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Ceremony for memorial honors Austintown veterans
Air Force Lt. Col. John Boccieri talks about the sacrifices Sgt. James Prommersberger and Lt. Charles Brown made during the Vietnam War, when they died ...
Stories published July 27, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
US 224 construction caused long backups today
Traffic crawled to a standstill in some places Saturday because of lane restrictions for U.S. Route 224 road construction.
Mount Carmel fest is like dinner with Italian grandma
Las Vegas has nothing on Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Pope urges respect, protection of Amazon rainforest
Pope Francis took on the defense of the Amazon and the environment near the end of his weeklong trip to Brazil, as he donned a colorful Indian headdress Saturday and urged that the rainforest be treated as a garden.
Browns OT Miller hospitalized
Offensive tackle Ryan Miller was being treated at a hospital after being carted off the field during practice.
6 killed in Fla. apartment rampage
A man set fire to his South Florida apartment, killed six people, and held another two hostage at gunpoint before a SWAT team stormed the complex and fatally shot him Saturday, according to police and witness accounts.
Ahmadinejad to establish tech university after stepping down
An Iranian news website says outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has obtained clearance to establish a technology university in Tehran after he leaves office next week.
3 dead in Indianapolis bus crash carrying teens
The Indianapolis Fire Department says three people were killed when a bus carrying teens from a church camp crashed on a busy thoroughfare near Interstate 465.
Corinne Saffell | Daniel Simon
TORRITA DI SIENA, ITALY Corinne Saffell and Daniel Simon, both of Santa Monica, Calif., exchanged
Laura Brown | Christopher Mauser
MARQUETTE, MICH. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was the setting of the Jan. 12 wedding of Laura
Erin Heck | Matthew Shambaugh
YOUNGSTOWN Erin Elizabeth Heck and Matthew Brian Shambaugh, both of Cincinnati, exchanged wedding
Brittany Spaulding | David Yost
CANFIELD Old North Church in Canfield was the setting of the June 1 wedding of Brittany Dawn
Bartender fundraiser to help dogs at pound
Bartender fundraiser to help dogs at pound POLAND Friends Of Fido Celebrity Bartender Night will
Boardman man indicted in girlfriend's murder
A Boardman man charged in the murder of his estranged girlfriend was indicted by a Columbiana County grand jury.
Boardman police searching for rock-throwers
Police here are looking for whoever threw a softball-sized rock through the window of a Willow Drive home just after midnight Friday.
Hubbard road rage
A 29-year-old School Street woman purportedly caused an accident on Myron Street early Wednesday evening after a verbally aggressive altercation with another driver.
Scrap tire collection set in Weathersfield
Weathersfield Township residents will again have curbside collection of scrap tires this year after trustees were awarded nearly $2,400 in grant funds from the Geauga-Trumbull Waste District for a 2013 Scrap Tire Grant.
Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens celebrate 25 years
The organization of Fellows Riverside Gardens celebrated 25 years Friday night.
Canfield cruises | Sixteen runs early keep District 2 champs unbeaten
Sixteen runs early keep District 2 champs unbeaten
Anti-fracking rally expected to draw recently arrested protesters
Notable organizations include 350.org and Appalachia Resists, whose members have been arrested in recent months
Mahan leads Kokrak tied for 26th
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a 4-under 68 on Friday in his native Ontario.
Howland schools consider switching to local vocational school
Howland might switch its vocational students from the Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus in Jefferson to the Trumbull Career and Technical Center in Champion.
South Side neighbors heard shots before man murdered
By joe gorman jgorman@vindy.com youngstown Neighbors said they heard about five gunshots late
State Rep. Letson says he’ll probably challenge zoning-violation notice
State Rep. Tom Letson of Warren, D-64th, says he will probably challenge the zoning violation notice he received for a house he owns on Foster Drive.
On the brink, Falcons soar over Ontario with big start
Wastchak’s two-run double ignited a seven-run first inning
Inside the ropes with JASON KOKRAK
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-under par 68 in
Thieves target batteries in Warren
A phenomenon that first came to light Tuesday has turned into a serious threat for entities that own a fleet of vehicles.
Struthers father-son team starts backyard business
Backyard Cinema Rental brings theater to customers' homes
Ohio lawmaker at odds with pension system
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A lawmaker from northwestern Ohio and a state employee
Ceremony for memorial honors Austintown veterans
Air Force Lt. Col. John Boccieri talks about the sacrifices Sgt. James Prommersberger and Lt. Charles Brown made during the Vietnam War, when they died during acts of heroism. Boccieri spoke Friday at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Veterans’ Memorial at Austintown Fitch High School’s Falcon Stadium.
METRO DIGEST || Coca-Cola Collector’s Club swap set
Coke collectors swap CORTLAND The Western Reserve Chapter of the Coca-Cola Collector’s Club will
Vexfest reveals lineup of bands
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jones for Revival will headline Vexfest, the
Becoming a one-party state
Opinion: Becoming a one-party state Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette: Has West Virginia sunk so badly into right-
Prominent hacker dies
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A prominent hacker who discovered a way to have ATMs spit out
Seraphim Chorus in concert
BOARDMAN The Seraphim Chorus will present a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Lane Reception and
Toyota remains top seller
Associated Press TOKYO Toyota shrugged off China sales woes to stay the world’s top-selling
Green paint splattered on Lincoln Memorial
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Lincoln Memorial was temporarily closed Friday after someone
Surgeon accused of fraud
Associated Press CINCINNATI A spine surgeon in the Cincinnati area has been charged with
FREEDOM vs. SECURITY
Associated Press WASHINGTON A rift over national security is developing in the early stages of
Today in history
Today is Saturday, July 27, the 208th day of 2013. There are 157 days left in the year.
Appointment made
Appointment made youngstown Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown has appointed
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas P. Salata, 57, 7698 Buchanan Drive, Boardman,
Pouncey again apologizes for his Hernandez cap
The Steelers center accepts that he should have received heat
Five Miami pitchers combine to blank Bucs
Henderson Alvarez earned his first National League victory in Miami’s 2-0 win.
Trashed lottery ticket a $1M winner
Trashed lottery ticket a $1M winner NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. A Massachusetts couple has won $1
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Pikunas among juniors chasing Greatest Golfer titles
Warren’s Trumbull Country Club will host Sunday’s finale.
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted:
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: On July 14, the Trumbull County native finished 23rd in the
METRO DIGEST || Nearly hit by rock
Nearly hit by rock BOARDMAN Police here are looking for whoever threw a softball-sized rock
Hedge funds no longer a good bet for many
Associated Press Hedge funds were once the rock stars of the financial industry. The smartest
First Friday
First Friday boardman First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will host the Rev. Damian J.
Diocese offers online youth ministry classes
Staff report youngstown The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Diocese of
FDA pushes news rules for food importers
Associated Press WASHINGTON New rules proposed Friday by the Food and Drug Administration would
MoRe sandlot results
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT 11-12 Hamilton 15, Boardman 11 ASHTABULA Travis
newsmakers
newsmakers LeBron serves as music curator for NBA game ATLANTA LeBron James is taking some of
Missing girl found miles from home
Associated Press JACKSON Authorities have found the 6-year-old girl who had vanished from the
Hedge fund pleads not guilty to charges
Hedge fund pleads not guilty to charges NEW YORK Prosecutors said a large volume of evidence
Edward Sharpe: worth the wait
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. The new self-titled album from Edward Sharpe
Southern states gird for new fight on voter laws
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Stricter voter identification laws, redrawn political maps
Breakout band learned its chops in Las Vegas casinos SFlbImagine Dragons
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com To the best of his knowledge, Wayne “Wing” Sermon can’t
Youngstown State golf
Youngstown State golf Members of the Youngstown State men’s golf team have been having strong
MUSIC MINISTRY: Robinson celebrates 60 years as faithful church musician
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Charles J. Robinson Sr. has put his heart
Look to Virginia for political theater
Opinion: HOT SPRINGS, Va. Virginia’s gubernatorial races always get special attention as the nation’s
Weeden’s new outlook has made him a changed man
The Browns have catered their offense to the quarterback’s strengths
Castro pleads guilty, avoids death penalty
Associated Press CLEVELAND The man who imprisoned three women in his home, subjecting them to a
Think of higher education as an investment, because it is
Editorial: We have commented from time to time over the years on tuition rates at Youngstown State University,
news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Treasury Secretary Jack Lew; Sens.
2013 Scholarships Columbiana County, Western Pennsylvania
This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on
What’s in store for budget?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Lawmakers left town a few weeks back for their summer recess, and you could almost hear
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival, 6 to 11 p.m.: Moreno
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