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Elton John: long, long time coming
Sir Elton John performs on ' Idol Gives back' April 21 on Fox network.
Stories published April 29, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Tea Party effort against health care will be 1 amendment needing 400K signatures
The Ohio Supreme Court ordered Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner and the Ohio Ballot Board to “immediately certify” a Tea Party group’s ballot petition language as one amendment, allowing the Ohio Liberty Council to move forward with its efforts to counter the new federal health-care mandate.
Boardman squatters removed
Police and township officials responding to complaints of people staying at a Cook Avenue apartment building without authorization arrested one man and removed two others.
Youngstown man gets 2 years for assaulting Liberty cop
Cory L. Anderson Jr., 36, of 2270 McCartney Road, Youngstown, was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to four felony charges for pointing a gun at and assaulting a Liberty police officer.
Ashland officer authors book about cops who kill
With her husband, father and three uncles all current or former police officers in the Mansfield area, Stacy Dittrich has police work in her blood.
Jury acquits two Trumbull County men on drug-possession charge
Jury acquits two Trumbull men on drug charge
Speakers implore voters to renew Mahoning sales tax
Speakers implore voters to renew Mahoning sales tax
Officials: 1 miner dead, 1 missing in Ky. accident
Officials: 1 miner dead, 1 missing in Ky. accident
Steve Jobs attacks Adobe Flash as unfit for iPhone
Steve Jobs attacks Adobe Flash as unfit for iPhone
LeBron James has elbow strain, bone bruise, expects to play Saturday
LeBron James has elbow strain, bone bruise
Vitamin E shows promise for treating liver disease
Vitamin E shows promise for treating liver disease
Trumbull grand jury indicts Brookfield man on juvenile rape counts
Trumbull grand jury indicts Brookfield man
Pa. 5th-grader’s ‘death list’ left in library book
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — School administrators say a Pennsylvania fifth-grader made a “death list” with a
Man kills coyote in Pittsburgh neighborhood
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Game commission officials say a Pittsburgh man didn’t violate any regulations when
TMI generator moving to NC after 3 decades
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (AP) — A massive turbine generator from the Three Mile Island unit that partially
Salem to consider B&Bs
A proposed ordinance to allow bed and breakfasts in parts of the city finally will go to city council next week, said Steve Andres, the city’s service director.
LOUIE TODAY: Carol Rimedio-Righetti, Editor Todd
YOUNGSTOWN — Louie Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will talk with Youngstown Councilwoman Carol Rimedio-Righetti about the state of Mahoning County, including the recent controversy over county Coroner David Kennedy's refusal to respond to the triple fatal in Campbell because it happened on a weekend.
East Palestine Day of Giving set
The East Palestine community will have its 8th Annual “Day of Giving” on May 8.
Man, 64, accused of repeatedly kicking dog in head
A man is accused of kicking a dog repeatedly in the head because his grandson was afraid of it, a police report says.
Miss Pranjeta to be June bride of Mr. Seiber
Announcing the engagement of Suzana Pranjeta to Joshua Seiber are their parents, Marko and Marica
June wedding for Brandi Ellis, Joseph Repich IV
AUSTINTOWN Plans for the upcoming marriage of Brandi Ellis and Joseph P. Repich IV, both of
Gaines-Gorby plans revealed by parents
Announcing the engagement of Erica Gaines and Michael Gorby, both of 9003 Parlor Drive, Ladson,
Mexican Society plans public dance
Mexican Society plans public dance Youngstown The Mexican Society of Youngstown will sponsor a
HELOISE: Gentle detergent cleans eyeglasses
Dear Heloise: I read your column every day. My problem: Eyeglass cleaner is too expensive! Do you
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Punctual ‘Erma’ has no empathy
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife’s 84-year-old mother lives with us. My
YWCA to host annual leadership conference
Girard Registration and a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. May 14 at Mahoning Country Club, 710
Wolves Club Den VI to award scholarships to seven seniors
YOUNGSTOWN The Wolves Club, Den VI, has selected seven local high school seniors to be recipients
Gone with the wind
A record six home runs help the Penguins earn a split with Niagara By JON MOFFETT
Ardent foresees Forum growth
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ardent Health Services says it wants to do
Axion Power looks for federal funds to expand facility
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com new castle, pa. Axion Power Battery Manufacturing has proposed
Young pitcher leads Harding to win
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com HOWLAND A sophomore pitcher making his first varsity start held
Marzec homers in loss
Staff report AKRON Akron rallied from 5-0 and 7-4 deficits to defeat the Youngstown State
Coroner critics: Inaction harms families
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Academic experts say the Mahoning County
Children of civil-rights pioneer share credo at YSU fest
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth raised his four children
S. Range blanks E. Palestine
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com EAST PALESTINE The luxury of two dominant pitchers has the
Struthers fights move of BMV license center to Poland
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers City council and administrators want to do
Titles are on the line at KO Drugs fights
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 22nd K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament
Retiring teacher leaves legacy in ‘Escapades’
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Mineral Ridge High School art teacher Pam Plesea
Police: Patient tried to inject drugs
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a 33-year-old city man on
KSU Salem’s gym to be classrooms
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The home-vs.-visitor sign is still on the wall at
Elton John: long, long time coming
Sir Elton John performs on ' Idol Gives back' April 21 on Fox network.
if you go to Ike Reilly Assasination
if you go Who: Ike Reilly Assasination When: 8:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Beachland Tavern, 15711
Police say man used rifle to rob truck driver
Staff report youngstown A man is charged with aggravated robbery after trying to rob a truck
Poll: Fisher ahead of Brunner
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher opened a double-digit lead over
Inmate who threatened to kill Obama, others to be sentenced
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A federal prisoner who threatened to kill President Barack Obama and
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Delbert L. Peek Jr., 36, of 1465 Townsend Ave.,
Bucs solve closer Hoffman again
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Trevor Hoffman ran into another problem, and once again it was named
Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Police probing allegations of two separate stabbings
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating allegations that two men were stabbed by their
Can GOP build a coalition?
Opinion: Republicans could pick up congressional seats this November but still face a dilemma that I’d hate
Obama: Immigration reform may have to wait
Associated Press ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE President Barack Obama said Wednesday that there “may not
Poland students go old-school for an uplifting day
A blast from the past By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland Second-graders CODY STACEY
LA wins on bunt in 9th
By PAUL HOYNES The Plain Dealer ANAHEIM, CALIF. Jake Westbrook, once again, didn’t have a good
Valley jobless rate bucks national trends
Staff/wire report The Youngstown-Warren- Boardman metropolitan area bucked national trends last
Business Digest
BBB warns about Utah company youngstown The Better Business Bureau has warned residents about a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 18.46 .14 Avalon
Judge wants proof that militia did more than talk
Associated Press DETROIT A federal judge challenged prosecutors Wednesday to show that nine
IF YOU GO to Mahoning commissioners meeting
IF YOU GO What: Mahoning County commissioners’ meeting. Where: Mahoning County Courthouse
Art Outreach Gallery at mall to display student artwork
Staff report NILES The Art Outreach Gallery will open a preschool through 12th grade student-
Golf loses a graceful star
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Lorena full of grace. At a time when most headlines out of Mexico have been about
Surplus food
Surplus food American Legion Post 504, 2225 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Lear plant to close in June
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com lordstown Forty workers will lose their jobs when Lear Corp.
Levy preserves what Liberty has
Opinion: Levy preserves what Liberty has It is up to each voter in Liber- ty to vote yes to renew the
Cortland Bancorp posts $894,000 in net income for 1st quarter
Staff report cortland Cortland Bancorp posted improved earnings in the first quarter, despite
State oversight commissions deserve to be taken seriously
Editorial: Campbell Mayor George Krinos and Youngstown City Schools Superintendent Wendy Webb lack the sense of
“Fringe” (9 p.m ., Fox): Every show, it seems, wants to do a musical episode. Now,
“Fringe” (9 p.m ., Fox): Every show, it seems, wants to do a musical episode. Now, “Fringe” takes a
Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404
Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; (330) 758-8404 Sat: Braille, with Sugar
Spain downgraded as debt crisis widens
Associated Press BERLIN Europe’s debt crisis spread its contagion to another country Wednesday
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $200,000 Associated Press
The fine the U.S. Transportation Department levied against Southwest Airlines for violating rules on
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Danielle Johnson and Robert A. Ware, Youngstown,
Mahoning Commons Fest will unveil Calvin Center
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Commons, the small but artsy
Reilly has story behind his songs
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Veteran indie rocker Ike Reilly is the type of singer-
New This Week
New This Week Furry Vengeance (PG) s Forest critters fight back when a developer moves in on
Gold Seal awarded
Gold Seal awarded YOUNGSTOWN Northside Health Center’s Center for Orthopedic Excellence received
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Producers,SDRq directed by J.E. Ballantyne. Chagrin Valley Little Theater,
‘Day of Giving’ planned May 8 for East Palestine community
Staff report EAST PALESTINE The East Palestine community will have its 8th Annual “Day of
newsmakers
newsmakers Bullock files for divorce and adopts a baby AUSTIN, Texas Sandra Bullock has filed
GOP to lift block on bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans set the stage Wednesday to lift their blockade against
Strickland releases his tax returns
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland released four years of income-tax
Owner: Man, 64, kicked dog in its head
Staff report campbell A man is accused of kicking a dog repeatedly in the head because his
Soldier arrested in beating of homeless man
Associated Press CINCINNATI Authorities in North Carolina on Wednesday arrested a soldier who is
NCAA president wants to listen
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS New NCAA president Mark Emmert wants to resolve the thorniest
Pro-am gallery is kind to Tiger
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Tiger Woods entered the room with little fanfare, and without
British PM apologizes after complaint caught on mic
Associated Press LONDON Britain’s Prime Minister blundered into the first major gaffe in his
Council to weigh plan for bed and breakfasts
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM A proposed ordinance to allow bed and breakfasts
Are there too many bowls?
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. A bowl game is supposed to be a reward for a good season. Now,
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Michael R. and Marcia (Pereira) Thomas of New York City are announcing the birth of their first
Pens return to the ice, await next opponent
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma recognizes how a team performs
WTG
Thursday Music MCHS Chamber Players spring concert and annual dinner meeting, Helen Black Miller
Pets listen better than spouses?
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Husbands, if you end up in the doghouse, consider it a promotion.
Pittsburgh area on worst-pollution list
Pittsburgh area on worst-pollution list LOS ANGELES Six in 10 Americans — about 175 million
SERVICES/calling hours for teens
SERVICES Calling hours for Ian Stores, 17, are 5 to 7 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown
Return of the Love Panda: H-Beam brings the weird
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com H-Beam visionary Matt Walberg can’t wait to bring his
The shape of workers
For many, their job is their workout By Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian McClatchy Newspapers ST.
Easy Street and its chief are on road to recovery
Todd Hancock got his first warning while onstage. He felt a strange sensation in his right hand
Will tonic water cause hearing loss?
Q. I drink tonic water all the time. (Really it is half tonic water and half regular water to help
Financial crisis points up cultural divisions
Associated Press ATHENS It’s known as the cradle of Western civilization, but these days, cash-
All bets off on horse racing
Opinion: By Kathy Guillermo People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Two years after Eight Belles’
Arizona can live with its ‘law’
Opinion: WASHINGTON “Misguided and irresponsible” is how Arizona’s new law pertaining to illegal
Lookin at Lucky Derby favorite
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. So much for being Kentucky Derby favorites: One is stuck on the
A lot of reading helps with writing, author says
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jennifer Armstrong, author of more than 100 books,
if you go to H-beam
if you go What: H-Beam When: 10 p.m. Friday Where: The Lemon Grove, 122 W. Federal St.,
LeBron is puzzled by injury
Associated Press CLEVELAND LeBron James’ ambidexterity makes him special, perhaps the most
Look, it’s an illegal, right?
Opinion: If Arizona’s Republican legislators weren’t so dumb, they’d be dangerous. Or maybe they’re dangerous
Fire probe continues
Fire probe continues YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters continue their investigation of a fire at a vacant
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