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House explodes on Cohasset Drive on the South Side
Youngstown firefighters are on Cohasset Drive on the South Side, where a house has exploded.
House explodes on Cohasset Drive on the South Side
Youngstown firefighters are on Cohasset Drive on the South Side, where a house has exploded.
House explodes on Cohasset Drive on the South Side
Youngstown firefighters are on Cohasset Drive on the South Side, where a house has exploded.
OE sues Boardman couple over pool under power lines
Joseph Bettura of Mayflower Drive, Boardman, and his granddaughter, Livia, 11, stand by Bettura’s in-ground swimming pool. Ohio Edison Co. has sued Bettura and his ...
Stories published July 31, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
YPD begins curfew sweep tonight
Police will have the answer — if parents don’t — to the question “Do You Know Where Your Children Are?” posed in Mayor Charles Sammarone’s campaign.
Fla. agency won’t investigate shooting of Chechen
Fla. agency won’t investigate shooting of Chechen MIAMI (AP) — State investigators in Florida on
Fla. Gov. criticizes Jesse Jackson over comments
Fla. Gov. criticizes Jesse Jackson over comments TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott
Responses, many angry, flood Ohio St after remarks
Responses, many angry, flood Ohio St after remarks COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joseph Nally was
General: Manning leaks fractured US relationships
General: Manning leaks fractured US relationships FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — The classified
Ala. man dies after boat hits low-hanging power line
Ala. man dies after boat hits low-hanging power line DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — The Coast Guard says the
Funding cut to impact landfill inspections in Mahoning Cojunty
Funding cut to impact landfill inspections in Mahoning County
Small-town cops greedy in grabbing military giveaways
Small-town police departments across the country have been gobbling up tons of equipment discarded by a downsizing military - bicycles, bed sheets, bowling pins, French horns, dog collars, even a colonoscopy machine - regardless of whether the items are needed or will ever be used.
Italian Fest will close downtown streets
Italian Fest will close downtown streets YOUNGSTOWN Because of the Greater Youngstown Italian
Religious order files reveal decades of LA abuse
Religious order files reveal decades of LA abuse LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hundreds of pages of secret
NJ bus driver faces charges in infant’s death
NJ bus driver faces charges in infant’s death WEST NEW YORK, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a bus
Pa. AG Kane fires back at Gov. Corbett over Pa. marriage suit
Pa. AG Kane fires back at Gov. Corbett over Pa. marriage suit
Pa. camp director charged with not reporting abuse
Pa. camp director charged with not reporting abuse
NY police have video from boat before deadly crash
NY police have video from boat before deadly crash PIERMONT, N.Y. (AP) — A prosecutor says
Inmate shoots deputy sheriff at Boston hospital
Inmate shoots deputy sheriff at Boston hospital BOSTON (AP) — Police say an inmate being taken for
BREAKING NEWS | Brazil revokes Claudia Hoerig's citizenship
Brazil revokes Claudia Hoerig's citizenship
Prosecutor: Sentencing to prove Ariel Castro is monster
Prosecutor: Sentencing to prove Ariel Castro is monster CLEVELAND (AP) — When Ariel Castro was
Weight limits coming to Pa. bridges, senators told
Weight limits coming to Pa. bridges, senators told
O.J. Simpson wins small parole victory on some charges
O.J. Simpson wins small parole victory on some charges
Former Pa. basketball player facing trial in slaying
Former Pa. basketball player facing trial in slaying
About 50 Plain Dealer journalists laid off
About 50 Plain Dealer journalists laid off Akron Beacon Journal CLEVELAND The Cleveland Plain
House explodes on Cohasset Drive on the South Side
Youngstown firefighters are on Cohasset Drive on the South Side, where a house has exploded.
Cleveland man pleads not guilty to killing 3 women
Cleveland man pleads not guilty to killing 3 women
Howland Ear, Nose and Throat office moving Thursday
Howland Ear, Nose and Throat office moving Thursday
Man shot twice won’t cooperate with cops
Man shot twice won’t cooperate with cops youngstown Police say a man shot in both legs about
3rd annual benefit motorcycle bike run Sunday
Registration is at 9 a.m. Sunday at Operating Engineers Local 66, 291 McClurg Road for the Western Reserve Building and Construction Trades’ third annual Motorcycle Bike Run to benefit the United Way of Youngs-town and the Mahoning Valley and AFL-CIO Community Services.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, will serve a chicken dinner
ACHS will sponsor poker run Sunday
ACHS will sponsor poker run Sunday YOUNGSTOWN Animal Charity Humane Society will sponsor a poker
Wings are king; get dibs on ribs
The Royal Oaks, arguably the oldest bar in Youngstown, first opened in 1934.
Firestone Festival of the Arts is Saturday
Admission to the 27th annual Harvey S. Firestone Festival of the Arts at Firestone Park will be free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
2 youths smash windows at Liberty scout cabin
Witnesses say they saw two youths, one wearing a black shirt and another an orange shirt, smash five glass-block windows at Liberty Park Scout Cabin near 5 p.m. Monday.
Howland residents to vote on school levy in November
Voters can expect to see a 10-year, 3.9-mill Howland schools levy on the November ballot.
Aluminum products stolen from Boardman metal business
Township police are investigating the theft of 60 aluminum louvers and two aluminum gradings from Spectrum Metal Finishing Inc. on Bev Road.
Court: Limit on drink size unconstitutional
New York City’s crackdown on big, sugary sodas is staying on ice.
OE sues Boardman couple over pool under power lines
Joseph Bettura of Mayflower Drive, Boardman, and his granddaughter, Livia, 11, stand by Bettura’s in-ground swimming pool. Ohio Edison Co. has sued Bettura and his wife, Marsha, to recover the cost of raising the utility’s high-voltage transmission lines to a safer height above the pool.
Tressel headlines 2013 YSU Hall of Fame class
Jim Tressel’s YSU football teams won four I-AA national championships.
Allegiant adding new destination from airport
Flights to Punta Gorda in southwest Florida will start at the end of October from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
McKelvey Lake residents step up efforts to stop drilling
Group brings in two lawyers to consult, possibly hire
East Palestine’s Strohecker chasing fourth rugby national championship
Liz Strohecker is a member of the San Diego Surfers of the Premier Women’s Rugby League and has been a part of three national championships.
Mickelson still stunned over win; next challenge at Firestone
Phil Mickelson remains stunned that he actually won an event he thought would always be out of his grasp.
Ryan, Portman fight to keep YARS aircraft
Send written testimony to National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force
Youngstown, CCA reach tentative deal on inmate tax
The company will pay $300,000 annually to the city
Pirates take two from Cardinals
Andrew McCutchen clubbed his 15th homer of the season and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a doubleheader sweep.
Campbell man disarms, pins down suspected robber
McCartney Road McDonald's robbed for second time in six months
Art Bell returning to radio
Associated Press NEW YORK Art Bell, radio’s master of the paranormal and outward edges of
‘Smurfs 2’ is for the kids
By JUSTIN LOWE The Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES A sequel largely unwar- ranted other than
Rocker adopts a new posture
By Brandon Judeh entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown Both synth and punk rock took the world by
Austintown racino construction continues on schedule
Construction on the township’s $125 million thoroughbred racetrack is right on schedule despite the excessive rain the area has had, according to Turner Construction Co. of Cleveland, which is managing the project.
OSU’s Hyde will miss 3 games, but won’t be charged
Running back Carlos Hyde had his case dropped on Tuesday by Columbus police.
Opponents of anti-fracking charter amendment urge Youngstown residents to not sign petitions
The charter amendment proposal needs 1,562 valid signatures to get on ballot
YBI named one of 30 best university-affiliated incubators
The organization ranked 11th on an international list
Arkansas district arming staff
Associated Press CLARKSVILLE, Ark. As Cheyne Dougan rounded the corner at Clarksville High
Deadline for Poland Forest photography comp is Aug. 11
Photos must be taken within Poland Municipal Forest and must focus on nature.
Two players killed in crash
Associated Press Texas A&M said Tuesday that redshirt freshman Polo Manukainiu and a friend who
Investigators: Driver of train in crash was on phone
Associated Press MADRID The driver was on the phone with a colleague and apparently looking at a
New Austintown schools will open Sept. 4
The new K-2 and 3-5 buildings will open on Sept. 4 as expected.
Final hunt for master criminals
Opinion: Final hunt for master criminals Kansas City Star: Because there should never be a statute of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 33.89 —.20 Avalon
Mideast aim: Peace deal in 9 months
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pressing ahead in a new U.S.-backed push for Middle East peace,
Manning guilty of 20 charges
Associated Press FORT MEADE, Md. In a split decision, U.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning was
Pope Francis takes Brazil and press corps by storm
Editorial: By any measure, Pope Francis’ week-long visit to Brazil, capped by a Mass on Copacabana Beach
Bottom Dollar Food opens two local stores
Warren and New Castle locations expand Bottom Dollar's growing local reach in grocery industry
Consumer confidence dips from 5-year high
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans’ confidence in the economy fell only slightly in July but
Clear Channel Radio, YSU reach agreement
Clear Channel Radio, YSU reach agreement youngstown The Youngstown State University Athletic
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Experienced 49ers offensive line ready for new test
The same five linemen started every game last season.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael R. Seaman, 24, of 445 Elm St., Struthers, and
oddly enough
oddly enough Owner could face charges for venomous snakes SALT LAKE CITY Firefighters arrived
Some of the best
Some of the best Few countries in the world have the wine-making history and consistent quality of
Sneak peek
Sneak peek Four burgers are left on this year’s hit list. Check out who the favorite is for
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Commissioners, 10 a.m., courthouse basement, 120 Market St.,
New pickle flavors
New pickle flavors Spicy, sweet or zesty — it’s never been easier to enjoy the crisp, tangy taste
METRO DIGEST || Civil War Day Camp
Civil War Day Camp Youngstown In celebration and remembrance of the 150th anniversary of the
Several final seasons of television series are now available on DVD, including:
Several final seasons of television series are now available on DVD, including: v “Damages”
Steelers looking for Mendenhall’s replacement
The battle for the right to replace the departed Rashard Mendenhall has been simmering since the moment the Steelers selected Le’Veon Bell.
Massive blasts rock Fla. propane plant
Massive blasts rock Fla. propane plant TAVARES, Fla. After hearing two explosions, maintenance
Deadline extended for Columbiana Homestead Exemption
Any permanently and totally disabled individual or senior citizen who will be 65 or older this year is eligible for the new program.
Campbell board, teachers union accept new 2-year pact
Negotiations, which have been ongoing since March, concluded Tuesday
Damaged concrete bleachers at South High Fieldhouse to be demolished
City is negotiating to sell the fieldhouse complex for $100
newsmakers
newsmakers Actress Eileen Brennan dies in Calif. at age 80 LOS ANGELES Eileen Brennan, who
birthdays
birthdays Actor Don Murray is 84. Actor Geoffrey Lewis is 78. Actress Susan Flannery (“The Bold
State Sen. Lou Gentile won’t run in next year’s 6th Congressional District race
Ex-state Rep. Jennifer Garrison is the only declared Democrat for the seat
Indians rally to beat White Sox
Pinch-hitter Ryan Raburn’s two-run single in the eighth inning rallied the Cleveland Indians to their sixth straight win.
3 ex-PSU officials will stand trial
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Penn State’s ex-president and two former top school
Body found where boater went missing
Associated Press LEHIGHTON, Pa. A body has been found in a northeastern Pennsylvania lake where
When your time’s up, it’s up
Opinion: When your time’s up, it’s up Health insurance is the biggest money-making scheme ever perpetuated
Sessions prepare kids for transition to high school
Sessions prepare kids for transition to high school
Lusting boss wins
Opinion: By Gina Barreca Hartford Courant Last week I saw a girl wearing a yellow dress so tight it
Bliss’ tenure offers lessons for GOP
Opinion: By William Hershey and John C. GREEN McClatchy-Tribune News Service AKRON, Ohio Republican
Victims get justice in case of kidnapper Ariel Castro
Editorial: Perhaps a jury would have de- termined that Ariel Castro deserved the death penalty for the
Bank reports loss
Bank reports loss NILES The Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Niles reported a
Isolation leads to a lack of growth
Opinion: In the 20th century, Western intellectuals’ two most dominant explanations of disparities in
Nazi suspects ordered out of US remain in limbo
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS At least 10 suspected Nazi war criminals ordered deported by the
Detroit’s death by democracy
Opinion: Detroit’s death by democracy GEORGE F. WILL DETROIT In 1860, an uneasy Charles Darwin
Howland levy
Howland levy howland Voters can expect to see a 10-year, 3.9-mill Howland schools levy on the
Years Ago
YEARS‚àAGO Today is Wednesday, July 31, the 212th day of 2013. There are 153 days left in the
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