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Incomplete Ohio report cards show few Valley changes
Fifth-graders at Frank Ohl Intermediate School in Austintown work with Jeff Toth, township police officer, during their Drug Abuse Resistance Education class. A portion of ...
V24: Redefining classical brass
If you’re going to judge a band by its name, an act called Genghis Barbie could definitely elicit a few wild suggestions.
Stories published September 27, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
1 dead, 1 injured in Warren shooting today
Jeremy Cole, 21, of Linden Avenue was killed by gunfire on Oak Street Southwest, Warren’s fourth homicide of the year.
New process dissolves electronic gadgets inside the body
As consumers we want our electronic gadgets to be durable. But as patients, we might want them to dissolve - inside our bodies.
Looking for defining moment in presidential campaign
In presidential politics, everybody's searching for "the moment." The campaigns don't know when or how it will come, but they watch for something - awkward words, an embarrassing image - that can break through and become the defining symbol of the other guy's flaws.
Roanoke outpaces all U.S. markets in political ads aired
This is a city under siege. Political ads are blasting across the television airwaves here, delighting broadcasters but making viewers cringe.
Proposals presented to install traffic cameras in Youngstown school zones
Proposals presented to install traffic cameras in Youngstown school zones
Pa. college student charged in crash that killed 1
Pa. college student charged in crash that killed 1
Mahoning County grand jury indicts 2 on murder charges
Mahoning County grand jury indicts 2 on murder charges
Gates: New Windows 8 system is ‘very exciting’
Gates: New Windows 8 system is ‘very exciting’ NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft founder Bill Gates says
SKorea: Japan must educate its people about WWII
SKorea: Japan must educate its people about WWII NEW YORK (AP) — South Korea’s foreign minister
Gay marriage arguments occur in US appeals court
Gay marriage arguments occur in US appeals court NEW YORK (AP) — A Justice Department lawyer has
Judge grants trial relocation for remaining defendants in YSU shooting case
Judge grants trial relocation for remaining defendants in YSU shooting case
Man banned from Pa. casino returns there after court hearing
Man banned from Pa. casino returns there after court hearing
USDA sets filing period for Hispanics who claim past discrimination
USDA sets filing period for Hispanics who claim past discrimination
Actress files second suit in anti-Muslim film case
Actress files second suit in anti-Muslim film case LOS ANGELES (AP) — An actress who appeared in
Opinion: Ohio juvenile courts can issue visitation rights
Opinion: Ohio juvenile courts can issue visitation rights
Arkansas court upholds medical marijuana proposal
Arkansas court upholds medical marijuana proposal LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme
Family events slated Friday through Sunday in Greenville, Pa.
Family events slated Friday through Sunday in Greenville
Ex-budget chief testifies about Kilpatrick grants in racketeering trial
Ex-budget chief testifies about Kilpatrick grants in racketeering trial DETROIT (AP) — Michigan’s
Clinton, Chinese minister meet amid maritime spats
Clinton, Chinese minister meet amid maritime spats NEW YORK (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary
'Son of Anarchy' actor suspect in killing of LA woman
'Son of Anarchy' actor suspect in killing of LA woman
Disposal of kidney at Ohio hospital ‘baffling’
Disposal of kidney at Ohio hospital ‘baffling’ TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A Texas transplant surgeon
Peterson-Getsy wedding planned in Boardman Park
austintown Ashley Peterson and Bobby Getsy, both of Youngstown, will be married during an autumn
Anastasia Sirilla, Vincent Donofrio to wed Oct. 6
Joseph and JoAnn Sirilla of Campbell are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Anastasia Sirilla of Struthers, to Vincent R. Donofrio, also of Struthers.
NJ woman accused of cancer scam for wedding, cash
NJ woman accused of cancer scam for wedding, cash MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a New
1 crash results in 2 DUIs for western, Pa. dad, son
1 crash results in 2 DUIs for western, Pa. dad, son
Gregory Carlini gets 6 years in prison for woman's death
Greg Carlini gets 6 years in prison for woman's death
Powerball ticket worth about $202M sold in Iowa
Powerball ticket worth about $202M sold in Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Lottery says a
Alligator that attacked Florida woman is killed
Alligator that attacked Florida woman is killed LEESBURG, Fla. (AP) — Wildlife officials say
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Larry and Jodi (Love) Brown of Hiram, Ohio, are announcing the birth of their first child, a son,
Urban farm cancels rabbit butchering event
Urban farm cancels rabbit butchering event PITTSBURGH (AP) — Organizers have called off a rabbit
Ohio sheriff apologizes for illegal parking
Ohio sheriff apologizes for illegal parking COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A central Ohio sheriff has
LOUIE TODAY: Anti-fracking author, brain help, recycling
Denise Grollmus joins Louie today to talk about her recent cover story in New York City's"Village Voice": "Fracking: Boom or Doom," which mentions Youngstown.
Today's ABC Water district meeting canceled
The board of trustees of the ABC Water and Storm Water District canceled its 1 p.m. regular meeting today at Boardman Township Government Center, 8299 Market St.
Ministry fundraiser date is corrected
Ministry fundraiser date is corrected YOUNGSTOWN Shekinah Glory Outreach Ministry will have a
Kera Thompson named head of Junior League of Youngstown
youngstown The Junior League of Youngstown elected Kera A. Thompson as president for the 2012-13
Medical society plans fundraiser
BROOKFIELD Trumbull County Medical Society is planning a fundraiser for Access Health Mahoning
Master Gardener conference this weekend in Warren
The 2012 State Master Gardener Conference is Friday, Saturday and Sunday on Courthouse Square in downtown Warren.
Rape of infant at Tmb CSB yields no indictment against staff
A Trumbull County grand jury has refused to indict anyone from Trumbull County Children Services for the handling of a visitation at agency offices that led to the rape of a 9-month-old girl in the board’s custody.
Reward offered in theft of firearms from South Side arms dealer
A federal agency is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of men who stole three dozen high-powered rifles and handguns from a South Side arms dealer.
Harding's Mario, mates get acquainted
Warren Harding graduate Mario Manningham has become a key contributor to his new team, the San Francisco 49ers
Poland residents grill officials about proposed levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Residents peppered school officials with questions
UNI’s offensive explosion exposed YSU’s deficiencies
Here’s a sampling from Joe Tresey’s list of “Things that Youngstown State’s defense did wrong on Saturday night.”
Phantoms defensemen return with valuable experience
Despite a rash of injuries to their blue line down the stretch, the Youngstown Phantoms enjoyed their most successful season in the USHL.
Fans dig 49ers’ layover in Valley between games
Kyle DeBucci’s eyes widened and a big smile crept across his face as one of the goals of his young life came true.
AP source: Playoff plan could have Pac-12, Big 12 face best of rest
Associated Press NEW YORK A tentative plan for the new college football postseason calls for a
Tower reflects changes at St. E’s Boardman
Site work is slated to begin Monday for a second seven-floor inpatient tower at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, a $103.7 million project.
Sectional golf | Wednesday’s tournaments
GIRLS Division II HUBBARD Ryan Rosenberger shot an 80 to lead Lakeview to the team title at Pine Lakes.
Mother, daughter Clarks sentenced in pot, pan melee
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The mother and daughter involved in a
Court will consider arguments in Amber Zurcher murder case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals will
Believer’s Church to have gasoline gift-card giveaway
Staff report WARREN Believers Church on Schenley Avenue Northeast will have a gasoline gift-card
Incomplete Ohio report cards show few Valley changes
Fifth-graders at Frank Ohl Intermediate School in Austintown work with Jeff Toth, township police officer, during their Drug Abuse Resistance Education class. A portion of the state’s school report cards was released Wednesday, and the district met 26 of 26 performance indicators. Fifth-grade test scores have been the most difficult to raise, but they met state specifications this year.
Story inspired by bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
The Youngtown Playhouse will open its 2012-13 Griffith-Adler Actors Series on Friday with “The Women of Lockerbie,” a story of grief and healing.
It’s been long journey for Northern Beaches
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Local band Northern Beaches is all about a long musical
NEw this week
NEw this week Hotel Transylvania (PG) Dracula throws a 118th birthday party for his daughter,
FLU PREVENTION
FLU PREVENTION What to do The easiest way to protect yourself from the flu is to get a seasonal
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,SDRq a Youth Theatre Production by Salem
An attack on free speech
Opinion: RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina is giving Steve Cooksey some choices. He can stop speaking. Or he can
Everyone should be fighting hate crimes
Opinion: By Laboni Hoq McClatchy-Tribune Hate crimes against Asian-Americans must stop. The horrific
Blackberry Smoke brings southern style back to Ohio
After more than a decade on the road, southern-rock act Blackberry Smoke has learned plenty of lessons — one of which took place a few years ago when the Atlanta-based band came through Northeast Ohio.
Great Lakes to stage plays by Shakespeare, Moliere
Perhaps there’s no greater enticing elixir of humanity explored in the arts than that of regret and forgiveness. That is, one can’t make deeds undone, so instead, they seek solace from those they’ve wronged.
Criticism of Romney defies logic
Opinion: Criticism of Romney defies logic Apparently, Mitt Romney is not qualified to be president because
High school teacher faces allegations of misconduct
Staff report MCDONALD A high school science teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave
‘Ohio 8’ school districts target data system, saying state failed to train them properly
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s eight largest big-city school districts say they have
My priority is jobs, Romney tells Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS President Barack Obama and his GOP challenger Mitt
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Today’ producer mad over Lauer stories NEW YORK The “Today” show’s top producer on
Mustard without bun for burn
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. Last night, I pulled a pan out of the
Panel says campaign made false statement
By DAVID SKOLNICK and MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS By a 2-1 vote, an Ohio Elections
No will for pre-K education
Opinion: Daily Journal, Tupelo, Miss.: Leading advocates and nationally known early-childhood educators from
Singer Andy Williams dies at 84
Associated Press BRANSON, Mo. Emmy-winning TV host and “Moon River” crooner Andy Williams has
Reviving military draft makes sense
Opinion: Maybe Charlie Rangel is right in saying that America should bring back the draft, although we get to
METRO DIGEST || Boardman St. closed today for NAMII grand opening
Street to close Youngstown West Boardman Street between Hazel Street and Vindicator Square will
“THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE”
“THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE” Youngstown Playhouse opens season with story of grief and healing. C7
Kasich finalizes pension reform
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich finalized long-discussed and debated
METRO DIGEST || 2012 Master Gardener Conference starts Friday
Gardening conference WARREN The 2012 State Master Gardener Conference is Friday, Saturday and
State should reconsider punishment of SCOPE
Editorial: There’s no denying that Ohio’s laws and rules were broken by SCOPE Inc. of Trumbull County, but the
Pa. official: Shale boom has effect on airports
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA An executive with the Williamsport/Lycoming (Pa.) Chamber
Obama urges Ohio college kids to vote
Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, Ohio President Barack Obama’s latest trip to Ohio wasn’t just
Egypt’s Morsi takes big role in Mideast
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Egypt’s new President Mohammed Morsi assigned himself the
Northern Ireland’s McIlroy ‘marked man’ as Ryder Cup set to begin at Medinah
Associated Press MEDINAH, ILL. Rory McIlroy has gone from being a rookie in the Ryder Cup to a
Missing from pro-gay marriage TV ads? Gays
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS In one TV ad, a husband and wife talk fondly of a lesbian couple
Army focuses on suicide-prevention training
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a servicewide “stand-down,” the Army has ordered soldiers to put
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning Unlimited Classroom board of directors, 8 a.m., first-floor cafe
Influenza season
Vaccination and frequent, proper hand washing help stop spread of flu By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
“last resort” (8 p.m., abc): “Last Resort” offers war games, government
“last resort” (8 p.m., abc): “Last Resort” offers war games, government conspiracy, action and
2 children missing; bodies not in fire
2 children missing; bodies not in fire nashville, tenn. Two children initially believed to have
WESTERN RESERVE Port authority Board mulls director’s wages, benefits
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA The Western Reserve Port Authority will decide within the
Flying High relocation
Flying High relocation YOUNGSTOWN Flying High Inc. has relocated to the Chase Building, 6
Ovarian cancer awareness program
Ovarian cancer awareness program YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, is
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Liberty Comics grand opening
Business expo set NORTH LIMA The North Lima Business and Shopping Complex is having a business
Officials to decide fate of county annex
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners will soon
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 290, 44403 state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-9657 Sat: Just Kelly, 8 p.m.
From fan to sharing a stage: Herzig to open for DiFranco
When then-teenager Katie Herzig decided to pick up the guitar, the first song the Colorado native learned to play was Ani DiFranco’s “Both Hands.”
Massaquoi won’t play vs. Ravens
Associated Press CLEVELAND Mohamed Massaquoi is hurt, and without the wide receiver Cleveland’s
MAC teams collecting upsets
Associated Press Dan Enos lettered four years and started two at quarterback for Michigan State.
Mets eliminate Pirates from playoff contention
Associated Press NEW YORK David Wright’s record-breaking hit was a little dribbler toward third
Redefining classical brass
If you’re going to judge a band by its name, an act called Genghis Barbie could definitely elicit a few wild suggestions.
GM’s Cruze has best month ever in August
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Sales increases continue for General Motors
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