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Jim Traficant remembered for political skill and heart
Traficant called his father nearly every day just to talk, a former long-time chief of staff said.
Stories published September 28, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Remembering Traficant
Host Louie Free will talk with politics writer David Skolnick, editorial page editor Bertram DeSouza and retired YSU professor Dr. William Binning.
Federal help sought for homeless gay, lesbian youth
Gay homeless teens account for up to 40 percent of all homelessness among youth, studies show
National search for new EGCC president begins
The search committee includes Mahoning Valley representation.
Eastern Gateway enrollment grows 9 percent this fall; milestones hit
Mahoning Valley campuses contribute heavily to the growth
Valleys’ 50th is celebrated at family dinner
POLAND Robert Valley Sr. and Christine Valley of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Celebration to mark 70th for Garvers
BOARDMAN Kenneth and Elizabeth Garver of Boardman will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary
Family dinner honors Grubers for 50th mark
POLAND Jack and Dorothy Gruber of Poland were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary at a
Alfanos to mark 50th anniversary at family dinner
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alfano of Boardman will be honored Oct. 4 with a family dinner hosted
Family dinner celebrates Durdas’ 50th
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Dave J. Durda of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SOCIEY DIGEST
Rescue agency will host bake sale YOUNGSTOWN Legacy Dog Rescue will host a Bake Sale and
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon for a sack lunch and program at the Davis Center, Kidston
MASONIC GROUPS
UPCOMING High Twelve Club 720, Temple on the Hill, will meet at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 6 (note the change
‘Up in Smoke’ tells of a life’s journey
‘Up in Smoke’ tells of a life’s journey CHAGRIN FALLS A Chagrin Falls author’s new book, “Up in
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Nan J. Reeveley
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Nan J. Reeveley HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: Sept. 24,
SENIOR CITIZENS
Cornersburg Happy Seniors will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield for
NAACP prepares for 96th Freedom Fund Banquet
An important annual event is coming up for Youngstown's NAACP.
Ricardo Condori came to Youngstown for the Peace Race and never left
How in the world did Ricardo Condori end up living in Boardman, Ohio?
YSU men’s golf off to hot start
The Penguins look to continue that momentum Monday and Tuesday in the Cleveland State Invitational at Aurora’s Barrington Country Club.
Owner gives Austintown skate park to son
Wedgewood Ramps in Austintown to be handed over to owner's son
Lowellville schools looks into more aggressive drug-testing policy
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE Times sure have changed. Or so says Jared
Egler inches closer to history in YSU win
The senior captain is closing in on 1,000 career kills and digs.
Boardman High School's Advanced Placement program excels
Twelve years ago, Boardman High School offered one advanced-placement class. Today, the school offers nine.
By bus or car, Canfield volleyball keeps cruising
The Cardinals won twice on Saturday to stretch their winning streak to 17 games.
Mooney rolls past Lake Catholic for fourth straight win
Senior running back C.J. Amill carried 11 times for 105 yards and a touchdown and Cardinal Mooney rolled past Mentor Lake Catholic 31-6 on Saturday.
Baird Bros. event offers carpentry projects, demos, tours
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Eleven-year-old Brooke Buckley’s introduction to
METRO DIGEST || 19th annual Walk for the Animals
Walk for Animals VIENNA Animal Welfare League’s 19th annual Walk for the Animals will take place
Runners to your marks … More Valley races and walks
September Today — Run YTown 10-miler at Second Sole in Boardman. Registration at 7 a.m. with race
Locals react to news of Traficant's death
“It’s a very sad situation. I just hope people remember him for all the good things he did for us.”
TRAFICANT QUOTABLES | Best lines in the House
Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.’s legacy included his often colorful, funny, outrageous and
REMEMBERING JIMBO |Comments from the Twitter sphere
Larry Bellinger @LarryBnDC Sad news about Jim Traficant, former Ohio Congressman. Love him or not
Traficant’s Top 10 accomplishments in office
Here are some of the major accomplishments James A. Traficant Jr. made during his more than 17 years
Traficant blew chance to emulate ‘Iron Mike’
Opinion: James A. Traficant Jr.’s political dream was to follow in Michael J. Kirwan’s footsteps — in the
TAX ISSUES VOTERS WILL FACE IN NOVEMBER ELECTION
TAX ISSUES VOTERS WILL FACE IN NOVEMBER ELECTION Mahoning, Trumbull counties Tax issues on the
Controversial sheriff, congressman succumbs after farming accident
Former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., the most controversial Mahoning Valley political figure of the last half-century, died Saturday as a result of injuries he sustained in a farm-tractor accident. He was 73.
Jim Traficant remembered for political skill and heart
Traficant called his father nearly every day just to talk, a former long-time chief of staff said.
Authorities question suspect in beheading
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY A man who was shot after authorities say he beheaded one woman
Abortion rate declines in Valley
Staff and wire report COLUMBUS The number of abortions in the Mahoning Valley has declined
Mid-American conference | Saturday’s games
Akron 21, Pittsburgh 10 PITTSBURGH Conor Hundley one-upped the nation’s leading rusher, gaining
MAHONING COUNTY | Flu-shot clinics
The Mahoning County District Board of Health is administering quadrivalent flu shots and nasal spray
Lunch and Learn event Friday in Canfield
This month’s topic will be “Farm Bill Information for Crop Farmers,” by Chris Zoller and Chris Bruynis of the OSU Extension.
Fighters targeted near Turkey
Associated Press BEIRUT U.S.-led coalition warplanes struck Islamic State fighters in Syria
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Health Center Shanna McDonald and Matthew Baer, Youngstown, girl,
BREAST CANCER | Local fundraisers
These area school districts are having fundraisers in October, which is national Breast Cancer
Kurt Busch has Chase hopes on line in 500th start
He’s trying to prove he belongs in the next round.
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Pat Leo of Girard aced the 135-yard No. 17 at Bedford Trails Golf
“Enrollment is a combination of enrollment and retention. It’s about 85 percent
“Enrollment is a combination of enrollment and retention. It’s about 85 percent retention and 15
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Jonathan Ryan, 4 p.m.: Acclaimed organist in concert on the pipe
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
LEADERSHIP Lisa Long has been selected to lead the Institutional Advancement program at Salem
Narrow gap in drug treatment
Editorial: The scourge of drug abuse has surged to such meteoric heights that it has now overtaken automobile
newsmakers
newsmakers Chelsea Clinton gives birth to daughter WASHINGTON Former President Bill Clinton
Tips for OkCupid success from those who use(d) it
As we discussed last week, OkCupid, the “free” dating website, is surprisingly accurate at matching
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints First National Bank of Omaha v. Jim Edgerton, money.
Regional college football
Regional college football Saturday’s games Mount Union 63, Marietta 7 ALLIANCE Mount Union
Top medical officer in Liberia goes under quarantine
Top medical officer in Liberia goes under quarantine MONROVIA, Liberia Liberia’s chief medical
A window of opportunity for Youngstown artist
Opinion: Artist James Pernotto is perhaps downtown’s most continuous resident. The space above Silver’s
No D in Buckeyes’ victory
Ohio State’s offense erupted for 700 yards but its pass defense continued to struggle.
More high school results
VOLLEYBALL Mathews 25-25, Brookfield 24-18 BROOKFIELD Delaney Saxton had 13 kills, Katie
Puskas: Traficant was our anti-hero
He played a role you see in politics, entertainment and, yes, sports.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Unlimited Classroom Board of Directors, 1 p.m., cafe conference room,
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Brigitte Bardot is 80. Singer Ben E. King is 76. Actor Jeffrey Jones is 68.
Area golf calendar Upcoming outings
SEPTEMBER Today — Tamer Win Golf & Country Club three-person amateur Harvest Scramble. Contact
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2014. There are 94 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New uses for your old gadgets
Admit it: Stashed deep inside your kitchen cupboards is an old mango pitter, a pasta maker and a
Brantley gets 200th hit in Tribe loss
His hit was the lone bright spot for the Indians, who were blanked by Tampa Bay.
Applications taken for apprenticeships
Applications taken for apprenticeships VIENNA Applications for sheet metal worker
Ex Valley crime fighter tells unvarnished truth about us
Editorial: Wednesday’s front-page story about the Mahoning Valley bearing the “stigma” of government corruption
Victorian Players stage local actor’s writing effort about breast cancer
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown On the cusp of Breast Cancer Awareness
Younger men spend average of $441/year on their lawns, gardens
McClatchy Newspapers Everybody knows what makes gardens grow — sunlight, water and nutrients from
Sciortino’s jugular is still intact
Opinion: It was one of the most anticipated (by this writer, at least) endorsement interviews conducted by
MOVING ON
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. A roller coaster of rapids await thrill-seekers for the
Sixteen to be inducted into Trumbull HOF
Sixteen to be inducted into Trumbull HOF Warren The 12th annual Trumbull County Sports Hall of
Report cards show inferiority of charter schools; Roots of city schools' ills; Ryan as tea party's 'dream boy,'; More kudos to Playhouse; Bad drivers not from Boardman; Abortion clinic closing overdue
Opinion: State report cards again reinforce the inferiority of charter schools We, as taxpayers in this