43
Vindy.com for October 11, 2007
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories » Photos » Podcasts
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published October 11, 2007
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Man convicted in triple fatality busted for smoking pot
Man convicted in triple fatality busted for smoking pot YOUNGSTOWN — A 21-year-old man who had to
Mahoning commissioners settle an Oakhill lien
Mahoning commissioners settle an Oakhill lien YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners have
Potential buyer for Trumbull Memorial backs out
WARREN — Signature Hospital Corp., which a month ago was touted as a potential buyer for Forum
Donna Moonda gets state prison time for probation violation
Donna Moonda gets state prison time for probation violation MERCER, Pa. — It wasn’t the homecoming
Adams’ DNA confirmed in cold murder case
YOUNGSTOWN — Investigators received confirmation today that Bennie Adams’ DNA was present on
Police are looking for the man responsible for Subway robbery.
LIBERTY — Police are looking for a man who robbed the Subway restaurant on Belmont Avenue here at
Youngstown, YSU plan for seven demolitions
YOUNGSTOWN — The city hired a firm to develop plans to abate and demolish seven structures to make
Campbell mayoral candidate faces DUI charge
CAMPBELL — Mayoral candidate Francis A. (Tony) Fontes was scheduled to appeared in municipal court
Will Boardman become a city?
BOARDMAN — Could it be the city of Boardman? Jason Loree, township administrator, was to present a
Congressman Wilson has emergency surgery
U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, D-6th, was in stable condition following today emergency colon surgery
Youngstown superintendent outlines administrative cuts
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district’s administrative ranks have been cut by 36 percent as it works
Governor assured GM Lordstown future is secure
Gov. Ted Strickland emerged from a meeting with a top General Motors official feeling like the
Chamber gives Mahoning Valley Growth Awards
BOARDMAN — Sales at Diamond Steel Construction Co. soared last year just like one of its boom cranes
Jeweler reports $27,500 diamond theft
WARREN – The owner of Earl Maxin Jewelers has reported to police that about $27,500 in diamonds
Judge continues state case against Calcutta gaming center
LISBON — Judge C. Ashley Pike of Columbiana County Common Pleas Court this morning agreed to a
Race will force closing of some park roads Sunday
Opinion: YOUNGSTOWN — Several roads through Mill Creek Park will be closed between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday
Boardman PTA sets candidates night
Opinion: BOARDMAN — The Boardman Council PTA will host a Meet the Candidates forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in the
Woman convicted of using baby as club
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An Erie woman has been convicted of swinging her 4-week-old son to hit her
Trumbull tourism bureau seeks listings for calendar
Opinion: WARREN— The Trumbull County Tourism Bureau is collecting information for its 2008 Calendar of
Trumbull awards banquet set for Nov. 2
Cortland — Comedian Jay Hendren, known as the “Country’s Funniest Farmer,” will perform at the
Dinner is fundraiser for transplant fund
Dinner is fundraiser for transplant fund AUSTINTOWN — A pasta dinner will be served from noon to 5
Junior women’s league event benefits food bank
Junior women’s league event benefits food bank BOARDMAN — Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League
Kiwanis installation held, event planned
Kiwanis installation held, event planned YOUNGSTOWN — The highlight of last month’s meeting of the
OCCHA schedules dinner as fundraiser
BOARDMAN — Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana Inc. has planned a fund-raising dinner
‘ELIZABETH’
‘ELIZABETH’ Grade: C- Director: Shekhar Kapur Rating: PG-13 for violence, some sexuality and
YSU basketball team’s cupboard is not bare
Two stars are gone, but YSU returns four players with starting experience. YOUNGSTOWN — When
Tighter Seether hits road
The band will offer its new album’s material along with surprises. Out of the darkness and
Police evict ex-nuns
Police evict ex-nuns KAZIMIERZ DOLNY, Poland — Police evicted a band of rebellious ex-nuns
‘ACROSS THE UNIVERSE’
‘ACROSS THE UNIVERSE’ Grade: B Director: Julie Taymor Running time: 2 hours, 13 minutes
Killings on rise in Darfur as day of reckoning nears
With peace talks designed to end the bloodshed in the African nation of Sudan just around the
Mom gets 4 years for putting son in cage
The boy, 10, also was sometimes made to wear an electronic collar used in dog training. TOLEDO
PREP VOLLEYBALL Wednesday’s games
Hubbard 25-18-25-25, Liberty 12-25-15-13 LIBERTY — Hubbard (18-4, 13-1) clinched the Trumbull
The Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival continues with a double bill at the DeBartolo Hall
The Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival continues with a double bill at the DeBartolo Hall
Blind Melon, new singer carry on
A new studio album will likely come out next year. “When your deepest thoughts are broken/Keep
Unruly teen’s mom is charged
The girl attacked a pregnant neighbor, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — The mother of a 13-year-old
“I’ve enjoyed watching these fellas. I gotta admit it was getting a little boring
Opinion: “I’ve enjoyed watching these fellas. I gotta admit it was getting a little boring without me, but
Study suggests that fewer women need chemo drug
Modern genetic tools were used on a study done in the 1990s. The widely used chemotherapy drug
Cameras keep eye on teen drivers
Auto insurers let parents track teen drivers with in-car cameras. CHICAGO (AP) — When 17-year-old
Pittsburgh company sued over scalped tickets
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A software company has been accused of enabling scalpers to buy up tickets for the
Short-form series lure TV viewers
LOS ANGELES — Jerry Seinfeld announced several months ago that he would be returning to prime time
‘WE OWN THE NIGHT’
‘WE OWN THE NIGHT’ Grade: B. Director: James Gray. Running time: 1 hour, 50 minutes. Rating:
CREATING JOBS Local report
Area agencies had a hand in these business projects in 2006: STARTUPS Projects: 67 Investment:
Despite Blanchett, ‘Elizabeth’ disappoints
History tells us this film was a mistake. Coming nearly nine years after the release of
Anita Hill’s accusations still garbage
Opinion: All that many people know about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas are the accusations against
“CSI” (9 p.m., CBS): Harold Perrineau is scheduled to rejoin the cast of
“CSI” (9 p.m., CBS): Harold Perrineau is scheduled to rejoin the cast of “Lost” when the island
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Blind Melon. When: 9 tonight at the Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights; and 7 p.m. Oct.
‘Across the Universe’ is silly but spellbinding
It’s a film brimming with affection and over-reaching ambition. And if Julie Taymor’s visionary,
School board plays name game
The school board has received four requests for renaming buildings. YOUNGSTOWN — School
Study says medical care lacking for U.S. kids
More than 1,500 children were subjects of the study. WASHINGTON — In the largest study of its
‘We Own the Night’: Phoenix owns flick
A weak villain makes the story unbalanced. “We Own the Night” is a tug-of-war tale about a son
PICK YOUR DREAM TEAM Vindy.com
Make sure to check out the weekly Dream Team on vindy.com this week. Each week, we want to see who
AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Incredibly Innovative Innovators of Pittsburgh.” Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera Academy,
It’s tough being a ‘pro’
Opinion: It’s tough being a ‘pro’ EDITOR: I noticed that the “pro-life” folks were on the YSU campus
Blacks’ retirement security at risk as racial divisions found in 401(k) plans
Part of the problem is from poor financial instruction in school, experts say. NEW YORK (AP) —
Fuel, Alter Bridge coming to The Wedge
Fuel, Alter Bridge coming to The Wedge AUSTINTOWN — Fuel and Alter Bridge are coming to The Wedge.
Development groups release ‘report card’
Job losses and plant closings are not included in the report. LIBERTY — Area agencies
Commission: Veterans should get their disability checks quickly
WASHINGTON (AP) — Injured veterans suffering long waits for disability checks could have their
Being rich isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Enough, already, with compassion for society’s middle and lower orders. There currently
PASSER RATING (min. 8 atts/game)AttCompYardsTDIntRating
PASSER RATING (min. 8 atts/game)AttCompYardsTDIntRating Randy Triplett, Youngstown Christian
Drunken dad didn’t know baby fell from stroller
A woman heard the child crying in the field near her house. CLEVELAND (AP) — City prosecutors will
GM pact ratified; Chrysler strike settled
GM’s Lordstown complex is getting new products for 2009 and 2010. DETROIT — The United Auto
Beware of the 3-headed monster
VIENNA — A week before the Mathews High football team was going to play its first playoff game in
ITCL has some big battles on tap
South Range-Columbiana head this week’s list; Mineral Ridge is next. After watching his
Family leaves as gas problem fixed
Officials will study options to solve the problem. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Members of a western
Cleveland shooter had been suspended, made threats
The 14-year-old shot four people at his school, then killed himself. CLEVELAND (AP) — A 14-year-
Iraqis seek answers from security firm
One clergyman urged that immunity for foreign security contractors be lifted. BAGHDAD, Iraq —
Trumbull County expected to award water-tank contracts
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners are expected to award a $1,210,000 contract to Chicago Bridge
Ohio high court upholds death sentence for man
Two doctors found the man not to be mentally retarded. COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court
Man charged in shooting
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A Lee Avenue man is charged with attempted homicide in a shooting on the city’s
Nation sees rash of noose incidents
Was the trend caused by the Jena furor? ATLANTA (AP) — In the months since nooses dangling from a
Youngstown woman offered bribe during raid, police say
A loaded 9mm was found under a love seat cushion, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — Police allege Alberta
A plan to end homelessness
Mahoning County is one of more than 200 communities to adopt a 10-year plan. YOUNGSTOWN —
Cleanup help needed
Cleanup help needed YOUNGSTOWN — The city is seeking volunteers for a citywide cleanup day to take
SHARKS
SHARKS Fast facts Information on the sharks you’ll see at the E-Quarium in the Eastwood Mall,
LIQUOR LICENSES
LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers
Man gets 6-year prison term for robbing buyout recipient
A friend who knew of the buyout betrayed the victim. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man charged in the
Six Poland girls vie today in net meet Poland’s Brocker, Tom billed today
Coach Pam Steinhauser said they are the most Bulldogs ever in the district. CANTON — Two
Irish, JFK golfers going to state
Ursuline won state titles in 1977 and 1978 and JFK won in 2000 and 2001 and was runnerup 2002.
Mother who abandoned baby unlikely to face criminal charges
Tips called into police led them to the mother. SHARON, Pa. — A 20-year-old woman who left her
Ohio House OKs limits on game machines machines
The measure would prohibit cash payouts from gaming machines. COLUMBUS (AP) — Bars and storefront
BUILDING NAMES Youngstown city schools
Nearly a dozen of the Youngstown city schools are named after individuals, primarily presidents and
HOMELESSNESS | By the numbers
There were 249 homeless people living in Mahoning County, according to a study conducted in January.
PREP PREVIEW This week’s other games
LEETONIA (5-2) vs. McDONALD (6-1) Game time: Friday, 7 p.m. at McDonald. Last meeting: In 2006,
POLAND Joint Fire District
At Wednesday’s board of trustees meeting for the Western Reserve Joint Fire District at the Poland
Sharks’ arrival causes stir at mall
A 5-foot-shark was stressed after its long ride from California. NILES — Sales aren’t the only
Commissioners expected to give $5,000 toward bridge restoration
The black discoloration would be removed. WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners are expected to
Truck measure moves forward
Opponents say the new pickup truck law poses a safety hazard. STRUTHERS — Despite heated
Residents evacuated after derailment, fire
Ohio EPA was monitoring air and local streams. PAINESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Some 30 cars from a CSX
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth E. Quear III, 23, of 3301 Ellwood Road, New Castle,
PREP SOCCER Wednesday’s games
Howland 2, Canfield 0 HOWLAND — After a scoreless first half, Deja Amato scored on a free kick and
Bribery leads to time in prison
Total payout will be about $3 million, a lawyer says. YOUNGSTOWN — A painting contractor who
Suspension of disbelief: Lowellville stays united
Imagine you’re Mike Palumbo. You’re 22 years old, you just got hired as Lowellville’s head
Scientists report fewer deaths caused by natural disasters
WASHINGTON — Reported deaths in natural disasters worldwide are down tenfold since the ’60s, even
Mooney blanks Irish to seal SVC title
Katie Griswold scored four goals and the Cardinals’ defense was dominant. YOUNGSTOWN — Katie
MGM Mirage to build Atlantic City resort
Atlantic City casinos are out to attract more affluent visitors. LAS VEGAS (AP) — MGM Mirage Inc.
Unruly teen’s mother is charged
The girl attacked a pregnant neighbor, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — The mother of a 13-year-old
Trustees table action on fees for hearings
A zoning hearing fee increase has not netted expected revenues. MINERAL RIDGE —
Recruits: More have criminal records
The Pentagon says policy sets a ‘tough standard.’ WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army last year again
Official lists items collected in waste drive
LISBON — Columbiana County residents took advantage of a free opportunity to get rid of household
Hospital probes violation of Clooney’s privacy
Hospital probes violation of Clooney’s privacy NEWARK, N.J. — Several hospital staffers have been
Downtown Youngstown to host Octoberfest with kids activities
A free Halloween event for children will be Saturday at the Children’s Museum of the Valley.
Attic-cleaning yields second-most valuable comic
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP) — Holy collectibles, Batman! A near-mint copy of Detective Comics 27, a
Soil district official makes fund request
The commissioners plan budget hearings with county officials. LISBON — Peter Conkle, district
Senior Tim Marlowe: Mooney’s do-it-all-guy
The versatile senior is almost always on the field for the Cardinals. YOUNGSTOWN — Cardinal
Photos
