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Stories published August 8, 2012
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Thousands without power tonight in southern Valley townships
More than 1,000 township residents were without power tonight, according to the First Energy website.
West Side street to be closed Saturday for block party
Burma Drive between Oran Drive and Normandy Drive on the West Side will be closed noon to 9 p.m. Saturday for a community block party.
Springfield trustees seek grant to improve Felger Road
Springfield Township trustees have hired Howland Co. of Youngstown to represent the township in its effort to get an $853,000 Issue Two grant to improve Felger Road.
Fire Chiefs Assoc. benefit Saturday will provide training
Mahoning County Fire Chiefs’ Association will have a benefit Saturday at the Youngstown Shrine Club on state Route 165.
Lisbon traffic signal upgrade work begins next week
Work will begin next week to upgrade traffic signals in the village.
Park board collecting canned goods at concerts in Woodworth Park
Beaver Township Park Board is asking residents attending the weekly concerts in Woodworth Park in August to help with its canned-food drive.
Robbery victim offers shoes to assailants
A 20-year-old man told police he was the victim of an aggravated robbery when he was approached by four men who asked if he had any money, then drew a handgun and repeated the inquiry, according to police.
Lightning surge causes mattress fire
Lightning surge causes mattress fire AUSTINTOWN Firefighters responded to an electrical fire
Power outage hampers Salem police phones
Salem Police Department has only one operating phone line following a power outage.
Businesswoman: plaza owner stopped plan for coffee shop with scantily clad servers
A dispute between the owner of Cornersburg Plaza and a proprietor who had planned to open a drive-thru coffee shop featuring provocatively clothed baristas led to a three-person protest.
Man dies in one-car accident in Springfield Township
Man dies in one-car accident in Springfield Township
Barricades will remain at Wick Building until building is deemed safe
Barricades will remain at Wick Building until building is deemed safe
OSHP troopers seize $1.2M worth of drugs after traffic stop
OSHP troopers seize $1.2M worth of drugs after traffic stop
DAs call for Penn State's fine to go to advocacy centers
DAs call for Penn State's fine to go to advocacy centers
Jury issues mixed verdict in Pa. beating case
Jury issues mixed verdict in Pa. beating case PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal court jury has found
Boardman woman charged with assault, domestic violence
Boardman woman charged with assault, domestic violence
Brother acts are popping up all over at the London Olympics
Brother acts are popping up all over at the London Olympics By The Associated Press Brother acts
California official replaced after killing cougar
California official replaced after killing cougar FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — The California Fish and
Heart attack likely caused death in NY lake rescue
Heart attack likely caused death in NY lake rescue CARMEL, N.Y. (AP) — A coroner says a heart
Judge: No more prison for Mich. militia head, son
Judge: No more prison for Mich. militia head, son DETROIT (AP) — A judge says the two years a
UPDATE: New owner of RG Steel plans to revive Warren mill
UPDATE: New owner of RG Steel plans to revive Warren mill
Obama calls Singh to express condolences
Obama calls Singh to express condolences ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Barack Obama has
Police: Pa. man drunk in crash that killed his brother
Police: Pa. man drunk in crash that killed his brother
Country star Randy Travis charged with DWI in Texas
Country star Randy Travis charged with DWI in Texas
Southern Calif. shakes from another earthquake
Southern Calif. shakes from another earthquake YORBA LINDA, Calif. (AP) — Another moderate
Ohio Senate leaders urge support for pension bills
Ohio Senate leaders urge support for pension bills
Petitions want Berenstain Bears out of Chick-fil-A
Petitions want Berenstain Bears out of Chick-fil-A
Billboard with dummy on noose shocks Vegas drivers
Billboard with dummy on noose shocks Vegas drivers LAS VEGAS (AP) — A shocking billboard in Las
FBI: Sikh temple shootings motive still unknown
FBI: Sikh temple shootings motive still unknown MILWAUKEE (AP) — The FBI says the motive behind
300 cockfighting roosters euthanized in S. Calif.
300 cockfighting roosters euthanized in S. Calif. SANTA PAULA, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of
Attorney: Ohio hospital shooter acted out of love
Attorney: Ohio hospital shooter acted out of love AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The attorney for an Ohio man
Firefighters leave WTC site after false alarm
Firefighters leave WTC site after false alarm NEW YORK (AP) — Firefighters are leaving a World
Former Pa. school bus driver pleads guilty to molestation charge
Former Pa. school bus driver pleads guilty to molestation charge
Police: Pa. man faked being a cop to get free food
Police: Pa. man faked being a cop to get free food
Curiosity sends back flood of new views from Mars
Curiosity sends back flood of new views from Mars PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — NASA has received a
Ohio court overturns 13-year-old's rape conviction
Ohio court overturns 13-year-old's rape conviction
Patrell Scott gets 10 years in prison for killing girlfriend
Patrell Scott gets 10 years in prison for killing girlfriend
Ohio kidnap victim thanks abductor for sparing her
Ohio kidnap victim thanks abductor for sparing her
Three people hurt in East Side shooting
Youngstown police are investigating a triple shooting on the city’s East Side late Tuesday night.
I-680 entrance ramp to close Thursday night
I-680 entrance ramp to close Thursday night YOUNGSTOWN On Thursday at 8 p.m. the entrance ramp
DA: Ring targets Comcast in $2.4M discount fraud
DA: Ring targets Comcast in $2.4M discount fraud PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia
Authorities: Town tax collector dealt marijuana
Authorities: Town tax collector dealt marijuana CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — A 21-year-old central
Struggling jury returns in Pittsburgh beating case
Struggling jury returns in Pittsburgh beating case PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal court jurors in
LOUIE TODAY: Covelli Centre, Judge Hatchett, Heidi Daniel, baclofen program
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will provide an update on The Covelli Centre discussions, and the upcoming concerts with the legendary Bob Dylan and George Thorogood.
Camie O’Brian, Mark Costanzo to wed in N.J.
BOARDMAN Frank and Carol O’Brian of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage
Zimmerman and Dalesandro plans set for Sept. 29
Abigail Zimmerman and Ben Dalesandro, both of Dublin, Ohio, are planning an autumn wedding. Miss
Teresa Makosky, Erik Hartman plan nuptials
GIRARD Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Makosky of Warren and Mr. and Mrs. David W. Hartman of Liberty are
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Cortland United Methodist Church, 155 N. High St., will serve drive-through chicken
Backpacks are needed in program to feed kids
Backpacks are needed in program to feed kids NEWTON FALLS The Newton Falls Backpack Program
Free tour of Idora neighborhood Saturday
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society, Mill Creek MetroParks, Idora Neighborhood Association and Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. are hosting a free public tour of the Idora neighborhood at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Texting driver gets 45 days in jail in death of Springfield man
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A woman driver who ran over and killed a man
Wendle shines in another Scrappers’ defeat
By JON MOFFETT sports@vindy.com NILES Professional baseball isn’t exactly getting easier for
Youngstown cops start stops to nab guns, drugs, youths
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The arrest of three juveniles on gun and
YSU’s Rich overcomes poor odds
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There’s probably a nicer way to say this but, for
Raisman wins gold, bronze on final day
Associated Press LONDON Two Olympic gold medals are just fine with Gabby Douglas. Same for Aly
Lemon Grove celebrates arts, food at new site
Lemon Grove owner Jacob Harver remembers, as a boy attending preschool at First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown, taking trips downtown with his class.
Index: School costs rise 6%
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Columbus-based Huntington Bank has
Browns’ top pick misses practice
Associated Press BEREA Trent Richardson may miss his first game for the Cleveland Browns. The
Penn State to add players’ names, ribbons
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Players’ names are being added to Penn State’s football
Pay-to-play policy in Poland schools brings minimal downsizing to teams
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Pay-to-participate fees haven’t caused a dramatic
Indians cough up another late lead
Associated Press CLEVELAND Tsuyoshi Nishioka’s sacrifice fly scored the go-ahead run in the
Youngstown voters to see school renewal levy
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Without approval of a renewal levy, the city
Rick Calderwood sentenced for raping young girls
Staff report WARREN A 32-year-old Trumbull County man will be at least 50 by the time he gets
Warren's Olympic Inn has been source of numerous 911 calls, police say
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The woman shot in the head while sleeping in her home
Hundreds get thanks for WATTS
Among those attending the Watson and Tressel Training ceremony Tuesday at Youngstown State University are, from left, Jim Tressel, YSU President Cynthia Anderson, Ellen Tressel, Phyllis and Anthony Cafaro and Frank and Norma Watson.
POLICE CALLS IN LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY July 31
Marvin Hamlisch 1944-2012 Composer was friend to area
Vindicator staff/wire report Composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch, who died Monday at 68 in Los
‘Hope’ is easy to love
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers “Hope Springs” is a return to the classic romance.
Hate takes a deadly toll at a Wisconsin temple
Editorial: Less than three weeks ago, the na- tion was shocked when an angry young man dressed in SWAT attire
’Is she not dead?’ asks husband in ICU shooting
’Is she not dead?’ asks husband in ICU shooting AP Photo NY116, OHTD101
ITALIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
ITALIAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL The 28th annual Italian- American Heritage Festival begins at 4 p.m.
Small bites AND crisp whites
Family Features Warm weather calls for lighter fare and the simplicity of outdoor entertaining.
US must tout human rights
Opinion: In the years immediately following the collapse of the Soviet Union, one would frequently hear
Communities brace for Pentagon cuts
Opinion: By James Jay Carafano Heritage Foundation They are flustered in Great Falls, Mont. Dallas is
Ariz. shooter pleads guilty
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Jared Lee Loughner agreed Tuesday to spend the rest of his life
Trumbull Co. to award bids for demolitions
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to award contracts worth
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Leonard R. Jenkins Jr., 29, of 2036 Wakefield Ave.,
Co-chairwoman of Obama campaign visits Youngstown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN California Attorney General Kamala Harris, a national co-chairwoman of
METRO DIGEST || Free Idora tour
Free Idora tour Youngstown The Mahoning Valley Historical Society, Mill Creek MetroParks, Idora
Major league appetites
Major league appetites Sonya Thomas, the No. 1 female eater in the world, challenges reigning
Feds want Catholic school’s lawsuit over birth control dropped
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Roman Catholic school’s lawsuit over the federal mandate requiring
’Is she not dead?’ asks husband in ICU shooting
’Is she not dead?’ asks husband in ICU shooting AP Photo NY116, OHTD101
A new menu to sink your teeth into
During our Friday “date night” I think I was somewhere into my second glass of blackberry wine when I surrendered to the fact that this heat was not going anywhere for a few more weeks.
Warren church plans day of service
Staff report warren Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., sponsors its fifth annual
TLC Honey Boo Boo’s big show
McClatchy Newspapers If you haven’t yet put your affairs in order, this would be a propitious time
Dancing health insurance executives?
Opinion: “Perhaps not surprisingly in a country where health care reform is so controversial, it was the
‘HOPE SPRINGS’
‘HOPE SPRINGS’ Grade: B Rating: PG-13 for language, sexual content. Credits: Stars Meryl
‘HATE ROCKSSRq
Associated Press MILWAUKEE When they aren’t ranting in Internet forums, many of the nation’s
Attorney: Ohio moviegoer had gun for protection
Associated Press Cleveland A Northeast Ohio man brought a gun, ammunition and several knives to
Syria’s Assad shows solidarity with Iran
Syria’s Assad shows solidarity with Iran beirut Syrian President Bashar Assad made his first
Rookies to start for Steelers
Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. Steelers rookie offensive linemen David DeCastro and Mike Adams
Politics less rational than sports
Opinion: It has long seemed to me that there is far more rationality in sports, and in commentaries on
USA duo chasing more gold
Associated Press LONDON It will be an All-American party at beach volleyball when Kerri Walsh
Hamlisch
Hamlisch Key compositions Was there an award Marvin Hamlisch didn’t win? He was showered with
Country Crafts and Flea Market opens
Country Crafts and Flea Market opens Smith Country Crafts and Flea Market, a new retail store at
‘Pay-for-delay’ going away
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: For years now, the makers of brand-name and generic prescription drugs have worked together in a collusive practice that adds billions of dollars to the cost of health care.
Police, residents enjoy Hubbard event
By Danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD City and township residents joined local law
Service with a smile: Girard bar honors vets
girard bar with art By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD Heather McCauley wants
“DALLAS” (9 p.m., TNT): We were skeptical when we learned of plans to revive the popular
“DALLAS” (9 p.m., TNT): We were skeptical when we learned of plans to revive the popular 1980s soap.
The top 5 songs on iTunes for the week ending Aug. 6:
The top 5 songs on iTunes for the week ending Aug. 6: v “Home,” Phillip Phillips v
Design panel OKs proposal for YBI-owned warehouse
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator is
Late-mortgage payments hit 3-year low
Associated Press LOS ANGELES U.S. homeowners are getting better about keeping up with their
Experts: Refinery fire will boost gas prices
Associated Press RICHMOND, Calif. A major fire at one of the country’s biggest oil refineries
Workers await word on sale of RG Steel facility
Staff report WARREN The United Steelworkers union hall here had employees waiting throughout
2 charged with felonies jailed without bond
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A magistrate has ordered two defendants facing first-degree felony
METRO DIGEST || Phelps sidewalk blocked from falling bricks
Sidewalk blocked youngstown Workers blocked off a portion of the sidewalk by the Wick Building
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District, 7 p.m., Mahoning EMA office, 700
Brewery of the week
Brewery of the week Stone Brewing Co. has been a leader in the craft beer revolution over the last
Elizabeth Smart to speak at forum on health in Girard
Staff report GIRARD Elizabeth Smart, a nationally known kidnapping survivor and prominent child-
Man faces charges in robbery
Staff report NILES Bond of $75,000 was set in Niles Municipal Court on Tuesday for Russell A.
Stock market hits milestones
Associated Press NEW YORK It was a day of milestones for the stock market. Stronger corporate
Feeding the hungry is no crime
Opinion: Feeding the hungry is no crime Recently a local veterinar- ian expressed his concern that
Where cyclists die, ‘ghost bikes’ rise in tribute
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. When Timur Ender learned a fellow cyclist and father of three
FIRE UP the flavor
Family Features Love cooking on the grill, but want to do more than basic burgers and the same-
Johnson’s homers beat Bucs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chris Johnson homered in the eighth and ninth innings Tuesday night,
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