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Program preps Struthers kids for kindergarten
Jake Cracraft seems unaffected by this kiss from Nadeah Reese during a graduation celebration from the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s Success ...
Bruel inspires children at library
Children whispered excitedly and many clutched Bad Kitty books as they waited for the author of those books to speak. Nick Bruel, or, as he ...
Oh, Wow! teases children’s brains at event
Oh, Wow!, the Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology, hosted the second free event for children on July 25.
Stories published August 16, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Howland safety day Saturday
The Howland Fire Department will have a safety day at Kmart, 2100 Niles-Cortland Road SE, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
Driver injured in Greenville
One person was injured in a single-car accident at 172 Donation Road in Hempfield Township just east of Greenville at 8:50 p.m. today.
SR 82 restrictions start Monday in Howland
Beginning Monday, state Route 82 between state Route 5 and state Route 46 will have various daily lane restrictions for resurfacing.
Cops find cocaine packaged for sale
Cops find cocaine packaged for sale YOUNGSTOWN Cops find cocaine packaged for sale
Vice squad cites underage drinkers
Vice squad cites underage drinkers YOUNGSTOWN Vice squad members cited three people for underage
Couple argue over infant in West Side parking lot
Couple argue over infant in West Side parking lot youngstown Police arrested a Campbell
Water utility company for now drops its bid to lift land restrictions
Water utility company for now drops its bid to lift land restrictions Company drops bid to lift
Fire-damaged house razed without notice, landlord complains
Fire-damaged house razed without notice, landlord complains Landlord: City razed damaged house
Oilfield waste dumping plea scheduled
Oilfield waste dumping plea scheduled Oilfield waste dumping plea scheduled CLEVELAND The
GM recalls 293,000 Cruzes for brake failure problem
GM recalls 293,000 Cruzes for brake failure problem LORDSTOWN General Motors is recalling nearly
Pistorius to be indicted, trial in early 2014
Pistorius to be indicted, trial in early 2014 JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Oscar Pistorius will be indicted
CIA acknowledges Area 51 — but not UFOs or aliens
CIA acknowledges Area 51 — but not UFOs or aliens LAS VEGAS (AP) - The CIA is acknowledging in the
Hezbollah chief: Sunni extremists behind attacks
Hezbollah chief: Sunni extremists behind attacks BEIRUT (AP) - The leader of Lebanon’s militant
Brothers get life in home invasion slaying
Brothers get life in home invasion slaying LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Two brothers have been sentenced
DA: Woman stole $852K from Pa. construction firm
DA: Woman stole $852K from Pa. construction firm MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — The former bookkeeper has been
Addict gets prison for buying gun used in cop-killing
Addict gets prison for buying gun used in cop-killing NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Philadelphia drug
At least 37 killed across country in Egypt clashes
At least 37 killed across country in Egypt clashes CAIRO (AP) - Heavy gunfire rang out today
Trade commission findings on pipe dumping expected
Trade commission findings on pipe dumping expected The U.S. International Trade Commission is
Lowellville names Bonacci new police chief
Lowellville names Bonacci new police chief LOWELLVILLE Beginning Sept. 1, Ryan Bonacci will
Quakes shake central New Zealand, damaging homes
Quakes shake central New Zealand, damaging homes WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Strong earthquakes
Report: NSA spying broke privacy rules many times
Report: NSA spying broke privacy rules many times WASHINGTON (AP) - The National Security Agency
Islamists take to Egypt streets in defiant protest
Islamists take to Egypt streets in defiant protest CAIRO (AP) - Gunfire rang out over a main Cairo
Garage fire damages 3 motorcycles, car
Garage fire damages 3 motorcycles, car youngstown Fire reports say three motorcycles and a
Things Remembered Fulfillment Center to hire 300 seasonal workers
Things Remembered Fulfillment Center to hire 300 seasonal workers
Feds say NY escape robbed northeastern Pa. bank
Feds say NY escape robbed northeastern Pa. bank SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Federal authorities say a
Police: Banker posed as girl to get porn pics
Police: Banker posed as girl to get porn pics NEWTOWN, Pa. (AP) — An eastern Pennsylvania banker
Pro-Paterno billboard erected in central Pa.
Pro-Paterno billboard erected in central Pa. THOMPSONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A billboard near a rural
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Guilford Lake Civic Association will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Guilford Ruritan Hall,
Fundraiser planned to benefit rally
Fundraiser planned to benefit rally YOUNGSTOWN A spaghetti dinner is planned from 11:30 a.m. to
Browns, Weeden sharp again; Mingo, 4 others are injured
Mingo, 4 others injured; Weeden sharp again;
Having the center’s management firm run the food-and-beverage services has increased profits
The center made more in first 6 months of this year than any other full year
Trumbull kennel plans new fee structure
Next week, Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve a new fee structure for dog registrations from $14 per dog to $18 per year.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an even par 70 in the
Board yanks 3 school candidates from fall ballot
The elections board postpones voting precinct consolidation until next year
Lifebanc may occupy Mahoning County's Oakhill space
Commissioners support a Lifebanc tissue recovery center next to the coroner’s autopsy suite in Oakhill’s basement.
Mahoning land bank showcases first house for sale
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It looked like any open house: a “for
Contract awarded to demolish South High Fieldhouse bleachers
The work should take about 60 days to finish.
Crowds come for Bolotin closing
After 107 years in business Hermitage company begins its going out of business sale
Program preps Struthers kids for kindergarten
Jake Cracraft seems unaffected by this kiss from Nadeah Reese during a graduation celebration from the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s Success by Six program Thursday at Struthers Elementary School. The program prepares children for kindergarten.
Bruel inspires children at library
Children whispered excitedly and many clutched Bad Kitty books as they waited for the author of those books to speak. Nick Bruel, or, as he said he’s often called, “The Bad Kitty guy,” made an appearance at the Austintown library July 30.
Tweens dance at library
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman library had a tween dance party
SJIHM receives donation
The Home Builders Association of the Mahoning Valley built a handicap ramp at St. Joseph and
Library hosts silly storytime
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Family story time at the Boardman library July 31
Feathers and scales prevail at exhibit
BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm’s Reptile and Raptor Exhibit
Poland briefs
NASCAR show car to be displayed The official show car of the NASCAR Nationwide Series will be on
Boardman briefs
Jim Frank Combo to perform The Jim Frank Combo will be performing their final concert of the year
Community spends night out
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Wickliffe Block Watch, Austintown Township
Hitchcock Woods celebrates 30 years
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Hitchcock Woods Learning Center celebrated 30 years
Boardman sports briefs
Send Neighbors your sports results Fall is on its way and your young athletes are ready to
Ursuline Center holds Trunk and Treasure Sale
BY ABBY SLANKER Neighbors@vindy.com The Fourth Annual Ursuline Center Car Trunk and Treasure
Falcons kick off season with tailgate
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Fitch Falcons kicked off the football season
Canfield Swim Club defeats Logan
The Canfield Swim Club’s Swim Team beat Logan 420-25 July 24 at Canfield Swim and Tennis Club. A
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield places second The Canfield boys golf team placed second at the Warren JFK Invitational
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch boys golf team defeated The Austintown Fitch boys golf team lost to Mooney 162-168. Top
Oh, Wow! teases children’s brains at event
Oh, Wow!, the Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology, hosted the second free event for children on July 25.
Own a radio station
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Are you tired of hearing nothing but the corporate news and
New farmer’s market opens
By CHELSEA WEIKART SHAR neighbors@vindy.com A once vacant parking lot where in the plaza on
Marcellus gas production rising fast in Pa., W.Va.
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Marcellus Shale natural- gas production is rising even faster this
Car strikes, kills woman on US 422
Car strikes, kills woman on US 422 SOUTHINGTON A Garrettsville woman was killed while walking
Fewest in US since ’07 seek jobless aid
Fewest in US since ’07 seek jobless aid WASHINGTON The number of Americans seeking unemployment
Kasich calls on federal government to balance budget
Says about 20 states have called for a constitutional convention on the issue
Rockefeller impostor sentenced for murder
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A small, bespectacled German immigrant who invented a glamorous
H Block member indicted for two unsolved homicides
H Block member indicted for two unsolved homicides
Man indicted for Austintown robbery
The suspect is in Franklin County Jail for a similar robbery in Columbus
Egyptian death toll soars to 638
Associated Press CAIRO Weeping relatives in search of loved ones uncovered the faces of the
‘Paranoia’ doesn’t live up to its promising foundation
By Connie Ogle The Miami Herald “I wanted more,” says ambitious young Adam Cassidy at the start
Campbell Soup sued over ‘heart-healthy’ labeling
Associated Press NEW YORK A new lawsuit is contesting the validity of the heart-healthy claims
Beirut bomb kills 18
Beirut bomb kills 18 BEIRUT A powerful car bomb tore through a bustling south Beirut
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 31.53 —.01 Avalon
Coroner identifies ‘John Doe’ killed on Route 422 in Warren
Police say Thomas F. Everidge, 54, of Kinsman was crossing U.S. Route 422 in Warren when a vehicle hit and killed him.
Navigator groups get $67M to sign up uninsured
Associated Press CHICAGO With the new health law’s enrollment period set to open in just a
Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating five-vehicle crash in Howland
HOWLAND Eight people were taken to area hospitals with minor injuries after five vehicles,
New mammal species found
Associated Press WASHINGTON Imagine a mini-raccoon with a teddy bear face that is so cute it’s
Children prepare for new year of school after May tornado
Associated Press MOORE, Okla. One young girl is so afraid of the wind that she carries
oddly enough
oddly enough Central Pa. farmer’s corn crop yields 4-headed ear HANOVER, Pa. When farmer Ben
Warrants lead to questions in kidnap, slayings
Associated Press SAN DIEGO The man who abducted a teenage family friend and tortured her mother
New warehouse and distribution facility opens in Struthers
Industrial Piping Specialists employs 14 with more new hires expected
Student Ambassadors travel abroad
Returning from 19 days in Italy, Austria, Switzerland and France, members of the Youngstown
Poland sports briefs
Send Neighbors your sports results Fall is on its way and your young athletes are ready to
Austintown briefs
Trunk and book sale to be Sept. 14 Immaculate Heart of Mary will host it’s annual trunk and book
Martini Maid presents martini tasting
Martini Maid is hosting a summer martini tasting to help celebrate new businesses in the valley on
SJIHM receives donation
The Home Builders Association of the Mahoning Valley built a handicap ramp at St. Joseph and
Are prisoners Youngstown residents?
Opinion: About one in every 20 people who the U.S. Census Bureau counts as Youngstown residents “live” in
food & beverages
food & beverages Revenue for city Below are the amounts of money Youngstown received annually
birthdays
birthdays Actress Julie Newmar is 80. Actress Anita Gillette is 77. Actress Carole Shelley is 74.
Stretching limits of power
Opinion: WASHINGTON Barack Obama’s increasingly grandiose claims for presidential power are inversely
Today in history
Today is Friday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2013. There are 137 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘That ’70s Show’ actress Kelly dies LOS ANGELES “That ‘70s Show” actress Lisa Robin
Austintown schools’ state-of-the-art K-2 and 3-5 buildings to open Sept. 4
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com When constructing the Austintown district’s new school buildings
METRO DIGEST || Donate school supplies for kids
UW seeks donations of school supplies Youngstown United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Pat Benatar, 8 p.m.: Trailblazing rocker whose hits stand the test
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Fahmy Mohamed and Maaly Elgohary, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 9.
Canfield briefs
Quilt group meeting set That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its monthly meeting Aug. 20 at 7
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., Youngstown, food giveaway, 10 a.m. to
Cooperation, firmness save the historic Wells Building from the wrecking ball
Editorial: Thousands of West Federal Street passers-by stared in awe and sadness this summer as the long-feared
Whitaker’s performance erases flaws
By Steven Rea The Philadelphia Inquirer The first images in “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” are of an
Cardinals rally to KO Burnett, slice lead to two
St. Louis defeated Pittsburgh in 12 innings
Man dupes car owner, Boardman dealership
Staff report BOARDMAN A man was able to dupe both a Boardman woman and Taylor Kia by selling a
Sports club news
Sports club news girard The Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at the high school on
Miller getting used to being in spotlight
The Ohio State quarterback earns praise for his humility
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua J. Pontius, 25, of 508 S. Raccoon Road, Unit
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