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Stories published December 14, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
State will co-fund classroom space for Warren
Kathryn Hellweg, city schools superintendent, has been informed by Richard M. Murray, executive director of the Ohio School Facilities Commission, that he will recommend this week that the OSFC should co-fund additional classroom space.
WEATHER CLOSING: Greenford library
The Greenford branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system has closed due to a heating problem. The branch is closed today and Wednesday.
Heavy snow prompts parking ban on Youngstown streets
Heavy snow prompts parking ban on Youngstown streets
Postal worker arrested for delivering the mail naked
Postal worker arrested for delivering the mail naked
Crews inspect Metrodome, aim to decide on repairs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Engineering crews are inspecting damage done to the Metrodome when its roof
Police: Las Vegas casino chip heist may total $2M
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police are looking for an armed casino bandit who escaped on a motorcycle
Army birther pleads guilty to 1 of 2 charges
FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — An Army doctor who disobeyed orders to deploy to Afghanistan because he
CANCELLATION:YSU SMARTS Afterschool program canceled
CANCELLATION: YSU SMARTS Afterschool program canceled
Black segregation in U.S. drops to lowest in century
Black segregation in U.S. drops to lowest in century
Woman arrested for wearing hijab sues Georgia city
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Muslim woman who was arrested after she refused to remove her headscarf
Ohio consumers to benefit from settlement with DirecTV
Ohio consumers to benefit from settlement with DirecTV
Ohio mom found guilty, allowed abuse of slain baby
Ohio mom found guilty, allowed abuse of slain baby
Emanuel testifies in Chicago residency hearing
CHICAGO (AP) — Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has told a Chicago election commission
Missing boys’ dad ends fight over return to Mich.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The father of three boys missing since Thanksgiving waived his right to an
US names 6 soldiers killed in Afghan attack
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — Six American soldiers killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan were named
Woman pleads not guilty to abusing slain Ala. kids
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — A 22-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of abusing her common-law
2 to 4 inches of snow predicted for today
The Mahoning Valley is supposed to get about 2 to 4 inches of new snow today, according to the
Survey: CEOs expect to hire more as sales grow
NEW YORK (AP) — More top corporate executives expect to hire workers and boost spending on their
Stocks open higher on strong retail sales numbers
NEW YORK (AP) — An upbeat report on retail sales is giving stocks a boost. All three major indexes
East Baltimore fire claims lives of 6 adults, kids
BALTIMORE (AP) — A fire at rowhouse in east Baltimore killed six adults and children early today,
Mom: NC teen found dead in Mass. afraid of heights
BOSTON (AP) — The mother of a North Carolina teenager authorities think may have stowed away in the
10 injured, 1 seriously, in NY school bus accident
NEW YORK (AP) — Officials say an adult was seriously hurt and nine children suffered lesser injuries
Philly seeks positive message for condom wrappers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Health officials in Philadelphia want artists to come up with wrappers for the
Police: Pa. teen made threat against school online
FAWN GROVE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania teen is facing a misdemeanor charge after he allegedly made a
Cold temps, winds follow snow in western Pa.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Frigid temperatures and gusty winds are following the snow that moved through
Pretrial hearing to resume on Orie ’campaign’ case
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A pretrial hearing in Pittsburgh is set to enter its second day in the case of
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for a brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Women’s Connection event is called off
Women’s Connection “ Senior center plans a party; Podiatrists take steps to collect shoes; Officers installed by Wick Lodge 481
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: E-mail has her feeling betrayed
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 26-year-old woman, recently engaged to my
Western Star Lodge installs officers in open ceremony
Michael J. Hughes of New Middletown was installed as worshipful master of Western Star Lodge 21, Free and Accepted Masons
City man convicted in shooting death
Kevin L. West could spend the rest of his life in prison.
Conquering a language barrier
Natalia Novicky doesn’t remember much Ukranian, but she still has her accent.
Successful ‘racino’ bidder is based in Pittsburgh
The embattled Valley View Downs “racino” project here still is alive.
$1.2M OK’d to prepare site for V&M Star use
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board released more than $1.2
Council to consider Exal Corp. expansion
City council will consider legislation Wednesday that would help move forward a $1.4 million expansion project for Exal Corp.
JFK edges Girard in final minutes
In a back-and-forth battle that remained close until the final minutes, Warren JFK High girls basketball team defeated Girard 53-42.
Homicides up in Columbiana
Columbiana County is seeing an increase in homicides but officials aren’t sure why.
Appointment is made official by Mill Creek MetroParks board
As a new era began Monday at Mill Creek MetroParks, a big part of the last one said farewell.
NFL’s offensive explosion bypassing Steelers, so far
The NFL is on pace for its biggest season offensively in league history.
JUCO kicker Brown commits to YSU
The Youngstown State University football team picked up its second junior college recruit this week.
Poland board puts 2 levies on ballot
Two school levies — a new one and a renewal — will appear before voters May 3.
How much snow will Valley get?
The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind. The question is: Just how much snow are we going to get?
Mangini waiting before naming starter
Associated Press Berea Eric Mangini wore one of those I-hate-Mondays looks on his face as he
Officials, coordinator trade barbs
The city’s housing deconstruction program will be dismantled in a few weeks, but not without shots fired by – and at – its coordinator.
Former YSU employee pleads guilty
A former administrative assistant and payroll manager at YSU has agreed to cooperate with the prosecution as needed.
Boxing judge Tom Miller has memorable year
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Having judged over 200 amateur and 25 professional
Latest try at settling lawsuit in Campbell fruitless
The latest effort to settle a lawsuit between city officials hasn’t produced an agreement.
McDonald schools look into utility bills
The McDonald Board of Education has hired a Powell, Ohio-based firm to look through its utility company bills and see if there are refunds due to the district.
Discounter adds Youngstown to website
Groupon, a fast-growing shopping website that offers localized discounts, has come to Youngstown.
Man faces charges
Police arrested a 30-year-old township man at an Applecrest Court apartment on drug and weapons charges.
Obama could learn from Bush
Opinion: By Richard Wolffe Los Angeles Times The day before his party’s shellacking in last month’s
Questions for Democrats
Opinion: The “grand bargain” agreed to by the White House to preserve the Bush-era tax rates, extend
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown
ODDLY ENOUGH: Prisons in Washington save on shorter socks, juice boxes
Prisons in Washington save on shorter socks, juice boxes; In Vegas, ‘strippermobile’ delivers Christmas donations
NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS DIGEST: Madoff won’t attend funeral of son in NYC
Madoff won’t attend funeral of son in NYC; GOP chairman seeking re-election; Sex offender pleads not guilty in death; 4 bodies found at remote NY beach
‘Bed Intruder Song’ tops YouTube video list for 2010
Associated Press NEW YORK Antoine Dodson’s dramatic reaction to a crime has spawned the most-
Obama-GOP tax bill clears Senate hurdle with ease
Associated Press WASHINGTON Far-reaching legislation to avert a Jan. 1 income-tax increase for
Pipe Dreams
The only task that remains in Stambaugh Auditorium’s pipe organ restoration project is the tuning of the massive instrument.
Canes coach all about winning
Al Golden’s first speech as Miami’s football coach revolved around winning.
Doctors use healthy person’s stool in diarrhea treatment
Associated Press WASHINGTON A superbug named C-diff is on the rise, a germ that so ravages some
Arrest warrants issued in burglary
Police have arrest warrants out for two people who are charged in a burglary at a Lowellville Road house.
Gifts for die-hard TV fans
It’s the holidays and you’re staring down your gift list when it dawns on you: TV!
HELOISE: What’s in your wallet or purse?
Dear Readers: Do you know what would happen if your purse or wallet got stolen or you lost it? When
Northern Ohio gets pummeled by snow, cold
Associated Press CLEVELAND A dangerous winter storm that could persist until midweek pummeled
Rapper pleads guilty in gun case
Rapper Ja Rule on Monday pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon stemming from a July 2007 stop of his luxury sports car.
Patients feel pain of Medicaid cuts
Associated Press CHICAGO In Illinois, a pharmacist closes his business because of late Medicaid
Longtime diplomat Holbrooke dies at 69
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Richard C. Holbrooke, the hard-charging diplomat who brokered
Buses, not trains, are the answer
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords With all due respect to President Barack Obama and the $8
2,389 homes abandoned in Summit Co.
Associated Press AKRON About one in every 85 homes is abandoned in Northeast Ohio’s Summit
Orie lampooned amid demons in DA exhibit
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sen. Jane Orie’s attorney charges that the public corruption
‘Prevent, Don’t Provide’
Opinion: McCook (Neb.) Daily Gazette: It’s ironic that it’s up to the tobacco companies to fight smoking and
Jets fine, suspend assistant for tripping Dolphins player
Associated Press florham park, n.j. The New York Jets assistant coach who tripped a Miami
Leaders vs. Legends: Big Ten unveils divisional names
Associated Press COLUMBUS When the Big Ten plays its first conference championship game next
NEWSMAKERS: Black Keys are latest to leave NE Ohio
Black Keys are latest to leave NE Ohio; Ex-TV chef sentenced in plot to kill wife; 5 celebrities chosen to present at Oscars
Selective statistics distort truth
Opinion: Selective statistics distort truth Ed Fulmer, president of the conservative think tank, the
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Derrell Easterly, community control extended for two
Giants dominate Favre-less Minnesota
Brett Favre stood on the sidelines for the start of a game for the first time since 1992
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Radio station changes format to news/talk
The top-five-grossing movies for the weekend of Dec. 10-12; Radio station changes format to news/talk; First Night to have volunteer meeting
Judge rejects key part of health-care law
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Declaring a core part of the new health-care law
Air travel at risk
Opinion: By James Sherk Heritage Foundation If you think air travel is bad now, just wait until the
Business Digest: Landowners group sets deadline for deal
Landowners group sets deadline for deal; Stocks end mixed; Fewer homeowners are underwater
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.82 .23 Avalon
Ohio joins a majority of states in pursuing human traffickers
Editorial: Ohio doesn’t immediately come to mind when the issue of modern-day slavery is raised, but as other
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