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In Hubbard, a muddled mess
Suzanne Wilcox says water from a detention pond from a nearby business causes her Orchard Avenue property, across the street from Roosevelt Elementary School, to ...
Stories published May 19, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Area attorney 2011 Athena award winner
Martha L. Bushey, a former nurse and local attorney, was visibly moved and surprised as she approached the stage to accept the 2011 Athena Award.
Romney: Obama 'threw Israel under the bus'
Republicans looking to unseat President Barack Obama charged Thursday that he undermined the sensitive and delicate negotiations for Middle East peace with his outline for resumed talks between Israelis and Palestinians.
Lake County man pleads guilty to charges involving Mahoning County woman
Lake County man pleads guilty to charges involving Mahoning County woman
IMF chief granted bail, house arrest
A judge agreed Thursday to free former International Monetary Fund leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn from a New York City jail on the condition that he post $1 million in bail and remain under house arrest, under the watch of armed guards, at a private apartment in Manhattan.
One hospitalized after plane crash in Salem
SALEM The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a minor plane crash at the Salem Airpark
Ohio home sales fall in April, mixed results in Valley
Ohio home sales fall in April, mixed results in Valley
NBC Sports chief Dick Ebersol resigns
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC Sports Group Chairman Dick Ebersol, who helped launch “Saturday Night Live” then
US sailor pleads guilty to attempted China spying
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A U.S. Navy sailor pleaded guilty Thursday to attempted espionage for trying to
Former leader of kids’ football group sentenced for theft
WARREN The former president of the Girard Little Indians football organization was sentenced to
OSU's Tressel will have to pay for his own lawyers
OSU's Tressel will have to pay for his own lawyers
Safety summit scheduled for next week
YOUNGSTOWN For the third time in less than seven months, the state attorney general will discuss
Staff Right hosts job fair next week in Austintown
Staff Right hosts job fair next week in Austintown
FBI: Ohio bank robbery suspect lowers hood when told
FBI: Ohio bank robbery suspect lowers hood when told
One killed in two-vehicle crash in Columbiana County
EAST LIVERPOOL — The Ohio State Highway Patrol said it will forward its investigation of a fatal
Motorcycle blessing scheduled Saturday on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — St. Dominic Church on the city’s South Side will have a motorcycle blessing at 3 p.m.
Ohio amusement park sues Mich. maker of fake rocks
Ohio amusement park sues Mich. maker of fake rocks
IMF chief resigns, will make new bid for bail
NEW YORK (AP) - Hours after Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigned from his post as manager of the
Tree trimmer dies from fall injuries
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A tree trimmer has died from injuries he suffered in a fall from a cherry-
Cleveland Browns seeking break on parking-lot rent
Cleveland Browns seeking break on parking-lot rent
$8K missing from evidence locker
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in a Philadelphia suburb are trying to figure out what happened
Man sentenced in DUI crash that injured Erie coach
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 3-5 years in prison for a DUI crash that left a
UPS driver held up at gunpoint
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a UPS driver making deliveries in a suburb just outside
Eddie Eagle teaches Hubbard grade-schoolers not to touch guns
People discard all sorts of stuff, including guns. Litter is unsightly, but guns are potentially lethal.
Saturday banquet to recognize veteran honorees
The United Veterans’ Council of Youngstown and Environs named John T. Pariza of Boardman as 2010 Veteran of the Year and Bev Fisher, manager of the Canfield Fair, as its Citizen of the Year.
HELOISE: Wanted: Towels that smell better
Dear Heloise: My question is about bath towels. After a few washings, they begin to take on an
YMTA students to perform at awards recital Sunday
An awards recital at 4 p.m. Sunday at Bliss Recital Hall on the campus of Youngstown State University will feature 12 of the 29 students who participated in the YSU-Youngstown Music Teachers’ Association Master’s Competition on May 14.
SOCIETY DIGEST | Skate Zone to host fundraiser for CODA
Youngstown Community Center for the Deaf, an affiliate of Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center and Easter Seals, will host a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon June 4 at the Skate Zone.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She tries to teach daughter to budget
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been trying to teach my 20-year-old
Area Catholic school students to beautify South Side Saturday
More than 150 students from six Catholic high schools and various parishes throughout the Diocese of Youngstown will join with neighbors and other volunteers to participate in Project Grow.
1st Champion for Children award given to Beeghlys
The Beeghly family, on whose homestead property Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley stands, was presented the hospital’s first Champion for our Valley’s Children Award.
Snowden gets 4 years in shooting of 7-year-old
A 20-year-old Cedar Lane man will be locked up for four years for his role in the drive-by shooting of a 7-year-old girl last year.
IMF chief resigns
Investigators cut out a piece of carpet in a painstaking search of a penthouse suite for DNA evidence in IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn's sex assault case, law enforcement officials said Wednesday as he made a new bid to get out of jail.
Parents draw reduced sentences in baby's death
The mother of a 58-day-old baby, who died in his parents’ North Evanston Avenue residence nearly four years ago, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading no contest to a child-endangering charge.
Getting back on track
As Dan Skiba sat on the Mineral Ridge High team bus, probably the last thing he was thinking about was the meet he and his fellow athletes were missing due to the rain.
Public packs Pa. court for dog-cruelty testimony
Two people charged with animal cruelty had their cases transferred from the district justice to the Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Area boys excel at field events in Div. III
Staff report Independence A thrower from Warren JFK was the only area athlete to earn an
Port authority to comply with ’09 lease probe
Western Reserve Port Authority members vowed Wednesday to cooperate with state investigators looking into a 2009 land lease at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Canfield’s DeLorenzo, Hoelzel set for ring match
What happens when the immovable object meets the unstoppable force?
3 express interest in county treasurer position
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Those who’ve applied for the vacant Mahoning
Fitch strong on first day of district
A few feet outside the discus ring, Fitch High throwing coach T.J. Koniowsky watched Billy Price spin and deliver his final throw of Wednesday’s Division I district meet.
YSU prof earns rare honorary doctorate from Russian academy
A Youngstown State University chemistry professor’s collaboration and relationship with Russian educators earned him an honorary doctorate from a St. Petersburg academy.
Weather (again) wreaks havoc on diamonds
Mother Nature has thrown another fastball past the high school baseball and softball tournament directors trying to get their district competition completed.
Youngstown to use money for new hires
City officials will use an $80,000 state grant and money originally allocated to pay for the police department’s overtime budget to hire three to four officers in the next few months.
4 tennis players qualify for state championships
The Youngstown area will be represented four players at next week’s Division II state tennis championships.
Mother draws 3-year prison term
The mother of a 58-day-old baby, who died in his parents’ North Evanston Avenue residence nearly four years ago, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading no contest to a child-endangering charge.
Project set for Saturday
More than 150 students from six Catholic high schools and various parishes throughout the Diocese of Youngstown will join with neighbors and other volunteers to participate in Project Grow.
Kingdom favored
Things are falling nicely into place for Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom.
Peavy’s three-hitter leads Sox past Tribe
Jake Peavy pitched a three-hitter in his home debut this season, outdueling Justin Masterson and making Adam Dunn’s sacrifice fly in the first inning stand up to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.
Safety emphasized in gun program
People discard all sorts of stuff, including guns. Litter is unsightly, but guns are potentially lethal.
Big ninth inning helps lift Akron baseball past YSU
The University of Akron baseball team scored six runs in the top of the ninth inning to break open a close game and take a 9-2 victory over Youngstown State on Wednesday afternoon at Eastwood Field.
In Hubbard, a muddled mess
Suzanne Wilcox says water from a detention pond from a nearby business causes her Orchard Avenue property, across the street from Roosevelt Elementary School, to flood when it rains. The veterinarian said city officials have failed for years to correct the problem, and the city's assistant engineer can't even locate the area's site and drainage plans in his disorganized office.
Council takes step to put levy on Nov. ballot
Village council took the first step to placing a 1-mill renewal levy for police services on the November ballot.
Ohio native named to Wean post
After a six-month national search, the Warren-based Raymond John Wean Foundation named Jeffrey M. Glebocki as its new president.
Task force arrests man wanted for murder
A task force arrested Ronald J. Pugh Jr. of Youngstown Wednesday afternoon in the Sunday morning shooting death of DeAngelo McCoy, 24, of Third Street Southwest.
City engineer’s assistant draws criticism
An Orchard Avenue woman’s fight to get a water-runoff problem under control has put a spotlight on record-keeping by the city engineer’s assistant.
Man gets four years for drive-by shooting
A 20-year-old Cedar Lane man will be locked up for four years for his role in the drive-by shooting of a 7-year-old girl last year.
Council addresses water problems
By elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Residents flooded the city administration building
Veterans’ Council announces awards
The United Veterans’ Council of Youngstown and Environs named John T. Pariza of Boardman as 2010 Veteran of the Year and Bev Fisher, manager of the Canfield Fair, as its Citizen of the Year.
Hospital ceremony honors Valley donors
The Beeghly family, on whose homestead property Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley stands, was presented the hospital’s first Champion for our Valley’s Children Award.
List: Youngstown ranks 12th in sleep deprivation
The city has made yet another list, but this one isn’t about jobs. It’s about sleeplessness.
Warren woman faces charges
A 38-year-old city woman faces charges of aggravated robbery and failure to comply with the orders of a police officer after a police chase and a report that she robbed a 55-year-old man.
Group: Christ returns Saturday
For some, it’s Judgment Day. For others, it’s party time.
Girard to host Special Olympics
Assisting developmentally challenged participants in the 2010 Special Olympics was a rewarding experience for student volunteers from Girard High School.
Pink licenses prove unpopular
Gov. John Kasich isn’t tickled by Ohio’s pinkish driver’s license and wants to dump the salmon color that was introduced in 2009 to improve security but has drawn grumbling in some circles.
METRO DIGEST | Annual 5K race
Annual 5K race columbiana The fourth annual Vision for Veterans 5K race will take place Friday
Local festivals and fairs
Here are some fun events happening in the region from May to September. The Vindicator will update events weekly throughout the summer.
Sounds of Summer
With the snow and ice now a distant memory, we can turn our focus to the summer concert season in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Invariably, there are lots of familiar names vying for your entertainment dollar.
Summer fun list
May 20 Music Chuck Thorpe & Friends, 7 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.
CBS adds new drama from creator of ‘Lost’
CBS is prying loose “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” from its long-time Thursday slot next fall to make room for a new drama from “Lost” creator J.J. Abrams.
Finding hope in a jam, Aliver Hall releases CD
There’s a moment in the 2000 Phish documentary “Bittersweet Motel” where a fan is asked why he likes the jam band.
Aviation director gets bonus
The Western Reserve Port Authority, which runs the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, has granted a $2,000 performance bonus to Dan Dickten, aviation director at the airport.
Cirque D’Or coming to Packard Music Hall
The electrifying and mesmerizing Cirque D’Or, which features more than 30 performers from around the globe, will appear at Packard Music Hall at 8 p.m. Saturday.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Neb. police arrest 2 from Missouri on grease theft
oddly enough Neb. police arrest 2 from Missouri on grease theft LINCOLN, Neb. Police in
Beating casts pall over West Coast rivalry
Nearly seven weeks after a Giants fan was severely beaten at Dodger Stadium on opening day, San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy can’t believe the culprits haven’t been caught.
Morton blanks Reds; Bucs snap long skid
The ball came off Fred Lewis’ bat with a sharp crack, and Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton thought: Uh-oh, not again!
Defaults on credit cards decline
Credit-card defaults and late payments dropped in April, signaling more improvement for the recovering credit-card industry.
BUSINESS NEWS | Airport authority issues advisory
The Allegheny County Airport Authority on Wednesday issued a travel advisory for Pittsburgh International Airport because of increased traffic during the upcoming summer travel season.
Sarah Michelle Gellar returning to the CW
The CW has picked up its first series for the fall season, including “Ringer” “Hart of Dixie,” “Secret Circle” and “H8R.”
Candidates to compete for Tracy role in ‘Hairspray’
Top Hat Productions wants to make the casting of the lead in their upcoming production of the 2002 Tony-winning musical “Hairspray” a more democratic process than usual.
Prep roundup BASEBALL Division III
Prep roundup BASEBALL Division III Brookfield 8, LaBrae 6 STRUTHERS Jimmy Quinlan drove in
US slaps Syria with sanctions
The United States slapped sanctions on Syrian President Bashar Assad and six senior Syrian officials for human-rights abuses over their brutal crackdown on anti-government demonstrations.
Iran could play role in future of al-Qaida
The death of Osama bin Laden has put a new focus on what role Iran might play in al-Qaida’s future.
Gingrich campaign off to bad start
Newt Gingrich’s first week as a presidential candidate has been riddled with missteps that have angered many of his fellow Republicans and exposed campaign vulnerabilities.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION It was incorrectly reported on Page A9 of Tuesday’s paper in the Austintown police
Stocks rise after 3 days of losses
Widespread gains in commodity prices lifted energy and materials companies as part of a broad stock-market rally Wednesday after three days of declines.
Wealthy spend, others scrimp, retail reports show
High gas prices are driving a wider wedge between the wealthy and everybody else.
NEWSMAKERS | Troubled orchestra reveals funding plan
The financially troubled Philadelphia Orchestra is kicking off a new campaign aimed at rallying both classical music devotees and novices to support the ensemble by attending concerts and making donations.
HEALTH NEWS | Grant applications
Grant applications YOUNGSTOWN The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is accepting grant
METRO DIGEST || Roads to be closed
Roads to be closed Boardman Several roads within the Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed this
James powers the Heat down stretch to tie series
LeBron James came up big down the stretch and scored 29 points, Dwyane Wade added 24 and the Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls 85-75 Wednesday night.
Canucks wallop Sharks for 2-0 series edge
Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia Daniel Sedin scored his second power-play goal of
Arnold’s orgy of self-glory
Opinion: By Steve Lopez Los Angeles Times Back in October 2003, I witnessed a remarkable spectacle at a
TRADE AGREEMENTS: PRO & CON Pact promises economic jolt
Opinion: By Thomas J. DONOHUE McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON It’s rare in the nation’s capital these days
Warren mayor on business trip to China
Mayor Michael O’Brien is leaving today for an economic-development trip to China, where he will talk to business leaders from Shangdong Province and sign a sister-city agreement with the city of Dezhou.
Nightlife
Agave Azul Mexican Restaurant, 3620 Starrs Center Drive, Canfield; 330-533-6520 Sat: Rock n Roll
Plan widens trade imbalance
Opinion: By Alan Tonelson McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Federal budget clashes represent one major front
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.44 .15 Avalon
Gov. Brown’s hugs to GOP fail to ease budget battle
Opinion: SACRAMENTO Pausing in his struggle to solve, or to get others to solve, today’s iteration of
Reducing prison population is inevitable, but at what cost?
Editorial: The entire population of the city of Warren could be put in Ohio’s prisons, and there would still
Karma smiles on Cavs in draft selection
Associated Press CLEVELAND For nearly a year, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has tried in vain to
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Hairspray’s” Tracy, Fairview Arts & Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland
MoM beats body odor
Q. I have suffered from underarm odor since I was a teen. Even after taking a shower I could notice
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, hot lunch and food
Walk-It Day
The Youngstown Road Runners present Weight Watchers Walk-It Day 5K event on Sunday at 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road.
New This week
New This week Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13) Captain Jack Sparrow returns
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Newly acquired masterpiece is where it belongs: The Butler
When the Butler Institute of American Art acquired James Longacre Wood’s 1892 painting “Mumble the
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward E. Robertson, 28, of 1652 Fountain Square
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Samantha McCann and William Stumpf, Niles, girl, May 16. Stevi
U.S. & WORLD NEWS | Libya, Iran free foreign journalists
The Libyan government released four foreign journalists Wednesday, and a fifth reached freedom in Qatar after disappearing while on assignment in Syria.
The latest case of paranoia
Opinion: The latest case of paranoia Los Angeles Times: A federal appeals court will soon consider a
Fed up with Valley Democrats? Visit GOP open house Saturday
Opinion: Fed up with Valley Democrats? Visit GOP open house Saturday I am writing today as a re- action to
Wednesday’s lottery results
LOTTERY Wednesday’s numbers OHIO Evening drawings: Pick 33-6-6 Pick 43-5-1-1 Rolling
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown school board finance committee, 4:30 p.m., caucus room, 20 W. Wood St.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, May 19, the 139th day of 2011. There are 226 days left in the year. Associated
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