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YMHA completes $10M renovation of Brier Hill housing
Michelle Nieves and her sleepy 1-year-old daughter, Marie, get ready to settle into their apartment at 2779 Hammaker St. in the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority’s ...
Stories published May 30, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Poland, Lowellville men indicted after federal drug sting
A 34-year-old Poland man and a 36-year-old Lowellville man have been indicted on a charge of conspiracy to possess marijuana, and the prosecution is asking them to forfeit $19,500 in the case.
Vacant plant burning now near Poland Avenue
A fire on the city’s South Side has had fire crews tied up for nearly an hour.
Crash closes part of I-80 through this morning
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle crash that closed lanes on Interstate 80 through this morning.
Anderson will speak at Salvation Army event
Anderson will speak at Salvation Army event YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Cynthia Anderson, Youngstown State
'My life will never be the same again,' Houser tells media
Jamar Houser said the recently dismissed capital murder case against him has ruined his life. "My life will never be the same again," he told members of the media during a news conference today.
YSU remembers fallen servicemen
YSU remembers fallen servicemen YOUNGSTOWN Fallen servicemen were remembered Wednesday at
Ohioan: Helping panhandler led to littering ticket
Ohioan: Helping panhandler led to littering ticket CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio man is fighting a
Groups to hold pre-Democratic convention protest
Groups to hold pre-Democratic convention protest CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte has given
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging slot machine legality
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging slot machine legality COLUMBUS - A Franklin County judge today
Attorney general announces search warrants served in Trumbull County
Attorney general announces search warrants served in Trumbull County WARREN— The Ohio Attorney
AG investigation turned up prostitution at Warren massage parlors
AG investigation turned up prostitution at Warren massage parlors WARREN A yearlong
Governor to speak at shale development event
Governor to speak at shale development event Gov. John R. Kasich will deliver remarks at the Ohio
Southington cancels special meeting
Southington cancels special meeting Southington Southington Local school board has cancelled the
AG’s office raiding massage parlors
AG’s office raiding massage parlors Agents from the Ohio Attorney General’s office are conducting
Ex-Rutgers student in webcam case to go to jail
Ex-Rutgers student in webcam case to go to jail NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A former Rutgers
Etan Patz’s mom: Wish this could all be over
Etan Patz’s mom: Wish this could all be over NEW YORK (AP) — The mother of Etan Patz says she
Ex-Pa. Senate aide gets 6-12 years in sex case
Ex-Pa. Senate aide gets 6-12 years in sex case HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former Pennsylvania
4 students expelled over bomb threats
4 students expelled over bomb threats READING, Pa. (AP) — Four Pennsylvania students have been
Burglary suspect escapes from Pa. county jail
Burglary suspect escapes from Pa. county jail COUDERSPORT, Pa. (AP) — State and local police have
Eastern Gateway moving to downtown
Eastern Gateway Community College will offer classes this fall in the city’s downtown.
Michelle Bloor | Ryan Petruska
SALEM Michelle Bloor and Ryan Petruska were united in marriage during an afternoon ceremony May
Katherine Pylypiak | Benjamin Detwiler
aMACEDONIA, OHIO Katherine Pylypiak of Macedonia, Ohio, and Benjamin Detwiler of Palo Alto,
Lynda Petrella | James Seabrook
CANFIELD Lynda Petrella and James Seabrook, both of East Palestine, exchanged wedding vows Sept.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
Local author to sign new skin care book
Local author to sign new skin care book CANFIELD “The Care and Keeping of Sensitive Skin: A
Donation to benefit car show, ox roast
The Trumbull County commissioners will present a check for $758 Thursday to Glenn Christian Church, Warren, from county employees who contributed $1 in April to dress business casual.
Mahoning Co. won’t take part in court program
To much fanfare because of brutal murders on the city’s South Side, Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a year ago that a program offering those with criminal warrants a chance to have their cases adjudicated at a community church was coming to the Mahoning Valley.
‘Goon Squad’ is ready for state
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com VIENNA Mathews High junior third baseman Jacki Rhine says
DeWine touts fund to help with demolitions
By DAV ID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The $3.38 million the Mahoning Valley will
Some on Youngstown council challenge pay cut, other charter plans
Several city-council members expressed concerns — and in some cases, complete disagreement — with a number of the charter-review committee’s proposed charter amendments.
Smith cleans up for KC
Indians ace Justin Masterson allowed seven earned runs in six innings for the slumping Tribe
Serena exits Open in Round 1
— FRENCH OPEN — It is the first time the American lost in the opening round of a Grand Slam
Youngstown Police Dept. adds 9 officers, regains full strength
Youngstown Police Dept. adds 9 officers, regains full strength
Police search for Boardman woman missing since last week
Staff report BOARDMAN Police are searching for a 47-year-old township woman who suffers from
Horse trainer upset by remarks
Associated Press New York Doug O’Neill says he’s dismayed that Secretariat’s former owner
Unlikely duo set for Stanley Cup
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. A little less than two years after battling for the services of
Valley storms down trees, live wires
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD After a massive tree crashed into her nearly 100
SANDLOT ROUNDUP | Youth baseball & softball
CLASS B Creekside Fitness 13, Livi Steel 0 — Andy Marsh tossed a five-inning, five-hit shutout,
Slavic musicians serenade Chaney class
Two members of the folk band Harmonia entertained and informed visual- and performing-arts students at Chaney Campus with music performed on Eastern European instruments.
YSU to charge fee for use of credit card
Staff report Youngstown Beginning July 1, a 2.75 percent convenience fee will be charged on all
YMHA completes $10M renovation of Brier Hill housing
Michelle Nieves and her sleepy 1-year-old daughter, Marie, get ready to settle into their apartment at 2779 Hammaker St. in the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority’s newly-renovated Brier Hill Annex complex after a Tuesday ribbon-cutting ceremony. The apartments’ countertops are made from recycled-content Formica.
Major league baseball
Major league baseball American league royals8 indians2 Next: Cleveland vs. Kansas City,
BRIER HILL ANNEX
BRIER HILL ANNEX Here are some facts about the $10 million renovation designed to turn the
Thunder-struck: Parker helps lift Spurs past OKC
Associated Press San antonio Tony Parker scored 34 points, Manu Ginobili added 20 and the San
Man rescued from attempted jump in Boardman
BOARDMAN Safety forces from Youngstown, Boardman and the Ohio State Highway Patrol helped rescue a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch Board of Education, study session at 6 p.m. followed by regular
Leak at St. Elizabeth’s
Leak at St. Elizabeth’s BOARDMAN The Mahoning County HazMat team and Boardman firefighters were
Robots crawl in bodies for surgery
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Imagine a tiny snake robot crawling through your body, helping a
Youngstown police investigate beating, attempted shooting
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An attempted shooting, a beating and
Magic GM to Cavs: Whatever worked, do it again
By MARY SCHMITT BOYER Cleveland Plain Dealer Cleveland As the only general manager to win the
Reds end Pirates’ win streak
Associated Press pittsburgh Jay Bruce had three hits, including a pair of doubles, Todd Frazier
Bridal celebration tip
Bridal celebration tip Finger foods that will make your bridal celebration unforgettable: Melted
Golden Gate Bridge has a fatal flaw
Opinion: By John Bateson Los Angeles Times As San Francisco hosts a citywide birthday party for the
Consumer confidence dropped in May
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans grew much gloomier about the economy in May, causing a
Bicyclists riding for cancer research
Bicyclists riding for cancer research boardman 4-K for Cancer, a non-profit group of about 30
The Wean Foundation is moving to new site
Staff report warren The Raymond John Wean Foundation will move today into its new location at
Start your engines: Super Nats roar back to Salem
Staff report SALEM A Mahoning Valley tradition since 1987, the annual Steel Valley Super
A lack of realism
Opinion: “Education” is a word that covers a lot of very different things, from vital, life-saving medical
Warren motorcycle accidents kill 1, injure 2
Staff report WARREN Richard A. Loychick, 43, of Adelaide Avenue Southeast died Saturday after
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Shawn M. Penwell, 28, 332 Indianola Road, Boardman,
A good start on energy policy
Opinion: A good start on energy policy Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: There’s been a sighting this spring of
Austintown school district to add STEM courses
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The Austintown School District is joining the
Egyptians send clear message
Opinion: CAIRO Last week, Egyptian voters delivered a stunning setback to the Islamist candidate for
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohio State’s second ‘corpse flower’ blooms COLUMBUS A rare rain-forest plant
A toast to the BRIDE
Family Features 1111As the founder-owner of Alison Events, and author of “The Destination Wedding
“Broadway Bound,” the final installment in playwright Neil Simon’s famed trilogy
“Broadway Bound,” the final installment in playwright Neil Simon’s famed trilogy (“Brighton Beach
There’s egg on Face(book)
Opinion: There will be investigations and already there are lawsuits over the rollout of Facebook’s overhyped
BBQ for the belly
BBQ for the belly “With all this heat and just coming off of Memorial Day, I need to get some
Local men will die if task force recommendations on prostate cancer screening are abided by
Opinion: Local men will die if task force recommendations on prostate cancer screening are abided by On May
Facebook’s stock falls below $30
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook’s stock has fallen below $30 for the first time since its
Mike serves burgers with the best of Puck
Every student aspires to be better than the teacher. But what do you do when your teacher is world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck?
Fresh and festive fare will add tropical flair to your wedding events
Family Features Between engagement parties, bridal showers and brunches with new family and
Campbell 2nd-graders receive books from Junior League
By LEE MURRAY TheNewsOutlet.org CAMPBELL Campbell Elementary School received a gift of several
Television goes to the dogs this summer
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Summer television used to mean reruns. This year it’s gone to the
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Clint Walker (“Cheyenne”) is 85. Actor Keir Dullea (“2001: A Space Odyssey”) is
A closer look
A closer look Our coverage of Ohio Wine Month continues with a look at Maize Valley Market and
Queen’s costumes cast a spell
By John Horn Los Angeles Times Moviegoers may be impressed by “Snow White and the Huntsman’s”
Lordstown police investigate home invasion
Staff report LORDSTOWN Police, working with state crime-scene investigators, are asking for help
Medal of Freedom recipients honored
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sketching impressive contributions to society in intensely personal
Retailer Patagonia puts emphasis on environment
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES High-end outdoor clothier and gear maker Patagonia Inc. is out to
A shore thing?
A shore thing? “I hear that Trax has a beach. Let’s see if it can make Steph and me feel like we
16 killed in quake in Italy
Associated Press SAN FELICE SUL PANARO, Italy Workers at the small machinery company had just
Home prices rise in most major US cities
Home prices rise in most major US cities WASHINGTON Home prices rose in March from February in
Perez’s gesture fuels Indians-Royals rivalry
Associated Press Cleveland Defiant Cleveland closer Chris Perez has thrown some gas on the
It’s official
Los Angeles Times Mitt Romney’s victory in the Texas primary Tuesday gives him enough delegates
Western nations expel Syrian envoys
Western nations expel Syrian envoys BEIRUT Eyewitness accounts from the Syrian massacre emerged
Celtics must raise intensity vs. Heat
Associated Press miami The Boston Celtics have bigger issues than being upset about a perceived
Woods building trust in his swing
Associated Press dublin, ohio Almost two weeks before he’ll play it with a U.S. Open on the
Time clocks, GPS monitoring make for good government
Editorial: Sometimes you have to spend money to save money. And in that context, Youngstown Mayor Chuck
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