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READY TO CRUZE
Mark Reuss, president of General Motors North America, announces a third shift will be added at GM’s Lordstown complex. Added production is needed for the ...
Stories published February 24, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Gov. Ed Rendell defends bringing 12 Haitians to western, Pa.
Rendell defends bringing Haitians to western, Pa.
GM union official wants to revive home-buying incentive program
GM union official wants to revive program
Allegiant expands flights from Vienna to include Myrtle Beach
VIENNA — Allegiant Air is expanding its flight offerings starting April 22 with two flights per week
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni speaks Friday at Kiwanis Club of Youngstown
Schiavoni speaks Friday at Kiwanis Club
Columbiana Co. commissioners approve annexation of land to Salem
Columbiana Co. commissioners approve annexation of land to Salem
Senate to vote on modest jobs bill, passage likely
Senate to vote on modest jobs bill, passage likely
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown,
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Mom didn't want Sis to have all the money
Dear Annie: When my mother went into an assisted-living home, she added my sister’s name to some of
Monitoring association program to be at library
Monitoring association program to be at library WARREN — Greater Youngstown Monitoring Association
YSU’s Jones looks to catch on in the NFL
Jones would be the first YSU player selected in the draft since Harry Deligianis in 1998.
Campbell outpaces Salem 65-42
Running with the Devils too much for Quakers Campbell jumped out to a commanding 41-14 lead at the
Vallinger, Wilkens, Sabol to dive at state
YSU diving coach Nick Gavolas will be in Chicago for the Penguins’ conference meet the next four
Cronin receives the max for fraud
The district judge said the sentence was appropriate because of the ‘egregious nature of the
Men’s basketball team hopes to finish strong
The players hope to gain some momentum by finishing out the regular season at home before starting the Horizon League tournament.
Intimidation led to suspension of Niles teacher, records reveal
NILES — The 10-day suspension of a longtime McKinley High School math teacher followed
Mayor: Response to Austintown on water rates wasn’t complete
BOARDMAN — Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams says the city’s response to Austintown Township’s request
Steel-tube maker to begin production in April
BROOKFIELD — Pipe manufacturer TMK IPSCO, parent company of Ultra Premium Oilfield Services,
Podolsky, Canfield blast Niles
The Cardinals will play Uniontown Lake High in the first round of the Division I tournament.
McDonald’s undefeated season is still alive
The Blue Devils close out their regular season Friday against Lowellville. NEW MIDDLETOWN —
Last suspects arrested in Liberty homicides
WARREN — The last two suspects in a double homicide in Liberty Township are in custody. Detective
Angels sponsors Spay Day event
NORTH LIMA — Robert and Tammy Moyer traveled about 70 miles from their Ashtabula County home to take
Resistance to antibiotics is cause for concern
Opinion: As a physician who treats children with infectious diseases, I’m reminded every day that one of the
Denman Tire issues closing notice
LEAVITTSBURG — Denman Tire has issued a 60-day plant closing notice for its factory here and
Report: In 2009, Wall Streeters got $20B in bonuses
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Employees at Wall Street financial firms collected more than $20 billion in
Business Digest
REGION Chamber of Commerce schedules breakfast event SHARON, Pa. — The Shenango Valley Chamber
AN INCOMPLETE SOLUTION
Recalls won’t totally fix issues, Toyota says WASHINGTON (AP) — The president of Toyota’s U.S.
A sharp decrease in consumer confidence helps to spur fears
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans’ outlook on the economy went into relapse in February. Rising job worries
Israel caught up in a whodunit
Opinion: No fiction writer or Hollywood director could have topped the events that unfolded in the Emirate of
Forum Health court hearing is canceled
YOUNGSTOWN — A court hearing scheduled Tuesday in the Forum Health bankruptcy case was canceled
All aren’t aboard
Opinion: All aren’t aboard The Cincinnati Enquirer: The romance of rail carries a powerful allure for many
3 Ohio pension funds get group status in AIG claim
COLUMBUS (AP) — A federal judge is allowing shareholders suing insurance giant American
COLLEGE BASKETBALL \ Tuesday’s games
MEN TOP 25 No. 4 Syracuse 99, Providence 85 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rick Jackson scored a career-
Police arrest 3 in theft of copper wire
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said they arrested three people in the theft of copper pipe from a Lenox Avenue
Inmate challenges injection procedures
COLUMBUS (AP) — An inmate scheduled to die next month for strangling a 67-year-old woman wants his
olympic roundup \ Tuesday’s other events
SPEEDSKATING Bode Miller made the kind of mistake that happens in skiing, especially for a risk-
Principals can bring guidance staff back
Cuts have reduced counselors’ hours in elementary and middle schools. YOUNGSTOWN —
Strickland regains lead over Kasich
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland has regained his lead over Republican challenger John Kasich,
area colleges Tuesday’s games
MEN Presidents’ Athletic Conference tournament No. 5 Washington & Jefferson 80, No. 4 Thiel 77,
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Brookfield 53, East Palestine 40 Campbell 65,
‘The greatest economic comeback’
LORDSTOWN — This town is back at “ground zero” in the plans of General Motors and poised to make a
Lawrence official says flooding is unlikely
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Flooding due to melting snow is not likely in Lawrence County unless the area gets
Vancouver 2010 Olympics
Vancouver 2010 Olympics Medals count NationGoldSilverBronzeTotal United States791026
READY TO CRUZE
Mark Reuss, president of General Motors North America, announces a third shift will be added at GM’s Lordstown complex. Added production is needed for the Chevrolet Cruze, one of which is seen to his side.
PREP basketball \ Tuesday’s other games
BOYS East 64, Warrensville Heights 61 YOUNGSTOWN — Jarelle Burt with 18 points, three rebounds,
An exhibitionists’ exhibition? Art show has swingers club
VIENNA (AP) — In the name of art, an Austrian landmark is encouraging visitors to confront their
Metro Digest
Traficant says he’ll run YOUNGSTOWN — Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. told CNN he would run
States eye ban on 911 releases
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Linda Casey dialed 911 and screamed, “Oh, God!” over and over again into the
Vinyl sales prove it: The album gets its groove back
NEW YORK — Don’t bury the album just yet. Yes, it’s struggling, with album sales down by half
Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Shenique A. Marlowe, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 23. Jason and
Chiefs warn against changing policy on gays too quickly
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Army and Air Force officers said Tuesday they would be reluctant to overturn a
Years ago
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2010. There are 310 days left in the year. On this date
Gates: In crisis, NATO must change
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the war in Afghanistan as his guide, Defense Secretary Robert Gates on
Mediator rules against Warren officer
The sergeant is a 38-year veteran of the department. WARREN — A police sergeant who appealed
User-fee proposal in Campbell is sent to committee
CAMPBELL — Council’s research into charging a streetlight user-fee is on a back burner, said council
GOP’s Brown branded turncoat for jobs-bill vote
BOSTON (AP) — A month after being crowned the darling of national conservatives, Republican Sen.
NCAA: Michigan football out of rules compliance
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA is accusing Michigan of five potentially major rules violations
Afghan leader takes control of vote-fraud panel
KABUL (AP) — Afghanistan’s president has taken control of a formerly independent body that monitors
Man sentenced in shooting
The man has been ordered to attend a racial-diversity training class. WARREN — Kenneth Rowles,
Secondhand store helps those in need
The secondhand thrift store even offers shoppers a layaway plan. SALEM — Many people these
Struthers chief to retire || Metro Digest
Struthers chief to retire STRUTHERS — Police Chief Robert Norris has notified the city he will
Man sought in kidnapping, assault
One of the victims jumped out of a second-floor window. CAMPBELL — A Youngstown man is being
Country Music Hall of Fame will induct 4
Ferlin Husky usually gets a lot calls in the spring from friends telling him this has to be the year
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Legacy Academy school board, 6:45 p.m., third floor, 1812 Oak Hill Ave.,
Poland defeats Hubbard for 9th straight win
Luke Wollet became the Bulldogs’ single-season assist leader in the 92-72 victory. POLAND —
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xJ 7 6 5 uA K 5 2 v9 7 4 wJ 10 WEST EAST
Equipment for The Vindicator’s new printing press was shipped from six states to Camp Verde,
Equipment for The Vindicator’s new printing press was shipped from six states to Camp Verde, Ariz.,
HELOISE: Nancy's lucky to have old wooden rolling pin
Dear Heloise: Could you please tell me how to clean and sanitize an old wooden rolling pin? Nancy
Labor Unions
Labor Unions Vindicator Press Labor unions from 13 local companies played a part in getting The
James, Jamison end skid, guide Cavs past Hornets
CLEVELAND (AP) — Antawn Jamison rubbed lotion into his forearms and let out a sigh of relief.
Reid seeks to extend jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is pressing to extend unemployment benefits and
Cheney heart attack is his 5th in 3 decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Vice President Dick Cheney is recovering from a “mild heart attack” — his
African Achievers Association plans hall-of-fame induction
Tickets are available for the dinner Saturday. WARREN — The Rev. Melvin L. Howard Sr., pastor at
Sweeping health bill might not be possible, House leader says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic congressional leaders confronted the reality Tuesday that they may not
Charlie Sheen in rehab, takes break from show
Charlie Sheen in rehab, takes break from show LOS ANGELES — Charlie Sheen’s publicist says the
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steve Dobozy Jr., 87, of 145 Rocky Ledge Drive, Struthers, and
Expert: Sobibor camp was a death sentence for most
MUNICH (AP) — Being sent to the Nazis’ Sobibor camp was a death sentence for all but a handful of
Getting it right
Tyler Biddle, 17, is one of the Girard High School students participating in an upcoming robotics
Health-care reform gets new life or dies Thursday
Editorial: Health-care reform gets new life or dies Thursday Six hours is not a very long time in which to
Play ball! YSU to begin its season
The Penguins will play three games against New Orleans starting Friday.
Mexican immigrants in U.S. aren’t going home
Opinion: Mexico’s violent drug war may be pushing Mexican immigrants and their families to put down deep
Nation & World Digest
1st body scanners to be installed in Boston airport WASHINGTON — The first of 150 full-body
Miller misses chance at 4th straight medal
But he’s fared much better than Canada and Austria in this year’s Olympics. WHISTLER, British
OSU’s Turner battles buddy Battle — again
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Talor Battle wanted to check in with his hurting friend, Evan Turner, but
Cavs end three-game losing streak
Cavs end three-game losing streak Antawn Jamison scored 18 points in his first start for
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Feb. 15
Surplus food
Surplus food EB Family Life Center (former Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church), 7 S. Garland
What has suddenly changed?
Opinion: What has suddenly changed? EDITOR: The 2000 presidential election was the most controversial
GO green WITH PISTACHIOS FOR BETTER HEALTH
Getting healthy can seem like a daunting task, especially when you don’t know where to begin. Chef
For more than 140 years, The Vindicator has served Northeast Ohio in some form. As a fledgling
For more than 140 years, The Vindicator has served Northeast Ohio in some form. As a fledgling
Heart-smart cooking fresh, fast and flavorful
Being heart-smart in the kitchen is one of the most important things you can do for your health.
Our commitment to our readers
A $10-million investment in an improved product represents The Vindicator’s continued commitment to
VASTLY SUPERIOR
Tomato sauce By ERICA MARCUS Sunday gravy, red sauce, marinara, ragu. These legendary sauces,
Economic woes trigger the blame game
Opinion: During bad times, the blame game is the biggest game in Washington. Wall Street “greed” or
YSU diving, swimming team in league event
CHICAGO — A youthful Youngstown State swimming and diving team is set to compete at the Horizon
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