News for September 6, 2014

Monday marks 20th anniversary of fateful crash that claimed local lives

The Ricchiuti and Rubino families will gather at 7:04 p.m. Monday at the cemetery where Anthony and Paula (Rubino) Rich are buried to remember the young couple killed 20 years ago in the crash of USAir Flight 427.

Vindicator looks at job turnover in Mahoning departments

The number of people leaving Mahoning County government for other jobs varies by departments, and they are leaving for what most of us would as well — more money, a Vindicator analysis shows.

Accident ties up state Route 11 near Columbiana

It took place in the northbound lane

Mahoning officials weighing second roundabout at 5 Points

Now that Mahoning County’s first roundabout is open at Mathews and Sheridan roads, county officials are considering installing a second roundabout at the intersection of Western Reserve, North Lima and Springfield roads.

About 125 turn out for MVSD's fishing day at Meander

For four hours Saturday, about 125 people ignored threatening skies and occasional rain to experience a once-a-year fishing treat: casting their lines in the pristine waters of Meander Creek Reservoir.

Summer's last Increase the Peace event today shows youth 'someone cares'

Vernisha Tucker continues to mourn the loss of her son, Tywan D. Tillis, who was 29 when he was shot to death May 4, 2004, in a car near Overland and Willis avenues on the South Side.

St. Michael's wraps up final area Greek fest of the season Sunday

Steady rain and gray skies didn’t keep people from flocking to the St. Michael The Archangel Greek Festival Saturday.

YSU beats Duquesne 34-23

YSU beats Duquesne 34-23.

Miss Mislevy, Mr. Crain plan Sept. nuptials

Stephanie Elaine Mislevy and Nelson Hunter Crain, both of Niles, are planning a wedding for Sept.

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Miss Learn, Mr. Hernandez plan Oct. rites

YOUNGSTOWN Jenna Rae Learn and Hector Luis Hernandez III, both of Youngstown, are engaged and

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Miss Jordan, Mr. Kamensky to wed Oct. 4

Jamie Jordan and Joseph Kamensky, both of Hubbard, are planning an October wedding, their parents

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YSU leads Duquesne 34-17 after third quarter

YSU leads Duquesne 34-17 after third quarter.

Obama's support from Europe restored

For President Barack Obama, it was a brief glimpse of his good old days in Europe when the continent cheered his ascent to the White House.

Couple who crashed off Jamaica 'can't be replaced,' colleagues say

Rescue crews searching off Jamaica's coast on Saturday said they could no longer see debris spotted earlier, stymieing efforts to solve the mystery surrounding a small plane carrying a prominent upstate New York couple that went on a ghostly 1,700-mile journey after the pilot was apparently incapacitated.

YSU leads Duquesne 31-7 at halftime

YSU leads Duquesne 31-7 at halftime.

YSU leads Duquesne 21-0 after first quarter

YSU leads Duquesne 21-0 after first quarter.

Late fourth-down conversion saves McDonald

McDonald quarterback Ben Carkido got a yard on a fourth-and-1 play with 1:23 remaining.

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Youngstown school board rebukes academic panel, Supt. Hathorn

Some board members say they want to hire an attorney

Penguins set for run as favorite for next 3 weeks

Last weekend, Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford was reminded of the biggest difference between the FBS and the FCS.

Youngstown fire inspector calls East High 'a fire hazard'

City could shut down the school if needed repairs aren’t finished soon

Horse trainer heads home after collapsing at Canfield Fair

Dan Trent died at the Canfield Fair, but was brought back to life.

Murry’s run lifts Harding past Howland

The running back returned from injury to score the game-winner late in the fourth quarter.

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Mooney’s defense dominates Spartans

C.J. Amill carried 19 times for 136 yards and a touchdown for Mooney (1-1), which led just 13-0 at halftime.

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YSU provost candidate speaks of passion for area

The final of four YSU provost candidates stopped by campus Friday, excited to be back in her hometown.

Wassil produces two big plays as Hubbard rolls over Girard

Ethan Wassil isn’t the first name you think of when the subject is Hubbard football. But he shouldn’t be the last.

Campbell mother charged with endangering her 4 kids

A 24-year-old Reed Avenue woman was taken to the Mahoning County Adult Justice Center Friday night, chaged with child endangering and disorderly conduct after police found her four children playing in the street a block from their home.

Cylar’s Leopards bounce back against Niles

A week after losing by 30 points at Villa Angela-St. Joseph, the Leopards rebounded to defeat the Red Dragons, 24-18.

Campbell reinstates police lieutenant position, promotes four men

After more than two decades, Campbell brought back the lieutenant position, which is one rank below chief. The department promoted four men to supervisor roles Thursday – one to lieutenant and three to sergeant.

South Range gets more from Alessi

Joe Alessi rushed for 233 yards and three touchdowns.

University’s kicker gives East the boot

Ryder Bell’s 50-yard field goal lifted University School over East.

YSU women’s soccer wins third straight

YSU women’s soccer wins third straight YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State women’s soccer team won

Petitions for Youngstown charter-amendment proposal have enough valid signatures

The issue would be on the ballot even if there wasn’t enough signatures

Ed, Chris Muransky are 2014 United Way campaign chairmen

UW's Day of Caring Friday drew nearly 600 volunteers

Youngstown man removed from arraignment after shouting at judge

Accused of spitting on YSU cop

Tressel, deans chillin' for ALS

YSU President Jim Tressel winces as student Danny Price pours a bucket of ice on him in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Students raised $269 for ALS research from tickets for the event.

Workshops at Y

Workshops at Y BOARDMAN Two new group-therapy workshops, led by Judy Shields, licensed clinical

Lessons to be learned from Ferguson

Opinion: Community workshop on police stops set for Sept. 30

Concert at church

Concert at church CORTLAND The Keelings will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Bible

Two Newton Falls referendums are taken back off of November ballot

Two referendum petitions certified last month to appear on the Nov. 4 ballot in Newton Falls are back off the ballot.

Child porn conviction upheld

The appeals court rejected William L. McCants’ claim that his lawyer was ineffective.

TRUMBULL, MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Elijah J. Jackson, 29, of 1486 Woodcrest Ave.,

Sentencing hearing set for former mayoral candidate

Status hearing held Friday

POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, HUBBARD, LIBERTY

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Aug.

Cease-fire begins in Ukraine

Associated Press MINSK, BELARUS Ukraine, Russia and the Kremlin-backed separatists signed a

Warren crime data is now just a computer click away

Rookie QB Manziel lets critics have say

Johnny Manziel has been the target of some harsh criticism from football analysts like Boomer Esiason and Merril Hoge.

Wolverines, Irish looking for grand finale

The greatest challenge for Michigan and No. 16 Notre Dame tomight be finding a fitting finale to an on-again, off-again rivalry that repeatedly has produced some finishes.

U.S. Open tennis Serena, Wozniacki to meet Sunday in final

Associated Press NEW YORK Serena Williams overwhelmed 17th-seeded Ekaterina Makarova of Russia

Nothing ‘Hokie’ about Horseshoe

Ohio State hosts Virginia Tech tonight in Columbus.

Williams: Preseason games are marketing nightmare

Once upon a time, NFL preseason games were interesting as hopefuls battled established starters for coveted jobs.

Murphy delivers in 10th for Tribe

David Murphy’s return helped give the Cleveland Indians a much-needed win.

Mannella scores two late TDs in Lakeview victory

The Bulldogs overcame interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter, to squeak by Struthers, 14-7.

Veteran linebacker Harrison ends career where it started

The highlight reel for James Harrison’s singular NFL career is loaded with ferocious hits and quarterback sacks, but those aren’t his most definitive play.

Jenkins’ big plays lift Cards to rout of Alliance

Staff report ALLIANCE Canfield (1-1) built a 21-7 lead midway through the third quarter and

US job growth falls to slowest in 8 months

Associated Press WASHINGTON A surprising drop in hiring and in the number of people seeking work

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COMING TOMORROW Readers show off their photos for this month’s “You Gotta Have Friends” Snapz

GM Cares week

GM Cares week YOUNGSTOWN General Motors will kick off its third annual “teamGM Cares Week” on

At service, family mourns Sotloff

At service, family mourns Sotloff PINECREST, Fla. Letters slain journalist Steven Sotloff wrote

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Gas boom, polluted water: 5 things to know

Associated Press The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has released details on

MAINE Teen mom fights state over DNR order

Associated Press PORTLAND, MAINE A teenage mother is fighting a do-not-resuscitate order imposed

State officials close down Weathersfield injection wells because of possible earthquake link

For the third time since the beginning of 2012, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has ordered the shutdown of wells associated with gas and oil in the Youngstown-Warren area, this time closing the American Water Management Services injection wells just north of Niles.

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