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Reopening of Warren fire station sparks optimism
Warren Fire Chief Ken Nussle stands in front of Engine 6 at the newly reopened fire station on Parkman Road Northwest.
Stories published January 28, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Sheen out of hospital, back in rehab
For the second year in a row, TV’s most-watched comedy is suffering a production halt as star Charlie Sheen checked himself back into an undisclosed rehab facility.
Sunday bowl-a-thon will benefit JA
The John F. Kennedy High School basketball team is raising money to benefit Junior Achievement.
Tattooed man among trio suspected in theft of $4,500 bracelet
Police are looking for the individuals who stole a $4,500 diamond bracelet from a local jewelry store.
Shooting forces woman, kids to run for cover
Police are investigating a shooting into a house on the East Side that forced a woman and her children to run for cover.
Mubarak fires cabinet amid popular uprising; Obama threatens sanctions
Facing a popular uprising, Egypt's president fired his Cabinet early Saturday after protesters engulfed his country in chaos - battling police with stones and firebombs, burning down the ruling party headquarters and defying a night curfew enforced by the army.
Priests to host appreciation dinner at Boulevard Tavern
Leaders of two Catholic churches will have an appreciation dinner for a local restaurant Tuesday.
Human meds again top ASPCA list of top 10 pet toxins
Human medications including dropped pills sickened more pets in the United States last year than any other toxin.
County commissioners discuss concern over state budget cuts
County commissioners discuss concern over state budget cuts
AP exam finds execution-drug shortage widespread in US
AP exam finds execution-drug shortage widespread in US
Duniek Christian appears, without duct tape, for court hearing
Duniek Christian appears, without duct tape, for court hearing
Man wounded in shooting ends up on probation for drug charges
Man wounded in shooting ends up on probation for drug charges
Ohio congressman to cuts costs by cutting his office
Ohio congressman to cut costs by cutting his office
Workers saw 2 percent increase in wages and benefits last year
Workers saw 2 percent rise in wages and benefits last year
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson has town hall meeting Monday in Salem
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson has town hall meeting Monday
Nelson Mandela, 92, released from S. African hospital
Nelson Mandela, 92, released from S. African hospital
College financial planning workshop at Chaney on Tuesday
College financial planning workshop at Chaney on Tuesday
2nd annual TAG juried photo exhibit
Trumbull Art Gallery will have its second annual juried photography exhibit Feb. 20 through March 25.
Slavic cultures to be compared
Slavic cultures to be compared WARREN Youngstown-Warren Chapter of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
HELOISE: Packing? Cruise along with tips
Dear Readers: A cruise can be a fun way for the family to visit many different places. Here are some
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Is book issue a sign of dementia?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Last August, one of my favorite authors published a
Ursuline’s Conlan commits to YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Over the past four years, Ursuline’s Zach Conlan
Drug-court grad sings praises of Trumbull treatment program
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Shandrieka Shavers, 32, has discovered over the past two
Northside recognized for child immunizations
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Childhood immunizations at Forum Health
Pirates aim to get the Steelers Nation fan base to PNC Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ goal this season is to make it the World Series and to get the Steelers
South Range exacts its revenge on ITCL rival
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com Hanoverton Ten days after a 23-point loss to the United
YPD: Man beat, held woman hostage
VICTIM TELLS OFFICERS ORDEAL LASTED A WEEK By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com
USHL reviews mega-brawl, suspends Paulides, Belonger
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN When the penalties were announced after last
Complaint: Parks board doesn’t represent everyone
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The president of an association of
YSU men remain winless on the road
Staff/wire report CHICAGO A balanced scoring attack helped spark Loyola to an 84-71 victory over
Classes knit humor into crafts
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Sandra Horforth takes her volunteering seriously
Program expands from Purple Heart recipients to all vets
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON A program to honor Columbiana County veterans is
Rockets roll; Tipton hits 1,000
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com lowellville With just over two minutes left in the third
Black lawmakers seek meeting with Kasich over hiring
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Black lawmakers are demanding a meeting with Gov. John
Canfield voters to decide on two levies
By KRISTINE GILL kgill@vindy.com CANFIELD Canfield schools will try again in May to pass a
Reopening of Warren fire station sparks optimism
Warren Fire Chief Ken Nussle stands in front of Engine 6 at the newly reopened fire station on Parkman Road Northwest.
Proposal for Jackson Milton public library gets another look
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A proposal for a new Jackson-Milton
Sanctions hurt Iran
Opinion: By Farslhid Alyan Institute for War & Peace Reporting TEHRAN When a Turkish reporter recently
Business Digest || LinkedIn files papers for IPO
LinkedIn files papers for IPO SAN FRANCISCO LinkedIn Corp., the company behind the largest
Jury indicts city woman on aggravated-burglary charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday, including
Nearly $100,000 in grants awarded to local groups
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN Neighborhood SUCCESS, a program of The Raymond
Wade and James will be starters for East
Associated Press NEW YORK LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat are headed to the NBA
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Marvelettes founder Gladys Horton dies LOS ANGELES Gladys Horton, who co-founded
In truth, there is no secret
Opinion: I’m convinced that when our leaders invoke public schools in the American call to arms on global
Davos forum leaders: Save the euro and the planet
Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland France’s president tried Thursday to save the reputation of
Challenger disaster still painful 25 years later
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. For many, no single word evokes as much pain.
Man gets 2 years for stealing dead boy’s ID
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. A Bulgarian man who lived for 14 years as an American citizen
Hubbard, Girard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Death Defying Acts,” 8 p.m.: Three one-act plays at the Oakland
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown, free clothing for men,
5 arrested in UK cyber-attack probe
5 arrested in UK cyber-attack probe LONDON British police arrested five people Thursday on
Bombing at funeral kills 48
Associated Press BAGHDAD A car bomb exploded outside a funeral tent Thursday in a mainly Shiite
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dwan Dennis, 20, of 2515 Ohio Ave., #1, Youngstown,
GM says it’ll drop quest for US loans
Associated Press WASHINGTON General Motors Co., in another sign of its progress since a
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Alan Alda is 75. Marthe Keller (“Marathon Man”) is 66. Guitarist Dave Sharp of The
Snow causes rise in jobless-aid filings
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people applying for unemployment benefits rose
Fit for posterity
Opinion: Fit for posterity St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Physical fitness personality Jack LaLanne easily could
Novak Djokovic ousts Federer from Aussie Open; women’s final is set
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia Roger Federer saved a parting shot for anyone who thinks
Michigan rallies past Ohio State women
Associated Press COLUMBUS Rachel Sheffer was calm as she approached the free throw line with a
Political parties far apart
Opinion: Before President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech, many Senate and House members vowed to
Gates faults Congress for ‘crisis on my doorstep’
Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario Defense Secretary Robert Gates is accusing Congress of dumping
Thoughts on a day marking the loss of the Challenger
Editorial: In the way that one generation has Pearl Harbor and the next generation has the assassination of
Woman says she wants to fill remaining term of auditor
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Betty Brothers wants to fill the remaining term of
TAG juried photo exhibit to begin Feb. 20
Special to The Vindicator WARREN Trumbull Art Gallery will have its second annual juried
East Coast digs out from yet more snow
Associated Press NEW YORK Enough already. People across the Northeast wearily shoveled their
County redefines detective jobs
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County redefined two former county
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Struthers 2nd Ward Block Watch, 10 a.m., White Memorial Wesleyan Church, 474
Teen put piano on Fla. sandbar
Associated Press MIAMI The rumors can stop swirling: The baby grand piano that turned up on a
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2011. There are 337 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Gerson seeks Girard court post
Staff report liberty Atty. Rebecca M. Gerson of Liberty has announced her candidacy for Girard
Man charged in rape of child
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man is jailed on a $150,000 bond
An amendment rooted in past failures
Opinion: By James M. BANNER Jr. Los Angeles Times There’s a move afoot to give the states the authority
Consequences of vitriol
Opinion: Consequences of vitriol For several years I have be- lieved that the vitriol from the news media
Ohio Lottery winner
Ohio Lottery winner GIRARD Thomas R. Williams of Girard won a top prize, $10,000 a year for
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