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Going back in time
Katie Marsh, daughter of J.P. Marsh, talks about her pioneering grandmother, Marie Barrett Marsh, who served in the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots during World War ...
Stories published May 24, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Warren superintendent finalists narrowed to 4
Warren school board members have narrowed to four the number of candidates for a new superintendent.
Symphony makes St. Pat's the place to be tonight
It’s not often that a church event become’s the hottest ticket in town.
Hundreds attend Help Hotline's 40th anniversary event tonight
Since the early 1970s, the Mahoning Valley has seen its share of major upheavals and change — the closing of numerous steel mills, the loss of thousands of jobs and a consistent population decline, to name a few.
Youngstown school board prez irked by communication with charter-school operator
Beachum irked by communication with charter-school operator
Legal battle over tracking software opens in Erie, Pa.
Legal battle over tracking software opens in Erie, Pa.
Ohio Supreme Court: Utility can bill for saved energy
Ohio Supreme Court: Utility can bill for saved energy
Casey Anthony defense: Caylee drowned in pool
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors and a defense attorney for a Florida mother charged in the death of
Funding decrease expected for area job training, placement
Funding decrease expected for area job training, placement programs
Father-in-law denies charges in Ohio woman's death
Father-in-law denies charges in Ohio woman's death
Ohio teen guilty in shopping center shooting death
Ohio teen guilty in shopping center shooting death
Covelli Enterprises chosen to develp Panera Bread bakery cafes in Canada
Covelli Enterprises develops Panera Bread bakery cafes in Canada
1 dead, 3 injured in North Carolina train crash
MINERAL SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — A crew member was killed and three others injured when two trains
Colo. woman charged with killing 2 kids in court
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado mother who told a police dispatcher her two children were in
Mass. jury deliberates Kerrigan case for 2nd day
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — Jurors in the Massachusetts manslaughter trial of Olympic skater Nancy
Casey Anthony trial starts in Orlando, Fla.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The trial of a Florida mother charged with killing her toddler has started in
Valley’s unemployment rate drops
The Valley’s unemployment rate has once again fallen. Unemployment was at 9.5 percent in April for
NYT reporter subpoenaed in CIA case
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have issued a subpoena for a New York Times reporter to
For reeling Mo. city, possible 2nd punch looms
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - Rescue crews worked through the rain-soaked chill of night, ignoring lightning
Man admits aiding suspects in killing plot
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution in a murder
HELOISE: Does tip on bill include alcohol?
Dear Heloise: I read the restaurant tipping hint in the Houston Chronicle. The reader suggests
American Sewing Guild chapter marks anniversary at extravaganza
CANFIELD Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild began the celebration of its 20th anniversary
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Son-in-law blames her for marital problems
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My daughter recently married and had a baby. The
REUNIONS
East High School June Class of 1946 has sent invitations for the 65th class reunion planned at noon
East High 1929 grad is seeking classmates
Do you remember Martha Louise Kreiler? The 1929 graduate of Youngstown’s East High School wants to know if any of her classmates are still around.
Go Go proceedings halted; defendant seeks new lawyer
The trial of five men accused of illicit activity at the Go Go Cabaret is postponed until November, after one of the defendants asked for a new lawyer.
LONG WAIT, BIG WINS
By their own admission, the Ursuline High baseball team was a work in progress at the outset of the season.
Struthers’ Brooks is making his mark
Four year ago, Jermayne Brooks was a promising young athlete who seemed destined to get his name in the newspaper.
Youngstown, Warren sign pacts with Israelis, Chinese
Representatives from Akko, Israel, toured Warren and Youngstown on Monday before signing a sister-city agreement designed to create new economic opportunities for the Mahoning Valley.
Covelli vendor now nixes buyout option
Centerplate, the food-and-beverage vendor at the Covelli Centre, is no longer willing to take a buyout to end its contract with the city.
Foster’s HR leads Champion past United
Colton Greathouse pitched a five inning one-hitter and drove in five runs to lead Champion into the Division III district baseball championship game with an 11-1 victory over United on Monday at Cene Park.
Cardiac Indians get it done again
Asdrubal Cabrera’s two-out RBI double in the eighth inning rallied the Indians to a 3-2 win on Monday night over the Boston Red Sox
Howland plans $1.4M in cuts for next school year
Last October, Howland schools was projecting to have $17.25 million available for next school year for salaries of its $28 million budget.
Poland votes to rescind school levies
The Poland Board of Education voted 4-0 to rescind both the renewal levy and the 4.9-mill emergency levy in August’s special election.
VXI parking will cost city more money
It’s going to cost the city more money to provide parking spots for VXI Global Solutions employees than originally proposed.
A SALUTE TO MOMS
Fifth-grader Angelo Rosado, 11, brought his mother to tears, telling her how much she means to him.
Penguins face Milwaukee
Youngstown State will open play at the 2011 Horizon League Baseball Championship on Wednesday at 3 p.m. against Milwaukee at Wright State’s Nischwitz Stadium.
Howland, Niles police warn of rash of break-ins
Police from Howland and Niles are warning residents to be watchful for home burglars, as both communities have been hit hard with break-ins since April 1.
Interim treasurer resigns as councilman-at-large
Daniel R. Yemma, interim Mahoning County treasurer, has resigned as a Struthers councilman-at-large.
Going back in time
Katie Marsh, daughter of J.P. Marsh, talks about her pioneering grandmother, Marie Barrett Marsh, who served in the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. She gave a tour of Coalburg Garage, a Hubbard Township gas station built by her father and filled with vintage automotive collectibles. It also features an aviation room.
Kasich: Services need to be more efficient
Gov. John Kasich said school districts and local governments should focus their attention on making their offices more efficient and not on the potential for increased state support.
Gifted program concerns parents
A group of parents want to know how students identified as gifted will be challenged during the next school year.
Boardman trustees OK hiring fire chief
George D. Brown, current Howland Township fire chief, will join the Boardman fire department as chief June 8.
Mahoning Dems will go high-tech for treasurer vote
The Mahoning County Democratic Party is going high-tech when its precinct committee members vote for a new county treasurer June 6.
Mom pleads innocent to stabbing son
A 27-year-old Olive Street Northeast woman is in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond, accused of stabbing her 11-year-old son in the forearm.
Man enters plea agreement in rape case
A man accused of repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl for several months could spend up to 19 years behind bars when he is sentenced in July.
Warren police arrest 2 men at complex after disturbance
Police arrested two men at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Hampshire House Apartments on Fifth Street Southwest after they responded to the apartments for a large fight.
Tornado death toll climbs
Rescue crews dug through piles of splintered houses and crushed cars Monday in a search for victims of a half-mile-wide tornado that blasted much of this Missouri town off the map.
METRO DIGEST | Sentenced to prison
A 28-year-old Youngstown man was sentenced to three years in prison Monday for firing gunshots at or near a woman living in the 4800 block of Sampson Drive in October 2010.
2 plead guilty in terror-funding case
A married couple pleaded guilty Monday to charges that they plotted to ship money to a Mideast terrorist group, a plea deal that spares them from potential life sentences.
METRO DIGEST | Placing flags on graves
Local organizations will place flags Saturday by graves of deceased U.S. military veterans buried in Poland Riverside Cemetery, 110 Riverside Drive.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Groundhog hitches ride with unsuspecting Pa. man
A stowaway groundhog created quite a mess when it became trapped inside a car in suburban Allentown.
Deal sites appeal to customers, businesses
Groupon is adding 150 employees a month at its U.S. headquarters and trains them in a church because the conference rooms at its headquarters aren’t big enough.
Mavericks overcome huge deficit, stun Thunder in OT
The Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit in the final five minutes of regulation to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 on Monday night.
Bruins beat Lightning for 3-2 lead in series
Tim Thomas stopped 33 shots after allowing another early goal, and Brad Marchand scored the game-winner to lead Boston to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Hunter-Reay gets Indy 500 ride
An Andretti and a Foyt are teaming up to put Ryan Hunter-Reay back in the Indianapolis 500.
Romney is guy to catch in GOP
Mitt Romney is emerging as the man to catch in the narrowing Republican presidential field.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS | FBI: Violent crime fell 5.5% in 2010
Crime levels fell across the board last year, extending a multiyear downward trend with a 5.5 percent drop in the number of violent crimes in 2010.
The Mighty Dylan
We checked the itinerary: Bob Dylan’s Never Ending Tour does not have a concert scheduled for today. So he won’t be celebrating his 70th birthday onstage.
Stocks plunge in US
After three days of bad news about Europe’s debt crisis sent Asian and European markets down Monday, it was Wall Street’s turn.
Average gas price in Ohio drops to $3.75
Ohio gasoline prices have dropped more than 20 cents in the last week, providing some relief to motorists as the summer travel season approaches.
NEWSMAKERS | Museum gives view of restoration
An art historian has put himself on display at an Ohio museum as he works to restore an 1890 painting by Vincent van Gogh.
Pakistani troops retake naval base
Pakistani commandos recaptured a major naval base from Taliban attackers Monday after a bloody and humiliating 18-hour standoff.
Djokovic now 38-0; wins Paris opener
Shhhhhh! Don’t say a word. Novak Djokovic is perfect so far in 2011, and superstition demands silence, lest he be jinxed.
Obama charms crowds in Ireland
President Barack Obama opened his four-nation trip through Europe on Monday with an unlikely homecoming far removed from the grinding politics of Washington and the world.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony W. Percy, 30, of 245 21st St., Sebring, and
US should deport bad guys
Opinion: By Lee Baca Los Angeles Times Consider the following case: In January, a local police agency
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashley Taylor and Valentine Singer, Youngstown, girl, May 21.
Surplus food/ free lunch
Surplus food/ free lunch Gibson Heights Second Church, 755 E. Dewey Ave., Youngstown, free
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, May 24, the 144th day of 2011. There are 221 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Questioning logic of camp closing
Opinion: Questioning logic of camp closing Girl Scouts of North East Ohio is planning on closing and
Let’s reset ties with Americas
Opinion: The announced departure of Arturo Valenzuela, the top U.S. diplomat in charge of Latin American
‘Pakistan problem’ undermines progress in Afghanistan
Opinion: KANDAHAR, Afghanistan As the war grinds toward its endgame, and administration officials debate
Call Speaker Boehner’s bluff
Opinion: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: John Boehner probably isn’t serious about his threats to hold up passage
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.18 —.43 Avalon
Short and (un)sweet
Golf doesn’t have to be all done up to be a challenge, and that’s what you get at Deer Creek Golf
Crime summit gives residents a platform to voice grievances
Editorial: While St. Dominic Church on Youngstown’s South Side will again be the setting for a discussion
Can Arnold Schwarzenegger fix his image?
For 35 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been carefully crafting his public image, from Austrian bodybuilder and international action star to family man and Republican politician.
Does divorce affect life span of kids?
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday Does divorce kill? That’s the chilling question raised by the Terman
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