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Hundreds attend funeral for six who died in Warren fire
Believers Christian Fellowship was filled to overflowing today as funeral services began for the six victims of last week's deadly fire at 911 Landsdowne Ave. ...
Struthers residents spell out frustrations with skatepark
Haley Donadio, 8, takes advantage of a nice afternoon to use the Struthers skatepark on Stewart Street. Neighbors hate the noise the park generates. They ...
Stories published June 23, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Boardman teens charged in break-ins
Police have charged two township teens with attempted burglary and two counts each of breaking and entering.
Truck and bounce-around stolen in Boardman
Police are searching for a truck containing bounce-around equipment that was stolen from St. Charles Church.
Flags can be retired Friday morning in Poland
Sons of the American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 will sponsor its 10th annual flag-disposal ceremony at 8:45 a.m. Friday at the War Memorial Building Post 15 Home, 35 Cortland St.
C-Span digital bus to be at OH WOW! children's center Saturday
The C-SPAN digital bus will be in Youngstown from10 a.m. to noon Saturday at OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology, 11 W. Federal St. downtown.
Cavaliers begin new era with Irving
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — This summer, Cleveland is making all the decisions. Moving further away from
Ed Port in stable condition after lengthy surgery
CHICAGO Austintown resident Ed Port was in stable condition Thursday night, less than 24 hours
North Dakota authorities order expanded evacuation
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota authorities expanded an evacuation order today for the state’s
Ex-Ohio governor fights Great Lakes water-use bill
Ex-Ohio governor fights Great Lakes water-use bill
Obama: US has turned corner in Afghanistan
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (AP) — President Barack Obama is telling those who’ve fought in Afghanistan that the
Casey Anthony’s mom testifies at murder trial
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The mother of a Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter is
Bulger lived in Calif. apartment 15 years
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two property managers at the Santa Monica apartment complex where Boston mob boss
Man fined $100 for touching Hawaiian monk seal
HONOLULU (AP) — Touching an endangered Hawaiian monk seal will cost a 19-year-old man $100. The
Va. man charged in 2010 DC-area military shootings
LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — A Marine Corps reservist arrested in a security scare near the Pentagon last
Non-OPEC govts to release oil to combat high price
NEW YORK (AP) — The International Energy Agency, which includes the U.S. and 27 other countries,
Mom blamed blackout in microwave death of baby
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California woman accused of killing her baby in a microwave
Amtrak probing cause of 2nd disruption in 3 days
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Amtrak officials are eyeing an electrical substation in Richmond, Va., as the
Ruling goes against former US Rep. Renzi
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected a bid by former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi to block
Six Warren fire victims laid to rest
HOWLAND “Death is not an easy thing to accept. Death can come at any time, at any place. We want
New cars struggle with quality
DETROIT (AP) — Cars that are redesigned or completely new for the 2011 model year had more quality
Police say CA man killed in attempt to steal pot
BREA, Calif. (AP) — Police say a Southern California man was shot to death while trying to steal
Vet pleads guilty to lesser charges in Westboro stalking case
WICHITA, Kan. — An Army veteran charged with stalking and conspiring to harm members of a
Arizona death may be linked to European E. coli
ATLANTA (AP) — Health officials say the death of an Arizona resident who recently traveled to
Prostitution probe expands to New Mexico professor
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Police are serving search warrants at the campus residence and offices of
Va. man charged in 2010 DC-area military shootings
LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man whose behavior prompted a security scare last week at the
Jury selection in 2nd day in Katrina shootings
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Potential jurors are being questioned for a second day in the trial of five
Cameras to catch dumpers will be up and running soon in Youngstown
Cameras to catch dumpers will be up and running soon in Youngstown
Both sides in NY gay-marriage tilt get ugly online
Both sides in NY gay-marriage tilt get ugly online
Dole recalls Italian Salad blend for possible contamination
Dole recalls Italian Salad blend for possible contamination
Hundreds attend funeral for six who died in Warren fire
Believers Christian Fellowship was filled to overflowing today as funeral services began for the six victims of last week's deadly fire at 911 Landsdowne Ave. NW.
Ohio House advances racetrack legislation
The Ohio House approved a bill today making it easier for a horse racetrack with video slot machines
Skateboarding icon Eric Swenson dies in suicide
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Skateboard business icon Eric Swenson, co-founder of the magazine Thrasher who
Stocks sink after weak jobs report; oil drops
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening sharply lower after the government reported an unexpected jump in
Colorado to end Medicaid coverage of circumcision
DENVER (AP) — Colorado will end coverage for routine circumcisions under Medicaid next month, adding
Oil drops 4 percent on weaker economic outlook
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are tumbling after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned that the
Casey Anthony murder trial enters Day 27 in Fla.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Defense attorneys have called to the witness stand an FBI expert on hair and
Churchill Downs in KY hit hard by possible twister
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs officials are assessing the aftermath of a possible tornado
Stocks appear headed for fall after jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks appear headed for a fall at the opening of trading today after the government
Pa. AFSCME, state negotiators reach deal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Negotiators for Gov. Tom Corbett and the union representing about 45,000
Pa. man barred from courtroom over judge threat
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area man was barred from watching the trial of a man accused of
Father says he thought slain daughter was asleep
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The father of a northwestern Pennsylvania woman found dead in her apartment says he
Hubbard civil service tests July 30
Hubbard Civil Service Commission will give civil-service tests for positions July 30.
First Place, Home Depot team up to help home buyers
First Place Bank and The Home Depot announced a joint venture to help home buyers.
Kinsman hearing on block grant funds Monday
A public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the Kinsman Township Community Center, 6346 state Route 87, regarding the use of $496,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for four proposed projects.
Kristie Merlo, John Ruble plan to wed in August
STRUTHERS Kristie Merlo and John Ruble, both of Struthers, are announcing their engagement and
Sept. plans told for Lisa Leone, Thaddeus Poweski
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Lisa Marie Leone of Columbus, daughter of Philip and Nancy
Slavens-Brindle engagement is announced
Brian and Kathleen Slavens of Youngstown and Charles Brindle and Denise Brindle, both of Boardman,
Plans announced for Julie Obusek, William Koren
NEW MIDDLETOWN Mr. and Mrs. William J. Koren Sr. of New Middletown are announcing the engagement
Miss Blanco to be Sept. bride of Mr. Porter
The engagement and September wedding plans of Kimberly Blanco of Canfield, daughter of Phil and Sue
Miss Democko, Mr. Turk to wed in July ceremony
BOARDMAN Paul and Jackie Democko of Boardman are announcing the engagement and plans for the
Pavlik’s Golf Classic to honor Nereida Diaz
Pavlik’s Golf Classic to honor Nereida Diaz COITSVILLE Kelly Pavlik’s 4th Annual Golf Classic
Austintown’s Ed Port undergoes marathon tumor surgery in Chicago
Austintown’s Ed Port undergoes marathon tumor surgery in Chicago By CLIFF WARD news@vindy.com
Pavlik recognizes need
Late August bout is needed to further continue comeback By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Bill puts Austintown racino on fast track
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com COLUMBUS A bill to be considered today by the Ohio House
Scrappers edge Batavia in 11 innings
Scrappers edge Batavia in 11 innings By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com A bases-loaded walk by a
Cavs likely to go with Irving with 1st selection
Associated Press NEW YORK Just in case the Cleveland Cavaliers need it, here’s some advice for
Police seek boys aged 15, 17, in Youngstown teen’s slaying
WARRANTS ISSUED FOR BOYS AGE 17, 15 By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Working for the weekend? Or working more on it?
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com BOARDMAN Employed in the retail industry for more than three
Hafner’s home run leads Indians past Colorado
Associated Press CLEVELAND Chris Perez wanted the heart of Colorado’s order. He needed it,
Pirates get back to .500 record with win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Five innings into his major league career, Blake Davis wasn’t
Liberty cops, schools view cameras as tools to deter bad behavior
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty School superintendent Stan Watson and Police
Three church mergers begin in diocese
Staff report youngstown St. Nicholas Parish and Holy Trinity Parish, both in Struthers, are
Legislators fail in try to put health care to vote
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republicans in the Ohio House failed to gain enough
Firefighters in Valley fear cuts in US grants
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Fire departments across the Mahoning Valley may have
Struthers residents spell out frustrations with skatepark
Haley Donadio, 8, takes advantage of a nice afternoon to use the Struthers skatepark on Stewart Street. Neighbors hate the noise the park generates. They say older kids swear and litter. City officials say kids need a place to use their scooters and skateboards, but they are trying to find a better location for the park.
Scientists for defense testify in Casey Anthony trial
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A chemist who collected and tested air samples from the trunk of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Soloski, 22, of 571 W. Delason Ave.,
AAA expects less holiday travel this July 4th
Associated Press COLUMBUS A new forecast says 1.6 million Ohioans will travel at least 50 miles
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Rebel Country, 7 p.m.
Public hearing set on Trumbull projects
Public hearing set on Trumbull projects KINSMAN A public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Monday at
BUSINESS DIGEST || First Place, Home Depot team up
First Place, Home Depot team up WARREN First Place Bank and The Home Depot announced a joint
Vanderbilt advances to CWS semifinals
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Now comes the really hard part for Vanderbilt. The Commodores
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Diana Trask is 71. Musical conductor James Levine is 68. Rhythm-and-blues singer
US advances to Gold Cup final
Associated Press HOUSTON Clint Dempsey struck again, and the United States is in the Gold Cup
METRO DIGEST || Cops & Quesadillas
Cops & Quesadillas from anti-crime group BOARDMAN Tickets are now available for Cops &
Ducks’ Perry wins Hart Trophy
Ducks’ Perry wins Hart Trophy LAS VEGAS Corey Perry crashed the Sedins’ NHL MVP party. The
4 Cleveland suburbs consider merger to save money
Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Decades ago, they split apart. Now, Moreland Hills, Orange, Pepper Pike
Photo ID removed from bill
By Jim Siegel Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Proposals to overhaul Ohio election law and require
Ohio woman gets over 3 years in Mideast terror funds case
Associated Press TOLEDO A woman who pleaded guilty with her husband in a plot to ship money to a
Senate approves prison-sentencing changes
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate has approved a bill to save taxpayer dollars by
Expert details gun evidence in Pa. police killings
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The personal vehicle of a Pittsburgh police officer — the third shot
Thousands race to evacuate
Associated Press MINOT, N.D. Plastic sheeting hung over the apartment building like a shroud,
Slow recovery hurts support for Obama, poll says
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mired in economic worry, Americans are growing gloomier about where
Obama to bring ‘surge’ troops home
Associated Press WASHINGTON Beginning to wind down a long and devastating war, President Barack
Sowell judge denies mistrial bid
By Leila Atassi Plain Dealer Reporter CLEVELAND Prosecutors argued at a hearing Wednesday that
Romney continues to be handicapped by ‘Mormon issue’
Opinion: Much has changed since Mitt Romney last ran for president. The economy has gotten worse, and the
Study: Chips pile on pounds
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Blame the potato chip. It’s the biggest demon behind that
Big Brother plays on in shadow of Janis Joplin
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com More than 40 years later, the shadow of Janis Joplin
Robert Cray Blues innovator still keeps ’em guessing
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For MORE THAN 30 years, The Robert Cray Band has been
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, food and clothing
Officials: Outcomes of bankruptcies were political
Cleveland Plain Dealer WASHINGTON Members of a House of Representatives subcommittee on
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD June
Economic trouble puzzles Bernanke
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy’s continuing struggles aren’t just confounding ordinary
Man pleads innocent to drug charges
Staff report WARREN Brian Kandel, 43, of Meadowbrook Drive, Leavittsburg, pleaded innocent to
Let the Cruze lead the way in race to top fuel efficiency
Editorial: Flash back to 1961: Fifty years ago last month, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy stood before a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.44 —.17 Avalon
Social media isn’t so social
Opinion: Mexican food and beer. That’s what retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor suggests might
Youngstown cops raid two homes, find drugs, cash
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police served search warrants at two city locations, making three
Obama fails in Puerto Rico
Opinion: By Ed Morales McClatchy-Tribune In his visit to Puerto Rico, President Obama failed to address
NFL and players are reportedly meeting
Associated Press NFL owners and players are meeting in the Boston area in the latest attempt to
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
READY FOR THE HYPE
U.S. Open champ Rory McIlroy knows comparisons to Tiger Woods are inevitable Associated Press
Downtown developer gets $2M loan, $350K gift from city council
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council authorized the board of control
FBI probes Boardman robbery suspect
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The FBI is continuing its investigation of a 34-year-old Boardman man
Venus Williams survives, advances to 3rd round
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Time and again after losing a point, Venus Williams rolled
Egypt needs playing field that’s level
Opinion: By Khairi Abaza Los Angeles Times When Egyptian protesters ousted President Hosni Mubarak in
PSORIASIS | A closer look
What it is Some 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, a chronic, relapsing disease that causes
St. Joe’s at the Mall
St. Joe’s at the Mall NILES St. Joe’s at the Mall, next to Sears in the Eastwood Mall, is open
E. Palestine theater still isn’t open, but the show (‘Hamlet’) goes on
It was about this time last year that East Palestine Community Theater was supposed to make an
Currington’s songs get stamp of authenticity
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When country-music singer Billy Currington is cutting an
FX adapts Aussie comedy ‘Wilfred’
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Dogs have been part of television programs
New This week
New This week Cars 2 (G) Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater
Valley natives start label, bring acts here
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown-area natives Oren Kessler and
“Wilfred” (10 p.m., FX): This is easily the strangest show of the summer. Elijah Wood
“Wilfred” (10 p.m., FX): This is easily the strangest show of the summer. Elijah Wood stars as a
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Murder on Krill Island,SDRq murder mystery by Richard B. Kepley, Youngstown.
A touchy treatment
Psoriasis drug promises big results, but side effects raise concerns Detroit Free Press DETROIT
Soy sauce can ease the pain of a burn
Q. My father had a second-degree burn over the entire top of his foot, caused by spilling coffee. I
Lawsuit: ISSI/RE-GEN violated laws
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Attorney General’s office has filed legal action
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan: House arrest gives time to reflect NEW YORK Being under house arrest seems
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