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History on tap: Rust Belt art on display at B&O
The sights and sounds of Rust Belt artists filled Youngstown’s historic B&O Station on Sunday.
Thousands pour in to downtown bars to celebrate Pavlik
By ELISE FRANCO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Boxing fans showed up early and stayed out late to
Pavlik’s next fight could be in Cleveland in late June
YOUNGSTOWN — When it comes to Kelly Pavlik’s immediate future, Top Rank chairman Bob Arum is more
Prosecution rule changes irk local law enforcers
LISBON — Some Columbiana County law enforcement officials are not thrilled with a proposed change in
Liberty Township plans new sidewalks, bridge upgrade
LIBERTY — Township officials will move forward with plans to install sidewalks near the township
Mahoning budget crunch affects extradition
YOUNGSTOWN — Picture the Scales of Justice statue peeking over her blindfold to see if she can
Canfield police chief plans to retire March 31
CANFIELD — The city’s police chief soon will hang up his badge after 26 years — at least for now.
Time takes its toll on Struthers fire station
STRUTHERS — The city’s 66-year-old main fire station on Elm Street wasn’t built to handle the weight
Planning paid off with smooth fight-night operations at Chevy Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — It was a smooth operation. That’s what officials with the Chevrolet Centre said about
SENIOR CITIZENS
commercial intertech • Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s
Shrove Tuesday supper
Shrove Tuesday supper NORTH LIMA — Mt. Olivet United Church of Christ, 410 W. South Range Road,
Bailey-Fawcett wedding to be at conservancy
Lauren Bailey, 501 Melody Lane, Hubbard, and Patrick Fawcett, 218 Otis St., Monongahela, Pa., are
Erin Rupp to wed Ryan Conway in October ceremony
AUSTINTOWN — The engagement of Erin Elizabeth Rupp and Ryan Patrick Conway, both of Florence, S.C.,
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
WEDNESDAY • St. Michael Garden Guild will meet at 7 p.m. at the parish center with Marge Yerman
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY • Mau Mil Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 7 p.m. March 2 at the
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
Family dinner honors Whites on anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White of Youngstown are being honored today by family members as
Kelly beats Rubio into submission
YOUNGSTOWN — It ended not with a flurry or a brutal knockout, but with a gutsy fighter slumped on his stool, flinging a water bottle across the ring, wanting to continue and not getting his chance.
6-year-old, man injured in North Side shooting
City police found at least three bullet holes in the home at 946 Delaware Ave. YOUNGSTOWN —
GATE CRASHERS
Fans of Kelly Pavlik arrived early and were ready to celebrate a win On Jan. 10, Angel Bye of
Struthers’ Giuriceo celebrates undercard win
Cleveland’s Willie Nelson and Youngstown’s Brandon Winner also enjoyed arena wins. YOUNGSTOWN
Regional science students compete at YSU
Teams from a dozen area schools vied to go to the National Ocean Sciences Bowl. YOUNGSTOWN —
YSU men continue to roll in February
The Penguins beat St. Peter’s 68-64 for their fifth win in six games this month. YOUNGSTOWN —
Police provide info at North Side event
Many programs are in place to reach out to senior citizens, one participant said. Have you
YSU women suffer 15th straight loss
YOUNGSTOWN — Even though everybody knew it was coming, it was still a disappointment to the
Restoring Wick-Pollock
Reopening the inn has long been a goal for YSU President David C. Sweet. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Fitch qualifies 8 for district
AUSTINTOWN — The Fitch High School wrestling team qualified eight athletes to the Division I
Study panel hits a wall
The commission chairman can’t convene a quorum. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Work has stalled and appears
Girls Basketball roundup \ Saturday’s games
DIVISION I Massillon Jackson 67, Fitch 32 ALLIANCE — Rachael Rossell and Brittany Terrell led
Achievers to add 6 to hall, honor 2 with scholarships
The keynote speaker has been pastor of his church for 40 years. WARREN — The Trumbull County
Valley women to join in worldwide event
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Chapter of UN-USA, the League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown, the
Argus Masonic Lodge gives annual awards
Special to The Vindicator 25 YEARS: Argus Masonic Lodge 545 members were honored recently. The 25-
Johna Fleischman, Chad Hess plan summer wedding
Jeanette Fleischman of 573 E. Washington St., Lisbon, and Timothy Fleischman of Rogers announce the
Fans greet champ at arena
A fan from Liberty stood in the rain to cheer for the champ. YOUNGSTOWN — The freezing rain
Team Pavlik thrives on unofficial structure
Opinion: With these next words, one person is already upset with this story. John D’Altorio. If you don’t
Youngstown fight brings celebration to the Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — World middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik hammered Marco Antonio Rubio until he quit after
Date announced for Baker-Geho March marriage
CANFIELD — Plans for the upcoming marriage of Holly Lynn Baker and Keith Marshall Geho, both of 4162
Celebrities add dazzle to Pavlik festivities
VIPs offer thoughts on the middleweight champ. YOUNGSTOWN — Just as Bruce Zoldan and his VIPs
Take a peek inside arena on fight night
It was a big night for a big fight in a big city decked out in its best. What did you miss if you
YOUNGSTOWN — The downtown crowd for the Pavlik-Rubio fight reminded Dan O’Nesti, 69, of
YOUNGSTOWN — The downtown crowd for the Pavlik-Rubio fight reminded Dan O’Nesti, 69, of Hubbard of
THE GO-TO GUY
THE GO-TO GUY If in the last 18 months, you’ve had any interest in Kelly Pavlik attending your
Guillen admits knowing trainer
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals star Jose Guillen acknowledged Saturday that he had worked
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES AREA Boardman 45, Uniontown Lake 42 Massillon Perry 54,
THE PARTIES
THE PARTIES The downtown crowd for the Pavlik-Rubio fight reminded Dan O’Nesti, 69, of Hubbard
Area college roundup \ Saturday’s games
MEN Ohio Northern 100, Mount Union 99, 2 OT ALLIANCE — Ohio Northern made three 3-pointers as
Boardman’s Ashley Aldan qualifies for state in Div. I
CLEVELAND — Boardman High swimmer Ashley Aldan has qualified for the Division I state competition.
U.S. Sen. Kerry hopeful after Syria talks
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Kerry said after talks with Syria’s president Saturday that
In Levy case, arrest warrant prepared
WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators in the 2001 slaying of Chandra Levy have prepared an arrest warrant
A healthy DeScenna wins 112 pound title
BELOIT — It’s amazing how well you can wrestle when you’re actually healthy. Howland junior Kyle
WICK-POLLOCK INN Restoration options
The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees has been given a plan for three possible scenarios
Home heating help available to eligible Trumbull residents
To be eligible, customers must have a notice of disconnection on their gas and/or electric
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Ice hockey vs. Washington & Jefferson, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday—Saturday —
Note: The Latest Line was not received in time for this edition.
Note: The Latest Line was not received in time for this edition.
YOUNGSTOWN — At 8 years old, Noah Zoldan of Canfield has a boxing hero his parents condone.
YOUNGSTOWN — At 8 years old, Noah Zoldan of Canfield has a boxing hero his parents condone. “It’s
Lazy hikers face big fines hefty fines
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Hikers who climb to Pikes Peak’s summit but don’t feel up to walking
1 arrested in slaying of athlete’s ex, baby
CHICAGO (AP) — Police said Saturday they had arrested a suspect in the slayings of the former
Ghost-mania sweeps the Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — Tickets to the fight, check. Free parking for the event, check. Transportation
Victims of Buffalo plane crash mourned
One memorial was dedicated to an advocate for families of Sept. 11 victims. CLARENCE, N.Y. (AP) —
Clinton stresses working together
BEIJING (AP) — In a last full day of talks in Asia, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Anthony M. Harrison The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Pakistan, Taliban have truce
MINGORA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan has agreed to an open-ended cease-fire with Taliban militants in
Grandfather of octuplets criticizes daughter
The father of octuplets’ mom Nadya Suleman is the latest to speak out, and he had some harsh words
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1st—Foot Trick (Knott)55.4017.8013.40 Fireball Jack
Octuplet mom, doctor benefited from alliance
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Long before she gave birth to her octuplets, Nadya Suleman delivered for her
Insurance department: Be prepared for flooding
COLUMBUS — As the ice and snow begin to melt and spring storms near, the Ohio Department of
PUBLIC LIBRARIES | March schedule
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK’S
Boy, 11, held in shotgun slaying
WAMPUM, Pa. (AP) — Eleven-year-old Jordan Brown shot his father’s pregnant girlfriend in the back of
Park bridge wins award
Park bridge wins award YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association has recognized the
Mercer HOF ceremony Feb. 28
Five area bowlers will be inducted into the Mercer County bowling Hall of Fame on Feb. 28 at the
Butler snaps 2-game streak
Cleveland State and Loyola of Chicago lost. DAVIDSON, N.C. — Gordon Hayward scored a career-high
Crosby’s two goals lead Pens past Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidney Crosby got just the break the Pittsburgh Penguins needed to end their
Official: Obama wants to halve budget deficit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama wants to cut the federal deficit in half by the end of his first
Roaring into Youngstown
The Monster Nationals take place Friday and Saturday at the Chevrolet Centre. There’s a roar
Pursuing lead-paint lawsuit wasn’t in Ohio’s best interest
Opinion: Pursuing lead-paint lawsuit wasn’t in Ohio’s best interest EDITOR: I write in response to last
Czech mate: Indians sign catcher
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Scouring the globe for talented baseball players, the Cleveland Indians
Research: Drugs as effective as stents
It’s much cheaper and just as effective to treat some heart attacks with drugs instead of also
African style more accessible
The decor tends to be understated. MINNEAPOLIS — Flashback to the 1970s: Alex Haley’s “Roots”
SPRING FORECAST
As befits the season, garden themes dominate It’s the season of renewal, and a great time to fluff
27th BOOK
27th BOOK Hope Cemetery A new book has been prepared on the city’s oldest operating cemetery.
Dog’s first night on job: It’s a bust
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Not bad for a rookie. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency says a drug-
AWARDS
AWARDS Lincoln Prize NEW YORK — Two authors of books on Abraham Lincoln’s military leadership
Ryan: Donations will be returned if they’re illegal
WARREN (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, says he will return campaign
Overweight workers may pay higher insurance costs
North Carolina — a state where tobacco and barbecue have long reigned — may soon hit state employees
Today is Sunday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2009. There are 312 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2009. There are 312 days left in the year. On this date in
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning County Opportunity Center GBOE meeting, 4:30 p.m., Millcreek Park
Living with children
john rosemond Stand-up parenting is a rare thing these days, and if my ears are properly set to
Sky-high payouts on Wall St. begin to fall to Earth
NEW YORK (AP) — With the economy in the throes of a historic meltdown, financial workers everywhere
America needs leaders who will do more than talk
Opinion: EDITOR: was intrigued by Star Parker’s reference to “Uncle Sam’s Plantation” in her Feb. 8
A revolution in printing
Opinion: EDITOR: Since we are being told that our economic problem can be solved by spending another few
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending Feb. 14: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Associate” by John Grisham (Doubleday)
Student in drag named queen
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — George Mason University senior Ryan Allen dresses in drag and doesn’t mind being
Obama to deliver speech to nation
WASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama prepares to address Congress and the American people Tuesday
Expert: Climate change is serious
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — If we don’t deal with climate change decisively, “what we’re talking
Vitamin D deficiency causes joint pain, stiffness, fatigue
Q. A couple of weeks ago, my husband saw his endocrinologist, and the doctor ordered a test of his
Recession could have effect on crime rates
WASHINGTON — Experts say that the next piece of collateral damage from the recession could be a
Study: Is there time just to be?
Mothers around the world say that childhood as they know it is over. ORLANDO, Fla. — Beth Anne
SENIOR MENU
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
Author brings Hope Cemetery to new book
SALEM — “The best way to tell history,” according to local historian Dale E. Shaffer, “is to tell a
Harper, Weir to headline music fest
MASONTOWN, W.Va. — Tickets are on sale for the 13th annual All Good Music Festival from July 10-12
Stealth fighter in budget war
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AP) — When Lt. Col. Lance Pilch climbs into his F-22 fighter jet, he is
HELPING OTHERS
Patience and giving nature stem from knitting Many others benefit from this Boardman woman’s time
‘Mythtym’ anthology offers ‘mirrors horror’
“Mythtym,” edited by Trinie Dalton (Picturebox Inc., 203 pp., $30) In any 1970s horror movie worth
‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ offers real dinner-and-show deal
Everyone is looking for a bargain in these tough economic times, and Top Hat Productions is
Collectors can buy House of Representatives seat
Want to buy a House of Representatives seat? You could have in November at a Sloans & Kenyon
DESK: This carved oak desk was used by a U.S. congressman sometime after 1857. It was probably made
DESK: This carved oak desk was used by a U.S. congressman sometime after 1857. It was probably made
Hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics
Hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics Vancouver is the most populous destination ever to host the
Iowa’s Surf Ballroom named rock landmark
Iowa’s Surf Ballroom named rock landmark CLEVELAND — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has added the
New Castle theater to present ‘Seussical’
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The musical “Seussical” will open Friday at New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave.
hPlants pass test to be included in book
hPlants pass test to be included in book Toughness, beauty and durability. That’s the test the
Home Renovation
Home Renovation Ideas from $1,500 Here are three smart ideas from William Millholland of Case
Easy Street cancels show
It’s the first time the theater company has canceled a show. YOUNGSTOWN — Because of the
Promoter assures safety of event
In light of a tragic incident that took place last month at a Monster Jam event at the Tacoma Dome
Altenhof-Janson wedding to be in Jefferson church
SALEM — Larry and Deborah Altenhof of Salem are announcing the engagement and wedding plans of their
You’ll want to catch the Oakland’s ‘Bug’
YOUNGSTOWN — There’s a “Bug” going around the Oakland Center for the Arts, but you’ll want to catch
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
sources
sources www.blisslivinghome.com: Off the Park bedding collection, $50-$295; Garden Party bedding
Valley’s policing initiatives can benefit from stimulus
Editorial: A month ago, we decried the absence of federal funding for law enforcement programs, such as the
It is written: ‘Slumdog’ will rule Oscars
I don’t care what the odds are, how the winds are blowing or what the obsessed online Oscar watchers
Make the GOPers beg for stimulus
Opinion: Ohio stands to receive $8.2 billion from the stimulus package passed by Congress — with no
‘The Century of Self’
‘The Century of Self’ Trail of Dead (Justice/Richter Scale Records) Grade: A Trail of Dead gets
“The Barbara Walters Special” (7 p.m., ABC): It’s an Oscar night tradition as
“The Barbara Walters Special” (7 p.m., ABC): It’s an Oscar night tradition as “The Barbara Walters
SPRING BREAK ’09
Party goes on for vacationing students Cruise lines in general do not market to college students,
A new approach is needed
Opinion: Why is the Obama administration’s plan to revamp the U.S. approach to national security drawing
Bentley has fun with ‘Fire’
A deeper side reveals itself after a few listens. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Dierks Bentley
if you go
if you go Who: Monster Nationals When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Chevrolet Centre,
Hatred builds toward man on ‘Wife Swap’
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It’s safe to say Stephen Fowler probably wishes he never appeared on “Wife
De Niro, Van Morrison will be Fallon’s guests
De Niro, Van Morrison will be Fallon’s guests NEW YORK — If Jimmy Fallon is nervous about the
The Vindicator
The Vindicator SHOOTING SITE: Neighbors described noises sounding like firecrackers” at two
Vindicator file photo/Robert K. Yosay
Opinion: Vindicator file photo/Robert K. Yosay TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: The Lincoln Park Bridge in Youngstown
Trim now or chop later
Editorial: Trim now or chop later Some public officials are trying to keep up, others are lagging behind and
Youngstown venue impresses out-of-town media
‘You don’t see big-type venues like this’ in cities like Youngstown, a boxing reporter said.
Saturday’s Basketball scores
Saturday’s Basketball scores Men EAST American U. 56, Holy Cross 50 Boston U. 63, Iona 57
Killing poses another test for U.S. Muslims
The crime was so brutal, shocking and rife with the worst possible stereotypes about their faith
She knows there’s sexual abuse in her almost-family
Dear Annie: I am 22, engaged, working on a master’s degree in child psychology and in a very
THE FIGHT
THE FIGHT Kelly Pavlik was not the only Valley fighter in the Chevrolet Center ring Saturday
COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Anderson International Corp. v. Troy Sansenbaugher et
ysu
ysu Baseball team blanked ATHENS, GA. — Three Georgia pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout as
Time’s right for local reform
Opinion: The red ink facing our local governments across the 16 counties of Northeast Ohio is staggering: U
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