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Downtown business owners fume over road closing for sewer project
A $1 million sewer replacement project has closed traffic along busy downtown Youngstown roads, including West Federal and Phelps streets.
Stories published February 16, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Could the next pope be American?
Conventional wisdom holds that no one from the United States could be elected pope, that the superpower has more than enough worldly influence without an American in the seat of St. Peter.
Boardman native's film features stellar cast, premiered here Friday
Stick with “The Power of Few” because the payoff is so worth it.
Dog uncovers human skull in Youngstown woods
Authorities are investigating a human skull found shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday in a wooded area in the 2000 Block of Vaughn Avenue in the northeast section of the city.
Latin-based Zumba event raised cash for Youngstown YW this morning
Zumba wasn’t just for exercise at the YWCA of Youngstown on Saturday morning.
Crowds pack Eastwood home and garden show, which continues Sunday
There is a sense that the local economy is improving among exhibitors and visitors at the Mahoning Valley Home and Garden Show in the Eastwood Expo Center at the Eastwood Mall complex this weekend.
Trumbull man presents artifacts of 29th president in Canfield
He may have lacked the star power of some presidents and the allure of others, but when it came to President Warren G. Harding, what you saw was what you got, a researcher and collector says.
Trumbull health board seeks applicants to fill vacancy
The Trumbull County Board of Health and Trumbull County Health District are seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the health board.
S.A. airs reality show featuring Pistorius' dead girlfriend
Reeva Steenkamp's last wish for her family before she was shot dead at boyfriend Oscar Pistorius' home was for them to watch her in a reality TV show that went on air in South Africa on Saturday night, two days after her killing.
Besides devastation, meteor hit engenders unexpected sense of community in Russia
As a small army of people worked to replace acres of windows shattered by the enormous explosion from a meteor, many joked on Saturday about what had happened in this troubled pocket of Russia.
Pistorius family denies murder charge, says Oscar, victim 'had plans'
Oscar Pistorius is "numb with shock as well as grief" after the shooting death of his model girlfriend at his home in South Africa, the runner's uncle said Saturday, as his family strongly denied prosecutors' claims that he murdered her.
Jayme Ramson, Patrick McGuire to wed in March
POLAND John and Joanie Ramson of Poland announce the engagement of their daughter, Jayme Lynn
Kristen Mellott, Michael Yacovone to wed in June
The engagement of Kristen Mellott and Michael Yacovone is being announced by the bride’s parents,
Alyssa Calautti, Patrick Birch to exchange vows
BOARDMAN Michael and Theresa Calautti of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Lambert-Duke engagement announced
MINERAL RIDGE Nicole Lambert and Charles Duke III, both of Mineral Ridge, are engaged. Parents
June wedding set by Miss Valerio and Mr. Kadvan
Larry and Beth Valerio and Gary Kadvan and Tina Cleary, all of Struthers, are announcing the
Tiffani Kohut, Steven Tucci are engaged
YOUNGSTOWN David and Patricia Kohut of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Liberty 55-Plus Club to meet Thursday
Liberty 55-Plus Club to meet Thursday LIBERTY Liberty 55-Plus Club will meet at 11:30 a.m.
Pryjma's foul shots lift Canfield over Niles
Following the controversial call, Canfield’s Cole Pryjma stepped to the line and nailed both free throws to give the Cardinals a 60-59 victory.
Boardman Daddy-Daughter Dance again a sell-out
That love and special connection between father and daughter is the idea behind the annual “Daddy Daughter Dance” in Boardman Park.
Ohio legislators seek stricter dumping penalties
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to
YSU men set to party like it’s 1985 after milestone win
The YSU men’s basketball team has won 15 games in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1985.
Boardman, Fitch wrestlers off to strong start
The Spartans were near the top of the team standings from the start.
Trumbull foreclosures up 26% despite sales boom
Despite a positive real estate market, Trumbull foreclosures rise again
Valentine’s Day wasn’t sweet day for a cat named Valentine
A cat thrown from a car on Sharrott Road on Valentine’s Day is now available for adoption at Angels for Animals.
Three teams dominating D-II
Canfield, West Branch, Howland lead By Jim flick sports@vindy.com BELOIT Friday night was
Austintown racino takes shape, even as waiting continues
Permits are getting closer to fruition for the The Hollywood Slots at Mahoning Valley Race Course, and the land is weeks away from being ready for construction.
Poland holds off Struthers in AAC American matchup
The Poland High boys basketball team maintained its hold on a share of the All- American Conference, American Division.
Boardman boy died Jan. 12 of Influenza Type B virus
The CDC confirmed the Mahoning County coroner’s preliminary finding.
Judicial rulings weaken Ohio public-records laws
Ohio is generally considered to have one of the strongest public records or “sunshine” laws in the nation.
Downtown business owners fume over road closing for sewer project
A $1 million sewer replacement project has closed traffic along busy downtown Youngstown roads, including West Federal and Phelps streets.
$1M bond set for man charged with killing uncle
Emmett Perkins IV, of West Princeton Avenue, is charged with the crime.
Niles man convicted of sex charges involving 13-year-old
A jury found Anthony J. Whitacre, 23, of Indiana Avenue in Niles guilty of two counts of unlawful
Feds wind down health program
Feds wind down health program WASHINGTON Citing financial concerns, the Obama administration
Phantoms visit Lumberjacks tonight
Winners of 10 of their past 13 games, the Youngstown Phantoms’ next game is in an arena where they are unbeaten this season.
Presidents Day | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for
Doctor pleads guilty to attempted theft
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dr. David P. Esarco, a Boardman chiropractic physician, pleaded guilty
Sheen pays for injured teen’s therapy dog
Associated Press MILWAUKEE There’s a 15-year-old Florida girl who didn’t really know much about
newsmakers
newsmakers Rapper 2 Chainz faces drug charge EASTON, Md. Rapper 2 Chainz has been arrested on
Bears have seller’s market
Opinion: Chicago Sun-Times: We read in Sports that ticket prices for a Chicago Bears game are creeping up
Shale boom expected to slow down
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Energy experts say the boom in Marcellus Shale natural gas
Rap song displeases Wonder
Associated Press ATLANTA Stevie Wonder is not happy with Lil Wayne’s vulgar lyrics that
BUSINESS DIGEST || Facebook hacked
Facebook hacked SAN FRANCISCO Facebook is getting an unwelcome look at the shady side of the
Fugitive ex-cop shot himself, authorities say
Associated Press SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. Fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner apparently killed
Lawsuit over court fine dropped
Associated Press CANTON An Ohio taxpayer is dismissing his lawsuit over a $5,000 court fine that
School-shooting suspect in talks for plea deal
Associated Press CHARDON Negotiations are under way for a possible plea deal for a teenager
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS Trumbull foreclosures filed: 201020112012 1,4121,1621,460 Sheriff sales
Businesses at and near the downtown intersection have seen a decline in customers
The intersection will reopen Tuesday, a city official says
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against these people: Brandon
Work day today
Work day today YoungstoWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is sponsoring a
Williams powers YCS comeback against Mooney
Daylen Williams scored a career-high 32 points and hauled in a game-high 11 rebounds as the Eagles defeated the Cardinals, 64-57, Friday night.
Jacobson, Bae share lead at Northern Trust
Associated Press los angeles A move down the California coast hasn’t changed a thing for
NYC teachers’ pension fund divests from gun makers
Associated Press NEW YORK The $46.6 billion pension fund for New York City schoolteachers has
Halas leads Fitch to girls sectional title
Austintown Fitch’s girls bowling team rolled 4114 to repeated as Mahoning-Trumbull sectional champ at Bell-Wick Bowl.
Adams’ goals power Penguins past Jets
Associated Press WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Craig Adams scored his first two goals of the season to lift
Heat up, Lakers down at break
The defending champions are rolling, but the Lakers are still reeling.
Fitch, Boardman and Girard among boys qualifying teams
Fitch’s boys team rolled 4590 and Boardman 4319, while Girard was the sixth qualifier with 4043.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Scheduled events in the region
A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The
Friday’s Division III Sectional wrestling at Rootstown
Team scores: Rootstown leads the 16 teams competing with 74 points. Jackson-Milton is tied for
METRO DIGEST || Route 11 detour
Route 11 detour LEETONIA Traffic on state Route 11 will be detoured next week during nighttime
Busy offseason has baseball buzzing about Tribe
The changes in the Cleveland Indians’ clubhouse are obvious.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Scott and Sara Bundy, Youngstown, twins: girl and boy, Feb.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Tra-vis R. Mills, 20, of 1107 Berkley Ave.,
purim event
purim event Who: Temple Beth Israel and Congregation Rodef Sholom. What: “A Seussical Purim”
Knowing Christ solves problems
Our lives are a series of priorities. We choose what we will do and what we are unwilling to do.
voices of faith q & a
Q. What’s an acceptable reason for leaving a church? The Rev. Justin Hoye, pastor at St. Patrick
JOINT EFFORT
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Two Jewish congrega- tions will celebrate
Irish bishop could be pope
Opinion: By Michael D’Antonio Los Angeles Times London bookmakers see a contest among Nigeria’s Cardinal
AN ALIEN CONCEPT
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve seen worse
birthdays
birthdays Actor Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett in “The Empire Strikes Back”) is 68. Actor William Katt
SW Pa. to get new area code
Associated Press HARRISBURG Telephone calling is about to get more complicated in southwestern
Matt & Kim: Anything for the music
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Spend a few moments on YouTube with indie rock/power-pop
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky
US factory output fell in Jan.
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. factories slowed production in January after two solid months
North Korea continues to defy U.N. on development of nukes
Editorial: North Korea’s drive to develop nuclear weapons has reached the stage where U.N. sanctions alone
Opponents denounce call for anti-gay prom
Associated Press SULLIVAN, Ind. A quiet Indiana community known for its parks and corn festival
Is public records law in jeopardy?
Opinion: COLUMBUS The Ohio Democratic Party announced another lawsuit last week, this time against the Ohio
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: White House chief of
Grilli came out of nowhere to become Pirates’ closer
Jason Grilli was out of baseball three years ago and was toiling in the minors less than two years ago.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 28.42 —.21 Avalon
Today in history
Today is Saturday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2013. There are 318 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Retreats planned
Retreats planned canfield The Ursuline Center is offering a retreat/time of reflection for RCIA
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Today: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over par 72 in the
2 space rocks hours apart point up need for better detection, some say
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. A space rock even bigger than the meteor that exploded
Regulators allege insider trading ahead of Heinz deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal regulators have alleged that a brokerage account in
Youngstown to host Emerging Leaders initiative
The initiative offers support and training for established local small businesses, many owned by women and minorities.
Ohio is debating ways to carry out future executions
Associated Press COLUMBUS A low-key announcement that the state’s prisons agency wants a law to
Pistorius weeps in court as he hears murder charge
Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa In a courtroom, not an Olympic stadium, there was no
Pa. teen sues Boy Scouts
Associated Press A young man who says he was sexually abused at a Boy Scout camp in northeastern