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MLK Day event honors 2 Valley broadcasters
Former local TV newsman Ode Aduma said being recognized as a pioneer among blacks in local broadcasting was a high, humbling honor – even though ...
Stories published January 18, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Man charged with attempted murder in spitting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska authorities say 29-year old man with a contagious disease is charged
Ex-owners held liable in Mo. fire that killed 11
NEOSHO, Mo. (AP) — The former owners of a southwest Missouri group home for the mentally disabled
NJ school bus hit by gunfire; pedestrian injured
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police in Newark, N.J., say a school bus was hit by gunfire as it stopped to
Electrical problem cited in Pa. fire that killed 4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An electrical problem is being cited as the cause of a fast-moving fire that
N. America’s oldest Asian elephant dies in Calif.
VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) — North America’s oldest Asian elephant has died at a Northern California theme
Brother sues over sale of Oswald’s coffin
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Lee Harvey Oswald’s brother is suing a Texas funeral home and California
Teen sentenced in death of Chicago student
CHICAGO (AP) — A 15-year-old found guilty in the beating death of a Chicago high school honor
Music producer Don Kirshner dies at 76
MIAMI — Don Kirshner, the rock impresario who produced some of the biggest musical hits of the 1960s
Malfunction causes blast at Montana aerospace facility
BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — A rocket malfunctioned during a test, causing an explosion at an aerospace
Resentence set for NY rabbi who molested daughter
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has ordered a resentencing of a New York rabbi convicted of
Stepmom of dead, disabled girl faces bigamy charge
NEWTON, N.C. (AP) — The stepmother of a disabled girl who died under mysterious circumstances in
NJ cyberbully forwarded lewd photos, gets 45 days
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A New Jersey man who used a teen’s lewd online photos to cyberbully him is going
Ohio justice calls for end of state's death penalty
Ohio justice calls for end of state's death penalty
20 years later, Bush has no regrets about Gulf War
HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush says he’s comfortable that the defining moment of
Hometown Urgent Care has ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday
Hometown Urgent Care has ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday
‘Sister Wives’ family moves from Utah to Nevada
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah polygamous family whose reality TV show launched a criminal bigamy
Sudanese refugees in US vote for independence
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than 8,000 Sudanese refugees living in the United States voted
Twice convicted ex-CIA spy gets 8 more years
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of the highest-ranking CIA officers ever convicted of espionage has been
East Liverpool at Chaney game postponed
East Liverpool at Chaney game postponed YOUNGSTOWN — The boys basketball game between East
Apple shares fall with Jobs medical leave announcement
Apple shares fall with Jobs medical leave announcement
BREAKING NEWS: One in custody in L.A. high school shooting
BREAKING NEWS: One in custody in L.A. high school shooting
No land purchased for proposed resort complex
BOARDMAN — The developers of a proposed $300 million complex in the Mahoning Valley with a horse
Two major details missing from Mahoning Valley racetrack and resort proposal
Two major details missing from Mahoning Valley racetrack and resort proposal
Woman makes court appearance in hit-skip case
WARREN Nicole Dowell, charged with leaving the scene of an accident after 12-year-old Camorin A.
Mercer Rotary Club presents service award
A highlight of Mercer Rotary Club’s annual Christmas party was the presentation of the Dr. Bernard Hoyt Community Service Award.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Father can’t talk without touching
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My father has a habit of touching me when he talks.
ACS kicks off corporate Daffodil Days campaign
Staff report The American Cancer Society has kicked off its 2011 Daffodil Days Corporate Campaign
HELOISE: Shoppers should be allowed to browse
Dear Readers: Recently, one of my assistants was shopping for a sofa. She was greeted at the door by
Adult lecture series to begin in February
Adult lecture series to begin in February CANFIELD The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will
Kasich unaware of $300M proposal; others call it illegal
Kasich unaware of $300M proposal; others call it illegal By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Automated toll booth delays has GM workers rerouting
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Lordstown Issues with the automated toll booth at the exit
V&M Star guides Girard budget into black
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard In 2002, the city faced a deficit of $2.55
Workshop celebrates life, legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There was a time when Janae Ward and her friends
Parents and grandparents attend citywide baby shower
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As the mother of an 8-year-old daughter,
Warden concedes to strikers’ demands
By Alan Johnson Columbus Dispatch A hunger strike by the three Lucasville riot leaders has ended
MLK Day event honors 2 Valley broadcasters
Former local TV newsman Ode Aduma said being recognized as a pioneer among blacks in local broadcasting was a high, humbling honor – even though broadcasting wasn’t his first choice in careers.
Area Colleges
MEN Mount Union 74, Baldwin Wallace 70 ALLIANCE Ben Hodkinson and Dave Pellerite each scored
Steelers feel right at home in AFC title game
Associated Press PITTSBURGH After dispatching the Baltimore Ravens, 31-24, in the AFC Divisional
McFadden, Wilkins credit YSU
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com Boardman With the NFL season slowly winding down and the
Business Digest || Starbucks expands big-drink rollout
Starbucks expands big-drink rollout NEW YORK The bigger-is-better concept seems to be striking
Boardman trustees reach out to voters on proposed levies
Editorial: If the front page story Saturday by Vindicator Reporter Ashley Luthern is any indication, Boardman
Republicans jam field for president
Opinion: After appearing on multiple shows, including ABC’s “The View” and Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,”
Let’s start trusting China
Opinion: By Sen. JOHN KERRY McClatchy-Tribune China’s President Hu Jintao will make a historic trip to
Grand Valley survives Champion
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A.J. Henson scored 27 points and Grand Valley held off a determined
GB not sold on sod at Soldier
Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. As far as Green Bay wide receiver Greg Jennings is concerned,
Sports Digest || Canfield hockey splits
Canfield splits Parma Canfield split two games in the Parma MLK hockey tournament. Canfield
Western Reserve wins, Lisbon falls
Staff report BERLIN CENTER Hannah Shrader scored a game-high 18 points and two others had 10
Centre of attention
Struthers wins big against Liberty By RYAN JONES sports@vindy.com Youngstown Struthers coach
Women take reins of power
Opinion: By Teo Ballve McClatchy-Tribune The inauguration of Brazil’s first female president is a stark
Nadal advances in Australian Open
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia Rafael Nadal’s quest to complete his “Rafa Slam” at the
Ohio State assumes top spot in polls
Associated Press The last time Thad Matta’s Ohio State Buckeyes topped The Associated Press Top
United routs South Range
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Beavery Township Even though it was a makeup game, it
White House gets retooled
Opinion: Barack Obama’s White House is looking more like Bill Clinton’s every day. For example, President
Penguins explore importance of MLK
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown The Youngstown State women’s basketball team took
Martin Luther King Jr. || In his own words
“Life at its best is a triangle. At one angle stands the individual person, at the other angle
Turnpike tollgate near GM steams, stalls some drivers
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Lordstown Issues with an automated toll booth at the Ohio
Poland Village board to address Cocca’s move
Staff report POLAND The Village Architectural Review Board will have a special meeting Wednesday
McDonald defense keeps team perfect
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com Youngstown At the midway point of the season, it remains no
Giffords smiled, gave me neck rub, husband says
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. The husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords says his wife’s condition
New US lawmakers want action on Chinese currency
Associated Press WASHINGTON Chinese President Hu Jintao’s high-profile visit to Washington this
Hepatitis C sufferers have hope in therapy
Associated Press WASHINGTON There’s new hope for an overlooked epidemic: Two powerful drugs are
Talking about guns
Talking about guns Youngstown The Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ‘Drumline Live’ coming to theater CLEVELAND “Drumline Live,” a show created
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints M & T Bank v. Michelle Guy, complaint for foreclosure.
Man arrested in serial stranglings
Man arrested in serial stranglings PHILADELPHIA A man recently released from prison and
McDonald schools place levy on ballot
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The State Finance and Planning Commission has approved
Probe: What did Edwards know of spending?
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal criminal investigation targeting John Edwards is
Woman paints to help others
Columbus Dispatch GAHANNA, Ohio Artist Samantha Bennett paints primarily portraits, often for
Civility stressed on MLK Day
Associated Press ATLANTA The nation observed the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday
Gillam plans to rebuild after fire
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A former city councilman said he plans to rebuild after a fire caused
The Social Experiment Teens go old school, quit social media
By Nicole Tsong The Seattle Times SEATTLE Starting one recent Monday, Tanner LeCount, 16,
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Beaver Township 200th anniversary committee, 6:30 p.m., 11999 South Ave., North
Apple’s Jobs takes medical leave
Associated Press SEATTLE Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs is taking his second medical leave of absence
Cost must not trump security
Opinion: Cost must not trump security Kansas City Star: Several months ago, Defense Secretary Robert Gates
Nun: Praying to John Paul II healed
Associated Press AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France A French nun says she felt new inner strength and
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Hannah Montana,’ happily ever after “Hannah Montana” is no more. The hit ... the
Metro Digest || Extra officers at Boardman school
Extra officers BOARDMAN Police officers, including those in unmarked cars, will be at Boardman
Birthdays
birthdays Singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro is 70. Actor-director Kevin Costner is 56. Country
Levy sought for Mathews schools
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA The Mathews Local Board of Education has approved
Swiss bank to change mocked dress code
Associated Press GENEVA Good news for Swiss bankers: They soon may be allowed to wear red
If GOP House is looking for scandals, it won’t have far to look
Opinion: If GOP House is looking for scandals, it won’t have far to look Now that the Republicans have
Canada tightens mortgage rules
Associated Press TORONTO Canada is tightening mortgage rules over concerns Canadians are taking
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2011. There are 347 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Zac Brown Band: All going according to plan
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. The five other guys in the Grammy-nominated Zac Brown Band
Third trial to begin for man accused of drowning his wife
Associated Press CINCINNATI A mystery witness, questions about another witness’s credibility and
School offers ice-cream class
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Food-science professor Robert Roberts tried to explain the
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