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Regina Williams, left, of Hubbard holds a photo of her triplet grandchildren, Memphis, Mariyah and Malakai Vance. The baby on the left, Memphis, had a ...
Stories published October 22, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Canfield dominates Niles
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com NILES One might have expected the Canfield High football
Pheasant Hunt set for noon Sunday
Lowellville Rod and Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, will have a pheasant hunt at noon Sunday at the club.
Area athletes compete at state tourneys
Staff report COLUMBUS Canfield High’s Bruce “Boo” Timko shot an opening-round 80 on Friday at
Rashad Riggins jailed after drug, weapons charges
Rashad William Riggins, 29, of West Lucius Avenue is in Mahoning County jail after Youngstown police charged him with possession of dangerous drugs, carrying a concealed weapon, illegal possession of a weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia and funding of drugs or marijuana trafficking stemming from an incident about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
New bidder found for proposed racino in Lawrence County
New bidder found for proposed racino in Lawrence County
YSU football faces tough task at S. Dakota St.
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU’s growing pains have become a growing pain.
Ground is broken for new $27M Niles McKinley High School
Ground is broken for new $27M Niles McKinley High School
Sunday program to focus on world-renowned Valley D.J.
The Salem Historical Society Museum, 208 S. Broadway Ave., will feature Alan Freed, the originator of the phrase “rock ‘n’ roll” during Sunday’s “The Beat Goes On” program from 1 to 4 p.m.
Boardman man critical after Youngstown shooting
YOUNGSTOWN A 20-year-old Boardman man was in critical condition after a Thursday shooting on the
Pheasant hunt Sunday at Lowellville Rod & Gun Club
Pheasant hunt Sunday at Lowellville Rod & Gun Club
Pumpkins, masks, vintage cars at Poland open house
Poland Historical Society will have an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Annual trick-or-treat at Eastwood Field set for Tuesday
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Buckeye Online School for Success will present the 12th annual Trick or Treat at Eastwood Field with media partners WFMJ-21, WBCB and Clear Channel from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
St. Charles K. of C. plans dinner
St. Charles K. of C. plans dinner BOARDMAN The Knights of Columbus of St. Charles Church, at
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Warren-Trumbull County Branch, will meet
2nd annual Bocce Game of Hope Monday at MVR
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley presents the second annual “Bocce Game of Hope,” that will take place in conjunction with 2010 Youngstown State University Homecoming festivities.
HELOISE: Photo display dresses up walls
Dear Heloise: I have 50-plus years of photographs. Some are in albums, others in boxes. I had two
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She says in-laws let her down
By Kathy MitchelL and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: How do you deal with a cold, indifferent,
Cards oust Spartans in soccer thriller
Cards oust Spartans in thriller By Chuck Housteau sports@vindy.com Canfield In his 10 years
$13.9M settlement awarded by jury
Malpractice-case payout to family is biggest in Trumbull court history By ED RUNYAN
Parole board urges no mercy for killer of girl
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state parole board has recommended against clemency
2nd-half improvements urgently needed
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After giving up game-winning touchdowns in the final
Youngstown teachers approve pact contract
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstown The union representing city school-district
Shorthanded Phantoms fall to Force in ND
Staff report FARGO, N.D. Missing four players, the Youngstown Phantoms fell to the Fargo
Project provides connections for those down on their luck
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A few years ago, Sylvia Bradley’s fianc died, which
Mack attacks Harrison’s tactics
Associated Press BEREA Two of the nastier hits Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison delivered on
Dog helps teach kids a lesson
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Mason, a 140-pound English mastiff, lumbered
Skepticism greets latest Traficant jobs plan
By PETER H. MILLIKEN and GRACE WYLER news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A proposal to build a $350
Cooled-off Harrison returns
Associated Press PITTSBURGH That retirement talk by James Harrison didn’t last nearly long
Valley group gets set to Thrill the World
By Chelsea Miller TheNewsOutlet.org A woman straightens the shelves of Petco in Boardman,
Policeman takes time off to handle own domestic violence charges
Staff report weathersfield Warren policeman Jeff Miller has taken vacation time as a result of
Memphis blues
Regina Williams, left, of Hubbard holds a photo of her triplet grandchildren, Memphis, Mariyah and Malakai Vance. The baby on the left, Memphis, had a liver transplant last week. His donor and aunt, Jessica Williams, is at right. There will be a spaghetti dinner Saturday at the VFW in Hubbard to benefit Memphis and his family.
Law isn’t well suited to protect people from being offended
Editorial: The display of mutilated baby dolls in a Halloween tableau outside a Niles house is at most a
Letang nets Pens’ OT goal
Associated Press NASHVILLE Kris Letang scored on a slap shot with 1:11 left in overtime and the
Sanctions hurt Iran
Opinion: By Jason Rezaian Institute for War & Peace Reporting TEHRAN Iran’s famed rug industry faces a
Kasey Kahne leaves RPM on bad terms
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kasey Kahne will finish this season driving for Red Bull
Who owes whom an apology?
Opinion: WASHINGTON As a wife, I understand where Ginni Thomas is coming from. In particular, as the wife
Hard-hitting Howland
By JON MOFFETT jmoffettAvindy.com Howland It’s been said that defense wins championships.
Halladay outduels Lincecum to force Game 6 for Phillies
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Doc got the best of The Freak this time in a rematch of aces.
Associated Press
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Mired in traffic in the closing laps of the March race at
A warning about e-books
Opinion: When I interviewed Mario Vargas Llosa a few days ago on the occasion of his well-deserved and long
Thursday’s other NHL games
Thursday’s other NHL games Rangers 2, Maple Leafs 1 TORONTO Ruslan Fedotenko and Artem
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.06 —.25 Avalon
Senior Citizen Forum at Covelli draws large turnout
Staff report youngstown The Mahoning County Department of Jobs and Family Services has its
Bond set at $250K for suspect in bank robbery
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Niles man who had been released from federal prison
Board rejects pay raise for superintendent
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA In a 3-2 vote, the Mathews Board of Education voted to
Valley campaign donations called ‘startling’
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The five incumbent Democratic members of the
Cavs defeat Bucks; Tait needs surgery
Assocated Press COLUMBUS Ramon Sessions scored 26 points, Anthony Parker added 18 and the
Salem plans to hike some water rates
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Some people who get water from Salem but live
Midwest Spirituality Center to host Peace Fest at Dorothy Day House
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Many song lyrics wish for peace on earth, but
Poland Village Hall to be closed Fridays
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Village hall is closed today, a trend that will
Awareness cheers
Awareness cheers NORTH JACKSON The Jackson-Milton cheerleaders have been raising breast-cancer
Man pleads guilty to killing agent
Man pleads guilty to killing agent CLEVELAND A Florida man pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated
French pension protest turns violent
Associated Press PARIS Police used tear gas and water cannon against rampaging youths in Lyon on
Spartans’ rally falls short to McKinley
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com boardman As several Canton McKinley players formed a huddle
COLLEGE FOOTBALL NEWS
Nebraska: Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini says the Cornhuskers’ focus against Oklahoma State will
Jobless claims fall to 452,000
The drop couldn’t offset a big rise the previous week Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer people
Buckeyes still smart from Purdue sting
COLUMBUS For the past year, Ohio State’s players have said they couldn’t wait to play Purdue,
go & do
ToDAY Comedy Sommore with Bruce Bruce and special guests, 8 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front
Mathews schools chief: Cut five teaching jobs to close deficit
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Mathews Schools Superintendent Lee Seiple has proposed
China’s rapid growth slows further
Associated Press BEIJING China’s rapid growth slowed in the latest quarter as Beijing steered
4 deaths linked to tainted celery
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Texas health officials have shut down a processing plant linked to
Obama reaches out to female voters
Associated Press SEATTLE In a last-ditch effort to prevent electoral disaster, President Barack
Surplus food
Surplus food High Pointe Church, 5716 Struthers Road, Lowellville, various commodities, 10 a.m.
Q&A: United’s Mike Ward
Excitement is back in Hanoverton Township with the return of Mike Ward as United High football coach
on the air
on the air This weekend’s games: TONIGHT 7 p.m. (WANR-AM 1570) High school football: Shaker
AFC news
Browns: When Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell fired legendary coach Paul Brown in 1963, little
Toyota recalling 1.5M cars
Associated Press DETROIT Just when Toyota thought its safety problems were over, they flare up
Tabs for Fannie, Freddie soar
Tabs for Fannie, Freddie soar WASHINGTON The government spelled out Thursday just how much the
Is McDonald the underdog?
YOUNGSTOWN To me, the most fascinating game tonight doesn’t involve two state defending champions
NPR fires analyst over comment on Fox News
Associated Press WASHINGTON “I’m not a bigot,” longtime news analyst Juan Williams said. Then he
Cross Country Saturday preview
DIVISION I Site: Malone College, Canton. Area boys teams: Austintown Fitch, Boardman, Canfield,
Rangers at home seeking biggest win
Associated Press ARLINGTON, TEXAS The Texas Rangers have returned to their own clubhouse, where
Emergency HEAP appointments to be made
Staff report Youngstown The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership will begin to
birthdays
birthdays Actor Christopher Lloyd is 72. Actor Tony Roberts is 71. Actress Annette Funicello is
It’s all about politics
Opinion: It’s all about politics A friend of mine remarked that Chamber executive Tom Humphries could be
‘Catfish’ will grab you, hook, line and sinker
By Randy Myers Contra Costa Times We Google all day. And when the boss turns away, we sneak in a
Director Eastwood’s ‘Hereafter’ is letdown
MOVIE REVIEW ‘HEREAFTER’ Grade: C- Credits: Matt Damon, Cecile De France, Jay Mohr, Bryce
Permits denied for Internet cafes
Staff report BOARDMAN Permits for two proposed Internet caf sweepstakes locations were voted
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Rocky Horror Show,” 8 p.m.: Rust Belt Theater Company gets freaky.
Nobel puts spotlight on China
Opinion: Nobel puts spotlight on China Kansas City Star: On the surface, China presents the very picture of
In Eastwood’s ‘Hereafter,’ there’s not much there
By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel Clint Eastwood’s late life/late career fascination with
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2010. There are 70 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Robert and Jennifer Pugh, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 3.
YSU Notebook
ysu notebook Louis out: Junior cornerback Randy Louis will miss Saturday’s game with a shoulder
oddly enough
oddly enough Parents in Md. use dogs to sniff out drugs at home BALTIMORE Forget urine tests:
Ryan in good political shape
Opinion: Polls show this is going to be a rough election nationwide for Democrats. Several Democrats,
Use of outside counsel denied
Commissioners’ plan too costly, judge says By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian J. Newcomer, 34, Fayetteville, Pa. and Jill E.