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J-M students feast on Poe's 'The Raven'
Jackson-Milton freshman Madison Tomaino offers fourth-graders Marissa Jonesco, left, and Rose Pallota an interactive lesson on Edgar Allan Poe's 19th-century classic poem, 'The Raven.'
Stories published October 29, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mooney falls to Moeller, 44-7
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney and Cincinnati Moeller waited 33
Crestview knocks off Mineral Ridge 42-31
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE If the Crestview High football team was looking
Struthers woman injured
A woman was injured Thursday when her car went out of control and struck a utility pole on Lowellville Road at Center Street.
Driving under suspension? Police will be checking
The city police department will be conducting driving- under-suspension checkpoints throughout the city on five days next month, Police Chief Jimmy Hughes announced Thursday.
Phantoms fall, 2-0
YOUNGSTOWN — Two first-period goals within 80 seconds were enough to send the Youngstown Phantoms to
Former Rosetta Stone owner fined $150
The former owner of Rosetta Stone Cafe in downtown Youngstown, which closed in August, was found guilty of disorderly conduct Friday in Mahoning County Area Court and was fined $150.
Boardman churches getting defibrillators
Soon parishioners or members at more than a dozen township churches can feel more at ease.
Woman gets prison time for beating, robbing elderly neighbor
Woman gets prison time for beating, robbing elderly neighbor
Jackson police seek tips in break-in cases
North Jackson Township police are relying on help from residents to catch those responsible for a
Ohio attorney general: Seniors at risk in Medicare enrollment scams
Ohio attorney general: Seniors at risk in Medicare enrollment scams
Retired chaplains warn against repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell'
Retired chaplains warn against repeal of don't ask, don't tell
Gas leaks force 1-day delay for Discovery's launch
Gas leaks force 1-day delay for Discovery's launch
Officials examine suspicious packages in U.S., U.K.
Officials examine suspicious packages in U.S., U.K.
Traficant outlines plan to purchase more property for casino
Traficant outlines plan to purchase more property for casino
Cincy police: Pregnant inmate carrying more than baby
Cincy police: Pregnant inmate carrying more than baby
Annual coat drive for needy begins today
The annual Burlington Coat Factory coat drive kicks off today.
Elkton prison computer recycling program under scrutiny
U.S. Rep Charlie Wilson, D-6th, wants to look at a prison program that may have exposed staff and prisoners to toxic materials.
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
HELOISE: Labels from jars gum up the works
Dear Heloise: We have a relatively “new” dishwasher. It quit working. I called the serviceman, and
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Son’s wife has mental problems
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Our son recently informed us that our 7-year-old
Signature Chefs Auction prepares to feed a need
CANFIELD For the benefit of mothers and babies, the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction will
Cooking symposium will tap tastes of fall
Cooking symposium will tap tastes of fall YOUNGSTOWN Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek
Warren traffic officer faces OVI in multi-vehicle wreck
Staff report WARREN Ben Harrell, the Warren police officer with primary responsibility for
Waterloo’s experience pays off
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com SALEM The Waterloo Vikings are firm believers in taking care of
Baby removed after bagel skews drug test
Staff report new castle, pa. The ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday
Howland boys secure district title in shootout
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Canfield Scott Heinemann watched as his shot sailed into the
Mooney girls beat Lakeview for D-2 crown
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com CORTLAND After an absence of one year, the Cardinal Mooney
Firm to help city with its police-hiring policy
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will pay at least $10,500 to a firm
Quakers ousted; coach ponders future
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Salem volleyball squad fought hard until the end,
Food bank to distribute 30,000 pounds of pork
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Food pantries and kitchens in the tri-county
TMH adjusts to oncologist’s departure
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull Memorial Hospital’s medical oncologist,
Wellsville sweeps Columbiana in Div. IV
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com LISBON Wellsville High volleyball coach Dan McKinstry is no
Fast moving footballlll
Austintown Fitch’s speed on offense has been a major reason for the Falcons’ success By TOM
Ex-jail officer pleads innocent
Staff report WARREN Sarah L. Graham, a corrections officer at the Trumbull County jail who was
Cleveland event to help injured vets
Staff report Cleveland The Wounded Warriors Project hopes to raise some money through a downtown
Wilson seeks hearing on defunct Elkton prison program
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com ELKTON U.S. Rep Charlie Wilson, D-6th, wants to look at
J-M students feast on Poe's 'The Raven'
Jackson-Milton freshman Madison Tomaino offers fourth-graders Marissa Jonesco, left, and Rose Pallota an interactive lesson on Edgar Allan Poe's 19th-century classic poem, 'The Raven.'
GM moves to shore up finances
GM moves to shore up finances DETROIT General Motors Co. moved to strengthen its finances ahead
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.41 .13 Avalon
Despite foot pain, Shugarts plays
By Ken Gordon The Columbus Dispatch An offensive lineman with a sore foot is like a semi truck
Killer at Auto Zone faces life
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It took a jury of six men and six women
WWII vet speaks
Opinion: By Wally Spiers McClatchy Newspapers Calvin Fritz has an interesting viewpoint on the
State sues ex-health commissioner for $9K
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON The Ohio Attorney General’s Office this week
Law withdraws from Ohio House 64th race
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WArreN Randy Law, an independent candidate for the Ohio
Man pleads guilty in fraud scheme
Staff report pittsburgh A New Castle man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court over his role
Giants raisin’ Cain in Game 2
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Matt Cain shut down the Texas Rangers with the type of
Muslim source turned in terror suspect, officials say
Associated Press WASHINGTON The tip that led to the FBI’s subway-bombing sting came from a
UK spy chief defends secrecy
UK spy chief defends secrecy LONDON Britain’s spy-agency chief stepped out of the shadows with
Police seize 12 guns at home of former assistant VP at OU
By Wesley Lowery Columbus Dispatch Ohio University police found 12 guns at the house of a laid-
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark F. Griffin, 58, of 3315 Sunnybrook Drive,
Surge in political ads brings dollars, gripes
Associated Press SEDALIA, Mo. Josh Vannoy has heard the complaint from customers bringing TVs to
Burlington coat drive begins today
Staff report The annual Burlington Coat Factory coat drive kicks off today. Now through Jan. 17,
Somali militia executes 2 girls
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia The two accused spies died amid a fusillade of bullets from
nhl roundup | Thursday’s games
Blue Jackets 3, Oilers 2, SO COLUMBUS Nikita Filatov and Rick Nash scored in the shootout to
Interest groups target state races
Associated Press WASHINGTON House and Senate candidates aren’t the only ones targeted by
Will Clinton’s visit help?
Opinion: What impact will President Bill Clinton’s appearance at a Saturday pre-Election Day breakfast in
Clinton stumps for Dahlkemper in Pa.
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. Former Democratic President Bill Clinton and rising stars in
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Oct. 29, the 302nd day of 2010. There are 63 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Go & Do
TOday Dances DJ Mark Anthony (lessons 6-7:30), 8 to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State
Ursuline completes 10-0 regular season
Ursuline completes 10-0 regular season with near-perfect performance from Akise Teague By JOE
Duke No. 1, Buckeyes 4th in AP poll
Associated Press Defending national champion Duke was a runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press
oddly enough
oddly enough Family’s pumpkin stand in Idaho is out of its gourds LEWISTON, Idaho An Idaho
Kurt Busch still lets the ‘Wild Man’ loose
By Carlos Mendez McClatchy Newspapers Kurt Busch didn’t have a winning car Sunday at
Ohio man charged in 1991 killing of employer
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Ohio credit advances in DNA science for an arrest in the
Cops seek leads in city’s 20th homicide
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for leads in the city’s
First Place execs won’t discuss financial results
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com vienna Executives of First Place Financial Corp., the parent
Steelers turn to Ziggy on defense
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Finally, it’s time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to take the warmup
Mahoning officials award sewer pact for Poland Twp.
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have awarded
Student attests to value of YSU-EGCC alliance
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A few years ago, Youngs-town State University
Blitz Insider | Injuries temper enthusiasm
The nightmare that every parent of a high school athlete fears came to life last Friday during the
Tragedy brings a realization that something must be done
Editorial: It’s an unfortunate reality that sometimes it takes a tragedy to awaken a community in ways that
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Block Watch Town Hall meeting, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Newport Library, Market Street,
14 Valley companies honored for growth
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com boardman In the face of the nation’s growing trade deficit,
Western Reserve district adds squad unit to its arsenal
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com
YSU Homecoming
YSU Homecoming youngstown Youngstown State University’s 70th annual Homecoming Parade steps off
Margarito hopes beating Pacquiao can erase scandal
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Antonio Margarito can only say he’s sorry so many times. His
China uses rare-earth deposits as leverage in dealing with US
Opinion: Kansas City Star: Rare earths are obscure elements with names like terbium that are essential for
Wait in the ticket line for naught
Opinion: Wait in the ticket line for naught I waited in line Tuesday morn- ing for tickets to the Saturday
Tweets foreshadowed fall from lift
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. As the Notre Dame football team drilled on its practice
Panel: Tests raised doubts before rig explosion
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tests performed before the deadly blowout of BP’s oil well in the
Jeff Gordon looks to ’11
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Jeff Gordon has almost finished the lengthy process of building
‘Waiting for Superman’: a hard lesson in education
By Rene Rodriguez McClatchy Newspapers The most suspenseful sequence of any movie I’ve seen this
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Always ...Patsy Cline,” 8 p.m.: The letters exchanged between the
Ceremony welcomes 11 new U.S. citizens
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Eleven people became U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony Thursday
Q&A: Chaney’s Jim Vivo
THIS WEEK’S Q&A Chaney High coach Jim Vivo knew when he returned as coach to his alma mater, the
birthdays
birthdays Singer-actress Melba Moore is 65. Guitarist Peter Green (Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac) is
History repeating itself
Opinion: Like presidential predecessors from Franklin Roosevelt to George W. Bush, Barack Obama has been
Elections panel finds fault with ads of 2 GOP state hopefuls
By Jim Siegel and Darrel Rowland Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland can continue
‘Buried’ thinks out of the box
By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Are you ready to be scared? The Sundance hit “Buried”
Barnes puts up some big numbers
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two quick Dominique Barnes stories, both from
Warren building to become home of Innovation Center
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center board of
Kent State grad booted off ‘Survivor’
By RiCH Heldenfels Akron Beacon Journal AKRON Asked what she might change if she plays on
‘Old man’ Bowens still makes plays
Associated Press BEREA Before Browns linebacker David Bowens returned two interceptions for