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Fish Samaritan House seeks help to carry on its mission and to keep on trucking
Clarence Thigpen, director of Fish Samaritan House in Youngstown, stands next to the agency's 1999 Chevrolet 3500. The truck has more than 172, 000 miles ...
Stories published February 28, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Judge rules Oakhill conspiracy defendant won't get Mahoning County-paid lawyer
Judge rules Oakhill conspiracy defendant won't get Mahoning County-paid lawyer
Niles man cops plea in kidnapping, assault case; sentencing in April
Niles man cops plea in kidnapping, assault case; sentencing in April
Ohio State back at No. 1 in AP poll
Associated Press Ohio State has returned to No. 1 in The Associated Press’ college basketball
Youngstown police looking for two women who robbed man
Youngstown police looking for two women who robbed man
Garden Forum seeks scholarship applicants
Garden Forum seeks scholarship applicants YOUNGSTOWN The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown
Mount Union will sponsor women’s history celebration
The University of Mount Union will host several events in honor and celebration of Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is “Our History is Our Strength.”
HELOISE: Be careful if mailing in thinner boxes
Dear Heloise: I’m responding to a previous column about mailing hints and wanted to add a comment.
Annie’s Mailbox | Husband’s temper can’t be worth it
Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our early 60s and have been married for eight years. “Troy” has
Agency to pay pensions for 7,000 Forum Health workers, retirees
The federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation will pay the pensions of almost 7,000 workers and retirees of Forum Health.
‘The King’s Speech’ takes Oscar crown
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “The King’s Speech” has been crowned best picture at an Academy
Agency will pay Forum pensions
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation will pay the pensions
‘The King’s Speech’ takes Oscar crown
“The King’s Speech” has been crowned best picture at an Academy Awards ceremony as precise as a state coronation.
Mahoning Dems offer free ride to rally on SB5; Kasich says he’s not anti-union
Mahoning Dems offer free ride to rally on SB5; Kasich says he’s not anti-union Staff and wire
Al Sharpton’s group supports woman in dispute over Boardman enrollment
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A national civil-rights organization is rallying
YSU plans $13.7M renovation of student center
Work is expected to start May 23 on a $13.7 million renovation of Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University.
‘YSU Seven’ join in fight against cancer
In their fight against breast cancer, the “YSU Seven,” like the heroes in “The Magnificent Seven” Western movie, put the welfare of others ahead of their own comfort.
Dumped US reps labeled centrists
Ex-U.S. Reps. Charlie Wilson, John Boccieri and Kathy Dahlkemper were among the most moderate U.S. House members, according to a ranking by the National Journal of key 2010 votes.
PHANTOMS ON A ROLL!
Six points earned in just 45 hours have the Youngstown Phantoms in much better shape for a spring run to the USHL playoffs.
Church sponsors talent show
Lela Decembly of Youngstown sang and performed a mime routine during a talent show Sunday at Beulah Baptist Church on Sherwood Avenue.
YSU throwers dominate
It’s never a good sign when your rivals are breaking conference records while you’re breaking bones.
YSU men finish respectable 4th at meet
Sunday’s meet had been over for more than 20 minutes but Mike Davis was still steamed.
Fitch media specialist retiring after 37 years
A corner of the Fitch High School media center will look bare Tuesday.
School boasts high-tech tool for teaching
The new South Range Local Schools building, 31000 Columbiana-Canfield Road, opened back in September with many new bells and whistles.
Fish Samaritan House seeks help to carry on its mission and to keep on trucking
Clarence Thigpen, director of Fish Samaritan House in Youngstown, stands next to the agency's 1999 Chevrolet 3500. The truck has more than 172, 000 miles and is on its last leg.
Tourney set to tip for area boys teams
High school basketball’s second season begins today for Mahoning Valley schools, with the ultimate goal being the state tournament on March 24-26.
17 wrestlers from Valley qualify for state tourney at Ohio State
Seventeen area athletes, including five district champions, have qualified for the state wrestling tournament.
Police won’t boot protesters
An occupation of the Wisconsin Capitol by protesters fighting efforts to strip public workers of union bargaining rights went on Sunday after police decided not to forcibly remove demonstrators.
Valley under flood warning
A combination of melting snow and expected heavy rain has the entire Mahoning Valley under a flood warning till about 7 p.m. today.
‘Free Libya’ chants heard near capital
With residents shouting “Free, free Libya,” anti-government rebels deployed tanks and anti-aircraft weapons Sunday to brace for an attack by troops loyal to Moammar Gadhafi.
High gas prices rattle drivers, businesses
High fuel prices are putting the squeeze on drivers’ wallets just as they are starting to feel better about the economy.
Prep sports at a glance
WEEKEND RESULTS WRESTLING DIVISION I Team standings — 1. Mass. Perry 206, 2. Twinsburg 102, 3.
AP review reveals many cases of medical testing on humans
Shocking as it may seem, U.S. government doctors once thought it was fine to experiment on people who are disabled or prison inmates.
Outreach Gallery sponsors student show
Staff report Niles The Art Outreach Gallery at the Eastwood Mall opens its fifth annual school
METRO DIGEST | Dip into Milton to fight cancer
The American Cancer Society Northeast Ohio Region’s annual “BRR For a Cure Polar Bear Plunge” is Saturday at Craig Beach in Lake Milton State Park.
Diversity awards event set
The late Dr. Earnest Perry, a noted surgeon and community leader, will be honored at the fourth annual Diversity Leadership Recognition Celebration at 6 p.m. March 31 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Doctors offer advice for children’s fevers
Doctors offer advice for children’s fevers chicago Fever phobia is rampant among parents of
METRO DIGEST | East Library event
The East Committee of the Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County invites the public to learn more about the friends group at an open house March 7.
‘Fast Food Nation’ author to speak at Powers Auditorium
Eric Schlosser, investigative journalist and author of “Fast Food Nation” and “Reefer Madness,” will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Edward W. Powers Auditorium.
Valley team places in auto show at I-X
Two students and an instructor from the Trumbull Career and Technical Center finished third in the 19th annual Automotive Technology Competition at the Cleveland Auto Show.
Soldier impersonators try to con women on Facebook
Con artists are targeting women on Facebook in what’s becoming an all-too-common ruse.
Women document nature on Ohio trail
Two Stark County women are going through withdrawal. Gigi Muir and Kay Wuske are removing themselves, cold turkey, from the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
ODDLY ENOUGH | UK company sells ice cream containing human breast milk
Gross or tasty? A London company is offering an unusual dessert — ice-cream made with human breast milk.
Relay For Life seeks teams
The American Cancer Society is in search of teams for the 50 Relay For Life events planned during April through July in the Northeast Ohio Region
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Pipe-organ music at Stambaugh
A free 40-minute demonstration of Stambaugh Auditorium’s newly restored pipe organ will be at 7 p.m. March 7.
VIDEO GAME REVIEW | Bulletstorm
Grade: B Details: Published by Electronic Arts for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; $59.99
Time for Gov. Kasich to begin speaking with more specificity
Editorial: Gov. John Kasich came to the Ma- honing Valley on Thursday at the invitation of the
Lifting the heavy thumb
Opinion: WASHINGTON Mike Huckabee made a great argument for gay marriage. The once and perhaps future
A grab for power?
Opinion: By Joni Balter Seattle Times The pendulum of politics swings faster and faster in the 24-hour
Indians and Pirates baseball | Sunday’s games
Reds 7, Indians 6 GOODYEAR, Ariz. Matt Maloney pitched two scoreless innings in place of
Penguin softball team wins twice, now 5-3
Junior Jordan Ingalls tied a single-game record with four hits to lead the Youngstown State softball team to an 8-0 win over Siena.
Letting the cream rise to the top
Opinion: WASHINGTON For Princetonians, the senior thesis is a high hurdle before graduation. For Wendy
More COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Sunday’s other Big Ten games
No. 8 Purdue 67, Michigan St. 47 EAST LANSING, Mich. JaJuan Johnson had 20 points, 17 rebounds
U.S. must foster oil ties with Canada
Opinion: By Jack N. GERARD and MARK AYERS McClatchy-Tribune Perhaps no two countries have a stronger —
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Survey: Economy to grow some in ’12
Survey: Economy to grow some in ’12 new york Industry economists say the U.S. economy will
Jeff Gordon ends 66-race losing skid
Just before peeling off what he called a lame burnout near the finish line, Jeff Gordon screamed into his radio, the emotion pouring out with his voice.
NEWSMAKERS | ‘Gnomeo & Juliet’ tops at box office
Wherefore art thou, Gnomeo? Atop the box office, that’s where.
Trumbull County court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Financial Freedom Acquisition LLC v. Unknown heirs,
Foreclosures change some suburbs’ colors
Three years ago, Lamar Grace left Detroit for the suburb of Southfield. He got a good deal — a 3,000-square-foot colonial that once was worth $220,000. In foreclosure, he paid $109,000.
Births
Births Forum Health NorthSide Medical center Maria Castro and Xavier Gilford, Youngstown, boy,
The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average-box-office gross per city
The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average-box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket price for shows in North America.
China plans big economic change
China’s leadership is promising to steer the economy in a new direction in its blueprint for the next five years that would empower consumers.
Gas prices will kill the economy
Opinion: Gas prices will kill the economy THe other day, gasoline in Boardman was selling for $3.39.9 per
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help find its most wanted fugitive of the week
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2011. There are 306 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Company’s diesel uses sun, C02 and water
A Massachusetts biotechnology company says it can produce the fuel that runs Jaguars and jet engines using the same ingredients that make grass grow.
76ers beat Cavs, move above .500 for 1st time
The 76ers moved above .500 for the first time this season with a 95-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.
Lockout could be big obstacle for rookies
Florida defensive back Ahmad Black would prefer to focus on football. Instead, he’s getting a crash course in labor negotiations, lockout rules, even the possible implementation of a rookie wage scale.
AREA COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Late Saturday
Junior British Alexander and sophomore Reece Mabery both scored 19 points, as Bethany overcame a five-point halftime deficit in the Presidents Athletic Conference Tournament championship game on Saturday.
Sunday’s top 25 men’S games
No. 16 Louisville 62, Pittsburgh 59, OT Kyle Kuric scored 12 points, including two big baskets in overtime, and the Cardinals held on through a bizarre ending to the extra session.
Thomas’ 22 points lead Buckeyes past Hoosiers
A lot of things were going Indiana’s way before a native son did in the Hoosiers.
Sunday’s other NBA games
Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points while Amare Stoudemire added 16 points and a huge blocked shot against LeBron James with 7 seconds left as New York stunned Miami.
The greatest loser
Opinion: The greatest loser Findlay Courier: One of the inevitable results of the nation’s current budget
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, workshop, 7 p.m., township administration
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