Vindy.com for January 4, 2010

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Jump to: » Stories  » Photos  » Videos  » Podcasts 

« News / 2010 / January / 4


Stories published January 4, 2010

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

60 folks turn out for first Mahoning County sales-tax hearing

Sales tax hearing draws 60 in Canfield


Warren company pairs with U.S. Rep. Ryan to fight imports

Ryan pairs with Warren company to fight imports


New Hubbard mayor to be sworn in Tuesday

New Hubbard mayor to be sworn in Tuesday


Valley Polish Americans sought for national survey

Valley Polish Americans sought for national survey


Gunman fatally shot by Youngstown cops had long criminal record

Man shot by cops had long criminal record


Finances challenge Boardman trustees

Finances challenge Boardman trustees


Youngstown man caught after trying to run away from Campbell cops

Youngstown man arrested by Campbell cops


President Clinton to attend fundraiser in Canfield Tuesday

CANFIELD — Ex-President Bill Clinton will be the featured guest Tuesday at a dinner to raise money


Spaces available in chamber’s leadership classes

YOUNGSTOWN — There are a few spaces available in the Regional Chamber’s Mahoning Valley Local


Blessing water ceremony Wednesday

YOUNGSTOWN — The Eastern Orthodox Clergy Association of Mahoning Valley will conduct its annual

» Attached: Video

Another local company battered by foreign competition

WARREN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan visited a Warren manufacturer today and promised to assist in its battle


Hubbard’s new mayor to be sworn in Tuesday

HUBBARD — The city’s new mayor, Richard Keenan, will be sworn in at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Hubbard


One dead, two injured in Niles house fire

NILES — Norman Henninger, 77, of 122 S. Butler St., died in a fire at his residence early Sunday.


Austintown schedules meeting on community center

AUSTINTOWN — The township administration wants community input on its idea for starting a community


Black Monday in the NFL: Bills fire entire coaching staff, AP reports

Black Monday in the NFL: Bills fire entire coaching staff, AP reports


Liberty man tries to contact brother who works in embassy in Yemen

Liberty man tries to contact brother who works in embassy in Yemen

» Attached: Photo

Black Monday in the NFL: Zorn is first coaching casualty

Black Monday in the NFL: Zorn is first coaching casualty


Hearing today on Mahoning County sales tax proposal

CANFIELD — The Mahoning County commissioners conduct the first of two public hearings on the half


Passengers on US-bound flights face more screening

WASHINGTON (AP) — Beginning today, air travelers flying into the United States from Saudi Arabia,


Man returns book overdue 73 years to Pa. library

SCOTTDALE, Pa. (AP) — A Maryland man who says his love of history was fueled by a book he checked


Gunbattle with cops turns deadly

The death caps a violent start to the new year in Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN — Three city police


Educators offer recipes for student success

Warren spends nearly twice as much money per pupil as Canfield does. Officials at the


Browns win — now what?

CLEVELAND — At the end, they dunked a bucket of Gatorade over the head of Eric Mangini. What were


Warren firefighters approve contract

The head of the firefighters union says elected city leaders should give back their cost-of-living


Bridal shows court couples

The Covelli Centre and MetroPlex provided venues for vendors and services. Some brides plan


Steelers’ season ends with victory

MIAMI (AP) — On the brink of elimination from the playoff race, the Pittsburgh Steelers averted a


Hispanics embrace Three Kings tradition

Three Kings Day helps Hispanic people retain their heritage, one Youngstown man said.


Cavs lethargic in 91-88 loss to Charlotte

CLEVELAND — It was about time for a market correction for the Cavaliers. After all, things had been


Phantoms fall to Green Bay, 2-1, on Sunday

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Defenseman David Makowski’s tiebreaking goal early in the third period was the


Years ago

Today is Monday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2010. There are 361 days left in the year. On this date


Trumbull County Court filings

TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Seven Seventeen Credit Union Inc. v. Dawn Inc., cognovit.


It helps to be ready with items needed for hospital stay

Dear Heloise: I was sent to the emergency room on short notice and was in the hospital for two


Dad fears danger in teen’s trip to Japan

Annie’s Mailbox Dad fears danger in teen’s trip Dear Annie: My wife decided to offer our young


McCoy still tight-knit with tiny hometown

TUSCOLA, Texas (AP) — They call this McCoy Country — or TuscolTa, with a Texas Longhorn “T” dropped


Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help


Without Turner, Bucks struggle

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Not to beat a lame horse but … Sunday was a day for thoroughbreds in Crisler


Teen turns hobby into cool business

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Nic Lucore’s brilliant business idea didn’t come to him as a flash of inspiration


ISRAEL

ISRAEL The Jerusalem Post, Dec. 29: Looking back from the perspective of more than three decades,


OSU’s young stars are eyeing 2010

PASADENA, Calif. — Singing the final refrains of “Carmen Ohio” on the field of the Rose Bowl while


2010 Spoleto embraces renovated SC theater

2010 Spoleto embraces renovated SC theater CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Spoleto Festival USA will


Nation & World Digest

Ohio native, ex-Navy Seal killed in Afghan bombing COLUMBUS — A former Navy Seal and an Ohio


Tribute singer excited about birthday event

CLEVELAND — All shook up and ready to let himself go, successful Canadian Elvis Presley tribute


Obama should let free market work its magic

Opinion: WASHINGTON — If President Obama wants a sustained economic recovery, he needs to help unleash


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Stambaugh Charter Academy Board of Directors special meeting, 5 p.m., Stambaugh


Only In the Mahoning Valley

Opinion: Only In the Mahoning Valley In just about any other region of the country, the decision by


Shielding U.S. pipe makers from China’s assault is vital

Editorial: Shielding U.S. pipe makers from China’s assault is vital Even as China rejects demands by the


Illness doesn’t keep some home

CHICAGO — For Veronica Mendoza, the message delivered by memo last month came across loud and clear:


Before you buy that house, prepare for the unexpected

CHICAGO — On his road to homeownership, Scott Leibfried has learned one thing: Expect the


A blight grows in Brooklyn

Opinion: BROOKLYN — On Aug. 27, 1776, British forces routed George Washington’s novice army in the Battle of


Mayor: Shut down nuclear plants

SAO PAULO (AP) — The mayor of a mudslide-devastated city on Sunday urged a precautionary shutdown of


Regain control of your finances

DALLAS — As you plan for a more financially healthy 2010, don’t forget 2009’s key lesson. Free-


NEW IN-HOME VIDEOS This week’s DVD releases

Available Tuesday: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” (PG, 81 minutes): Writer-directors Phil


State budget pictures look bleak

ATLANTA (AP) — If you thought state budgets were in bad shape last year, just wait: 2010 promises to


Table games in Pa.: poker, craps and pork

HARRISBURG (AP) — A heavily negotiated bill that would deliver poker, craps and other table games to


H1N1-flu publicity means uptick in OCD symptoms

For those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the publicty about H1N1 is a disaster. All those


Business Digest

NATION Small businesses using virtual offices NEW YORK — You’re basically a one-man operation


Iran pulls out the stops

Iran pulls out the stops New York Times: We are inspired by the bravery of Iranians who continue


Networks blur policy of not paying for interviews

NEW YORK (AP) — Policies forbidding payment for news interviews increasingly seem like the network


49ers’ bury Rams in second half

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers finished strong, scoring three touchdowns in the final


TV show leads to arrest in Thanksgiving slayings

MIAMI (AP) — A secretive motel guest in the Florida Keys checked in under a fake name, paid in cash,


Best Bets on TV tonight

“The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love” (8 p.m., ABC): Another run for the roses begins on “The


Some Cincinnati schools use rare teaching method

CINCINNATI (AP) — Some Cincinnati public schools are using a teaching method focused on debate and


Man fatally shot after ambushing, shooting officer

MOUNT ORAB, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a Mount Orab man who had been booked and released on


Answers to weekly quiz

Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK J 7 6 3 u8 6 3 vJ 10 6 w8 4 The


BCS-busters ready for spotlight in Fiesta Bowl

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TC-Who? The Texas Christian Horned Frogs are used to the question. When


WIN-WIN SITUATION

pets2vets The group pairs veterans with homeless pets by arranging adoptions of shelter animals.


US, UK close embassies in Yemen over threats

A counterterrorism expert fears an al-Qaida attack, possibly at the embassy. SAN’A, Yemen (AP) —


Stanzi is ready to lead Iowa in Orange Bowl vs. Georgia Tech

MIAMI (AP) — The Iowa Hawkeyes were counting down the final seconds in the latest in a series of


OSU women survive against Michigan

COLUMBUS —The basketball came off the fingertips of Samantha Prahalis and seemed to hang in the air


Educators

Family debates pluses, minuses of EdChoice By MELINDA GRAY Eighth-grader Kim Collier ranks

» Attached: Photo

Leaving public schools for charter schools?

YOUNGSTOWN — Charter schools in Youngstown, created as options to the city’s public school system,

» Attached: Video

Jets earn playoff bid with 37-0 rout

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rex and The Sanchise are headed to the playoffs, lucky breaks and all.


Births

Forum Health Northside Medical Center Candy and Kevin Rolland, Poland, girl, Jan. 3. Derrishen


Rock Hall plans to celebrate life of Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley may have left the building for good over 30 years ago, but the King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s


Videos

Podcasts


Vindy.com News Podcast for January 4, 2010