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Mahoning Valley sales tax revenue surged in 2011
Sales-tax revenue generated at shopping centers such as The Shops at Boardman Park helped Mahoning County’s share grow to nearly $30 million in 2011.
Stories published February 22, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mahoning Prosecutor candidates defend their backgrounds
Mahoning Prosecutor candidates defend their backgrounds
Police: Girl forced to run 3 hours dies; 2 charged
Police: Girl forced to run 3 hours dies; 2 charged
Pa. judge accused of dismissing own tickets suspended
Pa. judge accused of dismissing own tickets suspended
Former Mercer Co. bowling alley owner pleads in minors case
Former Mercer Co. bowling alley ownner pleads in minors case
Oct. 9 trial set for Ohio teen in Craigslists attacks
Oct. 9 trial set for Ohio teen in Craigslists attacks
Sen. Portman backing Delphi retirees
Sen. Portman backing Delphi retirees Youngstown U.S. Sen. Rob Portman is pushing the Obama
Jordan Brown trial to be closed to the public
Jordan Brown trial to be closed to the public PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pennsylvania Superior Court
Two Mahoning County judges appointed to panel to study court funding
Two Mahoning County judges appointed to panel to study court funding
Roemer leaving GOP, but not presidential campaigns
Roemer leaving GOP, but not presidential campaigns BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Former Louisiana Gov.
Tribe seeks order to limit beer sales in Neb. town
Tribe seeks order to limit beer sales in Neb. town LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Leaders of an American
Two more in hazing case turn themselves in
Two more in hazing case turn themselves in YOUNGSTOWN Two of the nine men charged in connection
Panel: Seniors should get whooping cough shots
Panel: Seniors should get whooping cough shots ATLANTA (AP) — A federal advisory panel is
With Mardi Gras a memory, New Orleans sobers up
With Mardi Gras a memory, New Orleans sobers up NEW ORLEANS (AP) — By dawn today, Mardi Gras was
Ga. cops: 2 kids missing after helper drives off
Ga. cops: 2 kids missing after helper drives off DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Authorities were searching
Asked about NYPD spying in NJ, ex-chief hangs up
Asked about NYPD spying in NJ, ex-chief hangs up NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A former New Jersey police
US stocks fall as Europe frets over Greece
US stocks fall as Europe frets over Greece NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks were lower in early trading
Steelworkers in Canton approve contract
Steelworkers in Canton approve contract CANTON A United Steelworkers union has approved a five-
Journey drummer ordered to anger management
Journey drummer ordered to anger management DALLAS, Ore. (AP) — Drummer Deen Castronovo from the
Indiana lawmaker says Girl Scouts promote Planned Parenthood
Indiana lawmaker says Girl Scouts promote Planned Parenthood INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana
LOUIE TODAY: Fixing America and Oz
Steve Laffy return with an update on the premiere of his movie, "Fixing America, which was filmed, in part, in Youngstown.
Ark. man charged with murder of teen he met online
Ark. man charged with murder of teen he met online LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A man accused of
Judge to rule on Wash. pharmacies selling Plan B
Judge to rule on Wash. pharmacies selling Plan B TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A federal judge plans to
Pretrial program deal set in horse slaughter case
Pretrial program deal set in horse slaughter case HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman
Fugitive who once faked suicide arrested again
Fugitive who once faked suicide arrested again ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A man who once faked his own death
Vet charged in killings wants to represent self
Vet charged in killings wants to represent self HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — An Iraq war veteran
Georgia man to plead in Pa. homeless check scam
Georgia man to plead in Pa. homeless check scam PITTSBURGH (AP) — One of four Atlanta men charged
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Beaver Creek Sportsman Club, 14480 Washingtonville Road, Washingtonville, will serve
Parents, commitment key to improving Youngstown schools, expert says
Key ingredients to improve Youngstown city schools are engaged parents and a commitment to long-term involvement, a longtime community organizer contends.
Racist text riles race for Mahoning County prosecutor
The heat has been turned up in the race for Mahoning County prosecutor.
Fitch Falcons snap streak
For eight minutes, the spirit and intensity of the Steel Valley Conference was reborn as former rivals Boardman and Fitch engaged in a heated battle on the Falcons’ basketball court.
Betras apologizes for insults to candidate
Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras mocked a county commissioner candidate about his appearance and his chances of winning the March 6 primary and used a variety of insults, including expletives, in a series of text messages.
Defense reigns for Falls, YCS in tourney tune-up
Late in the third quarter Tuesday night, near the end of a stretch where his team scored two points in 13 minutes, Youngstown Christian boys basketball coach Dolph Carroll called a timeout, grabbed a clipboard, crouched in front of his team and started banging the clipboard on the floor.
Salem nursing student, friend injured while helping motorist
A Salem woman and a friend, acting as Good Samaritans helping an injured driver, were seriously injured early Monday when they jumped off an Interstate 79 overpass fearing they would be struck by a oncoming tractor-trailer truck.
Ex-QB Hipple gives YSU audience hope
Like a true athlete, Eric Hipple worked up a sweat giving his presentation on depression and its most extreme scenario — suicide — to a group of mostly students at Youngstown State’s Kilcawley Center on Tuesday night.
Kasich signs bill; pit bulls removed from list
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has signed into law a long-debated bill
Springfield seniors survive final scare
It didn’t turn out to be a simple win, even though it looked like it could have been. Still, Tom Mastran won’t soon forget his last home game at Springfield High.
Parents urged to organize to save Youngstown schools
Key ingredients to improve Youngstown city schools are engaged parents and a commitment to long-term involvement, a longtime community organizer contends.
Jacubec’s 37 points ignite Struthers win
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com LIBERTY Senior guard Jake Jakubec closed out an outstanding
Former YSU union treasurer pleads guilty
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The former treasurer of a Youngstown State
Hubbard officials seek to regulate Internet cafes
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard The city council is looking to regulate
Ohio election law opponents: Referendum cannot be pulled from Nov. ballot
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The group behind an effort to repeal controversial,
Mahoning Valley sales tax revenue surged in 2011
Sales-tax revenue generated at shopping centers such as The Shops at Boardman Park helped Mahoning County’s share grow to nearly $30 million in 2011.
It’s easy to put produce on your plate for less
Family Features Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables every day? According to the U.S.
Beaver district out of emergency
Staff report Lisbon After just more than two years in fiscal emergency, the state auditor’s
Pentagon hits panic button
Opinion: By James Jay Carafano Heritage Foundation Washington is about to hand America’s enemies — at
METRO DIGEST || Trucker cited
Trucker cited YOUNGSTOWN A 57-year-old trucker has been cited in the Feb. 14 accident along
US apologizes for burning of Qurans
Associated Press KABUL The U.S. apologized Tuesday for the burning of Muslim holy books that had
Church celebrates Shrove Tuesday
It doesn’t matter what you call it — Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday. It’s all about the feast before the fast.
Study: Fracking itself not cause of contamination
A new study by the Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin has found no evidence of aquifer contamination from hydraulic-fracturing chemicals in the subsurface as a result of horizontal fracturing, commonly referred to as fracking.
Divine Wine
Divine Wine As astute as we’ve become with food, we’re the same with our drink — specifically
Hostess targets workers
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Here’s a case of good news oozing out of bad news, and vice versa.
New look in care for kids
Tiana’s eyes lit up when she saw the huge fish on the walls of her examination room in the Radiology Department at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
Pens’ playoff mindset pays off
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma took a playoff-like approach to
Jamison, Irving rally Cavs rally past Detroit
Associated Press CLEVELAND Less than halfway through his rookie season in the NBA, Kyrie Irving
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch Local School District, study session at 6 p.m. followed by a regular
America’s power and global influence waning
Opinion: By Rosa Brooks Los Angeles Times Is America in decline? Is our global influence waning? Expect
Years Ago
Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2012. There are 313 days left in the year.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Aaron T. Tainter, 29, of 14314 Goodrow Court,
Victim Jeremiah Allen left hospital, is arrested
Staff report WARREN Jeremiah Allen, 18, of Warren suffered critical injuries from being shot in
HBA home show
HBA home show BOARDMAN The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of the Valley will host its
Hughes, Greene make strong bids for sheriff; Greene gets nod
Editorial: Randall Wellington became sher- iff of Mahoning County in 1999 at a dark time for the office. His
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Art sale to feature Munch’s ‘The Scream’ NEW YORK A New York City art auction will
US softens stance on arms for Syrians
US softens stance on arms for Syrians WASHINGTON The Obama administration opened the door
FDA: New suppliers to ease shortage of 2 cancer medications
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Federal regulators have approved new suppliers for two crucial
Two legendary actors — Christopher Plummer and Max von Sydow — are competing for the
Two legendary actors — Christopher Plummer and Max von Sydow — are competing for the supporting
We love burgers
We love burgers Hi, we are MVBRB, the Mahoning Valley Burger Review Board — (above, from left to
Orange crush
Get to know, love these citrus fruits KNOW YOUR ORANGES Buy fruit that is heavy for its size and
Another view of fracking
Opinion: Another view of fracking In reference to a Feb. 3 letter to the editor (“Don’t blame quakes on
Journalist’s risks good for all of us
Opinion: In April, the prize-winning New York Times correspondent Anthony Shadid was asked, on the NPR talk
“American Idol” (8 p.m., fox): And you thought tensions were high during Hollywood Week.
“American Idol” (8 p.m., fox): And you thought tensions were high during Hollywood Week. Now, it’s
IRS issues lien of $27K against engineer-hopeful Ginnetti
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Internal Revenue Service has a $27,687
South Range schools to get tunnel
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com GREENFORD Funding to add two left-turn lanes and a
Salem band breezes home to get away from the party
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s a familiar breeze back in the Youngstown area in
Debate starts big week for Romney
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Mitt Romney will face his three Republican rivals today in a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.13 —.01 Avalon
OSU rebounds with a hot shooting night
Associated Press COLUMBUS This time, Ohio State hit shots. As a result, Illinois had no
These guys scout Valley for the best hamburgers
These guys scout Valley for the best hamburgers NEW ON VALLEY FOOD, C1
Dow breaks 13,000 points but can’t hold onto gains
It came and went in a flash, a number on a board for seconds at a time, but its symbolic power couldn’t be dismissed.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Few Ohio counties use funds to find sex offenders
Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio Only 13 of Ohio’s 88 counties have used available federal funds
As Ohio’s first casino shapes up, what’s on deck? Lots of slots
Associated Press CLEVELAND A former Cleveland department store that once had a starring
Outrage over monitoring of Muslim students
Associated Press NEW YORK New York City’s mayor faced off with the president of Yale University
Ohio couple sentenced in son’s drowning
Associated Press ZANESVILLE, Ohio An Ohio woman and her husband were each sentenced Tuesday to
Dog found shot to death on East Side
Staff report Youngstown A necropsy revealed no bite marks and no bullet fragments in the dog
Sugarland attorneys: Injured fans share blame
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Attorneys for country duo Sugarland said concert-goers were at
Indians expect to contend in AL Central
On a cinder-block wall adjacent to the front entrance of the Indians’ training complex, a large script “I” has been replaced this year by a block “C,” which, of course, stands for Cleveland.
MVBRB takes to the Lake for a delicious burger
The Mahoning Valley Burger Review Board had its monthly meeting in the rustic setting of Mecca’s second-oldest standing building, The Lake Tavern. Owner John Palasics greeted us and gave a history lesson on the building. He and wife Kelly, bought the tavern eight years ago and did major renovations to turn it into the fun, family-friendly establishment it is today.
Show teaches teens about business
Staff report KENT Teens can discover how to launch their own successful microbusiness in the new
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