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Former music mecca Ponderosa Park is on the auction block
A long neglected former country-music mecca that drew top national talent to the Mahoning Valley may get a new lease on life through foreclosure and ...
Stories published March 20, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Attys. McNally dine at White House tonight
Mahoning County Commissioner John McNally IV and his father, John McNally III, dined with President Barack Obama and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny and their respective spouses at a White House dinner tonight.
'I don't forgive,' Israeli ex-Olympian tells Youngstown audience
Despite the passage of nearly 40 years since eight Palestinian terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes and coaches, the memories of that day remain raw for Yehuda Weinstain.
Poland bypasses drilling in Poland Forest, for now
The village solicitor and an outside law firm said Tuesday that if village council leased the mineral rights of the 265-acre Poland Municipal Forest to oil-and-natural-gas companies, it would violate the terms of the forest’s deed.
Romney win in Ill., gives him 541 delegates to Santorum's 253, Gingrich, 135
Mitt Romney took a major stride toward the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night, routing Rick Santorum in the Illinois primary for his third-straight big-state win and padding his already-formidable lead in the race for convention delegates.
Afghanistan suspect’s 2002 arrest was at casino
Afghanistan suspect’s 2002 arrest was at casino TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A police report says the U.S.
NASA considering space station for Mars dry run
NASA considering space station for Mars dry run CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The International
Strong, long 7.6 quake shakes Mexico City
Strong, long 7.6 quake shakes Mexico City MEXICO CITY (AP) - A strong, long 7.6 earthquake with an
Attacks in 8 Iraq cities kill 46 ahead of summit
Attacks in 8 Iraq cities kill 46 ahead of summit BAGHDAD (AP) — A torrent of bombings and
AP Source: Manning to Broncos deal is done
AP Source: Manning to Broncos deal is done DENVER (AP) — The big deal is done. Peyton Manning is a
Sandusky judge: AG must turn over accuser contacts
Sandusky judge: AG must turn over accuser contacts HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The judge in Jerry
Girard, MetroPlex water bill battle escalates
Girard, MetroPlex water bill battle escalates Girard The city turned off water service to the
Lawyer: Slain teen’s girlfriend heard altercation
Lawyer: Slain teen’s girlfriend heard altercation FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The attorney for a
Insanity defense planned in Vegas ‘demon’ slayings
Insanity defense planned in Vegas ‘demon’ slayings LAS VEGAS (AP) — A public defender says he
Mo. mother suspected in child deaths was depressed
Mo. mother suspected in child deaths was depressed ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis-area woman
Feds to investigate fatal shooting of Fla. teen
Feds to investigate fatal shooting of Fla. teen SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A grand jury will convene in
Pedestrian was at fault, but driver had alcohol in her, Warren cops say
Pedestrian was at fault, but driver had alcohol in her, Warren cops say WARREN The driver of the
REUNIONS
Alumni Association of South High School will meet at noon Wednesday at Denny’s, Route 224 in
Local garden club is marking 85 years
YOUNGSTOWN Members of the Mahoning Garden Club are celebrating the 85th anniversary of its
Thompson’s best leads Cavs past Nets
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. The Cleveland Cavaliers finally got a glimpse of rookies Kyrie
Gomez strong again in victory over Dodgers
By Sheldon Ocker Akron Beacon Journal GOODYEAR, Ariz. Jeanmar Gomez made his fourth start of
Jacubec named all-state 1st team
Staff report Struthers High senior Jake Jacubec, who led the Wildcats to the All-American
Peyton’s Place? In Denver
The Denver Broncos got their Man. Make that Peyton Manning.
MetroPlex now faces water, tax disputes
The MetroPlex, once praised as an all-in-one motel, convention center and banquet hall, has fallen behind on taxes and is accused of not paying Girard for the water it uses.
Probe continues into Boardman fire
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Fire officials still are investigating what
Occupy group can protest, not camp
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of Occupy Youngstown can protest on
Campbell company to expand
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Campbell company plans to spend about
Patriot slams limits in new EPA permit
Andrew Blocksom used a local analogy to describe restrictions in the city of Warren’s new permit announced Monday by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Improvements, construction on horizon for YSU
Over the past five years, Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo has wanted to upgrade the Beeghly Center scoreboard.
Milton man, 39, charged in rapes
Staff report LAKE MILTON A 39-year-old Lake Milton man is charged in the rape of two young
Officials await autopsy results on four who died in fire
Staff Report East Liverpool City and state officials are awaiting the autopsy results on the
New traffic patterns
New traffic patterns YOUNGSTOWN These traffic patterns are in place on Interstate 680 at
Put brakes on fracking now
Opinion: Put brakes on fracking now As a resident of Poland and having grown up in Youngstown [Boardman],
newsmakers
newsmakers Celine Dion recovering LAS VEGAS Singer Celine Dion says she is recovering from a
District to demolish old school
By Elise Franco efranco@gmail.com Austintown The Austintown Local School District is ready to
Incident at Rulli Bros. is classified as an abduction
Staff report BOARDMAN Police continue searching for the man who pointed a gun at a local
Man makes plea bargain in killing; sentencing set for May
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 25-year-old Youngs-town man, facing an
Wendy’s dethrones Burger King
Associated Press NEW YORK Wendy’s has dethroned Burger King as the country’s second-biggest
Park director impresses council
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of city council have high expectations
“They don’t feel like they’re spying. It’s just their own iPhone
“They don’t feel like they’re spying. It’s just their own iPhone they’re using, their own laptop.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Soldier remembers little, lawyer says
Associated Press FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. The lawyer for the Army staff sergeant accused of
Dash attendance triples; only 1 arrest
By DAVID SKOLNICK and ASHLEY LUTHERN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The crowd at downtown’s St.
nhl roundup | Monday’s games
Bruins 8, Maple Leafs 0 BOSTON Benoit Pouliot scored two goals, Brian Rolston had a goal and
Traffic stop in city leads to heroin arrest
Staff report Youngstown A 31-year-old man is in jail after city police found a large amount of
The cards Prayers by Sandra B. Lucas
Caregivers’ Prayer Based on “Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God: (Isaiah 40:1) Here I
Auction may chart the future of Valley’s once grand country-music park Encore For Eyesore?
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com GOSHEN TOWNSHIP A long neglected former country-music
Niles woman faces soliciting charge
Staff report NILES An 18-year-old Niles woman has been charged with soliciting for prostitution
Violence, tourism are up in Mexico
Opinion: As weird as it seems, despite the daily headlines of gun battles, beheadings and more than 47,000
Earth, Wind & Fire will perform with YSO
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Earth, Wind & Fire will return to Youngstown for a 7:30 p.m. concert
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, sixth floor, City Hall,
Woman threatens to kill kids
Staff report WARREN Police arrived in time to take a 36-year-old woman into custody who had told
Weather Channel changes forecast
Associated Press NEW YORK The Weather Channel is in the midst of a transformation, one that can
Polychem cited for safety, health violations
Staff report LEETONIA The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health
Poland voters’ rejection of tax levy for schools paves way for pay-to-play
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The school board met for more than two hours
‘THE FOREIGNER’ Comedy at Vic hits all marks
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A play doesn’t have to see Broadway to
Apple’s new direction
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO What would Steve have done? It’s a question that Apple CEO Tim
Protecting the Chisholm Trail
Opinion: Enid (Okla.) News and Eagle: Drivers traversing down U.S. 81 might be oblivious that the
Family Vacation Critic — the comprehensive family travel review website — has announced
Family Vacation Critic — the comprehensive family travel review website — has announced its annual
Chaplain’s prayers published
Prayers for patients and their caregivers composed by Sandra Lucas, regional director of spiritual care for Humility of Mary Health Partners, have been selected for publication and distribution across the country to chaplains of all faiths.
Clashes rock Syrian capital
Clashes rock Syrian capital BEIRUT Syrian rebels battled regime forces Monday in a heavily
Illinois showdown
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. An increasingly confident Mitt Romney called President
Former music mecca Ponderosa Park is on the auction block
A long neglected former country-music mecca that drew top national talent to the Mahoning Valley may get a new lease on life through foreclosure and a sheriff’s sale.
Work session canceled
Work session canceled Hanoverton The United Local school board special work session scheduled
Obama, Romney ignore health care
Associated Press WASHINGTON Now here’s a tag team for the ages: Richard Nixon, Mitt Romney,
Birthdays
Birthdays Producer Carl Reiner is 90. Actor Hal Linden is 81. Actor William Hurt is 62. Guitarist
CENTER OF MADNESS
On the way to the Sweet 16, March Madness has been swept up by the Ohio Four.
Couple dines at White House
Less than a week ago, Elaine Brye dined with the president and first lady and was serenaded by Mumford & Sons and John Legend.
oddly enough
oddly enough 9-year-old boy summoned to jury duty in Massachusetts YARMOUTH, Mass. Like many
Season 5 premiere takes a jump into the future ‘Mad Men’ madness
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK In retrospect, the bomb- shell with which “Mad
Assad still strong in Syria
Opinion: By Aram Nerguizian Los Angeles Times After a year of political unrest and thousands of civilian
Pennsylvania wins contest for major Shell investment
Editorial: Not to rain on Chesapeake En- ergy Corp.’s parade in eastern Ohio, but Shell Chemical’s decision to
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, March 20, the 80th day of 2012. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring
Ohio gas prices fall
Ohio gas prices fall YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices in Ohio have fallen 6 cents since last week, the
Romney’s ‘inevitability’ is troubling
Opinion: Many people may be voting for Mitt Romney because of the view in some quarters that he is the
A doggone story
Opinion: WASHINGTON Confronting conventional wisdom is the columnist’s role, even at the risk of calumny
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