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Boom Boom’s movie on city to premiere in Cleveland
Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini lends direction during a shooting session in May of 2008 at the Youngstown Club, where the filmmaking team interviewed residents.
Stories published February 25, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Canfield-Poland boys game sold out
The Poland High School athletic department announced that the boys basketball game against Canfield
More charges against Cleveland suspect accused in 11 deaths
More charges pending against Cleveland suspect in 11 deaths
February goes out with menace
YOUNGSTOWN — That thaw didn’t last long enough. The Mahoning Valley is expected to receive 6 to 11
Angels Food Blessings in a Box at Crossroads Church, Austintown
Food boxes available at Austintown church
Affidavit names person who shot Liberty mother, daughter in 2009
Affidavit names person who shot Liberty mother, daughter
YMTA to present students in recital
YMTA to present students in recital YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Music Teachers Association will
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: In-laws treat daughter's family very badly
Dear Annie: My wife and I are both 54-year-old professionals. We grew up in the same small town, but
HELOISE: Vinegar to the rescue: Milk it for all it's worth
Dear Heloise: On my way home from the grocery store, I managed to spill some milk in my car. As you
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
• Michelle Muranksy of Dunwoody, Ga., announces the birth of her first child, a son, Alexander
Diocese proposes church mergers
Other dioceses have been through the consolidation process, one priest said. AUSTINTOWN — A
Penguins coaches remain upbeat as losses mount
Youngstown State plays host to Wright State in a doubleheader tonight at the Beeghly Center.
Defense dominates sectionals
high school tournaments Struthers pulled away from Liberty while West Branch slipped past Mooney.
Wind tunnel at YSU to test new products
The project is the latest public/private economic-development partnership for YSU. YOUNGSTOWN
Cash offered to home buyers
YOUNGSTOWN — An organization focused on stabilizing and revitalizing Youngstown is offering up to
King leads Canfield swimmers at state meet
Emily King continues a family tradition by competing at the state championships. CANFIELD — At
Lures sought for GM transfers to live in Valley
Organizers of house incentives in 2008 are unsure if those programs will be revived. A
S. Range, Champion win
MINERAL RIDGE — Wednesday night’s winners in the Division III girls basketball sectional tournament
It's a BAD HABIT but Boardman man loves it!
After spending the past decade riding freestyle quad motocross or racing bikes, not to mention
East rallies for first Div. I victory
ALLIANCE — The East High girls basketball team overcame a sluggish start and some unusual seating
For Foursquare Junkies, electronic music has power
When Foursquare Junkies members Nick Miller (vocals, programming, sequencing) and Chris Ochtyun
Mahoning jail scrambles to fill gap from lost city-prisoner fees
YOUNGSTOWN — With a three-year deal expiring Sunday that calls for Youngstown to pay an additional
Salem gets go-ahead to annex 99 acres
LISBON — The city of Salem now has room to grow. Columbiana County commissioners unanimously
Allegiant Air to expand flight offerings
The port authority has approved a resolution relating to bond financing for V&M Star Steel of
if you go
if you go What: Monster Nationals When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Covelli Centre,
if you go
if you go What: Foursquare Junkies with Groove Conductor When: 9 p.m. Friday Where: Barley’s,
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Martin Abraham, left, dean of the College of
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay DEFENDANT: Mathews school bus driver Kathy Kotanichek waits outside
INMATES Mahoning County jail Youngstown is not renewing a deal that expires Sunday with Mahoning County to pay an $80-a-day fee to house city misdemeanor prisoners at the county jail. The fee kicks in
WEDNESDAY City inmates: 68 Other inmates: 416 AUG. 24, 2009 City inmates: 100 (costing
Bernanke: Record-low rates still needed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress on Wednesday that record-low
In coarsened political culture, even death is politicized
Opinion: I remember when I first realized that the decline of civility had become a death spiral. The date
Business Digest
OHIO Brown seeks intervention for Delphi salaried retirees YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown,
Poll shows Ohioans have little faith in government
COLUMBUS — Ohioans don’t have much faith in government, according to a poll released Wednesday.
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is offering up to $5,000 to those buying houses in the
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is offering up to $5,000 to those buying houses in the
Boom Boom’s movie on city to premiere in Cleveland
Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini lends direction during a shooting session in May of 2008 at the Youngstown Club, where the filmmaking team interviewed residents.
Mount loses 71-60 in OAC tourney at Wilmington
WILMINGTON — Mount Union was eliminated from the Ohio Athletic Conference men’s basketball
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” (7 p.m., CBS): If people continue to break bones and rip off bikini
Firing of entire school staff roils RI city
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) — The blue-and-white banner exclaiming “anticipation” on the front of
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2010. There are 309 days left in the year. On this date
Metro Digest
3 people arraigned on various drug charges NILES — Three of the people charged by Weathersfield
Girard, Campbell men charged in theft of firearms from Pa.
Ten guns were recovered from a burglary. CAMPBELL — Two men are charged with receiving stolen
Doctor on trial in death of wife doesn’t testify
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio doctor accused of killing his wife with cyanide apparently had a last-
Senate votes to extend Patriot Act for 1 year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday to extend for a year key provisions of the nation’s
Women’s Top 25 \ Wednesday’s games
No. 1 Connecticut 87, Syracuse 66 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Maya Moore had a season-high 38 points and a
Boardman planning, zoning director resigns
BOARDMAN — About 13 months after assuming the job of township planning and zoning director, Benjamin
‘The Crazies’ brings horror to the heartland
The two stupidest words in the history of horror movies? “Wait here!” Fortunately, there aren’t
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA K uQ 9 7 2 vA Q J wK 7 4 2 WEST EAST xQ x8 5 4
Doin’ it Old School: Band knows roots
Here’s a shocker for hip-hop fans. “Oh, yeah, man, there was funk before Snoop Dogg,” said Warren
Groups committed to fewer snow days
CINCINNATI (AP) — Despite the heavy snows that forced lengthy school closings this winter, Ohio
President should know that people are disgusted
Opinion: President should know that people are disgusted EDITOR: Will someone tell the president to smell
Success doesn’t faze Avetts
For years, the Avett Brothers operated as a sort of rootsy, indie antiquity in motion. A banjo,
‘Cop Out’ pays homage to a movie genre that is best left forgotten
“It’s not stealing,” protests NYPD detective Paul Hodges as he readies for his “performance”
Lopez splits with label
Lopez splits with label NEW YORK — Jennifer Lopez is off of Sony’s block. The singing and acting
Bucs ease relievers into work
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Octavio Dotel is off to a slower start than he
The system worked
Opinion: Washington Post: Najibullah Zazi wanted to be a foot soldier for the Taliban, so in 2008 the 25
New Music Society plans concert
YOUNGSTOWN — The annual New Music Society Winter Pops Concert will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Bliss
Wright brothers counted as one for statue consideration
COLUMBUS (AP) — A panel considering a new Ohio statue for the U.S. Capitol in Washington has chosen
Inmate’s request to delay execution denied
COLUMBUS (AP) — A judge has denied an inmate’s request to delay his execution for strangling a
BOYS BASKETBALL wednesday’s scores area
BOYS BASKETBALL wednesday’s scores area Regular season Lisbon 74, United 69 OHIO Tournament
NATO limits nighttime house raids
KABUL (AP) — American troops knocked on the door, and before the Afghan family could find the key to
Fab Limousine continues growth
YOUNGSTOWN — One local business is expanding in the midst of a poor economy. Mark Bagnoli,
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Producers,” directed by J.E. Ballantyne. Chagrin Valley Little Theater, 40 River St.,
‘THE CRAZIES’
‘THE CRAZIES’ Grade: C Director: Breck Eisner Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes Rating: R for
nba roundup
nba roundup Wednesday’s games Magic 110, Rockets 92 HOUSTON — Dwight Howard had 30 points and
Book will recount tragedy that killed NFL players
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The sole survivor of a Florida boating accident that killed two NFL players and a
DIOCESE PROPOSAL
DIOCESE PROPOSAL The proposed plan for the reconfiguration of the Diocese of Youngstown lists
if you go
if you go What: Billy Johnson and the Old School Band featuring Billy Beck of The Ohio Players
GOP’s second coming poses challenges
Opinion: When Republicans regain a majority in the House and Senate — either this fall, as seems increasingly
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: “Youngstown: Still Standing” When: 2:10 p.m. March 24; and 9:30 p.m. March 25
There’s nothing wrong in saying no
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Today’s health policy “summit” comes at a moment when, as happens with metronomic
Senate OKs bill to stimulate hiring, road construction
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats delivered the first of several promised election-year jobs bills
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lowellville school board, work session, 3:45 p.m., library media center. XAGENDA
YSU president-elect’s 1st goal: work to build student success
Cynthia Anderson said state funding will be based more heavily on student achievement.
Vonn crashes, breaks pinkie in giant slalom
WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed and failed to finish the first run of the
Prospects are dim for Haiti utility
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Six weeks after a catastrophic earthquake flattened downtown Port-au-
if you go
if you go Who: The Avett Brothers, with the Low Anthem When: 9 p.m. Saturday Wherre: House of
In wake of deal’s collapse, GM will close Hummer
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. said Wednesday it will shut down Hummer after its bid to sell the
olympic roundup Wednesday’s other events
SHORT TRACK SPEEDSKATING The 3,000-meter relay team of Allison Baver, Alyson Dudek, Lana Gehring
Toyota officials speak to panel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda apologized personally and repeatedly Wednesday to the
Christian convert refuses talks with Muslim parents
COLUMBUS (AP) — A teenage runaway who fled Ohio reportedly with the help of Christian pastors,
Your guide to today’s health-care summit
The health care summit will be carried live by C-SPAN, and major news operations starting at 10 a.m.
Obama wants to get Dems on board
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The White House description of President Obama’s health care proposal as his “opening
Nation & World Digest
Storm wallops Northeast ALBANY, N.Y. — A powerful winter storm dumped a foot or more of snow in
Poland and Boardman police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Feb. 13 Theft:
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to repeal the health-insurance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to repeal the health-insurance industry’s
GM worker preserves job, perseveres 1,000-mile commute
JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — In the early dawn, after another week building cars, Michael Hanley leaves
In deal, Mathews bus driver keeps job
The defendant will get transferred to drive a different Mathews school bus. GIRARD — Mathews
MTV’s ‘The Buried Life’ makes dreams come true
NEW YORK — MTV has done a 180 from the fist-pumping, tanning-bed shenanigans of “Jersey Shore” to
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
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, free hot
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
When things get dicey Turner carries Buckeyes
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Cold-shooting starts don’t faze Evan Turner. Ohio State’s All-American
Vaseline treatment for hair lice can be a gooey mess
Q. What a nightmare! I used the Vaseline treatment to get rid of lice. It seems to have worked, but
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Terrance L. Chatman, 27, of 5039 Aravesta, Youngstown, and
Former Soviet soldier-guard fails to identify Demjanjuk
MUNICH (AP) — John Demjanjuk served as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp in Bavaria during World
Hot Tickets
Last chance to see Riverdance, but tickets are scarce. The third and final show this week at Powers
Medals Table
Medals Table Wednesday 4 of 5 medal events 63 of 90 total medal events NationGSBTot United
Grand River wineries ready for Ice Wine Festival
MADISON — It’s time for ice wine, that sweet and rare specialty squeezed from frozen grapes. The
Canada, US score ice wins
The Americans edged Switzerland and the Canadians dominated Russia. VANCOUVER, British Columbia
J.J. Cafaro must serve time in the federal penitentiary
Editorial: Seven-plus years ago, federal prosecutors gave convicted felon J.J. Cafaro such a huge break that it
Dana concert to feature acclaimed Chinese choir
Dana concert to feature acclaimed Chinese choir YOUNGSTOWN — The Dana spring choral concert
Riverdance remains a show for all the world
YOUNGSTOWN — Riverdance’s run at Powers Auditorium began two days after ice sent bricks on the