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Role of probation officer has expanded
On a drizzly August day, probation officers Ramon Cuevas and Brian Carnie are driving through the city’s North Side on their way to check on ...
Stories published September 18, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Police searching for 2nd Kohl's shoplifter; had toddler in tow
Police have identified one suspect and are looking for a second accused of shoplifting items valued at more than $1,200 from a township store and then hitting a store employee with their vehicle.
Phantoms' laptop stolen
Police are trying to find the person who stole a laptop belonging to the Youngstown Phantoms hockey team.
Austintown super asked to step down
By the end of the school board’s Tuesday meeting one thing was clear — nearly 200 people stood behind board member Harold Porter and his letter calling for the resignation of Superintendent Vince Colaluca.
SOLACE shares stories of loss from drugs at Neil Kennedy event
Jo Anna Krohn had a simple message for those listening to her talk about opiate addiction:
Campbell chief given 3-day suspension, on paper only
The Campbell police chief is receiving a three-day suspension of record over two accidental gun discharges in the police station this spring.
Children’s hospital fundraising radiothon starts Wednesday
Children’s hospital fundraising radiothon starts Wednesday BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital
Pittsburgh, county settle 911 blizzard death suit
Pittsburgh, county settle 911 blizzard death suit PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh and Allegheny
LSU reopens campus after bomb threat, evacuation
LSU reopens campus after bomb threat, evacuation BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana State
Lawyers: Obese Ohio inmate faces ‘torturous’ death
Lawyers: Obese Ohio inmate faces ‘torturous’ death COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Attorneys for a condemned
Black Monday ceremony scheduled tomorrow
Black Monday ceremony scheduled tomorrow Tomorrow marks the 35th anniversary of Black Monday, when
Youngstown man gets 7 years for aggravated vehicular homicide
Youngstown man gets 7 years for aggravated vehicular homicide
Seeking 'Greatest' corn hole and video footballer of YSU tailgate
The Vindy & Friends are joining the tailgate frenzy at YSU this Saturday, and we want to crown the Greatest Tailgate "corn holer" and "Madden footballer."
Researchers tag great white sharks off Cape Cod
Researchers tag great white sharks off Cape Cod CHATHAM, Mass. (AP) — A crew of researchers and
Chicago teachers to consider offer, ending strike
Chicago teachers to consider offer, ending strike CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s first teachers strike
‘Boom Boom’ gets worthy biography
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “The basis for Ray’s popularity was obvious. It was
Romney: ‘Victims’ comment not elegantly stated
Romney: ‘Victims’ comment not elegantly stated COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney is
Amount of annual Alaska dividend to be announced
Amount of annual Alaska dividend to be announced ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Buy an iPhone 5 or
Three elected to Trumbull fair board
Three elected to Trumbull fair board WARREN Five people were elected to 3-year terms on the
Kira Botkin, Todd C. Harris to wed in 2013
COLUMBUS Kira Botkin and Todd C. Harris, both of Columbus, are announcing their engagement and
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Jury mulls murder case in Pa. welding shop slaying
Jury mulls murder case in Pa. welding shop slaying WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Jurors resume
Trial ordered in 1995 slaying of teenager
Trial ordered in 1995 slaying of teenager CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A man already awaiting trial in
NARFE 2122 to meet today at Reserve Base
NARFE 2122 to meet today at Reserve Base VIENNA National Active and Retired Federal Employees
No talks in Day 2 of NHL’s lockout
Associated Press NEW YORK Day 2 of the NHL lockout saw no changes from either side Monday, as
Steelers back in business after win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Troy Polamalu watched from the sidelines in sweats. So did James
Issues linger for unbeaten OSU
Associated Press COLUMBUS His team hasn’t lost and it has a quarterback who has stamped himself
‘They’re not quitters’
Trailing 18-9 in Game 2 of a best-of-five volleyball match Monday night at Howland High, Jackson-Milton coach Sue Prozy called timeout. Ahead one game, she needed a spark to get her team back on track.
Mistakes hurt winless Browns
Associated Press BEREA Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson started to guess the number of missed
Woman pleads innocent in crash
Staff report WARREN A 22-year-old Cortland woman pleaded innocent to two counts of felonious
Teachers again to mull ending strike
Associated Press CHICAGO An angry Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s appeal to the courts to end a six-day
Death Row inmate says he’s too big to be humanely executed
Associated Press COLUMBUS A condemned Ohio inmate who weighs at least 480 pounds wants his
Have you seen the candidates?
Both candidates in the 6th Congressional District are contending the other is hiding.
Change of venue sought for 2 suspects
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two men facing charges in the murder of a
Council to mull GPS in city vehicles
City council will consider legislation Wednesday to move forward on installing GPS tracking systems in every city vehicle and to hire a company to oversee the replacement of elevators at 20 Federal Place.
Board member calls for sup’t to resign
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown An emotionally charged email from school-board
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Nuke chief blasts atomic agency
Associated Press VIENNA Iran’s nuclear chief said Monday that “terrorists and saboteurs” might
Ryan, Brown praise filing of complaint against China
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, and U.S.
Obama touts trade-battle efforts
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS President Barack Obama used two campaign stops in Ohio
Harbaugh finds new ways to motivate unbeaten 49ers
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Jim Harbaugh considers Muhammad Ali the most competitive
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, City Hall. Finance
Poland board plans forum on levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The school board has announced a public forum next
Access to inner chamber
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Not only does corporate political money shout, scream, bellow, and
Danica Patrick’s crew chief fired
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. JR Motorsports parted ways Monday with crew chief Tony Eury
‘Last Five Years’ uses unusual means of storytelling
By Lorraine wardle entertainment@vindy.com SALEM While some community theaters like to open
Television viewing habits are changing
Associated Press NEW YORK The number of U.S. homes that don’t get traditional television service
Return of sacred site proper
Opinion: Rapid City (S.D.) Journal: So much is still unknown — and so many questions remain unanswered —
Winslow Homer’s Maine studio opens to the public
By CLARKE CANFIELD Associated Press SCARBOROUGH, Maine The studio where painter Winslow Homer
Poverty puts schools in bind
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday I argued in this space on Aug. 30 that the real problem with our schools
NewsOutlet.org gets $300K grant
Staff report Youngstown The NewsOutlet.org will be producing investigative stories about gas and
Orders for iPhone 5 top 2M in 24 hours
Associated Press CUPERTINO, Calif. Orders for the iPhone 5 topped 2 million in their first 24
NY police arrest nearly 200 at Occupy Wall Street event
Associated Press NEW YORK Police say nearly 200 people have been arrested as Occupy Wall Street
Man shot in leg during dispute at tavern
Staff report BROOKFIELD A 39-year-old Castle Rock Road man was treated in St. Elizabeth Health
Driver, 39, cited for OVI after accident
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police cited a 39-year-old city man for having an open container and
Haggerty nets coach’s praise
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Cardinal Mooney girls tennis coach Jimmy Leslie knows not
Commemoration of Black Monday set
Commemoration of Black Monday set campbell Steel workers and public officials who lived through
Youngstown police probe robberies, other incidents
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two robberies, a
Mooney jumps to 6th in Division 3 AP poll
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney’s big win over the previous No. 1-ranked team in
Romney proves his weakness
Opinion: Romney proves his weakness Mitt Romney has shown the world that he is not qualified to serve as
Ohio voter rolls to be updated
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s elections chief plans to mail postcards to former and current
Cancer: No. 1 killer among US Hispanics
Associated Press NEW YORK Cancer has overtaken heart disease as the No. 1 killer among Hispanics
Fitch’s Kilpatrick off to 4-0-0 start
By RYAN BUCk sports@vindy.com The first season for a new coach in any sport is supposed to have
Role of probation officer has expanded
On a drizzly August day, probation officers Ramon Cuevas and Brian Carnie are driving through the city’s North Side on their way to check on kids on probation.
Work on bridge nearly done
For the past three months, Michael Kermec has experienced delays during his morning commute to work at Home Savings & Loan Co. in downtown Youngstown.
FULL OF SURPRISES
If you looked at the new bridge over the Mahoning River built for the Niles Greenway Bike Path, you would correctly assume that part of it is new and part is refurbished.
In US, older drivers are facing confusing array of license laws
Associated Press WASHINGTON Jerry Wiseman notices it’s harder to turn and check his car’s blind
Detour on Route 11
Detour on Route 11 LEETONIA Traffic on state Route 11 this week will be detoured during the
Officials celebrate renovation of park
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Mayor Doug Franklin sat at a picnic table inside the
MARC KOVAC | THE VINDICATOR
MARC KOVAC | THE VINDICATOR President Barack Obama used two campaign stops in Ohio Monday to tout
MAHONING VALLEY Leaders pledge $600K to get daily air service
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com VIENNA Community and business leaders have pledged
Honey Boo Boo FINDS FANS AND CRITICS
Honey Boo Boo FINDS FANS AND CRITICS By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press MCINTYRE, Ga. The
Public pension reforms in state are designed to shore up funds
Editorial: In an rare act of bipartisanship, Re- publicans and Democrats in the Ohio General Assembly have
Trumbull library will appeal funding decision
By ED RUNYAN Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County library system will appeal the county
Mitt Romney has a radical vision for education
Opinion: By Jonathan Zimmerman Los Angeles Times As schools around the country open their doors for the
“death and the civil war” (8 p.m., pbs): “Death and the Civil War” is a
“death and the civil war” (8 p.m., pbs): “Death and the Civil War” is a compelling documentary from
Free meal
Free meal Lockwood United Methodist Church, 4570 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman, free community dinner
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
School choice ideal for Chicago
Opinion: “There is no right to strike against the public safety by anybody, anywhere, any time.” Calvin
Hezbollah leads massive anti-US protest
Associated Press BEIRUT In a rare public appearance, the leader of the militant Hezbollah group
Nebraska’s Pelini cleared to return
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Nebraska coach Bo Pelini says he has a clean bill of health and
Teen charged with bomb plot is in court
Teen charged with bomb plot is in court chicago An attorney for an Illinois teenager charged
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Nominees named for Pop Hall of Fame CANONSBURG, Pa. The American Pop Music Hall of
Cooper balances teaching, umpiring
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Dr. Chet Cooper Jr. calls himself one of the luckiest
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