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Suspect aids probe into murder near YSU
Braylon Rogers has pleaded guilty to one charge for his role in the high-profile murder near Youngstown State University, but other felony charges against him ...
Stories published February 15, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Obama slams Iran, urges Mid-East dictators to heed protestors
Warily watching protests ripple across the Middle East, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that governments in the vital, volatile region are figuring out that they "can't maintain power through coercion."
Boardman woman pleads not guilty to school falsification charges
A 31-year-old township woman pleaded not guilty to falsifying records to send her children to Boardman schools.
Trustees urge postal officials to retain Mineral Ridge post office
Weathersfield Township trustees have approved a resolution aimed at keeping a township post office open, after postal officials said they will close it March 25 and temporarily relocate it to the Niles branch at 43 W. Park Ave.
Poland man sentenced for possessing child porn
A Poland man has been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, after he pleaded guilty to receiving and possessing visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Volant man dies after jump during police chase
A Volant, Pa., man died in a Pittsburgh hospital after a chase that crossed two counties.
Dems: GOP budget plan would increase unemployment
On a collision course over spending, House Republicans advanced a sweeping, $61 billion package of budget reductions today despite a veto threat and a warning from President Barack Obama against cuts "that could endanger the recovery."
Council members decry administration’s lack of communication
Saying they’re not pleased with how some members of the city’s administration deals with them, city
Iranian leaders call for death to protestors
Hardline Iranian lawmakers called on Tuesday for the country’s opposition leaders to face trial and be put to death, a day after clashes between opposition protesters and security forces left two people dead and dozens injured.
Austintown man will be tried again for 2002 murder
Austintown man will be tried again for 2002 murder
Federal appellate court rejects appeal by condemned Ohio killer of 3
Federal appellate court rejects appeal by condemned Ohio killer of 3
Dann faces discipline regarding law license
The Ohio Supreme Court’s disciplinary counsel has found “substantial credible evidence of
CBS reporter Lara Logan hospitalized after sexual assault in Egypt
CBS News says correspondent Lara Logan is recovering in a U.S. hospital from an attack while reporting on the tumultuous events in Cairo last Friday.
Man, 84, survives desert ordeal over 5 days
PHOENIX (AP) — An 84-year-old man is telling a story of survival after being stranded five days in
Zoning board takes no action in Internet-cafe proposal
Youngstown’s restrictive policy on the location of Internet-cafe-sweepstakes businesses will likely
2 Mass. churches may remain open, Vatican rules
CHICOPEE, Mass. (AP) — The Vatican has ruled that two western Massachusetts churches closed by the
Gov. removes Pa. workers in abortion clinic probe
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett says he’s removing a number of state employees
Calif. stores face lawsuits after ZIP code ruling
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — More than a dozen national retail chains operating in California have been hit
Stocks fall after surprisingly weak retail sales
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell in afternoon trading after the government reported surprisingly weak
City man charged with aggravated robbery, drug possession
City man charged with aggravated robbery, drug possession
Navy contractor charged with bribes released
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal magistrate judge released a U.S. Navy contractor charged in a $10
Nearly mailed puppy goes up for adoption this week
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A puppy that escaped a possibly deadly trip through the mail and won the hearts
Colorado Springs police find live grenade in park
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Police in Colorado Springs, Colo., have safely exploded a live
Texas mom pleads guilty to locking child in closet
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas mother has pleaded guilty to charges of locking her 12-year-old
Ohio police officer hit while directing traffic dies
Ohio policeman hit while directing traffic dies
Reduced sex charge brings three years in prison
WARREN Michael A. Lee, 19, of Lyntz Road, Lordstown, was sentenced to three years in prison
US government defends tactics in WikiLeaks probe
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Government lawyers are defending tactics that have been used in a criminal
Nancy Grace focuses on missing Liberty Township woman tonight
Nancy Grace focuses on missing Liberty Township woman tonight
Mahoning Co. real-estate tax bill increases due to voted tax hikes
Mahoning Co. real-estate tax bill increases due to voted tax hikes
Girl with 12 fingers, 14 toes reaches for a record
Girl with 12 fingers, 14 toes reaches for a record
Record $830K returned to Ohio BWC after insurance fraud conviction
Record $830K returned to Ohio BWC after insurance fraud conviction
Man accused in soldier’s death seeks trial delay
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The man who says his impulse to avenge the death of Muslims at American
Central NY man admits killing ex-girlfriend, 20
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A 21-year-old man has admitted killing his former girlfriend while she was
NYSE Euronext to combine with Deutsche Boerse
NEW YORK (AP) — The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange says it has agreed to combine with
E-mails: Ariz. college was on alert for Loughner
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — E-mails indicate the Arizona college that Jared Loughner attended was on alert
W. Pa. officer, Volant man hurt in fall from overpass
HARMONY, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania police officer and a drunken driving suspect are both
Arbitrator gives job back to fired Pa. paramedic
PITTSBURGH (AP) — An arbitrator has ordered reinstatement for a Pittsburgh paramedic fired after a
1930s amusement park in Pa. on National Register
DELMONT, Pa. (AP) — A 1930s African-American amusement park in western Pennsylvania has been listed
Man ordered to take down 24-foot cross in yard
BALDWIN, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been ordered to remove a 24-foot illuminated
Home health nurse stole necklace, police say
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — Police have charged a home health care nurse with stealing a gold necklace from
Altrusa Club plans ‘Sweetheart’ luncheon
Altrusa Club plans ‘Sweetheart’ luncheon BOARDMAN The Altrusa Club of Youngstown will host a
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Fitch juniors to attend leadership conference
Two juniors at Austintown Fitch High School have been selected to participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference Feb. 25-27 at the Avalon Inn in Howland.
HELOISE: Keep eye on Social Security cards
Dear Readers: Can you list what is in your wallet right now? Is your Social Security card in there?
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Nadia’s’ ex wed, still fans flames
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 19-year-old daughter, “Nadia,” dated a sweet guy
Angels’ interest piques officials’
City officials welcome the decision by the Alliance of Guardian Angels to patrol the streets of Youngstown.
Grand jury to decide if woman will be tried in hit-and-run
A Trumbull County grand jury will decide whether Nicole M. Dowell, 22, will be tried on charges of leaving the scene of an accident and a traffic-signal violation.
Former JFS director wants lawyer at taxpayers’ expense
John Zachariah, former Mahoning County Job and Family Services director, said he’s entitled to have a defense lawyer in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-conspiracy case at county expense.
Our Valley Cooks turns focus to making healthy choices
A local cooking com- petition next month will give people ideas for food choices, but proceeds will go for programs to give youngsters ideas for making responsible choices.
Police apprehend shooting suspect
Police have apprehended the city man who was on the run from authorities since he is believed to have shot a bystander in the head during a fight on the South Side late last year.
Poland couple wins ‘I Love Lucy’ wedding
All the details of a local couple’s wedding are up for vote in the coming months.
Salem athlete earns honor
Maybe John Halstead didn’t grasp the gravity of the moment. For a 16-year-old who just lost his father, it can’t be easy.
Rocky Chirchiglia, Valley vocalist of Italian pop music, dies at age 79
Rocky Chirchiglia, whose band played at countless outdoor festivals, weddings, concerts and other events in the Mahoning Valley over the past six decades, died unexpectedly Monday morning at his home.
Wildcats on a roll again
If you want to know how the Struthers High girls basketball team overcame the loss of four starters to become a 15-win conference champion that earned the top seed in the Division II tournament...
Mangapora, Kaleel power Canfield victory
While some couples were getting engaged on Valentine’s Day evening, Canfield and Liberty were engaged in another way: a one-sided game.
Elementary school carries on tradition of Valentine’s Day
Those shoeboxes, covered in crepe or construction paper and decorated with hearts and Cupids. Those shoeboxes, covered in crepe or construction paper and decorated with hearts and Cupids.
Man files complaint seeking removal of county engineer
A Niles man has filed a civil complaint in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court, asking that David DeChristofaro, Trumbull County engineer, be removed from office.
Road not kind to YSU men
On Nov. 20, on the last play in regulation of a game against Youngstown State, Akron guard Brett McClanahan hit a fadeaway, buzzer-beating 3-pointer to force overtime...
Suspect aids probe into murder near YSU
Braylon Rogers has pleaded guilty to one charge for his role in the high-profile murder near Youngstown State University, but other felony charges against him likely will be dismissed, authorities say.
Changes keep YSU staff hustling
On Valentine’s Day, it was only fitting that the “heart” of the academic advising center for YSU athletics provide a classroom update on the Penguins’ 18 men’s and women’s teams.
Tigers tame Devils; Williams tops 1,000
Brad Ferraro scored 13 points to lead the Springfield High boys basketball team to a 59-39 victory over Lisbon on Monday night.
City ranks 2nd in gun indictments
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio has placed Youngstown second in Ohio in the number of firearms indictments last year.
Man gets 16 years in prison for robbery
A 21-year-old city man was sentenced to 16 years in prison Monday for a robbery on Tod Avenue Northwest a year ago.
Report: NE Ohio economy improving
Like the “Little Engine that Could,” the Northeast Ohio economy keeps chugging.
Council to mull money for projects
City council will consider legislation Wednesday to provide money to two projects on opposite ends of Federal Street.
Budget cuts could touch all
Crumbling inner-city sidewalks, cleaner air, dirtier drinking water, more debt for college students and higher heating costs could be part of the legacy of President Barack Obama’s proposed budget.
Teen sentenced in baseball-bat beating
Derek Etto, 16, of Austintown, was sentenced Monday in juvenile court to probation in the baseball-bat beating of a 15-year-old classmate.
METRO DIGEST | 8.3 million pounds of food distributed
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley distributed a record 8.3 million pounds of food last year, an increase of 1 million pounds over the previous year.
No talk of police levy in Boardman
Although the police levy dominated conversation during the first two trustee meetings of 2011, it wasn’t on the agenda Monday.
Where you live drives wait for transplant
Where you live plays a big role in how sick you are, and how long you wait, before getting a scarce liver transplant — if you survive long enough.
Hathorn urges contract renewals
Youngstown’s schools superintendent will recommend that contracts for all city school principals be renewed for next year.
McDonald schools OK funds for math tutors
The board of education Monday approved payment for tutors and classified staff for an after-school math-intervention program being funded by federal stimulus dollars.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Doctors may have to check citizenship
Republican lawmakers want to widen Arizona’s illegal-immigration crackdown with a proposal to require hospitals to check on whether patients are in the country illegally.
No sweet solutions for school-activity fundraisers
The Boardman district, like many across the nation, have cracked down on sugary foods and beverages sold in schools.
Man charged with robbery
Antonio R. Vinston, 34, of Youngstown, is in Trumbull County jail on charges of robbery, assault, resisting arrest, carrying a concealed weapon and obstructing official business.
US weighs request from Egypt to freeze assets
The Obama administration is examining requests from Egypt’s new government to freeze the assets of top aides to ousted President Hosni Mubarak.
Man charged with stealing underwear
A Niles man appeared Monday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court on charges of burglary and receiving stolen property, accused of stealing women’s underwear from an apartment complex where he worked.
METRO DIGEST | Looking for suspects
Police are still searching for three men who robbed a Belmont Avenue restaurant last weekend.
Clothing prices expected to rise 10%
Shoppers looking to update their wardrobes may find their money won’t stretch as far.
Man charged with receiving stolen property after theft
A Boardman man is charged with three counts of receiving stolen property in the theft of items from a house he was helping to remodel.
Police endorse insurance plan
Salem policemen have voted to endorse a new insurance plan, but Mayor Jerry Wolford said Monday that the plan still needs work.
ODDLY ENOUGH | German cross-eyed opossum to pick Oscar winners
oddly enough German cross-eyed opossum to pick Oscar winners BERLIN Heidi, Germany’s beloved
Buckeyes say loss doesn’t change them
Although the Ohio State Buckeyes are no longer unbeaten, they want everyone to know they’re not down or embarrassed or obsessing over their only defeat.
Earnhardt legacy: safety
Michael Waltrip still remembers what he felt the first time he smacked into one of the impact-absorbing SAFER barriers that sprouted on racetrack walls in the wake of Dale Earnhardt’s death.
Top 25 roundup | Monday night’s games
MEN Kansas State 84, No. 1 Kansas 68 MANHATTAN, Kan. Jacob Pullen scored a career-high 38
SPORTS DIGEST | Canfield-Beaver Local makeup scheduled
Canfield-Beaver Local makeup scheduled Canfield will play host to Beaver Local in a girls varsity
NHL ROUNDUP: Monday’s games
nhl roundup Monday’s games Coyotes 3, Capitals 2 GLENDALE, Ariz. Ray Whitney had a goal and
NBA Roundup | Monday night’s games
Bobcats 109, Lakers 89 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Gerald Wallace had 20 points and 11 rebounds and the
Bonds seeks to ban testimony on temper
Barry Bonds’ attorneys are seeking to keep details about the slugger’s temper from the jury.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mathews school board, executive session, 6 p.m., board office, Cortland Bank
Potential defines her
Laurenne Ross is not your average skier. And that’s not because she sticks her tongue out at the cameras, wears a nose ring or sports dreadlocks.
Cards, Pujols agree on delay
The St. Louis Cardinals and representatives for Albert Pujols have agreed to a 24-hour extension to reach a new contract out of respect for Stan Musial.
Schlichter faces another charge
Former Ohio State quarterback Art Schlichter was charged Monday with stealing more than $1 million from a 68-year-old woman in suburban Columbus.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A’Mya Moody, Kaila Anderson and Ronson McDowell attend Kirkmere Elementary School in
Mahoning County court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Arthur K. Finley, legal age, of 582 Roxbury Ave.,
Microsoft upgrade to connect phones to Xbox
Now that it has hooked up with Nokia Corp. phones, Microsoft Corp. hopes to connect its phone software to the Xbox this year too.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.44 .01 Avalon
Arcade Fire’s indie upset
Arcade Fire is likely the first band to play an L.A. hard-core punk space on a Friday and follow it up with a Grammy album of the year award on a Sunday.
Warren’s crime statistics set stage for primary race
Editorial: Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien reacted angrily not too long ago when he heard Jim Graham, a candidate
Obama cuts not enough for GOP
Putting on the brakes after two years of big spending increases, President Barack Obama unveiled a $3.7 trillion budget plan Monday.
Budget resurrects rejected tax hikes
President Barack Obama’s budget proposal resurrects a series of tax increases on certain corporations and the wealthy that largely were ignored by Congress when Democrats controlled both chambers.
Situation in Egypt still fluid
Opinion: As Cairo erupted in jubilation Friday over the announcement that Hosni Mubarak had stepped down, I
‘Don’t Drink Water’: outdated but effective
Woody Allen’s “Don’t Drink the Water” probably seemed dated when it first opened on Broadway in November 1966.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | ‘Vagina Monologues’ at Shenango campus
Penn State Shenango’s Drama Club will present a benefit production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26.
Health care a political tool
Opinion: By Grace-Marie Turner McClatchy-Tribune ALEXANDRIA, Va. Is the Obama administration playing
The top-5 grossing movies for the weekend of Feb. 11-13
The top-5 grossing movies for the weekend of Feb. 11-13 at North American theaters.
Business Digest | First Niles Financial reports dividends
First Niles Financial Inc. will issue its investors a cash dividend of $0.08 per share on common stock and $0.09 per share on preferred class A stock for the first quarter of this year.
NEWSMAKERS | Royal couple name key wedding roles
Key supporting roles in the royal wedding of the year — if not the decade — were handed out Monday.
Rewriting history
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld will visit the National Constitution
GOP fails to prescribe cure
Opinion: By Lance Dickie Seattle Times Health insurance is a basic economic issue for all Americans, not
GM to pay out $400M to US workers
Less than two years after entering bankruptcy, General Motors will extend millions of dollars in bonuses to most of its 48,000 hourly workers.
Scientific theory carries weight
Opinion: Scientific theory carries weight T HE Vindicator recently reprinted a Columbus Dispatch
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2011. There are 319 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Loose lips, dragging knuckles
Opinion: WASHINGTON Just in case his wife doesn’t take Sarah Palin up on her offer, I’ll say it: Rick
Penguins leave NYC bruised
A ringing phone in a hallway at Madison Square Garden interrupted Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma’s news conference after the Penguins’ latest tough loss.
Surplus food
Surplus food St. Andrewes AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve lunch from noon to
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