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State denies funds to clean up Boardman nursery nuisance
Mill Creek MetroParks did not receive a state grant to purchase the former Inglis Greenhouse on Southern Boulevard and restore it to nature. That property ...
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
1,000 images of child porn retrieved from Enon Valley home
A 54-year-old Enon Valley, Pa., man was indicted by a federal grand jury and will remain in federal custody pending trial, U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton announced Tuesday.
Indians lose to Twins in the 9th
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Danny Valencia hit a two-run single off closer Chris Perez in the ninth inning,
Milton officials: Court decision on Myrrdin Winery has statewide effects
Milton Township trustee chairman and the lawyer representing the township in its unsuccessful effort to stop a winery from operating in a residential neighborhood said the Ohio Supreme Court decision concerning the winery will have statewide repercussions.
Pirates shut out reds again, 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — James McDonald and three relievers combined on a six-hitter to help the Pittsburgh
GOP tactics draw lowest mark in new CBS poll
House Republican freshmen are caught between rock-solid fiscal conservatism and a political hard place. The class of 2010 that lifted the GOP to its comfortable House majority pushed the leadership to a vote Tuesday on legislation that would slash spending by trillions of dollars and require a balanced budget constitutional amendment in exchange for an increase in the nation's borrowing limit.
Defying veto, bipartisan Senate plan, House GOP approves contrasting debt bill
Defying a veto threat, the Republican-controlled House passed legislation Tuesday night to slice federal spending by $6 trillion and require a constitutional balanced budget amendment to be sent to the states in exchange for averting a threatened government default.
Debt hope: Obama praises ‘Gang of Six’ plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and a startling number of Republican senators lauded a
Man arrested in attack at Iowa congressman’s farm
LEON, Iowa (AP) — Police in Iowa have arrested one man and are seeking another suspected of being
Policy: Sex abuse by doctors ‘profound betrayal’
CHICAGO (AP) — The nation’s largest pediatricians’ group has issued its first policy on protecting
Parents in disbelief over Calif. molestation probe
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. (AP) — Parents were reacting in disbelief after authorities shut down a
4 dead after crashing into washed out Wyo. highway
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Four members of one family are dead after their vehicle drove into a washed
Youngstown man gets probation in case involving former used-car dealership
Youngstown man gets probation
Hickory's Matt Bell becomes YSU's first 2012 commitment
Hickory's Matt Bell becomes YSU's first 2012 commitment.
FX Energy to plug wells at site of NW Mont. spill
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — An FX Energy Inc. executive says the company plans to permanently shut down two
Man accused of hacking millions of papers at MIT
BOSTON (AP) — A Harvard University fellow studying ethics has been accused of using the
Syria forces fire on funeral procession
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian security forces opened fire on a funeral procession today, killing up to 10
2 groups sue W. Pa. sewage plant over Marcellus shale wastewater
2 groups sue W.Pa. sewage plant over Marcellus shale wastewater
FBI arrests Va. man, said on Pakistani spy payroll
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of a Washington advocacy group was arrested today on charges that he’d
Cleveland police sets time-limit policy for filing charges
Cleveland police sets time-limit policy for filing charges
Rebekah Brooks testifies to UK lawmakers
LONDON (AP) — After nearly three hours of testimony from Rupert and James Murdoch, former News
Judge: Unseal Mumbai terror trial documents
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge says dozens of sealed court papers from a recent Chicago trial
Police: Fla. teen killed parents, then had party
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A neighbor said the Tyler Hadley she knew was the one who played
FBI raids homes, seizes computers in hacking probe
NEW YORK (AP) — The FBI has raided several New York homes during a probe into the hacker group
Man asks Dayton cop about suicide before killing himself
Man asks Dayton cop about suicide before killing himself
Judge: Man gets 32 years in Chicago beating death
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man has been sentenced to 32 years prison for taking part in the videotaped
Lesbian couple: Vt. resort barred their wedding
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Two New York women say a Vermont inn refused to host their wedding reception
First Energy announces quarterly dividend
AKRON FirstEnergy Corp. announced today a quarterly dividend of 55 cents per share of outstanding
US stocks jump on stronger earnings
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rebounding on strong profits from Coca-Cola, IBM and other companies.
Mahoning Commissioners approve funding to repair sinkhole in Austintown
Mahoning Commissioners approve funding to repair sinkhole in Austintown
Youngstown post office consolidation would result in lost jobs, tax revenue
Youngstown post office consolidation would cost jobs, loss of tax revenue
Columbiana Co. commissioners will try to trim $300K from 2011 budget
Columbiana Co. commissioners will try to trim $300K from 2011 budget
Boardman man gets probation for receiving stolen GM property
Boardman man gets probation for stealing from GM
Youngstown Municipal Court records now available online
Youngstown Municipal Court records now available online
Church is offering free community picnic
Church is offering free community picnic YOUNGSTOWN Lockwood United Methodist Church, 4570
Delta Sigma Theta chapter has celebration and installation
HUBBARD The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority recently had a celebration
Astro starts CABA on winning note
Astro starts CABA on winning note By Joe ScaLzo scalzo@vindy.com Struthers Throughout the
Teen driver in deadly crash had brushes with law
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 16-year-old accused of driving a
Delays in treating injured Valley soldier irk mom
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com NILES It’s sickening when a hero has to go through hoops
Turbine savings in Lordstown? Answer is blowing in the wind
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Since their installation in mid-March, two wind
Officials pleased Kasich signed new law
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Township and state officials say they are
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley continues to grow
By robert guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com youngstown Three years ago, at the cusp of the
Jamestown rallies to defeat Scrappers
Associated Press JAMESTOWN, N.Y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers fell out a first-place tie in the
Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 aimed at assisting veterans
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 is a bill aimed
Youngstown police probe weekend crimes
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating a list of
McDonald school board hires company for inventory
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald school board has hired Valuation
Cleveland drops Minnesota in both games of doubleheader
Cleveland drops Minnesota in both games of doubleheader Associated Press Minneapolis Lou
Northeast Ohio on track for hottest July since 1955
By Pat Galbincea Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Northeast Ohio is on track to have the hottest July in
Obama appoints Cordray to lead consumer agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama moved Monday to get a new consumer protection
Metro Digest || One-vehicle accident
One-vehicle accident Warren The Ohio State Patrol, Warren Post is investigating a one-vehicle
Programs supported by Wean
Staff report Youngstown The Raymond John Wean Foundation has awarded more than $45,000 to two
Boston’s Ortiz, O’s Gregg take suspensions in stride
Associated Press BALTIMORE Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz and Baltimore Orioles
Birthdays
Birthdays Country singer Sue Thompson is 85. Country singer George Hamilton IV is 74. Singer Vikki
Court recordings to begin soon
By Kathy Lynn Gray Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Court proceedings will be video recorded for the
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
State denies funds to clean up Boardman nursery nuisance
Mill Creek MetroParks did not receive a state grant to purchase the former Inglis Greenhouse on Southern Boulevard and restore it to nature. That property has been declared a nuisance. The park district, however, did secure a $225,000 grant to add land to the Mill Creek Preserve near the intersection of Western Reserve and Tippecanoe roads.
Heat wave hardest on nation’s poor
Heat wave hardest on nation’s poor HORIZON CITY, Texas With much of the nation in the grip of a
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Correctin: Matthew J. Davenport, 21, of 1174 S.
Woman treated after smoking K2
Staff report BOARDMAN Hours after Ohio’s governor signed a ban on synthetic marijuana into law,
Stewart, Newman revel in 1-2 finish on Sunday
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Tony Stewart called New Hampshire a perfect weekend for his
Surplus food
Surplus food St. Andrewes A.M.E. Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, noon
Big fifth inning helps Rondinelli rally
Staff report STRUTHERS Justin McGinnis hit a two-run triple in the fifth inning as Rondinelli
Renewed commission focused on trafficking
By Alan Johnson Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS A state commission that pushed human trafficking
Man charged with hit/skip served time
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The man arraigned on charges of fleeing
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, special meeting, 8:30 a.m., superintendent’s office,
Contador knows he must attack the Tour’s Alps climbs
Associated Press PIOULENC, France Alberto Contador knows he is running out of time, and stages,
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohio church holds mock retrial of Casey Anthony CLEVELAND A church service in
US women look ahead to Olympics
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany Once the Americans get over the disappointment of coming up
Recycling center robbed
Recycling center robbed YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested one of two men who allegedly robbed a
Rein in Murdoch, not the press
Opinion: Rein in Murdoch, not the press Los Angeles Times: It is beginning to look as if respectable
Signs are all pointing to end of NFL lockout
Associated Press The NFL told club executives they could be schooled in the ins and outs of the
Patriot expansion remains on hold
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN A Warren company trying to expand throughout Northeast
General Petraeus turns over command in Afghanistan
Gen. Petraeus turns over command in Afghanistan Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Gen.
The 5 || Valley Life
The eight-film “Harry Potter” series has featured a who’s-who of outstanding British actors playing
Sheen plans to return in sitcom
Associated Press NEW YORK Charlie Sheen, who was fired from “Two and a Half Men” in March, aims
Abortion ‘heartbeat bill’ gives Ohio an onerous distinction
Editorial: Ohio Gov. John Kasich is just one signature away from staining the Buckeye State’s image by
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1971 will have a prereunion get-together at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at
Cutting higher education can be done intelligently
Opinion: By Jay Schalin McClatchy-Tribune State legislatures, caught between the still-sluggish economy
Ignoring safety
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords West Virginia’s Upper Big Branch coal mine was a disaster even
Sen. Coburn proposes $9 trillion in cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON One of the Senate’s staunchest budget-cutters unveiled a massive
With a global audience, Hollywood must overcome language barriers
By GLENN WHIPP For The Associated Press LOS ANGELES Pixar Animation’s “Cars 2” went out this
Gas prices rise
Gas prices rise COLUMBUS Gasoline costs slightly more this week at Ohio gas pumps, though it’s
GM to invest $328M to update factory in Flint
Associated Press FLINT, Mich. General Motors is spending $328 million to update a factory in
Anthony’s location closely guarded
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony’s whereabouts for her first week of freedom were a
Prices on small cars expected to decline
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Thinking of trading in the clunker in your garage for
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Tuesday, July 19, the 200th day of 2011. There are 165 days left in the year.
Poll: Boomers more obese than other generations
Poll: Boomers more obese than other generations Associated Press WASHINGTON Baby boomers say
34west to stage ‘Cotton Patch Gospel’
Staff report Columbiana The 34west Theater Company will present Harry Chapin’s off-Broadway hit