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Vice President Joe Biden on stage at M7
"How many times have you opened The Vindicator to find out another factory was closing down? And you probably knew someone who worked there too. ...
Vice President Joe Biden on stage at M7
"How many times have you opened The Vindicator to find out another factory was closing down? And you probably knew someone who worked there too. ...
Market Street block closed after truck mishap
A section of Market Street block is closed after truck mishap.
Double homicide in Youngstown
Unidentified residents console one another at the scene of a double homicide on the South Side as two bodies are removed from an East Avondale ...
Stories published May 16, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown council ends final chapter with former Covelli Centre vendor
Youngstown council ends final chapter with former Covelli Centre vendor
Detective: Video shows Miss. murder-for-hire plan
Detective: Video shows Miss. murder-for-hire plan GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) — A detective is
Tropical Storm Aletta weakening in the Pacific
Tropical Storm Aletta weakening in the Pacific MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Aletta is weakening as
KOKRAK PGA / Kokrak tees off Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak has a 1:30 p.m. tee-off time on Thursday at the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas.
Youngstown police still looking for motive in double homicide
Youngstown police still looking for motive in double homicide
2 Navy ships collide in Pacific; no injuries
2 Navy ships collide in Pacific; no injuries SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Navy says an amphibious
Crews try to stop AZ blaze from crossing fire line
Crews try to stop AZ blaze from crossing fire line CROWN KING, Ariz. (AP) — Officials working to
Kevin Agee sentenced to nearly 4 decades in prison
Kevin Agee sentenced to nearly 4 decades in prison
NATO summit gives Chicago coveted global spotlight
NATO summit gives Chicago coveted global spotlight CHICAGO (AP) — The nation’s third-largest city
PA priest-abuse files kept behind lock, key, alarm
PA priest-abuse files kept behind lock, key, alarm PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Evidence in a
NY inside-trading trial can feature disputed call
NY inside-trading trial can feature disputed call NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge says
Jim Abdnor, ex-US senator from South Dakota, dies
Jim Abdnor, ex-US senator from South Dakota, dies PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Jim Abdnor,
NY authorities: Theft ring ‘stalked’ luxury car owners
NY authorities: Theft ring ‘stalked’ luxury car owners NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a car theft
Police: Airport security worker likely bought ID
Police: Airport security worker likely bought ID NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police believe a New Jersey
US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids
US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids ATLANTA (AP) — For the first time in 20 years,
No injuries, damage after quake in Anchorage area
No injuries, damage after quake in Anchorage area ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Seismologists say an
Man accused of stealing $8,500 from Brinks
Man accused of stealing $8,500 from Brinks BOARDMAN A 24-year-old Austintown man will be
Ex-Houston cop acquitted in videotaped beating
Ex-Houston cop acquitted in videotaped beating HOUSTON (AP) — A jury has found a former Houston
Vice President Joe Biden on stage at M7
"How many times have you opened The Vindicator to find out another factory was closing down? And you probably knew someone who worked there too. Or maybe it was you," Biden tells m7 crowd.
Identities of South Side murder victims confirmed
Identities of South Side murder victims confirmed YOUNGSTOWN Police have officially released the
Market Street block closed after truck mishap
A section of Market Street block is closed after truck mishap.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Lockwood United Methodist Church, 4570 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman, is having a free
Honorees named by Dublin Grange
CANFIELD Dublin Grange met recently to confer honors on a community member and several group
Double homicide in Youngstown
Unidentified residents console one another at the scene of a double homicide on the South Side as two bodies are removed from an East Avondale Avenue duplex Tuesday afternoon.
Shaw found guilty
The word “guilty” heard repeatedly from Judge James C. Evans in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court evoked tears of joy from the family of a 17-year-old girl slain by her boyfriend in 2010.
Biden stumps in Valley today
During a visit today to a Youngstown advanced-technology company, Vice President Joe Biden will focus on the economy and why it’s important to re-elect President Barack Obama.
County looks to close South Side Annex this fall
Mahoning County hopes to close its South Side Annex, 2801 Market St., in September, after its last three occupants move to Oakhill Renaissance Place and other locations, John A. McNally IV, chairman of the county commissioners, said at a county building commission meeting.
Nittany Lions in the Valley
Bill O’Brien’s first trip to the Mahoning Valley as Penn State’s head football coach certainly won’t be his last.
Poland, Canfield advance to final in Div. II
Canfield senior Sarah Vrabel (15-5) tossed a two-hitter, striking out three and walking two.
18 Youngstown charter changes go to council
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The charter-review committee will give 18
Hockey coach embraces USHL
As Penn State’s men’s ice hockey team prepares for the huge leap to NCAA Division I status, the Nittany Lions’ head coach has an appreciation for the United States Hockey League and the Youngstown Phantoms.
Kasich plans to enact law to ban texting while driving
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House has given its OK to legislation banning
A Call for Allies In Man’s Cancer Battle
Rich Janis of Boardman had just been laid off when he began to have severe back pain.
Berry delivers for Ursuline in ninth
Tannor Berry’s single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Ursuline Fighting Irish a 3-2 victory over Girard and capture the Division III district baseball championship Tuesday at Cene Park.
Cheaper gas not enough to boost summer driving
Cheaper gas won’t be enough to get many more Americans on the road this summer. They’re still too worried about their jobs and the economy.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, postponed until May 24. Newton Falls Board
Spotlight on spuds
Family Features Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, but a few twists on classic side dishes
Fire it up with new grilling favorites
Family Features Craving new grilling recipes? For a flavorful spin on warm-weather meals, think
newsmakers
newsmakers Lady Gaga forced to cancel concert JAKARTA, Indonesia Lady Gaga will have to cancel
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Vice President Joe Biden What: Rally for the re-election of President Barack
Betras: Stream live video from election board
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With 24 video cameras monitoring and recording
DeGeneres wins top humor prize
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ellen DeGeneres, who broke ground in 1997 as the first lead
Valley residents convicted of workers’ comp fraud
Staff report Columbus Two Mahoning Valley residents have been convicted of charges related to
Winery of the week
Winery of the week The Ferrante winery is a favorite place to visit for many Valley wine lovers.
Ribbon-cutting set
Ribbon-cutting set austintown Lucy Goose Wine will have a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Thursday at
County Judge Sweeney sentences sex offender to 7 years in prison
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man has been sentenced to seven
Renovations planned at city sewage plant
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The Struthers sewage plant, the site of an
Report: Oversight lessens drilling impact
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. A study released Tuesday by the University at Buffalo’s new
Is Edwards a criminal?
Opinion: WASHINGTON The prosecution has rested in a case that should never have been brought: the ghastly
Reader reaction
Reader reaction “A follow-up with Monteen’s has revealed that the readers couldn’t resist the
Fundraiser planned for lymphoma victim
Fundraiser planned for lymphoma victim BOARDMAN A pasta dinner in support of Tyler Branca, a 21
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY May 4
Gallery to display winning posters
Staff report CORTLAND The winning entries in the annual Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation
Davidson’s vast menu, good food work together
I was still jet-lagged from our long weekend in Mexico for my brother-in-law’s wedding when my wife and I walked through the doors of Davidson’s restaurant in Cornersburg.
Zombie’s march
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The schedule never stops for Rob Zombie. After
Romney shines at Liberty
Opinion: LYNCHBURG, Va. It wasn’t exactly the belly of the beast Republican presidential candidate Mitt
Ohio Senate OKs package of fracking rules
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Oil and gas drillers would be required to disclose to
ODNR issues permit for Columbiana County well
Staff report youngstown The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued one permit last week
Whither political Islam?
Opinion: The presidential candidates confronted each other in front of the TV cameras for four hours on
Ohio man receives death penalty
Associated Press COLUMBUS A three-judge panel has handed down a death penalty verdict for an
Cigarette thief sought in Boardman
Boardman police are asking the public for help to identify a robbery suspect. Police say the man
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.44 —.12 Avalon
Warren faces deadline soon on demolition funds
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County land bank has given the city of
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward C. Rubicky, 39, of 66 Edgewater Drive, Poland,
Family: Girl shot at restaurant dies
Associated Press CLEVELAND Family members say a 10-year-old girl critically injured in April in
“The Avengers” may have rocketed past the $1 billion mark worldwide, but with less than
“The Avengers” may have rocketed past the $1 billion mark worldwide, but with less than $400 million
“At root, so much of this has to do with a belief that not only are we all in this together,
“At root, so much of this has to do with a belief that not only are we all in this together, but all
Ohio legislators ignore the obvious about Internet cafes
Editorial: Recognizing that Ohio was en- tering a new era with the opening of the first of four legal gambling
Kissinger praises TSA after patdown
Kissinger praises TSA after patdown NEW YORK When former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger
Liberty Relay nears
Liberty Relay nears LIBERTY The opening ceremony for the American Cancer Society 2012 Relay For
The Lube!
The Lube! Everyone knows about their wings, but how about their burgers? Check out our review of
“suburgatory” (8:30 P.M., ABC): It’s Mother’s Day on the Season 1 finale
“suburgatory” (8:30 P.M., ABC): It’s Mother’s Day on the Season 1 finale of “Suburgatory” and
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $3 billion Chesapeake Energy
The amount of an unsecured loan that Chesapeake Energy Corp. announced Monday it had taken from
New ‘creepy’ detail in Clemens’ trial
Associated Press WASHINGTON Amid a narrative of his complex relationship with Roger Clemens and
Lack of trust in Facebook may be holding back ad sales
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook’s reach is wide but not deep. Few users surveyed in an
Woman convicted in death of teen is sent back to jail
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A judge has ordered a woman charged with child endangering and gross
Emotional Irving accepts ROY award
By Jason Lloyd Akron Beacon Journal INDEPENDENCE Kyrie Irving had three months to write his
Spread oversight fairly
Opinion: Spread oversight fairly Columbus Dispatch: A brightening spotlight on for-profit colleges could
I’ll Have Another and trainer take day off
Associated Press BALTIMORE The trainer for I’ll Have Another is keeping his Kentucky Derby
Lowe shuts out Twins; Johnson dooms Bucs
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Derek Lowe has lasted 16 seasons in the major leagues with one of
Super PACS enjoy wide leeway
Associated Press NEW YORK Looks like President Barack Obama’s allies got the hint. An
Rich expatriots choose money over country
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords Back in 1863, a short story took the American reading public by
Kings shut out Coyotes, lead 2-0
Associated Press GLENDALE, ARIZ. Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots
Romney wins 2 more primaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mitt Romney is adding two more victories to his win column.
Big Ten favors bowl tradition
Associated Press CHICAGO Big Ten officials came out in favor of keeping bowl games as sites for
US troops help Yemen in offensive against al-Qaida
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Yemeni warplanes and troops backed by heavy artillery waged a
Springfield’s big third inning leads to victory
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS After a slow start, Springfield dominated its Division
Youngstown isn’t alone
Opinion: Youngstown isn’t alone After we read Bertram de Souza’s May 6 column we thought a quote we read
Canann pitches two-hitter as JFK defeats McDonald
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Struthers Warren JFK’s Joey Canann pitched like an ace in
Arts group lobbies for cigarette tax
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN At a meeting Tuesday, about 75 members of the Valley’s arts and cultural
Edwards, mistress still could take witness stand
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. Attorneys for John Edwards indicated Tuesday their case was
Boys tennis continues at Oberlin and Canton
Staff report Fourteen area boys tennis players will continue their quest for a state championship
Boardman OKs purchases for safety of firefighters
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Trustees approved several purchases and
Poland, Canfield advance to final in Div. II
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com ALLIANCE After Gina Mancini and Abbey Baker used their bats
Free dinner
Free dinner Smith Corners United Methodist Church, corner of Kirk Road and Route 46, Austintown,
oddly enough
oddly enough Book gets confused with ‘50 Shades’ PARKLAND, Fla. The author of a book called
Scientists search for ways to halt Alzheimer’s earlier
Associated Press WASHINGTON Look for a fundamental shift in how scientists hunt ways to ward off
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