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New Tressel era begins at YSU
Jim Tressel, acting president of Youngstown State University, talks to the media in his office in Tod Hall Friday, his first day in office. He ...
Stories published June 21, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Howland ex-convict charged with attacking Mich. woman
A former Farrell, Pa., man convicted of killing an elderly woman in 1982, then paroled last year to live in Howland with his parents has been arrested on charges that he robbed and assaulted an elderly Michigan woman.
Judicial panel that reviews office-holder defendants shrouded in secrecy
The closed-door process by which a panel of three retired judges decides whether to suspend Ohio public officeholders charged with job-related felonies is shrouded in secrecy until the panel makes its final determination, state and local officials say.
History lost: Vast Valley steel mill under demolition
In August 1913, a writer described the opening of the $2 million Trumbull Steel Co. south of downtown Warren as “a very important change in the whole character of this city.”
Brad Smith's football camp for kids joins South Side youth conference today
After first helping 300 kids learn about football and life at the True Foundation camp which Brad Smith and his wife Rosalynn offered at YSU Saturday, it was time for some fun Saturday evening.
Downtown fest offers food, music, customs of Slavic homes
Did you find yourself trading in the hamburgers and hot dogs for haluski, or the sloppy joes for cevapcici?
Thousands come for music, races at 9th Salem Supernats
Bob Stowe knows his teen-aged daughter, Katie, has a lead foot when she gets behind the wheel, and he’s okay with it. In fact, he encourages it. The faster, the better.
Sunni insurgents capture 2 more towns, border crossing in Iraq
Sunni insurgents led by an al-Qaida breakaway group expanded their offensive in a volatile western province on Saturday, capturing two strategic towns and the first border crossing with Syria to fall on the Iraqi side.
Strange silence follows capture of Libyan accused of deadly Benghazi attack
A strange silence has met the U.S. capture of a Libyan militant accused in the 2012 attack that killed the American ambassador and three others.
Old power plant could become museum to infamous Sing Sing prison
An old power plant at Sing Sing that once supplied the juice for the electric chair is being eyed as the site for a museum dedicated to the infamous prison.
Tee times for Greatest Juniors Monday at Salem
The 4th qualifier in the 2014 Greatest Golfer of the Valley junior tournament will take place Monday at The Salem Golf Club
SOCIEY DIGEST
Library will host martial arts demo LEETONIA The Crystal Dragon Family Martial Arts Center will
Track & field, Warren JFK, Chad zallow
Warren JFK's Chad Zallow won the 110 hurdles at the state track meet each of the last two years.
Track and field, McDonald Jai'Lyn Mosley
McDonald's Jai'Lyn Mosley won the shot put and discus at the state track meet.
Manningham emphasizes character, life skills at camp
The Warren Harding graduate and New York Giants receiver wanted to teach campers about more than just football.
Dr. Saadi receives Lebanese citizenship after many years
Dr. Saadi is strong advocate for Lebanon in the U.S.
Tribe’s top pick getting started with Scrappers
In many ways, Bradley Zimmer resembles a fish out of water as he settles into his new surroundings in the Mahoning Valley.
Genealogy brings Mich. man to Canfield Underground Railroad stop
A lot of time has passed between when a Southern farmer and abolitionist settled on a piece of Canfield property and one of his descendants learned about it — 38 presidencies, to be precise.
Scrappers lose early lead, fall in Batavia
Mahoning Valley led 3-0 in the first inning before falling 7-4.
If you think he's sexy, come see Rod Stewart Aug. 24
At least 40 people lined up early Friday morning to get tickets to see veteran rocker Rod Stewart.
Juniors go low to qualify
Snyder redeems himself with 1-under 71 to win boys 17-U title at Tam O'Shanter
McDonough museum presents Voices of the Valley
Community conversations are the highlight of the Voices of the Valley exhibition, presented by the McDonough Museum of Art at Youngstown State University, 525 Wick Ave.
US confident it can stop Ronaldo
The Americans face the two-time world player of the year when they take on Portugal Sunday.
Hubbard man faces charge of bigamy
Sheriff’s Office files first Trumbull County bigamy charge in decades
'Revival' links comedy sketches and folk music
Classic radio shows don’t always translate well to stage, but Ted & Company's “St. John’s Revival” has the potential to pull it off.
Hungarian picnic returns to grounds
The Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio’s annual picnic will be Sunday at their club grounds.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU football to play at West Virginia in 2016
YSU football to play at West Virginia in 2016 YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State football team will
Mercer Co. man pleads guilty to child-porn charge
Joseph L. Bryer, 53, of Grove City, entered his plea earlier this week before U.S. District Judge Mark R. Hornak, who will sentence him at 2 p.m. Oct. 9.
The next Oakhill pretrial hearing is Aug. 11
No trial date has yet been set in the re-filed Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case.
South Side man charged after ignoring cop's order
Andrew Cubellis, 23, was arraigned on charges of obstructing official business and carrying concealed weapons.
Kasich signs human trafficking legislation
Law brings stiffer penalties for soliciting minors for sex
New Tressel era begins at YSU
Jim Tressel, acting president of Youngstown State University, talks to the media in his office in Tod Hall Friday, his first day in office. He becomes president July 1.
TRACK & FIELD, Warren JFK MORGAN RICE
Morgan Rice had a simple goal: get back to Columbus and defend her 100-meter hurdle state track
Cavaliers make Blatt hiring official
David Blatt went overseas to chase his basketball dreams. He’s coming back to fulfill them.
Ambrose looking for first Sonoma win
A win Sunday could earn the Australian his first berth in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
BASEBALL, SOUTH RANGE BILLY GOODALL
South Range center fielder Billy Goodall had one thing on his mind heading into this year’s baseball
SOFTBALL, Poland TAYLOR MIOKOVIC
Poland’s Taylor Miokovic can do it all on the softball diamond. From hitting home runs to
SOFTBALL, South Range STEVIE TAYLOR
Stevie Taylor knew this year would be different. Being the only senior on her team, Taylor was
Tennis, Poland Garrett Gardner
Poland senior Garrett Gardner is no stranger to the state tennis tournament held in Columbus.
Friday’s pro golf results
Friday’s pro golf results U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN PINEHURST, N.C. For all the interest in the men
Track & Field, East Terrell McClain
East senior Terrell McClain was determined to do his best and make it to the state meet in his final
BASEBALL, Western Reserve NICK ALLISON
It’s been quite a year for senior Nick Allison. Along with being a Division VII All-Ohio
At least 52 workers take antibiotics after anthrax exposure
Associated Press At least 52 workers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are taking
METRO DIGEST || Motorcycle ride today in Canfield
Motorcycle ride today WARREN The Northcoast Motorcycle Safety Ride will take place at 11 a.m.
$40M settlement reached in Central Park rape case
Associated Press NEW YORK With New York awash in murder and drugs, the 1989 rape and beating of
Senators: HUD OK’d expansion
Associated Press CINCINNATI Federal housing officials have cleared the way for an organization’s
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Francis R. Figley,31, of 6740 Appleridge Circle, Unit
Jury wants life sentence for Ohioan in 4 killings
Associated Press AKRON A jury is recommending a life sentence without parole for a 22-year-old
State: May unemployment rate drops again
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said Friday the seasonally adjusted rate in May was 5.5 percent, which was down from 5.7 percent in March and 6.1 percent in April.
Fugitive found in Cornersburg
Staff report youngstown Police caught a man they’d been looking for since he fled while they
Youngstown ranked fourth on ‘solopreneur’ list
The Youngstown metro area placed fourth on SpareFoot’s new list of America’s Top 15 hubs for solo entrepreneurs
Measles outbreak in Ohio is largest in the U.S. since 1994
Health-care personnel must prove they have immunity to measles
METRO DIGEST || Fifth arrest made in Poland break-ins
Arrested on warrant YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a man on a warrant after they found him passed
Pressuring prime minister
Associated Press BAGHDAD The most respected voice for Iraq’s Shiite majority on Friday joined
Calls mount for UN help in Afghan election crisis
Calls mount for UN help in Afghan election crisis KABUL, Afghanistan A proposal for the U.N. to
ON A MISSION
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman A mission trip to Croatia took team members
Surplus food
Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown,
Observing principles of Ramadan
“It was the month of Ramadan in which the Quran was sent down as guidance for mankind with clear
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2014. There are 193 days left in the year. Summer
Too much thinking
REVIEW ‘Think Like a Man Too’ Grade: D+ Rating: PG-13 for crude humor, language, partial
Youth weekend set
Youth weekend set YOUNGSTOWN A youth weekend is planned today and Sunday at Mount Calvary
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Simply Slavic Festival, noon to 11 p.m.: Everybody will be Slavic
vacation bible school | Sessions in the Valley
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
RELIGION DIGEST || Retrouvaille
Retrouvaille YOUNGSTOWN Retrouvaille of Youngs-town is a peer ministry that teaches a new
Do judicial ratings matter?
Opinion: COLUMBUS The Ohio State Bar Association’s Commission on Judicial Candidates released its ratings
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Bernie Kopell (“The Love Boat”) is 81. Actress Mariette Hartley is 74. Comedian
Never demean US war dead
Opinion: Mitchell Daily Record, Mitchell, S.D.: In a piece we published Monday, Cal Thomas, a syndicated
Starbucks raising prices on drinks
Associated Press NEW YORK Starbucks is raising prices on some of its drinks by 5 cents to 20
Stock Market closes in on two milestones
Associated Press NEW YORK The U.S. stock market is back to setting records. After treading
News Shows
News Shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Vice President
It’s filly time in Amish country
Opinion: I have visited nearby New Wilmington, Pa., Amish farming country for the past 22 years on a photo
US pulls plan for sheltering children in Va.
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. The government is shopping for a new location to temporarily
newsmakers
newsmakers SUV carrying rapper Schoolboy Q fired on DENVER A gunman with a rifle fired on an
Named to state board
Named to state board YOUNGSTOWN Brian P. Benyo, president of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers
mission trip
mission trip Team members Members of a mission trip visited small Roma villages in Croatia in
Man gets 35 years in fatal sleepover fire
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man twice convicted of killing a woman and eight children at a
MAHONING COUnTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people this week on these charges. They are expected to
Eastern Gateway CC makes its presence known in Valley
Editorial: Five years ago, when this region was introduced to a new multi-county, public two-year college,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Devon Lynn and Christopher Felger, East Palestine, girl, June
Greatest golfer Junior qualifier
Greatest golfer Junior qualifier The top four golfers from Friday’s qualifying event at Tam
VA: 80% of senior execs got bonuses
Associated Press WASHINGTON Nearly 80 percent of senior executives at the Department of Veterans
Sex-offender status upheld in rape case
Associated Press COLUMBUS An appeals court has upheld the sex offender classification given to
Martinezes make Indians pay with clutch home runs
Pitching to J.D. Martinez didn’t work out very well for the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. Facing Victor Martinez wasn’t a very good idea either.
Allure of high-tech fishing gadgets
Our world spins faster and faster each day, week and year, so it stands to reason the peaceful
Pollinators keep the world green
Every year, the U.S. secretary of agriculture designates a week in June as National Pollinator Week.
Should Americans work less?
Opinion: By Emily Schwartz Greco and William A. COLLINS OtherWords Treasury Secretary Jack Lew comes
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