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Superintendent of financially troubled McDonald schools resigns
The school board will still make additional budget cuts. McDONALD — McDonald schools
Four people stabbed outside Springfield Township bar
PETERSBURG — Four people were stabbed during a bar parking- lot fight, though none of the injuries
‘Gracious, generous’ Nickelback singer dines in the Valley
The celebrity ate at the Spread Eagle Tavern where many GOP politicians have visited. By DAVID
Strickland named chairman of Midwest Governors Association
Gov. Ted Strickland has been named chairman of the Midwestern Governors Association and co-chairman
Campbell, in fiscal emergency, wipes out $463,000 deficit
The budget now has a surplus. CAMPBELL — The city has eliminated a $463,000 deficit in its
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Howland SCOPE Center, 8273 High St. SE, Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday, pinochle at 9
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 4545 • Boardman South AARP 4545 will meet at 11:30 a.m. March 4 at Holiday Inn South in
L.U.N.A. meeting
L.U.N.A. meeting YOUNGSTOWN — The Honoring Our Latin Americans committee will have a Latinas
YMTA students present recital at the Butler North
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Music Teachers Association presented a student recital in January at the
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY • Wildwood will meet at 9:30 a.m. for breakfast at the Landmark with Mary Lou Green as
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY • Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown
Parents announce Micucci-Lorenz wedding plans
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Kathryn Micucci and David Lorenz, both of 890 Fairfield
March wedding for Miss Schafer and Mr. Zerkle
BERLIN CENTER — The engagement and wedding plans of Michelle Schafer and Vince Zerkle, both of 3021
Parents announce DeFelice-Gozur engagement
The engagement and plans for the upcoming marriage of Marielena DeFelice, 6473 Tara Drive, Poland,
Parents announce Agler-Marzano wedding plans
Announced by Robert and Sharon Agler of Austintown and Nick and Janet Marzano of Boardman is the
Miss Cipperley to be June bride of Mr. Cartwright
BOARDMAN — The engagement of Hannah Cipperley and Mark Cartwright and plans for their upcoming
Miss Niehorster, Mr. Pauken plan August wedding
BERLIN CENTER — The engagement of Amanda Niehorster and Ryan Pauken is being announced by their
JENNIFER CASEY | CHRISTOPHER O'HARA
JENNIFER CASEY CHRISTOPHER O’HARA ORLANDO, Fla. — Jennifer Lynn Casey and Christopher Vincent
STACY YANEK | SCOT GILL
STACY YANEK SCOT GILL AKRON — St. Bernard Catholic Church was the setting at 2 p.m. Sept. 5 for
MARY DANCAK | DAVID METCALF
MARY DANCAK DAVID METCALF YOUNGSTOWN — Mary Monica Anne Dancak and David Joseph Metcalf were
MEGAN FLOWER | DAN SCHIAVONI
MEGAN FLOWER DAN SCHIAVONI YOUNGSTOWN — Riviera Maya, Mexico, was the honeymoon destination of Dan
JUSTINE BESHARA | ROBERT TRUSLOW
JUSTINE BESHARA ROBERT TRUSLOW AUSTINTOWN — Robert James Truslow, 40 N. Edgehill Ave., and his
Taylors to observe 50th anniversary of their wedding
HUBBARD — Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor Sr., 3863 Liberty Ave., will observe the 50th anniversary of
Are UFOs in our midst?
Triangular-shaped craft are reported in counties throughout eastern Ohio. BOARDMAN —
Boardman wrestlers second at sectional
The Spartans qualified nine to next week’s district. By JIM FLICK AUSTINTOWN — On a day that
Haitians need a vision for the future, speaker tells Youngstown audience
YOUNGSTOWN — Before Haiti physically rebuilds, the country needs a vision of what it should be, a
Crestwood (barely) edges West Branch for Div. II title
BELOIT — As the final team results were announced over the loudspeaker on Saturday, West Branch High
Westminster College to host hunger banquet
Half of those attending dinner will get only beans and rice and sit on the floor. NEW
Girard wins Div. III wrestling title
ROOTSTOWN — Girard had two champions and four runners-up en route to winning the Div. III sectional
United begins defense of district title with victory
MINERAL RIDGE — For eight consecutive quarters, the United High Eagles have held opponents to less
Red Cross chapter honors heroes
None of the honorees see themselves as heroes. BOARDMAN — They are 19 local residents ranging
YCS gets victory in tourney opener
The Eagles turned back Mathews 58-41 in a Division IV sectional. By DOUG CHAPIN HUBBARD —
African Marketplace survives snow delay
The event also had many books on famous black entertainers and leaders available for sale.
CSU spoils homecoming for YSU
The Vikings defeated the Penguins on Youngstown State’s women’s basketball Alumni Game day By JON
Metro digest || St. Vincent de Paul hunger campaign
St. Vincent de Paul hunger campaign YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown/Mahoning District Council of the
Metro digest || Squadron deploying
Fatal crash YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is dead after the car he was driving struck a utility pole.
Traficant leaving Dems, mulls independent run
CLEVELAND (AP) — A former Ohio congressman who served seven years in prison for corruption said
Valley volunteers rebuilding lives
Wendy Bonar ,a member of Cortland Rotary Club, paints a prosthetic foot at Orthotics & Prosthetics Rehabilitation Engineering Centre in Howland. Rotary is helping out with prosthetics for Haitian earthquake victims, but most of the donated prosthesis are caucasian skin tones, so club members are painting them to match Haitian skin tones.
Chopin piano pieces At the Butler North
Chopin’s genius will also be celebrated in Youngstown today. The Polish Arts Club of Youngstown’s
THE OUTDOORS AWAITS
gardening Many gardeners have been busy planning garden tours, workshops and plant sales.
Once detractors, medical groups say health-care reform is a must
LOS ANGELES — A decade and a half ago, industry groups such as the American Medical Association
‘The worst is yet to come,’ governors warned at event
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the recession’s front lines, governors are struggling to chart the road ahead
Bronze for Vonn, USA’s super-G-irl
WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Lindsey Vonn never got the message. Right before Vonn left the
GOP adopts anti-Pelosi campaign strategy
WASHINGTON — If all politics are local, don’t tell that to Jimmy Higdon. Higdon, a Republican from
Poland throws bicentennial bash for Chopin
WARSAW, Poland — The stirring strains of Frederic Chopin’s music are reverberating across the world
Lancers extend Phantoms’ losing skid
Youngstown has not won a home game since Jan. 18 after falling to Omaha 3-1 at the Covelli Centre.
In America’s smallest state, big jobless numbers persist
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — For the frustrated folks who troop into the unemployment office in this fading
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Best-sellers For week ending Feb. 13
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Worst Case” by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge (Little, Brown) 2. “The
‘Fuddy Meers’ is memorable at NCP
The title of the New Castle Playhouse’s latest production doesn’t offer any clues as to what the
US bobsledder: track is ‘stupid fast’
WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Calling the Olympic sliding track “stupid fast,” American women’s
Tiger’s next step: Get back to tour
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Tiger Woods suddenly appeared through a gap in the blue curtains Friday as the
St. Dom’s, St. Christine’s leagues have Super nights to remember
The New Orleans Saints put their stamp on sports earlier this month by winning the Super Bowl for
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Thomas Wright The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
Coach of the Year
NFHS honors Fitch’s Trafficante for success on the soccer field By BILL SULLIVAN AUSTINTOWN —
Earnhardt is not getting carried away with start
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn’t getting too excited about his late charge to a
HEROINSFlbROADSFlb
Lethal business takes aim at middle America LOS ANGELES — Immigrants from an obscure corner
Traficant lives up to bloviator reputation
Opinion: Ever since he walked out of federal prison in September, James A. Traficant Jr., the Mahoning
Conveyance claims Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn; Derby prep
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — A six-day delay of the $250,000 Southwest Stakes caused trainer Jim Barnes to
No orphans among kids Baptists tried to rescue
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — There is not one orphan among the 33 children that a U.S. Baptist group
V&M Star Steel the latest in positive news for Valley
Editorial: It is easy to get carried away when describing the significance of last week’s announcement that
Joseph Stack: Taking anger too far
Opinion: AUSTIN, Texas — By night, the shattered government offices are lit up by the floodlights of
The stories he could tell
What J.D. Salinger may have written since he quit publishing in the 1960s is anyone’s guess. But, if he chose to leave a literary word for posterity, he would have found much to inspire him in his adopted home of Cornish, N.H.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Dissolutions granted Richard Kerr and Misty Kerr. Tiffany Travis and Eric
‘American Idol’ finalists to join ‘Hair’ on Broadway
‘American Idol’ finalists to join ‘Hair’ on Broadway NEW YORK — Alums from “American Idol” and
Singer signs contract with record label
Singer signs contract with record label STRUTHERS — Candace Campana, 19, of Struthers has signed a
MOODIER HUE
california wine country Now’s the time to feast on the hearty braises and roasts that go best
BIRTHS
Trumbull Memorial Hospital David and Rebecca Boyles, Warren, boy, Feb. 16. Michelle Fellows and
LITERARY HONOR
LITERARY HONOR Tony winners to read at Ted Kennedy tribute in NY NEW YORK — Tony Award winners
Flomax may aid passing of kidney stones
Q. Is there any way to make passing a kidney stone less painful? I went from uncomfortable to
Royal Dux selecting old pieces to be made again
American collectors often nickname companies, so the Duxer Porzellanmanfactur is better known as
Exhibit showcases Italian master Caravaggio
ROME (AP) — The master of light, shadow and emotion is back on center stage after 400 years. An
BLOOD DRIVES
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Hamlet in New Hampshire was a haven for artists
With a population of fewer than 2,000, Cornish, N.H, is a vintage New England town, founded in 1763
Alexander Haig dies; Obama, Clinton hail his military careerSFlb
Haig had earned many honors during his three decades in the Army. WASHINGTON (AP) — Former
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE 2010 meeting, 4 p.m., Millcreek Park
YSU men fall by 2 in final second
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Vytas Sulskis scored 17 points, but Youngstown State’s leading scorer, DeAndre
Akron falls to VCU; Miami (Ohio) knocks off Southeast Missouri
RICHMOND, Va. — Larry Sanders scored 15 points and Brandon Rozzell added 13 as Virginia Commonwealth
Struthers’ boys, Boardman girls win
STRUTHERS — Nine boys’ teams and eight individual boys not on a qualifying team will advance to the
$2.2B Obama plan aims to nurse the Great Lakes back to health
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The Obama administration has developed a five-year blueprint for
Massacre of young people in Juarez may mark tipping point in Mexico
MEXICO CITY — The slaughter last month of at least 15 young people with no apparent criminal ties
CURRENT PRICES for Antiques & Collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Jordan Moxley keys Maplewood
CLEVELAND — Jordan Moxley of Maplewood won the 50-yard freestyle event at the Division II northeast
Two chances to win your own doll
In conjunction with the Angels of Easter Seals’ American Girl Fashion Show and Luncheon, The
Shooting victim wants to help others
HILLIARD, Ohio — Almost five years after his best friend accidentally shot him in the face, the
BASIC TRAINING GRADS
BASIC TRAINING GRADS Marine Corps: Pvt. Cory A. Rodgers, son of Amy R. Marshall and William D.
CARD Act takes effect this week to keep closer tabs on those profiting in plastic
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers will get long-awaited relief from some of the most costly and deceptive
Senate custom of ‘holds’ puts brakes on bills, appointments
WASHINGTON — The shadowy practice of Senate “holds” — the power of one lawmaker to block nominations
American Girls SFlbreturn to The Valley
For the second year in a row, the American Girl Fashion Show and Luncheon will offer a fun-filled
BWR event aims to prove home is where the art is
For some arts organizations, their building is more than just a shell in which to operate. Instead,
Doctor: Paralyzed man can’t communicate after all
LONDON (AP) — It was heralded as a medical miracle. After spending more than two decades in a
ANNIE: Victim refuses to forgive ‘cured’ pedophile again
Dear Annie: I am in my late 40s with grandchildren of my own. The problem is my mother. She has
‘Hard Luck Stories’
‘Hard Luck Stories’ Ike Reilly (Rock Ridge) Grade: A Funny: Ike Reilly has always come up with
Muslims in US debate using English in mosque sermons
Sana Rahim was born in the cowboy country of southeastern Wyoming to Pakistani parents who had
Winter Olympics (7 p.m., NBC): Amazing feats of endurance. Incredible displays of mental fortitude.
Winter Olympics (7 p.m., NBC): Amazing feats of endurance. Incredible displays of mental fortitude.
Living with children Parenting is no laughing matter
Stop the presses! A little over a month ago, I reported that The Onion, an online and print
Kyle Busch wins Nationwide race
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Danica Patrick accomplished one of her goals by finishing the race. She is
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2010. There are 313 days left in the year. On this date in
Iraq leader vows harsh punishment for campaign vandals
BAGHDAD (AP) — With tempers high ahead of Iraq’s national elections next month, even tearing down a
Butler runs over Siena in BracketBuster; CSU win big
INDIANAPOLIS — Shelvin Mack scored 23 points and Gordon Hayward had 15 points and 12 rebounds to
Giuriceo makes his point on Friday night
On Friday night in Cleveland, Jake “The Bull” Giuriceo got two knockdowns, a sore right hand and a
Afghan fighting rages; Karzai urges restraint
MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers advanced through poppy fields of Marjah
Airstrike in Pakistan kills 30 militants
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani army airstrike killed 30 militants in a northwest tribal area
Census to count same-sex couples for the first time
CHICAGO — Ellen Meyers and Elena Yatzeck changed the pronouns in the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer
Sunni party drops out of Iraq’s national elections
The boycott may throw the results into serious doubt. BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s main Sunni party said
Hundreds of veterans report illnesses from burn pits at US bases
The pits in Afghanistan and Iraq could become the new Agent Orange, some warn. LOS ANGELES — The
Party time is approaching
Opinion: Party time is approaching EDITOR: Spring is right around the corner and that could mean only one
Downfall of Dutch government bodes ill for Afghanistan
AMSTERDAM (AP) — A furious dispute over the war in Afghanistan brought down the Dutch government
Fat, dumb and happy has burned us before; resist it now
Opinion: Good headlines in The Vindicator are as plentiful as the snow these days. GM will have a
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