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HandyPro modifies homes for aging residents
Joe Chevraux is franchise owner of the Mahoning Valley’s HandyPro, which does home modifications for senior citizens who want to make their houses more livable. ...
Stories published July 20, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Twins beat Indians 3-2
Twins beat Indians 3-2 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Correia threw six sharp innings for his first win
Pirates fall again to Reds
Pirates fall again to Reds CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto drove in a pair of runs, and Shin-Soo Choo
Man shot tonight, runs to Youngstown Police Department, collapses inside
A 39-year-old man ran into the Youngstown Police Department at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, then collapsed on the floor in front of the security guard working at the door, saying he’d been shot.
Eastwood Rib Fest defies heat, humidity to satisfy BBQ fans
Despite stifling heat and humidity Friday along with rain today, which may have held down attendance, the coordinator of the annual Eastwood Rib Fest near Eastwood Field says the event is already a success.
Drivers beware: OVI checkpoint tonight
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Mahoning County OVI Task Force, is conducting an OVI checkpoint until 11 p.m. tonight at state Route 534 and state Route 14 in Goshen Township, just northwest of Salem.
Woman thrown from Six Flags coaster dies; 7 injured on Cedar Point water ride
Investigators will try to determine if a woman who died while riding a roller coaster at a Six Flags amusement park in North Texas fell from the ride after some witnesses said she wasn't properly secured.
Nationwide Trayvon rallies today highlight US debates on self-defense, guns, race relations
One week after a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the death of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin, people gathered nationwide for rallies to press for federal civil rights charges against the former neighborhood watch leader and call for changes to the nation's self-defense laws.
Hundreds in Youngstown join nationwide rallies for Trayvon Martin
Kendrick Mickel Jr.’s sense of safety and security can perhaps be best summed up by the sign next to him.
Palestinians agree to peace talks based on pre-'67 Israel borders
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to resume peace talks with Israel only after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry gave him a letter guaranteeing that the basis of the negotiations will be Israel's pre-1967 borders, two senior Palestinian officials said Saturday.
Legendary White House reporter Helen Thomas dead at 92
For 28 years, Helen Thomas scowled at me whenever we ran into each other. "Traitor," she would hiss.
5 people shot in Campbell
5 people shot in Campbell CAMPBELL Two Campbell police officers responded to a chaotic scene at
Farm bureau plans its annual meeting
Farm bureau plans its annual meeting NILES The Trumbull County Farm Bureau will have its annual
Solve mystery in history at Heritage Day in Niles
Niles’ Ward Thomas Museum plans Heritage Day as a blast from the past.
Monthlong fundraiser for Sojourner House starts Aug. 2
Burke Decor at Creekside Plaza, 1419 Boardman-Canfield Road, is kicking off a monthlong fundraiser in August for Sojourner House by hosting a Summer Soiree from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2.
Poland’s Gabriel on the mend
The toughest 10 months of an amazing softball career haven’t dimmed the smile of Poland native Erin Gabriel.
D&L appeals commission's June ruling in Franklin County
Company continues to seek the reinstatement of its permits
Boardman 11-12 team set for state tournament
Boardman dominated the district tournament, outscoring its opponents 68-12 in four games.
CCA: Youngstown should lobby to keep federal inmates deal
If the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center loses a federal prisoner housing contract, most of the 418 jobs there would be eliminated, prison company says.
First annual Spartan 5K for Hope kicks off today
The first annual Spartan 5K for Hope is scheduled for this morning.
Valley interns participate in YSU's College in High School program
The College in High School summer research intern program is a pilot program in YSU’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Mauer’s single, Swisher’s error help Twins top Indians
Four Twins relievers struck out six over 31/3 hitless innings.
Dog rescued from filthy home; 25-year-old owner cited
House has numerous citations for trash, no utilities
Mellencamp: From R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. to an exhibit at the Butler
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The first exhibition of paintings by John
Tractor-trailers cut through Campbell neighborhood, pose danger to residents
Mandated detour adds miles to drive
Youngstown cops find hitskip car just in time
Police are mum about how they tracked down the defendant
Ohio BCI raids Niles home to investigate crimes against children
Agents with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation Crimes Against Children Unit raided a house at 832 Mason St.
Activists seek to put anti-fracking charter amendment on ballot
After a loss in May, activists are undetered in their attempts to pass a charter amendment that would ban fracking in Youngstown
Former police chief sues township
Michael K. Saltsman Sr. has sued Milton Township and one of its trustees over his demotion from police chief to corporal.
Warren marker teaches about canal that passed through Mahoning Valley
Few physical reminders of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal still exist, but a Warren marker teaches about canal that passed through the Mahoning Valley
HandyPro modifies homes for aging residents
Joe Chevraux is franchise owner of the Mahoning Valley’s HandyPro, which does home modifications for senior citizens who want to make their houses more livable. HandyPro has 32 locations across the country.
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments on these charges
O’Brien, Nittany Lions eye future, sanctions
O’Brien, Nittany Lions eye future, sanctions STATE COLLEGE, Pa. As training camp nears, as well
Sandlot roundup
BASEBALL COLT 16U Butler 10, Beaver County 3 Garret Goslaw and Lake Sankey tripled while
Creamer shares lead in Marathon Classic
Former winner Paula Creamer shares the lead and top-ranked Inbee Park is lurking nearby through the second round of the Marathon Classic.
Tiger somehow in contention
Woods didn’t charge into contention Friday at Muirfield as much as he kept from falling back like so many others.
City man sentenced to jail for his role in cop chase
By MARY R. SMITH news @vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Board of Education has approved
Owner of Niles massage parlor charged with trying to bribe Niles fire inspector
Suzi Kim’s Spa has closed since July 1 for failing a surprise inspection.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Larry Barksdale, 26, of 502 Francisca Ave.,
Obama: ‘Trayvon Martin could have been me’
McClatchy Tribune WASHINGTON President Barack Obama called on the nation to engage in “soul
More suspects arrested in fatal Niles burglary
The Niles Police Department arrested two suspects Friday who they believe were part of a deadly home burglary a week ago on state Route 46 just south of U.S. Route 422.
METRO DIGEST || Fatal shooting in Columbiana County
Fatal shooting CENTER The Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio Bureau of Criminal
British Open Leaderboard
British Open Leaderboard Round 2 Muirfield, Gullane, Scotland Par 71 Yardage: 7,192 hThe
Valley native named spiritual director
Staff report pompano beach, fla. The Rev. Gregory Fitch, formerly of Youngstown, is the new
Birthdays
Birthdays Rockabilly singer Sleepy LaBeef is 78. Actress Diana Rigg (“The Avengers”) is 75.
Liriano has control issues as Pirates fall
Nine days between starts was too much for Francisco Liriano.
Bishop Murray announces clergy assignments
Staff report youngstown Bishop George V. Murry has made the following clergy assignments. The
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
Marine ordered freed in Iraq war-crime case
Marine ordered freed in Iraq war-crime case SAN DIEGO The U.S. Marine Corps released a sergeant
Survey finds area dairy farmers want to grow
A report's findings are surprising considering challenges the industry faces
sacred spaces
sacred spaces Exhibit details The Sacred Spaces exhibit in Akron marks the first time that the
MLK committee plans bus trip
MLK committee plans bus trip YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Martin Luther King Planning Committee is
Food that cures everything
Opinion: I was pleasantly surprised to read an article titled “The Food That Cures Everything (Almost)” in an
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Veronica Mars’ film teased at Comic-Con SAN DIEGO It’s not a mystery: “Veronica
Entertainment picks:
Entertainment picks: v Eastwood Rib Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Eastwood Field parking lot,
Accident won’t derail oil on trains
Associated Press NEW YORK A fiery and fatal train derailment earlier this month in Quebec, near
Kerry secures step toward peace talks
Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan After a rush of last-minute talks with Palestinian officials,
Biennium budget falls short
Opinion: COLUMBUS There’s plenty of stuff packed into the $62 billion biennial state budget that will
Bynum wants to make difference with Cavs
Just minutes after signing with Cleveland, Andrew Bynum proclaimed the Cavaliers to be a playoff team.
Ohio’s new schools look great but do little to solve inequities
Editorial: Few would dispute the progress made in Ohio over the past 15 years in building or renovating about
Lessons of Seneca Falls, 165 years later
Opinion: By Annie Laurie Gaylor McClatchy-Tribune News Service This week marks the 165th anniversary of
Movie lacks depth, intellectual heft and ambition Ripping ‘R.I.P.D.’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Jeff Bridges collects a big paycheck but burns through a
Study: Fracking chemicals didn’t contaminate water
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A landmark federal study on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, shows
YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE You’ve got to hand it to ‘Behanding’
By DAVID MUNNELL entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “A Behanding in Spokane” marks one of the
Detroit hopes to stop decline
Associated Press DETROIT In Detroit, it can take police nearly an hour to respond to a 911 call.
Ohio jobless rate rises to 7.2 percent
Ohio jobless rate rises to 7.2 percent COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate rose to 7.2 percent in
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