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Kobe, Shaq lead West win
PHOENIX (AP) — Together again, Kobe and Shaq led the West to victory in the All-Star Game. Kobe
It’s Presidents Day: What’s open and closed?
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Penguins fire Therrien
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired coach Michel Therrien, a year after he led the
Kenseth wins rain-shortened Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Matt Kenseth has won the rain-shortened Daytona 500, taking over the lead
YSU Planetarium offers NASA galaxy show that’s out of this world
YOUNGSTOWN — Two mural-sized images of the Messier 101 galaxy, digitally photographed by NASA’s
Youngstown men served with black ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ in 19th century
YOUNGSTOWN — A local historian says those looking for unique perspectives in black history can start
Three TV stations in the Valley will delay digital conversion until June 12
YOUNGSTOWN — The area’s three over-the-air broadcast television stations will continue to broadcast
Ray Mancini moves from the boxing ring to the movie studio
Did you ever picture Ray Mancini as a pitchman? The former World Boxing Association lightweight
Watch for Youngstown man this week on ‘Millionaire’ quiz show
Sean Sich and his wife, Beth, were having breakfast at their hotel in Hawaii last August when Sean
Boom-Boom boxing: Remembering the last title fight in Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — If you think this weekend’s middleweight fight at the Chevrolet Centre is this area’s
Interact Club members attend Rotary meeting
Special to The Vindicator INTERACTION: Special guests at the Feb. 9 meeting of the Rotary Club of
50th anniversary of Mr., Mrs. Reese is celebrated
NORTH JACKSON — Jack and Jeannette Reese, 2419 S. Bailey Road, marked their 50th anniversary at a
May wedding set for Jillian Kusnic and Justin Eddy
The engagement of Jillian Kusnic and Justin Eddy, both of Lakewood, is being announced by the
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet this week
MONDAY • White Shrine of Jerusalem will have a ceremonial at 7:30 p.m. at Poland Masonic Temple,
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 4611 • Members of AARP 4611 Will have an executive board meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at
YWCA speaker receives certificate from Rotary
YWCA speaker receives certificate from Rotary AUSTINTOWN — A Certificate of Thanks was presented
SENIOR MENU
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
Already, the anticipation is 'electric'
The city is ‘electric’ for the Pavlik fight, says a downtown restaurant manager.
Valley boxing fans have shown with dollars that they are clearly in Kelly Pavlik’s corner
Valley boxing fans have shown with dollars that they are clearly in Kelly Pavlik’s corner On
Nationwide program finds homes for abandoned pet
Nationwide program finds homes for abandoned pets Otis is a single male with short, brown
Vet seeks families of lost soldiers
3 from Valley on list of Korean War MIAs YOUNGSTOWN — An Army combat veteran who came back
Looking up: Suddenly-hot Penguins top Milwaukee
Vytas Sulskis hit the game-winning jumper with 1.4 seconds left to give YSU a four-game winning
Developer plans 4-building student housing complex
The university wouldn’t have ownership or invest any money in the project. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Huge deficit costly to YSU women
CLEVELAND — A poor-shooting first half that saw the Youngstown State women’s basketball team score
Terlesky, 10, headed for the big time
BOARDMAN — Junior golfer Brian Terlesky has won just about every tournament he’s competed in over
Missing portrait of King sought for new MLK school
The portrait disappeared when the school was cleaned out before its demolition. YOUNGSTOWN —
Retirees of Delphi organize to fight for health benefits
A Boardman retiree said she has ‘no clue’ what she will do if benefits are canceled. Salaried
Powerlifters will vie at Harding
WARREN — Weightlifters from throughout Northeast Ohio will converge on Warren Harding High on
Aldan propels Boardman swimmers to 5th place
AKRON — Boardman High sophomore Ashley Aldan placed second in the 100-yard freestyle and third in
Colleagues remember Dr. Pegues as smart, trustworthy, dependable
The first black head of a major Ohio school district died Thursday at 72. YOUNGSTOWN — Dr.
Vindicator file photos
Opinion: Vindicator file photos FIFTY YEARS AGO: Ice dams were a massive problem in Western Pennsylvania in
Mexico City kissers set Guinness record
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City puckered up to set a record Saturday as nearly 40,000 people locked
Another visit to ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’
The story is told entirely through the songs of Leiber and Stoller. YOUNGSTOWN — Akron’s
hHow-to guide offers intro to calligraphy
hHow-to guide offers intro to calligraphy Do you really want to impress your friends with your
THE CREW: The cast of Top Hat’s “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” includes, from left,
THE CREW: The cast of Top Hat’s “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” includes, from left, Nikita Jones, Marline
The Doctor does it again
Regular readers of this column are no doubt familiar with my imaginary friend, The Doctor. I
SNAPZ DEADLINE
SNAPZ DEADLINE Don’t forget. Feb. 25 is the deadline for next month’s Snapz. For the March 1
‘Happy Bachelor’ loses sympathy for crack about lesbians
Dear Annie: I am not writing this to sound anti-female. However, I am frustrated as far as meeting
‘Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl’
‘Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl’ Van Morrison (Manhattan) Grade: B Released in 1968,
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Kloboves, 52, of 2976 Durst Clagg Road, Warren, and
Survey: Peanut recall not understood
ATLANTA (AP) — Most Americans know about a peanut-based national salmonella outbreak, but many are
Crash renews discussion over deicing planes
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — It’s up to a pilot whether to flip a switch to get rid of ice building up on a
Auto union negotiations stall as deadline nears
GM’s plan increases the likelihood of additional government loans. DETROIT (AP) — Concession
U.S. troops fighting uphill battle in Afghanistan
KALAGU, Afghanistan — Sgt. Corey Tack guns the engine of the 18-ton armored truck up a snow-
Cable attacks New Deal
Opinion: It’s probably a good thing that cable news generally doesn’t draw much of an audience from the 18-
BLACK HISTORY MONTH\ Area events A listing of local events to celebrate Black History Month:
Youngstown State University Thursday: Lecture: “African Architects of Egyptian Civilization,”
That’s a lot of syrup
That’s a lot of syrup New Hampshire produces nearly 90,000 gallons of maple syrup each year,
Obama hails stimulus bill as step to recovery
The measure squeezed through the Senate 60-38, just what was needed. WASHINGTON (AP) — Savoring
Rendell creative with gambling
Opinion: There are at least 17,000 illegal poker machines operating in Pennsylvania, and Gov. Ed Rendell
PLATE: This plate is from the original White House set of dishes used by President Abraham Lincoln.
PLATE: This plate is from the original White House set of dishes used by President Abraham Lincoln.
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Universal Orlando extends package deal
Universal Orlando extends package deal ORLANDO — Universal Orlando Resort has extended a deal
Things to know
Things to know Before you start growing vegetables Here’s some advice from garden experts for
A decision on Pilgrim church is pending
Opinion: In light of recent news reports and other discussions in the community, I would like to clarify
Lead paint suit dismissal puts Youngstown in bind
Editorial: The decision by Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to voluntarily dismiss the state’s lead paint
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending Feb. 7: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Associate” by John Grisham (Doubleday)
A GOOD PAIRING
Stylish options for eating in front of the TV Far from being a replacement for a social meal, TV
Collectors seek souvenir plates from White House
When Abraham Lincoln was president, his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, bought a new set of dishes for the
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” by Top Hat Productions Where: The Fairview Arts and Outreach
SPRING TRAINING
You’re never too far away from the action For most teams, tickets will be available right up
“The Amazing Race 14” (8 p.m., CBS): Here’s our modest proposal for a new
“The Amazing Race 14” (8 p.m., CBS): Here’s our modest proposal for a new challenge on this
A break for the unrepentant
Editorial: A break for the unrepentant Robert Morehead, the former Columbiana County health commissioner who
‘UNTIL THEY ARE HOME’ The mission of the Department of Defense’s Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, is to achieve the fullest possible
As of Jan. 21, 2009, some 1,400 Americans missing from all wars have been identified. The Central
Nick’s musical ‘Spectacular!’ is song & dance fun
NEW YORK — You mustn’t let anyone trample on your dreams. You can learn a lot from people who are
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Sheridan Block Watch, 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Hudson and
Today is Sunday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2009. There are 319 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2009. There are 319 days left in the year. On this date in
Can big-name movie stars lure fans back to Broadway theaters?
James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Jane Fonda and David Hyde Pierce are in the new crop of shows.
Slim ‘Lincoln’ bio short on words, but it’s packed with information
“Abraham Lincoln” by James McPherson (Oxford University Press,96 pp., $12.95) Feb. 12 marked the
‘Breakthrough’: fresh look at Obama effect
“The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama” by Gwen Ifill (Doubleday, $25.95) It’s
China wants sculptures about to be auctioned
China wants sculptures about to be auctioned BEIJING — China has demanded the return of looted
Vet’s son tries to match WWII photos to subjects
“These photos have some meaning to me. But it just seemed that these photos would be more meaningful
Animals gaining more rights under state laws
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Some things shouldn’t happen, even to a dog. But they do. In Pennsylvania
Muslim outcasts struggle to survive
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — For generations, the ethnic Muslim Rohingya have endured persecution by the
Mental impairment is side effect of Detrol
Q. My 62-year-old husband had a prostatectomy a year ago. It was successful, but he continues to
information If you go
For schedules, ticketing and other details visit floridaspringtraining.com and www.cactusleague.com.
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Tammy L. Gasior The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 24.
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 24. Where: Grove City High School auditorium, 511 Highland Ave.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Wednesday — Men’s basketball at Cleveland St., 7 p.m. Thursday — Women’s
retreat tips
retreat tips Guest bathrooom Treat overnight guests to a five-star-hotel experience by turning
Look back, and look ahead
Opinion: Look back, and look ahead EDITOR: The lead article in last Sunday’s Vindicator, “Image Issues,”
Burris admits Blagojevich camp solicited donation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Sen. Roland Burris admitted Saturday that former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s
HOW TO HELP
HOW TO HELP Family members who inherited DNA from the mother of the individual who is MIA (missing
youth basketball
youth basketball itcl Boys grade 8 (At Springfield) Championship game South Range 56,
FDA OKs 1st new gout treatment in 40 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new treatment for gout in
A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:
A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Man ordered to get water service or move
YOUNGSTOWN — Police say a 9-year-old girl has been living in a dilapidated house with no running
Suspected U.S. missile attack kills 27 Taliban, officials say
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Dozens of followers of Pakistan’s top Taliban commander were in a compound when a
John Bassetti \ Bowling Kozbial had tough ‘Cure’ job, but tourney was big success
As “Bowl for the Cure” tournament manager, Carol Kozbial has a job that was a bit more difficult
Strickland wants limits on insurance premiums
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland wants lawmakers to limit what health insurance companies can
LAWYERS
LAWYERS Ohio Super Lawyers magazine has designated Atty. Damian Billak of Youngstown a “2009
Ohio hospitals united to stop bacteria’s spread
CLEVELAND (AP) — About 50 Ohio hospitals have joined a federally supported project to help stop the
DEP sets public meeting to address landfill plans
The state DEP denied the first phase of the landfill application, then reversed that decision.
Book sale at Davis on gardening, cooking
Book sale at Davis on gardening, cooking YOUNGSTOWN — The annual used-book sale at the D.D. and
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1st—Manteo (Nguyen)3.402.602.40 Shabi Dabi Doo (Knott)15.607.60
BASEBALL
BASEBALL BB Rooners — has a roster opening for boys age 15-19. Call (330) 980-1713. Mahoning
Student catches test error
Student catches test error WICHITA, Kan. — A high school student’s keen eye has caught a state
Inside/C4
Inside/C4 More college basketball: A poor-shooting first half sent YSU’s women’s basketball team
Chavez makes last pitch to Venezuelans to abolish term limits
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez said victory today in a referendum that would
U.S. envoy has meeting with Karzai
KABUL (AP) — President Barack Obama’s new envoy to Afghanistan met with President Hamid Karzai on
Residents trade guns for roses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police in South Carolina gave away roses on Valentine’s Day. All you had to do
BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Saturday’s games
JFK 70, Ursuline 67 WARREN — Nick Brown’s 27 points and 13 rebounds powered JFK over Ursuline.
Red Cross hit hard in recession
NEW YORK (AP) — The worsening recession, coupled with a seasonal surge of house fires, has depleted
Curran-Kayse wedding plans are announced
Catherine Curran and Joseph Kayse announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Arlene Curran
Plevniak-Fusco wedding plans are revealed
The engagement of Tara Plevniak and Stephen Fusco, both of Akron, is being announced by her parents,
Summer wedding for Karen Deley, David Raghanti Jr.
BOARDMAN — Karen Deley and David Raghanti Jr. are engaged and have planned a summer wedding.
Police disperse fight, take 2 people to jail
Police disperse fight, take 2 people to jail YOUNGSTOWN — Police made two arrests after they were
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Daytona 500
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Daytona 500 Today’s Lineup At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach,
Vindicator file photo/Robert K. Yosay
Vindicator file photo/Robert K. Yosay COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Robert L. Pegues Jr., former
DR. ROBERT PEGUES JR. Time line
Dr. Pegues became the first black superintendent of a major Ohio school district in 1972 when he was
Phillies reliever Romero cries foul over 50-game suspension
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — When J.C. Romero returns to the mound after serving a 50-game suspension,
ELECTRICITY IN THE AIR Pavlik fight generates excitement downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — Stacy Baltes waited patiently as her credit card was run through the cash register.
MISSING PORTRAIT: This portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. is missing from the Youngstown school
MISSING PORTRAIT: This portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. is missing from the Youngstown school
On surface, Daytona 500 doesn’t reflect economy
Money, customers, pomp and circumstance give an appearance of normacy. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)
CHANEY
CHANEY Matey claims Dykes’ comments are incorrect Fanfare: I would first of all like to state
Stoudemire trade rumors cloud fun for Phoenix fans
PHOENIX (AP) — For one weekend, basketball promised to be fun again in Phoenix. The NBA’s best are
NHL \ Saturday’s other games
Blue Jackets 5, Hurricanes 1 RALEIGH, N.C. — Columbus seems to have mastered the art of winning on
Phantoms rally for 6-1 victory against Rangers
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Brandon Saad scored three goals in the third period to help the Mahoning Valley
Landry, Krabbenhoft lead Wisconsin past Ohio State
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Marcus Landry scored 17 points and Joe Krabbenhoft made a key 3-pointer and
Blake’s goal flurry too much for Pens
TORONTO (AP) — Jason Blake scored goals 19 seconds apart in the third period and the Toronto Maple
Mraz-Ramson wedding rite set at St. Christine’s
Nicole Marie Mraz and John Thomas Ramson are engaged to be married, their parents announce. Her
PRISCILLA SCHAEFFER | DAVID BENTON
PRISCILLA SCHAEFFER DAVID BENTON AUSTINTOWN — Priscilla Rae Schaeffer and David Joseph Benton were
NANCY NACARATO | MARK BUTCH
NANCY NACARATO MARK BUTCH YOUNGSTOWN — Las Vegas was the honeymoon destination of Mark Allan Butch
NATALIE RACO | THOMAS CORCORAN
NATALIE RACO THOMAS CORCORAN CANFIELD — Natalie Raco and Thomas J. Corcoran were married at 2 p.m.
Plain Dealer writer wags finger over Traficant, Vindicator
Opinion: Connie Schultz from the Cleveland Plain Dealer can give a pretty steely stare.
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