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Three years later, no arrests in killings of 4
Relatives of four people found shot to death in this house at 548 W. Evergreen in Youngstown gathered at the scene Thursday, the third anniversary ...
Stories published January 29, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
18-year-old arrested tonight in murder of elderly St. Dom's parishioner
YOUNGSTOWN — City police have an 18-year-old man in custody in connection with the Jan. 23 murder and robbery of Angeline Fimognari, 80, who was killed during an apparent robbery after she left morning services around 8:45 a.m. at St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave.
Princess/Frog necklaces being recalled for dangerous metal content
Federal consumer-safety regulators announced Friday the recall of “The Princess and the Frog” pendants sold at Wal-Mart stores because of high levels of the toxic metal cadmium, an unprecedented action that reflects concerns of an emerging threat in children’s jewelry.
9/11 trial won't likely be in New York City
NEW YORK — The New York Times is reporting that the Obama administration has given up its plan to try the Sept. 11 plotters in Lower Manhattan. The decision came in response to near-unanimous pressure from New York officials and business leaders to move the terrorism trial elsewhere, the paper's Web site states..
Harding wins Trumbull prep bowl contest
WARREN — The Harding High School Academic Team has won the Trumbull County 2010 Prep Bowl tournament
Intruder forces woman to jump from second-story window
Intruder forces woman to jump from second-story window
Police say man punched 2-year-old
YOUNGSTOWN — A 27-year-old city man is being held in the county jail charged with assault after
Youngstown police unions agree to contracts
YOUNGSTOWN — The unions representing the city’s police patrol officers and the department’s ranking
Site changed for Hubbard vs. Struthers basketball game
Site changed for Hubbard vs. Struthers basketball game
Wages and benefits rise 1.5 percent in 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wages and benefits paid to U.S. workers posted a modest gain in the fourth
PBGC tells judge it can’t set money aside for Delphi retirees
A federal pension agency told a judge that it can’t follow his orders to set money aside for Delphi
Erie DA wants court to OK woman’s sentence
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Erie County’s district attorney wants the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reinstate a
Thieves break through walls to steal from library
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say thieves busted through walls to steal six computers from a library in
Judge weighs ‘adult’ status of murder suspect, 12
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — A judge is scheduled to hear arguments today about whether a 12-year-old boy
Cemetery clean-up
YOUNGSTOWN — The annual cleanup of Tod Homestead Cemetery will take place March 15.
St. Pat’s plans dinner to aid victims in Haiti
St. Pat’s plans dinner to aid victims in Haiti YOUNGSTOWN — St. Patrick Church, 420 Oak Hill Ave.,
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Dairy farmer newest member of Columbiana elections board
LISBON — Columbiana County Republicans have named James Beardsley of Damascus, a dairy farmer, to the county board of elections. He defeated three other nominees to win the seat.
Where is rage over loss of U.S. manufacturing?
Fair-trade legislation and incentives to rebuild the nation’s manufacturing base are prescribed.
Pirates are optimistic losing skid will end
That was the message delivered when the Pirates Caravan made its annual stop in Youngstown on
Casa Fiesta harbored illegals, US charges
The former owner of the South Side restaurant faces federal charge. CLEVELAND — A U.S.
East defeats Irish, 50-45
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL | Thursday’s games Chelsea Bennett and Briana Dawson stepped up for the
Western Reserve Devils hope for banner year in the ITCL
The Blue Devils improved to 10-0 in the ITCL’s Tier Two. BERLIN CENTER — When head coach James
Mahoning library board Oks wage freeze for its 170 workers
No more library workers will be laid off if funding stays constant. YOUNGSTOWN — The board of
Lyell’s opponent confident of hometown advantage
The Niles boxer faces Sebastian Sylvester on Saturday in Germany. VINDICATOR Staff Report German
Man found guilty of possessing explosives
Probation or six to 18 months in prison are potential sentences. YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning
Valley left at the station in high-speed rail funding
Youngstown likely will come on board in the next phase of funding, an official said.
Phantoms’ Strang receives honor
He was selected the USHL’s Offensive Player of the Week. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN —
Football runs in Congemi family
The former Ohio State football player is celebrating his 90th birthday. By JOHN KOVACH
BREATH of FRESH AIR
Fire department receives masks to help save pets’ lives Fire departments in Vienna, Howland and
Sergeant credited for burglary arrests || 911 AUDIO
The police chief also credited a boy for remaining calm and giving police a good description of the
Wife who killed husband in 1988 eligible for parole
Both of the people who helped the woman dispose of her husband’s body talked to police. WARREN
City man found stabbed to death inside his home
The man had stab wounds to his chest, neck, back and face. YOUNGSTOWN — City police are
Three years later, no arrests in killings of 4
Relatives of four people found shot to death in this house at 548 W. Evergreen in Youngstown gathered at the scene Thursday, the third anniversary of the deaths, to call attention to the crime, in which no arrests have been made. Holding photos of the victims are, from left, LaShanda Boone, Shanell Boone, DeWayne Boone and De'Andre Parker.
Strickland, Fisher go to bat for the Valley
Opinion: Add Gov. Ted Strickland and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher to the list of those urging a federal agency to help
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: After the State of the Union address by the president, the staffs of various
Opinion: BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: After the State of the Union address by the president, the staffs of various
Rogge: Weather only question mark for Games in Vancouver
With 15 days to go before the opening ceremony, International Olympic Committee president Jacques
Streaking Sens dish Penguins loss at Mellon
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Ottawa Senators were admittedly embarrassed during their previous visit to
It’s hard to beat this fingernail polish hint
HELOISE: It’s hard to beat this fingernail polish hint Dear Heloise: I found a new use for bright-
Colts struggle to explain Manning’s masterful mind
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Peyton Manning can play mind games all day. In the battle of brains that gets
Robert Allenby proves the best on the toughest course
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Scott Piercy had the best score Thursday at Torrey Pines because he made nine
‘Catcher in the Rye’ author J.D. Salinger dies at age 91
NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Salinger, the legendary author, youth hero and fugitive from fame whose “The
AT&T to spend $2 billion to improve its wireless
NEW YORK (AP) — Stung by complaints about dropped calls and slow wireless downloads, AT&T Inc. is
share your art
share your art It wasn’t that long ago that the best hope for teen-agers engaged in the creative
Ford turns corner to recovery
The company CEO calls the automaker’s progress ‘pivotal.’ DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Defying economic
Embattled President Obama is not throwing in the towel
Editorial: President Barack Obama went before the American people Wednesday night and assured them that he gets
WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it’s closing in on solutions to a
WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it’s closing in on solutions to a gas-pedal
Campaign financing decision is assault on democracy
Opinion: Corporations are about to suck all of the air out of American democracy, and they will do it with
Withdrawal at what cost?
Opinion: Kansas City Star: This has been another bad week in Baghdad. Four large bomb attacks within two days
Senate confirms Bernanke for 2nd term at Fed
Ohio’s two U.S. senators voted with the majority. WASHINGTON (AP) — Embattled Federal Reserve
Dems agenda is dead
Opinion: It will take a while for the Democrats to sort out what happened to them in Massachusetts. Some
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2010. There are 336 days left in the year. On this date in
Panel blasts autism researcher
LONDON (AP) — A British doctor who claimed links between a common children’s vaccine and autism
Metro digest || FBI helping investigation
Metro digest || Homicide investigation YOUNGSTOWN — City police are still investigating the
SWCD director appeals to officials for funding
YOUNGSTOWN — The director of the Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District asked the Mahoning
Obama speech a call to lawmakers, voters say
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Barack Obama’s intense focus on jobs in his first State of the Union
Coalition announces free tax-preparation sites in the Valley
Today is Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Economic
Slots petition falls short of required signatures
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says a petition to force a vote on the
Faust completes service on Newbery committee
WARREN — Lori Faust, youth-services manager with the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, recently
Volunteer firefighters mourn teen colleagues
ZELIENOPLE, Pa. (AP) — Two teenage volunteer firefighters who were reported missing after they
Sinful Faith, Burkley to take stage at Rock Off
An appetizer to the main meal is how local teenage band Sinful Faith — singer-guitarist Nick Deemer,
Lawyer hired for Salem annexation
Green Township officials have hired a lawyer versed in land law. SALEM — David Slagle, the
Metro digest || Clothing sought for Haiti
Clothing sought for Haiti CLEVELAND — All Spitzer Autoworld locations are gathering clothing that
Leno to Oprah: I ‘felt really bad’ for O’Brien
Leno to Oprah: I ‘felt really bad’ for O’Brien CHICAGO — Jay Leno says he “felt really bad” for
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Law & Order” (8 p.m., NBC): Jay Leno couldn’t make it in prime time, but “Law & Order” just keeps
Strickland seeks more federal aid
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland said Thursday he’ll continue to ask the White House for
Man arrested on homicide, assault charges
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Police here have arrested a man suspected of killing a woman and beating two
Democrats not only ones facing choices
Opinion: Barack Obama took a Bush-like thumpin’ in Massachusetts, no doubt about that. And he brought it upon
Taylor: No plans to run for governor
The lieutenant-governor candidate says she’ll be able to help transform government in that post.
Nation & World Digest
Karzai: Foreign troops needed for 10 more years LONDON — Afghan President Hamid Karzai warned
Strickland, Fisher go to bat for the Valley
Opinion: Add Gov. Ted Strickland and Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher to the list of those urging a federal agency to help the Mahoning Valley after a $32.4 million housing proposal for the area was rejected. The two Democrats sent a letter to Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, expressing disappointment that the nine community Valley application will not receive any funding underthe Neighborhood Stabilization Program II.
Mother is at wits’ end over daughter’s issues
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mother is at wits’ end over daughter’s issues Dear Annie: My 40-year-old daughter
Henderson’s murder trial postponed
WARREN — The aggravated murder trial of Eugene Henderson, 25, of Warren, accused of killing Lloyd
Getting it right
A benefit fundraiser for Jeff Cape of Warren, general manager of Thunder Harley-Davidson of Sharon,
Saints’ Shockey intends to play, hurt knee or not
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Jeremy Shockey is headed back to Miami, where the flamboyant tattooed bachelor
Ohio officials: Fast track ideas for funding but avoid any tax increase
High-speed rail would attract 478,000 passengers in its first year, a study says. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Paul Henderson, probation hold is lifted and defendant is placed
Youngstown company offers solar product
Youngstown company offers solar product YOUNGSTOWN — Northern States Metals said it is offering a
Ohio Lottery winner received check on the day she died
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — A lottery winner who was struck and killed by a car in northern Ohio on the
Hundreds airlifted from Peruvian site
MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO, Peru (AP) — Skies cleared over the fabled Machu Picchu citadel Thursday,
Green has him seeing red
Opinion: Green has him seeing red EDITOR: Recently it has been reported that Congressman Ryan has
Small progress in durable goods, joblessness points to weak growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Evidence that the economic rebound remains sluggish emerged from reports Thursday
It’s time to hit terror’s shining symbol
Opinion: When the World Food Program suspended operations in south Somalia this month because Islamic
Officials to enforce rules on electronic devices
Sen. Cafaro encouraged ‘mature’ use of electronic communications devices. COLUMBUS — Leaders
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mahoning County Children Services Board Personnel Committee, 11 a.m., Caucus Room
Rom-com recipe lacks flavor
‘when in rome’ Kristen Bell may or may not be America’s new sweetheart. You’d think by now
The Ting Tings have come a long way
the Ting Tings The British pop duo has gone from virtual obscurity to global pop stars.
‘WHEN IN ROME’
‘WHEN IN ROME’ Grade: D+ Director: Mark Steven Johnson Running time: 1 hour, 28 minutes
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