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UPDATE: Fire marshal suspects grill in Warren house fire
The four members of the Derek Dorsey family — Audrey and Derek and their two children, Derek Jr. and Ariell — along with two young ...
UPDATE: Fire marshal suspects grill in Warren house fire
The four members of the Derek Dorsey family — Audrey and Derek and their two children, Derek Jr. and Ariell — along with two young ...
Explosion levels Youngstown house
A vacant house at the corner of Hazelwood and Connecticut avenues lay in ruin after an explosion that rocked the West Side neighborhood. Fire department ...
Explosion levels Youngstown house
A vacant house at the corner of Hazelwood and Connecticut avenues lay in ruin after an explosion that rocked the West Side neighborhood. Fire department ...
Stories published June 16, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Tax break proposed for investors in Ohio companies
Tax break proposed for investors in Ohio companies
Copper-pipe theft preceded West Side blast, police believe
Copper-pipe theft preceded West Side blast, police believe
16 of 70 Youngstown students could fail 1st grade
16 of 70 Youngstown students could fail first grade
Mahoning Co. probate court investigator placed on leave
Mahoning Co. probate court investigator placed on leave
Six killed in Warren house fire
WARREN A family of four plus two children spending the night died in an early-morning house fire
Suicide prevention is goal of 3-year plan to improve health in tri-county area
Suicide prevention is goal of 3-year plan to improve health in tri-county area
Banquet-hall operator discusses use for food-service facilities at Oakhill
Banquet-hall operator discusses use for food-service facilities at Oakhill
Weiner makes it official and resigns from Congress
Weiner makes it official and resigns from Congress
UPDATE: Fire marshal suspects grill in Warren house fire
The four members of the Derek Dorsey family — Audrey and Derek and their two children, Derek Jr. and Ariell — along with two young relatives, died in an early Thursday house fire on Landsdowne Avenue Northwest.
Chief and coroner squabble over homicide ruling delay
YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Coroner David Kennedy said he’s “surprised” the Youngstown police chief
Railroad project at V&M Star gets closer to reality
YOUNGSTOWN The city could hire a contractor as soon as next week for a $14 million-plus railroad
Defense calls first witness in Casey Anthony trial
Defense calls first witness in Casry Anthony trial
Weiner expected to resign at a 2 p.m. news conference
Weiner expected to resign at a 2 p.m. news conference
Greatest: Blogger Jonah breaks down No. 18 at Squaw
I am a fan of holes that put an emphasis on distance control.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Stephanie) VanBrocklin, of Odessa, Fla., announce the birth of their second
Show will ‘revive’ President McKinley
Show will ‘revive’ President McKinley YOUNGSTOWN A portrayal by Michael Wilson will bring
Medical society alliance donates to Garden of Hope
BOARDMAN Members of the Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance presented a check for $6,000 to
Pancakes, cornhole and crafts planned
HUBBARD Hubbard Area Chamber of Commerce has planned a day of activities on July 16, beginning at
Area senior football standouts meet tonight for 27th Jack Arvin Classic
Area senior football standouts meet tonight for 27th Jack Arvin Classic By Greg Gulas
Phantoms’ Carr optimistic after selection camp
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Youngstown Phantoms’ selection camp ended
Mahoning coroner rules homicide in 2010 death at House of Hope
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN About seven months after a man died at a North
Officials to seek help on airport goals
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA Western Reserve Port Authority will seek help from the
‘Biggest weekend of the summer’ planned
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Youngstown State University, the city and the
Howland youth sworn in as Air Force pilot
Howland youth sworn in as honorary Air Force Reserve 2nd lieutenant By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Trumbull County commissioners hold off on fairgrounds proposal
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners expect to hold off for a
Devo bassist/synth player: ‘We were always being us’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Devo bassist and synth player Gerald Casale said there’s
Valley businesses address customer tweets
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Businesses use Twitter to directly connect with
Changing roles, critic directs Rust Belt’s ‘Reasons to Be Pretty’
The Vindicator faced an unusual dilemma when it came time to write a preview article for the
Beatlemania Magic: touring 8 days a week
By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com When The Beatles landed on America soil in 1964, fans
Country Concert at Hickory Hill Lakes is gearing up for its 31st annual music and camping festival
Country Concert at Hickory Hill Lakes is gearing up for its 31st annual music and camping festival
OSU-Michigan outdoor hockey game planned
Associated Press cleveland Ohio State and Michigan plan to drop the puck outdoors next season.
Cruzes sport few changes for 2012
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN If it’s not broken, there’s no need to fix it.
Exec: Perkins places staying put in Valley
Staff report Youngstown The president of the company that owns five local Perkins restaurants
Street festival: It’s Simply Slavic
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The inaugural Simply Slavic festival will be Saturday from noon to 8
Niles noise controversy may bring on lawsuit
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Just when Niles City Council thought it was done with the
Race is on for Valley track
Kasich OKs video slots at racetracks By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Penn
Where To Go
Barleys, 21 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-743-6480 Fri: Tropidelic, 10 p.m. Bella Cena
Scandal may hurt OSU’s recruiting
Associated Press cleveland Sharks, including a big blue one up north, are circling the troubled
Questions remain as prosecutors rest case against Casey Anthony
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Prosecutors spent 19 days proving beyond any doubt that Casey
Indians back in first place
Tribe’s win over Detroit puts them on top by a percentage point Associated Press detroit
The Kellys look to a new direction
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com With the release of their new album, “Opus,” Warren rockers
Signed agreement cause for optimism
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com HILLSVILLE, Pa. The possibility that a racetrack/casino
Explosion levels Youngstown house
A vacant house at the corner of Hazelwood and Connecticut avenues lay in ruin after an explosion that rocked the West Side neighborhood. Fire department officials are still investigating the cause.
Metro Digest || Deputy recovering
Deputy recovering YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County deputy sheriff is recovering in a Columbus
With no favorite and a fair course, this year’s U.S. Wide Open is up for grabs
With no favorite and a fair course, this year’s event is up for grabs Associated Press
Hubbard police dept. makes more changes
Staff report hubbard There is another change at the police department. Sgt. David Oaks, a
Sen. Brown announces $5.7M biomass grant
Staff report WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has announced a $5.7 million award from
Clarins Instant Smooth Self Tanning -- DRAFT
Clarins Instant Smooth Self Tanning $32.50 for 1 fluid ounce In the one-ounce jar, Clarins self-
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS Actor Bill Cobbs is 76. Country singer Billy “Crash” Craddock is 72. Songwriter Lamont
Paul’s late-game heroics help Pirates drop Astros
Associated Press houston Pinch-hitter Xavier Paul doubled, then stayed in the game and hit a
Halo still has a long recovery ahead
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown A dog who was hit by a car over the Memorial
100 years of ‘Think’
IBM celebrates centennial — low-key Associated Press ENDICOTT, N.Y. Google, Apple and Facebook
White House defends legality of Libya mission
Associated Press WASHINGTON Defying congressional criticism, the White House insisted Wednesday
Idaho couple’s dream home was infested
Mercy snakes alive Associated Press REXBURG, Idaho They slithered behind the walls at night
4 sentenced to prison terms by Trumbull judge
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Judge W. Wyatt McKay of Trumbull County Common Pleas
Bruins capture first Cup since ’72
Associated Press vancouver, british columbia The Boston Bruins had waited 39 long years for
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shannon Streb, Youngstown, boy, June 10. Jessica Raisky and
Sandlot roundup
Sandlot roundup CLASS B 1080 Media 11, Wharmby Sports 1 Don Kratofil gave up an unearned run
Serena bumped up in seedings
Serena bumped up in seedings Associated Press wimbledon, england Defending champion Serena
Ohio Legislature OKs guns in bars, arenas
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio lawmakers passed a proposal Wednesday to allow people with
Ohio budget gets $1.5 billion boost
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s budget director delivered roughly $1.5 billion in rosy state
Arrests after fatal raid further roil relations
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pakistan has arrested informants who helped the U.S. zero in on
From cellphones to coffee ... Weighing cancer risks
Associated Press You’re sitting in a freshly drywalled house, drinking coffee from a plastic foam
US budget talks face daunting odds
US budget talks face daunting odds WASHINGTON For all the optimistic talk, negotiators seeking a
BOE takes steps to place issue on ballot
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Board of Education has passed the
Pay disparities prove need for government leaders to cut back
Opinion: Pay disparities prove need for government leaders to cut back With all the talk of Senate Bill 5,
Inflation slows in May as energy prices fall
Associated Press WASHINGTON Falling energy prices cooled overall inflation in May, offering some
MoM dries up poison ivy
Q. Long ago, I heard on your radio program that milk of magnesia (MoM) can be applied to underarms
McDonald board mulls how to fill superintendent post
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The board of education has 14 candidates for the new
Advances in self-tanning product formulas inspire many to spread it on
Advances in self-tanning product formulas inspire many to spread it on Los Angeles Times The
Couple may have stopped series of car break-ins
Staff report VIENNA A township man and his wife apparently stopped a man from continuing with a
Ohio Senate OKs drilling in state parks
Associated Press COLUMBUS State parks and other lands in Ohio would be opened to oil and gas
Free screenings
Free screenings YOUNGSTOWN The Visiting Nurse Association, 518 E. Indianola Ave., is offering
Players, owners make progress in talks
Associated Press new york Negotiations completed for the day and likely the week, NFL owners
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Syppko, 30, of 134 N. 16th St., Sebring,
New This week
New This week Cars 2 (G) Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater
Return of V-GRIP sends a message to criminals
Editorial: There are persistent reports that some Mahoning Valley criminal gangs have Facebook pages through
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.45 —.21 Avalon
What’s in a degree?
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday Now that graduation season is upon us, here’s one last test question for
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Murder on Krill Island,SDRq murder mystery by Richard B. Kepley. Youngstown.
Debt ceiling deadline looms
Opinion: Loveland (Colo.) Daily Reporter-Herald: The clock continues to tick down to an Aug. 2 deadline for
Danger grows as Syria falters
Opinion: The Syrian people have good reason to feel let down by those around the world who claim to believe
Church-state clash in China revealing
Opinion: By Jennifer A. MARSHALL The Heritage Foundation “As a sensitive day known to all fell in this
Which ‘green jobs’ better?
Opinion: By Steve Larkin McClatchy-Tribune ARLINGTON, Va. When is a green job not a green job? When it
Job fair, trade show
Job fair, trade show Austintown Mark Cole of the American National Insurance Co. in Austintown
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Judge sends Sheen’s lawsuit to arbitration LOS ANGELES Charlie Sheen may not get
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
No rhyme or reason to city hall power outage
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It was a trying day for those working at city
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Elephants trample Cleveland zoo attendance records CLEVELAND Officials at the zoo
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