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INNER-CITY GUN VIOLENCE
The mother of a Warren boy killed by gun violence three years ago says there are no words that can ease the pain of losing ...
Stories published August 22, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Backpacks of school supplies to be distributed in Trumbull County Thursday, Friday
Trumbull County Educational Service Center, working with First Place Bank, will distribute backpacks and school supplies to students in 20 Trumbull County school districts today and Friday.
Political, natural distractions causing pre-convention nightmares for GOP
This is the convention prelude of the Republicans' dreams — their nightmares, that is.
Produce giveaway Thursday, school supply giveaway Friday in Warren
Warren Family Mission, 361 Elm Road NE, is having a school supply giveaway from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, or until supplies are exhausted.
Romney: Cardinal Dolan to offer convention prayer
Romney: Cardinal Dolan to offer convention prayer NEW YORK (AP) — Cardinal Timothy Dolan will give
Attorney shuts down George Zimmerman Facebook page
Attorney shuts down George Zimmerman Facebook page ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The attorney for the man
Cousins receive 48 hours jail for Ariz. wildfire
Cousins receive 48 hours jail for Ariz. wildfire FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Two cousins who admitted
40 indicted in meth ring run from Indiana prisons
40 indicted in meth ring run from Indiana prisons INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A prison inmate coordinated
Abortion, Medicare, not jobs, center stage as GOP convention nears
Heading into next week's GOP convention, Republicans are finding themselves confronting controversies over Medicare and abortion - far from the issues they've been trying to highlight for months: jobs and the slack economy.
Planned Parenthood awaits funding cutoff in Texas
Planned Parenthood awaits funding cutoff in Texas AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Planned Parenthood says its
GREATEST GOLFER | Three 69s lead day; Milton, Richards, McCall, Morris, Roudebush, Ash, Porter, Bennett, Antonelli lead
GREATEST GOLFER | Three 69s lead day; Milton, Richards, McCall, Morris, Roudebush, Ash, Porter, Bennett, Antonelli lead. Round 2 starts today, August 25, 2012. Visit vindy.com/golf for all of the tournament details.
Burned sub repair estimate within $50M of original
Burned sub repair estimate within $50M of original GROTON, Conn. (AP) — The U.S. Navy’s top
UPDATE: GM announcement will be at union hall Thursday
UPDATE: GM announcement will be at union hall Thursday
Mass. child killer, now Wiccan, seeks name change
Mass. child killer, now Wiccan, seeks name change BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man
Mississippi River closed after barge grounded
Mississippi River closed after barge grounded NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Coast Guard says the
Pit bulls gnaw Calif. minivan in bid to get kitten
Pit bulls gnaw Calif. minivan in bid to get kitten PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Attacking pit bulls
CDC: Alarming increase seen in West Nile cases
CDC: Alarming increase seen in West Nile cases ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. health officials say there’s
7 injured when Jeep hits Amish buggy in western Ohio
7 injured when Jeep hits Amish buggy in western Ohio
$14.5M for boy’s brain injury from metal bat
$14.5M for boy’s brain injury from metal bat Louisville Slugger and Little League Baseball will
$5 million bond set for Shawn Wilson in boy’s death
$5 million bond set for Shawn Wilson in boy’s death Bond was set at $5 million in Youngstown
Investigator: Md. train was going authorized speed
Investigator: Md. train was going authorized speed ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (AP) — A federal
Columbus schools hire outside lawyers for attendance probe
Columbus schools hire outside lawyers for attendance probe
Coroner, police: Pa. woman killed in her bed by pickup truck
Coroner, police: Pa. woman killed in her bed by pickup truck
Official: Harrisburg, Pa., could run out of money by October
Official: Harrisburg, Pa., could run out of money by October
NJ mom in child decapitation once lost custody
NJ mom in child decapitation once lost custody CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — A woman who had previously
Michigan Lottery contacted by $337M jackpot winner
Michigan Lottery contacted by $337M jackpot winner LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Lottery says
JONES TRIAL | Three shooting victims testify
JONES TRIAL | Three shooting victims testify YOUNGSTOWN Three young women who were shot at a
Shale-training info session set Thursday at YSU Metro College
Shale-training info session set Thursday at YSU Metro College
Open house, safety fair set Friday at ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital
Open house, safety fair set Friday at ValleyCare TMH
Youngstown City Council Safety Committee meeting canceled
Youngstown City Council Safety Committee meeting canceled
Police: Pa. man dragged after buying mulch not marijuana
Police: Pa. man dragged after buying mulch not marijuana
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Date correction for card party
Date correction POLAND The monthly card games will resume Aug. 29 at Shepherd of the Valley, 301
Plant to get all-new Cruze?
Rumors are swirling about a major announcement coming Thursday to the Lordstown home of the Chevrolet Cruze.
INNER-CITY GUN VIOLENCE
The mother of a Warren boy killed by gun violence three years ago says there are no words that can ease the pain of losing a child.
Fight led to gunfire at party near YSU, jurors told
The fatal shooting of Jamail Johnson and the wounding of 11 other people by gunfire at an Indiana Avenue house party near Youngstown State University began with pushing and shoving and a fistfight, a prosecutor told jurors.
Suspect faces court in murder of boy, 8
An assault rifle was recovered Tuesday near the East Side residence of Shawn Ramone Wilson, 21, whom police expect to be charged today with aggravated murder in the death of an 8-year-old boy.
Valley jobless rate rises after RG Steel closing
The RG Steel closing appeared to have a sizable impact on the area’s unemployment rate with more people unemployed in the Mahoning Valley for the second-straight month.
Commissioners defy state official’s directive
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners voted unanimously to open Oakhill Renaissance Place for weekend early voting in defiance of the ban on weekend voting at boards of elections imposed by Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted.
Woman charged in theft of funds for reunion
Staff report Canfield A city woman is charged with theft, accused of using money collected for a high-school class reunion for personal purposes.
Penguins break camp prepped for Pitt
By JOE SCALZO Two years ago, Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford left training camp with a two-deep chart he wasn’t sure was one-deep at most positions.
Fall Semester begins at Youngstown State University
Incoming Youngstown State University freshman Vicki Mayfield strolled the campus Tuesday, getting ready for the start of classes today.
Exciting year still going at Mill Creek
Miller helps with third Greatest Golfer event. By Ryan Buck sports@vindy.com Youngstown The past 12 months have been an extraordinary time for the Mill Creek Park Golf Course.
Foundation to help with college costs
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A $3 million commitment from the Youngstown Foundation will enable city school students to attend college with “last dollar” scholarships.
Teachers learn about the Arms museum
Traci Manning understands the important role the Mahoning Valley has played throughout America’s past.
McCoy just happy to be with Browns
Colt McCoy won’t say he wants out of Cleveland, though he no longer starts for the Browns.
Horticultural show set by men’s garden club
YOUNGSTOWN The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown is sponsoring its 48th Annual Horticultural Show on
On the hunt
On the hunt Ross Morrone is looking to get into a dish from somewhere he’s never been before.
Black & White Gala set by Chamber, Red Cross
BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the American Red
Deliciously healthy Norwegian Salmon
Family Features Whether you’re trying to control your weight or embrace a healthier lifestyle,
AAA: 33M to travel over Labor Day
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans plan to hit the road this Labor Day weekend despite rising
newsmakers
newsmakers Source: Strahan close to deal with ‘Live!’ Michael Strahan is in talks to be named
Looking for liars, don’t look at GOP
Opinion: Looking for liars, don’t look at GOP An Aug. 5 letter writer de- scribed why he left the
By MARY R. SMITH
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald Board of Education on Monday approved
Test of interacting cars set to begin
Detroit Free Press DETROIT Motorists in Ann Arbor, Mich., have a chance to change the future of
Padres’ Volquez tames Pirates’ bats
Associated Press SAN DIEGO It didn’t result in a win but Kevin Correia gave the Pittsburgh
The Pickens Plan
Opinion: The Pickens Plan Houston Chronicle: There’s a fancy term for what would fix much of what ails the
Changing season
Changing season As summer changes into fall, so do our appetites. Food writer Ross Morrone is
oddly enough
oddly enough Would-be NJ Samaritans restrain victim, help thief PLAINFIELD, N.J. Police say a
Family wants more answers about death of handcuffed man
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. Chavis Carter’s family hasn’t accepted the official explanation
Best Buy income drops 90 percent
Associated Press NEW YORK The news just keeps getting worse at Best Buy each day. To top off
NanoLogix to begin selling products
NanoLogix to begin selling products HUBBARD A Hubbard-based biotechnology company that develops
Indians’ losing streak hits six
Associated Press SEATTLE Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta is working hard to find positives
BAND NIGHTS Where to go
A list of band nights as submitted to The Vindicator: Trumbull Hubbard: The Eagles Marching Band
Second-inning mental blunders raze M.V.
Staff report BATAVIA, NY The Mahoning Valley Scrappers did not allow an earned run in Tuesday’s
Afghan rockets damage US Army general’s plane
Associated Press KABUL An insurgent rocket attack damaged the plane of the top U.S. military
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.97 —.16 Avalon
That the murder of a child is not new adds to the horror
Editorial: We have seen it too many times before — far too many. An innocent child loses his or her life to
YSU’s Cooper in ‘umpire heaven’
Staff/wire reports So. Williamsport, Pa. Canfield’s Chet Cooper will be the left-field line
Police confiscate ‘suspicious’ items ahead of RNC
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Tampa police said Tuesday that they confiscated pipes, bricks and
Man in custody after standoff
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A standoff that began Monday night with
CHRONOLOGY | When children get caught in the crossfire Since 1996, a total of 10 unborn children and children under 12 have been killed due to gunplay in the Mahoning Valley, nine in Youngstown. A
June 11, 1996: Jessica Ballew, 3, killed on the front porch of an Oak Park home on the Youngstown’s
Some racial profiling is justified
Opinion: “I’m not saying we should only screen young Arab men, or that we should screen every young Arab man
Deliciously healthy Norwegian salmon
Family Features Whether you’re trying to control your weight or embrace a healthier lifestyle,
Cause of fire ruled as unintentional
Cause of fire ruled as unintentional YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters have determined the cause and
Funny business is Wayans family business
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Sibling rivalry isn’t an issue when stand-up comedians
Major step forward
Opinion: By Janet Napolitano The Miami Herald Beginning last week, our country took another important
Obama undermines nation’s success
Opinion: There are some very serious issues at stake in this year’s election — so many that some people may
“top chef masters” (9 p.m., bravo): The culinary adventure continues on “Top Chef
“top chef masters” (9 p.m., bravo): The culinary adventure continues on “Top Chef Masters,” where
Lemon Grove squeezes out good local burger
Everything about The Lemon Grove screams eclectic. From the atmosphere, to the entertainment, to the menu — especially the burgers.
Winery of the week
Winery of the week Drink columnist Brian Fry takes a closer look at Ledgewood Creek. This
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown City Council Safety Committee, 5 p.m., caucus room, sixth floor of
A good teacher hard to keep
Opinion: By Sujata Bhatt Los Angeles Times A great teacher can have a huge effect on a child’s life. So,
Creamy, dreamy
Family Features The secret is out — and it’s both sweet and savory. Sweetened condensed milk
Creamy, dreamy
Family Features The secret is out — and it’s both sweet and savory. Sweetened condensed milk
Television series seasons released this week on DVD include:
Television series seasons released this week on DVD include: v “Revenge,” season 1: Emily VanCamp
birthdays
birthdays Actress Valerie Harper is 73. Correspondent Steve Kroft (“60 Minutes”) is 67. Actress
S&P hits highest level since ’08, then falls
Associated Press NEW YORK The Standard & Poor’s 500 index touched its highest point in more than
Obama makes pitch to Ohio students
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS President Barack Obama told an audience of college
Judge: Poker not gambling under law
Judge: Poker not gambling under law NEW YORK A federal judge ruled Tuesday that poker is more a
Neighborhood party
Neighborhood party youngstown Abundant Love Outreach Ministries will host a neighborhood
Grammy noms concert in Music City
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. This year’s Grammy Awards nominations will
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Ex-owner wants M*A*S*H eatery back
Associated Press TOLEDO A former owner of a hot-dog eatery made famous on the TV series
Syrian official warns US against military intervention
Associated Press BEIRUT A Syrian government official warned the United States Tuesday that
Comedy stars in Hallmark movie
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Sitcom favorites Shelley Long and Cindy Williams get to strut
Jonathan Dwyer assists in Steelers’ backfield
Associated Press PITTSBURGH There is nothing imposing about Jonathan Dwyer. No flash. No ankle-
Buckeyes’ backbone fairly unknown
All anybody around Ohio State wants to talk about is the spread offense being molded by new coach Urban Meyer.
Watch the Greatest
Watch the Greatest The Greatest Golfer of the Valley, presented by Farmers National Bank, is
Nurses resume picketing at Northside
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Registered nurses at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center resumed
Pa. man pleads no contest in wife’s slaying
Associated Press BEDFORD, Pa. A western Pennsylvania man has pleaded no contest to first-degree
Michael J. Fox returns with new sitcom
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK NBC has made it official: Michael J. Fox is
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