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Wean opens new offices
Leading Valley philanthropic group moves into newly restored $2.5 million headquarters
Stories published July 18, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Weather causes area outages
Several locations in the Mahoning Valley reported outages after a storm Wednesday.
Indians beat Rays 10-6
Indians beat Rays 10-6 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer during a
Pirates hit 4 homers in 9-6 win over Rockies
Pirates hit 4 homers in 9-6 win over Rockies DENVER (AP) — Garrett Jones had three hits, including
Youngstown schools seek renewal levy in the fall
Youngstown schools seek renewal levy in the fall YOUNGSTOWN The city school board today approved
Brown champions ‘buy American’ for government apparel
Brown champions ‘buy American’ for government apparel U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is spearheading a
FBI divers may join search for missing Iowa girls
FBI divers may join search for missing Iowa girls EVANSDALE, Iowa (AP) — An FBI dive team from Los
Ariz. sheriff tries to revive Obama birth issue
Ariz. sheriff tries to revive Obama birth issue PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona sheriff is trying to
Workers plan NYC protest march next week
Workers plan NYC protest march next week NEW YORK (AP) — Low-wage workers plan to march next week
Boardman police investigate burglary
Boardman police investigate burglary BOARDMAN Police are investigating a burglary at a Hillman
Ky. governor creates health insurance exchange
Ky. governor creates health insurance exchange FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear
USS Cole bombing case moves into secret session
USS Cole bombing case moves into secret session FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — A military judge at
PNC bank reports decline in profits
PNC bank reports decline in profits Pittsburgh-based PNC bank reported a 40 percent decline in
FBI searches house belonging to NJ capital’s mayor
FBI searches house belonging to NJ capital’s mayor TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — FBI agents have carried
Video shows Fla. man shooting at would-be robbers
Video shows Fla. man shooting at would-be robbers OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in central
Suspect in Mich. sisters’ slayings is found dead
Suspect in Mich. sisters’ slayings is found dead DETROIT (AP) — Police say an Ohio man charged
Ex-coach charged with making false abuse claimss
Ex-coach charged with making false abuse claimss NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a suburban
Man charged after dog dies amid heat wave
Man charged after dog dies amid heat wave PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh man faces an animal
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Lockwood United Methodist Church, 4570 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman, will sponsor a free
Event will provide blast from the past
If you go Heritage Day Where: Ward-Thomas Museum, 503 Brown St., Niles. When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Vets group founder will speak to seniors
Vets group founder will speak to seniors YOUNGSTOWN Life Long Learning Institute at Park Vista
Pirates survive scare in 9th
Erik Bedard pitched effectively into the seventh inning for his first win in more than a month, Andrew McCutchen homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 Tuesday night to become the fifth team with at least 50 wins.
Catching a break
This time, the worst case scenario that hit the Mahoning Valley Scrappers in Tuesday’s eighth inning didn’t stop them.
Healed Starks signs for Steelers O line
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers’ young offensive line now has a veteran to
Penn State to respond to NCAA’s demand
Penn State said it will respond within days to the NCAA’s demand for information as the governing body decides whether the university should face penalties — including a possible shutdown of its storied football program — in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Wild Moore tames Tribe bats
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said Matt Moore showed some
Pa. police continue search for man, 80
Staff report MERCER, PA. Donald Lee Mariacher, 80, of 790 Perry Highway, East Lackawannock
Officials probe cases of dog abuse
Staff report BOARDMAN Township police and the Mahoning County Dog Warden’s office are
Relief from heat? Temperature to fall to a milder 90
It still will be unseasonably hot today, but it might feel like a cool-down in the Mahoning Valley with the high temperature forecast to reach 90 degrees, compared with Tuesday’s high of 96.
Farrell man charged in Hubbard robberies
Staff report HUBBARD A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with two counts of robbery
Safe surrender programs set
Fugitives in Trumbull and Columbiana counties with warrants charging them with nonviolent crimes will be given the opportunity to peacefully turn themselves in to authorities later this month.
Struthers residents question the future of closed skate park
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com STRUTHERS What will be the fate of a controversial skate park
Hubbard hires firm for infrastructure
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com Hubbard The city is using a new asset in its effort to
Victim, accused shed tears in court
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A last-minute plea deal in a Mahoning
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Ban on gays is reaffirmed
Associated Press NEW YORK After a confidential two-year review, the Boy Scouts of America on
YSU deck brightened a bit
When Youngstown State University students return to campus next month, they’ll be greeted by a brighter version of the Lincoln Avenue parking deck they left last spring.
Warren board mum on search process
With the start of school only about a month away, Warren City Schools have made no public announcement regarding the search process for a new superintendent.
Ohio FOP endorses candidates
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police, the state’s largest police
Saying no to ‘Obamacare’ could hurt states
Associated Press WASHINGTON For Gov. Rick Perry, saying “no” to the federal health care law also
Autopsy finished, hearing set
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com MEADVILLE, PA. Two women accused of killing a 20-year-old
Syrian forces battle rebels; clashes grow
Syrian forces battle rebels; clashes grow beirut Syrian government forces attacked rebels with
Shooting in Chardon kills couple
Associated Press CHARDON, Ohio A husband and wife were fatally shot in an apparent murder-
Romney: Obama casts shame on success
Associated Press IRWIN, Pa. Mitt Romney on Tuesday accused President Barack Obama of believing
Drought closes Mosquito boat ramps
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CORTLAND Boat launch ramps off state Routes 305 and 88
Wean opens new offices
Leading Valley philanthropic group moves into newly restored $2.5 million headquarters
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Sheen interested in ‘American Idol’ gig NEW YORK Could Charlie Sheen be a judge on
Local agencies report on ’11 job creation, retention
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s major economic-development organizations have
Beach sand sparks anthrax scare
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Mahoning County HazMat team was called to
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland: POLAND July 8 Harassment: A
Simply, deliciously inspired meals
Family Features Eating well doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself and your family of
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, regular meeting at 4 p.m., Lordstown
FirstEnergy Corp. announces dividend
FirstEnergy Corp. announces dividend AKRON FirstEnergy Corp. announced Tuesday that its
Limited charter vote may spur referendum, recall
City council could face political repercussions for wanting to put only four of 17 charter amendments proposed by a citizens committee on the Nov. 6 ballot, members of both bodies say.
SHALE BENEFITS Valley company cited as success story
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com columbus A company based in Trumbull County was one of
Tablack gets job as CFO in Alabama
Former Mahoning County auditor and administrator George J. Tablack has been hired as chief financial officer of Jefferson County, Ala., at a salary of $180,000 a year.
Artifacts animate exhibit at Hoyt
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The Hoyt Center for the Arts has partnered with the Toonseum in
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Judge overturns La. town’s ban on fortunetelling ALEXANDRIA, La. A federal judge
Girard couple surprised by extremely high water bill
By Danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD When Keith and Tina Brown of Liberty Street
Input sought on plans to expand bikeway
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Mill Creek MetroParks officials are seeking the
Summer Suds!
Each year in June, large and small breweries across the world release their summer seasonal beers.
Eggs around the clock: Ingredient offers versatility
Family Features Eggs have been the star ingredient in breakfast dishes for centuries, and
Alternative Fuels and U.S. Energy Consumption
In 2010, the transportation sector accounted for 28 percent of U.S. energy use. Nearly all of
Three-run homer not enough for Pittsburgh
Associated Press DENVER Pedro Alvarez gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a chance with one dramatic
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A study, “Beyond Boundaries: A Shared Services Plan for Ohio Schools and Government,”
Lady Penguins excel in the classroom
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown State women’s basketball program boasted the sixth-
‘Dark Knight Rises’ is an epic letdown
CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic Christopher Nolan concludes his Batman trilogy in typically
The right place
The right place A lot of people seem to agree that organic food is more important these days. Now
“around the world in 80 plates” (10 p.m., bravo): “Around the World in 80
“around the world in 80 plates” (10 p.m., bravo): “Around the World in 80 Plates” crowns its Season
Man recovers from the plague
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. One look at Paul Gaylord’s hands shows why the plague is
Have a fruitful talk with tomato plants
Opinion: By Amy Goldman Koss Los Angeles Times Last winter, in preparation for the planting of tomatoes,
Taste test
Taste test Can a chef out there give food writer Ross Morrone a taste of something he has never
The time is right to unite United Ways in Valley
Editorial: For many decades, United Way agencies and their forerunner Community Chest organizations in Mahoning
A wish list for a stronger America
Opinion: A wish list for a stronger America I consider celebrating anoth- er Fourth of July to be sacred
Crossing the line!
Crossing the line! The MVBRB takes another trip to Pa. This time they’ll be checking out burgers
Correction
Editorial: Correction A study, “Beyond Boundaries, a Shared Services Plan for Ohio Schools and Government,”
U.S. role in Afghanistan has brought good results
Opinion: Soon after the Taliban’s fall, the State Department sent one of its most intrepid diplomats, Ryan
One size doesn’t fit the whole class
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday Deciding what to teach children based on how old they are makes no more
The film industry can be reluctant to bump off lead characters — why squander a possible
The film industry can be reluctant to bump off lead characters — why squander a possible sequel? But
if you go
if you go What: “The Art of Animation” When: Now through Aug. 24 Where: Hoyt Center for the
Our civil disagreement
Opinion: In honor of William Raspberry, who died Tuesday, the Washington Post reissued this column, written
Fuel for the future
Natural gas is looking more like a ... By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com youngstown
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