43
Vindy.com for February 26, 2008
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories » Podcasts
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published February 26, 2008
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Conglose to begin new part-time post
YOUNGSTOWN — Although he found going through a civil service process for the city’s traffic
Taft center nearly finished
YOUNGSTOWN — The $5.75 million Taft Technology Center project will be 99 percent finished by its
Southington wins, JFK boys fall in Division IV
Windham defeated Warren JFK, 65-60, and Southington advanced with an 82-79 win over Fairport Harbor
Vandals trash Leetonia church
Vandals trash Leetonia church LEETONIA — Police here are seeking information leading to the arrest
Girard water rates going up
Girard water rates going up GIRARD — Municipal water rates are going up 20 percent, and the
CLEVELAND DEBATE| Inside the press room
Steve Kroft from "60 Minutes" and Dan Balz from the Washington Post are among those in attendence.
Poland beats Lakeview for win No. 22
Unbeaten Poland defeated Lakeview, 93-66, in the semifinals of the boys Division II district
Rally to support WRTA sales tax set Thursday
Rally to support WRTA sales tax set Thursday YOUNGSTOWN — Supporters of the 0.25 percent sales tax
CLEVELAND DEBATE: Scene at CSU
MSNBC and NBC affiliates are the only media allowed inside the debate
Aey loses another battle to get on the ballot
Aey loses another battle to get on the ballot YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. District Judge Peter C. Economus
Penguins trade for Marian Hossa
Every time Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ray Shero analyzed his team, he came to the same
CLEVELAND DEBATE| Ohio plays important role
The March 4 primary is the most important for Dems since the 1970s.
Chelsea Clinton: ‘My mom is ready to lead’
Chelsea Clinton: ‘My mom is ready to lead’ YOUNGSTOWN — It wasn’t a typical stump speech.
Poland seniors want commencement outdoors
POLAND — More than 150 Poland Seminary High School seniors want to preserve tradition and keep their
Food pantry for East Palestine residents set Wednesday
Food pantry for East Palestine residents set Wednesday EAST PALESTINE — Grace Evangelical Lutheran
Resident cited for illegal water hookup
YOUNGSTOWN — The owner/occupant of a dilapidated house at 546 Parkwood Ave. that had its water shut
Weather scraps Contract With the Community session
YOUNGSTOWN — The signing of a “Contract With the Community” by representatives of the city,
Columbiana boys game postponed
The Columbiana-Lake Center Christian boys basketball game at the Division IV district tournament at
Starbucks to shut down for 3.5 hours today
Starbucks was to shut down all of its 7,100 company-owned stores in the U.S. for three and a half
Water mail will shut off in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — A water main serving 12 homes on Ayrshire Drive and one on Edinburg Drive will be shut
Boy nabbed on drug trafficking
YOUNGSTOWN — A 15-year-old West Florida Avenue boy was arrested on a drug trafficking charge after
East High girl with knife is arrested
YOUNGSTOWN — A 16-year-old East High School girl was arrested after a kitchen knife with a 3-inch
Snow parking ban in Bazetta
Bazetta Township trustees declared a snow-emergency, prohibiting parking on any township street or
Warren cops seize cash and drugs
xxxxxxxx WARREN – Police seized almost $1,500 cash during a Tuesday morning drug raid at 1566
Private prison guard checked after being sprayed
YOUNGSTOWN — Yellow fluid squirted on a corrections officer from an inmate’s shampoo bottle smelled
Valuable dog stolen on Katherine Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — A black and white Akita the owner said is worth $1,500 was taken from the 900 block of
Beaver Township Crime Watch canceled
The Beaver Township Crime Watch meeting that had been scheduled for tonight has been canceled due to
Davis Elementary meeting rescheduled
AUSTINTOWN — The parent meeting set for 6:30 p.m. tonight at Davis Elementary on Maple Avenue has
Girls basketball games postponed
Because of wintry weather, tonight’s regional basketball games for the Canfield, Boardman and
Retired and rehired, Conglose returns
YOUNGSTOWN — Although he found going through a civil service process for the city’s traffic
Carbon monoxide kills Vienna man
VIENNA – The Trumbull County Coroner’s office has ruled that a 79-year-old Vienna Township man died
Look for a load of snow today
The snow is to start falling today beginning at noon or 1 p.m. and won’t stop anytime soon. The
Electricity users will have a chance to give opinions on Ohio Edison’s fee hike request
Electricity users will have an opportunity to give their opinions on Ohio Edison’s request to add
Chelsea Clinton, Michelle Obama coming to Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s a family affair. Hillary Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea, and Barack Obama’s wife,
Parking ban in Weathersfield
Effective at 9 a.m. today, all residents of Weathersfield Township will have a parking ban on all
Firefighter wounded at house fire
YOUNGSTOWN — A fire department lieutenant was treated at a hospital for a forehead wound he received
Warren apartment fire could have been catastrophic
WARREN – Six tenants of the Avon Oaks Apartments were rescued during an early morning blaze that the
Poll: Ohioans not sold on Strickland’s plan
COLUMBUS — Ohioans aren’t keen on Gov. Ted Strickland’s $1.7 billion bonds for jobs stimulus package
Weather halts Waste Management pickups today
Waste Management collection service has been cancelled for today for Waste Management residential
K. of C. to hold annual father-son breakfast
K. of C. to hold annual father-son breakfast COLUMBIANA — St. Jude Council Knights of Columbus
AARN charity auction, dinner at Mr. Anthony’s
AARN charity auction, dinner at Mr. Anthony’s YOUNGSTOWN ¬≠ — The Alzheimer’s Assistance and
S.O.A.R. chapter to meet
S.O.A.R. chapter to meet YOUNGSTOWN — Oliver Montgomery Chapter 27-16 of S.O.A.R. will meet at 1
YMCA names president, trustee and honoree
YMCA names president, trustee and honoree YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown YMCA Board of Trustee has
Thunder tickets now on sale
BOARDMAN — Individual game tickets for the 2008 Mahoning Valley Thunder home season are on sale.
Boys basketball Monday’s area scores
BOYS BASKETBALL MONDAY’S SCORES AREA Tournament Division IV at Struthers McDonald 69,
Gorzelanny, Snell to pitch for Bucs
They are set to start the Pirates’ first two Grapefruit League games this week. BRADENTON, Fla.
Firefighters propose ambulance service
A Boardman trustee says the plan to generate revenue is worth looking at. BOARDMAN — Township
Two polls show Clinton leading Obama in state
One poll shows a statistical dead heat in Ohio for the general election. Hillary Clinton is
Candidates’ kin to visit the Valley
Clinton’s daughter and Obama’s wife will campaign in Youngstown and Warren. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s
Obama, Clinton reps to speak at JCC
Alfred Moses was a former president of the American Jewish Committee. YOUNGSTOWN — A senior
Tax proposal faces fight
A Boardman trustee and an Austintown trustee adamantly oppose a city income tax in the suburbs.
Burned patrol officer doing well, chief says
Trustees authorized application for state money to build a $1 million footbridge on South Raccoon
Council debates director’s salary
The administration in Youngstown wants the salary cut to save money. YOUNGSTOWN — City
Going Down | Youngstown salaries
CLERK OF COUNCIL 2007 salary: $67,861.82 a year to Faith O’Nesti, who retired. 2008 entry-level
Wilson school cost rises
The new Youngstown middle school will be built at the site of the former Wilson High School.
Project aims at finding missing adults, children
A ‘wanderer’s report’ provided by the sheriff’s department lists pertinent information.
Guilty plea in 1994 death
An assistant prosecutor credited Warren police for solving the cold case. WARREN — Crystal
Boardman veterinarian found dead at home
Boardman veterinarian found dead at home BOARD-MAN — A veterinarian who had been accused of
Visa IPO could raise $19B
The value of Visa’s offering would top the next two largest deals combined. NEW YORK (AP) — Visa
Bucs plan for season
Bucs plan for season Tom Gorzelanny and Ian Snell could each get to pitch in an opener for the
McCain: Race hinges on Iraq
The Arizona senator wants U.S. troops to continue their mission. ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (AP) — John
More inmates for prison
More inmates for prison YOUNGSTOWN — The Northeast Ohio Correctional Center, a private prison on
Baseball news and notes for February 26, 2008
Rays: At St. Petersburg, Fla., Barry Bonds is looking for a job, and Tampa Bay may be interested in
YMCA names president, trustee and honoree
YMCA names president, trustee and honoree YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown YMCA Board of Trustee has
Obama allure attractive to young people
Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Obama allure attractive to young people I received a lot of e-mail on last
Crimestoppers alert for greater Youngstown area
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A fatal crash is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater
Assistance abounds for kids at Oak Hill club
Jakquetta Peoples, a youth development specialist at the Boys and Girls Club of Youngtown, 2105 Oak
Pentagon: Satellite’s fuel tank destroyed
Pentagon: Satellite’s fuel tank destroyed WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Monday it has a “high
Countdown to Ohio showdown
In the days leading to next Tuesday’s primary, the Democratic race is taking on a more hostile
Boardman plan for EMS response upgrade
BOARDMAN PLAN EMS upgrade proposal Boardman Township firefighters presented trustees earlier
Reader’s hint can be a lifesaver for campers
heloise Reader’s hint can be a lifesaver for campers Dear Heloise: Our extended family went to a
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Monday: The Hartford native finished 30th at the rain-delayed Auto Club 500, finishing two laps off
New York Philharmonic in history-making trip
New York Philharmonic in history-making trip PYONGYANG, North Korea — The New York Philharmonic on
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2008--Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (TSE: 6302)
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2008--Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (TSE: 6302) (“SHI”), today
Young Spartans, veteran Tigers in regional
Boardman, with Courtney Schiffauer the only senior among the top six players, faces Akron Kenmore
McDonald returns to title game
The Blue Devils, not high on the expectations scale to open the season, gained their fifth straight
Man in wheelchair blows himself up in Iraqi center
BAGHDAD (AP) — A man in a wheelchair laden with explosives persuaded security guards Monday to push
College student finds lifestyle overwhelming
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox College student finds lifestyle overwhelming
Cuba’s revolution not worth the price
Opinion: Andres Oppenheimer Cuba’s revolution not worth the price MEXICO CITY — Now that Mexico is
Existing-home sales fall for sixth straight month
Home sales suffered their biggest drop in 25 years. WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of existing homes fell
Schools to separate boys from girls
Youngstown operates two single-sex schools. GREENSBORO, Ga. (AP) — Nearly four decades after this
Closings, prices take deep dive in Valley
Local real estate sales are off to a slow start in 2008. Real estate closings in January were down
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2008. There are 309 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2008. There are 309 days left in the year. On this date
CHICAGO, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker didn’t miss a beat when partnering with Larry King to
CHICAGO, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker didn’t miss a beat when partnering with Larry King to help
Bush uses scare tactics to win support for bill
Opinion: HOW THEY SEE IT Bush uses scare tactics to win support for bill Nothing is more important to
Senate experience has its downside
Opinion: HOW SHE SEES IT Senate experience has its downside WASHINGTON — Many hear the call, but
Workers at auto supplier prepare to strike
DETROIT (AP) — Workers at auto supplier American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. on Monday were
Internet, TV meet in ‘Quarterlife’
There’s a pretty good chance that in a few years, the leap “Quarterlife” is about to make will be
Cause of Howland fire as yet undetermined
HOWLAND — Assistant Fire Chief Tim Thomas says the cause of a weekend blaze that resulted in an
Start has Tiger fans thinking perfect season
He will play no more than 17 events on the PGA Tour this year, so undefeated talk is premature.
Morning-TV journalists go to extremes for ratings
Ann Curry bungee-jumps, Al Roker hang-glides — what’s going on? NEW YORK — Ann Curry bungee-
Judge Belinky’s expertise in probate law is evident
Editorial: Judge Belinky’s expertise in probate law is evident Since he was appointed by Gov. Ted Strickland
High-speed train travel to Las Vegas gains steam
Two proposals are vying for funds for a high-speed train route. LAS VEGAS (AP) — It’s been hailed
State OKs funding for YSU interns
St. Elizabeth Health Center is getting more state money. COLUMBUS — The state Controlling
In Brief: Valley digest news
AREA Ackerman named player of week NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Emilee Ackerman of Westminster College
Swearing is increasing among kids, experts say
The average adolescent uses 80 to 90 curse words a day, a scholar estimates. Adolescents and
Photographer captures America’s quirks
The images are part of a Pittsburgh exhibit by David Graham. PITTSBURGH — An enormous painted
Summary of criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and in Austintown Township. CANFIELD
McDonald defeats Springfield, 69-49
McDonald defeats Springfield, 69-49 kLANCE RONGHI, above, and Adam Streb combined for 46 points,
Ohio News: First Energy reports drop,
OHIO FirstEnergy reports drop in 4th-quarter earnings AKRON — FirstEnergy Corp. said Monday that
Agenda for Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 6 p.m. Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
Mahoning Co. Sheriff’s Department announces new senior services program
Sheriff Randall A. Wellington announced a new senior services program “for those who wander.” The
Chesney: Thunder is playoff contender
The part-owner told the Curbstone Coaches that the team achieved its first-year goal. BOARDMAN
N. Columbiana United Way misses 2007-08 campaign goal
SALEM — The United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County has fallen short in its campaign for
Health-care spending to rise to $4.3 trillion
The increase in spending is nearly three times the rate of inflation in the U.S. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Trumbull County new complaints
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Ohio Department of Taxation v. Fordeley’s Music & Instrument
Club South owner offers it to landlord
The Boardman fitness club has about 2,000 members. BOARDMAN — The owner of Club South has
Gunther plea time line
A time line of criminal activity involving William K. Gunther, formerly of Cortland, charged in the
Newton Falls council hears about abduction response team
The team can respond to a number of different cases. NEWTON FALLS — A member of the Ohio
2 teens charged in beating of woman
CINCINNATI (AP) — Authorities say two teenagers hid overnight in a disabled woman’s house in hopes
Women’s basketball Round-up for Monday’s games
Indiana 69, No. 18 Ohio State 61, OT BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Jamie Braun scored 19 points, including
Tennessee, new No. 1 in NCAA, will get challenged tonight
The Vols visit No. 18 Vanderbilt in a game that has conference implications, too. KNOXVILLE,
NBA Round-up Monday’s games
Mavericks 102, Bulls 94 DALLAS — Welcome back Jason Kidd. In his first home game with Dallas in
Pupils gear up for Science Day at YSU
A full-tuition scholarship to YSU is being offered for this year’s top project. YOUNGSTOWN — More
Georgia couple wins $275M lottery jackpot
The couple plans to build a house with the Mega Millions winnings. ATLANTA (AP) — An ironworker
Steelhounds preview
Who: SteelHounds (29-18-4) vs. Texas Brahmas (29-20-1) Where: NYTEX Sports Centre, North Richland
NHL Round-up for Monday’s games
Flyers 4, Sabres 3, SO BUFFALO, N.Y. — Daniel Briere scored the clinching shootout goal as
REUNIONS
REUNIONS XChaney High School Class of 1953 reunion committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at
Telling the truth in D.C.
Opinion: Telling the truth in D.C. Washington Post: New Hampshire has “Live Free or Die,” and Pennsylvania
S.O.A.R. chapter to meet
S.O.A.R. chapter to meet YOUNGSTOWN — Oliver Montgomery Chapter 27-16 of S.O.A.R. will meet at 1
Buses are for everyone
Opinion: Buses are for everyone EDITOR: Why would anyone outside of Youngstown want bus service? Are you