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Ron Faniro, left, a local architect, talks with Ed Jerse, director of the Regional Collaboration of Cuyahoga County, during a walking tour of downtown Youngstown. ...
Stories published June 27, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Experts present pros, cons of shale drilling
A panel of experts was on hand to discuss the pros and cons of hydraulic fracturing before a crowd of more than 100 concerned citizens at a local parish here Wednesday.
Stormwater problems addressed at Campbell meeting tonight
People who live in and near Campbell’s Pin Oaks development learned why their properties flood in storms and how future development can be managed to prevent similar problems.
Valley residents screen movie debunking 'Gasland' claims
For the first time in the Mahoning Valley residents had a chance to watch a movie designed to debunk many of the claims made in the “Gasland” documentary.
Texas man gets 40 years in stand-your-ground case
Texas man gets 40 years in stand-your-ground case HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas man who argued that the
Probation in Md. neighborhood watch beating case
Probation in Md. neighborhood watch beating case BALTIMORE (AP) — A former member of an Orthodox
Yanks sweep Tribe with 5-4 win; Pettitte fractures ankle
Yanks sweep Tribe with 5-4 win; Pettitte fractures ankle
Barry Becher, of Ginsu knives fame, dies at 71
Barry Becher, of Ginsu knives fame, dies at 71 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The infomercial
Colorado wildfire burns 10 acres of AF Academy
Colorado wildfire burns 10 acres of AF Academy COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A destructive
Report: Ohio universities lag in research transfer
Report: Ohio universities lag in research transfer
Texas jury convicts Saudi bomb plot suspect
Texas jury convicts Saudi bomb plot suspect AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — A Saudi man accused of buying
39 storage units broken into in Trumbull County
39 storage units broken into Police from three different jurisdictions are investigating breaking
Pa. state police can't explain prison van in Ohio River
Pa. state police can't explain prison van in Ohio River
Ohio troopers say tip led to large cocaine seizure
Ohio troopers say tip led to large cocaine seizure
Truck driver gets 16 years in Marine recruits’ deaths
Truck driver gets 16 years in Marine recruits’ deaths WARREN Donald P. Williams was sentenced to
Google to sell its own, small tablet computer
Google to sell its own, small tablet computer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is unveiling a small
Mahoning County Career & Technical Center has board meeting Thursday
MCCTC board meeting is Thursday
Some 9/11 families accuse NY, NJ govs of betrayal
Some 9/11 families accuse NY, NJ govs of betrayal NEW YORK (AP) — Some 9/11 families upset over
Ohio legal group seeks end to timeout room lawsuit
Ohio legal group seeks end to timeout room lawsuit
Colorado blaze too dangerous to assess damage
Colorado blaze too dangerous to assess damage COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say it
‘Stand ground’ man shot dead in Miami
‘Stand ground’ man shot dead in Miami MIAMI (AP) — A man who won a controversial ruling under
Rare stolen Swedish atlas recovered at NYC gallery
Rare stolen Swedish atlas recovered at NYC gallery NEW YORK (AP) — A rare atlas stolen a decade
Stowaways suspected in container ship docked in NJ
Stowaways suspected in container ship docked in NJ NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Coast Guard suspects
Houston woman indicted in slaying, baby abductions
Houston woman indicted in slaying, baby abductions CONROE, Texas (AP) — A Houston woman accused of
More than 32,000 ordered to flee Colorado wildfire
More than 32,000 ordered to flee Colorado wildfire WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (AP) — A stubborn and
Four permits for horizontal drilling in the Mahoning Valley issued
Four permits for horizontal drilling in the Mahoning Valley issued youngstown Four new permits
Delay requested in Ohio man’s Pitt threat case
Delay requested in Ohio man’s Pitt threat case PITTSBURGH (AP) — Prosecutors and the attorney for
Pittsburgh Penguins planning complex with UPMC
Pittsburgh Penguins planning complex with UPMC PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are
Wildlife officers seek ATV rider authority
Wildlife officers seek ATV rider authority STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Game
New program helps vets find jobs
United Methodist Community Center has launched a new federally financed program aimed at helping military veterans in Mahoning and Trumbull counties prepare for the workplace and find jobs.
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1992 will have a 20-year reunion at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
Army Corps warns boaters, swimmers
Due to the lack of snow melt from last winter and a dry spring, area lake water levels are below average and likely to keep dropping, announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers here.
Motorcyclist seriously injured at Himrod, Wilson
Police are investigating a Tuesday evening crash that left a motorcyclist in critical condition.
OSHP investigating motorcycle-semi crash that killed 2
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers from the Warren Post are investigating a Tuesday afternoon crash that killed two Greenville, Pa., residents.
Rayen Stadium field gets a name
The football field at Rayen Stadium will be named Jack Antonucci Field in honor of the Rayen alumnus who played at the original stadium.
It’s not his fault
Joe Sever knows he has his work cut out for him in his efforts to bring his family into the good graces of the sports fans of the Mahoning Valley.
New Ohio law to help youth offenders by reducing work, education hardships
A new law intended to help adult convicts re-enter society also has implications for youth offenders, likely making it easier for them to secure jobs, housing and education, say local officials.
Leopard finds his spot: Williamson to YSU
Toward the end of his freshman year, Liberty’s Marquis Williamson started running the 400-meter dash and quickly learned two things:
Thomas resigns from school position
Board will vote to appoint interim superintendent
International picks up tab for area pair
Two area junior golfers, Youngstown’s Jacinta Pikunas (girls 13-14, 77), and Columbiana’s Jared Wilson (boys 12-13, 74), were among seven age-group winners who earned expense-paid trips to the International Junior Golf Championships during the Optimist State Championship at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Canton.
West Sider Koranicki left mark on boxing in Valley
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The passing of Mike Koranicki, who died May 14
YPD seeking ex-military for the force
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s police department soon will be
New community garden part of Campbell’s Pride Project
Campbell, how does your garden grow?
Hughes, Yankees subdue Indians
By PAUL HOYNES Cleveland Plain Dealer NEW YORK When a team goes bad, it can’t catch a break —
Judge hands down Moosally sentence
A federal judge has sentenced a former Trumbull County businessman to one day of incarceration, eight days of house arrest and three years’ probation after he earlier had pleaded guilty to falsifying documents related to a $400,000 federally backed loan.
No bunt, no sac fly, no victory
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Needing just a sacrifice bunt or a sacrifice fly, the Pittsburgh
Trumbull SCOPE plans merger with Portage agency
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Trumbull County agency in trouble with the state for
Stambaugh course friends seeking funds for mower
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After finishing an improvement project,
New website to help NE Ohio communities
Ron Faniro, left, a local architect, talks with Ed Jerse, director of the Regional Collaboration of Cuyahoga County, during a walking tour of downtown Youngstown. Faniro, of Faniro Architects, served as tour guide Tuesday for members of Northeast Ohio Sustainable Communities Consortium, who visited portions of the city to get a better understanding of Youngstown.
Destroyed by fire
Destroyed by fire edinburg, pa. A fire destroyed a house trailer at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. The
Olives accent one patriotic potato salad
Family Features It’s that time again — cookouts, picnics, family reunions and backyard parties are
Networking event
Networking event columbiana The Columbiana Chamber of Commerce’s Business Development Committee
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William L. Trotter, 59, of 461 Gypsy Lane, Unit 16,
Major US cities see rise in home prices
Associated Press WASHINGTON Home prices rose in nearly all major U.S. cities in April from
Karzai’s brothers corrupt
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Our national leaders’ rationale for investing so much money and so
Annan’s plan for Syria dead
Opinion: Kofi Annan, who’s been assigned the hopeless task of resolving the Syrian crisis by diplomacy, is
Sheen returns with ‘Anger’ on FX
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Nik Wallenda has nothing on Charlie Sheen.
Police make drug arrest after car stop
Staff report GIRARD Police made a drug arrest after stopping a car after an incident in which a
Association elects new president
Staff report LIBERTY Atty. Shirley J. Christian has been elected to succeed Atty. Robert N. Rusu
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, study session at 6 p.m. followed by regular meeting at
May home sales in Valley rose over May 2011
Staff report Youngstown Home sales increased throughout the region in May compared with May
“The Real World” (10 p.m., MTV): “The Real World” launches its 27th season
“The Real World” (10 p.m., MTV): “The Real World” launches its 27th season tonight, which makes us
newsmakers
newsmakers 50 Cent released after car accident NEW YORK A representative for 50 Cent says the
Have a sizzling, sparkling 4th of July
Family Features On July 4th, the perfect party calls for friends, food, fireworks and plenty of
Hunter: Edwards and I have parted
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C Rielle Hunter says she and former presidential candidate John
Victim’s mother testifies in murder case
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Testimony in the murder trial of a 25
Phenomenal event taking place at Kent Stage
Staff report KENT A downtown theater and restaurant will open their doors to ghost-hunters
Supreme Court pretends that money can’t corrupt politicians
Editorial: The “conservative” majority on the Supreme Court of the United States had a chance to reconsider a
Nora Ephron dies
Nora Ephron dies NEW YORK Nora Ephron, the essayist, author and filmmaker who challenged and
Perfect pairings
Perfect pairings Our coverage of Ohio Wine Month ends with a preview of a local event that
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Bridal party joins newlyweds in taking the plunge SHELBYVILLE, Mich. A Michigan
Things are heating up
Things are heating up It’s the 4th of July next week, which means your barbecue should be on high!
birthdays
birthdays Singer Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys is 70. Actress Julia Duffy (“Newhart”) is 61.
Mason’s Steak House & Lounge Owner’s stake makes it family friendly
You always hear family and friendly when people refer to their favorite place to eat. Mason’s Steak House & Lounge exemplifies just that.
Leadership considering merger option
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A vote is imminent on the proposed merger of
United States, Pakistani interests do not align
Opinion: By Andrew J. BACEVICH Los Angeles Times The history of U.S.-Pakistani relations is one of wild
Court upholds EPA’s greenhouse-gas rules
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the first regulations
Firefighters introduce smoke-alarm program
Staff report WARREN Several fires over the past year, one of them said to be the deadliest in
Britain’s NHS offers a guide
Opinion: BELFAST, Northern Ireland Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the “Patient Protection and
Program aims to help veterans prepare for workplace, find jobs
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN United Methodist Community Center has
A ‘GRILL’IANT SUMMER
Family Features Whether cooking on a gas or charcoal grill, at home, at a park or at a tailgate,
Girl seeking help was without sin
Opinion: Girl seeking help was without sin I finally read something that disturbed/perturbed me deeply
Food fight
Food fight Find out what dish will challenge food writer Ross Morrone’s stomach to a duel, and see
Browns’ Phil Taylor ‘itching to get back’
Associated Press BEREA Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor believes he will play this season.
University presidents OK college football playoff
Associated Press WASHINGTON Playoffs and tournaments long have determined champions of every
Actor’s trek leads to ‘People Like Us’
By Lewis Beale Newsday NEW YORK Chris Pine wasn’t afraid to accept one of the most challenging
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.38 .03 Avalon
“The Brady Bunch’s” Barry Williams will make a rare TV appearance in
“The Brady Bunch’s” Barry Williams will make a rare TV appearance in Saturday’s campy Syfy TV movie
Consumer confidence fell in June for 4th-straight month
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans can’t seem to shake their uneasy feeling about the economy.
Judge stops Medicaid pact process
Associated Press COLUMBUS In a dispute over the scoring of contract applications, a central Ohio
CDC pilot program offers free HIV tests at drugstores
Associated Press ATLANTA Getting an AIDS test at the drugstore could become as common as a flu
METRO DIGEST || 2 killed in crash
2 killed in crash brookfield Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers from the Warren Post are
Search resumes at mall-collapse site
Associated Press ELLIOT LAKE, Ontario Rescue crews geared up Tuesday to start dismantling a
Chief evaluating EMS options
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees reiterated Tuesday that they
Red Cross reaches deal with workers
Associated Press TOLEDO The American Red Cross says it has reached a deal with employees in
Facebook draws anger of users with email switch
Associated Press NEW YORK In yet another change that upset users, Facebook has replaced the
Hansen completes comeback
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Brendan Hansen was done with swimming after two doses of Olympic
Court ruling offers rare hope of freedom
Associated Press DETROIT The Supreme Court ruling that banned states from imposing mandatory
Analyst: Beal good fit for Cavs
MARY Schmitt Boyer Plain Dealer Reporter CLEVELAND ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas
Source: Talks fail to resolve issue over Fast and Furious documents
Associated Press WASHINGTON Obama administration officials and House Republican staff members
A day later, other Williams wins
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England On one point Tuesday at Wimbledon, Serena Williams dumped a
Skindell replaces Price in bid for court
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Democratic state senator from the Cleveland area will
Don’t drain too much too fast
Opinion: Don’t drain too much too fast Columbus Dispatch:If streams, lakes and reservoirs on Ohio’s rare
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