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Supt. Hathorn gets 4 more years, $119K salary
Youngstown schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn will be on the job for four more years, collect 10 percent less in annual salary, and be able to ...
Stories published June 26, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Butler Midyear opens Sunday
The Butler Institute of American Art’s 77th annual National Midyear Show opens Sunday with an artists reception from 1 to 3 p.m. and an awards ceremony at 2 p.m.
Struthers man arrested on copper theft charge
A Struthers man was arrested Wednesday evening for theft after he was caught trying to steal scrap copper from his employer, Allied Erecting and Dismantling on Poland Avenue.
4 trapped after 2-car crash tonight on 224
Four people were injured and trapped in a two-car accident on U.S. Route 224 and Glenwood Avenue tonight.
Bill bolsters safety for Ohio maintenance vehicles
Bill bolsters safety for Ohio maintenance vehicles
Revenue loss could curtail Mahoning County landfill inspections
Revenue loss could curtail Mahoning Count landfill inspections
Gov. Kasich appoints Atty. James E. "Ted" Roberts to YSU trustee board
Gov. Kasich appoints Atty. James E. "Ted" Roberts to YSU trustee board
Bishop will revisit decision on keeping Mooney in city
Bishop will revisit decision on keeping Mooney in city YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry’s
Pair arrested in Newton Falls following federal drug-dealing indictments
Pair arrested in Newton Falls following federal drug-dealing indictments NEWTON FALLS
Man charged with dropping off daughter to fight classmate
Man charged with dropping off daughter to fight classmate WARREN A 39-year-old Pearl
Al-Qaida said to be changing its ways after leaks
Al-Qaida said to be changing its ways after leaks WASHINGTON (AP)— U.S. intelligence agencies are
Pittsburgh responds to UPMC’s tax dispute suit
Pittsburgh responds to UPMC’s tax dispute suit PITTSBURGH (AP) — Claims by the University of
Patriots player Hernandez charged with murder
Patriots player Hernandez charged with murder ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) —Police have charged Patriots
Greatest Scramble ignites — Krichbaum, Knepper, Hanysh among 9 new teams to qualify
There are just 10 scramble qualifiers left this summer to get into the Miller 64 Greatest Scramble Challenge
'Crime. Report It. Don't Support It' signs in 7th Ward
“Crime. Report It. Don’t Support It,” in 7th Ward YOUNGSTOWN Councilman John R. Swierz, D-7th,
EPA: Ohio chemical reporting law doesn't trump feds
EPA: Ohio chemical reporting law doesn't trump feds
4 Los Angeles officers shot in 2 separate attacks
4 Los Angeles officers shot in 2 separate attacks LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles police officer
Warren health and welfare committee cancels meeting
Warren health and welfare committee cancels meeting Warren Warren City Council’s health and
Supreme Court ruling won't change Pa. gay-marriage ban
Supreme Court ruling won't change Pa. gay-marriage ban
Zimmerman’s neighbor says she heard boy’s cry
Zimmerman’s neighbor says she heard boy’s cry SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A former neighbor of George
Police find guns and drugs in house raid
Police find guns and drugs in house raid Staff report YOUNGSTOWn Police found two guns and
Competency eval ordered in Ohio captive women case
Competency eval ordered in Ohio captive women case CLEVELAND (AP) — A judge has ordered a
Babson College to apologize to Brandeis for slurs
Babson College to apologize to Brandeis for slurs WELLESLEY, Mass. (AP) — Babson College plans to
Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in Calif
Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in Calif WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has cleared
Stocks rise even as US economic growth slows
Stocks rise even as US economic growth slows NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes moved higher in
Weathersfield schools seek renewal of levy
Weathersfield schools seek renewal of levy MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Board of Education on
Court has cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California
Court has cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court
James on Sports Illustrated cover for 20th time
James on Sports Illustrated cover for 20th time MIAMI (AP)— LeBron James says the jump shot that
Texas company announces rail facility to move Utica oil and gas
Texas company announces rail facility to move Utica oil and gas youngstown A Dallas-
Court strikes down provision denying benefits to married gay couples
Court strikes down provision denying benefits to married gay couples. WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme
Pats player Hernandez taken from home in handcuffs
Pats player Hernandez taken from home in handcuffs ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) —New England Patriots
Texas abortion bill falls after challenge
Texas abortion bill falls after challenge AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Despite barely beating a midnight
Warren council’s health and welfare committee to meet
Warren council’s health and welfare committee to meet Warren Warren City Council’s health and
Poll: Ohioans unhappy with Obamas
Poll: Ohioans unhappy with Obamas Ohio voters, particularly those who refrain from political
High court gay marriage decisions due today
High court gay marriage decisions due today WASHINGTON (AP)— The Supreme Court is meeting to
Man dead, woman wounded in W. Pa. home invasion
Man dead, woman wounded in W. Pa. home invasion MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — A man is reportedly dead
New support group will meet at church
New support group will meet at church POLAND Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
Warren police seeking bike robber with red bandanna
Warren police are investigating another West Side robbery committed by a young black male on a bicycle and wearing a red bandanna.
Trumbull commissioners to buy countywide computer
Trumbull County commissioners are expected to authorize the purchase of a $1.14 million countywide computer “network core” today to replace the 10-year-old core in use now.
Struthers couple aims to promote love of reading
Bound 2 Read opened last month on Elm Street
Indians closer Perez works an inning for Scrappers
Chris Perez’s appearance Tuesday night at Eastwood Field was brief, but it was all the Cleveland Indians closer needed.
Hagan states case before House panel on fracking regs
State Rep. Robert F. Hagan, a frequent critic of Republican-backed oil and gas industry regulations, had his day before the House’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, offering testimony on four separate bills aimed at horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.
Orioles’ power surge stops indians
Light-hitting Alexi Casilla capped a five-run seventh with a three-run homer.
Most of Chicago’s top players figure to be back next season
Former Phantom Brandon Saad, one of the finalists for the Calder Trophy given to the NHL’s top rookie, is years away from restricted free agency.
Toddler's mother, Jennifter Light, charged in his death
In a day full of events relating to the June 15 death of 4-year-old Nicholas Partin of Bazetta Township, the boy’s mother was taken into custody and charged.
Wimbledon: Serena puts controversies behind her
Williams rolled to a 6-1, 6-3 victory over 92nd-ranked Mandy Minella of Luxembourg
Panel rezones Austintown land
The Austintown zoning inspector wants land use on Interstate Boulevard to be kept compatible with current businesses.
Oregon football to learn its fate today
The NCAA has been looking into payments Oregon made to recruiting services.
Youngstown won't contract with downtown parking deck company
VXI employees will continue to park at the Covelli Centre and be bused to work at the city’s expense
Boardman gets grant to fund volunteer firefighters
Boardman Township received a $601,680 grant that will fund new volunteers for the fire department.
Supt. Hathorn gets 4 more years, $119K salary
Youngstown schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn will be on the job for four more years, collect 10 percent less in annual salary, and be able to draw on his pension after board members approved his retirement and rehired him Tuesday.
Get it to go!
Get it to go! Eating healthy can be challenging. Food:30’s Erin Kouvas explains how Ely’s can
Teamsters on strike at RL Lipton
Distributing business appears to be operating normally despite picketers
newsmakers
newsmakers Marquees to dim for Gandolfini NEW YORK Broadway theaters will dim their marquee
IndyCar drivers tune up at Pocono
IndyCar driver Ryan Hunter-Reay thought he was lost when he saw “NASCAR” signs lining the entrance road into Pocono Raceway.
Man sought in fatal hit-and-run
Associated Press WAVERLY, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol is looking for a motorist who
wimbledon notebook
Weather: Partly cloudy. High of 70 degrees. Men’s Seeded Winners: No. 1 Novak Djokovic; No. 4
Kasich’s approval at 54 percent
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Voters continue to show their approval of Gov. John
Austintown turns Lynn Kirk Elementary into early learning center
District administrators decided to keep Lynn Kirk Elementary School and transform it into the Austintown Early Learning Center.
Bobby Labonte won’t run at Kentucky Speedway
Bobby Labonte’s consecutive start streak will come to an end at 704 races.
Surplus food
Surplus food EB Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., Youngstown, free food giveaway with
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edwin J. Torres Jr., 36, of 116 Diana Drive, Poland,
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Educational Service Center governing board, special meeting,
Rombauer review
Rombauer review There was a lot of buzz in our Valley for the recent event featuring Tombauer
oddly enough
oddly enough W. Pa. school intruder — deer — may prompt changes APOLLO, Pa. An unwanted
Budget hurts Ohio’s middle class
Opinion: Budget hurts Ohio’s middle class In the 11th hour of the Bienni- al Budget debate, statehouse
Road closings
Road closings Youngstown The following streets in Youngstown will be closed to accommodate the
THE NEXT LEVEL
Located in Dash Inn, this eatery has everything you are looking for in a burger. From appetizers to the main Burger course -- you’re covered.
birthdays
birthdays Singer Billy Davis Jr. of the Fifth Dimension is 73. Singer Georgie Fame is 70. Singer
UCLA rolls to CWS title with 8-0 victory
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Eric Filia drove in a career-high five runs, Nick Vander Tuig
Abortion regulations among changes in $61.7B Ohio budget
Associated Press COLUMBUS Abortion providers in Ohio would have to inform pregnant women in
Taliban attack shows militant spirit unbroken
Associated Press KABUL A Taliban attack at the gates of the Afghan presidential palace cast a
US modifies demands that Russia return NSA leaker
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rebuffed by Russia’s president, the Obama administration toned down
High court negates part of voting law
Associated Press WASHINGTON A deeply divided Supreme Court threw out the most powerful part of
Scholarships for vets
Scholarships for vets columbus Military veterans interested in applying for a scholarship to
Men’s Wearhouse escalates battle with founder Zimmer
Associated Press NEW YORK Men’s Wearhouse escalated a public battle with its founder and former
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.90 .62 Avalon
West to add jobs at Niles location
Company plans to hire 200 by end of the year to provide technical assistance
Beware evil smile
Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: Edmund Burke said, “There is no safety for honest men, but
Can Paula Deen make comeback?
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Will Paula Deen go the way of Michael Richards or
Brilex, Valerus to showcase Youngstown production facility today
The event is the third of its kind in less than two months
Judge: No changes in order
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES A judge said Tuesday he will make no
Late payments on auto loans inch higher
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Banks increasingly are extending auto-loan financing to borrowers
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:
The Five
Aerialist Nik Wallenda’s tightrope quarter-mile televised walk over a gorge near the Grand Canyon on
Famed ticket booth is a bridge to Broadway TKTS turns 40
By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK Hundreds of tour- ists and New Yorkers show up each
METRO DIGEST || Animal cruelty case in Boardman
Animal-cruelty case involving opossums BOARDMAN Township police received a call Tuesday morning
S. Africa: Mandela kin gather at home
S. Africa: Mandela kin gather at home JOHANNESBURG Members of Nelson Mandela’s family and
Jonda siblings, Flaviano and Jacobson qualify
Jonda siblings, Flaviano and Jacobson qualify Britney Jonda, Bobby Jonda, Maura Flaviano and Zach
Wanted: Organ donors
Opinion: Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette: About one-third of Americans are registered to be organ donors after
Reports reflect Fed’s message that economy is strengthening
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. housing recovery is strengthening. Factories are fielding
Diversity web is still tangled
Opinion: “In order to get beyond racism, we must first take account of race.” — Justice Harry Blackmun,
Northside hospital expansion protects vital community asset
Editorial: Northside hospital expansion protects vital community asset Three short years ago, North- side
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