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Steelers down Ravens 23-14 for AFC title
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh’s dominating defense beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-14 in the AFC championship
Fitch wrestler Shawn Ague seeing positive results
ALLIANCE — As exhausted as he was feeling during the first few weeks of the wrestling season, the
YSU women hurt by lack of offense
Saturday afternoon at Beeghly Center there were some great Youngstown State women’s basketball
Kasich will be speaker at McKinley banquet
NILES — The Mahoning Valley McKinley Club, a nonprofit, tricounty organization, announces that John
Wanted: Beautiful dolls for American Girl show
YOUNGSTOWN — Angels of Easter Seals is looking for girls interested in modeling for the American
Walk down the aisles at Bridal Spectacular
BOARDMAN — An invitation goes out to Mahoning Valley brides-to-be, prospective grooms, and their
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Fun Day, sponsored by the Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County,
Roberts is installed as Aut Mori monarch
YOUNGSTOWN — Robert A. Edwards, newly elected Monarch of Aut Mori Grotto, Mystic Order of Veiled
Author to highlight Literary Society event
YOUNGSTOWN — The Literary Society Author Event is a highlight of the February calendar at the Public
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4545 • Boardman South Chapter 4545 of AARP will meet at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5 at Holiday Inn
Mr. and Mrs. Cook will mark 65 years
SALEM — Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cook of 11645 Beaver Creek Road, Salem, will celebrate their 65th
A Vindicator Writing Contest
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, The Vindicator is giving you a fun opportunity to win a special
Technical problem
DON’T BLAME your carrier if today’s paper was received late. Technical problems delayed printing by a few hours. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Homestead exemption to cut property taxes
Homestead exemption to cut property taxes HOWLAND — Trustees are reminding township senior
Sponsors sought for park concerts
The summer concerts are Wednesday nights at Woodworth Park. NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township Park
Black high school students express hope and pride
The students believe the election shows people put racial issues aside. YOUNGSTOWN — Mallory
Putting a new spin on catching bad guys
The wheel is about the size seen at church festivals. YOUNGSTOWN — What better for the
Ursuline is outlasted by Northwest, 54-51, in Pizza Oven Classic
The Irish stayed in the game to the end despite being without point guard Dale Peterman.
Skating event combines fun and worthy cause
Some clumped and others glided at a skating event that doubled as a food drive. YOUNGSTOWN —
Jackson helps Harding to remain undefeated
NORTH CANTON — Pushed to the limit by a resurgent Canton Timken boys basketball team, Warren Harding
Home, risen from ashes, to be dedicated today
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Ericka Corbin’s new neighborhood has quite a history. The newly built house of
YSU is no match for Green Bay, 78-61
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Youngstown State’s men’s basketball team never got untracked and suffered a 78-61
YSU women no match for Cleveland State
YOUNGSTOWN — Things are just not getting any better for the Youngstown State women’s basketball
Steelers, Ravens set for nasty test today
The two defensive minded teams will clash for the AFC championship in Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH
Milestones
SCOUTS Attains rank of Eagle Brian Cowles was recently honored at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor
President-elect Obama slept here
You wouldn’t know it by walking around the Hampton Inn in Austintown, but President-elect Barack Obama slept there — twice.
SUPER BOWL XLIII
The area offers something for everyone About 150,000 people are coming to the Tampa Bay area for
Toiling to get health coverage for jobless
WASHINGTON — Congress and the incoming Obama administration are contemplating profound shifts in the
Fitch wrestlers sixth in Top Gun, second in Div. I
ALLIANCE — With some of the top wrestling teams in the state among the Top Gun field — including six
REGION
REGION Leadership program YOUNGSTOWN — Registration for the Regional Chamber’s local government
TIDBIT OF HISTORY: Yankee Kitchen owner Phil Raptis and waitress Vicki Walter sit in the
TIDBIT OF HISTORY: Yankee Kitchen owner Phil Raptis and waitress Vicki Walter sit in the “Obama
‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’ offers lots of fun at New Castle Playhouse
The unofficial fourth installment of Neil Simon’s “Eugene Trilogy” that marked a series of
Hats off to SCT’s cast and crew for production of ‘Noises Off’
SALEM — As Poppy the assistant stage manager puts it, “Noises Off” is all about doors and sardines.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Youngstown: The Martin Luther King Jr. planning committee has announced upcoming
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY • Trailwood members will meet for soup and an auction at 11:30 a.m. Sharon Israel is
Magazine names best hotels
Magazine names best hotels Fifty hotels made their debut on Travel + Leisure magazine’s annual
HOME, SWEET HOME
Products designed to calm, cuddle The home is for many people an adult version of a blankie or
Harding Elementary
Harding Elementary I am a fifth-grade student at Harding Elementary School in Youngstown,
What do these awards really mean?
Librarians around the country are hotly debating the merits of various contenders for the Newbery
“Wuthering Heights” (9 p.m., PBS): The novel inspiring this new film was blasted by a
“Wuthering Heights” (9 p.m., PBS): The novel inspiring this new film was blasted by a certain critic
Valley proud of Obama ties
Valley proud of Obama ties You wouldn’t know it by walk- ing around the Hampton Inn in
Same old story for Thiel team against Geneva
GREENVILLE, Pa. — It was the same old story for the Thiel College men’s basketball team Saturday
Thiel ladies finally put it all together to subdue Geneva
GREENVILLE, Pa. — On the heels of a frustrating overtime loss to Westminster earlier in the week,
Plan to combine St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary schools raises questions
Opinion: EDITOR: In my opinion, choosing a Catholic school for my children and making the sacrifices
Federer doesn’t believe Murray will win
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer isn’t going to give Andy Murray too much street credit
Gas price swings: a design challenge
Some support a higher gas tax to support automakers’ new electric models. DETROIT (AP) — Deep
Obama fuels different attitudes, students say
The students believe Barack Obama’s election shows people put racial issues aside.
HAPPY 107th BIRTHDAY | Anna DiGregorio
Born: Jan. 16, 1902, in Italy and came to the United States when she was 4 years old. Parents:
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: This is the mid-year graduating class of Chaney High
sideboard: Phoenix Furniture Co. made this 60-inch-wide Arts and Crafts sideboard. The carvings were
sideboard: Phoenix Furniture Co. made this 60-inch-wide Arts and Crafts sideboard. The carvings were
Cult faves such as ‘Friday Night Lights’ get hope for survival from DirecTV
NEW YORK — “Friday Night Lights” is one of those shows, one hears, that you gotta see. Really, you
Phoenix made design popular
terry kovel \ Antiques and collecting Grand Rapids, Mich., was the center of furniture
MASONIC GROUPS
SUNDAY • Ruth Shrine 64, White Shrine of Jerusalem, will meet at 3 p.m. today at the Poland
hBigSlider mats can ease strain
hBigSlider mats can ease strain BigSlider saves your back by making heavy objects easier to move.
Motorola’s new phones include green effort
Motorola Inc. introduced three mobile phones last week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las
Wounds program slated this week
Wounds program slated this week BOARDMAN — A professional education program, “Wounds: How to
Customized programs may not be the most practical
Q. I always enjoy reading your computer technology articles. By any chance would you know any
for more information
for more information Home decor www.raredevice.com: Alyssa Ettinger’s knitwear-patterned
Magazine gives top 10 budget destinations
Magazine gives top 10 budget destinations NEW YORK — Undiscovered places, important events and
The best way to clean \ Some advice
Happy 2009! One of your New Year’s resolutions may be to keep your home cleaner. It is possible, by
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Alaska’s cruise ship operators offer deals
No one really has a handle on how the tourism season will go. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s
Gardeners can reap moderate fitness benefits through work
Does gardening count as a moderate workout? In the fitness world, it’s an ongoing debate. Yes,
Shower heads easy to install
Tired of that leaky, single stream shower head left over from the Nixon administration? If so,
Valley faithful get more of the same old, same old
Opinion: Valley faithful get more of the same old, same old EDITOR: Before all Kelly Pavlik’s fights, a
Niles Middle School
Niles Middle School My name is Dalia Bennett. I am an eighth-grader, and I attend Niles Middle
Three’s company as ‘Big Love’ returns
“Big Love” is about to get bigger. With the polygamy drama starting its third season (9 p.m.
Comedian Chris Rock gets new book deal
Comedian Chris Rock gets new book deal NEW YORK — Chris Rock is making a comeback, as an author.
Valentines express heartfelt thanks to hospitalized veterans
Dear Annie: From wars and battles in far-off lands, to standing guard on the frontiers of freedom,
Good news: More are reading
The National Endowment for the Arts has a new take on reading in America with the release of its new
Resilient Valley car dealers keep close watch
Thousands of car dealers are expected to close under pressure from the recession and federal
Hype for Super Bowl makes for poor book
“The Billion Dollar Game” (Doubleday, 264 pages, $24.95), by Allen St. John. Remember the Giants’
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning County Career & Technical Center school board, work session, 8:30 a.m. to
Random House has more layoffs
Random House has more layoffs NEW YORK — Spokesmen for two newly formed divisions of Random House
Digital guide for plant lovers
Digital guide for plant lovers Digital cameras have given photographers a new set of tools for
winter storms
winter storms If you lose power With winter storms swirling around the nation, Indiana Michigan
Homeowners facing foreclosure have options
Prepare for a lot of phone calls and correspondence with people who can help. ORLANDO, Fla. —
Today is Sunday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2009. There are 347 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2009. There are 347 days left in the year. On this date in
Abuse scandal costs archdiocese more than $11M
CINCINNATI (AP) — A clergy abuse scandal has cost the Archdiocese of Cincinnati more than $11
Campbell’s varsity team rolls behind John Michael Snitzer
John Michael Snitzer had a personal-best 243 during the first week of the high school season, but
Steel Valley Cup hockey rivalry set Monday at ‘Zone’
BOARDMAN — The Canfield and Ursuline/Mooney hockey teams will renew their rivalry Monday in the
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Danielle Dunch and Kris Maylone, Warren, boy, Jan. 15. Jodi and
Proof of great drama? Check out TNT’s latest
NILES — For anyone looking for a good piece of drama, look no further than the Trumbull New Theatre.
Home-loan banks begin to show stress
The money needed to alleviate the strain could come from taxpayers. WASHINGTON — The mortgage
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Terry E. Ryhal, 60, of 5717 Norquest Blvd., Austintown, and
Struthers perfect in AAC White Tier
STRUTHERS — Away from the shadows of Canfield, Salem and Howland in the old Metro Athletic
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Inauguration coverage
Inauguration coverage For more than 200 years, America’s citizens have witnessed the inauguration
Grandma cried.
Grandma cried. More than two months have passed since that moment, but it still lingers in the
Ohio State uses late 10-0 spurt to leave Michigan in dust, 65-58
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Evan Turner scored 19 points and William Buford and B.J. Mullens each added 15 to
East surges in last quarter to win
YOUNGSTOWN — With the score tied 35-35 at the end of the third quarter, East High outscored Vision
The Ghost’s New Home
The new Southside Boxing Club opens for Pavlik’s work As Kelly Pavlik worked out Thursday
Behind Hayward’s 3s, Butler wins eighth in row
CHICAGO — Gordon Hayward hit seven 3-pointers and tied his career-high with 25 points to lead No. 17
Cardinals have a lot to prove today in NFC championship
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — One by one, the players walked through the Arizona Cardinals’ spacious locker
Rep. Ryan should remain in the House
Opinion: To understand why U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, would do well to disabuse himself of the
Glittering words alone will not bring success
Opinion: OAKLAND, Calif. — The last time a young politician oozing with charm and charisma assumed the
Chancellor Fingerhut clear about higher ed priorities
Editorial: As Ohio’s public universities and colleges ride out the economic storm that has forced massive
Write out plan to pay for college
What’s the hardest part about the college financing process? Is it finding the money to save in a
Obama’s eloquence will strike a chord
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Throughout America’s history, when presidential inaugurations coincided with national
A good story at the right time
Editorial: A good story at the right time Americans were hungry for some good news, and on Thursday they got
LIMELIGHT \ Awards, achievements
CANFIELD — Bodine Perry, a Canfield-based certified public accounting firm, said Justin Yost of
Making switch to ambient lighting
The variations of lighting are not just for luxury cars anymore. DETROIT — They’re a main style
DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT The Cafaro Co. has hired Bill Reardon of Liberty as a senior leasing representative in
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