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Mahoning Valley experts: Default fears taking a toll
Robert Gardner, CPA and financial adviser with Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc., Butler Wick Division in Canfield, said he believes the government will avoid default, ...
Poland Relay continues fight against cancer
Since the Poland Relay for Life began in 2008, some things have changed and others have stayed constant.
Canfield church shows outdoor movie
The Canfield Christian Church opened its front lawn to host its monthly movie night, showing “The Sand Lot” July 15. Attendees brought their own lawn ...
Beeghly Oaks residents feast at luau
Boardman Beeghly Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehab facility celebrated its annual family day picnic
Cornersburg goes country for a cause
On June 25, Cornersburg went country for a good cause.
Stories published July 30, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Indians trade for Rockies ace Jiminez
The Cleveland Indians have acquired ace pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez from the Colorado Rockies for four
Home intruders attack 3 with hammer, rape woman
After a Friday that saw three South Side shootings, including one that killed a 17-year-old boy and injured two men, police were called to the 1700 block of Silliman Street on the city’s West Side at 2:02 a.m. Saturday for a rape and hammer attack of a 22-year-old woman and assault of two men.
3 arrested at Motley Crew/Poison concert
Three men were charged with disorderly conduct at 8 p.m. Friday after police officers were called to the Covelli Center during the Motley Crue and Poison concert.
Youngstown police continue investigating 3 recent shootings
Police have a “strong person of interest” in the Friday afternoon shootout among two factions of people that killed a 17-year-old Youngstown boy.
Mahoning County pound's first adopt-a-thon attracts steady stream
Johnna Blystone may be reluctant to concede that the world is going to the dogs, though she hoped that a dog would be going to her.
Gas drilling odor causes concerns among Girard, Youngstown residents
A natural-gas drilling company that hit an unexpected gas pocket at 10 p.m. Friday night near V&M Star sent a non-toxic cloud of fumes into the air on Youngstown’s North Side, East Side and into the City of Girard.
CSX train derails in Niles this afternoon
Between 43 and 73 train cars on the CSX train tracks at the southwest end of town derailed at 2:45 p.m. today, but no evacuation was necessary, no injuries were reported and no hazardous chemicals spilled.
White House, Congress make last-minute stab at debt limit compromise
After weeks of intense partisanship, the White House and congressional leaders made a desperate, last-minute stab at compromise today to avoid a government default threatened for early next week. "There is very little time," declared President Barack Obama.
Wild game grilling seminar scheduled
Wild game grilling seminar scheduled SALEM The Salem Community Center will host a wild game
Heritage Day event at museum will feature several collections
NILES Heritage Day will be celebrated from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Ward-Thomas Museum, 503
Downtown Youngstown convenience store/deli opens Friday
The Downtown Circle Convenience & Deli store was bustling just three hours after opening.
Freshman put to the test in YSU's Outdoor Rec Experience
Ashley Martof of Mineral Ridge kept smiling even as her legs wobbled, walking across the ropes suspended inside the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
Scrappers double up Spinners
By Jon Moffett sports@vindy.com NILES Now that the Mahoning Valley Scrappers are beyond the
Boy, 17, killed in S. Side violence
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two shootings
On area diamonds | Sandlot roundup
At Butler, Pa., Dave Sugar of the Youngstown Class B League led Cincinnati Storm Club 7-2 in a game suspended in the seventh inning.
21-year Youngstown officer fired over shotgun incident in late May
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city police officer has been fired for
Indians shut out by lowly Royals
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Indians seem to reach a new low with every game. Two
Covelli posts $37K loss in 2nd quarter
facility’s best 3rd quarter expected to follow, however By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Girard mayor: Raise is due
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com girard Although city council has kept Mayor James
Pryor’s mentor cleared in ’08 NCAA probe
Associated Press COLUMBUS The mentor for former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor was
Police official discusses Greenville shooting
Staff/wire reports GREENVILLE, Pa. A police official in charge of a special law-enforcement
Harrison apologizes for comments; Steelers sign No. 1 pick Heyward
Associated Press LATROBE, PA. James Harrison is an emotional guy. The Pittsburgh Steelers
Phil Taylor aiming for fresh start with Browns
By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal Phil Taylor entered the 2011 NFL draft with red flags
Canfield school board seeks 4.9-mill levy
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com canfield Canfield voters will be asked in November to
Revitalizing neighborhoods is YNDC competition’s goal
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is launching a citywide
Outdoor program challenges incoming YSU freshmen
Program challenges incoming YSU freshmen By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown
Mahoning Valley experts: Default fears taking a toll
Robert Gardner, CPA and financial adviser with Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc., Butler Wick Division in Canfield, said he believes the government will avoid default, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the U.S. will avoid a credit downgrade.
Senate rejects House debt bill
Day of intense political maneuvering fails to produce compromise Associated Press WASHINGTON
Dahmer survivor charged in death
Dahmer survivor charged in death MILWAUKEE The man who led Milwaukee police to serial killer
Lochte overtaking Phelps in US swimming
Associated Press SHANGHAI Ryan Lochte rescued the United States from impending defeat in the
Judge: Try priests, official together
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A monsignor who is the only U.S. church official ever charged with
Utley helps Phils crush Bucs
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Charlie Morton gave up eight runs and kind of got off easy. At
Witnesses: Comrades killed rebel leader
Associated Press BENGHAZI, Libya The Libyan rebels’ military commander was killed by his
METRO DIGEST || New U.S. citizens
New U.S. citizens YOUNGSTOWN These people became U.S. citizens in a Thursday naturalization
Suspect’s bridge death ruled suicide
Associated Press DAYTON The death of a burglary suspect who authorities say jumped from a
US weighs pay priorities if default comes
Associated Press WASHINGTON If the government can’t pay all its bills come Wednesday, odds are
Judge to render decision in civil case against monks
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield The fate of a group of local monks is in the hands
Columbiana Co. Fair to kick off
By Amanda C. DAVIS news@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County Fair is just around the corner, and
Sworn to serve
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mayor Jay Williams, in what likely will
In court, soldier shouts out Fort Hood suspect’s name
Associated Press WACO, Texas Coolly defiant, Pfc. Naser Abdo shouted “Nidal Hasan Fort Hood
Ohio mayors: Compromise on debt deal
Associated Press COLUMBUS The White House says it has received a letter signed by more than 20
Diocese appoints new school officials
Staff report youngstown The Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of Catholic Schools has appointed
birthdays
birthdays Actor Richard Johnson is 84. Actor Edd “Kookie” Byrnes is 78. Blues guitarist Buddy Guy
Ohio jury won’t hear killer’s guilty-plea offer
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jurors who convicted a serial killer and will decide whether to
GO & DO
TODAY Country Tim McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors, 7 p.m., First Niagara Pavilion, 665 Route
Browne tops Senior Open
Associated Press TOLEDO Olin Browne followed a record-tying 64 with a solid 69 on Friday, to
In Columbiana Co., brownfield is ready for redevelopment
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Property along Esterly Road is set for
NBA players will be cleared to play overseas by FIBA
Associated Press If NBA stars are serious about playing overseas, basketball’s governing body says
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County grand jury
A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted these people on these charges: Jonathan Stewart, 28,
BUSINESS DIGEST || Contracting firm to open in Valley
Contracting firm to open in Valley YOUNGSTOWN De-Cal Inc., a Michigan-based union mechanical-
49ers, Smith agree on one year
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers have their new quarterback: old
US soccer names Klinsmann men’s team coach
Associated Press Now that the U.S. Soccer federation’s perennial coach-in-waiting finally has the
Bengals open without Palmer
Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Ky. The Bengals started a new era in their history on Friday,
3 women facing charges in feud to have hearing
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Three South Side women jailed on felony charges in what police said was
Honoring Macklin
Honoring Macklin youngstown The fellowship of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 505
Rev. Manly to lead area revival services
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Rev. Ron Manly, pastor of Walden Chapel Baptist Church, Danville,
Uganda LL team denied visas by US State Dept.
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, PA. A youth baseball team from Uganda has lost its bid to become
Vacation bible school Sessions in the area
Who: First Baptist Church of Niles. What: “The Undercover Investigation” is the theme. When:
Sisters to celebrate golden jubilee
Staff report CANFIELD The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown will celebrate the golden jubilee of
Michigan’s Robinson leads long list of versatile Big 10 QBs
Associated Press CHICAGO Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson will look different to Big Ten
Cortland Bancorp reports $1.32M quarterly income
Staff report CORTLAND Cortland Bancorp reported a net income of $1.32 million during 2011’s
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K Q 7 6 4 uVoid vQ 3 2 wA Q J 7
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for Sunday’s TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: White House adviser
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Patrecka F. Adams and John W. Goodwin Jr., Youngstown, boy,
Group honors hosting families
Staff report Youngstown AFS Intercultural Programs, formerly the American Field Service, would
KSU makes list of ‘Great Colleges to Work For’
Staff report kent Kent State University has been selected as one of the 2011 “Great Colleges to
YSU adds STEM to Summer Bridge Program
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University’s annual Summer Bridge Program, which has
Teach For America accepts Boardman/Mount Union grad
Staff report New York Teach For America has announced that Katherine McConnell, a Youngstown
campus notes
campus notes University of Mount Union, Alliance: Five area students were recognized at the second
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: SLIPPERY ROCK
YSU faculty book helps children
Staff report youngstown Two Youngstown State University faculty has written a book to help
Counting the years
Opinion: Counting the years Toledo Blade: Americans, in general, are living longer. But in some parts of
Good news for job seekers
Opinion: COLUMBUS There may be good news for about 78,000 out-of-work Ohioans. Because that’s roughly how
Politicians target Muslims
Opinion: By Moustafa Bayoumi McClatchy-Tribune The horrible attacks in Norway reminds us that we need to
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngs-town Italian Festival, 3 to 11 p.m.: Annual event is
Federal court upholds patenting of human genes
Associated Press NEW YORK A federal court said Friday that human genes can be patented,
Obama, carmakers OK fuel-efficiency deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama and automakers ushered in the largest cut in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.16 —.15 Avalon
Samberg thrown to the sharks
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times Beginning Sunday, comedian Andy Samberg will host Discovery
Statue is tribute to Chuck Berry
Associated Press UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. The image is timeless Americana: Chuck Berry hunched over,
Is there a safe place on earth?
Opinion: When parents send their children off to summer camp, they reasonably expect them to return refreshed
Risks of 2nd recession rise amid slow growth
Threat will increase if Congress fails to reach debt deal Associated Press WASHINGTON The
Boardman is losing revenue and facing other challenges
Editorial: In a perfect world every commu- nity would have just the right amount of tax money to provide all
Poland Relay continues fight against cancer
Since the Poland Relay for Life began in 2008, some things have changed and others have stayed constant.
Students explore career options at summer camp
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com From June 20 to 24, the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Park Explorers discover wonder of Mill Creek
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mill Creek Park offers local residents over 2,600 acres of nature
Canfield church shows outdoor movie
The Canfield Christian Church opened its front lawn to host its monthly movie night, showing “The Sand Lot” July 15. Attendees brought their own lawn chairs and blankets and the church provided grilled hot dogs, lemonade, water and popcorn.
Davis Family YMCA art show honors seniors’ creativity
The Davis Family YMCA honored senior citizen artists on June 26 with an art opening and exhibition
Playhouse puts Big Bad Wolf on trial
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On June 28, a grandmother went missing at the Austintown
Camp Neehi teaches little campers life skills
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The 3 to 5-year-old students at Camp Neehi at the Davis YMCA are
Applewood accepting new members
Applewood Swim and Tennis Club, located in the Applewood Acres neighborhood of Boardman, has been
Students explore options at summer camp
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com From June 20 to 24, the Mahoning County Career and Technical
MetroParks Rain Garden serves as inspiration
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Lately, when local residents stopped by the MetroParks Farm or
Softball team wins district title
The Austintown Kalra Orthodonics 9-10 fastpitch softball team recently defeated Jackson-Milton Jones
Smart Money teaches kids about currency
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County began
Beeghly Oaks residents feast at luau
Boardman Beeghly Oaks Skilled Nursing and Rehab facility celebrated its annual family day picnic
Students explore career options at summer camp
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com From June 20 to 24, the Mahoning County Career and Technical
Austintown receives $46,000 from forfeiture
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Money from a criminal case that resulted in a large
Boardman community briefs
Shepherd of the Valley hosts job fair Shepherd of the Valley Home Health Services will host a job
Park Explorers discover the wonder of Mill Creek Park
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mill Creek Park offers local residents over 2,600 acres of
Rain Garden serves as inspiration
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Lately, when local residents stopped by the MetroParks Farm or
Cornersburg goes country for a cause
On June 25, Cornersburg went country for a good cause.
Boardman Police Blotter
July 1 Theft: A man reported his checkbook stolen while at a Boardman-Canfield Road business.
Colaluca gets raise, new five-year contract
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com The Austintown Board of Education approved pay raises
Austintown sports briefs
Dinner set for Fitch football The Austintown Fitch Football Kickoff Dinner is set for Aug. 5 at
POLICE BLOTTER
July 11 Arrest: Police charged Bryan Konbylanski, 25, of 4303 Kerrybrook Drive, Youngstown with
Shepherd hosts driving course for seniors
Shepherd of the Valley is sponsoring the AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators Course for seniors 60
Golf tournament benefits juvenile court advisory board
The Mahoning County Juvenile Court Advisory Board will sponsor its Golf Classic Tournament Sept. 9
Golf tourney benefits juvenile court advisory board
The Mahoning County Juvenile Court Advisory Board will sponsor its Golf Classic Tournament Sept. 9
MetroParks Rain Garden serves as inspiration
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Lately, when local residents stopped by the MetroParks Farm or
Poland community briefs
Shepherd of the Valley hosts job fair Shepherd of the Valley Home Health Services will host a job
Poland youth to compete in AAU Junior Olympics
Marlon Ramirez, who will be a freshman at Poland this fall, has qualified in the AAU National Junior
Storm-water utility fee down the drain, for now
Staff report Village council is not collecting any fees based on the storm-water utility ordinance
Canfield community briefs
Get your church chicken dinner to go Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield little leaguers fall at state tournament The Canfield Baseball Club’s 12-year-old team
MetroParks Rain Garden serves as inspiration
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Lately, when local residents stopped by the MetroParks Farm or
Local dancers earn national honors
Dancers from Stage Left Dance and Theater Arts Academy of Canfield recently returned from a national
Shepherd hosts driving course for seniors
Shepherd of the Valley is sponsoring the AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators Course for seniors 60
Golf tourney benefits juvenile court advisory board
The Mahoning County Juvenile Court Advisory Board will sponsor its Golf Classic Tournament Sept. 9
Poland sports briefs
Golf outing benefits Poland wrestling club The Poland Mat Club will sponsor its third annual golf
Students explore career options at summer camp
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com From June 20 to 24, the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Park Explorers discover wonder of Mill Creek
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mill Creek Park offers local residents over 2,600 acres of nature
Golf tourney benefits juvenile court advisory board
The Mahoning County Juvenile Court Advisory Board will sponsor its Golf Classic Tournament Sept. 9
Shepherd hosts driving course for seniors
Shepherd of the Valley is sponsoring the AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators Course for seniors 60
Kiko auctions off classic cars at fairgrounds
On July 16, the quick chanting of Kiko classic car auctioneers filled the Canfield Fairgrounds at
Poland cheerleaders raise funds, win awards
Poland Seminary High School freshman, junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders have spent their
Ursuline Sisters honor Vogelsang for service
This August, the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown are celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Sister Darla
MetroParks Farm hosts movie night
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks Farm sponsored its annual Movie Under
Canfield Soccer Club has a new home
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Soccer Club celebrated the opening of the new
Montoya is not worried about crew chief switch
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Juan Pablo Montoya said Friday a crew chief change should not hurt
Boardman sports briefs
Applewood swimmers win third straight meet The Applewood swim team posted its third win in a row,
A delicate topic
Bishops, nuns and rabbis debate gas fracking Associated Press PITTSBURGH Bishops, nuns and
Religious life is greatest diversity
It seems as though the term “diversity” is in the news quite often these days. We read about
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eduard Frick, 23, of Gewerbestr 13, Ruemmingen,
Austintown community briefs
Church giving away school supplies Highway Tabernacle will host a “Back to School Blowout” Aug. 20