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Chief beefs up patrols; $10,000 reward offered
Mayor Jay Williams, left, speaking at a press conference Monday afternoon, urges anyone with information about Saturday's killing of Angeline Fimognari, 80, after morning Mass ...
Stories published January 26, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
9-year-old boy killed while hunting In Mercer County
FREDONIA, Pa — A boy has died after he was accidentally shot during a hunting trip.
Toyota recall to halt production at 6 American plants Feb. 1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota suspended U.S. sales of some of its most popular vehicles — including the best-selling car in America, the Camry — to fix sticking gas pedals that could make the cars accelerate without warning.
Cleveland Indians visit boy injured last summer at Scrappers game
Indians visit boy injured last summer at Scrappers game
Domestic-violence survivors' program set Sunday at East Liverpool church
Domestic violence survivors program is Sunday
Globetrotters sell out at Covelli Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — The legendary Harlem Globetrotters 2010 “Magical Memories” World Tour stop at the Covelli Centre here Saturday is completely sold out.
City man gets probation for his role in meth lab operation
City man gets probation for his role in meth lab operation
Commissioners seek renewal of Trumbull seniors levy
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners plan to ask voters at the May 4 primary to renew the
Columbiana Republicans tap Beardsley for election board
LISBON — Columbiana County Republicans have named James Beardsley of Damascus, a dairy farmer, to
Petersime parole denied
WARREN — The Ohio Parole Board has rejected the request of Martin Petersime to be released from
Hip-Hop concert to benefit Haiti relief efforts is Wednesday in Youngstown
Hip-Hop concert to benefit Haiti relief is Wednesday
Early childhood art classes start Saturday
NILES —The Art Outreach Gallery will host early childhood art classes from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and
Verizon blames fourth-quarter loss on layoff costs
Verizon blames fourth-quarter loss on layoff costs
St. Joe's at the Mall offering flu, pneumonia shots
St. Joe's at the Mall offering flu, pneumonia shots
Valley’s unemployment rate remains high
The unemployment rate in the Mahoning Valley dipped slightly in December but remains high. The
Bishop Murry and pastor console saddened, shocked parishioners
YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Gregory Maturi, pastor of St. Dominic’s Church, voiced two emotions on how parish members were reacting to the death of Angeline Fimognari, 80.
Altar society meeting set
Altar society meeting set MCDONALD — The Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Altar and Rosary
Center Of Attention
Science facility for kids generates excitement By HAROLD GWIN YOUNGSTOWN — The Roger & Gloria
Valley tile company lays off 22 workers
The Columbiana County plant has lost about 600 employees over 10 years. SUMMITVILLE —
Spartans surge away from East for 12th victory
BOARDMAN — Coach Ron Moschella of the Boardman High girls basketball team paid high tributes to the
Youngstown’s tax on prison is unconstitutional, CCA says
‘The fee serves no legitimate public purpose,’ the private prison’s lawsuit says. YOUNGSTOWN —
Warren’s Toles inspires minds
BOARDMAN — As a star athlete at Warren Harding in the late 1990s, Deryck Toles knows first-hand why
With federal OK, Eastgate expects an influx of $9.3M
YOUNGSTOWN — Officials at Eastgate Regional Council of Governments are preparing for a second round
Boys Basketball || Ohio AP poll
How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio boys basketball teams in the weekly
Campbell police’s garage doors pose security problem, chief says
Officers have to be able to close the doors because the jail is in the building. CAMPBELL —
Chief beefs up patrols; $10,000 reward offered
Mayor Jay Williams, left, speaking at a press conference Monday afternoon, urges anyone with information about Saturday's killing of Angeline Fimognari, 80, after morning Mass at St. Dominic Church the city's South Side to contact authorities. He was joined by Police Chief Jimmy Hughes, center, and city Prosecutor Jay Macejko, who stressed that anyone who offers assistance to the killer or withholds information from police about the crime will face charges of obstruction of justice. Crimestoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information.
Severstal to fire up Warren steel mill
The mill’s cold-rolling mill and coating lines will remain idle for now. WARREN — Severstal
YSU hires volleyball coach
YOUNGSTOWN — Krista Burrows, one of the top young coaches in the NAIA, has been charged with leading
STREAK-SNAPPER
Hubbard took control early, survived Struthers’ pressure and snapped the Wildcats’ 11-game tier streak.
Bond set at $100,000 for man charged in shooting of girl, 13
NEWTON FALLS — The man charged with wounding a 13-year-old girl by shooting her in the shoulder with
Springfield stays atop Tier One
The Tigers’ defense shut down Crestview en route to a 55-28 victory. NEW MIDDLETOWN — The
It’s all brand new at Children’s Museum
It’s all brand new at Children’s Museum kThe former Children’s Museum of the Valley has a new name
Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Jami Russo and Lawrence Williams, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 23.
McNally criticizes Kasich’s proposal to phase out tax
YOUNGSTOWN — A closed library was the backdrop for a news conference in which Mahoning County
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown Township: CANFIELD CITY Jan.
Remote Alaska village is first eyed in census
NOORVIK, Alaska (AP) — One down, more than 309 million to go. U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert
Bombs kill 2 NATO soldiers in Afghanistan
KABUL (AP) — Bomb strikes killed two NATO soldiers — a Briton and a Norwegian — and a rocket attack
Clear Channel interested in signing Howard Stern
Clear Channel Communications Inc., the home of conservative talk-show host Rush Limbaugh, said it’s
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2010. There are 339 days left in the year. On this date
East-West vulnerable. West deals.
East-West vulnerable. West deals. NORTH xK Q J 10 7 uA Q 3 vA K wJ 9 5 WEST EAST xA 6
Make sure old credit card numbers are destroyed
HELOISE: Make sure old credit card numbers are destroyed Dear Heloise: Most people I know simply
Young people adding to ranks of pro-lifers
Opinion: Among the interesting arguments in last week’s 5-4 Supreme Court decision granting corporations
Report of Depp’s death is hoax, publicist says
Report of Depp’s death is hoax, publicist says LOS ANGELES — A publicist says Johnny Depp is still
Lady Antebellum rides the wave of music success
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It was a party to celebrate Lady Antebellum’s success, and singer Charles Kelley
Independent voters are calling the shots
Opinion: Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008 by assembling a broad coalition of Democrats and
Bernanke prospects brighten
WASHINGTON (AP) — Support for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s confirmation for a second
A democratic milestone
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The election of conservative billionaire Sebastian Pinera as president of Chile
Whitacre will stay on as GM CEO
$8.1 billion in government loans expected to be repaid by June DETROIT (AP) — Ed Whitacre Jr. is
Watch for Apple to bite into e-book market with tablet
SEATTLE (AP) — The company whose CEO proclaimed in 2008 that people don’t read anymore may now be
Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball AREA Chaney 89, Heartland Christian 67 OHIO Cin. Glen Este 82, Cin. Purcell
Prep basketball
Prep basketball Monday’s other games Warren JFK 39, Youngstown Christian 29 WARREN — Kelsie
Haitians in urgent need of tents
MONTREAL — Rebuilding Port-au-Prince could take a decade or longer and ultimately completely reform
Teen faces issues with drug-using parents
Dear Annie: Both of my parents are heroin users. I am 18, attend college and moved out before high-
Mel Gibson steps back into the spotlight
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Mel Gibson took a deep breath, shook his head and stared down at his palms.
The lesson of Massachusetts
Opinion: I hope that the recent events in the Massachusetts senate race are not lost, particularly on the constituents of the 17th congressional district. Several weeks ago The Vindicator ran an article about the upcoming election for this congressional seat. In that article Dr. William Binning of the Political Science Department at YSU said, it would take a miracle for a Republican to win this seat. Well maybe, but we should learn some important lessons from the election results in Massachusetts.
Judge in murder trial must not abet mockery
Editorial: The trial of the man charged with killing Dr. George Tiller, one of the nation’s few late-term abortion providers, is under way Wichita, Kansas. However, an issue that could raise the abortion battle to an even higher level of violence looms large.
Pa. stripper pole dad to request change of venue
EASTON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania father accused of hosting a teen party featuring alcohol and a
Big Ten bummer: Houser helps lift Purdue past OSU
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue’s freshmen offered a promising glimpse of what might lie ahead
Australian roundup \ More from Melbourne
Tsonga survives: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga finally had to go the distance. The Frenchman has played in 11
baseball roundup News and notes
Mets: New York ace Johan Santana is set to throw off a mound, hoping his left elbow has recovered
Kerrigan’s dad dies; police arrest brother
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — Daniel Kerrigan, who rushed to his sobbing daughter Nancy and carried her into
LeBron saves Cavs at finish
James had a key steal and two free throws to help Cleveland rally past Miami. MIAMI (AP) — LeBron
Sorry, mate! No. 1s end Aussie hopes
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Stosur faced the best in the business and could
2nd Wizard pleads guilty
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards guard Javaris Crittenton pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun
nba roundup Monday’s other games
Celtics 95, Clippers 89 BOSTON — Kevin Garnett’s second game back had Boston coach Doc Rivers
YSU hires volleyball coach
YSU hires volleyball coach Krista Burrows, one of the NAIA’s top young coaches, was hired as the
inside \ On C4
inside \ On C4 Roger Federer and Serena Williams ended local hopes of breaking a three-decade
Colts hoping experience pays Super dividends
Nearly half of Indy’s roster has Super Bowl experience. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts
Non-BCS leagues get record payout
WASHINGTON (AP) — The five college football conferences that don’t get automatic bids to the Bowl
Saints soaking in landmark victory
New Orleans will play in a Super Bowl for the first time in its 43-year history. METAIRIE, La.
U.S. Ski Team eyes extra Olympic spot
The U.S. Ski Team pushed back the announcement of its Vancouver Olympics roster until today to see
Haas wins at Hope for 1st PGA victory
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Bill Haas followed his father’s advice to be patient through six long days
Conner called up, steps up for Pens
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Conner started his day at practice in Wilkes-Barre and ended it as a top star
Republican becomes second to enter race for state auditor
COLUMBUS — A county prosecutor who has been running for the Republican nomination for state attorney
Boy’s early-morning walk has a safe ending
The grandmother called the boy’s parents, who drove to the village looking for him. NEW
Keep firefighters’ hiring policy intact for now, city council advises
The mayor said he’s concerned the city’s law could be unconstitutional. YOUNGSTOWN — City
Clinic turns down woman for face, hand transplants
Clinic turns down woman for face, hand transplants NEW HAVEN, Conn. — An Ohio hospital has told
Dems in Congress rush job bills
WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress are furiously crafting legislation to spur job creation, but
Poland schools to upgrade database
POLAND — The school district is in the early stages of implementing a new feature to its database
Warren police probe 2 robberies at same store
WARREN — Circle K store, 606 N. Park Ave. N.E., was robbed twice over the weekend, the second time
Store owner thwarts would-be ring thief
WARREN — Tom Crowley, owner of Gene’s Jewelers on North Park Avenue, thought it might be
Stunning start to 2nd career
Justine Henin beat Nadia Petrova to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open and continue her
Baghdad blasts strike popular hotels, kill 37
BAGHDAD (AP) — Suicide bombers struck in quick succession Monday at three Baghdad hotels favored by
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Southington Local Board of Education meeting, 5:30 p.m., Southington High School
GAME TIME
Matchup: Indianapolis Colts vs. New Orleans Saints. When: Sunday, Feb. 7. Kickoff: 6:25 p.m. Where:
Best Bets on TV tonight
“NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS): Bad airline food? Jet lag? That’s the least of Tony and Ziva’s worries in a
Analysts fear housing sector will weaken anew this spring
Analysts fear housing sector will weaken anew this spring WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of previously
Supreme Court ruling all wrong
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In opening the floodgates for corporate money in election campaigns, the Supreme Court
REGION
REGION Hermitage-based F.N.B. reports surplus of $4.6M HERMITAGE, PA. — F.N.B. Corp. earned $4.6
Ticketmaster gets go-ahead for merger
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department cleared the way Monday for concert promoter Live
Surplus food
Surplus food St. Andrewes AME Church, 512 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve lunch from noon
Paraguay soccer star shot in Mexico City bar
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Salvador Cabanas, the top player on Paraguay’s World Cup team, was shot in the
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles Greenwalt Jr., 31, of 2036 Wakefield Ave., Poland, and
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