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NAMII dubs Mahoning Valley a hub
About 250 people got a look at the addditive manufacturing processes being used by companies in the new hub, downtown Youngstown. A consortium of more ...
‘Casino Night’ raises Alzheimer’s awareness
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Residents at Sunrise Senior Living Community partied with a
LEGO event builds creativity
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com LEGOs are toys that can inspire imagination, much like the
Woodside students honor grandparents
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com First-grade students at Woodside Elementary School showed
Robinwood Lane hosts fall festival at Boardman Park
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary School students, parents and
Stories published September 28, 2012
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Salem man still jailed in construction equipment thefts
A Salem man remains in the Trumbull County Jail in lieu of $300,000 bond in connection with the theft of construction equipment worth $2 million.
Help send boy with Guillain-Barre to Disney World
The Tyler Platt Fighting Strong Foundation has been formed to raise money to send Tyler Platt and his family to Walt Disney World in Orlando.
Gold Star moms to honors sons, daughters killed in action Sunday
American Gold Star Mothers members from around the state gather at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mohican State Park’s Memorial Forest Shrine to honor their military sons and daughters killed in action.
New Castle facility offers pet care to owners in need
After a struggle to afford rent, Denise Crum lost her house in May. In June, she lost her job.
34,000 Mass. drug cases in jeopardy after chemist faked test results
A Massachusetts chemist accused of faking drug test results now finds herself in the same position as the accused drug dealers she testified against: charged with a crime and facing years in prison.
OSHP troopers seize $5K worth of hydroponic marijuana in Hancock County
OSHP troopers seize $5K worth of hydroponic marijuana in Hancock County
Drug rules urged to prevent NY horse deaths
Drug rules urged to prevent NY horse deaths ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A task force investigating a spike
Jury: Death for arsonist convicted of 5 murders
Jury: Death for arsonist convicted of 5 murders SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A jury has
It's official: Jury selection begins Nov. 26 in Akron for remaining YSU shooting defendants
It's official: Jury selection begins Nov. 26 in Akron for remaining YSU shooting defendants
Suspect in killing of mom, kids pleads not guilty
Suspect in killing of mom, kids pleads not guilty SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — A convicted felon charged
Accused Youngstown murderer arrested in Warren
Accused Youngstown murderer arrested in Warren YOUNGSTOWN A 30-year-old accused murderer, who
Conn. man kills masked teen, learns it’s his son
Conn. man kills masked teen, learns it’s his son NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — State police in
Youngstown lawyer re-appointed chairman of state bar association committee
Youngstown lawyer re-appointed chairman of state bar association committee
Ohio Supreme Court declines to force JobsOhio agreement
Ohio Supreme Court declines to force JobsOhio agreement
Sen. Schiavoni will sleep out at board of elections
Sen. Schiavoni will sleep out at board of elections YOUNGSTOWN — State Sen. Joe Schiavoni of
Mahoning Democrats will drive voters to polling places
Mahoning Democrats will drive voters to polling places YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Democratic
Annual fall fest is Saturday at Beaver Township Nature Preserve
Annual fall fest is Saturday at Beaver Township Nature Preserve
Son-in-law: Minn. businessman killed in shooting
Son-in-law: Minn. businessman killed in shooting MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A family member says the owner
Site of Ohio serial slayings could become memorial
Site of Ohio serial slayings could become memorial CLEVELAND (AP) — The site of a notorious
Hundreds gather for signing of Mancini bio, ‘The Good Son’
At 7:45 p.m. on Thursday night — 30 minutes after Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini arrived at Barnes & Noble and more than 11 hours after the first fan showed up to get a wristband for that night’s book signing — author Mark Kriegel looked over the crowd of hundreds and shook his head.
4 teen girls held in taped beating of woman
4 teen girls held in taped beating of woman CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Four teenage girls have been
Michelle Obama to be in Ohio as early voting starts
Michelle Obama to be in Ohio as early voting starts
Northwestern student’s body pulled from harbor
Northwestern student’s body pulled from harbor EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — The body of a Northwestern
Fed grand jury indicts former owner, GM of Timberlanes in Salem
Fed grand jury indicts former owner, GM of Timberlanes in Salem
Man to plead in bizarre lottery tax case
Man to plead in bizarre lottery tax case PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man is scheduled
Thief takes $91K in jewelry after hiding in store
Thief takes $91K in jewelry after hiding in store MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a thief
Judge nixes man’s trooper retaliation claims
Judge nixes man’s trooper retaliation claims BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed
LOUIE TODAY: Maya Angelou, Bun Fest, Editor Todd
Vindy Editor Todd Franko continues Franko Friday by co-hosting some segments today with Louie, and offering a review of the week's news and taking a look forward to Sunday's Vindicator.
Oh WOW! event to benefit domestic violence victims
The Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program is asking the community to “play like a kid and party like an adult.”
Low-cost rabies clinic Oct. 6 in Struthers
The Mahoning County District Board of Health is sponsoring a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at Struthers Police Department, 6 Elm St.
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Holy Trinity
Poland Kiwanis to mark 60th year
Poland Kiwanis to mark 60th year POLAND Poland Kiwanis Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary
LUNA to award scholarships at celebration
YOUNGSTOWN Latinas United Networking Association will present two students with scholarships at
'Ducky Derby' will benefit Trumbull domestic violence shelter
Someplace Safe will host a “Ducky Derby to Quack Down on Domestic Violence” at noon Oct. 6 at Lake Vista, 303 N. Mecca St.
Discolored water in Struthers
Aqua Ohio Water has informed the city it is flushing fire hydrants, which may be the cause of discoloration in the water.
Asbestos removal complete at Youngstown annex
An asbestos-removal project at the City Hall Annex building is finished.
Trumbull CSB faces lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct
Three young women have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trumbull County Children Services Board and one of its employees, claiming the employee engaged in sexual conduct with the women while they were under age 18 and in agency custody.
No longer undecided: 2 Valley voters at odds in choice for president
By DOUG LIVINGSTON TheNewsOutlet.org Kate DeMay and Jodie Jacobson were undecided voters just
Ross finally makes his NFL debut
By Joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com When cornerback Brandian Ross cleared waivers and was signed to
Wilson suggests he’ll change disputed ad
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Democrat Charlie Wilson said his opponent,
49ers coordinators look to bounce back
By john Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com BOARDMAN Preparation was the word of the day — and early
Former North Lima school becomes hub for shopping
In one year, The North Lima Business Complex on South Avenue has more than doubled from about a dozen businesses to 26.
Girard, Poland lead Division II qualifiers
Staff report VIENNA The Girard, Poland, Hubabrd and Newton Falls boys golf teams have advanced
CNNMoney ranks EGCC among top 5 community colleges in Ohio
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A recent CNNMoney article lists Eastern
East Palestine’s McGee recalls his Ryder triumph
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com EAST PALESTINE The Ryder Cup takes golf’s center stage today
Trial in frat house shootings near YSU moved for impartial jury
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the first time in 19 years, a Mahoning
Lowellville cop placed on administrative leave
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com lowellville A sergeant in the Lowellville Police
Dispose of unwanted drugs Saturday at 7 sites in Mahoning Co.
Staff report Several sites in Mahoning County are available for residents to dispose of expired,
NAMII dubs Mahoning Valley a hub
About 250 people got a look at the addditive manufacturing processes being used by companies in the new hub, downtown Youngstown. A consortium of more than 60 private companies, nonprofit organizations and universities came together to form NAMII, which had its formal opening Thursday.
Boardman Shops celebrates 20th anniversary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Community members from all over the Valley enjoyed
Crump to participate in national All-Star game
While attending an offense-defense football camp this summer, Canfield’s Andre Crump was named an
SENIOR SALUTE - BAND EDITION
Name: Justin Randall Instrument: Trumpet Q. When did you start playing your instrument? A. I
Canfield Community Briefs
New business helps college students Former MCCTC engineering instructor Bob Dukish has opened a
Poland seventh-graders fall to Canfield
Poland seventh-graders fall to Canfield The Poland seventh-grade football team lost to rival
Name: Jane DreierInstrument(s): Tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium
Name: Jane DreierInstrument(s): Tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium Q. When did you start playing
Yard sale benefits Relay for Life team
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of Poland Relay for Life “Team Debbie,” named after
Children read to a four-legged audience
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Reading isn’t always fun for kids — it is sometimes boring
Students walk their way to healthier habits
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students took a break from their classrooms and enjoyed
Adult career center students open restaurant
The Adult Career Center students enrolled in the Culinary Restaurant Management program at MCCTC
‘Casino Night’ raises Alzheimer’s awareness
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Residents at Sunrise Senior Living Community partied with a
Dairy Queen, Rush Church sponsor pumpkin hunt
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The children of Canfield did not let the cloudy, cool
Career center begins year with picnic
The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center capped the first week of school with its annual Back
Mooney senior named Merit semifinalist
Gianna Parella, a senior at Cardinal Mooney High School, has been named a semifinalist by the
Poland Sports Briefs
Varsity soccer beats Fitch The Poland varsity girls soccer team defeated Austintown 1-0 on Monday,
North kindergartners show off skills during tea time
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students showed off their reading skills and amazed their
LEGO event builds creativity
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com LEGOs are toys that can inspire imagination, much like the
Woodside students honor grandparents
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com First-grade students at Woodside Elementary School showed
Karash-James rite planned for Oct. 6 in North Jackson
John and Susan Karash of Lake Milton are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Julie Kristin
Katie Schaefer and Josh Silfies to wed in Oct.
Rich and Darlene Schaefer of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Katie
Library gets toddlers talking
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Toddlers joined the Austintown library on Sept. 12 for a
Kunkle-Porinchak wedding plans are revealed
Andrea Kunkle and Michael Porinchak, both of Streetsboro, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
Gibbs-Stellato wedding planned for October
Ashley N. Gibbs and Matthew J. Stellato, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement and
Kristen Melnek, Chase Colantuoni plan Oct. nuptials
Kristen Lyn Melnek and Chase Anthony Colantuoni, both of Brunswick, Ohio, are engaged, their parents
Adult career center students open restaurant
The Adult Career Center students enrolled in the Culinary Restaurant Management program at MCCTC
Shepherd of the Valley celebrates 40th anniversary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley celebrated its 40th anniversary and
Nature lovers party with a purpose
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Families gained a new appreciation for the outdoors while
Boardman runners win first Malone Invite
The Boardman boys cross country team captured the school’s first-ever Malone Invitational
Robinwood Lane hosts fall festival at Boardman Park
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary School students, parents and
High school art club begins the year
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Boardman High School’s Art Club had its first meeting of the
Tiffany Talarico, Kenneth Williams to wed in October
The parents of Tiffany Talarico and Kenneth Williams are announcing the engagement and upcoming
2 city men indicted on murder charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has handed
Weekend events abound in Greenville
Staff report GREENVILLE, PA. River meets the road in a weekend of fun and fitness today through
Roethlisberger picking up on Haley’s schemes
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t sandbagging. At least, not intentionally.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
METRO DIGEST || Warren records 4th homicide of 2012
Warren records 4th homicide of 2012 WARREN Jeremy Cole, 21, of Linden Avenue was killed by
Ravens stop pesky Browns
Associated Press BALTIMORE The regular NFL officials returned to work Thursday night, and the
Serial killer challenges conviction
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio man sentenced to death for killing 11 women whose remains
2 Ohio boards set early-voting hours
2 Ohio boards set early-voting hours COLUMBUS At least two Ohio elections boards have set their
What were young voters thinking?
Opinion: What were young voters thinking? Voting records indicate that young voters were 80 percent in
Young Buckeyes get first road test
Associated Press COLUMBUS Urban Meyer isn’t handing out a lot of redshirts at No. 14 Ohio State.
Akron Children’s opens Warren site
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com howland Akron Children’s Hospital continues to grow in
BP Announces Sale of Interest in Draugen
BP Announces Sale of Interest in Draugen BP has agreed to sell its 18.36 percent nonoperated
Term limits work for sheriffs
Opinion: Term limits work for sheriffs Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W.Va.: Despite a missed notification
Learning how to fight natural-gas fires
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@shalesheet.com APPLE CREEK Most Ohio firefighters have a lack of
Experts talk water technology, shale
In Pennsylvania, hydraulic fracturing will expend billions of gallons of water; in New York, environmentalists are concerned about development efforts and their effects on water; and in Ohio, the story is no different on either front.
Free meals/clothing
Free meals/clothing Food 4 Your Soul, 2614 Glenwood Ave., formerly Mr. Paul’s Bakery, Youngstown,
Man behind anti-Islam film jailed
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A federal judge on Thursday ordered a California man behind a
3 companies seek pact for traffic cameras
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City officials received proposals from three
One-third of public fears domestic use of drones
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than a third of Americans worry their privacy will suffer if
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Pink Panther’ actor Herbert Lom dies at 95 LONDON Herbert Lom, the durable Czech-
Older voters look beyond Social Security, Medicare
Associated Press WASHINGTON Get in line, Medicare and Social Security. Seniors, like just about
Chef found guilty in case of boiled body
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A chef who told police he boiled his wife’s body for four days to
Suspect was actor in ‘Sons of Anarchy’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES It was unclear Thursday whether “Sons of Anarchy” actor Johnny
D.R. Horton to return mineral rights
By John Murawski The News & Observer RALEIGH, N.C. After months of public scrutiny, D.R.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.48 —.24 Avalon
12 YSU students get GM scholarships
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Twelve students were honored for their
Mediation rejected for Delphi retirees
Associated Press DAYTON Attorneys for a federally backed pension insurer have declined to enter
Government missed 386,000 new jobs
Government missed 386,000 new jobs WASHINGTON The government went back over its numbers and
GOP sweep hurts Romney
Opinion: Republican capture of numerous governorships and legislatures in 2009 and 2010 should be helping GOP
Learning how to fight natural-gas fires
Most Ohio firefighters have a lack of experience dealing with blazes pertaining to oil and gas, but as the industry grows, fire departments are looking for education.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Varsity soccer loses to Poland The Fitch girls soccer team was defeated by Poland 1-0 on Monday.
Looking back at first half
I’m not sure when I first noticed that time seems to move faster from the end of August through
O’Connor’s backup Romeo is ready for goalie spotlight
Last season, goaltender Matt O’Connor set several Youngstown Phantoms records, including most wins (28). In his second season in the USHL, the 6-foot-5, 193-pound O’Connor was the hockey team’s Most Valuable Player.
DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN?
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@shalesheet.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite the fervor over the “new” oil
I keep reading about “mid-stream operations” in shale news stories. What are they? Will
I keep reading about “mid-stream operations” in shale news stories. What are they? Will they ever
Long fight over fracking still divides Pa. town
By Andrew Maykuth The Philadelphia Inquirer DIMOCK, Pa. More than three years after residents
Canfield JVs win rematch
Canfield JVs win rematch In a rematch of last week’s JV contest that ended in a 6-6 tie, Canfield
Boardman Community Briefs
Fall Trash and Treasure sale Boardman United Methodist Church will host the Fall Trash and
Journalists get a primer on covering shale boom
Seldom do journalists cover an event geared toward themselves, especially as it relates to the oil and gas industry.
Canfield Cardinal Classic raises funds
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters hosted its fourth
Judge sentences killer to 6 years in prison
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The family of Erica Elford wanted a judge
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William P. Thornton, 27, of 45 Kirk St., Canfield,
Poland Community Briefs
New business helps college students Former MCCTC engineering instructor Bob Dukish has opened a
Austintown Community Briefs
New business helps college students Former MCCTC engineering instructor Bob Dukish has opened a
Despite Snider, Pirates tumble
Associated Press NEW YORK Travis Snider went back to the right-field wall, dug his spikes into
Acta’s miserable August
The Tribe manager was fired after a 5-24 month capped another collapse
D.R. Horton to return mineral rights
By John Murawski The News & Observer RALEIGH, N.C. After months of public scrutiny, D.R.
Romney decries military cuts; Obama talks jobs
Associated Press VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. President Barack Obama pledged to create many more jobs and
NHL says au revoir to remaining exhibition games
Combined dispatches NEW YORk The NHL canceled the rest of the preseason Thursday, just a day
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Sept. 28, the 272nd day of 2012. There are 94 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
mahoning county
mahoning county Shale Sheet Leases in Mahoning County from 08/01/2012 to 08/31/2012 Hilcorp
Struthers schools stakeholders meet with chief hopeful
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers One of two candidates for Struthers schools
DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN?
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@shalesheet.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite the fervor over the “new” oil
2013 mayoral race off to a fast start
Opinion: In Ohio, we’ve been in full campaign mode for several months. We’ve seen thousands of political
birthdays
birthdays Actress Brigitte Bardot is 78. Singer Ben E. King is 74. Actor Joel Higgins (“Silver
‘Won’t Back Down’ stands up to fix a struggling school
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers There’s nothing more alarming to power than people
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Women of Lockerbie,” 7:30 p.m.: Youngstown Playhouse opens its
Campbell’s Mickey Sikora
After a season-opening close loss to arch-rival Struthers in Week 1 and a blowout loss to undefeated
‘LOOPER’
‘LOOPER’ Grade: B MPAA rating: R for strong violence, language, some sexuality/nudity and drug
mahoning county
mahoning county Shale Sheet Leases in Mahoning County from 08/01/2012 to 08/31/2012 Hilcorp
‘WON’T BACK DOWN’
‘WON’T BACK DOWN’ Grade: B MPAA Rating: PG for thematic elements and language Cast: Maggie
Nothing new here; move along
It was brought to my attention by the Trumbull County Board of Health and a concerned-citizen group
Long fight over fracking still divides Pa. town
By Andrew Maykuth The Philadelphia Inquirer DIMOCK, Pa. More than three years after residents
Willis impersonation will throw you for a ‘Looper’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Joseph Gordon- Levitt utterly masters the Bruce Willis
Is the story journalism or PR?
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer George Orwell, a font of wisdom on politics and power, once
Ohio database expands to connect shale companies to local contractors
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@shalesheet.com YOUNGSTOWN While national oil and gas companies
Billboards slam gas-drilling critics
Billboards slam gas-drilling critics PITTSBURGH A new series of billboards on the Pennsylvania
Rove’s ‘money bomb’ ticking
Opinion: Here’s a short list of Democrats who secretly hope Mitt Romney gets his presidential campaign turned
Fracking update
By MARC KOVAC news@shalesheet.com COLUMBUS An update on lawmaker action and other activities
State report cards provide school districts with targets
Editorial: Report card day has tradition- ally been a happy day for some kids and a day of trepidation for
Billboards slam gas-drilling critics
Billboards slam gas-drilling critics PITTSBURGH A new series of billboards on the Pennsylvania
BP Announces Sale of Interest in Draugen
BP Announces Sale of Interest in Draugen BP has agreed to sell its 18.36 percent nonoperated
“fringe” (9 p.m., fox): The final season of “Fringe” opens in 2036.
“fringe” (9 p.m., fox): The final season of “Fringe” opens in 2036. That’s when our heroes, released
Residents grill officials about proposed levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Residents peppered school officials with questions
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf beats Austintown The Canfield girls golf team defeated Austintown 172-205 on Monday at
Israeli PM draws line for Iran
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS In his most detailed plea to date for global action against
Ryder surprises no longer likely
Associated Press MEDINAH, ILL. The question used to come up every other year when the Americans
Glenwood football team falls to 0-3
Glenwood football team falls to 0-3 The Boardman Glenwood Middle School football team (0-3)
Ohio database expands to connect shale companies to local contractors
While national oil and gas companies are flooding eastern Ohio to get involved in the Utica Shale, a service is being developed to help local companies provide information about what they offer.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman Glenwood tops Springfield BGMS’s seventh-grade team defeated Springfield 25-11 and 25-10
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