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Neighbors call Volney Road home unsanitary eyesore
Thomas T. Kelly obtained a temporary restraining order Tuesday barring Youngstown from demolishing this house at 2278 Volney Road in the Idora Neighorhood. Kelly contends ...
Spring treat prepares North for break
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Spring Break started off sweet for North Elementary students,
Women’s league plants pinwheels for prevention
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A colorful new addition can be found at Austintown Township Park
Girl Scouts raise money with Purple Pails
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Members of Girl Scout Troop 506, who meet at Market Street
Canfield musicians score high at OMEA event
Members of the Canfield Middle School seventh and eighth-grade bands earned high ratings while
Stories published April 20, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Lawrence County man killed in farm tractor accident
A 73-year-old man was killed when a tractor overturned onto him, state police said.
Former Mahoning Co. jail supervisor now at CCA in Youngstown
Former Mahoning Co. jail supervisor now at CCA in Youngstown
Youngstown-Warren area moves into top 10 in effort to get $1M to fight hunger
Youngstown-Warren area moves into top 10 in effort to get $1M
First woman Columbus police chief takes oath of office
First woman Columbus police chief takes oath of office
Judge rules for landowners in seismic testing dispute
Judge rules for landowners in seismic testing dispute lisbon A Columbiana County judge ruled in
North Lima woman sent to CCA for in-house drug treatment
North Lima woman sent to CCA for in-house drug treatment
BREAKING NEWS: Arrest warrants issued for teens, adult in Youngstown fight
Arrest warrants issued for teens, adult in Youngstown fight
Girard school officials update info on small-caliber bullet
Girard school officials update info on small-caliber bullet
Ohio State troopers find more than 3,000 illegal prescription pills in Wood County
Ohio State troopers find more than 3,000 illegal prescription pills in Wood County
Ohio lawmakers consider preschool-ranking proposal
Ohio lawmakers consider preschool-ranking proposal
George Zimmeran's bail set at $150K in Trayvon Martin shooting
George Zimmerman's bail set at $150K in Trayvon Martin shooting
Ohio mayor charged with rape of minor, held on $1M bond
Ohio mayor charged with rape of minor, held on $1M bond
Small-caliber bullet found at Girard school cafeteria
Small-caliber bullet found at Girard school cafeteria
Ohio man pleads not guilty after KKK confrontation
Ohio man pleads not guilty after KKK confrontation
Program to examine historical church
Program to examine historical church LIBERTY The Ethnic Heritage Society will sponsor a
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. May 7 at Holy Family Church
Bowling event to benefit American Cancer Society
The Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates Boardman Relay for Life team will sponsor a “Saturday Night Fever” bowling event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Camelot Lanes, 728 Boardman-Canfield Road, to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
Lordstownn industrial park gains $2M grant, 5 prospects
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN An Ohio Commerce Center representative says it is
Niles drops Poland in 8th
By Ryan Buck sports@vindy.com niles Runs were at a premium in Thursday night’s game between
Youngstown seeks cameras to monitor crime downtown, S. Side
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city plans to seek proposals in four to
Canfield co-op helps fill the coop
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A room full of chirping chicks is no big thing for
Best await Phantoms
Top-seeded Green Bay will challenge Youngstown in best-of-five series By TOM WILLIAMS
Ceremony in Mahoning courthouse recalls Holocaust
Jewish community leaders remembered the Holocaust in a solemn ceremony in the Mahoning County Courthouse rotunda with a special emphasis this year on honoring the rescuers who risked their lives to save victims from Nazi atrocities.
Updated academic plan approved for Youngstown schools
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown State Superintendent Stan Heffner has approved
Campbell, Clegg, Curry set for North in All-Star Classic
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Two years ago, when Boardman standouts Chase Hammond and J.T.
Mahoning track-field championship set for Saturday
Staff report Boardman The Mahoning County Educational Service Center is sponsoring the 99th
Youngstown charter review panel has proposals
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city charter-review committee will
Fracking protesters plead not guilty in Sebring court
All three people arrested Sunday during a protest at an oil and gas lease signing pleaded not guilty Thursday through their attorneys in Mahoning County Area Court here.
Mahoning commissioners accept report that frees deputy pay
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners unanimously
Neighbors call Volney Road home unsanitary eyesore
Thomas T. Kelly obtained a temporary restraining order Tuesday barring Youngstown from demolishing this house at 2278 Volney Road in the Idora Neighorhood. Kelly contends his house, , which he has owned since the late 1980s, is safe. His neighbors, though, say the house is an eyesore that has plagued the area for more than a decade and should be razed.
Spring treat prepares North for break
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Spring Break started off sweet for North Elementary students,
Easter Bunny entertains families at Boardman Park event
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Easter bunny hopped into town for a two-night stay at
Dunkin’ Donuts donates to Akron Children’s
The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation recently donated $2,500 to the Akron
Fitch track team seeks county title
After finishing third in Division I at last month’s state indoor meet, the Fitch boys track team
Austintown Police Blotter
March 19 Fraud: Unauthorized charges were made to an account at a home in the 3000 block of White
Austintown sport briefs
Austintown Little Falcons hosts sign-ups today The Austintown Little Falcons football and
Poland sport briefs
Poland seeks volleyball coaches Poland Seminary High School has coaching openings for girls junior
Canfield sport briefs
Youth golf clinic, league coming up Canfield youth in grades 5-8 can register for a short game
Flag football league begins spring season
More than 550 youth from the Valley took advantage of warm spring weather as they began the
MetroParks Farm shows off newest animals
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Celebrating its 21st year, the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm’s
Austintown briefs
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to be Sunday An all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner will be
Women’s league plants pinwheels for prevention
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A colorful new addition can be found at Austintown Township Park
Boardman briefs
Boardman bounces back Boardman bounced back to take game two from Stow at Spartan Field 12-2 in a
Lloyd travels from ‘Bach to Beatles’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com With only a saxophone in hand, Doug Pullen used music to travel
Girl Scouts raise money with Purple Pails
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Members of Girl Scout Troop 506, who meet at Market Street
Boardman briefs
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser Sunday An all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner will be held
Boardman baseball sweeps doubleheader
The Boardman baseball team improved to 5-2 overall after sweeping a doubleheader from Eastlake North
Dunkin’ Donuts donates to Akron Children’s
The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation recently donated $2,500 to the Akron
Children celebrate Easter the ‘DQ Way’
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com For the third year, Chrissy and Ray Smith, owners of the
Angels garage sale draws big crowd
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The 18th Angels for Animals Gigantic Garage Sale, held over
Jazz Fest features famous drummer
Boardman High School jazz ensembles I, II and III and special guest drummer Bernie Dresel performed
Flag football league begins spring season
More than 550 youth from the Valley took advantage of warm spring weather as they began the
Flag football league begins spring season
More than 550 youth from the Valley took advantage of warm spring weather as they began the
Dunkin’ Donuts donates to Akron Children’s
The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation recently donated $2,500 to the Akron
Poland sets proposed fees for school sports, band
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The Poland Board of Education will vote on pay-to-
Dunkin’ Donuts donates to Akron Children’s
The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation recently donated $2,500 to the Akron
Flag football league begins spring season
More than 550 youth from the Valley took advantage of warm spring weather as they began the
Children celebrate Easter the ‘DQ Way’
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com For the third year, Chrissy and Ray Smith, owners of the
Fitch National Honor Society welcomes new class
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com National Honor Society bestows honor to high school students who
Canfield briefs
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser Sunday An all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner will be held
Canfield musicians score high at OMEA event
Members of the Canfield Middle School seventh and eighth-grade bands earned high ratings while
Poland SOV residents gives eggs some personality
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On the morning of April 7, a collection of 80 hard-boiled eggs
Market Street chorus share rock roll spirit
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The fourth-grade Market Street Elementary Chorus took its show on
Poland briefs
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser Sunday An all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner will be held
Boardman girls track team drops Fed meet
On April 10, the Boardman girls track team traveled to Massillon Jackson for its second Federal
Holy Family students excel in science fair
Holy Family eighth-graders Brennan Bizon and Anne Alcorn recently earned Best of Show at the
Obama anti-gun? Says who?
Opinion: Obama anti-gun? Says who? Los Angeles Times: During the 2008 presidential campaign, the National
Years Ago
Today is Friday, April 20, the 111th day of 2012. There are 255 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Fracking gives cause for concern
Opinion: Fracking gives cause for concern Over the past year, I have been hearing more and more about
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY April 12
“jennie garth — a little bit country” (9 p.m., cmt): “Jennie Garth: A
“jennie garth — a little bit country” (9 p.m., cmt): “Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country” is a new
World Bank needs change
Opinion: By M.G. QUIBRIA Baltimore Sun Few people on the street may be familiar with the World Bank. Yet,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Beginnings Outreach Ministries, 2007 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown,
‘The Lucky One’? It’s not Zac Efron
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “The Lucky One” is the edgiest-ever film adaptation of the
birthdays
birthdays Actor George Takei (“Star Trek”) is 75. Singer Johnny Tillotson is 73. Actor Ryan
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Hughes’ fundraising a bust
Opinion: The numbers for Jimmy Hughes’ failed campaign to win the Democratic primary for Mahoning County
CORRECTIONs
CORRECTIONs A $20,000 grant Youngstown is receiving from the Coca-Cola Co. will pay to resurface
States asked to test plan for unemployment
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is looking for states that will experiment
newsmakers
newsmakers Levon Helm of The Band dies at 71 ALBANY, N.Y. With songs such as “The Night They
Vargas leads Mariners past Tribe
Associated Press seattle Jason Vargas threw seven innings and the top of the order provided pop
Committee discusses security
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The head of the Ohio Department of Public Safety
THE LUCKY ONE
THE LUCKY ONE Grade: C- Credits: A Warner Bros. release directed by Scott Hicks, written by
New publisher at Punxsutawney Spirit
Associated Press PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. The Punxsutawney Spirit has a new publisher. The newspaper
City police investigate robbery and assaults
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are investigating an
Ohio fuel business is hit by fire
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio Authorities say a blaze that created thick black smoke and
Major league baseball boxscores
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Talks with Iran carry huge risks
Opinion: The Obama administration faces two dangers in its nuclear negotiations with Iran, which began in a
Rumors swirl of smaller iPad
Associated Press NEW YORK Apple generates more gossip than the Kardashians. There’s a
Relay for Life plans bowling fundraiser
Relay for Life plans bowling fundraiser BOARDMAN The Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates Boardman
Dick Clark — chaperone of music-loving teens
By Robert Lloyd McClatchy Newspapers It seems inconceivable that Dick Clark — eternally
No-secret service
Opinion: In the 1962 Howard Lindsay-Russel Crouse-Irving Berlin Broadway musical, “Mr. President,” one of the
Browns’ Heckert offers few clues on draft
The GM is savoring the team’s secrecy Associated Press berea Wild rumors are flying around
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Trumbull county native finished 37th in the NASCAR Sprint
Sen. Portman doesn’t expect a call from Romney
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Rob Portman said he doesn’t “expect”
Highly-rated Texas QB verbally commits to OSU
By Doug Lesmerises The Plain Dealer Columbus The quarterback in Urban Meyer’s first full
Bad news
Associated Press WASHINGTON It isn’t Mitt Romney who’s giving Barack Obama fits as the president
Fourteen indicted in Pittsbugh drug ring
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Fourteen purported street-gang members or their associates were
Bill would address fiscal integrity
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohnn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Treasurers and fiscal officers from
3 new restaurants coming to Boardman
Staff report BOARDMAN Three new restaurants are coming to Boardman, and two of them are filling
Zimmerman likely to be released on bail
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. After spending a week in a jail cell by himself, the
Afghan president condemns photos
Associated Press KABUL Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday condemned newly revealed
Scandals expose a disconnect between mission and reality
Editorial: When the watchdogs are the ones that need watching the most, something is seriously wrong. And
Daffodil event canceled for lack of blooms
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The daffodil show that had been scheduled
Fish in Gulf near BP spill site show signs of illness 2 years later
Associated Press BARATARIA BAY, La. Open sores. Parasitic infections. Chewed-up-looking fins.
16 plead not guilty in Amish hair-cutting attacks in Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND Sixteen Amish men and women have pleaded not guilty in beard- and
Smithsonian welcomes Discovery
Associated Press CHANTILLY, Va. NASA turned over space shuttle Discovery on Thursday to the
Flyers will start Bryzgalov
Associated Press pittsburgh Sidney Crosby keeps waiting for the madness to stop. Keeps expecting
White House defends Secret Service chief
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House expressed renewed confidence Thursday in the
Every shoots course record at Valero
Associated Press san antonio Matt Every arrived at the Texas Open having sworn off instructors,
USHL Clark Cup PlaYoffs Eastern Conference semifinals
USHL Clark Cup PlaYoffs Eastern Conference semifinals PHANTOMS VS. GAMBLERS Game 1: Saturday
oddly enough
oddly enough Bulldozer stolen in Mass. turns up in western Pa. REHOBOTH, Mass. A 14-ton
Rallying cry of city students: Do your best on state test
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Students at Williamson Elementary School got
Covelli to open four restaurants
Covelli to open four restaurants warren Covelli Enterprises has announced it will open four
Casino owners defend finances
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gaming regulators on Thursday questioned a company slated to open
‘Chimpanzee’ Cute and surprisingly compelling
By Rafer Guzman McClatchy Newspapers Partway through the four-year production of the
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Calvin S. McKinney, 34, of 126 Gluck St., Youngstown,
CHIMPANZEE
CHIMPANZEE Grade: B Credits: Narrated by Tim Allen Length: 1:18 Rated G: brief but intense
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hSecret Service meets with Nugent WASHINGTON After meeting with rocker Ted Nugent on Thursday,
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