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Niles man sentenced after fleeing with 8 diapers
Ronald E. Aiosa, 44, of Ann Avenue, Niles, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for a robbery at the Niles Sparkle Market in which he punched the store manager and tried to flee with eight diapers.
Man shot at Himrod Avenue club tonight
A man was in St. Elizabeth Health Center in stable condition Tuesday night after being shot at a private club on Himrod Avenue, Youngstown police said.
Weathersfield trustees say 'no' to brine wells
Weathersfield Township trustees have approved a resolution opposing any brine injection wells in the township borders.
Van hits, damages house in Campbell, driver runs
A van hit a house Tuesday morning on Sixth Street near Whipple Avenue then the driver fled, police reported.
Showing of 'Truthland' met with skepticism tonight in Youngstown
A mostly anti-fracking audience attended the first showing of “Truthland” in Youngstown on Tuesday at the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor.
Public meeting scheduled on court consolidation
Public meeting scheduled on court consolidation YOUNGSTOWN — State Rep. Robert F. Hagan will have
Camden paying $500K to settle suit with students
Camden paying $500K to settle suit with students CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — The Camden Board of Education
Poland Township OKs road paving project
Poland Township OKs road paving project POLAND Township trustees gave the go-ahead today for the
Scientists plot driving routes for new Mars rover
Scientists plot driving routes for new Mars rover LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scientists are evaluating
Zimmerman appeals for new judge in Martin shooting
Zimmerman appeals for new judge in Martin shooting ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — George Zimmerman, the
Ohio Dems sue GOP Gov. Kasich to get public schedules
Ohio Dems sue GOP Gov. Kasich to get public schedules
House outside NYC destroyed in blast; 11 hurt
House outside NYC destroyed in blast; 11 hurt BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — An apparent explosion has
Woman thought bound child in Walmart lot abducted
Woman thought bound child in Walmart lot abducted LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A woman who called police
Youngstown police investigate Dollar General robbery
Youngstown police investigate Dollar General robbery
NASCAR's Dale Blaney, Feed the Children, presents food boxes to Warren Family Mission
Blaney, Feed the Children, present food boxes to Warren Family Mission
Lanes to open on I-680 at Midlothian
Lanes to open on I-680 at Midlothian YOUNGSTOWN After a delay because of inclement weather, the
Mahoning elections board to certify all candidates
Mahoning elections board to certify all candidates YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board of
Man who killed wife, baby loses appeal in Mass.
Man who killed wife, baby loses appeal in Mass. BOSTON (AP) — The highest court in Massachusetts
Toxicologist: No drugs, alcohol in Savio’s body
Toxicologist: No drugs, alcohol in Savio’s body JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Prosecutors at Drew Peterson’s
Youngstown streets closed for Brier Hill Italian Fest
Youngstown streets closed for Brier Hill Italian Fest
Back-to-school block party is Sunday at Williamson Elementary School
Back-to-school block party is Sunday at Williamson Elementary School
U.S. Route 62 in Canfield Township closed for culvert replacement
U.S. Route 62 in Canfield Township closed for culvert replacement
Bloomberg wants election debate on immigration
Bloomberg wants election debate on immigration CHICAGO (AP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg
N. Calif. home of late Steve Jobs burglarized
N. Calif. home of late Steve Jobs burglarized PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Computers and personal
Aircraft shoots for 3,600 mph for 300 seconds
Aircraft shoots for 3,600 mph for 300 seconds EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — The Air Force
NJ man accused of imprisoning woman due in court
NJ man accused of imprisoning woman due in court PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man accused of
Evangelist Billy Graham recovering in NC hospital
Evangelist Billy Graham recovering in NC hospital ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Evangelist Billy Graham
Authorities find body of missing W. Pa. boater
Authorities find body of missing W. Pa. boater PORTERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — The body of a New
Plastic, penny turn up in Penn State ice cream
Plastic, penny turn up in Penn State ice cream STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The Berkey Creamery at
Cynthia Gaul | Robert King III
GIRARD Cynthia Ann Gaul of Salisbury, N.C., became the bride of Robert J. King III, also of
Anastasia Budrevich | Ian MacDougall
CLEARWATER, FLA. Anastasia Budrevich and Ian MacDougall exchanged wedding vows during a Feb. 16
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School January and June Classes of 1947 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m.
Speaker to discuss wealth preservation
Newton Falls In the next local author series at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23, at Newton Falls Public Library,
12 receive scholarships from Bethel Lutheran
BOARDMAN Twelve college students from Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive, received
Ohio man wins Polish photo contest
Ohio man wins Polish photo contest NILES Timothy Stoll, 32, a Cleveland-area photo hobbyist and
Packed with peace
Distributing 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies is the challenge and goal of a partnership of Mahoning Valley churches, community agencies and business.
Fourth wife hides as murder suspect awaits retrial
A Poland Township native awaiting a third trial for the murder of his third wife returns to court Wednesday after prosecutors asked that his bond be revoked.
Caution urged over ‘flipping’ seminars
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nonprofit organizations and consumer-
School’s in on the links
Believe it or not, the fall high school sports season is under way.
Trial to begin against 1st defendant in ’11 killing of YSU student at party
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It has been more than 18 months since
Ohio lt. gov.: Ryan bold, smart choice
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor expected Mitt Romney to
Mahoning Valley takes baseball spotlight
With storied Packard Music Hall as the setting and Jeffrey Chrystal Catering of Youngstown and Blue Iris Cakery of Niles dishing out local dining flavors, the Mahoning Valley put itself on display Monday night.
Browns’ Ward keeps faith
Associated Press BEREA An optimistic T.J. Ward sees the Cleveland Browns’ defense as half full,
Poland board hires interim superintendent
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The Poland Board of Education hired Don Dailey,
Grant will help pipefitters union train welders for oil, gas jobs
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com BOARDMAN To help meet the demand for pipe welders, a
Pirates continue trend of trailing big
Clint Hurdle believes the Pittsburgh Pirates have reached the level where there’s no need to panic every time they fall behind early in games.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.54 —.14 Avalon
newsmakers
newsmakers Tutu calls for axing ‘Stars Earn Stripes’ NEW YORK Nine Nobel Peace Prize winners
Mobilization planned
Mobilization planned POLAND Township police will work with the other law-enforcement departments
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown. CANFIELD
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield school board, 7 p.m., Mineral Ridge Middle School library.
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark L. Flint, 59, of 427 W. Marion Ave., Youngstown,
Ryan challenges Obama’s core beliefs
Opinion: WASHINGTON When, in his speech accepting the 1964 Republican presidential nomination, Barry
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2012. There are 139 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Stiffen work-for-welfare rules
Opinion: By E. THOMAS McCLANAHAN McClatchy Newspapers Welfare reform, signed into law by Bill Clinton in
Ryan’s appeal is a mystery
Opinion: WASHINGTON In the matter of Mitt Romney’s selection of Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., to be his running
PREPS | High school sports at a glance
BOYS GOLF Diamondback High School Invitational TEAM SCORES 1.Mineral Ridge 342. 2.Ursuline
Some Amish in hair-cutting case seek to avoid oath
Associated Press CLEVELAND Some Amish people among 16 charged in beard- and hair-cutting attacks
Take a second look at testing
Opinion: Take a second look at testing Cincinnati Enquirer: Practices for football and marching band have
100 words join English lexicon
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s about freakin’ time. The term “F-bomb” surfaced in newspapers
Oil boom leads to scarcity of workers
Associated Press WOODWARD, Okla. The local prison is so short on guards that inmates sometimes
Man, 18, accused of killing niece, 5
Associated Press HILLSBORO, Ohio An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of
Iran quake toll rises
Iran quake toll rises TEHRAN, Iran Iran raised its earthquake death toll Monday to 306, a day
August used to be known as the dumping ground of Hollywood, the time when studios released their
August used to be known as the dumping ground of Hollywood, the time when studios released their
Mennonite group spurs hay donations from across the country
Associated Press NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio Drought-stricken dairy farmers struggling to feed cattle
Simon Roofing buys floor- resurfacing company
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Simon Roofing has purchased BeautiStone, a concrete floor-resurfacing
Link growing for Rory, Tiger
Associated Press KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. The comparisons are inevitable. The incredible skill, the
Dollar General opens in Poland
Dollar General opens in Poland pOLAND Dollar General opened a store at 3131 Center Road and is
New forensic dive team surfaces
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com CIRCLEVILLE The water in one of the quarries a half-hour south
Hubbard Council supports effort for joint police force
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD City council backs an effort that could create a
Officer, gunman among 3 killed in shooting
Associated Press COLLEGE STATION, Texas A Texas law-enforcement officer attacked as he brought
Dems: Romney quietly supports Ryan’s budgets
Associated Press COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa Led by President Barack Obama, Democrats claimed Monday
Rebel video purports to show captured Syrian military pilot
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian rebels circulated dramatic video Monday of what they claimed was
Residents will have say on terms
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield City residents will have the choice to change the
Phone industry losing broadband customers
Associated Press NEW YORK Phone companies are losing the high-speed Internet game. In the
Mother, daughter plead guilty
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A mother and daughter charged with
Indians trade Romero to Orioles
Associated Press BALTIMORE The Baltimore Orioles have acquired left-hander J.C. Romero from
Grievance filed by fired cop will go to arbitration
Staff report struthers A grievance filed by a fired Struthers police officer will go to
Fox starts Spanish network
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES A quarter-century ago, Fox figured there was room for more than
Girard police see rise in stolen ATVs
Staff report GIRARD Police have seen a recent spike in reports of stolen or missing all-terrain
Solicitor to examine gas-drilling lease
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Village officials instructed Solicitor
JFK airport security breached by man who swam ashore
Associated Press NEW YORK In an era when airline passengers can’t get past a checkpoint with a
backpack giveaway
backpack giveaway Outreach events NOW Youngstown, an interfaith outreach effort to promote peace
Seeking donations of school supplies
Seeking donations of school supplies YOUNGSTOWN Beatitude House is seeking donations of school
Appalachian Trail turns 75
Associated Press HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. Like the people who hike it, the Appalachian Trail is
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Man had bag of shredded fake cash INDIANA, Pa. A western Pennsylvania
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, in conjunction with Second
Helen Gurley Brown dies
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK Helen Gurley Brown, the longtime editor of
Welfare accusations are a despicable distortion
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer Lying is endemic to politics, but Mitt Romney may have
Why are the deaf overlooked?
Opinion: Why are the deaf overlooked? This letter is in reference to the column, “Disability rights go
Starks almost ready to return
Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. Fresh from a “great” workout and a dip in the hot tub, Max Starks’
Airport’s July passenger count impressive in this economy
Editorial: If the federal government needs any proof that a $780,000 grant will be a sound investment in the
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