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At GM Lordstown, Kasich pledges to drive jobs into state
Finishing a brief tour of the Lordstown General Motors assembly plant, Gov. John Kasich, right, talks with Jim Graham, president of the United Auto Workers ...
Stories published January 26, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Thursday's Brookfield property board meeting rescheduled
Brookfield trustees property maintenance appeals board meeting, scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed to Feb. 17.
Canfield edges Howland in wrestling showdown
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com CANFIELD The scoreboard read 103, which could have
Phelps and Commerce streets to close over weekend
North Phelps Street, between Federal Street and West Commerce Street, and Commerce Street between Wick Avenue and North Hazel Street, will be closed Saturday and Sunday.
Speed limit reduced to 45 mph on Pa. pike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has reduced the speed limit to 45 mph on much of the main turnpike and much of the Interstate 476 Northeastern Extension.
Columbiana Co. man awaits sentencing on murder conviction
Columbiana Co. man awaits sentencing on murder conviction
YSU adds two more Valley football recruits
Two more Valley football seniors have verbally committed to Youngstown State. Ian Folmar, a
Commissioners from 9 Ohio counties gather Friday in Warren
Commissioners from 9 Ohio counties gather Friday in Warren
City man gets 10-year prison term for assault on girlfriend
City man gets 10-year prison term for assault on girlfriend
Plane hit by lightning makes emergency landing in Va.
Plane hit by lightning makes emergency landing in Va.
Ford recalls Windstar minivans for steering problems
Ford recalls Windstar minivans for steering problems
Color-coded terror warnings to be gone by April 27
Color-coded terror warnings to be gone by April 27
Ohio lethal injection opponent gets life in prison
Ohio lethal injection opponent gets life in prison
Fed says economy needs $600B bond-purchase program
Fed says economy needs $600B bond-purchase program
NFL commissioner to cut salary to $1 in event of lockout
NFL commissioner to cut salary to $1 in event of lockout
Jimmy Buffett falls off stage at Australia concert
Jimmy Buffett falls off stage at Australia concert
Mahoning County libraries see extended hours in April
Mahoning County libraries see extended hours in April
About 26 million Americans have diabetes, up 9 percent
About 26 million Americans have diabetes, up 9 percent
CBO: This year's budget deficit will reach $1.5 trillion
CBO: This year's budget deficit will reach $1.5 trillion
North Phelps, Commerces streets closed Saturday and Sunday in downtown Youngstown
North Phelps, Commerce streets closed Saturday and Sunday in downtown Youngstown
Niles mayor resigns from Trumbull County elections board
Niles mayor resigns from Trumbull County elections board
Deadline set in Ohio for unshorn wool, mohair and lamb pelts
Deadline set in Ohio for unshorn wool, mohair and lamb pelts
Dow Jones industrial average rises above 12,000
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average is surpassing 12,000 as investors shrug off weak
Howland school board seeks new member
HOWLAND The Howland Local School District Board of Education will accept letters of interest
Stocks mixed on weak earnings, State of the Union
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mixed in early trading as weak earnings results overshadow President
Criminal fugitive Lexter Williams arrested in Philly
Criminal fugitive Lexter Williams arrested in Philly
Official: Shot Indianapolis police officer dies
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A 29-year-old Indianapolis police officer shot during a weekend traffic stop has
LG Electronics posts more than $229M quarterly loss
LG Electronics posts more than $229M quarterly loss
Daniel Bell, influential sociologist, dies at 91
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Daniel Bell, a leading sociologist who wrote groundbreaking books about the
FBI joins search for missing W.Pa. college student
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (AP) — The FBI has joined the search for a western Pennsylvania college freshman
Officer fatally shoots armed man at home in Pa.
READING, Pa. (AP) — Police in Reading say an officer was responding to a domestic dispute when he
Penn State fraternity sentenced in teen’s death
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a Penn State University fraternity to 70 days of
ID of body in burned car still unclear
TARENTUM, Pa. (AP) — Allegheny County’s fire marshal and medical examiner are working to identify a
Poland couple still courting votes for 'I Love Lucy' wedding
More than 40,000 votes had been tallied as of Monday in the national race for an “I Love Lucy” wedding commemorating the 60th anniversary of the show.
SOCIETY DIGEST: Truck at dealership filled with pet food
Truck at dealership filled with pet food WARREN Bill Sims, owner of Sims Buick/GMC and Sims
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Gay son’s lifestyle baffles parents
Dear Annie: Our son, “Colin,” is 19 years old and a sophomore in college. He was always helpful and
HELOISE: Baking chocolate has a substitute
Dear Readers: Did you know that you can substitute cocoa and one other ingredient for baking
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Youngstown board commits $1M to renovate Rayen Stadium
The proposed renovation of Rayen Stadium has scored $1 million from the city school board.
2 YSU music groups claim coveted guest artist spots
The Youngstown State University Wind Ensemble and the YSU Dana School of Music Clarinet Ensemble have been selected to perform as guest artists at the 2011 Ohio Music Education Association/North Central National Association for Music Education Conference.
Valley viewers split on success of State of the Union speech
Supporters were inspired by President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech while detractors wanted to hear more about spending cuts.
Boardman's balanced attack spills Mooney
Boardman’s balanced attack spills Mooney By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com Boardman John
DeWine meets with priest
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Calling his visit to the South Side “fact-
Hubbard holds on for AAC White win
By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Hubbard If Rick Fox had any hair left to begin with, he may
Trumbull Co. to buy GPS devices
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve a
May, Patton make college choices
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State football team picked up another
Rayen Stadium revamp gets $1M
Chaney and East would use facility By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The
Williams’ 26 points powers Liberty comeback
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com CORTLAND Sophomore point guard Preston Williams poured in 26
Fight gun violence with economics, speaker urges
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Stronger and more consistent laws are needed to
Speedy Red Hurricanes storm past Ursuline
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Following Tuesday’s 69-57 loss to New Castle,
Warren seeks funds for water park
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The city will apply soon for $87,312 in Ohio Department
Tayala’s 20 points propel McDonald
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com McDONALD An early lead against Sebring helped the McDonald High
Letson may be home soon
ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN State Rep. Tom Letson of Warren, D-64th, was admitted
Poland couple hopes to win ‘I Love Lucy’ wedding prize
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com poland More than 40,000 votes had been tallied as of Monday
Frustrated by close losses, Penguins hope for more wins
Frustrated by close losses, Penguins hope for more wins By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com
At GM Lordstown, Kasich pledges to drive jobs into state
Finishing a brief tour of the Lordstown General Motors assembly plant, Gov. John Kasich, right, talks with Jim Graham, president of the United Auto Workers Local 1112. Kasich chose the auto facility as the location for his first official visit in Northeast Ohio as governor.
McClatchy Newspapers Analysis
McClatchy Newspapers Analysis WASHINGTON The moment was tailor-made for Barack Obama, who rose
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pleading for unity in a newly divided government, President Barack
Valley viewers split on success of speech
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Supporters were inspired by President Barack
Obama seeks state of unity in US
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.”
Shot, sentenced
Shot, sentenced WARREN A Maple Street Southwest man who was shot in the upper body a week ago
Salem councilman will run for mayor
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Democrat Dennis Groves, a former city fireman
Boardman schools seek OK for program
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The school board will ask the Ohio School
Meeting to address bridge replacement
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The $2.62 million replacement of the Elm
Woman arrested; son still sought in shooting
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a woman in connection
Drug added to carry out death sentences
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State prison officials are changing the drug used in
State of the Union || FACT CHECK
FACT CHECK State of the Union The ledger did not appear to be adding up Tuesday night when
Columbus Zoo’s beloved gorilla, Lulu, dies
By Kathy Lynn Gray Columbus Dispatch Visitors loved to watch her wrestle, stick out her tongue
Park board adds commissioner
Staff report Youngstown Mill Creek MetroParks has added another new face to its board of park
Ursuline Sisters adds 7 associates
Staff report CANFIELD The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown will welcome seven new associates
newsmakers
newsmakers Jackson’s doctor pleads not guilty LOS ANGELES Michael Jackson’s doctor pleaded not
Judge Lanzo will run for re-election
Staff report struthers Judge James Lanzo of Struthers Municipal Court says he will run again.
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Scott Glenn is 72. Singer Jean Knight is 68. Actor David Strathairn is 62. Singer
Officials: US reconsidering its aid to Lebanon
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is reconsidering U.S. economic and military
YSU plans annual financial-aid event
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Teen struck by gunfire files suit
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A teen hit by gunfire from the rifle of a neighbor in
Warehouse fire prompts warning
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN A fire broke out and burned for hours early Tuesday outside
Elections board rejects appeal
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Board of Elections has rejected an appeal filed by 4th
Poll: Many would choose pets over significant other
Associated Press NEW YORK Your sweetheart or your pet. Who would you choose to dump if one had
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew G. Pickens, 34, of 4088 Cooper Road,
Poll: Many split on health-care law
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON American attitudes toward changes in health-care laws are “all
3 killed in clash in Egypt
Associated Press CAIRO Egyptian police fired tear gas and rubber bullets and beat protesters to
Poland school board grants medical leave to principal
Staff report POLAND The Poland Board of Education has granted a second medical leave of absence
Prosecutors ask court to expedite killer’s execution
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Prosecutors have formally asked the Ohio Supreme Court
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District Board of Trustees, 1 p.m., Boardman Township
YSU Dana ensembles to perform for OMEA
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Wind Ensemble and the YSU Dana School of
Sandwich night: Which ’wich will you pick?
Family Features From PB&Js to pitas, muffalettas to melts — any way you slice them, sandwiches
Some metaphors are loaded
Opinion: Some metaphors are loaded Sometimes we pay a price for free speech, which is rich in metaphors.
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2011. There are 339 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Steelers old and new praise Tomlin
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Coach Mike Tomlin still is only 38 years old, still hasn’t played a
Business Digest || Google to hire more than 6,200 this year
Google to hire more than 6,200 this year san francisco Google Inc. plans to hire more than 6,200
YSU Sports Schedule
MEN’S BASKETBALL (7-12, 1-8) Nov. 5 — Samford, W, 64-61 Nov. 16 — Buffalo, W, 64-53 Nov. 20 —
iTunes’ top-10-selling singles and albums of the week ending Jan. 24:
iTunes’ top-10-selling singles and albums of the week ending Jan. 24: Singles: v“Grenade”: Bruno
Baseball team to host ‘First Pitch’ breakfast
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State baseball program will hold the inaugural “First
Cracking down on fraud
Opinion: Cracking down on fraud Marietta Times: Apparently, crime does pay when Uncle Sam is the victim.
A nuclear Iran? Not so fast
Opinion: After years of warning that an Iranian atomic bomb is right around the corner, Israeli officials now
Childress confident his NASCAR team can dethrone Johnson
Associated Press WELCOME, N.C. There’s a sign at the top of the road leading into Richard
New vs. old heroes
Opinion: When I mention that my family used kerosene lamps when I was a child in the South during the 1930s,
Fleury stops 29 shots as Penguins blank Islanders
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Without superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Pittsburgh
Chief outlines JobsOhio plan
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s new economic development chief told state lawmakers Monday that
Quick start lifts Buckeyes
Associated Press COLUMBUS If this was a big test, then No. 1 Ohio State aced it. William
‘Biutiful,’ ‘Dogtooth’ vie in foreign films
“Dogtooth,” directed by Greece’s Yorgos Lanthimos; “Algeria’s “Outside the Law,” Rachid Bouchareb;
AT&T laying claim to ‘person’ status
Opinion: If a corporation is a “person” under the law, does it get the kinds of “personal privacy”
2nd wave of housing bust hits more cities
Associated Press A second wave of falling home prices is battering some cities that had escaped
Oscar nominations ‘King’s Speech’ leads the pack with 12
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. The British monarchy saga “The King’s
‘Fantastic Four’ — no more
Associated Press It’s a Fantastic Four farewell with the revelation Tuesday of who among them has
Joblessness rises in 20 states, falls in 15
Associated Press WASHINGTON The unemployment rate rose in 20 states last month as employers in
Stocks flat as blue-chip earnings disappoint
Associated Press NEW YORK Stock indexes finished about where they started Tuesday after a round
Rights of all can be protected through truly public trials
Editorial: For several months a debate has been waged in Mahoning County over whether the public is entitled
Clijsters, Zvonareva advance to Australian semis
Associated Press MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Kim Clijsters moved into an Australian Open semifinal
Information sharing crucial
Opinion: By Thomas Fingar and Roger George McClatchy-Tribune The WikiLeaks dissemination of U.S.
Philadelphia says ‘no’ to Schuylkill duck boat tours
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The operator of a duck boat that sank in a July collision on the
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
City cops probe Dragon Palace
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police issued citations to two people at the Dragon Palace restaurant on
Health concerns fuel market for sugar substitutes A SWEET SPLASH
Health concerns fuel market for sugar substitutes a sweet splash McClatchy Tribune If you
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