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Stories published February 25, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
3 suspected in thefts from garages, sheds arraigned in Struthers
Three burglary suspects were caught by police early Friday as they were breaking into garages and sheds in the city’s 2nd Ward, police said.
West Branch teacher dies after childbirth
The West Branch community continues to mourn the loss of a faculty member, who died this week from complications after childbirth.
4 kids die after Amish buggy swept away in creek
A horse-drawn buggy carrying an Amish family home from dinner and using a community telephone toppled in a rain-swollen creek in rural Kentucky, killing four children who were swept away in the swift-moving water, authorities said Friday.
Conservative Kathleen Parker leaving CNN's 'Parker/Spitzer'
Conservative columnist Kathleen Parker said Friday that she's leaving CNN's prime-time "Parker/Spitzer" talk show, which will be renamed and continue with former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer and others.
GOP lawmaker delays condemnation of Obama threat
A Georgia Republican said Friday he didn't immediately condemn a constituent who asked about assassinating President Barack Obama because he was stunned by the question and didn't want to dignify it with a response.
Bush backs out of Denver visit because WikiLeaks founder invited
George W. Bush said Friday he will not visit Denver this weekend as planned because WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was invited to attend one of the same events as the former president.
Libya protester: Gadhafi militia open fire 'like we were dogs'
Protesters demanding Moammar Gadhafi's ouster came under a hail of bullets Friday when pro-regime militiamen opened fire to stop the first significant anti-government marches in days in the Libyan capital. The Libyan leader, speaking from the ramparts of a historic Tripoli fort, told supporters to prepare to defend the nation.
US announces sweeping sanctions on Libya
The White House announced sweeping new sanctions on Libya's government and temporarily abandoned its embassy in Tripoli on Friday, as a final flight carrying American citizens departed from the war-ravaged capital.
Storm pushes Mahoning Valley snowfall to record level
Storm pushes Mahoning Valley snowfall to record level
Fla. high-speed rail plan gets another reprieve
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A proposed high-speed rail line between Tampa and Orlando in Florida has
Union groups blast Ohio collective bargaining bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Union leaders in Ohio say no amount of changes could fix a bill that would
NY mom charged with DWI after girl’s plea for help
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities near Buffalo, N.Y., have charged a woman with drunken
Gates says future Army will fight a different war
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Army must train and structure itself
Nation of Islam convention to include talk of UFOs
CHICAGO (AP) — The Nation of Islam is best known for promoting black nationalism and self-reliance.
Consumer Reports: Verizon iPhone has antenna issue
SEATTLE (AP) — Consumers Reports says the iPhone that works on Verizon Wireless’ network has a
Winter storm wallops Ohio, East with snow, rain, gusts
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Another severe storm walloped the East today, delaying flights, closing scores
NYC homeless man finds daughter through Twitter
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City homeless man has been reunited with his daughter after 11 years —
Weather forces cancellation of Warren School District events
Weather forces cancellation of Warren School District events
Snow stalls plan to search for missing Ohio couple
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (AP) — Plans to search for a missing couple in their 80s are being called off in
Youngstown declares snow emergency
YOUNGSTOWN — The city declared a snow emergency, starting at 6 p.m. today, and remaining in effect
Skull, open questions beset NC girl’s murder case
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The stepmother of Zahra Baker has been charged with murder in the little girl’s
Imperial County, Calif., renews gay marriage fight
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s Imperial County is renewing its effort to defend the state’s gay
Ohio man uses TV commercial to propose to girlfriend
Ohio man uses TV commercial to propose to girlfriend
2 arrested in Rio casino heist of $32K in chips
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police have arrested two people and are searching for a third person
4th child found dead after buggy tipped in creek
DUBLIN, Ky. (AP) — Emergency workers in rural Kentucky have found the body of a fourth Amish child
Ohio condo assn. says Virgin Mary statue must go
HILLIARD, Ohio (AP) — A woman in Ohio says her condominium association told her to remove a statue
Here are the dates of our major snow storms this season
Here are the major snowstorms to hit the Mahoning Valley this winter season. Dec. 5-8: 23.8 inches
Struthers bans on-street parking
The city of Struthers has banned parking on public streets until further notice, according to Ed
Parking ban in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN The township has declared a parking ban, effective immediately due to snowy weather
Wis. Assembly passes bill taking away union rights
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly took the first significant action on
3 Amish children die when buggy flips in Ky. creek
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Three Amish children were swept away and died when the horse-drawn buggy they
Judge’s swearing-in ceremony canceled
Because of the inclement weather, today’s swearing-in ceremony for U.S. District Court Judge Benita
Ohio sheriff: Man gives no clues on missing couple
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff says a man being questioned in West Virginia about a
Stocks look to recover after 3-day slide
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks appear headed for a higher opening, ahead of a second look at the country’s
Suit: Police ‘busted’ sticker violates rights
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania woman is suing police over a “busted” sticker applied
Coroner identifies fatal western Pa. fire victim
FORD CITY, Pa. (AP) — A coroner has released the name of a woman killed in a house fire in western
Cancellation announced
Cancellation announced Pirogi sales at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526 W. Rayen
Search warrants target sexual Facebook site
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — State police say they’re using search warrants to get computer records to find
Black History Month festival Saturday in Warren
The 6th Ward Community Coalition will have its second annual Black History Month festival from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday at Christ Our King Church, 1000 Tod Ave. SW.
Judge Pearson swearing-in today
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown will swear in Benita Y. Pearson today as the U.S. District Court judge based in Youngstown.
Saturday blood drive canceled
The Saturday blood drive scheduled at Grove City College, Physical Learning Building, 100 Campus Drive, is canceled.
Polish Karnawal is set at Falcons Hall
Polish Karnawal is set at Falcons Hall NEW CASTLE, Pa. A pre-Lenten celebration, known as
McBride House to display historical wedding gown
HUBBARD Hubbard Historical Society’s McBride House, 27 Hager St., will be open from 2 to 5 p.m.
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS ABWA, Mill Creek Chapter, will crown the newly elected Woman of the Year at its 6:30
HELOISE: Taking the best photos you can
Dear Readers: Here are some hints on how to take the best pictures you can: Make sure that your
On a pleasant note, recital will battle midwinter blahs
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Music Teachers Association will host its Midwinter Honors Recital at
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: In-laws’ ill health has them worried
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: We daughters-in-law have a problem. Our in-laws are
Theft attempt by bogus meter reader, 2 others in Girard
A resident of the 500 block of Dearborn Avenue told police that a man claiming to be from East Ohio Gas Co. came to his house to read the meter.
Poland congressman hires Marietta auditor as district director
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson of Poland, R-6th, hired David Locke, Marietta’s auditor, as his district director.
Mathews BOE rejects cafeteria ramp
Three food service workers convinced the Mathews Board of Education against going forward with a $51,000 contract to install a cafeteria utility ramp for delivery of supplies and food to the high school.
Ursuline, United advance for Round 3 showdown
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE After the Ursuline and United high school
Kasich: Slots decision will take time
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com VIENNA Gov. John Kasich said he’s in no rush to legalize
Group seeks to forecast crime
Trio in city hopes to track high-risk areas SFlb By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Canfield, Spartan pool stars seek trip to finals
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Child prodigies usually announce themselves early in music or
Slocum: Penguins lacked effort in loss to Green Bay
If the Youngstown State men’s basketball team is going to put a run together before the Horizon League tournament, they’d better do it in a hurry.
Charges pile up in shootings near YSU
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Court proceedings in the Feb. 6 off-
W. Branch, Liberty advance to D2 district
By JIM FLICK and doug chapin Sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The lead swung wildly back and forth
Austintown teacher Michelle Best receives state award
Austintown teacher receives state award By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com austintown
Victims speak about teen-dating violence
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A state law signed last year by then-Gov. Ted Strickland
Valley schools receive grants
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com BOARDMAN For the past five years, Center Middle School art
Last game tonight at old Brookfield gymnasium
The last game in the middle school gym, aka “The Pit,” is tonight when the Brookfield boys basketball team entertains East Palestine.
Columbiana judge’s program saves $181K in jail costs
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County Municipal Court Judge Carol Ann
YSU committee approves new master's degree
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN If it’s approved by the Ohio Board of Regents,
Deciding the fate of a police levy
Boardman trustees are deciding today whether a 3.85-mill, five-year additional police levy will remain on the May ballot.
Faith drives NASCAR’s Bayne
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. After Trevor Bayne shocked the NASCAR world by winning the
The issue of bail for defendants is one to be taken seriously
Editorial: The 8th Amendment to the Con- stitution is most recognized for its prohibition of cruel and unusual
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2011. There are 309 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
FBI arrests college student on terror charges
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The FBI has arrested a young Saudi citizen in Texas who was
Cleveland Auto Show to open
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Those looking for something to do this weekend —
NATION & WORLD || CBS cancels ‘Men’ after Sheen rant
CBS cancels ‘Men’ after Sheen rant LOS ANGELES In the wake of an incendiary radio interview
Uncertainty behind increase in oil prices
Associated Press NEW YORK Political unrest and rising tensions across the Middle East and North
Police await ruling in man’s death
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Township police are awaiting word from the Mahoning County coroner in
Indians hope bullpen continues 2010 success
By Paul Hoynes The Cleveland Plain Dealer GOODYEAR, Ariz. The Indians bullpen was scary good
oddly enough
oddly enough Bicycling Seattle mayor has bike stolen after riding to work SEATTLE Seattle’s
GM has 4-straight profitable quarters
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com Lordstown With its 2010 year-end and fourth-quarter results,
Round and round we go
Opinion: Round and round we go Two stories piqued my ire last Thursday. Roundabouts have been in use
Pearson to be sworn in as US District Court judge
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown will swear in Benita Y. Pearson today as the
newsmakers
newsmakers MTV to debut ‘O’ Music Awards NEW YORK MTV is naming its new digital-music awards
Libyans dying for freedom
Opinion: Libyans dying for freedom Philadelphia Inquirer: With inspiring determination and grit, Libyan
Woman gets 6-year sentence for killing boyfriend
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A woman convicted of killing her
Hubbard police chief to step down
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Police Chief Martin Kanetsky will retire June
Cheer team is champion
Staff report The Stunt Tumble Cheer (STC) Academy’s Supernovas Large Senior Co-Ed Level 4 All-Star
What government shutdown?
What government shutdown? Associated Press WASHINGTON Social Security checks still would go
Legislation would allow comp time
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Legislation that would allow small businesses to offer
Dining with McKinley
Opinion: I’m always up for a challenge. Well, not really, but that sounds a lot better than someone I know
Austintown, Cardinal OK mutual fire aid
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com An agreement between Austintown Fire Department and Cardinal
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these
Ohio State wins fifth straight, knocking off Michigan State
Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. Ohio State had finally lost its grip on the Big Ten title,
Cavaliers get PG Davis from Clippers
Associated Press INDEPENDENCE Byron Scott never dreamed he’d be coaching Baron Davis a second
Firefighters dinner
Firefighters dinner YOUNGSTOWN The 24th annual Youngstown Professional Firefighters Retirement
Tibbett is forced into ironman duty for the Phantoms
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Just when the Youngs- town Phantoms had two
Friends remember the Rev. Witt, 89
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown The Rev. William Witt demonstrated resolve as
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Crucible,” 7:30 p.m.: Arthur Miller’s great drama depicts how
Mahoning commissioners blast SB5, approve county land bank
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners adopted a resolution
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian G. Dinato, 37, of 45461 Rhode Island Drive,
Gadhafi forces attack
Associated Press BENGHAZI, Libya Foreign mercenaries and Libyan militiamen loyal to Moammar
The many layers of ‘Shrek, the Musical’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com If we learned anything from the 2001 animated movie
Surplus food
Surplus food Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10 a.m.
Kovalev returns to Pens in trade
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Forward Alex Kovalev is returning to the Penguins on a day the team
Search for schools chief to mirror Youngstown’s
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The process to select a new superintendent for the Warren
A tipping point for labor in US
Opinion: The nonpartisan Pew Research Center for the People & the Press has released a fascinating poll that
Officials revoke food license of eatery
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Health officials revoked the food license of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.31 —.44 Avalon
China looks ahead
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday Every serious global problem has an important China angle. The Chinese
Fewer people sought jobless aid last week
Fewer people sought jobless aid last week WASHINGTON Fewer people requested unemployment
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