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Bottom Dollar stores off to top-notch start in Youngstown
Sharie and Eddy Erhardt of Poland load up their shopping cart at the new Bottom Dollar grocery store on Midlothian Boulevard in Youngstown. Reports show ...
Stories published February 18, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Greek youth basketball tourney continues Sunday in Warren, Howland
The Metropolis Greek Orthodox Youth of America basketball tournament, sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Pittsburgh, wraps up today in gyms in Warren and Howland.
Doughnut contest, police dog featured at 5th criminal justice fair
Officer Ron Jankowski is used to questioning people, but was happy to spend part of today fielding queries from a young audience.
Eastwood home, garden expo packed with vendors, people today
If you’re looking for signs that the economy is improving, you might find them at this weekend’s annual Mahoning Valley Home and Garden Show at the Eastwood Expo Center. Attendance for the three-day show is expected to reach record levels — good news for the 150 exhibitors, also a record number. “
Warren FD hires 6, still needs one more
Warren Fire Department has sworn in six new firefighters and still needs one more.
Teen killed in 2-car crash in Columbiana County
Jesse E. Mitchell, 19, of Alliance, was killed in a two-car crash at the intersection of Knox School and Hartley roads just south of Sebring in Columbiana County at 9:08 p.m. Friday.
TMH has no record of victim shot in back
ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital had no record Saturday of Jeremiah Allen, 18, of Taylor Street , who was in serious condition as late as Thursday night after being shot in the back Wednesday on North Feederle Avenue.
Trista Dickey | Anthony Dennison
GROVE CITY, PA. Trista Dickey became the bride of Anthony Dennison in an afternoon wedding Aug. 6
Hannah Gleason | Thomas DePinto
YOUNGSTOWN Hannah Kay Gleason and Thomas Joseph DePinto, both of Columbus, were united in marriage
Megan Spencer | Justin Hernandez
MASSILLON Wedding vows were exchanged on Oct. 29 at St. Jacob Lutheran Church in Massillon by
Adrianne Longo | Daniel Carlson
BOARDMAN Adrianne Longo and Daniel Carlson, both of New Middletown, exchanged wedding vows Dec. 3
Park Vista plans series on nutrition
YOUNGSTOWN As part of its Life Long Learning Institute, Park Vista Retirement Community, 1216
Talk will feature life and times of McKinley
Talk will feature life and times of McKinley LEETONIA The Leetonia Community Public Library, 181
Candidates forum for Mahoning County offices Monday at New Bethel
The Community Mobilization Committee will sponsor a candidates forum at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Fellowship Hall of New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St.
Pa. man gets 15 years for sexual conduct with North Lima girl
A 41-year-old Mars, Pa., man, who pleaded guilty to traveling to North Lima for sex with a 15-year-old girl, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.
Boardman, Fitch wrestlers start slow
A SECTIONAL STRUGGLE Boardman, Fitch wrestlers start slow By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindycom
Truck driver reaches plea deal in crash that killed 3 Marine recruits
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Donald P. Williams Jr. of Austintown has pleaded guilty
Reardon hits 1,000 points in Poland upset
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindycom Struthers There were so many storylines in the Poland High
6 suspects in YSU frat hazing jailed on $50K bond
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Six of the nine men wanted in the hazing
Dillon puts his name in record books for N. Falls
By Doug Chapin sports@vindycom Newton Falls It could not have been scripted much better.
Youngstown's North Siders: Don’t close our post office
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Youngstown A proposal to shut down the North Side
Large deficit against Steel is too much for Phantoms to overcome
By Jim Flick sports@vindycom Youngstown The Youngstown Phantoms scored the final two goals,
State review of Trumbull Children Services cites pluses, minuses
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, in a
Niles boxer Lyell falls by UD to Gonzalez
Staff report SANTA YNEZ, CALIF. On Friday night, Billy Lyell had Kelly Pavlik in his corner.
High court to consider Dann suspension April 3
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments April
Robert G. Lisotto, former Mahoning judge, dies at 65
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CANFIELD Arrangements are pending at the Lane Funeral
Cavaliers wilt as Heat, LeBron roll to victory
By TOM REED Cleveland Plain Dealer cleveland Atop the message board inside the Cavaliers’
Probation hearing for Sheriff Altiere's son reset to March
Staff report WARREN A visiting judge has reset a hearing for 1:30 p.m. March 16 for Thomas R.
Liberty officials reconsider open enrollment to close shortfall
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty In the weeks since approving a $1.2
Bottom Dollar stores off to top-notch start in Youngstown
Sharie and Eddy Erhardt of Poland load up their shopping cart at the new Bottom Dollar grocery store on Midlothian Boulevard in Youngstown. Reports show the three Bottom Dollar stores did well their first week in the city.
Mahoning sheriff’s captain moves to YSU to serve as its police chief
Staff report Youngstown A Mahoning County Sheriff’s department captain is the new Youngstown
Marcellus Shale drillers recycling more wastewater
Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale gas-drilling companies are recycling more and more of their briny, chemical-laden wastewater, in most cases complying with a request from state officials to keep the pollutants from being discharged into rivers that supply drinking water.
Boardman’s Bailey captures district crown in 100-yard butterfly
Staff report CLEVELAND Boardman junior Ryan Bailey is headed to Canton. He’ll have to wait to
Burnett boosts Pirates’ image
Associated Press pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates president Frank Coonelly borrows an analogy from
Mickelson off, but still leads
Lefty holds a one-stroke lead over Pat Perez at the Northern Trust Open Associated Press los
Hubbard Reed wins TCESC’s Junior High Prep Bowl
Staff report Niles The Trumbull County Educational Service Center recently completed its annual
Terror suspect arrested near Capitol in FBI sting
Associated Press WASHINGTON A 29-year-old Moroccan man, who believed he was working with al-
Ashland U. offers three-year degrees
Staff report ashland Starting this fall, Ashland University will begin offering a number of
Stelera Wireless executive talks technology to students at MCCTC
Staff report Canfield If you asked Tim Duffy, chief executive officer of Stelera Wireless, what
134-year-old church to host Rev. Thomas
Staff report youngstown Price Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, 920 Dryden Ave., will
St. Charles sign-ups
St. Charles sign-ups boardman Registration for children entering St. Charles for the 2012-13
Proposal to share services advances
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Canfield A grant proposal for shared technology services
Coalition addresses skilled-trades gap
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com canfield A new coalition aims to bridge the skilled-
Visual reminder of Lent Pebbles prompt reflection
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com canfield Sometimes all it takes is a small reminder to
POLICE CALLS IN LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Feb. 9
Penguins’ Crosby practices, still bothered by symptoms
Associated Press pittsburgh Sidney Crosby joined his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates on the ice
DeWine endorses Santorum
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican state Attorney General Mike DeWine is now
Supreme Court delays redistricting case until after 2012 elections
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Friday that it won’t consider a lawsuit
Last chance to catch Riverdance
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Riverdance, the acclaimed Irish dance show, will return to Youngstown
Argus Leader, Sioux Falls. Feb. 16, 2012.
Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls. Feb. 16, 2012. USD alcohol policy a smart move The University
manufacturing jobs
manufacturing jobs The Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition is trying to address the skilled-
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Miranda Lambert, 7 p.m.: Country singer comes to Covelli Centre
Youth Leadership class announced
Staff report Boardman The 2012 Youth Leadership Mahoning Valley sophomore class was announced
Grand jury indicts father of suspect in St. Dom killing
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted
Filing: Bank of America CEO taking cut in pay
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Bank of America’s chief executive is taking a pay cut. Brian
States attack health law with birth-control bills
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Republican lawmakers in a handful of states are opening another
Frankie Avalon: always an idol
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Even though, age-wise, 54 years separates Frankie Avalon
Lawmakers still have much to do
Opinion: COLUMBUS Lawmakers left town last week in advance of next month’s primary, and they’re not due
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.14 —.14 Avalon
Court consolidation finally getting attention it deserves
Editorial: When the highest elected judge in Ohio speaks, the state courts listen. There is statutory power in
STATE REPORT || FINDINGS ON TRUMBULL COUNTY CSB
REPORT FINDINGS Trumbull County Children Services is doing better in this review than in 2009 on
newsmakers
newsmakers Pat Buchanan gets the ax from MSNBC LOS ANGELES Pat Buchanan has been dismissed by
birthdays
birthdays Actor George Kennedy is 87. Author Toni Morrison is 81. Movie director Milos Forman is
MLB: NL East at a glance
A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard W. Cook, legal age, 4885 Warwick Drive South,
YSU to get $9.4M for capital projects if Kasich approves state panel’s report
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University would receive
lenten focus
lenten focus Programs at church Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, plans
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2012. There are 317 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
John Glenn fever returns 50 years after space flight
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. John Glenn fever gripped Cape Canaveral on Friday, just
Howland takes lead in Div. II sectional
Staff report BELOIT The Howland High wrestling team jumped out to a 110-90 lead over second-
METRO DIGEST || Flasher at library
Cemetery decorations must be removed Youngstown All artificial flowers and decorations must be
Leadership Youth Explosion set for April
Staff report Youngstown The 2012 Leadership Youth Explosion, an event designed to empower local
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 9 5 uK 10 5 vA K J 6 4 wK 10
Conn. man tries to evict his mother, 98, from her home
Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Conn. Peter Kantorowski wanted his 98-year-old mother to move into
ash wednesday services | Area churches plan Lenten programs
This is a listing of services for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, and Lenten programs planned at area
Lenten series
Lenten series youngstown Ambassadors for Christ, a group of churches on the East Side that
Harding quiz bowl team takes top honors in state
Staff report warren Warren G. Harding High School’s Quiz Bowl Team traveled to Columbus earlier
Tax present for 160M wage-earners
Tax present for 160M wage-earners WASHINGTON Americans are getting an election-year tax present.
Kokrak even after three rounds
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-under 67 in the second round of the Northern Trust Open at
METRO DIGEST || Mental tests ordered for suspect in puppy killings
Killing suspect held in Mahoning jail YOUNGSTOWN The 20-year-old man charged with the city’s
Polo: A dog’s life — literally
Opinion: In our modern medical age, life can be prolonged for man or animal. About a year and a half ago, our
Catholic schools | Celebrating Mass
In recognition of Catholic Schools Month in February, Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of
Nicolas Cage isn’t giving up on ‘Ghost’ So bad it’s good
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Of all the bad horror /fantasy/sci-fi/action
A matchup good for the US
Opinion: By Kyle Scott Baltimore Sun Mitt Romney was the inevitable nominee — until he wasn’t. In order
Pakistan cautions Kabul on Taliban peace hopes
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Pakistan told Afghanistan on Friday it was “preposterous” to think
Ohio fugitive hunters catch Ga. suspect
Associated Press CLEVELAND A fugitive task force in northern Ohio has arrested a man wanted in
He’s in ‘Luck’: Dustin Hoffman tries TV
By Scott Timberg Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Dustin Hoffman is as surprised as anyone to see
Reward math, science teachers
Opinion: Rapid City (S.D.) Journal: There’s good news and bad news as state lawmakers modify Gov. Dennis
First Niles Financial announces dividend
First Niles Financial announces dividend NILES First Niles Financial Inc., the parent company of
Consumer prices up as gas, clothing costs rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumer prices rose modestly in January on higher costs for food,
Air Force research studies trustworthiness
Associated Press DAYTON The Air Force is trying to determine whether blood samples can be used
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless noted: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI