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Volunteers needed to help abused, neglected kids
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County CASA/Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking community volunteers for its spring training class.
Cancer survivors offer hope to others affected
AUSTINTOWN — With a purple suit jacket and fedora, the SirViBear and his pin represent hope and companionship for those struggling with cancer, as well as for survivors, friends and family.
Girard chief will be chosen by assessment
GIRARD — The city will use a new process to select its next police chief.
Field will be named for fallen officer
GIRARD — City officials here have agreed to name a baseball field in honor of a fallen police officer.
Public meeting next week on steel plant expansion
YOUNGSTOWN — A public meeting is set on a potential steel plant expansion that would bring nearly 300 new jobs to Youngstown and Girard.
Summitt reaches new heights: 1,000 wins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In this season of lowered expectations for Tennessee, Pat Summitt still
USA Swimming suspends Phelps for 3 months
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Michael Phelps has been suspended from competition for three months
Study unveiled to help Warren’s redevelopment plan
WARREN — As a result of losing 30 percent of its population in the past 35 years, the city needs to
More Air Force reservists headed to Afghanistan
VIENNA — Six members of the 910th Airlift Wing’s Force Support Squadron are scheduled to deploy to
Trumbull coroner to rule on Liberty woman’s death
LIBERTY — The Trumbull County Coroner’s office will determine how 27-year-old Elizabeth DeAngelis
Prosecutor sees quick resolution of allegations against Gutierrez
Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien is optimistic that by the end of the month he’ll get to the
Parents, diocese working out details of schools’ merger
AUSTINTOWN — A meeting between Diocesan officials and Home and School officers proved beneficial in
New Castle Parking Authority director charged with theft
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County District Attorney is charging the former New Castle parking
Community gathers as tribute to fallen soldier
HERMITAGE, Pa. — It was frigid morning, but the sky was blue enough to set off the colors of the American flag hanging from a fire truck ladder over East State Street.
First Place Bank approved for a $75 million federal investment
WARREN — The parent company of First Place Bank has been approved for a $75 million investment from
Remove decorations from Tod Homestead Cemetery by March 15
YOUNGSTOWN — The annual cleanup of Tod Homestead Cemetery will take place March 15. All decorations
Justice Ginsberg undergoes pancreatic cancer surgery
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has undergone surgery for pancreatic cancer, apparently at an early stage.
Wrecking ball may loom for church building owned by YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — The former Pilgrim Collegiate Church at the corner of Wick and Lincoln Avenues may fall
Wellness screening set Friday in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — The public is invited to a wellness screening from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at BodyShop
Girard will ask residents for approval to seek electric aggregation plan
GIRARD — City officials here will be asking voters for permission to enter into an agreement that
Make a valentine at free Bridal Fair
Make a valentine at free Bridal Fair BOARDMAN — Pat Catan’s, 6151 South Ave., is sponsoring a free
Heacock lauds staff for 2009 recruiting class
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock praised the work of his coaching staff for
Valley job loss adds up to $1.6B
All Mahoning Valley counties have double-digit percentages of job losses. Mahoning Valley
‘State of Youngstown’ big help to Ohio State, YSU’s football future
High school athletes from across the Valley signed letters-of-intent to play college football
Pavlik fans happy about 2nd round ticket sales
Few people left home to get the additional Pavlik fight tickets. YOUNGSTOWN — Joe Farrow was
Niles chief joins outcry against traffic cameras
The police chief joined residents and some councilmen in opposing the cameras. NILES —
Salem rolls as Bennett paces win
YOUNGSTOWN — Salem High senior Phil Bennett’s dedication has paid off in his first title chase.
City judges heading to high court for help
Council will meet Monday to vote on a deal with V&M Star Steel. YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s
Saad set for big series at Ice Zone
BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms will try to maintain their two-point lead over Traverse City
Strong teams, wrestlers vie for EOWL titles
This weekend’s EOWL wrestling tournament has the potential to one of the most competitive in recent
Teacher charged with having sex with student
The investigation shows the teacher and student spent hours talking to each other on cell phones.
Struthers girls now 6-0 in league
LISBON — Helen Hird’s 15 points on Wednesday led the Struthers High girls basketball team to a 60-52
13 return from duty in Iraq
Family and friends braved low temperatures to watch the C-130 carrying their loved ones land.
YSU set for now; red lies ahead
The budget looks good now but could wind up in the red, the president said. YOUNGSTOWN —
Warren mother files suit over her son’s expulsion
The suit said the student’s expulsion for more than six months exceeded the 80-day limit in the
Artist working on Obama portrait
All 44 presidents will be included in the piece. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s a time of firsts. To mark
• Pamela L. Cave and George R. Opria, 15236 Louismill Drive, Chantilly, Va., are announcing
• Pamela L. Cave and George R. Opria, 15236 Louismill Drive, Chantilly, Va., are announcing the
Bin Laden’s capture not a priority for Musharraf
Opinion: For years, I have been critical of the relationship between the United States and Pakistan as it
House fire rekindles, appears to be arson
House fire rekindles, appears to be arson YOUNGSTOWN — A fire that apparently was deliberately set
Higher education in Ohio spared state budget cuts
Editorial: Gov. Ted Strickland is not asking Ohio’s universities and colleges to suffer the across-the-board
Senate approves large tax break for home buyers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday night to give a tax break of up to $15,000 to home
Wellness screening to be offered Friday
AUSTINTOWN — Dr. Christopher A. Raymond of Raymond Chiropractic, located in the Weston Center in
Fresh face, fresh start for Hubbard's Emerald Diner
The diner, which reopened its doors Monday, has 23 employees.
‘Fringe’ co-stars wed
NEW YORK (AP) — “Fringe” co-stars Anna Torv and Mark Valley were married in a small, hush-hush
Job losses
Job losses Local counties Changes in total employment from the second quarter of 2000 to the
Merger deal near for Ticketmaster, Live Nation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Global ticket seller Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. is near a deal to combine
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK 7 uA 10 6 4 3 v3 2 wK 8 6 2 WEST EAST xJ
RATES \ Certificates of deposit
RATES \ Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Feb. 4. All
There’s blood in political waters
Opinion: The withdrawal of former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle from consideration as secretary of
Rotary club celebrates 40th anniversary
Special to The Vindicator MEMORABLE OCCASION: Past presidents, past members, current members, and
Today is Thursday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2009. There are 329 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2009. There are 329 days left in the year. On this date
Penn State gets quarterback of the future from Virginia
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State landed the perfect complements for its quarterback of the
‘He’s Just Not That Into You’
‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ Grade: C Director: Ken Kwapis Rating: PG-13 for sexual content
Sarkozy’s idea for newspapers is intriguing
Opinion: “French President Nicolas Sarkozy today announced $786 million in emergency aid for his country’s
Obama sets cap on executive pay at $500,000
AIG and others that have already received aid are exempt from the new rules. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Circuit City’s closing having a ripple effect
Circuit City’s closings will leave a huge amount of vacant retail space. Circuit City will
Desperate House GOPers
Scripps Howard: Under the “what were they thinking?” category we would have to file the decision of
Super scout Porter already looking ahead to showcasing 2010 class
BOARDMAN — As he prepared for a stint on WFMJ’s high school recruiting show Wednesday night,
Let’s review New Year’s weight loss resolution
Opinion: If you’ve celebrated the first month of keeping your New Year’s resolution to lose weight, you’re
Friendly fire within Democratic camp
Opinion: New York Gov. David Paterson put a delightful punctuation point at the end of the saga of who would
Market dives 122 points
Earnings reports indicate consumers are cutting back more than expected. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall
Time Warner reports 4th-quarter loss
The cable business will cut off 1,250 jobs. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Media and entertainment giant Time
if you go
if you go What: “Reality Bites Back” dinner-theater show When: Saturday; doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Are naming rights good idea in recession?
Experts say naming-rights deals can be good business. NEW YORK (AP) — When the economy was
Springsteen ticket glitch
Springsteen ticket glitch EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A New Jersey congressman is demanding an
Pretenders drummer keeps solid approach
Perhaps it’s the wine or the fact that for more than three decades he has been living in the shadow
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Jackson-Milton school board, work session 8 a.m., elementary building. XAGENDA
“I’m frustrated with myself, with our team. ... I’m here on television saying I
Opinion: “I’m frustrated with myself, with our team. ... I’m here on television saying I screwed up.”
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting
Polish arts event to include premiere of composition
YOUNGSTOWN — The Polish Arts Club of Youngstown’s 74th annual Scholarship Art, Music and Tea
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Jan. 28
The Batsheva Dance Company, a modern and innovative troupe from Israel, is arguably one of the top
The Batsheva Dance Company, a modern and innovative troupe from Israel, is arguably one of the top
Top 25 roundup \ Wednesday’s games
MEN No. 2 Oklahoma 77, Texas A&M 71 NORMAN, Okla. — Taylor Griffin hit a tiebreaking layup with
Chinese herb can help speed cold recovery
Q. I live in Sweden and work from home, so I rarely come down with colds. However, the other day I
Citywide variety show seeks talented youths
Citywide variety show seeks talented youths YOUNGSTOWN — Talented youths are being sought for the
NOT-SO-NASHVILLE: Country singer Jamey Johnson doesn’t follow the musical crowd, but he has
NOT-SO-NASHVILLE: Country singer Jamey Johnson doesn’t follow the musical crowd, but he has been
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Russell L. LaRose, 37, of 17709 Glenwood Ave., Lake Milton,
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games
Bruins 3, Flyers 1 PHILADELPHIA — David Krejci and Dennis Wideman scored 25 seconds apart in the
Pens surge, beat Tampa, 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin finished a frantic Pittsburgh rally with 15.5 seconds left in
Country’s Jamey Johnson has three Grammy nods
The singer was in the Mahoning Valley last week. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jamey Johnson strokes his
County library system branches out
Library goers have been enjoying the new East Branch, and on Saturday they can visit the new Newport
What Grammy can learn from these musicians
The music industry has a few lessons to learn to succeed in the digital era. If the sagging
GRAMMY AWARDS Nominations list
GRAMMY AWARDS Nominations list Selected categories. Go to grammy.com for complete list. For
Former Lawrence County treasurer faces tax charge
Federal agents subpoenaed Gary Felasco’s wage and payroll records in July. PITTSBURGH — Former
Symphony’s performance of new music and old should not have been missed
Opinion: Symphony’s performance of new music and old should not have been missed EDITOR: New symphonic
LIBRARIES
LIBRARIES New hours The new East Branch of the Public Libraries of Youngstown and Mahoning
Witnesses testify at rape trial
The defendant previously had been in prison for rape. WARREN — An 18-year-old city man was
Church is chosen for Vrona-Binder May wedding
YOUNGSTOWN — The engagement of Kristina Marie Vrona and Michael Fredrick Binder is being
Hamas steals blankets, food from U.N. warehouse
Hamas steals blankets, food from U.N. warehouse JERUSALEM — Armed Hamas police broke into a Gaza
Law adds 4M kids to program
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama signed a bill Wednesday extending health coverage to 4
Gregg’s ex-aide investigated in lobbyist scandal
WASHINGTON (AP) — An ex-aide to commerce secretary nominee Judd Gregg is under investigation on
Woman pleads guilty to reduced charge in killing
The defendant faces six to 13 years in prison. YOUNGSTOWN — A 32-year-old Byron Street woman,
Drug study shows more wasn’t better
NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors thought that combining two newer drugs that more precisely attack cancer
Niles school board hires architects
NILES — The board of education has chosen Balog, Steines, Hendricks and Manchester of Youngstown as
What Grammy has to learn
What Grammy has to learn kIf the sagging music industry really wanted to turn itself around,
14 express interest in Weathersfield post
Trustees have 30 days to make an appointment. MINERAL RIDGE — Fourteen applicants submitted
Ohio State’s class rated among top group in country
COLUMBUS (AP) — This is one No. 1 ranking that Jim Tressel welcomes. After losing several top
Who could benefit: Billions available for U.S. taxpayers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sending a kid to college, purchasing a new car, buying a home or making the one
Ohio Supreme Court hears local case
The woman claims the trooper did not have probable cause to arrest her. COLUMBUS — A Mahoning
Bramos propels Miami past Ball St.
OXFORD — Michael Bramos fueled a 16-3 run in the second half as Miami (Ohio) easily defeated Ball
James scores season-high 52 in win over Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James couldn’t catch Kobe Bryant, so he settled for matching Michael Jordan.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH \ At the Butler
The Butler Institute of American Art is marking Black History Month with two exhibitions: Montage
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Kathleen Gallant and Juan Maldonado, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 2.
'Reality Bites Back' gives new twist to dinner-theater show at Byzantine
“Whodunits” have always been a popular form of theater, and board games, novels and even parties
'Into You' puts new twist on romantic-comedy formula
“He’s Just Not That Into You” isn’t exactly a romantic comedy — at least, not in the most
Apartments officially reopen
Of the 56 units inside the Villager Apartments, 26 were completely gutted and remodeled.
Bel Duetto in Valentine's concert
COLUMBIANA — An Evening of Romance, featuring the music of Bel Duetto, will come to Main Street
Clues to his lifestyle prove ‘Rex’ can’t be trusted
Dear Annie: My husband, “Rex,” and I have been married for two years. Three months ago, his job
Hawaii chosen for Bero-Musser April wedding
CANFIELD — Making an announcement of their engagement and their wedding plans are Mandi Christine
JENNIFER NUZZI | MICHAEL HARRIS
JENNIFER NUZZI MICHAEL HARRIS NILES — Jennifer Nuzzi, a daughter of Paul and Cathy Nuzzi of
Martig-Moore wedding planned in Damascus
BELOIT — Earl and Connie Martig, 11126 state Route 534, announce the engagement and wedding plans of
AMANDA GOULD | DAVID MALONEY
AMANDA GOULD DAVID MALONEY CAMPBELL — Amanda Gould and David Maloney were united in marriage
Hints keep fireplace and chimney clean
Dear Heloise: Lots of us are using fireplaces this winter to heat homes and save on winter energy
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