A concerned parent has to go to the Board to bring any attention to this serious incident? I keep wondering what connection Boardman High School has to the media to keep their "incidents" out of the news.
I had heard about this situation about a week ago, and have been watching the news for reports. Nothing. There were 2 other incidents I was told about from BHS students last week, neither of which were reported. And the same week that the media was harping on the Mooney cigars, I was told about a very serious matter involving drugs at BHS. Still no reports in the news.
If this doesn't show bias in the media for and against certain schools, I don't know what does.
Celebratory cigars and champagne as headline news? Please.
RealTruth, That is EXACTLY what it is -- a a scare tactic to cause people to vote for their levy again.
First of all, both of the neighborhoods mentioned in the article are far from poor -- these people have cars (and probably much nicer cars than most of us), and can take their kids to school if they don't want them walking.
Secondly, when we were kids, we walked to school a full mile away. Didn't hurt us. And I lived in the city of Youngstown. Of course, it was safer then. But Canfield is hardly a high-crime area, so I'm sure they'll be just fine.
People need to suck it up, & realize that we're in tough times. Especially the Canfield School board. I'm sure they could find other areas to cut that are unnecessary, instead of busing. But that would affect the administration and staff, not the kids, and wouldn't force the parents into paying for their never-ending spending and levies.
Enough is enough. We've said NO to their levy countless times. Time for them to understand that and make the proper adjustments to their budget. I've cut back on my spending, they need to do the same.
Yeah, Fred, it's the governments responsibility to teach them that it's wrong to kill each other. I guess they didn't know that...
This is exactly the problem ... they think that the government (and the rest of us) are responsible for all their problems, instead of taking the responsibility for their own actions. AND THEY HAVE A HUGE SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT THAT THE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO ENABLE by handing them everything on the backs of those of us who ARE responsible!!!!
What really astounds me is the fact that people like Steelwagon can defend this behavior and actually state that "Braylen had pontential and a chance at a better life." SERIOUSLY, STEELWAGON?! Where do you see ANY potential here? What information in this story indicates that???
And it is so sad that the Vindicator puts out this story in a sympathetic light instead of bringing to attention the pathetic cycle of doom that this culture supports.
Until we stop feeding into the notion that we are doing these people any favor by continuing to support this lifestyle and enable their sense of entitlement, this will sady continue.
When does it stop? ...
Because 15 years from now we will be reading this story all over again ... regarding his son.
Boardman parent seeks facts
A concerned parent has to go to the Board to bring any attention to this serious incident? I keep wondering what connection Boardman High School has to the media to keep their "incidents" out of the news.
I had heard about this situation about a week ago, and have been watching the news for reports. Nothing. There were 2 other incidents I was told about from BHS students last week, neither of which were reported. And the same week that the media was harping on the Mooney cigars, I was told about a very serious matter involving drugs at BHS. Still no reports in the news.
If this doesn't show bias in the media for and against certain schools, I don't know what does.
Celebratory cigars and champagne as headline news? Please.
January 24, 2012 at 10:05 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Mooney’s Love named state’s best on defense
Actually, Courtney Love attended St. Luke's grade school. Any other questions, TaxMe?
November 30, 2011 at 8:59 a.m. permalink suggest removal
State rejects Betras’ elections board bid, calling Democrat leader ‘not competent’
...He DESERVES no respect...
October 4, 2011 at 9:01 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Mooney students rally support for player with bone tumor
God bless you, Dante. You are in the prayers of all of the Mooney family, and I am sure many others. .
September 16, 2011 at 9:24 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Many Canfield kids walk to school
RealTruth, That is EXACTLY what it is -- a a scare tactic to cause people to vote for their levy again.
First of all, both of the neighborhoods mentioned in the article are far from poor -- these people have cars (and probably much nicer cars than most of us), and can take their kids to school if they don't want them walking.
Secondly, when we were kids, we walked to school a full mile away. Didn't hurt us. And I lived in the city of Youngstown. Of course, it was safer then. But Canfield is hardly a high-crime area, so I'm sure they'll be just fine.
People need to suck it up, & realize that we're in tough times. Especially the Canfield School board. I'm sure they could find other areas to cut that are unnecessary, instead of busing. But that would affect the administration and staff, not the kids, and wouldn't force the parents into paying for their never-ending spending and levies.
Enough is enough. We've said NO to their levy countless times. Time for them to understand that and make the proper adjustments to their budget. I've cut back on my spending, they need to do the same.
"NO" THE THE WASTEFUL SPENDING. "NO" TO THE LEVY.
August 31, 2011 at 8:47 a.m. permalink suggest removal
2 men killed on North Side
Yeah, Fred, it's the governments responsibility to teach them that it's wrong to kill each other. I guess they didn't know that...
This is exactly the problem ... they think that the government (and the rest of us) are responsible for all their problems, instead of taking the responsibility for their own actions. AND THEY HAVE A HUGE SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT THAT THE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO ENABLE by handing them everything on the backs of those of us who ARE responsible!!!!
ENOUGH ALREADY!
August 7, 2011 at 10:52 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Kelly Pavlik’s reputation takes a huge hit
http://fighthype.com/pages/content104...
This article says it all.
Ray Mancini was and still is a proud son of Youngstown. Kelly is an embarrassment. What a bum.
August 5, 2011 at 3:10 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Valley owes Pavlik its thanks
Seriously Bertram? SERIOUSLY?? How do you in any way, shape, or form, link the Pavlik situation to Jim Traficant??
You need to have your head examined. I can't believe the Vindicator employs you when you continue to write crap like this.
August 4, 2011 at 3:34 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Shooting death of son mirrors that of his dad
What really astounds me is the fact that people like Steelwagon can defend this behavior and actually state that "Braylen had pontential and a chance at a better life." SERIOUSLY, STEELWAGON?! Where do you see ANY potential here? What information in this story indicates that???
And it is so sad that the Vindicator puts out this story in a sympathetic light instead of bringing to attention the pathetic cycle of doom that this culture supports.
Until we stop feeding into the notion that we are doing these people any favor by continuing to support this lifestyle and enable their sense of entitlement, this will sady continue.
When does it stop? ...
Because 15 years from now we will be reading this story all over again ... regarding his son.
Wake up, America.
August 4, 2011 at 1:37 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Canfield school board seeks 4.9-mill levy
When will Canfield get the meaning of the word "NO"! How many times do the residents have to vote down the levy and tell them to CUT EXPENSES!
Not too bright for educators...
July 30, 2011 at 2:07 p.m. permalink suggest removal