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Project Jamail donates collection to deserving students
Shoes donated to Wilson Middle School, Youngstown, by the family of the late Jamail Johnson are in the school’s trophy-display enclosure. Johnson’s family established Project ...
Stories published March 24, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Contract awarded for Jackson Twp. building
Mahoning County commissioners awarded a $319,000 contract to Milcam Inc. of Brookfield for construction of a maintenance and storage building and garage on Rosemont Road in Jackson Township.
One pleads in Trumbull County eavesdropping case
Barbara Ruggieri, one of three corrections officers at the Trumbull County jail accused of eavesdropping on supervisers through an intercom system, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor falsification charge.
Male Pomeranian found on Glenwood
A woman dropped off a lost male Pomeranian at the Boardman police station this morning.
Liberty trustees to meet Friday morning
Liberty Township trustees will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. today at the township administration building, 1315 Churchill-Hubbard Road, to discuss negotiations and personnel.
Penguins beat Flyers 2-1 in SO
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chris Kunitz’s shootout goal lifted the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 win over
Market Street crash 'sounded like a bomb'
Three people, including the driver of a Vindicator van, were taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center for observation after a four-vehicle crash on Market Street.
Boardman schools to take biggest cut in Mahoning County
Boardman schools will see the biggest cut in state foundation funding of all districts in Mahoning County, according to numbers released Thursday by the Ohio Office of Budget and Management.
Youngstown schools to spend nearly $2M for new buses
Youngstown schools to spend nearly $2M for new buses
Chamber honors Marvin, Fleming, O'Brien
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber honored its annual award recipients Thursday at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Hall, 7440 South Ave.
Ohio top court finds former judge Maureen A. Cronin in contempt of court order
Ohio Supreme Court finds former judge in contempt of court order
Second rider sues; blames driver caused NY bus crash
Second rider sues; blames driver caused NY bus crash
Ralph Nader calls for end of athletic scholarships
Ralph Nader calls for end of athletic scholarships
Appellate court upholds firing of former Mahoning County supervisor
Appellate court upholds firing of former Mahoning County supervisor
Va. couple gets married in Pa. rink where they met
Va. couple gets married in Pa. rink where they met
Profit-sharing checks doled out to Lordstown GM employees
Profit-sharing checks doled out to GM Lordstown workers
Services set for 2 of 5 people who died in Pa. fire
Services set for 2 of 5 people who died in Pa. fire
BREAKING NEWS: Youngstown police investigating South Side crash
BREAKING NEWS: Youngstown police investigating South Side crash
A grand jury indicts Ohio man in policeman's death
A grand jury indicts Ohio man in policeman's death
Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized after Liz Taylor's death
Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized after Liz Taylor's death
Man pleads guilty to his role in 2010 drive-by shooting
Man pleads guilty to his role in 2010 drive-by shooting
Eagles NFL Hall of Famer Chuck Bednarik hospitalized
Eagles Hall of Fame Chuck Bednarik hospitalized
ValleyCare selected as new name for Mahoning Valley hospitals
ValleyCare selected as new name for Mahoning Valley hospitals
Deadline to remove decorations at Poland Cemetery is April 1
Deadline to remove decorations at Poland Cemetery is April 1
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Alan and Sandi (Vrabel) Carroll of Madison-on-the-Lake, Ohio, are announcing the birth of a son,
Miss Krasinski to be June bride of Mr. Griswold
The parents of Rene Krasinski and Ron Griswold, both of Streetsboro, are announcing the couple’s
Galon-Mollohan wedding to be in Chagrin Falls
FOWLER The engagement of Amy Galon, daughter of Norman and Rosemary Galon of Willoughby, and Mark
Parents announce Callahan-Wire wedding plans
The parents of Lauren Callahan of Boardman and Shawn Wire of Columbus are announcing the couple’s
Rotary radio auction on ESPN 96.7 FM
Rotary radio auction on ESPN 96.7 FM mercer, pa. The public will have an opportunity to bid on
Scholarship winner to sing at YMTA recital Sunday
A highlight of the recital to be presented by students of Youngstown Music Teachers’ Association on Sunday in Butler North Recital Hall will be a performance by Neil Meloro.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Family chasm: Is it fixable?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am one of four adult siblings in a family that has
HELOISE: Lint loves reader’s black pants
Dear Heloise: I have new black cotton jean/slack-type pants that are covered in white lint. A lint
Officials dock Gains’ budget $100K
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll partly or fully rescind pay raises he gave his staff now that the county commissioners have docked his budget $100,000.
YSU coach Wolford's second spring opener better than first
YSU football coach Eric Wolford came off the field following Wednesday’s first spring practice, looked up at the Stambaugh Stadium lights and said, “We have sunshine, just like I promised. We just had to bring it in.”
Magistrate liens total $146K
Magistrate Dominic J. DeLaurentis Jr. of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court owes $146,122 in a series of state income-tax liens in connection with his former law practice.
Phantoms dealing with rise in concussions
Like most hockey fans, Curtis Carr likes the way Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke plays.
Warren council OKs pay freeze
Pay freezes were the order of the night Wednesday as Warren City Council approved contracts with three-year pay freezes for members of two police unions and four-year freezes for nine elected and appointed officials.
Stolen dog helps locate suspects
The cries and bark of a stolen dog helped lead police to two burglary suspects and may have helped prevent a murder in the city this week, authorities said.
Mooney’s Vinopal to transfer to Pitt
Mooney High graduate Ray Vinopal is transferring from Michigan to Pitt, according to two sources familiar with the situation.
Lighty leads the way
There’s a film clip that Ohio State coach Thad Matta loves showing to his players. It’s not of a great victory, a stirring last-second shot or even a painful defeat.
Lordstown uses wind power
The village will have a good reason to wish for windy days from now on — the village hall is being powered by two wind turbines expected to generate 30 percent to 50 percent of its electricity.
Northland star receives Mr. Basketball Award
Besides being a great scorer, team leader, big winner and the 2011 Associated Press Mr. Basketball award winner, Columbus Northland’s Trey Burke is one courageous young man.
Chief: Hubbard still relatively safe
Acting Police Chief Lou Carsone describes the city as a “relatively safe community” but with a cautionary note that “it is not the same community as 40 years ago.”
Local student wins national art award
It took creativity for Fitch High School senior Amber Henik to depict “disintegration of the oceanic environment” in her latest ceramic piece.
Boardman adds school zone
With warmer weather on the way, township officers are reminding residents to watch their speed — especially in school zones.
Security changes coming to Youngstown City Hall
Retired Youngstown police officers as well as current and former members of law enforcement will take over security at city hall, effective May 2.
Project Jamail donates collection to deserving students
Shoes donated to Wilson Middle School, Youngstown, by the family of the late Jamail Johnson are in the school’s trophy-display enclosure. Johnson’s family established Project Jamail, a program to donate the late mentor’s collection of more than 100 athletic shoes to Wilson students. Johnson, 25, a student at Youngstown State University, was shot and killed at an off-campus party Feb. 6. He was to have graduated this spring.
Poll: Many Ohioans disapprove of Kasich
The percentage of Ohioans disapproving of Gov. John Kasich has more than doubled since he took office in January, according to a new poll released by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.
Anxiety rises in Tokyo over water
Anxiety over Japan’s food and water supplies soared after warnings about radiation leaking from Japan’s tsunami-damaged nuclear- power plant into Tokyo’s tap water at levels unsafe for babies over the long term.
Man pleads not guilty in bank robbery case
A 40-year-old man accused of robbing a local bank has pleaded not guilty in Mahoning County Common Pleas court.
Soldier gets 24 years for Afghan murders
A U.S. soldier was sentenced to 24 years in prison Wednesday after saying “the plan was to kill people” in a conspiracy with four fellow soldiers to kill unarmed Afghan civilians.
Woman charged after making calls about bomb
A 27-year-old woman is facing felony charges after making false calls about a bomb planted on Youngstown State University property.
Low turnout blamed for levy failure
Voter turnout was one reason Poland’s 3.9-mill emergency school levy failed in November, and that’s why the Citizens Committee for Poland Schools has taken a new approach to promote voting for May’s upcoming levies.
Mayor: Niles can weather cuts
Mayor Ralph Infante says his city can weather an estimated $200,000 in state funding cuts without having to lay off city workers, but residents should anticipate a reduction in services.
Car flips over in drainage ditch; man dies
Police say a 21-year-old Transfer, Pa., man died in a one-car accident Tuesday night on U.S. Route 422 across from the Eastwood Mall.
McNally leaves race for council
Another candidate in Youngstown City Council’s 5th Ward Democratic primary is out of the race.
Cost of US operation in Libya: hundreds of millions and counting
Stretched thin by two wars, the U.S. military is spending upward of $1 billion in an international assault to destroy Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s air defenses and save rebels from likely defeat.
Air Force to test hypersonic aircraft
The U.S. Air Force plans to launch an experimental aircraft today that potentially could reach speeds of 4,000 mph over the Pacific Ocean.
Police probe two shootings in city
Police are investigating two shootings in the city involving teenage boys, with one teen boy suffering a gunshot wound to his foot.
Focus of event to be economic development
Salem’s Sustainable Opportunity Development Center and the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will spearhead Columbiana County’s second economic-development program.
ODDLY ENOUGH |New York judge jails man for bringing beer to DWI hearing
Authorities say a New York man appearing before a judge on a felony drunken- driving charge arrived at court an hour and a half late, drunk and carrying an open can of Busch beer.
Charged up Circus ringmaster is in the middle of the action
When Brian Crawford Scott arrived in New York City just over a year ago, the aspiring singer-actor believed musical theater was his future.
Red Wanting Blue’s magnificent miles on film
You’d think that when somebody finally got around to making a film about Red Wanting Blue, the Columbus-based band that has been touring nonstop for 13 years, it would be another Buckeye Stater.
Warren Philharmonic will spring into action
The sounds of nature will spring to life at Warren Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert Sunday.
America started career with a burst of magic
Talk about walking down memory lane, America singer-guitarist Gerry Beckley can’t believe it’s been 40 years since the release of his band’s self- titled platinum debut.
Pecchia-Duncan wedding date is announced
Mara Pecchia of New Middletown and D. Douglas Duncan of Struthers are announcing their engagement
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.34 —.08 Avalon
Obama’s war in Libya is unwise
Opinion: By Matthew Rothschild McClatchy-Tribune President Obama’s decision to wage war on Libya is
Is any public sector pay raise justified in current economy?
Editorial: Three weeks ago, Columbiana County commissioners agreed to a 3 percent pay raise this year for
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | STEM college event
STEM college event Youngstown Youngstown State University’s College of Science, Technology,
Israel a scapegoat for despots
Opinion: A well-known maxim from the Dictators’ Handbook advises finding an external enemy to distract the
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of 03.24. 11. All yields given in percent.
Greenwood, Anka, Tritt coming to Mountaineer
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort has announced its lineup of entertainers to appear at The Harv auditorium in 2011.
NEWSMAKERS | Aflac seeks new voice for its duck
Aflac is opening the field to people who want to take a quack at doing the new voice of the insurer’s ever-abrasive duck mascot.
New This week
New This week Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules (PG) A student struggles through the perils
Skull’Rz singer returns
Drew Johnson of local metal act Skull’Rz Bane soon will play his first show since last August, when he was severely injured in a knife attack by a man who had broken into his home.
A forgotten tool in our energy crisis
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday OK, show of hands. Now that Japan is battling to contain a reactor
It’s about the public interest
Opinion: By William F. SHUGHART II McClatchy-Tribune Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker created a firestorm
METRO DIGEST || Dog’s paws cut off
Dog’s paws cut off NEWTON FALLS In response to an animal cruelty complaint, a police officer
Troupe brings new life to Main Street Theater
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com COLUMBIANA A new theater company has taken up residence at
HEALTH NEWS DIGEST | Warren Family Mission seeking donations
The Warren Family Mission, 361 Elm Road NE, is in urgent need of boxed and canned goods for its food-basket giveaway program.
Rocket to the Stars singing competition to debut
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. The Rocket to the Stars singing competition debuts this Friday
Players call 18 games ‘grind’
Doug Flutie remembers feeling how his arm was ready to fall off during his one year in the USFL.
What does the future hold for Red Wanting Blue?
Red Wanting Blue’s March 12 show at Kent Stage might one day prove to be a turning point in the band’s career.
Butler-Wisconsin: Defense is first
Butler’s Matt Howard took a stroll down Bourbon Street on Tuesday night, experiencing a strip of restaurants, bars and hangouts known for lavish parties and excess.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian F. Suchora, 37, of 6337 Apache Lane, Poland,
Growing distaste for war
Opinion: The (Toledo) Blade: New polls suggest that Americans express a growing distaste for U.S. involvement
Surplus food
Surplus food Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine St., Youngstown, various commodities, 11 a.m. to
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning Unlimited Classroom, regular meeting, 9 a.m., Mahoning County Educational
Woods, Lefty seeking first win of season
A toddler sitting on his father’s shoulder behind the third green at Bay Hill broke the silence of Wednesday morning with a comment that made the gallery laugh and caused Tiger Woods to break into a big smile.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Looney as a Bed Bug,SDRq Lemodeln Model and Talent Agency, 7536 Market St.,
Births
Births Forum Health NorthSide Medical center Gregory and Amy Tibolla, Austintown, girl, March
’Zona’s Derrick Williams comes home to play Duke
The last time Derrick Williams came home to play basketball, things didn’t go well for Arizona.
Health hazards: Researchers must be wary of contracting infections
The death of a scientist who caught the plague in a laboratory in 2009 shook the disease research community. It was the first such death of a researcher, and 50 years since the last known lab-acquired case of plague.
Discounting devotion to duty
Opinion: Discounting devotion to duty Ihave the greatest job in the world. I am a teacher at one of the
‘Scrappers’ to be screened at Lemon Grove
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The documentary film “Scrappers!” will be screened at 7 p.m. Sunday at
Pirates look to veterans Diaz, Overbay
Sitting together at their lockers in the Pittsburgh clubhouse, Lyle Overbay and Matt Diaz stand out. They know it, too.
Nightlife
Agave Azul Mexican Restaurant, 3620 Starrs Center Drive, Canfield; 330-533-6520 Sat: Adrian Labra
Kids’ instruments booming with bacteria
The musical instruments kids play in school bands and orchestras are traveling denizens of bacteria and fungi, say the authors of a new study.
Hubbard, Girard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD
HEALTH NEWS DIGEST | Physicians conference planned
Conference planned LIBERTY A Minority Physicians Conference, sponsored by The Mahoning Valley
Bonds’ childhood friend testifies
Barry Bonds looked at the witness stand with a blank expression as a childhood friend and former business partner took the stand.
Spray away smell with vodka
Q. I am searching for a way to remove underarm odor from clothes. I tried dilute vinegar, but it did
Gadhafi forces roll back from two key cities
NATO ships began patrolling off Libya’s coast Wednesday as airstrikes, missiles and energized rebels forced Moammar Gadhafi’s tanks to roll back from two key western cities.
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