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Stories published January 2, 2010

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Youngstown police probe fatal shooting on Lora Avenue

YOUNGSTOWN — Police confirmed a fatal shooting at a home on Lora Avenue on Saturday night.


Cleveland State routs YSU men

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Penguins lose fourth straight

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Cavs hold off woeful Nets

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Dancers welcome


Tai Chi Chih classes


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

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KRISTEN PETROCK | CHUCK CORMELL

KRISTEN PETROCK | CHUCK CORMELL KRISTEN PETROCK CHUCK CORMELL LOWELLVILLE — The Rev. David

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Miss Garczewski, Mr. Raymond are engaged

Miss Garczewski, Mr. Raymond are engaged The engagement of Jennifer Garczewski and Christopher

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Parents announce Dockery-Kaple wedding plans

Parents announce Dockery-Kaple wedding plans Plans for the upcoming marriage of Ciara Dockery and

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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


Tuesday

Tuesday Boys basketball Varsity vs. Canfield, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Boys bowling


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.

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‘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

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Carving draws residents’ attention

A new statue creates quite a stir in Austintown.

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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


Today

Today Music Blue Grass Saturday Night with Bluegrass Reunion and covered dish jam, 6 p.m.,


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Lauren Prem, Masury, boy, Dec. 31. Tekeerra


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

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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

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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

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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


Saturday

Saturday Girls basketball Varsity vs. Beaver Local, 2:30 p.m. Boys ice hockey Varsity -


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

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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

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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


Dec. 22

Dec. 22 Theft: Kathryn Brocker, 56, of 270 Glenview, Canfield, was arrested and accused of


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

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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


Sunday

Sunday Boys bowling Varsity at Buckeye Classic, 10 a.m. Girls bowling Varsity at Buckeye


Police Blotter

Dec. 14 Misuse of credit card: Two suspects used a credit card belonging to a victim at Wal-Mart,