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What you need to know about health care now
Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court’s four liberal justices — Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor — to form ...
At Girard hot dog shop, some relish health ruling; others grill it as unjust
Pam DeGenaro reacts to Thursday's ruling ruling on health care from the U.S. Supreme Court, contending it violates the federal constitution DeGenaro and others were ...
Hilltop principal thanks PTO volunteers
Hilltop Elementary School Principal Cathy Mowry hosted a breakfast May 25 to express her appreciation to the school’s numerous PTO volunteers who helped with various ...
Madcap puppet show back by popular demand
The Madcap puppet show brought the tale of Rumplestillskin to life for young children at the Austintown library June 18.
Madcap puppets use show to inspire kids to read
The Poland library doors flooded with eager children all vying for a chance to see the Madcap puppet show June 19.
Hundreds walk in Boardman Relay for Life
People of all ages gathered at Boardman Center Middle School May 12 for the walk of their lives during the Relay for Life event, which ...
Stories published June 29, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown BOE to consider levy
Youngstown Board of Education plans to discuss placing a renewal levy on the November ballot at its July 10 meeting.
Severe storms, winds sweeping Ohio
Severe thunderstorms and high winds are sweeping across parts of Ohio, leaving thousands of residents without power and blowing over tractor-trailers.
Free-range eggs, fruits, breads at Lake Milton farmer's market Saturday
Lake Milton Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to noon today — and every Saturday during summer — at Lake Milton State Park Amphitheater Lawn, Grandview Road, just north of the swim beach.
Power outage hits East Side, Campbell and parts of Lowellville and Coitsville
Power outage hits East Side, Campbell and parts of Lowellville and Coitsville A power outage is
Chinese national charged with smuggling cigarettes
Chinese national charged with smuggling cigarettes PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Chinese national has
US air marshals in NY face firings
US air marshals in NY face firings NEW YORK (AP) — The Transportation Security Administration is
Fort Hood shooting suspect barred from court again
Fort Hood shooting suspect barred from court again FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A military judge in
Arrests made, others charged in Youngstown, Mahoning Co. heroin ring
Arrests made, others charged in Youngstown, Mahoning Co. heroin ring
Judge blocks release of Manson follower’s tapes
Judge blocks release of Manson follower’s tapes DALLAS (AP) — A Texas judge has blocked the
SC Gov. Haley cleared again by House ethics panel
SC Gov. Haley cleared again by House ethics panel COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House
Army officials say shooter killed superior officers
Army officials say shooter killed superior officers FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Military officials
Police, Children Services investigate sexual imposition case
Police, Children Services investigate sexual imposition case HUBBARD Hubbard Township police
GM survey asks workers, ‘Want to move closer to home?’
GM survey asks workers, ‘Want to move closer to home?’ lordstown General Motors is sending a
Romney says ruling brings new urgency to election
Romney says ruling brings new urgency to election NEW YORK (AP) — A day after the Supreme Court
Congress poised to act on highways, student loans
Congress poised to act on highways, student loans WASHINGTON (AP) - After being derided as a “do-
Columbiana chamber members told to get ready for shale boom
Columbiana chamber members told to get ready for shale boom columbiana While it’s too early to
Activists: Dozens killed in Syria shelling
Activists: Dozens killed in Syria shelling BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian troops rained tank and artillery
Europe summit surprises with bold moves
Europe summit surprises with bold moves BRUSSELS (AP) - After 18 disappointing summits since the
4 arrested after calling NC deputy for drugs
4 arrested after calling NC deputy for drugs SALISBURY, N.C. (AP) — Four people have been arrested
Apparent homicide on North Side this morning
Apparent homicide on North Side this morning YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are investigating what
5 killed, 1 hurt in crash in eastern Pennsylvania
5 killed, 1 hurt in crash in eastern Pennsylvania GERMANTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police say a collision
2 officers seek overtime for K-9 work
2 officers seek overtime for K-9 work PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two western Pennsylvania police officers
What you need to know about health care now
Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court’s four liberal justices — Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor — to form the 5-4 majority.
YWCA’s art show showcases women
YWCA’s art show showcases women YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA’s “Youngstown’s Women Artists: a
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30
Friends of the Library plan activities
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and its Friends of the Library are planning
Lions install officers, honor members
AUSTINTOWN In a Boardman Lions Club meeting June 14 at the Saxon Club, members installed a slate
Resigning chief tells of discord with Warren board
Outgoing Warren City Schools Superintendent Bruce W. Thomas told the board president in his resignation email that he was becoming less comfortable with board decisions since his hiring.
Scrappers snag a victory
He struck out with runners on the corners, down one in the bottom of the eighth — his second strikeout of the game.
LSP gang members convicted
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND Four Youngstown men who were convicted of
Wait, who? Cavs pick Waiters, add Zellers
Associated Press INDEPENDENCE The Cavaliers found a running mate for Kyrie Irving, just not the
Poland Library prom brings out the dancing dead
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Breanna Keever spent hours preparing for her prom
Indians snap 5-game skid
Associated Press BALTIMORE The Cleveland Indians found the perfect way to end a bothersome
Health costs go up for teachers in Niles
A two-year contract approved this week by the Niles teachers union and the board of education will require teachers to pay more for their health care.
Burnett wins again as Bucs top Phillies
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A new catcher didn’t affect A.J. Burnett’s groove. Burnett
Crackdown nets four indictments in H-Block Gang
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has handed
Beckham left off British Olympic soccer team
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Few athletes did more to bring the Olympic Games to London this
Traffic alerts issued for I-76, I-680, Market
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 has announced several
Phelps cruises in 200 fly
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. After a couple of epic duels with his biggest rival, Michael Phelps
Show appreciation for American military at Canfield Fairgrounds
Staff report CANFIELD A group of military supporters is having a Military Appreciation Event
Ex-New Castle police chief sues city over his dismissal
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. The former New Castle, Pa., police
At Girard hot dog shop, some relish health ruling; others grill it as unjust
Pam DeGenaro reacts to Thursday's ruling ruling on health care from the U.S. Supreme Court, contending it violates the federal constitution DeGenaro and others were interviewed while enjoying a meal at Jib Jab hot dog shop in Girard.
Students explore careers at MCCTC
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students got a sneak peek at their future careers during
Hilltop principal thanks PTO volunteers
Hilltop Elementary School Principal Cathy Mowry hosted a breakfast May 25 to express her appreciation to the school’s numerous PTO volunteers who helped with various activities throughout the school year.
Fitch football camp mentors younger players
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Fitch High School senior football players spent some
Camp Woodside offers food and fun
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children ate a hearty breakfast and lunch while enjoying
Madcap puppet show back by popular demand
The Madcap puppet show brought the tale of Rumplestillskin to life for young children at the Austintown library June 18.
Play golf for Fitch High School
Play golf for Fitch High School Any boy attending Fitch High School interested in trying out for
Station earns award for safety education
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Firefighters at the Western Reserve fire station were
Madcap puppets use show to inspire kids to read
The Poland library doors flooded with eager children all vying for a chance to see the Madcap puppet show June 19.
Bigley named to Dean’s List
Bigley named to Dean’s List Shannon Bigley, an Exercise Science major and a resident of
Boosters host golf scramble at Tippecanoe Country Club
Boosters host golf scramble at Tippecanoe Country Club Canfield boys’ golf team boosters are
Beauty salon marks one year anniversary with event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Shekinah and Trimz beauty and barber salon, located on 1408
Wagner makes the Spring Dean’s List
Wagner makes the Spring Dean’s List Margaret Wagner, of Canfield, was among more than 1,900
Owners learn etiquette for new dog park
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Dogs ran across the lawns wagging their tails while
Newport campers taste test healthy treats
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children learned some healthy recipes using only fruits and
Hilltop fourth-graders play the field day away
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School did not
Hundreds walk in Boardman Relay for Life
People of all ages gathered at Boardman Center Middle School May 12 for the walk of their lives during the Relay for Life event, which raised money and awareness for the American Cancer Society.
Poland athletes compete at state track meet
Several members of the Poland Seminary High School team competed at the state track meet in early
Guza earns B.S. from Fort Hays
Guza earns B.S. from Fort Hays Matthew Guza, of Boardman, has graduated from Fort Hays State
Kennedy appointed to U.S. Service Academy
Daniel Kennedy has been appointed to The United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New
Hanna receives degree
Hanna receives degree Christopher Hanna, of Poland, received his Bachelor of Science degree in
St. Charles Elementary ends school year with picnic
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com St. Charles School ended the year with a fun-filled
St. Christine’s students spend day with grandparents
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Grandparents got the opportunity to experience what an
Serendipity art show offers versatility
Families and guests of Serendipity Christian Learning Center in Boardman recently attended the
Canfield swim team falls to Firestone team
Four members of the Canfield Swim Club won three events each, but it wasn’t enough, as the squad
Poland’s Mitzel tops Misheff
Poland’s Mitzel tops Misheff In the Championship Flight of the Women’s Ohio State Amateur
Dobbins students learn magic of science
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary School fourth-graders became magicians
Local youth violinist performs at YSU
Teen violinist Noah Lee performed a violin concert at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Hall on
West Boulevard Elementary Honor Roll
HIGH HONOR ROLL GRADE 3 Room 205 – Mrs. Friedrich Gillian Canacci Sam Cicchillo Marli
Area politicians toe party lines in reactions to ruling
By PETER H. MILLIKEN and David Skolnick news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Local and state reaction
Girard board hires 5 teachers for school year
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD The Girard Board of Education approved hiring five
St. Christine’s hosts party with a purpose
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Parents, faculty and teachers brought as much change as
Power outage disrupts region
Staff report SALEM Power to about 1,160 customers, primarily in Salem, with a portion in
Guilty verdict ends family’s nightmare
Parents of an 18-year-old murder victim say the four years since their son’s death have been hard, but a guilty verdict for his killer at least is comforting.
Guys Without Ties play at Boardman Park
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Music at the Park turned rock and soul with Youngstown’s Guys
Associated Press
Associated Press VERMILION, Ohio An Ohio police department is holding a memorial service for a
Heat wave expected to bake Valley through July 4 holiday
Staff and wire report A heat wave rolling across Ohio sent temperatures and irritability soaring
Court rejects request for Demjanjuk
Associated Press CLEVELAND A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected a request to restore
Lots of laughs in 6th District race
Opinion: First it was the campaign of U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-6th, and the National Republican
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Small Ships Revue, 6 p.m.: The banks of the Shenango River in
birthdays
birthdays Actor Gary Busey is 68. Comedian Richard Lewis is 65. Drummer Ian Paice of Deep Purple
Leave higher ed alone
Opinion: By Lance Dickie Seattle Times America is in the midst of a pointless, distracting debate
Those who don’t/can’t pay for health care shift cost to others
Editorial: Make no mistake. All but a few Americans have access to health care, at least in emergencies. What
‘My Three Sons’ actor Grady dies
Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. Don Grady, who was one of television’s most beloved big
Tepid economic growth weighs on job market
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy is growing too slowly to pull the job market out of
Grand jury indicts 2 in deaths in Youngstown, Poland Twp.
A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against a man accused in a South Side homicide and a woman charged in a Poland Township vehicular homicide.
oddly enough
oddly enough Man uses slingshot to fire marbles at speed camera ELLICOTT CITY, Md. Police in
‘TED’ IS EMPTY AND NOT FUNNY
MOVIE REVIEW ‘TED’ Grade: D Credits: Directed by Seth MacFarlane; cast includes Mark Wahlberg,
Boardman Center Middle School Honor Roll
5TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL Fourth Nine Weeks Augustino Arcuri Andrew Beichner Julia
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Food 4 Your Soul, 2614 Glenwood Ave., formerly Mr. Paul’s Bakery,
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 29, the 181st day of 2012. There are 185 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The cost of credit catches up
Opinion: The cost of credit catches up The May 20 Vindicator re- ported, “YSU to charge fee for use of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.89 .14 Avalon
U.S. Gymnastic Trials (9 p.m., NBC): Here’s another chance to meet more potential Olympians:
U.S. Gymnastic Trials (9 p.m., NBC): Here’s another chance to meet more potential Olympians: This
Health providers throughout Valley applaud 5-4 ruling
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Supreme Court’s ruling that the
Obama, Romney seize on ruling
Associated Press WASHINGTON Battling fiercely for the White House, President Barack Obama and
Crosby gets 12-year extension
Sid the Kid is sticking in Pittsburgh until he’s Sid the Old Man.
President wins in the high court
Opinion: The Supreme Court’s dramatic decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act gives President Barack Obama
‘MAGIC MIKE’ KEEPS IT LIGHT AND FUN
MOVIE REVIEW ‘MAGIC MIKE’ Grade: B Credits: Directed by Steven Soderbergh; cast includes
Ohio mother-in-law pleads guilty in septic-tank death
Associated Press LOGAN, Ohio The mother-in-law of a woman found strangled in a septic tank
Youngstown school board gets rid of committees
Staff report youngstown The city school board will no longer have committees, opting instead to
Poland levy finalized
Poland levy finalized POLAND The Poland school board took the final step to place a five-year,
Boardman police probe rash of thefts from cars, arrest 3
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Three men are facing felony charges related to
Hospital stocks jump sharply on court decision
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hospital stocks rose sharply Thursday after the Supreme Court
McDonald school board OKs $75,000 if needed for more improvements
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The board of education Wednesday approved allocating
National Weather Service to send alerts to smartphones
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Attorney Bob Burns already gets a lot of information from his
Business, union leaders react to ruling
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown Local business representatives are nervous
INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS | What is scheduled?
Fourth of July fireworks displays and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
YSU students offer variety of views on law’s mandate
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the
AT&T temps (and scores) high
Associated Press BETHESDA, Md. Bo Van Pelt kept bogeys off his card and picked up an extra shot
Colo. fire destroys 346 homes this week
Colo. fire destroys 346 homes this week COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. A raging Colorado wildfire that
Nadal ousted in 2nd round
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England First Rafael Nadal took a tumble into the net. Then he began
Major win for conservatives
Opinion: WASHINGTON Conservatives won a substantial victory on Thursday. The physics of American politics —
FedEx ships Hamlin to Alaska
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Denny Hamlin has sorted packages at FedEx headquarters on the
Turkey sends forces to border with Syria
Los Angeles Times BEIRUT Turkish troops and anti-aircraft batteries were headed toward the
Drive and drive some more
Opinion: Drive and drive some more Marietta Times: Regardless of what you think about Ohio’s pending option
Commissioners OK $25K to keep Hope House open
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have allocated $25,000 in federal funds
Contempt vote by House is ‘political theater,’ Holder says
Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday became the first Cabinet
Ryan seeks help for RG Steel employees
Ryan seeks help for RG Steel employees Washington U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, requested
Residents urge board to reconsider options
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Public displeasure continued to be voiced Tuesday
Council votes against placing levy on November ballot
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Village council unanimously voted against placing a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY June 20
Austintown Police Blotter
June 18 Lost or stolen property: A front Ohio license plate as reported missing at Ohltown Road
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