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The crowds, the cold — a beautiful thing for Valley visitors
The nation’s capital was place of joy despite the cold and congestion.
Valley residents say bus trip is beginning of better future
Many feel the presidential journey begins with the coming together of millions at the inauguration.
Dancing the night away
WASHINGTON (AP) — “At Last” may have been just what President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle were thinking Tuesday night as they glided through their first inaugural dance to the Etta James classic.
Liberty police, FBI look for man who robbed township bank
LIBERTY — A man robbed the First Place Bank office, 4682 Belmont Ave., at 2:40 p.m. today and
The Cell bar remains closed for at least another 30 days
YOUNGSTOWN — The judge who closed a lower Belmont Avenue bar and declared it a public nuisance has
More military personnel returning to Youngstown after Iraqi duty
VIENNA — Some 13 members of the 910th Airlift Wing’s Security Forces Squadron are scheduled to
South Side man pleads guilty to lesser charges in 2006 shooting death
YOUNGSTOWN — Aggravated murder and attempted murder counts have been dropped against a man who had
Sen. Kennedy OK after seizure, doctors say
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, ill with a brain tumor, was hospitalized Tuesday but quickly reported feeling well after suffering a seizure at a post-inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama. "After testing, we believe the incident was brought on by simple fatigue," Dr. Edward Aulisi, chairman of neurosurgery at Washington Hospital Center said in a statement released by the senator's office.
Senate confirms 6 cabinet member, delays Clinton
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate swiftly approved six members of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet today, but put off for a day the vote on his choice of Hillary Rodham Clinton to be secretary of state.
President Obama urges unity in inaugural address
WASHINGTON (AP) - Barack Hussein Obama claimed his place in history as America's first black president Tuesday, summoning a dispirited and divided nation to unite in hope against the "gathering clouds and raging storms" of unfinished war and grave economic woe. A jubilant crowd of more than a million waited for hours in frigid temperatures to witness the moment as a young black man with a foreign-sounding name took command of a nation founded by slaveholders.
Worldwide jubilation greets Obama
LONDON (AP) — The arrival of a new American president triggered joy and jubilation Tuesday in a world made weary by warfare, recession and fear.
Full text: President Obama's inaugural address
Text of President Barack Obama’s inaugural address on Tuesday, as delivered:
Girl killed in accident remembered as ‘very caring’
BROOKFIELD — Classmates of a Brookfield High School junior who died in a single-car accident Sunday
Kennedy takes call at hospital from Obama
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, ill with a brain tumor, suffered an apparent seizure at a post-inauguration luncheon for President Barack Obama on Tuesday and was rushed by ambulance from the Capitol to a hospital.
ODOT crews perform pothole patching on I-680 in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Interstate 680 between Glenwood Avenue and Midlothian Boulevard on the city’s South
Mercer Co. man pleads guilty to 2008 killing
MERCER, Pa. — A Greenville, Pa., man who was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a
Youngstown police investigate South Side robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — Four teenage boys in black hoodies and armed with handguns robbed two women of their
Youngstown council mulls 3-year pact with city firefighters
YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider approving a three-year contract Wednesday with its
U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy collapses in D.C.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts has been wheeled out of the Capitol on a
Police charge Austintown woman with felonious assault
BOARDMAN — An Austintown woman faces a felonious assault charge, accused of stabbing the father of
Worker arrested in theft of $10,000 from Canteen Services
BOARDMAN — A Mineral Ridge man is to return to court next month for a preliminary hearing, accused
YSU to make its programs more affordable to western Pa. residents
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — There will be a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Radisson Hotel
Warren mayor takes 2009 pay cut because of city’s fiscal problems
WARREN — Mayor Michael O’Brien has written a check to the city’s finance department for $4,389 — the
Obama: Nation must choose hope over fear
WASHINGTON (AP) - Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasped the reins of power as America's first black president on Tuesday, saying the nation must choose "hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord" to overcome the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
Obama calls on nation to choose hope
WASHINGTON (AP) - Stepping into history as America's first black president, Barack Hussein Obama said in his inaugural address Tuesday that the nation must choose "hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord" to overcome the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
Two Youngstown homes were torched, fire department finds
YOUNGSTOWN — Two houses were deliberately set on fire late Monday and early today, the fire
Elections commission postpones hearing on Dann campaign finances
The Ohio Elections Commission is postponing its Thursday hearing into “serious allegations” of
Advocate for Sojourner House killed in Sunday car crash
YOUNGSTOWN — A two-car crash on South Meridian Road killed Kim Sullivan, a well-liked judicial
Embarq expands and increases reward for copper theft information
WARREN — The Embarq Corp. hopes to help bring copper cable thieves to justice by expanding its
Obama, Bush arrive at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama and President George W. Bush have arrived at the U.S. Capitol for Obama's inauguration as the nation's 44th president.
Packed Capitol crowd awaits inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Braving frigid temperatures, an exuberant crowd of hundreds of thousands packed the National Mall on Tuesday to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Hussein Obama as America's first black president. He grasps the reins of power in a high-noon ceremony amid grave economic worries and high expectations.
Boardman man travels to see lifelong vision fulfilled
YOUNGSTOWN — Robert Curd, a 65-year-old Boardman resident, boarded a bus for a five-hour trip
Valleys residents witness history
YOUNGSTOWN — When President Elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office today, Youngstown residents and The Vindicator will be there.
Two-car crash claims the life of Austintown woman
Two-car crash claims the life of Austintown woman YOUNGSTOWN — A two-car crash on South Meridian
Dinner event will bring chef Julia Child to life
Special to The Vindicator BON APPETIT! Karen Vuranch of Fayetteville, W.Va., will portray famed
REUNIONS
• South High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 28 at
Late goal sends M/U to overtime win over Cards
BOARDMAN — A controversial decision on a goal by the Mooney-Ursuline hockey team at the end of
Trebilcock brothers lift Canfield to NEAC crown
WOOSTER — Canfield sophomore Gavin Trebilcock set a league record in the 100-yard breaststroke with
Indians thinking sunny thoughts
The new facility in Goodyear, Ariz. is part of it, but the Tribe is also looking forward to a big
Jackson-Milton Elementary School
Jackson-Milton Elementary School Letters from fourth and fifth grades Congratulations on
Choffin Career & Technical Center
Choffin Career & Technical Center First, I would like to congratulate you and your upcoming
Despite sprain, Ward will play
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his
Second Grade, Stadium Drive, Boardman
Second Grade, Stadium Drive, Boardman Good luck Mr. President. I would like to ask you a
Cortland plans several large projects this year
Construction of a new water tank is on the project list. CORTLAND — A string of large-scale
D.C.-area resident forgoes hoopla
A former Valley woman offered lodging at her apartment to members at her former church. It’s
Officer killed in the line of duty
BOSTON HEIGHTS, Ohio — In his short career with the police, Boston Heights officer Jerod Dean made
Man breaks race barrier as a sheriff
He won in a county carried by John McCain. AKRON — All the obstacles were in place for Walter L.
Lunchpail guys at the heart of Pittsburgh’s 3-4 defense
For the key to the Super Bowl, look beyond the hair. The hair, of course, belongs to Arizona’s
Croley faces rent hearing
Sentencing for the animal cruelty charges is Thursday. YOUNGSTOWN — The man who operated a
Wife surprised by husband’s answer to a question
Dear Annie: My husband, “Joe,” and I have been having minor problems recently, and I finally got him
Early on, D.C. gets into party ambience
Annoyances — in particular, traffic and parking — are sure to multiply today. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Obama’s speech: Inaugural past there to surpass
The 44th president may find it easy to outshine many of his predecessors. WASHINGTON — U.S.
Uniting family, community
The community center is keeping Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream alive. YOUNGSTOWN — Dr.
Nation’s oldest theater marks second century
The Walnut Street Theatre has seen it all. PHILADELPHIA — Over the past 200 years, audiences
Difficult times call for quick reaction
WASHINGTON — Much of America’s current psyche has become intertwined with Barack Obama and the
Wary shoppers forcing retail stores to change
It’s unknown whether shoppers will resume spending the way they did before the economic crisis.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Domestic relations Christopher Walker and Tatiana Polynskaia, dissolution
Chrysler Financial receives $1.5B loan from federal bailout
Sales for the automaker plunged 53 percent last month. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department
Obama steps to the door of White House
The president-elect pledged ‘to make government work.’ WASHINGTON (AP) — At the dawn of a new era
Oh, brothers
Oh, brothers Canfield sophomore Gavin Trebilcock set a league record in the 100-yard breaststroke
Ohio Tuskegee Airmen travel to inauguration
CLEVELAND (AP) — A handful of the original Tuskegee Airmen from Ohio will join President-elect
hInvestigator: Probe of plane crash to last a year
hInvestigator: Probe of plane crash to last a year NEW YORK — The probe into the crash-landing of
Economic stimulus package prompts questions
Opinion: The $800 billion economic “stimulus” bill may be more appropriately called the “Obama debt plan.” It
Presidential inauguration coverage (multiple networks): Change, indeed, has come to Washington as
Presidential inauguration coverage (multiple networks): Change, indeed, has come to Washington as
CORTLAND
CORTLAND Other projects The city also plans extensive sidewalk replacement and to increase its
Taking a fair look at Bush’s legacy
Opinion: Whatever history’s verdict on the Bush administration might be, it is likely to be very different
Thinking about post-racial America
Opinion: What a day! Remember this one so you can tell your kids and grandkids about it in years to come.
“My thanks goes out to the pilot — for his quick reaction and putting us down like he
Opinion: “My thanks goes out to the pilot — for his quick reaction and putting us down like he did. There
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2009. There are 345 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2009. There are 345 days left in the year. On this date
Iconic light bulb is on the way out
Light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, and compact fluorescent bulbs, known by their twisty, tubular shape,
Flight attendant sues airline over her attire
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A 37-year-old female flight attendant is suing JetBlue Airways and Delta Airlines,
EU or Eeww?
Los Angeles Times: It’s difficult to stop laughing long enough to seriously examine Czech artist
Company offers funeral webcasts
Families control who has access to the private Web site. COLUMBUS (AP) — A central Ohio funeral
In a survey, 35 percent of executives said good employees are most likely to quit their jobs because
In a survey, 35 percent of executives said good employees are most likely to quit their jobs because
Young models needed for American Girl show
YOUNGSTOWN — Angels of Easter Seals is looking for young girls interested in modeling for the
HOW WE SEE IT: Mr. President: Obama writes a new chapter in our history
Editorial: Barack H. Obama takes the oath of office today as the 44th president of the United States of America
Obama should focus on people in greatest need
Opinion: Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan should focus more money and attention on the people who need
Motorcycle makers strive for low cost and high mileage
When the economy slows, motorcycle sales tend to take a beating. NEW YORK (AP) — Motorcycle
Experts debate over dropout academies
Dropout academies had a 29.9 graduation rate during the 2006-07 school year. COLUMBUS (AP) — Two
Blue Sky Therapy now has two locations
Blue Sky Therapy now has two locations CHAMPION — Blue Sky Therapy has opened a second outpatient
Obama should pursue missile defense
Opinion: Barack Obama’s first test came pretty quickly. But we still don’t know how he will respond. The
New label holds pickle, adds tomato
The decision wasn’t easy, the director of H.J. Heinz Co. said. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Goodbye
Kiwanis Club of Boardman adds to roster
Special to The Vindicator READY TO SERVE: The Kiwanis Club of Boardman added a new member to its
nba roundup Monday’s games
Celtics 104, Suns 87 BOSTON — Rajon Rondo scored 23 points in the first three quarters, and Ray
A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime: Anthony Thomas
FDA confirms salmonella found in Kellogg’s crackers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kellogg Co. said Monday that federal authorities have confirmed that salmonella was
Poe endures in culture even after 200 years
BALTIMORE — “Lisa, that wasn’t scary, even for a poem!” Bart Simpson complains after his sister
Coming Tomorrow
Coming Tomorrow klocal: Want to take a shot at a Mahoning Valley Phantoms hockey player? You have
Super story line: Ex-Steeler coaches take center stage
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Ken Whisenhunt seemed to be a logical successor to Bill Cowher in Pittsburgh
Retail sales down in December by 2.7 percent
Compact fluorescent bulbs and LEDs are taking over. NEW YORK (AP) — Light bulb makers have
Top 25 roundup \ Monday’s games
WOMEN No. 1 Connecticut 88, No. 2 North Carolina 58 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Renee Montgomery scored
High-scoring Green Bay romps
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Reserve guard Brent Eaton scored a career-high 20 points, lifting Wisconsin-
On his last day, Bush calls world leaders, helps border agents
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is today’s ‘designated successor.’ WASHINGTON — George W. Bush,
Two people killed in 40-vehicle crash
MYERSVILLE, Md. (AP) — A pileup of 35 cars and five tractor-trailers on a snowy Maryland highway
Cruise says he ‘always wanted to kill Hitler’
Cruise says he ‘always wanted to kill Hitler’ SEOUL, South Korea — Tom Cruise says playing an
Hamas fighters seek to restore order
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Uniformed Hamas security teams emerged on Gaza City’s streets Monday as
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Stats requested Basketball
Stats requested Basketball Area basketball coaches are reminded to submit season statistics on a
nhl roundup \ Monday’s games
Blues 5, Bruins 4 BOSTON — David Backes scored the tying goal with eighth-tenths of a second left
Women less able than men to suppress hunger, study says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Faced with their favorite foods, women are less able than men to suppress their
Infections caused by staph germs rising in kids
CHICAGO (AP) — Researchers say they found an “alarming” increase in children’s ear, nose and throat
Fire deaths in Ohio increased by 42 percent in ’08
CLEVELAND (AP) — The number of fatal fire deaths across the state increased by 42 percent last year
Ohio man accused of fondling female patient at nursing home
CINCINNATI (AP) — A man has been accused of fondling a physically disabled female patient at a
Volunteers help the needy realize Dr. King’s dream
Tough economic times have contributed to a greater need for food this year, an organizer said.
Second British bank bailed out
WASHINGTON (AP) — The day before President-elect Barack Obama takes office, the escalating troubles
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Steelers’ coach has qualities of Noll, Cowher PITTSBURGH (AP) — Only a few minutes after the
Blue Devils overcome Clippers’ comeback
McDonald kept its winning streak alive by scoring five points in the final 14 seconds.
Warren JFK shooters respond to Centre’s rims
The contest was all but over after the first quarter when JFK (6-3) opened a 25-4 lead against
kSUNDAY: Candidate Obama left an impression on the Valley and its citizens during his visits here
kSUNDAY: Candidate Obama left an impression on the Valley and its citizens during his visits here
Liberty, East Palestine post arena victories
YOUNGSTOWN — Bryant Bowman scored 11 points while Floyd Showers and Blair Williams each added 10 to
Squires band tryouts
Squires band tryouts Squires Warren Junior Military Band will hold tryouts Saturday in Boardman
King’s nephew: Obama’s election is a big step
ATLANTA (AP) — The inauguration of the nation’s first black president is a huge step toward
Baltimore Ravens’ Kokinis in talks with the Browns
He met with team officials on Monday about the GM position but left Cleveland without a deal.
ELISE DERAMO | ADAM STREDNEY
ELISE DERAMO ADAM STREDNEY VIENNA — A honeymoon in Greece and Paris followed the Sept. 20 wedding
LEAH SPELLMAN | TYLER CRAIG
LEAH SPELLMAN TYLER CRAIG JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church was the
ANDREA DANIELS | NICHOLAS DEMART
ANDREA DANIELS NICHOLAS DEMART BOARDMAN — Nuptial vows were exchanged in the presence of the Rev.
GINA WELSH | TONY WILLIAMS
GINA WELSH TONY WILLIAMS DYER, Ind. — Gina Welsh, daughter of William and Loretta Welsh of
births
births St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Jennifer Hovis and Adam Guesman, Warren, boy, Jan. 16
Pharmacist held accountable for number of pills
Dear Heloise: I’ve seen in a couple of your columns suggestions to count the pills in your
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