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V24: Josh Turner brings HIS UNMISTAKABLE STYLE to stambaugh auditorium COUNTRY SINGER PACKS AN EMOTIONAL PUNCH
Country singer Josh Turner said while growing up he had plenty of punching bags.
From eyesore to amphitheater?
Rich Infante of Niles uses a cutting torch to dismantle a portion of the former Wean United Building in downtown Youngstown. A large portion of ...
Stories published January 16, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kokrak opens Humana Challenge with 5-under 67
Jason Kokrak had five birdies, an eagle and a double bogey.
Poland woman gets probation after assault, breaking and entering convictions
Poland woman gets probation after assault conviction
Gerberry to file for re-election
Gerberry to file for re-election AUSTINTOWN — State Rep. Ronald V. Gerberry, D-59th, will file
Officeholders back Betras for Democratic Party chair
Officeholders back Betras for Democratic Party chair YOUNGSTOWN — Numerous Mahoning County elected
BREAKING NEWS | Mahoning County grand jury indicts John Dellick on several felonies
Mahoning County grand jury indicts John Dellick on several felonies
Airfares continue to rise, up 12 percent since 2009
Airfares continue to rise, up 12 percent since 2009
India police close in on homeless men in gang rape
India police close in on homeless men in gang rape NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian police said today that
Official: Egyptian voters have backed new constitution
Official: Egyptian voters have backed new constitution CAIRO (AP) — An overwhelming majority of
August trial set in Pa. turnpike corruption case
August trial set in Pa. turnpike corruption case HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Six people charged in
Youngstown man found guilty of shooting into house
Youngstown man found guilty of shooting into house
Ohio killer executed with new lethal drug combo
Ohio killer executed with new lethal drug combo LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A condemned Ohio inmate
Senate ready to send $1.1T spending bill to Obama
Senate ready to send $1.1T spending bill to Obama WASHINGTON (AP) — Drained of much of its vitriol
Campbell police arrest woman on warrant
Campbell police arrest woman on warrant CAMPBELL City police reported to the 500 block of
Balloon release scheduled in memory of Teddy Foltz
Balloon release scheduled in memory of Teddy Foltz STRUTHERS A balloon release in memory of
Boardman police arrest two Akron women
Boardman police arrest two Akron women BOARDMAN — Two Akron women were arrested by Boardman police
Two armed men force their way into home
Two armed men force their way into home Staff Report youngstown A woman was pistol whipped and
Vatican comes under sharp criticism for sex abuse
Vatican comes under sharp criticism for sex abuse GENEVA (AP) — The Vatican came under blistering
‘Hustle,’ ‘Gravity’ lead Oscars with 10 nods each
‘Hustle,’ ‘Gravity’ lead Oscars with 10 nods each The con-artist comedy “American Hustle and the
2 charged in death of woman found in preserve
2 charged in death of woman found in preserve LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Two men have been charged in
Judge declines to reduce $1.17 billion verdict
Judge declines to reduce $1.17 billion verdict PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge has declined to
Women charged with locking up kids at night
Women charged with locking up kids at night ELIZABETHVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Two women are headed to
Library features under stairs sale
Library features under stairs sale HUBBARD Hubbard Friends of the Library is featuring an Under
Ham radio club installs officers
A local amateur radio club promotes ham radio and helps those who are interested.
Salem Rotary Foundation begins year with change
Salem Rotary Foundation welcomes new and returning officers.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Gary and Ashley (Anderson) DiLisio of Youngstown are announcing the birth of a son, whom they have
South Side man arrested in brother's face-slashing
Police arrested a 51-year-old South Side man about 7:15 p.m. Tuesday after his brother was slashed in the face with a box cutter.
Senate report: State, military, intelligence share blame for Benghazi
Both highly critical and bipartisan, a Senate report declared Wednesday that the deadly assault on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, could have been prevented.
Trail Blazers rally to beat Cavaliers
Luol Deng had 25 points for the Cavaliers, who were playing the second of a back-to-back after a victory over the Lakers on Tuesday night.
Josh Turner brings HIS UNMISTAKABLE STYLE to stambaugh auditorium COUNTRY SINGER PACKS AN EMOTIONAL PUNCH
Country singer Josh Turner said while growing up he had plenty of punching bags.
Kids sing to seniors
The first-graders come back to see their friends at Levy Gardens several times a year.
Motivated Dillon leads Mount past Marietta
The sophomore from Newton Falls scored 15 points for the Purple Raiders.
Youngstown waiting for Vallourec to decide on expansion
‘We hope it’s sooner rather than later,’ finance director says.
YSU looking to break through vs. GB
Youngstown State women’s basketball coach John Barnes will coach against his former team today.
Valley unions, schools trying to increase skilled laborers for oil, gas companies
The skills gap, as its called, is the result of an aging workforce and a shift in educational emphasis, and local unions, schools and training centers are trying to close it as quickly as possible.
Haslam writes letter to Browns fans
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is asking Cleveland fans to be patient as he looks to replace the coach he fired after one season.
Champion family doctors testify in suicide case filed against them
Dr. Frank G. Veres and his son, Dr. Zachary F. Veres, took the witness stand Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to discuss the treatment they gave Michael Ecker of Champion, who served in the military in Iraq and committed suicide in August 2009 while under the care of the physicians.
Sustr’s ascent to NHL began with Phantoms
Andrej Sustr signed with the 2004 Stanley Cup Champions last March as an undrafted free agent.
Warren man gets 41 years for kidnapping/robbery plus apology from victim
Reiko Williamson, the woman who feared that Taylor Ervin Williams might kill her if she got back into a car with him Feb. 22 during an armed kidnapping and robbery, said her “heart is aching” for Ervin Williams.
Plans for new Liberty hotel advance
Trumbull County commissioners approved a resolution Wednesday accepting an application by a Hubbard company for a 49 percent, 10-year tax exemption for a $6.5 million hotel on Belmont Avenue in Liberty.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU’s Beathard headed to Illinois St.
YSU’s Beathard headed to Illinois St. YOUNGSTOWN Kurt Beathard, who spent last fall as
Perley & the Howlin’ Moons willing to go to musical extremes
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s something to be said about a band that eschews
Pieces of a Dream tops jazz charts
Pieces of a Dream’s current single, “Stepper’s D Lite,” has hit the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s smooth jazz chart.
910th's May air show, open house to feature Thunderbirds
The Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team will perform
Rachel Bradshaw is ready to take the field
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Rachel Bradshaw is having a huge year. Not only is the
‘Jack Ryan’ series gets an update
Having clung to the Russians as go-to villains long after the Cold War thawed, the movies find themselves current again with their favorite arch-enemy.
Mathews board to ask voters to OK $24.7M bond issue
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA The Mathews Board of Education will ask voters in the
In NC speech, Obama cites 'great work' at Youngstown manufacturing hub
He also complimented it in last year’s State of the Union address
Youngstown’s first “Five Minutes with the Mayor” is Tuesday
You can spend up to 5 minutes with the mayor talking about concerns and issues
From eyesore to amphitheater?
Rich Infante of Niles uses a cutting torch to dismantle a portion of the former Wean United Building in downtown Youngstown. A large portion of the structure, which used to claim 1,300 workers in the city's bustling downtown but became an eyesore in recent years, is coming down. If a tenant isn't found for the remaining section by May, that also will come down.
oddly enough
oddly enough Cops: Video of pot plants leads to Conn. arrest CLINTON, Conn. A Connecticut
Penguins win record 13th straight at home
Olli Maatta’s slap shot beat Michal Neuvirth with less than 2 minutes remaining.
49ers must deal with noise factor in Seattle
Jim Harbaugh will turn to lip reading, motioning and even sign language if he has to in order to communicate with Colin Kaepernick.
‘Omaha’ keeps foes off-balance
Peyton Manning’s road to the Super Bowl has taken an unexpected detour. Through Omaha, of all places.
Matta trying to boost OSU’s dampened spirits
After Ohio State lost its second game in a row last Sunday, coach Thad Matta noticed in the locker room that freshman Marc Loving was obviously discouraged.
Source: Vikings hire Bengals defensive coordinator
Mike Zimmer is finally a head coach in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings think now is the time for the veteran defensive coordinator.
Extreme heat halts play at Australian Open
The scorching weather at the Australian Open finally brought play to a halt today.
Snow beneficial to landscape
Snow beneficial to landscape Snow insulates plants and keeps soil temperatures from being lowered
Zone 5s will survive our winters
Q. How will I know if my plants have been damaged from the extreme temperatures? Maggie from
Use these next few weeks to get ready to plant | Starting from seed
We’re going to talk about just what you need to get seeds started indoors.
Clean those bird feeders
Clean those bird feeders Bird feeders should be cleaned once a month, even during winter. Our
VALLEY GROWS CALENDAR | Gardening Basics
Gardening Basics: When: Today, 6:30-8 p.m. What: Before you begin planning for upcoming season,
It’s January — what’s a gardener to do?
By Marilyn McKinley Master gardener volunteer If you’re a gardener, you might think January is
OHIO HOUSE, SENATE Bill: Notify businesses and refund their tax overpayments
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State tax officials would be required to notify and
Chardon Polka Band gets TV series
This really shouldn’t come as a surprise: The Chardon Polka Band will be the star of its own reality
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County District Health Board, special meeting, 9 a.m., 50 Westchester
Report: More Ohio inmates earn their GED certificates
Associated Press COLUMBUS The number of Ohio prisoners earning their high-school equivalency
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Police arrest 2 in gang-rape of Danish tourist in New Delhi
Associated Press NEW DELHI A 51-year-old Danish tourist was gang-raped near a popular shopping
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK August: Osage County (R) When a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma
USAF: 34 missile officers in scandal
USAF: 34 missile officers in scandal WASHINGTON The Air Force says 34 nuclear-missile launch
Negotiations to take place again for Poland schools’ contract
The Poland Education Association and the school district still need to plan when to meet for negotiations.
Feds charge Ohio man with trying to buy girl
By THOMAS J. SHEERAN Associated Press CLEVELAND A man arrested on state charges of trying to
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jesse Sauceda Jr., 29, of 2743 Hammaker St.,
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
birthdays
birthdays Singer Barbara Lynn is 72. Country singer Ronnie Milsap is 71. Country singer Jim
Iraqi army retakes town from militants
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraqi airstrikes pounded a town near Fallujah that had been seized by
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Mytrianna Little and Tony Sims, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 14.
Senate panel: Benghazi attack was preventable
Associated Press WASHINGTON Both highly critical and bipartisan, a Senate report declared
IOC member criticizes US for including gay athletes in delegation
Associated Press ROME A senior Italian IOC member criticized the United States on Wednesday for
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS entertainerS “Show Time at Monteen’s,SDRq Bands, singers, comedians, poets and other
High court rejects Ohio killer’s late plea
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS AP Legal Affairs Writer COLUMBUS The state made preparations
Navy: Pilot rescued after jet crashes in ocean off Virginia
Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. A Navy fighter jet crashed Wednesday in Atlantic waters off
Ohio official sells campaign SUV after crash
By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS Records show Ohio Treasurer Josh
House passses $1.1T budget
Associated Press WASHINGTON A $1.1 trillion spending bill for operating the government until
Heavy drinking linked to faster mental decline in middle-age men
Associated Press NEW YORK Middle-age men risk a faster mental decline as they age if they’ve
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2014. There are 349 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Fri: High Noon, 9
State board considering power project
On Jan. 10, the Ohio Power Siting Board received a letter of notification from American Systems Inc. and Ohio Edison Co., subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Co., applying to construct a 3.5 mile long transmission line tap that would run electricity from the existing 138 kilovolt Lowellville-Sammis line to the Hickory Bend plant.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
GM production
GM production LORDSTOWN Citing a recent loss of production and projected increases in sales this
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 22.77 .18 Avalon
Apple to pay at least $32.5M in apps case
Associated Press WASHINGTON Kids gleefully snapped up virtual pet food, gems or other items
A drag on Illinois’ economy
Opinion: Joliet (Ill.) Herald-News: Being underwater on the mortgage is a drag for homeowners and for our
Common Core spurs criticism
Opinion: WASHINGTON Viewed from Washington, which often is the last to learn about important developments,
Weathersfield police chief retires, but stays on to 2015
The chief’s new salary at 80 percent of his current salary will be $44,700 a year.
METRO DIGEST || Investigating death during cop confrontation
Investigating death WARREN The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office is “reviewing the file” and
Let the political bidding start for Vallourec Star’s attention
Editorial: With Republicans in Ohio bent on holding on to all the state administrative offices from governor on
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