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Warren native has part in 'Total Recall'
A Warren native has a small role in “Total Recall,” a sci-fi film opening Friday that stars Colin Farrell, Bryan Cranston, Kate Beckinsale and Jessica Biel.
Youngstown Distress Commission leader: 'Something dramatic has to happen'
The city schools must make significant progress in this school year, according to the chairwoman of the Academic Distress Commission.
Widow of slain Ga. businessman charged in killing
Widow of slain Ga. businessman charged in killing DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — The widow of a businessman
Construction runoff may have killed fish in Brookfield pond
The manager of a modular home community said he is still waiting to hear what caused fish to turn belly-up in a pond on his property.
Kofi Anan quits Syria envoy role, pointing to President Assad, UN Security Council dissension
Frustrated by Syria's escalating civil war, Kofi Annan announced Thursday that he will quit his high-profile role as special envoy to the country at the end of the month, giving reasons that amounted to scathing criticism of world powers' failure to unite to stop the chaos in the Arab state.
Valley on track in diversifying local economy
As the Mahoning Valley sets out to rewrite its narrative and continue with the work of diversifying its economy, area experts say it will become increasingly important to strengthen all local industries and build a better marketplace that doesn’t rely on a single sector.
Mahoning County grand jury indicts 4 on gang-related activities
Mahoning County grand jury indicts 4 on gang-related activities
North Side street will close for Sunday afternoon
North Side street will close for Sunday afternoon YOUNGSTOWN — North Avenue between Lincoln and
Pa. state police say arson is cause of mobile home fire in New Castle
Arson is fire cause of mobile home fire in New Castle
Katherine Jackson says she was kept from communicating
Katherine Jackson says she was kept from communicating LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mother of Michael
Coitsville Township road closed next week for culvert replacement
CoitsvilleTownship road closed next week for replacement
UPDATE: Staples restaurant closed a few days after grease fire
Staples restaurant closed a few days after grease fire
Youngstown police looking for teens who robbed elderly woman
Youngstown police looking for teens who robbed elderly woman
Hawker Beechcraft laying off 170 at Little Rock
Hawker Beechcraft laying off 170 at Little Rock LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Hawker Beechcraft is
Western Pa. woman claims rape by man she met online
Western Pa. woman claims rape by man she met online
Beam signed by Obama raised at World Trade Center
Beam signed by Obama raised at World Trade Center NEW YORK (AP) — A steel beam signed by President
Honaker indicted on murder charge, pleads innocent
Honaker indicted on murder charge, pleads innocent WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury indicted
Firefighters battling grease fire at Charlie Staples' restaurant
Firefighters battling grease fire at Charlie Staples' restaurant
Another Texas-based energy company buys Trumbull leases
Another Texas-based energy company buys Trumbull leases
Experts say no way Ohio oil and gas worth $1 trillion
Experts say no way Ohio oil and gas worth $1 trillion
Fresh produce giveway Friday at Warren Family Mission
Fresh produce giveaway Friday at Warren Family Mission
Ohio steel plant workers wary of future after sale
Ohio steel plant workers wary of future after sale
LOUIE TODAY: Covelli Centre, Fat Sex and Kalliope Barlis
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will follow up on last Friday's Vindicator headline — "Covelli Centre surplus surges" when Covelli manager Eric Ryan returns to explain how he's leading the upsurge. Also, Louie and Eric will discuss Mayor Charles Sammarone's oddly timed comments regarding the possible selling of the Covelli.
YSU 3rd in preseason poll; 4 Penguins on first team
YSU 3rd in preseason poll; 4 Penguins on first team.
Bug Day, Family Garden Day Sunday at MetroParks Farm
Mill Creek MetroParks will host two free educational programs Sunday.
Home Energy Assistance program runs through Aug. 31
The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership (MYCAP) Home Energy Assistance/Summer Crisis program continues through Aug. 31.
Benefit planned for Brenda Dama
Benefit planned for Brenda Dama Youngstown A pancake breakfast benefit for Brenda Dama will be
9 NEO colleges, universities discussing shared services
A group of nine Northeast Ohio colleges and universities are beginning the process to determine ways to share services and save money.
Public invited to video of Congressional Medal presentation to Montford Marines
Veterans of Foreign Wars Donald Lockett Post 6488 is showing a video of the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines.
Thousands ‘Eat Mor Chikin’ to vent views
The U.S. Route 224 Chick-fil-A was nearly overrun Wednesday with droves of customers coming out to support the fast-food restaurant.
Phelps: most decorated, but greatest Olympian?
When it comes to Michael Phelps, the answer seems obvious with just a cursory glance of the medals table. The guy has won 15 golds — “insane,” says Serena Williams, who certainly knows a thing or two about winning — and now he’s got more total Olympic medals than anyone, with a few more races to extend the record into almost unfathomable territory before he’s done in London.
Army of Americorps volunteers clears blight in Youngstown
Nate Sacks, a 19-year-old student at the University of Arizona, wanted to take a break from school and “explore the world.”
McKenry, Marte homers help Pirates win series
The Pirates were clinging to a one-run lead. Then, in a flash, this one became a breeze.
Cribbs embraces return to kick unit
For the first time in five years, there is no ambiguity with Joshua Cribbs’ role on the Cleveland Browns.
Southington man in custody, charged with killing wife
The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that Royce C. Honaker, 60, is in custody and charged with killing his wife, Donna, 58, Tuesday afternoon at their Southington home.
Mendenhall confirms his return is a mystery
Seven months to the day after tearing the ACL in his right knee, Rashard Mendenhall said on Wednesday that he’s “right on schedule” with his rehabilitation.
ID of body pulled from car in Niles to be done today
Decomposed body pulled from car By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES The Trumbull County
Erie Terminal complex downtown ready for occupants
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Downtown’s latest apartment complex is open
Scrappers smash Lake Monsters on road
Scrappers smash Lake Monsters on road Staff report Burlington, Vt. The Mahoning Valley
Lawyer: PSU sanctions upset Sandusky
Associated Press Harrisburg, Pa. Jerry Sandusky is distraught over the NCAA penalties issued to
Negotiations scheduled; picketing planned by Northside nurses
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Contract negotiations between registered nurses at ValleyCare Northside
Occupy Youngstown group suffers another setback
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Occupy Youngstown suffered another legal
July 2012 proved not so hot in Valley, NWS records show
Though last month was unbearably hot at times and warmer than normal, July 2012 failed to crack the top 10 hottest Julys in the Mahoning Valley.
Valley-built Cruze sales tumble 39%
Sales of the Cruze have taken a hit a year after taking advantage of supply problems for Toyota and Honda.
Whereabouts of Assad are a mystery
Whereabouts of Assad are a mystery BEIRUT Syrian President Bashar Assad urged his military
US moving on up
Opinion: By ROBERT J. SAMUELSON Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON In America, we believe that
Teddy bears drop in, defeat 2 top Belarusian generals
Associated Press MINSK, Belarus It’s probably the first time in history that teddy bears have
newsmakers
newsmakers Author O’Brien wins Ohio Peace Prize CINCINNATI Vietnam veteran and author Tim
City’s Central Square closed to prepare for Italian Fest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city’s Central Square closed Wednesday to give vendors for the
Obama blasts economic policies of Romney at two stops in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS President Barack Obama used two campaign stops in Ohio
Sales of Valley-built Cruzes tumble 39%
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown Sales of the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze
Crews respond to chemical spill
Staff Report GIrard Firefighters and Trumbull County HAZMAT crews responded to a chemical spill
Dawson was Steelers’ center of attention
Associated Press When Dermontti Dawson looks around at his fellow inductees for the Hall of Fame’s
Sandlot roundup
BASEBALL COLT 15U Storm 3, Youngstown 2 — Jonathan Brookins and Steve Williams had hits for the
8 badminton players kicked out for losing intentionally
Associated Press London Eight badminton players at the London Olympics were kicked out of
Man found guilty of fleeing police
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Duniek Christian has been found guilty of
Lowly Royals beat Tribe again
Associated Press Kansas city Luis Mendoza pitched into the eighth inning, Lorenzo Cain and
Body in car is pregnant woman who was missing
Associated Press WESTERVILLE, Ohio The body of a missing pregnant woman was found in a vehicle
Theater, music, dance and more
THE YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 330-788-8739 Curtain times: 7:30 p.m.
METRO DIGEST || Tools for School
Pleads innocent WARREN Ryan L. Palm, 21, of Robbins Avenue, Niles, pleaded innocent in Warren
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Aug. 2, the 215th day of 2012. There are 151 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Man accused in shooting of pregnant woman bound over
Staff Report GIRARD A Liberty Township man accused of shooting a pregnant woman has been bound
Men plead innocent to burglary
Staff report WARREN Innocent pleas have been entered for two city men charged with one count
METRO DIGEST || Child hit by car in New Castle
Child hit by car NEW castle, Pa. A child was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a car
Opposing theories presented to jury
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The attorney for a Boardman man charged
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN, HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman, Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
Scott more certain than ever
Associated Press Akron There’s no silver claret jug for Adam Scott, only a silver lining. For
New movies this week
NEw this week Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (PG) School is out and Greg is ready for the days
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.700001 .06 Avalon
Tea party chalks up a major win
Opinion: WASHINGTON Ted Cruz’s victory in Tuesday’s Texas Republican runoff for the U.S. Senate nomination
Prosperity requires level playing field
Opinion: By Joseph E. STIGLITZ Los Angeles Times Despite what the debt and deficit hawks would have you
Fed: US economy losing strength
Fed: US economy losing strength WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S.
Budget, tax impasse threatens military
Associated Press WASHINGTON With the government heading toward a year-end “fiscal cliff,” House
Broadway to dim lights in memory of Gore Vidal
Associated Press NEW YORK Broadway theaters will dim their marquee lights for 1 minute Friday
Italian festival sprawls across downtown
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Italian Festival isn’t a
Minority Health Month grants
Minority Health Month grants YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Commission on Minority Health is accepting
Ex-president, CEO files suit against First Place Financial
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com WARREN Steven R. Lewis, the former president and CEO
Salem theater to present ‘Footloose’
staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., will present “Footloose, the
Health and inspiration event scheduled
Health and inspiration event scheduled Boardman McGuffey Road Church of Christ, 1101 Miami St.,
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ice n’ Spice, 7 p.m.
The Lemon Grove keeps growing
The Lemon Grove’s short-but-storied history entered a new chapter this week when it cleared out of
F.Y.I.
Croatian Picnic set at Strossmayer center VIENNA The Happy Hearts golden anniversary Croatian
Robotic surgical assistant
Surgery center at St. Elizabeth in Youngstown has technical advantage By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Let’s discuss social contracts
Opinion: Elizabeth Warren said it better than Barack Obama. And the president’s presentation wasn’t helped
“rookie blue” (10 p.m., ABC): On “Rookie Blue,” Dov (Gregory Smith) shoots a
“rookie blue” (10 p.m., ABC): On “Rookie Blue,” Dov (Gregory Smith) shoots a teenager during a
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
WTG
Today Cars Car Cruise with DJ Richie D, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western Reserve
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Edgar Allan Poe’s: The Masque of the Red Death,” adapted and directed by J. E.
Jane’s Addiction: rock saviors?
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Looking back two decades, Nirvana — via fate — may have
Parking deck debacle accents city government’s dysfunction
Editorial: Two developments on the build- ing improvement front illustrate the timeliness and necessity of the
Don’t spend on failed program
Opinion: Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat: Education has a record of throwing money at problems even when they
Pymatuning Lake Fest promises fun for family
Staff report ANDOVER Pymatuning Lake Fest, one of the biggest and longest-running festivals in
Treat lice without pesticides
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. Two years ago, my entire family had a severe
Stand up for Chick-fil-A
Opinion: Stand up for Chick-fil-A Recently the CEO of Chick- fil-A came under attack for simply stating his
Warren man, woman suffer gunshot wounds
Staff report WARREN A 34-year-old Deerfield Avenue man suffered two gunshot wounds at Parkman
LA workers asked not to watch online
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Olympics are so popular at city hall that Los Angeles workers
JUGGLING HIS TIME
When Jeff Raz isn’t juggling his time as an actor, playwright, clown or teacher, you might find him juggling tennis balls and colorful scarves.
Shawn Colvin reflects on her pain in memoir, CD
By Brad Buchholz Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN, Texas Singer Shawn Colvin is a child of the
Steering clear of Olympic spoilers is sport in itself
Associated Press NEW YORK Mandy Hauck turned 25 on Wednesday, but she’s avoiding Facebook and
Penney rolls out revamped sales model
After a rocky first quarter of 2012, J.C. Penney Co. is making changes to its sales model to bring back customers.
Institutions want to share services and save money
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A group of nine Northeast Ohio colleges and
birthdays
birthdays Actor Peter O’Toole is 80. Keyboardist Garth Hudson of The Band is 75. Director Wes
VFW to show video of presentation
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Veterans of Foreign Wars Donald Lockett Post
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