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Jams booms with growth in space, services
Kontinuous Jams Music, owned by Michael J. Moritz Jr., recently opened in a new Market Street location and features an expanded recording studio and new ...
Poland SOV remembers Idora Park
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Poland Shepherd of the Valley residents, employees and
Army Band helps celebrate July 4
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Almost every inch of grass was covered with lawn chairs and
Window World choppers featured
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Window World showed off its motorcycles for charity during
Canfield library hosts Genie Party
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Continuing with its dreams and wishes theme, the Canfield
Stories published July 20, 2012
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Warren school board hires Notar
Warren school board hires Notar WARREN Michael Notar, hired Friday morning as superintendent of
City schools miss targets, lose $1.8M
District aimed for 11% achievement growth, reached only 2% City schools miss targets, lose $1.8M
New track courtesy of students’ efforts
New track courtesy of students’ efforts CAnfield Students and residents will soon be able to
Boil alert in Brookfield Township
Boil alert in Brookfield Township BROOKFIELD Water customers on 10 streets in Brookfield
Police say Colo. suspect’s apartment booby trapped
Police say Colo. suspect’s apartment booby trapped AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Police say the apartment
Warner Bros. grapples with Colo. shooting
Warner Bros. grapples with Colo. shooting NEW YORK (AP) — The movie industry grappled Friday
BUSINESS DIGEST || 3-county recruiting event
xxx The One-Stop Workforce System of Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties has scheduled
Mural graces Glenwood Avenue on South Side
Mural graces Glenwood Avenue on South Side YOUNGSTOWN — Those traveling south on Glenwood Avenue
Calif. neighbor of Colorado shooting suspect says he was shy
Calif. neighbor of Colorado shooting suspect says he was shy SAN DIEGO (AP) — Those who knew the
Witness tried to keep door closed on Colo. gunman
Witness tried to keep door closed on Colo. gunman AURORA, Colo. (AP) — One of the people fleeing a
Jury gets case in Air Force base sex abuse trial
Jury gets case in Air Force base sex abuse trial SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A jury is deliberating in the
Q. and A. on mass shooting at Colorado theater
Q. and A. on mass shooting at Colorado theater By The Associated Press Here’s a guide to some
UPDATE: 12 killed, 59 wounded in Colo. theater shooting
UPDATE: 12 killed, 59 wounded in Colo. theater shooting AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Police say 71 people
Here are some of the deadliest mass shootings around world
Here are some of the deadliest mass shootings around world By The Associated Press Some of
UPDATE: Gunman in Colorado shooting was grad student
UPDATE: Gunman in Colorado shooting was grad student AURORA, Colo. (AP) — A graduate student in a
9 Ivorian women sentenced over genital mutilation
9 Ivorian women sentenced over genital mutilation ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — An Ivory Coast
PHOTOS - GREATEST GOLFER | Carano, Hearns, Terlesky, Neumeister take 2012 junior Greatest titles
The 2012 Greatest Golfer of the Valley junior finals were Saturday at Trumbull Country Club. The adult Greatest Golfer will take place Aug. 24, 25 & 26.
Trumbull HazMat operation jeopardized by coverage question
Trumbull HazMat operation jeopardized by coverage question NEWTON FALLS The Trumbull County Fire
New lunch delivery service launched downtown
New lunch delivery service launched downtown A new lunch delivery service has been launched to
Woman jailed after raucous court hearing
Woman jailed after raucous court hearing YOUNGSTOWN A woman convicted by a jury in June in an
Second horizontal well producing in Columbiana County
Second horizontal well producing in Columbiana County youngstown A second horizontal drilling
US stocks slide as crisis in Europe deepens
US stocks slide as crisis in Europe deepens NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell early today, pushed
Arby’s offering facebook coupon to mark anniversary
Arby’s offering facebook coupon to mark anniversary Arby’s, the fast food restaurant that first
Local Dairy Queens plan kids’ carnivals
Local Dairy Queens plan kids’ carnivals AUSTINTOWN Austintown Dairy Queen, 146 N. Canfield-Niles
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS William Penn Fraternal Association is sponsoring its annual end-of-summer picnic
Drug crimes up over 2011 in Valley
Statewide, arrests and drugs seized by the Ohio State Highway Patrol are up significantly this year compared with 2011, said Lt. Brian Holt, commander of the Southington Post.
Trumbull Country Club hosts Saturday's greatest junior golfer of the valley final
Trumbull country club hosts saturday’s greatest junior golfer of the valley final
Youngstown to get $1M to rev up housing demolition
The city would receive $1 million of Mahoning County’s $1,531,680 allocation from an attorney- general program for housing demolition, under the county Land Reutilization Corp.’s proposal.
Chet Cooper's call to ump strikes like bolt
Chet Cooper’s call to umpire struck like a bolt out of the blue.
The Valley market for homes picked up dramatically in June
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sales of new and existing homes
Price is wrong: Indians can’t solve Rays’ ace
Associated Press st. petersburg, fla. Ubaldo Jimenez kept it close against David Price through
Stop harassment by police, group demands at Youngstown City Hall
Desiree Johnson and about two dozen supporters held signs and walked outside City Hall on Thursday to protest the treatment of young black males like her son, and the harassment she says her family has faced from Youngstown police.
Hubbard man’s inspiration leads to invention awards
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com hubbard In 2008, Jerry Balestrino was lying on a bed with
Frazar hits grand slam, drives in 5 before rain halts Scrappers game
Staff report JamestowN, N.y. Jamestown Jammers pitcher Matt Milroy couldn’t stop Mahoning
US basketball team rolls past not-so-Great Britain in exhibition
Associated Press manchester, england Deron Williams was in, Carmelo Anthony out, and both were
Bill would remove judicial position in Youngstown Municipal Court
With the Ohio Supreme Court’s chief justice requesting Gov. John Kasich delay appointing a new Youngstown Municipal Court judge, a state legislator said he’ll introduce a bill next week to eliminate the position.
Bohn takes early lead at True South
Associated Press madison, miss. Jason Bohn knows what kind of mindset is needed to compete in
Forum details Mill Creek bikeway-expansion proposal
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Mahoning Valley residents already using the Mill
Youngstown schools: Cost to update curriculum estimated at nearly $500,000
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Getting the school district’s curriculum up to
Flag raised in honor of teen killed in Newton Falls
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Everett Greathouse, a 15-year-old Newton Falls boy killed
Jams booms with growth in space, services
Kontinuous Jams Music, owned by Michael J. Moritz Jr., recently opened in a new Market Street location and features an expanded recording studio and new retail store.
Church VBS centers on rain forest theme
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Poland Presbyterian Church used the adventures of the rain
Children use Nook at Barnes and Noble event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Reading can be fun, especially when it’s combined with
Hilltop students honored at awards assembly
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com First- and second-grade students at Hilltop Elementary
Allison honored by Canfield Baseball Club
The Canfield Baseball Club honored Canfield High School senior David Allison for his volunteerism in
Canfield swimmers dominate in win over Logan
The Canfield Swim Club put together a strong performance, placing in most events en route to a
Ohio Naturopathic 5K benefits Make A Wish
Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by naturopathic doctor Ted Suzelis, is teaming up with Valley
Children use Nook at Barnes and Noble event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Reading can be fun, especially when it’s combined with
Boardman Sports Briefs
BB Baseball to host camp BB Baseball will be conducting an instructional camp on Aug. 5 at the
Farm to Fork Dinner to benefit United Way
The first Farm to Fork Dinner, presented by Key Bank, will take place at White House Fruit Farm in
Poland SOV remembers Idora Park
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Poland Shepherd of the Valley residents, employees and
Trustees asked about ambulance system, railroad crossing
STAFF REPORT Township residents asked trustees on Monday to address their concerns about two
Canfield library book club attracts tweens
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Just B’Tween Us book club offers middle school children
Poland Sports Briefs
Old Dutch Mill Golf Course to host charity scramble A golf scramble will be held on July 28 at the
Children use Nook at Barnes and Noble event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Reading can be fun, especially when it’s combined with
Boardman Sports Briefs
Old Dutch Mill Golf Course to host charity scramble A golf scramble will be held on July 28 at the
Former Canfield athletes excel at OSU
Hilary Allen and Gavin Trebilcock, both 2011 Canfield graduates, as well as Garrett Trebilcock,
Poland Community Briefs
Miami University names Poland grads to Dean’s List Miami University students who achieved a 3.5 or
‘Clubs for Kids’ benefits Akron Children’s
The second annual “Clubs for Kids” Golf Classic to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley
Preschool administrator jailed to help Muscular Dystrophy
Boardman United Methodist Preschool and Child Care Center (BUMP), a non-profit center was without an
Canfield Sports Briefs
Softball Fall Classic to be held in September The Canfield Baseball Club will host a softball Fall
Ohio Naturopathic 5K benefits Make A Wish
Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by naturopathic doctor Ted Suzelis, is teaming up with Valley
Boardman library puppets perform
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com As a part of the Summer Reading program, Puppets! Puppets!
POLICE REPORTS
POLICE REPORTS July 1 Recovered property: A wallet was recovered at Kirk Road and Turner Road.
Army Band helps celebrate July 4
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Almost every inch of grass was covered with lawn chairs and
Jocko the Clown entertains at Poland library
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Throughout the summer, the public libraries of Youngstown and
St. Christine’s brings community together
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Families, friends and neighbors from all walks of life came
Canfield Police Blotter
June 2 Drug paraphernalia: Rufus Green Jr., 52, 1487 Republic Ave., Youngstown, was arrested on a
Austintown Sports Briefs
Williamson to compete in Greatest Golfer finals Austintown Fitch junior Rachel Williamson shot an
Boardman Police Blotter
June 28 Aggravated menacing: An official with a South Avenue long-term care center reported that
Third-graders walk through history
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Even though Hilltop Elementary School third-graders had to
Kids discover science of reading
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Austintown library continued its Summer Reading
Window World choppers featured
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Window World showed off its motorcycles for charity during
Ohio Naturopathic 5K benefits Make A Wish
Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by naturopathic doctor Ted Suzelis, is teaming up with Valley
Extreme Makeover: Fitch cafeteria edition
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Fitch High School cafeteria will never look the
Austintown VBS raises money for Mali
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com First United Methodist Church and Ohl Town United Methodist
Miss Williams, Mr. Grover will wed in September
Rickie Williams and John Grover, both of Austintown, are engaged, her parents are announcing. The
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield graduates named to Dean’s list Miami University students who achieved a 3.5 or better
Brindisis observe golden milestone
Mr. and Mrs. Duke Brindisi of Boardman observed the 50th anniversary of their wedding June 2 at
Dattilio-Bellotta wedding planned for Las Vegas
Amy E.C. Dattilio and Phillip M. Bellotta, both of Canfield, are announcing their engagement and
Texas couple plan open ceremony for Sept. wedding
The Rev. and Mrs. John Oliver of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Christa
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown student makes the Dean’s List at Miami University Alexandre James Prassinos of
Canfield library hosts Genie Party
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Continuing with its dreams and wishes theme, the Canfield
Ohio Naturopathic 5K benefits Make A Wish
Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by naturopathic doctor Ted Suzelis, is teaming up with Valley
Boardman Park offers adventures in learning
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Kids received a crash course in the outdoors during
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman grads on Miami University Dean’s List Miami University students who achieved a 3.5 or
Miss Thayer will wed Mr. Ward at Old North Church
The parents of Brianna Thayer are announcing her engagement of Corey Ward. The bride-elect, of
Alumni Association gives scholarships
The Austintown Alumni Association awarded $500 scholarships to eight members of the 2012 Fitch
Canfield school board seeks input
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Board of Education members agreed that they need to
Ashley Basile, Aaron Oeken engaged
David and Maria Basile of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
Rome provides roadmap for U.S.
Opinion: Rome provides roadmap for U.S. The real problem in America and world societies is not the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert Ripple, 50, of 23 Graystone, Poland, Ohio, and
Homicides, gun crimes up in Warren, township
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Warren-area homicides have risen compared with last year,
Teens report S. Side home invasion
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for the group of men who kicked in the front door to
POLICE CALLS in Girard, Liberty
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY July 12
In Florida, Obama criticizes Romney over Medicare
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Wooing Florida voters, President Barack Obama warned
Huntington Bancshares reports profit
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Huntington Bancshares reported Thursday a
Dinner at fruit farm to aid UW
Staff report CANFIELD The inaugural Farm to Fork Dinner, presented by Key Bank to benefit the
weathersfield schools Lane family adds $50,000 toward pledge for stadium
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Board of Education accepted
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 20, the 202nd day of 2012. There are 164 days left in the year. Associated
‘A walk in the park’: Scott grabs early lead
Associated Press lytham St. ANNES, ENGLAND Unlike the guys in charge of the weather forecast,
Racial-profiling trial begins for Ariz. sheriff
Associated Press PHOENIX Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s anti-illegal immigration patrols took
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Best in Show’ actor accused of lewd act LOS ANGELES Actor Fred Willard, perhaps
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Dog Days,” 7:30 p.m.: The true story of a soldier from Salem who
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, food distribution 9:30 to 11:30
Ohio dad denies Disney trip for cancer-patient daughter, 4
Associated Press TOLEDO A 4-year-old girl who went through two years of cancer treatments isn’t
Vote coming on smoking ban for Ohio public colleges
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio higher-education officials plan a vote Monday urging the state’s
Honored with award
Honored with award NILES The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Niles Area Council will
BULGARIA Police seek ID of bomber
Associated Press BURGAS, Bulgaria He looked like any other impatient tourist checking the big
mahoning county TB-control levy to go on Nov. 6 ballot for renewal
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners have
ACTION: Collaboration is key in razing of blighted buildings
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com boardman A collaboration between the city of Youngstown
action
action Upcoming activities ACTION, Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our
Council may regret limited charter vote
Opinion: The decision by Youngstown City Council to move ahead with only four of 17 charter amendments
“John oliver’s new york stand-up show” (11 p.m., comedy central): The kooky Brit
“John oliver’s new york stand-up show” (11 p.m., comedy central): The kooky Brit is back for Season
VALLEYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM of ohio Northside, Hillside nurses’ pacts expire
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The contract between ValleyCare Health System
Biden blasts Romney in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Vice President Joe Biden is keeping up the attacks on Republican
The right kind of education
Opinion: The right kind of education Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette: Here’s a puzzle: High-tech U.S. businesses
JUNIORS Championship
JUNIORS Championship When: Saturday, 1 p.m. Where: Trumbull Country Club, Warren Divisions:
Committee studies Ohio death penalty
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio Supreme Court committee studying the state’s capital
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against the
The choice voters deserve
Opinion: By FAREED ZAKARIA Washignton Post Writers Group NEW YORK The presidential contest has gotten
Kennywood agrees to limits on beer sales
Kennywood agrees to limits on beer sales Associated Press WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. A Pittsburgh-area
Ohio election chief appeals judge’s ballot ruling
Ohio election chief appeals judge’s ballot ruling %reldate(2012-07-19T20:32:25 Eds: APNewsNow.
Syria’s Assad shown on TV after bombing
Syria’s Assad shown on TV after bombing beirut Syrian President Bashar Assad made his first
METRO DIGEST || Community work day Saturday
Community work day YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is sponsoring a
Craft beers boom in US
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords And now, for some happy talk — by which I mean a noncorporate,
Emmy nominations HBO, CBS, PBS top list
By Susan King and Rene Lynch Los Angeles Times HBO dominated the Emmy nominations announced
Man convicted of embezzling seeks early release from prison
Staff report Youngstown The Canfield man convicted of embezzling $1.3 million from Southwind
OEC educational forum offers views on fracking
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown Janet Reeves, a retired Mahoning Valley
Salaried retirees at GM arrive at D-day
Staff report DETROIT Today is the deadline for 42,000 salaried retirees of General Motors Co. to
Man killed by police responding to burglary
Associated Press COLUMBUS Columbus police say a man who died after reporting a break-in at his
Rescue Mission has aided Valley 119 years; now it needs our help
Editorial: Since 1893, The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley has shined as a beacon of hope for tens of
Drug arrests up
Drug arrests up SOUTHINGTON Statewide, arrests and drugs seized by the Ohio State Highway Patrol
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