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Vindy.com for February 7, 2010
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Warren-Youngstown Urban League adopts five-point plan for progress
WARREN — Thomas Conley, president and CEO of the Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League, says a new
Power restored in Columbiana County
More snow is forecast Tuesday and Wednesday. Electricity has been restored to almost all of
State Rep. Hagan assaulted at downtown cafe
YOUNGSTOWN — State Rep. Robert F. Hagan said an assault against him at a downtown Youngstown
The fest is yet to come: JWL's wine, cheese event
CANFIELD — The Junior Women’s League of Canfield will host its 5th Annual Wine, Beer and Cheese Fest
Relay for life contestants may end up as big losers
BOARDMAN — “The Pink Ribbon Weight Loss Biggest Loser for a Cure and Biggest Gainer Contest” will be
Hospice of the Valley to present Mardi Gras Party as a fundraiser
BOARDMAN — Hospice of the Valley will host its 9th annual Mardi Gras Party Saturday at Mr.
Miss Houk to wed Mr. Moore June 18 in New Springfield
Annie Michelle Houk, daughter of George and Dr. Kathy Houk, all of 2700 E. Middletown Road, Poland,
CHRISTINA MONMONIER | BRIAN HEWKO
CHRISTINA MONMONIER BRIAN HEWKO BALTIMORE, Md. — Christina Maria Monmonier of Baltimore and Brian
SARAH WAGNER | RYAN DIETER
SARAH WAGNER RYAN DIETER UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS — St. Francis Chapel on the campus of John Carroll
ALLISON MOHR | ERIC OLTMANN
ALLISON MOHR ERIC OLTMANN YOUNGSTOWN — The marriage of Allison Mohr, a daughter of Gary and Vicky
Businessman picks up new duties for old school buses
Ellsworth company ships Valley’s used vehicles south of border By DON SHILLING ELLSWORTH — The
Beavers claim EOWL crown
Beaver Local edged West Branch for the team title at the league championships. AUSTINTOWN —
Voucher use has schools focused
Locally, some 7,500 students from three school districts are eligible to apply. YOUNGSTOWN —
YSU can’t build on its early lead
The Penguins led by six points late in the first half, but UIC pulled away. YOUNGSTOWN — The
YSU mulls lowering tuition for early college
The charge for tuition could be reduced from $290 to just $90 per credit hour. YOUNGSTOWN —
On-the-go Clossin slows down for a 300
In making a few brief cellphone calls to Stephanie Clossin, one finds out that she doesn’t stay in
Female vets discuss values of military life
One of the female vets hoped to encourage the kids to consider military service after high school.
Women’s top 25 \ Saturday’s games
No. 3 Notre Dame 86, Pittsburgh 76 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Skylar Diggins had 23 points and 10
Waterloo completes sweep at Covelli
The Phantoms ended an unsuccessful five-game homestand with a 4-1 loss. YOUNGSTOWN — Even the
Officers, chairmen chosen for Cancer Society advisory board
CANFIELD — The American Cancer Society has elected officers and mission chairmen for the 2010-11
ARMED FORCES DIGEST || Silver Star recipient
HONORS Silver Star recipient COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland presented the Silver Star, the
2 days of halfpipe training eliminated
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Winter Olympics officials will eliminate two days of halfpipe
Metro digest || Fundraiser for abused, neglected kids
Fundraiser for abused, neglected children BOARDMAN —The Mahoning County Court Appointed Special
MILESTONES
DOCTORATE Educational leadership Paul M. Lucas of Cleveland, a 1997 graduate of Hubbard High
HANDS ON | Volunteering
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
Residents take snowstorm in stride || VIDEO, GALLERIES
Jamel Cochran, 18, above right; Johnathan Cochran, 16, left; and George Thompson, 17, center, of Austintown combined forces to shovel a neighbor’s driveway on Cavalcade Drive in Austintown.
James scores 35 in first half of win over Knicks
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 47 points, including 24 straight for Cleveland in the first
Obama seeks to rally Dems amid challenges from GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just a year after celebrating Barack Obama’s inauguration, despondent Democrats on
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Linda Huffman v. Tiffany Gray et al, personal injury. Docket
‘Snowmageddon’ blankets mid-Atlantic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cross-country skiers lapped the Reflecting Pool along the National Mall. Hundreds
‘Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein’ had Oakland audience laughing all night
The weather outside was frightful, but not even the biggest snowstorm in years could deter
Snowstorms — they bring out best and worst in men
Opinion: Today’s verbiage was supposed to be about my new mentorship life with Kristyn Wolf, an eighth-grader
More proof of dysfunction in criminal justice system
Editorial: A community in shock over the cold-blooded slaying of an 80-year-old God-fearing woman should not
Tranovich 60th marked at family dinner in Niles
AUSTINTOWN — The 60th anniversary of their wedding was observed by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tranovich, 27
Tips
tips Living in one room New York City designer Elaine Griffin, author of “Design Rules” (Gotham,
Is long arm of the law too long?
Opinion: Pennsylvania currently has eight men locked-up who have served their complete sentence for a crime
Jenny Sanford: A troubling example
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Jenny Sanford was my role model, until I read her book. Well, not role model, exactly,
Super Bowl XLIV (6:28 p.m. kickoff, CBS): Are you ready for some football? About a gazillion people
Super Bowl XLIV (6:28 p.m. kickoff, CBS): Are you ready for some football? About a gazillion people
Toyota drivers pull in for repairs
DETROIT (AP) — Responding to two recalls and facing the prospect of another one, Toyota dealers
Freed missionary returns to US
BEIJING (AP) — Robert Park strode illegally into North Korea on Christmas Day, shouting “I brought
‘In The Heights’ has far-reaching appeal
When it comes to Broadway productions, the old producer adage of “Will It Play in Peoria?” remains
SUNSHINE STATE SHOWDOWN
Colts favored as NFL’s best face off in Miami The Saints’ offense led by Drew Brees leads the
Mathemagician Art Benjamin amazes with his mind
The mathematics professor has been doing a stage act for several years. Art Benjamin can do
LIVING IN ONE ROOM
design rules Designers offer some guidelines for making the most of living in small spaces.
Orchestra to have singing competition
Orchestra to have singing competition GREENVILLE, Pa. — The Greenville Symphony Orchestra will
Japan balks at $2 billion bill to host American military
GINOWAN, Japan (AP) — In a country where land is a precious commodity, many U.S. bases in Japan
Idea that saltpeter reduces libido persists as folklore, not fact
Q. I’m a 28-year-old male, and I’ve never had much of a sex drive. I recently learned from a family
Pig Iron Literary & Art Works kicks off 2010 poetry program
YOUNGSTOWN — Pig Iron Literary & Art Works, a Mahoning Valley arts foundation, is announcing its
Post-office closings leaving rural communities in lurch
HACKER VALLEY, W.Va. (AP) — Retha Casto doesn’t pay her bills online, connect with friends through
HORIZon LEAGUE Saturday’s other games
No. 23 Butler 74, Wright State 62 INDIANAPOLIS — Willie Veasley had a career-high 19 points,
Aggressive Habs beat Penguins, 5-3
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens took the attack to the Pittsburgh Penguins and were rewarded
Palin addresses Tea Party Convention
NASHVILLE — The burgeoning “tea party” movement should remain leaderless and decentralized, former
Hindsons mark 50th anniversary of their wedding
CANFIELD — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hindson, 6479 Leffingwell Road, celebrated their 50th wedding
• Buckeye Neighborhood Youth Center, 4211‚Ñ2 North Ave., will open at 9:30 a.m.
• Buckeye Neighborhood Youth Center, 4211‚Ñ2 North Ave., will open at 9:30 a.m. and again at 6
TOP 25 \ Saturday’s games
No. 1 Kansas 75, Nebraska 64 LAWRENCE, Kan. — Cole Aldrich scored six points during a 16-1 run and
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Abused woman needs to get out of the house
Dear Annie: My teenage stepdaughter recently moved in with us. Due to her supposed learning
Rice, Smith, LeBeau, Grimm have an invitation to Canton
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Here’s how you stop Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith: Put them in the Hall
Frustrated job seekers decide to call it quits
Many jobless people have reached a conclusion that captures the depth of the unemployment crisis:
Columbiana, Trumull county court filings
Columbiana County Westgate Elementary, East Liverpool. Mahoning County Alpha: School of
A little civility and even-handedness would help the country to start moving ahead
Opinion: EDITOR: Both the tenor and the content of the first two letters to the editor in last Sunday’s
Romantic comedy explores hot-button issues
YOUNGSTOWN — The relationship between man and woman, and man and God, are at the heart of “The
Loss of manufacturing jobs is costing us our country
Opinion: Loss of manufacturing jobs is costing us our country EDITOR: When we were married in 1965 and
DEA agent acquitted of framing people in stingSFlb
CLEVELAND (AP) — A jury in Cleveland acquitted a federal drug agent Friday of framing 17 people in a
‘The Secrets of a Fantastic Marriage’
SALEM — Greg Violi and his wife, Marie, have taken their Christian ministry across the country and
YSO offers a musical valentine
Soprano Anne Runolfsson will perform at Saturday’s concert. YOUNGSTOWN — The George Gershwin
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2010. There are 327 days left in the year. On this date in
Mid-American conference \ Saturday’s games
Kent State 68, Central Michigan 63 PLEASANT, Mich. — Justin Greene scored 22 points as Kent State
Best-sellers Publishers Weekly
For the week ending Saturday, Jan. 30, as compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores,
Western officials pressure Iran on nuclear concerns
Western officials pressure Iran on nuclear concerns MUNICH — Western powers pressured Tehran on
FEDERATED CLUBS
THURSDAY • Fortnightly IV will have a game night at 7 p.m. Patty Orenic will be hostess, and
TIMES ARE CHANGING
cruise trends The Norwegian Epic, which launches this summer, will offer 128 studios for singles.
SUPER BOWL AT A GLANCE
AT A GLANCE Matchup: Indianapolis Colts vs. New Orleans Saints When: Today Kickoff: 6:25 p.m.
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4339 • Austintown Chapter 4339, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran
BIG TEN \ Saturday’s games
No. 16 Wisconsin 62, Michigan 44 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jason Bohannon heaved up a 35-foot shot just
Martin, Earnhardt up front for the 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rick Hendrick, Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent the last month
Victory can seal Manning’s legacy
MIAMI (AP) — Peyton Manning was stuck in the back seat of the family car. His terrible T-ball team
NHL \ Saturday’s other games
Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 0 COLUMBUS — Steve Mason stopped 28 shots for his third shutout of the
SNAPZ!
We received a blizzard of responses to our feature this month. Here are some of our favorites, but
G-7 seeks to calm global markets
IQALUIT, Nunavut (AP) — Top finance officials of the seven major industrial countries sought to calm
CURRENT PRICES for Antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Money is the root of all politics
Opinion: Reaction to Youngs-town’s not being included in a casino-related constitutional amendment Ohioans
Kevin Harvick wins Budweiser Shootout, again
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Harvick overcame a bout with the flu and a wrecked race car to earn
Civil War vets post reopening
CARNEGIE, Pa. (AP) — For some 30 years, Civil War veterans met in a room at the Carnegie Library to
Penguins rally but fall short
CHICAGO — Zavion Neely scored 23 points as UIC defeated Youngstown State, 74-68, in a Horizon League
Area bowling scores
700s Amron — Joe Wilkos (786) & Lefty Shopinsky (752) in Bob’s Auto Service Seniors; Rob Rosenberg
Mamet’s ‘Life in Theatre’ to open on Broadway
Mamet’s ‘Life in Theatre’ to open on Broadway NEW YORK — There seems to be a David Mamet play
‘rebirth’
‘rebirth’ Lil’ Wayne (Cash Money/Universal) Grade: B- It’s not as easy to rock as Lil’ Wayne
BLOOD DRIVES
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Owner charged after operating on his dog
BARRINGTON, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man who says he couldn’t afford veterinary care for his dog
Anniversary party honors Mr., Mrs. Siegel
GIRARD — The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Siegel, 410 E. Broadway, was
Video shows American who was abducted
BAGHDAD (AP) — Shiite militants kidnapped an Iraqi-American contractor after luring him into central
Collectors seek vintage valentines
Valentines that we send today can be printed on heavy paper, homemade using paper lace and trim or
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
hSave the whales
hSave the whales Did you know that since April 2009, lobstermen can no longer use float rope to
Living with children Students don’t need cell phones
Jon Akers, Director of the Kentucky Center for School Safety, has written an online essay calling on
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Nathaniel and Kelly Wilson, Poland, boy, Feb. 6. Nyesha
NASCAR ready to fix its issues this season
And there’s a lot to worry about, from TV ratings to attendance to lack of sponsors. DAYTONA
wool clothing
wool clothing Take care Take care of your wool garments, and they’ll keep you warm for winters
Does the FAA know best?
Editorial: Does the FAA know best? The only thing we know about air traffic controllers is that when we’re in
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY SBlt Hitchcock Woods will have a Green Team meeting at 7:30 p.m. Chris Grabert will be
Heather White, James Rhoads to wed in June
The engagement of Heather Michelle White of Mechanicsville, Va., and James Bradley Rhoads of
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY • L.B. Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n
Easter Seals will benefit from Komara program
Easter Seals will benefit from Komara program Easter Seals and Komara Jewelers ask the public to
ERIKA SMITH | CARLTON INGRAM
ERIKA SMITH CARLTON INGRAM RICHMOND, VA. — Erika Lynne Smith, daughter of Presley and Dorothea
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
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