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Mourners feel for Brendan Danes; lost parents in crash
Jamie and Emily Danes were killed Friday night in a car accident in Newton Township as they returned from an anniversary dinner and movie, just ...
Stories published September 26, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Poland officials field questions tonight about proposed levy
Residents peppered school officials with questions Wednesday evening during a forum about the five-year, 5.9-mill emergency operating levy on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.
Will Austintown man be tried a sixth time for murder?
Will Austintown man be tried a sixth time for murder?
Downtown Youngstown street closed Thursday for NAMII ceremony
Downtown Youngstown street closed Thursday for NAMII ceremony
NE Ohio man pleads guilty to crash that hurt football player
NE Ohio man pleads guilty to crash that hurt football player
Senegalese mark 10 years since their “Titanic”
Senegalese mark 10 years since their “Titanic” DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Ten years after one of the
ODOT work begins Thursday on I-76 exit ramp in Jackson Township
ODOT begins work on I-76 exit ramp in Jackson Township on Thursday
Columbus police say they've got a serial 'creeper'
Columbus police say they've got a serial 'creeper'
Pro-Romney group airs new ad in Mich., Wis.
Pro-Romney group airs new ad in Mich., Wis. NEW YORK (AP) — An independent group that supports
ESPN: NFL and regular refs close to ending lockout
ESPN: NFL and regular refs close to ending lockout
In Ohio, Romney highlights $16 trillion US debt
In Ohio, Romney highlights $16 trillion US debt WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Mitt Romney says the
Officials: Fort Hood suspect out of hospital
Officials: Fort Hood suspect out of hospital FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — An Army psychiatrist charged
Sister of slain Libya ambassador wants to understand his death
Sister of slain Libya ambassador wants to understand his death SEATTLE (AP) — The sister of slain
Police: Student shoots self at Okla. junior high
Police: Student shoots self at Okla. junior high STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Police say a student has
NYC adding 5 new homeless shelters
NYC adding 5 new homeless shelters NEW YORK (AP) — New York City plans to open at least five new
Partial Ohio school report card data released today
Partial Ohio school report card data released today
Gov. Kasich to sign 5 bills today shoring up Ohio public pensions
Gov. Kasich to sign 5 bills today shoring up Ohio public pensions
Boy, 10, apologizes for attack on immigrant
Boy, 10, apologizes for attack on immigrant PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 10-year-old boy says he beat and
NJ gay couple suing over photo in campaign mailer
NJ gay couple suing over photo in campaign mailer DENVER (AP) — A gay couple from New Jersey is
Unity Day Monday in Warren
Unity Day Monday in Warren WARREN Someplace Safe’s Unity Day will be 7 p.m. Monday at Courthouse
Police: Woman talked man out of robbery
Police: Woman talked man out of robbery CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police say a woman talked an armed
Reactor operator at plant flunked alcohol test
Reactor operator at plant flunked alcohol test LIMERICK, Pa. (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
Parish will offer German revelry
Parish will offer German revelry YOUNGSTOWN St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., is
Banquet will honor Father Balasko & Dr. Beelen
YOUNGSTOWN The third annual Ethnic Heritage awards banquet will be at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at A La Cart
Serbian Sisters will host Night in Belgrade
YOUNGSTOWN The Circle of Serbian Sisters will have its annual Night in Belgrade on Oct. 13 at the
Economic growth has metro Youngstown rated 14th in US
Economic data show the Youngs-town metropolitan area continues to post a strong rate of economic growth, especially compared with some other U.S. cities.
SCOPE to appeal revocation of license
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN SCOPE Inc. will appeal the Ohio Department of Aging
Summer’s pain, fall’s gain for Phantoms’ Stenglein
Anyone who doubts the toughness of hockey players should have been with Youngstown Phantoms forward JT Stenglein for the worst 50 minutes of his summer vacation.
Youngstown commission looks to hire parks consultant
The study also would determine which properties are no longer needed and would allow the commission to have a better understanding of the potential for the locations, said Robert Burke, park and recreation director, and Anthony Spano, commission chairman.
Warren JFK boys golfers have sights set on state
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com WARREN Warren John F. Kennedy boys golf coach Jim St. George
Boardman increases number of police officers
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees are expected to swear in two
Springfield outlasts S. Range in five sets
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Prior to the start of the season, Springfield
Appeals court upholds dismissal of tree-cutting case in Struthers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld a trial
12 Valley teams in playoff chase
Staff report Five area high school football teams — Fitch, Niles, Brookfield, Crestview and
SOCCER ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other matches
BOYS Poland 2, Niles 0 POLAND Matthew Slaven scored one goal and assisted on another to lead
Hubbard day-care center expands to fill kids’ needs
A local day-care center opened its doors Tuesday night for families looking to tour its new location.
Dog treats, nut butters sold at Target, Trader Joe’s recalled
Akron Beacon Journal Private-label peanut butter and almond butter sold at Target, Trader Joe’s
Plans for dental clinic in Campbell fall through
Staff report campbell Plans for a $1.2 million dental clinic on McCartney Road in Campbell have
Mourners feel for Brendan Danes; lost parents in crash
Jamie and Emily Danes were killed Friday night in a car accident in Newton Township as they returned from an anniversary dinner and movie, just two days before their son's birthday party. This photo shows them after their wedding.
Youngstown police probe 2 armed robberies
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating two separate armed robberies that took
Salvation Army takes assistance applications
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Salvation Army will accept applications for Christmas assistance
Warren Conference for gardeners will feature speakers
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will host a free public tent featuring
Appeals end for UK extremist
Associated Press LONDON He’s reviled as the one-eyed, hook-handed terror suspect so troublesome
Campaign is nice, then not again
Associated Press NEW YORK In a split-screen race for the presidency, Republican Mitt Romney and
METRO DIGEST || Votes can help out AMVETS center
Votes can help out AMVETS center STRUTHERS There are just five days left to vote for AMVETS
Fabulous ingredients
The secret for cooking up restaurant-quality dishes Family Features Making dishes worthy of a
America is something special
Opinion: America is something special As American citizens we have been given the greatest heritage ever
Boardman police arrest 2 teenagers accused in robbery
Staff report BOARDMAN Boardman police have arrested two young men in connection with a Saturday
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch board of education, study session at 6 p.m., regular meeting at 7:30
Man gets 15 to 30 years in baby’s death
Associated Press EBENSBURG, Pa. A western Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 15 to 30 years
Mathematically, Pirates stay in hunt
Associated Press NEW YORK Pedro Alvarez hit his 30th homer and drove in four runs, leading Wandy
Ohio officials to study use of psychiatric drugs
Associated Press COLUMBUS State officials want to study the use of psychiatric drugs prescribed
NYC schools dispense morning-after pills
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s a campaign believed to be unprecedented in its size and
Perez, Tribe survive shaky 9th
Associated Press CHICAGO Chris Perez held on in a shaky ninth to give the Cleveland Indians a
Texas district expands corporal punishment
Associated Press SPRINGTOWN, Texas Like many schools in Texas, “spare the rod and spoil the
Fall for a tea party this season
Family Features Looking for a new way to entertain this year? Try a tea party. A seasonal soir e
Obama: Rhetoric vs. record
Opinion: Many voters will be comparing Mitt Romney with Barack Obama between now and election day. But what
Trumbull sheriff’s office gives records to ethics panel
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office has turned over a personnel file and
iTunes’ official music charts for the week ending Sept. 24 list these as the top five singles:
iTunes’ official music charts for the week ending Sept. 24 list these as the top five singles:
newsmakers
newsmakers Iran boycotts Oscar race to protest film LOS ANGELES Iran is boycotting the Oscars.
Actress takes it one day at a time
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Bonnie Franklin, who starred in the sitcom “One
Chinese trade dilemma
Opinion: Chinese trade dilemma Kansas City Star: The recent back-and-forth between President Barack Obama
‘Sesame Street’ Elmo aims older in new show segments
Associated Press NEW YORK Elmo will be carrying a new tune on “Sesame Street.” Several,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.62 —.04 Avalon
Farmers affected by drought can defer some taxes
Staff report WASHINGTON, D.C. The Internal Revenue Service said Tuesday that farmers and
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, fresh produce and
Romney living in Fantasyland
Opinion: WASHINGTON In Mitt Romney’s Fantasyland version of the American Dream, all it takes to succeed in
Man who tore Bible referred to trial
Man who tore Bible referred to trial CAIRO Egyptian prosecutors referred to trial Tuesday a
Tough test for Browns
Associated Press BEREA Once he’s handed the ball on Thursday night, Trent Richardson knows
Educating the audience or exploitation Robin for ratings?
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK “Good Morning America” cameras were there last
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Cory L. Bowser, 25, of Johnstown, Pa., and Tara A.
Report: Budget cuts to geological survey wind up costing money
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A report claims that budget cuts to the Ohio
Safe Surrender days were a success in Mahoning County
Editorial: More than 200 people got a fresh start here last week. All they had to do was walk into First
Who cares about Romney’s taxes?
Opinion: Did anyone think the release of Mitt Romney’s tax returns would satisfy Democrats and make them
NFL upholds Seattle’s hotly disputed victory
The NFL put its stamp of approval on the still- smoldering outcome of the Green Bay-Seattle game: Wrong call.
Oddly enough | Dog quickly takes in, nurses stray kitten in Minn.
A Minnesota woman says she was shocked when her small dog began caring for an abandoned kitten, then started producing milk and nursing the fuzzy gray stray to health.
Attitude is style cue from West Coast
Associated Press Style looks a little different when it comes through a Hollywood lens, and
Don’t ignore poor
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday Mitt Romney’s been assailed for his ugly comments about the 47 percent of
Decline in jobless rate has down side
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite job growth officially ending the
OSU getting back to its element
Associated Press COLUMBUS Through four games and four victories, Ohio State’s defense has faced
Consumers more confident in economy
Consumers more confident in economy WASHINGTON Americans are growing more confident in the
Plenty of V2 plates
I’m up for any challenge in the Valley from chefs who can’t help but show off their skill and appreciation for big eaters. V2’s executive chef, Brian Lowther, didn’t waste any time getting a variety of dishes in front of me for this taste.
prep football computer ratings
DIVISION I Region 1 — 1. Cle. St. Ignatius (5-0) 12.2816, 2. Lakewood St. Edward (5-0) 12.2697, 3.
“modern family” (9 p.m., abc): Now that Gloria (Sofia Vergara) is preggers on
“modern family” (9 p.m., abc): Now that Gloria (Sofia Vergara) is preggers on “Modern Family,”
Successful suds
Successful suds The Brooklyn Brewery, an early leader of the American craft beer revolution,
birthdays
birthdays Actor Philip Bosco is 82. Actress Donna Douglas (“The Beverly Hillbillies”) is 80.
Hamburger history
Hamburger history Downey, Calif., is home of the oldest operating McDonald’s. The town’s biggest
Obama urges world’s leaders to reject extremism
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Confronting global tumult and Muslim anger, President Barack