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HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR KIDS
An increase in the overall poverty level at Austintown schools allows the district to offer free breakfast and lunch through the summer months.
V24: HIGH HORSEPOWER
Cars and speed are the common denominators that will lure tens of thousands to the Steel Valley Super Nationals this weekend.
Stories published June 21, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
County pays all retirement contributions in new Mahoning CSB deal
County pays all retirement contributions in new Mahoning CSB deal YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County
Mahoning commissioners asked to OK seniors levy for ballot
Mahoning commissioners asked to OK seniors levy for ballot YOUNGSTOWN The director of Area
Pool chemicals cause small Austintown explosion
Pool chemicals cause small Austintown explosion Austintown Township fire crews evacuated several
HIV-positive woman charged with felonious assault
HIV-positive woman charged with felonious assault BOARDMAN A woman who called police to report
Former director files suit against school
Former director files suit against school Youngstown The former short-term executive director of
Diocese of Youngstown says priest wasn't wrong for not divulging sex-abuse allegations
Diocese of Youngstown says priest wasn't wrong for not divulging sex-abuse allegations
Verdict expected Friday in YSU payroll scandal trial
Verdict expected Friday in YSU payroll scandal trial
Warren Family Mission falls short in Toyota contest
Warren Family Mission falls short in Toyota contest WARREN The Warren Family Mission on Elm Road
Warren Family Mission misses out on van, gets $1,000 from Toyota
Warren Family Mission misses out on van, gets $1,000 from Toyota
Grove City, Pa., school board keeps pre-meeting prayer
Grove City, Pa., school board keeps pre-meeting prayer
Youngstown hires firm to help with V&M project
Youngstown hires firm to help with V&M project YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control hired a
Shye pleads guilty to embezzling more than $470,000
Shye pleads guilty to embezzling more than $470,000 COLUMBUS A former treasurer of charter
Supreme Court throws out FCC fines for cursing, nudity
Supreme Court throws out FCC fines for cursing, nudity
Chris becomes first Atlantic hurricane of season
Chris becomes first Atlantic hurricane of season MIAMI (AP) — Chris has become the Atlantic
Oil price drops below $80 for first time since Oct
Oil price drops below $80 for first time since Oct NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil has dipped
Only June? Northeast hits upper 90s for 2nd day
Only June? Northeast hits upper 90s for 2nd day BOSTON (AP) — As temperatures surge into the upper
Home sales up in the region during May
Home sales up in the region during May Columbus The number of homes sold in Northeast Ohio Real
Youngstown Fallen Firefighers Memorial Bike Run is Saturday
Youngstown Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bike Run is Saturday
Jury selection to begin for Saudi in US bomb plot
Jury selection to begin for Saudi in US bomb plot LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Jury selection is set to
Mahoning commissioners approve 3-year pact with CWA, children services board
Mahoning commissioners approve 3-year pact with CWA, children services board
Video shows Zimmerman’s account of fatal fight
Video shows Zimmerman’s account of fatal fight SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A newly released video shows
Ohio on pace to get $33M in unreported tax revenue
Ohio on pace to get $33M in unreported tax revenue
Judge throws out 3 of 51 counts against Sandusky
Judge throws out 3 of 51 counts against Sandusky BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — The judge overseeing Jerry
More Ohio Internet cafes in court fight to remain open
More Ohio Internet cafes in court fight to remain open
ODNR issues 3 new permits for horizontal drilling in Columbiana Co.
ODNR issues 3 new permits for horizontal drilling in Columbiana Co.
Ohio police say 15 men charged had sought teen sex
Ohio police say 15 men charged had sought teen sex
Shye to make first court appearance
Shye to make first court appearance COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A former Ohio charter school treasurer
Missing hikers found alive at Pa. sanctuary
Missing hikers found alive at Pa. sanctuary NEW ALBANY, Pa. (AP) — An elderly man and his two
Judge: Student-sex teacher can stay in jail
Judge: Student-sex teacher can stay in jail EASTON, Pa. (AP) — A judge has denied a former
Cops: Baby fine after car swiped outside home
Cops: Baby fine after car swiped outside home ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police say a 1-year-old
Kay-Opperman July wedding set in Youngstown
Amber Marie Kay of Girard and Andrew Kenneth Opperman of Brookfield are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding.
Lauren Susany, Ron Gerberry Jr. plan July nuptials
Lauren Susany of Lowellville and Ron Gerberry Jr. of Canfield are engaged to be married. The bride-
Katie Maruskin, Carl Christian plan nuptials
CANFIELD Joe and Debbie Maruskin of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage
Vodilko-Cramer wedding plans are revealed
POLAND Michael and Laurie Vodilko of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Dulcimer workshop set at state park
Dulcimer workshop set at state park EAST LIVERPOOL Friends of Beaver Creek State Park are
Murder victim’s mother: I will pray for killers
Irene Adkins, fighting back tears, said she will pray for the two teen boys who killed her son a little more than a year ago.
Man gets 13 years in prison for 13 years of raping minor
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 55-year-old South Carolina man will
Shale-gas industry’s economic potential promoted
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com PITTSBURGH As the shale-gas industry continues to
Suspect in city’s 15th homicide charged
Police now have a suspect in custody in the city’s most-recent homicide.
HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR KIDS
An increase in the overall poverty level at Austintown schools allows the district to offer free breakfast and lunch through the summer months.
Tragic end to world-record attempt
By Danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com Liberty A former Mahoning Valley resident’s goal of a
Kopachy, Yeager set on sidelines
They will coach tonight’s football all-star game It doesn’t hurt to have the quarterback and
Official shares advice, expertise
predator program By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD Russel Molinatto of the
Council approves legislation
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN During its last regularly scheduled meeting
James, Heat on brink of a crown
Associated Press MIAMI LeBron James has never been here before. He’s been in nearly every
Returning the favor: Indians sweep the Reds
Associated Press Cleveland Justin Masterson finished off the Reds — completely. Masterson
Suspect in Youngstown’s 15th homicide surrenders
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police now have a suspect in custody in the city’s most recent homicide.
Willingham turns Grilli’s worst pitch into Twins win
Associated Press Pittsburgh Jason Grilli knew it as soon as he let it go. “It was probably
Beach Boys still getting around
Opinion: COLUMBIA, Md. Three hours before showtime, Brian Wilson says: “There is no Rhonda.” Sitting
5K run scheduled
5K run scheduled HOWLAND The Stars and Stripes 5K Run and Walk, sponsored by St. Joseph Health
HIGH HORSEPOWER
Cars and speed are the common denominators that will lure tens of thousands to the Steel Valley Super Nationals this weekend.
Study suggests 5 projects to restore railroad needs
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA A study conducted by Cleveland-based Project RESTORE has
oddly enough
oddly enough Thief targets mostly peanut-butter cups LORAIN Police in northern Ohio are trying
Science lacking on 9/11 and cancer, experts say
Associated Press NEW YORK Call it compassionate, even political. But ... scientific? Several
NEw this week
NEw this week Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (R) This alternate-history tale imagines the
Study shows health care opponents won in media
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Opponents of President Barack Obama’s health-
Valley native is behind scenes on "Dancing With the Stars"
Millions of people tune in each week to see “Dancing With the Stars.”
Low-interest loans for medical students
Low-interest loans for medical students YOUNGSTOWN Application forms for low-interest student
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
One-acts by local playwright at Rust Belt
Staff report The Rust Belt Theater Company will present two one-act plays written by local writer,
Dopapod is getting more vocal
It’s all about having fun for New York City’s Dopapod, which for the past few years has been spreading its instrumental jam-band stylings around the East Coast.
Ex-official sentenced for misusing funds
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Former state Rep. Mike Veon, already serving the longest prison
Doctor now believes in ‘mustard cure’
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. My husband is a physician. When I told him
Patrizio Buanne and Judy Collins to perform at Stambaugh
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Monday Musical Club’s 2012-13 season at Stambaugh Auditorium will begin
Officials praise T-hangar project at groundbreaking
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA Officials praised the start of construction of 14
What about family values?
Opinion: By Arlie Russell Hochschild Los Angeles Times We hear a great deal these days about the twin
YNGAir Partners to meet at terminal
YNGAir Partners to meet at terminal VIENNA YNGAir Partners will host its public June meeting at
Man credited with saving 3 people
Staff report GIRARD A Girard man is being credited with saving the lives of three people after a
Let us think anew
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday Last week we were told in cold numbers what Americans already felt:
Local AFL-CIO official supports Obama’s run
Staff report youngstown The head of a local union spoke Wednesday about Mitt Romney’s record for
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ice n’ Spice, 7 p.m.
Rodney King followed in his father’s footsteps
Opinion: By Dennis McDougal Los Angeles Times Rodney King used to tell a harrowing story about growing up
Today
Today Fairs, Festivals Cortland Lions Street Fair, 6 p.m., West Main Street, downtown Cortland.
Most won’t like ruling — whatever it is
Affordable Health Care Act By Mark Z. BARABAK Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Save yourself
Tie-ups start at engineer’s office
Opinion: Tie-ups start at engineer’s office The traffic congestion on Western Reserve Road, South Avenue,
Board recommends against clemency
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state parole board is recommending against clemency
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
YSU should start planning for fall enrollment decline
Editorial: Perhaps it’s too harsh to say that Youngstown State University trustees threw caution to the wind
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Women of Lockerbie,SDRq directed by Mary Ruth Lynn. Youngstown Playhouse,
DeWine sets up program on public records
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has launched a program intended to
Liberals to Obama: Go after Wall Street harder
Associated Press WASHINGTON Message from liberals to President Barack Obama: Your economic
Shooting suspect to stay at youth facility
By John Caniglia Cleveland Plain Dealer CHARDON T.J. Lane has avoided a Geauga County jail
To drive rates lower, Fed extends ‘Twist’ program
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve is trying again to jolt the American economy out
In Egypt, authorities delay president announcement
Associated Press CAIRO Authorities delayed today’s planned announcement of the winner of
Board approves increase in insurance premiums
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield School board members approved a 5 percent increase
City school students may get free lunches this fall
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown It turns out there is such a thing as a free
Niles man sentenced for robberies
Staff report CLEVELAND A federal judge has sent a 29-year-old Niles man to prison for 70 months
Council to have hearing on moving skate park
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Struthers council decided Wednesday to have a
Informational meeting
Informational meeting POLAND Those who live in the area of Venloe Drive to Manor Avenue in
Fighting for voters’ rights
Opinion: The Gainesville (Fla.) Sun: The Florida League of Women Voters and the youth-oriented Rock the Vote
Council addresses panhandler issues
By Rick Armon Akron Beacon Journal AKRON Summit County is softening its proposal to get tough
Immigration roils presidential contest
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. No longer a backburner issue, immigration is roiling the
Defense rests without calling Sandusky
Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. The defense in Jerry Sandusky’s child sex abuse trial rested
Unions, businesses support tax break
Associated Press HARRISBURG Gov. Tom Corbett on Wednesday demonstrated that he has deep support
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Boardman Civil Service, 3 p.m., Boardman Fire Prevention office, 126 Boardman-
Not time yet for Clemens in Hall of Fame
The announcement this week that yet another baseball player tested positive for a banned substance
“Justin Bieber, All Around the World” (8 p.m., NBC): If you hear lots of little girls
“Justin Bieber, All Around the World” (8 p.m., NBC): If you hear lots of little girls screaming
Conservative sworn in as PM in Greece
Conservative sworn in as PM in Greece athens Greek conservative party head Antonis Samaras was
Budget agreement reached in Pennsylvania
Associated Press HARRISBURG An agreement on a nearly $27.7 billion budget deal announced
Comedian: Never too late to laugh
For all those folks who hate their job and dream about, well, living their dream, part-time comedian Kirk Bogos is living proof you can do it.
Songwriter takes big step with release of debut EP
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com For Ralph Rich, inspiration often comes on the ride home.
NHL HARTS MALKIN
Penguins center wins 3 trophies including MVP Associated Press LAS VEGAS Pittsburgh Penguins
Deadline extended
Deadline extended YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Transit Authority is extending the deadline to
Holder cited for contempt
Associated Press WASHINGTON Setting up a potential constitutional confrontation, a Republican-
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