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Obama: 'I will not walk away from these Americans'
Jack Koscelansky and Dee Troll of Austintown joined other local residents Wednesday night at Ball Busters Sports bar in Austintown to watch President Barack Obama's ...
Stories published January 28, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Salem citizens have his sympathy
SALEM — David Slagle, the chairman of the Green Township board of trustees, made this statement: “I feel sorry for the citizens of Salem.”
No tweeting allowed
COLUMBUS — Leaders of the Ohio House and Senate say they will enforce rules against sending electronic messages during floor sessions after a lawmaker posted comments on the popular social networking site Twitter during the governor’s State of the State address.
Warren librarian helps select prestigious children's book medal winner
WARREN — Lori Faust, youth-services manager with the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, recently completed her service as a member of the 2010 John Newbery Award Committee.
Is anyone angry over manufacturing industry’s demise?
YOUNGSTOWN — Where is the rage, wonders an editor who has covered the devastation of the U.S.
No criminal charges in man burned in backyard
WARREN — After talking to the city man burned in a fire in the backyard of a home on North Park Avenue in Champion Township, the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded its investigation and determined that no criminal charges are warranted.
Cop’s instincts foil suspects after burglary || 911 AUDIO
WARREN — Sgt. Jeff Cole’s instincts took him to the right place Wednesday afternoon, resulting in
Library unions freeze wages for second year, extend current contracts
Library unions freeze wages for second year
City police investigating South Side man's stabbing death
Man found stabbed to death on city's South Side
Death of 8-year-old Mercer Co. boy ruled accidental
Death of 8-year-old Mercer Co. boy ruled accidental
Pa. woman gets prison time for attacking school principal
Pa. woman gets prison time for attacking principal
Ohio governor, other candidates preview 2010 races
Ohio governor, other candidates preview 2010 races
Condemned Youngstown inmate joins lethal-injection challenge
Condemned Youngstown inmate joins lethal-injection challenge
Ford earns $2.7 billion in 2009, first profit in 4 years
Ford earns $2.7B in 2009, first profit in 4 years
Feds target urine test-beating firm
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh have charged a Florida man with selling a
New Castle slaying suspect caught after standoff
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police in western Pennsylvania have arrested a man suspected of killing a
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
• David Hageman and his wife, Beth Savage, of 313 Keywood Drive, Lynchburg, Va., announce the birth
Local United Way campaign surpasses its goal for 2009
YOUNGSTOWN — The United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley announces that it has exceeded its
Penguin coaches want to bring back tradition
New coach Eric Wolford has been recruiting tirelessly in preparation for National Signing Day.
Celebrating Angeline
Family, friends and the bishop focused on the strong faith of Angeline Fimognari.
PENGUIN POWER
Youngstown state university basketball Ball control and smart shots were the keys to victory, the
Arab-American group stages protest at Mathews meeting
A disciplinary letter says the bus driver made a tape-recorded comment about terrorism to a boy of
Devils recover for 35-32 win
The victory keeps Campbell atop the AAC Blue Tier standings. CAMPBELL — After watching
Judge to PBGC: Set aside funds for Delphi retiree pensions
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge said a federal pension agency must set money aside as it cuts Delphi Corp. salaries’ pensions just in case it loses a lawsuit the retirees filed.
Canfield avenges AAC loss with 2-OT win at Howland
HOWLAND — Canfield did in the last four minutes what it couldn’t do in the previous 36, when the
Poland boosters to collect for Lunders
POLAND — The Poland Boys Basketball Club will donate the proceeds from its 50/50 drawing at
Group: Use stimulus to restore city schools’ guidance counselors
YOUNGSTOWN — A community grass-roots organization dedicated to improving education in the city school district wants the city school board to use federal stimulus funds to restore guidance counselors to full-time status.
Mickelson hopeful for Tiger
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The biggest crowd at Torrey Pines on Wednesday formed a semicircle around the 10th
Valley cardiologist, OSHP inspector on adventure to India
Mutual admiration takes Valley cardiologist, OSHP inspector on an adventure to India By WILLIAM K.
Forming a center for youths explored in Campbell
The panel is considering the old Faith Temple Baptist Church building near city hall. CAMPBELL
Friday hearing set for boy charged in killing
The defendant was 11 years old when the woman was shot to death in her bed. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A
Theft probe leads to recovery of $100,000 worth of property
GIRARD — Police said more than $100,000 worth of stolen property, including two pieces of heavy
Obama: 'I will not walk away from these Americans'
Jack Koscelansky and Dee Troll of Austintown joined other local residents Wednesday night at Ball Busters Sports bar in Austintown to watch President Barack Obama's first State of the Union address.
Lethal FX: undisputed beatboxing champ
For the past few years, Austintown native Ludovic “Lethal FX” Nicolaidis has referred to himself as
‘Magical Memories’
Globetrotter makes dream a reality By JOHN BENSON Not only is “Magical Memories” the name of
Circus to hand out tickets in exchange for donations
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is having a food drive and giving away
NEWSMAKERS || Heroes' actor arrested
‘Heroes’ actor arrested LOS ANGELES — “Heroes” TV actor Adrian Pasdar has been arrested for
Gibson picks up where he left off in ‘Edge of Darkness’
It’s been seven years since his last film, but Mel Gibson is still playing martyr. One might
“Live for the Moment” (8 p.m., CBS): Jeff Probst of “Survivor” hosts a
“Live for the Moment” (8 p.m., CBS): Jeff Probst of “Survivor” hosts a different kind of reality
TLC’s ‘Toddler & Tiaras’ is an abomination
TLC’s ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ is a disgusting train wreck By KRISTEN JORDAN SHAMUS It is among the
‘Edge of Darkness’
‘Edge of Darkness’ Grade: C+ Director: Martin Campbell Rating: R for strong bloody violence
Business digest
NATION Harsh words for Geithner WASHINGTON — Democrats and Republicans alike pummeled Treasury
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Producers,” directed by J.E. Ballantyne. Chagrin Valley Little Theater, 40 River St.,
Susan Boyle gives thumbs-up after intruder scare
LONDON (AP) — Singing sensation Susan Boyle said Wednesday that she felt fine despite a break-in by
Expert advice
Toyota Motor Corp. and other experts offer the following advice if a vehicle’s accelerator pedal
nba roundup \ Wednesday night’s other games
Nets 103, Clippers 87 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kris Humphries scored a career-high 25 points and
women’s top 25 Wednesday’s games
No. 3 Notre Dame 84, Providence 59 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Lindsay Schrader scored 12 of her 14 points
Cavs (finally) get an easy win
CLEVELAND (AP) — J.J. Hickson scored a career-high 23, LeBron James added 11 assists and the
Some Colts feel right at home against Saints
Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne grew up in New Orleans. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Reggie Wayne
Federer extends streak of Grand Slam semifinals to 23
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only three men to beat Roger Federer in the last 19 majors were
Metro digest || Benefit concert rescheduled
Benefit concert reset YOUNGSTOWN — A benefit concert, “hip-hop 4 Haiti,” that was scheduled for
Stern suspends Crittenton, Arenas for rest of season
NEW YORK (AP) — Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton were suspended without pay for the remainder
Columbiana Co. tax hearing scheduled for Feb. 10
LISBON — Even before Wednesday night’s hearing on the renewal of the county’s 1 percent sales tax,
MVSD rate increase could add $300,000 to Niles’ annual cost
NILES — A three-year rate increase under consideration by the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District
Decision on V&M expansion due in March
A decision on whether V&M Star Steel will expand in Youngstown is expected by the end of March.
STATE OF THE UNION FACT-CHECK
SPEECH Fact check President Barack Obama, who once considered government spending freezes a
Study: Higher Medicare copays could hurt elderly
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Higher Medicare copays, sometimes just a few dollars more, led to fewer doctors
Sex sting results in arrest of NY man
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — State authorities arrested a New York man after he traveled to the city for what
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2010. There are 337 days left in the year. On this date
Girard and Hubbard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Hubbard: GIRARD Jan. 25
City should know clear roads are a quality of life issue
Opinion: City should know clear roads are a quality of life issue EDITOR: The recent small snow
Boost school lunch program
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: Americans are such fatheads when it comes to managing their children’s diets.
Calls swamp Toyota dealers
NEW YORK (AP) — Toyota dealers across the country were swamped with calls Wednesday from concerned
Fitch graduate competes on reality dating series
KENT — An Austintown native will compete with 23 other men for the attention of a supermodel on
Hints for quick silver cleaning
HELOISE: Quick silver cleaning should be used only occasionally Dear Heloise: Years ago, I had a
Have compassion for lonely in-laws
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Try to have compassion for lonely in-laws Dear Annie: My in-laws live in a
Austintown bar patrons grade president’s speech
AUSTINTOWN — If Steve Osborn were to give President Barack Obama a grade for his first year in office, it would be a C-plus.
Sharon police seek suspect in woman’s death
SHARON — Police are looking for a Malleable Street man, accused of shooting to death one woman and
WHO’S BAD BOX
if you go Who: Who’s Bad, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Cowboys, detectives among 11 ‘Amazing Race’ teams
LOS ANGELES — Jet and Cord McCoy, a pair of bull-riding brothers from Tupelo, Okla., are among the
Serena sweeps Li Na in semifinals
Both sets went to tiebreakers but Serena Williams is in her fifth Australian Open final.
Glass Harp to reunite for two shows in March
YOUNGSTOWN — Glass Harp — with original members Phil Keaggy, Daniel Pecchio and John Sferra — will
Michael Jackson tribute band embraces responsibility to fans
As the visionary behind Who’s Bad, The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band, saxophonist-composer-
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
To aid recovery, interest rates being held at record low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve pledged Wednesday to hold rates at record lows to nurture the
Michael Douglas’ son enters guilty plea
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Douglas’ son has pleaded guilty to trafficking large quantities of
men’s top 25 Wednesday’s other games
No. 3 Villanova 90, Notre Dame 72 PHILADELPHIA — Scottie Reynolds and Corey Fisher each scored 17
Apple unveils iPad
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple Inc. will sell the newly unveiled tablet-style iPad starting at $499, a
RATES \ Certificates of deposit
RATES \ Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Jan. 27. All
Lighty’s 20 points propel Buckeyes over Hawkeyes
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — David Lighty scored 20 points, including 18 in the second half, and No. 20
In Valley for business
A local business owner tells Gov. Ted Strickland he plans to add ‘a lot more jobs.’ By DON
Sixth-graders to move to Baker Elementary
VIENNA — With the closing of Neal Middle School, a certainty at the conclusion of the current school
Bin Laden’s audio message empowering for terrorists
Editorial: Reacting to Osama bin Laden’s endorsement of the plan to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas Day,
HOT TICKETS
Youngstown State University Theater presents Neil LaBute’s “The Shape of Things” this weekend in
F.Y.I.
Pride Youngstown plans Mardi Gras YOUNGSTOWN — Pride Youngstown, in conjunction with the Artists
2 get prison time in 2008 homicide
YOUNGSTOWN — Two city men will be spending time in prison for their roles in a 2008 shootout that
Marijuana dispensaries in Colorado welcome state regulation
DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers have an unlikely ally in their first attempt to curb the state’s
Impact of recession on the Valley will linger in 2010, economist says
Companies are hesitant to expand, a chamber official said. BOARDMAN — The recession is over,
Reality in U.S. politics shifts into overdrive
Opinion: All last week, commentators recounted the dramatic swing in the national mood between this January
Political speech is a right, not a privilege
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Last week’s Supreme Court decision that substantially deregulates political speech has
WEDNESDAY LOTTERIES
WEDNESDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Wednesday night: Pick 3, 5-2-8 Pick 4, 0-1-9-6 Rolling Cash 5,
Is GOP poised to take back the House?
Opinion: If you live long enough in Washing-ton you’ll learn there is literally nothing new under the sun.
John and Elizabeth Edwards separate
A family friend released a statement Wednesday, saying Mrs. Edwards is ‘moving on with her life.’
French rescuers pull girl from quake debris
Haitian government gets one penny of each US quake aid dollar. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) —
Author Louis Auchincloss dies at age 92
Author Louis Auchincloss dies at age 92 NEW YORK — Louis Auchincloss, a prolific author of fiction
Puddle of Mudd and Skillet box
if you go Who: Shinedown, with special guests Puddle of Mudd and Skillet When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Sodium, not soy in soy sauce, eases burn pain
Q. I burned my thumb on a pan of roasted veggies last night. I remembered your advice and reached
GRAMMY AWARDS PREVIEWS || Nominations sidestep older performers
At the 52nd Grammy Awards on Sunday, it’ll be kids’ night — at least by the staid standards of the
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Frank N. Mengor, 18, of 7051 West Blvd. #18, Boardman, and
Impact of recession on the Valley will linger in 2010, economist says
The judge did not, however, accept retirees’ request that benefit cuts be stopped now.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lowellville school board, work session, 4 p.m., Library Media Center, to discuss
Despite dissent, House OKs casino-ballot issue
An attempt to get a casino site in Youngstown added to the bill was defeated. COLUMBUS — The
A Way With Words foundation to sponsor family prom, dinner
AUSTINTOWN — The Bella Notte 2010 Family Prom, sponsored by A Way With Words Foundation, has been
‘Psycho’ singers keep it simple
When Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin thinks back to his band’s No. 1 hit song “Psycho” from their
ENTERTAINMENT CHOICES IN AND AROUND GREATER YOUNGSTOWN
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
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