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Hundreds of fish die in Lily Pond
Dissolved oxygen is believed to be the cause of the fish deaths
Stories published July 23, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cole pitches Pirates past Nationals
Cole pitches Pirates past Nationals WASHINGTON (AP) — Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings to
Canfield council approves road project
Canfield council approves road project Canfield In a 4-0 vote Canfield council approved an
New principal sought for Chaney
School district looks for Chaney principal School district looks for Chaney principal
Council to consider grants and loans to two businesses
The cost of the two projects is $9 million combined xxxx YOUNGSTOWN City council will
Former Niles coach charged with sexual contact with 9-year-old girl
Former Niles coach charged with sexual contact with 9-year-old girl In separate cases, 2 men face
McDonald talks water supply for racino
McDonald talks water supply for racino McDonald talks water supply for racino austintown
Ohio Auditor’s Office says audit of Sunshine Inc. isn’t certain
Ohio Auditor’s Office says audit of Sunshine Inc. isn’t certain WARREN The Ohio Auditor’s
Scrappers-Spikes rained out
Scrappers-Spikes rained out NILES — Tuesday’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers-State College Spikes game
Players deplore doping rather than defending users
Players deplore doping rather than defending users
Plaintiffs call last witness in Pa. voter-ID trial
Plaintiffs call last witness in Pa. voter-ID trial
Newspaper: Many Ohio governments under fiscal watch
Newspaper: Many Ohio governments under fiscal watch
Ohio men get 40-year prison term in toddler killing
Ohio men get 40-year prison term in toddler killing
Portland City Hall Occupy camp dispersed
Portland City Hall Occupy camp dispersed PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police dispersed protesters aligned
NY ex-governor testifies at sex-offender trial
NY ex-governor testifies at sex-offender trial NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Gov. George Pataki
Liberty trustees have special meeting Wednesday to discuss Barkley Square apartments
Liberty trustees have special meeting Wednesday
Ga. woman pleads guilty to home bomb-making
Ga. woman pleads guilty to home bomb-making GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia woman who said she
Ohio authorities identify 2nd of 3 slaying victims
Ohio authorities identify 2nd of 3 slaying victims EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — Authorities today
Ex-NFL player Larry Johnson sentenced in Las Vegas
Ex-NFL player Larry Johnson sentenced in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former NFL running back Larry
Hiker dies on trek to ‘Wave’ in Ariz-Utah desert
Hiker dies on trek to ‘Wave’ in Ariz-Utah desert SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The brutal summer heat
Niles fire destroys one home, damages two other buildings
Niles fire destroys one home, damages two other buildings
FBI: Tribal leader admitted to personal purchases
FBI: Tribal leader admitted to personal purchases NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — An FBI agent says the
Randall Park neighborhood community workday planned
Randall Park neighborhood community workday planned YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood
Records show Ohio spending on exotic animals' care
Records show Ohio spending on exotic animals' care
Man pleads guilty in shaken baby death
Man pleads guilty in shaken baby death BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has pleaded
Opponents of Ohio village's traffic cameras file lawsuit
Opponents of Ohio village's traffic cameras file lawsuit
Boardman police chief says shooting investigation nearly complete
Boardman police chief says shooting investigation nearly complete
Students ask feds to probe USC rape investigations
Students ask feds to probe USC rape investigations LOS ANGELES (AP) — University of Southern
Doctor to be held without bond in Omaha slayings
Doctor to be held without bond in Omaha slayings OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska judge says an
Dave Betras visits to chat about Michael Sciortino
July 23, 2013 | Democratic Party Chair Dave Betras
Ohio has Defense Dept’s most powerful computer
Ohio has Defense Dept’s most powerful computer DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Air Force says a
Boardman police arrest man on five charges
Boardman police arrest man on five charges BOARDMAN Boardman police served a warrant early
Police ID officer killed in rescue near Vegas
Police ID officer killed in rescue near Vegas LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities have identified a 36
Drano bomb set off in Boardman neighborhood
Drano bomb set off in Boardman neighborhood BOARDMAN Boardman police and fire are investigating
Grants, scholarships key to paying for college
Grants, scholarships key to paying for college WASHINGTON (AP) — Grants and scholarships are
Toll from China quake hits 94, with 1,000 injured
Toll from China quake hits 94, with 1,000 injured BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers with shovels and sniffer
Valley’s jobless rate ticks upward to 8.2 percent
Valley’s jobless rate ticks upward to 8.2 percent The Mahoning Valley’s jobless rate ticked upward
Pope all smiles as Brazilians swarm his car in Rio
Pope all smiles as Brazilians swarm his car in Rio RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Pope Francis wants to
US surveillance, Syria at issue on defense bill
US surveillance, Syria at issue on defense bill WASHINGTON (AP)— Limits on secret U.S.
23 1/2- to 50-year term in prison doctor assault
23 1/2- to 50-year term in prison doctor assault ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An inmate convicted of
5 shot in 2 sections of north Philly
5 shot in 2 sections of north Philly PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say five people have been injured,
Jury convicts choir director on 2 of 16 counts
Jury convicts choir director on 2 of 16 counts DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A high school choral
Life sentence in 2006 barbershop owner slaying
Life sentence in 2006 barbershop owner slaying WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A man convicted in the
MYCAP will honor its volunteers
MYCAP will honor its volunteers YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership
Little King and Queen crowned
Trumbull County Fair crowns its Little King and Queen.
Hundreds of fish die in Lily Pond
Dissolved oxygen is believed to be the cause of the fish deaths
Tri-Lakes library branch opens at 13820 Mahoning Ave.
New library branch cost $2.04 million
Salem proposal would restrict oil and gas drilling
Salem proposal would restrict oil and gas drilling
Campbell police continue to investigate weekend shooting
Police ID suspect, victims in Seventh Street incident
A Hot Head Burrito is to move into the former Mighty Moe’s location on Elm Street
YSU’s veterans center on a fast track
Four Mill Creek baseball teams win state championships
For the first time, four Mill Creek baseball teams have each won Cal Ripken state championships in the same season.
Meyer disciplines four Ohio State players
Carlos Hyde, a 6-foot, 242-pound senior from Naples, Fla., rushed for 970 yards on 185 carries last season.
Mill Creek softball team tops Boardman twice
Mill Creek stunned the Spartans, 4-0 and 6-1, last Wednesday to capture the regional title.
Brewers’ Braun suspended for remainder of season
The first star to fall in baseball’s latest drug investigation is one of its biggest: Ryan Braun.
Medicaid growth is too costly
Opinion: Steubenville Herald-Star: Ohio legislators worried about paying the state’s bills are getting a bad
Nurse raves about sugar on skin
Q. I am a registered nurse who works with frail elderly patients. When a caregiver told me about
US spying has people changing their habits
Associated Press In Louisiana, the wife of a former soldier is scaling back on Facebook posts and
US home sales dipped in June
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. sales of previously occupied homes slipped in June to a
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, July 23, the 204th day of 2013. There are 161 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mining companies, banks help boost market
Associated Press NEW YORK Mining companies and banks helped the stock market overcome some
Trustees receive streetlight bids
Installation of the 27 streetlights on Raccoon Road was estimated to cost $190,686.
Commissioners pass resolution for restructured Hazmat team
Commissioners pass resolution for restructured Hazmat team
There are no easy answers to Liberty’s financial crisis
Editorial: If there is a silver lining in the bleak financial future of Liberty Township, it is that state
ohio national guard State board OKs $60K for local center’s project
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state controlling board has approved nearly $60,000
First Place names to new head of commercial banking
The announcement comes seven months after the bank was purchased from bankruptcy
Oil price falls
Oil fell Monday after the U.S. government said sales of previously occupied homes dipped in June.
Pigskin Preview set Aug. 25 in Warren
Pigskin Preview set Aug. 25 in Warren WARREN The Warren Sports Hall of Fame presents the 2013
Zimmerman helps rescue 4 in crash
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. George Zimmerman helped rescue four people from an overturned
Grilli hurt in Pirates’ victory
Andrew McCutchen hit a pair of two-run homers to back a solid outing by right-hander Charlie Morton.
Sustainable Girard 2023 offers plan to city to reopen lakes
The city's core services are a priority, the mayor says.
Browns’ Gordon sorry for drug suspension
Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon apologized for being suspended for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
Broncos’ Miller could miss four games
A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the possible penalty to The Associated Press.
YOUNGSTOWN PHANTOMS
YOUNGSTOWN PHANTOMS 2013-14 schedule Sept. 20: at Team Usa (U-18), 7 p.m. Sept. 21: at Team
Driver robbed of $100
Driver robbed of $100 YOUNGSTOWN An ice-cream truck driver told police someone took $100 from
David Fox and Koreen Burrow have done about 25 Bike MS rides in 22 states, and plan another 10 to
David Fox and Koreen Burrow have done about 25 Bike MS rides in 22 states, and plan another 10 to
Mayor’s accuser comes forward
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Mayor Bob Filner’s former communications director filed a sexual
Ohio man charged with murder
Associated Press EAST CLEVELAND An Ohio man possibly influenced by a serial killer was charged
Scrappers return home on a high note after 8-2 victory
The Scrappers pitching staff combined to throw 6 2/3 shutout innings in relief.
Browns’ Richardson healthy, practicing
Trent Richardson’s second NFL season has already started better than his first.
Soul-searching
Associated Press EAST CLEVELAND The soul-searching has begun in and around Cleveland — again —
It’s a boy! Kate gives birth to royal heir
Champagne bottles popped and shouts of “Hip! Hip! Hooray!” erupted at Buckingham Palace on Monday as Britain welcomed the birth of Prince William and wife Kate’s first child, a boy who is now third in line to the British throne.
Cavs’ Irving says he’s happy in Cleveland
Akron Beacon Journal LAS VEGAS Kyrie Irving is excited about the additions made to the Cavaliers
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Howland Township trustees, 4 p.m., 205 Niles-Cortland Road NE. Struthers City
EU puts military wing of Hezbollah on terror list
EU puts military wing of Hezbollah on terror list BRUSSELS The European Union placed the
Halcon plans $70 million fuel depot for Lordstown
When it's completed facility will be another that aids in getting product to market
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Baby’s ashes taken in Ala. purse snatching MONTGOMERY, Ala. A purse
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Gloria DeHaven is 88. Radio personality Don Imus is 73. Country singer Tony Joe
Programs at TMH target arthritis pain
Programs at TMH target arthritis pain WARREN The Arthritis Foundation’s newly redesigned program
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ryan and Emily LaCivita, Youngstown, girl, July 21. Jessica
Events to close streets
Events to close streets Youngstown Youngstown streets will be affected from noon to 9 p.m.
Where’s the Obamacare train wreck?
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly The Kansas City Star Sorry to interrupt the incessant drone about the
“The Vineyard” (10 p.m., ABC Family): This lightweight “docu-soap” follows
“The Vineyard” (10 p.m., ABC Family): This lightweight “docu-soap” follows a group of young
Surplus food/ clothing
Surplus food/ clothing People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, food, 11 a.m.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael G. Martinelli II, 26, of 6400 Mercantile
Don’t let verdict widen rift
Opinion: By Ed Morales McClatchy-Tribune We can’t let the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial widen a
Shop seeks supplies
Shop seeks supplies YOUNGSTOWN A mock store is being set up at Beatitude House offices, 238 Tod
Malala stands up to Taliban
Opinion: These days the news from abroad is mostly grim. So it was inspiring last week to watch Malala
Sequel presents kinder, gentler Wolverine
By Frank Lovece Newsday NEW YORK In a way, Roger Ebert helped make “The Wolverine.” “Why
Homes sale up more than 15 across state
Regional and state homes sales considerable over last years figures a positive sign for the housing market