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TEA Party, union members battle over bargaining
Hundreds of supporters for and against Senate Bill 5 to eliminate collective bargaining for Ohio public employees fill the Statehouse rotunda in Columbus. Thousands descended ...
Stories published February 18, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Woman robbed while letting pet out in Campbell
A woman told police she was robbed as she was letting a family pet outside at her mother’s house.
Despite Rep.'s revelation, House votes to halt Planned Parenthood funding
After stunning colleagues by recalling that she once had an abortion, Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California made clear Friday that the procedure was not something she welcomed and was done because the baby was not going to survive.
10 charged in underage party in Canfield
City police charged 10 adults with underage consumption after someone called 911 to break up a party that was getting out of hand.
Mom arraigned on charges of repeated, fatal abuse of 7-month-old
Miranda V. Todd has now been arraigned on charges of homicide, involuntary manslaughter and endangering children in the death of her seven-month-old boy, Derek Dennison.
Police find shotgun in yard after fight
YOUNGSTOWN Police found a loaded 12-gauge shotgun in the front yard of a house on Hilton Avenue on
Mom decries sentence to ex who burned, abused her baby
An Austintown man accused of abusing his ex-girlfriend’s baby stood in silence as he was sentenced to four years in prison on a second-degree felony child endangering conviction.
Visiting judge: Oakhill documents can remain sealed
Visiting judge tells state's high court he can keep Oakhill documents sealed
Obama calls for investments in education, r&d
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — President Barack Obama says the U.S. must invest in research and development,
Mayor: 1 officer shot, 3 hurt in NY; gunman dead
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer was shot and the gunman killed in a
Man accused of killing 7 women pleads no contest
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A 50-year-old Milwaukee man was convicted Friday in the deaths of seven women
Western, Pa. man jailed for 5 break-ins at liquor store
Western, Pa. man jailed for 5 break-ins at liquor store
Plea agreement resolves Utah man’s rape case
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man loyal to polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs has resolved a rape
Pa. governor warned to delay state health-care plan's end
Pa. governor warned to delay state health-care plan's end
Senator: Wis. Dems to stay away for days, weeks
CHICAGO (AP) — Democrats who fled Wisconsin to block a vote on a sweeping anti-union bill could stay
NY man pleads guilty to role in hotel heir killing
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a New York City man has admitted being the
5 people killed in Colo. multi-vehicle crash
THORNTON, Colo. (AP) — Police in suburban Denver were investigating why an SUV careened through
Ohio Supreme Court rejects execution delay request
Ohio Supreme Court rejects execution delay request
Jackson’s estate earned $310 million since death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Court documents show Michael Jackson’s estate has earned more than $310 million
Man to divorce mom accused of killing their 2 kids
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The husband of a Florida mother accused of killing their two children says he
YSU workers to lawmakers: Unions promote productivity
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Other schools have tried to lure Sherry Linkon and John
NFL, union hold first session with federal mediator
NFL, union hold first session with federal mediator
Meeting set March 1 to discuss new library branch in North Jackson
Meeting set March 1 to discuss new library branch in North Jackson
Wis. GOP sends state troopers after Democrat
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans in the Wisconsin state Senate have asked the governor to send state
Iowa girl wrestler loses in quarterfinals
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa high school wrestler who became the first girl ever to win a state
Boardman police investigating shooting involving two boys
Boardman police investigating shooting involving two boys
Clinton: Taliban must choose war or peace
NEW YORK (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is warning the Taliban and other
Fatal Yakima police shooting ruled justified
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — The Yakima County prosecutor says a Yakima police officer was justified in
Deputies: 2 dogs kill SC woman, injure owner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies say two dogs have mauled a woman to death and injured their
Bahrain security forces fire tear gas on protest
MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Security forces have fired tear gas on thousands of protest marchers in
Stocks on path for third straight week of gains
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks were trading mixed early today ahead of the long holiday weekend. Major
Fiesta Bowl tells IRS it plans contribution audit
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Fiesta Bowl has told the Internal Revenue Service it is reviewing
Man plans to plead guilty in Wash. to 49th killing
SEATTLE (AP) — One of the nation’s most prolific killers plans to plead guilty today in Washington
Stocks little changed in early going
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are little changed in early trading on a day with little expected in the way
TV reporter speaks about speech problem at Grammys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A TV reporter who lapsed into gibberish during a live shot outside the Grammys
Plumber finds Pa. woman's $10K wedding ring flushed down toilet
Plumber finds Pa. woman's flushed $10K wedding ring
John Williams reschedules Pittsburgh concert
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Academy Award-winning composer John Williams has rescheduled his guest shot as
Warm temps keep sculptures out of Pa. ice fest
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. (AP) — A winter warm-up turned one Pennsylvania town’s Festival of Ice into the
Men stopped with carload of stolen jerky
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — Two West Virginia cousins have been jailed after Pennsylvania State Police say
Pa. man to remove illuminated cross from yard
BALDWIN, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has decided to take down the 24-foot illuminated
Columbus mayor holding out on supporting stadium track
Columbus mayor holding out on supporting stadium track
Harding coach to speak for 36th African Amercian Achievers dinner
Steve Arnold, coach of the Warren Harding High School basketball team, will be the featured speaker at the 26th Annual Trumbull County African American Achievers Association Hall of Fame Induction Dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 26.
Audubon society plans game-show event
Audubon society plans game-show event CANFIELD Audobon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Is wife punishing her dad for past?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: About seven years ago, my ex-wife, trembling and
HELOISE: Is there a way to store dry ice?
Dear Heloise: I would like to know how to keep dry ice on hand, just in case we lose electricity. I
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. March 7 at the Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian
Junior League of Youngstown involved in teaching program
YOUNGSTOWN Members of the Junior League of Youngstown have become involved in a teaching program
Hubbard man sentenced for sex with girls under 10
Larry M. Bass, 62, of Woodland Avenue, Hubbard, was sentenced Thursday to five years’ probation and 60 days in the Trumbull County jail for having sexual contact with two young girls last summer.
Plans for two Valley racetracks gain ground
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Very informative” is how the Ohio State
Allen’s big shot rescues East
Chelsea Bennett scores 12 in the Panthers’ win over Chaney By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com
Phantom player returns amid sex-charge allegations in Erie
The Youngstown Phantoms returned long-time player Jordan Tibbett to their roster based on his previous good conduct here despite a sex assault charge that resulted in his suspension from Mercyhurst University.
4 await trials in shooting near YSU shootings
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Four of the five men charged in the
Phantoms have a need for some wins in playoff push
With 18 games remaining in their 60-game regular season, the Youngstown Phantoms’ chances of securing their first USHL postseason berth depend on stringing together a winning streak.
Guardian Angels now watching over New Castle
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. An Alliance of Guardian Angels chapter
Giuriceo, Williams ready for fight night
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As Jake Giuriceo and Dannie Williams ready
Youngstown online radio station instant hit with agency’s clients
Online radio station is an instant hit with agency’s clients By GUY D’ASTOLFO
Iowa wrestler defaults rather than face girl
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa high school wrestler who was one of the favorites to win his weight
Potholes: A sinking feeling in Warren
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Twenty-one men working eight-hour days have patched
Cold-shooting YSU falls by 9
Staff report Detroit Detroit went on a big run in the first half and scored 12 of the final 14
YSU former HR director called to explain why subpoenas ignored
Youngstown State University wants its former director of human resources to show why he shouldn’t be held in contempt of court for failing to comply with subpoenas.
Prep sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA Crestview 67, Heartland Christian 55 SUMMARY CRESTVIEW
9 of 10 bids for former Weatherbee building incorrect
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With only one valid proposal out of 10
Campbell upgrades its financial forecast
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city finally is able to project a positive
Trumbull Co. Land Reutilization Corp. draws raves
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Government and business officials alike sang the praises
TEA Party, union members battle over bargaining
Hundreds of supporters for and against Senate Bill 5 to eliminate collective bargaining for Ohio public employees fill the Statehouse rotunda in Columbus. Thousands descended on the state capital for demonstrations Thursday.
Hands off Public Broadcasting
Opinion: Seattle Times: The worst recession in 80 years and a bloated deficit means the federal government
Overhaul federal tax code
Opinion: By Alvin Bessent Newsday If you want to know what’s wrong with the federal tax code, think
Memories of a frozen past
Opinion: Every winter I am reminded of the winters from 1926 to 1940, from ages two to 16. I dreaded our
Governor brings out the crowds
Opinion: COLUMBUS Random thoughts following the circus at the Statehouse this week: You have to give Gov.
United Nations must step in to end Ivory Coast bloodbath
Editorial: It has been almost three months since a legitimate election in the West African nation of Ivory
Metro Digest || YSU arbitration case
YSU arbitration case youngstown Youngstown State University wants its former director of human
A crash and a deadly reality
Dale Earnhardt’s loss still felt 10 years after his death Associated Press After 462 races, a
Britain scraps forest sell-off plans
Britain scraps forest sell-off plans LONDON The British government has slashed funding for
Suspect indicted in Nov. shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury indicted a man accused of shooting a
Kurt Busch and Burton win Duels
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Kurt Busch proved his
OSU women playing like champions again
By Jim Massie The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The calendar cut one more game from the Ohio
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘American Idol’ drops Warren contestant HOLLYWOOD Shane Golden of Warren appeared
Man faces 2nd trial on murder charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@Vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man is on trial a second time in a
Nine tied for lead at Riviera PGA event
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Ten years after Robert Allenby won a six-man playoff at Riviera, he
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert L. Seevers, 39, of 103 E. Florida Ave.,
Business Digest || F.N.B. declares 12-cent dividend
F.N.B. declares 12-cent dividend HERMITAGE, Pa. F.N.B. Corp. declared a cash dividend of 12
Man wants to restore Timberlanes Lodge
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The revival of Timberlanes Motor Lodge and
20-year-old arraigned in domestic case
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Investigators have been unavailable to comment on
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2011. There are 315 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Bahrain bans public gatherings after 5 protesters are killed
Associated Press MANAMA, Bahrain Bahrain’s leaders banned public gatherings and sent tanks into
GOP, Dems talk shutdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a deepening struggle over spending, Republicans and Democrats
Ohio executes one-time neo-Nazi who killed 3
Associated Press LUCASVILLE, Ohio Ohio has executed a one-time neo-Nazi who shot to death two
birthdays
birthdays Actor George Kennedy is 86. Author Toni Morrison is 80. Movie director Milos Forman is
Tigers’ Cabrera charged with drunk driving
Associated Press LAKELAND, Fla. Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera was arrested late Wednesday
oddly enough
oddly enough Pittsburgh Zoo elephant shunned by herd, moving PITTSBURGH A 10-year-old male
Kasich apologizes to cop he called ‘idiot’
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich has apologized to a police officer for calling
Hands off Star-Spangled Banner
Opinion: Hands off Star-Spangled Banner I have heard the National An- them sung many times, and if I had
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Of Mice and Men,” 7:30 p.m.: Opening night for the Steinbeck
PRESIDENTS DAY | What’s open/closed
City offices: Youngstown, Warren, Niles, Salem, New Castle, Newton Falls Municipal Court, closed;
Schools lose funding for anti-drug program
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com austintown Coordinators of Austintown’s Safe and Drug-Free
Sentencing hearing set in Ponzi case
Staff report CLEVELAND A sentencing hearing has been set for 9:30 a.m. March 15 in Cleveland
HUD awards $3.1M for county’s efforts to control lead hazards
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development official has awarded
That pension looks like a million bucks; take another 100 grand for good measure
Editorial: Pogo said it best for public em- ployees in the state of Ohio: “We have met the enemy, and he is
Making week nights cool: Dutch Monkey
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Making week nights cool again may be the impetus for Dave
Bombay Star brings Indian cuisine to Valley
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com BOARDMAN There’s just about one of everything when it comes
Dozens charged with Medicare fraud
Associated Press MIAMI Federal authorities charged more than 100 doctors, nurses and physical
‘Four’ hunts down teens
REVIEW ‘I AM NUMBER FOUR’ Grade: C Credits: Directed by D.J. Caruso and starring Alex
A time to talk
Opinion: A time to talk Columbus Dispatch: New guidance from a national association of cancer doctors
Wis. lawmakers flee state over bill
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Faced with a near-certain Republican victory that would end a
Concern for poor dwindling
Opinion: By Harold Jackson McClatchy-Tribune For no particular reason, a memory flashed across my mind
Smoke, mirrors and other deceptions
Opinion: On the home page of the Office of Management and Budget website, President Obama is quoted: “Rather
Where are the challengers?
Opinion: Youngstown city government isn’t exactly humming along perfectly.
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
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