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Rep. Ryan introduces bill that, if passed, would help Youngstown
Legislation introduced in Congress by U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown would provide
Man bound over to Trumbull grand jury on aggravated burglary charge
NEWTON FALLS — One of two men charged with breaking into a house on Palmyra Road in Lordstown on
Two notable arraignments set for next Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Two Canfield men charged in separate high-profile cases will be arraigned next Tuesday
Kitchen catches fire at 52 Winchester Ave.
YOUNGSTOWN — Heavy smoke was seen coming from 52 Winchester Ave. on the West Side when firefighters
KATE RICKERT | CHRISTOPHER MARCUM
KATE RICKERT CHRISTOPHER MARCUM YOUNGSTOWN — Following their wedding on Oct. 18 at Our Lady of
PATRICIA HARTLEY | G. SCOTT KOONSE
PATRICIA HARTLEY G. SCOTT KOONSE LISBON — Patricia Anne Hartley and G. Scott Koonse, both of 567
HILLARY RINKO | WILLIAM TAYLOR
HILLARY RINKO WILLIAM TAYLOR YOUNGSTOWN — Hillary Ann Rinko, a daughter of John and Elli Rinko,
PAMELA PARIS | TONY MANCINI
PAMELA PARIS TONY MANCINI STRUTHERS — Tony Mancini, 7822 Peachmont Ave. NW, North Canton, and
AARP chapter to meet at Holiday Inn South
AARP chapter to meet at Holiday Inn South BOARDMAN — Boardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• South High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday
Phantoms to host USA team in special morning game
The 10 a.m. contest is part of the team’s ‘Hockey for Health’ initiative. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Boxing judge Miller regarded among the best
BOARDMAN — He logs nearly 40,000 air miles a year and at age 48 has already judged 297 professional
Area freshmen playing roles at Westminster
The Titans open conference tournament play tonight. NEW WILMINGTON — Two area freshman on the
Pancakes are free today at IHOP
Customers will be asked for a donation to children’s hospitals. Free pancakes are expected to
Buckeyes miss 4 who went to NBA
COLUMBUS (AP) — Feeling the frustration of a third consecutive loss on Sunday, Ohio State’s Jon
Indians’ Lee set for sequel to Cy Young
Both he and club management are talking about a long-term contract. GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) —
Jenkins: I’m better at being cornerback
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Malcolm Jenkins hears the questions constantly. Maybe, the doubters suggest,
Finalization of landfill’s closing may take awhile
LISBON — State officials aren’t sure how long it may take to permanently close the A&L Salvage
Boardman school board to borrow $6M
The plan would eliminate classroom trailers at two elementary schools. BOARDMAN — The school
Board approves payment to two in Dann scandal
Paying the money in advance of the board’s approval rankled some lawmakers. COLUMBUS — When
Struthers officials rectify error
STRUTHERS — Struthers Council conducted a special meeting Saturday to ensure that the city does not
Beatitude House receives bank’s donation
WARREN — Home Savings Charitable Foundation donated $10,000 to help Beatitude House here create
Oakhill to continue using steam heat
A system using natural gas would be more expensive. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Building
Melfi relative pleads innocent
Reports say the man spit at and cursed officers taking him to the hospital. GIRARD — Joseph
Leaky toilets can flush money down drain
Dear Heloise: My mother is 100 and 7 months old and lives in her own home with a caregiver. I
Hot line to end Sunday
Hot line to end Sunday COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be discontinuing its (888) 2
Newton Falls council OKs contract for city manager
NEWTON FALLS — City council unanimously approved a new contract with city manager Jack Haney. The
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Georgette Dixon and Tremain Williams Sr., Youngstown, boy,
Obama’s speech to Congress to precede budget release
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will press his economic agenda in his first address to Congress
Boardman wins tourney opener
ALLIANCE — Darryce Moore and Monica Touvelle combined to outscore Louisville as the Boardman High
POTHOLE LOCATOR
POTHOLE LOCATOR You can help your fellow drivers, and The Vindicator, keep track of the largest
Struthers, W. Middlesex boys win cash with ‘The 39 Clues’
Frank and Jared are among some 265,000 kids who have joined the online hunt. As clue finders,
Parochial schools in Boardman, Struthers consider consolidation
The two schools expect to have a proposal to present to the bishop by April. BOARDMAN — Should
Dog-catchers: Liberty tops Poland in OT
Top-seeded Salem pulled away from Streetsboro in the other semifinal. AUSTINTOWN — Liberty
Motorists have one thing left to fear after the snow, sleet and ice have melted off area roads:
Motorists have one thing left to fear after the snow, sleet and ice have melted off area roads:
Vallinger eyes medal at state meet
This is the third straight year the Poland junior has qualified for Canton. Two years ago,
Formula for deficit cut won’t be easy to achieve
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s ambitious goal of cutting the federal deficit in half
DiLullo’s legacy lives in local law
DiLullo is remembered as a cop, friend and family man. LIBERTY — Those who knew Orlando T.
Youngstown man convicted of rape
The girl was raped in a pickup truck in a Boardman cemetery. YOUNGSTOWN — After deliberating for
College degree is not a guarantee of a job
Opinion: LOS ANGELES — Today’s economic downturn has blindsided a generation of young people around the globe
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Indiana 98, Chicago 91 Toronto 111, New York 100 Boston 128, Phoenix 108
Settlement reached in civil lawsuits
The former councilman is ‘satisfied’ with the settlement. YOUNGSTOWN — The trial on civil
Retirement plan approved
McDONALD — School employees will get another fringe benefit. The village school board Monday
Girard boy faces misdemeanor charges
GIRARD — A 16-year-old city boy will face misdemeanor charges of underage consumption, carrying a
A search for fugitives is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
A search for fugitives is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime:
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township regular meeting, 5:30 p.m., township government center, 8299
Trumbull, Mahoning nursing homes form coalition, sue over Medicaid plan
YOUNGSTOWN — Nursing homes in Trumbull and Mahoning counties are banding together to reverse a
Recession stalls restart of Severstal
The Warren steel mill cancels plans to restart operations by June 1. WARREN — The restarting
NATION
NATION Microsoft admits mistake in severance payments SEATTLE — A few weeks after launching the
Rapist gets 58 years
Rapist gets 58 years WARREN — Charles Lemons, who spent 25 years in prison for raping a female
NEW YORK (AP) — Nancy Shade’s father and grandparents had enjoyed the security of
NEW YORK (AP) — Nancy Shade’s father and grandparents had enjoyed the security of General Motors’
Above, Ruth Eddy shows off the trinket box she made with help from volunteers from Boardman’s
Above, Ruth Eddy shows off the trinket box she made with help from volunteers from Boardman’s Home
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS Mahoning South schools St. Nicholas School in Struthers and St. Luke School in
Harding 8th, Poland 12th in final poll
Warren Harding finished No. 8 and Poland was No. 12 in the final boys Associated Press basketball
A photo caption on Sunday’s B1 Local page in a story about Saturday’s Criminal Justice
A photo caption on Sunday’s B1 Local page in a story about Saturday’s Criminal Justice Fair
Retirees | Who gets what
Delphi Corp. retirees fall into these tiers for health care benefits: Salaried active employees
Plan to keep banks afloat
WASHINGTON — Amid growing concerns that the U.S. government may be forced to take over large parts
Re-election fever hits Latin America
Opinion: Now that Venez-uela’s President Hugo Chavez has succeeded in passing a constitutional amendment that
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel M. Baehler, 31, of 5620 Cider Mill Crossing,
Ursuline, S. Range advance in Div. III
The Irish defeated East Palestine and the Raiders eliminated Campbell Memorial. MINERAL RIDGE
Defendant launches into tirade in courtroom
The defendant had carjacked a man outside a Youngstown hospital. COLUMBUS —A victim of Billy
Ex-Gitmo detainee alleges U.S. torture
LONDON — Binyam Mohamed, a gaunt-looking, bearded man wearing a cream sweater, white tennis shoes
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Monday 1st—Gris Souris (Stokes)4.603.402.60 Please Don’t Tell
Shooting site visit plannedSFlb
YOUNGSTOWN — A man charged in a drive-by shooting in which one 17-year-old was killed and another
UAW, Ford reach an agreement
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co. said Monday they agreed to let the
Report gives dire picture of climate change
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Earth won’t have to warm up as much as had been thought to cause serious
Whiskey Daredevils blend together what members like
Watch out, Youngstown, The Whiskey Daredevils — Ken Miller (bass), Greg Miller (vocals), Leo P. Love
Man charged in contamination of soft drink
BOARDMAN — A Salem man faces a felony charge of contaminating a substance for human consumption,
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2009. There are 310 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2009. There are 310 days left in the year. On this date
Legislator wants to move speech to night
COLUMBUS (AP) — Move over “Jeopardy!” An Ohio lawmaker is looking to add a little dash to the
State of the Union address (9 p.m., various channels): President Barack Obama delivers his first
State of the Union address (9 p.m., various channels): President Barack Obama delivers his first
Repairing a national icon
Washington Post: During Senate confirmation hearings for Ken Salazar’s nomination as interior
Reeling Rangers fire coach Renney
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Renney was fired as coach of the New York Rangers on Monday and replaced by John
Loose-spending Congress is the problem, not the solution
Opinion: Loose-spending Congress is the problem, not the solution EDITOR: Congress has once again clearly
Braves eager to show off Hanson
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — When Tommy Hanson arrived for his first big league camp, he was assigned to a
Fehr: Drug tests in ’03 don’t taint all players
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Baseball union head Donald Fehr began his annual tour of spring training camps
Ticketmaster settles case
Ticketmaster settles case EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Ticketmaster agreed Monday to change its online
Penny encouraged by first batting practice session
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Brad Penny began his slow windup, then accelerated and fired the ball past
3 U.S. soldiers, interpreter die in fighting
BAGHDAD (AP) — Three U.S. soldiers and an interpreter were killed Monday during fighting north of
“For those who saw the signs of hatred as our cars drove in tonight, I think it’s a good
Opinion: “For those who saw the signs of hatred as our cars drove in tonight, I think it’s a good time for
For cash, families turn to garage sales
Long-neglected trinkets, garments and household items are converted into much-needed cash. Steve
Parts of New England get 2 feet of snow
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A winter storm blew through northern New England on Monday, dumping 2 feet of
Clinton to visit Israel, West Bank next week
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Israel and the West Bank next
If you go
If you go Who: The Whiskey Daredevils When: 10 p.m. Saturday Where: Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel
Tiger’s Accenture opponent sees a big opportunity
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Tiger Woods announced his return to golf, and phones began ringing from Arizona
Murder possibly planned by boy
WAMPUM, Pa. (AP) — The blue blanket, which has a quarter-sized hole that appeared to be singed from
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball Spring Training Wednesday’s Games Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Mets vs.
Israeli PM dismisses chief truce negotiator
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Ehud Olmert dismissed Israel’s top negotiator in Gaza truce talks
What a waste! Wade’s 50 points go for naught
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade needs a wingman. Sunday’s defeat at Orlando counts as one loss for the
Cher says she’s living ‘like a nun’ in Vegas
NEW YORK — Cher’s concert stand in Las Vegas may be the ultimate representation of Sin City: It’s
Study links anger, irregular heartbeat
WASHINGTON (AP) — How the heart handles anger seems to predict who’s at risk for a life-threatening
Will high-speed trains zip by Mahoning Valley?
Editorial: There’s a lot of talks these days in Columbus and Washington about trains, but the Mahoning Valley
With Twins outfield crowded, Young hopes to fit in
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — As a former No. 1 draft pick with a troubled past, Delmon Young was
‘Slumdog’ celebrations fill Mumbai’s crowded slums
MUMBAI, India (AP) — In the narrow lanes behind the Mumbai train tracks, the slum’s first Oscar
Iraq’s National Museum reopens
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s restored National Museum reopened Monday with a red-carpet gala in the heart
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY Feb. 20 Drug abuse: Police arrested a 19-year-old Warren woman on a charge of
‘Caring’ man doesn’t respect her feelings
Dear Annie: I am in a relationship with a caring man and hope to spend the rest of my life with him.
In Div. IV, Lowellville, Sebring win
Taylor Hvisdak had the night’s high of 20 points in leading Lowellville (17-4). HUBBARD —
The plummeting Dow has lost 50 percent of its value over the past 16 months.
The plummeting Dow has lost 50 percent of its value over the past 16 months. NEW YORK (AP) —
Justice returns to bench
Justice returns to bench WASHINGTON — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returned to the Supreme Court
Overture restaurant celebrates Fat Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Overture restaurant, 260 W. Federal St., downtown, in the DeYor Center for Performing
Warren man sentenced to 3 years for child sex offense in Germany
The defendant admitted the offense in an interview with military police. CLEVELAND — A Warren
Keep low-income students on college track
Opinion: CORNWALL, Vt. — With the global economy in turmoil, there is tremendous uncertainty and urgency as
Best and brightest on Wall St.? Get real
Opinion: BOSTON — I am not one of these people who stay chirpily focused on the silver lining when the clouds
Sources: Ex-Wash. governor considered as commerce chief
WASHINGTON — Former Washington Gov. Gary Locke, the nation’s first Chinese-American governor, will
Local news digest
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Fix that road!
Motorists have one thing left to fear after the snow, sleet and ice have melted off area roads: potholes
Supreme Court will consider sentence
COLUMBUS (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will look at whether a self-described neo-Nazi
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