43
Vindy.com for December 15, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories » Photos » Podcasts
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published December 15, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Love Turns Hate on quite a run
If there was ever an emo-sounding band name or song title, Love Turns Hate would be it. However, that’s apparently not the case with the
'Miracle' overcomes struggles for 22nd performance this weekend
In one scene in the holiday musical revue “Miracle on Easy Street,” Todd Hancock takes it on the chin from a young boxer.
Boyfriend stabbed after argument over baby's Kool-aid
A woman was arrested after her boyfriend was stabbed during an argument, police reported.
Cavs fall short at Miami
Associated Press MIAMI Dwyane Wade scored 17 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron
Indians’ great Bob Feller dies at 92
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Indians say Hall of Fame Bob Feller has died. He was
Campbell aims to fix ice slick on 422
The city is going to try to fix a stormwater runoff problem that turns part of U.S. Route 422 into an ice slick.
Rangers beat Penguins 4-1
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Erik Christensen and Alex Frolov scored 15 seconds apart to spark a
Rimedio-Righetti leaves council, says she’ll be ‘next door’
While she’s no longer a Youngstown council member, Carol Rimedio-Righetti, a Mahoning County
Teen girl escapes abduction try on city's South Side
Teen girl escapes abduction try on city's South Side
Youngstown native to replace Holbrooke
The State Department has appointed Frank Ruggiero, a Youngstown native and 1982 Ursuline High School
5 die in crashes as storm sweeps through Southeast
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Five people have died in accidents on icy roads as a winter storm sweeps
No prison time for Ohio man convicted in ill wife's death
No prison time for Ohio man convicted in ill wife's death
Boardman PETCO offering indoor playtime for dogs on Sundays
Boardman PETCO offering indoor playtime for dogs on Sundays
Calif infant grabbed by dog remains hospitalized
MONROVIA, Calif. (AP) — A 6-month-old baby remains hospitalized after a Great Dane grabbed her from
Dannon to pay $21M, drop some yogurt health claims
Dannon to pay $21M, drop some yogurt health claims
Mother charged in death of infant son
LISBON Columbiana County Prosecutor Robert Herron said this morning that a woman has been charged
6 health care systems team up on cost/care project
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Six health care systems across the country are collaborating on a project aimed
Stocks open mixed amid European fears
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mixed in early trading as renewed worries about Europe’s debt problems
Vegas gets last big casino opening for a while
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is opening to the public on the Las Vegas Strip,
Nov. shopping surge spurs higher holiday outlook
NEW YORK (AP) — A research firm is raising its holiday spending forecast for the second time in a
Gunman fires at Fla. school board, kills self
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — An ex-convict calmly held a school board at gunpoint, complaining about
Border Patrol agent killed in southern Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. Border Patrol says that one of its agents has been killed in southern
Mark Zuckerberg named Time ‘Person of Year’
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been named Time magazine’s “Person of
China boosts its Treasury holdings in October
WASHINGTON (AP) — China, the biggest buyer of U.S. Treasury securities, has increased its holdings
Cops: All 4 bodies found on NY beach are women
BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) — New York authorities have determined that four decomposed bodies found along a
Pittsburgh unveils online parking finder tool
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Finding a place to park in downtown Pittsburgh could get a lot easier, thanks to a
Poll shows voters favor selling Pa. state stores
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A new poll shows nine out of 10 Pennsylvania voters regard the state’s budget
Pa. man gets at least 12 years in ’09 strangling
CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to at least a dozen years in prison for strangling a
Police: Pa. high school tennis coach groped player
VALENCIA, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania high school tennis coach is facing indecent assault
Bereaved Parents share at candlelight service
Buffy Gasior remem-bers her son, Seth, for his singing and cooking talents, but mainly for the close relationship they shared.
No tax hike in Mahoning Township next year
There will be no tax increase in Mahoning Township in 2011. Supervisors unanimously passed a budget that includes a $163,500 general-fund figure, about $10,000 higher than this year.
Miss Montgomery, Mr. Harris to wed in fall of 2011
CORTLAND Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Montgomery of Cortland are announcing the engagement of their
Date is chosen for Spotleson-Pitoscia wedding
POLAND Rick and Susan Spotleson of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter Chelsey
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Vets post collects for VA clinic pantry
Vets post collects for VA clinic pantry YOUNGSTOWN In the spirit of giving, the Italian American
HELOISE: Baking bread? Give tips a try
Dear Readers: Do you love to make your own bread? Here are a couple of hints to help your baking
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: In-laws’ fighting is taking its toll
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My two daughters-in-law, “Dolly” and “Cynthia,” have
Campbell may restart soccer program
The school district may be dusting off its soccer equipment and reviving its defunct program.
Mathews will try again in May for levy
Mathews Board of Education will try again to convince voters of the need for a 2-mill permanent improvement levy despite the issue’s defeat at the polls last month.
YSU’s first month had highs & lows
There have been several highs and several lows for the Youngstown State women’s basketball team during its first month.
Single dad fatally shot
A Warren man who was raising two children after the recent death of his wife is the victim in the city’s latest shooting death.
Feller’s heat could be felt off the field
In April of 2007, I was covering the Cleveland Indians’ home opener when my boss asked me if I could
Sheriff: Deputy layoffs unlikely
By ratifying a fact finder’s report, members of the gold unit of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 141 likely have avoided layoffs that had been proposed by the sheriff.
Football coaches McElroy, Saunders resign
Two high school football coaches, Struthers’ Dallas Saunders and Lisbon’s Jeremy McElroy, resigned recently.
Chaney High gets a waiver day to address discipline problems
The incoming superintendent of the city schools plans a meeting with all Chaney High School personnel to devise a plan for discipline enforcement.
Kagarise, Hamilton key strong start to indoors
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU track and field coach Brian Gorby made a
MedStar, official help with burials
Women 19 and 20 years old, who had lived in the city for between five months and seven years, were killed in a two-car accident in Cleveland on Dec. 5.
South Range schools to get new use
A businessman and a beef-and-grain farmer are partners in a venture that will reuse two former South Range school buildings as business incubators.
OHSAA ponders combining districts for Division I basketball
The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Northeast District Board is working on a plan to tweak the Division I sectional and district format for the 2011 state basketball tournament.
WATTS the holdup?
Mother Nature, construction delays push back opening of YSU’s indoor training facility
3 to appear on charges in Poland thefts
Three men will be arraigned in Struthers Municipal Court this morning, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and other items during a string of Poland Township burglaries.
Bereaved parents remember children
About 20 people attended a gathering hosted by the Mahoning County-Youngstown Chapter of Bereaved Parents of the USA.
YMCA offers art classes for adults
Until Tuesday afternoon, Youngstown resident Ida Morales had no idea what printmaking was.
Snow eclipses record
Janet Zolla of Boardman shovels snow from her Glenwood Avenue driveway. The snow came down on Mahoning and Trumbull counties in droves Tuesday.
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Dec.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints CitiMortgage Inc. v. Kevin S. Turner Jr. et al,
Historian packs a pleasant ‘Punch’
By Lauren Viera Chicago Tribune In cocktail historian and enthusiast David Wondrich’s book
After coming up short to Michigan St., Oakland tops No. 7 Tennessee
Associated Press knoxville, tenn. Oakland finally got its upset. Keith Benson had 26 points
Try your hand at cutting the federal budget
Opinion: Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, co-chairmen of President Obama’s fiscal commission, tried mightily
New Middletown fire chief to retire
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Longtime New Middletown Village Fire Chief
Victims of bullying have somewhere to turn for support
Opinion: Victims of bullying have somewhere to turn for support A disturbing number of re- ports are
Make maple a staple at your holiday table
Family Features The holidays are a time to celebrate the warmth of friendship, the love of
Line of credit sought to help buy Delphi buildings
Trumbull County commissioners that they want to help the Western Reserve Port Authority buy 1.2 million square feet of former Delphi Packard Electric manufacturing space.
Retail sales up; CEOs in hiring mood
Associated Press WASHINGTON A strong start to the holiday season is raising confidence that the
School board votes to put levy on ballot
Mathews Board of Education will try again to convince voters of the need for a 2-mill permanent improvement levy despite the issue’s defeat at the polls last month.
Mother found guilty of permitting child abuse in son’s death
Associated Press TROY, Ohio An Ohio woman has been found guilty of permitting child abuse in the
Campbell school district looks into reviving soccer
The school district may be dusting off its soccer equipment and reviving its defunct program.
Dems mull changes in tax bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Democrats considered changes in legislation to avoid a Jan. 1
Agenda Thursday
West Branch school board, work session, 6 p.m., regular meeting 7:30 p.m., high school, 14277 S. Main St., Beloit.
‘Jeopardy!’ to pit man vs. machine
Associated Press NEW YORK The game show “Jeopardy!” will pit man versus machine this winter in a
First woman named to Guard position
Ohio Gov.-elect John Kasich has named Col. Deborah Ashenhurst as the state’s next commander of the Ohio National Guard.
Baseball world stunned by Lee decision
At some point, it seems, Cliff Lee figured it wasn’t about the money anymore.
Secret Santa II hands out $100 bills
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Secret Santa II hit the streets Tuesday in a long-standing
‘Speech’ leads the pack
Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. The British monarchy tale “The King’s Speech” led Golden
Funds awarded for addiction treatment
Area Alcohol- and drug-addiction programs will receive more than $200,000 in additional state funding for the treatment of prescription-drug and opiate abuse.
Treasurer admits ethics violation
Associated Press XENIA, Ohio The treasurer of a western Ohio county has pleaded guilty to
Substitute teacher accused of assault
An incident in a P. Ross Berry Middle School classroom has led to the suspension of a substitute teacher and the arrest of a complaining parent.
Cavs-LeBron Round II lacks the same sizzle
Associated Press miami James doesn’t plan to be quiet when Cavs visit No extra security this
Official to recommend co-funding of classroom space for Warren schools
Staff report warren Kathryn Hellweg, city schools superintendent, has been informed by Richard
Classic eggnog makes a safe return
Family Features Classic eggnog is pure and simple. Just three main ingredients — eggs, cream and
Hoyt adds art classes
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. The Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts has expanded its winter 2011 class
Air Force blocks sites that posted leaks
Air Force blocks sites that posted leaks WASHINGTON The Air Force is blocking computer access to
Preparing for social gatherings can help ease party shyness
GOODBYE SHY By Jessica Yadegaran Contra Costa Times Ingrid Mayorca wasn’t a shy child. In
Bone-chilling cold stretches from north to south US
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Hoods were up and heads were down as a storm that plagued the
The top 5 selling singles and album on iTunes for the week ending Dec. 13:
The top 5 selling singles and album on iTunes for the week ending Dec. 13: Singles: v“Firework”:
QB-thin Vikings hope Favre can return soon
Associated Press eden prairie, minn. Brett Favre’s career isn’t quite over yet. The Minnesota
Don’t play around picking toys
Opinion: Don’t play around picking toys The Marietta Times: It’s that time of the year when parents and
GOING BOWLING: Buckeyes are tired of SEC bowl domination
The Ohio State Buckeyes are tired of hearing how their predecessors have lost all nine bowl meetings with teams from the Southeastern Conference.
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS Youngstown diverted at least 60 percent of materials from 26 vacant homes from
Failure to meet sales goals means trip to frozen Fargo
Associated Press FARGO, N.D. There is an old saying in the sales business: Always be closing.
Woman sentenced for stealing from disabled
Associated Press DAYTON An Ohio woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for stealing
GM offers buyouts to skilled-trades workers around US
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. is offering buyouts to several thousand skilled-
Auburn has All-American anchors
Associated Press NEW YORK No. 1 Auburn will have an All-American anchoring each side of the
YSU sports schedule
MEN’S BASKETBALL (5-4, 0-2) Nov. 5 — Samford, W, 64-61 Nov. 16 — Buffalo, W, 64-53 Nov. 20 —
No. 11 Ohio St. cruises behind Lavender’s 33
Associated Press columbus The past, present and future played out Tuesday night on the Value
YSU to close parking lots during winter break
Staff report youngstown In an effort to reduce costs, Youngstown State University will close
NEWSMAKERS: Olympic swimmer to write memoir
Olympic swimmer to write memoir; George Clinton sues Black Eyed Peas; Frenzied fan kicks Usher in the face
DeLay violated trust
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords For once, I actually agree with something that Tom DeLay said. The
Failure isn’t an option in getting tax bill through House
Editorial: The U.S. Senate saw the closest thing to a filibuster that it’s seen in years when Sen. Bernie
US should prepare for cyberattack
Opinion: WikiLeaks has awakened Americans to the concept of “cyberwar.” “Cyberanarchists” are attacking the
A waterworks of emotion
Opinion: WASHINGTON The speaker got weepy. No, not her — him. The incoming House speaker, Ohio Republican
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.13 .31 Avalon
Photos
