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Returning National Guardsmen honored at Newton Falls church
Oliva Heinz, 4, hugs her dad, Matthew Heinz, who just returned from a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan. The Ohio National Guard welcomed home the 14 ...
Stories published September 15, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Stolen puppies found in separate locations; owner credits media
A woman and her beloved puppies were re-united after they were reported stolen nearly 24 hours earlier.
Women in West Bank uniting to get elected, form political party
A new group running for municipal elections in Hebron is offering residents an alternative to politics as usual in the conservative West Bank city: Women at the helm, instead of men.
Penn State honors its only Medal of Honor winner, SEAL Michael Murphy
Penn State students have paid tribute to a late Navy lieutenant who was the school’s only Medal of Honor recipient.
American teenager charged with attempted terrorist bombing in Chicago
Undercover FBI agents arrested an 18-year-old American man who tried to detonate what he believed was a car bomb outside a downtown Chicago bar, federal prosecutors said Saturday.
Kids enjoy campfire, corn maze, hayride at Sunset at the Farm
With the end of summer nearing, families and children enjoyed the fading warm weather during a local farm festival Saturday night.
Wasserman Schultz rallies Obama supporters today in Youngstown
In 2008, Anthony Nwankwo was among the millions of young people thrilled about the prospects of Democratic candidate Barack Obama becoming president.
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead Albany 31-21 late in fourth
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead Albany 31-21 late in fourth
Filmmaker linked to anti-Islamic movie interviewed, script advisor gets death threats
A Southern California filmmaker linked to an anti-Islamic movie inflaming protests across the Middle East was interviewed and released Saturday by federal probation officers at a Los Angeles sheriff's station, authorities said.
Al-Qaida calling for more attacks as Muslim leaders urge non-violence
Al-Qaida's most active branch in the Middle East called for more attacks on U.S. embassies Saturday to "set the fires blazing," seeking to co-opt outrage over an anti-Muslim film even as the wave of protests that swept 20 countries this week eased.
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead Albany 24-21 after three
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead Albany 24-21 after three.
YSU LIVE | Penguins, Albany tied at 21 at halftime
YSU LIVE | Penguins, Albany tied at 21 at halftime.
YSU LIVE | Penguins, Albany tied at 7 after first quarter
YSU LIVE | Penguins, Albany tied at 7 after first quarter
Parker-Alaspa nuptials set for November 10
Michael and Mary Hissam of El Paso are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Marie Parker of Naperville, Ill., formerly of Girard and Youngstown, and Bryan W. Alaspa of Chicago.
Rachel Hutnyan, John Carbon vows set for Nov.
BOARDMAN Announcement is being made by David and Susan Hutnyan of Boardman and John and Donna
Trisha McHenry will be bride of Jacob Elmer
Ed and Patty McHenry of Hilliard, Ohio, formerly of Youngstown and Canfield, are announcing the
Ashley Lanning, Seth Terlecky set date in June
CHAMPION Robert and Rosalie Lanning are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Ashley E.
Model aircraft club plans a fun fly
Model aircraft club plans a fun fly COLUMBIANA Mahoning County Model Club will have a model
Canfield High student to spend year in Brazil
CANFIELD Visiting the Rotary Club of Canfield before his departure for Brazil is Canfield High
Shenango man, 23, yanks gold cross off neck of New Castle woman, 87
Shenango man, 23, yanks gold cross off neck of New Castle woman, 87 Associated Press NEW CASTLE,
Help cleanup Mahoning riverbank downtown this morning
The Friends of the Mahoning River is conducting a cleanup behind the B&O Station on Mahoning Avenue downtown from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today.
Boston terrier puppies stolen from cancer patient's home; reward offered
Two Boston terrier puppies were stolen Wednesday during a morning home invasion in New Castle.
Second-half surge lifts Brookfield Warriors
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com STRUTHERS For the first 23 minutes and 50 seconds, the
Mahoning Valley man: Protesters don’t represent average Muslims
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ray Nakley of Youngs-town, a member of the
Albany gets a taste of the top with YSU
The partial-scholarship team set for No. 5 YSU By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Officials study options to achieve RG Steel restart
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Government might have to secure $50 million in grants and
YPD Officer Chance resigns amid allegations of theft
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The career of one city police officer
New year, same story: Mooney bests Akron SVSM
By Joe scalZo scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary football fans, take
Smith’s four touchdowns lead Tigers over Hubbard Eagles
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com HOWLAND Da’Veon Smith rushed for 236 yards and scored all four
Mill Creek MetroParks chief retires
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Canfield Executive Director Clarke Johnson is leaving Mill
Home invaders steal New Castle woman’s two puppies
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. Two Boston terrier puppies were stolen Wednesday during a morning
Crestview overwhelms Lisbon
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The undefeated Crestview High football team scored
Officials probe competency of Beemer, accused of raping her baby
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Felicia Banks Beemer, charged with raping her 9-month-old
Beech helps United Eagles tame Springfield Tigers
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN On Friday night at Springfield High, it seemed
GOP judge gets backing of labor over Dem Hanni
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Five labor unions and organizations are
Liberty voters face levies for roads, 911 replacement
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com liberty Township residents will be asked to approve two
Returning National Guardsmen honored at Newton Falls church
Oliva Heinz, 4, hugs her dad, Matthew Heinz, who just returned from a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan. The Ohio National Guard welcomed home the 14 Ravenna-based soldiers from the 290th Engineer Detachment during a ceremony Friday at First Church of God in Newton Falls.
McDonald falters again as Bucs lose 7th straight
Associated Press CHICAGO James McDonald was unable to give the Pittsburgh Pirates the lift they
METROPARKS LEADERS | 1981-2012
Clarke Johnson, leaving next week for retirement, was hired in December 2010. The Mill Creek
Unbeaten Fitch cruises to rout of Barberton
By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com BARBERTON The undefeated Austintown Fitch Falcons made big
Howard’s big play propels Harding
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com WARREN It only takes one play to swing momentum and change
Program focuses on safe driving
Staff report Columbus The Ohio State Highway Patrol has partnered with the Ohio High School
Team Waltrip has two drivers in Chase
Associated Press JOLIET, ILL. Last weekend it was a win for Clint Bowyer. On Friday, it was the
Today’s area college games
Hiram at Kenyon Kickoff: 1 p.m. at McBride Field, Gambier. Records: Hiram (0-2), Kenyon (1-1)
Woodley: Steelers won’t be 0-2 after Sunday
Associated Press PITTSBURGH LaMarr Woodley knew the question was coming. It always does when a
Help a Teacher receives donation
Staff report Youngstown Bernard Repasky, executive director of Help A Teacher Teach, got a call
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: x9 5 uA 10 6 vK 10 6 wA Q 9 6 3 The
Verlander, Tigers’ pen shut down Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND Justin Verlander pitched seven shutout innings and made sure Detroit
BIG GAME MENTALITY
BIG GAME MENTALITY Brookfield High Warriors’ By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BROOKFIELD
Struthers Rotary to leave flags standing
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com STRUTHERS The killing of four Americans in a Sept. 11
Author-TV producer to speak at sessions
Staff report boardman St. Luke Catholic Church, 5235 South Ave., will host a mission, “The Many
METRO DIGEST || Help clean near banks of Mahoning River today
Help clean near banks of Mahoning River Youngstown The Friends of the Mahoning River is
newsmakers
newsmakers Royal family sues over topless photos LONDON Britain’s royal family says it is
‘Religious bigotry’
By Jeff Kunerth McClatchy Newspapers ORLANDO, Fla. In his first class of the fall semester,
Penn State Shenango to have run, walk
Staff report Sharon Penn State Shenango will have an inaugural Dr. Jane A. Williams Memorial 5K
Coroner says Ohio mother, 2 young kids were strangled
Associated Press SANDUSKY A coroner says an autopsy has found that a woman and her two young
Judge strikes down most of Wisconsin law limiting rights of public unions
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. A Wisconsin judge on Friday struck down nearly all of the state
Hiram College evacuated after bomb threat
Associated Press HIRAM Hiram College officials gave the “all clear” and reopened their
No calls about exotics back at Ohio farm, sheriff says
Associated Press COLUMBUS The sheriff who oversaw the response to an exotic animal release in
Arlington Heights churches open doors
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The churches of Arlington Heights will host a series of events Sunday to
Youngstown man indicted on murder
Youngstown man indicted on murder NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. A Youngstown man has been indicted on
Keehner named St. Christine pastor
Keehner named St. Christine pastor YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. John E. Keehner has been appointed pastor
Veterans center proposed for YSU
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University is considering
Classic cars, boats make splash today in Milton
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Lake Milton The Wheels and Keels Classic Car and Antique
Report warns of ‘destructive’ budget cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON A White House report issued Friday warns that $109 billion in
Man convicted of 1957 murder of 7-year-old
Associated Press SYCAMORE, Ill. For most of five decades, it seemed no one would ever be held
Negotiators have ‘framework’ to end strike in Chicago
Associated Press CHICAGO The city’s nearly weeklong teachers strike appeared headed toward a
Most US students still not proficient at writing, test finds
Associated Press Students who have access to computers at home and regularly use them for
Mancini to visit Valley with new biography and documentary film
Staff report BOARDMAN Youngstown native Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will come back to the Mahoning
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.73 —.67 Avalon
Higher gas prices crimp consumer spending
Associated Press WASHINGTON Higher gas prices are crimping consumer spending and slowing the
NYSE to pay $5M to settle charges on data
Associated Press WASHINGTON The New York Stock Exchange is paying $5 million to settle federal
‘Medical’ is the keyword
Opinion: The Inter-Mountain, Elkins, W.Va.: The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ new
Riding with Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: Dave Blaney finished 33rd, completed 395 of 400 laps and
Western Reserve defeats McDonald; South Range rolls
Staff report Western Reserve 22, McDonald 20 BERLIN CENTER Tim Cooper rushed for 155 yards and
Spartans host Irish amid ‘fake’ memories
Associated Press EAST LANSING, MICH. Aaron Bates threw the pass, Charlie Gantt made the catch,
Niles gets its day against the Dogs
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com POLAND If the won-loss numbers in the series between
YCS airs it out to top Grand Valley
By RICH KELLY Ashtabula Star Beacon ORWELL In following a playoff run in Division V last
Boardman gets past GlenOak once again
By Todd Porter Canton Repository PLAIN TOWNSHIp As the fog rolled in at Bob Commings Field on
CROWD CONTROL Meyer wants OSU fans louder, more involved
Associated Press COLUMBUS Forget about satisfying poll voters, administrators, alumni and fans.
Puttering around Westminster library
Staff report new wilmington, pa. Westminster College’s McGill Library was transformed into a
Eastern Gateway adds eight new faculty members
Staff report youngstown Eastern Gateway Community College added eight faculty members for the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert W. Getsy, 24, of 1635 Mayfield Ave.,
Winless Navy, PSU look to get offenses going
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Navy slotback John Howell is torn about the scandal that
Windy conditions halt round for women
Associated Press HOYLAKE, ENGLAND Play was called off for the day at the Women’s British Open on
Anti-US protests spread overseas
Associated Press CAIRO Fury over an anti-Islam film spread across the Muslim world Friday, with
21st century kids step into 19th century
By danny restivo drestivo@hotmail.com Girard It’s hard for many young people to imagine what
2 US Marines killed in attack on air base
2 US Marines killed in attack on air base WASHINGTON Heavily armed insurgents attacked a British
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Norm Crosby is 85. Actor Henry Darrow is 79. Writer-director Ron Shelton is
Conviction of Catholic bishop gives child-abuse victims hope
Editorial: A member of the Roman Catholic Church’s hierarchy has been convicted of protecting a pedophile
Will we never be rid of ‘Resident Evil’?
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Five films, over $660 million at the worldwide box
‘Saturday Night’ with Seth
‘Family Guy’ creator hosts season opener By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK You
Workers strike at Niles facility
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com NILES A somber group of workers sat on both sides of
Leadership class
Leadership class YOUNGSTOWN Leadership Mahoning Valley has announced its 2013 class. The 23
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Rocktopia,” 8 p.m.: The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will be
Solving the voting dilemma
Opinion: COLUMBUS Secretary of State Jon Husted and other Statehouse Republicans say Ohioans have ample
Trouble in Mideast not a surprise
Opinion: By Uri Dromi Miami Herald Once again Americans are perplexed and frustrated by the blows they
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Susan Rice, U.S.
MAHONING COUNTY GRAND JURY | This week’s indictments
Shavaar Brown, 31, Chestnut Street, New Castle, Pa., selling motor vehicle without title and
Browns’ Richardson is ready to rumble
Associated Press BEREA Buckle up those striped helmets, Bengals. Trent Richardson is headed your