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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Seven principles of Kwanzaa celebrated at Youngstown church
YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Lewis Macklin II said he hopes to see Kwanzaa move past being a tradition
Don’t get caught with car wipers on, lights out starting Friday
COLUMBUS (AP) — The new year will bring with it more opportunities for Ohioans to be ticketed and
Butler patrons get first glance at Pollock masterpiece
YOUNGSTOWN - Christmas for Laura Yuricek Spear and her husband, Chris, has meant enjoying
East Side Coalition forms to clean up neighborhoods
YOUNGSTOWN — A nearly 40-year-old organization has joined forces with the Mahoning Valley Organizing
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
SENIOR CITIZENS ERIE-MAHONING VALLEY • Erie-Mahoning Valley Railroad Association will meet at
Meredith Mylott, Jim Powers to wed in autumn
Meredith Mylott, Jim Powers to wed in autumn YOUNGSTOWN — Thomas and Alicia Mylott of Youngstown
Date announced for Foster-Morris summer wedding
Date announced for Foster-Morris summer wedding The engagement and upcoming marriage of Elizabeth
Plans announced for Rech-Czeck autumn wedding
Plans announced for Rech-Czeck autumn wedding LORDSTOWN — Announced by Timothy and Allyne Rech,
Mularchik-Kosek engagement told; wedding in June
Mularchik-Kosek engagement told; wedding in June STRUTHERS — Richard and Cecilia Mularchik of
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
• Howland SCOPE Center, 8273 High St. SE, Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday, pinochle at 9
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
All you need is LUV to assist United Way
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — When it comes to raising money for the United Way of Mercer County, a little LUV
New Lisbon Lodge installs youngest worshipful master
LISBON — New Lisbon Lodge 65 F&AM installed officers on Dec. 4, its 150th annual installation
Rotary collects for poorest of poor
Rotary collects for poorest of poor GIRARD — Members of Girard-Liberty Rotary Club collected
Maltonics marked 48th anniversary of their marriage on Saturday
Maltonics marked 48th anniversary of their marriage on Saturday YOUNGSTOWN — George and Nancy
Lumpkins' 50th is celebrated at Poland venue
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Eddie L. Lumpkin, of 574 Lansdowne Blvd., celebrated the 50th anniversary
Mr., Mrs. Lunger and family observe 50th wedding anniversary at dinner
Mr., Mrs. Lunger and family mark 50th at dinner AUSTINTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Norris Eugene Lunger of
CARLA BALDWIN | PAUL FIELDS JR.
CARLA BALDWIN | PAUL FIELDS JR. CARLA BALDWIN PAUL FIELDS JR. YOUNGSTOWN — Carla Janine Baldwin
MEGAN DUNCAN | RYAN MAXWELL
MEGAN DUNCAN | RYAN MAXWELL MEGAN DUNCAN RYAN MAXWELL EAST PALESTINE — Megan Duncan, a daughter
JENNIFER BOESHART | JOHN THORNE III
JENNIFER BOESHART | JOHN THORNE III JENNIFER BOESHART JOHN THORNE III EAST PALESTINE — The Rev.
ANGELA PALMER | MICHAEL TIBERIO
ANGELA PALMER MICHAEL TIBERIO WARREN — Angela Palmer, a daughter of Tony and Laurie Palmer, 326
ANNE CONKLE | JOSE HERNANDEZ
ANNE CONKLE | JOS HERNANDEZ ANNE CONKLE JOS HERNANDEZ ACAPULCO, Mexico — Anne Cecile Conkle
TRACI PONDILLO | STEVE PECCHIA
TRACI PONDILLO | STEVE PECCHIA TRACI PONDILLO STEVE PECCHIA CAMPBELL — Aruba was the honeymoon
Mass, dinner help family celebrate Demidovich 60th
BOARDMAN — Joseph and Valeria Demidovich of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with
Howland unwraps gift of a win
Warren JFK led for most of the game before the Tigers rallied to snap a three-game streak.
Valley views ups and downs in ’09
The community pitched in to build a new house for robbery victim and former KFC manager Joe Kaluza.
Strickland seeks more federal aid for Ohio
The governor wants to give hope to residents hurt by recession. By MARC KOVAC COLUMBUS — Gov.
Browns take on Raiders as Holmgren looms
Browns take on Raiders as Holmgren looms CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Holmgren hasn’t officially assumed
Ryan expected to face challenger in primary
The filing deadline for primary candidates is Feb. 18. Independents have until May 3.
Plenty of incentive for tough-guy Ravens, Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — They are the two most visible faces of tough-guy football, as personified by James
Treasurer figures it’s time to retire
The outgoing treasurer will stay on in a part-time capacity with the district. AUSTINTOWN —
Disneyland welcomes Buckeyes
Move over Mickey! The Ducks prefer Donald. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Chip Kelly walked to the podium
The Wheel Thing: Businessman rolls along through tough times
Businessman rolls along through tough times People passing by the store are amazed by Mease’s
Barta tops Spiech Classic
HUBBARD — Adam Barta’s 815 topped the Spiech Classic scores at Bell-Wick on Dec. 21. Charlie’s
Go&Do ||Things to see around the Valley
The Casuals, 3 to 7 p.m., Bessemer Croatian Club, 601 E. Poland Ave., Bessemer, Pa.; (724) 667-8997.
Lack of fingers, feet doesn’t stop boxer from Ohio
MADISON TOWNSHIP (AP) — George Wilson III is concerned about his left jab. An amateur boxer, Wilson,
PUBLIC LIBRARIES || January schedule
For more information, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128. All programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required unless noted. Warren-Trumbull County Public Library (all locations and services) will be closed Jan. 1 and 18.
Metro digest || Woman’s body found
Woman’s body found YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Coroner’s office is investigating the death of
Milestones || SCOUTS
SCOUTS Eagle award for project Ryan Anderson, son of Thomas and Cathleen Anderson of Boardman,
Top 10 Newsmakers of the Decade: Mayor Accomplishments
Jay Williams has made a name for himself on the local, state and national levels. He tops the list of The Vindicator's Top local newsmakers of the decade, followed by Kelly Pavlik, Tim Ryan, Mike Broderick, Denise York, Marc Dann, Jim Graham, Tony Lariccia, Wendy Webb and Jim Tressel. This week, we reflect on local newsmakers of this past year and the first decade of the 21st century. Topics: Monday — Sports; Tuesday, Business; Wednesday, Top local stories of the year; Thursday, Top local stories of the decade, entertainment stories of year and decade.
BE A BIRDER
BE A BIRDER Tips Winter offers some of the best chances to observe and get to know birds. For
Gervais to be a star voice in animated comedy
Gervais to be a star voice in animated comedy NEW YORK — HBO says Ricky Gervais will be a star
Heads-up! NHL mulls rule to ban high hits
NEW YORK (AP) — Keith Primeau is linked to the late Reggie Fleming even though their NHL careers
Breast cancer and a coach’s care help make Christmas
Opinion: Elliott Giles has seen a lot of great football plays on the field for Youngstown State University
Kentucky back in Music City Bowl for third time in 4 years
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Call the Music City Bowl the Kentucky Wildcats’ new postseason home. Here
The Titans’ new reality? Finish 8-8, help CJ get 2k
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans’ improbable playoff dreams are finished for this
LETTER TO EDITOR: Who's the CDC really working for?
Opinion: Last Friday afternoon an announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that didn’t
Decade’s top films deserve replay
How do you begin to pick the best movies in an evolutionary-revolutionary decade of film? In 10
Waffling dooms ‘best of’ lists
Despite what the song says, this is not the most wonderful time of the year. It is, in fact, a most
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
LETTER TO EDITOR: Is global warming natural?
Opinion: EDITOR: Is global warming a natural occurrence? When I was in high school (1939), I had a science
Bypass stepmother to contact estranged father
Dear Annie: My father walked out on our family 24 years ago in order to be with another woman. I
FIRST NIGHT YOUNGSTOWN
FIRST NIGHT YOUNGSTOWN For information, go to firstnightyoungstown.org. FNY Headquarters is in
Jones for Revival sets a holiday homestand
FIRST NIGHT CELEBRATIONS By GUY D’ASTOLFO YOUNGSTOWN — Schedule an interview with Jones for
Iranian security forces clash with protesters
Iranian security forces clash with protesters TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian security forces beat
Pitt rallies to defeat N. Carolina in Meineke Bowl
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pittsburgh hasn’t won this many games since Dan Marino was the quarterback.
TECHNOLOGY & TERRORISM
The decade in travel U.S. air travel hit a record high in 2007 with 769.6 million passengers.
Monks, villagers, tourists mark 2004 Asian tsunami
PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — Buddhist monks in orange robes chanted on a Thai beach, an Indonesian mother
Jobless decade may loom, economists warn
WASHINGTON (AP) — Call it the Terrible Teens. The decade ahead could be a brutal one for America’s
Study: H1N1 is threat to new moms
LOS ANGELES (AP) — H1N1 flu is not only dangerous to pregnant women, but it’s a threat to new
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS 2000: George W. Bush is elected over Vice President Al Gore by the slimmest of
THIS OLD HOUSE
Federal Iron Works building The building now houses the owner’s collection of Mahoning Valley
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2009. There are four days left in the year. On this date
Winter weather disrupts travel plans
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Drifting snow and cold rain that have plagued much of the country for days
BLOOD DRIVES
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Nigerian charged in foiled attack on US airliner
DETROIT (AP) — A 23-year-old Nigerian man who claimed ties to al-Qaida was charged Saturday with
Prep basketball \ Saturday’s other game
GIRLS Lowellville 63, Peters Twp. 61 (OT) CHIPPEWA, Pa. — Taylor Hvisdak’s 25 points and five
RoomAtlas.com: What’s hot, not
RoomAtlas.com lets you spot-check prices on a Google map and has TripAdvisor reviews waiting for
‘I just went over there and tried to save the plane’
DETROIT (AP) — They heard a pop that sounded like fireworks. They saw a glow of flame followed by a
Post-Christmas shoppers hunt stores for bargains
Shoppers headed to America’s malls Saturday, many with gift cards in hand, hoping to snag after-
Officials: Suspected US strike kills three people in Pakistan
MIR ALI, Pakistan (AP) — A suspected U.S. missile strike killed three people Saturday in a northwest
Vikings’ defense seeking rebound
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Not all concerns in Minnesota these days have to do with Brett Favre and
Campbell cops give 200%
Opinion: Campbell cops give 200% EDITOR: Hats off to Campbell police for excellent service to our
DECADE IN REVIEW
decor and design The economic downturn has caused people to scale back their dream-home wish
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield trustees, 6 p.m., 6844 Strimbu Drive. Oath of office ceremonies for
Police arrest suspect, rescue kidnap victim
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police Officer Mike Burns had just finished searching a desert area for signs
2009 IN REVIEW A survey of the year’s notable books
By JOHN TIMPANE To review means “to see again,” and to review 2009 means to see again a lot of
CURRENT PRICES for Antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Best bets on TV tonight
“The Sound of Music” (7 p.m., ABC): The hills once again are alive with “The Sound of Music” as the
Presidential politics moved from hanging chads to fist bumps
WASHINGTON — It wasn’t so long ago that politicians had the luxury to bicker over how to spend a
Changes in delivery marked TV decade
Television itself — the machine, not the medium — changed more in the first decade of the 21st
HOME DIGEST || Ideas for going green
Ideas for going green Joshua Piven has diagnosed many of us with a case of eco-anxiety. It’s a
Terry Kovel \ Antiques and collecting || Collectors seek original Blythe dolls
Quirky fads or unexpected favorites sometimes appear in the world of collecting. Prices go up
baseball
baseball Gus Hlebovy — is conducting pitching lessons and will hold a camp. Call (234) 567-6724.
TRAVEL DIGEST || Ski areas celebrate West Virginia snowfall
Ski areas celebrate West Virginia snowfall CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s ski areas are
Meyer resigns amid health concerns
The 45-year-old coach’s final game for Florida will be Friday’s Sugar Bowl. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP)
Security tightened at airports
Extra pat-downs before boarding. No getting up for the last hour of the flight. More bomb-sniffing
LETTER TO EDITOR: Since when did elected leaders become the ruling class?
Opinion: Since when did elected leaders become the ruling class? EDITOR: I’m mad as hell (and don’t know
Bertuzzi leads Red Wings past Jackets
DETROIT (AP) — If not for Todd Bertuzzi, the Detroit Red Wings might not score any goals. Bertuzzi
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORE Howland 48, Warren JFK 43 OHIO Anna 60,
LETTER TO EDITOR: Benefits for illegal immigrants, stockholders
Opinion: I just read a story about a gentleman who had a good-paying job with health benefits and then one
NBA roundup \ Saturday’s games
Hawks 110, Pacers 98 INDIANAPOLIS — Al Horford had 25 points and a season-high 19 rebounds. Joe
RECORD REVIEWS || Stronger With Each Tear
‘Stronger With Each Tear’ Mary J. Blige (Matriarch/Geffen) Grade: A- Mary J. Blige just keeps
Race plays leading role in chatter about ‘Avatar’
Opinion: If you thought James Cameron’s “Avatar” was just a 3-D fantasy flick about nice cat people vs.
A decade’s worth of uplifting columns
Opinion: It didn’t take long in 2000 for this column to become the beacon of all that’s bright and beautiful
NHL roundup \ Saturday’s other games
Capitals 4, Devils 1 WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom each had a goal and two
Pack of teams vies for final playoff spots
It is the time of the year for scoreboard-watching in NFL stadiums, with the playoffs nearing and
W. Virginia needs OT to remain unbeaten
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — All No. 6 West Virginia had to do to remain undefeated was withstand a
Books digest
LOCAL Victory Christian pastor pays homage to teachers COITSVILLE — In his new book, “A
Marshall holds off Ohio in Pizza Bowl
DETROIT (AP) — Martin Ward’s tackle-breaking run and powerful plunge along with a punt return gave
COLUMBIANA,TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Marc Roessler, 14330 N. Egypt Road, Salem, v. Amy Roessler, 231