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Transforming a tannery
The Ohio Leather Co. ceased production in 1971, but the plant site remains contaminated. Now Girard plans to foreclose on the property owners.The building, along ...
Stories published January 18, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Magazine that taught how to kill Americans reaches terror suspect at Gitmo
A copy of a magazine published by an arm of al-Qaida made its way to a terror suspect at the Guantanamo Bay prison, leading to an inspection of cells and a contentious new policy requiring special review teams to examine correspondence between prisoners and attorneys, U.S. prosecutors said Wednesday.
Auditions for March talent show are Saturday at library
Auditions will be from noon to 5 p.m.Saturday at the Main Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave., for a Youth Talent Show on March 16.
Campbell 911 line down
The Campbell police and fire departments’ phone lines have not been working tonight. Police Chief Gus Sarigianopoulos said the city is trying to resolve the problems, and he expected they would be resolved by 11 p.m.
Feds charge Girard man with withholding taxes from IRS
Feds charge Girard man with withholding taxes from IRS
Don't be alarmed by gunshots Thursday at Youngstown Air Reserve Station
Don't be alarmed by gunshots Thursday at Youngstown Air Reserve Station
Pa. man gets 12 1/2 to 40 years in prison in wrong-way crash
Pa. man gets 12 1/2 to 40 years in prison in wrong-way crash
NASA spaceport breaks ground for shuttle display
NASA spaceport breaks ground for space shuttle display
Panetta: US is 'fully prepared' for an Iran challenge
Panetta: US is 'fully prepared' for an Iran challenge
W.Pa. doctor honored for WWII service with Tuskegee Airmen
W.Pa. doctor honored for WWII service with Tuskegee Airmen
Woman arrested with gun on American Airlines plane
Woman arrested with gun on American Airlines plane
Ohio pastors urge state Senate to vote on abortion bill
Ohio pastors urge state Senate to vote on abortion bill
Troubled Ohio school district gets OK to restore busing
Troubled Ohio school district gets OK to restore busing
LOUIE TODAY: Punishing dog-fighters
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will talk this moning with Dave Nelso, assistant Mahoning County dog warden, about the barbaric crime of dog-fighting in Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, the uncivilized individuals who organize or participate in it or tolerate it, and what the public and community can do to help.
Report: Unclear where Zanesville animal owner got a gun to kill himself
Report: Unclear where Zanesville animal owner got a gun to kill himself
Ohio seeing a 'shocking' spike in deer ticks, expert says
Ohio seeing a 'shocking' spike in deer ticks, expert says
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Happy Wanderers to meet
Wanderers to meet HUBBARD Happy Wanderers invite all to join them for their meeting Friday.
Youngstown judge calls end to video arraignments ‘shocking’
A municipal judge has described the decision by Mahoning County Sheriff Randall A. Wellington to cancel video arraignments from the county jail as “shocking.” Wellington wrote in a Jan. 12 letter to the three municipal judges here that he would be forced to cancel the initial appearances of inmates by video from the jail he operates, effective Feb. 6, because of a 3 percent reduction in his budget this year.
Shaw’s game plan slows Boardman
It took four full quarters, but the Shaw boys basketball team’s slow pace put a halt to Boardman, 46-39, on Tuesday night.
Use safeguards to avert quakes, experts testify at YSU drilling hearing
Expert testimony at a joint subcommittee meeting of the state House and Senate on Tuesday indicated certain precautions could prevent injection-well- induced earthquakes.
East goes extra time again, but beats Liberty
The East High Panthers don’t seem to mind working overtime these days.
Warren killer Charles Lorraine skirts date with death today
Charles Lorraine was supposed to make the trip to the Death House at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville on Tuesday for his scheduled execution.
McDonald defense slows W. Reserve
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com McDONALD Defense was the key as the McDonald High School boys’
Trumbull I-80 project delayed until 2036
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com COLUMBUS Construction on a $100.5 million project to add
Mahoning County Land Bank reaches agreement with prosecutor’s office
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Land Bank has approved
Robbery has strained lives, victims tell Trumbull judge
Staff report WARREN The experience of being robbed inside your own home isn’t easily forgotten,
Tough DBs set tone for Niners
The change in the San Francisco 49ers’ attitude this season might be most evident when the defensive backs gather in a team meeting room each week to watch the highlight video from the previous game.
Seniors get computer savvy in Austintown
Weekly classes for local seniors prove that folks don’t have to be young to be computer savvy.
Woman sentenced for theft at Warren police station
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Rose M. Wilson, a 20-year city employee with no previous
Transforming a tannery
The Ohio Leather Co. ceased production in 1971, but the plant site remains contaminated. Now Girard plans to foreclose on the property owners.The building, along North State Street in Girard, is picture above in its heyday in the 1940s.
Beaver residents appeal for more well regulation
Julia Fuhrman Davis says she moved to Beaver Township 17 years ago from Canfield because it “was beautiful.” But Davis believes her quiet neighborhood won’t be beautiful after the addition of a soon-to-be active brine-injection well.
City police continue probe of homicide
Youngstown police say they have a couple of leads in the city’s second homicide of 2012.
Clean up the fracking waste
Opinion: Clean up the fracking waste With valid reason our community is voicing concern about injection
Lucas salutes black pilots with new film ‘Red Tails’ The real action heroes
By Julie Hinds Detroit Free Press DETROIT From “Sands of Iwo Jima” to “The Hurt Locker,” there
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board, 5 p.m., board office
Singers frequently venture into acting, and sometimes carve out impressive second careers for
Singers frequently venture into acting, and sometimes carve out impressive second careers for
Teenage girl charged with underage drinking
Staff report Boardman A 17-year-old girl is charged after township police broke up an underage
Plan to publish Hitler excerpts draws opposition
By DAVID RISING Associated Press BERLIN A state government in Germany is looking at legal
METRO DIGEST || Autopsy performed on infant found dead
Warrant issued WARREN Warren Municipal Court has issued an arrest warrant for a 23-year-old Lane
oddly enough
oddly enough Police ticket boy after toy motorcycle hits SUV CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico Police in
Klacik to drop out of treasurer’s race
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Another candidate who failed to gain the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Demetrius D.E. Ward, 35, of 61 S. Prospect St.,
newsmakers
newsmakers Poe fans plan vigil for mystery visitor BALTIMORE Is the “Poe Toaster” nevermore?
Romney’s priorities are all wrong
Opinion: WASHINGTON “I’m concerned about the poor in this country,” Mitt Romney said the other day. “We
Free food/dinner
Free food/dinner Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, various
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
birthdays
birthdays Singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro is 71. Comedian-singer Brett Hudson of the Hudson
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.42 .16 Avalon
Cold-blooded killer gets warm welcome from federal court
Editorial: Today is the day Charles Lor- raine should have died. Instead it is just one more day in the 9,388
Comfort food made easy
Polish Shepherd’s Pie Family Features Enjoying a hearty meal at home with family and friends is
Satisfy cravings the guilt-free way
Family Features When cold weather hits, so do comfort-food cravings. And although comfort foods
Man pleads innocent to obstruction charge
Staff report WARREN Hubert H. Flowers Jr., 25, of 2766 Brier St. SE, has pleaded innocent to
Add almonds for flavor, crunch
Family Features Winter foods typically mean one thing – comfort. Regardless of climate or
METRO DIGEST || High-speed chase on Route 422
High-speed chase CAMPBELL Police chased a man at speeds that reached 100 mph after he fled a
Cleveland lawyer sentenced in tax case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A prominent Cleveland lawyer and former
Colts fire Jim Caldwell as coach
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Jim Caldwell endured everything thrown at him during his first two
Coast-guard officer told captain to return to ship
Associated Press ROME “You go on board! Is that clear? Do you hear me?” the coast-guard officer
Poland officials mull leasing land
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Village council members continued to research and
Wikipedia Editors question 24-hour shutdown
Associated Press NEW YORK Can the world live without Wikipedia for a day? The planned shutdown
Coping with a skills shortage
Opinion: Coping with a skills shortage Akron Beacon Journal: As the economy continues its slow recovery, a
Giants’ Nicks an elite WR
Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. While fans in San Francisco have been celebrating “The
Pens, Malkin defeat Carolina in shootout
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin doesn’t necessarily go out on the ice with a game
Iraq’s Sunni-backed ministers suspended
Iraq’s Sunni-backed ministers suspended BAGHDAD Iraq’s Shiite-dominated Cabinet suspended
Insects bug Serena Down Under
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia If anything, it was the insects buzzing around Rod Laver
Disaster could cost cruise industry millions in claims, lost bookings
Associated Press NEW YORK The capsizing of the Costa Concordia could not have come at a worse
Romney tax rate sparks outcry
Associated Press FLORENCE, S.C. His wealth and taxes suddenly a campaign focus, Mitt Romney
Cruise operators’ stock slides after Italy tragedy
Associated Press NEW YORK Shares of cruise operators declined Tuesday, with analysts questioning
Wes Welker overlooked as Patriots’ TEs excel
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. The question seemed to blind-side Tom Brady and he reacted
US needs to talk to Iran
Opinion: Last week, the Obama administration warned Iran that it would cross a “red line” if it closed the
Paula Deen criticized for hiding diabetes for three years
Associated Press NEW YORK Paula Deen, the Southern belle of butter and heavy cream, is making no
Ravens seek more consistency on O
Associated Press OWINGS MILLS, Md. For the Baltimore Ravens, the term “balanced attack” usually
Cavs can’t finish off Golden St.
Monta Ellis’ jersey was splattered with blood and his nose was cut and swollen.
Chili helps chase away the chill
Comfort food ideas Family Features When there’s a chill in the air, nothing warms better than a
Rail products delivered to V&M
Rail products delivered to V&M PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh-based L.B. Foster Co. has begun delivery of
Federal agency: Medina families at risk from polluted water tied to drilling
A federal health agency says potentially explosive levels of natural gas at two houses in Granger Township in eastern Medina County are a public-health threat.
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