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Bride-to-be perseveres to walk down aisle after spinal-cord injury
Alissa Boyle of Salem uses a “standing frame” that lifts her from a sitting position to standing. Boyle suffered a spinal cord injury on Feb. ...
V24: Kree Harrison, "American Idol" runner-up, delivers more than just music AMERICA'S INSPIRATIONAL IDOL
Candice Glover may be the most recent “American Idol” winner, but it’s runner-up Kree Harrison who feels like a champion.
Stories published August 22, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Chinese Red Cross visits Youngstown today
A delegation of officials of the Red Cross Society of China, Shandong Branch, visited Youngstown and the American Red Cross Mahoning Valley Chapter on Thursday to strengthen the relationship established 12 years ago.
Wal-Mart urging suppliers, government to support 'made in America'
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is hoping for a groundswell “made-in-America” movement.
Astor heir, 89, granted medical parole in NY
Astor heir, 89, granted medical parole in NY NEW YORK (AP) — An 89-year-old heir to one of
Mayor: New NYPD oversight jeopardizes city safety
Mayor: New NYPD oversight jeopardizes city safety NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Vegas police say probe foiled plot to kill officer
Vegas police say probe foiled plot to kill officer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas say a
Couldn’t find a job, so he sold drugs
Couldn’t find a job, so he sold drugs When Symeon Bankston got out of prison the last time for
Woman gets probation in theft case
Has to pay back more than $62,000 youngstown Amy Lynn Smith beat heroin cold turkey but not
Jury convicts man in felonious assault case
Jury convicts man in felonious assault case youngstown A jury convicted 35-year-old Terrell
Portman tours Warren, touts bill on housing demolition funds
Portman tours Warren, touts bill on housing demolition funds WARREN — U.S. Sen. Rob Portman
Niles man's girlfriend also charged in child pornography case
An Austintown woman is charged after police found sexually explicit images of her with her children
GM Lordstown succeeds in energy savings
GM Lordstown succeeds in energy savings LORDSTOWN General Motors’ Lordstown Complex is one of 63
Sulfuric acid spilled into Shenango River
Sulfuric acid spilled into Shenango River SHARON, Pa. Officials in Mercer and Lawrence counties
Swords taken from South Side home
Swords taken from South Side home YOUNGSTOWN Reports said someone broke into a South Side home
Jurors get instructions in attempted murder trial
Jurors get instructions in attempted murder trial YOUNGSTOWN An attempted murder case in
Youngstown cops probe another North Side robbery
Youngstown cops probe another North Side robbery YOUNGSTOWN A 19-year-old man told police he
Dr. Katie Stabi, Dr. Joshua Nash plan Sept. vows
Thomas and Mary Stabi of Poland announce the engagement of their daughter, Dr. Katie Lynne Stabi, to Dr. Joshua Eugene Nash, both of South Euclid, Ohio.
Miss Kukura, Mr. Boyles are engaged
BOARDMAN John and Colleen Kukura of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Straitiff, Mr. Gillespie are engaged
Bethany Rose Straitiff and John Joseph Gillespie, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement
Emily Stanavich, Robert Colaianni set fall wedding
The engagement of Emily Stanavich and Robert Colaianni, both of Columbus, is being announced by
Kendra Perry, Jason Antalocy date set in Sept.
Lori and Nicholas Rusyn of Salem and Randy Perry of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of
Wolfe-DeCapua wedding plans are announced
Mickey and Lynette Wolfe of Struthers and Dick and Faye DeCapua of Brookfield are announcing the
Walmart volunteers will sponsor bake sale
Walmart volunteers will sponsor bake sale SALEM Walmart Community Giving Volunteers are
World War II veterans recognized, pinned in Liberty
Ceremony included balloon release, prayers and patriotic songs
New Ohio school report cards being released today
The new reports won’t look anything like those of previous years
Christopher L. Cline gets 3 years for disabling infant son
Christopher L. Cline, 26, of Mauro Circle, has been sentenced to three years in prison and three years probation for causing blindness and brain damage by shaking his 6-week-old son in 2009.
Youngstown to use $250,000 more for housing demos
The water department will allow customers to pay bills online
YSU women’s soccer team has big goals after best season in school history
YSU women’s soccer team has big goals following best season in school history
Testimony begins in trial of near-fatal beating
By joe gorman jgorman@vindy.com youngstown A man who was severely beaten on an East Side
Trumbull agency to monitor mentally ill inmates at county jail
Trumbull County jail to get full-time mental-health ‘navigator’
Curbside recycling delays irk Mahoning County residents
Allied Waste Services officials say they’ll remedy the curbside recycling collection delays next month.
Bride-to-be perseveres to walk down aisle after spinal-cord injury
Alissa Boyle of Salem uses a “standing frame” that lifts her from a sitting position to standing. Boyle suffered a spinal cord injury on Feb. 21, 2012, after she and a friend stopped to help an accident victim on I-79 in Greene County, Pa. The frame helps stretch her tendons and relieve “tightness” in her legs.
Drive Sober campaign begins
With the time period between Aug. 16 to Sept. 2 being one of the busiest times on the road, many police departments are taking part in the national campaign: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”
Home sales rise 23 percent in NE Ohio
Staff report COLUMBUS Homes sales in Northeast Ohio increased by 23 percent in July compared
Trumbull jail turns away suspects because of overcrowding
Trumbull jail turns away suspects because of overcrowding
Nixon tapes: Calls from Bush, Reagan
Associated Press YORBA LINDA, Calif. In the hours after President Richard Nixon delivered his
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Salem school board, special meeting, 12:30 p.m., high school auditorium, 1200 E.
Jackson Twp. gets new police chief
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NORTH JACKSON Jackson Township is to get a new police chief,
Niles OKs citywide drilling ban on drilling
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES In a move to permanently ban shale drilling within city
Man pleads guilty in theft of toys
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man accused of a Grinch-like crime pleaded guilty Wednesday to
Hand Washing AND OTHER FAIR TIPS
Hand Washing AND OTHER FAIR TIPS With the 2013 Canfield Fair set to kick off Wednesday, the
Today in history
Today is Thursday, Aug. 22, the 234th day of 2013. There are 131 days left in the year.
Summer Trees & Shrubs
Summer Trees & Shrubs When: Today, 6:30 to 8 p.m. What: Add interest with textures, colors of
Colorful show-offs provide garden panache BEST ANNUALS
Like most gardeners I know, I start each spring with an optimistic outlook for a beautiful lush garden, filled with bright colors.
Come visit with us at the Canfield Fair
By JOYCE KARSNAK OSU Master Gardener Volunteer Next week the Ohio State University Extension
Ballyhoo has its own personality
The 2013 Ballyhoo Music Festival will take place from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Biketown Harley-Davidson, 5700 Interstate Blvd., featuring headliners Unsaid Fate and the Midlife Chryslers, featuring Michael Stanley.
Borax stops lawn ivy
Q. What is this weed and how can I get it out of my lawn and flower beds? It’s like a little vine
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A story Wednesday on page A12 contained incorrect information. Savanna Springs Water
Court bars apartheid lawsuits against 3 companies in US
Associated Press NEW YORK Two automakers and a technology company cannot be held liable in the
newsmakers
newsmakers Dave Barry is a finalist for Thurber humor prize NEW YORK Dave Barry and former
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Frog Prince” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,SDRq directed by Brendan
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.60 —.25 Avalon
Mayer has a new outlook on life
Sure, John Mayer will likely debut at No. 1 next week with his latest album.
Arab American Festival is downtown Saturday
Staff report youngstown Middle Eastern music, food and merchandise will be featured at the
A life-saving practice
Opinion: Johnson City (Tenn.) Press: Buckling up saves lives. Tennessee Department of Safety Commissioner
Mahoning and Trumbull donors who give at least $156 are eligible
Mahoning and Trumbull donors who give at least $156 are eligible
Former United worker to plead to threat
A former United Airlines flight attendant has agreed to plead guilty to making a bomb threat against a United jet flying between London and Los Angeles.
‘MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: city of bones’
‘MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: city of bones’ Grade: C Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of fantasy
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, free lunch,
Youngstown man faces drug charge
Youngstown man faces drug charge CAMPBELL Police arrested a 36-year-old Youngstown man Tuesday
Struthers BOE approves personnel changes at Tuesday meeting
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com STRUTHERS In preparation for the 2013-14 school year,
BP America donates meat from county fair to two Trumbull organizations
BP America donates meat from county fair to two Trumbull organizations
Mubarak to be put under house arrest
Mubarak to be put under house arrest CAIRO Egypt’s prime minister ordered Wednesday that
METRO DIGEST || Jordan Brown case Review requested
Jordan Brown case review requested PITTSBURGH The state attorney general’s office has asked the
CSEA is not just a collection agency
The Mahoning County Child Support Enforcement Agency wants support orders right-sized and realistic, administrator says.
In-state tuition for immigrants opposed
Associated Press COLUMBUS Two Ohio lawmakers are proposing a measure that would overturn a
FRIDAY’s GReatest Tee Times
MILL CREEK NORTH COURSE 7:50 a.m.-No. 1 Chris Economus, Mill Creek Golf Course, Pete Mollica
Facebook aims to get world online
Associated Press NEW YORK Food, water and the Internet? Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants to
Saving seeds
Saving seeds As summer harvest continues, consider what you will grow next year. Save seeds to
Why do yellow jackets sting?
Why do yellow jackets sting? Because their diet changes from protein (other insects) to sugars
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jordan C. Weber, 28, of 2550 S. Raccoon Road, Unit 5,
birthdays
birthdays Actress Valerie Harper is 74. Actress Cindy Williams is 66. Country singer Holly Dunn is
Roxfest music fest to offer 20+ bands
The annual Roxfest rock music festival will return to Buffalo Hollow amphitheater, 51367 Dickson Road, on Friday and Saturday.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Keith and Nicole White, Struthers, boy, Aug. 20. Jason and
ACT: Third of HS grads not ready for college
Associated Press WASHINGTON Almost a third of this year’s high-school graduates who took the ACT
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Yo. Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with Cheryl, 9
Has ‘the dream’ come true?
Opinion: It was an atypical August summer day in Washington, D.C., 50 years ago next week. Temperatures were
ROXFEST ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL
ROXFEST ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL More than 20 bands will play at Buffalo Hollow in Petersburg. C8
F.N.B. dividend
F.N.B. dividend hermitage, pa. F.N.B. Corp. announced Wednesday that its board of directors
“GHOST SHARK,” (9 p.m., Syfy): A tortured and murdered great white returns from the dead
“GHOST SHARK,” (9 p.m., Syfy): A tortured and murdered great white returns from the dead to wreak
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
syria UN has emergency meeting on attack
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council called Wednesday for “a thorough,
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Blue Jasmine (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Wed. (1:50) 4:50, 7:50, 10:30 Shenango:
Kree Harrison, "American Idol" runner-up, delivers more than just music AMERICA'S INSPIRATIONAL IDOL
Candice Glover may be the most recent “American Idol” winner, but it’s runner-up Kree Harrison who feels like a champion.
Canfield native Saylor’s world opens up
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Spencer Saylor doesn’t complain about growing up in
ROXFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL | Schedule of performers
Friday Main Stage 5 p.m.: TBA 6:30 p.m.: The Rub 8 p.m.: Reign Of One 9:30 p.m.: Northern
War on crime will now need new weapons and initiatives
Editorial: For blacks and Hispanics, they are the weapons of mass destruction because of the damage they’ve
SPORTS DIGEST || Softball World Series team honored at event
Softball World Series team honored at event CANFIELD The Canfield Baseball Club will honor the
Manning gets 35 years for leaks of classified data
Associated Press FORT MEADE, Md. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning stood at attention in his crisp
Program to improve climate in Youngstown schools continues with state funding
The Ohio Department of Education will pay the $287,000 to fund the program’s second year
Don’t let yourself get hoodwinked by greedy motives of oil barons
Opinion: Don’t let yourself get hoodwinked by greedy motives of oil barons Let’s be sure of one thing:
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