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UPDATE | Elderly man found dead on Youngstown's West Side
Elderly man found dead on Youngstown's West Side
UPDATE | Elderly man found dead on Youngstown's West Side
Elderly man found dead on Youngstown's West Side
State, local reps react to Obama’s address
The president struck a nerve with some when he said he wanted to work with Congress.
Stories published January 21, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Zoldan sues Ice Zone partner in wake of foreclosure notice
Bruce J. Zoldan, co-owner of the Ice Zone, has filed a lawsuit in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas against his business partner, Thomas E. Hutch, for monetary damages and breach of contract.
Dad of East freshman killed by bus wants new investigation after charges denied
Police will not file charges against a city school-bus driver involved in a November accident in which an East High School freshman was killed.
Tressel aims to avoid layoffs amid budget blues
As Youngstown State University’s battle with financial challenges continues, President Jim Tressel says his goal is to avoid personnel layoffs.
Port Authority weighs support of commission to preserve Youngstown air base
The Western Reserve Port Authority will discuss next month whether to financially support a local military affairs commission that will work full-time to avoid closure or reductions at the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
Prep work started in Warren for historic GE plant demolition
Preparation work has begun on the $2.4 million demolition of the 354,000 square foot historic General Electric Ohio Lamp Plant on Dana Street Northeast.
Poland council continues talks on Sheridan sidewalk
Village council members continued plans at a meeting Tuesday night to put in a new sidewalk on Sheridan Road.
Woman treated after 2 domestic attacks, Boardman police say
A woman reported to township police that between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, her boyfriend hurt her — and his relatives then came to her residence and assaulted her in retaliation for his arrest.
Youngstown council delays vots on whistlerblowers, bullying, cellphones
City council postponed votes on creating policies to protect whistle-blowers, address violence and bullying in the workplace and the improper use of city cellphones and computers.
Youngstown council postpones action on several items
Youngstown council postpones action on several items
Govt. closer to goal of 9.1M enrolled under health law
Govt. closer to goal of 9.1M enrolled under health law
NY man gets prison term for bringing drugs to Mahoning Valley
NY man gets prison term for bringing drugs to Mahoning Valley
Video shows man shot by New Jersey police raising his hands
Video shows man shot by New Jersey police raising his hands
Texas boy, 13, pleads guilty to killing brother and father
Texas boy, 13, pleads guilty to killing brother and father
Fleeing suspect drives right into Ohio prison's parking lot
Fleeing suspect drives right into Ohio prison's parking lot
Abortion foes push new bills in Congress and the states
Abortion foes push new bills in Congress and the states
UPDATE | No charges in Nov. 12 East High bus fatal accident
UPDATE | No charges in Nov. 12 East High bus fatal accident
Newtown to vote on razing home of gunman in school massacre
Newtown to vote on razing home of gunman in school massacre
Pa. man, 77, gets 4 months for aiding son's escape plan
Pa. man, 77, gets 4 months for aiding son's escape plan
Jailed Virginia lawmaker charged with forgery, perjury
Jailed Virginia lawmaker charged with forgery, perjury
Jan. 31 is deadline for dog license purchases in Columbiana County
Jan. 31 is deadline for dog license purchases in Columbiana County
Jury selection resumes in Colorado theater shooting
Jury selection resumes in Colorado theater shooting
Senate panel backs bill to lower suicide rates among vets
Senate panel backs bill to lower suicide rates among vets
Youngstown native tapped as Browns offensive coordinator
Youngstown native tapped as Browns offensive coordinator
Video shows man shot by NJ police raising his hands
Video shows man shot by NJ police raising his hands
Man accused of setting classmate’s clothing on fire
Man accused of setting classmate’s clothing on fire
Ohio mom whose kids died in fire sentenced on drug charges
Ohio mom whose kids died in fire sentenced on drug charges
AP: Family of man killed in Tracy Morgan crash settles lawsuit
Family of man killed in Tracy Morgan crash settles lawsuit
Coroner: OSU athlete's death will be ruled a suicide
Coroner: OSU athlete's death will be ruled a suicide
Grand jury: Pennsylvania attorney general could face charges
Grand jury: Pennsylvania attorney general could face charges
Thousands in equipment stolen from Vinylume in Austintown
Thousands in equipment stolen from Vinylume in Austintown
Youngstown teen suspect in theft from Boardman store
Youngstown teen suspect in theft from Boardman store
Investigation continues into deadly Ohio overpass accident
Investigation continues into deadly Ohio overpass accident
Committee established to create South Avenue Business Association
Committee established to create South Avenue Business Association
UPDATE | Elderly man found dead on Youngstown's West Side
Elderly man found dead on Youngstown's West Side
Boehner invites Israeli leader to address Congress on Iran
Boehner invites Israeli leader to address Congress on Iran
Health department confirms 15 Pittsburgh-area flu deaths
Health department confirms 15 Pittsburgh-area flu deaths
Prep work underway for Warren GE plant's demolition
Prep work underway for Warren GE plant's demolition
Trumbull planning commission to update Girard's comprehensive plan
Trumbull planning commission to update Girard's comprehensive plan
Yemeni rebels hold president 'captive' at his house
Yemeni rebels hold president 'captive' at his house
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Donated coats will be given out
Donated coats will be given out YOUNGSTOWN The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley will make
Man gets 15 years to life for murder
Michael Brown pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the July 25, 2013, murder of Daniel Watkins.
State, local reps react to Obama’s address
The president struck a nerve with some when he said he wanted to work with Congress.
Mercy Health-Youngstown offers free sign-up help in Youngstown, Boardman, Warren
Help sites in Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull, Ashtabula counties
Gregory Brewer pleads guilty to Warren aggravated murder and gets 20 years to life
Gregory S. Brewer, 50, apparently entered the home of Dominic Bufano, 55, last Aug. 21 on friendly terms, but left as Bufano’s killer.
Heinenon’s OT free throws lift Boardman
The Spartans got what coach Pat Birch called a “program win” by beating Canfield.
Covelli showcase offers busy weekend of basketball
Lariccia’s ‘See Them Rise’ has Canfield, Poland and Struthers playing
Youngstown council to consider creating a whistle-blower policy
Will also look at a policy to address violence and bullying in the workplace
Mooney students’ rally supports fire principal
About 100 Cardinal Mooney students rallied in front of the school before class Tuesday, showing support for John Young who was ousted last week
Doug Franklin, Warren mayor, to run for re-election to a second term
The city’s first black mayor will run for re-election to a second term this year.
Foreclosure lawsuit filed against Ice Zone
PNC Bank says more than $1.7 million is owed on the property.
Networks make unequal progress, report shows Diversity on TV
By DAVID BAUDER, LYNN ELBER and FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writers Kenya Barris, creator of
School officials discuss ‘realignment’ plan
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com POLAND School district officials plan to close two
Les Cochran’s book hits Kindle best seller list
The first book in former YSU President Les Cochran’s trilogy cracks Kindle best seller list
’Backstrom’ role worth second look for actor
By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee (TNS) PASADENA, Calf. Rainn Wilson’s initial reaction to the TV
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Emilie Lipp and Brian Buckley, East Palestine, boy, Jan.
W.Va., Noble work on deal for drilling under river
Associated Press MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. West Virginia is expected to receive nearly $6 million from
Embrace childhood with fun and flavors of winter
Family Features As a kid, the winter season was always a special time of year filled with snow
U.S. Attorney files 167 gun indictments
Of 167 gun indictments filed by the U.S. Attorney in 2014 in northern Ohio, 34 were from the Youngstown office.
Police charge man
Police charge man YOUNGSTOWN City police charged a Youngstown man with cultivation of marijuana
Butternut squash and pasta are a sweet and savory pairing
By Jill Wendholt Silva The Kansas City Star In recent years, American chefs have become fond of
Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes By Rae Hruby 1pound ground beef 1cup onion, diced 1cup green, red or yellow bell
Winery of the month: Jed Steele
Winery of the month: Jed Steele The man who was responsible for the success of Kendall Jackson
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioner’s hearing room, county
Campbell teacher case investigated by state agency
The Campbell Memorial High School teacher is on paid leave; investigation ongoing
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Pacific Union Financial LLC v. Sharry L. Smart et al,
Group's amendment would legalize marijuana use in Ohio
One of five testing sites would be located in Mahoning County
Two get prison time in heroin case
A federal judge gave five-year and 46-month prison terms to two Youngstown area men in a heroin-dealing case.
Woman found dead outside Ohio facility
Associated Press SAGAMORE HILLS, Ohio Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the
Cavs’ Blatt still beloved in Israel
Although Blatt’s team is struggling, Israeli basketball fans are sticking behind him.
2 juveniles arrested
2 juveniles arrested CAMPBELL Two juveniles who do not attend Campbell Schools were arrested on
Some potential jurors in Boston case say they could be impartial
Associated Press BOSTON As jury selection resumed Tuesday in the highly anticipated terror trial
Rebels shell home of leader of Yemen
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Shiite rebels shelled the residence of Yemen’s leader and swept
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Gas price up, but down from last year
Gas price up, but down from last year YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio’s gas increased by 1 cent this
District buys site for potential new complex
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA The Mathews Local School District has purchased the
Big second half helps Poland roll
Tate Duarte scored 18 points for the Bulldogs, who beat Howland 82-51.
Last week’s poll results
Last week’s poll results Results of last week’s poll conducted by the Burger Guyz show that a
Construction collapse kills 1, forces I-75 closure
Associated Press CINCINNATI Tons of concrete and steel covered the southbound lanes of a major
Police urged to engage minority communities
Associated Press CLEVELAND Police must demonstrate a commitment to directly engage the people
High school basketball roundup
A roundup of Tuesday’s boys basketball games from around the Mahoning Valley.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Tourists get photo of Stallone on ‘Rocky’ steps PHILADELPHIA A group of tourists
US under scrutiny in Europe
Opinion: By Ann Jones Los Angeles Times OSLO, Norway In my long nomadic life, I’ve been to both poles
Bishop Murry offers insights, credibility to panel on policing
Editorial: Too often over the years, leaders from presidents on down have conjured up fanciful-sounding task
Let’s hope Paterno heard ‘good news’
Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News I hope there’s a wire service in the afterlife.
GOP targets Social Security
Opinion: By Mike Ervin Tribune News Service The GOP has a fresh strategy to attack Social Security:
Is Nigeria weak on terrorists?
Opinion: The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer: France wasn’t the only nation under attack from brutal Islamic
Next big health care shift is coming
Opinion: By Christopher Flavelle Bloomberg News The next big shift is coming in U.S. health care, and
‘Serial’ fails to search for truth
Opinion: “Free Adnan” T-shirts are now for sale in support of a Maryland man serving life for killing his
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.15 -0.05 Avalon
Jury selection begins in Colo. theater-shooting trial
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. The first time James Holmes appeared in court, he wore
Going on offense
President seeks to help middle class Associated Press WASHINGTON Refusing to bend to the new
La Salle’s Larkin commits to YSU
La Salle’s Larkin commits to YSU YOUNGSTOWN Cincinnati La Salle senior cornerback Avery Larkin
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