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Anderson: Top goal must be to meet needs of all students
Anderson envisions a strategic planning process leading YSU to the year 2020. The process will involve input from “every campus colleague who chooses to contribute,” ...
Stories published August 17, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Poland softball comes up just short in semifinals
Poland’s softball all-stars fell to Warner Robins, Ga., 1-0, in the semifinals of the Little League
Pirates shut down by Florida Marlins
Ricky Nolasco pitched six shutout innings for the second consecutive start and the Florida Marlins
Browns lose Zastudil for season
Cleveland Browns punter Dave Zastudil is out for the season because of a right knee injury. Coach
LeBron criticizes Cavs owner in magazine
Adding a new layer to the rift between LeBron James and Dan Gilbert, the NBA’s two-time reigning MVP
Hess is frontrunner for YSU at quarterback
When the 2009 season ended and the Brandon Summers era came to a close, there were two favorites to
Celebrity surgeon Dr. Frank Ryan dies in Calif. car crash
Celebrity surgeon dies in Calif. car crash
Groups warn Gulf oil spill may be worse than claimed
Groups warn Gulf oil spill may be worse than claimed
Boston judge blasts leak in Obama aunt asylum case
BOSTON (AP) — A judge who granted asylum to President Barack Obama’s African aunt ruled she deserved
Clerk: Jurors in Blagojevich trial reach verdict
CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors in the corruption trial against former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich reached a
Coroner: SC boy struggled with mother before death
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina coroner says she has found defensive wounds on a 2-year-old
Great white shark chews on kayak off Calif. coast
PESCADERO, Calif. (AP) — A man says he survived an uncomfortably close encounter with a great white
Meeting on Medicare changes Wednesday morning in Warren
Meeting on Medicare changes Wednesday morning in Warren
Study: 1 in 5 U.S. teenagers has slight hearing loss
Study: 1 in 5 U.S. teenagers has slight hearing loss
Arizona shelves idea of changing immigration law
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona legislators are at least temporarily setting aside Gov. Jan Brewer’s
Trash-hauler meeting set Thursday in Weathersfield Township
Trash-hauler meeting set Thursday in Weathersfield Township
Appeals court: Mud from logging roads is pollution
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A federal appeals court has decided that mud which washes off logging roads
Ole Miss coach Kennedy settles defamation suit
CINCINNATI (AP) — University of Mississippi basketball coach Andy Kennedy has settled a defamation
Portion of Silica Road closes Monday
Austintown A portion of Silica Road will close Monday for a culvert replacement. The work on
Youngstown schools expand middle school program
The city schools Early College Middle School is expanding this year to serve more students and
Report: Scientists link ALS, athlete head injuries
Report: Scientists link ALS, athlete head injuries
Seton Hall settles firing suit with Gonzalez
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Seton Hall University has settled a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by
Miss. lesbian student sues over rejected tux photo
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Another teenage lesbian is suing a Mississippi school district, this time over
Trial set in 1965 Ala. civil rights death case
MARION, Ala. (AP) — A judge has set a Nov. 29 trial date for a former Alabama state trooper charged
Firm: S. Calif. home sales drop 21 percent in July
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Home sales in Southern California plummeted 21.4 percent last month from July
Gunman dies after firing at suburban Dallas police
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A man drove a pickup truck loaded with ammunition into a suburban Dallas
Feds: No charges in Pa. school laptop-spying case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal prosecutors will not file charges against a school district or its
Blagojevich jurors ask for advice on verdict form
CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors in the corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich have asked the
Reports of gunfire near police HQ in Dallas suburb
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A gunman who apparently opened fire at a suburban Dallas police station
NY governor to meet with NYC mosque developers
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. David Paterson expects to meet soon with developers of a proposed
Liberal group buys TV ad decrying Target donation
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A new TV ad from the liberal advocacy group MoveOn.org goes after Target
All cool for Ice-T in NYC unlicensed-driving case
NEW YORK (AP) — Ice-T has been cleared of unlicensed driving charges stemming from a New York City
Terrorist tapes found under CIA desk
WASHINGTON (AP) - The CIA has tapes of 9/11 plotter Ramzi Binalshibh being interrogated in a secret
Woman due in court for pie attack on US Sen. Levin
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A woman accused of hitting U.S. Sen. Carl Levin in the face with an apple
SC police: Mom killed children before sinking car
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina mother who claimed her children drowned when her car
Rostenkowski funeral in Chicago planned Tuesday
CHICAGO (AP) — Political luminaries and members of the public are expected to attend the funeral
Stocks rise on earnings, economic reports
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising after reports that showed wholesale prices climbed for the first
Baghdad suicide bomb hits army recruits, kills 61
BAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide bomber sat for hours Tuesday among hundreds of army recruits before
Man charged in fiancee frying pan attack
JEANNETTE, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man is accused of violently beating his fiancee with a
Univ of Scranton Press to shut down after 22 years
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — The University of Scranton Press will shut down this summer after 22 years and
New Middletown-Springfield fire talks produce no action
NEW MIDDLETOWN About 40 people attended a meeting between New Middletown Village and Springfield
Stock futures rise on earnings, economic reports
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are set to rise after reports show a slight improvement in the weak housing
Pregnant woman charged with endangerment
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A northeastern Pennsylvania woman who police say was high on narcotics while in
Cop charged with stealing Potter merchandise
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Police in Orlando say a Pittsburgh police officer tried to make off with more
Pittsburgh councilman to propose gas drilling ban
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh City Councilman Doug Shields has called a news conference to announce a
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
Boardman High School Class of 1955 will have a reunion the weekend of Sept. 11. There will be a
Free outdoor movie planned for Friday
Free outdoor movie planned for Friday CANFIELD Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Not happy about brother’s wedding
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Today we received a wedding invitation that we were
HELOISE: All need to follow medical manners
Dear Heloise: I am writing in response to your admonition that it is important to be friendly and
Members recognized for service by Austintown Historical Society
AUSTINTOWN During a recent past presidents dinner meeting, the Austintown Historical Society
So far, so-so on D, but YSU optimistic
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN At one point in Monday’s practice, YSU defensive
Poland all-stars in semifinals of World Series
Poland all-stars in semifinals of World Series By Kevin Hudson sports@vindy.com PORTLAND, Ore.
YSU gets a few votes in FCS preseason poll
Staff report If new Youngstown State football coach Eric Wolford was miffed by the Penguins being
New plan will avert Campbell shutdown
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL The city is no longer facing a shut-down by the
Grand jury probes crash that killed 3 recruits
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Trumbull County assistant prosecutor has presented
New QB steadies Browns’ offense
Associated Press BEREA One drive: 11 plays, 80 yards in under six minutes. That’s all it took
Survivor recounts crash that killed 4 in Canton
By MALCOLM HALL The Canton Repository CANTON Jason T. Goudy saw the Ford Explorer swerving
No change of plan in Steelers’ QB rotation
Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. Dennis Dixon is off to a running start as he tries to overtake
Report: Ex-owner of mill makes bid
Staff report warren A former owner of the Severstal steel mill here has resurfaced as a
4 pastors sworn in as Canfield police chaplains
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Mayor William Kay has sworn in four city pastors as
The Cat Ladies Society needs money to finish its new home
By Bonnie Hazen news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Kim Koocher, owner of the Cat Ladies Society, said
Chancellor expected to OK Ph.D. for YSU
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The Ohio Board of Regents chancellor is
Anderson: Top goal must be to meet needs of all students
Anderson envisions a strategic planning process leading YSU to the year 2020. The process will involve input from “every campus colleague who chooses to contribute,” she said.
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian E. Pebbles, 39, of 5960 Lightner Place,
Woman dies in crash
Woman dies in crash Girard A woman died after her car crashed into a house in Girard on Monday
Pirates finally get a victory
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James McDonald pitched seven sharp innings, and Garrett Jones and
City man held on $108K bond in shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 30-year-old city man is in Mahoning County jail on more than $100,000
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Charged with inciting violence
Staff report campbell Police charged Andrei Cash, 22, of Whipple Avenue with inciting to
Wear wristwatch? Use e-mail? Not the college Class of 2014
Associated Press MILWAUKEE For students entering college this fall, e-mail is too slow, phones
Theft, drug charges
Theft, drug charges NILES Officers arrested a juvenile male late Sunday on charges of drug
Anxiety lingers as Gulf shrimping season reopens
Associated Press GRAND ISLE, La. Fishermen who spent much of the summer mopping up oil from
Brier Hill Italian Fest celebrates neighborhood
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Clinging to the hillside above a steel mill, Brier Hill was once the
Coach shocks Chiefs with team-building trip to movies
Associated Press ST. JOSEPH, Mo. If this keeps up, Todd Haley is going to lose his well earned
Karzai to contractors: Leave in 4 months
Karzai to contractors: Leave in 4 months KABUL, Afghanistan Afghanistan’s president is issuing
mlb roundup | Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 6, Rangers 4 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. Carlos Pena hit a tiebreaking single
YMCA reaches goal for track cost
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN The Warren-Trumbull YMCA has reached its fundraising
PGA officials don’t expect any change in bunker policy
Associated Press MILWAUKEE When the PGA Championship returns in five years to Whistling Straits
Edwards likes Chase chances
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Carl Edwards had the fastest car at the end of
Buckeyes’ offensive line has huge goals
Associated Press COLUMBUS When Ohio State’s offensive line is clicking, it’s as good as any in
After the fall, it’s a subdued era at USC
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The admission form for Southern California football practice is a
birthdays
birthdays Actor Robert De Niro is 67. Guitarist Gary Talley of The Box Tops is 63. Drummer Sib
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2010. There are 136 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Woods still considered for Ryder Cup
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Tiger Woods remained No. 1 in the world ranking Monday, though not
Barefoot running gains an unusual following
By Laura Casey Contra Costa Times WALNUT CREEK, Calif. Maybe you’ll see Michae Legault of
Gibson involved in car crash
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Mel Gibson was uninjured after crashing his sports car into a
Are moviegoers tiring of 3-D?
By Rafer Guzman Long Island Newsday Quick, name the year: A new, improved 3-D technology is
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A list on Page A4 of Sunday’s Vindicator under the headline “Back in Class” listed the
China unseats Japan as No. 2 economy
Associated Press BEIJING China has eclipsed Japan as the world’s second- biggest economy after
Delphi retirees aren’t only ones not getting pensions they earned
Opinion: Delphi retirees aren’t only ones not getting pensions they earned I would like to thank Mary Ann
Update subsidies to pressure OPEC
Opinion: By John D. GRAHAM McClatchy-Tribune BLOOMINGTON, Ind. The U.S. government supports domestic
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.27 .09 Avalon
Top job in Youngstown schools attracts interesting applicants
Editorial: We aren’t prepared to declare that the academically and fiscally challenged Youngstown City School
BP uses ‘chain gang’ for the clean up of Gulf oil spill
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords With BP’s well capped and CEO Tony Hayward exiled to Russia, perhaps
Brown promotes Ohio ‘brain gain’ at incubator
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown After many years away from the Mahoning Valley,
Ellwood City gets federal funding
Ellwood City gets federal funding ellwood city, pa. U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-Pa., presented
Ethanol subsidies no longer needed
Opinion: By Joel Velasco McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Corn-based ethanol has been America’s leading
Feds should not be involved
Opinion: Kansas City Star: Google and Verizon deserve a couple of cheers for trying to go over the head of
Are slackers getting a pass?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Congress has acted, after a cruel delay, to renew the extension of unemployment
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH FBI: Suspect in Ohio holdup was bank’s own customer GALLOWAY, Ohio The FBI says a
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, 6 p.m., high school cafeteria. Mathews school board,
US team expects boos
Associated Press NEW YORK LeBron James and his teammates boasted of bringing an “us against the
Indians beat deadline
Associated Press The Cleveland Indians signed right-hander Kyle Blair, their fourth-round pick in
newsmakers
newsmakers $5M endowment for rock museum CLEVELAND The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Mosque talk another hurdle for Democrats
By LIZ SIDOTI Associated Press WASHINGTON Add another election-year hurdle for Democrats:
Deadly wreck could affect off-road racing
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Fans of long-distance off-roading have seen the number of federal
Downsizing defense is necessary
Opinion: As Republicans take their case to the voters in November about the Obama administration’s massive
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