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Hubbard’s Emerald Diner hit by fire
A fire started shortly after 4 a.m. today at the Emerald Diner leaving the restaurant in ruins.
STRONG MESSAGE
Texting while driving becomes a crime in Ohio starting Friday, when House Bill 99 takes effect.
Stories published August 28, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown school board declines to hire instructor who has police record
A man who had been picked as a law enforcement instructor at Choffin Career and Technical Center was removed from the school board agenda before Tuesday’s meeting.
UPDATE: Isaac makes landfall in New Orleans; networks to air live all night
Hurricane Isaac made landfall in southeast Louisiana late Tuesday as Gulf Coast residents hunkered down behind boarded-up windows with stockpiles of food and water, and wind-driven rain lashed bayous and beaches.
As Isaac strengthens today, Katrina on New Orleans' mind, but GOP convention marches on
The Gulf Coast braced for the landfall of Hurricane Isaac late Tuesday, hunkering down behind boarded-up windows with stockpiles of food and water as wind-driven rain lashed bayous and beaches. New Orleans calmly waited out another storm on the eve of Hurricane Katrina’s seventh anniversary, hoping the city’s strengthened levees will hold. I
GOP approves platform banning abortion, gay marriage, reshaping Medicare
Republicans emphatically approved a toughly worded party platform at their national convention Tuesday that would ban all abortions and gay marriages, reshape Medicare into a voucher-like program and cut taxes to energize the economy and create jobs.
GOP delegates make Romney their official candidate this afternoon
Making up for lost time, Republicans streamed into their storm-delayed national convention today to certify Mitt Romney's nomination for the White House and tear into President Barack Obama in a close race for the White House in dreary economic times.
Youngstown superintendent focuses on five key areas
Youngstown superintendent focuses on five key areas Youngstown city schools Superintendent Connie
Researchers find positive Asian carp DNA samples in Ohio water
Researchers find positive Asian carp DNA samples in Ohio water
Biden to visit Lordstown union hall
Biden to visit Lordstown union hall LORDSTOWN — Vice President Joe Biden, a Democrat, will return
Bigfoot hoax ends badly: Montana jokester hit, killed by car
Bigfoot hoax ends badly: Montana jokester hit, killed by car A Montana man who was apparently
Human organs found in Fla. storage locker
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after finding human brains, hearts and lungs in a Pensacola storage unit they say belonged to a former medical examiner.
Peterson witness: 3rd wife died accidentally
Peterson witness: 3rd wife died accidentally JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A pathologist has testified for
Authorities seize 334 marijuana plants in Columbiana County
Authorities seize 334 marijuana plants in Columbiana County Lisbon The Columbiana County Drug
WWII vet, 92, finally gets his high school diploma
WWII vet, 92, finally gets his high school diploma
Yosemite officials say 1,700 visitors risk disease
Yosemite officials say 1,700 visitors risk disease FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Yosemite officials are
Obama administration finalizes 54.5 mpg fuel-efficiency standards
Obama administration finalizes 54.5 mpg fuel-efficiency standards
Santorum criticizes Obama on welfare reform
Santorum criticizes Obama on welfare reform TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Rick Santorum was one of Mitt
Springfield's Kibby promoted to White Sox's A team
Springfield High graduate Todd Kibby promoted to White Sox's A team.
Oct. 6 nuptials to unite couple from Cincinnati
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Sarah Marie Crush and John Michael DeCristofaro are being announced by their parents, Doug and Geri Crush of Niles, and Ray and Laraine DeCristofaro of Brookfield.
Jessica Griffith, Michael Dorney set Oct. nuptials
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Griffith of Salem are announcing the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Jessica Lea Griffith, to Michael Paul Dorney, both of Salem.
Oct. nuptials set by Miss Stevens, Mr. Taormina
Pompano BEach, Fla. Former Boardman residents Arthur E. III and Michele Stevens of Pompano Beach
Devine-Paine vows planned at Oct. 19 rite
Paula Howard Devine of Liberty and James Harold Paine of East Palestine are announcing their
Maria Palazzo, Justin Graham to wed Oct. 13
STRUTHERS Nick and Linda Palazzo of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
REUNIONS
Canfield High School Classes of 1960-1969 will meet for a breakfast reunion Saturday at Hunters
Peachock-Lloyd nuptials will be in October
Barbara Peachock of Boardman and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Lloyd of Ashville, Ohio, are announcing the
Safe Surrender program announced for Mahoning County
Safe Surrender program announced for Mahoning County
Jurors begin deliberations in Columbus Jones Jr. murder trial
Jurors begin deliberations in Columbus Jones Jr. murder trial
Ex-Pa. Sen. Arlen Specter seriously ill, according to friends
Ex-Pa. Sen. Arlen Specter seriously ill, according to friends PHILADELPHIA - Arlen Specter has
TSA: Boston bag screeners distracted by cellphones
BOSTON (AP) — The Transportation Security Administration says it has moved to fire six bag-screeners at Logan International Airport in Boston who performed inadequate luggage checks because they were distracted by their cellphones or other electronic devices.
Hubbard’s Emerald Diner hit by fire
A fire started shortly after 4 a.m. today at the Emerald Diner leaving the restaurant in ruins.
Ivory Coast newspapers resume publication
Ivory Coast newspapers resume publication ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Newspapers allied with Ivory
Gulf oil spill defenses facing a test with Isaac
Gulf oil spill defenses facing a test with Isaac DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) — Barriers built with
US soldier’s WikiLeaks case back in military court
US soldier’s WikiLeaks case back in military court FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — The case of an Army
Teen charged with attempted 1st-degree murder in school shooting
Teen charged with attempted 1st-degree murder in school shooting PERRY HALL, Md. (AP) — A 15-year-
Woman shot dead outside Pa. housing complex
Woman shot dead outside Pa. housing complex NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in western
DA: Execution sought in parking garage slaying
DA: Execution sought in parking garage slaying LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors say they will
Scrappers event will benefit Marisa Kay Vincent
NILES The Marisa Kay Scrappers benefit will be Friday at Eastwood Field. A tailgate party and
STRONG MESSAGE
Texting while driving becomes a crime in Ohio starting Friday, when House Bill 99 takes effect.
Hilcorp keeps up pursuit of leases
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As Trumbull and Columbiana counties experienced tremendous investment in 2011 with companies buying large numbers of oil and gas leases, Mahoning County lagged a bit behind the curve.
GOP starts in spite of Isaac
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Republicans staged a remarkably subdued opening to Mitt Romney’s national convention Monday in the midst of a turbulent election year, mindful about uncorking a glittery political celebration as Tropical Storm Isaac surged menacingly toward New Orleans and the northern Gulf Coast.
Mayor seeks ‘accountability’ with time clocks for workers
In his ongoing effort to increase accountability among city workers, Mayor Charles Sammarone is having hand-detection time clocks installed at city buildings.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Jury to decide if CSB workers face charges
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN In one of the few cases of its kind in state history, a Trumbull County grand jury will decide whether any employees of the Trumbull County Children Services Board will face criminal charges for their handling of a child visitation at CSB offices
New year, same approach
In Eric Wolford’s first two years at Youngstown State, no one gave him a chance to beat a BCS team. Now, seemingly everyone in Youngstown thinks the Penguins have a chance.
Woman gets 4 years for robbery
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The mastermind behind an armed robbery at the IHOP restaurant on U.S. Route 224 in Boardman earlier this year will spend the next four years behind bars.
Meyer wants OSU to play with an edge
The embarrassments of a year ago might just stoke the fire for this year’s Ohio State Buckeyes.
Officials move ahead after Lyden’s departure
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners will consider naming an interim or acting replacement for J. Robert Lyden as sanitary engineer next week, said John A. McNally IV, chairman of the county commissioners.
Holliday pay: Cardinals win opener
Matt Holliday hit a tiebreaking home run and Kyle Lohse won his eighth consecutive decision, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
At Girard center, Cafaro discusses issues
Local residents had a chance Monday to discuss issues with their state senator.
Benard’s comeback cut short after elbow injury
Marcus Benard’s inspiring comeback has been diverted.
COVELLI CENTRE Nonstop touring is life of legend
“Like a Rolling Stone,” Bob will roll into Youngstown for a concert scheduled tonight at the Covelli Centre.
Armstrong memorial is planned at local site
Staff/wire report WARREN The public is invited to attend a memorial celebration for astronaut
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.19 .14 Avalon
prep roundup
VOLLEYBALL Boardman 25-25-25, Canton McKinley 14-15-21 CANTON Megan Volosin had 13 kills,
Judge Shaker had effect on area
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES Retired Judge Mitchell F. Shaker, who died Friday at age
newsmakers
newsmakers Wonder Woman, Superman lock lips PHILADELPHIA Wonder Woman and Superman are an
Teen pot use linked to long-term drop in IQ
Associated Press NEW YORK Teens who routinely smoke marijuana risk a long-term drop in their IQ,
Police: Burglaries spike in Girard
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD Police said a summer spike in burglaries and
Romney lacks ‘economic patriotism,’ ex-Gov. Strickland says in Valley stop
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland, a national co-chairman
Rebels behead 17 civilians in Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL Insurgents beheaded 17 people at a party in a Taliban-controlled area,
Apple lists 8 Samsung items it wants banned
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple Inc. on Monday gave a federal judge a list of eight Samsung
Shooting victim’s sister hurt in crash
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Tragedy has again struck the Bess family of Kenwood
Wallace still a no-show
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mike Wallace’s corner locker at the Steelers’ facility sat quietly,
9 months after being hit by car, ‘Sonny the Hat Man’ dies
Staff report Boardman A man who had been a fixture along township streets has died, exactly nine
Don’t give a hoot, just pollute
Opinion: Detroit Free Press: Will this country ever be able to make more improvements in air quality? This
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 3 Source: ESPN
The number of men in the rotating security detail for Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant, who must have
ohio’s neighbors | Texting and cellphone laws
Ohio has become the 39th state in the country to ban texting while driving. The law takes effect
Obama declares emergency in La.
Obama declares emergency in La. WASHINGTON President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency
Detectives identify 3 suspects in thefts
Staff report Austintown Police have suspects in a string of car break-ins around the west side
oddly enough
oddly enough Texas artist prepares Rockport’s new big blue crab ROCKPORT, Texas A new and
OSU VS. MIAMI OF OHIO
OSU VS. MIAMI OF OHIO When: Saturday at noon Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus TV: BTN
Sharapova wins easily
Associated Press NEW YORK Maria Sharapova’s stomach ache turned out to be nothing more than
Statement allowed in Ohio bomb plot case
Associated Press AKRON A man accused of plotting to bomb a highway bridge near Cleveland lost
Baghdad residents flock to American-style restaurants
Associated Press BAGHDAD Baghdad’s embattled residents finally can get their milkshakes, chili-
Cutdown roundup Locals Molden, Rucker among those waived by NFL teams
FORMER HARDING PLAYERS CUT: On Feb. 5, Antuan Molden played in Super Bowl XLVI for the New England
PC makers need a reboot
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Hewlett-Packard Co. used to be known as a place where innovative
Isaac leads airlines to cancel flights
Isaac leads airlines to cancel flights NEW YORK Several airlines are canceling all of their New
Group launches campaign for Boardman schools levy
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Friends of Boardman Schools committee
Student shot at Md. high school
Associated Press PERRY HALL, Md. A 15-year-old student opened fire on the first day of classes
prep schedule
TODAY CROSS COUNTRY Suburban League at Austintown Fitch includes Boardman, Cardinal Mooney,
Anderson shuts down Tribe
Associated Press CLEVELAND Brett Anderson gave up two hits, one on a questionable call, over
INSIDE
INSIDE The Oakland Athletics hold the Cleveland Indians to two hits in a 3-0 victory Monday night.
Trouble is unwelcome guest on ‘Tonight’
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES As the No.1 late-night show for most of the past half-century,
Jurors hear from forensic experts
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jurors in the trial of a man accused of
Ponderosa Park’s front part to be sold
Ponderosa Park’s front part to be sold YOUNGSTOWN The front portion of Ponderosa Park, 9362
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield school board, 7 p.m., Mineral Ridge Middle School library.
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
Listen to what Iran is saying
Opinion: In recent days, much attention has focused on signs from Israel that an attack on Iran’s nuclear
birthdays
birthdays Actor David Soul is 69. Actress Barbara Bach is 66. Singer Wayne Osmond of The Osmonds
Turbo-prop service is seen as the first step in expansion at airport
Opinion: Turbo-prop service is seen as the first step in expansion at airport We wholeheartedly agree with
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 28, the 241st day of 2012. There are 125 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Reaffirming our citizenship
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday You say you’re a United States citizen. I say let’s see that IQ test
Tervita’s decision not to buy Y&S rail line confirms fears
Editorial: When Calgary-based Tervita Corp. announced in April that it intended to buy the controversial
Fall season brings a large group of talk shows TV gab-fest
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times Soap operas might be falling by the wayside, but that
Rich and powerful skate on taxes
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday There’s a revolt building in American public life. Politics has a
Valley lawyers represent Amish on trial
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND Five Youngstown-area lawyers are among the
Scare tactics fail
Opinion: The other day I was watching former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean on CNBC do his best to bash the
City police probe multiple shootings
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating several
major league baseball boxscores
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QUOTABLE JASON DONALD, Indians infielder, on crowds at Progressive Field, where Cleveland ranks 28th of 30 MLB teams:
“Every player would rather play in front of a sellout crowd. That’s what makes it fun. ... At home,
Rig jack-knifes on I-80
Rig jack-knifes on I-80 GIRARD A tractor-trailer rig jack-knifed attempting to avoid hitting an
Man undergoes evaluation after a 3-hour standoff
Staff report Austintown A man is undergoing a hospital evaluation after a three-hour standoff
Correction
Editorial: An editorial Sunday incorrectly stated that Youngstown State University eliminated two-year degree
BOYS GOLF
BOYS GOLF COLUMBIANA 150, LOWELLVILLE 164 Columbiana (5-2, 5-1 ITCL) — Bruce Wiggins 35, Nathan
CANFIELD FAIR | Schedule of daily events
Wednesday Gates open at 8 a.m., and guided senior shuttles are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
US troops punished for Quran burning
Associated Press WASHINGTON A series of miscommunications, poor guidance and soldiers’ decisions
browns VS. BEARS
browns VS. BEARS When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium TV: WYTV 33
mlb roundup | Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Royals 1 BOSTON Daisuke Matsuzaka returned from the disabled list
Most in US say rich don’t pay enough in taxes
Associated Press WASHINGTON As the income gap between rich and poor widens, a majority of
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