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For 20 years, Girard salon’s mannequins turn heads
Nolan O’Renic, left, managing hair designer of Tri Changes Salon in Girard, and Kayla Quinlan, managing hairstylist, sit outside with the business’s three mannequins — ...
Stories published August 18, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
EEOC taking discrimination complaints Friday in Youngstown
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile outreach center will visit the Youngstown unit of the NAACP from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to accept complaints of employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability or retaliation.
8th-graders to mentor 5th-graders on middle-school transition
A mentorship program for all Boardman fifth-grade students will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Boardman Center Middle School on Market Street across from Southern Park Mall.
Cortland police investigating possible child enticement
Cortland Police Department is investigating a case of possible child enticement involving two girls, ages 11 and 12.
Spanish Heritage Festival continues today downtown
Dozens of people took to downtown to enjoy Spanish beats and authentic cuisine during the Second Annual Spanish Heritage Festival.
Senior Day Wednesday at Southern Park Mall
Southern Park Mall will have its annual Senior Day Wednesday with breakfast, health screenings, entertainment and exhibitors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Traficant book sells out in less than hour at signing
Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. spent four hours on today at Barnes & Noble here, signing books, posing for photos and chatting with several hundred supporters.
Hundreds line up early for 3rd annual Goodness Invasion at Covelli
The economy may be turning around, but many Mahoning Valley residents apparently are still hurting.
2 of 380 graduating today extol value of their YSU experience
For Sarah Stafford and Lesley Anne Roddy, their years of study at Youngstown State University were truly cross-cultural, international experiences.
YSU WR Berassa out for year with ACL tear
YSU WR Jelani Berassa is out for the year with an ACL tear.
Erica Hubble | Nathan Blust
CANFIELD Erica Hubble and Nathan Blust, both of Holland, Ohio, exchanged marriage vows before
Stefanie Simeone | Jeffrey Riedy
CANFIELD Stefanie Simeone and Jeffrey Riedy were united in marriage by the Rev. Nicholas Shori
South High class changes lunch location
South High class changes lunch location Canfield The women of the South High School Class of
Water-trail ceremony makes a splash on Mahoning
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BRACEVILLE In Ohio, hand-powered watercraft such as canoes and
Sever hitless in Scrappers’ loss to Batavia
Sever hitless in Scrappers’ loss to Batavia By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com NILES In
Mahoning Valley golf clubs crown champs
Five of the Valley’s best recently held tourneys By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com The dog days of
New Achievers group plans networking seminars in Valley
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com COLUMBIANA A new organization providing professional
YSU women’s soccer optimistic about 2012
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The YSU women’s soccer team enters this season with an abundance of
Annual public tour draws crowds to Poland Twp. landfill
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND After dragging their garbage cans to the curb,
Lowellville schools mull leasing land for drilling
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com lowellville The Lowellville school board is considering
QB Weeden, Browns take step forward vs. Green Bay
Associated Press berea Brandon Weeden won’t let a 2-0 record as Cleveland’s starting quarterback
Pulaski family adopts pit bull with high anxiety
Staff Report Gary the pit bull has found a new home with a family in Pennsylvania. He was
Hampton, Mendenhall active
Associated Press latrobe, pa. Before they broke camp at St. Vincent College Friday, the Steelers
Poland schools considering altering valedictorian rules
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The Poland Board of Education is exploring the
Inside the ropes ....Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 69 in the second round of the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. Kokrak is tied for 22nd.
Jerry Springer rallies Valley’s Obama team
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Ohio holds the key to winning the presidency in
Man, 79, charged in shooting referred to Trumbull senior court
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A judge has referred Michael Lardis, 79, the man charged
For 20 years, Girard salon’s mannequins turn heads
Nolan O’Renic, left, managing hair designer of Tri Changes Salon in Girard, and Kayla Quinlan, managing hairstylist, sit outside with the business’s three mannequins — Kathryn, Anthony and Georgia. For 20 years, the salon has garnered a lot of attention because of the mannequins sitting outside.
Dem, GOP conventions embrace social media
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Democrats and Republicans are using social media to turn
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Giovanni L. Felix, 23, of 903 Compass West Drive,
McDonald rebounds in Pirates’ victory
Associated Press ST. LOUIS James McDonald halted a string of ineffective starts with six innings
Obamas get personal on the campaign trail
Associated Press WASHINGTON He talks about his single mother and the grandmother who helped
Medicare is No. 1 topic
Associated Press SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. The jobs-and-economy election suddenly seems all about
Warren council seeks denial of liquor license for Olympic Inn
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Warren City Council has approved a resolution asking the
What’s behind Afghan attacks?
Associated Press KABUL The U.S. military trainers handed the new recruit, Mohammad Ismail, his
Aging Martin, 53, still puts pedal to metal on the track
Associated Press BROOKLYN, MICH. Mark Martin has 55 career Sprint Cup poles, matching the number
Punk-band members get 2-year sentences for cathedral protest
Associated Press MOSCOW A Moscow judge sentenced three members of the provocative punk band
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA J 7 uK 10 9 3 vA J 9 6 2 w8 The
School celebrates milestone
Staff report salem The Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical Nursing celebrated its 100th class
Applications sought for teacher award
Staff report Warren Eastern Ohio P-16 Partnership for Education and The Turning Foundation of
‘Theology of the Bible’ is conference topic
Staff report youngstown The Diocese of Youngstown and Walsh University will host a one-day
Golden gymnasts enjoy celebrity status
By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP Fashion Writer NEW YORK They’ve been on a whirlwind tour since the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Spanish Heritage Festival, noon to midnight: Montana, a Spanish-
Kindergarten signup
Kindergarten signup Niles Kindergarten registration/ screening for all city school district
Pipe organ series at Stambaugh
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium has scheduled a series of organ concerts for the
Stocks up on strong retail results
Associated Press Stocks resembled summer vacationers Friday, rising not-too-impressively in the
Personal, and state, success
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: A recent report showing North Dakota and South Dakota credit card users
Apple shares hit new high after 4-month lull
Associated Press NEW YORK Apple’s stock hit a new high Friday after a four-month swoon, as
GRADS LIST
The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: GENEVA COLLEGE,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Chad and Julie Coleman, Mineral Ridge, girl, Aug. 16 Monika
10 YSU students participate in MathFest
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University students represented well again at the
‘Expendables 2’ Past its prime
By Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald At one point late in “The Expendables 2,” Sylvester Stallone,
ON A MISSION
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Volunteers often talk about feeling they get
Democracy in Egypt in peril with power grab by president
Editorial: A prominent rights activist and best-selling novelist in Egypt used the word “mistakes” to describe
birthdays
birthdays Movie director Roman Polanski is 79. Actor Robert Redford is 76. Actor Christopher Jones
EGCC hires administrator
Staff report steubenville Eastern Gateway Community College has hired Sherrilyn Farkas VanTassel
Schools must watch spending
Opinion: By J. PUCKETT McClatchy-Tribune It’s August, which for most school districts and local
New president for Oakland Center for the Arts
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cleric Costes is the new president of the Oakland Center for the Arts.
Saga of our election system
Opinion: COLUMBUS I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you about House Bill 194 and House Bill 224 and
Projects on Kickstarter website generate millions of dollars
Associated Press NEW YORK A funny thing happens on Kickstarter, the website where people ask
Proper mindset catches rhythm
One cast at a time. Sound familiar? It should. It’s the mantra of many who participate in a sport.
Christian comedy
Christian comedy youngstown “Laughing in the Spirit II,” a Christian comedy program, will be
Issue at trial: Sex ‘counseling’ of Amish wives
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jurors should be allowed to hear about alleged sexual “counseling” of
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Stephanie Cutter,
FirstEnergy overpaid for credits, audits find
Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND FirstEnergy Corp. has spent millions of dollars more than it
Tourney details
Tourney details vThe 2012 Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament tees off Aug. 24-26. For
Selected local stocks
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Dunkin’ Donuts planned on US 224
Dunkin’ Donuts planned on US 224 BOARDMAN A zoning permit was issued Friday for a new 2,200
The results of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s 2012 Waterfowl Breeding Population and
The results of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s 2012 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat
Man unwittingly used iPad taken from Jobs’ home
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Families waiting for San Francisco’s cable cars on a recent
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Swine-flu toll in Ohio increases to 79 cases
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio officials say there are now 79 human cases in the state of a new
Another reboot for Pitt
Panthers’ Chryst focused on rebuilding program after coaching carousel Associated Peess
More Baseball NYPL
More Baseball NYPL MUCKDOGS3 Scrappers2 Next: Mahoning Valley vs. Batavia, today, 7:05 p.m.,
US 224, King-Graves get $2.6M for repairs
US 224, King-Graves get $2.6M for repairs New resources will help repair the road near the
Farm group opposes redistricting amendment
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s largest farm organization is opposing a fall ballot issue
GOP Senate candidates Mandel and Smith blast Obama’s policies on coal in region
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com HUBBARD An executive of a steel-casting company that
Book: Paterno’s family prodded him to read grand jury report
Associated Press Joe Paterno had to be prodded by his family to read the grand jury report
Wanted: volunteer builders for Habitat for Humanity
Staff report SALEM Habitat for Humanity of Northern Columbiana County invites members of the
Angry Serena’s 19-match winning streak snapped
Associated Press MASON Only one of the Williams sisters is heading to a semifinal, and it’s not
Good times: Walker’s 62 leads field at Wyndham
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. Jimmy Walker left the booming, highlight-reel drives to his
Truth can change lives
Speaking the truth in love can be difficult. However, it is important that we do, especially
Program created for substitute teachers
Staff report grove city, pa. A shortage in substitutes with state certification has school
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY This week’s grand jury indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up
Algerian to replace Annan in Syria
Algerian to replace Annan in Syria UNITED NATIONS Lakhdar Brahimi, a former Algerian foreign