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Diesel-fuel prices continue to climb
Trucking companies look for truck stops that have the best diesel prices.
Stories published February 24, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Bill to allow comp time moves to House
Legislation that would allow small businesses to offer their employees compensatory time off instead of overtime pay could be headed to a vote in the Ohio House — over the objections of Democratic opponents.
Youngstown firefighters award dinner Friday night
The 24th annual Youngstown Professional Firefighters Retirement and Awards Dinner will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church hall, 343 Via Mount Carmel.
24-year-old jailed in incident at Glass House Bar
Zeboney Owens, 24, of Highland Avenue Southwest, has pleaded innocent to drunken driving and three counts of felonious assault, accused of driving her car into a crowd of people at the Glass House Bar, 2880 W. Market St., early Thursday.
YSU plans to offer master's in respiratory care
YSU plans to offer advance-level respiratory-care degree
Petraeus wants probe of alleged psychological ops to manipulate US lawmakers
Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, today called for an investigation into allegations that the commander of the American mission to train Afghan security forces ordered military personnel to manipulate visiting U.S. lawmakers into providing additional funding and support for the mission there.
Kimberly Mack gets 6 years for killing her boyfriend by car
Kimberly Mack sentenced to 6-year-prison term on vehicular homicide charge
Hubbard chief to retire
hubbard Police Chief Martin Kanetsky will retire June 15, according to a settlement agreement
Kasich says the state will review gaming
VIENNA — Gov. John Kasich said the state plans to hire a “gambling expert” to review gaming in the
1 arraigned, 2 indicted in fatal shooting near YSU
1 arraigned, 2 indicted in fatal shooting near YSU
Alaska lawmaker returns home after refusing search
AUKE BAY, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska state lawmaker is vowing to fight for the rights of travelers who
Reputed New England mob ex-boss pleads not guilty
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The reputed former leader of the New England mob has pleaded not guilty to
Indiana House adjourns amid GOP, Dems stalemate
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana House Minority Leader Patrick Bauer says he’s not sure whether
Judge drops 3 of 23 charges against Blagojevich
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has dropped three of 23 corruption charges against ousted Illinois
Sgt. says soldier’s dad reported plot
SEATTLE (AP) — An Army staff sergeant says he confirmed to investigators that he received a phone
Austintown man found dead outside his home
AUSTINTOWN Township police are awaiting word from the Mahoning County coroner in the death of a
Protesters on hand for governor’s appearance at airport
A crowd of about 700 protesters who object to a Republican plan to make sweeping changes to the
Mahoning Co. health board closes Beaver Township restaurant
Mahoning Co. health board closes Beaver Township restaurant
Motorcycle, 3 buses crash in Lincoln Tunnel
WEEHAWKEN, N.J. (AP) — Officials are working to reopen the center tube of the Lincoln Tunnel hours
Va. man who tried to join terrorists gets 25 years
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A college dropout and Muslim convert who threatened the creators of the
Wis. state troopers find no Democrats
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin state Senate sergeant at arms says Wisconsin state troopers have
Average rate on 30-year mortgage dips to 4.95 pct.
NEW YORK (AP) — The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell below 5 percent this week, as
Stocks fall as oil tops $100 a barrel
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling and oil is rising above $100 a barrel as the violence in Libya
Experian adds rent payments to credit reports
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Experian consumer credit reporting firm has added rent payment
Judge says WikiLeaks’ Assange can be extradited
LONDON (AP) - Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden in a sex crimes inquiry, a British judge
Gadhafi forces strike back at revolt near Tripoli
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) - Army units and militiamen loyal to Moammar Gadhafi struck back against
GM posts 4Q net profit as comeback continues
DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors posted a $510 million profit in the fourth quarter and $4.7 billion
NRC sanctions VA doc in flawed cancer treatments
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has sanctioned a doctor who performed nearly
2 men to be charged in cow’s head prank
EBENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police say they plan to cite two men who left a package containing a cow’s
Man pleads to kidnap-assault of estranged wife
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An Erie man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and aggravated assault for a two-day
Chaney sophomore on scientific path to success
Kyla Geisel, a Chaney High School sophomore, is a role model and inspiration for younger students enrolled in the West Side Community Center’s West Side Science Success 2 class, the center’s director said.
Vendors wanted for spring craft show
Vendors wanted for spring craft show warren A youth fundraiser spring craft show will take place
Daffodil Days campaign is a fundraiser for ACS
Local businesses across the Northeast Ohio region are being encouraged to place orders by March 4
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Her guy runs to aid female neighbors
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I have been together for three
HELOISE: Foiling tarnish: Is it safe to do?
Dear Heloise: I read in a novel that you can polish silver flatware by bringing water containing
Indiana man gets 80 years in rape, kidnapping, home invasion
A 42-year-old Indiana man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison on rape, kidnapping, aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery charges with repeat violent-offender specifications in a South Side home invasion that occurred more than seven years ago.
Arson survivor pleads guilty in attack on ex-girlfriend
Julius Crawford, one of the survivors of an arson that killed six members of his family a few years ago, is looking at spending time behind bars for an attack on his former girlfriend.
Milestone moment: Grandy reaches 100
Asking Struthers High girls basketball coach John Grandy to brag about himself is like asking a dog to purr, so when he gripped the game ball after winning his 100th game Wednesday night, he did what comes naturally.
Capitol lockout stirs up Hagan
Democratic lawmakers still are holding out the possibility of legal action to keep the Statehouse open to the public, after thousands of protesters were locked out Tuesday.
J-Milton wrestlers hope for success in rings
The planets seem to be aligned for Jackson-Milton to have a fruitful district when nine Bluejays engage in district wrestling competition at Garfield Heights this weekend.
Kasich moves speech location
Gov. John Kasich moved today’s speech to the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber to save him travel time and help those attending the event avoid protesters, his spokesman said.
Tigers send nine to district meet
Howland has qualified nine wrestlers, including sectional champions J.R. Perry (112) and Bryce Tricker (160), for this weekend’s Division I district tournament at Mentor.
Safety at the sanctuary
Churches’ traditional role as a place of sanctuary where the door was always open is at odds with the reality of life.
Struthers faces tall task in tourney warmup
The Struthers boys basketball team has had an impressive season, winning 18 of 19 games. But the Wildcats will face their toughest test of the regular season on Friday night.
MetroParks study takes aim at deer data
Mill Creek MetroParks officials, worried that the deer population once again is too high, will conduct a study to determine if some type of control is necessary.
East ousts Chaney in Div. I tourney
The Youngstown East Panthers used a decisive 23-point run to secure a 56-38 victory over rival Youngstown Chaney on Wednesday night.
Frank Ohl students to perform before hockey game
Christina Aguilera could learn a thing or two from fifth graders at Frank Ohl Intermediate School.
Lowellville, Columbiana advance in IV
A perfect regular season in high school basketball is a rare feat, one that usually results in plenty of fanfare and congratulations all around.
Judicial release granted in pedestrian dragging
The man responsible for the death of a 22-year-old pedestrian after he hit the man and dragged him under his car will be released from prison on probation after serving nine months in prison.
Woman pleads guilty to thefts at churches
A Canfield woman could spend up to three years in jail for stealing tens of thousands of dollars from two area churches.
Man jailed in bat beating fails to report back to jail
The Austintown man jailed for aiding his son in the beating of another boy could be in trouble again.
‘Thrill or No Thrill’ pleases participants
If you ask John White his favorite number, he would likely tell you 74. That’s largely because he married his wife, Kathy, on June 22, 1974. It’s also because a pizza box he selected bearing that number made him $1,000 richer.
Diesel-fuel prices continue to climb
Trucking companies look for truck stops that have the best diesel prices.
West Side Community Center offers after-school program to area students
Kyla Geisel, a Chaney High School sophomore, is a role model and inspiration for younger students enrolled in the West Side Community Center’s West Side Science Success 2 class.
U.S & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Police: Up to 120 bodies in building
Police say up to 120 bodies may still be inside one of the buildings hardest hit by New Zealand’s devastating earthquake.
Man faces prison in beating of his former girlfriend
Julius Crawford, one of the survivors of an arson that killed six members of his family a few years ago, is looking at spending time behind bars for an attack on his former girlfriend.
Capitol stalemate continues in Ind.
A political stalemate in Indiana showed no signs of ending anytime soon as House Democrats met privately Wednesday in an out-of-state hotel.
Indiana man draws 80-year sentence
A 42-year-old Indiana man has been sentenced to 80 years in prison on charges from a South Side home invasion that occurred more than seven years ago.
Wis. governor talks to prankster
On a prank call that quickly spread across the Internet, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker was duped into discussing his strategy to cripple public-employee unions.
Revolt loosens Gadhafi’s hold
The scope of Moammar Gadhafi’s control was whittled away Wednesday as major Libyan cities and towns closer to the capital fell to the rebellion against his rule.
METRO DIGEST | Struthers pass ordinance against SB5
City council passed a resolution against Senate Bill 5.
Business center at YSU to get $74,000
The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Youngstown State University will receive about $74,000 this year as part of a federal grant of about $1.9 million for Small Business Development Centers in Ohio.
Director details airport snafus
A problem with a pipe inside the Youngstown- Warren Regional Airport caused sewage to back up and onto the floor throughout the airport terminal Feb. 9, causing as much as $100,000 in damage.
Oil prices could stall world economy
Just as the U.S. and global economies are finally strengthening, they face a new danger: rocketing oil prices, which topped $100 a barrel Wednesday.
Speakers stress benefits of shale drilling
21,778. That’s the number of jobs Marcellus Shale directly added to the Pennsylvania economy in 2009. Indirectly, that number is estimated to be more than 44,000.
Youngstown man found guilty of 11 charges
A 36-year-old Youngstown man will pay $325 in fines and serve 75 days in Mahoning County jail after pleading no contest to multiple charges, including criminal trespassing.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events Listing of events at Youngstown State
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Frank C. Kotouch III, 36, of 3697 Burkey Road,
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Feb.
‘Gears of War’ finale coming in September
“Gears of War 3,” the final chapter in Epic Games’ otherworldly Xbox 360 shoot-’em-up trilogy, is scheduled for release Sept. 20, the developer announced Wednesday.
SlimDown for Kids
SlimDown for Kids BOARDMAN Registered dietitians from Humility of Mary Health Partners and
Save-A-Lot opens
Save-A-Lot opens hubbard A Save-A-Lot grocery store opened Wednesday at 880 E. Liberty St., next
High-fiber diet could help you live longer
By Kelly Brewington Baltimore Sun Eating a diet rich in fiber has long been known to help keep
Wisconsin: Battle for soul of America
Opinion: By Dr. MARK W. HENDRICKSON Special to The Vindicator It is hard to overstate what is at stake in
Budinger’s 30 lift Rockets past Cavs
Reserve Chase Budinger scored a career-high 30 points, including 11 straight in the fourth quarter, and Kevin Martin added 30 more to lead the Houston Rockets to a 124-119 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Boardman Township workers can’t ignore economic realities
Editorial: Health insurance coverage for public employees has become the rallying cry of proponents of smaller,
oddly enough
oddly enough Brazil firefighters find alligator behind couch SAO PAULO, Brazil Firefighters
SPORTS DIGEST | Hill wins 3-meter dive for Youngstown State
Hill wins 3-meter dive for Youngstown State Geneva, OH Youngstown State sophomore diver Casey
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.75 —.49 Avalon
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
GOP action will boost abortions
Opinion: WASHINGTON House Republicans voted to increase the number of abortions, raise federal health care
Students have a stake in workers’ rights
Opinion: By Russ Castronovo McClatchy-Tribune Students in my class at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Poland’s Melillo finishes 24th
Poland sophomore Celia Melillo scored 118.30 points to finish 24th at Wednesday’s Division II state diving meet at Branin Natatorium.
Marleau lifts Sharks in overtime
Patrick Marleau scored his second goal of the game at 4:56 of overtime to extend the San Jose Sharks’ winning streak to five games with a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.
Dan Greuter: comedy from Buckeye country
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Being Ohio born and Ohio bred is what comedian Dan
Judge to Lohan: Plea deal means jail
A judge told Lindsay Lohan on Wednesday he would sentence her to jail if she accepted a plea deal from prosecutors to avoid trial.
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8404 Sat: The Guilty Pleasures, 9
Check your engines
Cancer survivor revs up prostate-cancer warning McClatchy Newspapers HACKENSACK, N.J. From
Pop singer Emii carries Youngstown with her
People who knew Emily Morrison when she lived in Youngstown aren’t the least bit surprised with her burgeoning success as a pop singer.
Amy Grant and her pal Smith reunite for tour
Amy Grant admits she’s a bit behind on music. So you’ll have to forgive the veteran Christian contemporary-music artist if she’s just discovering alternative metal act Flyleaf.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS actors “Nobody’s Perfect,SDRq Carnation City Players will have auditions from 5:30 to
CPR classes could help teens save lives
McClatchy Newspapers DALLAS Sixteen-year-old Nicole Kennard likes to baby-sit. She thought it
YSU Shooting suspects arraigned in court
Shooting suspects arraigned in court YOUNGSTOWN Three men charged in the deadly shooting near
Cranberry juice: Can it control cystitis?
Q. Do you have any information about remedies for urinary-tract infections (UTI) other than
NEWSMAKERS | Lohan due back in court for theft case
Lindsay Lohan was expected to appear in court Wednesday.
Snoop Dogg: past and present
With Snoop Dogg coming to Northeast Ohio, here are 10 things you didn’t shizzle dizzle know about the rapper.
Blogger: Cuomo shouldn’t receive Communion
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. A consultant for the Vatican’s high court says he believes New
‘Lord of the Dance’ After 15 years, excitement is still running high
The passing of time seems to only solidify the reign of “Lord of the Dance.”
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2011. There are 310 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Negotiate, don’t run away
Opinion: Negotiate, don’t run away The current Wisconsin State employee protests will be coming to Ohio and
Keep the public well informed
Opinion: Commercial-News, Danville, Ill.: Some Illinois lawmakers want to remove a staple ingredient in
Pa. teen is already an ‘Idol’
Last month, Kenzie Palmer became the youngest contestant to advance to the Hollywood round of “American Idol.”
‘PATIENT TO A POINT’
Only the clock can move time. It does not recognize good intentions or impatience.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, will give away food
New This week
New This week Drive Angry (R) An escaped felon seeks revenge on the cult that murdered his
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