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UPDATED | 64-year-old man charged in brutal 1974 Marsh family killings
64-year-old man charged in brutal 1974 killings
In July, congested 680/224 will become more chaotic
Lane closures both east and west on U.S. Route 224 create backups near the intersection with Interstate 680 last week. Get ready for worse. Extensive ...
V24: The Super Nats roars again in the Valley START YOUR ENGINES
The rumble, roar and smoke of high-performance vehicles will shake Quaker City Motorsports Park this weekend as the annual Steel Valley Super Nationals returns.
Stories published June 20, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Warren man wanted on kidnapping, burglary charges surrenders
Kemari James, 20, of 995 Highland Ave. SW, surrendered at Warren Police Department at 2 a.m. today on warrants charging him with three counts of kidnapping and one count of aggravated burglary.
Fallen Firefighters Bike Run is Saturday
The fifth annual Youngstown Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bike Run will be Saturday beginning at the Army/Navy Garrison No. 360, 1814 Logan Ave.
Youngstown Italian Fest accepting vendor applications
he 2013 Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is accepting applications for retail, business and craft vendors for the fest, which is Aug. 2-4 in downtown Youngstown.
Hubbard boil advisory lifted
The boil advisory issued on Monday for Trumbull County water customers on Tamarack Drive is lifted.
Man accused of killing geese pleads not guilty
Man accused of killing geese pleads not guilty Staff report boardman The Youngstown
State audit says former Warren G. Harding teacher took $46,422 in sports ticket revenue
Former math teacher free on $20K bond State audit says former Warren G. Harding teacher took
Youngstown gives $20,000 to a nonprofit for exterior improvements
Youngstown gives $20,000 to a nonprofit for exterior improvements Youngstown gives $20,000 to a
Woman indicted for leaving kids
Woman indicted for leaving kids YOUNGSTOWN A woman who is accused of strapping her children
Dianne L. Fry is new dog warden
Dianne L. Fry is new dog warden Dianne L. Fry is new dog warden YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County
Leader of Christian group pushing gay 'cure' apologizes, ends group
The leader of Exodus International, a Christian ministry that worked to help people repress same-sex attraction, has apologized to the gay community for inflicting "years of undue suffering."
One-third of women worldwide victims of violence from partner
In the first major global review of violence against women, a series of reports released Thursday found that about a third of women have been physically or sexually assaulted by a former or current partner.
Teen pleads not guilty after sisters found alone in car at mall
The Youngstown teenager charged with child endangering after police found her 1-, 4- and 6-year-old sisters unattended in a car at Southern Park Mall Wednesday has pleaded not guilty.
Attorney gets prison in Cleveland corruption probe
Attorney gets prison in Cleveland corruption probe
UPDATED | 64-year-old man charged in brutal 1974 Marsh family killings
64-year-old man charged in brutal 1974 killings
Seismic company wants to shake Mahoning County ground for oil, gas
Seismic company wants to shake Mahoning County ground for oil, gas
Elimination begins for potential Zimmerman jurors
Elimination begins for potential Zimmerman jurors SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys in the George
Digital 3-D atlas of brain reveals tiny details
Digital 3-D atlas of brain reveals tiny details NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have a new brain atlas
Youngstown woman charged with child endangering
Youngstown woman charged with child endangering Boardman A Youngstown woman was charged with
Ala man gets prison for tweeted Obama threat
Ala man gets prison for tweeted Obama threat HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A judge has sentenced an
Vindy staffers chat with Louie Free
June 20, 2013 | Vindy staffers David Skolnick, Emmalee Torisk, Kalea Hall, and Joe Gorman sit down with Louie
Police: Vehicle stolen in burglary at Stoop's home
Police: Vehicle stolen in burglary at Stoop's home
Judge in Arias case delays decision on next move
Judge in Arias case delays decision on next move PHOENIX (AP) — A judge delayed a decision today
Athletics department money missing in Warren; man charged
Athletics department money missing in Warren; man charged WARREN Lenny Redmond, a former Warren
Martin jurors asked about presumption of innocence
Martin jurors asked about presumption of innocence SANFORD, Fla. (AP)—George Zimmerman’s defense
Protesters in Brazil vow further action
Protesters in Brazil vow further action Protests that began as an outcry against a 10-cent hike in
Ohio lawmakers try again to limit indoor tanning for children
Ohio lawmakers try again to limit indoor tanning for children
Canfield police charge Youngstown man with child endangering, cited for DUI
Canfield police charge Youngstown man with child endangering, cited for DUI
Senators closing in on border security compromise
Senators closing in on border security compromise WASHINGTON (AP) — White House-backed immigration
Taliban offer to free US soldier
Taliban offer to free US soldier KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan Taliban are ready to free a
James Gandolfini: He let his characters star
James Gandolfini: He let his characters star NEW YORK (AP) -- James Gandolfini would have hated
Actor James Gandolfini, 51, dies of cardiac arrest
Actor James Gandolfini, 51, dies of cardiac arrest LOS ANGELES (AP) —James Gandolfini’s lumbering,
Police find bicyclist impaled on fence
Police find bicyclist impaled on fence PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police say a bicyclist is
Lien placed on Philly mayor’s home over gas bill
Lien placed on Philly mayor’s home over gas bill PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A spokesman says Philadelphia
Neighborhood cleanup on Tod Avenue Saturday
A Tod Avenue Southwest neighborhood cleanup organized by Erica Royster, local resident and community activist, is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Ribbon-cutting of Joanie Abdu Serenity Garden at 2 today
Humility of Mary Health Partners and the HMHP Foundation celebrate the opening of the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Serenity Garden at St. Elizabeth Health Center with a blessing and ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m. today to be followed by a reception.
Ham radio operators to show crisis abilities
Ham radio operators to show crisis abilities AUSTINTOWN The 20/9 Amateur Radio Operators club
Free CPR training Saturday in Lordstown
The American Heart Association’s national CPR Mobile Tour will be at United Autoworkers of America Local 1112’s Reuther-Scandy Alli Hall, 11471 Reuther Drive SW, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to offer free training to the public on how to perform the life-saving skill of hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
New YMHA member sworn in
Dametreka Huff of Youngstown was sworn in Wednesday as a new board member of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. S
Mill Creek gets grants for new kids' play area
The Mill Creek Park Foundation received grants from two local foundations that will benefit the new children’s play area under construction at the James L. Wick Jr. Recreation Area on Youngstown’s West Side.
2 fires on Lansdowne Boulevard Wednesday morning
Firefighters battled two blazes on the same East Side street Wednesday morning.
Scrappers top Jammers in wacky game
The Scrappers picked up their first win of the season, a bizarre 7-6 victory over the Jammers in front of 3,088 home fans.
Teddy's torturer admits his guilt
Judge Krichbaum wants to review evidence before sentencing. He could get up to 41 years to life.
Doctor with New Castle ties selected for NASA Astronaut Corps
Dr. Andrew R. Morgan picked out of more than 6,000 applicants
Blackhawks work overtime to tie Stanley Cup finals
Seabrook fired a 45-foot shot past Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask to end Game 4 and send the series back to Chicago tied 2-2.
LeBron excited for Game 7
Although the Heat will insist otherwise, the common belief is that it all hinges on James’ shoulders.
Traffic cameras will be in Youngstown school zones by fall
Some council members say locations could be expanded in future
YSU, HMHP unite for new medical education facility
Both entities would work on fundraising
Masterson, Brantley lead Indians over KC
Masterson (9-5) sidestepped some early trouble without giving up any runs and improved to 6-1 with a 2.29 ERA in nine starts at Progressive Field.
Fitch’s Davis brothers headed to Kentucky
Fitch’s Davis brothers headed to Kentucky AUSTINTOWN Austintown Fitch High graduates Chris and
Hubbard couple raises alpacas, llamas and goats
Ross Ranch boasts 100-plus animals
Trumbull County gas pipeline production starts to ramp up
With the first hydraulically fractured well in Trumbull County set to begin production on Hayes-Orangeville Road in Hartford Township July 1, pipeline production is starting to ramp up.
Woods to skip AT&T National to rest elbow
Woods said Wednesday on his website that doctors found a strain in his left elbow.
Retire, rehire of Boardman fire chief means near $8,000 pay raise
Boardman trustees approved a memorandum of understanding that would give the fire chief an estimated $8,000 pay raise.
Spurs will rely on togetherness to overcome collapse
Through an unprecedented era of change and volatility, these Spurs have stayed in San Antonio, stayed together.
In July, congested 680/224 will become more chaotic
Lane closures both east and west on U.S. Route 224 create backups near the intersection with Interstate 680 last week. Get ready for worse. Extensive road work beginning in July will see more closures and longer delays at the same location.
The Super Nats roars again in the Valley START YOUR ENGINES
The rumble, roar and smoke of high-performance vehicles will shake Quaker City Motorsports Park this weekend as the annual Steel Valley Super Nationals returns.
Men’s Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer
Associated Press NEW YORK Men’s Wearhouse doesn’t like the way its founder looks anymore. The
Skid Row picks up where it left off
Not only is that a play on Skid Row’s biggest hit single, “I’ll Remember You,” but it also encapsulates the current fear among ’80s hard-rock acts that for the past decade and a half have fallen on hard times.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Helping Hand Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngs-town, food and clothing
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph D. Dobbins, 31, of 296 Rome Drive, Austintown,
NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Heat (R) Two wildly incompatible law officers join forces to bring down a
Tribe’s Perez has court date waived
Indians closer Chris Perez had his court appearance on drug charges moved to next month.
ON SKID ROW
ON SKID ROW The ’80s hard-rock act plays a Saturday show at Quaker City Motorsports Park. C7
Port authority prepares to request proposals for strategic plan
The Western Reserve Port Authority is ready to request proposals from companies that can write a strategic plan for the port.
Title and more at stake tonight in Game 7
No matter what happens tonight, LeBron James and the Miami Heat, and Tim Duncan’s San Antonio Spurs have already won NBA titles and secured a place in history.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Minn. mother, son accused of stealing gopher feet PRESTON, Minn. A Minnesota
New CCA director chosen
David J. Stillwagon will succeed the retiring Dr. Richard J. Billak as director of the Community Corrections Association Inc.
Comedian-actor Bednob defies audience expectations
Comedian-actor Gerry Bednob has no problem admitting he’s stupid. Stupidly funny, that is.
Salem Super Cruise will keep party going all weekend
Staff report SALEM Along for the ride with the Super Nats will be the Salem Super Cruise, the
Fed suggests it’s closer to slowing bond purchases
Associated Press WASHINGTON Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by
Group putting its best foot forward on "No Shoes Tour"
There’s something about wearing shoes that just bothers Kenny Chesney.
Blair leaving Sheen show due to ‘friction’
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Charlie Sheen is evidently still having trouble getting along
Bill would increase taxes on oil and gas produced via fracking
Some of the money would go to eastern Ohio counties
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Bill would increase penalties for illegal dumping of oilfield brine
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni introduced the legislation
Support for ‘Common Core’
Opinion: Support for ‘Common Core’ Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W. Va.,: West Virginia’s continued progress
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Family: Slim Whitman has died at age 90 MIAMI Country singer Slim Whitman, the
“Wilfred” (10 p.m., FX): That guy (Elijah Wood) with the imaginary dog friend is in
“Wilfred” (10 p.m., FX): That guy (Elijah Wood) with the imaginary dog friend is in therapy and
‘Restoration’ could be disastrous
Opinion: ‘Restoration’ could be disastrous One notices that a “luau” is planned Saturday at the Lily Pond
Source: ‘Connection’ between Hernandez, dead man
Ursula Ward said police told her the body was that of her son Odin Lloyd, who played for the Boston Bandits.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Fracking study not done till 2016, Fed says
Associated Press CLEVELAND A comprehensive government study of the effects of shale-gas
Davis & McKay to play at Stambaugh garden
Davis & McKay to play at Stambaugh garden The acoustic-rock duo of Davis & McKay will kick off the
Ice Cube isn’t cooling down over time
By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com In terms of hip-hop, the summer of 1989 was a major year
YMHA lays off four to meet sequester cuts
Four of 75 members of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority staff are being laid off June 28 to meet federal sequester budget cuts.
Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe
Staff/wire report MINEOLA, N.Y. Former investigators are pushing to reopen the probe into the
Three plead guilty in Oxycodone ring
Three New Castle men face long prison terms and hefty fines in an Oxycodone trafficking case.
‘Devious Maids’ serves up mysterious role for Ortiz
McClatchy Newspapers PHILADELPHIA Telenovelas have been good to Ana Ortiz. “My grandmother,
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Tally’s Folly,SDRq directed by Mary Ruth Lynn, Youngstown Playhouse, 600
Actor James Gandolfini, 51, dies in Italy
Associated Press LOS ANGELES James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally
Guitars come alive on Frampton tour
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The decades that followed Peter Frampton’s 1976 monster
Cleveland man, charged in Warren murder, convicted of weapons charge in federal court
One of two men charged in this spring’s massive Warren weapons and drugs roundup, who also faces a murder charge out of Warren, has been found guilty of a gun charge in federal court.
VALLEY GROWS CALENDAR || LOCAL FLAVOR
LOCAL FLAVOR What: Learn to Grow Vegetables When: Monday, 6 p.m. Where: Lincoln Park
AFGHANISTAN US tries saving Taliban talks after Karzai objects
Associated Press KABUL Hopes dimmed for talks aimed at ending the Afghan war when an angry
Top court to hear rape appeal
A man convicted of rape said his constitutional right to confront witnesses was violated.
Obama plans to tackle global warming
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is planning a major push using executive
Water even in winter
Q. My juniper has brown spots scattered all over it where the needles have died. What’s wrong with
Reds top Pirates in 13 innings
Jay Bruce ended Jason Grilli’s saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth.
HPV vaccine cut infection by half in teenage girls
HPV vaccine cut infection by half in teenage girls atlanta A vaccine against a cervical cancer
‘Joe D’ plans to walk from Buffalo to Canton
Former Browns offensive lineman Joe DeLamielleure has never been afraid to go to great lengths for a charitable cause.
METRO DIGEST || Poland intruder sought
2 fires on same street YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters battled two blazes on the same East Side street
Improper mulching can kill
By Dan Burns OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer The objectives of using organic mulches such as
Senators eye compromise on border security
Associated Press WASHINGTON After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday
Spying on American citizens is not how democracy works
Editorial: President barack Obama should disabuse himself of the belief that the top secret National Security
Making case for upward mobility
Opinion: All men are by nature equal, But differ greatly in the sequel. WASHINGTON A quarter of a
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
One charged, one sought in attempted theft of copper
One charged, one sought in attempted theft of copper GIRARD City police charged a Girard man
Answers elude Delphi retirees
Opinion: What if for decades you worked the same job, putting money away for the future, doing everything
Legislation would require ultrasounds before abortions
Bill would impose prison and fines up to $1 million for violations
BUSINESS DIGEST || Bottom Dollar Food to host job fair
Bottom Dollar Food to host job fair warren Bottom Dollar Food will host a job fair from 9 a.m.
Some things are better left unsaid
As often as you hear someone complain about being “misquoted,” you’d think there is an epidemic
Needy butterflies
By Barb Delisio OSU Master Gardener Butterfly gardens are becoming one of the most popular
FUNNY MAN
FUNNY MAN Gerry Bednob, comedian-actor, performs Saturday at Quaker Steak and Lube in Sharon,
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