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Stories published February 18, 2008
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Man charged with dog-law violations
YOUNGSTOWN — Police charged a 19-year-old man with dog law violations after police said he
Here are Monday’s boys basketball tournament scores:
Here are Monday’s boys basketball tournament scores: Division I at Canton Civic Center Fitch
VIDEO | Obama: “Youngstown, this is our moment!”
YOUNGSTOWN — Democratic U.S. Sen. Barak Obama brought a
Eyesore at edge of Newport district to be rehabilitated
BOARDMAN — A longtime eyesore at the gateway to the township’s historic district will have a new
Mill Creek race selected as Ohio championship
YOUNGSTOWN — Road Runners Club of America selected the Mill Creek Distance Classic as the
Thunder signs DB Lee Smith of Tuskegee
BOARDMAN — Defensive back Lee Smith (5-foot-10, 198 pounds) has been assigned to the Mahoning Valley
Fitch hall of fame accepting nominations
The first Austintown Fitch High School athletic hall of fame banquet will be held Oct. 11 at
YSU hockey team finishes with a loss
BOARDMAN — The Youngstown State hockey team finished the regular season with their seventh straight
Alex Rathburn eighth in shot put
CLEMSON, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University Freshman Alex Rathburn (Western Reserve) finished eighth
Two injured in car crash near Ellwood City, Pa.
ELLWOOD CITY, PA. — Two people were severely injured in a head-on crash on Wurtemburg Road near
Public invited to Austintown Relay For Life meeting Tuesday
AUSTINTOWN — The 2008 Committee for the Relay for Life of Austintown is having its kick-off from
Obama at YSU, but not yet addressing the crowd
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s 1:40 p.m. and Obama is in the house although the crowd doesn’t know it yet. Obama
Court rules that wife should have known the ring was fake
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania appeals court ruled in favor of a millionaire car dealer who gave
Crowd already on tap for Obama’s YSU appearance
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s just after 1 p.m. and an enthusiastic crowd of well over 1,000 has already taken
Hillary Clinton will return to Youngstown Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will return to Youngstown Tuesday. She will
Obama visits RMI, says he’ll fight to keep jobs in U.S.
NILES — Sen. Barack Obama kicked off his Ohio campaign today at RMI Titanium Co. in Weathersfield
Worth a Look: Area activities are open to the public
Worth a Look cARD/BINGO PARTIES X St. Lucy Parish Banquet Center, 394 Tenney Avenue, Campbell,
Obama touring RMI plant in Weathersfield
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has arrived at the RMI plant in Weathersfield
Black elected officials will be honored Feb. 27
Opinion: YOUNGSTOWN —The Youngstown-Warren Black Caucus and The Mahoning County Democratic Party will honor
Women’s history celebration will feature Hedda Hopper biography
NILES – The 22nd annual Trumbull County Women’s History Celebration will be held at 5:30 p.m. March
Numbers favor Indians’ rotation
Pirates infielder Freddy Sanchez is getting an early start. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — The depth of
Women’s Murder Club book features Valley man
The co-author would e-mail technical arson questions at night. YOUNGSTOWN — Imagine reading a
Choir raising funds to perform in N.C.
AUSTINTOWN — The ROCcK Children’s Choir will perform at Victory Junction Gang Camp in North Carolina
Ohio EPA proposes rules for furnaces
Outdoor boilers have been popular due to increasing natural gas and fuel costs. COLUMBUS — New
City man arrested on weapon charge
City man arrested on weapon charge YOUNGSTOWN — Police said Luis Rodriguez, 37, of Green Street,
Five will be inducted into achievers hall of fame
The guest speaker is the only black county commissioner in Ohio. WARREN — Five entrepreneurs will
He prefers extra pay to holiday with her
Annie’s Mailbox He prefers extra pay to holiday with her Dear Annie: My fianc√© and I have
Busch propels Newman victory
The Dodges made the final three laps a challenge for Tony Stewart. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. —
’Hounds fall 2-1 in OT, drop to fourth in race
Ryan Watson scored both goals for improving Oklahoma City. YOUNGSTOWN — For the second time
Title defense is next Pavlik’s next bout will be in the Big Apple
LAS VEGAS — Saturday’s fight had been over for an hour and Kelly Pavlik was finishing up his
Judges agreed Pavlik won majority of rounds
LAS VEGAS — Trying to make a fair assessment of Saturday’s Pavlik-Taylor middleweight rematch is as
Conklin is tough for Pens
The goalie stopped 36 shots in the 4-1 win over Buffalo. BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ty Conklin’s early
Michigan upsets Ohio St., 80-70
Freshman Manny Harris scored 27 points for the Wolverines. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Senior forward
How can Clinton defeat Obama?
There doesn’t appear to be a clear answer. WASHINGTON (AP) — Ask a dozen die-hard Democrats around
Largest beef recall in the U.S. ordered
Two former employees at the slaughterhouse have been charged. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S.
Fugitive of the week
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Jason V. Poyssick The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
Region News: O’Charley’s restaurant to open in Boardman
REGION O’Charley’s restaurant to open in Boardman BOARDMAN — Covelli Enterprises will open its
Report: Dayton has gang problem
Some community leaders think the gang problem is overstated. DAYTON (AP) — Gangs are well-
Fast food companies offer more for less
Dollar menus grow as fast-food chains chase budget-conscious consumers. NEW YORK (AP) — If you
James captures another All-Star MVP
LeBron James scored 27 points as East defeated West. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — King James is All-Star
Today is Monday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2008. There are 317 days left in the year. This is
Today is Monday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2008. There are 317 days left in the year. This is
Vindy.com News Podcast for February 18, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, February 18, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Excellent cast presents ‘Colored Museum’
The 11 sketches explore what it means to be a black American. Winner of the 1986 Dramatist’s
Americans’ insecurities grow as ecomony worsens
Without credit, consumers are left with paychecks that aren’t enough. Even when experts were
Can’t pin NAFTA on Bush
Opinion: Can’t pin NAFTA on Bush EDITOR: I watched Hillary’s speech from Lordstown, and I think she
Tip put on credit cards may shortchange servers
Some restaurants expect employees to share in the cost of processing fees. HACKENSACK, N.J. —
Demographics drive politics
Opinion: The departure of Mitt Romney from the presidential campaign ought to lower the decibel level on what
And then they left town
And then they left town Scripps Howard News Service: Both the White House and the U.S. House ended
China a boon for Latin America
Opinion: Trade between China and Latin America has exceeded the most optimistic forecasts, surpassing in 2007
Heidi Klum offers to take in Britney Spears
Heidi Klum offers to take in Britney Spears HAMBURG, Germany — Heidi Klum wants to help Britney
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Girard Board of Health, 7 p.m., council chambers, city building, upstairs. Board
Homeless find shelter in foreclosed homes
No numbers are kept, but squatters who spend the night in vacant houses face safety risks.
Automakers begin insourcing work
Automakers are starting to take back work they had sent to suppliers. DETROIT — For decades,
No historic basis for U.S. militarism
Opinion: A few years ago I visited the Huntington Library in Los Angeles, where among other things I saw an
Local athletes set records
AREA Sculion gets record YPSILANTI, Mich. — Aiman Scullion broke Kent State’s men’s indoor 3,
World News
SOUTH AFRICA The Star, Johannesburg, Feb. 13: Philosopher Victor Hugo once said: “We say that
Bill Clinton stumps for wife in Ohio
The ex-president told crowds that Hillary Clinton has ideas to help Ohio. TOLEDO (AP) — Former
McConnell blames death on Syria or Hezbollah groups
McConnell blames death on Syria or Hezbollah groups WASHINGTON — The U.S. intelligence chief said
Hershey considers revamp of packaging
HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — Despite all the Hershey’s Kisses given out this past week for Valentine’s Day,
Transcript likely to fuel JFK conspiracy talk
DALLAS (AP) — A curious transcript purportedly about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination has
NRC seeks public comment on company’s plan to import Italian nuclear waste
NRC seeks public comment on company’s plan to import Italian nuclear waste KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —
Dancing the night away
Dancers at the Sunday night event ranged from 16 to 80 years of age. YOUNGSTOWN — “Gentlemen,
President urges Congress to renew AIDS program
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — President Bush rejected proposed Democratic changes to his prized
Nano-scale electricity from clothes
Nano-scale electricity from clothes With BC-Power Clothes By The Associated Press ELECTRIC
Zipper pull may be link to Earhart
The object was found in 2007 on Nikumaroro, a coral atoll in the Pacific Ocean. MEADVILLE, Pa.
Pavlik does us all proud
Editorial: In the color pieces that were put together for Kelly Pavlik’s first televised fight in September
Playoff chase heats up
The Youngstown SteelHounds (28-17-4, 60 points) launched the final quarter of their third season in
McCartney’s 22 points send Irish to postseason on a roll
Ursuline closed the regular season with a 73-43 victory over Warren JFK. YOUNGSTOWN — Area
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