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Ex-Trumbull engineer DeChristofaro is now a felon
WARREN David DeChristofaro, the recently resigned Trumbull County engineer, is now a convicted
Entrepreneur takes the responsible route
Brian Bleggi is the owner of “A”-Cab, an Austintown-based taxi company.
Stories published July 26, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Indians lose to Angels 2-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jered Weaver earned his eighth straight win as Mark Trumbo doubled home two runs
Car shot up in St. John's parking lot on Glenwood Avenue
Police are investigating reports of gunfire on Glenwood Avenue in the northern part of the township.
Police investigating check-cashing scheme at Boardman Walmart
Boardman police and Walmart officials are investigating a check-cashing scam.
United Way Pacesetter campaign under way
YOUNGSTOWN The Pacesetter Campaign for the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley got
Dan Peek, founding member of band America, dies
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dan Peek, a founding member of the popular 1970s band America, has died. He was 60.
Mich. man finds mother was a 1982 homicide victim
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (AP) — A Michigan man seeking his long-lost mother has discovered she was
Greatest Golf: Mill's No. 9 takes driver out of hands
Think about it. When’s the last time you actually measured how far you hit a three wood off a tee into a fairway? Or a four iron? Most of us know our yardages when we’re hitting an iron into a green. But how many know their true yardages when it comes to hitting a hybrid hook to a downhill fairway?
Feds: Pa. shop-owner smuggled ton of banned ivory
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man who owns a Philadelphia art store has been charged in New York City with
Buttery space shuttle featured in Ohio State Fair, which opens Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cows aren’t jumping over the moon in this year’s Ohio State Fair butter
Webb Road in Weathersfield closing for culvert replacement
MINERAL RIDGE —Webb Road in Weathersfield Township will close immediately for a culvert replacement,
Ford’s ambitious Asia plans take toll on 2Q profit
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford’s ambitious plans to grow in Asia took a toll on its second-quarter
No bail for younger imam in Fla. terror case
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge in Miami has rejected bail for a young Muslim cleric accused of
Blagojevich seeks new trial, cites judicial bias
CHICAGO (AP) — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is asking a judge to set aside his multiple
Man attempts surgery on his hernia with butter knife, police say
LOS ANGELES — A 63-year-old Glendale, Calif., man was in stable condition after he attempted surgery
Arizona woman dies 4 weeks after bear attack
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona woman attacked by a bear while walking her dog four weeks ago
Dozens wade to shore after Mich. tour boat damaged
EMPIRE, Mich. (AP) — Authorities in Michigan say dozens of people waded to shore and two were
Ex-Trumbull engineer DeChristofaro is now a felon
WARREN David DeChristofaro, the recently resigned Trumbull County engineer, is now a convicted
Youngstown schedules National Night Out activities
YOUNGSTOWN The city of Youngstown will hold National Night Out 2011 activities at 5 p.m. Tuesday
Bail set for historian in Md. document theft case
BALTIMORE (AP) — A presidential historian charged with stealing millions of dollars in documents
Rival plans ensnarl Congress over debt ceiling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rival Democratic and Republican plans to raise the government’s borrowing ability
7 arrested in union dispute at Washington port
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Washington state authorities arrested seven people during a Longshore union
Girl bitten by shark off NC is recovering well
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A 6-year-old girl bitten by a shark while riding a boogie board off North
Police: Tip from Facebook post averted suicide
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police believe they were able to prevent a man’s suicide after the man’s
Davis brothers from Fitch commit to Pitt
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Inseparable since birth, Fitch High’s Demitrious
Judge OKs spitting suit against Pa. Burger King
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge says a black trucker’s lawsuit against a Burger King franchise in
Obama calls for balanced plan to reduce fed deficits
Associated Press WASHINGTON Decrying a “partisan three-ring circus” in the nation’s capital,
Mother, daughter get big lottery jackpot 3 times
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A mother and daughter in the Carolinas have three big lottery wins in the
Ga. mom could get 3 years for son’s traffic death
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia woman faces up to three years in prison in the jaywalking death of
Man gets prison in online teen photo plot
EASTON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to at least nine months in prison for what
Kipnis’ first career hit wins game for Indians 3-2
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jason Kipnis delivered his first career hit with the bases loaded and two outs in
Bubon named Liberty boys basketball coach
By NICK Shook nshook@vindy.com LIBERTY Following the departure of Marlon McGaughy, the
Lawyer: Norway terror suspect will never walk free
OSLO, Norway (AP) — The defense lawyer for the man who confessed to the mass killings of government
Cops: Woman pulled from fire had throat cut
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Investigators say the woman whose body was pulled from a burning Philadelphia
Ex-New Orleans politician guilty of racketeering
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A former New Orleans councilwoman connected to a corruption-tainted ex-Louisiana
Cryonics pioneer Robert Ettinger dies, body frozen
Robert Ettinger, pioneer of the cryonics movement that advocates freezing the dead in the hope
Driver injured at rolled metal plant blast in Farrell, Pa.
FARRELL, Pa. (AP) — The driver of a tanker truck was burned and another worker was treated for cuts
Inquiry into fatal Wis. boat crash may take months
LAKE HALLIE, Wis. (AP) — Authorities in Wisconsin say it could take several months to reconstruct a
Cybercrime expert is victim of hostage hoax in NJ
WYCKOFF, N.J. (AP) — A noted cybercrime expert is helping authorities in northern New Jersey
Guitar-maker Martin plans anti-counterfeiting mark
NAZARETH, Pa. (AP) — Guitar-maker C.F. Martin & Co. is partnering with a DNA lab to prevent
Drugs taken from mom accused of killing Fla. teens
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Newly released court documents say at least 14 different prescription drug
Wisconsin professor wins 2011 bad writing contest
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A sentence in which tiny birds and the English language are both slaughtered
Phoenix police: Man stole ambulance outside fire
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police say a man tried to steal an ambulance left running outside a house
Dem chairman, Chamber exec reach agreement
WARREN After months of back-and-forth, the feud between Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman
More airlines raise fares to grab tax savings
DALLAS (AP) — The great tax holiday of 2011 for air travelers is just about over. By Monday, most
Authorities probing firefighter death in Arizona
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a veteran firefighter who was
Teen’s father: Alaska bear attacked quickly
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The father of one of the teens attacked by a grizzly in the remote Alaska
Victim in deadly hit-and-run sues bar
STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A survivor of a drunk-driving hit-and-run crash is suing the bar where the
Judge halts release of cardinal’s secret testimony
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia judge has halted the release of 1,200 pages of grand jury
Muhammad pleads guilty in Ark. soldier killing
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A man who confessed to shooting two soldiers outside a military recruiting
Capital murder case delayed until September
YOUNGSTOWN The capital murder case against Lorenza Barnette had been set to begin this week, but
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1961 is having a two-day 50th class reunion Labor Day weekend.
New Bedford girl named NAM finalist
New Bedford girl named NAM finalist NEW BEDFORD, PA. Jessica Wharry, 16, daughter of Edward and
Youngstown Kiwanians keep busy this summer
YOUNGSTOWN The Kiwanis Club of Youngstown has had a busy summer so far. A world-ranked local
Niles Scouts think pink to raise funds for trip
NILES Boy Scout Troop 31 of Niles proves it’s in the pink as it celebrates its 90th year of
Party, Chamber bury the hatchet
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN After months of back-and-forth, the feud between
Austintown's Davis brothers will continue to play football together at Pitt
Austintown Fitch brothers Chris and Demitrious Davis will continue to play football together at the
Kipnis comes through for Tribe with game-winning hit in ninth
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Indians’ slogan throughout a season of improbable
Jury gets case in $19M lawsuit filed by ex-officer against Ford
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A jury will now decide the outcome of a $19
Woman surprises victim’s family
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A woman who’s charged in the death of a
Boardman residents speak up in support of cop levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township residents voiced their opinions at a
Three Renegades pitchers combine to blank Scrappers
Associated Press FISHKILL, N.Y. For the second straight game, the Hudson Valley Renegades were
Raymond John Wean Foundation announces plans for new home
Raymond John Wean Foundation announces plans for new home By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN
Liberty Schools Board upbeat about future
Member: A new ‘unified’ district has emerged By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com
Liberty basketball: Bubon to take over Leopards
By NICK Shook nshook@vindy.com LIBERTY Following the departure of Marlon McGaughy, the
Barnette capital-murder case delayed
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The capital-murder case against Lorenza
UAW wants bigger cut of Detroit’s new profits
Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. To help American carmakers stay in business, autoworkers
Youngstown police probe crimes from weekend
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating multiple acts of violence over the
Winehouse autopsy proves inconclusive
JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON An autopsy on singer Amy Winehouse Monday failed to
Police investigation leads to chase in Farrell
Staff report farrell, pa. Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery and a successful
Wheatland Tube receives tax credit
Staff report HOWLAND Wheatland Tube, a division of Beachwood-based JMC Steel Group, received a
Pa. treasurer criticizes pledges of no new taxes
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. State Treasurer Rob McCord on Monday criticized no-new-tax
Canfield city and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Six deaths in Philadelphia blamed on heat
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Last week’s brutal heat wave is being blamed as a factor in at
Ariz. firefighter’s death probed
Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. Authorities are investigating the death of a veteran
Obama, Boehner push rival plans
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON With the deadline for raising the nation’s debt limit and
Calif. pot backers get OK for ballot petitions
Associated Press SACRAMENTO Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana will try to win over
Toledo-area Muslims on high alert in wake of attacks in Norway
By DAVID YONKE Toledo Blade TOLEDO Though no threats have been made against Toledo-area
Canfield BOE OKs hirings
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com canfield Canfield students will be greeted this fall
NFL deal: Both win
41/2-month lockout brings 10-year pact Associated Press NEW YORK NFL owners and players were
Report: 2nd quarter net income up at FNB Corp.
Staff report HERMITAGE, Pa. F.N.B. Corp. released its second quarter financial report Monday
OAS is a needed basket case
Opinion: The 34-country Organization of American States is better known for its cocktail parties than for its
Poll: Americans’ worries about debt rising once again
Associated Press WASHINGTON Just last fall, Americans were feeling better about their personal
Entrepreneur takes the responsible route
Brian Bleggi is the owner of “A”-Cab, an Austintown-based taxi company.
Warren man accused him of threatening with weapons
Man pleads innocent WARREN A 50-year-old Brier Street Southeast man pleaded innocent Monday to
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, July 26, the 207th day of 2011. There are 158 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Texas network riles Big 12 rivals
Associated Press DALLAS All the eyes are still on Texas in the slimmed-down Big 12 Conference,
Steve Carell turns focus to film, including ‘Crazy Stupid Love’
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Steve Carell is not going through Michael
Gender revolution missing
Opinion: By Khaled Diab Institute for War & Peace Reporting JERUSALEM In the early days of the Egyptian
Man awakes after 21 hours in morgue
Man awakes after 21 hours in morgue JOHANNESBURG A South African health official says a man
San Francisco Giants beating suspects may have targeted others
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Two men charged with the severe beating of a San Francisco Giants
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.05 —.19 Avalon
Ohio man searches for donor on Facebook
Ohio man searches for donor on Facebook The (Toledo) Blade COLLINS, Ohio Randy Wright has
Small Pa. airports: Service normal
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Small airports in Pennsylvania reported normal air service Monday
Ohio BOE recommends tobacco-free campuses
Associated Press COLUMBUS Smoking should be banned not only inside Ohio school buildings, but
Steelers will get busy with free agency and practices
Associated Press PITTSBURGH New Steelers secondary coach Carnell Lake walked through the team’s
Youngstown schools’ budget must be handled with care
Editorial: Six months after he was ap- pointed superintendent of the Youngstown City School District, Dr.
Instructor’s past raises issue of criminal checks
By Joe Guillen Plain Dealer Columbus Dozens of jobs and professional licenses, from driving a
Probe into fire at Duferco continues
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com FARRELL, Pa. One man remains hospitalized after a nearly
IOC confident in security after Norway attack
Associated Press LONDON IOC president Jacques Rogge is confident that police intelligence work
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin S. Fowler, 25, of 712 N. Canal St., Newton
Historic Ohio lighthouse up for auction
Associated Press CONNEAUT, Ohio An Ohio Lake Erie lighthouse is on the auction block for anyone
BOE approves drug testing plan
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman The board of education has approved a plan to
No to Frankenfish
Opinion: Ketchikan Daily News: Why do people so often want to “improve” something that’s already working just
Gas prices rise
Gas prices rise COLUMBUS Ohio gas prices are up a nickel from last week and are close to $1
Missing central Pa. DA is declared dead
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. A former prosecutor who disappeared six years ago was
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The majority of the founders and members of the Eastside Friends and Family are
With a lot of turnover, Browns have work to do
Associated Press CLEVELAND Count the Browns in as one of the happier NFL franchises Monday, now
Norway seeks to keep peace
Associated Press OSLO, Norway Confessed terrorist Anders Behring Breivik hoped to trigger a
Congress stands its ground
Opinion: WASHINGTON Between 6 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Sunday, the nation began a constitutional course-
Fat cats don’t create jobs
Opinion: Fat cats don’t create jobs Please tell me what I’m miss- ing here: The Republicans are taking a
Metro Digest || Rally against crime
Rally against crime BOARDMAN The Boardman Coalition Against Crime has organized a “Rock ‘n’ Roll
oddly enough
oddly enough Cemetery owner needs burial information MONACA, Pa A lender that recently bought
Let the season finally begin
10-year deal ensures decade of NFL labor peace Associated Press WASHINGTON After months of
It’s all about Wall Street
Opinion: By Richard Parker McClatchy-Tribune Here we go again. The debt ceiling debacle that is
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