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THE LITTLE INCUBATOR THAT COULD
Renovations are under way at the former Furnitureland building on West Boardman Street, far right, a 12,000-square-foot annex of Youngstown Business Incubator. It will house ...
Stories published August 19, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Boy, 14, hit by car in Liberty today, taken to Cleveland hospital
Boy, 14, hit by car in Liberty today, taken to Cleveland hospital Staff report LIBERTY A 14
Two jailed in theft of $10,000 in copper wire in Youngstown
Two jailed in theft of $10,000 in copper wire in Youngstown youngstown Two men were in the
Hundreds in Youngstown attend block party to celebrate start of school
Hundreds in Youngstown attend block party to celebrate start of school By DENISE DICK
450 dogs compete in agility trials in Niles
450 dogs compete in agility trials in Niles Staff report NILES The Ralph A. Infante
Wrecking ball awaits Peck House, former church on Wick Avenue
Wrecking ball awaits Peck House, former church on Wick Avenue Staff report Youngstown The
Pastor of church attributes arson to support for gay members
Pastor of church attributes arson to support for gay members Associated Press SOUTH
Ohio schools, local governments invest in program to triple yield on taxpayer investments
Ohio schools, local governments invest in program to triple yield on taxpayer investments
Stallone’s ‘Expendables 2’ ranks No. 1 at box office this weekend
Stallone’s ‘Expendables 2’ ranks No. 1 at box office this weekend Associated Press LOS ANGELES
Brown, Mandel to debate in 3 Ohio cities for US Senate race
Brown, Mandel to debate in 3 Ohio cities for US Senate race Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s
Assange to Obama: ‘Stop witch hunt’ against WikiLeaks
Assange to Obama: ‘Stop witch hunt’ against WikiLeaks Associated Press LONDON WikiLeaks
Obama plans another campaign visit to Ohio this week
Obama plans another campaign visit to Ohio this week Associated Press COLUMBUS President
OU students develop database to match shale drillers with support services
OU students develop database to match shale drillers with support services Associated Press
Valley’s port authority chief feels fine, targets many development projects
Valley’s port authority chief feels fine, targets many development projects By ED RUNYAN
O’Brocks mark 50th anniversary on Alaskan cruise
NORTH BENTON Kenneth C. and Sharen G. O’Brock of North Benton celebrated their 50th wedding
Butlers mark 50 years during dinner party
Lake Milton James W. Sr. and Patricia A. Butler of Lake Milton celebrated their 50th wedding
Renewal of vows marks 50 years for the Pesces
LIBERTY Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pesce of Liberty celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 21 at
Bellinos mark 65th anniversary at special Mass
LIBERTY Francis and Virginia Bellino of Liberty received a special blessing as they celebrated the
Ruschmans mark golden event at Drake’s Landing
MCDONALD Jim and Robin Ruschman of McDonald celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 20 at
Children host party to honor the Hendersons
BOARDMAN Samuel and Peggy M. Henderson of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug.
Children host Roaring ’20s party for couple
Warren A Roaring ’20s-themed party honoring Gerald and Elsie (Sue) Fleming of Warren for their
Daileys celebrate 40th anniversary by renewing vows in special Mass
YOUNGSTOWN Tom and Marlene Dailey of Youngstown marked their 40th wedding anniversary by renewing
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY East will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Cracker Barrel in Austintown with Irene Parker serving as
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus of Mineral Ridge will meet at noon Tuesday at Eat’n Park Restaurant in Austintown. Girard
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Judge to speak at Women’s Equality Day
WARREN A Women’s Equality Day celebration is set for 3 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Women’s Park next to
Foundation honors Liberty vet for ... Brightening the lives of heroes
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator HERMITAGE, PA. Many soldiers are returning home from
In region’s racino race, Austintown takes lead
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. They’re not exactly neck and neck. A
Penguins healthy and hopeful
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Earlier this week, Youngs-town State football coach
Traficant signs copies of his book at store
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. spent four
Competitive banter about golf enlivens dinner table in Girard home
The greatest golfer of the valley presented by farmers national bank is in its third year of
3rd annual ‘Goodness Invasion’ provides food for thousands
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The economy may be turning around, but many Mahoning
Scrappers finish not in paradise
By JON MOFFETT sports@vindy.com NILES You could almost smell the salt in the air of the breeze
Mahoning Valley students start 2012-13 year amid change
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown New programs and curriculum choices await
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
WEEKEND RESULTS BOYS GOLF EAST LIVERPOOL 168, URSULINE 171 EAST LIVERPOOL — Ryan Burson, 40 Blake Prince 40, Isaac Davidson 43, Joey Cilone 46, Alex Wilson 45.
380 degrees conferred at YSU commencement
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For Sarah Stafford and Lesley Anne Roddy, their
AREA GOLF SCORES
MEN Coitsville (Bedford Trails) — Low gross: Aaron Dobich, Marvin Krause 39. Low net: Steve Matasic 31; Chris Shurilla 32; George Raseta, B.J. Miner, Tony Tulipano 33; Marty Getz, Don Granchay, Tom Pilkington, Joe Donofrio 34. Top teams: New York Life, Kam Brothers Tool Co.
Area running calendar
Area running calendar AUGUST Wednesday — Columbiana Clipper cross country series at 7 p.m. at
Event downtown Youngstown celebrates Spanish heritage
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Dozens of people took to downtown to enjoy
Child enticement reported in Cortland
Staff report Cortland The Cortland Police Department is investigating a case of possible child
MILESTONES || Champion grad honored at White House
Morgan Tracey, a 1999 graduate of Champion High School, was honored last week at the White House for her work building homes for low-income families as part of AmeriCorps, serving as firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service, and other activities.
THE LITTLE INCUBATOR THAT COULD
Renovations are under way at the former Furnitureland building on West Boardman Street, far right, a 12,000-square-foot annex of Youngstown Business Incubator. It will house the advanced manufacturing hub that will work with more than 60 private and public entities to revolutionize American manufacturing. The $70 million project was announced here Thursday by federal officials.The annex is located behind Turning Technologies, one of YBI's most successful offspring.
NILES 2011 RECORD: 5-5
2011 RECORD: 5-5 LEAGUE: All-American Conference National Division OHSAA DIVISION: III PLAYOFF
CHAMPION 2011 RECORD: 2-8
2011 RECORD: 2-8 LEAGUE: All-American Conference American Division OHSAA DIVISION: IV PLAYOFF
LAKEVIEW 2011 RECORD: 6-4
2011 RECORD: 6-4 LEAGUE: All-American Conference American Division OHSAA DIVISION: IV PLAYOFF
HUBBARD 2011 RECORD: 7-3
2011 RECORD: 7-3 LEAGUE: All-American Conference National Division OHSAA DIVISION: III PLAYOFF
Walks take toll on Tribe pitching
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Even when Cleveland pitchers keep the walks to a minimum, they
Space shuttle trainer to arrive at museum
Associated Press DAYTON A long-awaited NASA space shuttle trainer is expected to arrive next
Fix eliminates toll scam
Associated Press BEREA The Ohio Turnpike has put a stop to an estimated $50,000-a-year scam
Many questioning life sentences for juveniles
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Sara Kruzan was 17 when she was sentenced to die in prison for
Needed: Family physicians
Editorial: Needed: Family physicians It only makes sense that the Unit- ed States is on the verge of facing a
Shell is serious about putting plant in W.Pa.
Associated Press MONACA, Pa. Shell Oil Co. is years away from building a huge petrochemical
Back-to-School INFORMATION FOR DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION
Students and teachers in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys prepare to return to the classrooms over
Evans City soldier killed in explosion
EVANS CITY, PA. A 39-year-old Evans City soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan.
METRO DIGEST || Senior Day at Southern Park Mall
Senior Day at mall BOARDMAN Southern Park Mall will have its annual Senior Day on Wednesday with
Earnhardt’s Michigan trip off to shaky start
Associated Press BROOKLYN, Mich. Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s return to Michigan isn’t off to a great
BROOKFIELD 2011 RECORD: 9-2
2011 RECORD: 9-2 LEAGUE: Independent OHSAA DIVISION: V PLAYOFF HISTORY: 3 years, 3-2. Last
West Branch warriors
2011 RECORD: 4-6 LEAGUE: Northeastern Buckeye Conference OHSAA DIVISION: III PLAYOFF HISTORY:
Lisbon Blue Devils
2011 RECORD: 1-9 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier One OHSAA DIVISION: V PLAYOFF HISTORY: 5
Southern Local Indians
2011 RECORD: 9-1 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier Two OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
EAST Palestine bulldogS
2011 RECORD: 2-8 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier One OHSAA DIVISION: V PLAYOFF HISTORY: 2
Mathews Mustangs
2011 RECORD: 2-8 LEAGUE: Northeastern Athletic Conference OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
High school football: This is who we are
Bet you didn’t open the 2012 Blitz High School Football Preview thinking there would be a pop quiz.
Springfield tigers
2011 RECORD: 8-3 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier One OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
WARREN HARDING 2011 RECORD: 2-8
2011 RECORD: 2-8 LEAGUE: Lake Erie League OHSAA DIVISION: I PLAYOFF HISTORY: 8 years, 15-6.
WEllsville tigers
2011 RECORD: 5-6 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier Two OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
SOUTHINGTON Wildcats
2011 RECORD: 3-6 LEAGUE: Northeastern Athletic Conference OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
nfl standings & summaries
NFL PRESEASON AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New England1001.00076 N.Y.
CAMPBELL 2011 RECORD: 7-3
2011 RECORD: 7-3 LEAGUE: All-American Conference American Division OHSAA DIVISION: V PLAYOFF
Skills gap has skeptics
Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS To judge from the job listings, welders are in high demand.
Jackson-Milton blue Jays
2011 RECORD: 3-7 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier One OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
AREA GOLF CALENDAR
AUGUST Monday — Ursuline alumni/Don Foley Classic at the Youngstown Country Club; 12:45 p.m.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Howland school board, noon, middle school media center. Poland Historical
record reviews
Various artists Album: “Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (RCA Records) Grade: C
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
BOARDMAN 2011 RECORD: 7-4
2011 RECORD: 7-4 LEAGUE: Federal League OHSAA DIVISION: I PLAYOFF HISTORY: 8 years, 7-8. Last
CANFIELD 2011 RECORD: 6-4
2011 RECORD: 6-4 LEAGUE: All-American Conference National Division OHSAA DIVISION: II PLAYOFF
Newton falls tigers
2011 RECORD: 2-8 LEAGUE: All-American Conference American Division OHSAA DIVISION: IV PLAYOFF
FITCH 2011 RECORD: 6-4
2011 RECORD: 6-4 LEAGUE: Independent OHSAA DIVISION: I PLAYOFF HISTORY: 5 years, 6-5 Last
Western reserve Blue Devils
2011 RECORD: 13-1 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier Two OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
SERVICES FOR VETERANS Seeing a difference
SERVICES FOR VETERANS Seeing a difference Irwin Stovroff, a 90-year-old World War II veteran who
EAST 2011 RECORD: 3-7
2011 RECORD: 3-7 LEAGUE: Independent OHSAA DIVISION: I PLAYOFF HISTORY: 2 years, 1-2. Last
United eagles
2011 RECORD: 3-7 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier One OHSAA DIVISION: V PLAYOFF HISTORY: 1
WARREN JFK 2011 RECORD: 5-5
2011 RECORD: 5-5 LEAGUE: North Coast League OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY: 18 years,
Sebring TROJANS
2011 RECORD: 4-6 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier Two OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
LOWELLVILLE 2011 RECORD: 1-9
2011 RECORD: 1-9 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier Two OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
Mineral Ridge Rams
2011 RECORD: 4-6 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier One OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
LIBERTY 2011 RECORD: 0-10
2011 RECORD: 0-10 LEAGUE: All-American Conference American Division OHSAA DIVISION: IV
Leetonia Bears
2011 RECORD: 4-6 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier Two OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
LaBrae Vikings
2011 RECORD: 6-5 LEAGUE: All-American Conference American Division OHSAA DIVISION: IV PLAYOFF
AROUND THE HORN Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 3, Tigers 2 DETROIT Chris Davis hit a three-run homer and the
Youngstown Christian Eagles
2011 RECORD: 10-2 LEAGUE: Independent OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY: 1 year, 1-1. Last
SOUTH RANGE 2011 RECORD: 5-5
2011 RECORD: 5-5 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier One OHSAA DIVISION: V PLAYOFF HISTORY:
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Tom Hanks makes surprise visit to N. Dakota diner WEST FARGO, N.D. The owner of a
GIRARD 2011 RECORD: 11-2
2011 RECORD: 11-2 LEAGUE: All-American Conference American Division OHSAA DIVISION: IV PLAYOFF
Ursuline 2011 RECORD: 4-6
2011 RECORD: 4-6 LEAGUE: Independent OHSAA DIVISION: V PLAYOFF HISTORY: 16 years, 34-12. Last
Columbiana clippers
2011 RECORD: 8-3 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier Two OHSAA DIVISION: V PLAYOFF HISTORY: 8
OLD IS NEW AGAIN
Football returns to the corner of Ohio and Benita for first time since 1983 By JOHN
Salem 2011 RECORD: 5-5
2011 RECORD: 5-5 LEAGUE: Northeastern Buckeye Conference OHSAA DIVISION: III PLAYOFF HISTORY:
USC edges Alabama atop preseason poll
Associated Press NEW YORK Southern California is No. 1 in the AP Top 25, tossing off the weight
MEDICARE Obama, Ryan trade charges
Associated Press THE VILLAGES, Fla. Who loves Medicare more? President Barack Obama and Mitt
Garcia surges to lead of Wyndham tourney
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. No lead is ever really safe at birdie-friendly Sedgefield
Bill would OK coverage of IVF for injured vets
Associated Press WASHINGTON The roadside bomb that exploded outside Andrew Robinson’s Humvee in
GM, Isuzu issue recall for 258,000 SUVs
GM, Isuzu issue recall for 258,000 SUVs detroit General Motors and Isuzu are recalling more than
NFL ROUNDUP Preseason games
Giants 26, Jets 3 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Rookie Jayron Hosley returned an interception of Mark
Man killed in truck accident at I-76 rest area
Edinburg One man is dead after he was pinned between his tractor trailer and another. The
With many issues to fix in city, find a balance and flourish
Opinion: It did not take long, nor did I expect it to, before a person would trample on a $70 million mission
Tide cleans up in laundry-detergent tests
When it comes to laundry, Tide rules. It’s one of Consumer Reports’ three top picks for conventional
PREP SOCCER | Saturday’s matches
GIRLS Austintown Fitch 4, Boardman 2 BOARDMAN Meghan Shonce, Kimmy Muccio, Madison Hefner and
Romney-Ryan bad for Valley
Opinion: Mitt Romney’s announcement last weekend of Paul Ryan as his running mate answered a big question
Hampered Venus Williams falls to Li in 3
Associated Press MASON Venus Williams’ reinvigorating week ended with a gritty comeback that
Ryan energizes Republicans
Opinion: The pick of Paul Ryan as the vice presidential candidate has added new energy to an already fired-up
Man angry over tab shoots bartender
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Columbus say a dispute over a $75 bar tab left a bartender
career paths & limelight
Finance Bill Day, Paul Finch and Michael McMahon, all Seven Seventeen Investment & Trust Services
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Trumbull County native finished 36th in the Finger
A brief history of the Youngstown Business Incubator:
A brief history of the Youngstown Business Incubator: 1988: Community leaders commit to the
‘Gloria Birnbaum’s Broadway Debut’ features some flawless performances
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com The Youngstown theater scene has been exploding with
Technology sweepstakes great for Youngstown and Tech Belt
Editorial: Don’t get overwhelmed by the techie-talk surrounding the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation
McDonald blue devils
2011 RECORD: 5-5 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier Two OHSAA DIVISION: VI PLAYOFF HISTORY:
Connecticut, Mexico avoid LLWS ouster
Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Kevin Oricoli finally has bragging rights over his big
Troian Dendiu, former Ohio St. end, dies at 85
Staff report Troian “Tee” Dendiu, one of two 17-year-old Campbell Memorial High graduates who
Just about time to tee off
We are here. This week, the Greatest Golfer of the Valley tees off with 252 golfers. Two years ago,
COOLING POWER
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) August is not an easy month to enjoy.
RECENT AREA PLAYOFF RESULTS
2008 DIVISION II Regional first round Akron Hoban 21, Howland 10 DIVISION III Regional
SB5 comes back to bite Gov. Kasich
Opinion: It should have been John Kasich, the governor of battleground Ohio, standing next to Mitt Romney, as
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Brier Hill Italian Festival, 10 a.m.: Dom Tocco and the Brotherhood
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 7-over 77 in
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Aug. 19, the 232nd day of 2012. There are 134 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Crestview rebels
2011 RECORD: 11-2 LEAGUE: Inter Tri-County League Tier One OHSAA DIVISION: V PLAYOFF HISTORY:
Labor pains: Calif. farms see decline in work force
Contra Costa Times HOOD, Calif. The lush rows of Bartlett pear trees appear boundless from
Cards sting Mercer, Pirates
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has been patient with rookie infielder
Founded in controversy
By MARTHA WAGGONER Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. When all is said and done, perhaps it was
Howland Tigers
2011 RECORD: 9-1 LEAGUE: All-American Conference National Division OHSAA DIVISION: II PLAYOFF
Beaver local beaVers
2011 RECORD: 1-9 LEAGUE: All-American Conference National Division OHSAA DIVISION: III PLAYOFF
POLAND 2011 RECORD: 7-4
2011 RECORD: 7-4 LEAGUE: All-American Conference National Division OHSAA DIVISION: III PLAYOFF
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Folks are still miffed about Tom Cruise playing Jack Reacher.
EAST LIVERPOOL POTTERS
2011 RECORD: 1-9 LEAGUE: Independent OHSAA DIVISION: III PLAYOFF HISTORY: 4 years, 2-4. Last
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending Aug. 11
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn (Crown) 2. “Friends Forever” by Danielle Steel
Struthers 2011 RECORD: 5-5
2011 RECORD: 5-5 LEAGUE: All-American Conference National Division OHSAA DIVISION: III PLAYOFF
Luck faces first-class test in encore
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mike Tomlin is not a coach who impresses easily. Even the most
Google expansion
Google expansion Google has announced the expansion of its live traffic feature to the city of
Are phone videos killing the concert vibe?
By Melissa Ruggieri Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA Stacy Daxe entered Sting’s recent
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COunty New complaints Navy Federal Credit Union v. Barry Davidson, money.
Karzmer family’s golf memories abound
We’re almost there! After all of the talk ... the advertisements ... the articles ... the posters at
U.S. athletes set an example
Opinion: U.S. athletes set an example I would like to commend all the American athletes who performed so
MOONEY 2011 RECORD: 11-3
2011 RECORD: 11-3 LEAGUE: Independent OHSAA DIVISION: III PLAYOFF HISTORY: 25 years, 52-20.