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YSU student's model ranks vacant homes for demolition
Youngstown State University sophomore Eric Shehadi presents his mathematical model to Youngstown officials. The model aims to prioritize demolitions in the city by weighing various ...
V24: Summer Fun! | Concerts, tours, fairs, festivals, special events
The summer concert season is near with seemingly every band that has achieved any level of success over the past three decades hitting the road.
Stories published May 16, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Warren pizza delivery man robbed at gunpoint
A 26-year-old Warren man delivering pizza for Pizza Hut was robbed at gunpoint at 11:48 p.m. Wednesday on Mason Street Northwest.
Gun, ammunition stolen during break-in, assault at Warren home
A 20-year-old man living at a residence in the 1100 block of Main Avenue Southwest received an apparent minor injury from being assaulted during a break-in at the home at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday.
Warren man charged with beating ex-girlfriend in head 10 times
A 29-year-old Oak Knoll Avenue Southeast woman reported being assaulted in the head about 10 times during a domestic dispute with her ex-boyfriend at her home early today.
Jammin4JasonII is Saturday in North Lima
Belmont Pines Hospital teen suicide prevention group, The Jason Foundation, will host “Jammin4JasonII” from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the former South Range High School building, 11836 South Ave.
Second rabid raccoon found in Mahoning County
Residents are being urged to exercise caution around wildlife after a second rabid raccoon in Mahoning County was confirmed within a month.
Woman headed to prison for robbery in drug deal turned deadly
Woman headed to prison for robbery in drug deal turned deadly YOUNGSTOWN A 19-year-old woman
Preliminary city school test results look good
Preliminary city school test results look good City school test schools appear headed in right
2 Youngstown men indicted on additional murder charges
2 Youngstown men indicted on additional murder charges
Woman gets 20 years for sending money to al-Shabab
Woman gets 20 years for sending money to al-Shabab MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota woman convicted
Oil, gas production in 2012 double 2011’s output
Oil, gas production in 2012 double 2011’s output COLUMBUS — Eighty-seven wells tapped into eastern
Stocks flip between gains and losses; Cisco climbs
Stocks flip between gains and losses; Cisco climbs
Patterson guilty in Girard teen's heroin overdose death
Verdict to be announced soon in heroin overdose case WARREN Jurors have reached a verdict on the
Lawyers plead for mercy for Arias as trial resumes
Lawyers plead for mercy for Arias as trial resumes PHOENIX (AP) — An attorney for Jodi Arias has
New study: fracking hasn't polluted Arkansas water
New study: fracking hasn't polluted Arkansas water
NY officials: Smuggling ring has terrorist links
NY officials: Smuggling ring has terrorist links NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say some of the
Ohio Sen. Portman skeptical of Obama in IRS targeting
Ohio Sen. Portman skeptical of Obama in IRS targeting
Swine flu found in elephant seals off California
Swine flu found in elephant seals off California DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Researchers have detected
OSHP troopers seize heroin, pills on Ohio Turnpike
OSHP troopers seize heroin, pills on Ohio Turnpike
Boil-water advisory lifted for Hubbard Twp. street
Boil-water advisory lifted for Hubbard Twp. street
Coroner confirms former deputy has died
Passed on during the night YOUNGSTOWN A spokeswoman for the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office
Police: 2nd suspect arrested in parade shooting
Police: 2nd suspect arrested in parade shooting NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police say they have arrested a
A look at the top 10 world record lottery jackpots
A look at the top 10 world record lottery jackpots So you didn’t win Wednesday’s $360 million
Washington state set to release draft rules for pot industry
Washington state set to release draft rules for pot industry SEATTLE (AP)— They’ve spent nearly
Afghanistan: Bomb kills 15, including 6 Americans
Afghanistan: Bomb kills 15, including 6 Americans KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A security firm has
US housing starts fell in April but permits surged
US housing starts fell in April but permits surged
Covelli's Eric Ryan and YSU's next president Randy Dunn are guests
May 16, 2013 | Eric Ryan and Randy Dunn are guests
Beckham to retire from soccer
Beckham to retire from soccer LONDON (AP) - David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career
Pa. grandma gets jail time for hog-tying boy at home
Pa. grandma gets jail time for hog-tying boy at home
Suspect faces 20 charges in Mother’s Day shooting
Suspect faces 20 charges in Mother’s Day shooting NEW ORLEANS (AP)— The suspect in a Mother’s Day
New allegation of child molestation against Michael Jackson
New allegation of child molestation against Michael Jackson
GOP demands more despite Benghazi email release
GOP demands more despite Benghazi email release WASHINGTON (AP)— The White House release of some
Bond set at $5M for Ohio man charged in 1984 teen death
Bond set at $5M for Ohio man charged in 1984 teen death
CBS News: Marathon bombing suspect left note explaining actions
CBS News: Marathon bombing suspect left note explaining actions (CBS News) Boston bombing suspect
At least 6 confirmed dead in Texas tornadoes
At least 6 confirmed dead in Texas tornadoes GRANBURY, Texas (AP) — A rash of tornados slammed
Ouster of IRS official isn’t ending investigations
Ouster of IRS official isn’t ending investigations WASHINGTON (AP) — Don’t look for the outcry
Man faces fed sentence on jackpot tax evasion
Man faces fed sentence on jackpot tax evasion PITTSBURGH (AP) — A 71-year-old Pennsylvania man
Ex-police chief faces federal extortion term
Ex-police chief faces federal extortion term PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former southwestern Pennsylvania
Man jailed on charges he fired at officers
Man jailed on charges he fired at officers FREDERICKTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A 55-year-old man has been
Benefit Monday at Quaker Steak for Niles Band
Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd., will have a “Make a Difference Monday” event to benefit the Niles High School Marching Band from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday.
Growing up Mexican in Brier Hill
Civic leader Frank Nolasco will discuss his experiences as a Mexican-American growing up in Youngstown’s Brier Hill neighborhood at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kravitz’s Delicatessen, 3135 Belmont Ave.
Noche Tropical fundraiser planned
Noche Tropical fundraiser planned YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Spanish Heritage Festival committee
Blondes vs. Brunettes will vie for charity
A flag football game leads young women to support the Alzheimer’s Association.
CABPW to host Women of Excellence
CABPW will host Women of Excellence at Salem Golf Club on May 28.
Candlelightvigil Friday at YSU for Brandy Stevens-Rosine
A candlelight vigil honoring Brandy Stevens-Rosine one year after her death will be at 8 p.m. Friday at her memorial bench on the Youngstown State University campus.
Man in custody in Austintown house explosion
Police have a man in custody in the case of the South Turner Road house that exploded on Sunday.
Man arraigned in Warren on rape, robbery, kidnapping
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Mosquito spraying starts Monday in Howland
The Howland Township mosquito spraying schedule begins at 9 p.m. Monday through 5 a.m. Tuesday.
Google unveils All Access music plan
Google on Wednesday launched a subscription-based music service, allowing users of Android phones and tablets to listen to their favorite songs and artists for a monthly fee.
Youngstown commission can seek proposals for park plan
But city council still has to OK spending money to hire a firm
Fitch rallies to beat Kent Roosevelt for sectional title
The Falcons will compete in a Division I district semifinal next week.
YSU to host HL tournament at Eastwood Field
The double-elimination tournament will run through Saturday, May 25.
St. Jude Church hosts plant exchange, giveaway this weekend
Peggy Potts and Doris Daniszewski, church members and avid gardeners, organized the project a decade ago
Mahoning deputy cited for drunken driving has had past problems
The deputy could be terminated after an investigation, the sheriff said.
Ursuline cruises to D-III sectional title
Ursuline (19-2) sent 11 men to the plate and scored seven runs on six hits in the first inning.
Youngstown group urges lawmakers to authorize nonviolence week
Youngstown already observes a nonviolence week
Foster returns to Niles as girls basketball coach
Foster will replace Erica Wilson, whose contract was not renewed following a two-year stint.
Salvation Army lends hand here, Kenya, dinner speaker says
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND Many of those who live in Kenya’s slums subsist on
More high school baseball
Division III sectional Campbell Memorial 17, Columbiana 4 CAMPBELL The Red Devils won their
Seat-belt use could mean discounted barbecue
The campaign will run through the end of the summer.
Jury deliberates in trial against Youngstown man charged in overdose death
Jurors will resume deliberations today on the guilt or innocence of James L. Patterson of Youngstown, charged in the overdose death of Christina Sheesley, 17.
YSU student's model ranks vacant homes for demolition
Youngstown State University sophomore Eric Shehadi presents his mathematical model to Youngstown officials. The model aims to prioritize demolitions in the city by weighing various factors.
SUMMER FUN FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
SUMMER FUN FAIRS AND FESTIVALS Saturday 4th Annual Freedom Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Riverwalk
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Fire Grill, 1738 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman; 330-757-3835 Sat: Classic Cruisers, 8 p.m.
Coroner’s office has theory of dead person’s identity
The Trumbull County Coroner’s office has a theory on the identity of a person found burned to death inside a vehicle in Lordstown.
METRO DIGEST || Ex-deputy Lupo in critical condition
Ex-deputy Lupo critical HILLSVILLE, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police at New Castle say a former
Rabbits destroying veggies?
Q. Rabbits get into my vegetable garden every year. How can I keep them out? Paul from
METRO DIGEST || Vigil Friday for Brandy Stevens-Rosine
Vigil planned Youngstown A candlelight vigil honoring Brandy Stevens-Rosine one year after her
Pirates finally beat nemesis Gallardo
Neil Walker, Wandy Rodriguez contributed to a long-sought victory.
MEN’S GARDEN CLUB
MEN’S GARDEN CLUB What: Plant Sale When: May 16-18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: MASCO Greenhouse
Commissioners, children services board to discuss merger with JFS
Commissioners won’t act impulsively on proposed children services-JFS merger, chairwoman says.
Canfield city passes resolution opposing House Bill 5
Taking a stand against what would be a major loss of revenue, according to city officials, Canfield passed a resolution against new tax measures.
Obamacare is headed for hearings
Opinion: Obamacare is headed for hearings What’s the endgame for the legislative mash-up called Obamacare?
RUSSIA Spying case was 2nd one this year
Associated Press MOSCOW A Russian security services operative — his features bathed in shadows —
Warren man charged with throwing gasoline on mail carrier
Talib “Sidney” Jordan, 55, is being held in the Trumbull County jail after police say he attempted to douse a U.S. postal carrier with gasoline.
Only abortion clinic left in Mississippi fights to stay open
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. It can’t meet the mandates of a 2012 state law and the governor
Planet-hunting telescope is broken
Associated Press LOS ANGELES NASA’s planet-hunting Kepler telescope is broken, potentially
Rich Center for Autism gets $2,500
The money comes from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania.
Cases of sexual-abuse put Pentagon under fire
Associated Press WASHINGTON One after another, the charges have tumbled out — allegations of
Ohio activists head to DC as probe unfolds
Associated Press CINCINNATI Some Ohio conservatives who say they were targeted by the Internal
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
MLB boxscores
INTERLEAGUE Indians 10, Phillies 4 ClevelandPhiladelphia abrhbiabrhbi Stubbs cf5220Rollins
40 years after Wounded Knee
Opinion: By Mark Anthony Rolo McClatchy-Tribune It’s been 40 years since American Indian activists ended
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Angels in America,SDRq directed by Matthew Mazuroski, Oakland Center for the
Dying for scrap metal
Opinion: Dying for scrap metal Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.: A man was electrocuted Wednesday and a
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County commissioners, 9 a.m., courthouse basement, 21 W. Boardman St.,
IRS commissioner ousted over targeting of tea party
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hurrying to check a growing controversy, President Barack Obama
Melting pot could use improvement
Opinion: On those days when I pick our children up from school, I often feel like I’m operating in a parallel
Relly’s ribbon-cutting
Relly’s ribbon-cutting LIBERTY Members of the Youngs-town/Warren Regional Chamber and Terell
PHONE-RECORD SUBPOENAS GOP, Dems challenge Holder
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional Republicans and Democrats on Wednesday challenged
Kluber’s pitching, home runs power Indians over Phillies
Kluber (3-2) gave up three runs and six hits in six innings.
Try new veggie varieties
Each year we await the arrival of the new seed catalogs to preview the new vegetables and flowers. These new plants have been hybridized, field-tested and, finally, selected to be sold to the general public.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Chong says legalized pot could save U.S. NEW YORK The Grammy Award-winning comedy
Eurozone in midst of longest recession
Associated Press PARIS The eurozone is in its longest ever recession — a stubborn slump that has
Arias found eligible for death penalty
Arias found eligible for death penalty phoenix The same jury that convicted Jodi Arias of murder
Summer fun | A list of things to do all summer long
May 17-18 Special events Boardman Relay for Life, 6 p.m. Friday- 6 p.m. Saturday, Boardman
Surplus food
Surplus food Helping Hand Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 10 a.m.
Dandelions: Bane or beauties?
If you love your lawn, dandelions might be the bane of your existence. But, are they really all
United at last, thanks to IRS
Opinion: By Robin Abcarian Los Angeles Times Finally, a small cadre of busybody bureaucrats has
State panel keeps demanding budget cuts in Liberty schools
Editorial: Seven months ago, the Liberty Local School District received an ominous warning: If the board of
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Star Trek: Into Darkness (PG-13) Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world
Benghazi, IRS: Son of Watergate?
Opinion: In his defense of President Obama, Press Secretary Jay Carney is beginning to sound a lot like
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher M. Brown, 28, of Chicago, and Kayla A.
SPORTS DIGEST || Mooney grad Reese NCAC’s top player
Mooney grad Reese NCAC’s top player WOOSTER Cardinal Mooney High graduate and Wooster junior
Serendipity Christian Preschool celebrating 30th year
The preschool, which began as an outreach to the community, helps children discover the joy in learning.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, May 16, the 136th day of 2013. There are 229 days left in the year. Associated
Summer Fun! | Concerts, tours, fairs, festivals, special events
The summer concert season is near with seemingly every band that has achieved any level of success over the past three decades hitting the road.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Colorado couple calls it quits over fight to keep catwalk DURANGO, Colo. A
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