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Bushey wins 2011 Athena award
Atty. Martha Bushey proudly holds the 2011 Athena award. The former nurse, who was named recipient during a banquet Thursday at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman, ...
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Ex-judge Cronin freed of contempt status
The Ohio Supreme Court, which found Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge, in contempt in March, has granted her motion to remove herself from contempt-of-court status.
Warren Patrolman Hollihan suspended
Warren police Chief Tim Bowers has suspended Patrolman Jeff Hoolihan for 30 days without pay, starting June 1, for violating Warren Police Department policies and procedures.
Ryan, colleague launch website to aid rebirth of US manufacturing
U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, and Don Manzullo, a Republican from Illinois, have launched a new website to keep citizens informed of the activities of the House Manufacturing Caucus, which they co-chair.
Drive-thru petition drive against SB 5 Saturday in Austintown
Union members in Mahoning County will have a drive-thru petition-signing event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the former Austintown Middle School building, 5800 Mahoning Ave., to get an initiative on the November ballot repealing Senate Bill 5.
Power restored to most in Howland
About 2,300 Ohio Edison customers in Howland Township lost power at 7:37 p.m. Friday, but the problem was expected to be corrected by late Friday, said Robyn Patton, Trumbull County spokesperson for Ohio Edison.
Israeli PM frank in public rejection Obama proposal to restore '67 boundaries
In a blunt display of differences, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of using his country's 1967 boundaries as the basis for a neighboring Palestinian state on Friday, declaring his objections face-to-face to President Barack Obama who had raised the idea just 24 hours earlier in an effort to revive stalled Mideast peace talks.
Ohio Edison responds to Warren area power outage
WARREN About 2,200 Ohio Edison customers in the Warren area lost power at 7:37 p.m., said Robyn
Drunken mom gets life, no parole, for microwaving her baby to death
The Dayton woman convicted of killing her month-old baby daughter in a microwave oven was spared the death penalty and sentenced today to life in prison without parole.
Poland defeats Southeast 1-0 for softball district championship
At Jefferson, Poland defeated Southeast 1-0 to win the Division II softball district championship.
Former Judge Cronin no longer in contempt of Ohio's top court
Former Judge Cronin no longer in contempt of Ohio's top court
Nolan Reimold back with Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles are planning to recall and outfielder Nolan Reimold from
Maurice Clarett sues task force for improper search, seeks return of 30K
Maurice Clarett sues task force
SB 5 petition drive Saturday in Austintown
Union members in Mahoning County will hold a drive-thru petition signing event from 10 a.m. to 5
Disputes 'between friends': Obama, Netanyahu at White House
Disputes 'between friends': Obama, Netanyahu at White House
Student accused of drugging teacher who yelled at him
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida middle school student is accused of trying to poison his teacher Monday
Home births up, driven by natural-birth subculture
Home births up, driven by natural-birth subculture
Final space shuttle launch set for July 8
ORLANDO, Fla. — The final launch of NASA’s space shuttle program has been set for the morning of
Defense rests in Kerrigan manslaughter trial
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — The defense in the manslaughter trial of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan’s
Mahoning Valley Dems seek lawmaker role in Ohio prison sales
Mahoning Valley Dems seek lawmaker role in Ohio prison sales
Wis. Supreme Court: Teen’s life prison sentence OK
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court says a boy who was 14 when he killed another boy
Demand for Cruze could mean production in Michigan
Demand for Cruze could mean production in Michigan
Glitch makes NASA cut short Endeavour spacewalk
HOUSTON (AP) — NASA managers cut short today’s spacewalk by two Endeavour astronauts because one of
Netanyahu at White House after Obama challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were sharply
Sinking 1894 jail is rescued and restored in Ohio
Sinking in 1894 jail is rescued and restored in Ohio
Rain-induced landslides plague PennDOT in W. Pa.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rain-induced landslides are plaguing the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Fumes sicken construction crew
YORK, Pa. (AP) — Fire officials say several construction workers had to be taken to the hospital in
Western Pa. high school principal dies at school
CHARLEROI, Pa. (AP) — The students and staff are mourning at a western Pennsylvania high school
Troopers find $6K in drugs in car carrying 2 small kids
A Youngstown man is jailed on drug and child-endangering charges after the Ohio State Highway Patrol seized three pounds of suspected marijuana and removed two small children from his car.
Parents reveal Hake-Roman engagement
The parents of Lauren Jessica Hake and George Nathaniel Roman IV are announcing the couple’s
Plans announced for Dean-Marks summer wedding
Erin Melissa Dean of Hubbard and Craig Allen Marks of Austintown are announcing their engagement and
July wedding set by Miss Aracich and Mr. Hintosh
BOARDMAN Chuck and Mary Aracich of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet for a catered dinner at 6 p.m. June 6 at St. Matthias
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Struggling student wants to drop out
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a college student. I graduated from community
Real sweet fundraiser Saturday
Real sweet fundraiser BOARDMAN Friends of Fido, volunteer dog walkers at Mahoning County Dog
Schwarzenegger's acting career now on hold
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delayed his Hollywood comeback Thursday as he braced for what could be a costly divorce prompted by revelations that he had an affair and child with a housekeeper who worked for his family for 20 years.
Gains threatens to sue over budget
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If the Mahoning County commissioners don’t
March’s arm propels Tigers
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com Boardman Right fielder Alyse March turned in a memorable
Springfield headed back to regional
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS It took them two days to do it, but the Springfield
Boardman officials pinpoint uses for tax levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN If voters approve an additional police levy Aug.
National TV puts spotlight on murder in Warren
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A lot of people’s lives changed in a few moments on June
Wagner keys good showing at D2 district
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com SALEM Wearing black and white Chuck Taylors and a goofy grin,
Rosselli to join basketball hall of fame
Staff report Columbus Youngstown State coaching legend Dom Rosselli is among 19 men and women
DeWine to speak at safety summit
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the third time in less than seven months,
Boardman comes up just short in Div. I semifinal
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Boardman was in the position it wanted in the final
Destination Imagination team heads for global finals
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Eighth-graders Shawanda Jones, Keilah Bryant,
Taft Elementary students learn how to treat others
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Five-year-old Leo Griffin-Blount learned that
DiDomenico powers Spartans’ romp
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Tavia Dukes’ solo home run in the first inning
Bill proposes tax credits for teachers
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio teachers and home-schooling families would be
Couple seeks OK for low-speed vehicles
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Lora and Ronald Kost of New Waterford again
Bushey wins 2011 Athena award
Atty. Martha Bushey proudly holds the 2011 Athena award. The former nurse, who was named recipient during a banquet Thursday at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman, credited her mother with her success.
HELOISE: Tip for removing oil stain is on the spot
Dear Heloise: I love your hints I read in The Hutchinson (Kan.) News. My husband has a request. Our
Polka honors for Larry Walk
Staff report Youngstown Radio broadcaster Larry Walk has been a Sunday staple for Mahoning
METRO DIGEST || Plane crash
Plane crash GOSHEN The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a minor plane crash at Salem
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony R. LaMarca, 24, of 123 Indianola Road,
Youngstown city council hires deputy clerk
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN By a 4-3 vote, city council agreed to hire a
Campbell schools project $500,000 in savings
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The school district tentatively is able to
Tribe’s Fausto Carmona rocked by the White Sox
Associated Press CHICAGO Gavin Floyd pitched seven solid innings and Carlos Quentin homered as
Theft from Girard Little Indians nets man two years’ probation
Staff report WARREN The former president of the Girard Little Indians football organization was
Two men claim to have been shot at by each other
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The alleged theft of sound equipment from
Man pleads not guilty to charge of murder
Staff report WARREN Ronald J. Pugh Jr., 26, of East Philadelphia Avenue, Youngstown, pleaded not
Yemma named interim treasurer; Antonini hearing June 3 in Akron
By PETER H. MILIKEN milliken@vindy.com BOARDMAN Mahoning County commissioners have unanimously
METRO DIGEST || Drugs, small kids
Staff report Canfield A Youngstown man is jailed on drug and child-endangering charges after the
ODNR ruling snarls Patriot Water Treatment facility
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ decision not
Riding high on the hog at GM show
By William D. LEWIS photo@vindy.com LORDSTOWN The throaty roar of motorcycles echoed through
Elkins and Prusky set district marks
Staff report ANDOVER Andre Elkins of LaBrae and Destiny Prusky of Newton Falls established
Entitlement cuts are key
Opinion: By Brian Riedl Heritage Foundation Most everyone agrees the federal budget is out of control.
Farmers declares dividend of 3 cents per share
Staff report CANFIELD Farmers National Banc Corp. declared a cash dividend of 3 cents per share
Republicans blast speech
Mitt Romney says President Barack Obama ‘threw Israel under the bus’ Associated Press HANOVER,
April new-car sales rise in region
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN New-car sales in Northeast Ohio rose substantially
Errors hurt YSU baseball in loss
Staff report chicago UIC scored four runs in the fifth and benefitted from three errors and
Howland battles St. Edward but comes up a run short in Division I
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Cody Simon’s two-run homer in the second inning was
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges this week:
Man must file as sex offender
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A disgruntled Lake County man, who
Nurses to vote on extensions of contracts
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nurses at Northside Medical Center in
FBI probes Unabomber in Tylenol deaths
Associated Press CHICAGO Could the Unabomber and Chicago’s Tylenol poisoner be one and the
Mississippi River crests in Vicksburg
Associated Press VICKSBURG, Miss. The Mississippi River crested at more than 14 feet above flood
Price of oil drops below $99 a barrel
Associated Press NEW YORK Oil dropped below $99 a barrel Thursday, but it’s still too high as
Valley Relay for Life teams go the distance, merit acclaim
Editorial: Relays for Life in the Mahoning Valley always exude fierce competition and sky-high goals. It
Ohio home sales decline in April
Ohio home sales decline in April Youngstown Home sales statewide fell 5 percent in April
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.57 .13 Avalon
Some men feel entitled to be a cad
Opinion: WASHINGTON I write often about the problem of entitlement spending. Today’s topic is the problem
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Liberty Assembly of God, 6779 Belmont Ave., clothing giveaway, 10 a.m. to
Poland earns district final trip with win
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Jefferson The only thing that was on Meredith Testa’s mind
Rebels being tamed
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords They came, they saw, they were conquered. That sums up the fate of
Judge tells staff to leave police union
Associated Press ZANESVILLE, Ohio A county judge in eastern Ohio ordered members of his staff to
Valley Relay for Life teams seek to break world record
Staff report CANFIELD Mahoning Valley Relay for Life teams have distinguished themselves as
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Bermuda Avenue Triangle,” 8 p.m.: Comedy at Trumbull New Theatre,
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 20, the 140th day of 2011. There are 225 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The more things change ...
Opinion: Lisa Antonini, disgraced ex-Mahoning County treasurer and chairwoman of the county’s Democratic
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday United Local school board, special work session, 8 a.m., high school library.
Pirates beat Cincinnati for sweep
Associated Press CINCINNATI Two nearly flawless starts dug the Pirates out of their deepest
oddly enough
oddly enough Bill would allow Texans to catch fish by hand AUSTIN, Texas Texans who want to
newsmakers
newsmakers Schwarzenegger puts acting on hold LOS ANGELES Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Hiding behind a ‘privilege’
Opinion: Hiding behind a ‘privilege’ Los Angeles Times: In a perfunctory order, the Supreme Court on Monday
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Joe Cocker is 67. Singer-actress Cher is 65. Actor Dave Thomas is 62. Guitarist
A new chapter for libraries
Opinion: A new chapter for libraries Decreases in state fund- ing have overstayed their welcome in the
Girard, Liberty and Hubbard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD May
United Way OKs distribution of funds
By william k. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The United Way of Youngstown and the
Derby winner owners adjust to spotlight
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com Team Valor International will not run Summer Soiree in
IMF chief granted $1 million bail
IMF chief granted $1 million bail NEW YORK Over the objections of prosecutors, a judge agreed
Opposed to SB 5?
Opponents say poll shows most Ohioans don’t support new law By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com
TOday
TOday dances Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance with Al Hreno Band, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Our Lady