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Concessionaires, vendors set for 167th Canfield Fair
Margie Brady of the Original Philly Cheese Steak gets her concession stand ready for the opening of the 167th Canfield Fair today. She and other ...
Stories published August 28, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
ODA investigating truck of spoiled food headed to area restaurants
A box truck full of spoiled meat and vegetables was headed for at least nine restaurants in Youngstown and western Pennsylvania, according to police and documents from the Ohio Department of Health.
Lincoln Univ. student guilty in crash that killed 1
Lincoln Univ. student guilty in crash that killed 1
Ohio judge bans protest in front of Columbus church
Ohio judge bans protest in front of Columbus church
Youngstown man convicted of 1997 slaying in Ashtabula
Youngstown man convicted of 1997 slaying in Ashtabula
Tiny Okla. town tries to rid water supply of worms
Tiny Okla. town tries to rid water supply of worms
Obama: US will attack Syria even without UN, ally support
The Obama administration said Wednesday it would take action against the Syrian government even without the backing of allies or the United Nations because diplomatic paralysis must not prevent a response to the alleged chemical weapons attack outside the Syrian capital last week.
2013 Blitz Season
August 28, 2013 | A look of what is in store for the upcoming high school and YSU seasons.
Thousands hear Obama, others urge renewal of MLK's push for equality, harmony
Standing on hallowed ground of the civil rights movement, President Barack Obama challenged new generations Wednesday to seize the cause of racial equality and honor the "glorious patriots" who marched a half century ago to the very steps from which Rev. Martin Luther King spoke during the March on Washington.
PUCO approves rail crossing upgrade in Columbiana Co.
PUCO approves rail crossing upgrade in Columbiana Co.
Rocket carrying spy satellite launches from Calif.
Rocket carrying spy satellite launches from Calif. VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — A huge
Calif. launches drone to scout for spot fires
Calif. launches drone to scout for spot fires GROVELAND, Calif. (AP) - The California National
Police: Pa. principal exposed himself at health club
Police: Pa. principal exposed himself at health club
When to strike: Syria timing is complex for Obama
When to strike: Syria timing is complex for Obama WASHINGTON (AP) -- Preparations for a highly
Detainees disappear amid Nigerian crackdown
Detainees disappear amid Nigerian crackdown MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) - In an area of Nigeria where
Iraqi PM says his country on high alert over Syria
Iraqi PM says his country on high alert over Syria BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq’s prime minister says his
US mulls objectives, outcomes of a strike on Syria
US mulls objectives, outcomes of a strike on Syria WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. officials are still
Austintown schools deal to sell middle school set aside
Austintown schools deal to sell middle school set aside AUSTINTOWN The Austintown School Board
UN experts head to Damascus suburb, activists say
UN experts head to Damascus suburb, activists say DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - U.N. chemical weapons
Drug task force rounds up 32 Ohio suspects charged
Drug task force rounds up 32 Ohio suspects charged
Kasich honors anniversary of Dr. King's famous speech
Kasich honors anniversary of Dr. King's famous speech
Boardman cops charge plumber with theft by deception
Boardman cops charge plumber with theft by deception BOARDMAN Boardman police arrested a Munroe
Woman who gouged out eyes of Chinese boy sought
Woman who gouged out eyes of Chinese boy sought BEIJING (AP) -- Police in northern China launched
His life on line, Fort Hood gunman blocks lawyers
His life on line, Fort Hood gunman blocks lawyers FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - With his life on the
Teacher talks continue in McDonald
Teacher talks continue in McDonald Staff report McDONALD The McDonald Board of Education
Calif. fire prompts unhealthy air warnings in Nev.
Calif. fire prompts unhealthy air warnings in Nev. GROVELAND, Calif. (AP) - The giant wildfire
City nears online water payments
Online payments are expected to begin in October City nears online water payments Staff
NYPD designates mosques as terrorism organizations
NYPD designates mosques as terrorism organizations NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Police Department
Drug sale at bar prompts police call and search
Drug sale at bar prompts police call and search youngstown Police cited a man for a marijuana
Man with gun steals lottery tickets from market
Man with gun steals lottery tickets from market youngstown A man with a gun got away with 400
Futures barely higher as Syrian tension escalates
Futures barely higher as Syrian tension escalates NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stock futures are modestly
Police find 128 pills after motorcycle traffic stop
Police find 128 pills after motorcycle traffic stop youngstown Police found 128 pills on a man
Man acquitted of rape gets probation and a fine for stalking
Man acquitted of rape gets probation and a fine for stalking youngstown A Howell, N.J. man, who
Youngstown City Schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn
August 28, 2013 | Youngstown City Schools Superintendent, Connie Hathorn, visits to discuss the 2013 School Report Card and more.
Attacks kill at least 66 in Iraq, many more hurt
Attacks kill at least 66 in Iraq, many more hurt BAGHDAD (AP) - A coordinated wave of bombings
Sharon Regional announces intent to sell assets to ValleyCare parent
Sharon Regional announces intent to sell assets to ValleyCare parent Sharon Regional Health System
US still defining objectives of strike on Syria
US still defining objectives of strike on Syria WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is
Lowellville council sets special meeting today
Lowellville council sets special meeting today Lowellville Lowellville Village Council will have
Church to appeal verdict in 2009 raid
Church to appeal verdict in 2009 raid PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania religious group is
Woman deemed competent for murder trial
Woman deemed competent for murder trial YORK, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania woman has been
Saturday road closings for walk/run
Due to the African Male Wellness Walk/Run, these streets will be closed, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday
Natalie Biastro, Trent Buhecker to wed Oct. 26
John and Debbie Biastro of North Lima are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Natalie Biastro of North Lima, to Trent Buhecker of Youngstown.
Lauren Erdel, Francis Fitch IV plan marriage
POLAND James and Jill Erdel of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lauren
Marisa Lukasko, Anthony Nolfi III are engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lukasko of Sharpsville, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony F. Nolfi II of Lowellville
Bernard-Antal vows will be exchanged
Joseph Craig and Carole Bernard, both of Canfield, and Jerry and Debbie Antal of Youngstown are
Susany-Pursel rites announced for September
AUSTINTOWN John and Linda Susany of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Parents announce Ortz-Wells engagement
BOARDMAN William and Beth Ortz of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
Ox roast, car show set at fairgrounds
Ox roast, car show set at fairgrounds CORTLAND Glenn Christian Foundation will have an ox roast
24th Annual Cancer Survivorship Day is Sept. 8
ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of ValleyCare Health System of Ohio, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society and Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation, sponsors the 24th Annual Cancer Survivorship Day from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Lincoln School, 2253 Atlantic St. NE.
Clarett to speak at mental-health event
Maurice Clarett, former standout running back at Ohio State University and Warren G. Harding High School, will be among the speakers when the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities and the National
Prayer Shawl Ministry provides warmth, healing through handiwork
Since group's founding in 2008, members have donated 700-plus shawls
Oakhill renovation money nearly gone
Only $7,830 of the Oakhill renovation budget remains unspent or uncommitted, chief deputy auditor says.
YSU looks for first win against Dayton
Saying Dayton has a 9-0 record against Youngstown State’s football team is a little like saying Jackson-Milton’s football team is unbeaten against Cardinal Mooney.
Phantoms’ Walker preparing for Capitals’ tryout camp
Next week, Nathan Walker will take part in the Washington Capitals’ rookie camp in Arlington, Va.
Niles Police Department inundated with calls regarding funeral home
Investigators with the Niles Police Department are working to get through a list of “100 calls at least” from people with questions and concerns following the revocation of the license of former Niles funeral director Robert P. McDermott.
Former police chief failed to withdraw from Youngstown mayoral race
He says he’ll campaign for another candidate
Howland’s Sullivan, Boardman’s Grantonic win Suburban races
The 2013 cross country season has just begun, but it’s already been a fruitful one for the Howland boys and senior Ryan Sullivan.
Warfield statue to be dedicated at WGH
On Oct. 12, Warfield’s grid career comes full circle when his hometown and high school honors him with a life-sized bronze statue.
First African-American Male Wellness Walk is Saturday
Health screenings, children’s activities are featured
Scrappers blanked in doubleheader sweep
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers produced no runs in two games on Tuesday night against the Jamestown Jammers.
Youngstown demo employee reprimanded for wrong information on house
City administrator writes that worker ‘check the information for accuracy’
Streaking Braves blank Indians
The Braves have won 14 of 17 at Turner Field and own baseball’s home mark at 45-18.
Teacher sets up $408,615 YSU scholarship fund for Poland students
Teacher sets up $408,615 scholarship fund at YSU
Zoning charge filed against state Rep. Tom Letson
Warren officials have filed a misdemeanor criminal charge against state Rep. Tom Letson of Warren over allegations that a house he owns on Foster Street Northeast violates city zoning laws.
Concessionaires, vendors set for 167th Canfield Fair
Margie Brady of the Original Philly Cheese Steak gets her concession stand ready for the opening of the 167th Canfield Fair today. She and other vendors spent Tuesday preparing for the six-day fair, which ends Labor Day.
Road closings
Road closings Youngstown Due to the African Male Wellness Walk/Run, these streets will be
Woman identified in Johnston Township fatal accident
Investigators believe Rachel L. Davis was traveling from home to another relative’s house in Fowler Township at the time of the 6:35 p.m. head-on crash.
Man arrested after breaking down door, firing gun, biting girlfriend
Man arrested after breaking down door, firing gun, biting girlfriend
Beatitude House receives $150K grant
Beatitude House also provides families with support services including counseling, parenting classes, educational opportunities and child advocacy.
Manziel’s status unclear for Texas A&M opener
Johnny Football was the elephant in the room Tuesday at Texas A&M.
Mayors join pregame as season kicks off
Mayors join pregame as season kicks off Mayors Terry Stocker of Struthers and Bill Van Such of
Don’t just target YSU students; enforce parking equally in city
Opinion: Don’t just target YSU students; enforce parking equally in city Give the students a break. We are
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch Local school board, work session 6 p.m., regular meeting 7:30 p.m.,
newsmakers
newsmakers Bass: Forget *N Sync reunion NEW YORK Don’t get your heart set on anything more
The board’s advisory council against allocation cut
The board’s advisory council against allocation cut
oddly enough
oddly enough Fire gives Ore. town’s water smoky taste and smell THE DALLES, Ore. Residents of
Howland man extradited to Texas to face manslaughter charge
William P. Mitchell, 57, of Howland has waived extradition to Montgomery County, Texas, to face a charge of intoxication manslaughter in the death of his wife, Connie, last year.
Sandy Hook students begin new school year
Associated Press MONROE, Conn. Therapy dogs and heightened security greeted Sandy Hook
Time to reflect on a poignant anniversary
Opinion: The 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, and of the Rev. Martin Luther King’s memorable “I
Be a standout with delightful back-to-school bake sale cookies
Family Features Back to school means back to bake sales, a delicious extracurricular activity
New photos show marathon bombing suspect’s surrender
Associated Press BOSTON Dramatic new photos show the Boston Marathon bombing suspect, his face
Innovations at plant are boost for Mazda
Mazda, the longtime also-ran of Japanese automakers, says it came up with innovations in nearly every step of auto manufacturing for a super-efficient assembly line that rolls off vehicles at a stunning rate of one every 54 seconds.
Labor Day picnic solutions
Labor Day picnic solutions Bringing eats and li- bations to a picnic or cookout often requires
Former Columbiana man pleads guilty to workers comp fraud
Randy Bartosh was running a tatto shop in Pa. and collecting benefits in Ohio
The following video games have been released this week, according to Gamestop.com:
The following video games have been released this week, according to Gamestop.com: v Final Fantasy
Rock laser shows set at YSU’s planetarium
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The rock ’n’ roll laser shows that drew capacity crowds earlier this
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests will be meeting today
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests will be meeting today
The last dance: Signs suggest twerking isn’t working
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK The day after the MTV Video Music
Mahoning Valley home sales steady in July
Sales nearly matched or exceeded the market gains of last year
School districts quit federal lunch program
Associated Press After just one year, some schools around the country are dropping out of the
Support mounts for strike on Syria
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Momentum appeared to build for Western military action against
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
METRO DIGEST || New program to be unveiled at fair
New program to be unveiled at fair YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office will unveil a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew M. Bowen, 25, of 8623 Palatine Ave. N Unit
Pirates drop third in a row
Aramis Ramirez had three hits, including his 350th career home run, and drove in four runs for Milwaukee.
Birthdays
Birthdays Cartoonist Jim Davis (“Garfield”) is 68. Singer Jonathan Edwards is 67. Actress Sally
Hardesty will miss 2013 season
For the second straight day, the Browns ended the season for one of their running backs.
A fiesta for the taste buds
A Boardman restaurant serves up a fiesta for the taste buds.
Governments demanded data on 38K users, Facebook says
Associated Press WASHINGTON Government agents in 74 countries demanded information on about
Officials, bike riders, celebrate completion of central part of Warren bike trail
Officials, bike riders, celebrate completion of central part of Warren bike trail
Fire containment increases 20 percent
Fire containment increases 20 percent GROVELAND, Calif. Unnaturally long intervals between
Helping government
Helping government youngstown A coalition of business, nonprofit and public leaders from
Canfield Fair security, medical services ready to go
Planning for fair services is a year-round affair
THEY CAN SEE YOU ‘Closed Circuit’ is a smart post-privacy thriller
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer We’re all being watched. All the time. That’s a key
Here comes the judge
Here comes the judge What’s it like to try dozens of burgers in just a few short hours? Burger guy
Tips for tailgating this season
Family Features Grilled food is good anywhere for any occasion. Whether you’re tailgating in the
A fish tale
A fish tale Watch for next week’s review by Erin Kouvas to see where she savors the sushi.
Mazda | A closer look
Carmaker that could: Japanese carmaker Mazda says it came up with innovations in nearly every step
50 years after historic ‘Dream’ MLK’s vision almost a reality
Editorial: “I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for
Final warnings about the Affordable Care Act
Opinion: PORTSTEWART, Northern Ireland Each visit to the U.K. brings new horror stories about the National
Lonely Planet author travels to troubled lands
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK Tony Wheeler wrote his first travel book with his
Drilling permits
Drilling permits Here are Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, Mercer and Lawrence counties permits
A new cocktail tune
A new cocktail tune Absolut Tune was introduced to our Valley with a kickoff party at the Culinary