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Ohio justices: the Oakhill 'sealing orders were improper’
Visiting Judge William H. Wolff Jr. hands a document to attorneys in the Mahoning County Courthouse during a December 2010 hearing on The Vindicator’s motion ...
V24: Casino Etiquette
You have a pocket full of money, you’re feeling lucky and you’re headed to one of Ohio’s new casinos in Cleveland and Toledo. Now what?
Stories published July 26, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Chief: Cops for Kids solicitations are bogus
Jackson Township Police want residents to know they’re not seeking donations for the “Cops for Kids” program.
Mahoning, Trumbull United Ways will not merge
Financial contributors to the United Way of Trumbull County defeated a resolution to dissolve the agency, which if approved would have eliminated the last major barrier to a merger with the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.
Bus leaves Friday for 'Stop the Frack Attack' protest in D.C.
A bus will leave the First Unitarian Universalist Church (corner of Elm and Illinois Streets) at 11:45 p.m. today with local residents who will join thousands of “fracktivists” in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for the Stop the Frack Attack, the first national protest of fracking.
Canfield 12-year-old falls short of Little League Softball World Series
Canfield 12-year-old falls short of Little League Softball World Series.
Mass. mayor fires cop who slurred Red Sox player
Mass. mayor fires cop who slurred Red Sox player LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts mayor
Lawyers: Shower abuse victim to sue Penn State
Lawyers: Shower abuse victim to sue Penn State HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lawyers for a man who claims
Akron to offer all students free breakfasts, lunches
Akron to offer all students free breakfasts, lunches
Canfield 12-year-olds one game from Little League Softball World Series
Canfield 12-year-olds one game from Little League Softball World Series.
NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch for Mahoning, Shenango valleys until 10 p.m.
NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch for Youngstown, Boardman
Convicted Saudi student seeks new bomb plot trial
Convicted Saudi student seeks new bomb plot trial LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A former Texas Tech
NWS cancels tornado warning for northern Trumbull County
NWS cancels tornado warning for northern Trumbull County
Youngstown firefighters say vacant-house fire on West Side was arson
Arson fire reported at vacant West Side house
Madoff trustee wants victims to get more money
Madoff trustee wants victims to get more money NEW YORK (AP) — Victims of imprisoned Bernard
12-year-old boy’s pelvis crushed by falling tree
12-year-old boy’s pelvis crushed by falling tree PESCADERO, Calif. (AP) — A 12-year-old boy is
Junior Seau’s Calif. home listed for $2.3 million
Junior Seau’s Calif. home listed for $2.3 million OCEANSIDE, Calif. (AP) — The beachfront home
Stocks soar after ECB vows to protect the euro
Stocks soar after ECB vows to protect the euro NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks soared in the U.S. and
ValleyCare’s owner reports increases in revenues and earnings
ValleyCare’s owner reports increases in revenues and earnings Youngstown Community Health
UN’s Ban Ki-moon visits Srebrenica graveyard
UN’s Ban Ki-moon visits Srebrenica graveyard SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — U.N. Secretary
Oakland police radios failed during Obama visit
Oakland police radios failed during Obama visit OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A major portion of
Man gets 5 years for pilgrimage trip scam
Man gets 5 years for pilgrimage trip scam PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A suburban Pennsylvania man is
West Pa. Turnpike lane reopens near Pittsburgh
West Pa. Turnpike lane reopens near Pittsburgh MONROEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — One westbound lane on the
Animal groups join with Tupperware
Animal groups join with Tupperware Area animal rescues are teaming up with Tupperware to raise
Obama calls for gun restrictions, Romney muddies debate with misinformation
The politics of guns leapt to the top of the presidential race Wednesday, as President Barack Obama embraced some degree of control of weapons sales and Republican Mitt Romney seemed to suggest an alleged mass killer in Colorado had obtained his weapons illegally even though he hadn't.
Slain Beaver Twp. woman was buried alive, DA says
A preliminary hearing against two women charged with killing 20-year-old Brandy Stevens of Beaver Township revealed a chilling detail.
STANDING STRONG | Penn State players vow to stay, rebuild program
The Penn State football players looked on stoically as two of their teammates announced to the world: “We’re going to see this thing through.”
OSHP: Warren firefighter who died in crash had no valid license
Staff report SOUTHINGTON Marc Titus, the Warren firefighter who died in a June motorcycle
Staten Island Yankees leave coal in Scrappers’ stocking on Christmas in July
Twas the night before Thursday and all through the crowd the baseball fans watched, none very loud.
New Springfield energy plant at landfill to help power Oberlin
Area trash soon will provide power to another Ohio city after Waste Management completes its plant that will convert methane gas to electricity.
QB Weeden leads Browns on Day 1 but Shurmur won’t yet name starter
Brandon Weeden handed the ball off to Trent Richardson, officially signaling the start of training camp and what the Browns hope is a new era of football.
Steelers open training camp without Wallace
For only the second time since 1997, the Pittsburgh Steelers opened training camp without Hines Ward.
Court-martial continues for local soldier
Los Angeles Times FORT BRAGG, N.C. Sgt. Adam Holcomb bombarded Danny Chen, a shy, 19-year-old
Youngstown schools seeking members for Rayen band
Staff report Youngstown Rayen Stadium opens Aug. 25, and student and alumni band members can be
Lowe struggles again for Indians
Associated Press cleveland Justin Verlander isn’t the only hard-throwing pitcher in Detroit’s
Correia, Pirates outlast Chicago and avoid sweep
Associated Press pittsburgh Winning a career-best five straight starts might not be enough for
Ethnic radio programs in jeopardy on Struthers station
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com STRUTHERS As the Struthers school board ponders whether
Lowellville BOE weighs comments from public
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE The Lowellville Board of Education is
Niles BOE approves hiring of coach as social studies teacher
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Two members of the board of education were not happy with
Ohio justices: the Oakhill 'sealing orders were improper’
Visiting Judge William H. Wolff Jr. hands a document to attorneys in the Mahoning County Courthouse during a December 2010 hearing on The Vindicator’s motion to unseal documents in the Oakhill Renaissance Place corruption case, including bills of particulars.
newsmakers
newsmakers Temporary guardian for Jackson children LOS ANGELES A judge has appointed Tito
METRO DIGEST || Occupants escape fire
Occupants escape YOUNGSTOWN The cause of a late Tuesday fire on the city’s South Side remains
Kasich: ‘It’s a terrible time for Ohio farmers’
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich signed an executive order Wednesday
1 suspect in Ohio bridge bomb plot pleads guilty
Associated Press AKRON One of five men charged with plotting to bomb an Ohio highway bridge
Don’t abuse disability parking
Opinion: Chicago Sun-Times: For unscrupulous people, disability placards have been a way to chisel Chicago
Officials hope to move program by Labor Day
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Mahoning County health officials expect to
Anti-poverty agency to host open house
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action
Obama goes on defensive
Associated Press WASHINGTON Relentless GOP criticism of a 12-day-old remark about business
Youngstown-area concert band will be joined by ‘friends’ for park show
Staff report Boardman The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will present a free concert at
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Edgar Allan Poe’s: The Masque of the Red Death,SDRq adapted and directed by
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Here’s an excerpt of a recent review by Steve Bornfeld of Vegas Seven
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brendan J. Moran, 27, of 164 Hallock St., Pittsburgh,
PSU president: 4-year ban floated
Associated Press Penn State faced the threat of a four-year ban on playing football before the
IAAF: 9 track athletes suspended for doping
Associated Press monaco Nine track athletes were suspended ahead of the London Olympics for
Pantyhose provide men some penny-wise support
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. My siblings have had varicose veins. I don’t
Man convicted of assault on police
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County jury convicted a 36-year-old city man of four charges
Trayvon Martin’s parents address Ohio conference
Associated Press CINCINNATI The mother of an unarmed black Florida teen who was shot and killed
Influx of trash, debris in rural areas concerns Hubbard official
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com Hubbard In an effort to keep the Hubbard Township clean,
New-home sales fall to 350K, biggest drop since Feb. 2011
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans bought fewer new homes in June after sales jumped to a
USDA: Drought will lead to higher food prices in 2013
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The drought gripping more than half the country is a major reason
Man faces assault charge
Staff report LIBERTY A township man was arraigned Wednesday on one count of felonious assault
Reports: Suspect described killings in package
Associated Press DENVER The university once attended by a man accused of killing 12 people in a
Ohio county sues Fannie, Freddie over transfer taxes
Associated Press DAYTON County officials in southwest Ohio have filed a class action lawsuit
birthdays
birthdays Singer Darlene Love is 71. Singer Brenton Wood is 71. Singer Mick Jagger is 69. Actress
Trumbull Co. reduces bed tax from 5% to 4%
Staff report warren Trumbull County commissioners have lowered the bed tax that helps finance
Wrestlers to take field after Scrappers game
The Baseball Brawl wrestling show will return to Scrapper Stadium on Sunday.
Dooney’s to open with plaza party
YOUNGSTOWN Dooney’s Downtown Grille and Bar will have its grand opening Friday by continuing the
Quick casino tips
Quick casino tips Who to tip?: The casino is a service industry and the workers depend on tips for
WFMJ, DISH reach contract agreement
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local television station 21 WFMJ-TV has ended its dispute with DISH
Surplus food
Surplus food Warren Family Mission, 361 Elm Road NE, Warren, in conjunction with Second Harvest
Blacks role in elections vital
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID McClatchy Newspapers African-Americans should never doubt their voting
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Remains of Jade polish sound, ready to shine
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com You can’t judge a book by its cover but apparently you
“flip trip” (9 p.m., travel channel): Fun-seeker Bert Kreischer has more surprises in
“flip trip” (9 p.m., travel channel): Fun-seeker Bert Kreischer has more surprises in store on “Flip
NEw this week
NEw this week Step Up Revolution (PG-13) Newly arrived in Miami, an aspiring dancer falls for
Youngstown gets windfall for its demolition program
Editorial: With twice the amount of state dollars coming to the city of Youngstown than had been expected for
It’s time for new United Way
Opinion: It’s time for new United Way We believe that the time has come to create a new United Way —– one
Mother of slain man condemns violence in wake of police shooting
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. The mother of an unarmed man who was shot by Anaheim police
Valley native's jazz-pop band dazzles Las Vegas
When the Big Band jazz stars of the 1930s and ’40s were in full swing, they were playing pop music.
Lobstermen finding more odd colors
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine When a 100-pound shipment of lobsters arrived at Bill Sarro’s
Splitting hairs in a Texas race
Opinion: The men are so near to each other in all their convictions and theories of life that nothing is left
Eligible for benefits
Eligible for benefits warren U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced that more than 1,000
Attention, please: Foxy Shazam is ready to rock
When a band is named Foxy Shazam, you better believe anything goes at its live shows.
Local pediatric surgery
Local pediatric surgery BOARDMAN Beginning in August, Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley
Florence + the Machine: more than a big voice
By Jon Bream Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS Florence Welch, the big-voiced frontwoman
HEALTH DIGEST || Car-show benefit
Car-show benefit COLUMBIANA On Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight, the Kooltime Kruisers will host
Vitamin D deficiency
Limited sun exposure affects northern half of U.S. By Jessica M. MORRISON Chicago Tribune A
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 26.30 —.17 Avalon
Moritz, Tony winner team up for cabaret
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Michael Moritz is collaborating with two-time Tony winner
What happens when networks fail?
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday Last month, the computer systems of a major retail bank in England
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Tina Henning and Justin Vonderay, Youngstown, girl, July 23.
Farmers reports $2.3 million profit
Staff report Farmers National Bank reported a second-quarter profit of $2.3 million, or 12
Casino Etiquette
You have a pocket full of money, you’re feeling lucky and you’re headed to one of Ohio’s new casinos in Cleveland and Toledo. Now what?
Mural and beautification projects improve Playhouse neighborhood
The Youngstown Playhouse, long a diamond in the rough, is finding that its surroundings are slowly
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Salem school board, special meeting, 7 p.m., board office, 1226 E. State St.
113 dead kittens found in apartment
113 dead kittens found in apartment SEASIDE, Calif. Authorities said they found 113 dead kittens
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Kasich wants more trees at fairgrounds
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich was sitting near the Ohio Department of
UNIQUE WISH
Barb Urich, 74, spent Wednesday wearing clothes from an era she’d only ever dreamed about.
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