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Valley military mom protests airline rebooking fees
Winifred Flood holds a photograph of her son, Marine Sgt. Kenneth Flood. Winnie Flood didn’t get to say goodbye to her son in person when ...
Stories published March 21, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Penguins top Red Wings in shootout
DETROIT (AP) — James Neal scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled
Howard powers Magic over Cavaliers 97-86
CLEVELAND (AP) — Dwight Howard scored 28 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and was way too much for
Howland lineman Anthony Stanko verbally commits to Penn State
Howland lineman Anthony Stanko verbally commits to Penn State HOWLAND —As a standout on the
Chief suspect in Niles homicide still hospitalized
Chief suspect in Niles homicide still hospitalized
Convicted Trumbull Co. man gets new sentencing date hearing
Convicted Trumbull Co. man gets new sentencing date hearing
Ohio prison director says prison sale helps avoid cuts
Ohio prison director says prison sale helps avoid cuts
hhgregg looking for a few good men, women for its Boardman store
hhgregg looking for a few good men, women for its Boardman store
Restaurant owners worries state budget cuts will hurt her customers
Lily McElroy, owner of Our Family Restaurant, next to the Youngstown State University campus, said
Lane restrictions on I-680 on Silliman Street, Woodland Avenue postponed
Lane restrictions on I-680 on Silliman Street, Woodland Avennue postponed
Youngstown leases acreage to V&M Star for parking, storage
Youngstown leases acreage to V&M Star for parking, storage
FISH Samaritan House in Youngstown seeking donations
FISH Samaritan House in Youngstown seeking donations
Tennessee expected to fire basketball coach Bruce Pearl
CBSsports.com is reporting that Tennessee has decided to end Bruce Pearl’s tenure as the school’s
Health-care law at one year: Future still in question
Health-care law at one year: Future still in question
Buoyed by airstrikes, Libya's rebels try to advance
Buoyed by airstrikes, Libya's rebels try to advance
Mercy denied for Ohio man who killed fellow inmate
Mercy denied for Ohio man who killed fellow inmate
YSU to honor diversity trailblazers on March 31
youngstown Trailblazers for diversity will be honored at Youngstown State University’s 4th annual
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
AUCTIONS St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell, will have a basket auction
Phantoms will help support clean river
April 1 will be Shenango River Watchers night at the Covelli Centre.
Fortnightly meeting scheduled
Fortnightly meeting HUBBARD Fortnightly IV will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday at the home of Donna
HELOISE: Caring for pots made of terra-cotta
Dear Readers: Terra-cotta pots for spring flowers may need a little tender, loving care. If there
Mill Creek ABWA honors Pappagallo as Woman of Year
On March 8 the Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA selected its 2011 Woman of the Year: Shirley Pappagallo.
Newton Falls Library expands to include digital media
The Newton Falls Public Library, 204 S. Canal St., has expanded its services with audiobooks, eBooks, music and video, available to download from the library’s website.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Annette’ refuses to meet his mom
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been dating “Annette” for two years, and we
Stow woman killed in crash
A 57-year-old Stow woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 76 in Portage County on Saturday afternoon after she attempted to make a U-turn.
Experience caused awakening for Harding High graduate
Yusuf Johnson of Cleveland, a Warren native and Harding High School graduate, says life for black Americans is a lot like the 1999 movie “The Matrix,” in which everyone’s destiny is controlled by an unseen force.
Budget plan cuts air-quality agency funding by 95%
Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s two-year budget proposal would cut most funding for a decades-old agency that was created to help businesses follow Clean Air Act requirements.
Meeting set to discuss new sewer system
The township will have a public meeting with Mahoning County officials to address residents’ questions about a new sewer system.
Mineral Ridge Post Office closes this week
Home delivery will not be affected for the 1,800 customers served by the Mineral Ridge Post Office, scheduled to close at the end of business Friday.
Retiring Canfield math teacher hopes to divide time among family, education and Mickey D’s
Debbie Haverstock sees golden arches in her future. “I’m going to follow some dreams,” said the Youngstown native and math teacher at Canfield Village Middle School.
Penguins’ Phil Klein masterful vs. Toledo
Phil Klein pumped his fist and roared in triumph after striking out his 13th batter to end the eighth inning.
All pleased with wrestling at Covelli
The Ohio Athletic Committee and Covelli Centre officials were hoping that the past two weekends of junior high and grade school wrestling would draw the kind of numbers that other host sites had previously attracted.
Praying for change
Every day for the last three years, George Prvonozac has taken a walk around Courthouse Square here. The walk isn’t for his well-being, he says, but for the city’s.
Buckeyes put on clinic in Cleveland
Over on George Mason’s bench, a few players were mocking Jared Sullinger, Ohio State’s fleshy freshman who was frustrated and fuming.
PBA’s Ciminelli looks for success
Ryan Ciminelli came to the PBA Central/East Region Hubbard Open with a sore finger and optimism for the future.
OHSBCA announces hall of fame class
The Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association (OHSBCA) has announced the next hall of fame inductees.
Valley military mom protests airline rebooking fees
Winifred Flood holds a photograph of her son, Marine Sgt. Kenneth Flood. Winnie Flood didn’t get to say goodbye to her son in person when he was deployed last month to Afghanistan because the airline she booked to North Carolina wanted an extra $300 to change the date of her flight following her son’s change in deployment dates. Winifred Flood wants the airline to change its policies regarding military parents.
In Japan, officials report some progress
Japanese officials reported progress Sunday in their battle to gain control over a leaking, tsunami-stricken nuclear complex.
Credit check can affect hiring
Failing to pay your bills could keep you from getting a job. Frustrated at the reticence of applicants’ previous employers, companies seeking an indicator of their job candidate’s character are turning to credit reports.
Libya bombing called successful; endgame unclear
In an attack that carried as much symbolism as military effect, a cruise missile late Sunday blasted a building in Moammar Gadhafi’s residential compound, near his iconic tent.
Obama lifts Brazil as a model for peace
President Barack Obama on Sunday held up the South American nation as a model of democratic change in a time of uprisings and crackdowns across the Arab world and yet another war front for the United States.
Tribe abandons Yemen’s president
The U.S.-backed president of Yemen suffered a devastating political blow Sunday when his own powerful tribe demanded his resignation.
Now that U.S., allies have attacked Libya, what are the true goals?
McClatchy Newspapers LONDON With U.S., British and French forces now fully engaged in attacking
Bill targets prisoners on Facebook
Islam Dunn updates his Facebook page with a phone like many other 19-year-olds, only he must hide the device so prison guards don’t notice.
METRO DIGEST | Labrae celebrates Democracy Day
‘Legal addiction’ forum NEW MIDDLETOWN The Springfield Township Police Department and its
U.S & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Advice updated on children, car seats
Children should ride in rear-facing car seats longer, until they are 2 years old instead of 1, according to updated advice from a medical group and a federal agency.
Military retirees face rising health-care costs
The Pentagon is proposing an increase in insurance health-care premiums for military retirees and their families to ease federal budget problems.
Home invader on South Side nets $10, Xbox, cell phone
An 18-year-old Mistletoe Avenue man said a man grabbed him from behind, pushed him onto a bed, put a blanket over him and robbed him about 11 p.m. Friday night.
METRO DIGEST | Library improves gift shop
The Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Bookstore and Gift Shop will be closed from March 28 through April 2 while improvements are being made.
Missile strikes Gadhafi residence compound
U.S., French, British forces expand Libya bombing campaign WRITETHRU (EDITORS: Updates with smoke
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | ‘Sound and Dance’ show scheduled
Brandon Martin will present a “A Sound and Dance Experiment” at 10 p.m. Friday at The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St., downtown.
Penguins falter in third period, lose to NY Rangers
Two days after a five-goal first period, the New York Rangers had to delay their offensive outburst until the Pittsburgh Penguins committed some big penalties in the third.
Kyle Busch completes another Bristol sweep
The question isn’t whether Kyle Busch will win at Bristol Motor Speedway — it’s how soon, if ever, someone else will find a way to keep him out of victory lane.
Florida State shocks No. 2 seed Notre Dame
Bernard James scored 14 points, Michael Snaer added 13 and Florida State showed there’s more to its game than defense with a 71-57 upset of second-seeded Notre Dame on Sunday night.
VIDEO GAME REVIEW | ‘ELEMENTAL: WAR OF MAGIC’
When “Elemental: War of Magic” came out in August, so many and so loud were the complaints about bugs, crashes and its unfinished state that Stardock CEO Brad Wardell made a public apology for releasing the game.
Butler making its move again
Butler is beating up on college basketball’s big boys, taking down No. 1 seeds, booking tickets for big-city destinations and winning the hearts of college basketball fans with a long NCAA tournament run. Again.
The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city
The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket price for shows in North America.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District Board, 7 p.m., 850 Industrial Road,
NEWSMAKERS | Musician Wyclef Jean shot in hand in Haiti
Musician Wyclef Jean said Sunday that a bullet grazed his hand as he stepped out of a car to make a telephone call, but said he was only slightly injured.
‘New Old Age’ author doesn’t sugarcoat tough truth
By Kelly Mcmasters Long Island Newsday When did old become a dirty word? And when did the sexy
Trumbull County court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints PNC Bank NA v. Landmark Capital Investments Inc. et al,
Don’t ignore Colombia
Opinion: Don’t ignore Colombia Los Angeles Times: President Obama’s first visit to South America, which
Years Ago
Today is Monday, March 21, the 80th day of 2011. There are 285 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Good people step up, get results
Opinion: Good people step up, get results This letter is to let people know that there are many good
BUSINESS DIGEST | AT&T will buy T-Mobile for $39B
AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion that would make it the largest cell-phone company in the U.S.
Nuclear crisis could affect placement of US reactors
Energy Secretary Steven Chu suggested Sunday that Japan’s nuclear crisis might make it less likely that new nuclear reactors are built near large American cities.
States push for online sales-tax collection
Tax-free shopping is under threat for many online shoppers as states facing widening budget gaps increasingly pressure Amazon.com Inc. and other Internet retailers to start collecting sales taxes from their residents.
U.S. should extricate itself quickly from Libyan action
Editorial: Outside military intervention in Libya was the last option the West, including the United States,
Zippo’s burning ambition lies in retail expansion
Zippo lighters have retained their retro cool even as the tiny northwestern Pennsylvania company that makes them gets ready to celebrate its 80th anniversary and 500 millionth lighter next year.
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Volatile week shows bull market’s fragility
When it comes to the mood of the market, strategist Brian Gendreau called what happened Wednesday Exhibit A.
Police: Runaway’s helpers broke laws
Police recommended charges against six of the people who helped a teenage Christian convert run away from her Muslim parents in Ohio in 2009.
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