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Tokyo House is one of Youngstown’s best-kept secrets
Above, Can Dao, owner of the Tokyo House restaurant on South Avenue, Youngstown, prepares a meal for patrons. Customers said the food is so good ...
Stories published March 25, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Hickson, Davis lead Cavaliers past Pistons 97-91
CLEVELAND (AP) — J.J. Hickson scored 24 points and Baron Davis hit a critical 3-pointer with 9.9
Pens win another shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Neal scored in the third round of a shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins
New NJ union advocacy group free of cash caps
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Unions in New Jersey are forming an advocacy group free from fundraising or
Unsecured credits still want foundation money that supported Valley hospitals
Unsecured credits still want Forum Health foundation money
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown working to reduce price of drug for pregnant moms
U.S. Sen Sherrod Brown working to reduce price of drug for pregnant moms
Police raid homes on Youngstown's South and North sides
Police raid homes on Youngstown's South and North sides
Authorities take 150 gaming machines in Warren raid
Warren The Warren law director’s criminal division and Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office are
Charges dropped against ex-Fla. House speaker
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped corruption charges against a former Florida House
Fire spread from training range at NC Marine base
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina wildfire that’s burned 4,000 acres in a sprawling
Shipwreck divers find antique gold chain off Fla.
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — Shipwreck experts are evaluating a centuries-old 40-inch gold chain plucked
Police: Dog defecating in yard leads to shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An argument that started when a Mississippi man’s dog defecated in his
Ancient Northern Calif redwoods to be preserved
WILLITS, Calif. (AP) — A grove of redwood trees, some more than 1,500 years old, will be preserved
Jesuits settle abuse claims for $166 million
SEATTLE (AP) — Jesuits in the Pacific Northwest have agreed to pay $166.1 million to hundreds of
Youth wounded in Ind. school shooting is stable
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A 15-year-old student opened fire at an Indiana middle school before
Missing Ohio woman's husband, his parents arrested
Missing Ohio woman's husband, his parents arrested
Ex-Pa. guard acquitted of bag charge in abuse case
Ex-Pa. guard acquitted of bag charge in abuse case
Mac Trailer hiring in Salem, Alliance
Mac Trailer, a steel and aluminum trailer manufacturer with locations in Alliance and Salem, is increasing its staff.
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have its next meeting at 6 p.m. April 4 at Antone’s Banquet
Humane society to host spring fundraiser April 2
LISBON The Humane Society of Columbiana County will sponsor a “Hop Into Spring Vendor Blender” as
HELOISE: Dead mouse leaves big stink
Dear Heloise: Please help me! I had a dead mouse in the ceiling of my walk-in closet. I have tried
Goulash dinner set
Goulash dinner set YOUNGSTOWN Doors at the Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, will open at 6 p.m.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Reunion sleepover concerns ‘Midwest’
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our mid-40s, happily married
Israeli/Bedouin culture will be explored at the J
YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center, in partnership with El Al Airlines, will present a dinner
Brookfield company awarded contract 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.
Vice unit raids North Side home
One man was arrested after Youngstown police conducted a search warrant inside a North Side home.
Drive-by shooter hits Columbus visitor in Niles house
A Columbus woman who suffered a grazing gunshot wound to her head early Wednesday said the incident won’t stop her from returning to visit family.
Break-in at old Austintown Middle School
Austintown police arrested a man after a breaking and entering at the old Austintown Middle School building at 5800 Mahoning Ave.
Liberty copper theft causes $60K in damage
A local contractor working for an out-of-town landlord from Boston discovered a theft of copper piping in a building in the 3000 block of Green Acres Drive around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
GM bonuses boost Valley economy, confidence
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com LORDSTOWN The money is nice, say area business people, but even
YSU center Mark Pratt adjusting to new level in new city
YSU center Mark Pratt is adjusting to a new level in a new city By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com
Eateries, bars court OSU fans in Valley
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The seven-hour drive to Newark, N.J., may be too
Vinopal leaving UM for Pitt
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When defensive back Ray Vinopal decided to leave
Ellsworth man to take command of US sub
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com ELLSWORTH As a child, Richard E. Rhinehart Jr. enjoyed
No. 1 Buckeyes have history on their side
Associated Press Newark, N.J. Kentucky prides itself on its history, and rightfully so. The
Mahoning County Warriors headed to state basketball tournament
Staff report NEW MIDDLETOWN The Mahoning County Public Warriors’ Div. 4 adult traditional team
Boardman court worker accused of hiding his own ticket for OVI
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A Mahoning County Area Court employee accused of
Elite again: Howard, Butler top Wisconsin
Associated Press New OrleanS Wisconsin’s normally suffocating defense could not slow Matt Howard
Psychologist: YSU degree would benefit area schools
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A proposed new master’s of education in
5 more in gang case go to court
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One man indicted on charges related to a
Williams, Arizona put end to Duke reign
Associated Press anaheim, calif. Derrick Williams scored a career-high 32 points and his
Forum Health gets new name
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The new name of the local health-care system
Residents complain about school’s grading
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The school board heard a charge that the grading scale
Tokyo House is one of Youngstown’s best-kept secrets
Above, Can Dao, owner of the Tokyo House restaurant on South Avenue, Youngstown, prepares a meal for patrons. Customers said the food is so good that they’ll wait several hours to eat the Asian cuisine. For 20 years, Dao and his wife, Hin, have owned and operated the restaurant.
Youngstown schools to replace buses
Staff report youngstowN The city school district will spend nearly $2 million to replace 37
Don’t get ‘Sucker Punch’ed
Ever since “300,” Zack Snyder has been the darling of the Warner Bros. lot, left to try his hand at the most famous graphic novel adaptation of all (“Watchmen”) and even given free rein on a kids’ movie about talking warrior owls from Australia. They’ve anointed him the savior of the “Superman” franchise.
Victim: Shooting won’t deter her visits
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES A Columbus woman who suffered a grazing gunshot wound to
METRO DIGEST || Elderly pedestrian hit in Youngstown
Elderly pedestrian hit in Youngstown Youngstown City police are investigating an accident
METRO DIGEST || Break-in at old Austintown Middle School
Break-in at old school AUSTINTOWN Austintown police arrested a man after a breaking and entering
Cronin found in contempt of order
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Supreme Court has found Maureen A. Cronin, the imprisoned
Wilson students’ program delivers powerful message
Wilson students’ program delivers powerful message ... By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Akron SVSM earns shot at sixth crown
Associated Press Columbus Richard Johnson Jr. hit a 3-pointer with 1:35 left to put Akron St.
Poll: Ohioans still like President Obama
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Despite misgivings about his policies, Ohioans still
Explosion injures man in Warren
Staff report WARREN A 47-year-old Warren man underwent surgery Wednesday morning in St.
Walker leads UConn past SDSU
Associated Press anaheim, Calif. Kemba Walker sliced up San Diego State’s defense for 22 points
Nissan mulls move of production to US
Nissan mulls move of production to US DETROIT Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it is considering
Man pleads guilty in shooting
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A judge will sentence a city man in May
Boardman schools to take the ‘biggest hit’
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Boardman schools will see the biggest cut in
Penguins’ Kunitz nets shootout goal for win in Philly
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Battered by injury and suspension, the Penguins are still fighting
Ohlendorf serves up three homers in loss
Associated Press SARASOTA, Fla. Ross Ohlendorf isn’t exactly gaining momentum for the regular
oddly enough
oddly enough Montana man gets year for fraud; used female voice BOISE, Idaho A Montana man
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Terry T.D. Matlock, 28, of 4198 Pembrook Road,
OSU women face tall task against Tennessee
Associated Press columbus Ohio State coach Jim Foster spent 11 years at Vanderbilt battling the
ON THE SIDE || Attention, candidates
Opinion: Attention candidates: If you are running in a competitive Democratic primary in Youngstown,
newsmakers
newsmakers Elizabeth Taylor buried in LA cemetery GLENDALE, Calif. Elizabeth Taylor’s family
Tiny Plato, Mo., is new population center of US
Associated Press PLATO, Mo. In a nation of nearly 310 million people, America’s new population
Woman charged after incident at restaurant
Staff report Boardman A Youngstown woman is charged with four felonies after causing a
Controller suspended for sleeping
Associated Press WASHINGTON Should jetliners be landing with only a single air-traffic
Births
Births ValleyCare NorthSide Medical center Chris and Elaina N. Lehman, Bristolville, Ohio, boy,
Syria regime pledges change
Associated Press DARAA, Syria The Syrian government pledged Thursday to consider lifting some of
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Eastside Crime Watch (old fire station), 1001 Oak St. (corner of Oak and
Budget crunchers set their sights on military retirees’ health costs
Opinion: Budget crunchers set their sights on military retirees’ health costs Once again the powers that
Some NASCAR drivers in deep hole in new system
Associated Press charlotte, n.c. Having Kevin Harvick lead two teammates into NASCAR’s Chase
birthdays
birthdays Movie critic Gene Shalit is 85. Singer Aretha Franklin is 69. Actor Paul Michael Glaser
The 5
Today’s entertainment picks: v Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 7 p.m.: The new Fully
Man indicted after reported assault
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a 25-year-old city man on two
Levin leads Bay Hill board
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Spencer Levin is atop the leaderboard after the opening round for
Betras battles the Chamber
Opinion: The campaign by Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras against the Youngstown/Warren
Elizabeth Taylor, 1932-2011
Opinion: Elizabeth Taylor, 1932-2011 Philadelphia Inquirer: For some, she will always be Velvet Brown, the
US likely to keep combat role in Libya
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States welcomed a partial hand-over for the Libyan air
BUSINESS DIGEST || Regional Chamber presents awards
Regional Chamber presents awards Boardman The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber honored its
Three injured in Market Street crash
By Kristine gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown Three people, including the driver of a Vindicator
CNBC’s Insana optimistic on economy
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com Boardman Although many hard-hit areas still are struggling
A sad anniversary: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
Opinion: By Richard Greenwald McClatchy-Tribune One hundred years ago today, 146 mostly young immigrant
Mac Trailer to hire 100-plus workers
Staff report SALEM Mac Trailer, a steel-and- aluminum-trailer manufacturer with locations in
Is fear of nuclear power logical?
Americans have been conflicted on the issue Associated Press WASHINGTON Nuclear radiation,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.59 .25 Avalon
GOP could turn off independent voters
Opinion: Republicans last fall stressed economic issues nationally and in many states, vowing to focus on
Savings from dropping Ohio’s front plate would be miniscule
Editorial: Yes, we know there are some Ohio- ans who hate that the state is one of the 31 that require
Florida uses balance to top Fredette, BYU
Associated Press new orleans Alex Tyus is like most of these Florida Gators — good at a lot of
Braman: Man on a mission
Opinion: Norman Braman is not your typical billionaire car dealer. Nor is he your typical establishment
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 25, the 84th day of 2011. There are 281 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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