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Marine from Sharpsville, Pa. killed in Afghanistan
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — Marine Corps Sgt. David W. Wallace III, 25, of Sharpsville, died Tuesday while
Sports cancellations for Wednesday
The following events were canceled Wednesday. Rescheduled dates are listed, where available: BOYS
Polivka named officer in statewide commissioners’ group
WARREN — Dan Polivka, a Trumbull County commissioner, has been appointed vice chairman of the public
Two concerts canceled for tonight at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — Two concerts scheduled for tonight at Youngstown State University have been canceled,
School superintendents keep watch on stimulus package
YOUNGSTOWN — Ronald Iarussi believes that the education benefits found in President Barack Obama’s
Boardman man arrested on drug charges
YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman man was arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop on the North Side.
MORE PEOPLE: How was your ride to work today?
We asked Vindy readers and staffers to describe the morning's ride to work given the wintry challenges.
Boardman trustees cancel tonight’s meeting
BOARDMAN — The township trustees meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today has been canceled because of
West Side wine store robbed
YOUNGSTOWN — A gunman wearing a black hoodie robbed the Mahoning Wine Shop after ordering the clerk
Mill Creek MetroParks’ job fair postponed
YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks’ job fair has been postponed until Thursday because of the
No Mahoning County commissioners’ meeting Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — Thursday’s meeting of the Mahoning County Commissioners has been cancelled due to
Newport Branch of library to open next week
YOUNGSTOWN – The Newport Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, located at
Governor vows closer oversight of school districts
Gov. Ted Strickland called for “an unprecedented level of school district accountability and
YSU, KSU closed today due to weather
Youngstown State University had planned to maintain its regular schedule Wednesday but decided to
Warren-Trumbull libraries to close at 3 p.m.
The main branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library in Warren and the branches in Cortland, Brookfield, Howland, Lordstown and Liberty will close at 3 p.m. today because of the winter storm.
Governor would require four-year residency for teachers
Gov. Ted Strickland is proposing sweeping changes to the state’s elementary and secondary education
24-hour Dunkin’ Donuts opens in Boardman
BOARDMAN — A new Dunkin’ Donuts is open on Market Street. The restaurant opened last week at 7635
Strickland: All Ohioans must accept budget sacrifices
With a projected $7.3 billion budget gap, all Ohioans must equally “accept the sacrifices,” Gov. Ted Strickland said today.
Census needs workers in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana
YOUNGSTOWN — The U.S. Census Bureau of looking for a few hundred temporary and full-time workers in
GM, UAW kill the jobs bank, effective Monday.
Workers being laid off from the Lordstown car plant are losing their long-term safety net. General
PARKING BANS
PARKING BANS In the Valley The following communities have issued public street parking bans in
Chevy Centre closes box office, postpones tonight’s basketball games
YOUNGSTOWN — Two high school girls basketball games scheduled for tonight at the Chevrolet Centre
More snow through the afternoon
The National Weather service says a winter storm warning continues for the Mahoning Valley through 4 p.m. today.
Weather makes some Trumbull County roads treacherous
WARREN — Road conditions began to deteriorate today at about 9 a.m. in Trumbull County, as rain
Crews clean up diesel spill on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — About 200 gallons of diesel fuel spilled when a fill motor did not shut off while a
Women accuse YSU employee of rape
YOUNGSTOWN — Two women, one of them a Youngstown State University student, have accused a YSU
Paintball game facility proposed for Fairfield Township
COLUMBIANA— Fairfield Township’s Board of Zoning Appeals board has scheduled a meeting for 7 p.m.
Weather closes Mahoning County Juvenile Court
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Juvenile Court is not open today due to the weather, according to
Motor vehicle department advises calling ahead
COLUMBUS— There are a number of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle Deputy Registrar locations across the
Icy weather causes crashes, closings
YOUNGSTOWN — Morning commuters had a tough go today with ice-slicked roads and freezing rain. By
Struthers announces open enrollment regulations
STRUTHERS — Open enrollment applications for Struthers City Schools for the 2009-2110 school year
Program to feature aftermath of battle
Program to feature aftermath of battle MERCER, Pa. — A program on the aftermath of the Battle of
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • The kitchen of American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, is open to the
Media day antics get a few laughs
Most of the players were agreeable to the pre-Super Bowl silliness. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The bride
Pavlik’s Feb. 21 fight ignites city
Some hope next month’s bout will knock out a negative image of the city. YOUNGSTOWN — When
Thunder sinks feet in Foundation for youth
The root objective is to promote activities that will cultivate developmental skills.
Worries mount in wake of layoffs
Village residents are alarmed by the cuts and their potential impact. LORDSTOWN — The
Howland doc pleads to trafficking for sex
WARREN — Dr. Mark E. Davis, a 47-year-old Howland osteopathic doctor with an office on state Route
Spartans turn to defense, win
Chase Hammond came up with a steal to help seal Boardman’s 52-46 victory against visiting Mooney.
Sharon, Farrell leaders ask for residents’ help
People need to be involved with their kids and in their neighborhoods, community leaders say.
Fast-starting Hubbard holds on for 68-65 win
The Leopards trailed by 15 points before putting together an 18-6 run to win. LIBERTY — The
Williams, James are 1-2 punch in win
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mo Williams strengthened his argument to be an All-Star by scoring a career-high 43
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center Joseph and Nicole Strock, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 26. Kimberly Jackson
BASKETBALL District games
Warren Harding 84, Erie Strong Vincent 54 WARREN — Isiaah Henderson fired in 26 points and Desmar
BASKETBALL AAC games
Canfield 74, Niles 57 CANFIELD — Mike Podolsky fired in 29 points to lead Canfield (9-4, 2-0 All-
boys basketball \ ITCL games
East Palestine 55, Mineral Ridge 44 EAST PALESTINE — Senior point guard Chad Campagna had career-
Webb ponders effect of stimulus
One official said potential cuts in state funding could offset a stimulus gain. YOUNGSTOWN —
Parents’ discipline turned to torture, prosecutor says
The 2-year-old girl tried to stop the beating by reaching out to her mother and saying, ‘I love
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Compco Industries — has little b league tryouts on Sundays at Sluggers from 5:30-7 p.m.
Thunder brass set precedent
The commissioner hopes his league will capitalize on what Mahoning Valley has set in motion.
Some crimes decrease in Columbiana County
The county prosecutor said most of his indictments are for break-ins and burglaries. SALEM —
Man kills family, self, blames job loss
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who fatally shot his wife, five young children and himself Tuesday had
House likely to vote today to delay ending analog TV
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress appears poised to grant a four-month delay in the upcoming shutdown of
Birth of octuplets draws applause and questions
Even as the birth of octuplets at Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center in Bellflower, Calif.,
Roethlisberger ready to make amends for XL
The quarterback didn’t play so well in Pittsburgh’s Super win three years ago. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) —
A critical weapon
A critical weapon The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.): It’s basic training, of sorts, for U.S. troops
Trumbull engineer to make cuts in ’09
The former engineer spent more money than the office took in, the new engineer said. WARREN —
Group feeds a need among kids
In Mahoning County, nearly 14,000 people under 18 are at the poverty level. YOUNGSTOWN — Some
Caylee doll sales suspended; voodoo dolls of mom on eBay
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Jacksonville, Fla., company that planned to sell a doll inspired by slain
Major winter storm spreads ice and snow, cuts off power
At least 13 deaths have been attributed to the nasty winter weather. A storm that forecasters
Niles kicker Liste to play for YSU
The Red Dragons standout led area schools in punting, averaging 45 yards. NILES — Over the
Suspect in church break-in jailed
The man suspected in a string of township church thefts has at least 13 other warrants out for his
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games Phoenix 103, Washington 87 Miami 95, Atlanta 79 New York 104, Houston 98
Stadelmyer verbally commits to YSU
The Girard standout was recruited as an athlete by the Penguins. GIRARD — Girard High senior
Victims of deadly fire in New Castle identified
The house fire was determined to be accidental. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A woman and her niece were
Squads needing victories
The men play Wright State and the women host UIC Thursday at Beeghly Center. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Gunman in shooting rampage dies of self-inflicted gunshot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The man who killed two teenage girls and wounded seven other people in a
INDICTMENTS | Trumbull County
The following people have been indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury and will be arraigned at
YSU men’s coaches in sneakers
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State men’s basketball coaching staff will wear white sneakers with
Dementieva advances Down Under
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Elena Dementieva got off to a fast start as temperatures soared today,
Man faces gun charge
Man faces gun charge YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old man who survived a fire a year ago that claimed
910th donates computers to Brookfield schools
To replace the school district’s computers with new equipment would have cost about $40,000.
NFL Playoffs
NFL Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Sunday, Feb 1st. Super Bowl XLIII Raymond James Stadium-
Township seeks trustee applicants
Weathersfield is expected to name a new fiscal officer today. MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield
Updike, prize-winning novelist, dies
He was often praised for his poetic style. NEW YORK — John Updike, the Pulitzer Prize-winning
Even old dogs can learn new tricks
NEW YORK — Zak George is a big dog in the world of dog trainers. And he could soon get even bigger,
Consumer confidence takes another hit in Jan.
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans’ mood about the economy darkened further in January, sending a widely
Last OK awaited for loan to buy land
A state spokesman said the loan approval could come by spring. SALEM — The Columbiana County
Obama’s bipartisanship is being tested
Opinion: President Obama’s campaign theme of ending politics as usual and creating a new bipartisanship that
LOCAL
LOCAL Valley Industrial Trucks has a new president BOARDMAN — Jim Hammond of Canfield has taken
Mideast peace built on myths
Opinion: President Obama kept his pledge to take action on the Middle East on “Day One.” He called the
School calendars allow for weather
Ohio’s public schools are required to provide 178 days of pupil instruction each year in a 182-day
East-West vulnerable. South deals.
East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK J 4 2 uQ 7 4 3 v5 wJ 10 6 3 WEST EAST x10
Sebring man sentenced for rape of boy
The five-year prison term is nonappealable. YOUNGSTOWN — A Sebring man has been sentenced to
Rating the rolls, egg rolls, that is
Chinese New Year is here, and unless you’re a pro at it, you probably won’t be making egg rolls,
Picking sides & appetizers
With the Big Game this Sunday, it’s time to choose sides… for both sports teams and appetizers. To
Kurt Warner’s comeback top theme of Super Bowl
Considered washed up, the QB has resurrected his career with Arizona. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Four
Obama administration signals break with past to Muslim, Arab worlds
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has launched a determined effort to change the tone, if not yet
$100K bond set for pharmacist charged in prescription scheme
The pharmacist is accused of illegally filling more than 10,000 prescriptions. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Obama visits Hill to persuade GOP to back stimulus
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, trying to build support for his economic stimulus plan in
House fire in Vienna
House fire in Vienna VIENNA — Damage was estimated at $145,000 and two pet dogs lost their lives
Phone call snippets get mixed response in governor’s case
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s voice resonated through the Illinois Senate at his
SPLASHING AROUND
Youngstown State senior distance swimmer Natasha Bray is having a big season for the Penguins.
Childhood Hunger By the numbers
Columbiana County Total population: 104,597 Number in poverty: 18,001 (17 percent) Total
Police seek a third suspect in home invasion
Items taken in the robbery were found inside a woman’s apartment, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — One
Closing Guantanamo is a good first step
Opinion: President Obama was courageous to issue an executive order closing Guantanamo within the next 12
U.S. must hope executives can save banks — this time
Taxpayers are now bank shareholders but have no power to force changes. WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s one
Native Americans fight the VA in a losing effort
Opinion: It seems like a little black cloud forms over the heads of those that fight the bureaucracy. Andy
Jobless rates soar
Trumbull County’s jobless rate was nearly 10 percent in December. WASHINGTON — State
“Lost” (9 p.m., ABC): The bizarre adventures continue on “Lost” as Desmond
“Lost” (9 p.m., ABC): The bizarre adventures continue on “Lost” as Desmond seeks a woman who might
Success of Chevrolet’s Cruze is more important than ever
Editorial: Success of Chevrolet’s Cruze is more important than ever It’s seems like such a long time ago, but
Family Features
Savor the Super Bowl with a game day party that really scores with guests. Keep them cheering with
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2009. There are 337 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2009. There are 337 days left in the year. On this date
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships: BOARDMAN Jan. 22
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Michael Reynolds The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
“Well I think it’s not very promising right now.”
Opinion: “Well I think it’s not very promising right now.” Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich When ABC News
Daughter can’t protect father from himself
Dear Annie: I am a 31-year-old daughter of newly divorced parents. My father, 52, just bought a
Friendship tea is easy, cheap and tasty
Dear Readers: We have had many requests for a favorite, Heloise friendship tea. This is easy and
Celebrate Year of Ox with stir-fry meal
The Chinese New Year has begun, ushering in the Year of the Ox. It’s a great feast day, with family
GYMS HEAT UP IN JANUARY
Jenkins has key point at line East High’s Jarelle Burt had 13 of his 26 points at the foul line
Columbiana settles score with United; Blinsky is tops
The Clippers gave up too many easy baskets the first time the teams met. COLUMBIANA —
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew J. Annichine, 30, of 5257 Pinetree Lane, Boardman, and
Tough economic times send revenue tumbling at Youngstown arena
Ups, downs at the Chevy YOUNGSTOWN — The year didn’t end on a good note for the Chevrolet
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The phone number for the U.S. Marshals most wanted fugitive that appeared in The
Here’s one for the books: Baby born in public library
Here’s one for the books: Baby born in public library DENVER — There wasn’t time to look up any
Team effort delivers Kent State a victory
KENT (AP) — Al Fisher led three players in double digits and Kent State’s defense held Eastern
‘LIFE ON MARS’ At a glance
WHAT: The second-season premiere of “Life on Mars” (10 p.m. tonight on ABC) REASON TO WATCH: A
Europe worried about bearing U.S. burdens
Opinion: BERLIN — The United States remains the indispensable leader of the West — and the U.S.-European
Girard meters issue to be reviewed
The city auditor has not decided on a course of action. GIRARD — The battle over the purchase
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton Local school board, 5:30 p.m., elementary building. West Branch
Glasgow City Council to protect Dali painting
Glasgow City Council to protect Dali painting LONDON — Glasgow City Council is taking steps to
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES East 59, Youngstown Christian 58 Chaney 91,
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