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Herbert Road rescuers are ‘Heroes of the Valley’
Gerald DeCamp, Ron Knarr and Jon and Sandy Ulicney are the kind of neighbors everyone wishes they had.
Boardman couple puts snow to good use
While the seemingly never-ending onslaught of snow has kept most of us in hibernation, the storms have been a winter blast for the more creative ...
Polka Eddie keeps heritage alive
After over 60 years of experience playing the accordion, Poland resident Eddie Vallus, 73, is a part of local music history.
Area students put math skills to the test
Area middle school students participated in the regional Mathcounts competition on Monday at Youngstown State University in hopes of earning the honor of representing our ...
Stories published February 27, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Get a great deal on a prom dress
COLUMBIANA — Talia DiRocco and her mom, Gretchen, are thinking toward the future instead of the
Foreclosure crisis deepens, despite earlier optimism
Local, state and national foreclosure statistics back up what many of us could sense about the
Canfield woman works with foundation to aid Chile
CANFIELD — A Mahoning Valley woman is using her ties in local communities to make a difference in
Golfing in the snow for a good cause
COITSVILLE — Only a few hours had passed between the few inches of snowfall early Saturday and the
JILLIAN O'BRIEN | MARK DESALVO II
JILLIAN O’BRIEN MARK DESALVO II BOARDMAN — Nuptial vows were exchanged in the presence of the Rev.
LINDA ROVNAK | GREGORY ROUSH
LINDA ROVNAK GREGORY ROUSH YOUNGSTOWN — Linda Marie Rovnak and Gregory Robert Roush, both of
JENELLE COLLINS | SEAN ROTAR
JENELLE COLLINS SEAN ROTAR INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Jenelle Rene Collins, 6670 Spur Way, and Sean
Lodge 565 dinner today
Lodge 565 dinner today NEGLEY — Negley Masonic Lodge 565, Richardson Avenue, is sponsoring an all-
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: It's OK for stepdad to play the role of the bad guy
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been happy together for 25 years. When her adult son lost his job, we
HELOISE: Cats won't dig these flowerpot suggestions
Dear Heloise: Can you help me find a way to keep stray cats out of my mother’s flowerpots? They are
7 arrested in Warren drug raid
The raid was part of a larger ‘street cleaning project’ in northwest Warren. WARREN — While
Ben Donlow’s last-second tip-in lifts Poland past rivals
Ben Donlow’s last-second tip-in lifts Poland past rivals Donlow finished with 14 points and 10
Early College remains priority
Eastern Gateway’s leader says the community college is ‘absolutely ready’ to fill the void for the
North Canton Hoover outnumbers Mooney
YOUNGSTOWN — Some numbers were thrown out before the North Canton Hoover-Cardinal Mooney boys
YSU’s Roberts smashes mark for breaststroke
CHICAGO — Youngstown State freshman Sam Roberts placed sixth in the 100-yard breaststroke final on
Police link attempted suicide to double homicide in Liberty
A police report and an affidavit shed light on the November killings. LIBERTY — A man who shot
Word is getting out: East excels at basketball
AUSTINTOWN — The East High boys basketball team might be the best kept secret in the area. And
McDonald outlasts Lowellville to remain perfect in ITCL 2
The Blue Devils have achieved a perfect regular season three out of the past four years.
Boardman traffic fix: Go round and round
The project cost is estimated at $1.2 million, and work is expected in 2012. BOARDMAN — A
Canfield relay in hunt for state title after D-I prelims
CANTON — Canfield’s 200-yard freestyle relay team has already earned Division I first team All-Ohio
WRTA drivers donate coats to Rescue Mission
The coats will be gone in two or three weeks. YOUNGSTOWN — “We wanted to give something back
Mission is woven into activities for children
The program provides a safe, after-school haven offering tutoring and recreation. LIBERTY —
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: 59th Home Builders/Remodelers Association of Mahoning Valley’s Home and Garden
Reed wins sectional, Canfield advances six to districts
Robby Reed won his second sectional title as the Canfield High wrestling team qualified six to this
Dobbins second-grade collects 100 for Haiti
The kindergarten, first and second grades at Dobbins Elementary School rang in the 100th day of school Feb. 18 with celebrations of the number 100.
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay HELPING HANDS: The Vindicator and Mark Thomas Ford of Cortland
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator RAID EVIDENCE: Here are some of the drugs and cash confiscated during a
MCCTC students showcase their skills
Students at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center got a chance to demonstrate their skills
Williams, James help Cavs overcome Raptors in OT
TORONTO (AP) — Mo Williams made back-to-back 3-pointers in overtime and finished with 22 points,
Kasich is distancing himself from tax bill
COLUMBUS (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate John Kasich praised a western Ohio lawmaker last
OLYMPICS \ Friday’s other events
MEDALS So these won’t be remembered as the Vonn-couver Olympics after all. It’s looking like they
Rogers stepping down as social secretary
Rogers stepping down as social secretary WASHINGTON — White House social secretary Desiree Rogers
Hohmann’s goals too much for Phantoms
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Boosted by a pair of favorable bounces in the first period, the Cedar Rapids
Metro Digest
Local Postal clerk indicted CLEVELAND — A federal grand jury has indicted a Mahoning Valley
Ohno’s eighth medal breaks record for USA
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Apolo Anton Ohno anchored the United States to a bronze-medal
Kurt Busch captures pole for Las Vegas Shelby race
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kurt Busch visited Victory Lane last year at his home track. He was there to
Strong earthquake injures 2 in Japan’s southern islands
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 rattled Japan’s southern
NBA Roundup \ Friday’s other games
Mavericks 111, Hawks 103, OT ATLANTA — Dirk Nowitzki scored 37 points, Jason Kidd had 19 points,
Getting it right
St. Edward Church is located on Youngstown’s North Side. In a box that listed a proposed plan for
Holmgren: Browns QB derby unlikely
INDIANAPOLIS — Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren has already declared there will be no
COLLEGE BASKETBALL \ Friday’s Top 25 games
MEN No. 15 Butler 74, Valparaiso 69 VALPARAISO, Ind. — Willie Veasley scored 20 points and Matt
Big Ten ponders eventual growth
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Big Ten University presidents and athletic directors talk about a handful of
medal count Winter Olympics
Through Friday (77 of 90 total medal events) NationGSBTot United States8131334 Germany911727
Jewish/Christian Studies sets sessions
Jewish/Christian Studies North continues its sessions on the role of marriage in religious
Rangel refuses to step aside after ethics slap
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Charles Rangel said Friday he won’t step down as chairman of the powerful
Some congregations welcome dogs
The growing movement recognizes the emotional bond between humans and their pets. LOS ANGELES —
Weekly quiz:
Weekly quiz: Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K 9 uA J 8 v8 6 5 2 wA 10 9 Your right-
HOMELESS in mahoning county
HOMELESS in mahoning county The 2010 Mahoning County homeless count, conducted Jan. 26, found 179
refuge ministries Behind the scenes
Refuge Ministries Inc., 1155 Churchill-Hubbard Road, Liberty Township, will host an open house at 6
Craze over Cruze rolls into Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Chevrolet will promote the Lordstown-built Cruze with a grass-roots marketing campaign
Health-care odds long, but Dems push ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed hard to revive President Barack Obama’s stalled health-care
lenten services and programs
lenten services and programs At area churches Eastern Orthodox Clergy Association of Mahoning
Paterson abandons NY governor race
NEW YORK (AP) — Less than a week after declaring he would seek a full four-year term, New York Gov.
cleveland auto Show
cleveland auto Show When/where: Today through March 7 at the I-X Center. Hours: Fridays and
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS | Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi,
Man faces assault charges in stabbing
The East Palestine man returns to court next week. NEW SPRINGFIELD — An East Palestine man faces
Valley lawmakers mostly centrists
The report lists Sherrod Brown as the most liberal member of the U.S. Senate. YOUNGSTOWN — The
US rice donations hurt Haiti’s farmers
POND-SONDE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s rice farmers are dismayed. It’s nearly harvest time in this fertile
‘Billy: The Early Years’ DVD due out next month
The Billy Graham biopic that divided the Charlotte-born evangelist’s grown children will come out on
Surplus food
Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown.
Iraq reinstates 20,000 army officers fired by Bush
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq on Friday reinstated 20,000 former army officers dismissed after the U.S.-led
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Ellsworth Township trustees, special session, noon, the town hall, for zoning
Road named for Patti Page
Road named for Patti Page BARNSTABLE, Mass. — Patti Page sang about the “sand dunes and salty air”
Women of Cameroon developed World Day of Prayer service
Church Women United will observe World Day of Prayer on Friday, unless otherwise noted. This year’s
Lawmaker: Toyota withheld evidence in suits
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House lawmaker said Friday that internal Toyota documents show the automaker
Where’s the texting while driving ban?
Opinion: COLUMBUS — There are some bills introduced at the Statehouse that seem like no-brainers. Like the
Bon Jovi’s tour is a research mission
SEATTLE — Jon Bon Jovi’s new tour is bringing the veteran rock star to venues he doesn’t usually
Find strength in words of God
marianne lordi Where is God in all of our struggles? We are living in unbelievably difficult
Concert to feature guests, Dana School professor
YOUNGSTOWN — Three distinguished guests and a Dana School of Music faculty member will present a
Ford adds 60 jobs at Cleveland-area engine plant
BROOK PARK, Ohio (AP) — The Ford Motor Co. announced Friday that it is investing $155 million and
Afghan army has a pivotal role to play
Opinion: The battle for Marja in southern Afghanistan is the first test of whether the Afghan national army
Housing market weakens for second month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of previously owned homes plunged in January to their lowest level since
REGION
REGION Spectrum Metal, EPA reach settlement BOARDMAN — Spectrum Metal Finishing, 535 Bev Road,
local topics on tV | Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21; and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday on Time Warner Cable
Religious zeal displaces historical truth
Opinion: Last Friday morning I turned on the car radio and quickly checked a few stations — National Public
Y’town, burbs must find a solution to water clash
Editorial: The latest flare-up on the part of Austintown Township trustees over drinking water supplied by the
FCC should ensure balance
Opinion: Kansas City Star: The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a new set of rules that
The Supermarket Pub
Where barhopping meets grocery shopping Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — No karaoke nights
Ursuline Center celebrates Valentine’s Day
The Ursuline Center Board hosted its third annual Valentine’s Day dinner at the Center on Feb. 14.
Police Blotter
Feb. 15 Disorderly conduct: Police charged Dominic Chiera, 33, of 1602 Meadowbrook Drive,
Austintown youth wrestlers excel in 2010
The Austintown Youth Wrestling Club concluded its 2009-2010 wrestling season Feb. 14 at the Ohio
Herbert Road rescuers are ‘Heroes of the Valley’
Gerald DeCamp, Ron Knarr and Jon and Sandy Ulicney are the kind of neighbors everyone wishes they had.
Dads and daughters dance the night away
Fathers and daughters enjoyed a night of dinner and dancing at Boardman Township Park’s seventh
St. Pats celebration aids local girl
The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration Mar. 13 will benefit a
New pastor at Prince of Peace
The Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church has installed Julianne Smith as its new pastor.
Poland board discusses Dobbins’ special grant
By SEAN BARRON neighbors@vindy.com The board of education heard a report during its meeting
Our Town briefs
Skate at the Ice Zone and raise funds for kids Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley will
New pastor at Prince of Peace
The Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church has installed Julianne Smith as its new pastor.
Trustees update Boardman Plan
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Township trustees plan to hire two new police officers each
AMS Red shatters two school records
The Austintown Middle School eighth grade girls basketball Red team completed the first undefeated
Poland wrestlers advance to state
Eight students from Poland Middle School competed in Steubenville at the OAC Junior High District Wrestling Tournament Feb. 20.
Robinwood Lane travels back in time
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM neighbors@vindy.com Revolutionary War reenactor Doug Pfouts led fourth-graders
Juniorettes give baskets
Members of the Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League passed out holiday gift baskets Dec. 13 to residents of Glenellen Senior Living Center.
Nine Boardman wrestlers advance to districts
The Boardman High wrestling team looks to be peaking at the right time. Nine Spartans placed in
Sports briefs
Varsity girls win one and lose one The Boardman varsity girls basketball team jumped out to an
Austintown officials still boiling
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Trustee Lisa Oles said township officials aren’t surprised by
Sports briefs
Poland High divers advance to state meet Poland’s Tricia Vallinger and Anna Sabol qualified for
Daisy Troop sells cookies for a cause
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com Although the girls of Daisy Troop 80680 are the youngest Girl
Our Town briefs
Ice Zone raises funds Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley will receive $1 from each regular
Students chill at Ice Zone
As part of Catholic Schools Week, Holy Family School spent a day at the Ice Zone Feb. 5.
Stadium Drive students collect can goods
Students at Stadium Drive School recently conducted a food drive in conjunction with the 100th day
Woodside Reads with help from Rotary
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com Kathleen Kane, a former teacher, is dedicated to helping the
Sports briefs
Canfield hockey team ends season 7-18 The Canfield Cardinals ended the season with a 7-2 loss to
Feb. 15
Feb. 15 Furnishing firearms to a minor: The city’s juvenile officer was informed a 16-year-old
Police Blotter
Feb. 5 Menacing: Three instructors with a Market Street business reported being threatened.
Boardman man donates 50th gallon of blood
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM neighbors@vindy.com Community service is one thing, but Ron Kissel goes above
Fitch sprinters take top spots in 60 meters
The Austintown Fitch boys and girls track and field teams competed in the state high school indoor
Speech team successful at tournament
The Poland Speech and Debate Team participated in the National Qualifying National Forensics League
Canfield swimmers advance to state
The Canfield High School swimming and diving team have a date with state.
St. Pats celebration aids local girl
The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration Mar. 13 will benefit a
Sports briefs
Wrestlers advance to Division I districts Fitch’s Shawn Ague captured the 112-pound Division I
Boardman couple puts snow to good use
While the seemingly never-ending onslaught of snow has kept most of us in hibernation, the storms have been a winter blast for the more creative members of the Boardman community.
Lady Spartan bowlers capture league, sectional titles
In a span of five days, the Boardman girls bowling team captured not one, but two tournament wins.
Economist calls the year-end growth spurt a ‘one-hit wonder’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The recovery is losing steam. The economy is now likely expanding at just half the
Our Town briefs
Church is host site for Great Food For All The Bridge of Hope Church on Glenwood Avenue will be a
Polka Eddie keeps heritage alive
After over 60 years of experience playing the accordion, Poland resident Eddie Vallus, 73, is a part of local music history.
Phantoms fall in Iowa
Phantoms fall in Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms opened their three-game weekend with a 6-1 loss in
Dellick to be speaker
Dellick to be speaker BOARDMAN — Judge Theresa Dellick of Mahoning County Juvenile Court will be a
FRIDAY’S RESULTS
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES East 73, Austintown Fitch 49 East Palestine 59,
District bowlers are off to Canton
The Ohio High School Athletic Association’s postseason bowling tournament continues at the district
Acta wants Indians to believe they can contend
Cleveland suffered a 97-loss season in 2009. GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — For his first performance,
USA jolts Finns, goes for gold
Six first-period goals gave the Americans a berth in Sunday’s championship game. VANCOUVER,
Prelude to spring in Boardman
Many people are doing their best to plan for spring, several vendors said. BOARDMAN — With
More than a million lose power
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A slow-moving winter storm smacked the Northeast on Friday, unleashing heavy
Wrestlers headed to championships
MAPLE HEIGHTS — Three area wrestlers won matches on Friday to advance to today’s Division III
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Julia A. Pedro, 114 Benton St., Austintown, v. Michael P. Pedro,
Snow strands teens on ski trip in northeast Pa.
UNION DALE, Pa. (AP) — Dozens of students from Philadelphia spent the day at a Red Cross shelter in
Grand jury indicts 2 in murder
The murder victim had been shot to death in his car on the North Side. YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning
LYRICS OF LENT
lord of life lutheran church A Lenten hymn study explores the words and music for this liturgical
St. John Chrysostom
St. John Chrysostom YOUNGSTOWN — Society of St. John Chrysostom, Youngstown-Warren Chapter, will
McClatchy Newspapers
Voices of Faith: Is lying all right for a greater good or always wrong? The Rev. Duke Tufty, Unity
YSU BASKETBALL \ Today’s games
Men Matchup: YSU (8-20, 2-15 Horizon League) vs. Detroit (17-13, 8-9). Tip-off: 2:05 p.m. at the
Insurgents kill at least 16
KABUL (AP) — Insurgents struck Friday at hotels in the heart of Kabul with suicide attackers and a
Infatuated man kills Wash. teacher outside her school
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A man apparently infatuated with a special education teacher he knew from
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Beauty and the Beast: A Dark Tale” (9 p.m., SyFy): “Beauty and the Beast: A Dark Tale” is no sweet
Poland North, Holy Family groups get heroes welcome
Two groups from Poland schools have been recognized as “Heroes of the Mahoning Valley” for their commitment to the community.
Our Town briefs
“Skate for the Kids” at the Ice Zone Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley will receive $1
Area students put math skills to the test
Area middle school students participated in the regional Mathcounts competition on Monday at Youngstown State University in hopes of earning the honor of representing our area in the state competition in Columbus.
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2010. There are 307 days left in the year. On this date
Seinfeld’s back on TV — sort of — for ‘Marriage Ref’
NEW YORK — A few things seem reasonably certain about NBC’s new series, “Marriage Ref”: It