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Northside to get $20 million expansion, renovation
This is an artist’s rendering of what the new entrance to Northside Medical Center will look like when the expansion and renovation is complete in ...
Stories published June 19, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
13-year-old surprises intruder in Poland home
Police are looking for a man who broke into a Kennedy Road home Monday. Brian Goodin, Poland Township police chief, said a 13-year old girl, who was home alone, heard banging and crashing coming from the second floor.
Female thief assaults Best Buy workers in Boardman
A woman stole two video games just before 4 p.m. Tuesday from Best Buy on U.S. Route 224 and assaulted two employees who confronted her on her way out, according to a report.
Fitch grads Chris and Demitrious Davis headed to Kentucky
Fitch grads Chris and Demitrious Davis headed to Kentucky.
Sopranos star Gandolfini dies in Italy
Sopranos star Gandolfini dies in Italy James Gandolfini, the New Jersey-bred actor who delighted
Youngstown council sets traffic camera laws
Youngstown council sets traffic camera laws YOUNGSTOWN City council approved an ordinance today
Youngstown man faces federal child porn charges
Youngstown man faces federal child porn charges Staff report CLEVELAND A federal grand jury
Trumbull County gas pipeline production starts to ramp up
Trumbull County gas pipeline production starts to ramp up Trumbull pipeline production ramps up
Port authority prepares to request proposals for strategic plan
Port authority prepares to request proposals for strategic plan WARREN The Western
Gang member decides to plead
Tried to fire attorney but then changed mind YOUNGSTOWN A leader of a South Side street gang
YSU and HMHP work together
Both entities would work on fundraising YSU and HMHP collaborate for new facility Youngstown
Man cited for contempt during arraignment
Man cited for contempt during arraignment A man being arraigned on his sixth domestic violence
Bush pleads in teen's death
Judge wants to review evidence before Bush sentencing YOUNGSTOWN Unlike the verbal abuse
Warren’s Someplace Safe among agencies to receive donations from William Swanston fund
Warren’s Someplace Safe among agencies to receive donations from William Swanston fund
Cleveland man, charged in Warren murder, convicted of weapons charge in federal court
Cleveland man, charged in Warren murder, convicted of weapons charge in federal court AKRON
Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases
Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases
Stepped-up patrols at Ohio complex after rape report
Stepped-up patrols at Ohio complex after rape report
Feds: 2 NY men tried to make X-ray weapon
Feds: 2 NY men tried to make X-ray weapon ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Federal authorities today accused
Guardsman sues Target over ‘no show’ firing
Guardsman sues Target over ‘no show’ firing PITTSBURGH (AP) — A member of the Pennsylvania Army
Ohio lawmakers discuss, question new abortion bill
Ohio lawmakers discuss, question new abortion bill
FBI hunt for ex-Teamster boss Hoffa’s remains ends
FBI hunt for ex-Teamster boss Hoffa’s remains ends OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP)— The excavation of
Iceland: ‘informal talks’ about Snowden asylum
Iceland: ‘informal talks’ about Snowden asylum STOCKHOLM (AP) —A WikiLeaks spokesman who claims to
Going green at the rooftops of Lancaster
Going green at the rooftops of Lancaster LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Rooftops in Lancaster City are
Pa. senators eye 401K-style public pension plan
Pa. senators eye 401K-style public pension plan HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan to
Second Harvest gets state funding to help feed needy
Second Harvest gets state funding to help feed needy
Ohio couple indicted after child hurt in meth-lab spill
Ohio couple indicted after child hurt in meth-lab spill
Girard police charge man with breaking and entering at Vallourec Star
Girard police charge man with breaking and entering at Vallourec Star A Girard man was arrested
Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses
Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is
Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe
Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe
16 dead: Militants infiltrate UN’s Somalia office
16 dead: Militants infiltrate UN’s Somalia office MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Seven al-Qaida-linked
Chef describes childrens' grief over Jackson's death
Chef describes childrens' grief over Jackson's death
5 Somalis, 7 militants die in attack on UN office
5 Somalis, 7 militants die in attack on UN office MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Al-Qaida-linked
Protesters out again in Brazil’s biggest city
Protesters out again in Brazil’s biggest city SAO PAULO (AP) — Tens of thousands of Brazilians
Obama: ‘Lives have been saved’ by NSA programs
Obama: ‘Lives have been saved’ by NSA programs BERLIN (AP) — Trying to tamp down concerns about
Allegheny County seeks gas drilling bids
Allegheny County seeks gas drilling bids PITTSBURGH (AP) — Allegheny County officials say they
Police: Paraplegic castrated at assisted living facility
Police: Paraplegic castrated at assisted living facility PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 41-year-old man is
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Alumni will return for scholarship recital
Alumni will return for scholarship recital CORTLAND Raidel Auditorium at Lake- view High School,
Equine group plans Veterans Salute
The Summer Six Pack is set for the Canfield Fair, and vets will be honored.
Liberty trustees meeting this morning
Liberty Township’s board of trustees will have a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. today at the township administration building, 1315 Church Hill-Hubbard Road.
Public can review Second Street bridge plans next week
Pennsylvania state Rep. Jaret Gibbons of Ellwood City, D-10th, announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will display plans to replace the Second Street Bridge over the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad next week for public review.
Heat rally to force decisive Game 7
San Antonio led by 10 early in the fourth quarter, but couldn't put away Miami.
Authorities still searching for man presumed drowned in Pymatuning
The search continued Tuesday for Lawrence Elroy Page, 47, of Pittsburgh, who is believed to have drowned in Pymatuning Lake after jumping from a pontoon boat into 20 feet of water at about 6 p.m. Saturday to help a woman get back aboard.
Scott Walker, 33, charged with murder of 4-year-old Bazetta boy
Scott H. Walker, 33, of Bazetta and Champion has been charged with murder in the Saturday-morning death of his girlfriend’s 4-year-old son, Nicholas Partin of Bazetta.
Animal Kingdom no factor in final race
Animal Kingdom, the 5-4 favorite, had a mediocre start.
Appellate court nixes tax on CCA prisoners
Appeals court rules against city Says prisoner tax really an occupation tax By JOE GORMAN
Mahoning takes two from Trumbull softball all-stars
Darrian Yanek’s two-run double was the difference in the first game.
Bills would waive hunting and fishing fees for veterans
Honorably discharged veterans could get free hunting of fishing licenses
Tribe rallies to edge Royals
Michael Brantley’s sacrifice fly capped Cleveland’s three-run eighth inning.
Fire ignites in Vindicator production building
Damage was limited to press room, where blaze began
3 more Haslam workers plead guilty
Pilot is run by Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, the brother of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.
New historical marker revealed on West Federal Street
Mahoning Valley Historical Society recognizes confectioner and gun smuggler
Heat stave off elimination with OT win
LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to help Miami force Game 7.
Struthers moves forward with athlete drug testing
Open forum will be held with regular meeting on July 16
Solstice ritual celebrates connection to Earth
The summer solstice ritual at Unity Centre for Spiritual Living celebrates the human connection to Earth and the environment.
Northside to get $20 million expansion, renovation
This is an artist’s rendering of what the new entrance to Northside Medical Center will look like when the expansion and renovation is complete in late 2014. It will include upgrading the ER to a Level III trauma center, expanded lobby services and extension of the facility toward the parking deck.
Career criminal accepts plea deal
Steven Direnzo, labeled a career criminal by authorities, appeared in Mahoning County Area Court in Boardman where he accepted a plea deal
Pirates halt Latos’ streak in 4-0 victory
Charlie Morton (1-1) was better during his second start since returning from elbow surgery.
Park roads to close for fundraiser
Park roads to close for fundraiser YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks has announced that Mill
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Eric and Jana Stitle, Salem, girl, June 17. James and Beth
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Tommy DeVito of The Four Seasons is 85. Actress Gena Rowlands is 83. Singer
Poland council interviews 2, but delays appointment
By JOSH STIPANOVICH jstipanovich@vindy.com POLAND Poland Village Council interviewed a former
Man arrested on sixth domestic violence charge
Man who helped cop killer in trouble again Jailed on sixth domestic violence charge By
Chrysler agrees to recall Jeeps
Associated Press DETROIT Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older- model Jeeps on
On area diamonds | Sandlot results
Class B Kuboff 5, Baird 4 — A walk and a wild pitch were the decisive factors in an eight-inning
Hossa scratch part of NHL’s injury culture
Hossa is expected to play in Game 4, according to Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville.
Bedford Trails junior program gets started
Bedford Trails junior program gets started The Bedford Trails Junior Golf Program begins today
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, 6 p.m., junior high school, 9071/2
G-8 seeks unity on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion
Associated Press ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland President Barack Obama, Russian President
Hacking probe in Ohio rape case targets Ky. man
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. A central Kentucky man who goes by the online name KyAnonymous
Bottom Dollar hosts job fair today
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. Bottom Dollar Food is hosting a job fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Surveillance works?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because
Don’t scapegoat single moms
Opinion: By Juleyka Lantigua-Williams McClatchy-Tribune We need to stop demonizing and scapegoating
CNN offers ‘New Day’ to morning viewers
McClatchy Newspapers NEW YORK A new morning show on CNN — “New Day” — began at 6 a.m. Monday,
Treasury unveils improved signature
Treasury unveils improved signature WASHINGTON Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew won’t win any prizes
Rombauer Vineyards rep will visit Valley
Valley Vino will host a top winery at Avalon at Squaw Creek.
Starbucks to post calories
Associated Press NEW YORK Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway 9 to 10 a.m.
Caliendo to leave an impression on Ohio
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It was roughly a year ago when funnyman Frank Caliendo
Viewers of TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland” will see a live version at 10 tonight, a
Viewers of TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland” will see a live version at 10 tonight, a series first.
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Katy Perry talks about relationships NEW YORK Katy Perry “goes there” with Vogue
Easy summer party planning
Family Features Counting carbs for swimsuit season doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the sun
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 31.70 .20 Avalon
Troubled production life for ‘World War Z’ Bad zombie buzz
By Roger Moore | McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. For much of its production life,
Claim to fame
Claim to fame A West Side bar is claiming to serve the best burgers in town! The guys will
Consumer prices up 0.1% in May
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer prices rose slightly last month, as higher energy
Use Aspin Doctrine in Syria
Opinion: As President Obama contemplates his many bad options in Syria, he may want to consider the Aspin
Invest in health care at home
Opinion: The (Findlay) Courier: Given the option, most Ohioans would choose to live in their home rather than
It’s strawberry time
It’s strawberry time Locally grown berries are ripe for the picking and plenty of farms have
Construction of US homes rose 6.8% in May
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for
Price of oil rises 67 cents to $98.44
Associated Press The price of oil rose above $98 Tuesday as traders awaited the latest word on
Manage speed, space, stress at summer road-work sites
Editorial: The deaths of a Newton Falls cou- ple earlier this month in a traffic accident at a construction
METRO DIGEST || Search continues in possible drowning
Search continues ANDOVER The search continued Tuesday for Lawrence Elroy Page, 47, of
Clashes in Egypt
Clashes in Egypt CAIRO Clashes erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt’s president and
Eric Merkel is Warren's new police chief
Though the most significant change that occurred in the Warren Police Department Tuesday was the installation of Eric Merkel as chief, officials called it a “historic day” for more reasons than that.
Sounds great
Sounds great For her next feature, Erin Kouvas will review a local eatery that she hears is
O’Reilly banks on movies
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Fox News host Bill O’Reilly is taking his book-turned-movie
oddly enough
oddly enough Bear with head stuck in jar is rescued in Pa. JAMISON CITY, Pa. Four central
Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon
Williams, who turned 33 on Monday, never had missed Wimbledon since making her debut there in 1997.
US, Taliban to start talks on ending war
Associated Press KABUL The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will have talks on finding a
Gasser donates chairs to Tyler History Center
Center called one of the Mahoning Valley’s hidden gems