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Young’s Restaurant to close after nearly seven decades
Paul Kroll, 6, of Diamond finishes his milkshake Saturday afternoon at Young’s Restaurant.
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Stories published January 27, 2011
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JCC to host Israeli educator/activist Wednesday
The Youngstown Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, will host Galia Sabar, chairwoman of the African Studies Department of Tel Aviv University, at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the multipurpose room.
Girard man wins $10K for life in lottery scratch-off
Thomas R. Williams of Girard won a top prize, $10,000 a year for life, after scratching the Ohio Lottery’s instant game It’s a Wonderful Life.
Internet down in Egypt before anticipated new protests
Internet service in Egypt was disrupted and the government deployed an elite special operations force in Cairo on Friday, hours before an anticipated new wave of anti-government protests.
Killer planned suicide by bear in Yellowstone
A convicted killer who escaped from an Arizona prison says his plan was to overdose on heroin at Yellowstone National Park and let bears eat him.
Sheen hospitalized with abdominal pain
Charlie Sheen's publicist says the actor has been hospitalized in Los Angeles with severe abdominal pains.
GOP considering bill to privatize Medicare
Months after they hammered Democrats for cutting Medicare, House Republicans are debating whether to relaunch their quest to privatize the health program for seniors.
American missionary dead after being shot in head in Mexico
An American missionary couple who were attacked by gunmen in Mexico drove up to an illegal roadblock in a dangerous area of the country that has had 40 violent car thefts in the last two months, a Mexican official said Thursday.
Senate leaders reach agreement on filibusters, appointments
The Senate stood ready Thursday to reject an effort to restrict filibusters, those familiar blockades that sew gridlock and discord.
Panel: Meltdown could have been avoided
The government-appointed panel investigating the roots of the financial crisis says the meltdown occurred because government officials and Wall Street executives ignored warning signs and failed to manage risks.
Trustee complains about representation on Mill Creek MetroParks board
Trustee complains about representation on Mill Creek MetroParks board
North Side woman indicted on aggravated burglary charges
North Side woman indicted on aggravated burglary charges
Santorum to headline Catholic group event in Mass.
BOSTON (AP) — Possible Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum is headlining a benefit for a
Mom of teen beating victim sues Fla. school board
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The mother of a 16-year-old girl who authorities say was savagely
Unmarked graves found at veteran cemetery in Miss.
VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — Authorities said Thursday they fear dozens of veterans could lie in unmarked
Black Ohio lawmakers urge Kasich to hire minorities
Black Ohio lawmakers urge Kasich to hire minorities
Gingrich derides Obama speech as “shallow” in Fla.
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is deriding President Barack Obama’s
LA cops eye 2 more deaths in ‘Grim Sleeper’ case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Perhaps the “Grim Sleeper” never took a break after all. Police were
Century knocked off man’s terror-support sentence
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A judge has shaved more than 100 years off the sentence of the first man
Michelle Obama in SC, sees Army fitness, food
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is visiting the Army’s largest training post to
Official: Calif. killer charged in 2 NY deaths
NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official says a convicted California serial killer is being
Pa. sex offender found living with woman's 3 children
Pa. sex offender found living with woman's 3 children
Ohio woman's child sex abuse conviction reinstated
Ohio woman's child sex abuse conviction reinstated
Another storm disrupts air travel in Northeast
For the third time in a month, airline passengers are navigating a sea of canceled and delayed
Liberty Police Department donates bikes to Goodwill
Liberty Police Department donates bikes to Goodwill
Ohio woman jailed 9 days over children's school addresses
Ohio woman jailed 9 days over children's school addresses
Teen says he put grand piano in Miami bay
MIAMI (AP) — A 16-year-old looking to boost his art school application took a bow today for being
Stock futures dip after jobless applications rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes were headed for a flat opening today after the government said that
Ohio State Highway Patrol seizes 4 kilos of cocaine in Erie County
OSHP seizes 4 kilos of cocaine in Erie County
Baby’s body recovered from scene of NY house blast
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a baby was recovered from the debris of an
Police: Bartender accidentally kills self
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police say a Pittsburgh bartender accidentally killed himself while playing with a
Storm strands 9 on board Philly transit bus
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nine passengers spent the night on board a bus in Philadelphia as a massive
Judge expected to rule on Sen. Orie ethics searches
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania judge is expected to rule whether investigators illegally
Area commissoners to meet with state lawmakers Friday
County commissioners from Ashtabula, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning, Trumbull and Tuscarawas counties will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Cafe 422 in Warren.
Niles library events to honor President McKinley's birthday
The McKinley Memorial Library will have several events Saturday in honor of the 168th birthday of President William McKinley.
Dental associations will give kids a reason to smile
Free dental plan For the ninth year, dentists and dental professionals in the three-county area
Niles makes name for itself in new book of appellations
The Niles Historical Society has decided to reprint the Niles Nickname Booklet, which was first
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Pregnancy has given her a backbone
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been divorced from “Bill” for more than a
HELOISE: How to clean or restore pewter
Dear Heloise: Can you please tell me how to clean/restore pewter? I have a nut tray that I would
Liberty trustees, police to meet next week
The township trustees and police department will have a meeting at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the township administration building.
Canfield edges Howland for titles
The scoreboard read 103, which could have represented Fahrenheit during Anthony Spencer’s match against Nico Lucarelli.
Reservists return to duties at home
Within a few months, Master Sgt. Victor Rivera likely will return to his job delivering mail. For now, he’s happy to see something being delivered to him: normalcy.
Youngstown Veterans Treatment Court has inaugural session
“We have to wrap our arms around these kids coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan and the older veterans from other wars,” said Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Stratton.
Roethlisberger enjoying time in spotlight
Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers went back to work Wednesday after two days off following a 24-19 victory over the New York Jets in the AFC championship game.
A song to sing and nothing to lose
The lyrics to Sarah Turner’s single “Youngstown” neatly summarize where the young singer is now — and where she’s heading.
Coroner confirms man, 76, was slain
The Mahoning County coroner’s office confirms police suspicions that the death of a 76-year-old township man was a homicide.
Penguins pick up 2 more Valley players
The Youngstown State football team secured two more verbal commitments in the last two days.
Church rejects selling land option for racetrack, resort
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA Grace Fellowship Church of Niles’ board president says
YSU BASKETBALL PREVIEW / today’S GAME
MEN Matchup: YSU (7-12, 1-8 Horizon League) vs. Loyola (12-8, 3-6).
Student may face charges over plastic ‘BB’
Charges may be filed against a 14-year-old male student at William S. Guy Middle School who shot a 13-year-old male student with an air soft gun that discharged a plastic “BB.”
Ursuline lauded for student’s top ACT score
Ursuline High School is one of 29 Ohio schools recognized by the Ohio ACT for having a student who earned a top score on the college-admissions and placement exam.
Grand jury indicts mother in beating death of infant son
Columbiana County Prosecutor Robert Herron said a woman has been indicted on a homicide charge in connection with the death of her child.
Study: Less risk of depression after abortion than after birth
Having an abortion does not increase the risk of mental-health problems, but having a baby does, one of the largest studies to compare the aftermath of both decisions suggests.
Young’s Restaurant to close after nearly seven decades
Paul Kroll, 6, of Diamond finishes his milkshake Saturday afternoon at Young’s Restaurant.
Economy survey finds more optimism
Employers will hire more workers this year, and the economy will grow faster than envisioned three months ago, according to an Associated Press survey.
Obama: We must ‘go all in’
President Barack Obama campaigned vigorously for his revamped economic message Wednesday.
Officials: CDBG funding needed
Area officials are concerned that cuts in federal spending might eliminate a program that has been beneficial to the Mahoning Valley.
Philly police arrest man wanted in Mahoning County
Lexter Williams in back in police custody.
Man convicted twice of murder
Andrew Irwin has now been convicted twice of stabbing Emily Foreman to death over drugs in Liverpool Township on Aug. 23, 2006.
New-home sales hit 47-year low
Buyers purchased the fewest number of new homes last year on records going back 47 years.
Veterans commission may receive $2M for 2011
Mahoning County commissioners will likely give the county Veterans’ Service Commission the full $2 million allocation for 2011.
Film to spread word about statewide effort
Dr. Chrisanne Gordon is using a film to spread the word about the effort to help war veterans in Ohio.
Pa. Superior Court to decide if boy is tried as juvenile or adult in slaying
Judges of Pennsylvania’s Superior Court may take months to rule on whether Jordan Brown will be tried as a juvenile or adult in the 2009 murder of his father’s pregnant girlfriend.
Man sentenced in kidnapping
A city man will spend the next decade in prison for sticking a gun in the mouth of his girlfriend and firing the weapon over the head of the 31-year-old woman.
Atty. Kren to run for Girard law director
Atty. Brian C. Kren has announced he is a Democratic candidate for the position of law director in the May 3 primary.
Hours at libraries will expand
Public library hours in Mahoning County will expand substantially this spring thanks to the passage of a 1.8-mill new library levy Nov. 2, the library system announced Wednesday.
Dow falls after hitting 12,000
The Dow Jones industrial average broke through 12,000 for the first time in 21/2 years Wednesday but slipped lower in afternoon trading.
Wolford to run for mayor as independent
Republican Mayor Jerry Wolford has decided to run for another term, but this time as an independent candidate.
Shoe Show store opens in Liberty
Shoe Show Inc., with corporate headquarters and a distribution center in Concord, N.C., recently opened a store at 3551 Belmont Ave., Suite 5, in the Liberty Plaza.
Former corrections officer sentenced for inmate sex
George A. Palmer, 24, of Niles, was sentenced for engaging in sexual conduct with a female inmate while working as a corrections officer in the Trumbull County Jail.
Warrant charging passing bad checks issued for woman, 57
A warrant was issued Wednesday for a 57-year-old township woman who already is in court on arson charges.
DNA leads to Quiznos-robbery suspect
Using DNA evidence, police have charged a 28-year-old man in the robbery of a Quiznos sandwich shop one year ago.
Infante resigns from Trumbull elections board
Ralph Infante has resigned from the Trumbull County Board of Elections effective Monday to run for re-election as Niles mayor.
Sentencing set for March 30 for domestic violence
Phillip Anderson could spend up to 61/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a domestic-violence episode at his home in 2010.
Lisbon library patrons check out renovations
Despite Monday’s cold weather, the Lepper Public Library was doing big business.
METRO DIGEST || Streets to close
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.
Strong Kids Campaign kicks off
The YMCA of Youngstown is kicking off its Strong Kids Campaign on Saturday.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Kucinich sues over olive pit in sandwich
Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio is suing a congressional cafeteria for dental damage he says he suffered after biting into an olive pit in a sandwich wrap he bought there.
ODDLY ENOUGH | 5-foot Monitor lizard captured in California neighborhood
ODDLY ENOUGH 5-foot Monitor lizard captured in California neighborhood RIVERSIDE, Calif.
Mahoning County Court filings
Marriage licenses: Wendall G. McClurg III, 34, of 4164 Belle Ave., Austintown, and Kary L. Benton, 26, of same.
Officials to examine city’s water pressure
The city will look into why there are water-pressure problems on the north side.
Poland and Boardman police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships.
Education needs single goal post
Opinion: WASHINGTON What America needs, says one American parent, is more parents who resemble South Korean
Keep health-care mandate
Opinion: By Rahul Rajkumar and Harold Pollack Los Angeles Times The individual mandate provision of the
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
‘New economy’ has major implications for the Valley
Editorial: President Barack Obama traveled to Wisconsin Wednesday to continue his conversation with the
Gesture from Israel sought
Opinion: Last weekend an Israeli commission charged with investigating the events surrounding the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.61 —.04 Avalon
Nadal falls in Aussie quarterfinals
The Spaniard was ousted by fellow countryman David Ferrer
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Block 5,SDRq directed by J.E. Ballantyne Jr., at Temple Hadar Israel, 403 E.
A speech like every other
Opinion: If every wish ever uttered by a president in the State of the Union address had been granted, we’d
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Wild Wings, 277 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman; 330-758-8404 Fri: The Guilty Pleasures, 9
Local bands in Rock Off
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND Local screamo-metal act Sinful Faith —
The Queers: still spreading message
Early on, punk rock’s mantra was to shock the world with not only band names but song titles to boot.
HEALTH NEWS DIGEST | Facility gets grant
Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley has received a $25,000 grant from The Youngstown Foundation.
Lovett, Hiatt play in relaxed setting
Appearing in promotional material like two weathered elder statesmen of music, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt are about to restart their on-again, off-again co-headlining tour.
Washington Generals: They’re far from a joke
For Youngstown basketball fans feeling down about the state of professional basketball in Northeast Ohio, things could be worse.
Oakland offers a trio of ‘Death Defying Acts’
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com “Death Defying Acts,” a collection of three one-act
The Vindicator Annual Oscar Poll Pick the winners & win
Think you know who will take home the gold this year? Then enter the Vindicator's Oscar contest
Study compares abortion, childbirth
Having an abortion does not increase the risk of mental-health problems, but having a baby does, one of the largest studies to compare the aftermath of both decisions suggests.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION An illegal party where two arrests were made for not having the proper permit required
Germany sets an example
Opinion: The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C.: The strength of Germany’s economic performance over the last
NEWSMAKERS | Penelope Cruz, Bardem have a son
Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are proud parents of a baby boy.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2011. There are 338 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Yes, Haiti needs trees
Opinion: Yes, Haiti needs trees Andres Oppenheimer’s arti- cle of Jan. 14 concerning Haiti needing more
Funds missing from St. Christine's
Police are investigating the reported theft of thousands of dollars from a West Side church but offering few details about the investigation.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY DIGEST | US could sell GM shares over 2 years
US could sell GM shares over 2 years WASHINGTON The head of the government’s bailout program
Garlic fights athlete’s foot
Q. Do you have any home remedies for athlete’s foot? I have been using over-the-counter antifungal
Poobah stands the test of time
Music-news updates from in and around the Mahoning Valley: Poobah, the psych-rock band led by
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