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Youngstown police probe fatal shooting on Lora Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — Police confirmed a fatal shooting at a home on Lora Avenue on Saturday night.
ETR and IEP forms will be discussed
ETR and IEP forms will be discussed NILES — State Support Team Region 5 will present an overview
DEANNA DEARDURFF | DAVID GRISWOLD
DEANNA DEARDURFF | DAVID GRISWOLD DEANNA DEARDURFF DAVID GRISWOLD BOARDMAN — Nuptial vows were
KRISTEN PETROCK | CHUCK CORMELL
KRISTEN PETROCK | CHUCK CORMELL KRISTEN PETROCK CHUCK CORMELL LOWELLVILLE — The Rev. David
Miss Garczewski, Mr. Raymond are engaged
Miss Garczewski, Mr. Raymond are engaged The engagement of Jennifer Garczewski and Christopher
Parents announce Dockery-Kaple wedding plans
Parents announce Dockery-Kaple wedding plans Plans for the upcoming marriage of Ciara Dockery and
New chips to benefit consumers
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Consumers will be able to fix their automobiles while the car gives step-by-step
Neighbors Spotlight: Leo Daprile
Leo Daprile 46 Family: Married to Robin and have three boys - Leo (18), Lucas (16) and
Home-equity lending evaporates
Hocking the house for quick cash is a lot harder than it used to be, and it’s causing headaches for
YouTube’s top videos feature eclectic cast
SAN FRANCISCO — The year’s biggest hits on the Internet’s top video channel were anchored by an
Make it a priority to get a vet for your pets right away
heloise Make it a priority to get a vet for your pets Dear Heloise: I work for a small
Derek’s overnight visits make her draw the line
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Derek’s overnight visits make her draw the line
Jihadism, Cold War are quite similar
Opinion: As we sort through the implications of Umar Farouk Abdulmultallab’s alleged attempt to incinerate a
Iran’s dictators make Shah look like a benevolent despot
Editorial: Iran’s dictators make Shah look like a benevolent despot It is hard to miss the irony of the son
Cribbs believes new contract is imminent
The Cleveland Browns kick returner has become the NFL’s career leader with eight touchdowns.
Special to the Vindicator
Special to the Vindicator HIS FIRST CAR: Angelo Kafantaris, 25, a Warren native and 2002 Warren G.
Chicken nuggets, waffle fries or garden salad, dinner roll and fruit
Chicken nuggets, waffle fries or garden salad, dinner roll and fruit Ham and cheese stromboli,
Parents announce Valantine-Kidd wedding plans
The engagement of Sarah Valantine, daughter of Walter and Bethann Valantine, 6995 Berry Blossom
In a survey, 53 percent of Americans said they are planning to take at least one overnight trip
In a survey, 53 percent of Americans said they are planning to take at least one overnight trip
Will legislative game-playing continue?
Opinion: COLUMBUS — A strange and unusual thing happened in Gov. Ted Strickland’s office last week. The
Conservative group targets the Bible
Opinion: INDIANAPOLIS — The Bible, it turns out, is too liberal. At least the Conservative Bible Project
Canfield grad gives back, travels to Rwanda
This fall, a 2004 graduate of Canfield High School went from selling shoes to teaching English in Rwanda.
‘You Light Up My Life’ songwriter settles lawsuit
‘You Light Up My Life’ songwriter settles lawsuit NEW YORK — The Academy Award-winning songwriter
Christmas ornament diverts Fla. flight
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando, Fla.-bound Northwest Airlines flight from Detroit was diverted to
The unbending China
The unbending China Los Angeles Times: A Beijing court last week convicted activist Liu Xiaobo of
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
OSU fans extend New Year cheer
Local sports bars offer a better atmosphere, some Ohio State fans said. YOUNGSTOWN — Many
NATION
NATION Adults spending more time on the Internet NEW YORK — U.S. adults said they are spending
Pat-down searches yield little value, officials say
Only ‘enhanced pat-downs’ include breast and groin searches. CHICAGO (AP) — With all the
“Demons” (10 p.m., BBC America): Can you handle more vampires? Brace yourself for a
“Demons” (10 p.m., BBC America): Can you handle more vampires? Brace yourself for a British invasion
Great music defines 2009
If you listen to some of the biggest hits of 2009, they’ll seem familiar. That’s because they came
Sandra Bullock has a chance to break Oscar’s mainstream jinx
By SUSAN KING HOLLYWOOD — If Sandra Bullock is going to win a best actress Oscar for her role in
PUT TO GOOD USE
Businesses giving new life to closed car dealerships COLUMBUS (AP) — With hard times in the auto
December auto sales open door to recovery in ’10
SAN FRANCISCO — One of the most brutal years in the history of the automotive industry has drawn
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald W. Norberg, 68, of 469 W. Harvey St., Struthers, and
Warren native designs remote-control toy car
He and his co-workers brainstorm for toy ideas, many of which involve cool cars. LOS ANGELES —
rose bowl Notebook More from Pasadena
Time of possession: It didn’t just seem like Ohio State owned the ball in the Rose Bowl. The
P&G on lookout for new pitches
CINCINNATI (AP) — Swiffer kitties? Just attach little dusting pads to your felines’ paws, so they
Abandon violence, pope urges for new year
Benedict XVI also renewed his call to protect the world’s environment. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK J 7 6 3 u8 6 3 vJ 10 6 w8 4 The bidding has
Christ offers hope despite tumultuous times
Once again, a new year has dawned. The old year has passed into the records of time and we are
Turmoil precedes Alamo’s kickoff
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — When Michigan State arrived for the Alamo Bowl, the Spartans were the ones in
Resolve to make a difference in 2010
Now that the holiday season is history and life is getting back to normal, resolve to make a
MCCTC students spread holiday cheer at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Students in the Interactive Multimedia program and the Adult Education program at the Mahoning
Carving draws residents’ attention
A new statue creates quite a stir in Austintown.
80 killed in bombing at Pakistan ball game
The attack took place in a region of opposition to the Taliban. KARACHI, Pakistan — A suicide
Real-life pilot leads 121st Rose Parade
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — After a run of celebrity grand marshals, a real American hero led the Rose
Official: County must cut $2.5M
Court workers should share in the sacrifices in 2010, the administrator says. YOUNGSTOWN — To
New trustee emphasizes police staffing in 2010
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com (Editor’s note: This is the first in a four-part series
Sales-tax hearings
Sales-tax hearings The Mahoning County commissioners will conduct a town-hall meeting and public
Lima pays $2.5M to settle wrongful-death suit
COLUMBUS (AP) — The family of an unarmed black woman who was shot and killed by a white police
3 counties eligible for more funding
Funding available for 2010 increases to $750,000, up from $500,000 this year. YOUNGSTOWN —
US troops mark milestone
No soldiers die in Iraq in December; final phase begins Chicago Tribune CAMP VICTORY, Iraq —
Official: Plan would cut Trumbull’s fuel costs
Changing purchasing practices could save 30 cents per gallon, an official said. WARREN — A
Chrysostom society offers ‘Life of a Priest’
Chrysostom society offers ‘Life of a Priest’ STRUTHERS — Society of St. John Chrysostom,
Pakistani Taliban say they carried out CIA attack
MIR ALI, Pakistan (AP) — The Pakistani Taliban claimed Friday that they used a turncoat CIA
Neighbors Spotlight: Julie Mayer
Julie Mayer Age: 23 Family: I have wonderful and loving parents who live in Berlin Center
Showdown over solar in Calif.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a strip of California’s Mojave Desert, two dozen rare tortoises could stand in
Iranian opposition leader denounces crackdown
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Defying demands for his execution, Iran’s leading opposition figure on Friday
Top 25 Basketball roundup \ Friday’s games
MEN No. 4 Purdue 77, No. 6 West Virginia 62 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue center JaJuan Johnson
Former Austintown Middle School for sale
The former middle school building has been vacant since it closed in 2007. AUSTINTOWN — The
Lindsey McConahy, a daughter of William and Beverly McConahy, 8000 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, and
Lindsey McConahy, a daughter of William and Beverly McConahy, 8000 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, and
YMCA hosts basketball clinic to teach basics
YMCA hosts basketball clinic to teach basics The YMCA will host a clinic to teach the proper
Dec. 15
Dec. 15 Criminal mischief: A mailbox post was damaged in the 5100 block of Miller Road. Assault:
Region
Region Concealed-carry class at Salem Hunting Club SALEM — The Salem Hunting Club is hosting an
Poland’s Angela Molaskey joins YSU women’s golf team
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com While playing a sport where the best players often start swinging
Fitch reserve boys looking for success in new year
First-year junior varsity coach T.J. Parker has already experienced the ups and downs of a long,
Local orthodontist completes marathon
By COURTNEY DENEN cdenen@vindy.com Boardman orthodontist Stephen Begezda recently completed the
Today is Saturday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2010. There are 363 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2010. There are 363 days left in the year. On this date
‘Dear Hero’ cards, drawings delivered to NYC for display in Sept. 11 museum
CINCINNATI (AP) — Tanya Hoggard started collecting letters, cards and artwork sent by children to
KATRINA CARLSON | ANTHONY COCCA
St. Dominic Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 15 for the wedding of Katrina Carlson and
Canfield falls in semis of Holiday Duals
The Canfield High varsity wrestling team advanced to the semifinals of its annual Holiday Duals Dec.
what’s doing
what’s doing what’s doing HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call (800) WILDLIFE
Warren native’s very own Hot Wheels
Warren native’s very own Hot Wheels kAngelo Kafantaris, 25, a Warren native and 2002 Harding High
YMCA hosts clinic to teach basketball basics
YMCA hosts clinic to teach basketball basics The YMCA will host a clinic to teach the proper
Roy’s OT goal caps Sabres’ 4-3 win over Thrashers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A crazy bounce off the glass allowed Derek Roy to score into an unattended net
Students break boards for college scholarship fund
ATA Black Belt Academy recently held a Board Break-a-Thon to raise money for the H.U. Lee
Ducks Grounded
QB Terrelle Pryor matches his hype with MVP numbers against Oregon PASADENA, Calif. (AP) —
Looking ahead into the new year
A fresh new year sprawls out in front of us, 12 months of opportunity to do anything and everything
Clinton donors include foreign governments
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign countries including Norway and Oman contributed to former President Bill
Resolve to better yourself this year
Opinion: A new year is here, and many of you again have taken the time to make out your personal resolutions
chronology \ The Knights Templar
1120: Knights Templar founded to protect Christians visiting Jerusalem from bandits. 1307: King
NIGHT OUT: Autumn McDonald, left, and Stefanie Gott wait at Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown
NIGHT OUT: Autumn McDonald, left, and Stefanie Gott wait at Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown
Trustee voices concern about park, communication
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com (Editor’s note: This is the first of a four-part series
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — John Brennan, assistant to the
Kristen Dimuzio | Donald Rega
CORAOPOLIS, Pa. St. Joseph Church was the setting at 4 p.m. July 25 as Kristen DiMuzio and Donald
Faith: a work of art
Artist priest finds God in abstract expressionism POMONA, Calif. (AP) — There’s no steeple out
Students inspire one another with ‘Synergy’
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com Instead of a winter break rest, Stephanie Brandenstein
Rush Limbaugh: Tests show no heart problems
HONOLULU (AP) — Conservative talk radio show host Rush Limbaugh said Friday tests showed nothing was
Canfield students participate in Spanish mass
Students from Canfield High School’s Se ±ora Grohovsky’s Spanish 3 and 4 classes attended a Spanish
Neighbors Spotlight: Tim Sicafuse
Timothy D. Sicafuse 42 Family: married to Jo Ann for 11 years. Two children: Catherine (9)
30 start year with frosty dip into frigid Lake Milton
The air temperature hovered around 24 degrees, the water temperature was near freezing and
New Year’s resolution to you
1I typically do not make promises to myself that I know there’s a good chance I will not keep. I
Alumnus looks to academics, budget
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com (Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series
Cabinet showroom to open in Boardman
Michael's Cabinet Shop celebrates 50 years and plans to open a new showroom in Boardman.
New board member brings youth, innovation to position
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com (This is the first of a three-part series about new
Create a flower arrangement Jan. 28
Create a flower arrangement Jan. 28 Fellows Riverside Gardens is hosting Floral Design Basics:
Reserved seating available for basketball games
Reserved seating available for basketball games Canfield High School is selling season reserved
YMCA hosts basketball clinic for ages 5-12
YMCA hosts basketball clinic for ages 5-12 The YMCA will host a clinic to teach the proper
Boys reserve coach has team even in league play
Coach Pat Birtch moves into his first season as the Spartans’ junior varsity mentor after one season
Boardman businesses take time to ‘paws’ for special guest
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com On a crisp Monday morning, a regular visitor to the D.D. &
Local dentist is marathon man
By COURTNEY DENEN cdenen@vindy.com Local orthodontist Stephen Begezda recently completed the
New junior varsity coach knows keys to success
In her first season as the head girl’s junior varsity coach Christine Terlesky is well aware of what
Neighbors Spotlight: Karen McCallum
Name: Karen McCallum Age: 30 Family: I am the proud mother of two children, Kelsey, 3 1/2
Feeding the Valley
Each year, Boardman Glenwood Middle School participates in the Mahoning Valley’s Salvation Army
Local teacher earns accolades
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com A 20-year veteran teacher has voluntarily gone above her
Sturm’s OT goal gives Bruins 2-1 win at Fenway
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins provided their own unique finish to Fenway Park’s history of
Fitch junior varsity girls build from ground up
First-year junior varsity head coach Renee Farina goes from between the lines as a player to outside
hNYC mayor vows to listen and lead
hNYC mayor vows to listen and lead YORK (AP) — Mayor Michael Bloomberg sought to strike a humble
Report: Arenas, Crittenton pull guns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The investigation of Gilbert Arenas and the guns he brought to the Verizon Center
Group wants NFL to boot The Who from Super Bowl
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida child abuse prevention group wants the NFL to reconsider
Auburn outlasts Northwestern in Outback Bowl
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pat Fitzgerald reached into Northwestern’s bag of tricks one more time, hoping to
Snowboarder’s condition critical after accident
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — American snowboarder Kevin Pearce was in critical condition at a Utah hospital
Fox and Time Warner spare viewers, reach broadcast deal
Details of the agreement have not been released. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Fox television network and
Report: Leach denies mistreating player
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Fired Texas Tech coach Mike Leach said the father of the player he was accused
Clark, PSU capitalize late for 19-17 victory
Clark, PSU capitalize late for 19-17 victory Collin Wagner’s field goal with less than a minute
US roster is full of new faces
Winter OlYMPICS Not since NHL players started going to the Olympics 12 years ago has the U.S.
Bowden goes out a winner in Gator Bowl
Florida State defeated No. 18 West Virginia, 33-21. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Bobby Bowden rode
Chicken nuggets, multi grain roll, potatoes & gravy, fruit, milk
Chicken nuggets, multi grain roll, potatoes & gravy, fruit, milk Papa John’s cheese pizza,
Chicken patty w/ bun, green beans, fruit, milk
Chicken patty w/ bun, green beans, fruit, milk Hot dog w/ bun, hash brown stix, fruit, milk
No school
No school Popcorn chicken, potato, fruit or vegetable, brownie w/ icing Tomato soup, grilled
CRAWL: AUSTINTOWN POLL: VOTE AND COMMENT ONLINE
CRAWL: AUSTINTOWN POLL: VOTE AND COMMENT ONLINE LEAD HEAD ATTRACTING ATTENTION WORK OF
CRAWL: BOARDMAN POLL: VOTE AND COMMENT ONLINE
CRAWL: BOARDMAN POLL: VOTE AND COMMENT ONLINE LEAD HEAD 50 YEARS CABINET SHOWCASE STORE
Austintown to discuss creating senior center
Austintown to discuss creating senior center Austintown Township is hosting a meeting for all
Hamburger, tater tots, peaches, kid’s mix, milk, baked potato bar
Hamburger, tater tots, peaches, kid’s mix, milk, baked potato bar Corn dog, veggies w/ light ranch
McKinley Elementary rallies around student
In addition to practicing writing and multiplication, Paige Neville has an extra task that her fellow fifth-graders at McKinley Elementary don't: relearning how to walk.
Volunteers needed for polar bear jump
Volunteers needed for polar bear jump The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to
Police Blotter
Dec. 14 Misuse of credit card: Two suspects used a credit card belonging to a victim at Wal-Mart,