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Keeping faith amid fear
This front corner pew at St. Dominic Church on Lucius Avenue is where Angeline Fimognari sat during Masses. The 80-year-old was shot in the head ...
Stories published January 25, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Some Ohio school districts would reroute education aid
Some Ohio school districts would reroute education aid
With federal OK, Eastgate expects an influx of $9.3M
With federal OK, Eastgate expects an influx of $9.3M
Boardman trustees pass first reading for renewal levy
Boardman trustees pass first reading for renewal levy
Phantoms’ Serratore added to USHL all-star roster
The United States Hockey League announced today that Youngstown Phantoms forward Tom Serratore has
City offers reward in church murder
YOUNGSTOWN — The city is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the murder of
Severstal will restart part of Warren mill
WARREN — Severstal said today that it will restart part of its Warren steel mill in mid-March. The
Bishop issues statement on murder near church
The Most Rev. George V. Murry, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, has issued a statement
Corrections Corp. of America sues Youngstown, claims prisoner tax is unconstitutional
CCA sues city, claims prisoner tax is unconstitutional
South High grad's feature film debuts nationwide Friday
“Preacher’s Kid,” the second feature-length film directed by Youngstown native Stan Foster and easily his biggest, will be released nationwide Friday.
Cold stretch dooms YSU in 69-55 loss
BASKETBALL AT BEEGHLY CENTER The Penguins got beat on the boards and the scoreboard by Green Bay.
ODOT targets Route 11 potholes
The $12.8M project includes resurfacing and bridge work in Trumbull County. VIENNA — The Ohio
New book takes history buffs on trip through 200 years of Damascus
The 266-page book is dedicated to an ex-businessman who collected photos. DAMASCUS — Readers
Program aims to increase young students’ self-worth
AUSTINTOWN — Middle-school students are learning lessons about responsibility and decision- making
Struthers officials consider raising taxes to build new fire station
The 67-year-old main station has structural problems. STRUTHERS — Deteriorating conditions at
RIGHT on CUE
Pool players shoot for an August trip to Vegas By JEANNE STARMACK GIRARD — Anyone can do it —
IN LOVING MEMORY: A stained glass window overlooks the parking lot at the church. Angeline Fimognari
IN LOVING MEMORY: A stained glass window overlooks the parking lot at the church. Angeline Fimognari
The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara
The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara VICTIM’S PEW: This front corner pew marked Reserved at St.
Ohio farmers produced an average of 174 bushels of corn per acre last year, which was a record.
Ohio farmers produced an average of 174 bushels of corn per acre last year, which was a record.
Medical career In demand
Details on becoming a physician assistant: Education: 27 months of training, typically in the form
RACE TO THE TOP
RACE TO THE TOP Carrot: Up to $400 million in federal aid for Ohio schools, part of $4.3 billion
Since when is bribery OK?
Opinion: Every time I read the paper, I read ofsome so-called educated idiot that you give a large piece of print to and what they are saying just don’t make any sense whatsoever.
Watson, Prugh tied atop Bob Hope Classic
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Bubba Watson, Alex Prugh and Joe Ogilvie all had late chances Sunday to
Ethiopian airliner crashed into sea, official says
Ethiopian airliner crashed into sea, official says BEIRUT — Lebanese security officials say an
Ohio golfer’s scorecard confession earns SI’s sportsmanship award
MOUNT GILEAD (AP) — A scorecard confession five years ago that cost an Ohio high school golfer the
receptions
receptions Adding up the costs In addition to the usual tab for food, drink and entertainment
Venus advances to quarters at Aussie
At least one American woman has reached the Aussie quarterfinals every year since 1977. MELBOURNE,
selected HIGHLIGHTS
selected HIGHLIGHTS Items from “Damascus Through the Years 1808-2008”: In 1909, the Damascus
Cleveland State wins in a thriller
CLEVELAND — Norris Cole hit a 3-pointer with 7 seconds left and Tim Kamczyc blocked Ja’Rob
Earnhardt says culture change bodes well for Hendrick future
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he has noticed a change in the culture at the Hendrick
Roddick gets call, survives upset bid
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Four days after an angry outburst over the rules relating to replays and
Vonn angry after 19th-place finish
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn was encouraged simply by making it to the finish Sunday
Top 25 basketball Roundup \ Sunday’s games
MEN Seton Hall 64, No. 9 Pittsburgh 61 NEWARK, N.J. — Herb Pope had 19 points and nine rebounds
Bin Laden endorses bomb plot on US plane
CAIRO (AP) — Osama bin Laden endorsed the failed attempt to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas Day
Parole board rejects release of Ohio inmate
CLEVELAND (AP) — A woman whose sentence was commuted last year by Gov. Ted Strickland may serve
Behavior appalls grandma
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Behavior appalls grandma Dear Annie: I have two 21-year-old granddaughters who
Operation Keepsake Cleveland-based Operation Keepsake provides courses for more than 150 schools in the Greater Cleveland and Youngstown areas, including 13 in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. It is an
kSixth-grade topics Self-worth, peer pressure, understanding individual uniqueness, puberty and
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2010. There are 340 days left in the year. On this date in
‘Avatar’ No. 1 for 6th week
‘Avatar’ No. 1 for 6th week LOS ANGELES — James Cameron’s “Avatar” is on a course to sink
Getting it right
A glance box on Page A1 of Sunday’s edition listed an incorrect day for a campus forum at Youngstown
‘Pop’ icon Bubble Wrap celebrates turning 50
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. (AP) — People have walked to the altar dressed in it, protected their garden
Official: 150,000 quake victims buried
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The truckers filling Haiti’s mass graves with bodies reported ever
Justice vs. human rights
Opinion: Justice vs. human rights Los Angeles Times: Just weeks ago, Colombian human rights activist
REGION
REGION Cleveland Auto Show set for Feb. 27 to March 7 CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Auto Show will
Groove thing: classes with spin
COLUMBUS (AP) — Harder. Better. Faster. Stronger. Dan Buckley wants to pump up his disc-jockey
Let’s look at who failed
Opinion: I read, with awed disbelief, then with hilarity, “Democrats fail the Valley,” the Jan. 18 letter regarding political affiliations and their effect on the Mahoning Valley. A common sense look and reflection on the past 40 years of Republican accomplishments yields a dire need to respond.
Attention shifts from rescuing to rebuilding
Editorial: It has been nearly two weeks since a magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Haiti and there have been more than 50 aftershocks since. But the waves that shock the human consciousness con- tinue as news spreads from Haiti.
Wade, James set for star-powered game
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade was watching the Cleveland Cavaliers play the Los Angeles Lakers last week,
NOT SO EASY WIN
Saints need OT to defeat Vikings, 31-28 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — They sure ain’t the Aints anymore.
Basketball standings
Basketball standings BOYS DISTRICT W-LPPGOPG Harding11-173.556.4 Yo. Christian11-166.849.3
Officials to allot utility’s grant
County commissioners also approved $1.5 million in road-paving projects. WARREN — Trumbull
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x9 5 u7 vA J 7 6 5 2 w9 5 3 2 The
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning Unlimited Classroom Board of Directors meeting, 8 a.m., Mahoning County
Capital decision
Capital decision Liberty senior lineman Charlie Dann figured he couldn’t make a bad college
Trumbull County Court filings
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints East Ohio Lumber v. Trumbull County Dry Kilns Inc., cognovit.
Police track leads in probe of killing
“How could she have fought back?” the sister of the 5-foot 112-pound victim asked. YOUNGSTOWN
Prep basketball roundup Sunday’s games
BOYS Warren Harding 74, Brush 65 WARREN — Fred Williams scored19 points to lead the Raiders
Super Bowl Preview
Archie Manning’s boy faces Saints, in the title game for the first time By PAUL NEWBERRY Who
Not all Ohio schools seek stimulus dollars
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — More than half of Ohio school districts decided against seeking federal
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Kelyn D. McKelly The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
ACROSS THE US
ACROSS THE US State tax revenue per resident in Ohio and the nine states without a broad-based
Obama’s one-year report card: B —
Opinion: As the Obama administration enters its second year, evaluations range from the extremely positive to
Attention shifts from rescuing to rebuilding
Opinion: Attention shifts from rescuing to rebuilding It has been nearly two weeks since a magnitude-7.0
Physician assistants: Competitive field grows
MIAMI — Charity Ramsey has the white lab coat, the stethoscope, and the prescription pad. She spends
ON THE REBOUND
Seniors try to bounce back from losing jobs McClatchy Newspapers At age 69, Mario Gutierrez
R&B crooner Trey Songz: He’s ready
NEW YORK — A lot of male celebrities are checking out Rihanna, and so is Trey Songz — but not like
Best bets on TV
“Chuck” (8 p.m., NBC): Kristen Kruek and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin guest star in “Chuck” as our
Happiness at work can help keep employees from straying
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Workers found a new love for their jobs in the recession, whether they were
Supermarkets take stock of risks they face in 2010
SAN FRANCISCO — Supermarket chains, ground down by a year of price wars aimed at keeping hard-
new on home video This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “The Boys Are Back” (PG-13, 100 minutes): Joe Warr (Clive Owen), an Australian
Conservatives now embrace judicial activism
Opinion: The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision holding that corporations and unions can spend unlimited amounts of
BRITAIN
Opinion: BRITAIN The Telegraph, London, Jan. 19: The hopes invested in Barack Obama at his inauguration
Martin Short swaps silly for sinister on ‘Damages’
Martin Short first practiced law in 1979 as the naive, bumbling Tucker Kerlin in the short-lived but
Keeping faith amid fear
This front corner pew at St. Dominic Church on Lucius Avenue is where Angeline Fimognari sat during Masses. The 80-year-old was shot in the head in the church’s parking lot shortly after leaving the Catholic church around 8:45 a.m. Saturday.
REDEMPTION
Colts run away with 30-17 win over Jets INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This is perfect for the Indianapolis
Obama given a mandate to moderate
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Churchill’s wife said that his being turned out of office by British voters in July
Put IDs on funeral flowers to help survivors
HELOISE: Put IDs on funeral flowers to help survivors Dear Heloise: You had a column about putting
Florida QB Tebow will ‘just be me’ at Senior Bowl
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The questions came at Tim Tebow like a blitzing linebacker — about his
One Step to Life Inc. offers free tax services
One Step to Life Inc. offers free tax services YOUNGSTOWN — One Step to Life Inc. is offering free