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We must all stand against this violence
Longtime South Side residents Terry Esarco, 50, left, and Maggy Lorenzi, 58, right, stand just up the street from St. Dominic Church, center, where 80-year-old ...
Stories published January 27, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Committee: Campbell needs a youth center
CAMPBELL — The committee members all agree: The city needs a youth center.
Friday hearing to determine where 12-year-old will be tried
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A hearing Friday will determine whether Jordan Brown, 12, accused in the shotgun slaying of his father’s pregnant girlfriend, should stand trial as an adult or a juvenile.
Columbiana commissioners move toward placing tax on ballot
LISBON — Even before Wednesday night’s hearing on the renewal of the county’s 1-percent sales tax, the Columbiana County commissioners were making sure it will go on the ballot.
Arab Americans protest at Mathews BOE meeting tonight
VIENNA — A group of more than 40 people, members of the Arab American Community Center of Youngstown, protested before the Mathews Board of Education Wednesday night, alleging discrimination and safety issues for the district’s two Arab-American students.
Health-care clinic opens at New Castle Wal-Mart store
Health-care clinic opens at New Castle Wal-Mart store
Sex sting in New Castle results in arrest of N.Y. man
Sex sting in New Castle results in arrest of N.Y. man
Free tax-preparation sites are set for the Mahoning Valley
Free tax-preparation sites are set for the Mahoning Valley
Youngstown company to add high-tech jobs
YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted Strickland visited M-7 Technologies today and didn’t mind that company
Still no casino for Youngstown
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House has signed off on a ballot issue that would change the location of a
Veteran Canfield Township employee announces retirement
Veteran Canfield Township employee announces retirement
Haiti benefit concert tonight canceled, rescheduled to Feb. 3
Haiti benefit concert for tonight canceled
Two Masses remember life of shooting victim
YOUNGSTOWN — Two Masses today remembered the life and faith of Angeline Fimognari, who was killed by
Judge rules PBGC must set aside funds in Delphi salaried retirees' pension dispute
Judge rules funds must be set aside in Delphi pension dispute
Decision on V&M Star Steel project expected by March
A decision on whether V&M Star Steel will expand in Youngstown is expected by the end of March.
Bringing back jobs will take time, economist says
BOARDMAN — The recession is over but restoring the jobs that were lost will take time, an economist
Pittsburgh parkway reopens after flooding
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has reopened the parkway around
PETA proposes robotic groundhog for Pa. festival
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals want organizers of
East '49 alumni to meet on Friday at Johnny's
East ’49 alumni to meet on Friday at Johnny’s BOARDMAN — East High School January and June Classes
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Covelli Centre vendor robbed
‘It was somebody who knew enough about Boston Culinary,’ the center’s head says about the daring
Mooney outlasts Spartans
The Cardinals prevail in overtime duel, 54-52 By JOHN KOVACH YOUNGSTOWN — Turnovers told the
St. Vincent-St. Mary too strong for Ursuline
Turnovers doomed the Irish, who played LeBron James’ alma mater. AKRON — When asked what he
YSU finalist: Students should be priority
ysu president The university needs to start recruiting earlier than sixth grade, and make YSU
President tells Youngstown school board to plan for cuts
The district is looking for people who want to help renovate Rayen Stadium. YOUNGSTOWN — The
First-place Canfield eludes Niles trap, 69-63
Ryan Frantz scored 31 points for the Red Dragons. NILES — Tuesday night’s trip to Niles had
Indians believe surprise awaits
Three Indians pitchers visited fans in Boardman on Tuesday. BOARDMAN — Coming off their
Amazing comeback earns major-league admiration
BOARDMAN — Four-year-old Luke Holko of Greene Township is working on a comeback so amazing that he
Volunteers help keep Hubbard library going
Volunteers help keep library going Cutbacks reduced staff and hours, but volunteers help by
State shot-put champion Brode picks Harvard
Strong competition and risk of injury were factors in his decision. CANFIELD — Among the
Scottish native adjusts to new country, YSU
Two years ago Kirstin Walker packed her swimsuit and goggles and traveled across thousands of miles of ocean to an unknown university in a country she’d never experienced.
Inmate attempts suicide at jail
A chief deputy said the jail’s mission is to ‘preserve all life.’ WARREN — A man charged with
Enter fair competition, thank a wounded vet
A new category has been added to the sewing competition at the county fair. LISBON — Two
Campaigning for strong kids
Youngstown YMCA’s annual fund-raising Spin-A-Thon is Feb. 6. YOUNGSTOWN — Last Saturday, more
Wellington puts officer on paid administrative leave
The jailer may have tipped a man accused of being a drug dealer that he was being investigated.
We must all stand against this violence
Longtime South Side residents Terry Esarco, 50, left, and Maggy Lorenzi, 58, right, stand just up the street from St. Dominic Church, center, where 80-year-old Angeline Fimognari was shot and killed Saturday morning. Lorenzi said the South Side neighborhood began its decline after St. Dom's School closed.
Lawmaker tries, fails to get local casino added to ballot
The Senate refused to add Youngstown to the list of Ohio’s casino sites. COLUMBUS — The Ohio
Business digest
REGION First Place earnings WARREN — First Place Financial Corp. earned $600,000 in the quarter
CBS responds to furor over Super Bowl ad
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS responded to complaints over a conservative group’s planned Super Bowl ad
AC/DC in ‘Iron Man’
AC/DC in ‘Iron Man’ NEW YORK — AC/DC is putting the metal in the upcoming “Iron Man 2” film. The
New theme park, museum is all things ABBA
LONDON (AP) —ABBA, the Swedish quartet that gave the world “Waterloo” and “Dancing Queen,” has sold
NHL \ Tuesday’s games
Blue Jackets 3, Predators 2 COLUMBUS — Steve Mason made 29 saves and Derick Brassard, Kristian
girls basketball Ohio AP poll
How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school girls basketball teams
nba roundup \ Tuesday’s games
Lakers 115, Wizards 103 WASHINGTON — The Los Angeles Lakers broke out of their road funk by
These soup hints are sure to bowl you over
HELOISE: These soup hints are sure to bowl you over Dear Readers: In cold winter weather, a bowl
prep basketball \ Tuesday’s other games
East 85, Alliance 64 ALLIANCE — Justin Brown scored 25 points with nine rebounds and six steals
Shooting woes hurt men
YOUNGSTOWN — Jerry Slocum said one of the common denominators in his Youngstown State men’s
Miller, Vonn lead ski team roster
Hardly a surprise, Lindsey Vonn and Bode Miller lead a list of U.S. skiers earning spots for the
Lawyer: Police, not citizens, must handle crime
The police chief said he believes his bosses know that the city needs more police officers.
Youngstown police investigate several recent robberies in city
Gunfire was exchanged during one robbery attempt. YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a
Indian food in favor with Americans
NEW YORK (AP) — Indian food in America is having its “Slumdog Millionaire” moment. Supermarket
Martin encourages fans to watch women in person
YOUNGSTOWN — Head coach Cindy Martin has some advice for those frustrated fans of her Youngstown
Flood damage light; focus is shifting to other rivers
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — The next front for flooding may be along the Ohio River. The National
Making ‘green spaces’ in Lawrence Co.
Lots will be spruced up in New Castle, Ellwood City and other locations. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Nation & World Digest
Koreas exchange fire SEOUL, South Korea — North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire along
Wick Neighbors’ leader steps down
The organization is ready to move ahead with engineering and infrastructure work. YOUNGSTOWN —
Auschwitz survivor teams up with rap band
BERLIN — Esther Bejarano says music helped keep her alive as a Jewish prisoner in Auschwitz and in
Trumbull Co. commissioners seek to renew 5-year seniors levy
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners plan to ask voters at the May 4 primary to renew the
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2010. There are 338 days left in the year. On this date
Toyota halts U.S. sales of 8 models
WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota Motor Co. said Tuesday it was suspending U.S. sales of eight recalled
Haitian children are on their own
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The children with no names lay mute in a corner of the General Hospital
Dems pull back on health-care overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats retreated Tuesday from a quick push to pass President Barack Obama’s
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS Highlights Gov. Ted Strickland delivered his fourth State of the
Youngstown man sentenced to probation in drug case
The judge called the man’s actions stupid. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man has been placed on two
Car bomb wounds 14 near US military base in Kabul
KABUL (AP) — A suicide car bomber struck a barrier outside a U.S. base in Kabul on Tuesday, wounding
21 die in suicide car blast at Baghdad police crime lab
BAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide car bomber struck a police crime lab in central Baghdad on Tuesday, killing
Texting ban enacted for US truck, bus drivers
WASHINGTON — The federal government Tuesday banned texting for commercial bus and truck drivers as
Seeking funds, Salem officials come up short
Council members said it’s the administration’s job to deal with the city’s finances. SALEM
Extraterrestrial life: Closer than we think?
LONDON (AP) — For decades, scientists have scanned the heavens in search of extraterrestrial life.
United avenges defeat to S. Range
NORTH LIMA — When South Range High defeated United, 73-47, on Dec. 15, the Raiders placed four
4 charged with trying to tamper with phones in La. senator’s office
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A conservative activist who posed as a pimp to target the community- organizing
Police calls in Poland and Boardman townships:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Jan. 19 Stolen
People power brings change in politics
Opinion: Some of the most melancholy letters and e-mails that are sent to me are from people who lament that
top 25 roundup \ Tuesday’s games
MEN South Carolina 68, No. 1 Kentucky 62 COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kentucky’s return to No. 1 might not
Filibuster makes the process fairer
Opinion: WASHINGTON — This won’t comfort Democrats mourning the loss of their filibuster-proof majority, but
big ten/mac \ Tuesday’s games
No. 5 Michigan St. 57, Michigan 56 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Kalin Lucas made a go-ahead jumper with 3.5
Strickland adjusts priorities in year full of challenges
Editorial: Strickland adjusts priorities in year full of challenges Coming off a year during which an
Americans need health-care reform
Opinion: I took a little stroll down memory lane last week. Back to the glorious days of June. Polls then
GM to sell Saab to Spyker for $74M
DETROIT (AP) — Saab got a new life Tuesday as General Motors Co. agreed to sell the Swedish car
High unemployment lingers
The local unemployment rate dropped just slightly in December. More people are being
GOP must stand for more than ‘no’
Opinion: Amid the celebrating over Scott Brown’s Senate victory Tuesday, some Republicans were smartly
Scott Brown wins ‘the people’s seat’
Opinion: Scott Brown’s stunning victory will be attributed to all kinds of factors. Voter skepticism about a
Roddick exits Melbourne in quarters
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Andy Roddick ended a tumultuous run at the Australian Open after a week
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Akron SVSM 81, Ursuline 45 Hudson 53, Austintown
NFL heads toward uncapped season
There’s a chance the league could shut down in 2011. NEW YORK (AP) — Rich, powerful and more
Li Na upsets Venus, prevents sister semis
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams was one service game away from holding up her end of a
Concertgoers left behind in Ticketmaster merger
CHICAGO — A deal to allow a merger between the two most powerful companies in the concert business,
‘This Is It’: even better at home
“Michael Jackson’s This is It” isn’t a movie, exactly. It’s more a collection of choreographed walk-
DIFFERENT STROKES
Scottish native adjusts to new country, school The Scottish swimmer had never been to the United
Child, 9, dies after accidental shooting
FREDONIA, Pa. — A boy has died after he was accidentally shot during a hunting trip. The 9-year-
Tiger’s break really begins now
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The player who walked toward the first tee at sunrise on the North Course at Torrey
GOLDEN NECTAR
OLIVE OIL MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — It was nine years ago that Al Courchesne
Art gallery at Eastwood Mall to host art classes for children
NILES — The Art Outreach Gallery will host early-childhood art classes from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday and
Best Bets on TV tonight
“The Middle” (8:30 a.m., ABC): Patricia Heaton has made a career out of nagging and shouting at
LURCHING FORWARD
economy By ASHLEY M. HEHER Americans are feeling better about the economy, home prices are on
Strickland attempts to strike upbeat tone during address
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state’s dire economic situation was the focus of the State of the State address,
Grand jury doesn’t indict in shooting case
WARREN — A Trumbull County grand jury chose not to indict a 23-year-old city woman for shooting a
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
Agenda Thursday
West Branch school board, study session, 6 p.m., regular meeting 7 p.m., high school media center,
Vaccines offered at mall
Vaccines offered at mall NILES — St. Joe’s at the Mall is offering flu and pneumonia vaccines.
Book: John Paul II whipped himself
Book: John Paul II whipped himself VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope John Paul II whipped himself with a
Obama’s speech to push plans to revive economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will try to pivot past rocky times for the nation and
French report calls for limits on veils
PARIS (AP) — Mass transport, hospitals, post offices — these and all public services in France would
Dad wants truth: Is daughter his child?
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Dad wants truth: Is daughter his child? Dear Annie: I have four grown children.
MEATLESS MEALS IN MINUTES
What’s for dinner? Between work, school and evening activities, this question is often left
Confirm Bernanke
Opinion: Confirm Bernanke Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The unlikely election last week of Republican Scott
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