43
Vindy.com for March 29, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Train derailment response pleases officials
Firefighters and hazardous-materials management crews from Mahoning, Trumbull and Portage counties assess the damage to the North Center Street bridge after a train derailed. The ...
Stories published March 29, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mill Creek North Course open
Mill Creek MetroParks announced that the park’s North golf course is open.
World powers issue forceful call for Gadhafi resignation
A sweeping array of world powers called forcefully today for Moammar Gadhafi to step down as Libya's ruler.
Rebels retreat after hammering by Gadhafi's forces
Moammar Gadhafi's forces hammered rebels with tanks and rockets, turning their rapid advance into a panicked retreat in an hourslong battle today.
Vacant house burns in Campbell tonight
No one was injured in a fire at a vacant house on Adeline Avenue Tuesday night.
Cavs beat Heat, LeBron 102-90
CLEVELAND (AP) — In an unbearable season of losses, Cleveland got the win it wanted most. The
Boardman Nissan dealership begins Saturday service hours April 9
Boardman Nissan dealership begins Saturday service hours April 9
Boardman man cops plea on robbery charge; sentencing in May
Boardman man cops plea on robbery charge
Victims group releases 3rd report on Philly priest abuse
Victims group releases 3rd report on Philly priest abuse
Iraq ambassador says thanks during Vermont swing
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Iraq’s ambassador to the United States is saying thank you for America’s role
375-pound shark leaps into Texas fisherman’s boat
FREEPORT, Texas (AP) — It’s the catch of a lifetime, but it’s not clear whether a Texas fisherman
Police have leads in Youngstown's Saturday homicide
Police have leads in Youngstown's Saturday homicide
Toyota restricts orders to preserve parts supply
DETROIT (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. wants its U.S. car dealers to stop ordering more than 200
Former judge goes to prison in Pa. molestation case
Former judge goes to prison in Pa. molestation case
Ohio House panel OKs public worker union bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A House committee in Ohio has approved a measure to limit union bargaining
OSHP troopers step up I-75 patrols after accidents
OSHP troopers step up I-75 patrols after accidents
Maine governor taken to task after mural removed
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The president of Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts has sent a scathing
Poland cops search for school parking lot vandal
POLAND Village police are searching for the man who punctured tires on 15 cars in a school parking
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,441
As of today, at least 4,441 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in
Past prisons chief opposes Ohio inmate's execution
Past prison chief opposes Ohio inmate's execution
Judge orders Bay Mills’ Vanderbilt casino to close
DETROIT (AP) — A federal judge ordered the closure of the Bay Mills Indian Community’s casino in
Trumbull Co. developmental disability board approves concession-laden pact
Trumbull board approved concession-laden pact
Boardman schools to lose thousands next fiscal year
Boardman schools to lose thousands next fiscal year
Stocks struggle higher despite weak housing news
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged higher this morning, overcoming earlier losses from weak reports on
Home prices falling in most major US cities
NEW YORK (AP) — Home prices are falling in most major U.S. cities, and the average prices in four of
Ohio House panel prepares for vote on union bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Democratic lawmakers have delivered boxes containing more than 65,000 opponent
Kindergarten readiness summit is April 6 in Canfield
Kindergarten readiness summit is April 6 in Canfield
Pilot inspection discovers hole in US Airways jet
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Officials say a pilot making a pre-flight inspection of a US Airways plane
Inflation worries push consumer confidence lower
NEW YORK (AP) — A monthly survey says soaring prices in gas and other household costs pulled down
NJ sheriff finds drug in coloring book pages
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say there was nothing innocent about coloring book
Stocks drop at open after housing prices fall
NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks are edging lower at the opening of trading, after a report showed housing
Libyan rebels pushed back from Gadhafi hometown
BIN JAWWAD, Libya (AP) - Libyan government tanks and rockets blunted a rebel assault on Moammar
Get your vote in for Greatest golfer giveaway
The Vindicator launches its second installment of the 18 Greatest Golf Holes of the Valley presented by Farmers National Bank.
Syrian Cabinet resigns amid unrest
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Syria’s Cabinet resigned Tuesday to help quell a wave of popular fury that
SC man guilty of bribing, raping Mercer County girl, now 14
MERCER, Pa. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been convicted of twice raping a western Pennsylvania
Megabus adding Pittsburgh as new hub
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Megabus.com transportation service is using Pittsburgh to bring service to
Sen. Casey wants feds to help with Pa. explosions
BRADFORD, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Casey is asking the Department of Energy to help officials
REUNIONS
East High School January and June classes of 1943 will have a reunion at 1 p.m. May 21 at Johnny’s,
Bunny breakfast set
Bunny breakfast set GIRARD St. Rose Home and School will sponsor a Bunny Breakfast from 8 a.m.
HELOISE: Keep your wipers working
Dear Readers: April is National Car Care Month, sponsored by the Car Care Council (www.carcare.org),
Junior League of Youngstown presents 'Kids in the Kitchen'
YOUNGSTOWN The Junior League of Youngstown presented “Kids in the Kitchen” to approximately 48
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Ben’ has trouble making decisions
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’ve been with my husband for 14 years. I have a
Hall of Fame Awards presented to local Kiwanians at conference
COLUMBUS During the Ohio District of Kiwanis International Mid-Year Conference in Columbus, two
Greatest Golfer programs are under way
Staff report Today officially launches the second year of Greatest Golfer and Greatest Golf Holes
Kent grad student puts on a show
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com By design, graduate projects are supposed to be
Less venom expected for James at Q
Associated Press CLEVELAND Trapped in an arena where venom and disgust filled nearly all 20,000
Schools to clear fiscal hurdle
Emergency status to be lifted today Staff report YOUNGSTOWN After more than four years in
YSU staff addresses fundraising issues
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Of all state funded universities in Ohio, only two,
BG transfer finds his voice
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Senior defensive tackle Andrew Johnson arrived at
Youngstown man charged in slaying
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Police have charged an 18-year-old Youngstown
Man re-enters plea agreement
By JOHN W. GOODWIN jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Warren man has again entered into a plea
Poland school board, 2 unions unanimously ratify 2-year pact
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com POLAND Poland schools employees agreed to what some called
Slaying of teen, robbery of victim’s brother probed
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The parents of a 16-year-old Chaney High
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.36 —.12 Avalon
A GOP hypocrite
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords Even hypocrites can sometimes have a point. Take Jim DeMint, for
Bill would aid Marines’ families
Staff report Warren U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has introduced legislation that would benefit the
softball roundup | Monday’s games
Springfield 7, Crestview 5 NEW MIDDLETOWN Jessica Evan had three hits including a double, Charly
Don’t-boat zone was in effect in Libya
Opinion: By Matt Schofield McClatchy Newspapers Before U.S. jets started racing across the Libyan sky,
Syrian leader wavers on compromise or crackdown
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Syrian President Bashar Assad wavered between cracking down
Libya is a dilemma for the GOP
Opinion: Republican presidential hopefuls have been scrambling to figure out the right vocabulary for
prep baseball | Monday’s games
Springfield 7, Crestview 5 NEW MIDDLETOWN Nick Russell’s two hits included a double for the
SB 5 could be sent to Kasich by weekend
SB 5 could be sent to Kasich by weekend By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican
Prayers offered for Japan at TMI
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN, Pa. The 32nd anniversary of the partial meltdown at Three Mile
Births
Births ValleyCare NorthSide Medical center Edwin and Patricia Patterson, East Palestine, girl,
Edward Jones opens new office
Edward Jones opens new office Canfield Edward Jones has opened an office at 4259 Boardman-
Tempers flare as time runs short in budget showdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON With the clock ticking toward a possible government shutdown,
Police arrest man on drug charges after traffic stop
Staff report campbell Police arrested a man on drug trafficking and other charges after a
Entertainment Digest
Actor Paul Giamatti always has brought his own signature style to his movies. He’s usually the best
NY Times begins charging for website
Associated Press NEW YORK The New York Times began charging Monday for full access to its
Economies of EU, US shaky
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark McClatchy-Tribune A few weeks ago, I was in Europe. Front-page headlines track
Birthdays
Birthdays Comedian Eric Idle is 68. Composer Vangelis (”Chariots of Fire”) is 68. Singer Bobby
Austintown trustees OK union contracts
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township trustees approved new three-year
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael R. McCarthy, 30, Marblehead, Mass., and Julie
Kentucky’s investment paying off
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. When Kentucky officials met with coach John Calipari two years
newsmakers
newsmakers Patrick Kennedy gets engaged PROVIDENCE, R.I. Patrick Kennedy, son of the late Sen.
Sinkhole grows in Leetonia
Staff report LEETONIA A hole is growing slowly on Pine Street between High Street and Main
Attorney alleges improper relationship
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Cafaro Co. attorney has alleged an
Gallery displays professors’ art
Staff report WARREN An exhibition of works by two Hiram College art professors will open Sunday
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Springfield Local school board, planning committee, 7 to 9 p.m., high school
Council resists city’s $154M budget plan
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s administration gave council a
Prince William’s bachelor party eludes press
Associated Press LONDON Score that Prince William 1, the British tabloid press zilch. Far from
More people signed contracts to buy homes in February
Associated Press WASHINGTON More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in February, but sales
Court date set for bowling-alley owner
Staff report mercer, pa. The owner of a bowling alley who is charged with unlawful contact with
Boardman trustees appoint interim fire chief
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees appointed Assistant Fire Chief
Oceans turning acid
Opinion: The Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette: While the world is riveted on Japan’s tragedy, other global menaces
Browns ponder trading down
By Tony Grossi The Plain Dealer It’s still too early to handicap the top of the NFL draft
Bonds ‘blamed steroids’
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Barry Bonds’ former mistress testified Monday that he blamed a
Obama addresses military action in Libya
Obama addresses military action in Libya Associated Press WASHINGTON Defending the first war
Train derailment response pleases officials
Firefighters and hazardous-materials management crews from Mahoning, Trumbull and Portage counties assess the damage to the North Center Street bridge after a train derailed. The CSX train was carrying ammonia and chlorine and heading west when it derailed from the tracks near North Center Street in Newton Falls about 6:45 a.m. Monday.
Army apologizes for photos
Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. The U.S. Army on Monday apologized for any distress caused by
Most of tax cut goes into gas tank
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans are earning and spending more, but a lot of the extra
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, March 29, the 88th day of 2011. There are 277 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Internet pioneer Paul Baran dies at age 84 in California
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Paul Baran, whose work with packaging data in the 1960s has been
OSU freshman Sullinger is honored among seniors
OSU freshman Sullinger is honored among seniors Associated Press Seniors dominated The
Cost shift seen if Medicare age raised
Cost shift seen if Medicare age raised WASHINGTON Employers and even some younger people would
Rebels near Gadhafi hometown
Associated Press BIN JAWWAD, Libya Rebel forces bore down Monday on Moammar Gadhafi’s hometown
Network battles bullying
Associated Press NEW YORK The popular children’s television network Nickelodeon is the latest
Workers find more radioactive water at Japanese plant
Associated Press TOKYO Workers have discovered new pools of radioactive water leaking from
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD
Butler maximizes opportunities
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Matt Howard followed his heart. Shelvin Mack took the best offer
Surgery allows woman to play
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CORTLAND Lorie Prokup’s weight loss was so evident it
Notre Dame shocks Tenn.; Stanford rolls
Associated Press DAYTON No team has ever been so happy to be 1-20. Skylar Diggins scored 24
Challenge for Youngstown: Do more with less workers
Editorial: This is not the time for govern- ment to be padding the public payroll, especially in a community
Devils’ Rasile takes a breather
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com McDonald After eight years of panting and screaming on the
oddly enough
oddly enough UK aircraft carrier for sale on Internet LONDON For sale: one aircraft carrier,
Harwood appointed
Harwood appointed COLUMBUS Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has appointed former state Rep.
Fighting the wrong battles
Opinion: Fighting the wrong battles The battle of wills between public unions and the mostly Republican