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East Palestine crime watch group will have first meeting
EAST PALESTINE — The first meeting of the city’s newly formed crime watch organization will be at 7
Look who had a baby
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Nicholas and LeAnn Fournier, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 1.
Youngstown will borrow $5 million to help V&M Star
YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider legislation Wednesday authorizing the city to borrow $5
Grand slammed: Denny's expects to serve more than 1,000 free breakfasts per store Tuesday
Each restaurant expects to serve more than 1,000 free breakfasts in eight hours.
Columbiana County names new health commissioner
LISBON — The Columbiana County Health Department has named Wesley J. Vins as the county’s new health
Governor talks up plan to boost education funding
AUSTINTOWN — Some school districts will benefit substantially under Gov. Ted Strickland’s biennial
400 more tickets at $150 each available for Pavlik bout
YOUNGSTOWN — About 400 floor-level tickets, priced at $150 each, for the Feb. 21 Kelly Pavlik
Fugitives see themselves in Vindicator and surrender
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men who saw themselves featured in today’s Vindicator as the U.S. Marshals Service
Police report a safe and sober Super Bowl
Judging by a sampling of local arrests, maybe Super Bowl revelers found a designated driver. The
Plea to a reduced charge in fatal shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — The defendant in a fatal shooting last June has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.
Boy hit by car in Boardman, circumstances under investigation
BOARDMAN — A 17-year-old boy was struck by a car early Monday and may have been sleepwalking when
Steelers victory parade set for Tuesday
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The city of Pittsburgh will have a victory parade Tuesday for the Super Bowl
Car hit by gunfire on Market Street
YOUNGSTOWN — A man and woman in their 50s traveling south on Market Street just before 8 p.m. Sunday
January was the Valley’s third-snowiest month in 75 years
Remember those major snowstorms when you were young? The snow was over your head. A story was
Area Denny’s offering free Grand Slam eats on Tuesday
Area Denny’s restaurants have extra eggs and extra servers on hand Tuesday as they prepare to give
Boil order lifted in Leetonia
LEETONIA — The village’s water department has lifted the boil-water order from the Walnut Street
Registration for Ohio’s motorcycle education program begins today
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Motorcycle Ohio Rider Education Program
Air Force’s Thunderbirds to appear in the Valley in August
VIENNA — The Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration planning team is scheduled to visit the
Governor to visit Austintown school today
Governor Ted Strickland will tour Lloyd Elementary School today. He’ll talk about the Governor’s
$150 Pavlik fight tickets on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m.
>Top Rank and the Chevrolet Centre say that due to a change in production, they are expanding the floor and making available four floor sections of $150 seats for the Pavlik- Rubio championship match at the Chevy Centre on at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21..
Youngstown firefighter slightly injured in North Side blaze
YOUNGSTOWN — A firefighter whose coat and pants were exposed to a fire at 30 Hanley Ave. on the
East Palestine crime watch group meets Wednesday
EAST PALESTINE — The first meeting of the city’s newly formed Crime Watch organization will be at 7
Phil sees shadow; winter will continue
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — The world's most famous groundhog saw his shadow Monday morning, predicting this already long winter will last for six more weeks.
SENIOR MENU
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
Finish The Vindicator love story for a chance to win a prize
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, The Vindicator is giving you a fun opportunity to win a special
Cavaliers finish off Pistons, 90-80
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — LeBron James was a cheerleader when the Cleveland Cavaliers took over
Former Buckeye receiver snags winning TD, then snags MVP award
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Santonio Holmes sat on the grass alongside the end zone — legs outstretched, head
Warner, Fitzgerald nearly pull off win
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals were achingly close. They needed to hang on for just 21‚Ñ2
Phantoms’ U-18 AAA team enjoys second season of success
BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms Midget-Major — or U-18 AAA — hockey team is continuing its
Game had heroes, drama, dejection
TAMPA, Fla. — By the time fireworks exploded over the Super Bowl as the Pittsburgh Steelers
Lisbon battles back behind Bowker to beat Crestview, 56-52
LISBON — Chelsea Bowker scored 28 points and pulled down 17 rebounds in leading the Crestview High
‘Truly honored’ to serve at inauguration
Two area military women were selected to be part of American history. Proud parents from
Move over, Phil: Meet Dilbert
Groundhogs in the wild are hibernating right now. CANFIELD — There’s nothing scientific about
Sock hop to aid family
Sock hop to aid family AUSTINTOWN — A sock hop will be sponsored by The Knights of Columbus 3930
Columbiana County residents increase amount they recycle
Some recyclers can get their garbage down to one bag a week to save on garbage removal fees.
Student begins term on school board
EAST PALESTINE — Melanie Huffman wants to be that voice in the crowd that makes people stop and
Panel to discuss media and city
Discussion panelists were chosen because of their journalistic ties to the Valley. YOUNGSTOWN
Tougher animal penalties sought
YOUNGSTOWN — The mayor and city prosecutor have asked two state representatives to introduce
Plan for all-day kindergarten poses challenges
DAYTON (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland’s proposal to create all-day kindergarten classes has some already
Combat isn’t the first thing you think about when you see someone walking with a cane.
Combat isn’t the first thing you think about when you see someone walking with a cane. But older
GOP slaps Obama’s outstretched hand
Opinion: Bipartisanship, like beauty, may be in the eye of the beholder. To President Barack Obama and the
America’s attorney general should be elected
Opinion: NEW DELHI — We should admit it. There was a breakdown in the balanced operation of the U.S.
Success surprised ‘Battlestar’ writer
The landmark series is in its final season. Ron Moore helped take a rather cheesy old TV
Fans gather for Bowl watching and banter
YOUNGSTOWN — Whether they watched at home, in a sports bar or in person, Super Bowl XLIII didn’t
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Yadira Colyar, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 1. St. Elizabeth
Iran sees an opportunity in Iraq
Opinion: BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s visit to Iran earlier this month — his fourth since
Woman continues campaign to save 82-year-old Delta Queen steamboat
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Delta Queen steamboat’s new role as a hotel won’t stop a grass-roots effort to
“Chuck” (8 p.m., NBC): Put on those funky glasses for a nerd-tastic 3-D episode of
“Chuck” (8 p.m., NBC): Put on those funky glasses for a nerd-tastic 3-D episode of “Chuck.” It has
America is bound to fail in the Mideast
Opinion: Like Linus van Pelt sitting alone in the pumpkin patch, George Mitchell, Obama’s special envoy to
Today is Monday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2009. There are 332 days left in the year. This is
Today is Monday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2009. There are 332 days left in the year. This is
“The FDA failing to follow up after this incident, does that mean that products that are not
Opinion: “The FDA failing to follow up after this incident, does that mean that products that are not good
Actress makes ‘Fringe’ a hit
The show mixes weird science and action. NEW YORK — As if taking a cue from the Australian
ohio school districts Fiscal categories
The Ohio Department of Education places school districts with budget problems under three categories
Procter & Gamble was the nation’s leading
Procter & Gamble was the nation’s leading advertiser in 2007, having spent $5.2 billion. Source:
Spears gets order against Lutfi, Ghalib
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has obtained a restraining order against former pal Osama “Sam”
Iraqi leader makes gains in elections Prime minister’s backers look to hold lead in south
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Iraq’s U.S.-backed prime minister appeared Sunday to have made gains in the
With billions for health insurance, who gets what?
WASHINGTON (AP) — It will get vastly cheaper for most people to keep health insurance after losing a
Note to Congress: Doing nothing is not an option
Editorial: Note to Congress: Doing nothing is not an option The U.S. House has spoken — at least for now — on
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., administration building, 6034 S.
Author Tom Clancy will offer novels online
Author Tom Clancy will offer novels online NEW YORK — Tom Clancy is going digital. The author of
REGION
REGION Hancor’s Milligan becomes local chapter’s chairman YOUNGSTOWN — Jim Milligan of Hancor
Common sense prevails
Common sense prevails Washington Post: Vicky Crawford was approached in 2002 by a human resources
AIG: Bailed out, trying not to sink
WASHINGTON — Becoming a ward of the U.S. government has been a blessing for insurance giant American
The housing bust hits hard in small factory town
WEST JEFFERSON, N.C. (AP) — When this Appalachian town’s light-switch plant went dark, fortunes
Wall Street brokers brace for another bleak week
Wall Street brokers brace for another bleak week NEW YORK — Wall Street is bracing for yet more
National Guard aids Ky. ice storm victims
CANEYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Thousands of National Guard troops swinging chain saws cut their way into
CANADA
CANADA The Toronto Star, Toronto, Jan. 27: When U.S. President Barack Obama visits Ottawa in the
Economic woes don’t disappear from Bowl ads
NEW YORK (AP) — Along with the usual punchlines, cartoonish violence and car chases, the real world
u.s. marshals most wanted FUGITIVES
u.s. marshals most wanted FUGITIVES The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
RECYCLING
RECYCLING Columbiana County Figures on the growth of recycling in Columbiana County since the
ohio tourism By the numbers
Facts about Ohio’s tourism industry: $38 billion in sales. $2.5 billion in state and local
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold: xA 10 7 5 uK Q 10 8 5 4 v8 5
Exhibit to chronicle Lincoln’s visits to Cincinnati
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Four visits Abraham Lincoln made to Cincinnati will be the focus of a new
Farm recalls enoki mushrooms
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — A southeastern Pennsylvania mushroom farm is recalling packages of enoki
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games New York 122, Indiana 113 New Jersey 85, Philadelphia 83 Dallas 111, Miami 96
Gaza attacks prompt threat of retaliation
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli’s prime minister threatened “harsh and disproportionate” retaliation after
More districts expected to face financial trouble
CANTON (AP) — Ohio education officials are expecting a jump in the number of school districts
Longer school year would hurt tourism, many say
TOLEDO (AP) — Adding four weeks to Ohio’s school year will create a shorter summer travel season and
mountaineer results
mountaineer results late saturday 6th—Blazinett (Stokes)7.004.002.80 Ghoul (Peltroche)2.802.40
Nadal upsets Federer with win at Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer had nowhere to hide. Rod Laver was about to present the
Alliance intrigue, A-town showdown highlight tourneys
Boardman High girls basketball coach Ron Moschella walked out of Sunday’s Division I tournament draw
Canton celebrates McKinley’s birthday
CANTON (AP) — Canton is remembering one of its favorite sons: William McKinley, the 25th president
KEY PLAY: James Harrison, a Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, carries the football into the end zone
KEY PLAY: James Harrison, a Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, carries the football into the end zone
Super Bowl, events can’t escape the recession
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lena Chamra leaned in for a closer look at the gray pullover jacket with the
Do-or-die guy guides final drive
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A schoolyard or the Super Bowl, it’s never mattered to Ben Roethlisberger. Give
Last-second TD lifts Steelers to 6th title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The winning play of the Super Bowl was right out of a schoolyard. Scamble
SWAT teams deployed in teen’s 911 fraud call
Doug Bates and his wife, Stacey, were in bed around 10 p.m., their 2-year-old daughters asleep in a
With coupons, stretch your charity donation dollars
Dear Readers: Most of us try to help others in need, and with our economy the way it is, so many
Demands of ex-wife should be ignored
Dear Annie: My husband’s ex, “Sophie,” is driving us crazy. They divorced 17 years ago when their
Wreck of British Victory warship found in Channel
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Deep-sea explorers who found $500 million in sunken treasure two years ago say
Cruelty-to-elephants case heads to trial
After more than eight years of legal skirmishing, a trial is scheduled to open Wednesday in a
Souper Bowl of Caring hits goal to help needy
Youth at area churches collect canned foods and money to help those in need. Even in this
souper bowl of caring | Fundraisers at Valley churches
These are among youth groups at area churches who participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring program
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