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What you should know about the ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act
A look at the ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act
Former kennel owner acquitted of latest charges
About a dozen people stood outside the Mahoning County Area Court in Austintown on Wednesday, as Steven Croley, 41, faced charges of failing to register ...
Stories published June 28, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Equipment failure causes power outage tonight
SALEM — Power to about 1,160 customers, primarily in Salem with a portion in Canfield, was out for 1 hour and 15 minutes today as Ohio Edison workers replaced a piece of equipment that stopped working, said David Turner, the company’s area manager for Mahoning and Columbiana counties.
Cavs get Carolina center Zeller in trade with Mavs
Cavs get Carolina center Zeller in trade with Mavs
Veterans appreciation event set Saturday in Canfield
Veterans appreciation event set Saturday in Canfield
4 Youngstown gang members convicted of conspiracy to commit racketeering
4 Youngstown gang members convicted of conspiracy to commit racketeering
Obama meets with wounded troops at Walter Reed
Obama meets with wounded troops at Walter Reed BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Barack Obama is
Three face charges in thefts from Boardman vehicles
Three face charges in thefts from Boardman vehicles BOARDMAN Three men are facing felony charges
NY girl dies while playing mini golf in Orlando
NY girl dies while playing mini golf in Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A medical examiner says an 11
Appeals court overturns NYC accessible taxi ruling
Appeals court overturns NYC accessible taxi ruling NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has
Mitt Romney reaction to Supreme Court ruling on Affordable Care Act
Mitt Romney reaction to Supreme Court ruling on Affordable Care Act
Stocks drop after health care law is upheld
Stocks drop after health care law is upheld NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks dropped sharply today after the
President Barack Obama's reaction to Supreme Court decision on Affordable Care Act
Obama's reaction to Supreme Court decision on Affordable Care Act
Philly archdiocese to sell large NJ beach houses
Philly archdiocese to sell large NJ beach houses PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Archdiocese of
DETAILS: Read the Supreme Court decision here
DETAILS: Read the Supreme Court decision here
Michigan lottery winner pleads no contest to fraud
Michigan lottery winner pleads no contest to fraud DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area woman who
Ex-Warren superintendent was ‘less comfortable’ with board decisions
Ex-Warren superintendent was ‘less comfortable’ with board decisions WARREN The Warren Board of
Fraternity chapter guilty in Cornell hazing death
Fraternity chapter guilty in Cornell hazing death ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — A fraternity has been found
What you should know about the ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act
A look at the ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act
Hundreds of homes destroyed in Colorado fire
Hundreds of homes destroyed in Colorado fire COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Colorado Springs
News Corp announces plans to split
News Corp announces plans to split NEW YORK (AP) — Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. said Thursday that
High court to deliver health care ruling this morning
High court to deliver health care ruling this morning WASHINGTON (AP) - They’ve known the outcome
Mom gives birth on side of Interstate 79
Mom gives birth on side of Interstate 79 MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania couple
Woman, then 17, seeks lesser murder sentence
Woman, then 17, seeks lesser murder sentence GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A 20-year-old woman serving a
Appeals court upholds Centralia injunction denial
Appeals court upholds Centralia injunction denial PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal appeals court has
West Side Cats plan rummage sale
West Side Cats plan rummage sale YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats Rescue & Adoption No-Kill Cat Shelter
York Rite Bodies of Youngstown install officers
YOUNGSTOWN The York Rite Bodies of Youngstown had their annual installation of officers June 4 at
YWCA announces new board of directors
YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown recognized new members of the board of directors and issued
Truck downs wires, starts fire
A truck backed into a telephone pole causing a chain of events Tuesday evening.
A supremely important day for all sides on health care
If you’re a doctor, nurse, patient, lawyer, politician, employer, employee, student, homemaker, hospital administrator, insurer or anyone who’s ever been sick, or ever will be, the likely answer is yes.
Eight more juniors qualify for Greatest Golfer of Valley
The Vindicator’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers National Bank made its fourth stop in the qualifying rounds Wednesday, sending the junior competitors to Tam O’ Shanter of Pennsylvania.
Perils, promise of shale explored
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com FAIRLAWN A panel of experts discussed the pros and cons
Pavlik eyes big fight next
At this point five years ago, Kelly Pavlik was coming off the biggest win of his career and was headed for his first title fight.
M.V. goes down before dusk
If any of the 2,920 fans at Eastwood Field planned on star-gazing after the Mahoning Valley Scrappers game on Wednesday, they picked the wrong night.
Driver gets 16 years in deaths of 3 recruits; families speak out
Donald P. Williams Jr. will spend 16 years in prison for the 2010 deaths of three Marine recruits, but that’s not enough to address the loss, a judge and family members say.
Standohar, Colbert capture Trumbull 17-18 golf crowns
Staff report BROOKFIELD Evan Standohar shot a 78 to edge out Adam Catauro’s 80 to capture the
Brown defends justices
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Yvette McGee Brown, the lone Democrat on the
Wick Park is part of contest
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With a little more than two weeks to go until
Cavs weigh draft options
Cleveland has four selections, including the No. 4 overall pick Associated Press CLEVELAND
Tribe focuses on the positive
Associated Press NEW YORK For a team that just got swept and ran its losing streak to a season-
Malpractice case ends in mistrial
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A medical-malpractice case involving the
New Castle man accused of assaulting 8, including 2 kids
Staff report new castle, pa. A man faces a multitude of charges after he tried to run people
12 of 29 applicants do not qualify for civil-service position
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s next Civil Service Commission
Former kennel owner acquitted of latest charges
About a dozen people stood outside the Mahoning County Area Court in Austintown on Wednesday, as Steven Croley, 41, faced charges of failing to register a dog. The group was rallying in support of House Bill 108, also known as Nitro’s Law, named after one of the dogs found starved to death at Croley’s kennel in 2008.
pittsburgh pirates Bucs’ homers spoil Utley’s return
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Chase Utley homered in his first at-bat of the season, but the
Car fire burns house
Car fire burns house YOUNGSTOWN A fire that started in a car parked at 411 W. Myrtle Ave. spread
Crash injures three in Brookfield
Staff report BROOKFIELD Three people were hurt when two cars collided at State Route 62 and
Penn-Ohio Game
When: Friday, 7 p.m. Where: Springfield High stadium OHIO ROSTER No.NameSchoolPos.Ht./Wt.
‘Truthland’ challenges assertions in ‘Gasland’
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL For the first time in the Mahoning
Boardman library may be warmer than usual
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Boardman public library will remain open despite reduced air-
Monumental health-care ruling creates a frenzy throughout US
McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. Busy day today? If you’re a doctor, nurse, patient,
major league baseball boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Indians 4 ClevelandNew York abrhbiabrhbi Brantly cf4101Grndrs
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Vitamin C helps fight aspirin irritation
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. Is it safe to take aspirin at the same time
“Anger Management” (9 p.m., FX): Brace yourselves. Charlie Sheen, the actor (and former
“Anger Management” (9 p.m., FX): Brace yourselves. Charlie Sheen, the actor (and former warlock)
4 new permits for drilling in Valley
Staff report youngstown Four new permits for horizontal drilling in the Mahoning Valley were
POLICE CALLS FOR BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Small Ships Revue is ready to set sail
Staff report Sharon, Pa. The 32nd annual Small Ships Revue will set sail in downtown Sharon on
Independence Day events | What’s scheduled
Fourth of July fireworks displays and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday South Range school board, special session, 7 a.m., board office, 11822 South Ave.,
NEw this week
NEw this week The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him
birthdays
birthdays Comedian-director Mel Brooks is 86. Comedian John Byner is 75. Bassist Dave Knights of
Mocha House marks 20 years
Mocha House marks 20 years Warren The Mocha House is celebrating its 20th anniversary Friday.
July 4 What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
Eternal combustion at the Salem Super Cruise
The Salem Super Cruise is the quintessential small-town America festival.
Playhouse selects 3 plays for new one-acts festival
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse has selected three plays for the inaugural
Literacy program
Literacy program HOWLAND Akron Children’s Hospital is offering the Reach Out and Read early
Grant for security at Beatitude House
Grant for security at Beatitude House YOUNGSTOWN Beatitude House, 238 Tod Lane, has received a
Power-pop rocker is high on "Sugar and Adrenaline"
Dan Miraldi is hoping to find some new friends with his newly released sophomore album, “Sugar and Adrenaline.”
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Tue: Steve Vuich,
FDA probes issues with hip implants
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON Metal hip replacements implanted in a half-
Know your BMI OBESITY SCREENING
ONLINE CALCUALTOR BMI calculator: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP
A better busing solution is needed
Opinion: A better busing solution is needed This past month, the Austin- town School Board informed parents
Parade will kick off Pride Festival
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual Youngstown Pride Festival and Parade will be Saturday
Gold Seal of Approval
Gold Seal of Approval WARREN Trumbull Memorial Hospital has received The Joint Commission Gold
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew W. Turner, 24, of 3876 Artmar Drive,
What constitutes political fairness?
Opinion: Since this is an election year, we can expect to hear a lot of words — and the meaning of those
Social thoughts evolving
Opinion: “Even if it could be demonstrated unequivocally that [public flogging and hand branding] were not
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Odd Couple,SDRq Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown,
Speed is cited as factor in 2 crashes
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Speed was a major factor in two accidents in the city that left two men
Charlie Sheen, ex-wife put anger aside for series
Associated Press NEW YORK Denise Richards and ex-husband Charlie Sheen have come so far that
Court’s health-care ruling to end campaign mystery, unleash ads
Associated Press WASHINGTON Barely four months before the nation votes, one of the biggest
Google introduces small tablet, Nexus 7
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Google will sell a small tablet computer bearing its brand in a
Study to be sought for merger of departments
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The possible merger of the Youngstown and
Shale supply chain is discussed
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Learn about the energy industry, research
‘Dallas’ fans flock to Southfork ranch
Associated Press PARKER, Texas The renewed interest in oil scoundrel J.R. Ewing and the rest of
Getting primed and ready
Children entering kindergarten in the city schools are getting a summer primer for what it means to be good citizens and good students.
Rock trio Muse reveals official Olympics song
Associated Press LONDON Olympics organizers have chosen British rock trio Muse to write the
Officials: Don’t use fireworks
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Dry conditions and illegal backyard fireworks could
Ignorance not bliss
Opinion: By Bart Chilton McClatchy-Tribune Another megabank has reached a humongous settlement. It
Taliban video shows 17 beheaded Pakistan soldiers captured in raid
Associated Press DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan The Taliban released a video Wednesday that they say
Jurors continue to mull evidence
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jury deliberations in the murder trial of
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: 5 suspected of stealing 9.5 tons of garlic VIENNA Austrian police did
Source: Obama to take bus through Pa., Ohio next week
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is ramping up a fresh phase of his re-
Good news in the Gulf
Opinion: Houston Chronicle: If we can get beyond the inevitable who-should-get-the-credit arguments, the
wimbledon Errani needs 7 seconds to advance
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Count ‘em: 7 seconds. That’s how long French Open runner-
Bieber album sets sales mark
Associated Press NEW YORK Justin Bieber’s “Believe” is the year’s top-selling debut album.
Police probe thefts from storage units
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD Police from three jurisdictions are investigating
olympic trials Round 2 goes to Phelps
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Back and forth they went, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte turning
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.75 .38 Avalon
Colleges move toward absolute ban on smoking
Associated Press COLUMBUS As a political science major at Ohio State University, Ida Seitter
High court balances power
Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday With the Arizona immigration law case decided, America now awaits the
Glacier wreckage is ’50s military plane
Glacier wreckage is ’50s military plane ANCHORAGE, Alaska The wreckage of a military plane found
Playoff payoff to players?
Associated Press NEW YORK The new playoff system means big money for major college football, as
Wildfire victims crowd shelters as battle continues
Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Fire crews fought to save the U.S. Air Force Academy,
Environmental group explains risks of fracking
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Those who came to an Ohio Environmental
Campbell officials address stormwater management
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL People who live in and near Campbell’s Pin Oaks
Classify brine fluid as hazardous material, Hagan urges Kasich
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown A Mahoning Valley lawmaker has requested
Thursday
Thursday Fairs, Festivals Parish Festival, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., St. Christine Church, 3165 S.
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan resolves case over car chase LOS ANGELES Lindsay Lohan has resolved a case
Lawsuit alleging bias at JFS warrants a review of agency
Editorial: As a reverse-discrimination law- suit filed by three current and one former employee of the Mahoning
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