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Stories published June 13, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mortgage rates up again
Fixed U.S. mortgage rates rose for the sixth-straight week, putting the average rate on the 30-year loan just shy of 4 percent.
Giants pound Pirates 10-0
Giants pound Pirates 10-0 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Cain allowed two hits over 6 2-3 innings and the
Help beautify Glenwood Avenue at Saturday workday
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is having a community workday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to clean up and beautify Glenwood Avenue by mulching and planting flowers.
Hundreds reflect on YSU President Cynthia Anderson's tenure at dinner tonight
Supporters describe outgoing Youngstown State University President Cynthia E. Anderson as a visionary leader who always put students’ best interests first.
Karate, sports, gardening among classes at day camp for kids 4-14
Registration for McGuffey Centre’s Summer Day Camp starts at 10 a.m. Monday at the center, 1649 Jacobs Road.
Obama to step up military support of Syrian rebels
Obama to step up military support of Syrian rebels
Help Mill Creek Park win $100K from Coca-Cola
Mill Creek Park is in the running for a $100,000 recreational grant from Coca-Cola as a part of its “Take it to the Park” contest.
UPDATE | Mooney under investigation by OHSAA; coach resigns amid probe
Mooney under investigation by OHSAA; coach resigns amid probe
Woman gets probation in Mahoning County extortion case
Woman gets probation in Mahoning County extortion case
McGuffey Centre summer day camp registration starts Monday
McGuffey Centre summer day camp registration starts Monday
Mahoning County Children's Services will remain independent agency
Mahoning County Children's Services will remain independent agency
Harry Meshel, Coach Wolford, and Rev. Macklin help us honor Father's Day
June 13, 2013 | Rev. Lewis Macklin visits the newsroom for a special Father's Day edition of Vindy Radio
UPDATE | Chief: Lightning likely caused Lowellville High School fire
Several departments were dispatched to Lowellville High School to extinguish a fire this morning.
Kids programs start Monday in Howland
The Howland Township Summer Youth Sport and Recreation Program will have a FunTastic Sports and Games program and a scrapbooking program from 9 a.m. to noon Monday to June 21.
Trumbull residents who purchase vacant land get Lowe's gift card, discount
The nonprofit Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership has launched an incentive program for those who purchase a piece of property through the Trumbull County Land Bank.
It's time to nominate Italian Fest honorees
It’s time to nominate Italian Fest honorees YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is
Therapeutic horse riding program building new indoor arena
The Camelot Center, 3498 Barclay Messerly Road, which operates a therapeutic horse riding program, will break ground on a new indoor riding arena at 6 p.m. July 13.
Beaver Twp. Fire Dept. gets Homeland Security grant
Beaver Township Fire Department will receive $22,843 for operations and safety upgrades from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grants program.
Boardman grant will provide fire department training
The township received a $20,250 grant from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
Angels for Animals offers spay/neuter program to stem cat population
Bring in a mother cat to get spayed at the regular price and Angels will spay or neuter her kittens for $20 each
YSU trustees OK tuition hike, revert to old hiring policies
YSU trustees approve an operating budget lower than last year’s
Sean Durkin again will coach Ursuline’s girls
Sean Durkin again will coach Ursuline’s girls basketball team
Austintown schools hold three online auctions
The online auction offering a variety of items from Lynn Kirk, Woodside and Lloyd elementary schools began Monday and closes Friday at 5 p.m.
Mooney Camp of Champions set
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit will be among the guests
Authorities hope to end Boardman man’s crime spree by keeping him locked up
Boardman police have dealt with Steven J. DiRenzo, 42, a career criminal, regularly for 15 to 20 years, chief says.
Simply Slavic Festival will celebrate colorful culture
Simply Slavic, the downtown festival that celebrates the area’s Slavic community, will be Saturday from noon to midnight on East Federal Street.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited keeps the revival going strong
By Kevin C. JOHNSON St. Louis Post-Dispatch When Creedence Clearwater Revival called it quits in
Relay for Life benefit concert MONEY FOR THE CAUSE Drummer is battling cancer but will rock at Warren concert
For decades, Eddie Money has been singing his fan-favorite song “Can’t Keep a Good Man Down.”
Playhouse presents "Washington Slept Here"
The Youngstown Playhouse will close its mainstage-series season with the comedy “George Washington Slept Here.”
50 Youngstown kids have chance for free camp experience
The Summer Educational Enrichment Program was made possible by the Raymond John Wean Foundation, the Young Philanthropist Fund and the Youngstown Community Initiative to Reduce Violence.
MetroParks board approves $10,000 in repairs for Lanterman's Mill
The Mill Creek MetroParks board approved a $10,000 appropriation increase for repairs to Lanterman's Mill at its Monday meeting.
Columbiana seeks bond issue again
By THOMAS M. LYDEN news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The Columbiana School Board once again decided it
Valley's new age of industry
Workers move pipes along at the Vallourec Star facility in Youngstown. The new state-of-the-art seamless-pipe mill was dedicated Wednesday, when top officials of the global, multi-billion-dollar company promised a new age of success to the Valley.
Fuel, Lit, Hoobastank coming to Rodeo Music Hall
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Big Night Out Tour, featuring Fuel, Hoobastank, Lit and Alien Ant
Observations of an older dad 10 years after parenting twins
Opinion: As we approach Father’s Day, here are my observations on being an older dad, 10 years into parenting
AROUND THE HORN
AROUND THE HORN Wednesday’s other games Royals 3, Tigers 2 KANSAS CITY, MO. Lorenzo Cain hit
“Pawn Stars” (9 p.m., History CHANNEL): On “Pawn Stars,” the guys get a
“Pawn Stars” (9 p.m., History CHANNEL): On “Pawn Stars,” the guys get a hot tip on a pair of
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
newsmakers
newsmakers Rare Superman comic sells for $175,000 MINNEAPOLIS A rare copy of the comic book
Challenges to data collection face obstacles
Associated Press WASHINGTON The government’s massive collection of Americans’ phone records is
Man pleads not guilty in Cleveland kidnapping case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man accused of holding three women captive in his home for about a
Exhibition at McDonough offers a glimpse of the future
It’s not every day one sees something astounding, something you didn’t know was possible.
Beware the power of the state
Opinion: WASHINGTON As soon as the Constitution permitted him to run for Congress, Al Salvi did. In 1986,
Yellow Brick Place fundraiser is July 10
Yellow Brick Place fundraiser is July 10 niles The Yellow Brick Place fundraiser will take place
Girl’s double-lung transplant went well, her family says
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A 10-year-old girl whose efforts to qualify for an organ donation
Prosecutor rests case in bridge bomb trial
Associated Press AKRON The government has rested its case in the trial of a man accused of
Man finds reptile near sewer
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A Philadelphia man has offered a little gator aid — calling animal
Coroner sued in death of suspect
Associated Press DAYTON A lawsuit has been filed in the 2011 death of a handcuffed burglary
Two plants in Pa. close, affecting almost 150
Associated Press LOCK HAVEN, Pa. Two central Pennsylvania factories have abruptly closed down,
Meat marriage made in heaven
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Seven years after Goldman Sachs bought a hunk of China’s Shuanghui
Holes in your yard?
Holes in your yard? Raccoons, skunks, moles, voles — they all make a mess of the yard and
Rain, winds, hail pelt Midwest
Associated Press CHICAGO A massive line of storms packing hail, lightning and tree-toppling
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.73 —.12 Avalon
Budget deficit widens by $139B
Budget deficit widens by $139B WASHINGTON The government reported Wednesday that the U.S. budget
Jailing of educator provides clues on situation in Turkey
Opinion: If you want to understand why tens of thousands of young urban Turks have been demonstrating against
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Man of Steel (PG-13) A young man with miraculous powers discovers he is not of
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday All yields given in percent.
Event at Cedars will offer sounds, sights of old Paris
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Chris Rutushin has a thing for Paris. Call it
Valley must develop a strategy for increasing STEM workers
Editorial: Just days after this region rode high with the announcement of a $440 million gift from Siemens
Obama-Xi summit a failure
Opinion: By Steve Phillips The Baltimore Sun Since President Richard Nixon’s visit to China in February
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Spamalot,SDRq directed by Lester Malizia with music direction by Nick Samson,
Police believe same man committed two to three armed robberies early Wednesday
Police believe two to three armed robberies early Wednesday morning may have been committed by the same black male.
Gasser Chair donates chairs to Tyler History Center
The Gasser Chair Company has donated 216 chairs to the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND June 2
Liberty School District moves toward financial stability
Next month's meeting will include update on revised recovery plan
Trumbull Fair to feature two pageants
Two pageants will happen at this year’s Trumbull County Fair — one for Trumbull County residents ages 4 to 7 and one for females age 15 to 19. The Miss Trumbull County Fair pageant will be 7 p.m. July 9. The winner receives a $1,000 savings bond.
Vallourec site scene of Valley's manufacturing renaissance
Dignitaries, employees exited for official dedication of the Vallourec Seamless Pipe Mill plant
Ohio House turns down Senate amendments
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS As expected, the Ohio House declined to accept Senate
NRA takes aim at Manchin of W.Va.
NRA takes aim at Manchin of W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. The National Rifle Association is targeting
METRO DIGEST || Women escape fire
Women escape fire YOUNGSTOWN A woman was treated for an anxiety attack after a fire at her 69 E.
YSU’s eighth president comes to campus July 15
The new president and his wife will live in the Pollock House on Wick Avenue
Great Boardman car show revved up men to prevent prostate cancer
Opinion: Great Boardman car show revved up men to prevent prostate cancer The MANUP Mahoning Valley
Woman pleads guilty to role in mobile home robbery
Gina C. Little, 18, has pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery and one count of aggravated burglary.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua M. Reynolds, 28, of 316 E. Oregon Ave.,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Beaver school board, special session, 7 p.m., Room 2, high school, 13187 state
Potato beetles
Potato beetles These fat and sassy beetles will make a mess of your potatoes. They can be
Black bugs damage vegetables
Q. I have little black bugs on my eggplants. What are they? John from Liberty A. Flea beetles.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Tanocha Adams and Ryan Knepper, Wellsville, girl, June 10.
FARMERS’ MARKET
FARMERS’ MARKET When: Fridays, from 6-8 p.m., starting tomorrow. Where: Poland. New location
Have you pinched your perennials lately?
By Joyce Karsnak OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer Most folks have heard the term “pinching”
Attorney’s former clients reimbursed
Attorney’s former clients reimbursed COLUMBUS Two former clients of former Warren attorney
Pest clinic offers help Guarding your garden
By Bill Snyder OSU Ext. Program Assistant Your garden has been planted, you have been nurturing
birthdays
birthdays Magician Siegfried of Siegfried and Roy is 74. Singer Bobby Freeman is 73. Actor
oddly enough
oddly enough Group wants to cover Warhol Bridge with knitting PITTSBURGH Andy Warhol’s art
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