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Governor’s clemency to Cornwell criticized
June 11, 1996: A chalk drawing with the word “Baby” and a pool of blood mark the spot where 3-year-old Jessica Ballew was shot and ...
Stories published November 16, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Columbiana council reviews spending for 2011
With no new or old business on the agenda tonight, Columbiana City Council members took a look at the city’s finances for 2011.
McDonald Christmas in the Village Nov. 27
The 29th annual Christmas in the Village festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27, ending at 9 p.m. near the Ramsay Pavilion across from Village Hall.
Leaders asked to help prepare water protection plan
Community and elected representatives have been asked for their help in the preparation of the Meander Creek Watershed Action Plan. The watershed coordinator says the purpose of the plan will be to improve water quality and protect it.
Woman charged with making false alarm in Liberty Rite-Aid
Police charged Darlene Mihalko, 36, of the 700 block of Trumbull Avenue, Girard, with inducing panic and making a false alarm at about 9:30 a.m. Monday in Rite Aid, 2704 Belmont Ave.
MVSD meeting Wednesday afternoon
Mahoning Valley Sanitary District will have a meeting at 4 p.m. today in the assembly room at the district’s offices on Ohltown-McDonald Road.
Conservative N.Y. archbishop elected president of Catholic bishops conference
The nation’s Catholic bishops bucked decades of tradition Tuesday to select Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York as their new leader, cementing his reputation as a star of the American church and prompting some commentators to suggest that the U.S. Catholic hierarchy may be turning rightward.
Police seeking truck driver accused of road rage
Police are still looking for the driver of a gray and red truck that side-swiped another vehicle in an apparent road rage incident.
Ursuline coach expects tough matchup
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Whether it’s on film on or on the field, Dan
Elderly North Jackson man gets prison time on sex charge with girl
North Jackson man gets 4-year prison term
Britain's Prince William: Looking forward to life with Kate
Prince William: Looking forward to life with Kate
Woman charged with inducing panic
liberty Police charged Darlene Mihalko, 36, of the 700 block of Trumbull Avenue, Girard, with
Neighbors say suspected meth house in Akron was busy
Neighbors say suspected meth house in Akron was busy
Walmart drug plan for seniors may not be the best deal
Walmart drug plan for seniors may not be the best deal
Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District has special election Friday
Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District has special election Friday
Mahoning prosecutor fights prison-time reduction for shooter of Joe Kaluza
Mahoning prosecutor fights prison-time reduction for shooter of Joe Kaluza
Ohio fire marshal probing fatal fire in Mahoning County
Ohio fire marshal probing fatal fire in Mahoning County
Motor Trend names GM's Chevrolet Volt 2011 Car of the Year
Motor Trend names GM's Chevrolet Volt 2010 Car of the Year
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
Girard High School Class of 1985 will have a reunion from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 27 at the Martini
Courtney Collins | Brian Yost
Vienna CourTney Lee Collins and Brian Michael Yost were married Aug. 28 at the garden of the
Christa Thomas | Gregory Blasko
YOUNGSTOWN Gregory Franklin Blasko and his bride, the former Christa Michele Thomas, honeymooned
Kimberly Agler | Joseph Marzano
Austintown Immaculate Heart of Mary Church was the setting at 2 p.m. July 3 for the wedding of
Jessica Erck | Larry Knittle
BOARDMAN A honeymoon in Riviera Maya, in Mexico followed the Aug. 28 wedding of Jessica Lynn Erck
Exchange program to benefit needy
Exchange program to benefit needy Wellness One, 843 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, and Wellness
Appeal for killer of six set to begin
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Michael A. Davis’ conviction and 310-year
Chamber publishes marketing book Selling the Valley to the world
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber has unveiled
City to demolish vacant buildings
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city is moving in a number of directions
Standing up to Bullying
Struthers hopes to make a difference By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Harley
East Liverpool man charged in stabbing death of companion
By D.A WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL Columbiana County Prosecutor Robert Herron
Governor’s clemency to Cornwell criticized
June 11, 1996: A chalk drawing with the word “Baby” and a pool of blood mark the spot where 3-year-old Jessica Ballew was shot and killed on the porch of an apartment on Oak Park on Youngstown’s North Side.
Family seeks in-person meeting with governor
By PETER H. MILLIKEN AND JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. news@vindy.com GIRARD The father, aunt and
Governor's Statement on Clemency Application of Sidney Cornwell (press release)
Governor's Statement on Clemency Application of Sidney Cornwell
Mooney healthy, feeling good
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A close finish in a playoff game doesn’t help a
Zappa ready to go
Ursuline and Mooney vie for regional football championships on Saturday By JOHN BASSETTI
Homeless man found guilty of trespassing
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The homeless man reportedly beaten by
MYCAP hires interim director
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action
Browns’ McCoy draws raves
Associated Press BEREA If there were any doubts, any lingering questions, any deeper suspicions
Eagles and Vick rout Washington
Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. Michael Vick threw four touchdown passes, including an 88-yarder
32 counties unite for regional improvement
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Juanita Huckleby is grateful to see more residents
THANKSGIVING | Free meals
A list of free Thanksgiving meals from various organizations and churches as submitted to The
51 die in building collapse
Associated Press NEW DELHI A four-story building collapsed in a congested neighborhood in New
School officials remember bus driver who died
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com austintown The Austintown school board observed a moment of
Clint Hurdle: ‘Pirates are right fit’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates thought they were interviewing Clint Hurdle.
Rangel ethics case in hands of jury panel
Associated Press WASHINGTON Once one of the most powerful members of Congress, veteran Rep.
Scientists propose one-way trip to Mars
Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. Invoking the spirit of “Star Trek” in a scholarly article titled
Mill Creek to reopen renovated fountain
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Two months of construction and more than a year
Hoosiers are still reeling
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Indiana coach Bill Lynch skipped right over the ugly numbers
Births
BIRTHS St. Joseph Health Center Jeff and Vickie Chonko, Warren, girl, Nov. 12 Mary Hinkle and
Buckeyes’ Big Ten, BCS hopes on line
Associated Press COLUMBUS A whole season of hope and expectation rides on eighth-ranked Ohio
Area news digest
Woman reports rape YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the reported rape of a 53-year-old South
Improvements eyed for Salem stadium
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The Salem school board and the Salem Preservation
Rookies go to Capitol Hill with calls for change
Associated Press WASHINGTON Old and new Washington collided on Capitol Hill on Monday, and new
FLU SHOTS Where to get one
Flu-shot clinics will take place in these locations this week in Mahoning County: Youngstown:
Canfield and Austintown Police Calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Boldon: Bring on the best
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Bob Boldon knows the only way too get better is
Security guard accused of stealing drugs
Staff report warren A local hospital security guard is accused of stealing drugs from the
Sheriff: Missing mom, others may be dead
Associated Press MOUNT VERNON, Ohio Fearing the worst, investigators searched a lake for three
Scanners, pat-downs draw protests from air passengers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Nearly a week before the Thanksgiving holiday air-travel crush,
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 6 p.m., Caf Cimmento, 120 E.
Newsmakers
newsmakers Snipes argues for new trial OCALA, Fla. Federal attorneys have asked a central
National news in brief
Karzai remarks raise questions KABUL President Hamid Karzai has interfered in corruption cases
Local news digest
‘Fill the Cruiser’ “Fill the Cruiser” food drive is planned Saturday by local police departments
Slocum expects big test by Bulls
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU forward Vytas Sulskis wears many hats — senior
Man pleads guilty in arrow shooting
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man pleaded guilty Monday to trying to kill another man by
We’re paying for it already
Opinion: We’re paying for it already Barack Obama told everyone that his socialized health care would not
It’s the bad old days in Cincy
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Bengals are stuck in the bad old days. Some of their fans
NYR rallies to beat Pens
PITTSBURGH Ryan Callahan’s overtime winner took away some of Henrik Lundqvist’s anger over blowing
GMs to begin meeting today
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A year after shifting their meetings from the usual resort
Posey, Feliz selected as MLB’s top rookies
Associated Press NEW YORK San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey and Texas Rangers closer
Steelers vow they’ll recover from big loss
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Steelers’ 13-point loss to the Patriots felt much worse than
Retail-sales increase is led by auto purchases
Associated Press WASHINGTON A surge in auto purchases helped lift retail sales in October by
A gangland killer showed no respect for life and gets better than he deserved
Editorial: Sidney Cornwell should have died this morning. Had he, his debt to society may have been paid.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Replica grenade in act causes stir at wharf SAN FRANCISCO A juggler performing
New Castle’s ‘Annie’ is a familiar face
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. I’m not sure whether the sun will
Spare me the commissions
Opinion: Another deficit reduction commission has now made its recommendations. My own recommendation for
This Day in History
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2010. There are 45 days left in the year. Associated
Film could widen rift with Israel
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Cinemas across Turkey are showing a trailer for an upcoming
Source: GM may raise target price of IPO
Associated Press DETROIT Strong investor demand for General Motors stock may prompt the
HELOISE: Touting libraries’ online tutoring
Dear Heloise: Thanks so much for the kind words about libraries, and especially the San Antonio
Top-grossing movies for the weekend of Nov. 12-14 at U.S. and Canadian theaters
Top-grossing movies for the weekend of Nov. 12-14 at U.S. and Canadian theaters, as reported by
Would George enjoy the tea party?
Opinion: By Peter Henriques (Fredericksburg ) Free Lance-Star FAIRFAX, Va. For obvious reasons, and
Mahoning County Court Filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick M. Sanders, 30, of 3550 New Castle Road,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.48 .31 Avalon
Pet Expo this weekend at Eastwood Expo Center
Staff report NILES Doris Straka, an animal communicator, will be the special guest at the
Facebook platform takes aim at e-mail
Facebook platform takes aim at e-mail SAN FRANCISCO Facebook unveiled a new messaging platform
Obama’s teachable moment
Opinion: WASHINGTON The predictably childish reactions of the left and right to the budget blueprint
Brad Garrett Life after ‘Raymond’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND 111 After growing up just north of Los
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Lies told by ‘Roy’ broke her trust
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: “Roy” and I have been married for 43 years. We have