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Fight for justice, help Haitians, hundreds urged at Valley MLK event
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s time to stand up and act, just as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. did, a speaker
Chaney High grad to be inducted into Ohio Military Hall of Fame
The Chaney High School graduate was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. YOUNGSTOWN — Richard
Austintown targets, cites businesses selling alcohol illegally
AUSTINTOWN — Township authorities want liquor establishments in Austintown to know they’re being
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
SENIOR CITIZENS AARP 4611 • AARP Chapter 4611 will have an executive board meeting at 11 a.m.
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
FEDERATED CLUBS THURSDAY • Fortnightly IV will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Caff Capri in Boardman for
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
GARDEN CLUBS MONDAY • Garden Gate will make plans for the new year when it meets at 7 p.m. Mary
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MASONIC GROUPS SUNDAY SBlt Ruth Shrine 64 will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. today at the
Polish Arts Club offers scholarships
Polish Arts Club offers scholarships YOUNGSTOWN — The Polish Arts Club of Youngstown seeks
Black and White Snowflake Ball planned as sorority fundraiser
YOUNGSTOWN — Epsilon Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will host a Black and White
Elegant Heart Ball to be AHA fundraiser
YOUNGSTOWN — The American Heart Association’s 2010 Heart Ball on March 6 at Stambaugh Auditorium
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
• Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, bridge at 10
Fennells to renew marriage vows on anniversary
Fennells to renew marriage vows on anniversary YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Gerald L. and Mrs. Fennell of
Family gathers to mark Leonards’ 60th anniversary
Family gathers to mark Leonards’ 60th anniversary COLUMBIANA — Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Leonard of
MELISSA PALUMBO | RYAN CAESAR
MELISSA PALUMBO | RYAN CAESAR MELISSA PALUMBO RYAN CAESAR HUBBARD — Melissa Palumbo, 435 Simler
JESSICA MOSS | THOMAS SCHMITT
JESSICA MOSS | THOMAS SCHMITT JESSICA MOSS THOMAS SCHMITT YOUNGSTOWN — Jessica Anne Moss and
CASSANDRA FLORA | MATTHEW BRADLEY
CASSANDRA FLORA | MATTHEW BRADLEY CASSANDRA FLORA MATTHEW BRADLEY LOWELLVILLE — Cassandra Flora
ALICIA WHITE | WESLEY VANLANDINGHAM
ALICIA WHITE | WESLEY VANLANDINGHAM ALICIA WHITE WESLEY VANLANDINGHAM SAN ANTONIO, Texas —
Dayton search and rescue team's mission to Haiti canceled
DAYTON (AP) — The government has called off an Ohio search-and-rescue team’s mission to Haiti, saying there’s not enough infrastructure in the ravaged country to support the trip.
Pavlik camp eyes April
Sergio Martinez is the front-runner to fight for Pavlik’s title. By JOE SCALZO YOUNGSTOWN —
Valley airlift group to deliver aid to Haiti
VIENNA — C-130H Hercules tactical cargo aircraft and air crews from the 910th Airlift Wing at the
Butler does in YSU
Penguins commit 25 turnovers in defeat By JOE SCALZO YOUNGSTOWN — More than halfway through
Feds call off Ohio’s Haiti rescue mission
DAYTON (AP) — The government has called off an Ohio search-and-rescue team’s mission to Haiti,
Jobless seek fresh start at Valley One-Stop office
The Trumbull County center has received $2.3 million to assist the unemployed with retraining.
Butler’s hot start chills the Penguins
The Bulldogs surged to a 23-point halftime edge in the 91-61 romp. STAFF/WIRE REPORT
Goals of YSU attract finalist
The university is a great place for opportunities and challenges, Maynard said. YOUNGSTOWN —
Mangapora, Wollet lead Canfield girls past rival
The Cardinals evened their record at 6-6 by defeating AAC rival Poland. By JOHN KOVACH
Saad powers Team USA to win
The former Phantom scored four points in Saturday’s win. By TOM WILLIAMS YOUNGSTOWN — For
Serious skaters tame ice
BOARDMAN — Ali Metz’s desire to become an Olympic ice skater began to take form and solidify a few
Chili cook-off draws hundreds
The cook-off proceeds go toward legal bills of the group opposed to a landfill in Hubbard.
Spartans pull away from Jackson in FL win
BOARDMAN — It won’t be known as the stall of the century, but it may give observers reason to pause.
Union Twp. sewer authority’s decision to disband accepted
No public discussion of the move took place before the vote, one authority member said. NEW
Lordstown working on sewer problems
A lawsuit contesting the village’s right to run the sewer district is pending in federal court in
Guard ignores suicide attempt
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio youth-prison guard was fired and two others were disciplined after a teen
Tenant forecast brightens along U.S. 224
Several sign slots and storefronts in the Boardman Plaza are empty as the economic recession has battered retailing along the U.S. Route 224 strip. Analysts believe, however, that a turnaround is near, and vacancies will be reduced.
MILESTONES || SCOUTS
SCOUTS Poland senior Matthew James Woolford, 18, of Poland, a son of Richard Woolford and
Public employees got a bad rap from de Souza
Opinion: Public employees got a bad rap from de Souza EDITOR: I would like to respond to the Jan. 10
Ohio education chief Delisle takes reins of Y’town schools
Editorial: There’s bad and good in the Youngstown City School District’s being rated the worst in academic
High-voltage Bolts put win streak on line vs. Jets
SAN DIEGO (AP) — In typical Southern California fashion, the San Diego Chargers have been chillin’
Federer has undergone life-changing experiences
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Life has changed so much for Roger Federer since his teary finish in
Romo and Favre looking to leave doubters behind
Romo, Favre seek to leave doubters behind MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brett Favre’s performance this
Desperation turns to frenzy in survivors' quest for food
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Precious water, food and early glimmers of hope began reaching parched
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Elizabeth Wagner and Bill Lowery, Girard, girl, Jan. 15.
He can end arguments by just walking away
Dear Annie: Six months ago, my mother and I got into a heated argument over something rather trivial
A year later, hope fades to dismay
A year ago, on an Inauguration Day like no other, Barack Obama placed his hand upon the Lincoln
No agreement on sanctions
No agreement on sanctions NEW YORK — Diplomats from six key powers focused on possible new
ARMED FORCES DIGEST
VETERANS Pension-report help YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission is
Indianapolis too tough for Ravens, 20-3
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There’s a price to pay for keeping the ball out of Peyton Manning’s hands.
Fatimus keys balanced attack as Poland issues royal beating
POLAND — Inside the Poland locker room after Saturday’s 85-60 win over Streetsboro, several Bulldog
LET’S PLAY
super bowl xliv Associated Press This year’s Super Bowl is in Miami, but all of South Florida
MOTOR CITY SADNESS
From dream machines to bailouts in Detroit By JAMES PRESSLEY “Crash Course: The American
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
Columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Daniel Taylor, 484 E. 3rd St., Salem, v. Tina Taylor, of same.
Collectors seek bamboo pieces
In the world of cabinetmakers and other craftsmen, sometimes fake or “faux” is better than real.
Coaches take heed of players’ allegations
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Oregon State coach Mike Riley won’t stop disciplining players because three of
Books digest
LOCAL Midget-auto racing in Ohio chronicled NILES — Ron Pollock of Niles, a local auto racing
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Metro digest || Legal aid volunteers needed
Volunteers needed YOUNGSTOWN — Community Legal Aid, a nonprofit law firm serving the legal needs
Charity outperforms taxes
Opinion: Charity outperforms taxes EDITOR: I recently had one of those “teachable moments” with my 7
In Afghanistan attack, CIA fell victim to miscalculations about informant
AMMAN, Jordan — He was an ambitious young doctor from a large family who had a foreign wife and two
LAWRENCE COUNTY TAXES Outreach locations
Lawrence County Treasurer Richard Rapone has announced times and places for the 2010 tax outreach in
Churches get fired up for fitness
CLEVELAND (AP) — For Deborah Taylor, keeping her body fit and eating well is a way of honoring her
Obama fails to deliver on pledge
Opinion: “We know that our success as a nation depends on the success of communities just like this one. We
‘Block 5’ shows Holocaust horror
YOUNGSTOWN — Writer- director J.E. Ballantyne has said the goal of his “Block 5” is to help the
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Thomas E. Nickerson The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Living with children Pecking order will emerge
Q. My 7-year-old homeschooled son, whose personality is generally sweet and somewhat goofy, goes to
Spanish official outraged by image
MADRID (AP) — A Spanish lawmaker was horrified to find out the FBI used his photograph as part of a
Fewer people apply for marriage licenses
CINCINNATI (AP) — Some Ohio counties are reporting the lowest number of marriage-license
Voter anger evident in Senate race in Mass.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ill winds of an angry electorate are blowing against Democrats, the warning
LOVE STORY LITTLE DID SHE KNOW . . .
Mary was relatively new in town. Although she had made a few friends and had a few dates, she still
Celebrities will hold court in Basketball Classic at YSU
YSU football coach Eric Wolford will preside over pre-game ceremonies. YOUNGSTOWN — For the
What if 61 percent of your news stopped?
Opinion: Did you “hear the news” about the county sales-tax plans? Did you “see the news report” about the
hBrooke Burke will host ‘She’s Got the Look’
hBrooke Burke will host ‘She’s Got the Look’ NEW YORK — TV Land says television personality and
Cleveland airport chief: Planned upgrades will prevent outages
CLEVELAND (AP) — Efforts are under way at the Cleveland airport to prevent the type of power outage
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Liberty school board, public caucus at 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting at
Clinton, Bush unite to help Haiti relief
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama hosted former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton in the
RECIPE FOR FUN
OUR VALLEY COOKS contest Valley cooks who want to compete have until Jan. 24 to enter.
BLOOD DRIVES
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
DETAILS \ Writing contest
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s time for The Vindicator’s second annual Love Story
Pianist from Warren to play at MLK event
Pianist from Warren to play at MLK event Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan, a pianist and native of
Liquid bandage can help cracked winter skin to heal
Q. I am a preschool teacher and have to wash my hands dozens of times a day in the attempt to avoid
MARTIN LUTHER KING | What’s open/closed box
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for the Martin
Study: Weekends make us happier
LOS ANGELES — People are happier and feel better on the weekends, according to new research. That
Mutant HIV threatens poor nations
Strains of mutant HIV emerging in the United States and Europe threaten to undermine progress made
Centers to test oil-pattern program
From the e-mail bag comes news of the Red, White and Blue oil-pattern program being tested this year
Potholes already?
Opinion: Potholes already? EDITOR: As I drive both north and south on 680, the questions arises: Why
Golden Globes WHO WILL WIN?
Tonight’s ceremony will see some fierce competition. Matt Damon against Daniel Day-Lewis.
Leno being cast as villain in NBC saga
LOS ANGELES — Last year, the Harris Poll crowned Jay Leno America’s favorite TV personality. But
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2010. There are 348 days left in the year. On this date in
Iraq catches man who oversaw UN attack
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi authorities have captured a senior leader of a militant group linked to al-
Mancini’s trainer Griffith dies
When Ray Mancini was a promising 18-year-old boxer in 1979, he made the decision to move to New York
Tarantino readily admits he’s going for the glory
LOS ANGELES — With its aura of faux humility, dense saturation of “for your consideration” ads and
US envoy: Brutal attacks erode support for Pakistani Taliban
KABUL (AP) — The brutality of Taliban attacks in northwest Pakistan has cost the militants public
Desperation turns to frenzy in survivors’ quest for food
US secretary of state: Haiti can come back PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State
ABOUT THE EVENT Food for thought
Our Valley Cooks will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 6 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman. The event will
JFK terminal evacuated after security breach
NEW YORK (AP) — A terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport was evacuated Saturday after
if you go TO GAME OF HOPE
if you go What: Game of Hope basketball classic When: 4 p.m. Saturday Where: Beeghly Center,
Publishers weekly Best-sellers For the week ending Jan. 9
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett (Putnam/Amy Einhorn) 2. “The Lost Symbol” by
“The 67th Annual Golden Globes Awards” (8 p.m., NBC): This awards gala might not be as
“The 67th Annual Golden Globes Awards” (8 p.m., NBC): This awards gala might not be as prestigious
DECORATING SOLUTIONS
big-screen TVs One designer has found that clients over age 45 want to hide the TV set. For
We need to follow King’s advice
Opinion: It’s an eerie time to be celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In the beginning of January,
Afghan lawmakers reject Cabinet picks
KABUL (AP) — Afghanistan’s parliament Saturday rejected more than half of President Hamid Karzai’s
Maskell will be missed
Opinion: Maskell will be missed EDITOR: I read with sadness the Jan. 7 tribute for Thomas Maskell. He was
A little warm glow returns
Editorial: A little warm glow returns The prospect that the skies south of Warren may soon be lighted by the
CURRENT PRICES for Antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Dropping ‘rule of 10’ opens door to spoils system
Opinion: Dropping ‘rule of 10’ opens door to spoils system EDITOR: I feel it is necessary to express my
What a YSU president needs
Opinion: What a YSU president needs EDITOR: As a taxpayer, citizen, former employee and holder of
Saints deliver swift knockout blow to Cards
New Orleans advanced to the NFC Championship with a 45-21 rout of Arizona. NEW ORLEANS (AP) —
People who were railroaded have empathy for Traficant
Opinion: People who were railroaded have empathy for Traficant EDITOR: Any of you Jim Traficant bashers
A historic health-care bill
Opinion: A historic health-care bill EDITOR: Recently a research team at Harvard Medical School released
Trade’s benefits a tough sell today
Opinion: WASHINGTON — U.S. trade representatives jet around the world so much that annual travel miles can
Denney and Barrett win U.S. pairs skating championship
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett weren’t even skating together two years ago.
Allenby, Palmer tied for the lead at Sony Open
HONOLULU (AP) — Robert Allenby and Ryan Palmer avoided bogeys on a windy day at Waialae and made
LAUREN BAILEY | PATRICK FAWCETT
LAUREN BAILEY | PATRICK FAWCETT BUTLER, Pa. — Lauren Bailey, daughter of Dorene and Stephen
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