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YSU vice president tapped as new president
Youngstown State University’s Board of Trustees has picked one of the university’s own as the next
In Humane Hands
More than 160 dogs were removed last week from 5175 state Route 87 in Gustavus Township. Volunteers are being sought to help care for them ...
Stories published February 17, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Giancola back on Niles council
NILES — Reggie Giancola Jr., a former city councilman, has been chosen by the Democratic Precinct Committee to fill the at-large seat vacated last month by the resignation of longtime Councilman Thomas Scarnecchia.
Pavlik’s next fight is a go
YOUNGSTOWN — It looks like the Ghost’s latest fight is a go. Sergio Martinez has already signed
Cavs agree in principle to a three-team trade with Wizards
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers have agreed in principle to a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards
Layoffs planned in spring for Mahoning Co. engineer's office
Layoffs planned in spring for Mahoning Co. engineer's office
YSU vice president tapped as new president
Youngstown State University’s Board of Trustees has picked one of the university’s own as the next
Ryan says there’ll be a ‘miracle on the Mahoning.’
HOWLAND — Tim Ryan, who filed petitions today to run for re-election to Congress, told a gathering
Woman treated after SUV rolls over on Western Reserve Road
CANFIELD — A Boardman woman was treated at St. Elizabeth Health Center Boardman Wednesday morning
Federal reserve says unemployment will stay high over next two years
Feds say unemployment will stay high over next two years
Police: Pa. man charged with killing his adopted mother
Police: Pa. man charged with killing his adopted mother
Poland Township seeks replacement levy in May
POLAND — Township residents will be asked in May to approve a replacement levy for general operating
Haiti judge to free some detained U.S. missionaries
Haiti judge to free some detained U.S. missionaries
1 dead in collision with Pa. bus carrying students
1 dead in collision with Pa. bus carrying students
Arrests made in Liberty murder case
LIBERTY — Two people are in custody in connection with the murders of Wilneice L. Green and her 13
Harvest for Hunger kicks off Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — The kick-off of the 19th annual Harvest for Hunger is Friday at 9 a.m. at Second
Dead man found in Liberty identified
LIBERTY — Geno Alexander, 43, was identified as the man found Tuesday night at his residence, 3127
Data on industry output, home building boost hopes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest evidence that manufacturers are helping lead the economic recovery
Afghan army raises flag on embattled Taliban town
MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — Military commanders raised the Afghan flag in the bullet-ridden main
All eligible for Great Food for All program
AUSTINTOWN — Smith Corners United Methodist Church is taking orders for the Great Food For All
Trumbull health board seeks physicians
WARREN — The Trumbull County Board of Health is seeking physicians who want to apply for appointment
Toyota probes Corolla steering, considers recall
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is considering a recall of its hot-selling Corolla subcompact after complaints
Erie bishop to distribute ashes at shopping mall
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — It’s Ash Wednesday so Erie’s Roman Catholic bishop is going to ... the mall?
Pa. woman, 87, dies after being found in snow
CRAFTON, Pa. (AP) — An autopsy is planned to determine the cause of death for an elderly woman who
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown,
HELOISE: Dump-cake recipe is really as easy as pie
Dear Heloise: I have lost my copy of your recipe for dump cake. Could you please provide me with a
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: She's in love with an untrustworthy man
Dear Annie: I have been engaged to “Phil” for two years, but we’ve been dating for nine. I
Data company’s relocation to downtown brings cheers
The research center’s CEO wants to hire as many as 100 employees in two years. YOUNGSTOWN —
Slumping Phantoms replace coach
Curtis Carr has taken over for Bob Mainhardt as Youngstown’s hockey coach. YOUNGSTOWN — Bob
Austintown to city: Justify water-rate hike
AUSTINTOWN — Township trustees want justification for a Youngstown water-rate increase that raised
It’s all White: Wildcats crowned
The Wildcats were 24-26 from the free throw line. HUBBARD — Struthers treated its game at
Police find torn-apart body, 3 dogs in house
A neighbor had asked police to check on the man. LIBERTY — Township police made a gruesome
Soup’s on: Campbell nabs title
Red Devils clinch AAC Blue Tier title with win Senior Jerah’me Williams scored 18 points for
2 named to panel for better schools
YOUNGSTOWN — The president of the Youngstown school board has made his two appointments to the state
Balanced Cards soar to a 65-41 win over Falcons
CANFIELD — In all the years that Canfield High coach John Cullen has coached the Cardinals’
MAKING A SPLASH: Freshman diver Hill excelling in pool
Freshman diver Hill excelling in pool The former gymnast said the similarities between that sport
Youngstown council to vote on ranking-officers contract
YOUNGSTOWN — Besides a three-year freeze in their annual base salaries, members of the police
Streaking Mooney subdues Chaney
YOUNGSTOWN – The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team feels like it is peaking at just the
Canfield church serves up Shrove Tuesday merriment
The customary feast precedes the solemn season of Lent. CANFIELD — It’s the feast before the
Hagan dust-up at cafe settled
‘I think it’s best that we just move on,’ the state rep told the judge. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Young ambassadors represent success
Maria and Olivia Reichard of Youngstown are Mahoning Valley 2010 MOD ambassadors. BOARDMAN —
In Humane Hands
More than 160 dogs were removed last week from 5175 state Route 87 in Gustavus Township. Volunteers are being sought to help care for them the dogs at a Champion Township site. Also removed from the home were 15 cats, 14 chickens and five ducks.
GIRLS BASKETBALL \ State poll
Here’s how a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school girls basketball
YSU to honor Covelli
BOARDMAN — Sam Covelli, owner/operator of Covelli Enterprises, Inc., will be honored as the 2010
A Greek tragedy, Act 1
Opinion: A Greek tragedy, Act 1 Chicago Tribune: Europe scrambled last week to save Greece, which will soon
Oscars of evil: Villain roles get attention
LOS ANGELES — For your consideration: a pedophile serial killer with a creepy dollhouse hobby, a
Murtha remembered at funeral as staunch advocate for veterans
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Rep. John Murtha was remembered at his funeral Tuesday as a patriot, a fighter
South Florida defeats Cincinnati
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida is gradually getting the hang of what it takes to compete in the
Facing a financial pinch, EMI seeks a buyer for Abbey Road
LONDON — The long and winding road of Beatles history has taken a new twist. Cash-strapped music
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch Local school board, study session, 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7 p.m.,
Study: Tut died of malaria, broken leg
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s most famous pharaoh, King Tutankhamun, was a frail boy who suffered from a
Yankee Stadium pushed for Cotto-Foreman bout
NEW YORK (AP) — Jewish boxing champion Yuri Foreman hopes to defend his title at Yankee Stadium in
Chynna Phillips to get treatment for anxiety
Chynna Phillips to get treatment for anxiety NEW YORK — A representative for Chynna Phillips says
Ogilvy ready to defend title
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Geoff Ogilvy has not played a competitive round of golf in nearly a month. His
Warren, Hubbard men plead innocent in separate break-ins
WARREN — Three men from Warren and Hubbard have pleaded innocent to charges filed against them in
Liven up the Lenten season
This Lenten season, meat won’t be missed at the dinner table with Layered Eggplant Parmesan
Pa. struggling in aftermath of storms
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — From ice-packed city streets to collapsing barn roofs, much of Pennsylvania was
US tells Toyota to reveal recall data
Company to halt some production WASHINGTON (AP) — The government ordered Toyota to turn over
Business Digest
REGION Employees: Denman Tire laid off, stopped production LEAVITTSBURG — Workers at Denman Tire
Stocks gain on earnings, deals
NEW YORK (AP) — Signs that the economy is indeed strengthening gave investors a surge of optimism
Man jailed 1 day for wearing jeans to court
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge ordered a man he jailed for wearing blue jeans to court released from jail the
Man gets 14 years for kidnapping, rapes
YOUNGSTOWN — A 50-year-old homeless man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for raping or
Chilly weather can’t stop New Orleans’ Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pete Fountain, clarinet in hand and looking dapper in a white tuxedo and fedora
BASKETBALL \ Tuesday’s other games
BOYS McDonald 68, Southern 51 McDONALD — Nick Rota scored eight of his 19 points in the fourth
Marines link up in Taliban fight
MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — Marines moving by land from the north linked up Tuesday with U.S. units
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Feb. 4
The area could use some good news, and it got it
Editorial: The area could use some good news, and it got it Sometimes, the only thing to do is smile. And
Metro digest || Struthers women charged
Struthers women charged BOARDMAN — A Struthers woman faces a robbery charge and is accused of
Sarkozy’s visit to Haiti revives bitter legacy
Sarkozy’s visit to Haiti revives bitter legacy PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Nicolas Sarkozy’s
Treasurer lowers revenue estimate
STRUTHERS — The school district’s treasurer says he has revised the district’s estimated 2010
Distractions are key to political magic
Opinion: If eternal vigilance is the price of freedom, incessant distractions are the way that politicians
Taliban leader’s arrest raises hopes for Pakistani cooperation
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The capture of the Afghan Taliban’s No. 2 commander by a joint CIA and Pakistani
For caregivers, $75 a day matters
Opinion: In the congressional debate over the CLASS Act — the proposed national long-term care insurance
Americans distrust those who govern
Opinion: Let me get straight to the point: Americans’ profound distrust of government is neurotic —
Contractor challenging Wilson in 6th District
YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson will have a Democratic primary opponent in his bid for a third
Best Bets on TV tonight
“American Idol” (9 p.m., Fox): Is it finally safe to put away the ear plugs? Tonight, on “American
Softball team boasts experience
YOUNGSTOWN — For the 2010 softball season, Youngstown State Head Coach Brian Campbell’s squad has
Metro digest || New YSU president
Announcement expected on new YSU president YOUNGSTOWN — The seventh president of Youngstown State
Years Ago
Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2010. There are 317 days left in the year. On this
Testing is curbing some genetic diseases
Some of mankind’s most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly
Don’t judge a woman who tried to help more than most
Opinion: Don’t judge a woman who tried to help more than most EDITOR: During my years as a working
Number of homeless in US suburbs is on the rise
ROOSEVELT, N.Y. (AP) — Homelessness in rural and suburban America is straining shelters this winter
Disturbing details emerge from Alabama professor’s past
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — When a young woman in Massachusetts killed her brother with a shotgun blast
THE ROMAINE EMPIRE
lettuce By RUSS PARSONS A lot of times when food writers praise an old-fashioned ingredient
Iran’s collapse may not be far off
Opinion: I felt a sense of deja vu as I watched televised scenes of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Henry’s heave helps lift Panthers
YOUNGSTOWN — The writing was on the ball, so to speak, in Tuesday night’s boys high school
AIMING TO ACQUIRE
Simon offers $10B bid to General Growth LOS ANGELES (AP) — Simon Property Group, the nation’s
top 25 roundup \ Tuesday’s games
MEN No. 2 Kentucky 81, Mississippi State 75, OT STARKVILLE, Miss. — John Wall scored 18 points,
US defeats Switzerland, 3-1
Bobby Ryan, David Backes and Ryan Malone scored in the Olympic opener. VANCOUVER, British Columbia
V&M Star’s pipe mill shows rise in productivity
Three new pipe mills have been announced in the past five weeks. YOUNGSTOWN — V&M Star is
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Ash. Edgewood 71, Maplewood 61 Bloomfield 84,
$8B in loan guarantees to go to build 2 reactors
$8B in loan guarantees to go to build 2 reactors WASHINGTON — More than $8 billion in new federal
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard J. Rouan Jr., 22, of 5393 Willowcrest Drive,
GO green with healthy, tasty avocados
Pity the poor avocado. It’s often misunderstood. It’s not the typical fruit that you eat fresh out
Do your homework for snow days
Gray winter skies keep many a kid peering out the windows, hoping to hear two magic words — Snow
Big ten/horizon roundup \ Tuesday’s games
BIG TEN No. 11 Michigan State 72, Indiana 58 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Draymond Green scored 14 points
Burger King adds Starbucks to menu to brew up business
CHICAGO (AP) — Burger King plans to launch a massive new coffee line as it tries to overhaul its