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Name change for Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport?
To accompany the big changes taking place at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, officials are debating a proposal to change its name to Northeast Ohio Regional Airport.
Stories published January 19, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ice brings I-80 in Sharon down to one lane
After a day of lake effect snow left the surface of Interstate 80 frozen, Pennsylvania State Police were forced to bring the interstate down to one lane here this evening in order to clear it of ice.
Van driver tries to abduct Youngstown teen
A 14-year-old Youngstown boy told police a man tried to coax him into a van while he was walking home from school Thursday afternoon.
Pens pound Rangers, 4-1
Pens pound Rangers, 4-1 NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Park scored the go-ahead goal 2:23 into the third
KOKRAK PGA LIVE | Back nine starts with 2 birdies; he's at -9; 20th spot
Kokrak shoots 4-under 68 Warren JFK High graduate Jason Kokrak shot a 4-under 68 in the first
After accident, Carnival Corp. wants safety review
After accident, Carnival Corp. wants safety review MIAMI (AP) — Carnival Corp., the parent company
Judge rules against NYC court protest organizers
Judge rules against NYC court protest organizers NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has ruled demonstrators
Search for library director extended
A search to find a new director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has been extended.
Mitt out in Iowa, Gingrich outed by ex-wife, Perry just out in countdown to tonight's debate
The race for the Republican presidential nomination is veering toward South Carolina surreal.
Three Youngstown grocery stores to open Feb. 9
Three Youngstown grocery stores to open Feb. 9 YOUNGSTOWN Discount-grocer Bottom Dollar Food has
Phone service still out to 2,500 in Campbell after line cut
Land telephone lines were still dead for 2,500 customers here, including the police and fire departments and the rest of city hall, by late afternoon today.
NJ woman accused of showing child sex abuse online
NJ woman accused fo showing child sex abuse online
Colo. court weighs energy leases near Utah parks
Colo. court weighs energy leases near Utah parks DENVER (AP) — The Denver federal appeals court is
OSHA wants $53K from Pa. gas driller for citations
OSHA wants $53K from Pa. gas driller for citations
Ohio Muslim inmates settle suit over meal preparation
Ohio Muslim inmates settle suit over meal preparation
Montana kidnapping suspect said he was going to Texas
Montana kidnapping suspect said he was going to Texas GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — One of the
Gingrich faces ex-wife allegations; interview on 'Nightline' at 11:30 tonight
Gingrich faces ex-wife allegations
Body parts scattered near Hollywood sign in LA
Body parts scattered near Hollywood sign in LA LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than 100 police officers,
OSHP seizes $78K in stolen merchandise in Trumbull County
OSHP seizes $78K in stolen merchandise in Trumbull County
CDC: Many teens moms didn’t think pregnancy could happen
CDC: Many teens moms didn’t think pregnancy could happen ATLANTA (AP) — A new government study
Mahoning County health board appoints new health commissioner
Mahoning County health board appoints new health commissioner
3 fatally shot in Memphis; suspect turns self in
3 fatally shot in Memphis; suspect turns self in MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police say a man fatally
Area Dems blast Romney
Area Dems blast Romney WARREN Area Democrats railed on GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney Thursday at
AP: Perry abandoninig presidential bid, backing Gingrich
AP: Perry abandoning presidential bid, backing Gingrich
LOUIE TODAY: Tito Brown, MYCAP CEO
Youngstown City Council President JJamal Tito Brown and Marilyn McDaniels, interim chief executive officer of the Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership, or ,MYCA, will talk with Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, about MYCAP's financial woes with the U.S. government and why the agency is essential to the area.
Bank of America reverses loss and earns $2 billion
Bank of America reverses loss and earns $2 billion
Bad news for Perry, better for Santorum
Bad news for Perry, better for Santorum CNN reporting Rick Perry dropping out of GOP presidential
Poll shows most Ohioans think fracking should be halted
Poll shows most Ohioans think fracking should be halted COLUMBUS A new poll shows that Ohioans
Program seeks to honor seniors
The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, recognizes senior
Military officers installed
VIENNA Memers of the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter of the Military Officers Association of
Mathews BOE seeking applicants
Mathews Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill the board position vacated by the resignation of first-term member Brian Stidham on Jan. 11.
Idora Neighborhood work day set for Saturday
The Idora Neighborhood work day will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, snow or shine. Participants are to meet at the Youngstown Playhouse, at Playhouse Lane and Glenwood Avenue.
Obama again delayss pipeline plans, angering GOP, Canada
In a politically explosive decision, President Barack Obama on Wednesday rejected plans for a massive oil pipeline through the heart of the United States, ruling there was not enough time for a fair review before a looming deadline forced on him by Republicans.
Gingrich: Goal is to cut all Americans' tax rate to that of Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney tried doggedly Wednesday to sidestep the political furor he had started a day earlier by revealing he pays federal taxes at a rate of about 15 percent, less than millions of middle-income American families.
Details emerge of missing and dead on Concordia as captain claims innocence
An Italian dad and his 5-year-old daughter. A retired American couple treating themselves after putting four children through college. A Hungarian musician who helped crying children into lifejackets, then disappeared while trying to retrieve his beloved violin from his cabin.
Harbaugh brothers one win each from showdown in the Super Bowl
The Harbaughs, separated in age by all of 15 months, took different paths to the doorstep of the Super Bowl. Now, they’re sparking talk of a “Superbaugh.”
Sheriff’ Wellington’s ending of video process disputed
City officials and the Mahoning County board of commissioners’ chairman don’t see how the sheriff’s decision to cancel video arraignments at the county jail saves money.
Former Phantoms doing well while current squad seeks to stop a three-game skid
As the Youngstown Phantoms strive to shake off some January blues in their pursuit of their first USHL playoff berth, two former players are excelling for the University of Denver.
2011 home sales mixed in Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley home sales and dollar value of sales were mixed in 2011.
PGA GOLF || Humana Challenge attracts top pros to former Hope event
Associated Press LA QUINTA, Calif. Greg Norman hadn’t played the Bob Hope Classic since 1986,
Betras: Revamp system for lower courts
Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David J. Betras is urging that city and county officials and state legislators from the Mahoning Valley meet with Ohio Supreme Court officials to discuss revamping the county’s lower courts.
Wrestling takes over at Fitch, Howland
Staff report Two prestigious wrestling tournaments will be conducted in the area this weekend.
3 honored for helping injured pilot in Vienna
Ronald Catchpole of Howland spent a week in the hospital recovering from broken ribs and other injuries he suffered in an accident Oct. 29 while flying his small, recreational aircraft near Price Field here.
US appeals court to hear Hubbard landfill lawsuit
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard The 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in
Lake Milton man gets 10-year term for sex crimes against kids under 10
A Lake Milton man will spend the next 10 years behind bars for a list of sexual crimes involving children under age 10.
Ohio Senate OKs bill targeting cyber-bullying
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate over- whelmingly approved legislation
Separate press conferences in Ohio cover both sides of abortion issue
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A group of pastors called on Ohio lawmakers to act on a
Name change for Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport?
To accompany the big changes taking place at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, officials are debating a proposal to change its name to Northeast Ohio Regional Airport.
Wozniacki leans on golfer McIlroy for advice
Just the mention of Rory McIlroy’s name elicited a smile from Caroline Wozniacki.
METRO DIGEST || Youth Talent Show auditions Saturday at Youngstown library
Talent-show auditions YOUNGSTOWN Auditions will be from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Main
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: After Midnight, 7 p.m.
newsmakers
newsmakers Pneumonia forces Haggard to cancel MACON, Ga. Country-music legend Merle Haggard is
Avoid Medicaid cuts
Opinion: The Post-Crescent, Appleton, Wis.: The Medicaid picture in Wisconsin seems to be improving in light
Stress may cause brain to shrink
By Andrea K. WALKER The Baltimore Sun If you’re stressed out from a divorce, a hard day at work
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Here’s a snapshot of our times
Opinion: LOS ANGELES Shawn Nee, 35, works in television but hopes to publish a book of photographs. Shane
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Distracted,SDRq Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown,
“the big bang theory” (8 p.m., cbs): Could Leonard and Penny (Johnny Galecki, Kaley
“the big bang theory” (8 p.m., cbs): Could Leonard and Penny (Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco) be
Free health and dental care
Free health and dental care WARREN Access Health Mahoning Valley, a nonprofit organization
Free program to offer skin-care tips
Free program to offer skin-care tips CORTLAND The ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital Healthy
It might make a life-and-death difference An ounce of prevention
By Barbara Mahany Chicago Tribune Deep down inside, we all know it: It’s inevitable, this
These LoCash Cowboys have high expectations
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In the mid-’80s John Mellencamp had us spelling with his
Cities need helping hand in battling housing blight
Editorial: How difficult is it for older communities like Youngstown to address the seemingly intractable
Lawrence Co. officials under fire for raises
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. A resident criticized Lawrence County
Study: Exercising drops after high school
Los Angeles Times Making the transition from adolescence into young adulthood can be challenging,
2012 MOVIE PREVIEW Another superhero year with ‘Dark Knight,’ ‘Spider-Man’
DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES Hollywood is respecting the environment and
Paramount Theater exhibit paints a moving picture
The current exhibition at the McDonough should be one of the most popular the museum has ever had.
34west to open with ‘Abraham and Sarah’
Staff report Columbiana 34west Theater Company’s 2012 dinner-theater season at Dutch Village Inn
birthdays
birthdays Actress Jean Stapleton is 89. Actress Tippi Hedren is 82. Singer Phil Everly of the
Charged in IRS case
Charged in IRS case CLEVELAND In a 13-count criminal information, the federal government has
NEw this week
NEw this week Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (PG-13) A boy searches New York City for the
New England defense prepares for Flacco
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Joe Flacco doesn’t put up the numbers, get the respect or
Ohio to invest $1M in patient-centered care
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio plans to spend $1 million to expand an approach to primary care
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2012. There are 347 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
It’s a golden tradeoff for SS
Opinion: By Gerald E. SCORSE Los Angeles Times If raising the retirement age can save Social Security,
House votes to deny Obama increase in borrowing authority
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The Republican-led House launched its first full legislative day
Spike in deer ticks raises Lyme concerns
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state is seeing a shocking increase in the number of deer ticks
Some fear GOP campaign rhetoric is effort to use blacks as scapegoats
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hoping to win the hearts of Southern conservatives, Newt Gingrich
What if the Internet went down for days?
Associated Press WASHINGTON If a day without Wikipedia was a bother, think bigger. In this
Dozens killed, hurt in suicide attack
Dozens killed, hurt in suicide attack KABUL Dozens of civilians, NATO coalition troops and
Report: Animal owner was upset over house arrest
Associated Press COLUMBUS A recently released federal prison inmate who freed dozens of exotic
USPS to host community meeting on fate of North Side post office
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Postal Service will host a community meeting that could
Jury is seated in murder trial
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Testimony is under way in the trial of a
ON THE COVER
ON THE COVER Clockwise from top right are scenes from the following movies that will hit theaters
Rising factory output gives economy a boost
U.S. factories are roaring back from the depths of the recession, cranking out more machinery, vehicles and energy.
Lakeview bands make run at Rock Off
Staff report CORTLAND The punk and rock band Burkley advanced Saturday to the final round of the
Sharon Regional names tech center
Staff report SHARON, PA. The Sharon Regional Health System board of directors has named the new
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Austintown school board, special work session, 7:15 a.m., central office, 700 S.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.61 +0.19 Avalon
Campbell mulls firefighter grants
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City leaders are talking about applying for
Penn State trustees feeling pressure from alumni
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State’s trustees fired coach Joe Paterno as outrage
Study finds problems at NHTSA
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The nation’s top auto- safety regulator is ill-equipped to detect
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Pa. robbery suspect used infection threat SHARON, Pa. Police say a man
Sharapova and Serena advance
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia After taking a tumble on the next-to-last point of the
Kasich has new site for speech
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich will give his State of the State
Corbett slashes research funding
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The administration of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has cut
ODNR puts hold on permits for brine wells
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said Wednesday it will not approve any additional brine-injection well permits until it completes an injection-well report.
Man’s request to act as own lawyer delays trial
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Campbell man’s request to serve as his
Obama rejects pipeline — for now
Associated Press WASHINGTON Raising the stakes on a bitter election-year fight with Republicans,
Weathersfield schools Board gets maintenance update, will put bond issue on ballot
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE A report on ongoing maintenance work at the
Poll: Romney, Obama in ‘virtual tie’ among Ohio voters
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney outpaced
Chris Higbee fiddles with country-rock sound
Four years removed from the demise of his old band, PovertyNeck Hillbillies, singer-fiddler Chris Higbee feels as though the starting gun finally has gone off on his solo career.
youngstown Panel to review city’s charter
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A committee will meet Monday for the first
Fracking is not safe
Opinion: Add yet another new concern to the growing list of reasons to oppose hydraudlic fracturing, the natural-gas extraction process known as “fracking”: Earthquakes.
Politicians aren’t worried about us
Opinion: Politicians aren’t worried about us The Republican Party has once again proven itself to be
Last Call for Cleveland comedy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Northeast Ohio sketch- comedy troupe Last Call Cleveland
Vincent J. Delie Jr. new CEO of F.N.B.
Vincent J. Delie Jr. new CEO of F.N.B. HERMITAGE, PA. F.N.B. Corp. has announced that Vincent
Let us inject facts into ‘Seismicity’
Opinion: For nearly 40 years now, the state of Ohio has relied upon federally regulated underground injection
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Carmelo Lebron v. Iron City Wood Products Inc. et al,
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