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Hundreds attend Warren vigil for family who died in fire
About 200 people turned out for a vigil Tuesday night to show their love and support of the families of the Warren couple, their children ...
Stories published June 22, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Water protectiopn program Thursday in New Castle
The Pennsylvania American Water Company will host an introductory “Source Water Protection Technical Assistance Program” meeting at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at its operations center, 2736 Ellwood Road. Anyone interested is invited to attend.
Schedule appointments for summer utility assistance
The Trumbull Community Action Program, 1230 Palmyra Road SW, will begin scheduling appointments for the Summer Crisis Program on Monday.
Hafner’s homer lifts Indians over Rockies
CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Tomlin came through with another quality outing and designated hitter Travis
Pavlik looks forward to August fight
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com After a rusty effort against Alfonso Lopez on May 7, Kelly Pavlik
Pirates beat Orioles, reach .500
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Orioles’ Blake Davis made an error in his major league debut and Pittsburgh
Legislation streamlines process for relocating horse racing
A bill to be considered Thursday by the Ohio House would make it a lot easier for a horse racetrack
Youngstown helps developer of Erie Terminal
YOUNGSTOWN City council voted today to authorize the board of control to loan $2 million and give
Glittering — the new pie?
Many VIPs have gotten a pie in the face from protesters: Bill Gates, for one, and years earlier, Anita Bryant. President George W. Bush dodged a shoe hurled at him. This year, for some liberal activists, the guerrilla tactic of choice is a shower of glitter tossed from close range.
Chemist for defense in Casey Anthony trial disputes prosecution claims
A chemist who collected and tested air samples from the trunk of Casey Anthony’s car testified Wednesday that he couldn’t say for sure there was ever a body inside of it, statements that conflict with prosecutors’ experts.
Young Amish man in horse, buggy arrested after sexting 12-year-old
An Amish man who sent more than 600 text messages that included lewd images to a 12-year-old girl he randomly dialed was arrested when he arrived in his horse and buggy for what he thought was a meeting for sex, police said.
Large fire sends thick smoke over metro Atlanta
MORROW, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a large warehouse fire just southeast of Atlanta is sending
Ohio woman gets over 3 years in terror funds case
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge is sentencing an Ohio woman to just over three years in prison
NY leaders say no obstacles to gay marriage vote
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state legislative leaders say they’re working through the proposed
NJ doctors’ group suing to block health care law
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An attorney for a New Jersey doctors’ group is arguing in court the new federal
Move over funnel cakes, fried Kool-Aid is here
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Move over funnel cakes and corn dogs, deep-fat fried Kool-Aid is here. Visitors
Police: ‘Jackass’ star drunk in fatal Pa. crash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A toxicology report shows that “Jackass” star Ryan Dunn had a blood-alcohol
Feds won’t deport immigrants in civil rights cases
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Federal immigration officials say they will not deport immigrants pursuing
Lawsuit seeks to block SF vote on circumcision ban
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jewish and Muslim organizations are joining in an effort to block a San
Doctors upgrade condition of beaten Giants fan
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Doctors say the medical condition of a San Francisco Giants fan who was
ACLU faults VA plan for homeless vets in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Civil rights lawyers are criticizing a plan adopted by the Department of Veterans
Sirens sound as Souris River tops levees in North Dakota city
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Sirens in the North Dakota city of Minot are sounding to warn that the Souris
Police take 2 from house near NY pharmacy killings
MEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Police have taken two people from a house that’s near a New York pharmacy where
Youngstown police seek two teens in city's latest slaying
Youngstown police seek two teens in city's latest slaying
Feds probing Allegheny County Jail, but mum on why
Feds probing Allegheny County Jail, but mum on why
1 inmate killed, 3 injured, in Philly prison fight
1 inmated killed, 3 injured, in Philly prison fight
Ohio House considers putting health overhaul to a vote
Ohio House considers putting health overhaul to a vote
NYC’s H&H bagel store from ‘Seinfeld’ to close
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City bagel store that’s been featured on TV shows such as “Seinfeld” and
Blagojevich jurors enter 8th day of deliberations
CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors at ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption retrial have resumed
FDA concludes silicone breast implants mostly safe
FDA concludes silicone breast implants mostly safe
Western Pa. man to stand trial for stabbing police chief
Western Pa. man to stand trial for stabbing police chief
Stocks mixed ahead of Federal Reserve annoucements
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were mixed in morning trading today as investors waited to hear what Federal
Minot mayor: Water to top dikes within hour
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — The mayor of Minot says water from the Souris River is expected to start pouring
Last space shuttle crew practices for July launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The four astronauts who will bid goodbye to the space shuttle program
Ohio Supreme Court: No license 'just cause' for firing
Ohio Supreme Court: No license 'just cause' for firing
Unarmed Minuteman missile launched in Calif.
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — An unarmed Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missile
Stocks drop ahead of Federal Reserve meeting
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in early trading as investors wait to hear what Federal Reserve
Casey Anthony trial begins short day of testimony
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Casey Anthony’s defense team called a forensic geologist and a forensic
Pentagon gets cyberwar guidelines
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed executive orders that lay out how far military
Warren police doing telephone fund drive
WARREN Lodge 34 of the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents employees of the Warren Police
Neighboring county rejects Toledo Zoo property tax
Neighboring county rejects Toledo Zoo property tax
Obama likely to bring 10K troops home this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is expected to bring 10,000 U.S. troops home from
FAA: Jet halts takeoff in incident at NYC airport
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating a runway incident involving two jets at New
Dude! NY man’s tossed pot lands on police cruiser
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — State police say a man’s effort to ditch some drugs from a moving car in
Fox tested for rabies after attacking woman
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — A fox is being tested for rabies after it bit a central Pennsylvania woman and
Care home worker stole patients’ rings
KITTANNING, Pa. (AP) — A former employee of a western Pennsylvania personal care home will spend two
Youngstown man charged with stealing 3K-plus pounds of scrap metal
Police charged John Knicely 28, of First Street, Youngstown, with receiving stolen property after officials from Cleveland Auto Wrecking, 2700 Youngstown-Hubbard Road, called about a suspicion of stolen scrap metal.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY St. Michael Orthodox Church, 125 Steel St., Youngstown, serves homemade Chinese lunches
Craft show Saturday
Craft show Saturday POLAND Vendors will be setting up from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday for the
Pokrivnak is named ABWA Woman of Year
BOARDMAN Cathy Lou Pokrivnak has been selected the 2011 Woman of the Year for the Youngstown
Man arrested in bank, cash center robberies
Boardman police arrested Douglas Centofanti on Monday in three robberies in two communities.
Boardman man pleads innocent in attack on former deputy
A man accused of attacking a female former deputy sheriff pleaded innocent in Mahoning County court to felony and misdemeanor charges.
Mahoning Valley jobless rate falls but area still lags
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate fell for
Scrapper Fontanez plays well in front of family
Fontanez plays well in front of family By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com NILES With family in
Youngstown mother offers prayer to those who killed son
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Irene Adkins has spent the last several
Pavlik returning to Covelli
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ghost’s next fight will be in his old haunts.
Jeanne Tyler gifts $700,000 to new Mahoning Valley History Center
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Jeanne D. Tyler, a longtime
Smith’s homer in 9th inning sinks Tribe
Associated Press CLEVELAND Seth Smith’s second homer of the game snapped a ninth-inning tie as
Pirates end 4-game skid
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates wore throwback uniforms on Tuesday night to
Group celebrates summer’s arrival at Unity Church in Liberty
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Summer stormed into the Mahoning Valley Tuesday
Big challenge ahead for Ohio State’s Fickell
By RUSTY MILLER Associated Press COLUMBUS With the dark clouds of an NCAA investigation and
Youngstown Board of Control OKs pact with Aqua Ohio
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city finalized an agreement with a no-
OSU drops review of cars
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University on Tuesday dropped its review of car purchases
Rep. Ryan pushes for extradition compliance from Brazil
Staff report WARREN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, introduced legislation Tuesday to
Students use vegetable to study chemistry, math, physics
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN High school students throwing food usually is
Ohio House bill addresses animal abuse
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Individuals who abuse dogs or cats could face stiffer
Hundreds attend Warren vigil for family who died in fire
About 200 people turned out for a vigil Tuesday night to show their love and support of the families of the Warren couple, their children and neices who died in a house fire June 16. Friends, neighbors and well-wishers have been depositing stuffed animals, balloons and flowers at the site on Landsdowne Avenue NW, since the tragic event.
Gruden to analyze Pryor as QB
Associated Press BRISTOL, Conn. Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor will be the subject
Valley jobless rate falls for 4th-straight month
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley had 3,600 more employed
Community helps with funerals for Warren fire victims
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN When presented with the problem of how to provide a
Man arrested
Man arrested boardman Boardman police arrested Douglas Centofanti on Monday in three robberies
Glitch in health-care law would benefit early retirees
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s health-care law would let several million
SANDLOTS
Class B Astro Falcons 17, Wharmby Sports 0 Brendan Cox had three hits and Dan Popio drove in a
Florida stays alive; Cal ousts Texas A&M
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Florida’s Steven Rodriguez pitched no-hit relief for 41/3 innings
Cigarettes to carry grisly labels
Debate continues over whether such warnings will cut the number of smokers Associated Press
City panel OKs sale of alcohol at Bottom Dollars
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s planning commission is recommending
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District Board of Trustees, 1 p.m., Boardman Township
Struthers schools want officer on duty
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The school board is hoping to be able to keep
Man must post $20K bond
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Poland man accused of killing a 79
YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
BASEBALL Tri-T Pony Classic Division Canfield Valley Anesthesia 10, Howland Ohio Steel 4
newsmakers
newsmakers Fugitive hip-hop mogul arrested NEW YORK A fugitive hip-hop mogul recently linked
Mixed verdict for two in Pa. corruption case
Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. A federal jury convicted two northeastern Pennsylvania
Huntsman: Dropout, diplomat
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Jon Huntsman Jr. is a high school dropout, a Harley-riding ex-
Set the stage for summer entertaining
Family Features Long summer evenings present a perfect opportunity to celebrate good wine, good
Obama likely to cut 10K troops in Afghanistan
Associated Press WASHINGTON Facing a war-weary public, President Barack Obama is expected to
Wine of the week
Wine of the week What: 2009 Cantine Lunae Bosoni Colli di Luni Vermentino “Lunae.” Info: With
hPenguin takes 2,000-mile journey
hPenguin takes 2,000-mile journey WELLINGTON, New Zealand He’s healthy, well-fed and far from
Cavaliers mulling draft decisions
Associated Press CLEVELAND They’re done measuring, timing and talking to prospective draft
NBA owners propose ‘flex cap’
Associated Press NEW YORK Saying it reflects a “desire to go as far as we can to avoid a
OSU seeks tuition increase of 3.3%
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University, the state’s largest institution of higher
49 foreclosures filed by land bank
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The attorney for Trumbull County’s new land bank,
NFL owners, players set another meeting
Associated Press ROSEMONT, Ill. The next time NFL owners meet over labor, there is hope it will
Home sales fall 3.8% to lowest point of year
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer people bought previously occupied homes in May, lowering sales
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.61 .08 Avalon
Valley home sales down from May ’10
Valley home sales down from May ’10 YOUNGSTOWN Home sales in the Mahoning Valley dropped in May
YSU football camp kicks off today
YSU football camp kicks off today YOUNGSTOWN Students from The Rich Center for Autism will take
Revenue, Medicare spending at heart of DC deficit talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON To reduce government red ink, Republicans are willing to raise
Michelle Obama meets with Nelson Mandela
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG A healthy-looking Nelson Mandela met with Michelle Obama and her
McDonald board hires new superintendent
By Mary Smith news@vindy.com McDONALD McDonald Board of Education has hired East Liverpool
1960s television band’s music still holds up Monkee mania
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Hey, Hey, they’re The Monkees. And they’re back again for
‘Nightline’ summer series gets creepy
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK ABC’s “Nightline” is creeping into prime time
Photo ID rule may be part of Ohio bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio voters would have to show photo identification before they could
E-Verify will preserve jobs for legal workers
Opinion: By Lamar Smith and Elton Gallegly Los Angeles Times Over the last few years, our economy has
Bill would hold charter schools accountable
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Charter schools that earn lower ratings on state report
wimbledon roundup
New streak: Novak Djokovic ended his “losing streak.” The second-seeded Serb beat Jeremy Chardy of
Anthony defense targets forensics
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Defense attorneys again challenged the prosecution’s forensic
California restaurant shares famous turkey chili recipe
By Noelle Carter Los Angeles Times Dear Noelle: Today my daughter and I had lunch at Coast
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending June 20:
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending June 20: Singles: v “Last
Surplus food
Surplus food E.B. Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 8 to
Lawrence commissioners curtail aid for road work
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. After this year, local municipalities in
Dave Matthews can’t stay away from stage
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK Dave Matthews has just started a telephone
Engineer: I have not abandoned my office
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro says he has
Serena wins return to Grand Slam play
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England The 352 days Serena Williams lived through between Grand
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy S. Haught Jr., 24, of 9725 W. Middletown
oddly enough
oddly enough Mass. grads’ diplomas with errors get replaced PLYMOUTH, Mass. Graduates of a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
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