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Mock ’n roll fantasy
Girard High School seniors Zack Teter, 17, and David Meigs, 18, hope to combine their creative talents to bring $75,000 worth of high-tech instructional equipment ...
Stories published November 16, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Protest planned at Youngstown shale conference
Fracking Exposed: A State of Emergency, will protest Nov. 30 at the Covelli Centre at the same time as the YOUNG 2011 Utica and Marcellus Shale Conference and Expo.
Ground broken on $7 million assisted living residence
Ground broken on $7 million assisted living residence CANFIELD EDM Management, Inc. on Wednesday
F.N.B. Corp. declares cash dividend
F.N.B. Corp. declares cash dividend HERMITAGE, PA. F.N.B. Corp. has announced that its board of
Magistrate denies Occupy Youngstown’s request for restraining order
Magistrate denies Occupy Youngstown’s request for restraining order YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County
Pa. state police investigating accident involving Lawrence Co. cop
Pa. state police investigating accident involving Lawrence Co. cop
OSHP finds 28 pounds of suspected gift-wrapped marijuana
OSHP finds 28 pounds of suspected gift-wrapped marijuana
Email outlines reaction to alleged Sandusky attack
Email outlines reaction to alleged Sandusky attack STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A day after the
Grocer to begin hiring process in Valley
Grocer to begin hiring process in Valley YOUNGSTOWN Bottom Dollar Food, the discount grocer that
France recalls Syria ambassador, violence grows
France recalls Syria ambassador, violence grows BEIRUT (AP) — France recalled its ambassador to
Needle's Eye ministry in Youngstown has new director
Needle's Eye ministry in Youngstown has new director
Stronger factories, lower prices lift economy
Stronger factories, lower prices lift economy WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturing is recovering
Sanitary-sewer project could start in Poland, Struthers in March
Sanitary-sewer project could start in Poland, Struthers in March
US authorities find major drug tunnel in San Diego
US authorities find major drug tunnel in San Diego SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. authorities estimate 14
Officials lift lockdown at NC college campus
Officials lift lockdown at NC college campus GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A lockdown on the campus of
Alleged gunman shot by police at UC Berkeley dead
Alleged gunman shot by police at UC Berkeley dead BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — An alleged gunman who
Youngstown man gets 3-year prison term for burglary
Youngstown man gets 3-year prison term for burglary
Ohio parents say cook gave 2-year-old rice wine
Ohio parents say cook gave 2-year-old rice wine CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities in northeast Ohio
Everett, Wash., man agrees to face trial in Bosnia
Everett, Wash., man agrees to face trial in Bosnia SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state man who came
Dog that survived gassing finds new home in NJ
Dog that survived gassing finds new home in NJ NUTLEY, N.J. (AP) — The dog that survived an
Ohio goes way back to recover welfare overpayments
Ohio goes way backa to recover welfare overpayments
Authorities say gas line explodes in southern Ohio
Authorities say gas line explodes in southern Ohio
Ohio man gets 51 years in prison in child-porn case
Ohio man gets 51 years in prison in child-porn case
Baby found unharmed at double-homicide scene on West Side
Baby found unharmed at double-homicide scene on West Side
Poland Township trustees have special meeting Thursday
Poland Township trustees have special meeting Thursday
Lewandowski will not run for Mahoning County sheriff
Lewandowski will now run for Mahoning County sheriff
Anti-death penalty nun urges end to Ohio executions
Anti-death penalty nun urges end to Ohio executions
Boardman florist pleads guilty to workers' comp fraud
Boardman florist pleads guilty to workers' comp fraud
State Route 154 in Columbiana County to be restricted next week
State Route 154 in Columbiana County to be restricted next week
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Historical society to feature speaker
Historical society to feature speaker KINSMAN Kinsman Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m.
Palmy chapter of OES installs 18
DEERFIELD Palmy Chapter 114, Order of the Eastern Star, Deerfield, recently installed its 112th
Penguins win, but there’s room to improve
It took 11 seconds for Youngstown State to get its first dunk, 22 seconds to force its first turnover and 26 minutes to tie the school record for 3-pointers in a game.
Down with history
The demolition of the remaining buildings of the 1940-vintage Westlake Terrace Apartments housing project has begun.
Ohio executes man who killed 3 sleeping sons
Associated Press LUCASVILLE A man who fatally shot his three sons while they slept in 1982,
Lordstown leaders blame sewer for losses
For Mary Jane Wilson, Jan. 1 will mark the end of 19 years on the Lordstown Village Council.
Provisional ballots to reveal outcomes in Campbell, Smith
The Mahoning County Board of Elections is expected Tuesday to count provisional votes that could change the Election Day outcomes of two close races — Campbell mayor and Smith Township trustee.
Auditor seeking increase in budget
The Mahoning County Auditor’s office has submitted to the commissioners an austere budget, not a wish list, for its operations next year, according to the chief deputy auditor.
Vendor switch nears reality
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city has come to a tentative deal —
Student alleges assault after drop-off at wrong stop
A Chaney student says he was attacked after his substitute bus driver dropped him off at the wrong stop.
Warren tow-fee collector pleads guilty to theft
For the second time in two days, a Warren-area government worker has pleaded guilty to theft in office.
Resignations of firefighters, manager accepted in Beaver
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Beaver Township trustees formally accepted the
Buford scores 21 for Ohio St.
Associated Press COLUMBUS Florida was hitting 3-pointers and the crowd was surprisingly quiet.
YSU: No talk of playoffs just yet
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN His press conference had just finished and as YSU
Leading the Way
Prior to the season, Girard coach Nick Cochran said that the Indians would have to rely on the leadership of 19 seniors in order for the year to be a success.
Reserve’s ‘Little Hakes’ share passion for game
Western Reserve coach Andy Hake has always been a self-diagnosed nutcase.
Schlegel earns 1st start tonight
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After Heidi Schlegel’s freshman year was lost to a
Mock ’n roll fantasy
Girard High School seniors Zack Teter, 17, and David Meigs, 18, hope to combine their creative talents to bring $75,000 worth of high-tech instructional equipment to their school.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., community room, 500 Ohio Ave. Jackson-Milton
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard: Nov. 10 Possible fraud: A
Actor Robert Pattinson is looking forward to a new day ‘Twilight’ at dusk
‘BREAKING DAWN - Part 1’ Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner
YSU grad sets book-signing Dec. 4
Staff report new middletown Youngstown State University graduate Brian Douglas will be at his
McQueary email adds to confusion
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. A former Penn State graduate assistant cited by a grand
Pens stay hot, rally by Avalanche
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James Neal had a goal and two assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins
Protect Alaska’s Arctic
Opinion: By Lance Dickie Seattle Times The nasty storm out of the Bering Sea that pounded Alaska’s
Consumers spend more, boosting the economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers are giving a modest lift to the economy. They spent more
Cops chase, catch burglary suspect
Staff report campbell Police chased a burglary suspect from a home on Porter Avenue for 15
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., community room, 500 Ohio Ave. Jackson-Milton
Shurmur defends strategy
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer BEREA If Pat Shurmur had it to do all over again,
Ben fractured right thumb
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger has an unexpected homework assignment during the
Nurses will picket
Nurses will picket MERCER, PA. Nurses at Pennsylvania state correctional institutions plan to
Ohio St. seeks better offense
Associated Press COLUMBUS Everybody’s got a solution for what ails Ohio State. Interim coach
Brussels sprouts everyone will like
By Lauren Chattman Newsday Is there a more polarizing vegetable than brussels sprouts? To
NBA labor dispute moves to courts
Associated Press NEW YORK Locked-out NBA players including Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant
Hospital unveils new MRI
Staff report CORTLAND ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital will host an open house for
Marine had a ball with singer
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. The Virginia-based Marine who took Justin Timberlake to her
Pass the drumstick — and the wallet
Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON Add this to the nation’s economic indigestion: The cost of a
Candidates emerge for sheriff, commissioner
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With two Mahoning County officeholders not
West Side pizza shop robbed of about $110
West Side pizza shop robbed of about $110 youngstown Two men robbed an employee at Brier Hill
Cranberries: Finicky and require patience
By Rick Nelson Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Here’s a sure sign of fall: Cranberries made their
Postal-service losses hit $5.1B
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it has lost $5.1 billion in
Stop torturing OSU
Opinion: Stop torturing OSU Cleveland Plain Dealer: The torturous drip, drip, drip continues as the NCAA
Cocca buys Niles shopping plaza
Staff report NILES Cocca Properties 3, LLC of Boardman has acquired the Mall View Plaza, 5580
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW The ultimate must-do list for all your local holiday plays, musicals and just fun
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.01 .09 Avalon
Police probe death of Leavittsburg man
Staff report WARREN A 32-year-old Leavittsburg man found face-down on the street, unconscious
Wine of the Week
Wine of the Week What: 2010 Regis Minet Pouilly Fume “Vieilles Vignes” Info: The minute you
birthdays
birthdays Actor Steve Railsback is 66. Actor David Leisure (“Empty Nest”) is 61. Actress Marg
Giffords has made progress but has long road ahead
Associated Press WASHINGTON Debating opponents. Negotiating compromises. Raising money. The
A danger to peace in Mideast
Opinion: JERUSALEM When Hagit Ofran woke up Tuesday — within days of the 16th anniversary of the murder of
Stern as ‘Talent’ judge? Group says no
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Does the Parents Television Council have a Howard Stern bias?
newsmakers
newsmakers Bus driver wants Fox countersuit tossed CLEVELAND An Ohio private-bus driver who
Surplus food/ free dinner
Surplus food/ free dinner Smith Corners United Methodist Church, state Route 46 at Kirk Road,
Growth at Poland company
Staff report POLAND National Healthcare Access Inc. announced Tuesday that its company’s
Gingrich conducts unconventional campaign
Opinion: By Byron York Universal Press DES MOINES, IOWA On Nov. 4, at precisely the moment Herman Cain
Appeals judge to seek re-election
Staff report WARREN Judge Mary Jane Trapp will run for re-election to a second six-year term as
Boehner calls tax proposal ‘fair offer’
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker John Boehner publicly blessed a Republican deficit-
Stuffing gets a starring role
Family Features These “planned-over” recipes from Mrs. Cubbison’s will let the family enjoy their
Another look at poverty numbers
Opinion: Another look at poverty numbers The Nov. 3 headline “Youngs- town leads nation with a poverty rate
Charges filed in school bullying case in Warren
Staff report WARREN The four youths accused of bullying an 11-year-old boy in the locker room of
Jackson’s bed pulled from sale
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The bed where Michael Jackson died is no
Two shot in New Castle
Two shot in New Castle new castle, pa. Two people from Youngstown were shot in the Grant Street
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Randy A. Ice, 34, of 278 Melrose Ave., Boardman, and
Family waits to return home after CO leak
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN One week after five family members and a family friend
Congress takes aim at healthful lunches
Congress takes aim at healthful lunches WASHINGTON Who needs leafy greens and carrots when pizza
Arab American Center plans event
Staff report youngstown Project Khalid will celebrate the 100th anniversary of “The Book of
Congress moves to end Fannie, Freddie bonuses
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress is seeking to end the practice of paying million-dollar
Football a cult at Penn State
Opinion: By Shawn Hubler Los Angeles Times I grew up in central Pennsylvania, steeped in the myth of Penn
oddly enough
oddly enough Pa. man jailed with dad after denied lockup visit SOMERSET, Pa. Police say a
Crackdowns reach NY park
Associated Press NEW YORK Crackdowns against the Occupy Wall Street encampments across the
The top iPhone apps on the App Store for the week ending Nov. 14:
The top iPhone apps on the App Store for the week ending Nov. 14: Paid iPhone apps: v Angry
Nothing ‘super’ about inability of committee to do its job
Editorial: Perhaps nothing better encap- sulates the story of how compromise has become a dirty word between