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Contestants vie for ‘X Factor’ fame on Covelli stage
Tara Elkins, 26, of Warren sang the Jennifer Hudson song “And I’m Telling You” Friday night in the semifinal round of “The X Factor” competition ...
Stories published April 28, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Father Rajlich found dead and disheveled outside Holy Trinity church
Parishioners at Holy Trinity Church on Laird Avenue found the body of their priest between the church and the parish house Saturday, Youngstown police reported.
Suspect arrested in Friday slaying of Michael Abighanem
Police have arrested a suspect in the Friday slaying of a man on Youngstown’s West Side. The 17-year-old male is at the Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center, said police Chief Rod Foley.
Work-outs, kayaking, s'mores fill Healthy Kids Day at Boardman Y
For Gavin Fernandez, 8, “Take on Summer” was not just a catchy slogan on a T-shirt.
Family, friends mourn loss of smart, quiet, funny young man
Hot wax dropped like tears onto the cold, damp ground a few feet away from the spot where Pierre McKinney took his last breath.
Community planning workshop Saturday
The Northeast Ohio Multi-Cultural Arts Committee will have a community strategic-planning workshop 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Saturday at New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, 1590 Tod Ave. SW.
Today's electronics recycling event rousing success
Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling estimates that more than 2,000 area residents brought more than 150,000 pounds of electronics to the Covelli Centre Saturday for recycling.
Lynn-Penwell wedding planned at St. Paul Church
Donald E. and Therese Lynn of Salem are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Stephanie Nicole Lynn, to Shawn Michael Penwell.
Hockensmith- Kotuba wedding set for July 14
Megan Leigh Hockensmith of McDonald and Walter Thomas Kotuba of Beaver Falls, Pa., are announcing
Moore-Longo marriage rite is planned in July
Faith Moore of Boardman and Paul Longo of Hubbard are engaged to be married, their parents are
Natalie Herter, Brandon Spickler to marry in July
FENTON, MICH. Carl and Jeanette Herter of Fenton, Mich., are announcing the engagement of their
Dallas couple will marry in Mill Creek Park
Elise M. Kraiosky and Nicholas Stanko, both of Dallas, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Mill Creek Park will host lecturer
Mill Creek Park will host lecturer YOUNGSTOWN As part of its Garden Author Lecture series, Mill
Jewish Community Center Programs for adults offered
YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, is offering the following programs for
Turn in your old, unused drugs
The ASAP Coalition will have “Operation: Empty Medicine Cabinet” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9 at the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District, 5138 Enterprise Drive, off Parkman Road, near the Route 5 Bypass.
Today's Unity parade draws crowd, despite chilly temps
The sky was gray, but brightly colored balloons tied to poles along Market Street made up for it.
Free bike rodeo
St. Paul Lutheran Church and Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is having a free bike rodeo 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 19 at the church, 2860 E. Market St.
Crime lab to be renamed for DeMatteo
The crime lab at the Youngstown Police Department soon will be renamed in honor of Joseph DeMatteo, who served with the police department 34 years before retiring in 2009.
Spring plant sale Monday
The Spring Plant Sale, sponsored by the Horticulture program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, starts Monday.
Fundraiser today for kids with autism
A fundraiser to benefit children with autism will be at Austintown Township Park today.
Sunday dinner to help Austintown man needing lung transplant
Transportation department employees at Austintown schools consider themselves family, and a family comes together when one of its own is in need.
Mill Creek roads closed this morning for run
Several roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed today from 7 to 11 a.m. Cross, West and Bears Den drives will be closed for the Fitness Together/Mill Creek 5K Walk/Run.
Apply for law school scholarships
The Mahoning County Bar Association Foundation, the charitable arm of the bar association, is accepting applications for scholarships to attend law school.
Teen charged with assault, theft after hitting Boardman police car
A city woman is facing a felonious assault charge after hitting a police cruiser with her car while fleeing a shoplifting scene.
Columbiana art exhibit opens this morning
The 21st annual Columbiana High School Art Exhibit opens today in the Salchow Room of the Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., during regular library hours.
Recycle electronics, drugs today at Covelli
An electronics recycling drive and a pharmaceutical- disposal drive will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.
Shannon Clarke gets jail term for burning, abusing dog
A man convicted of animal cruelty in the burning and abandonment of a dog last year was sentenced Friday.
Beavers to Bearcats to Broncos: Lisbon’s Wolfe off to Rockies
Beavers to Bearcats to Broncos: Lisbon’s Wolfe off to Rockies Staff/wire report englewood, colo.
Howland’s fast start triggers a victory against Springfield
Howland’s fast start triggers a victory against Springfield By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com NEW
Obama campaign's ‘Made in Ohio’ tour stop gets Valley workers' praise
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Without President Barack Obama pushing for the
D&L well ban holds despite proposals
D&L Energy has requested to reopen the North Star 1 well the state has linked to 13 earthquakes in the Youngstown area.
Marcus Heath connects for three hits, helps YSU snap April skid
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com NILES For a team that had yet to win in April, the Youngstown
Ryan Blaney debuts 7th in Nationwide competition
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com With graduation approaching, many families will gather for
Youngstown police probe West Side slaying
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating what apparently will be the
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under 70 in the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Kokrak is tied with nine other golfers for 41st place. His round included four birdies and two bogeys.
Sunday benefit at Austintown school to help worker fight fibrosis
Transportation department employees at Austintown schools consider themselves family, and a family comes together when one of its own is in need.
Boardman schoolkids get free trees
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Fourth-graders in Boardman elementary schools
Thomas Kelly, owner of condemned Volney Road home, charged with trespass
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man who tried to stop the city from demolishing his house was
Contestants vie for ‘X Factor’ fame on Covelli stage
Tara Elkins, 26, of Warren sang the Jennifer Hudson song “And I’m Telling You” Friday night in the semifinal round of “The X Factor” competition at the Covelli Centre, downtown Youngstown. The mother of three has competed in roughly 100 singing competitions over the years.
St. Mark Antiochian Orthodox Church, 3560 Logan Way, Liberty, will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
St. Mark Antiochian Orthodox Church, 3560 Logan Way, Liberty, will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Bishop appoints new school-system president
Staff report Youngstown Most Reverend George V. Murry, Bishop of Youngstown, has appointed Lois
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Harold Hagerty III, 44, of 1529 Price Road,
It’s a number that haunts
Opinion: By Hilda L. SOLIS McClatchy-Tribune Every day, 12 workers die on the job across America. As the
When it comes to action flicks, Statham is ‘Safe’ bet
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers His Awesomeness, Jason Statham, has let it be known that he
Wild swings in sentencing ill serves justice in America
Editorial: Since the founding of this nation, equal justice for all under the law has stood as a tenet most
‘The Pirates!’ is a letdown
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers There’s
Leck, McBriarty to receive Heritage Award at YSU
Staff report Youngstown Glorianne Leck, retired Youngstown State University professor, and
“Flipped Off” (9 p.m., A&E): The new reality series (it’s not about naughty
“Flipped Off” (9 p.m., A&E): The new reality series (it’s not about naughty hand gestures) follows
bridge Weekly quiz
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K J 10 6 uK 9 v7 2 w10 6 5 2 The bidding has
$3.5M in funding will boost Farm to School programs
Staff report Washington, D.C. The United States Department of Agriculture has announced new
McDonald High looks to have a positive impact
Staff report McDonald On May 8, McDonald High School will be carrying on the tradition of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.56 .19 Avalon
Woman faces charge of assault after her car hits cop cruiser
Staff report BOARDMAN A city woman is facing a felonious assault charge after hitting a police
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
newsmakers
newsmakers Dog star of ‘The Artist’ gets a book deal NEW YORK Every dog has its book deal.
Recycle electronics, turn in medications
Recycle electronics, turn in medications YOUNGSTOWN An electronics recycling drive and a
Bond reduced for suspect in sex-abuse case
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man jailed on charges associated with
Cavs survive, await lottery pick
Associated Press INDEPENDENCE They suffered through costly injuries, a relentlessly brutal
House OKs student-loan bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans defied a veto threat, and the House voted Friday to
Workshop to look at tech-funding resources
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown Business Incubator will host a workshop Tuesday to help
Where are the ‘green’ jobs?
Opinion: The Charleston (W.Va.) Daily Mail: Green jobs were supposed to save the planet and boost the U.S.
Youngstown police nab suspect in PNC Bank robbery
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 48-year-old man believed to be
Cocaine call lands Krinos in court
Staff report Boardman A former Campbell mayor will be in court Tuesday, accused of making false
Cambodia has lost its treasures
Opinion: By Tess Davis Los Angeles Times During the Cambodian civil war from 1970 to 1998, the Khmer
Suit accuses ‘Bachelor’ of racism
Associated Press NEW YORK Robert Galinsky is skeptical about claims by producers of ABC’s “The
Man pulls down pants at Hermitage restaurant
Staff report hermitage, pa. Police arrested a man they said was drunk and exposing himself at
Steelers take risk on OSU’s Adams
Associated Press pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Steelers had no interest in drafting Ohio State’s
Cortland Bancorp income rises 33%
Cortland Bancorp income rises 33% Cortland Cortland Bancorp has reported a 33 percent increase
Former owner of bowling alley sentenced for corruption of boys
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com mercer, pa. The former owner of a bowling alley was
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
Mahoning County Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these
Resin shortage not expected to disrupt auto industry
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. The auto industry may have steered its way around another
Browns: No plan to trade McCoy
By Mary kay cabot The Plain Dealer BEREA The Browns dismissed a report that they were shopping
Ill. Senate OKs regulations on fracking
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The Illinois Senate unanimously signed off on a measure Thursday that
Lawyer: Cages OK for exotic animals
Lawyer: Cages OK for exotic animals COLUMBUS An attorney for a suicidal animal-owner’s widow who
Fla. judge wants to know about Zimmerman money
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. Calling it an “oversight,” George Zimmerman’s attorney said
Cabrera’s hit in 9th inning leads Indians over Angels
Associated Press cleveland Asdrubal Cabrera singled home the winning run with one out in the
Somali guilty in hijacking of yacht
Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. A Somali man was convicted of piracy Friday for his role as a
METRO DIGEST || Internet service disrupted in Warren
Warren thieves steal utility cables, disrupt phone, Internet service WARREN The theft of two
Braves continue winning ways as Pirates collapse
Associated Press ATLANTA The Atlanta Braves keep winning in April. They know how important
Lawyers argue over sex tape
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. Opposing lawyers in the John Edwards trial wrangled with a
49ers surprise again, choose Oregon running back James
Associated Press santa clara, calif. Jim Harbaugh regularly goes against the grain, never
Man shot in stomach at tavern
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police responded to Teenie’s Tavern on South Avenue at 9:51 p.m. Friday
Cincy adds Still, Thompson to strengthen defensive line
Associated Press CINCINNATI The phone call came from a number that Mohamed Sanu recognized, the
Major league baseball boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 3, Angels 2 Los AngelesCleveland abrhbiabrhbi MIzturs 2b3000Brantly
Liberty's St. Mark's to celebrate 50 years of enduring faith
A small group of Syrian Orthodox believers, buoyed by an enthusiast seminarian, combined their talents, determination and faith in God to found St. Mark Antiochian Orthodox Church.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Season-ending concert will
NEOMED takes applications for 2 high-school programs
Staff report rootstown High school students interested in medicine and pharmacy careers can gain
Share stories during life
As a minister, I’m sometimes asked to provide ministerial coverage for other ministers when they are
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Sarah Jerina and Carlton Foster Sr., Newton Falls, boy, April
Dufner is -12 to lead Zurich Classic
Associated Press AVONDALE, La. Jason Dufner is in familiar territory atop the leaderboard after
Bike blessing
Bike blessing east palestine Centenary United Methodist Church, 40 S. Market St., will conduct a