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A movie, a meal and fireworks ...

Posted by Todd Franko on July 1, 2009

“Iron Man” even beat back the rain.Monday night launched Youngstown’s summer of movies with Robert Downey Jr.’s “Iron Man” kicking off the season.I’m guessing 200 of us filled in nicely on the lawn outside the Covelli Centre.Local rock band The Zou debuted a ...

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"Near Cleveland" vs. "in Youngstown, Ohio"

Posted by Todd Franko on June 25, 2009

The national media, this time MSNBC, needed an example of industrial decay, and they found “Youngstown, Ohio.”The story came out today. Click here to check it out.There’s nothing new about the story or the media modus operandi. But the timing of this story is ...

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I admit it: I watch "Jon & Kate"

Posted by Todd Franko on June 23, 2009

I have nothing more to add to the media mix except that admission.I'm perhaps hoping that such an admission will cleanse my soul of whatever illicit contribution mine and my wife’s viewing of the show had on Jon and Kate’s marriage.I remember watching the 1999 movie ...

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Another awful story on government hiring ... (I remember a column I once wrote ...)

Posted by Todd Franko on June 19, 2009

There’s a great story that’s out today that outlines state government hiring despite announced hiring freezes. Lots of states. Lots of “freezes.” But lots of hiring.In Ohio, golf course workers, parks officers and 17 administrators earning six-figure salaries were among 777 exceptions ...

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As your unofficial guide to downtown Youngstown, please note ...

Posted by Todd Franko on June 16, 2009 |

 There are two things to point out today about downtown Youngstown:• Free movies will be back on the screen in front of the Covelli Centre. The free showings will begin Monday, June 29. Here's the schedule:June 29 — Iron ManJuly 6 — JawsJuly 13 — ...

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