News for January 27, 2008 | Vindy Archives

Renowned Valley-born artist, designer dies at 101

CLEVELAND — Sebring native Viktor Schreckengost, an artist and prolific industrial designer whose

Columbiana County has new map

LISBON — The Columbiana County Engineer’s Office has created a new map with multiple uses that it

Walk to school? Grant designed to provide incentives

YOUNGSTOWN — Parents in some communities soon may no longer feel the need to transport their young

Beaver officials to review proposal for neighborhood

NORTH LIMA — A preliminary copy of the proposed North Lima Neighborhood Plan has been placed in the

Leetonia-based newsletter traces history of Stanley family

LEETONIA — Nelda Stanley Hawkins often finds herself immersed in old photographs, birth, marriage

Rebates not enough to jump-start the economy

Editorial: Jump-start the economy It is difficult to justify adding another $150 billion or so to the

Qualifications do matter for county sheriff’s post

Editorial: We urge the Ohio Supreme Court to take up the matter of former Deputy Sheriff David Aey’s

Black History Month area events

Black History Month events set for our area as submitted to The Vindicator: YOUNGSTOWN STATE

People who work in litter make some interesting discoveries

FAST FACTS About litter People who work in litter make some interesting discoveries. Among

Insurance and financial company expands with Pennsylvania office

REGION Gem-Young expands with Pennsylvania office BOARDMAN — Gem-Young Insurance and Financial

Pig Iron Press announces writing workshops

YOUNGSTOWN — Pig Iron Press and Art Works has announced its schedule for the monthly Work in

Area events

LinMar open mic night YOUNGSTOWN — An open mic night will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at LinMar

For ‘Lost,’ the end is finally near

Once lionized, then (almost as quickly) dismissed, “Lost” is hot once again. Virtually alone among

Voter registration online faces hurdles

SEATTLE (AP) — Arizona began allowing voters to register online in 2004. Three years later,

Rising uranium prices help resurrect N.M. mining town

The comeback of nuclear power means good things for Grants, N.M. GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — When a

Federal League boys Schedule for the Federal League boys basketball tournament (seeds in parentheses):

Tuesday Varsity games at 7:40 p.m. (8) Fitch at (1) Mass. Perry (5) Can. GlenOak at (4) Mass.

7 Geauga kids rides moved to Cedar Point

7 Geauga kids rides moved to Cedar Point SANDUSKY — Seven kids rides from the Geauga Lake

Austintown dentist awarded 2007 Achievement Award from the Ohio Dental Association

AUSTINTOWN — Dr. Thomas M. Gabriel, who practices in Austintown, has been presented the 2007

Dinner is held to mark DeSantis 69th anniversary

X YOUNGSTOWN — The 69th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo DeSantis, 388 Argyle Ave., was

Fonzie statue ready to go

Fonzie statue ready to go MILWAUKEE — Aaaaaaay! The Fonz will be returning to Milwaukee later this

Hardman family will celebrate 50th anniversary

X HUBBARD — Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hardman of Elmwood Drive plan to celebrate their 50th wedding

Judicial updates

JUDICIAL Krichbaum appointment Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court

Brogdon steps up; Warren Harding tops Euclid

EUCLID — Sheldon Brogdon scored 26 points Saturday as the Warren Harding High basketball team

Technically, OSU pulls away to win Big Ten game, 76-60

The Buckeyes beat Minnesota for their second straight win. COLUMBUS (AP) — Jamar Butler scored

Hot start lifts St. Louis past Phantoms, 6-3

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis scored the first three goals of the game, then traded scores with Mahoning

Accused nurse liked privacy, neighbors say

One nurse’s aid said several patients didn’t want John Riems to touch them. SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) —

Attorney, football coach to be honored at dinner

YOUNGSTOWN — Attorney Lou D’Apolito and former Mooney High football coach Don Bucci will be honored

Cases are backed up, prosecutor complains

The prosecutor said a case can be waiting for years. DAYTON (AP) — Some in the Hamilton County

Plan helps mother get out of debt

Sometimes it doesn’t matter how much you work — your money just doesn’t keep up with expenses.

YSU’s defense lacking in 77-64 defeat at CSU

The Penguins also shot poorly and lost their ninth game. CLEVELAND — Defense was one thing

Only rain could stop Tiger reign

Woods holds an eight-shot lead at the Buick Invitational. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Winning the Buick

Shaq open to All-Star bid but focuses on health first

MIAMI (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal will learn shortly whether he earned a record 15th straight selection

Poland coach inducted into softball HOF

COLUMBUS — Longtime Poland High softball coach Reid Lamport was recently inducted into the

Struthers downs Poland for 10th win

POLAND — Halle Minchin-Skook scored 17 points to lead Struthers over Poland, 67-52, Saturday, the

Westinghouse memories to be saved for history

Volunteers are needed to catalog the items. SHARON, Pa. — Though just the shell of the old

Wisconsin-Milwaukee knock Cleveland State out of first place

Wisconsin-Milwaukee knocked Cleveland State out of first place. INDIANAPOLIS — Matt Howard

European games plan jolts NHLPA

The plan has the Pittsburgh Penguins playing twice in Sweden in October. ATLANTA (AP) — Basking in

Despite youth, McDonald on a roll

McDonald’s girls bowling team is 7-1 this season without a senior. That’s a good sign for a team

Lost camera poses digital-age mystery

With a little help, a law student was able to track down the owner. At dusk on New Year’s Eve,

When it comes to sponsoring a bathroom, money talks

BOULDER, Colo. — It’s an offer the University of Colorado couldn’t flush away: A Boulder venture

Sting of scandal boosts Strickland’s tighter ethics rules

More than 11,000 financial disclosure forms were filed last year, one official said. COLUMBUS (AP)

Ursuline falters in OT to No. 3 Lutheran East

Destiny Sims scored 13 of her team’s final 15 points to beat the Irish, 65-57. YOUNGSTOWN —

Cleveland Browns make contract offers to Anderson and Lewis

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have made formal contract offers to quarterback Derek Anderson

Fitch standout Lunn to enter OATCCC HOF

COLUMBUS — Former Fitch High standout Bob Lunn will be inducted into the Ohio Association of Track

UB40 singer Ali Campbell calls it quits

LONDON (AP) — Ali Campbell has quit UB40 after almost 30 years, citing management problems. His

Tsonga looks like Ali; will he sting like bee?

The Frenchman will face No. 3 Novak Djokovic in the Australian men’s final. MELBOURNE, Australia

Phoenix rising: Green Bay’s ‘D’ cools Penguins

Freshman Vytas Sulskis scored 19 points, but only six in the second half. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) —

New state job program targets veterans and their spouses

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission and the Ohio Department of Job and

Determined Sharapova cruises to first Australian Open crown

The fifth-ranked Sharapova beat Ana Ivanovic 7-5, 6-3 Saturday for her third Grand Slam title.

Cervical artificial implant makes history in Valley

Patients with cervical disc disorders maintain motion in their neck following surgery. YOUNGSTOWN

Rules change so welfare recipients can count year of class time as work

States want more leeway in setting work requirements for the disabled. WASHINGTON (AP) — Welfare

American kidnapped in Afghanistan city

The woman, who is an aid worker, was wearing a burqa when seized. KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) —

Residents respond to violence with vigils

The councilwoman would like to see mediation used to settle disputes. YOUNGSTOWN — Tragedy

Caldwell’s TD leads South past North in Senior Bowl

Fitch’s Mike McGlynn played for the South. MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Andre Caldwell scored on a 2-yard

A 13-year-old girl who drove her two sisters about 250 miles told investigators that she got lost just continued to drive

A 13-year-old girl who drove her two sisters about 250 miles from Fresno County, Calif., to Santa

SWCD hires 3 to deal with issues

The workers replaced others who had left. CORTLAND — The Trumbull Soil & Water Conservation

Youngstown city schools get outside help for new technology

The city school district has received a number of government and private grants to fund innovative

Pakistan official declares nukes to be safe from Taliban, al-Qaida

The official spoke in the face of international concerns over increased violence. ISLAMABAD,

Waves wash away footprints, not memories

Opinion: Not long ago, I wrote of my friend. I referred to him by the name of Nick. He was a barber by trade.

Area sports scores for Saturday

MEN Bethany 77, Thomas More 76 CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY. — Petre Petkovski converted an offensive

Veterans updates

VETERANS Herbicide exposure The Department of Veterans Affairs will consider compensating

Today is Sunday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2008. There are 339 days left in the year. On this date in

Something cool but fishy on my iPhone

I’m an owner of an iPhone and I’m happy every time someone asks me to show it off to them. It amazes

Half-court stunner: Mooney’s Marlowe beats Fitch at buzzer

The Falcons rallied down the stretch before coming up short, 47-44. YOUNGSTOWN — Sometimes to

Getting ready to rumble: Pierson prepares Pavlik

YOUNGSTOWN — Not long after starching his opponent in the fifth round of an under-card bout on Sept.

Pavlik's trainer limits media access to fighter

Scaling back: Kelly Pavlik’s trainer, Jack Loew, has limited some of the media access to his fighter

Experts: Fewer people trash U.S. roads, beaches

In Pennsylvania, people who catch highway litterers can report their license plate numbers.

Social networking site serves Christians

The site is free to all those who choose to register. YOUNGSTOWN — Christians, or anyone

Obituaries

• Anthony Marquis “Mark” Crockett, 23, born Feb. 9, 1983, in Youngstown, a son of Patricia Crockett

Hometown friends stand by Britney

The local museum includes a re-creation of Britney Spears’ childhood bedroom. KENTWOOD, La. —

Bedingfield's "Sunshine" is a ho-hum winter blunder

‘POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE’ Natasha Bedingfield (Epic) Grade: C- Natasha Bedingfield may be the

Minibooks solve problem of lengthy reading

Minibooks solve problem of lengthy reading Fifteen years of studying personality types led Beverly

Central Michigan slips past Zips

Ohio, Miami (Ohio) and Toledo also won MAC games. MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Nate Minnoy’s layup

The Wheelers celebrate 50 years of marriage

X AUSTINTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wheeler Jr., 4463 Nantucket Drive, celebrated their 50th wedding

‘No Country’ actors offer their insights

Never together onscreen, the actors gather to discuss their Oscar-nominated movie. NEW YORK —

Family Care Now honored

Family Care Now honored ALLIANCE — Family Care Now, Alliance Community Hospital’s urgent care

Fla. mall acquires collection of art

The mall’s owners are looking to make the place a cultural stop for tourists. AVENTURA, Fla. (AP)

Adams’ Packers connection dates to Marquette days

Doc Adams had a special interest in the Green Bay Packers this season and all of it was not

Do your homework on latest offerings

Before buying a new plant, arm yourself with information. DETROIT — New roses, new perennials,

Heart Ball to be black-tie affair

YOUNGSTOWN — American Heart Association will hold its 2008 Heart Ball beginning at 6 p.m. March 1 at

Chidrens programs in Mahoning County

YOUNGSTOWN & MAHONING COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: “Kids’ Club:

What’s new for the garden? Check these out

Keep an eye out in catalogs for these new, or newly available, varieties. CHICAGO — Some

Apple’s iPod upgrade is a nice Touch

Improvements to its most-expensive media player installs nearly every Web function found on its

City statistics show a 13% drop in overall crime from 2006 to ’07

Residents are concerned about burglaries and robberies. YOUNGSTOWN — Compared with 2006, more

Pa. veterans in a bind

Opinion: Pa. veterans in a bind EDITOR: Our county has a nationwide backlog of 600,000 claims for

Bringing romance to your home

We know what our wives love for Valentine’s Day: jewelry, perfume, flowers, a candlelit dinner.

Presidential campaigns: 200 years of mudslinging

Americans have always cast votes partly on a candidate’s personality and looks. “Project

Memories of Westinghouse Electric

WESTINGHOUSE Memories From 1922 to 1985, Westinghouse Electric manufactured electrical

Her husband’s adoptive family ousts him after father’s death

Dear Annie: My husband and his sister were adopted from a foreign country when they were both young

Bridal hues and aahs

Amazing designs, fabrics and hues are used to create gowns that will appeal to all brides.

Visitors can get up close with gentle, giant sea cows

Other animals await at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla. —

Kaluza anniversary observed at center in Boardman park

X YOUNGSTOWN — The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Kaluza, 830 Cambridge Ave., was

Boy Scouts plan Freeze-Out

CANFIELD — Whispering Pines District of Greater Western Reserve Council Boy Scouts of America is

Goodwill group is set for auction

Proceeds from the two-day event will benefit people with disabilities and special needs.

Animal shelter plans Night at Races

Second Chance, which handles mainly cats and kittens, has 100 cats for adoption. AUSTINTOWN —

Are colleges really businesses?

Opinion: A few years ago, a former president of the college where I work bought multiple copies of the book

Cruising into 2008: what travelers can expect

Europe is growing as a popular destination. Last year was a very good one for the cruise

Rage rebounds, rolls past SteelHounds

The teams will play the final game of the series today at 4:05 p.m. YOUNGSTOWN — There’s a

Area businesses have gone to the dogs

Valley companies are taking advantage of the booming pet services industry. It appears society

Heltzel breaks a pledge, and that’s good

Opinion: Four years ago, Paul Heltzel had area officeholders squirming and the press buzzing when he pledged

Analog service coming to a halt

The analog networks that launched the cell phone business are being shut down. On Feb. 18, Jay

Car, tractor-trailer collide on Route 7

BROOKFIELD — Traffic was diverted away from state Route 7 in Brookfield Township on Saturday

Youngstown Police Dept. crime statistics

YOUNGSTOWN POLICE DEPT. Crime statistics Murders increased last year in the city but other

Super Bowl pits grumpy old men

Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin aren’t known for being lovable. One evening last March during

Mooney tops Fitch

Mooney tops Fitch Tim Marlowe’s half-court buzzer-beater gave Mooney a 47-44 win over Austintown

Jameson’s MVP performance lifts Fitch

AUSTINTOWN — Fitch High wrestling coach Brett Powell looked exhausted and he wasn’t even the one

Saturday area sports results

SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Mooney 47, Fitch 44 Warren Harding 79, Euclid

Grant to benefit school programs

Outside funding lets the district develop programs it couldn’t normally afford. YOUNGSTOWN —

Don’t feel you have to wait till the kids move out to decorate your home with what you love.

Erie Mahoning Valley Railroad Association to meet noon Tuesday at Davidson

ERIE RAILROAD X Erie Mahoning Valley Railroad Association will meet at noon Tuesday at Davidson’s

Spy satellite to fall

Spy satellite to fall WASHINGTON — A large U.S. spy satellite has lost power and could hit the

Birth control prices soar at colleges

The change is a result of a legislative error. WASHINGTON — Jen Mayekawa temporarily stopped

Mr. and Mrs. Burks cruise to Bahamas to celebrate 50th

X YOUNGSTOWN — Robert and Jacqueline Burks, 5809-A Herons Blvd., celebrated their 50th wedding

Howland crash kills Cortland man

HOWLAND — A 22-year-old Cortland man was dead at the scene of a 3 a.m. single-vehicle accident on

Mahoning Valley Fugitive of the Week

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Derick D. Madison The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is

Obama’s win sets up a long hard fight ahead

Reaching across racial lines is one of the keys to Obama’s success. WASHINGTON — Democrats head

A year after quadruple homicide, questions continue to linger in case

Investigators have at least two ‘persons of interest,’ a police captain said. YOUNGSTOWN — Not a

Mercer County authorities seek man for terrorist threats

Authorities seek man SHARON, Pa. — Southwest Mercer County Regional Police Department’s Crime

Safes and banks were not easy to find in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Safes and banks were not easy to find in the 18th and 19th centuries. That’s why so many types of

Moving e-mail to another computer

Q. This is probably elementary for most, but I want to copy all my e-mail addresses and saved

Boardman runs past McKinley

The Spartans will play Hoover in the Federal League title game. CANTON — After watching tape of

YSU track results

YSU Track results BEREA — Freshman Jerrill Hall won two events to pace seven victories in eight

Foreign tourism in U.S. rallies

A very weak dollar is making spending in the U.S. very attractive. CHICAGO — Laden with

‘NFL Tour’ needs more work

‘NFL TOUR’ (EA Big) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Genre: Sports; Rating: E Grade: D When a

Freezin’ for a reason

Entering the icy water were those wearing everything from bathing suits to ballerina outfits.

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HBO’s ‘In Treatment’ takes unique dramatic structure

Each day of the week, Gabriel Byrne, as a psychotherapist, listens to a different patient.

Old CSC mill is restored as Warren Steel

A former CSC worker returned to the mill because steel is in his blood. American ingenuity and

LinkedIn co-founder makes the right connections

An investor has been successful at identifying the next Internet trend. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP)

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