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Facing foreclosure
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Officials tour, tout potential Gateway campus in Warren
The college has about 2,000 students, including several hundred from the Mahoning Valley.
Complaints on smoking-ban violations drop in Ohio
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Complaints filed against businesses for violating Ohio’s smoking ban are
Girard-Liberty Rotary Club helps ‘Poorest of Poor’ in Appalachia, Haiti
GIRARD — Do the math: Girard-Liberty Rotary Club has sent 200,000 pounds of clothing and medical
YSU students share experiences of their voyage to China
By NATALIE LARICCIA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN — Many people may dream of hiking the
Get on your mark, get set for 2010 Relays for Life in the Valley
Relay For Life is the signature event for the American Cancer Society in which teams of 10 to 15
Burnetts to host family dinner on 60th anniversary
CORNERSBURG— Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burnett of Cornersburg will celebrate their 60th wedding
Parents announce Kalna-Hallock engagement
STRUTHERS — The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Alissa Kalna and Dan Hallock, both of 247
Summer wedding for Miss McNally and Mr. Ryznar
CANFIELD — Michael and Eileen McNally of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Mitchell-Czopur wedding to be in St. Columba
EAST PALESTINE — Richard and Karen Mitchell of East Palestine are announcing the engagement and
Simon-Novak engagement is announced
COLUMBIANA — Jean Ann Simon, 327 W. Park Ave., is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Kari E.
Parents announce Simpson-Christy wedding plans
The engagement of Caryn Simpson, daughter of Roger and Ginny Simpson of Austintown, and Michael
SNAPZ: And the nominees are ...
SNAPZ: And the nominees are ... Since the Academy Awards ceremony is always a big deal in March,
Dancers to boogie
Dancers to boogie GIRARD — Ballroom dancers will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Kuzman’s Dance
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55-Plus, Mineral Ridge • The 55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at
Symphony guild plans fashion event
YOUNGSTOWN — The fashions of Nanette Lepore, acclaimed designer and Youngstown native, will be
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY • Mau Mil Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 6 p.m. at
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TueSDAY • Daphne will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Poland United Methodist Church with Carol
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave., has planned the following events: Monday
YSU loses to Detroit in home finale
The team will focus on the tournament, where all the teams are 0-0, said senior DeAndre Mays. By
Chilean in Canfield mobilizes quake aid
The Valley woman helped to organize the 150-family Chilean community in New Castle. CANFIELD
New Castle restaurant damaged in fire will rise again, owner vows
The eatery was handed down from Robert ‘Shad’ Hanna to his son. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Firefighters
CHILL’N IS NO SWEAT
HOT YOGA Performing the poses in a heated room increases the benefits of regular yoga and also
COMING MONDAY
COMING MONDAY Rachel Wilkins has suffered job loss, overwhelming medical and utility bills and the
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo drilling for liquid gold: Dwight Jacobs, one of the many volunteers who
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis THE CREW: Youngstown State University journalism students Lenny
More good news for Valley
Editorial: More good news for Valley Last Sunday we celebrated encouraging developments in an impressive list
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s official: This February was the worst. Or at least, the most —
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s official: This February was the worst. Or at least, the most — for snowfall. The
Phantoms clobber Hawks, 6-4
WATERLOO, Iowa — A four-goal first period propelled the Youngstown Phantoms to Saturday’s 6-4
Rockets, Eagles advance in Div. IV
HUBBARD — Top-seed Lowellville (19-3) will meet Warren JFK (11-9) in a district semifinal on March 4
Green Bay knocks off Loyola in Horizon
CHICAGO — Rahmon Fletcher scored 23 points and Wisconsin-Green Bay defeated Loyola, 87-71, in
Ex-Judge Cronin feels sharp sting of the law
Editorial: Add the name Maureen Cronin to the long list of Mahoning Valley officeholders who have fallen from
‘This Addiction’
‘This Addiction’ Alkaline Trio (Epitaph) Grade: B For an album that takes most of its imagery
Free lecture will focus on black women in Civil War
YOUNGSTOWN — A free lecture called “African-American Women in the Civil War” will be at 7 p.m.
concrete flooring
concrete flooring Beyond aesthetic preferences, decorative concrete offers practical advantages
Van carrying Temple dance team crashes, killing 1, injuring 7
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A van carrying a Temple University dance team to a competition in North Carolina
Orca shows resume with memorial
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Employees wept and audience members grew silent Saturday at SeaWorld as the
THE RIGHT RANGE
kitchen appliances According to some experts, luxury appliances are far from a necessity. When
Could Ms. Flora Cafaro be ‘the one’?
Opinion: There was an ah-ha moment in federal court last week when Judge Sara Lioi revealed the name of the
today
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Harvick hits jackpot in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — The best car in the Sam’s Town 300 finally got to the front — just in time to win the
1111Six years ago, we began a project to invest $10 million into shaping the future of “The
1111Six years ago, we began a project to invest $10 million into shaping the future of “The People’s
Control pet reproduction
Opinion: Control pet reproduction EDITOR: Much has been written about Cathy Witzman and animal cruelty,
if you go
if you go What: “Fabric of Survival: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz” Where: The Butler
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2010. There are 306 days left in the year. On this date in
Golfers take on Ol’ Man Winter in fundraiser
Last year’s open brought in about $25,000, which is this year’s goal, an organizer said.
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY BABY BRILLIANT “Bonding With Babies and Books.”
Fabric of Survival
Exhibition at the Butler preserves the memories of a Holocaust survivor. THE ART OF ESTHER
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Sylvestry E. Gibbs The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Afghans preparing for Kandahar fight
Afghans preparing for Kandahar fight MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — Marines and Afghan troops cleared
Joey Logano making big strides in second season
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There was nowhere to go but up this season for Joey Logano, who had a roller-
KO Drugs Boxing tourney sets sign-up dates
YOUNGSTOWN — The 2010 K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tourney is set for Fridays in April at the
‘Last Vampire’ gets world premiere
COLUMBIANA — It was a mini-Hollywood scene at the premiere of “The Last Vampire on Earth.”
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Best-sellers \ For week ending Feb. 20
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett (Putnam/Amy Einhorn) 2. “Worst Case” by
WGH boys lead state qualifiers
CANTON — Warren Harding, Struthers and Austintown Fitch were the boys teams advancing to state,
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
hSponge bracelet keeps sleeves dry
hSponge bracelet keeps sleeves dry On the Cuff is a simple way to keep water from running down
Collectors seek traditional-style mirrors
Mirrors have been used since ancient times. The Greeks and Romans used polished metal disks. It
Her husband’s ultimatum won’t make the problem go away
Dear Annie: I have been married for two years. The problem is my daughter. “Melanie” was diagnosed
Concealed-handgun licenses hit new high
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio issued a record 56,691 concealed-handgun licenses in 2009, and few observers
“Sleepless”
“Sleepless” By Charlie Huston Ballantine Books, 368 pages, $25 “Sleepless,” the new novel from
if you go
if you go What: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s “Zing Zang Zoom” When: 7 p.m. Thursday and
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis ON THE JOB: Katelyn Carusso and Josh Stipanovich, Youngstown State
Adam Barta is champion of Michalojko tournament
When the smoke cleared following the conclusion of the 9th annual Mickey Michalojko Memorial
Puppet’s cleavage gets thumbs-down for posters
Puppet’s cleavage gets thumbs-down for posters COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Puppet cleavage has been
Facing foreclosure
A Legal Aid attorney says that the companies holding the loans are ‘terrible to deal with.’
Learn about Ireland
Learn about Ireland CANFIELD — “An Insider’s Guide to Ireland” will be presented by Brigid Kennedy
Salmon in plastic pouch contains almost no BPA
Q. How can you tell if a can has BPA in its lining? I have been eating canned salmon after reading
No titles for area wrestlers
MAPLE HEIGHTS — Five area Division III wrestlers earned trips to state competition during Saturday’s
Snedeker leads by one at Phoenix
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brandt Snedeker is back to playing like the rising young PGA Tour star he
Best Bets on TV tonight
“The Marriage Ref” (10:30 p.m., NBC): Yes, all those promotional ads during the Olympics got on our
U American Heart Association U Boys & Girls Club of YoungstownSFlbU Easter Seals Center for
U American Heart Association U Boys & Girls Club of YoungstownSFlbU Easter Seals Center for
CHOOSING WISELY
CHOOSING WISELY A few tips Prioritize your needs. “I would like to have five burners, or a
Jordan to be tested as an NBA owner
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan’s drive and immense physical talent made him an NBA superstar.
Gysin surpasses 1,000 points; Mineral Ridge girls are ousted
CANTON — Makeup games can be milestone games, too. Such was the case during the East Palestine
The Vindicator
The Vindicator RESTORATION WORK: Louis DiCaprio, owner of Dicaprio Cleaning Services in New
Births
St. Joseph Health Center Eric McLaughlin and Michael Coursen, Vienna, boy, Feb. 25. Jayne and
Port’s cause to gain $20K
The effort involved 4,000 employees at InfoCision locations. AUSTINTOWN — Thanks to fund-
OSU pulls away in 2nd half
COLUMBUS (AP) — After helping No. 9 Ohio State to a 66-55 win over Michigan on Saturday, Evan Turner
March’s last home game memorable
YOUNGSTOWN — Fully knowing it would be the final time she played for the Youngstown State women’s
NIGHTLIFE: YSU journalism student Lamar Salter prepares to shoot digital video capturing downtown
NIGHTLIFE: YSU journalism student Lamar Salter prepares to shoot digital video capturing downtown
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES
USA poised to best Canada in hockey again and for historic Winter Games medal haul VANCOUVER,
Many still lack power
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Frustration turned to resignation Saturday for hundreds of thousands of people
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis WHAT ELSE? Michael Morris, a representative of Wendy’s, stirs up
Hoyt juried exhibition seeks art entries
Hoyt juried exhibition seeks art entries NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts is
Gophers deal loss to Illini in Big 10
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Devoe Joseph scored 16 points and Minnesota helped its NCAA tournament chances
Income disparity is getting worse
Opinion: On the eve of our worst financial crisis since the Depression, the United States was — from an
Ohio can be an export leader — again
Opinion: It can be hard to find good news in Ohio. Foreclosure filings are at record levels — again. Income
Tsunami sets off panic but does little damage in North America
HONOLULU (AP) — With a rapt world watching the drama unfold on live television, a tsunami raced
Armed Forces Digest
VETERANS VA office to be closed for accreditation MERCER, Pa. — The Mercer County Veterans
Ex-Ohio patrol leader, governor’s office at odds
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland’s top legal advisers tried to interfere with an investigation
GAME TIME Phantoms vs. Black Hawks
GAME TIME Phantoms vs. Gamblers When: Today, 4:05 p.m. Where: Green Bay Radio: WBBW-AM 1240
Mammoth temblor kills hundreds, severely damages 500,000 homes
President Obama has pledged aid from the United States if Chile requests it. TALCA, Chile (AP) — A
A fitting choice: Club offers gently worn prom dresses
There’s still time to drop off dresses for another sale planned in March. COLUMBIANA — Talia
Smoot chosen to be White House social secretary
Smoot chosen to be White House social secretary WASHINGTON — Veteran fundraiser Julianna Smoot was
The Vindicator
The Vindicator HOUSE FIGHT: Atty. Phillip Zuzolo, left, is working with Carl Clemens of Howland,
Revisiting young-adult fiction’s golden age
“Shelf Discovery: The Teen Classics We Never Stopped Reading” by Lizzie Skurnick (Avon, $14.99
TOWEL TIPS
TOWEL TIPS Wash towel before using for softness, max absorbency. Don’t trust the hype: “Super-
Colleges pushing to get students in Census 2010
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — It was 5 p.m. in the lobby of the library of Metropolitan State University,
Metro Digest
Cemetery spring cleanup CAMPBELL — St. John Cemetery, Villa Marie Road, will have a spring cleanup
mirror: Ivy-covered tree branches with birds and a nest surround this 22-by-16-inch mirror. The
mirror: Ivy-covered tree branches with birds and a nest surround this 22-by-16-inch mirror. The
USA’s four-man bobsled wins gold
WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — With one more perfect run down sliding’s most treacherous track,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mathews Local school board, meeting/work session, 6 p.m., Mathews High School
Campbell, S. Range advance to district
MINERAL RIDGE — Campbell Memorial recorded the school’s first girls basketball tournament victory of
Trumbull County Court filings
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Hunting National Bank v. Ronald C. Simpson Jr., foreclosure.
A SEUSS-LIKE PLACE
Valley of Fire This dry desert that now averages four inches of rain each year started as an
School inspires Haitian to action
SHARON, Pa. (AP) — In less than a month, students at Case Avenue Elementary raised $10,200 to help
Ringling brings a 3-Zing circus
Growing up in the Bay Area, Alex Ramon did many things as a kid. As a teenager he learned magic,
COLD SHOT: Joe Alberti of Canfield lines up a shot Saturday at Bedford Trails Golf Course in
COLD SHOT: Joe Alberti of Canfield lines up a shot Saturday at Bedford Trails Golf Course in
Living with children Don’t make requests an issue
Q. My almost 4-year-old daughter asks for food constantly. I can’t tell if this is a boredom thing
Canfield relay nabs silver in 200 free
McDonald junior Katie Joseph placed second in two individual events. By JOE SCALZO The best
Officials warn home buyers of ‘predatory servicing’
Some loan-servicing companies have incentive to put homeowners in default, attorney says By ED
YSU students are hands-on in journalism project
Opinion: Night, Camera and Action We rolled into downtown Youngstown on Friday night like a television
Free clothing
Free clothing First United Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., East Palestine, clothing
NFL draft hopefuls grilled at combine
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeGarrette Blount spent the last month preparing for the annual NFL scouting
Are gift suites for celebrities losing their shine?
LOS ANGELES — Snooki and her “Jersey Shore” cast mates perused the offerings at a recent Golden
Panther Power: East advances in OT
ALLIANCE — When North Canton Hoover elected to hold the ball in the final minute of overtime in its
Sizemore moved to 2nd in lineup
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Grady Sizemore has a new spot in the Cleveland Indians batting order: second.
Research reveals heroes’ actions
NEW YORK (AP) — It took Ina Polak 35 years to discover the dusty piece of paper that probably saved
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