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TIME TO REFLECT
A local family whose lives were changed by the death of their patriarch in an airplane bombing 50 years ago will reunite with other victims’ ...
Stories published May 22, 2012
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Canfield Soccer Club hashes out scheduling issues with trustees
Township trustees and Canfield Soccer Club must find some common ground if an agreement regarding the athletic fields at the township park is to continue.
Boisterous crowd weighs in on Youngstown charter proposals
At times, the crowd at the city charter-review committee’s public meeting was loud, impatient and more than willing to share their opinions.
Comanche Nation makes Johnny Depp honorary member
Comanche Nation makes Johnny Depp honorary member ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Johnny Depp has been
Reno air races to modify course after crash last year killed 11
Reno air races to modify course after crash last year killed 11 LOS ANGELES — A year after a crash
Ore. police: 5 dead in apparent murder-suicide
Ore. police: 5 dead in apparent murder-suicide SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Police in northwest Oregon say a
Austintown man headed to federal prison for child porn
Austintown man headed to federal prison for child porn
Man pleads guilty to trespassing on Mount Rushmore
Man pleads guilty to trespassing on Mount Rushmore PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A man caught trying to
Group seeks to change way redistricting is done in Ohio
Group seeks to change way redistricting is done in Ohio YOUNGSTOWN — A coalition of good-
Mich. serial stabbing suspect convicted of murder
Mich. serial stabbing suspect convicted of murder FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A man suspected of stabbing
Ohio docs can't reveal drilling chemicals to public
Ohio docs can't reveal drilling chemicals to public
Man accused of hitting noisy kid at Washington theater
Man accused of hitting noisy kid at Washington theater KENT, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man
Statewide sale of homes continues to improve
Statewide sale of homes continues to improve Home sales throughout the state continued to grow in
1 killed in explosion at suburban Chicago factory
1 killed in explosion at suburban Chicago factory ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — Fire officials in
NJ man accused of Obama threat can get guns back
NJ man accused of Obama threat can get guns back NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A man accused of talking
Ohio House passes human trafficking bill
Ohio House passes human trafficking bill Pimps would face increased criminal penalties and would
Memorial service for deceased lawyers, judges Thursday at Mahoning Courthouse
Memorial service for deceased lawyers, judges Thursday at Mahoning Courthouse
N.C. man accused of stealing more than $200K from Ohio Medicaid
N.C. man accused of stealing more than $200K from Ohio Medicaid
Warren G. Harding Quiz Bowl team honored today in Columbus
Warren G. Harding Quiz Bowl team honored today in Columbus
Analyst: Mahoning Valley leads Ohio in economic growth
Analyst: Mahoning Valley leads Ohio in economic growth
Ohio lawmakers to work on gambling-bill compromise
Ohio lawmakers to work on gambling-bill compromise
Brenda Bungard, Michael Armaline to wed in garden
Robert and Kimberly Bungard of Austintown are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Brenda Bungard of Austintown, to Michael Armaline of Campbell.
Boardman Park setting for Villers, Banasiewicz rite
The parents of Megan Villers and Justin Banasiewicz are announcing the engagement and approaching
Lawler-Kuzniak wedding plans are made known
HUBBARD Bobbi Jo Lawler and Robert Stephen Kuzniak Jr., both of Hubbard, are engaged and planning
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1987 will have its 25-year reunion Aug. 4 at the Holiday Inn
Help youth group with a haircut
Help youth group with a haircut LIBERTY The youth group of Chestnut Ridge Church of God, 7215
TIME TO REFLECT
A local family whose lives were changed by the death of their patriarch in an airplane bombing 50 years ago will reunite with other victims’ families to reflect on the first recorded terrorist attack on a domestic flight.
Voters to see levies on ballot in Nov.
poland By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Village voters will see a 2-mill renewal
Poland BOE postpones levy action
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The Poland Board of Education postponed action on
Judge sentences Shaw to 62 years in prison
The mother of a murdered 17-year-old girl begged a common-pleas judge to send her daughter’s killer to prison for the rest of his life, and that is exactly what Judge James C. Evans decided to do.
One big week
After posting a thrilling extra-inning victory over Western Reserve to capture the Division IV district championship, the Jackson-Milton softball team awaits the program’s fifth regional semifinal appearance.
Upgrades planned by HMHP
Humility of Mary Health Partners plans to spend $203.3 million to add patient capacity at its hospital here and upgrade its hospitals in Youngstown and Warren by creating all-private patient rooms.
Zordich always looks ahead
Four years ago, when Michael Zordich committed to the Penn State University football team, he was pretty sure he was going to the most stable program in the Big Ten.
Court upholds decision against Dann
A court rejected an appeal by Marc Dann and his former campaign treasurer seeking to overturn an Ohio Elections Commission decision that they improperly used $40,610 in campaign funds for a security system at the ex-attorney general’s house.
Austintown grant will add fire personnel
The township fire department will add a seventh person to each shift thanks to a $235,000 federal grant.
Andretti, Rahal play up rivalry
Marco Andretti fist-bumped Graham Rahal on his way out of an Indianapolis 500 promotional event, a much friendlier encounter than their bump on the track at Long Beach last month.
Home in Ellsworth damaged by fire
Neighbors watched in shock as fire crews from nearly a dozen departments extinguished a blaze that consumed a home on Duck Creek Road.
ACTION calls for public to take stand
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of clergy and the faith-based
State track and field berths up for grabs
Twice in the Division I district track meet at Fitch, a runner from Kenston High won his respective events in come from behind fashion.
Sandusky judge denies request
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The June child sex-abuse trial of former Penn State assistant
Pirates rally to beat Mets
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled so mightily to score runs
Boardman students to pay more for meals
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boardman Local School District students
mlb roundup | Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 6, Yankees 0 NEW YORK Felipe Paulino blanked New York for the second
NFL owners talk player safety
Associated Press With the Saints bounty case moving to grievance hearings and court, NFL owners
Former WVU coach dies
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Former West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart, who was
Biomedical program celebrated in Girard
Staff report Girard Girard High School’s Biomedical Science program celebrated being recognized
Bass scores 27 in Celtics’ win
Associated Press BOSTON They started as a Big Three and grew to a Big Four when Rajon Rondo
In Joplin, Mo., a senior year to remember after tornado
Associated Press JOPLIN, Mo. There were tearful remembrances for lost classmates and jokes
Ohio Supreme Court candidate awaits punishment
By JIM PROVANCE Blade Columbus Bureau Chief COLUMBUS In an unprecedented proceeding, an
Hollywood Casino turns on glitz for trial run
By IGNAZIO MESSINA Toledo Blade TOLEDO Hollywood Casino Toledo upped the ante Monday — turning
After search, YSU hires VP
Staff report youngstown R. Scott Evans, vice president for Institutional Advancement at Lake
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Bogart’s son to help fundraise LUCAS, Ohio The oldest child of actors Humphrey
Agana opens office
Agana opens office WARREN Marisha Agana, the Republican nominee for the 13th Congressional
Girard board meeting
Girard board meeting Girard The Girard school board will have a special meeting todayat 6 p.m.
$1M bond is set for Ohio woman in stabbing case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A judge on Monday set bond at $1 million for a woman charged with
Leaders OK Afghan exit path
Associated Press CHICAGO President Barack Obama and leaders around the globe locked in place an
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
CHILD-PORN CASE Ex-police officer is sentenced
By IGNAZIO MESSINA Blade staff writer TOLEDO A Lucas County Common Pleas judge imposed the
Austintown board faces unhappy drivers
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown More than 50 Austintown School District bus
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center governing board, 4 p.m., Mill Creek
Devils show fight in Game 4; series is tied
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Martin Brodeur made 27 saves and survived a third-period punch to
CAMPBELL Swanston fund gives grant to help student programs
Staff report CAMPBELL Encouraged by promising results of a year-old, multi-discipline program
Catholic dioceses, colleges sue over health mandate
Associated Press NEW YORK Roman Catholic leaders opened a new front against the Obama
Buckeyes get early bye in ’16 football schedule
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State will get a break almost in the middle of the Big Ten season
Mahoning Valley did itself proud
Opinion: Mahoning Valley did itself proud Second Harvest Food Bank board of directors and staff would like
Veterans’ graves to be decorated in Poland
Veterans’ graves to be decorated in Poland Staff report Poland Grave decorating at Poland
Woman with flesh-eating disease gets off ventilator
Associated Press ATLANTA A young Georgia woman fighting a flesh-eating disease is now able to
Man gets 30-day term in webcam-spying case
Associated Press NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. A former Rutgers University student who used a webcam to
Ohio’s second casino is all about convenience
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio’s latest casino isn’t billing itself as a destination resort. It’s
Safety forces costs up in Campbell
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Spending in the city’s general fund is above
Report: RG Steel may be eyeing sale of plant
Staff report Warren RG Steel may be looking to sell some of its facilities including its city
National seat belt campaign begins
The national Click it or Ticket campaign kicked off Monday, and Canfield Assistant Police Chief Scott Weamer said departments across the Mahoning Valley are participating in the mobilization.
Magic fire coach; GM also gone
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. For months the Orlando Magic have been trudging through the
ohio fracking regulations Groups continue to voice concerns as bill proceeds
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Environmental groups continue to voice concern about
Mayor is latest gaffe-prone surrogate
Associated Press NEW YORK Add Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker to the long list of political
Free clothing
Free clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Facebook shares fall after IPO
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook was supposed to soar. Instead, it plunged. After the social
The hotel fixer
Travel Channel show host shares expectations By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK If
Prepare for the oil boom
Opinion: The Daily Republic, Mitchell (S.D.): It’s good to see South Dakota leaders working in advance to
Is there a Gibb family curse?
GREGORY KATZ Associated Press LONDON Her sons were blessed with musical gifts that brought
Academic commission owes city taxpayers an explanation
Editorial: 2“In order to ensure a seamless transition, the new treasurer must have the same level of expertise
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, May 22, the 143rd day of 2012. There are 223 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
So far it’s all talk
Opinion: By Abdul Latif Sahak The Institute for War & Peace Reporting MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan
Lying maketh the politician
Opinion: The fact that so many successful politicians are such shameless liars is not only a reflection on
‘Men In Black 3’ faces huge marketing hurdles
By Ben Fritz and Steven Zeitchik Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Often, film sequels are slam
Change in Israel’s landscape
Opinion: The new era of sudden, potentially transformative developments lives on in the Middle East, and it
New president for UAW Local 1112
New president for UAW Local 1112 lordstown A new leader has taken the reins of United Auto
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.26 .00 Avalon
State allots $1.3 million for Valley projects
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A state lawmaker panel signed off on more than $1.3
We can do better with prostate cancer
Opinion: By Virginia A. MOYER McClatchy-Tribune Amid the many messages you will hear about screening for
12 students die when bus falls off cliff
12 students die when bus falls off cliff TIRANA, Albania A bus carrying university students on