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The Corridor Project: Day Three
This eastbound stretch of U.S. Route 224 with the Shops at Boardman Park has replaced the Southern Park Mall as the center of Boardman retail, ...
Stories published January 25, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Speaker: Better laws needed to reduce U.S. gun violence
Stronger and more consistent laws are needed to reduce gun violence in the U.S., but the problem also must be attacked from an economic standpoint, a marketing consultant contends.
Shooting victim sentenced for burglary
A Maple Street Southwest man who was shot in the upper body a week ago outside a West Side convenience store was sentenced Tuesday to 60 days in Trumbull County Jail and five years’ probation on a burglary conviction.
Boardman trustees to meet Thursday
Township trustees have scheduled a special meeting for 4 p.m. today at the township government center for the second reading of the police levy.
Mingled lawmakers offer subdued response to State of the Uinon
WASHINGTON (AP) - Pleading for unity in a newly divided government, President Barack Obama implored Democratic and Republican lawmakers to rally behind his vision of economic revival for an anxious nation, declaring in his State of the Union address Tuesday night: "We will move forward together or not at all."
Driver leads 3-mile chase in wrong way on turnpike
A North Lawrence man is in Trumbull County Jail after being arrested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol after a three-mile chase in the wrong direction down the Ohio Turnpike.
Embassy bomber, bin Laden bodyguard sentenced to life
NEW YORK (AP) - The first, and possibly the last, Guantanamo detainee to have a U.S. civilian trial was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for his role in the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Africa, a case that nearly unraveled when the defendant was convicted on just one of more than 280 counts.
Jigsaw puzzle fundraiser starts Thursday at main library
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is sponsoring a jigsaw puzzle fundraiser at the Main Library, 305 Wick Ave.
West Library branch closed for boiler repairs
West Library, a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County at 2815 Mahoning Ave., was temporarily closed today due to a boiler problem which resulted in no heat at the facility.
Ohio development director outlines Kasich's JobsOhio plan
Ohio development director outlines Kasich's JobsOhio plan
Kasich visits GM Lordstown, vows return
LORDSTOWN — Despite the success of the Chevrolet Cruze built in this village, Gov. John Kasich said
Arrest made in November shooting, police look for triggerman
Arrest made in November shooting, police look for triggerman
Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty in star's death
Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty in star's death
Cholera takes a breather in Haiti, but could surge
Cholera takes a breather in Haiti, but could surge
Conn. funeral operator gets 8 months for stealing
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut funeral home director has been sentenced to eight months in
Ark. panel votes down health insurance bill
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A legislative committee has blocked an attempt to reject a key portion of
Special meeting on Boardman Township levy is Wednesday
Special meeting on Boardman Township levy is Wednesday
Official: Obama to call for 5-year spending freeze
Official: Obama to call for 5-year spending freeze
Grand piano found on sandbar in Miami bay
MIAMI (AP) — A grand piano recently showed up on a sandbar in Miami’s Biscayne Bay, about 200 yards
Merrill Lynch paying $10M to settle SEC fraud charges
Merrill Lynch paying $10M to settle SEC fraud charges
Meeting set on Elm Street bridge replacement
The $2.62 million replacement of the Elm Street bridge over Crandall Run on the city’s North Side is
Western, Pa. college freshman missing since last week
Western, Pa. college freshman missing since last week
Chicago car salesman fired for wearing Packers tie
Chicago car salesman fired for wearing Packers tie
Australian rescues CA surfer hit by massive waves
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — An Australian firefighter who rescued a California surfer critically
Nat’l test: Less than half proficient in science
Results from a national science exam show that fewer than half of the country’s fourth, eighth and
Weak earnings weigh on stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower, with a large batch of earnings weighing on the market.
Ohio communities sick of snow welcome Lake Erie freeze
Ohio communities sick of snow welcome Lake Erie freeze
Woman pleads guilty in Missouri incest case
HARRISONVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A western Missouri woman whose husband fathered four babies with one of
Suspicious box cleared at Detroit airport
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say part of a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport was
Home prices fall in major US cities
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Home prices are falling across most of America’s largest cities, and average
Appeal to decide if suspect, then 11, was ‘adult’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Superior Court panel in Pittsburgh must decide whether a boy who was 11 at the
Earnings could drive DJ industrials past 12,000
NEW YORK (AP) — Earnings reports could drive the Dow Jones industrial average above 12,000. A
Part of Detroit airport evacuated after box found
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say part of a terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport has been
Harr-Blevins wedding date set for March
PEWAMO, MICH. Richard and Maureen Harr of Pewamo, Mich., are announcing the engagement of their
Parents reveal Hughes-Reinert wedding plans
The engagement of Melissa Hughes and Jason Reinert, both of Little Rock, Ark., and plans for their
Vivo-Morgione wedding plans are announced
NEW MIDDLETOWN Plans for the upcoming marriage of Jessica Vivo and Nicholas Morgione, both of
Fencing and dancing events are free
Fencing and dancing events are free LIBERTY Fencing and ballroom dancing enthusiasts are welcome
HELOISE: Research before buying textbooks
Dear Heloise: I am a college student and know that buying textbooks can be very expensive. Just last
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Is there any hope for this romance?
Dear Annie: I come from an extremely dysfunctional family. I am 50 years old and have been estranged
YMTA to present honors recital at Butler North
The Youngstown Music Teachers Association will host its Winter Honors Recital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Butler North on Wick Avenue.
Vindy seeks high court help on Oakhill
The Vindicator and 21 WFMJ-TV have asked the Ohio Supreme Court to order a visiting judge to make public all documents and proceedings in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-conspiracy case.
Appellate court upholds convictions in 2008 East Side fire that killed 6
A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals unanimously has upheld the aggravated- murder and aggravated- arson convictions and the 310-year prison term for Michael A. Davis.
Kasich to visit GM Lordstown today
The union president at the Lordstown General Motors assembly plant is pleased John Kasich’s first official trip to Northeast Ohio as governor is to the car facility today.
Trustees approve cops levy for ballot
Township trustees unanimously have approved a resolution to place a police levy on the May ballot.
Warren workers OK new contract
Two hundred city employees have approved a three-year contract that calls for a wage freeze and a lower pay scale for new employees.
Probe: No wrongdoing by police in chain-snatching
An internal investigation found there was no wrongdoing on the part of a police officer present when an $800 gold chain was snatched from the neck of a 14-year-old boy.
Steelers are underdogs — really?
The mighty Pittsburgh Steelers are underdogs for Super Bowl XLV.
EdFocus: Programs at schools not in sync
Youngstown schools offer some textbook examples of not everyone being on the same page, consultants are finding.
Man sentenced to 28 years for home invasion
A tearful courtroom statement from a Youngstown couple about the loss of their unborn child preceded a 28-year prison sentence for 43-year-old Allen Tapscott.
Progress doesn’t show in standings
At the midpoint of the conference season, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team is in a familiar spot in the Horizon League standings — near the bottom.
The Packers have a Super swagger
While B.J. Raji wasn’t one of the Green Bay Packers players who showed up for a preseason kickoff luncheon wearing a cowboy hat, he liked his teammates’ subtle show of swagger.
Website offers information
As a Trumbull County 911 dispatcher, “Beezer” Matkovich hears about all kinds of trouble and sends help in many ways.
Girard mayor will run for fourth term
“Get tough, get smart ,or get out” is how Mayor James Melfi described the challenges of being mayor.
Teen enters plea in beating case
The teen accused of beating a classmate with a baseball bat entered a plea of admission in juvenile court.
Umpire Bell prepares for his 20th round at top
Preparing for his 20th season as a major-league umpire will be no different than the previous 19 for Wally Bell.
The Corridor Project: Day Three
This eastbound stretch of U.S. Route 224 with the Shops at Boardman Park has replaced the Southern Park Mall as the center of Boardman retail, said one local real estate agent.
Suspect in Arizona shooting enters plea of innocent
The suspect in the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords pleaded not guilty Monday.
Police investigate home invasion
Police are investigating a home invasion where two adults and two children, age 8 and 9, were held at gunpoint and robbed.
Abortion foes rally at Supreme Court
Abortion opponents rallied on the National Mall and marched to the Supreme Court on Monday to mark the 38th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion.
GM nips at Toyota’s heels in sales race
General Motors has a shot at being No. 1 again.
METRO DIGEST | Closing Mass
A closing Mass is planned at 10 a.m. Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church, 811 Oak St.
Barn fire
Low temperatures, ice and snow made for harsh conditions during a barn fire in Green Township.
Speech to focus on economy
Standing before a nation clamoring for jobs, President Barack Obama will call for targeted spending to boost the economy but also for budget cutting in tonight’s State of the Union address
Dow average closes near 12,000 points
The Dow Jones industrial average closed within 20 points of 12,000 Monday, its highest point since June 2008.
US & WORLD NEWS DIGEST| Ill. court throws Emanuel off ballot
Ill. court throws Emanuel off ballot CHICAGO Just days ago, Rahm Emanuel seemed to be
ODDLY ENOUGH | Medical-marijuana users getting pot soft drink
A California entrepreneur has plans to market a line of medical-marijuana soft drinks.
Oprah finds sister she never knew
Oprah Winfrey recently learned she has a half-sister — a Milwaukee woman who was put up for adoption by Winfrey’s mother nearly 50 years ago.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Fallon to host Roots’ ‘Jam Session’
Hip-hop band The Roots have given Jimmy Fallon a boost as the house band on his late-night TV show.
U.N. should play bigger role in Haiti
Opinion: Haiti’s humanitarian disaster and its escalating political mess have made it clearer than ever that
Discretion is advised
Opinion: WASHINGTON Discretionary spending, the part of the federal budget that is not on autopilot and is
Ganassi, like Steelers, buckled down and let results do talking
A bleary-eyed Chip Ganassi apologized in advance Monday if he appeared too tired. He stayed home in Pittsburgh to attend the AFC championship.
‘Mommy wars’ get brutal
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly McClatchy Newspapers It doesn’t take much to rally the troops in the “mommy
Citizens United fallout is huge
Opinion: By Robert Weissman McClatchy-Tribune Now that we have suffered through our first post-Citizens
BUSINESS DIGEST | McDonald’s may increase prices
McDonald’s affordable food drew even more customers in its fourth quarter, but the burger chain said it may raise prices this year as its own food tab rises.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.38 .34 Avalon
Girard reaping the benefits of good management, V&M Star
Editorial: For a decade, Girard’s city gov- ernment has had to bear a very heavy burden: A fiscal oversight
Cavs come close, then fall
Monday night was the Cavaliers’ best shot at a victory in weeks, and they let it slip through their hands, tying a team mark for futility.
REUNIONS
East High School January and June classes of 1949 will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Johnny’s on Market
NEWSMAKERS | Lil Wayne to kick off first tour since jail
newsmakers Lil Wayne to kick off first tour since jail NEW YORK Fans who missed Lil Wayne
Howdy! A Big D welcome to Steelers, Packers
The first Super Bowl in North Texas is going to be a big, gaudy celebration of excess, just like the stadium where the game will be played.
Lavender propels OSU past No. 18 Iowa
The high-low game has turned a low point into a high one for No. 24 Ohio State.
Ohio State once again men’s No. 1
Ohio State is again the runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll.
Bill of Rights protects everyone
Opinion: Bill of Rights protects everyone While it is true that Jared Lee Loughner purchased a gun and
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2011. There are 340 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The Razzies The worst of 2010
Vampires, werewolves and airbenders lead the pack at The Razzies, an Academy Awards spoof that hands out prizes for the year’s worst films.
Ed Asner returns to series TV in “Working Class
Ed Asner returns to series TV in “Working Class,” the first original sitcom airing on CMT (Friday at
Penney to close stores, end catalog
J.C. Penney Co. plans to close some stores, outlets and call centers, finish closing its catalog business and add two opinionated shareholders.
Focus on financial reform
Opinion: Seattle Times: “While the financial system is far stronger today than it was a year ago, it is still
Surplus food
Surplus food St. Andrewes AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve a free lunch from
Christina Aguilera to sing at Super Bowl
Christina Aguilera will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Texas on Feb. 6.
Moscow terror attack kills 35
Terrorists struck again in the heart of Russia, with a suicide bomber blowing himself up Monday in Moscow’s busiest airport.
Li ousts Petkovic; Nadal on a roll
Li Na beat Andrea Petkovic 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open semifinals for the second straight year.
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