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Parishioners pray for suspect
A Youngstown teen-ager has been charged with the murder at St. Dom’s and will be arraigned Monday.
Stories published January 31, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
25 brave elements for 2.5-mile hike in Mill Creek Park
Several bird sounds and types of animal footprints were among the park’s offerings. YOUNGSTOWN
Jump Stretch enthusiast rejects ice therapy for sprained ankles
Hartzell and his co-author favor compression and movement over ice and rest. AUSTINTOWN — When
Red Cross to honor Heroes of the Mahoning Valley
Hero award categories are Good Neighbor, Community Impact, Animal and Law Enforcement. BOARDMAN
Calendars for sale
Calendars for sale GIRARD — Girard Historical Society, 1101 N. State St., is selling calendars
St. David's Society of Youngstown plans 150th anniversary celebration
YOUNGSTOWN — The 150th anniversary of the founding of St. David’s (Welsh) Society of Youngstown will
SENIOR CENTERS
• Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, bridge at 10
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY • Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at Denny’s in Boardman
Medical alliance to host brunch, fashion show
CANFIELD — Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance will host its 6th annual Champagne
Fundraiser to benefit rescued cats
AUSTINTOWN — Area residents are invited to help rescued cats and kittens by attending the 10th
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55-PLUS CLUB MINERAL RIDGE • The 55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
thursday • St. Charles will meet at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew Room in the Ministries Building for a
Bishop Norman Wagner, Pentecostal leader, dies
He was described as a visionary and was committed to service. YOUNGSTOWN — Bishop Norman L.
Boardman rules the Fed
The Spartans put an exclamation point on the regular season with a 63-41 victory at Hoover.
Lyell stopped by Sylvester in 10th
Jack Loew, serving as Lyell’s cornerman, threw in the towel. NEUBRANDENBURG, Germany — Sebastian
Boardman to focus on frugality to avoid fiscal watch, trustees say
The township ended 2009 with a $400,000 carryover in unrestricted funds. BOARDMAN — With a
Penguins suffer two Horizon setbacks
The men lost to Cleveland St. 77-69, while the women fell to Wright St. 65-31. CLEVELAND —
Second Harvest fills the bill for families in need
Second Harvest fills the bill for families in need By WILLIAM K. ALCORN YOUNGSTOWN — Second
YSU football adds OL coach
YOUNGSTOWN — Carmen Bricillo, a native of Western Pennsylvania, has joined Youngstown State’s
Residents continue to step up for Haiti
Various projects are planned to help in the relief effort. YOUNGSTOWN — People of the Mahoning
Canfield man embraces a heartwarming cause
Jeff Ondash wants to raise $10,000 for the American Heart Association. CANFIELD — Jeff Ondash
Canfield stays tied for AAC lead
CANFIELD – It took nearly 16 games, but Canfield High coach Pat Pavlansky feels like his team is
WGH wins big over Ignatius
WARREN — Even Warren Harding coach Steve Arnold had to admit he was a little surprised at how easily
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS “New Early Literacy Room.”
CREDITING SUCCESS || FiNet finds niche, builds roster of clients
CANFIELD — The explosion in credit-card transactions has fueled growth for a local company that just bought a new office for its headquarters.
MILESTONES || Eagle award winner
SCOUTS Eagle award winner Jared Sprague, 14, son of Tim and Lorie Sprague, Bazetta Road,
Metro digest || Tree seedlings, fish for sale
Seedlings, fish for sale SALEM — The Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District is offering
Parishioners pray for suspect
A Youngstown teen-ager has been charged with the murder at St. Dom’s and will be arraigned Monday.
Will Cavs do any trading?
CLEVELAND — Trade season in the NBA is akin to trying to sift out plot points in a soap opera. The
Former Vindicator reporter Mark Miller receives honor
COLUMBUS — Former Vindicator sports writer Mark Miller was among those recently honored by the Ohio
Miller’s 25 points lead Wizards
WASHINGTON — Mike Miller scored a season-high 25 points — including seven 3-pointers — and Antawn
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Frank and Rachel Pauley, Hubbard, girl, Jan. 29. Ryan and Melanie
What steps can companies take to protect themselves?
The computer-security systems of many major corporations today are a Maginot line: Hackers are all
NHL \ Saturday’s games
Blue Jackets 3, Blues 2, OT ST. LOUIS — Kris Russell scored at 1:32 of overtime to give the
Pro Bowl is warmup act in S. Florida
MIAMI (AP) — The Pro Bowl’s experimental one-year move to Miami has resulted in better ticket sales,
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL \ Top 25 games
No. 1 Connecticut 98, Pittsburgh 56 PITTSBURGH — Tina Charles scored 24 points to become the sixth
Some of Gandhi’s ashes scattered off South Africa
Some of Gandhi’s ashes scattered off South Africa DURBAN, South Africa — Six decades after his
Gilyard tough, Tebow so-so at Senior Bowl
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Mardy Gilyard once worked four jobs to stay in school after losing his
Got kids? Here are some movies for them in 2010
Movies have long been the easy answer to every parent’s favorite question — “What do we do with the
get organized
get organized Tips, advice The dreary days of winter are the perfect time to get things in order
J.Lo to guest-star on ‘How I Met Your Mother’
J.Lo to guest-star on ‘How I Met Your Mother’ NEW YORK — Jennifer Lopez will play a self-help
Former aide reveals in new book that Edwards thought about leaving wife
The day before former North Carolina Senator John Edwards and his wife, Elizabeth, announced their
‘Without this, we don’t eat’
Haiti cruise stops The cruise ships that stop at the beach resort of Labadee have become the
Ukrainian-born pianist will perform with Youngstown Symphony
YOUNGSTOWN — Due to immigration regulations, pianist Olga Kern will be unable to perform with the
A MANNER OF TEACHING || Tea parties
TEA PARTIES By NATALIE LARICCIA Members of a new Youngstown-area community group say their tea
Third Frontier is a success
Editorial: If there’s one government initiative that has exceeded expectations, it is Ohio Third Frontier
Stitching together ‘The Fabric of a Man’
The Youngstown Playhouse production opens Friday. Despite being nominated for 13 NAACP awards
‘Blood Promise’: Series’ 4th entertains till the very end
“Blood Promise” by Richelle Mead: (Penguin/Razorbill, 503 pages. $16.99) ”Blood Promise,” the
Folks in Columbus just don’t get it
Opinion: COLUMBUS — It must sting when lawmakers from outside of central Ohio make the commute to the
“The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards” (8 p.m., CBS): They’ll be handing out plenty of
“The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards” (8 p.m., CBS): They’ll be handing out plenty of glittery hardware on
Books digest
local Salem author offers marriage secrets SALEM — Ohio author and marital counselor Greg Violi
AGING GRACEFULLY
kitchen design A kitchen redo typically lasts 20 years. Leslie Rivera wants to do something
CURRENT PRICES for Antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
YEAR AGO
Associated Press/Vindicator files TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: In January 1985, Bishop James Malone of
BLOOD DRIVES
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
GOLF \ Saturday’s events
PGA Tour SAN DIEGO — Phil Mickelson hit a drive into a eucalyptus tree that never came down. D.A.
Even after a senseless murder on the South Side, there is something special there
Opinion: EDITOR: I love Youngstown, not because of Mill Creek Park or Handel’s ice cream, but because of
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Thomas Wright The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., 6844 Strimbu Drive. Beaver school board,
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
courts columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Liza Rice, 25768 Winona Road, Homeworth v. Michael
Dry ice in a jug will help you detect bedbugs
Q. How can I tell if my apartment is infested with bedbugs? A friend has just gone through a
Opinions vary on lane conditions
When we met last, there was a little venting in this space. Local longtime bowler Paul Trgovac
Insult from fan spurred Serena
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams loves a good underdog story and understood that most of
If you freeze it, they will come
Opinion: The stinging cold pulls at your nostrils the second you inhale. Each day’s high temperatures are
Deficit, economy complicate president’s budget proposals
WASHINGTON — With the clock ticking toward a massive, automatic tax increase at the end of this
There’s a revolution afoot
Opinion: There’s a revolution afoot EDITOR: An old song’s lyrics suggest, what a difference a day makes.
if you go to YSO with Valentina Lisitsa
if you go What: Youngstown Symphony Orchestra with Valentina Lisitsa When: 8 p.m. Saturday
if you go to “The Fabric of a Man”
if you go What: “The Fabric of a Man” Where: Youngstown Playhouse When: Feb. 5, 6, 7, 12,
Killing of 80-year-old lady should serve as clarion call
Editorial: In a city where homicides and other acts of violence no longer shock the senses, the slaying of an
Making the case Tips for properly displaying your books
You can judge a book by its cover when figuring out how to store your volumes and make a space look
Was China behind cyberattacks on U.S. oil industry?
HOUSTON — At least three U.S. oil companies were the target of a series of previously undisclosed
QBs are engines for Super teams
Peyton Manning and Drew Brees prove it takes a good passing attack to contend. If there’s any
Bailouts created more risks in financial system, watchdog says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s response to the financial meltdown has made it more likely the
F.Y.I. || Music at noon concerts will be at the Butler
Music at noon concerts will be at the Butler YOUNGSTOWN — Youngs-town State University Dana School
Publishers weekly Best-sellers For the week ending Jan. 23
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett (Putnam/Amy Einhorn) 2. “Kisser” by Stuart
Living with children Don’t set ‘magical’ rules
A colleague of mine used to say, “Don’t ask a question if you don’t want the answer.” A reader
A letter of apology to the president
Opinion: Dear Mr. President: In the words of that famous television commentator Rosanne Rosanna Danna (the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Daughter lays guilt trip on dad and young wife
Dear Annie: After 30 years of a turbulent marriage, my ex-wife and I had an amicable divorce. Before
Caution — not fear — should guide lives of seniors in crime areas, advocates say
YOUNGSTOWN — Senior citizens in the city’s high-crime neighborhoods should be smart about safety and aware of their surroundings, but not afraid, say providers of social services.
Openness remains elusive goal for Obama
WASHINGTON — One casualty of President Barack Obama’s first year in office is a notion that was
WVU rallies to beat Louisville
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia turned to Da’Sean Butler for another late comeback. The
Rattles valued pieces from the past
A recent auction sold a 19th-century carved and painted wooden “raven rattle” made by Northwest
BOOK (sm)ART Creative ways to stash your stacks
WASHINGTON — Floor-to-ceiling windows, steel appliances and slick floors meant that the condo here
Investors betting on high oil prices
Opinion: Oil demand is sluggish. Oil producers have plenty of spare capacity. Yet prices are up, and the