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Cancer society elects advisory board leaders
CANFIELD — The American Cancer Society has elected officers and mission chairs for the 2010-11 Columbiana County Advisory Board.
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Oakland show tonight canceled
YOUNGSTOWN — Tonight's performance of "An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein" at the Oakland Centre for the Arts has been canceled, owing to the snowy parking lots and sidewalks.
CASA Fundraiser for abused, neglected children
BOARDMAN —The Mahoning County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program would like to invite the public to join them for a fun afternoon. CASA representatives will host a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20 at The Bounce Around, 6961 Southern Blvd. (next to Home Depot).
Miss Baringer, Mr. Lanterman to wed in June
The engagement of Stephanie A. Baringer, a daughter of Thomas and Lisa Baringer of Poland, and
Amy Odoguardi to be bride of Greg Iacofano
AUSTINTOWN — Plans for the summer wedding of Amy Odoguardi of Canfield and Greg Iacofano of Mentor
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Phantoms meet their Waterloo
Despite 33 shots on goal, Youngstown struggled to score in a 3-1 home loss. By TOM WILLIAMS
St. Dom suspect’s parents arrested on retaliation charges
They threatened to kill witness in case, police say staff report YOUNGSTOWN — John Houser, 46,
Look for snowfall to taper off today
The sun will come out Sunday and Monday, the weather service says. YOUNGSTOWN — There should
Beavers take early lead at EOWL
West Branch was second in the two-day tournament, which finishes today. By JIM FLICK
Struthers winner over Liberty, again
Struthers winner over Liberty, again Nick Jacubec had a game-high 19 points for the Wildcats
Valley churches battle hunger in Souper Bowl
It’s estimated that Super Bowl XLIV will infuse some $153 million into the South Florida economy. In
Fifth Haiti relief mission from Valley air base begins
The C-130 Hercules aircraft left with a six-member crew and two crew chiefs. VIENNA — The
East Palestine clinches a share of another ITCL crown
NEW MIDDLETOWN – Trevor Reiser scored 20 points and had nine rebounds Friday as the East Palestine
Boardman police pact cuts starting wage, raises hopes
BOARDMAN — A co-director of the union representing township police patrol officers says union
Howland’s decent start knocked out by Poland’s relentlessness
HOWLAND — The hope and promise that the Howland High boys basketball team enjoyed early against
Hubbard rallies late, topples Salem in OT
SALEM — For the second time this season, the Hubbard High boys basketball team took the Salem
Goodness Grows works to satisfy growing demand for fresh, local food
The goal is to teach the skills necessary to produce food in sustainable ways. NORTH LIMA — As
Ohio rep explains decision on Youngstown casino
The Ohio House speaker praised the work done by the Valley’s legislators. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Criminal Justice Fair set for Youngstown residents
The annual Criminal Justice Fair is open to the entire city, event organizers said. YOUNGSTOWN —
A mother's anguish
Aloma Brown, mother of slain Youngstown resident Lamont Brown, holds a photo of her son, taken when he was 4 years old. He was murderd Jan. 28, and is being buried today.
What does the future hold for ‘tea party’?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The “tea party” activists all agree: Government is too big. Spending is out
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sex therapist’s porn analysis riles women
Dear Annie: My blood is still boiling from the letter from “Sex Therapist,” who said men look at
St. Charles celebrates love
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM sbhakeem@vindy.com St. Charles School kicked off Catholic Schools Week Monday
Rev. Dumitrascu is pastor at Holy Trinity Romanian
The pastor is completing work on his doctorate. YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. John Dumitrascu is the new
Macmillan books return for sale on Amazon.com
Macmillan books return for sale on Amazon.com NEW YORK — After a weeklong absence, new copies of
Mid-Atlantic shuts down ahead of warnings of blizzard conditions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Life in the nation’s capital ground to a halt Friday as steady snow fell, the
Submit information on services for Lent
Submit information on services for Lent The Vindicator’s Religion page will run a listing of area
Baptists to flood Texas with CDs by Easter
The CD allows folks to listen to key biblical passages in their native language. DALLAS (AP) —
Officials: H1N1 still spreading but slowly
LOS ANGELES — The odds of a third wave of pandemic H1N1 influenza hitting this spring seem to be
Report: 8 American troops died defending worthless outpost
WASHINGTON — A U.S. military investigation into a battle last October in eastern Afghanistan that
Ill. Dems deal with another embarrassment
CHICAGO (AP) — Just when Illinois was starting to move on from the scandals of ousted Gov. Rod
2 blasts kill 40 Shiite pilgrims
BAGHDAD (AP) — A car bomb ripped through a crowd of Shiite pilgrims outside the holy city of Karbala
Killing of woman, 80, at church stuns city trying to move forward
YOUNGSTOWN (AP) — In a hard-luck city trying to keep people from moving out, Angeline Fimognari
Jackson case to be filed Monday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s doctor wanted to seek his day in court Friday by surrendering
Nikki Sixx to do radio show
Taking radio to the “Wild Side” is the goal behind Motley Cr ºe bassist Nikki Sixx’s new syndicated
A reason to smile at school
The program provides students dental care they might not otherwise receive. YOUNGSTOWN — Open
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.
Sheen’s stolen Mercedes found overturned in ravine
Sheen’s stolen Mercedes found overturned in ravine LOS ANGELES — Actor Charlie Sheen’s stolen
“Til Debt Do Us Part” (10 p.m., CNBC): “Til Debt Do Us Part” dishes out
“Til Debt Do Us Part” (10 p.m., CNBC): “Til Debt Do Us Part” dishes out tough love to people beset
Ohio’s tax revenue off by nearly $100M
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s tax coffers are nearly $100 million lighter than officials had expected by
HELOISE: Without a shred of doubt, Royal saves the day
Dear Heloise: My cat, Royal, sleeps in the sunroom, which also doubles as my office, because he
local topics on tv Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21; rebroadcast at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday on Time
WILD about READING
Elvis impersonator gets schoolhouse rocking A Frank Ohl reading program allows students to choose
Toyota’s president apologizes for global recalls
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s president apologized Friday for the massive global recalls over sticking gas
Federal jury to get case of ‘unruly’ passenger
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal grand jury will now take up the case against a San Francisco man accused
Cavs’ West is a step closer to returning
INDEPENDENCE — Injured Cavaliers guard Delonte West played in a scrimmage, moving him a step closer
Getting it right
K. Calvin Sommer, who served on the Mill Creek Park Board of Commissioners from 1957 to 1979, died
Jan. 15
Jan. 15 Arrest: Lonny E. Parry, 43, of 3880 Dunbar Ave., Austintown, was charged with violating a
Shattuck praises Canfield’s community values
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@gmail.com Mason Shattuck, a Canfield High School graduate and one of
Sport schedule
Saturday Boys wrestling Varsity - EWOL Tournament at Hubbard, TBA Girls basketball Junior
Canfield group making a difference in Russia
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com For some people, the thought of visiting a foreign
Crushing cars and rescuing canines
Joe Sylvester isn’t your average Boardman High School graduate. He drives monster trucks, builds mechanical parts and rescues dogs.
National author supports Right to Read Week
Glenwood Middle School was graced with the presence of award-winning author Shelley Pearsall Tuesday
Middle school crowns spelling bee champion
Classroom spelling bee champions at Austintown Middle School faced off in the schoolwide competition
D.A.R.E. to graduate
Sixth-grade students at St. Joseph & Immaculate Heart of Mary celebrated Jan. 20 at a graduation
Rotary gears up for fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Austintown is preparing for its annual reverse raffle to be held at the Maronite
Boardman swimmers go blond
The Boardman High School boys swim team held their annual hair-dyeing party on Jan. 24 at X-Static
PANDA, more than just a bear
Students from the Mahoning Valley filled the walls of Boardman’s Camelot Lanes in support of raising
Hearts meet snowflakes
Boardman High School students celebrated Valentine’s Day early this year at their Winter Wonderland
First-grader out spells second and third-graders
First, second and third-graders went head-to-head in St. Luke School’s spelling bee on Tuesday.
Ursuline Preschool Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten students brought their fathers to school for a Doughnuts with Dad
Canfield couple marks 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hindson, Leffingwell Road, Canfield, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Spartan girl swimmers ready for sectionals
The Boardman High girls swim team split a pair of meets last week, dropping Poland 128-58 and
Canfield youth celebrate 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 25 from Canfield United Methodist Church will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
Pride and Spirit at Robinwood Lane
Robinwood Lane Elementary students wore their favorite school paraphernalia for pride and spirit day
Sports schedule
Saturday Boys basketball Freshman at Federal League tournament, 10 a.m. Boys wrestling
Emily Eckman wins spelling bee
There were several tense and anxious moments as the eight nervous contestants competed in the annual
Boardman boys swimmers win last four meets
The Boardman High School boys swim team won its final four meets of the regular season and are now
Sports briefs
Wrestling league meet The Eastern Ohio Wrestling League tournament has been moved to Austintown
Our Town briefs
Discuss hectic family life at Tuesday event The Holistic Mom’s Network Youngstown Chapter is
Sport schedule
Saturday Boys wrestling Varsity at EOWL Tournament, TBA Boys ice hockey Varsity vs. Bay
Hilltop kids have dinner with Dad
Over 675 people came out for annual “Dinner with Dad” night hosted by the Hilltop Elementary School
Our Town briefs
Kick start fitness with free membership Curves of Canfield is giving back to the community with a
Sports briefs
Wrestling league meet moved to Fitch The Eastern Ohio Wrestling League tournament has been moved
Town One discusses Poland beautification
A new monument may be on its way to Poland Township, thanks to Town One Streetscapes, Inc. and the
Bishop honors Ursuline, Mooney football
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com For the first time in history, the football teams from Cardinal
Bishop honors Ursuline, Mooney football
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com For the first time in history, the football teams from Cardinal
Poland Village to explore separation from township
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com The Poland Village Council discussed the process of separation
Bishop honors Ursuline, Mooney football
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com For the first time in history, the football teams from Cardinal
Bishop honors Ursuline, Mooney football
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com For the first time in history, the football teams from Cardinal
Lloyd hosts Opera Is Fun for student assembly
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com If their riotous laughter was any indication, Lloyd Elementary
Stay strong 31
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Thirty-one is more than just a jersey number. It is a number
Sports briefs
Wrestling league meet moved to Fitch The Eastern Ohio Wrestling League tournament has been moved
Police Blotter
Jan. 22 Criminal damaging: A vehicle was scratched in the parking lot at Customer Support
Our Town briefs
Optimist Club spaghetti dinner The Austintown Optimist Club will serve a spaghetti dinner Feb. 11
Our Town briefs
Resident named to Citadel President’s List Cadet David Wilson Peck was named to the President’s
Sports briefs
Wrestling league meet moved to Fitch The Eastern Ohio Wrestling League tournament has been moved
Got To Move!
The Austintown public library hosted an interactive storytime event for young children and their
Bidding on a better future
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Georgetown, 5945 South Ave., was transformed into a
Boardman trio signs on dotted line
Three Boardman High senior student-athletes signed letters-of-intent to continue their athletic
D.A.R.E. to graduate
Sixth-grade students at St. Joseph & Immaculate Heart of Mary celebrated Jan. 20 at a graduation
Parochial school celebrates Catholic Schools Week
The students at St. Joseph’s and Immaculate Heart of Mary School enjoyed a fun-filled day of
Guerrier takes on boys varsity wrestling
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com At 103 pounds, it is hard to tell at first glance that Sarah
St. Christine celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Students at St. Christine School enjoyed a fun-filled day out of the classroom for an Activities Day in honor of Catholic Schools Week Wednesday.
Say cheese!
Poland Boardman Child Care Center, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, made dental hygiene exciting for their
Spreading love across the seas
North Elementary first-graders are spreading their love to troops deployed overseas. In support of
Fifth-graders learn about maturation
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Students, fathers and grandfathers all came together to
Business digest
REGION Ribbon-cutting set for new agency site AUSTINTOWN — American National Insurance Co./Mark
For future’s sake, learn the lessons of the past
Opinion: I want you to think back to your high school years for a few moments. Do you remember studying in
USDA calls off plan to track farm animals
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday it has abandoned a program that
500,000 Haitians begin trek back to capital
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A half-million Haitians who fled their shattered capital after the
NC judge orders return of video
PITTSBORO, N.C. — A judge has found former John Edwards aide Andrew Young and his wife, Cheri, in
Lessons learned through struggles
patty scahill One of the most difficult crosses in life to bear is to stand by and watch someone
Government spends $2.5M for ad during Super Bowl to boost census
WASHINGTON (AP) — Faced with record levels of red ink into the foreseeable future, Washington is
Years ago
Today is Saturday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2010. There are 328 days left in the year. On this date
‘SERVE THE SPIRITSSSRQ
vodou practices One couple believes their children can learn the value of Vodou in a Christian
Protect Haitian orphans
Opinion: Miami Herald: The attempt by Baptist missionaries from Idaho to spirit 33 Haitian kids across the
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Shierf M. Elgamal, 26, of 6300 South Ave. #1601, Boardman, and
Ohio EPA orders Texans to remove 13,000 scrap tires
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has ordered about 13,000 scrap tires removed
‘Social entrepreneur’ to challenge Bolon for 1st District seat
A former businessman will challenge a veteran politician. COLUMBIANA — Craig E. Newbold has
Saints coach Payton perfect match for team
MIAMI (AP) — There’s Peyton, then there’s Payton. In that order. Peyton Manning is the marquee
BRIDGE || Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x9 5 3 uK Q 7 3 vQ 7 4 w10 7 3 The bidding has
Power of the Internet could nudge Brazilians
Editorial: “Karl Hoerig and I were squadron members at Youngstown for many years. “Karl and I also flew
Columbiana Co. moves closer to Internet upgrade
The proposal could provide wireless Internet service for most of the county. LEETONIA — Tracy
Ruiz, Raiders ground Clippers
COLUMBIANA — On a night when many high school basketball games were postponed due to inclement
Volunteers needed to help abused, neglected kids
Volunteers needed to help abused, neglected kids YOUNGSTOWN — Volunteers are needed for the
TRUMBULL COUNTY INDICTMENTS
Derrick Duvall, 36, Pasadena Avenue, misuse of a credit card, receiving stolen property and theft.
YSU Basketball PREVIEW \ Today’s games
Men Matchup: YSU (8-14, 2-10 Horizon League) at University of Illinois-Chicago (5-17, 1-11).
Goodell: Lockout means we failed
He hopes the players union’s pessimism doesn’t become a self-fulfilling prophecy. FORT LAUDERDALE,
Edwards worse than cardboard cutout
Opinion: Looking back, the $400 haircuts and the ostentatious mansion should have been a giveaway that John
Will sanctions on Iran work this time?
Opinion: SAN FRANCSICO — Now that Tehran has formally rejected key elements of a deal that that would have
Kathi Welsh of Boardman, chief deputy clerk of the Mahoning County clerk of courts office.
Kathi Welsh of Boardman, chief deputy clerk of the Mahoning County clerk of courts office. Molly
Variety of services planned for the late Bishop Wagner
Grammy Award-winning artists are scheduled to appear Tuesday. YOUNGSTOWN — A revised schedule of
NHL’s biggest Olympic fear: A star gets hurt
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There’s a loose puck in the corner during an extremely physical grudge match
Traficant finds casino proposal for Lordstown to be a tough sell
The ex-congressman has an option to buy property in Lordstown for a casino that isn’t permitted to
Jenny Craig agrees to end ad campaign to settle lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — Jenny Craig has agreed to end an ad campaign featuring actress Valerie Bertinelli as
Health care reform in the U.S. inevitable
Opinion: WASHINGTON — It’s now apparent that an overhaul of the medical care establishment won’t emerge from
Newton Falls safety forces honored for hostage rescue
The chief said writing traffic citations shows people that the city ‘doesn’t mess around.’
Language OK’d for Ohio livestock vote
COLUMBUS (AP) — A proposed constitutional amendment that would require minimum standards for housing
Smiling faces box
Tips for parents If you want your children to brush their teeth twice a day, you should, too. If
fast facts
Vodou, not “voodoo”: Whether writing in English, French or Creole, the correct spelling of the
Job market shows improvement
WASHINGTON (AP) — The job market is lurching toward improvement. It just has a long way to go. The
Commercials are funny as they focus on value
NEW YORK (AP) — Game on! Super Bowl ads are returning to their goofy roots. Men march across a
Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice frontrunners for Hall of Fame
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — With Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice all but shoo-ins for the Pro Football
Market ends day with a small gain
NEW YORK (AP) — A battered stock market recovered from a sharp drop in late trading Friday but still
Buckeye Elks group plans Valentine event
Buckeye Elks group plans Valentine event YOUNGSTOWN — Buckeye Elks Lodge 73 Naomi Temple 124 will
Lawrence County society plans traditional St. David’s celebration
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The annual Lawrence County St. David’s Society celebration will be Feb. 27 at the
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Lissa Bellino and Chris Canale, Columbiana, boy, Feb. 4.
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