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Ex-Penn State coach Sandusky convicted of child sex abuse
Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse Friday night after being found guilty in his sexual abuse trial, in Bellefonte, Pa. Sandusky was convicted of ...
Stories published June 23, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Former downtown sprinkler plant burns — again
The former Automatic Sprinkler Corp. building at Brittain and Jones streets was on fire Saturday morning for the third or fourth time in the last few weeks.
Wilcox golf outing to help sick children
Wilcox golf outing to help sick children LAKE MILTON The Brett Wilcox Benefit Golf Outing will
Flower show includes national club ribbons
YOUNGSTOWN Design and horticulture classes won National Garden Club Ribbons at the Garden Forum
Girl Scouts host Family Fun Day
YOUNGSTOWN Family Fun Day for the Youngstown Girl Scouts took place on June 2 and was the result
Boardman High 6th in Envirothon
Boardman High School’s Envirothon team placed sixth overall out of 20 teams at a state Envirothon contest June 11-12 at Deer Creek State Park in Mount Sterling.
Ronald McDonald House donates to pre-kindergarten program
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley & Western Pa. donated $16,940 to the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley to support the agency’s Success By 6 Pre-Kindergarten Readiness program.
Girlfriend, 2 bar patrons assaulted at bar
A woman was assaulted by her boyfriend at a bar, and two bar patrons were also assaulted when they tried to help her, Hermitage, Pa., police said.
$4,000 worth of brass stolen from Girard plant
Girard Police are investigating a theft of approximately $4,000 worth of brass plates and cylinders from Trinity Highway Products.
GM recalls all ’11 and ’12 Cruzes over risk of fire
Staff report Detroit General Motors will recall all 413,418 Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruzes for
Melesia’s miracles
Tessia Day of Youngstown holds a picture of her deceased niece, Melesia Day. Tessia received a kidney from her niece after the 20-year-old mother was killed by her boyfriend last year.
Northeast Ohio fans (mostly) move on from LeBron James
Northeast Ohio fans (mostly) move on from LeBron James Associated Press cleveland On the same
Acquitted, Maldonado wants to get YSU job back
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ivan Maldonado, who was acquitted of all
Title IX changed future of women’s sports
The landmark legislation turns 40 years old today Associated Press northfield, ill. Emily
Scrappers silenced, shut out by State College
Staff report STATE COLLEGE, PA. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ bats never got going on Friday
Gingrich stumps for Rep. Johnson
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com HANOVERTON In a matter of hours, Helen Mekara of Canton went
Black bear struck by car on 224 in Poland
Staff report POLAND A black bear that was hit by a car Thursday on U.S. Route 224 hasn’t been
Jimenez helps Tribe hold on
Associated Press houston Shin-Soo Choo hit a leadoff triple and Michael Brantley drove in a run
Valley residents to attend D.C. summit for seniors
Staff report WARREN Charlene Allen of Warren says government officials in Washington need to
Niles officers involved in killing return to duty
Staff report NILES Three Niles police officers who fired their guns at and killed burglary
Prosecutors challenge truth of memo in crash killing 4 Marines
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An assistant Trumbull County prosecutor has asked Judge
Ex-Penn State coach Sandusky convicted of child sex abuse
Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse Friday night after being found guilty in his sexual abuse trial, in Bellefonte, Pa. Sandusky was convicted of sexually assaulting 10 boys over 15 years, accusations that had sent shock waves through the college campus known as Happy Valley and led to the firing of Penn State's beloved Hall of Fame coach, Joe Paterno.
Valley principals review state’s new plan for evaluating teachers
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Canfield Beginning in July 2013, all Ohio teachers will
White House postpones Biden visit to Ohio
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio President Barack Obama’s campaign says Vice President Joe
Columbus bus drivers threaten strike
Associated Press COLUMBUS The union representing drivers and mechanics for the Columbus bus
Children learn about recycling at Girard Library
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com Girard During her visit to Girard Free
18 die in Taliban siege of Afghanistan hotel
Los Angeles Times KABUL To the people of Afghanistan’s teeming, dusty capital, sparkling blue
Gunfire kills jazz club manager
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The suspect in the city’s 15th shooting
Monsignor convicted
Monsignor convicted PHILADELPHIA A Roman Catholic church official was convicted of child
Instructors learn to use environmental resourcesSFlb
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Science and social- studies teachers in
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
newsmakers
newsmakers 88 books that shaped America WASHINGTON The Library of Congress is celebrating
Church anniversary
Church anniversary youngstown New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., will celebrate its
Howland break-in suspect faces slew of charges
Staff report WARREN A 34-year-old city man will be arraigned Monday on a charge of aggravated
St. John was gift from God
The Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of saints every day. Sunday of All Saints is the day
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x9 7 3 uA 9 8 3 v7 6 2 w8 5 3 Partner
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A county grand jury handed up indictments this week against these
DEVOTION
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com The vision of Maybelle Gardner, founder of the Infant
PENN STATE Shenango campus lists date to enroll
Staff report Sharon, pa. Penn State Shenango will have its 2012 Fall Enrollment Day from 9
Capitol bargainers: Student-loan deal near
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional bargainers seem near an agreement that would avert a
5 awarded summer research fellowships
Staff report Erie, Pa. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, awarded undergraduate summer
Tri-State Free Methodist camp marks 90th year
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL Tri-State Free Methodist Camp marks the 90th anniversary of the camp
TCESC honors several retirees
Staff report Niles Trumbull County Educational Service Center honored its retirees at a dinner
Monsignor Zuraw to mark 25th anniversary as priest
Staff report girard Monsignor John A. Zuraw will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his
Egypt’s democracy experiment is on the verge of total collapse
Editorial: Despite a presidential election in which Egyptians participated in record numbers, there are clear
Computer tech program offered
Computer tech program offered champion Trumbull County Career and Technical Center’s Adult
Events to address issues tied to fracking
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com Those seeking to become educated about fracking will have
McMurray, Montoya like team direction
Associated Press sonoma, calif. It’s been a continuous search for consistency at Chip Ganassi
US probes visa issued to member of banned terrorist group in Egypt
Associated Press WASHINGTON The State Department said Friday it is looking into how a self-
Campaign stresses Obama’s role in Ohio’s economic improvements
Staff report COLUMBUS President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign released a positive
Grow Youngstown kicks off program
Staff report Youngstown Grow Youngstown’s Community Supported Agriculture program, which offers
Don’t forget Randy Kehler
Opinion: By Bob Keeler Newsday The words Watergate, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein are now so tightly
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Today: The Warren JFK graduate played just one hole in
Casinos probe suspected cheating
Associated Press CLEVELAND The early odds of catching a suspected cheat at Ohio’s two new
Moody’s lowers credit ratings of major banks
Associated Press NEW YORK Moody’s Investors Service has lowered the credit ratings on some of
Suit seeks to void mineral-rights lease
Staff report WARREN A couple from Kinsman has filed a class-action lawsuit in Trumbull County
Nurses at Northside, Hillside in talks with ValleyCare
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The head of the Youngstown General Duty
HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ A big story is developing
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Kids hear it from their elders all the time:
Rev. Lawson assigned to Brookfield UMC
Staff report brookfield Brookfield United Methodist Church will welcome the Rev. Joyce L. J.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Steel Valley Super Nationals and Salem Super Cruise, 9 a.m. to 10
Today’s funerals are better
Opinion: Looks can be deceiving. Many years ago a healthy looking friend commented to a sickly looking
Government can’t be a parent
Opinion: (Crystal Lake, Il.) Northwest Herald: With all the issues confronting state government, teen tanning
NBC is mum on Curry, ‘Today’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Ann Curry showed up again for work at NBC’s
‘Deliverance’ area marks film with festival
By DORIE TURNER Associated Press ATLANTA Four decades ago, the movie “Deliverance” introduced
Selected local stocks
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‘Can’t Have It All’ story online logs record hits
Associated Press NEW YORK A first-person lament by a former State Department official on “Why
BUFFALO WILD WINGS Downtown eatery ends 18 years of service with party
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Buffalo Wild Wings, with its good food,
Jacobson leading at rainy Travelers
Associated Press cromwell, conn. Defending champion Fredrik Jacobson is in a familiar spot at
There’s money to be claimed
Opinion: COLUMBUS In January, state officials contacted the Marlington Local School District about some
METRO DIGEST || $4,000 in brass stolen at plant
$4,000 in brass stolen at plant GIRARD Girard Police are investigating a theft of approximately
Recruiting event
Recruiting event BOARDMAN Mahoning County One-Stop, Community Care- Givers and Compass Family &
Burnett wins again as Pirates tame Tigers
Associated Press pittsburgh Brought over from the New York Yankees in the offseason, in part,
Penguins deal Staal to Hurricanes, choose Pouliot with 8th pick
Associated Press pittsburgh Jordan Staal wanted a family reunion, and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Motorcycle accident kills Cortland woman
Motorcycle accident kills Cortland woman YOUNGSTOWN Tina Freeman, 23, of Cortland, who was
Autistic kids reach out and touch to learn
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Teachers at The Rich Center for Autism are
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