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Arts and entertainment
Stiv Bators Singer and musician, best known for work with the punk rock band The Dead Boys, born and raised in Youngstown.
Ronald and Robert Bell (Kool & the Gang) Musicians, originally from Youngstown's South Side.
John Steven Bloom Master illusionist & magician born, raised & based in Liberty Twp on Youngstown's North Side who tours internationally, headlined in Las Vegas & performed with Alice Cooper, Billy Bob Thornton, Weird Al Yankovic & more.
Chris Columbus Writer, best known for Goonies and Rent and the director of the first two installments of the Harry Potter movies, raised in Youngstown-Warren area.
Jim Cummings Voice actor, best known for Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, originally from Youngstown's North Side.
Jerry DePizzo Saxophone player and member of the band O.A.R., originally from Liberty Township and Youngstown's North Side.
Joe Flynn Comedic actor, co-star of 1960s television series McHale's Navy, originally from Youngstown's North Side.
Elizabeth Hartman Actress, best known for performance in A Patch of Blue, originally from Boardman.
Phil Keaggy Guitarist, best known for work with Glass Harp, originally from Hubbard.
Maureen McGovern Singer, best known for 1970s hit "The Morning After", originally from Boardman.
Michael McGovern (poet) Poet, a product of Youngstown's 19th-century steel mills who became nationally known as "the Puddler Poet."
Dr. Jerri Nielsen Author, best known for Ice Bound, the New York Times bestseller on the medical crisis she endured while trapped at a South Pole research station; born and raised in the Youngstown area.
Ed O'Neill Actor, best known for playing Al Bundy on Married... with Children, originally from Youngstown's North Side.[12]
Kenneth Patchen Poet, best known for Beat-era work, born and raised in Youngstown-Warren area.
Troy Sympson Writer, editor, born in Youngstown, raised in Boardman.
Jennifer Walcott Actress, limited film appearances, best known for work as Playboy centerfold model, raised in Youngstown.
The Warner Brothers Show-business entrepreneurs, immigrated from Poland to New Castle (Pa), then to Youngstown, resided on city's North Side during early career.
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Sports
Dwight "Dike" Beede Head football coach, Youngstown State University, inventor of the penalty flag. [13]
George Cappuzzello Pitcher, veteran of Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros, born and raised in Youngstown area.
Matt Cavanaugh Quarterback, a veteran of the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants; most recently served as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens; born and raised on Youngstown's West Side.
Bob Dove Linemen and coach, College Football Hall of Fame; All-America end at the University of Notre Dame; eight seasons in the NFL; assistant coach at Youngstown State University.
Dave Dravecky Pitcher, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, retired, originally from Boardman.
Billy Evans Umpire (Hall of Fame), hired to fill umpire vacancy at city's South Side Park, raised on Youngstown's North Side.
James Farragher Head football coach, University of Notre Dame, compiled record of 14 wins, four losses, and two ties between 1901-1902.
John Hirschbeck Umpire, famously spat upon by an irate Roberto Alomar in 1996, currently resides in Poland.
Marty Hogan Outfielder, Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browns, later managed minor league clubs, grew up and died in Youngstown.
Bernie Kosar Quarterback, Cleveland Browns, retired, originally from Boardman.
Andrew Kosco - Baseball player, played for the Minnesota Twins (1965-1967), the New York Yankees (1968), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1969-1970), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1971). In 1972, he played for the California Angels and Boston Red Sox, and ended his professional career with the Cincinnati Reds.
Paul Maguire Broadcaster and AFL veteran; served as linebacker and punter for the Los Angeles Chargers (later San Diego Chargers) and Buffalo Bills, born and raised in Youngstown.
Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini Boxer, former Lightweight Champion of the World (1980s), originally from Youngstown's South Side.
Jimmy McAleer Outfielder, Cleveland Spiders; came out of retirement to manage the St. Louis Browns and briefly served as part-owner of the Boston Red Sox; instrumental in formation of American League; born and died in Youngstown.
Deacon McGuire Catcher, Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Cleveland Blues; participated in more Major League Baseball seasons than any catcher in the history of the game, later served as manager, and coach, born and raised in Youngstown.
Kelly Pavlik - Boxer, current undefeated middleweight contender, originally from Youngstown's South Side. Record.
Carmen Policy NFL executive and former owner of the Cleveland Browns, originally from Youngstown's South Side.
John D. Reese (Bonesetter Reese) Trainer; this Welsh-born "baseball doctor" settled in Youngstown, where he treated Ty Cobb, Cy Young, and other Major League Baseball players.
Dominic Rosselli Coach, Youngstown State University; football, baseball, and basketball; won a total of 589 games.
Earnie Shavers Boxer, won AAU Heavyweight Championship in 1969; born, raised and began early career in Youngstown-Warren area.
Jack Scheible Pitcher, Cleveland Spiders and Philadelphia Phillies, born and died in Youngstown.
George Shuba Outfielder, Brooklyn Dodgers, captured in legendary 1946 photo shaking hands with Jackie Robinson, born and raised in Youngstown. He currently resides in Austintown.
Ken Smith Major League veteran of Atlanta Braves; born, raised, and currently resides in Youngstown.
Bob Stoops Head football coach, University of Oklahoma, Youngstown's South Side.
Mike Stoops Head football coach, University of Arizona, Youngstown's South Side.
Jim Tressel Head football coach, The Ohio State University, 15 yr Head football coach at Youngstown State (4 National Titles, 6 National Title appearances) prior to OSU. Youngstown State was named NCAA football's "Team of the 1990s" under Tressel.
Mark Mangino, Head football coach, University of Kansas
Jeff Wilkins Kicker, St. Louis Rams, originally from Austintown.
Michael Zordich NFL veteran of Pittsburgh Steelers, Phoenix Cardinals, and Philadelphia Eagles; retired; born and raised on Youngstown's West Side.
Jerry Olsavsky NFL veteran of the Pittsburgh Steelers, attended Chaney High School on the city's South Side.
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Politics
Frank J. Battisti Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1961-1994); best known for rulings on Cleveland's school desegregation case; born and raised in Youngstown.
Clarence Darrow Attorney, best known for role as defense counsel in the "Scopes Monkey Trial" and Leopold and Loeb murder trial; first practiced law in Youngstown.
Nathaniel R. Jones Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; appointed in 1967 as assistant general counsel to President Johnson's famed Kerner Commission; born and raised in Youngstown.
Michael J. Kirwan Politician, member of U.S. House of Representatives (1937-1970), became the first Northerner to serve as chair of the influential National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, widely credited with Democratic congressional victory of November 1954.
Staughton Lynd Activist, best known for public opposition to the Vietnam War, served as labor lawyer and activist in the Youngstown area, where he currently resides.
William McKinley 25th President of the United States. Born in Niles, and attended school in Poland.
Sue Thomas FBI agent, the first deaf person to work in this capacity, and the inspiration for the television series Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye.
David Tod Governor of Ohio, deeply respected by President Lincoln for his measured response to dislocations of the American Civil War; Tod was offered (but refused) the position of U.S. Secretary of Treasury.
James A. Traficant, Jr. Politician, flamboyant former Democratic Representative, now in federal prison after being prosecuted by the federal government on corruption charges, born and raised on Youngstown's South Side.
Jay Williams Mayor (Independent-Democrat), first African-American mayor of Youngstown, born on city's East Side, now resides near Cornersburg, on city's West Side.
Frank Sinkwich - Heisman Trophy Winner from the University of Georgia. Was also an All American in 1941. Drafted in the first round by the Detroit Lions. Two time All-Pro. Played in High School for Chaney on the West Side, where he was raised.
The bridge over the Mahoning River and 680 by the UHaul/Isalys building that is still called the Mahoning Ave. Bridge is actually the Frank Sinkwich Memorial Bridge.
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from The Washington Times 07-02-2008
DAVIS: Advancing kinship care
Danny K.
Davis
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
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Op-Ed: According to Census data, there are just under 120,000 children in Illinois being raised by their grandparents or other relatives. Kinship care is especially significant for Chicago. My Congressional District, the 7th, has the highest percentage of children living with kinship caregivers in the nation, followed by the 1st District of Illinois with the second-highest percentage and the 2nd District of Illinois with the 10th highest percentage in the nation. Last week, the House passed H.R. 6307, the Fostering Connections to Success Act, sponsored by Rep. Jim McDermott, Washington Democrat, and Rep. Jerry Weller, Illinois Republican. This bill is a strong first step in reforming the foster care system, and it includes provisions supporting kinship caregivers that I have championed for years. The bill includes the three core elements of my bill, H.R. 2188, the Kinship Caregiver Support Act, which I introduced with Rep. Tim Johnson Illinois Republican: 1) it allows states to use federal funds to support family caregivers raising relatives in the foster care system; 2) it provides funding to establish kinship navigator programs; and 3) it requires notification of relatives when a child enters the foster care system. Research clearly shows that kinship foster care families are safer, more stable placements that are more likely to keep children connected with their siblings and communities than non-relative placements. These placements are cost effective. In Illinois, studies projected a savings of approximately $48 million over ten years. Federal financial assistance currently is available to foster and adoptive families. Only a few states receive a waiver to provide such aid to kinship caregivers. Illinois enjoys such a waiver, which currently serves over 6,000 children statewide. H.R. 6307 removes this roadblock for all the states and offers an important path to permanency, especially for African American children. The bill also facilitates kinship care foster placements by requiring states to notify grandparents and other adult relatives when a child is removed from custody of a parent. The Fostering Connections to Success Act funds innovative programs such as kinship navigator programs to assist relative providers within and outside the foster care system to obtain appropriate services. These services support relative caregivers who proactively kept their young relatives out of the foster care system. I have spoken to too many grandmothers who thought they were helping their grandchildren by asking the courts for custody to keep their children out of the system, only to learn that this preventive step disqualified them from any support via subsidized guardianship. We still have more to do. For example, we need to give States the flexibility to develop different licensing standards for kinship caregivers. We also must encourage states to promote all types of permanency: adoption, guardianship, and reunification. However, the Fostering Connections to Success Act represents a significant step forward. I am proud to be a part of the Congress that is moving this important piece of legislation. I hope that our colleagues in the Senate and the president will do their part to advance this legislation into law.
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