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IN THE MAKING
Needing $1.3 million more to reach its $6 million goal to open its downtown history center, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society is having a series ...
Stories published July 24, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mahoning County chiropractor arraigned on various charges
Mahoning County chiropractor arraigned on various charges
Apple to release new Mac operating system Wednesday
Apple to release new Mac operating system Wednesday
Youngstown firefighter injured at North Side blaze
Youngstown firefighter injured at North Side blaze
Judge denies early prison release of Canfield embezzler
Judge denies early prison release of Canfield embezzler
W. Pa. coke plant agrees to pay $1.75M pollution fine
W. Pa. coke plant agrees to pay $1.75M pollution fine
Gigantic butter cake celebrates Columbus bicentennial
Gigantic butter cakes celebrates Columbus bicentennial
Baby of man wounded in Colo. shooting is born
Baby of man wounded in Colo. shooting is born DENVER (AP) — A woman whose husband was critically
ND man bound over for trial in daughters’ deaths
ND man bound over for trial in daughters’ deaths MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has ordered a North
Michelle Obama in Ohio says campaign about choices
Michelle Obama in Ohio says campaign about choices
Columbiana Co. real-estate tax bills in the mail, payment deadline Sept. 7
Columbiana Co. real-estate tax bills in the mail
Grandma: No idea how Iowa cousins biked to lake
Grandma: No idea how Iowa cousins biked to lake IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The grandmother who was
Eight nabbed in burglary-heroin scheme
Eight nabbed in burglary-heroin scheme BOARDMAN The Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force
Peterson jury selection progresses on 2nd day
Peterson jury selection progresses on 2nd day JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Twelve jurors have been selected
Pittsburgh police chief testifies at trial of 3 officers
Pittsburgh police chief testifies at trial of 3 officers
Nose doc who hid in Europe pleads guilty to fraud
Nose doc who hid in Europe pleads guilty to fraud HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — A former northwestern
Charter captains help monitor Lake Erie water quality
Charter captains help monitor Lake Erie water quality
Gunman in Hudson family slayings returns to court
Gunman in Hudson family slayings returns to court CHICAGO (AP) — The man convicted of gunning down
Ohioan suspected of using 6-year-old son as part of drug trafficking
Ohio suspected of drug trafficking
DPS: Tire likely cause of deadly Texas truck crash
DPS: Tire likely cause of deadly Texas truck crash McALLEN, Texas (AP) — State authorities believe
Pa. monsignor gets 3-6 years in sex abuse cover-up
Pa. monsignor gets 3-6 years in sex abuse cover-up PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Roman Catholic monsignor
Helicopters join battle in Syria’s Aleppo
Helicopters join battle in Syria’s Aleppo DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Fierce clashes intensified in
Local unemployment rate rises
Local unemployment rate rises youngstown The unemployment rate is rising for the first time this
Holder to announce New Orleans police reforms
Holder to announce New Orleans police reforms NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder will
Families of theater shooting victims plan goodbyes
Families of theater shooting victims plan goodbyes CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — With their anger and
Report: 6 hurt, 1 missing after NY house explosion
Report: 6 hurt, 1 missing after NY house explosion WILSON, N.Y. (AP) — At least six people
Plane towing marriage proposal crashes; pilot OK
Plane towing marriage proposal crashes; pilot OK WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — A pilot was rescued off
Driver gets short term for killing Pa. man in yard
Driver gets short term for killing Pa. man in yard SHARON, Pa. (AP) — A judge sentenced a western
Customer chases bar robber away with own gun
Customer chases bar robber away with own gun COCHRANTON, Pa. (AP) — The owner of a northwestern
Donor sought injunction over Paterno statue
Donor sought injunction over Paterno statue STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A State College businessman
REUNIONS
Boardman High School Class of 1962 has planned its 50th class reunion, beginning with a tailgate
Kiwanis awards scholarships, plans district convention
Western Mahoning County Kiwanis Club recently awarded three $500 scholarships to area graduates.
Copeland Oaks awards 3 scholarships
SEBRING Copeland Oaks, a retirement community, recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to three high
IN THE MAKING
Needing $1.3 million more to reach its $6 million goal to open its downtown history center, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society is having a series of events, starting today, to drum up more interest in the project.
Dazed silence angers victims’ kin
His hair dyed a shocking comic-book shade of orange-red, James Holmes showed up in court for the first time, but didn’t seem to be there at all.
$75K bond set for driver charged with felony assault
A 41-year-old Youngstown woman, who police said tried to run over two officers and a 25-year-old woman, is being held at the Mahoning County jail on $75,000 bond.
‘I am sincerely sorry’
A 21-year-old Youngstown State University student from Alliance has been sentenced to five years’ probation, with 250 hours of community service, and given a five-year driver’s license suspension after a fatal Feb. 14 accident at Fifth and Rayen avenues.
Levies would generate $1.1M more
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The three replacement levies that voters will see
Liberty man faces assault charges
By Danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com liberty A township man will face two counts of felonious
Time to say goodbye
After nearly five decades on the sidelines, Poland’s Reid Lamport ready for next step: retirement
Homeless man faces felony rape charge
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A homeless man with mental-health problems is
Ex-YSU standout: Losses are still losses
Staff report By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Former Youngstown State defensive
City man pleads guilty to reckless homicide
A 38-year-old Brownlee Woods man has pleaded guilty to reckless homicide in the Feb. 26 shooting death of a Berlin Center woman in his residence.
Indians take one from Orioles
Justin Masterson is back as the Cleveland Indians’ skid stopper.
NEOSCC event
NEOSCC event YOUNGSTOWN Young Mahoning Valley leaders will have an event today to work with the
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 250 Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Natural-gas companies drilled just 25 new wells in Ohio in 2011. But state regulators predict that
Dress For Success
Dress For Success A ceremony will take place at noon Aug. 1 at 418 Main Ave. SW, Warren, for two
McDonald’s shows signs of wear in global economy
Associated Press NEW YORK Not even McDonald’s Corp. has an iron stomach when it comes to the
Panel finalizes tobacco resolution
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS College student and faculty smokers, take note. The
amy winehouse Singer’s legacy grows
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES One year after the death of Amy Winehouse, the artist’s legacy
Debate rages over effect of film violence
McClatchy-Tribune Many things came to a sudden, shocking end early Friday, when a gunman opened
Penn National exec to speak at chamber event
Staff report boardman Timothy J. Wilmott, president and chief operating officer of Penn
Jimmie Walker Kid Dyn-o-Mite is a senior citizen
By ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer RALEIGH, N.C. Just like in the theme song, Jimmie Walker
Chief Justice O’Connor acts to reform Youngstown court
Editorial: It’s fortunate there’s a high- ranking politician in the state of Ohio who does not see everything
Bush continues work in Africa
Opinion: On the Fourth of July, George W. Bush wasn’t sitting around watching fireworks. And two days later,
Unity rare in US
Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday Last week, in a CBS News interview, President Barack Obama stated that
The proposed layout of the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center in downtown Youngstown features
The proposed layout of the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center in downtown Youngstown features
birthdays
birthdays Actor John Aniston (“Days of Our Lives”) is 79. Comedian Ruth Buzzi is 76. Actor Mark
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, July 24, the 206th day of 2012. There are 160 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Glass, ceramic decorating company expands in Unity
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com unity Unity Township is returning to its business roots
Anti-gay bill sparks outcry in Ukraine
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine If a group of Ukrainian lawmakers succeeds in its mission, TV
Panel approves plans to install fencing at Ohio Statehouse
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A lawmaker panel OK’d plans to install metal fencing
Feinstein: WH is source of some leaks
Feinstein: WH is source of some leaks WASHINGTON The Democratic leader of the Senate
oddly enough
oddly enough Santas shake it up at annual summer meet COPENHAGEN, Denmark If Santa looks
Trustees can’t fix water problem
Opinion: Trustees can’t fix water problem The Vindicator reported on the July 11 Springfield Township
“We’re in the $30 million- $40 million range in terms of new deposits. The people who
“We’re in the $30 million- $40 million range in terms of new deposits. The people who are coming in
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Niles school board, 6 p.m., Niles McKinley High School, 616 Dragon Drive.
Attacks bring Iraq’s deadliest day in 2 years
Associated Press BAGHDAD A startling spasm of violence shook more than a dozen Iraqi cities
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 26.54 —.12 Avalon
Governor takes quick action
Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D.: It’s impressive to see change within a day or two when it comes to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashley Powell and Torry Hawkins, Youngstown, boy, July 21.
Estate sues girlfriend of man run over, killed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The estate of a man who was run over and killed by his own car as his
newsmakers
newsmakers Mariah Carey joins ‘Idol’ as new judge BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Mariah Carey will join
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 48-year-old man with Canfield and Mansfield addresses has been sent to
Sinai is another tinderbox
Opinion: The Middle East can look like a fireworks display firing out of control. There’s so much going on
Concept of achievement takes beating
Opinion: There was a time, within living memory, when the achievements of others were not only admired but
Conneaut authors to sign books at park
Staff report CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. Two authors of books about Conneaut Lake Park will sign copies
Mother, son to make court appearance
Mother, son to make court appearance YOUNGSTOWN A mother and son from Youngstown are expected to
“Neighborhood Watch” seemed like a fine title for a Jonah Hill comedy about suburbanites
“Neighborhood Watch” seemed like a fine title for a Jonah Hill comedy about suburbanites battling
US donates extra $150M to fight AIDS in poor countries
Associated Press WASHINGTON Science now has the tools to slash the spread of HIV even without a
Another triple-digit loss for Dow
Associated Press NEW YORK Fear that Spain may need a bailout sent its borrowing costs soaring,
Syria threatens to use chemical weapons
Associated Press BEIRUT Syria threatened Monday to unleash its chemical and biological weapons
Valerio’s homer leads M.V. over ’Cutters
Staff report WILLIAMSPORT, PA. Charlie Valerio hit his fourth home run of the season lifting the
Man accused of running marijuana operation
Staff report Lowellville A village man was arrested after police said he was running an
News conference
News conference Youngstown The Youngstown Community Initiative to Reduce Violence is having a
Obama, Romney return to political sparring
Associated Press RENO, Nev. Their goodwill moment gone, President Barack Obama and challenger
Parker ready to celebrate Olympics with kid
Associated Press istanbul Candace Parker can’t wait to get to London. It’s not just because
University mum on shooting suspect
Associated Press AURORA, Colo. University of Colorado officials refused to release any
First Niles reports profit decline in 2nd quarter
Staff report First Niles Financial Inc., the holding company for Home Federal Savings and Loan
Penn State community stunned by harsh sanctions
Philadelphia Inquirer STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Students gasped and burst into tears Monday morning in
Columbus trades Nash to Rangers for 3 players
Associated Press columbus The wait to land in a new city and with a new team is over for Rick
Local man first to go on trial in case of fellow soldier’s death
Associated Press NEW YORK Chinese-Americans decrying the suicide of a teenage Army private they
1.0-mills: Will bring in $602,798 annually for five years.
1.0-mills: Will bring in $602,798 annually for five years. 1.2-mills: $723,359 annually for five
USA hoops expects best from Spain in exhibition
Associated Press barcelona, spain Maybe Spain can convince its home fans that the game doesn’t
Board finalizes resolution on levy
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman school board finalized the
49ers gear up for Harbaugh’s second season
Associated Press santa clara, calif. Jim Harbaugh won NFL Coach of the Year honors as a rookie
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s history center will be in a downtown Youngstown
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s history center will be in a downtown Youngstown building
Samardzija propels Cubs past Pirates
Associated Press pittsburgh Jeff Samardzija knew about the reports that had his teammate and
Browns sign RB Richardson, now focus on Weeden
Associated Press cleveland One high-profile draft pick signed, one to go. On the eve of
Sally Ride, 1st American woman in space, dies at 61
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sally Ride, who blazed trails into orbit as the first American woman
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