Vindy.com for June 29, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories » Photos » Videos
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published June 29, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Dozens of US cities line up to contest 2010 census
WASHINGTON (AP) — With jobs and federal aid at stake, U.S. cities are lining up to contest their
Confrontational Obama rebukes GOP on debt talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a blistering rebuke of Republicans, President Barack Obama today pressed
Ore. House gives full authority to tribal police
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon House has voted to give tribal police officers the same authority
South Side man faces prison term for police-officer assault
South Side man faces prison term for police-officer assault
Canfield woman to be sentenced in August for theft
Canfield woman to be sentenced in August for theft
Defense lawyers file motions challenging death penalty in 2010 murder case
Defense lawyers file motions challenging death penalty in 2010 murder case
Appellate court upholds search of man's home filled with bomb-making materials
Appellate court upholds search of man's home filled with bomb-making materials
Sweeping budget bill faces vote later today in Ohio House
Budget bill faces vote later today in Ohio House
Dog wash and hike will fund rescue group
Dog wash and hike will fund rescue group lordstown For the Dogs Animal Rescue and Broadview
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Gibson Heights Second Presbyterian Church, 755 E. Dewey Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Bill favoring Valley racino goes to Kasich
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A new Youngstown-area horse-racing track and slots
Scrappers get speedy
Myles creates havoc on bases By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com niles Bryson Myles has seen
Ohio football all-stars set to face Pennsylvania in Stateline Classic
By BILL SULLIVAN sullivan@vindy.com BEAVER FALLS, PA. This might be Mark Asher’s first time
Bloomin’ Butterfly Garden provides educational experience
Bloomin’ Butterfly Garden provides educational experience By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com
Retiring superintendent blasts BOE
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Retiring schools Superintendent Rocco Adduci has taken
$14.9M left from construction of 13 new Youngstown school buildings
$14.9M left from construction of 13 new buildings Staff report youngstown The board of
Fickell: Time for OSU to move on
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State football coach Luke Fickell has stressed since the
Sheriff’s son pleads guilty to deception
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Thomas R. Altiere Jr., 32, of Royal Troon Drive
Ohio Senate OKs $56B budget
Associated Press COLUMBUS State senators voted Tuesday to approve Ohio’s nearly $56 billion,
Campbell mayor faces experienced opposition
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN William J. VanSuch, Campbell’s council
Hillis preparing to be better in 2011
By Mary Kay Cabot Plain Dealer Reporter CLEVELAND On any given day in the town of Conway,
Sports Digest || Hazimihalis to meet Ricker in Detroit
Hazimihalis to meet Ricker in Detroit DETROIT Campbell lightweight Chris Hazimihalis (6-0, 5
Mom pleads guilty, son awaits trial on forgery, theft counts
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Vanessa Pellin pleaded guilty to a single theft count, but her son,
Man pleads guilty to forgery charge
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The prosecution is recommending probation with 40 hours of community
Callie Thorne stars in “Necessary Roughness” (debuting tonight at 10 on USA) as a Long
Callie Thorne stars in “Necessary Roughness” (debuting tonight at 10 on USA) as a Long Island woman
Testimony centers on Caylee’s remains
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The defense scrutinized the testimony of a meter reader who it
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Closed park potties spark protest CINCINNATI A drama teacher was to lead homeless
Where’s our N.J. miracle?
Opinion: Something astonishing happened in New Jersey last week. A majority Democratic legislature and a
Some lives have been lost, but there are others to be saved
Editorial: One young man is dead and the lives to two others accused of shooting him are changed forever. If
With Lagarde, IMF breaks from its past
Associated Press WASHINGTON During her interview for the top job at the International Monetary
Consumer confidence slips
Associated Press NEW YORK If you’re a U.S. consumer, why would you be confident? After a
No evidence of voter fraud
Opinion: The legislation (House Bill 159) that would require Ohio voters to show various forms of
Myanmar deports actress
Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar The military-backed government of Myanmar has deported
Senators: Delay Medicare eligibility
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two Senate rebels jumped into Congress’ cut-the-deficit competition
Historic checks on display at museum
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On April 13, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln
European unity under pressure
Opinion: In a few months, Europeans will mark — definitely not celebrate — the 10th anniversary of the Euro,
Blago played it cool till the end
Opinion: By John Kass Chicago Tribune A blue vein ran along the back of Rod Blagojevich’s left hand,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jemeika Driskell and Donell Trice, Youngstown, girl, June 27.
NBA players, owners to meet on Thursday
Associated Press DALLAS Representatives for NBA players and owners will meet Thursday, hours
Group gets grant
Group gets grant YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Foundation on Tuesday awarded a $2,806 grant to
Blast from the past: Sharapova dominates
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Maria Sharapova’s coach called it “a statement.” For
Spring buying gives home prices a boost
Associated Press WASHINGTON Home prices in most major U.S. cities are rising for the first time
‘Rescue Me’ star to battle herself
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK This summer, fans of Callie Thorne are in for a
Nuclear lab under siege from wildfire
Associated Press LOS ALAMOS, N.M. A wildfire burning near the desert birthplace of the atomic
MLB considers seizing Dodgers
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. The owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers won a reprieve in
US opens World Cup with win
Associated Press DRESDEN, Germany Once, twice, three times and then a fourth, Lauren Cheney
State office believes grill caused fire
State office believes grill caused fire WARREN The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office says it has
Goodell, Smith talk, then head to Fla.
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA executive director
After crash, SUV lands on ejected man
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 53-year-old Youngstown man escaped serious injury after being ejected
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS hNewsweek pictures Di at 50 NEW YORK The latest Newsweek cover contains a ghostly
Columbus tattoo shop owner pleads guilty
Associated Press COLUMBUS Tattoo parlor-owner Edward Rife had a lucrative side business selling
In the end, it’s all about character
Opinion: By Jennifer A. MARSHALL Heritage Foundation The professional basketball season began with a
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
NATO helicopters end hotel siege; 7 die
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan NATO helicopters fired rockets at gunmen on the rooftop of a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Canfield school board, special meeting, noon, board room, 100 Wadsworth St.
Indians snap skid against Arizona
Associated Press PHOENIX The Cleveland Indians know the ball can soar through the dry desert
EPA and greenhouse gases
Opinion: EPA and greenhouse gases Los Angeles Times: When the Supreme Court rules in favor of power plants
Presley hits first homer in Bucs’ win at Toronto
Associated Press TORONTO Alex Presley’s first career long ball is going to cost him long-
A bright idea? Bulb switch leads to some hoarding
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com BOARDMAN The A&E television show “Hoarders” tracks people who
Struthers settles contract with dispatchers
Staff report struthers The city has settled a three-year contract with its dispatchers.
S. Carolina claims second straight CWS
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Michael Roth pitched 72/3 innings on three days’ rest, and South
Official explains road programs to city council
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Since 2000, the city has carried out $30 million in road-
Water contamination is concern in oil and gas drilling
Atty. Christopher Baronzzi of the Youngstown law firm Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell urged those who have signed leases to test water before and after drilling begins to protect themselves in case well or surface water becomes contaminated from chemicals as a result of the process called fracking.
BOE to decide on activity fees
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The board of education will have a special meeting
Early voting on levy begins
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN About 35 people have already made their
46 hurt in clashes before vote in Greece
46 hurt in clashes before vote in Greece Athens, greece Hours of rioting outside Greece’s
Officials expected to vote on levy
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected to vote today to allow a
House OKs bill to ban drivers from ‘texting’
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Want to LOL or ROFL while behind the wheel? Such
Man sent to prison for trafficking Oxycontin
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A West Side man has been sent to prison for three years after he pleaded
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Aaron C. Miller, 40, Carrollton, Texas, and Angeline
BOE signs contracts with employee unions
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK and Ashley luthern news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The board of education
Execution drug: Up for scrutiny?
Associated Press ATLANTA The thrashing, jerking death of Roy Willard Blankenship has lawyers for
Champion man in hospital after fall at Nelson Ledges
Staff report NELSON A 19-year-old Champion man is in critical condition at Cleveland
Motorcycle accident
Motorcycle accident GIRARD A motorcyclist was injured in an accident at Interstate 80 and state
3 abortion-related bills move to GOP-led Senate
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio House has approved three abortion-related bills, including a
GOP’s Medicare proposal draws ire
town hall attendees urged to oppose plan By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND