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Groundhog Dilbert visits Mill Creek before big day
CANFIELD — There’s nothing scientific about Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who was pulled from his
More Ohio school districts face fiscal woes
Ohio education officials are expecting a jump in the number of school districts statewide that can’t
East Palestine student begins term on district’s school board
EAST PALESTINE — Melanie Huffman wants to be that voice in the crowd that makes people stop and
Columbiana County residents increase amount they recycle by 37%
SALEM — Want to help the environment and save money? Recycle. Columbiana County residents
Panel of journalists to discuss Youngstown, politics, working class at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — For months, the presidential election was in the forefront of many people’s minds and
Valley women ‘truly honored’ to serve at Obama inaugural
Proud parents from Youngstown and Warren watched the Jan. 20 inauguration of President Barack Obama,
Youngstown officials seek tougher state penalties for animal cruelty
YOUNGSTOWN — The mayor and city prosecutor have asked two state representatives to introduce
Souper Bowl of Caring scores success for needy in Valley, nation
Even in this economy, millions were spent on food, lodging, tickets and fan memorabilia by those who
Medical Alliance to host Garden of Hope benefit
Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays IN STYLE: The latest spring fashions to be modeled during the
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
Ursuline Center committee members put their hearts into event
Special to The Vindicator VALENTINE DINNER: Members of Ursuline Center Planning Committee are
10 things you need to know about your taxes
YOUNGSTOWN — Before Valley residents can dream about the sunny picnics and sandy beaches of summer
Watterson, Moran superb Spartans
Andrew Watterson and Ciarra Moran are more than your average bowlers. They’re high-average bowlers.
Howland wins EOWL title; Cornicelli win critical
CANFIELD — While it takes a total team effort to win a wrestling dual meet, sometimes just one match
Pupils reveal write stuff
Middle school writers demonstrated their creativity through Power of the Pen. HOWLAND — Naraya
10 things you must know before filing your taxes
YOUNGSTOWN — Before Valley residents can dream about the sunny picnics and sandy beaches of summer
Ohio State hands Indiana 11th loss in row to tie mark
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Ohio State spent the first half trying to figure out how to contend with
Women are encouraged to Go Red for their heart health
American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement helps women live longer, stronger
Heart Attack Warning Signs
Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, but most of them start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often the people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help.
Get REaDy for Wear RED Day!
Youngstown, OH – One day a year red takes over as the most fashionable color in the tri-county area to be seen in! That day is the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women “Wear Red Day.”
Pro Football Hall of Fame awaits Smith, Woodson and Derrick Thomas
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bruce Smith, Rod Woodson and Derrick Thomas, all witnesses for the defense. All
Cameras allow ads to determine characteristics of their viewers
Manufacturers say the information gathered isn’t stored. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Watch an advertisement
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Tabitha and Michael Johns, Berlin Center, girl, Jan. 31.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200, Youngstown.
quiz
quiz Home maintenance Hey, smarty pants. Here’s a home-maintenance quiz someone of your caliber
Maryland releases updated guide
Maryland releases updated guide BALTIMORE — A new edition of a map-guide to 41 places and programs
Iraqis vote
President Obama hailed Saturday’s voting as significant steps toward peace. BAGHDAD (AP) —
Guardsmen deployed to help after ice storm
It was the largest call-up in Kentucky history. MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Steve Beshear deployed
Mardi Gras Party to benefit Hospice of the Valley
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay HELPING HANDS: Involved in the Feb. 21 Mardi Gras Party to benefit
Girlfriend’s advances going unfulfilled
Q. I’m a 26-year-old female in a committed relationship with a man I am deeply in love with and have
Obstacles remain for electronic records
The prospect of going paperless in health care is a little bit like thinking about going to heaven —
Rose anniversary is occasion for dinner party
COLUMBIANA — Mr. and Mrs. Doug Rose, 3599 W. Middletown Road, were honored by family and friends as
Family time
Family time The typical family of five spends 175 hours in the kitchen each month, but only 31
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY • Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam chapter 278, OES, will meet at the Manor, state
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
mondaY • McDonald Woodland Garden Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the senior citizens room of the
SIMPLE STEPS
Preventing dangerous falls at home Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury
Polaks honored at anniversary party on Jan. 17
BOARDMAN — A party took place from 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Byzantine Center at the Grove in
Pathological liar must be willing to seek help
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 25 years. It’s a second marriage for both of us. A
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway One million fewer people traveled Virginia’s scenic Blue Ridge Parkway last
cigarette BOX: Silver-plated triangular pieces of metal were formed into this 53‚Ñ4-inch-
cigarette BOX: Silver-plated triangular pieces of metal were formed into this 53‚Ñ4-inch-high
cruise trends \ News and notes
NEW SHIPS Part of the increase in the number of cruisers is driven by increased supply. More ships
tips
tips Keeping pests out Just like us, bugs and critters like the easy life inside our homes. Here
‘YEAR OF THE DEAL’
Some companies are seeing a surge in cruise bookings. NEW YORK (AP) — It’s wave season, the time
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
“Toilet Bowl” marathon (7 a.m., DIY): Instead of the game, the channel expects you to
“Toilet Bowl” marathon (7 a.m., DIY): Instead of the game, the channel expects you to face your
Parts of lawsuit dropped
Parts of lawsuit dropped CLEVELAND — A Cleveland Orchestra reviewer has dropped all claims but an
For the week ending Jan. 24:
For the week ending Jan. 24: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Plum Spooky” by Janet Evanovich (St. Martin’s
American Library Association honors the best in children’s lit
The Newbery Medal, the most prestigious writing award in American children’s literature, went to
All-in-one center makes recycling easy
All-in-one center makes recycling easy Can you believe that an aluminum can will still be a can
tips \ Preventing falls
Interim HealthCare, a company that provides home care for the elderly, offers these tips to prevent
New toy safety rules and you
stacey Garfinkle On Parenting WASHINGTON — Congressionally mandated toy safety rules that
Value continues to rise on unusual cigarette box
terry kovel \ Antiques and collecting “If you like it, buy it” is the motto of many successful
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Quinton L. Jones The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Area events
A listing of local events to celebrate Black History Month in February. Youngstown State
LAWRENCE COUNTY Tax payment sites
The Lawrence County Treasurer’s office is coming to sites throughout the county to make it easier
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Thursday — Women’s basketball at Green Bay 8 p.m.; men’s basketball at Loyola, 8
Drill at courthouse gets grade of B
County officials were pleased with a security test. LISBON — The Columbiana County Emergency
Changes bring positive feedback; there are more in store
“Thanks for doing the Snapz feature. It’s always so fun to see Mahoning Valley through the eyes of
Under Obama, is the ‘war on terror’ over?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The “war on terror” is losing the war of words. The catchphrase burned into the
POWER OF THE PEN District tournament
Approximately 150 pupils from 13 schools took part in the annual Power of the Pen creative writing
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A story in Saturday’s editions headlined “Dann’s recent outlays: $130K”
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP Second vice chairman Judge John M. Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has
Overcharging runs rampant in Medicare
Insurers for the health program have jacked up fees for taxpayers, subscribers. WASHINGTON — If
Global leaders urge continuation of trade
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Global leaders had a simple message for the world Saturday: Keep trading.
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo FORTY YEARS AGO: William B. McKelvey, president of the G.M. McKelvey Col,
Reason to root: Super Bowl bets can be weird, wild
LAS VEGAS (AP) — When it comes to the Super Bowl, every little detail warrants a wager. Will the
Obama faces dilemma over U.S. protectionism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Protection language in the stimulus bill presents President Barack Obama with a
Kiwanis plans radio auction
YOUNGSTOWN — The 55th annual Radio Auction to be sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Downtown
Plan for schools prompts dilemma
Superintendents favor goals, question means YOUNGSTOWN — Local public school
Obama readies spending plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Saturday promised to lower mortgage costs, offer job-
Furs to be exhibited at museum in Niles
NILES — During an open house scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. today at the Ward-Thomas Museum, 503 Brown
Michael Zordich \ Former Cardinal
Education: Chaney High, Penn State University. Family: Wife Cindy; children Michael, Alex and
Iran celebrates 30th anniversary of Islamic revolt
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran began 10 days of festivities Saturday marking the 30th anniversary of its
JERRY OLSAVSKY \ Former Steeler
Education: Chaney High, University of Pittsburgh. Family: Wife Rayme; children Jake, Dominic and
NBC sells out Super Bowl ads for a record $206 million
One 30-second ad this year costs up to $3 million. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — NBC said on the eve of
Steelers, Cardinals are study in contrasts
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dynasty vs. doormat. The Pittsburgh Steelers have signified success in the
Experts to discuss land preservation
The program is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Agriculture HIRAM — Conservation experts from
Superintendents act as if school funds belong to them
Opinion: Superintendents act as if school funds belong to them EDITOR: I love it when I see
Today is Sunday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2009. There are 333 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2009. There are 333 days left in the year. On this date in
Outgoing Lawrence Co. official elects to relax
From presidents Kennedy to Obama, her career has spanned almost five decades. NEW CASTLE, Pa.
YSU
YSU Pace now a Penguin YOUNGSTOWN — Torrian Pace of Chantilly High School in Centreville, Va., a
Pa. adds 501 jobs since hiring freeze
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More than 500 people have been added to the state payroll since Gov. Ed
Truckers push for 65-mph limit
CLEVELAND (AP) — Truck drivers in Ohio are urging state lawmakers to raise the highway speed limit
Halftimes show super growth
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Way before Prince, Paul McCartney or the Rolling Stones ever stepped onto a Super
Scouts warm up to Freeze-Out
Activities ranged from tying knots to practicing basic first-aid skills. CANFIELD — Before
Valley native ready for Border Patrol
Valley native ready for Border Patrol HOWLAND — Border Patrol Agent Michael J. Lombardo, a 2002
Bill extends Medicaid to newly jobless
NEW YORK — For the first time ever, newly unemployed workers and their families will be eligible for
Father complains about removal of his children
Father complains about removal of his children NEWARK, N.J. — The father of three children who
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings WHERE: 50 Federal Plaza, Youngstown WHEN: Open at 11 a.m. WHAT: 50 wings for
Monday’s schedule
Monday’s schedule GIRLS BASKETBALL East Liverpool at Chaney E. Cleve. Shaw at East JFK at
Registration to begin for motorcycle classes
The state offers three motorcycle courses. COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1st—Tbirds Sun (Deonauth)50.2017.606.80 Memories of George
Investigators probe tour bus crash near Hoover Dam
DOLAN SPRINGS, Ariz. (AP) — Investigators looking into a deadly tour bus crash on a highway near the
Maple Leafs hold off Penguins, 5-4
TORONTO (AP) — Jason Blake beat Mathieu Garon with a wrist shot with 9:55 left and the Toronto Maple
Johnson leads Youngstown Christian to 13th
YOUNGSTOWN — Olonzo Johnson collected 20 points and seven rebounds to lead Youngstown Christian to a
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Howland Athletic Club — has registration for baseball and softball beginning Feb. 11.
Merged 1944 team was down and out
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — They wore hand-me-down jerseys, the little rips and tears widening with every
Nolfi anniversary is celebrated at family gathering
LOWELLVILLE — The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Nolfi, 1785 S. Hubbard Road, was
Brandon Saad, Phantoms plow by IceDiggers, 9-2
ALPENA, Mich. — Brandon Saad had a hat trick and the Mahoning Valley Phantoms dominated the scoring
YSU women continue to skid as Loyola pulls away to win
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State women’s basketball team now has made one complete tour of
Free throws do in YSU in overtime loss to Detroit
With the game on the line in the final 45 seconds of OT, Detroit made its free throws. YOUNGSTOWN
Looking to score game food?
Valley bars are expecting a super turnout. YOUNGSTOWN — Fans of the Black and Gold look
Training regime is a delicate balance in fighter’s readiness
By the time Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini fought Livingston Bramble the first time in June of 1984, he had
Ursuline reduced to practice squad in Harding game
WARREN — With about five minutes left in Saturday’s game against Ursuline, Warren Harding senior
Canfield Red Division leader, for time being
CANFIELD — Casey Carroll sealed the deal for the Canfield High boys basketball team with a slam dunk
Scullion leads Salem to 46-37 win
SALEM — Amy Scullion scored 29 points and the Salem defense erased a 12-point deficit by limiting
History will be kind to QB who guides winner
At first blush, it will be young and old, youth and experience, the traditional tale of then and
Safina is inferior in loss to Serena
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams always selects a special outfit to bring to Australia
Vikings roll early against Raiders
CLEVELAND — Norris Cole scored 20 points to lead Cleveland State to a 59-50 victory over Wright
Y’town needs a new ‘court’
Opinion: A half century ago, when Youngstown was justifiably the center of the Mahoning Valley universe, when
Redefining a calamity
Editorial: Redefining a calamity The same week that Gov. Ted Strickland talked about the need to expand
Silence wasn’t golden for Blagojevich
Opinion: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Rod Blagojevich’s tragic reign as governor of Illinois came to a spectacular and
Veteran congressman braces for implosion
Opinion: WASHINGTON — “Recidivism” is Rep. Jim Cooper’s laconic explanation of why he, although only 54, has
Testas honored on anniversary at dinner party
CAMPBELL — Mr. and Mrs. Jim Testa, 660 Chapel Lane, observed their 50th wedding anniversary during
Card shower is planned for Horst 50th
NORTH LIMA – Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horst, 12050 Blosser Road, will be observing the 50th anniversary
Goldsboro 60th is celebrated at dinner party
BOARDMAN — The 60th anniversary of their wedding was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Goldsboro
Kohl 70th anniversary to be observed during family gathering at their home
POLAND — Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kohl will celebrate the 70th anniversary of their wedding on Feb. 3 in
Potkanowicz 50th to be celebrated at Mass, dinner party
BOARDMAN — On Feb. 7 Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Potkanowicz, 38 Rockdale Ave., will celebrate the 50th
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 3104 • Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood
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