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CAR of the YEAR
Poland native Bob Boniface, above, designed the Chevy Volt, which has been picked by Motor Trend magazine as Car of the Year.
Stories published November 17, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Girard mother still searching for son who disappeared in Hawaii
Every day, Patricia “Pat” Marks ponders what happened to her son, Daniel Joseph Marks. She wonders daily if and when she will learn his fate.
Crosby leads Pens past Canucks 3-1
PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby scored on a breakaway seven seconds after leaving the penalty box, Max
YSU struggles in 86-40 loss to Bowling Green
Staff report Bowling Green The shooting struggles continue for the Youngstown State women’s
Police use pepper spray to disperse fights at Chaney
Police used pepper spray on crowds of Chaney High School students to break up two fights, at 8 a.m. and 8:35 a.m. today.
Civigenics unavailable to respond to reports of inmate jump
Peter Argeropulos, the chief operating officer for CiviGenics Inc. in Milford, Mass., was unavailable Wednesday to comment about reports that an inmate in the Columbiana County jail severely injured himself Tuesday by jumping from a second story cell block.
Phantoms’ Ryan Belonger excels in first USHL season
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ryan Belonger has rebounded nicely from the bad
Art auction to benefit children's reading museum
Elizabeth Thatcher loves to read and to read to others.
City council approved buying land for grocery store
City council gave the go-ahead today to the board of control to buy 5.5 acres on the South Side that
Austintown road worker still on job after DWI charge
Township officials are taking a wait-and-see approach with the employment of a probationary road- department worker charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Report: Online video providers not protecting children
Report: Online video providers not protecting children
Pa. man charged with trying to smother girlfriend's child
Pa. man charged with trying to smother girlfriend's child
Have Thanksgiving travel plans? No plans to travel? Tell us!
Have Thanksgiving travel plans? No plans to travel? Tell us!
Eva Longoria files for divorce from NBA husband Tony Parker
Eva Longoria files for divorce from NBA husband Tony Parker
Next big thing? Big cholesterol drop with new drug
Next big thing? Big cholesterol drop with new drug
Ohio Gov.-elect invites Ohioans to apply for jobs in his administration
Ohio Gov.-elect invites Ohioans to apply for jobs in his administration
Appellate court hears arguments for new trial for convicted killer
Appellate court hears arguments for new trial for convicted killer
Consumer prices rise moderately, inflation remains tame
Consumer prices rise moderately but inflation tame
Columbus man accused of fatally throwing baby to ground
Columbus man accused of fatally throwing baby to ground
Parents, 1-year-old killed in accident near Oberlin
Parents, 1-year-old killed in accident near Oberlin
3 city students join Youngstown school board
Three city high school students join the school board, representing their classmates.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Is ‘Ted’ wanting his ex back?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been with “Ted” for a year. He is a wonderful
HELOISE: Counter points: Getting organized
Dear Readers: Do you love your kitchen? Do you have enough counter space? (Who does?) The National
Smart cookies are winners of Ruritan baking contest
Berlin-Ellsworth Ruritan is announcing the winners of the organization’s 2010 baking contest. Named
Balloon release set for Survivor Day
Balloon release set for Survivor Day LISBON In conjunction with National Suicide Survivor Day,
Mahoning CSB approves pay raises for workers
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN By a vote of 9-1 and one abstention, the
Campbell bar owner beaten in head during robbery
A bar owner was beaten in the head during a robbery at the Devil’s Den on 12th Street, police report.
Healthy Mooney playing well
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Whenever Mooney senior Kevin McGuire finds himself
Ursuline coach expects tough game
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Whether it’s on film on or on the field, Dan
Report: Student taunted bus riders with gun
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police, school officials and supervisors
Penguins work hard to beat Buffalo
Penguins work hard to beat Buffalo By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU coach Jerry
County opposes sentence reduction for man who paralyzed Kaluza
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County prosecutor’s office is
Cavs get good 2nd half in victory
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cavaliers coach Byron Scott opened his postgame comments by praising
Panel OKs grocery-store plan for Fosterville site
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Over the objections of three Fosterville
Steelers kick Jeff Reed to the curb
Associated Press PITTSBURGH For eight years, the Pittsburgh tolerated Jeff Reed’s off-field
Youngstown’s Hakim Fareed helps fill Valley need by adopting teens
Youngstown’s Hakim Fareed helps fill Valley need By Kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com Youngstown
SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR || YSU football year in review
YSU football year in review By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Dec. 15, 2009, the
FAA seeks changes in airport lease
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA The Federal Aviation Administration proposes that the
Lawyer for Cafaros files motion to dismiss Oakhill indictment
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A lawyer for the Cafaro interests has filed
Man gets 4 years in case involving 8-year-old girl
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A North Jackson family says they have
CAR of the YEAR
Poland native Bob Boniface, above, designed the Chevy Volt, which has been picked by Motor Trend magazine as Car of the Year.
UConn wins battle of 1 vs. 2
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Maya Moore scored 30 points and No. 1 Connecticut won its 80th
Halladay wins NL Cy Young
Associated Press NEW YORK Roy Halladay arrived in Philadelphia to a standing ovation, a $60
Stuffing recipes plan for leftovers
Family Features Turkey may be the star of the holiday table, but for many people, the stuffing is
Area college roundup
MEN Kenyon 83, Grove City 76 (OT) GAMBIER The Wolverines rallied to force overtime but lost
Browns have to adjust on D
By NATE ULRICH Akron Beacon Journal BEREA Browns linebacker Eric Barton began hearing voices.
NBA roundup
Lakers 118, Bucks 107 MILWAUKEE Kobe Bryant scored 31 points, Shannon Brown added 16 of his 21
Sullinger too much for Fla.
Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. Florida coach Billy Donovan believes No. 4 Ohio State will be
NHL roundup
Canadiens 3, Flyers 0 MONTREAL Carey Price made 41 saves for his third shutout, Brian Gionta had
McGloin starter for Penn State
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. College football’s elder statesman has one of his youngest
TURKEY TALK
USDA hot line helps cooks with food-safety tips Family Features What gov- ernment agency is
MLB heading for expanded playoffs
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Baseball management is more likely to consider expanded playoffs
KSU rallies past Robert Morris
Associated Press KENT Kent State got off to a slow start before rallying for a 62-59 win over
Irish ready for Big Apple
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. They’re breaking out the green jerseys, that’s how special
Being thankful for memories, traditions — and pumpkin rolls
By Jenny Harper Family Features When I was growing up, we had certain Thanksgiving traditions.
Tiger changes more than swing
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia After his best finish of the year that looked close only
If only politicians had time machines
Opinion: “Everybody in Vanity Fair must have remarked how well those live who are comfortably and thoroughly
Wealth gap in US widens
Opinion: By Michael I. NORTON and DAN ARIELY Los Angeles Times The gap between the wealthiest Americans
Trade dress for Disney tickets
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Residents who bring a new or gently used prom dress (or bridesmaid gown)
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Western Pa. police say man swallowed mother’s rings WASHINGTON, Pa. Police in a
Gas prices drop
Gas prices drop youngstown Northeast Ohio gas prices at the pump dropped 4.3 cents at the pump
Bailouts have worked
Opinion: Bailouts have worked Philadelphia Inquirer: Former President George W. Bush chuckled when an
Mistrial in NW Pa. homicide case
Associated Press ERIE, Pa. The trial of a man charged in the bludgeoning death of an elderly man
Sleeping sheep get fleeced
Opinion: Sleeping sheep get fleeced Our ship of state has twice been wrecked in a democratic ditch! Some
Suspected meth worth $400K seized by agents
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force and the FBI said they
During drilling boom, property owners seek common ground
Editorial: The action of 250 landowners in Columbiana County to organize an educational and service group on
Enthusiasm greets news of royal engagement
Associated Press LONDON Thirty years after the fairy-tale nuptials with the unhappy ending,
Election set for conservation district
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District will have a special
World & nation || OSU bomb threat
OSU bomb threat COLUMBUS Ohio State University reopened three labs and the main library Tuesday
Jay-Z decodes his life in new book
Associated Press NEW YORK Do you want to know when Jay-Z and Beyonc plan to have children? Or
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Randy Quaid, wife miss court hearing SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Randy Quaid and his wife
Kidnap suspect with ties to Valley called peculiar
Associated Press MOUNT VERNON, Ohio Neighbors and acquaintances of Matthew Hoffman — who has
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ‚äWest Branch school board, study session, 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7 p.m., high
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Jordan and Courtney Beadle, Boardman, boy, Nov. 13. Bianca
Cast members reflect on their lives after eight films PARTING ‘POTTER’
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LONDON Saying goodbye to “Harry Potter” is turning into a
Columbiana reviews 2011 finances, including rate changes
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA With no new or old business on the agenda
MVSD seeks community input on plan to protect, improve water
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Community and elected representatives have been
Man killed in fire
Man killed in fire GREEN Township firefighters responded to a blaze early Tuesday that left one
Ohio lawmaker pushes ban on sale or possession of synthetic marijuana
Associated Press DAYTON A state lawmaker is pushing legislation to outlaw the sale or possession
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Nov.
UK agrees to pay ex-Guantanamo detainees
Associated Press LONDON Britain’s agreement to pay hefty settlements to former Guantanamo
Soldier given Medal of Honor
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ambushed in Afghanistan, Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta stepped into a
NY comptroller: Street bonuses will set record
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says cash bonuses on
EU prepares for bailout of Ireland
Associated Press BRUSSELS A European Union meeting over Ireland’s debt crisis has ended with
Officials await court decision on worker charged with DWI
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township officials are taking a wait-and-see
Man tasked with fixing MYCAP brings experience in such mattersSFlb
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The man brought in to right the Mahoning-
3 students to serve on Youngstown board
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Three city high school students join the
Rep.-elect Johnson learning the ins, outs of Washington, D.C.
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep.-elect Bill Johnson had just arrived
Mercer apartment fire damages another unit and a restaurant
Staff report mercer, pa. A fire in an apartment at 1391/2 N. Diamond St. caused $100,000 in
Owner of Devil’s Den bar in Campbell beaten in head during robbery
Staff report campbell A bar owner was beaten in the head during a robbery at the Devil’s Den on
Rangel guilty of ethics violations
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON A congressional panel Tuesday found Rep. Charles Rangel guilty
Apple iTunes will finally sell Beatles music
Associated Press CUPERTINO, Calif. The Beatles are finally coming to iTunes. Apple Inc. said
This Day in History
Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2010. There are 44 days left in the
Mahoning County and U.S. District Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bryan A. Brown, 23, of 573 West Glen Drive, Boardman,
Iraq reclaims yacht
Opinion: By Ali Abu Iraq Institute for War & Peace Reporting BASRA, Iraq Iraqi officials have acquired
Stocks sink over global concerns
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks fell for a fourth day as concerns over a slowdown in China and
Warren school board meets with group calling for chief’s removal
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Warren Board of Education met Tuesday with about a
THANKSGIVING | Free meals
A list of free Thanksgiving meals from various organizations and churches as submitted to The
Metro digest || False alarm at Rite Aid
False alarm at Rite Aid liberty Police charged Darlene Mihalko, 36, of the 700 block of Trumbull
Buckeyes expect best from Iowa
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State kicker Devin Barclay has never been to Iowa and freely
ITunes’ top-10-selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 15:
ITunes’ top-10-selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 15: Singles: v“Teenage Dream
Factory output, retail sales lift recovery hopes
Associated Press WASHINGTON After leading the economy out of recession last year and then
Lessons to learn from South Korea
Opinion: When the presidents of Brazil, Mexico and Argentina attended the G-20 meeting of the world’s biggest