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118th Mount Carmel fest opens
Tony Iamurri of Boardman plays bocce ball at Lowellville's Mount Carmel Society Festival Wednesday. The event continues through Saturday.
V24: Starship will touch down for concert
Finding its way back to Northeast Ohio is exactly what Starship featuring Mickey Thomas is doing this weekend. The ’80s act is scheduled to play ...
Stories published July 18, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
US marshals arrest man hiding in Warren dryer
A man wanted in connection to felonious assault charges and several outstanding warrants for aggravated robbery and menacing was found hiding in a clothes dryer Wednesday at an Autumn Drive home.
Portion of road closed today in Weathersfield Township after accident
Portion of road closed today in Weathersfield Township after accident
OSHP trooper pleads guilty to amended charge in July 8 arrest
OSHP trooper pleads guilty to amended charge in July 8 arrest
Former Youngstown officer indicted
youngstown A former Youngstown police officer was indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury today
Coitsville Township trustees Friday meeting canceled
Coitsville Township trustees Friday meeting canceled
Mahoning commissioners award $1M road-paving contract
Mahoning commissioners award $1M road-paving contract
7th Ward picnic is Saturday
7th Ward picnic is Saturday YOUNGSTOWN The 7th Ward Citizens Coalition invites all those living
Committee to consider zoning change in Struthers at Monday meeting
STRUTHERS The Annexation, Zoning and Industrial Business Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in
'Justice for Trayvon' rally set Saturday in downtown Youngstown
'Justice for Trayvon' rally set Saturday in downtown Youngstown
Boardman employees receive harassing phone calls, threat
Boardman employees receive harassing phone calls, threat
Pittsburgh woman sues over peace-sign pretzels
Pittsburgh woman sues over peace-sign pretzels PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh woman who claims to
Donnell Ford victim of fraudulent check scam
Donnell Ford victim of fraudulent check scam BOARDMAN Police are looking for whoever cashed four
Boardman woman’s tires damaged by spikes
Boardman woman’s tires damaged by spikes BOARDMAN Police are looking for the person responsible
Man threatened to use guns, grenades to harm woman
A man reportedly threatened to harm three people with guns and grenades Saturday. BOARDMAN A
Police stop man for expired plates, find suspected marijuana
Police stop man for expired plates, find suspected marijuana AUSTINTOWN — At 5 a.m. this morning,
Board of elections won’t remove two Youngstown mayoral candidates
Board of elections won’t remove two Youngstown mayoral candidates YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
Five arrested on burglary charges after confrontation
Five arrested on burglary charges after confrontation youngstown Police arrested five people
Man chokes woman at Boardman Dairy Queen, reports say
Police arrested a Boardman man on a charge of domestic violence Wednesday. BOARDMAN A
Question arises on timing of next generation of GM’s Cruze
Question arises on timing of next generation of GM’s Cruze lordstown A Media reports coming from
Mooney students won't be exposed to asbestos
Mooney students won’t be exposed to asbestos youngstown Parents of students attending Cardinal
Austintown police arrest McDonald man on drug charges
Austintown police arrest McDonald man on drug charges A McDonald man had his car towed early
Man charged with threatening Youngstown officer
Man charged with threatening Youngstown officer youngstown A man who was once arrested for
Youngstown police make two drug arrests
Youngstown police make two drug arrests youngstown Police made two drug arrests in two different
Youngstown police execute search warrant at Browning Street home
Youngstown police execute search warrant at Browning Street home youngstown Police found two
Where’s that royal baby? Is Kate overdue?
Where’s that royal baby? Is Kate overdue? LONDON (AP) — By the time you’re reading this, the
Youngstown's Ed O'Neill earns another Emmy nomination
Youngstown's Ed O'Neill earns another Emmy nomination
Mandela ‘steadily improving’ on 95th birthday
Mandela ‘steadily improving’ on 95th birthday JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa celebrated Nelson
Son of Jerry Sandusky seeks to have name changed
Son of Jerry Sandusky seeks to have name changed BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A son of former Penn State
Bear mauls pet goat as owners watch
Bear mauls pet goat as owners watch TANNERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police in northeastern Pennsylvania
County guard charged with raping co-worker
County guard charged with raping co-worker PITTSBURGH (AP) — A guard at the Allegheny County
Immaculate Conception properties to be auctioned Aug. 24
ByceAuction and Realty has entered into a contract with the Diocese of Youngstown and St. Angela Merici Parish to sell the former Immaculate Conception properties to the highest bidder starting at noon Aug. 24.
Church accepting rummage-sale items
Church accepting rummage-sale items DAMASCUS Damascus United Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road,
Boardman church program focuses on acts of kindness
Vacation Bible school children reach out locally and globally
Jack Perry's Gastropub has grand opening
Jack Perry’s Gastropub, a concept new to the Mahoning Valley but popularized in larger cities across the country in the past decade or so, officially opened its doors Wednesday with a grand opening.
Youngstown Sgt. Touville accepts 3-day suspension over Sciortino stop
Sgt. James Touville can void the disciplinary settlement agreement if he is charged with a crime in connection with his handling of the May 26 aborted drunken-driving arrest of county Auditor Michael V. Sciortino.
Cox’s fastball sends Creekside into today’s final round
Creekside Fitness starting pitcher Seth Cox offered the Ohio Longhorns no relief from Wednesday’s brutal mid-day heat once they stepped into the Cene Park batter’s box.
Youngstown official: ‘No way around’ paying fired cop
City has no choice but to pay, law director says
3 Valley high school football players chosen for NFL camp
3 area high school football players represent Browns
Woman, 2 kids hospitalized after Boardman carport collapses on them
Three people were hospitalized Wednesday morning after a carport collapsed on them in Boardman.
Driving range dream comes true for Mill Creek's Miller
New practice range opened Wednesday
State grades career and technical centers
The simulated report cards grade four and five-year graduation rates and post-program placement
Playhouse to close season with "Behanding"
The Youngstown Playhouse brings its 2012-13 season to a close with the black comedy “A Behanding in Spokane” by award-winning playwright Martin McDonagh.
Burglars steal guns, cash, and man's pet dog
Man returns from firework display to find pet and weapons missing
"Sparky" looks at mystery surrounding Jack Ruby
The Victorian Players, in association with J&B Production Arts Services, will present the world premiere of “Sparky ... from Chicago,” written by J.E. Ballantyne Jr., who also directs.
Good times, Bad Company
The term supergroup first emerged in the late ’60s with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.
The BreezeWay adds some new ingredients
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com SALEM There are many signs of the apocalypse: disease,
SPORTS DIGEST || 3 Penguins honored by basketball coaches
3 Penguins honored by basketball coaches YOUNGSTOWN Three Youngstown State men’s basketball
Poland Township trustee asks Poland council for apology
Bob Lidle, Poland township trustee, who installed permanent lines from a Village electrical box for Celebrate Poland apologized and explained his actions to Village Council Tuesday night.
Youngstown committee considers eliminating park and rec commission
Committee meets Aug. 7 to consider recommending charter amendment to get rid of commission
118th Mount Carmel fest opens
Tony Iamurri of Boardman plays bocce ball at Lowellville's Mount Carmel Society Festival Wednesday. The event continues through Saturday.
2013 MARQUEE AWARDS || Nominees list
The Youngstown Area Community Theater Alliance (YACTA) on Wednesday released the nominees for the 2013 Marquee Awards, which honors the best in community theater for the 2012-13 season.
CALENDAR || FAMILY GARDEN FRIDAYS
FAMILY GARDEN FRIDAYS When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday through September. What: Hands-on
Youngstown man sues city for neglecting to fix pothol
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Shirley Road man has sued the city, saying he was thrown from his
METRO DIGEST || ;Justice for Trayvon’ rally scheduled
‘Justice for Trayvon’ rally scheduled YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Community Mobilization
Job and Family Services worker disciplined for snooping
A clerical specialist with the Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services will serve a 15-work-day unpaid suspension and be demoted for snooping into computerized documents for which he didn’t have access.
PNC more than doubles Q2 profit
The bank sees growth in its fee-based business by adding more clients
Liberty crash injures one
Staff report LIBERTY A Girard man was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center with life-threatening
birthdays
birthdays Director Paul Verhoeven (“Basic Instinct,” “Showgirls”) is 75. Singer Brian Auger is 74.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Helping Hand Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, food and clothing
Leaves of 3, let it be!
Leaves of 3, let it be! Poison ivy is thick again this year, popping up from seeds dispersed by
METRO DIGEST || Tecmo Tourney to benefit Fairhaven
Benefit Tecmo tourney Austintown O’Donold’s Irish Pub, 6000 Mahoning Ave., will host a Tecmo
Learn to preserve your summer harvest safely
By Beth Stefura OSU Extension Educator Whether your garden is large or small or you shop at a
Rep. Ryan votes for ‘golden’ bomb
Opinion: Rep. Ryan votes for ‘golden’ bomb When the fallout cleared from the failure of a House amendment
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Eagle Joint Fire District Records Retention Committee, 1 p.m., fire station, 33 W.
oddly enough
oddly enough Minnesota town has 4-year-old boy as mayor DORSET, Minn. Supporters of the mayor
More from area diamonds
CONNIE MACK From Cene Park Brownlee Lookouts 6, SBA Aces 1 Jalen Washington tripled and Tyler
Woman claiming to be daughter arrested
Staff report youngstown A woman claiming to be her own daughter was arrested on charges of
For fabulous food, go to local growers Freshly homemade
The farmers’ markets, roadside stands, your own or your neighbor’s backyard garden are the areas where we find the fabulous fresh foods of summer.
Someday, DH rule may be balanced
Bud Selig says MLB has no plans to make both leagues use the same rule
Spaghetti dinner will benefit family of Struthers toddler
Proceeds from Friday's dinner will help pay funeral expenses
Diocese properties up for auction
Staff report Youngstown ByceAuction and Realty has entered into a contract with the Diocese of
Plant zones determine best growth
Q. I printed the hydrangea chart, but how do I know what zone we are in for selecting the right one?
Fungus among us
Fungus among us The extremely wet weather the past three weeks has caused everything from
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brandon M. Duncan, 28, 60-2 Montgomery Drive,
Recreational flights are down at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
The high price of aircraft fuel over the past year has resulted in a large drop in the number of recreational aircraft flying in and out of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Kidnap suspect pleads not guilty
Kidnap suspect pleads not guilty CLEVELAND The Cleveland man accused of holding three women
newsmakers
newsmakers Timberlake, rapper lead with 6 VMA nods NEW YORK The man in the suit and tie and
Warren man sentenced to 14 years for firing gunshot that hit sleeping woman in the head
Antonio M. Price was sentenced to 14 years in prison Wednesday for firing an errant bullet outside of the Olympic Inn tavern, hitting a woman in the head who was sleeping in a house next door.
Pasture walk planned at Truitt farm
Staff report Salem A pasture walk is planned for 6 p.m. next Thursday at the farm of Ron Truitt,
Rep. Bill Johnson raises money to fend off Democratic challenger
Had $315,610.28 in his fund as of June 30
Manziel meets media over offseason antics
He denied being too hung over to attend the Mannings’ camp
Steve Vuich will perform tonight from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium gardens, 1000 Fifth
Steve Vuich will perform tonight from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium gardens, 1000 Fifth
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Conjuring (R) Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Boehner rejects notion of Olympics boycott
Sen. Lindsey Graham suggested it if Russia grants asylum to Snowden
Froome captures another stage win during Tour de France
The British rider is the favorite to win the 100th edition
“2013 Premios Juventud Awards” (8 p.m., Univision): Online voters choose the Spanish-
“2013 Premios Juventud Awards” (8 p.m., Univision): Online voters choose the Spanish- speaking
Sources: Senate works out deal on student loans
Associated Press WASHINGTON Heading off a costly increase for returning college students, a
Board approves new pick-up, drop-off area
After years of having an unsafe pick-up/drop-off area for students at the middle school, the school board approved a safer way to to get students to in and out.
Tainted meal sickens Indian schoolchildren; at least 22 die
Associated Press PATNA, India The children started falling violently ill soon after they ate the
Ready for armed drones on the border?
Opinion: By Glenn Garvin Miami Herald Last month, when the Senate passed an amendment to its immigration-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 32.740002 —.10 Avalon
Signs of economic recovery
Opinion: Vicksburg (Miss.) Post: Golding Barge Line Inc.’s plan to place a manufactured office building on
Tax break approved
Tax break approved WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners gave final approval Wednesday to a
Marriage advocates bullied
Opinion: By Ryan T. ANDERSON Heritage Foundation Fourteen months ago, President Obama was a bigot. Now he
A cool-blue nightclub and some hot rock ’n’ roll
Anticipation has been building for Liquid Blu, the lavish downtown nightclub that opens Friday.
Starship will touch down for concert
Finding its way back to Northeast Ohio is exactly what Starship featuring Mickey Thomas is doing this weekend. The ’80s act is scheduled to play a wet nap-friendly show Saturday at the Eastwood Rib Festival in Niles.
OSU’s interim president back’s predecessor’s plan
Associated Press COLUMBUS The interim president of Ohio State University is promising to
Bomber as rock star? Cover of Rolling Stone sparks outrage
Associated Press NEW YORK Sultry eyes burn into the camera lens from behind tousled curls. A
Extreme heat blankets much of US
Associated Press NEW YORK From South Dakota to Massachusetts, temperatures surged to potentially
ACLU: Police record license tags by millions
Associated Press WASHINGTON You can drive, but you can’t hide. A rapidly growing network of
Eastwood Rib Festival RIB STICKING FUN RETURNS
After skipping a year, the Eastwood Rib Festival will return this weekend in the parking lot surrounding Eastwood Field.
WTG
TODAY Children Bag Full of Fables with the Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre, 10 a.m., Boardman
Ohio’s record rainy-day fund spotlights spending priorities
Editorial: A record $1.48 billion now sits in Ohio’s rainy-day fund, but lest anyone think the surplus is only
NCAA ends relationship with EA Sports
The video game maker will continue to produce a college football game
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Treasure Island,SDRq directed by Dan Haueter, Salem Community Theatre, 490 E.
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