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Does the juvenile justice system really work?
Michael Crosby looks over records at the Mahoning County juvenile detention center on the city’s East Side. The average daily population in detention is 32, ...
Stories published September 16, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Police pursuit ends in crash
Police pursuit ends in crash WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. A male driver was taken to UPMC Horizon
Poland High football players injured in car crash
Poland High football players injured in car crash Staff report POLAND Two Poland Seminary High
‘God called us to East Side’; ground broken for Spanish church
‘God called us to East Side’; ground broken for Spanish church By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Another Afghan insider attack kills 4 more American soldiers
Another Afghan insider attack kills 4 more American soldiers Associated Press KABUL Afghan
And the new ‘American Idol’ judges are Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban
And the new ‘American Idol’ judges are Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban Associated Press NEW YORK
As usual, Bengals beat Browns in NFL battle of Ohio
As usual, Bengals beat Browns in NFL battle of Ohio Associated Press CINCINNATI Not even a
Pope Benedict XVI appeals for peace in Mideast
Pope Benedict XVI appeals for peace in Mideast Associated Press BEIRUT Pope Benedict XVI
NATO airstrike kills 8 women, girls in Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan An Afghan police officer turned his gun on NATO troops at
NHL lockout could put start of season on ice
NHL lockout could put start of season on ice Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. The NHL
Events this week mark anniversaries of Black Monday, Little Steel Strike
Events this week mark anniversaries of Black Monday, Little Steel Strike Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Have an active warrant against you? Surrender safely in Youngstown this week
Have an active warrant against you? Surrender safely in Youngstown this week By JOHN W. GOODWIN
Will judges have more say than voters on Election day in Ohio?
Will judges have more say than voters on Election day in Ohio? Associated Press COLUMBUS
Kimberly Buck-Flugan | Mark Roberts
YOUNGSTOWN Kimberly Buck-Flugan of Calcutta and Mark Roberts of Austintown exchanged wedding vows
Aimee Rice | Michael Fugate
BELOIT Community Bible Church was the setting when Aimee Rice and Michael Fugate exchanged wedding
Jessica Demarco | Vincent Franceschelli
YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was the setting at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 11 as Jessica Demarco
Mara Gonzales | Jeffrey Taylor
MESA, ARIZ. Mara Leonora Gonzales of Gilbert, Ariz., became the bride of Jeffrey Ryan Taylor, also
Raelyn Romito I Brian Deuley
Youngstown Raelyn Nicole Romito and Brian Charles Deuley, both of Columbus, exchanged wedding vows
50th anniversary of Grouberts is party occasion
CANFIELD David and Beverly Groubert of Canfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 5
Zarrs celebrate 50th anniversary with party, cruise
AUSTINTOWN Will and Ann Zarr of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 2 at a
Dinner party celebrates 50th for Petruses
PHOENIX Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Petrus of Phoenix, formerly of Campbell for 25 years, celebrated
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY | Millie Kucel Pollock
THE HONOREE Residence: Shepherd of the Valley, Niles. Date of birth: Aug. 24, 1912.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club-Mineral Ridge will meet at St. Mary Church at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. After the meeting and
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a tour of Beech Creek Botanical Gardens in
Coitsville Garden Club
Group celebrates its roots, 80th anniversary By JoAnn Jones news@vindy.com Lena Showman of
HAPPY 97TH BIRTHDAY | ANGELO CRETELLA
HAPPY 97TH BIRTHDAY Angelo Cretella Date of Birth: Sept. 17, 1915 Residence: Girard Parents:
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise, 9
FEDERATED CLUBS
THURSDAY Hubbard Fortnightly IV will meet at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the home of Shirley Rosine with
Annual Baby Bargain Boutique is Saturday
Boardman Park will have its annual Baby Bargain Boutique from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
YSU survives upset bid by Albany to improve to 3-0
Youngstown State survives upset bid by Albany to improve to 3-0 By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Campaign ads worth $9.9M fill Mahoning Valley TV
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The presidential campaign of Republican Mitt
Mancini bio hits shelves Tuesday
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com In 2007, a recently-divorced columnist named Mark Kriegel had
DNC leader Wasserman Schultz stops at Youngstown campaign office
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In 2008, Anthony Nwankwo was among the millions of
Stolen Boston terrier puppies found, returned to New Castle owner
BY DANNy RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. A woman and her beloved puppies were
Boardman runners excel at record-setting Spartan Invitational
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com BOARDMAN Under warm, late summer skies, the 27th Boardman
Extremely quick start propels JFK to romp
By Ryan Buck sports@vindy.com WARREN A week after an emotional last-second win, the Warren JFK
Fitch art students completing 3-year mural project
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A group of art students is leaving its mark on
Special blood drive planned to help Boardman woman
Staff report BOARDMAN A special blood drive is planned to replenish the local supply and help a
Poland girls are Div. II runners-up
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Boardman The Poland girls were runner-up in Div. II at the
MetroParks sponsors Sunset at the Farm
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com CANFIELD With the end of summer nearing, families and
Area golf calendar
SEPTEMBER Wednesday — Youngstown Baseball Oldtimers scramble at Tanglewood. 9 a.m. shotgun start.
Pumpkin weigh-off to be Oct. 13
Staff report GREENFORD The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will have its 18th annual giant-
Volunteers needed for Public Lands Day at Jennings
Staff report SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. The Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road,
Does the juvenile justice system really work?
Michael Crosby looks over records at the Mahoning County juvenile detention center on the city’s East Side. The average daily population in detention is 32, and the average stay is nine days.
NHL lockout takes center stage
Associated Press New York The chance of averting another NHL lockout all but disappeared long
Minority kids make up majority detained
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nationwide, two out of every five kids
Teenager charged with trying to blow up bar in Chicago
Associated Press CHICAGO Undercover FBI agents arrested an 18-year-old American man who tried to
“We used all local labor for the repairs. We try to use local sources whenever
“We used all local labor for the repairs. We try to use local sources whenever possible.” Karen
METRO DIGEST || Penn State honors Navy lieutenant
Crash in Boardman Boardman A man was transported to St. Elizabeth Health Center after a car
Area running calendar
SEPTEMBER Today — Lordstown Apple Cider Festival 5K at 8:45 a.m. at Lordstown High School. Visit
Nearly no-hit, Indians still fall to Tigers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Anibal Sanchez thought he could pitch a no-hitter and Alex Avila
Penn State has reason to cheer
Associated Press State college, pa. Penn State football finally has a victory to celebrate.
Middle East crisis | Latest developments
Al-Qaida calls for more attacks on embassies Al-Qaida’s most active branch in the Middle East
Nebraska’s Pelini released from hospital
Associated Press LINCOLN, NEB. Bo Pelini wasn’t acting like himself on the sideline Saturday,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Public Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Schafer Conference Room.
Some store-brand products beat name brands
Trade big brands for store brands and you’ll save big bucks — an average of 25 percent, according
Career paths & limelight
education The Trumbull County Educational Service Center presented years-of-service awards to the
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Capital One Bank v. Ken Steiginga, money. Platte
Shepherd celebration
Shepherd celebration YOUNGSTOWN Shepherd of the Valley is having a party and prayer service to
McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy Newspapers I estimate that one-fourth of the questions parents ask me involve issues or
Swimming classes at JCC in October
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Beginning in October, the Jewish Community Center will offer swimming
Beautiful obsession
McClatchy Newspapers LEXINGTON, Ky. For dedicated aquarium lovers, the creation and maintenance
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Friends, 7:30 p.m.: A concert with
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. What happened to Mark Steines of “Entertainment Tonight”? I haven’t seen him
Orchestra will back Speedbumps show
Staff report Canton Pairing rock bands with symphony orchestras is nothing new. The Moody
Movement has had no effect in first year
Los Angeles Times NEW YORK They linked arms, sat and waited for arrest at Zuccotti Park. As
State funding for higher ed will be a collaborative effort
Editorial: Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who has launched various initiatives to make state government more cost-
Good Samaritan helps man again years later
Associated Press CLEVELAND Gerald Gronowski thinks he may owe his life to the second
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 16, the 260th day of 2012. There are 106 days left in the year. The Jewish
Cortland author to sign book
Cortland author to sign book CORTLAND Cortland resident Sally Lane will sign her book, “Cortland
Obama’s vision on the mark
Opinion: As most people know, I’m normally quiet and reserved (wink wink).
Polamalu, Harrison questionable for Steelers vs. Jets
Associated Press Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and linebacker James
Valley native beefs up The Buckinghams’ sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Mariano Longo has been on one long, strange trip ever
Secrecy efforts can backfire
Editorial: Secrecy efforts can backfire The board of Mill Creek Metro- Parks is doing itself no favors by
Topless pictures of Kate published in Ireland
Associated Press ROME The British royal family faced a multinational battle to contain the
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Sept. 8
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Zoo” by Patterson/ Ledwidge (Little, Brown) 2. “The Time Keeper” by Mitch
2 NATO soldiers killed in attack in Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL An Afghan local policeman killed two soldiers with the NATO military
newsmakers
newsmakers Colbert: ‘I love my church’ NEW YORK In a rare public moment out of character,
Obama and Romney make pitch to working-class voters
Associated Press WASHINGTON Competing for white working-class voters, President Barack Obama and
McCutchen helps Bucs snap 7-game skid
Associated Press Chicago Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle figured snapping a season-high
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 16, the 260th day of 2012. There are 106 days left in the year. The Jewish
Prep volleyball results
Canfield 25-25-25, Springfield 14-18-18 CANFIELD Sabrina Mangapora led the Cardinals with 20
Riding with Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Saturday: The Trumbull County native used owner points to qualifiy for
Johnson takes Chicagoland pole to begin Sprint Chase
Associated Press JOLIETT, Ill. Jimmie Johnson took an immediate step toward another Sprint Cup
Ohio State escapes Calif. scare
Associated Press COLUMBUS After another game too close for comfort, the overriding emotion for
Doubters beware! Niles on the loose
When Niles McKinley High School’s football team beat Girard, 34-13, to open the season, the doubters
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
YP’s ‘Cabaret’ should be seen
By Stephanie ottey entertainment@vindy.com “What good is sitting alone in your room” when you
What next for Covelli?
Opinion: “You guys are pitiful.” Those are tough words from “JohnYoung.” Whoever he is. He’s among the
Nationals pummel Phantoms
Staff report ORCHARD LAKE, Mich. Mac MacSorely scored Youngstown Phantoms’s only goal in a 7-1
Striking teachers rally in Chicago
Striking teachers rally in Chicago CHICAGO Thousands of striking Chicago public-school teachers
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES HONORS Airman of the Year Staff Sgt. James Inghram of Boardman recently was named
Anti-US protests jar Mideast with message of uncertainty
Anti-US protests jar Mideast with message of uncertainty By Ned Parker Los Angeles Times CAIRO
Slow coffee spreading fast
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. It’s the start of the morning rush at Philz Coffee — and
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. My girlfriend enjoys drinking white wine; I prefer beer. I don’t really know the name of the wine
Incubator for new ideas
Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. In recent years, Niagara Falls has thrown open its doors to
Intricacies of replacing turntable cartridge
Q. I have an Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB turntable and want to upgrade the cartridge. I am
Thank God for Jim Traficant
Opinion: Thank God for Jim Traficant How does one of your writ- er’s who said he did not read Congressman
‘Slice of Americana’
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com VOLANT, PA. The look of the Volant Mills hasn’t changed
Record reviews
Bob Dylan Album: “Tempest” (Columbia) Grade: A “Tempest” is no doubt the best album you’ll
Retirees’ plans for income disrupted
Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS John Folsom has a solid job in medical-device sales and has put two
AREA bowling scores
Highlights: Grace Sciarra rolled 226-279-300 — 805 on night of Sept. 11 in Wedgewood Ladies Trio.
‘Boardwalk’s Meg Steedle steals show
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK For the first two seasons of “Boardwalk
Browns, Bengals lack QB spice for true rivlary
Associated Press Cincinnati Brian Sipe and Ken Anderson, Bernie Kosar and Boomer Esiason —
Did Kasich oppose auto bailout?
Opinion: Last Sunday’s column in this space headlined, “Will Ohio autoworkers back prez?” prompted an email
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Lauren Bacall is 88. Blues singer B.B. King is 87. Singer Betty Kelly of Martha