Give me a break...Traficant is a crook who stole so much money you'd think he could afford a decent toupee. I remember his cock and bull stories to explain taking money from the mob; asking one of his deputies to drive alongside him on the freeway and shoot into his van so it would appear to be a mob hit! What a joke. Superstar is right. If the judicial system in Y-town was legitimate back then, Traficant WOULD be in jail for life. I cannot believe that there are naive people that think he has done so much good for the community. Maybe he's done much less than an HONEST politician would have. I miss my friends in Y-town and I miss Mill Creek Park but I don't miss Traficant's malarky.
I didn't know him personally but I went to school with his cousins, Joe and Spiro "Stretch" O'Neill and hope that they, too are doing well. I have always felt Ed was an extremely talented actor and down to earth person. Congratulations to him and his family from a former Northsider and current Florida resident.
My deepest sympathies to the families of the victims.... I went to high school with Oscar and have fond memories of him. I am so sorry he is gone, regardless of any police records.
Let's see, by the math I learned at Harding, Hayes and Rayen, he would have only needed $782 cash to bond out, am I right? Whatever happed to being honerable?
What is it with Mahoning County Democratic Chairmen?! I remember back in the late 70's there was one who pulled strings in the prosecutor's office for a ne're do well simply because the welfare-fraud, scheming bully campaigned for the Democratic Chairman! (By the way, that prosecutor, Jim Philomena finally went to prison years later with the rest of the crooked "upholders of the law"). I feel sorry whenever money talks in any town and I'm sorry to see it continues in my home town. I have been gone from Y-town for over 25 years, but I hoped for better for my friends and family I left behind. I hope these indicted and indignant snobs spend all of their money on legal fees and still rot in a miserable prison. Yes, innocent until proven guilty, but history has shown how their money has bought and sold PEOPLE....Justice should not be for sale.
Isn't it common practice to not allow television to show football games that haven't been sold out? Why should this be any different? Is beer that important? Support your local fighter and your local community and give him a sold out crowd. Then the bars can get the fight. I must admit though, the price for tickets seems a bit extreme at "$208, $158, $108 and $58, including $8 processing fee". I don't think the Eric Clapton-Roger Daltrey tickets I just bought were in that price range. I think the promoters are trying to eploit someone here. It's sad on so many levels; a local fighter will be fighting in what may very well be a half full venue and those that want to see it probably cannot afford it; those that planned to see it and having their plans changed last minute. Someone will have to throw a house party like the good old days.
It was the most beautiful wedding I have attended in many years. The bride was gorgeous. The groom so handsome and refined! A live band rather than a DJ made it so dignified yet fun! This was truly the joining of class and grace. The parents of the happy couple did a wonderful job of raising them. They are beautiful from the inside out.
Man’s death in standoff is ruled a suicide
I didn't read where this man's religious affiliation was stated....why must there be a stereotype??? He was obviously troubled; to understate it.
December 10, 2011 at 5:10 p.m. permalink suggest removal
‘Traficant’ filmmaker sure he’ll reach goal
Give me a break...Traficant is a crook who stole so much money you'd think he could afford a decent toupee. I remember his cock and bull stories to explain taking money from the mob; asking one of his deputies to drive alongside him on the freeway and shoot into his van so it would appear to be a mob hit! What a joke. Superstar is right. If the judicial system in Y-town was legitimate back then, Traficant WOULD be in jail for life. I cannot believe that there are naive people that think he has done so much good for the community. Maybe he's done much less than an HONEST politician would have. I miss my friends in Y-town and I miss Mill Creek Park but I don't miss Traficant's malarky.
November 27, 2011 at 12:28 p.m. permalink suggest removal
O'Neill gets Walk of Fame star
I didn't know him personally but I went to school with his cousins, Joe and Spiro "Stretch" O'Neill and hope that they, too are doing well. I have always felt Ed was an extremely talented actor and down to earth person. Congratulations to him and his family from a former Northsider and current Florida resident.
August 16, 2011 at 6:35 p.m. permalink suggest removal
2 men killed on North Side
My deepest sympathies to the families of the victims.... I went to high school with Oscar and have fond memories of him. I am so sorry he is gone, regardless of any police records.
August 7, 2011 at 2:22 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Treasurer charged with grand theft
Let's see, by the math I learned at Harding, Hayes and Rayen, he would have only needed $782 cash to bond out, am I right? Whatever happed to being honerable?
August 24, 2010 at 11:51 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Legal analysts predict long, complex court battle
What is it with Mahoning County Democratic Chairmen?! I remember back in the late 70's there was one who pulled strings in the prosecutor's office for a ne're do well simply because the welfare-fraud, scheming bully campaigned for the Democratic Chairman! (By the way, that prosecutor, Jim Philomena finally went to prison years later with the rest of the crooked "upholders of the law"). I feel sorry whenever money talks in any town and I'm sorry to see it continues in my home town. I have been gone from Y-town for over 25 years, but I hoped for better for my friends and family I left behind. I hope these indicted and indignant snobs spend all of their money on legal fees and still rot in a miserable prison. Yes, innocent until proven guilty, but history has shown how their money has bought and sold PEOPLE....Justice should not be for sale.
August 22, 2010 at 8:31 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Area bars KO'd
Isn't it common practice to not allow television to show football games that haven't been sold out? Why should this be any different? Is beer that important? Support your local fighter and your local community and give him a sold out crowd. Then the bars can get the fight. I must admit though, the price for tickets seems a bit extreme at "$208, $158, $108 and $58, including $8 processing fee". I don't think the Eric Clapton-Roger Daltrey tickets I just bought were in that price range. I think the promoters are trying to eploit someone here. It's sad on so many levels; a local fighter will be fighting in what may very well be a half full venue and those that want to see it probably cannot afford it; those that planned to see it and having their plans changed last minute. Someone will have to throw a house party like the good old days.
December 29, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. permalink suggest removal
JESSICA SILVESTRI | TODD ROBEJSEK
It was the most beautiful wedding I have attended in many years. The bride was gorgeous. The groom so handsome and refined! A live band rather than a DJ made it so dignified yet fun! This was truly the joining of class and grace. The parents of the happy couple did a wonderful job of raising them. They are beautiful from the inside out.
December 29, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. permalink suggest removal