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Forgotten no more
Until last year, monuments bearing the names of fallen soldiers had been forgotten in the corners of cemeteries and neglected on the properties of vacant ...
Stories published July 16, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Hubbard chooses Trumbull County 911 dispatching
Hubbard chooses Trumbull County 911 dispatching HUBBARD After a 6-1 council vote Monday night,
Boardman residents ask about ambulance and railroad
Boardman residents ask about ambulance and railroad BOARDMAN Township residents asked trustees
Campbell OKs land lease for oil and gas drilling
Campbell OKs land lease for oil and gas drilling Campbell City council voted to lease 167 acres
Family says death ‘was no accident’
Family says death ‘was no accident’ SHARON The stepfather of Mark Goodrich Jr., 12, who drowned
The heat has us beat
The heat has us beat YOUNGSTOWN There doesn’t appear to be any relief in sight for the Mahoning
Fla. teen convicted in middle school beating case
Fla. teen convicted in middle school beating case FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A jury today
Obama, Beshear discuss Ohio/Ky. bridge project
Obama, Beshear discuss Ohio/Ky. bridge project FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — President Barack Obama has
Firefighters: Blast at Ohio oil well site kills 1
Firefighters: Blast at Ohio oil well site kills 1 BOLIVAR, Ohio (AP) — Firefighters say one person
1.2 million attend Taste of Chicago
1.2 million attend Taste of Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago estimates that 1.2 million
Brokerage defaulted on Iowa jobs deal
Brokerage defaulted on Iowa jobs deal IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Even before its collapse last week,
3 teens charged in fatal beating of Chicago man
3 teens charged in fatal beating of Chicago man CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities in Chicago say three
2 Houston soccer players killed by lightning
2 Houston soccer players killed by lightning HOUSTON (AP) — Two soccer players are dead and
Jury starts deliberating Fla. school beating case
Jury starts deliberating Fla. school beating case FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A jury is now
Florida A&M president to resign immediately
Florida A&M president to resign immediately TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M University
Boil alert in effect for some residents of Youngstown, Boardman
Boil alert in effect for some residents of Youngstown, Boardman YOUNGSTOWN— A boil alert issued
Off-duty officer fatally struck
Off-duty officer fatally struck PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Investigators say an off-duty Philadelphia
Man wanted for van robbery-kidnapping
Man wanted for van robbery-kidnapping PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police are searching for a 28
WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS Saxon Club Branch 22 Ladies Auxiliary is looking for vendors for its fall craft show
Emilee Styranec makes NAM finals
Emilee Styranec makes NAM finals Emilee Elizabeth Styranec, age 9, daughter of Stephen and Wendy
17-year-old girl shot in the head in Warren
17-year-old girl shot in the head in Warren Staff report WARREN Warren police are
Strong storm topples trees, rips out power in Valley
Strong storm topples trees, rips out power in Valley Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A brief but heavy
Johnson captures Classic in playoff
Associated Press SILVIS, Ill. Zach Johnson already was a member of the board of directors of the
Battling for life: Youngstown event seeks to increase bone-marrow donors
People, music, food and games filled the Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana Banquet Hall on Shirley Road on Sunday.
Youth Flag Football League donates to Make-A-Wish
Alexis Giles had fun last spring trying to win football games by running certain play patterns, some near the sidelines.
Officials consider options for fire station in Springfield
Township officials are considering options for the aging Fire Station 21 on Struthers Road.
Panther power
The Panther Racing team produced the overall champion for a second straight year, while Stephan Hirsch of United Healthcare of Georgia was a first-time criterium winner when the Tour of the Valley concluded Sunday afternoon in front of YSU’s Williamson Business College.
If traditional lender denies your loan, consider giving CDFI a try
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When the Federal Reserve first sought to
O'Brien: PSU'S 'rock' through hard times
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. In seven months on the job, Bill O’Brien has turned into
Salinas scores another KO win
Wearing his U.S. Army Junior ROTC camouflage trunks, it would be safe to say that Alejandro “Popo” Salinas was in battle mode on Saturday.
McCutchen’s homer not enough for Bucs
Neil Walker wanted the Pittsburgh Pirates to get off to a better start after the All-Star break.
N. Korea: Army chief relieved due to illness
N. Korea: Army chief relieved due to illness seoul, south korea Kim Jong Un’s top military
Exotic animal law faces challenge
By Alan Johnson Columbus Dispatch LANCASTER, Ohio After Max the lion left Rescue One, taking
Strong storm topples trees, rips out power in the Valley
A brief but heavy storm swept through the Mahoning Valley just before 6 p.m. Sunday keeping police and fire crews busy with downed power lines and trees.
Lecturer will speak about the end of public education
Lecturer will speak about the end of public education youngstown ACTION will host a program
Forgotten no more
Until last year, monuments bearing the names of fallen soldiers had been forgotten in the corners of cemeteries and neglected on the properties of vacant buildings all over the Mahoning Valley.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland Historical Society, business meeting, 7 p.m., program 7:30 p.m., Little Red
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS While Batman lurks, ‘Ice Age’ tops box office NEW YORK With Batman lurking, the
SYRIA Red Cross: Conflict is civil war
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Syria’s 16-month bloodbath crossed an important symbolic
INSIDE
INSIDE In seven months, Bill O’Brien has turned into much more than just the new leader of Penn
New regulation brings sour grapes
Opinion: New regulation brings sour grapes I’ve been in business since 1996 and wineries have been
British Open offers closing stage like no other in golf
Associated Press LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England The cheer was so loud, the moment so big, that
“The most powerful men at Penn State failed to take any steps for 14 years to protect the
“The most powerful men at Penn State failed to take any steps for 14 years to protect the children
bridge
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video game reviews
‘Quantum conundrum’ Grade: B Details: Square Enix, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, $15
CAMPUS CRIME LAW Penn State report shows limits
Associated Press For more than two decades, colleges and universities have been required to
Years Ago
Today is Monday, July 16, the 198th day of 2012. There are 168 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Austintown's Andy Frost Jr. to retire after 46 years with fire department
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown When Andy Frost Jr. retires his post as fire
Obama: No apology to Mitt for Bain attacks
Associated Press WOLFEBORO, N.H. Mitt Romney’s campaign said Sunday that President Barack Obama
US hoops team wearies of worries about height
Associated Press WASHINGTON Don’t call them Shorty. The U.S. men are tired of hearing about
‘Dark Knight’ dark horse
Batman could break superhero bias at Oscars By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer BEVERLY HILLS,
Ohio’s education challenge
Opinion: Ohio’s education challenge Columbus Dispatch: Gov. John Kasich, a man who does not shy away from
Sabotage doesn’t harm Wiggins
Associated Press FOIX, France Crashes, falls, fractures — Bradley Wiggins has seen it all. Now
Behind TV channel blackouts: stalling profits
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Channel blackouts such as the one that resulted from the recent
Israel should be wary of West Bank recommendation
Opinion: Last week a committee formed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made recommendations that
CALIFORNIA Cities eye plan for seizing mortgages
Associated Press FONTANA, Calif. In the foreclosure- battered inland stretches of California,
Romney tacking to the right
Opinion: At a recent gathering of financial supporters, presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney made clear
Jepsen hasn’t tired of ‘Call Me Maybe’
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK For those predicting that Carly Rae Jepsen might
Is privatization the answer?
Opinion: In order to get the correct answer to anything, one must ask the right question. That is what Fox
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Nostalgia on campaign trail
Opinion: By ROBERT J. SAMUELSON Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON It’s getting dirty in
For dollars & sense, Valley’s fiefdoms must learn to share
Editorial: For far too long, the Mahoning Valley’s 17 cities, 23 villages, 56 townships and 40 public school
Clinton’s calls to new leader fall flat in Egypt political fight
Associated Press CAIRO The head of Egypt’s military took a tough line Sunday on the Muslim
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man is arrested after trying to hide a gun in planter PORTLAND, Ore. An Oregon
Governors put off health-care queries
Associated Press WILLIAMSBURG, Va. Millions of uninsured people may have to wait until after
Uncovered files detail Ohio police surveillance
Associated Press TOLEDO Long-lost files uncovered when a storage trailer was unloaded unveiled
Kahne gets needed win at New Hampshire
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. The best car was rolling toward victory — until its driver and
Furious fortnight ahead as London Games loom
Associated Press LONDON With the opening ceremony less than two weeks away, there’s a mad dash
US gas prices down
US gas prices down camarillo, calif. The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped
Schools offer PR tips to future CEOs
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Whether it’s corporate fraud, the Gulf oil spill, shoddy