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St. Dom's breaks ground for $1.3M parish center
Among those attending Wednesday's ground-breaking ceremony for St. Dominic Church’s $1.3 million parish center were, from left, Mayor Chuck Sammarone, Monsignor Robert Siffrin, Bishop George ...
V24: 'Evil Dead'
One of the most- anticipated events of the local- theater season is “Evil Dead, the Musical,” which opens Friday at the Oakland Center for the ...
Stories published April 26, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Storytime for Dogs involves all family members
The first time Nancy Grapevine and Mary Anne Russo hosted “Storytime for Dogs,” they forgot their audience and used a tennis ball as a prop.
Vision Airlines offers Myrtle Beach, S.C., flights from Columbus
Vision Airlines offers Myrtle Beach, S.C., flights from Columbus
Youngstown man faces more sex charges involving minors
Youngstown man faces more sex charges involving minors
Hubbard man pleads guilty to federal charges in Pa.
Hubbard man pleads guilty to federal charges in Pa.
Youngstown police investigating two robberies at same gas station
Youngstown police investigating two robberies at same gas station
Huntington Bank opens branches in 8 Mahoning Valley Giant Eagle stores
Huntington Bank opens branches in 8 Mahoning Valley Giant Eagle stores
UW of Mercer Co. has Friday summit on early childhood investment
UW of Mercer Co. has summit on early childhood investment
Police still seeking shooters in Youngstown's latest homicide
Police still seeking shooters in Youngstown's latest homicide
Official: Secret Service probing another trip
Official: Secret Service probing another trip WASHINGTON (AP) — A Secret Service official says the
Cops probe handling of NY boy’s abuse calls
Cops probe handling of NY boy’s abuse calls BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A 10-year-old boy in upstate New
Sammarone: City should consider selling Covelli Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Charles Sammarone said the city should take a look at selling the Covelli Centre.
Mahoning commissioners chip in funds for 3-day rib burn-off in Mill Creek Park
Mahoning commissioners chip in funds for 3-day rib burn-off in Mill Creek Park
Deer makes bloody trail through Farrell, Pa., school
Deer makes bloody trail through Farrell, Pa., school FARRELL, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Game
Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise
Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise ATLANTA (AP) — The American Cancer Society is
Idaho man accused of using gun to force ‘moonwalk’s
Idaho man accused of using gun to force ‘moonwalk’s SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man has been
Stocks open mixed after unemployment claims rise
Stocks open mixed after unemployment claims rise NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks struggled for
LOUIE TODAY: Civil rights attorney Avery Friedman
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will talk with Atty Avery Friedman on civil rights law. He has been recognized in Time, The New York Times and USA Today as a nationally distinguished civil rights lawyer and law professor.
Police: Progress made in latest murder investigation
Police: Progress made in latest murder investigation YOUNGSTOWN Police have not made any arrest
Accused NY madam’s family seeks donations for bail
Accused NY madam’s family seeks donations for bail NEW YORK (AP) — The family of a woman accused
APNewsBreak: Florida troopers erred before fatal crash
APNewsBreak: Florida troopers erred before fatal crash TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida Highway
Couple ordered to trial in son’s death
Couple ordered to trial in son’s death PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge ordered a Philadelphia couple
Police: Boy, 15, kept in van for sexual trysts
Police: Boy, 15, kept in van for sexual trysts HOME, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man and woman from
Beatitude House will host wine taste, auction
Beatitude House will host wine taste, auction BOARDMAN The public is invited to the 13th annual
Penn National ponies up $4.6M for Valley site
Penn National Gaming Inc. has paid more than $4.6 million for the Austintown Township property where it plans to build a thoroughbred racetrack.
Gamblers eliminate Youngstown from playoffs
Gamblers eliminate Youngstown from playoffs
Phantoms notes: More from the Covelli Centre
Special teams: The Phantoms skated off two penalties in the first period. Green Bay was not penalized. In the two games at the Covelli Centre, Green Bay went 0-for-8 with the man-advantage while the Phantoms were 1-for-6.
Seniors express need for SCOPE
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN About 100 senior citizens filled the Trumbull County
Poland defeats Howland after tribute to upperclassman
The most successful senior class in Poland High School softball history celebrated its Senior Night on Wednesday with a resounding, run-shortened 17-2 victory over All-American Conference visitor Howland.
City gets court’s OK to demolish Idora home
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man has until Friday afternoon to
Rayen stadium project closer to goal
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The Rayen Stadium Renovation Project is
OH WOW! children's center installs new exhibit
Tim Thomas wanted to find a place where his grandson, Daniel Zlenka, 4, could be creative and burn some energy.
Steelers GM: We want players
Pittsburgh won’t draft for for need Associated Press Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers general
Police continue looking for youths involved in Taft Elementary fight on YouTube
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police say they have not stopped looking
Book by Chaney students unveiled
Chaney sixth-graders waited excitedly to see the published version of a book they helped create.
Brazen slaying occurs in North Side driveway
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Five people were sitting on the porch of a
St. Dom's breaks ground for $1.3M parish center
Among those attending Wednesday's ground-breaking ceremony for St. Dominic Church’s $1.3 million parish center were, from left, Mayor Chuck Sammarone, Monsignor Robert Siffrin, Bishop George V. Murry and the Rev. Greg Maturi, pastor of St. Dom's.
Luncheon honors crime victims
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Victims of crime need and deserve support, says
Murder trial postponed until September
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The murder trial for two men charged has
City law director: Legal shake-up adds flexibility
A realignment of the city’s law department and prosecutor’s office will provide greater flexibility with attorneys able to handle both criminal and civil cases, Law Director Anthony Farris said.
Fireball remnants likely in California
Fireball remnants likely in California reno, nev. Tiny meteorites found in the Sierra foothills
Understanding AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS
Understanding AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS COMMON AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES FOR WOMEN Lupus: The immune
Cayenne pills calmed heartburn
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. I have had success with a remedy I read
Mad cow isn’t high on the worry list of food-supply risks
Associated Press WASHINGTON If the mad cow found in California has you wondering about food
Police investigate robbery of gift card
Police investigate robbery of gift card BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a robbery in
Police search for man who robbed bank
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police were still looking for the man who robbed a West Side bank
Immigration Supreme Court hints OK on tough Ariz. law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bucking the Obama administration, Supreme Court justices seemed to
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Weathersfield Township trustees, special meeting, 8:30 a.m., township building, to
Bernanke: Fed could act again to stimulate economy
Content for now with the current course, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke left open the possibility Wednesday that the Fed will take further action to stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment — but not at the cost of high inflation.
Renaissance banquet planned in Warren
Renaissance banquet planned in Warren WARREN The Effective Schools/ Renaissance Committee of
Dietitians help with weight-loss battle
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There is no quick fix. Losing weight and
Caf 422 owner: 2nd caf to open in Boardman
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The owner of Caf 422 confirmed Wednesday that
Mine owner sued for more than $1 million
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The administratrix of the estate of a drill operator killed in an
Cops continue to probe murder
Staff report WARREN It’s been three weeks since a newspaper carrier found the body of Valerie L.
Owner removes siding deemed in violation
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a downtown building finally took
Acta unhappy after Indians bumble, stumble vs. Royals
By Paul Hoynes Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The Royals ended their 12-game losing streak
2001 fiscal emergency in Girard coming to end
Girard fell into fiscal emergency in 2001 By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard
Trumbull commissioners back court consolidation
Staff report WARREN After two public hearings, the Trumbull County commissioners have given
Earplugs solved snoring problem
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. I snore a lot at night. My wife is always
BCS officials still undecided on final plan but hope to make progress today
Associated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. When Bowl Championship Series officials leave the hotel in
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Invite mix-up leads Swede to glam dinner STOCKHOLM Sweden’s environment minister
Suicide prevention workshop planned
Suicide prevention workshop planned YOUNGSTOWN A workshop on the “Signs of Suicide,” focusing on
Trumbull official seeks balance
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith says he’s trying to
HEALTH DIGEST || Photo project
Photo project Columbus To celebrate Older Americans Month in May, the Ohio Department of Aging
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, fresh produce and
Gingrich to end his bid for presidency, help Romney
Los Angeles Times Newt Gingrich will suspend his campaign next week and plans to help presumptive
Senate votes to slow post-office closings
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate offered a lifeline to the nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal
Vote on election overhaul repeal delayed
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio House has delayed a vote on a contentious measure Wednesday
Ohio House approves bill on tourism advisory board
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio House has approved a bill that would establish a state
Real-estate market sees positive signs in area
Staff report youngstown The real-estate market appears to be moving forward in Mahoning County
Struggling orchestra shortens season, takes show on the road
The most obvious thing about the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra’s 2012-13 season — which was released
“The closer” (9 p.m., tnt): In the winter finale of “The Closer,” the
“The closer” (9 p.m., tnt): In the winter finale of “The Closer,” the federal lawsuit against Brenda
Rocker's kids keep songs alive
When it comes to The Nelsons, there’s no other family like it in show business.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Princess and the Pea,” “Three by Three” and “Little Shop of Horrors,” Kent
Bullies in Congress must stop beating up on Safe Schools bill
Editorial: Bullying and cyberbullying in U.S. schools pack a mean punch on America’s youth. Consider these
US struggles to get off wrong track
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday In a Reuters/Ipsos poll released this month, 60 percent of Americans
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ice n’ Spice, 7 p.m.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Ralphie May, Bonamassa coming to Powers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Veteran comedian Ralphie May will come to Powers Auditorium for a 7:30
Don’t ban mixed martial arts
Opinion: The (Schenectady) Daily Gazette: Every year for the last three, the state Senate has passed a bill
New Castle Playhouse to stage ‘Grease’
Staff report new castle, pa. New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., will present “Grease” at
'Evil Dead'
One of the most- anticipated events of the local- theater season is “Evil Dead, the Musical,” which opens Friday at the Oakland Center for the Arts.
Season of sadness
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals For most of us, the
Dawood expands
Dawood Engineering Inc. has expanded into the Ohio region with the opening of an office in Canton. The company’s work with natural-gas and shale development led to the opportunities in the state.
Afghanistan’s past ignored
Opinion: By Abdol Wahed Faramarz The Institute for War & Peace Reporting KABUL In a highly
Farmers National earnings increase
Staff report Canfield Farmers National Banc Corp. net income increased 49 percent in the first
Bills come due for Illinois
Opinion: WASHINGTON After trying to tax Illinois to governmental solvency and economic dynamism, Pat Quinn,
The Strange Familiar is coming into focus
Feeling like a vampire himself these days, The Strange Familiar drummer and Boardman native Nick Sainato was excited to watch his band’s song “Redemption” featured recently during an episode of the hit CW show “The Vampire Diaries.”
NEw this week
NEw this week The Five-Year Engagement (R) An engaged couple find themselves continually
WR Blackmon is possibility for Browns in first round tonight
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND One year after passing on receiver Julio
Lords of the Highway take road trip to grave
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Talk about a following. These days, Lords of the Highway
ADULT WEIGHT FACTS
ADULT WEIGHT FACTS There are 400,000 obesity related deaths annually in the United States.
newsmakers
newsmakers Beyonc named most-beautiful woman NEW YORK People magazine has named Beyonc as
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