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Lupo has history of brine dumping; violations stretch back to 1970s
Last month's bring dump is not a first for business owner Ben Lupo.
Stories published February 17, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
UPDATE: Victim, suspects identified in shooting at fringe of YSU campus today
UPDATE: Victim, suspects identified in shooting at fringe of YSU campus today Staff report
Student injured in shooting near YSU; suspects in custody
Student injured in drive-by shooting near YSU today; suspects in custody Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Boardman's Bailey, Canfield relays lead area state swimming qualifiers
Boardman's Ryan Bailey, Canfield relays lead area state swimming qualifiers.
Uproar spurs bourbon maker to reverse decision to lower alcohol content
Uproar spurs bourbon maker to reverse decision to lower alcohol content Associated Press
200 gather in Rhode Island to mark 10th anniversary of nightclub fire that killed 100
200 gather in Rhode Island to mark 10th anniversary of nightclub fire that killed 100 Associated
Benefit planned for Austintown baby with tuberous sclerosis
Benefit planned for Austintown baby with tuberous sclerosis By Susan Tebben stebben@vindy.com
Two die in Lawrence County mobile-home fire
Two die in Lawrence County mobile-home fire Staff report PORTERSVILLE, Pa. A fire at a mobile
Danica Patrick becomes first woman to win Daytona 500 pole
Danica Patrick becomes first woman to win Daytona 500 pole Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
YSU men fall to Horizon League foe Green Bay 71-54 today
YSU men fall to Horizon League foe Green Bay 71-54 today Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The
Fate of downtown’s Pig Iron Press in jeopardy; public support sought
Fate of downtown’s Pig Iron Press in jeopardy; public support sought Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
At least 37 killed, 100 injured in car bombings in Iraq today
At least 37 killed, 100 injured in car bombings in Iraq today Associated Press BAGHDAD Car
Expect Kasich’s State of State this week to sound like stump speech for 2014
Expect Kasich’s State of State this week to sound like stump speech for 2014 Associated Press
Heavens celebrate 50th anniversary at Croatian club
new middletown Mr. and Mrs. Jim Heaven of New Middletown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Rays honored for 40th with brunch
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ray of Youngstown were honored by their family with a brunch at
Gaetanos honored with surprise party for 50th
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Gaetano of Canfield were honored with a surprise 50th anniversary
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY | Stanley Bonish
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Stanley Bonish Date of birth: Feb. 14, 1923, in Hillsville, Pa. Parents:
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Members will dine
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. The program will feature a garden ornament and bunny
Junior Group of Goodwill to host gala and auction
The annual event features multiple collectible items.
Jr. Civic League plans Mardi Gras party
Jr. Civic League’s Mardi Gras party is Saturday at The Georgetown in Boardman.
MASONIC GROUPS
WEDNESDAY Sunrise Chapter 458, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Masonic
Starrs celebrate 65th anniversary
COLUMBIANA Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Starr of Columbiana celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
Niles bounces back to beat Howland in War Memorial finale
Ron Price’s message obviously got through to his players 24 hours after a 60-59 loss at Canfield.
Valley police, judges note value of special courts for mentally ill
About 20 defendants are part of a special-docket program through Mahoning County Common Pleas Court that provides mental-health services and monitoring. Trumbull County does not have one.
Casino gambling tax revenue rises, but its future is uncertain
Quarterly casino tax revenues to Youngstown and local county governments have risen steadily in three installments; small first distributions are made to schools.
Akron SVSM pulls away from Ursuline
In 10 years of Keith Gunther’s head coaching career at Ursuline, he’s never beaten Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary.
YSU women lose at Green Bay
Cold spells late in the first half and early in the second doomed the Youngstown State women’s basketball team.
Newport library program will recall key 1960s civil rights events
Attendees at the library program on the civil rights movement in Youngstown are encouraged to bring their own memorabilia, souvenirs, photos and memories.
Girard girls hold off LaBrae
Bree Bishop led Girard with 14 points and 11 reboounds, while Hayley Spalla and Miranda Boyle each had 11 points. Spalla also had four assists.
Trumbull researcher says 29th president kept campaign promises
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD He may have lacked the star power of some presidents
Boardman, Fitch combine to send eight wrestlers to district
Five Boardman wrestlers and three from Fitch advance in Division I.
Phantoms, Animal Charity team up for fundraiser
During the pre-game, fans will have a chance to see some of the dogs the society has for adoption in the Covelli Centre concourse.
St. Pat’s parade set for March 10 in Boardman
Grand marshal is James E. Rooney, president of AMTV and son of Pittsburgh Steeler chairman
Brookfield's chemistry makes a difference against Springfield
The key contributors for the Brookfield boys basketball team have built a unique collective chemistry.
Eastwood home and garden show attracting serious buyers
The show features 150 exhibits, cooking demonstrations, and antique appraisals.
Haus says good-bye to Greater Youngstown Bowling Association
After more than 40 years of service, Joe Haus has retired as manager for the Greater Youngstown Bowling Association.
Animal processing topic of Feb. 28 workshop
Meat-industry experts will be on hand at the Feb. 28 workshop.
Zumba raises pulse, funds for charities
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Zumba wasn’t just for exercise at the YWCA
Lupo has history of brine dumping; violations stretch back to 1970s
Last month's bring dump is not a first for business owner Ben Lupo.
It’s time to reduce precincts
Editorial: It’s time to reduce precincts We don’t often encourage the rivalry that exists between Mahoning
McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy Newspapers The principal of a middle school recently confided in me that “this bullying
limelightS, career paths
Achievements, Awards Trumbull County union electrician Steve Fife has been named the
Workbook targets stress
Workbook targets stress YOUNGSTOWN Shawn Blakeny is offering a new workbook, “The DAMN Moments
Home Savings returning to profitability
Nearly 5 years in the making, the bank is finally growing again.
‘Care & Keeping of You 2’ offers advice to girls, parents
Puberty can be an awkward time — for girls and their parents. It doesn’t have to be. American
Pennsylvania Republicans try to suppress vote and rig the count
Opinion: If Pennsylvania Republicans continue to have their way, Pennsylvania is headed toward a new type of
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending Feb. 9
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Until the End of Time” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 2. “Private Berlin”
Presidents Day What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for
Big John will set you straight
Opinion: Big John will set you straight Gov. John Kasich and leg- islative leaders held a year-end press
More prep results
GIRLS BASKETBALL Tournament Division I Boardman 52, Fitch 42 AKRON Emily Gibbs scored 16
First Youngstown Area Sports Social is set for Saturday
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The idea for the first Youngstown Area Sports Social
Vatican raises possibility of early March conclave
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Vatican raised the possibility Saturday that the conclave to
Playhouse’s ‘Q’ is bold, funny despite flaws
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com youngstown “Avenue Q” has had a reputation as a
Boys sectional-district tournament brackets
DIVISION I At Alliance High School Seeds — 1. Uniontown Lake. 2. Green. 3. North Canton Hoover.
Solak, Opritza lead Lowellville past Sebring
Lowellville spotted Sebring an 8-0 lead, then the Rockets dominated.
Crashes close interstates
Associated Press TOLEDO Crashes on interstate highways east and north of Columbus caused big
‘Power of Few’ pays off big
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Stick with “The Power of Few” because the payoff is so worth
Finding cheap bookshelf speakers
Q. What do you recommend for bookshelf speakers under $100 now that Best Buy’s Insignia NS-B2111 is
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
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I am looking for a movie I watched in the late 1950s about Col. Tibbets and his aircraft, the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Avenue Q,” 2:30 p.m.: Grown-up comedy in a children’s show
Pa. Lottery deal
Pa. Lottery deal HARRISBURG, Pa. The Corbett administration in Pennsylvania has persuaded a
A beast of an actress
At age 9, is the ‘Southern Wild’ star too young to win an Oscar? By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie
Elections staff gets smacked
Opinion: Joyce Kale-Pesta, director of the Mahoning County Board of Elections, is the ultimate political
Phantoms can’t hold early lead
Nathan Walker scored in the first period for Youngstown, which fell to Muskegon, 4-1.
Baileys lead Spartans in district swimming
Boardman senior Ryan Bailey won the 100-yard butterfly by nearly two seconds and broke the school record in the breaststroke as the Spartans broke five school records.
TV show with slain model airs in S. Africa
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Reeva Steenkamp’s last wish for her family before she was shot
Rebels hold off upset-minded Rams
The Rams gave the Rebels all they could handle down to the bitter end.
Lude leads Western Reserve over Leetonia
Western Reserve’s April Lude scored 11 of her game-high 17 points in the fourth quarter.
Burnett embraces veteran leadership role with Pirates
A.J. Burnett is the elder stateman of the Pirates’ pitching staff.
PV girls open tournament with win over East Palestine
The Lakers won, 60-38, but they were lucky to escape the upset.
Don’t focus on mentally ill
Opinion: By Georgann Witte Hartford Courant The horrific mass murder of children and school personnel in
NORTH DAKOTA Trying to cope with oil boom
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) WATFORD CITY, N.D. His tan overalls splattered with oil field mud,
Low car payments can hurt you
With the average cost of a new vehicle now around $30,000, it’s no surprise that car loans are
Chamber to host training class
Chamber to host training class Boardman The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber hosts the
Latest Valley project receives presidential seal of approval
Editorial: When the president of the Unit- ed States speaks, people far and wide listen. Thus, it isn’t far-
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Onscreen credits that use “and” after so many stars are
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Public Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Schafer Conference Room.
Must-have gardening catalogs
By Kathy Van Mullekom McClatchy Newspapers There’s something comforting and convenient about the
METRO DIGEST || Dog uncovers human skull in Youngstown woods
Human skull found YOUNGSTOWN Authorities are investigating a human skull found shortly before 1
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
TRUMBULL, Columbiana COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Jenny Skerlec v. Matt Smith, personal injury.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2013. There are 317 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway 9 to 10 a.m.
Deering Banjo hits the right note
Los Angeles Times It all started with the Kingston Trio. One day in 1963, a San Diego kid and
The same gown was worn when three ... Brides made their trip down the aisle
The dress is now six decades old.
Area bowling scores
League champs Camelot — Columbiana Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge (Polly Moore, Maria Saluga & Billie Alford)
record reviews
MY BLOODY VALENTINE Album: “m b v” (Self-released) Grade: B Kevin Shields’ name belongs on the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Tomi Dilworth and Brian L. McCarty, Kinsman, girl, Feb. 15.
2,300 untested rape kits sent to Ohio crime lab
RACHEL Dissell Plain Dealer Reporter Police agencies across Ohio have sent more than 2,300
Shooting reported on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN Police, responding to a call that a man had been shot shortly after midnight Saturday
Indians look to see what Giambi has left
At 42, Jason Giambi knows he’s down to his final swings as a major leaguer. He’ll try to make them count with Cleveland.
Kiser, free throws power Champion past GV
What pushed the Golden Flashes to a 66-48 victory were free throws. Champion made 26 of 35 attempts, including 16 of 18 in the second half.
Former Red Dragons say goodbye to War Memorial Gymnasium
War Memorial Gymnasium hosted its first game on Dec. 14, 1957. Its last game was Saturday night.
Stern mum on Kings’ future
The future of the Sacramento franchise dominated his final All-Star briefing.
Russians begin cleanup after meteor
Associated Press CHELYABINSK, Russia As a small army of people worked to replace acres of
West Branch wins, Canfield third in D-II wrestling
West Branch wrestlers won three individual titles.
TEXTILE PSYCHEDELIA
By Bo Emerson McClatchy Newspapers CARROLLTON, Ga. When the Southeastern Quilt and Textile
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 10-over 81 in the
Dozens protest treatment of Dorner, manhunt methods
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Dozens of protesters rallied outside Los Angeles police
Bright streak of light is reported over San Francisco
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Hours after a meteor exploded over Russia and injured more than
Haas shoots 64, leads at Riviera
The defending champion has a three-shot lead entering the final round.
NBC sitcom ‘1600 Penn’ is comedically correct
Associated Press LOS ANGELES After putting yet another wearying, bitterly fought national
Don’t rule out prison for brine dumping
Opinion: There’s a meeting Monday night of folks responsible for a new perspective on the Mahoning River.
Casino gambling tax revenue rises, but its future is uncertain
Quarterly casino tax revenues to Youngstown and local county governments have risen steadily in three installments; small first distributions are made to schools.
Seed-starting guide covers basics
Seed-starting guide covers basics “Starting Seeds” is a basic guide to growing plants from seed,