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Reality show members enjoying the ride
Chuck Kountz, left, and Tommy Christmas, right, members of the reality show “Fat N’ Furious: Rolling Thunder,” pose Friday with fan Mike Powell of East ...
Stories published July 19, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
New leader of Youngstown distress panel knows urban schools
The newly appointed chairman of Youngstown Schools’ Academic Distress Commission believes the school district is working to improve but believes a greater sense of urgency is needed.
Who can use curbside parking spaces around the courthouse? Depends on who you ask
Mahoning County officials have differing interpretations as to who’s entitled to park at the curb along the perimeter of the county courthouse in areas designated “police vehicles-only” along Boardman and Market streets.
As Valley racino prepares to open, race horses continue decline
James Gagliano, Jockey Club president and CEO, wants to know: “Where have all the horses gone?”
Racino money improving roads, upgrading communications in Austintown
Austintown Township has put two $1 million payments from the new racino toward improving its roads and paying off a loan for a new communications department.
1912 hand-cranked Packard star of national meet in Warren
Howard Schaevitz decided it was best to keep his prized possession, a beautiful sleek 1912 Packard Model 18 Landaulet, housed in its trailer in the Packard Music Hall parking lot, visible only to those who happened to wander by during Saturday’s nonstop rainfall.
Hubbard-based therapy dogs offer listening ears, safe harbor for Valley kids, adults
Last year, a Trumbull County elementary-school girl spoke in her class for the first time.
Struthers couple aim to honor Teddy, help kids with Bikers Against Child Abuse
Shannon Benzenhoefer is well aware that membership in the local chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse International that she is working to start will be the furthest thing from easy.
Drivers beware: OVI checkpoints tonight in Howland, Weathersfield
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Howland Township Police Department and the Weathersfield Township Police Department are conducting two operating a vehicle impaired (OVI) checkpoints between 10 p.m. today and 3 a.m. Sunday on North Road in Howland Township and state Route 46 in Weathersfield Township.
Miss Wysenski, Mr. Ondrey set wedding date
Tom and Kathy Wysenski of Boardman announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Wysenski and A.J. Ondrey, son of Wendy Laddy of Youngstown and Jan Ondrey of North Lima and the late Ed Ondrey.
Louks-Waigand engagement is announced
Rebecca Louks and Matthew Waigand, both of Chillicothe, Ohio, are announcing their engagement along
Miss Utsinger, Mr. Sebastiani plan Aug. rites
BOARDMAN Rachel Utsinger and Danilo Sebastiani, both of Boardman, are planning to exchange
Miss Ballone, Mr. Minnie Jr. plan nuptials
LOWELLVILLE Joseph and Michele Ballone, parents of Carmela Louise Ballone, are announcing the
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Carmel Nellie Leone HONOREE Residence: Humility House in Austintown
Butterfly festival is open today
Butterfly festival is open today YOUNGSTOWN The second annual Butterfly Festival is from 1 to 4
Williams: Couch fans can learn from broadcasts
I still get a kick out of watching baseball’s All-Star Game.
Phantoms announce ticket offers
The Phantoms announced ticket prices for the 2014-15 season that include a season-ticket price cut for the best seats in the house.
Creekside Fitness reaches Colt Super Regional title game
Creekside Fitness went 3-0 on Friday at Cene Park.
No ‘Black Friday’ as McIlroy goes on birdie binge at Royal Liverpool
Once he made a birdie, and then another, nothing could stop Rory McIlroy.
Castillo, Scrappers set off fireworks in win
Leo Castillo’s bases-clearing double was part of a six-run fourth inning for the Scrappers.
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman tours the Lordstown General Motors complex
He praised the Chevrolet Cruze as a ‘world-class car’
Warren Board of Education selects new superintendent
The Warren Board of Education has selected Steve Chiaro as its new superintendent, replacing Michael Notar
Girard woman to get treatment in lieu of conviction for falsifying military documents
A Girard woman has been ordered to get treatment in lieu of conviction after pleading guilty to falsifying military documents in a failed attempt to get veteran’s benefits.
Former resident records stories of Lowellville's Italian immigrants
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE When Roslyn Torella’s grandfather emigrated
‘Shortcut’ connecting David Grohl Alley and Warren’s Courthouse Square opens
Businessman Paul Clouser helped Warren officials provide people with a good way to get from the Franklin Street Parking deck to Courthouse Square
Reality show members enjoying the ride
Chuck Kountz, left, and Tommy Christmas, right, members of the reality show “Fat N’ Furious: Rolling Thunder,” pose Friday with fan Mike Powell of East Palestine at the Quaker Steak & Lube restaurant in Boardman.
Vikings will suspend coach over comments
The Minnesota Vikings will suspend special teams coordinator Mike Priefer without pay for three games this season.
Round 2 Leaderboard
Round 2 Leaderboard Royal Liverpool Golf Course Hoylake, EnglandSFlbPar 72 Yardage: 7,312
Woods makes cut, but trails McIlroy by 14 shots
Tiger Woods needed a birdie at the final hole — his only one of the day — just to make the cut.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Logan Green and Yannick Atanga of Canfield became parents of a baby boy July 5 at St.
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Sue Thompson is 88. Country singer George Hamilton IV is 77. Singer
Glass show highlights an industry that once thrived
By DEBORAH WEISBERG Pittsburgh Tribune-Review WASHINGTON, Pa. Glass collectors will gather
Canfield 11-12 team learned from last year
Time and time again, the spirit of the 11-12 Canfield Little League baseball team was put to the test in its run to another state tournament appearance.
Diaz keeps leads with round of 69
Laura Diaz almost chose to walk away from golf to spend more time at home with her family.
Second Trumbull County man charged with child rape
The Trumbull County grand jury has handed up a second major rape case this week, indicting Michael A. Hanick, 58, of Clearfield Avenue in Weathersfield Township on 11 counts of rape, including seven that carry a potential life prison sentence.
Pa. governor concerned about immigrant kids in state
Associated Prss PITTSBURGH Gov. Tom Corbett says he’s concerned about health risks presented by
Pa. labor force shows big drop for June
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania’s labor force had its second-largest monthly
Panel supports early release for 46K drug felons
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tens of thousands of federal inmates serving time for drug crimes
FDA warning: Powdered caffeine could be lethal
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid pure
Officials say two ran drug ring from prison
Officials say two ran drug ring from prison CINCINNATI Authorities say an inmate and ex-inmate
Defense contractor charged in purported fraud
Associated Press FOLCROFT, Pa. The president and majority owner of a southeastern Pennsylvania
New search unsuccessful for girl missing since ’85
Associated Press CABOT, Pa. A search this week of a property in western Pennsylvania came up
Heroin trafficking brings 4 1/2-year prison term
One more defendant awaits sentencing next month and another awaits an October jury trial.
Reports: 115 killed in seizure of gas field
Reports: 115 killed in seizure of gas field BEIRUT Islamic extremists killed at least 115 Syrian
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is co-sponsoring a bill to address heroin addiction
The bill is called the Breaking Addiction Act
Interest in the history of Warren’s Packard family draws visitors to Packard historical sites
Visitors attending the Packard Automobile Club National Meet got to see and imagine parts of Warren’s history relating to the Packard family
Mosque leader arrested in hand-chopping
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Police say a leader at a west Philadelphia mosque is under arrest
Deal puts on hold new gas leases on state land in Pa.
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The Corbett administration and an environmental group said
Downed jet could alter Ukraine crisis
By ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press PARIS The downing of a passenger jet in Ukraine is likely
State says Ohio measles outbreak could be at end
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s measles epidemic appears to be winding down, according to the
Supreme Court delays benefits for gay couples in Utah
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY More than 1,000 same-sex married couples in Utah will have to
Mandel’s political stock falls
Opinion: COLUMBUS I’ve said it in this space before, and I’ll say it again: Josh Mandel seems like such a
Market Street Panera to open in August
Boardman will soon welcome the newest Covelli-operated Panera Bread in the Valley.
Credible probe sought in downing of airliner
Associated Press ROZSYPNE, Ukraine World leaders demanded Friday that pro-Russia rebels who
vacation bible school Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.04 .46 Avalon
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
City school board mulling future of administration building
Part of the building was the original Rayen School
Ministry canceled
Ministry canceled YOUNGSTOWN The Mother’s Ministry of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist
US: GM delayed 11 years to recall big cars
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors knew of ignition-switch problems with 6.7 million
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Correction: Logan Green and Yannick Atanga, Canfield, boy,
‘Bare’: an impressive must-see
If you go What: “Bare,” a pop opera” Where: The Oakland When: 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Friday
Tea-party suit moves forward
Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit by 10 tea-party groups to
Two finalists for a Mahoning County judicial seat are seeking the Democratic nomination
Democratic precinct committee members will meet Aug. 7, 8 or 11 to vote
Obama opens Eastern Seaboard to offshore oil and gas exploration
Associated Press ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. The Obama administration is reopening the Eastern
Pursue dreams; never settle
As Christians, we should reach for God’s best, not settle for less. Many times we fall short of what
Stopgap transportation bill shows Congress at its worst
Editorial: This should be the summer of the American people’s discontent — over Congress’ failure to pass a
Slovak pilgrimage to national shrine
Slovak pilgrimage to national shrine NORTH JACKSON The Youngstown chapter of the Slovak Catholic
Israel pushes deeper into Gaza
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israeli troops pushed deeper into Gaza on Friday in a
Farmer in ad is also executive
Associated Press COLUMBUS The farmer featured in radio ads for Gov. John Kasich airing across
Website to promote manufacturing industry
Manufacturers coalition focuses efforts on promoting jobs in manufacturing through internships, website
Today is Saturday, July 19, the 200th day of 2014. There are 165 days left in the year.
Today is Saturday, July 19, the 200th day of 2014. There are 165 days left in the year.
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Treme’ actor settling profiling suit vs. Macy’s NEW YORK A black actor who accused
Mitigating the impact of spills
Opinion: Bismarck (N.D.) Tribune: It would be difficult to classify the early July saltwater spill near
CNG station to open
CNG station to open GIRARD IGS CNG Services’ sixth public compressed natural- gas fueling
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Waterfire, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The arts and music festival returns
‘Funnel of fire’ destroys homes in Washington state
Associated Press PATEROS, Wash. A fire racing through rural north-central Washington destroyed
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick J.G. Reed, 30, of 5873 Country Trail,
National League Pirates rally late, top Rockies
Associated Press Pittsburgh Travis Snider’s pinch-hit double in the eighth scored Neil Walker to
Road closed
Road closed BOARDMAN West Parkside Drive is closed until further notice, according to the
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