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SEEKING HELP
American Legion Post 472 on East Indianola Avenue is seeking the community’s help to finance an expansion of its post home and make it handicap ...
Stories published July 31, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Burnett takes no-hitter into 8th in Bucs’ win
Burnett takes no-hitter into 8th in Bucs’ win CHICAGO (AP) — A.J. Burnett took a no-hitter into
LGBT students at religious schools invited to hear HeartStrong speaker
Marc Adams, co-founder of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group HeartStrong, will speak at a free event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave.
Indians fall to Royals
Indians fall to Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alcides Escobar drove in three runs, Luke Hochevar
Car of missing Akron man found tonight in Weathersfield
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a car involved in a one-vehicle crash belongs to a man reported missing on June 9.
After-school program offers tutoring, music lessons, homework help
The Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., is inviting local students to register for its after-school program, providing homework help, tutoring, and literacy and reading enrichment programs.
Expert: Great white likely attacked Mass. swimmer
Expert: Great white likely attacked Mass. swimmer BOSTON (AP) — A man bitten while swimming off a
Police: Md. couple, child die in murder-suicide
Police: Md. couple, child die in murder-suicide OWINGS, Md. (AP) — Authorities in eastern Maryland
UC professor charged with setting 5 fires
UC professor charged with setting 5 fires SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A college professor charged
Missouri police investigate death of mom, 2 kids
Missouri police investigate death of mom, 2 kids GLENDALE, Mo. (AP) — A major case squad probing
I-76 westbound exit ramp in Milton Township closed
I-76 westbound exit ramp in Milton Township closed
Police: Erie, Pa. man shot taking lock off stolen gun
Police: Erie, Pa. man shot taking lock off stolen gun
Illinois gov. proposes state assault weapons ban
Illinois gov. proposes state assault weapons ban CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is
Ex-official in Ohio corruption case gets 28 years
Exd-official in Ohio corruption case gets 28 years
National Fuel customers will see gas-bill increase
National Fuel customers will see gas-bill increase
Gay marriage ban backers seek Supreme Court review
Gay marriage ban backers seek Supreme Court review SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Backers of California’s
Drew Peterson murder trial under way in Illinois
Drew Peterson murder trial under way in Illinois JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The judge presiding over
Ex-Christian school principal admits affair with student
Ex-Christian school principal admits affair with student
Coroner called to Southington Township residence
Coroner called to Southington Township residence SOUTHINGTON A man called Trumbull County 911
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,935
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,935 By The Associated Press As of today, at least 1,935
Holcomb gets demotion, 30 days in battery of soldier
Holcomb gets demotion, 30 days in battery of soldier
Exonerated Fla. man charged in recent shooting
Exonerated Fla. man charged in recent shooting TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who spent
Small farmers struggle as drought kills vegetables
Small farmers struggle as drought kills vegetables
Information day is Friday for Eastern Gateway Community College
Information day is Friday for Eastern Gateway Community College
Pa. man gets prison for stabbing over vodka bottle
Pa. man gets prison for stabbing over vodka bottle
Pa. elections chief: PennDOT ID is best for voters
Pa. elections chief: PennDOT ID is best for voters
Columbus man killed in single-car accident on I-270
Columbus man killed in single-car accident on I-270
Weathersfied trustees cancel Wednesday work session
Weathersfield trustees cancel Wednesday work session
LaTourette quits race for re-election
LaTourette quits race for re-election With U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette, a nine-term Republican
Hearing set today for Ohio teen suspected in drug ring
Hearing set today for Ohio teen suspected in drug ring
REUNIONS
All North High School Reunion, 1946 to 1980, will take place the weekend of Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at
Garage sale planned
Garage sale planned Fowler Fowler United Methodist Church, 3426 state Route 193, will have a
NHCCA plans Aug.fundraiser, banquet
BOARDMAN Northeast Homeowners and Concerned Citizens Association (NHCCA) will sponsor a musical
SEEKING HELP
American Legion Post 472 on East Indianola Avenue is seeking the community’s help to finance an expansion of its post home and make it handicap accessible.
Media: Bids placed on steel facility
Potential buyers for Warren’s RG Steel not ID’d by publications Staff report WARREN Two Baltimore publications are reporting that “one or more bids” have been placed on the RG Steel facility in Warren.
Court-martial delivers mixed verdict
A court-martial found Army Sgt. Adam Holcomb of Youngstown guilty Monday of maltreatment and assault of Pvt. Danny Chen, a 19-year-old Asian-American soldier who committed suicide in Afghanistan last Oct. 3.
Council OKs four charter changes for ballot
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Without a single comment by its members during Monday’s meeting, city council voted to place four of the 17 charter amendments proposed by a citizens committee on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Murder suspect waives extradition in Pa. case
Franklin County Pa., Sheriff’s deputies have until next week to retrieve murder suspect Kevin M. Cleeves from the Mahoning County jail.
Daniel: System should be ‘right-sized’
Heidi M. Daniel, the incoming director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, said it’s too soon for her to say what she might change about the library system’s operation, but that the system should be sized appropriately for this community.
No lie, Scrappers whiff
Tyler Naquin is a lot of things — a first-round draft pick of the Cleveland Indians, an up-and-coming prospect and a locker room leader.
USA swimmers Franklin, Grevers golden
Missy Franklin stared out on the horde of reporters, suddenly sounding very much like a high school senior-to-be.
Officer stopped by OSHP is fired
The Struthers city administration has fired a police officer who is charged with drinking, then driving.
Man charged with violating his parole
A hearing Aug. 27 will determine whether former Canfield Dairy Queen owner Trent Rapp will go to prison for violating the terms of his probation.
Cubs blast Buccos
Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro homered during a nine-run fifth inning and the Chicago Cubs routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-4 Monday night in their highest-scoring game of the season.
Redman has come a long way for Steelers
Associated Press Latrobe, PA. Now that he’s become their starting running back, Pittsburgh Steelers coaches can laugh about how Isaac Redman tanked in his first impression during an NFL training camp.
Parking deck to reopen
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A downtown parking deck condemned by the city in March because of its poor and unsafe condition is to reopen Wednesday.
Why are the roads here so bad?
Opinion: Why are the roads here so bad? I was born in Youngstown in 1955, left and moved back in 1974, and
Vintage Estate owners to open restaurant in fall
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The owners of Vintage Estate Wine and Beer say
Facing assault charge
Facing assault charge BOARDMAN A 27-year-old township man is expected to appear in Mahoning
Walesa endorses Romney
McClatchy Newspapers WARSAW, Poland Fresh from a warm embrace from iconic Polish leader Lech
‘Recall’ remake faces hurdle
By Rafer Guzman Newsday NEW YORK Despite the presence of hot stars such as Colin Farrell and
Israel confronting a flood
Opinion: TEL AVIV Walk through Levinsky Park near the central bus station here and you might think you were
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, in conjunction with Second
Black cloth dolls are in demand
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Among porcelain antique dolls, whimsical
Lennon Sisters, who shot to fame with Lawrence Welk, still are performing PURE HARMONY
By Susan King Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES On Christmas Eve 1955, “champagne music”
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield school board, 7:30 a.m., Mineral Ridge Middle School library.
Study: Raising minimum wage won’t help poor
Staff report WASHINGTON The Employment Policies Institute has released a study examining
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, July 31, the 213th day of 2012. There are 153 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The Summer Olympics roll into their first full week, and in the spirit of the Games, we offer you
The Summer Olympics roll into their first full week, and in the spirit of the Games, we offer you
Student in Twitter threat ordered to avoid campus
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Kent State University student accused of posting a message on
More heavy rain hits N. Korea, causing floods
Associated Press ANJU, North Korea Heavy rain pounded North Korea for a second day Monday,
On area diamonds | Sandlot results
BASEBALL 18u NABF Senior Regional Tournament Northern Ohio Hurricanes 7, Ohio Longhorns 6 —
LIBERTY Officials hope tax incentives boost area
By Danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com LIBERTY Township administrators hope new tax incentives
Parked car no place for kids, animals
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal It’s a nightmare come true:
Danger in Arctic
Opinion: By Marilyn Heiman McClatchy-Tribune Oil industry plans to drill exploratory wells in America’s
Average Columbia Gas budget plan to cost $66 per month
Staff report Youngstown Columbia Gas of Ohio announced Monday that its average budget payment
Liberty police seek bank-robbery suspect
Staff report LIBERTY Township police are still searching for a suspect in a robbery at a local
FDA approval sought for personal DNA test
Associated Press WASHINGTON Genetic test maker 23andMe is asking the Food and Drug
Federal regulations face delays
Associated Press WASHINGTON When the Obama administration agreed to set the first federal
Public workers’ compensation is a tough sell in private sector
Editorial: Trumbull County Commission- er Paul Heltzel was on the mark with this characterization of the bonus
Post office nears historic default on $5B payment
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Postal Service is bracing for a first default on billions
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 26.65 —.07 Avalon
Bikini parade in Minnesota falls far short of record
Associated Press MADISON LAKE, Minn. Only an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny number of bikini-wearers
Flag raised in teen’s memory
Zandra Bess says she doesn’t know why anyone would want to kill her 17-year-old sister, Zeboney, because the girl was fun, talkative and “loved her friends.” “She was not in any trouble.
Obama lineage could include slave
Obama lineage could include slave SALT LAKE CITY A team of genealogists has found evidence that
ED RUNYAN | THE VINDICATOR
ED RUNYAN | THE VINDICATOR Family members of Zeboney Bess of Warren help raise the Victim’s Flag
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Bret Michaels, girlfriend call off their engagement NEW YORK Bret Michaels and
16 Amish reject plea deals over hair cuttings
Associated Press CLEVELAND Sixteen people charged in beard- and hair-cutting attacks on fellow
Cleveland rookies make early impact
Associated Press Berea The plan is clear: Accumulate draft picks, use them wisely, then put
Police probe 5 weekend shootings
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police were kept busy over the past
InfoCision hiring
InfoCision hiring boardman InfoCision, an Akron-based telemarketing firm, is looking to hire
US, Germany stress unity to end eurozone debt crisis
Associated Press BERLIN U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and his German counterpart
License offer
License offer Youngstown Mahoning County Child Support Enforcement Agency is offering an
Bad rule for business
Opinion: Kodiak (Alaska) Daily Mirror: Two weeks ago, the state of Alaska filed suit against the federal
Milton Friedman was a rare thinker
Opinion: If Milton Friedman were alive today — and there was never a time when he was more needed — he would
Colo. suspect faces 142 charges
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. James Holmes appeared just as dazed as he did in his first
Source: Dems move to support gay marriage in platform
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Democratic Party is moving to include support for gay marriage
Chinese male gymnasts cruise to second-straight title; USA flops
Associated Press LONDON Their closest rivals were still on the floor competing when the Chinese
Sources confirm resignation of U.S. Rep. LaTourette
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON, D.C. A congressional official says U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette, a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
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