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Jailed owner: Will put dog down
Detective Sgt. Mike Lambert of the Youngstown Police Department removes a Rottweiler dog from a Donald Avenue home on the city’s West Side. Police suspect ...
Stories published January 21, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
HELOISE: Getting gum from dryer is sticky proposition
HELOISE: Getting gum from dryer is sticky proposition Dear Heloise: You printed instructions for
2 Valley men indicted on federal gun charges
CLEVELAND — Two Mahoning Valley men are among eight individuals indicted by a federal grand jury on firearms offenses.
High-tech gunshot location system being installed in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Officials with an acoustic gunshot-location system to help police pinpoint where shots are fired are in Youngstown preparing to install the equipment.
Penguins collecting for Haiti relief before game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are asking fans to donate to the American Red Cross
Police say man shot, ran over dog near Mercer
SANDY LAKE, Pa. (AP) — State police are looking for a man who shot a dog then ran over the animal
New Rotary member
New Rotary member YOUNGSTOWN — Recently the Youngstown Rotary Club welcomed a new member. Rotary
Learning to communicate with teenagers
WARREN — The third and final workshop on communicating with a teenager will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the YWCA, 375 N. Park Ave.
Take the Neighbors Poll — When mom-n-pop stores close, what do you miss?
Poland and Canfield will say goodbye to long-time neighborhood pharmacies.
Alexander-Hoskins vows to be said in March ceremony
Alexander-Hoskins vows to be said in March ceremony YOUNGSTOWN — Gary and Michelle Alexander, 3177
Saturday's Academic Challenge in Salem
SALEM — The Columbiana County Educational Service Center is coordinating the County Varsity Academic Challenge competition starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at Salem High School.
LOUIE TODAY: Judge Belinky and Editor Todd
Louie Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will review the week's events with Vindicator Editor Todd Franko, and discuss the recent Mill CreekMetroParks Board appointments and the proposed county sales tax with Mahoning County Probate Judge Belinky.
YSU hires Matsakis for football staff
New coach Eric Wolford worked with Matsakis during his first coaching job at Emporia State.
Valley leaders call D.C. meetings productive
HUD officials, however, will not reconsider the region’s $32.4 million funding proposal.
SPARTANS REBOUND
girls prep basketball Doriyon Glass scored 19 points in Boardman’s 65-37 win over Lake.
Covelli Centre sees a surplus
The operating budget saw a $541,298 loss in 2006 but a $153,950 profit in 2009. YOUNGSTOWN —
YSU president finalist builds community ties
Cheryl Norton will address a public forum on campus at 4 p.m. today. By HAROLD GWIN YOUNGSTOWN
Prep basketball \ Wednesday’s other games
Girls Salem 38, Poland 36, OT POLAND — Amy Scullion scored the game-tying basket to force
Senior Bowl serves as Tebow’s audition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tim Tebow’s NFL potential has been debated for years
Judge denies new trial for convicted murderer
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man sentenced to die in less than two weeks for a double homicide 17 years ago
Cavs-LA has fans eyeing finals
Cleveland drubbed the champion Lakers in the first round on Christmas day.
Group emphasizes collaboration of education, parents and other sectors
The project links community sectors across a four-county region of the state. YOUNGSTOWN —
Fire chief, mayor trying to stop rise in insurance rates
Council heard a protest on its gun-sales ban. CAMPBELL — The fire chief and the mayor are
Blake nearly upsets Del Potro in Melbourne’s marathon match
The American took the U.S. Open champ to five sets before falling in four hou
Veterans council will honor Navarro, Molnar
Tickets are still available for the Saturday night event at ITAMS Post 3. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Niles council to buy shares in hydroelectric project
NILES — City council has approved an agreement to purchase a share of the Meldahl Hydroelectric
Boardman woman charged with child endangering
BOARDMAN — A Grover Drive woman is charged with child endangering, accused of leaving her niece and
Jailed owner: Will put dog down
Detective Sgt. Mike Lambert of the Youngstown Police Department removes a Rottweiler dog from a Donald Avenue home on the city’s West Side. Police suspect the dog attacked a 10-year-old boy Tuesday. Lambert removed the animal Wednesday afternoon.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Hazeltine, Youngstown. Free food and clothing from
Lauren Mackie sets May wedding date with Steve Bruno
Lauren Mackie sets May wedding date with Steve Bruno BURLINGTON, Ontario — Ronald and Patricia
AREA CD RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
Book on ’08 election breaks news
Opinion: “Game Change” is so hot that many bookstores were sold out last week. Sales for the recap of the
One year makes big difference for Obama
WASHINGTON (AP) — At 8:35 a.m. on Jan. 21, 2009, Barack Obama walked into the Oval Office for the
December home sales rose in Trumbull
Trumbull County was the only county in the Mahoning Valley to post an increase in home sales in
Obama topples over the precipice
Opinion: “We are on the precipice of an achievement that’s eluded congresses and presidents for generations.”
Business Digest
OHIO Trumbull in $6M job grant YOUNGSTOWN — The U.S. Department of Labor said Wednesday that
Visnapuu replaces Smith on board
VIENNA — Andres Visnapuu, a retired former business owner from Boardman, has filled the vacancy on
Brittany Murphy died of natural causes, members of her family say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A month after Brittany Murphy’s mysterious death, her mother and husband say they
At-large councilman resigning
NILES — Councilman Thomas Scarnecchia, D-at large, a fixture on council for 15 years, has resigned
Wounded Dems urge new focus on creating jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wounded in Massachusetts, frustrated Democrats on Wednesday urged the White House
Court grants judicial release for aunt in nephew’s slaying
YOUNGSTOWN — A woman who pleaded guilty to gross abuse of a corpse and child endangering in the 2001
Canfield council says goodbye to ex-city manager
CANFIELD — In the 18 years he served Canfield, longtime City Manager Charles Tieche attended 432
Pill for MS shows risk and promise
Two people died of unchecked herpes infections after taking the oral drugs. TLANTA (AP) — Tests of
YouTube launching online movie-rental service
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Movie rentals are coming to the Internet’s most popular video site. YouTube is
Detroit man in drug case dies in Warren shootout
WARREN — A Detroit man accused of drug trafficking on West Market Street in September was killed
Obama and allies signal shift toward leaner health-reform bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chastened by the Democratic Senate loss in Massachusetts, President Barack Obama
Daniels suffers stroke
Daniels suffers stroke DURANGO, Colo. — A statement on musician Charlie Daniels’ Web site says the
Getting it Right
GETTING IT RIGHT A story called “Tenant forecast brightens” on A1 in Sunday’s newspaper
Who wins, who loses in new congressional order?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Among the winners in the new political order: independent-minded voters and the
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2010. There are 344 days left in the year. On this date
Up in smoke
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Marijuana advocates are cheering the Assembly’s Public Safety Committee for
Many explosives found at home of eight victims
APPOMATTOX, Va. (AP) — Bomb technicians discovered a “multitude” of explosives Wednesday at a home
Trumbull expects to add $8.5M in sewers in 2010
The county received a $463,000 state grant to acquire and preserve 85 acres near Lowe’s.
‘Block 5’ adds 2 post-show chats
YOUNGSTOWN — Because of strong ticket demand and the limited number of seats available in Victorian
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Trustee Services & Personnel
Grammys will stage 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson
NEW YORK — Last year, as the Grammys were approaching, the show’s executive producer was in frequent
Ballot issue would move casino site
Democratic leaders are not supporting Bob Hagan’s Youngstown proposal. COLUMBUS — Lawmakers in
Shadowy arms deal traced to Kazakhstan
SHYMKENT, Kazakhstan (AP) — The trail of the plane busted in Thailand last month for reportedly
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
Boardman and Poland police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Jan. 14 Drugs:
Cabaret seeking return of computer
The court of appeals will rule in the coming weeks on an appeal to return evidence to the Go Go.
Police investigate break-ins at 3 Boardman car dealerships
Cash and a laptop computer were reported stolen. BOARDMAN — Police are investigating break-ins
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James P. Polis, 26, of 902 Woodside Ave., Ellwood City, Pa.,
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Producers,” directed by J.E. Ballantyne. Chagrin Valley Little Theater, 40 River St.,
Terrorists will strike America again
Opinion: The Obama administration’s mea culpa over the failure to prevent the attempted bombing of a U.S.
Wells Fargo: Economy is getting better
Wells Fargo: Economy is getting better NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo says the economy is getting
H1N1-flu vaccine
H1N1-flu vaccine BOARDMAN — Mahoning County District Board of Health will administer H1N1-flu
Afghans plan dramatic increase in security forces
KABUL (AP) — The Afghan government and its international partners agreed Wednesday to significantly
F.Y.I.
Winter activities at Expo NILES — Fight winter boredom with Winter Wednesdays at the Eastwood Expo
Group lists 7 ‘secrets’ to long life
DALLAS (AP) — Here are the seven “secrets” to a long life: Stay away from cigarettes. Keep a slender
Rescinding village pay raises was responsible thing to do
Opinion: Rescinding village pay raises was responsible thing to do EDITOR, It was a relief to read your
Getting gum from dryer is sticky proposition
HELOISE: Getting gum from dryer is sticky proposition Dear Heloise: You printed instructions for
Theory of a Deadman: playing hard, loving life
After spending the better half of the 2000s with a handful of hit singles, Canadian post-grunge act
Jazz man ‘Stage’ has been doing his thing for decades
It’s just another gig in a long list of shows dating back more than 60 years. That’s how legendary
Valley United Way exceeds 2009 goal
YOUNGSTOWN — Despite the poor economy, the local United Way not only met but slightly exceeded its
Best Bets on TV tonight
“The Deep End” (8 p.m., ABC): “The Deep End” tries to make a case for yet another legal drama. It
New storms sock California
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — A third powerful Pacific storm pounded California with heavy
Survivor lived 5 days amid quake rubble
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Trapped for five days in the rubble of a hospital, nailed to the floor
China concerns give market biggest drop in month
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market posted its biggest drop in a month on concerns that tighter lending
Authors of climate report admit errors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five glaring errors were discovered in one paragraph of the world’s most
Water break repaired
CAMPBELL — City crews replaced part of a water-main pipe on Jefferson Street after a break there at
Housing market still big risk to economic recovery, data show
WASHINGTON (AP) — The housing market remains a significant risk to the economy, data Wednesday
Massachusetts voters reflect growing national discontent
Editorial: The Democratic Party’s euphoria on Jan. 20, 2009, when Barack Obama took the oath of office as the
Major aftershock in Haiti jolts lagging relief efforts
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A frightening new aftershock Wednesday forced more earthquake survivors
HOT TICKETS
34West Theater Company this weekend brings back “My Name Is Ruth.” Set in the 1950s, the play is
WHERE TO GO || ENTERTAINMENT CHOICES IN AND AROUND GREATER YOUNGSTOWN
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
34west brings back popular play ‘Ruth’
COLUMBIANA — The 34west Theater Company is marking the beginning of its 10th year with a
Ford's angry performance boosts the quality of 'Extraordinary Measures'
In “Extraordinary Measures,” Harrison Ford is chair-kicking angry. Pig-biting angry. Angrier than a
What About The Children?
Keep young victims of disaster in Haiti for now, officials urge McCLATCHY TRIBUNE NEWSPAPERS For
WEDSNESDAY’S RESULTS
WEDSNESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORE Wellsville 56, Beaver Local 47 OHIO Cin.
The lesson of Massachusetts? Anger
Opinion: You can bet that political strategists in both parties will be parsing the meaning of the
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