes stage, but Voeckler retains lead
Associated Press PLATEAU DE BEILLE, France French cyclist Thomas Voeckler retained the lead of
Gone but not off the hook
Editorial: Gone but not off the hook Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro got off on the wrong foot
SPIRIT BY THE NUMBERS
SPIRIT BY THE NUMBERS 35 planes now 33 planes on order 46 destinations: 20 in the U.S., 13 in
spirit fees What to expect to pay
Standard passengers can count on the following fees; discounts are available for members of the $9
Facing new look on life w
After surgery, Port adjusts to appearance, opportunities By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
NorTech to host networking event
NorTech to host networking event YOUNGSTOWN NorTech Energy Enterprise will host a free
Don’t ignore diabetes
Opinion: Special to The Vindicator Because cancer is so closely associated with death, a diagnosis of the
METRO DIGEST || Mosquito Lakeview Discovery Day set
Mosquito Lakeview Discovery Day set BAZETTA The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mosquito Lake
BLOODY BRUTAL
— 140th british open | Day 3 SEmD Clarke avoids weather, takes Open lead Associated Press
No ‘Carmageddon’ on busy LA freeway
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Southern Californians were making the ultimate sacrifice Saturday
Birthdays
Birthdays Comedian Phyllis Diller is 94. Actor Donald Sutherland is 76. Actress-singer Diahann
Columbiana, Trumbull county courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Mary Votaw v. State Auto Insurance, personal injury.
Plaque in borough honors heroine
Associated Press AMBLER, Pa. A Quaker widow who rushed to the scene of a train wreck and was
Orioles survive Tribe rally, snap losing skid
Associated Press baltimore Alfredo Simon pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Nick Markakis
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. In the movie “Angel Eyes,” with Jennifer Lopez and
Disappointed McIlroy doubts Open chances
Associated Press SAndwich, England Rory McIlroy knows a thing or two about records, setting a
Youngstown police investigate shooting on city’s South Side
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Police are searching for a 19-year-old Youngstown man they believe shot
Bowyer moves on from ’10 penalty
Associated Press loudon, n.h. Clint Bowyer put the trophy from last year’s victory at New
Astros rally in eighth, topple Pirates
Associated Press houston Humberto Quintero hit the go-ahead single in a three-run eighth inning
Browns prep for lockout end
Akron Beacon Journal The NFL’s lockout has robbed the new Browns coaches of opportunities to
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
We made more Greatest spots
We made more Greatest spots The demand for spots in the 2011 Greatest Golfer of the Valley tourney
Casey Anthony faces uncertain future
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony spent her last day in jail Saturday preparing for
New Castle Playhouse presents a delightful ‘Bye Bye Birdie’
By Milan Paurich news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Even with a faulty AC that made the auditorium
In honor of a greatest guy
Opinion: The second year of the Greatest Golfer of the Valley amateur tournament is exceeding our
On area diamonds | Sandlot roundup
Hampton 12, Tri-T Palomino 2 BUTLER, PA. Youngstown Tri-T Palomino stranded 11 runners, twice
Ex-Browns player now runs famed Cleveland murder trial
Associated Press cleveland The judge running the trial of a man charged with killing 11 women
Congress seeks solution; Obama appeals to public
Associated Press WASHINGTON Racing the debt clock, Congress is working on dual tracks while
Hammarstrom, Sweden top France for 3rd place
Associated Press SINSHEIM, Germany Marie Hammarstrom scored in the 82nd minute Saturday, giving
Woman accused of groping TSA agent
Woman accused of groping TSA agent PHOENIX Authorities say a Colorado woman who reportedly
Mount Carmel Italian Festival to begin
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 13th annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival will be
Riding with Boardman police reveals a cross-section of crime
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Looking out of a police cruiser window, officers
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Weathersfield school board, work session, 5 p.m., 3750 N. Main St., Mineral Ridge.
Eastwood Rib Fest Today’s schedule
Admission: Free until 5 p.m., $5.00 after 5 p.m. No admission charge for children 10 and under.
Bon Ami marks anniversary
Company has stuck with all-natural formulas since 1886 McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vSteve Fazzini performs from 2 to 4 p.m. in Firestone Park
Using coupons? Retain common sense, civility
Carrie Rocha is used to the e-mails asking where to find the best deal on toilet paper. But the
Deconstructing professional advice
McClatchy Newspapers While wandering through various Internet parenting sites the other day, I
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
Air-traffic controllers cope with wild swings
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Sitting in an airport tower peering into the darkness or working inside
Breaking new ground
amc’s ‘breaking bad’ Associated Press NEW YORK Walter White has lived a hectic life since
‘Families are the reason’
24,000 visitor passes distributed for 9/11 memorial Associated Press NEW YORK More than 24,000
Does vitamin D cause heart attacks?
Q. I get a health newsletter from a respected medical center. I noticed in the last issue that
THAT’S the SPIRIT
Airline stands by its ‘ultra low fares,’ no matter the cost McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI
Having fun in the great outdoors
Camp Stambaugh hosts Cub Scout Day Camp STACEY WILLIS Special to The Vindicator CANFIELD
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
China’s farmers facing struggle
Los Angeles Times SIJIAZHUANG, China Han Jin thought he had a foolproof business plan to get his
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, July 17, the 198th day of 2011. There are 167 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
record reviews
JILL SCOTT Album: “The Light of the Sun” (Blues Babe) Grade: B Jill Scott’s fourth album — her
Some ‘fakes’ can be valuable today
Sometimes “fake” is fine in the world of collectors. There are examples of “faux” marble made
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending July 9
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Now You See Her” by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge (Little, Brown) 2.
Ocarina makes beautiful music on an iPhone
We live in interesting times, especially when it comes to technology. I can’t wait to see what’s in
Google all the time on a Chromebook
By RON HARRIS Associated Press ATLANTA New laptops running Google’s Chrome operating system
Court reorganization plan falls short of the mark
Editorial: There’s a phrase that grew out of the sinking of the world’s greatest passenger ocean liner of its
Is fed probe cause for concern?
Opinion: Now that the Mahoning County government corruption ball is in the U.S. Justice Department’s court,
AREA GOLF SCORES
MEN St. Christine (Mill Creek) — Low gross: Bob Ziak 36, Paul Moore 38, Bryan Ziak, Mark Popovec,
H.B. 159 targets voter fraud
Opinion: H.B. 159 targets voter fraud Being proactive in thwart- ing the flaunting of any law should be