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Challenges await chief
The announcement of YSU's own Cynthia Anderson as the university's next president was met with a spontaneous standing ovation during the board of trustees meeting ...
Stories published February 18, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Man suing Canfield Panera over hot coffee
YOUNGSTOWN — A Canfield man has sued a Panera Bread restaurant, saying it negligently provided him with excessively hot coffee, failed to give him a lid for his coffee cup and caused him to be burned when the coffee spilled on a wobbly restaurant table Feb. 18, 2008.
Annual read-in Sunday at Barnes & Noble
BOARDMAN — The Youngstown City School District’s 21st annual African American Read-In will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 381 Boardman-Poland Road.
Woman wanted in Liberty double homicide surrenders
Woman wanted in Liberty double homicide surrenders
Ballot language at issue for Mahoning County sales tax
Ballot language at issue for Mahoning County sales tax
Ohio Senate president has questions on rail plan
COLUMBUS — The president of the Ohio Senate is questioning Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland on plans
Defense in Pa. corruption case tries to shift blame
Defense in Pa. corruption case tries to shift blame
Canfield residents can weigh in on storm-water projects Monday
Canfield residents can discuss storm-water projects Monday
Man charged with OVI, assault had infant in car
BOARDMAN — A 43-year-old Glenwood Avenue man faces charges of assault, child endangering and
A Jim Graham files to run against Ryan for Congress
WARREN — Jim Graham is running for the 17th Congressional District seat currently held by U.S. Rep.
Pa. gets $130M from stimulus for educational, rural broadband
Pa. gets stimulus money for educational, rural broadband
City moves forward to build water tower
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved a $2,655,000 contract for the construction of a
Cirque EOS ‘Imaginaire’ show at Powers is canceled
The Cirque EOS “Imaginaire” show scheduled for Feb. 27 at Powers Auditorium in Youngstown has been
Official: Pa. could have table games by July 4
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The chairman of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says table games like
UPMC doctors want to perform face transplants
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Doctors at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are trying to convince the
Jury selection coming in toddler death
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jury selection was scheduled to begin in the death penalty trial of a Pittsburgh-
LINDSAY BLAIR | MICHAEL ZAMPINI
LINDSAY BLAIR MICHAEL ZAMPINI MEDINA — Lindsay Blair and Michael Zampini, both of Las Vegas, were
KATHERINE MILLIGAN | BENJAMIN FULLER
KATHERINE MILLIGAN BENJAMIN FULLER COLUMBUS — The marriage of Katherine Milligan and Benjamin
Prayer breakfast
Prayer breakfast YOUNGSTOWN — A Men of Valor prayer breakfast will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday
HELOISE: It's best to avoid liquid fabric softener on towels
Dear Heloise: For many years, I have heard that fabric softener should not be added to a towel wash,
Polish Arts Club of Youngstown plans art, music and tea reception
YOUNGSTOWN — The Polish Arts Club of Youngstown’s Annual Scholarship Art, Music & Tea Reception will
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Daughter's weight is a do-it-yourself project
Dear Annie: My husband and I need some advice on how to approach a sticky situation concerning our
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
• Joshua and Jamie Massie, 2231 Semeria Ave., Belmont, Calif., announce the birth of a son,
Ryan looks to continue ‘Mahoning miracle’
The lawmaker from Niles has filed to run for re-election to Congress. HOWLAND — Tim Ryan, who
Martinez a go for the Ghost
Kelly Pavlik will defend his middleweight title on April 17 in Atlantic City on HBO.
School bus runs over student, 17, in Warren
WARREN — The condition of some of Warren’s streets and sidewalks, which led to the closing of school
FREE (AND EASY) STYLE
HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING Mooney brothers Nick and Joe Boniface have a good shot at qualifying for the
Mathews divided over bus driver accusations
The school board heard both sides of the dispute over the claim that a bus driver made an ethnic
Mooney seniors celebrate comeback victory
Neither team shot well before the Cardinals prevailed, 33-31. YOUNGSTOWN — Dominique Zordich
5 charged in homicides in Liberty
All accused in the killings of a mother and daughter have criminal records. LIBERTY — Five
East Palestine finishes perfect season in ITCL
EAST PALESTINE — Their schools are about 9 miles apart via Ohio route 170, but, in boys basketball,
Canfield school board accepts resignations of bus drivers involved in accident
CANFIELD — The two Canfield school-bus drivers involved in a bus accident in January have resigned.
Vonn gets gold in downhill
Julia Mancuso of the United States took a surprise silver in the same event. WHISTLER, British
BASKETBALL/WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA East Palestine 66, Springfield 55 OHIO Akr. SVSM
Youngstown council OKs pact with ranking-officers union
YOUNGSTOWN — City council approved a three-year contract with the police ranking-officers union that
Auditor: Timing of probe suspect
Grand-jury access allowed the Oakhill presentation to move ahead last week, a special prosecutor
McDonald board OKs plan to cut deficit
McDONALD — The board of education has approved a recovery plan to be presented this afternoon to the
Challenges await chief
The announcement of YSU's own Cynthia Anderson as the university's next president was met with a spontaneous standing ovation during the board of trustees meeting Wednesday evening. Nearly 500 people were in the Chestnut Room at YSU’s Kilcawley Center for the announcement.
Anderson appointment pleases leaders at YSU and in the community
Youngstown’s mayor praised the appointment. YOUNGSTOWN — Cynthia Anderson accomplished a couple of
Metro digest || Harvest for Hunger
Harvest for Hunger YOUNGSTOWN — The kickoff of the 19th annual Harvest for Hunger will be Friday
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Matthew and Krista Beard, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 14. Harold and Erin
Study: Being happy might help your heart
LONDON (AP) — You’ve heard it before: to avoid a heart attack, don’t smoke, eat right and exercise.
Church takes orders for Great Food For All program
AUSTINTOWN — Smith Corners United Methodist Church is taking orders for the Great Food For All
Sadie the Scottish terrier wins best in show at Westminster
NEW YORK (AP) — Sadie the Scottie was fully expected to reach the purple podium at America’s top dog
Judge rules in favor of workers
Case stems from ’08 labor dispute American Standard employees are entitled to unemployment
Purdue builds big lead then holds off Buckeyes
COLUMBUS (AP) — JaJuan Johnson scored 24 points and consistently hit big shots to build the lead and
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Frank F. Sackela Jr., legal age, 5326 S. Saratoga Ave.,
Tiger to talk on Friday
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Tiger Woods will end nearly three months of silence Friday when he speaks
RIVERDANCE BOX
if you go What: “Riverdance” When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Feb. 25 Where: Powers
Top seed Stricker loses in first round
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Without even showing up, Tiger Woods’ prints were all over the Match Play
Mahoning Co. engineer’s office seeks concessions from Teamsters workers
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County engineer’s office is seeking concessions from its Teamsters union
Canfield to dispose of guns seized during arrests, probes
CANFIELD — The city has decided to do away with firearms confiscated during the course of arrests
Lesson In Compassion
Canfield students help Rotary in Haiti relief effort By ELISE FRANCO CANFIELD — Elementary
May ballot to include levy for Poland Twp. residents
POLAND — Township residents will be asked in May to approve a replacement levy for general operating
South African group celebrates anniversary with American tour
To celebrate its 50th year together, South African a cappella act Ladysmith Black Mambazo is touring
Throughout Ohio, February snowfall hits or nears record
This month already is the second-snowiest February for the Mahoning Valley. CINCINNATI —
Sade starts at the top
Sade starts at the top NEW YORK — An army of fans went out to support Sade’s latest CD, “Soldier
Youngstown State University Theater’s production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like
Youngstown State University Theater’s production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” opens at 7:30
‘Shutter Island’
‘Shutter Island’ Grade: C Director: Martin Scorsese Rating: R for disturbing violent content,
if you go
if you go Who: Ladysmith Black Mambazo When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Akron Civic Theatre, 182 South
Elvis in Blue Hawaii at The Georgetown
BOARDMAN — Tony Trolio has been bringing Vegas and cabaret-style dinner-shows to Youngstown for
Sena’s next movie delayed
Sena’s next movie delayed “Season of the Witch,” the new movie directed by Niles native Dominic
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Grey’s Anatomy” (9 p.m., ABC): They’re doing the time warp on “Grey’s Anatomy” as Richard, Bailey
Film will premiere at Main Street Theater
COLUMBIANA — The world premiere of “The Last Vampire on Earth,” a film shot last year in the
Official: Designer hanged himself
LONDON (AP) — Fashion designer Alexander McQueen hanged himself in his London apartment last week
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Producers,” directed by J.E. Ballantyne. Chagrin Valley Little Theater, 40 River St.,
Business Digest
REGION Woodlands Assisted Living to have grand opening POLAND — A grand-opening ceremony will be
Stabbings in city result in 4 arrests
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating separate altercations in two city homes where someone was
A year later, reality sets in on loan-modification plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The new president climbed aboard Air Force One a year ago for a trip to Phoenix to
Robbery suspect pleads innocent
WARREN — Michael Settle, 21, of Ohio Avenue, McDonald, pleaded innocent Wednesday in Warren
Gaping hole at Ground Zero says a lot
Opinion: CHICAGO — For the last eight years I’ve flown to New York at least once a month every month, and
CXS to get $98M in stimulus money
A new round of federal stimulus money will allow trains to carry more cargo from Ohio to the East
8 missionaries in Haiti are freed, return home
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Eight American missionaries were freed from a Haitian jail and left for
McGwire returns to baseball, offers fresh apology to fans
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Mark McGwire’s first day on the job began with a wrong turn into the media room
Politics isn’t a sure thing for generals of Petraeus’ era
Opinion: David Eisenhower once told me that the presidential success of his grandfather Dwight Eisenhower
Google gives $2M to support Wikipedia
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google Inc., the Internet’s most profitable company, is giving $2 million to
Cavs get their man: Antawn Jamison
Cleveland gave up Zydrunas Ilgausas in a three-team deal. CLEVELAND — It was going to take a
Salem alters distribution of income interest
SALEM — City council has agreed to change the way income interest is distributed to cope with a
Unauthorized man gets close to Biden at Olympics
Unauthorized man gets close to Biden at Olympics VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A man with false
White golden again in halfpipe
WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — How ’bout that! Putting on a show when he didn’t even have
Free food
Free food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, free hot lunch, 11:30
President should show equal respect for all fallen soldiers
Opinion: President should show equal respect for all fallen soldiers EDITOR: I am appalled to learn that
‘We don’t need liberated,’ say Taliban townsfolk
MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban fighters holding out in Marjah are increasingly using civilians
Sauerkraut, vitamin B-12 can help canker sores
Q. My favorite home remedy is sauerkraut for canker sores. If I feel one coming on, I put a wad of
Giancola fills seat on Niles City Council
NILES — Reggie Giancola Jr., a former city councilman, has been chosen by the Democratic Precinct
Years ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2010. There are 316 days left in the year. On this date
Woman’s court hearing concludes with another tirade
YOUNGSTOWN — A city woman’s second appearance in court again ended with a profanity-laced tirade.
‘SHUTTER ISLAND’ Scorsese overdresses absurd pulp story
Martin Scorsese clearly had a ball making “Shutter Island,” which seemingly hurls everything the
Riverdance Stirring dance spectacle stepping out in style
Debuting in 1995, Irish dancing sensation “Riverdance” has been performed 10,000 times in front of
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban’s white flag no longer flies over villages across
MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban’s white flag no longer flies over villages across this
Boardman police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Feb. 11 Counterfeit: A fake $50 bill turned
Toyota investigates reports of problems with Corolla steering
WASHINGTON (AP) — First it was gas pedals, then brakes. Now Toyota and the government are looking
Youngstown State will have one of its own as president
Editorial: By looking on campus for the next president of Youngstown State University, members of the board of
RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
Phantoms routed by Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Defenseman Anthony Bitetto turned in his second five-point game of the season against
Students complained about Ala. professor
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Students banded together to let administrators know something wasn’t quite
The arena needs to be fixed
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The most striking part of Sen. Evan Bayh’s retirement announcement was his on-air job
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Political market shunning Palin
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The Republican presidential nominee, an Arizona senator, was a maverick, which was part
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