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Broncos reportedly hire Josh McDaniels
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos apparently have turned from “The Mastermind” to “The
Skaters vie at Chevy Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — It may have been cold outside today, but inside the Chevrolet Centre, routines for the
Phantoms blasted by U.S. National team, 9-1
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Playing their third game in three days and making a long trip north proved too
More than 600 model-train enthusiasts make stop in Niles
NILES — Hadley Reese loves sitting in the back of his family’s car waiting for trains to go by. He
Valley activist to receive humanitarian award
YOUNGSTOWN — Local community activist Annie Hall is going to have to make some additional room on
Red Cross volunteers give their all
BOARDMAN — An American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter Disaster Action Team is usually at the scene of a
Weed & Seed effort makes lawmaker’s list
YOUNGSTOWN — The North Side Weed & Seed lawn mower program made it into U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn’s
ACE union at YSU files 2 grievances over pay reduction
The employee union is accusing the university of breach of contract. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
Ex-Poland man plays key role in Volt and electric Cadillac model
GM unveiled a second electric car as a concept vehicle at the show. DETROIT — General Motors
Lordstown’s Cruze gets rave reviews at Detroit auto show
The Cruze’s designer gave the car a sporty feel, despite its size. DETROIT — The next car to
Snowflake Ball fundraiser can make dreams crystallize
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT: Organizers of the annual Snowflake Ball
Dinner to honor five Trumbull County judges
Dinner to honor five Trumbull County judges LIBERTY — The Liberty Historical Society is planning
United reunion promises memorable weekend
HANOVERTON — Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first graduating class, United School District
Front row seats still available, for a price
Kelly Pavlik fans can pay $500 to sit a few feet from the ring, or $44.95 to sit a few feet from
Residents weather storm by staying in
Authorities reported few problems associated with the nearly 10 inches of accumulation.
An honor to serve, a delight to return
The Youngstown-based soldiers received a warm welcome Saturday after a tour of duty in Iraq.
Loyola-Chicago Penguin beater
Youngstown State was led by Kelvin Bright’s 22 points in the 68-57 loss at Beeghly Center.
More disappointment for YSU women
The Phoenix pulled a 20-20 — a 20-point victory for its 20th win in 21 games. YSU played well for
New calculators put Austintown Fitch math students on the cutting edge
Fitch was chosen as one of 10 schools in the U.S. and Canada to test new Texas Instruments
Howland plans action to relieve flooding
The township hopes storm-water problems will be resolved when the projects are done. HOWLAND
Phantoms put it all together with 6-3 victory
Six different players scored for Mahoning Valley, four others had assists and Jordan Tibbett stopped
Baker was breath of freshman air
The former Canfield High athlete’s contribution on defense helped Ball State during a successful
Homeless program likely to go unfunded
The board had received an $85,000 HUD grant and $13,000 in city funds for the homeless program.
Doin’ it all at Klondike Derby
Everything from knot tying to starting a fire without matches was covered. CANFIELD — After
Hill’s long road leads home: Mooney grad headed to YSU
The former All-Ohioan left Michigan last summer and starts YSU classes Monday. YOUNGSTOWN —
CHILDPROOFING YOUR HOME Safety tips Some 2,096 children in the United States, age 14 and under, most 4 and under, die from accidental injuries in the home each year, and millions more are injured.
Explore every room for hazards at a child’s eye level. Anything that can fit through a standard 1
Club invites public along on ski trips
Club invites public along on ski trips The Good Times Ski and Snowboard Club invites the public to
MERCER COUNTY | Court action
These people were sentenced recently in Mercer County Common Pleas Court. According to court
Nation & World Digest
Last Air Force One flight ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. — President George W. Bush had to be
King Day observance
King Day observance WARREN — The Rev. Dr. John F. Newby Jr., pastor of Grace African Methodist
Cordray must wipe all traces of Dann
Opinion: Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, who was sworn in Thursday, says he would like to settle the
Girard tournament champ; Tony Cardiero winner at 130
Dan Gainey (135) and Nico Francis (152) also claimed gold for the Indians. NORTH JACKSON —
Fast sale leaves some Pavlik fans out
The $50 and $100 tickets for the Feb. 21 fight sold within minutes Saturday.
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP Saturday’s games WOMEN California 100, Cheney 58 CALIFORNIA, Pa. —
Business digest
REGION Seven Seventeen fills a vacancy on board WARREN — Cheryl DiGiacobbe recently was named to
SENIOR MENU
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
HOME MORTGAGES: Refinancing on the rise as interest rates fall
Refinancing on the rise as interest rates fall Mortgage refinancing applications have doubled.
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY • Fortnightly IV will have a program on “Safety for Women” at 7:30 p.m. Hostess will be
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY • Miriam Chapter 278, oes, will have a stated meeting. Obligations will be renewed,
Parents announce Banic-Ferrante wedding plans
The engagement of Victoria Lynn Banic, 808 Marmion Ave., Youngstown, and Roger Dominic Ferrante,
O’Meara-Burns wedding will be at Brookfield church
BROOKFIELD — The engagement and plans for the upcoming marriage of Erin K. O’Meara and Joseph B.
Arizona stops Carolina 33-13
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Arizona Cardinals were expected by most to be easy prey in another futile trip
INTERESTED? Learn more
To learn more about the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, or if you are interested in
Today is Sunday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2009. There are 354 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2009. There are 354 days left in the year. On this date in
Wawerek-Lodge wedding to be at Florida beach
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Plans for the upcoming marriage of Sarah Wawerek and Thomas Lodge, both of
Resolve to be tech smart in 2009
Kick off 2009 with eight resolutions that will help you make the most of your computer, the Internet
Web site offers visual alternative to online searches
Like most everyone these days, when you need to search the Internet for just about anything, you use
Now hear this: how to enhance music
Portable entertainment has become a staple of everyday life, as new iPods, headphones and other
Passport cards prove popular for Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 740,000 Americans have ordered passport cards, a new document being offered
Magazine’s makeovers can be done in days
Magazine’s makeovers can be done in days With the holiday rush behind you and long winter days
In a stitch? Seamstresses have you covered
In a stitch? Seamstresses have you covered Needle and thread can combine to make more than one
NEW 7 WONDERS
Grand Canyon, Loch Ness compete for nature list More than a billion people are expected to join
Give us a listen, says leader of Youngstown concert band
The leader wants young musicians to know about this opportunity to keep playing. Youngstown is
Rearrange furniture, art for fresh start at home
RETHINK YOUR SPACE After the season of giving gifts, exchange furniture instead, to start the year
BANKING
BANKING Cortland Banks has made several personnel moves. Peggy Bailey of Canfield was hired as
SENIOR CITIZENS
COITSVILLE • Coitsville Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Town Hall. Pizza will be
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY • New Bedford will meet at 7 p.m. with Juanita Cornman as hostess. Roll call will be
Casual sellers fail to impress buyers
These days, it’s what’s beyond the curb that counts. In real estate, there are many maxims,
Who will win a Golden Globe?
Here are some likely picks. With Seth Rogen, Jennifer Lopez, Drew Barrymore, Sacha Baron Cohen
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
‘Love, Save the Empty’
‘Love, Save the Empty’ Erin McCarley (Universal Republic) Grade: A Some artists debut with
Being a successful landlord in Youngstown isn’t easy, and here are some of the reasons
Opinion: EDITOR: I am writing this letter in regard to Vindicator articles over the last month or so
Can testosterone restore sexual satisfaction?
Q. What can you tell me about using testosterone to jump-start diminished sex drive in women? I used
Their teenage son continues to make poor choices
Dear Annie: My soon-to-be 17-year-old son has been caught smoking pot several times in the past few
What’s been happening to Crandall Park is a crime
Opinion: What’s been happening to Crandall Park is a crime EDITOR: Poor Crandall Park. The most
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo FIFTY YEARS AGO: A rally to encourage employees of the G.M. McKelvey
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Thursday — Men’s basketball at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Saturday — Men’s basketball
Last-second 3-pointer lifts ’Devils in tourney
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Campbell’s Germaine Somrajit hit a game-winning 3-pointer with four seconds left as
Man to be tried in shooting death of 76-year-old
Francis told police he shot the victim three times during a scuffle. WARREN — Alan Francis, 46,
Farley anniversary is celebrated at surprise party
POLAND — The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Farley of Poland was celebrated during
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Civil Service Commission, 1 p.m., council chambers, 200 W. Liberty St.
SCOUTS
SCOUTS Vitullo earns Eagle rank John Vitullo, son of Doreen and Ray Vitullo of Austintown, was
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Terrance A. Tucker The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Warren JFK’s O’Brien finally gets his tournament crown
The 140-pound senior hadn’t won here in three previous tries. NORTH JACKSON — Warren JFK
Obama: Plan would help create 4.1M jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama countered critics with an analysis Saturday by his
VETERANS
VETERANS Salem group to meet SALEM — The Salem Patriotic & Memorial Association will conduct a
Sports digest
local Curbstoners to honor Irish BOARDMAN — The 2008 Ursuline High School Div. V state
Officials: Sale of nursing home likely
Sale proceeds would be used to pay down the facility’s debt. MERCER, Pa. — The sale of the
Local doctors to join NEOUCOM board
The governor had announced plans to revamp the medical school’s board. YOUNGSTOWN — Two local
The pressure is on for great inaugural speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pressure’s on for Barack Obama, orator. History wants something for the ages
the inauguration | By the numbers
For inaugural planners, dealing with the numbers at first was daunting, said Peter Gage, parade
LAWRENCE COUNTY 2009 agency funding
New Castle Playhouse: $4,028. Lawrence Co. Economic Development Corp.: $85,500. Lawrence County
Economy leads states to rethink prison policies
NEW YORK (AP) — Their budgets in crisis, governors, legislators and prison officials across the
Inside
Cardinal Mooney High School graduate Taylor Hill is headed back to the classroom. Fortunately for
Trumbull New Theatre will offer drama ‘Proof’
Trumbull New Theatre will offer drama ‘Proof’ NILES — Trumbull New Theatre will present “Proof”
FBI: Suspect arrested in payday lender robberies
COLUMBUS (AP) — Police have arrested a man suspected of robbing central Ohio payday lenders and
To try to drive traffic, car dealerships are slashing their prices
A lack of easy credit continues to hurt car dealers. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — By all accounts,
Diversity breakfast
Diversity breakfast YOUNGSTOWN — The annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Diversity Breakfast
Penguins waddle their way through sluggish stretch
DENVER (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the season aiming for a Stanley Cup title. Now they’re
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Chargers making Pitt-stop with near-victory on mind
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Diego Chargers’ travels to Pittsburgh are filled with curiosities, a
Turnpike only civil link between Giants, Eagles
Their two games this season were decided by a combined 11 points. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s women’s games
Texas Tech 65, No. 8 Texas 62 LUBBOCK, Texas — Dominic Seals hit a short jumper with 7.4 seconds
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Roth Brothers — 13-year old Babe Ruth team has tryouts on Sundays. Call (330) 727-2213.
Cincinnati can’t handle UConn in 81-72 defeat
The No. 5 ranked Huskies improved to 7-0 on the road this season. CINCINNATI — The road just
TOP 25 ROUNDUP
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Saturday’s men’s games No. 2 Duke 66, Florida St. 58 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gerald
Henderson born to run, voters to confirm
The all-time base-stealing leader should be a shoo-in for the Baseball Hall of Fame when voting is
Super Senior: Corradetti’s 1356 corrals Senior Singles crown
YOUNGSTOWN — Tony Corradetti Sr. rolled 1356 to win the Super Senior Division (75-older) of the 11th
Balszay decisions Inkin for title
MAGDEBURG, Germany — Karoly Balszay of Hungary won a unanimous decision over Russia’s Denis Inkin to
Stennis-Sarratt engagement is being announced
The engagement of Pamela L. Stennis and Brandon J. Sarratt is being announced by their parents, Leon
Ravens take down Tennessee with Stover’s last-second FG
Baltimore’s defense forced three crucial turnovers en route to a 13-10 victory. NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Mangini granted his second chance
The Browns are hoping their new coach will be motivated after getting fired by N.Y. BEREA —
LIMELIGHT
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements BOARDMAN — CBOSS Inc., a provider of software solutions and
Thriving with a little thrift
After Sept. 11, 2001, President George W. Bush suggested that it was a citizen’s patriotic duty to
Will the Obama administration investigate potential war crimes?
Opinion: President-elect Barack Obama nominated Eric Holder as U.S. Attorney General. Many observers suggest
The arts fight to the death
Editorial: The arts fight to the death Whether the Youngstown Playhouse can be saved to see a second half-
When one job is not enough
More people are making ends meet with second jobs. WASHINGTON — Shelby Shenkelman enjoys working
Raiders capture Horizon victory
Butler and Cleveland State also came up with easy conference wins. VALPARAISO, Ind. — Todd Brown
Oakhill Renaissance shows county government at best
Editorial: All together now: “We told you so.” Supporters of Mahoning County government’s takeover of the
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