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Phantoms fall to Dubuque 4-3
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com Youngstown Dubuque scored three unanswered goals then withstood
Hundreds protest Egypt leader in several US cities
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hundreds calling for the ouster of Egypt’s president peacefully demonstrated in
Josh Duhamel gives hint on Fergie’s halftime show
DALLAS (AP) — Actor Josh Duhamel is taking a cue from his wife, Fergie, and staying mostly quiet
Seven elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
Associated Press DALLAS Deion Sanders and Marshall Faulk lead a class of seven voted into the
Lark’s Amazing Race scheduled in New Castle
new castle, pa. Lark Enterprises will have the first Lark’s Amazing Race May 7. Teams of two
Man charged with stabbing wife
Edenburg, Pa. — A man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed and cut his wife with a kitchen knife
Steelers, Packers set for Super Bowl showdown
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas NFL commissioners can’t root, so Roger Goodell will just sit
Nakiya Kirton, Timothy Averhart to wed in April
Announced by their parents, Reginald and Sandra Kirton of New Orleans and Louis and Brenda Averhart
Stephanie Straub and Eric Jay plan April wedding
Stephanie Straub and Eric Jay, both of Poland, are engaged and plan to be married this spring, their
Whispering Pines plans program
Whispering Pines plans program columbiana Whispering Pines Village, 937 E. Park Ave., along with
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: They hope to put his habit on ice
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: We live in a community made up mostly of retired
HELOISE: Your dog look like Cabbie? Show us!
Dear Readers: Some say most minischnauzers look alike, but do they? Our Cabernet (Cabbie for short)
Patrons will get Just Desserts for helping to keep some safe
HOWLAND Someplace Safe Inc., Trumbull County’s only domestic violence agency, will host its eighth
Makeover Mania in Salem prepares to pamper patrons
SALEM Quota International of Salem will present its annual Makeover Mania from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Steelers’ Pouncey won’t play
Associated Press DALLAS Maurkice Pouncey is sidelined for the Super Bowl. The Pittsburgh
Sports briefs
Freshman girls beat Fitch All 14 available Boardman High School freshman basketball team girls
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William A. Sloan, 58, of 6384 Ridgeview Ave.,
Reagan centennial marked
Associated Press SIMI VALLEY, Calif. Ronald Reagan’s name is enshrined on an airport, an
Struthers spreads the scoring in big victory
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com HUBBARD Balanced scoring was key for Struthers High in its
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events Listing of events at Youngstown State University and elsewhere for
Animated hotties
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Just what are your kids learning when you use “Cinderella” or “The Little Mermaid”
Burglary gets man 18-month sentence
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite a plea agreement for probation,
Exchange students need hosts
Students from around the world got a lesson in American government. Academic Year in America
Squirt hockey team moves up in league standings
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt team (6-4-1) moved into fifth place in the league standings with two
Austintown briefs
Valentines With Vets In what is becoming a tradition for Shepherd of the Valley and Zion Lutheran
Canfield divers spark win over Boardman
Divers Ally Chiu, Adrianna Oddo and Jamie Blank finished first, second and third, respectively and
Varsity wrestlers win two league titles
The Canfield varsity wrestling team won three out of four recent dual matches as they prepared for
Youth football player selected for all-star game
Canfield 9-year-old Andre Crump participated in the second annual Offense-Defense Youth All-American
Canfield youth wrestlers advance to districts
Members of the Canfield Youth Wrestling Club had a strong showing in last weekend’s OYWA Sectional
Canfield briefs
First Night Æ Canfield successful, looks ahead More than 2,500 guests enjoyed more than 10 stages,
Hilltop students hang out with dad
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School did not want to be
Austintown Police Blotter
Jan. 17 Theft: A Phillips flat screen television valued at between $468 and $500 was taken at Wal-
Phantoms players visit Frank Ohl
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Players from the Youngstown Phantoms visited Frank Ohl Jan. 20 to
Library branches to expand hours
A promise is a promise. Because the public did its part by passing the library’s levy in November,
Middle school class teaches research skills
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The name “21st Century Literacy Skills” makes the new class taught
Tucson tragedy: Canfield students reflect
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com On Jan. 8, Jared Loughner opened fire on a small
Guests learn kid-friendly yoga at library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On Jan. 13, the usually boisterous activity room at Boardman
School coffee shop good to the last drop
Boardman High School students aren’t “Runnin’ on Dunkin” quite as much as they used to. These days, they spend their weekday mornings sipping from the Spartan Cup instead.
Geneology society helps seniors find their roots
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Every Fridays, “Senior Focus” is taped at the Austintown Senior
Pittsburgh Pirates visit North Elementary
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Pittsburgh Pirates made a special trip to North Elementary on
Library branches to expand hours
A promise is a promise. Because the public did its part by passing the library’s levy in November,
Dinner with dad
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School did not want to be
Winter animal lessons
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mill Creek Park naturalists Ray Navotny and Bob Coggeshall
Preschoolers have fun in the snow
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com When choosing a theme for the Canfield library’s Fun Time
Library branches to expand hours
A promise is a promise. Because the public did its part by passing the library’s levy in November,
Mission team raising funds for trip
Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church is set to host a spaghetti dinner Feb. 13 from noon to 4
Exchange students need hosts
Students from around the world got a lesson in American government. Academic Year in America
Sports briefs
Girls bowlers advance in tournament play The Austintown Fitch girls bowling team defeated
Poland girls swimmers sweep tri-meet at YSU
The Poland Seminary High School girls and boys swim teams split a tri-meet at YSU’s Beeghly
Two school levies will be on May ballot
By KRISTINE GILL kgill@vindy.com Canfield schools will try again in May to pass a 6.8-mill
birthdays
birthdays Actor David Selby is 70. Singer Cory Wells of Three Dog Night is 69. Singer Al Kooper is
Boardman briefs
Boardman alum earns a spot on Dean’s list Courtney McCreary of Boardman, daughter of James and
Poland Police Blotter
Jan. 11 Identity theft: A complaint was filed in the 2900 block of Algonquin Drive, where a
Sports briefs
Poland-Canfield tickets on sale Tuesday The Poland High School athletic department will begin
Poland briefs
Hear some of the best speakers in the area Toastmasters will host Evaluation and Speech Contest
School choirs present dinner theater
The Canfield High School cafeteria and auditorium was transformed into the Pride Lands of Africa, complete with Pride Rock, for the Canfield High School Choral Music Department’s dinner theater performance of music from “The Lion King” Jan. 29.
Rossi wins SJIHM spelling bee
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although spelling “toucan” and “ominous” correctly won seventh-
Swimmers break school, pool records
Hilary Allen broke a school record in the 400 free with a time of 4:58.20 and finished first in the
St. Charles kicks off Catholic Schools Week
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com St. Charles School began Catholic Schools Week with a bang with
Web site changes will give you more news more often
After a long work week, what do you most look forward to on Saturday? Is it sleeping in until 10
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2011. There are 329 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
robert K. yosay | the vindicator
robert K. yosay | the vindicator Dr. Sergio Nadler checks a student’s X-rays at Choffin Career &
Father and son fun at Union
Although Poland Union PTA loves getting families together to support their school, they’ve found that sometimes it’s appropriate to divide up the family for one night.
Babysitter training
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Looking for a great babysitter? Fourteen 11- to 15-year-olds
Chili event raises funds, honors friend
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For 10 years, Sue Hernan chaired Boardman United Methodist
Black history makers in Valley’s past, present
Opinion: Black History Month is under way, and school districts throughout the country will be swamped with
Robinwood students get sibling support from high-schoolers
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Robinwood Elementary hosts a family reunion every month. Although,
COSI visits Lynn Kirk
Thanks to a presentation by COSI, the students and staff at Lynn Kirk witnessed the perfect storm on Jan. 25.
Speakers announced for Men’s Rally
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Six speakers will be featured at the second Men’s Rally in the Valley
Squirt hockey team moves up in league standings
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt team (6-4-1) moved into fifth place in the league standings with two
Shaking things up
Canfield tops Tigers, opens league race By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com CANFIELD Imagine a
Williams hand-stitches the ripped hem from a side curtain on the stage. When she’s not doing
Williams hand-stitches the ripped hem from a side curtain on the stage. When she’s not doing odd
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Parochial schools celebrate
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com BOARDMAN Though the snow caused a brief interruption in Holy
School-voucher enrollment begins
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Parents of students in nine city schools,
EdCHOICE ELIGIBLE Area schools that accept vouchers
About 300 private schools are eligible to accepted EdChoice scholarship recipients. The area list
Youngstown housing inspections encourage landlords to fix things
Opinion: Youngstown housing inspections encourage landlords to fix things It’s nice to know that the
East Coast looks to waterways to dump snow
Associated Press BOSTON Imagine the East Coast’s largest cities mixing a brew of salt, motor
Cardinal appointed
Associated Press WASHINGTON Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the Roman Catholic archbishop emeritus
Man to be extradited
Man to be extradited BOARDMAN Police say a 39-year-old township man accused of robbing a local
Google aids Twitter users in Egypt
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Even before his first day on the job at Google, Ujjwal Singh was
Annual dinner
Annual dinner youngstown New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., will have its 38th annual
Teacher’s status as ASCD makes principal proud
Staff report A Canfield Village Middle School teacher was a finalist for the ASCD Outstanding
Developers break ground for Cincinnati casino
Associated Press CINCINNATI The new casino scheduled to open in late 2012 in downtown Cincinnati
Jail OKs limiting its use of stun guns
Associated Press COLUMBUS A central Ohio county agreed Friday to dramatically reduce its use of
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration Area schools are accepting registrations for kindergarten enrollment for
Police in New Castle probe hammer attack
Staff report new castle, pa. Police say they are continuing to investigate a hammer attack on a
Obama provides insights into his faith at breakfast
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON President Barack Obama offered prayers for the nation and the
Man seeks release in ’08 fatality
Driver got 3 years last May in death of pedestrian, 22 By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com
Students watch as teacher becomes a naturalized citizen
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Chilean native who watched with pride as 33 miners were rescued last
Creative kids: They’ve got game
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN You’ve likely heard, “Do not pass go. Do not
newsmakers
newsmakers Colbert to auction doctored portrait NEW YORK Stephen Colbert is trying a new role:
Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator
Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator Police with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Austintown Township
Iraqi PM: I’ll cut my pay by half
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraq’s prime minister said Friday he’ll return half of his annual
robert K. yosay | the vindicator
robert K. yosay | the vindicator Krystyna Williams of Boardman had the valance lowered so she
Puppy Bowl scores big with pregame cuteness
Associated Press NEW YORK On Sunday, competitors will race around the field, score touchdowns,
Woman pleads guilty in plane pot case
Associated Press COLUMBUS As the chief courier of a California-to-Ohio marijuana shipping scheme
Pressure on Mubarak builds
Associated Press CAIRO A new rally Friday by nearly 100,000 protesters in Cairo and behind-the-
Seminar to talk about teen dating abuse
Staff report WARREN The parents of Tina Croucher, murdered by her boyfriend and the namesake for
robert K. yosay | the vindicator
robert K. yosay | the vindicator Katelyn Signor, left, and Elizabeth Bajnok help Dr. Steve Watts
souper bowl of caring | Area churches participating
Area churches participating in the Souper Bowl of Caring on Sunday: First Presbyterian Church, 201
Baby Jesus figurines take center stage at Candlemas
McClatchy Newspapers CHICAGO At Kosmala boutique in west suburban Villa Park, shoppers were
Ursuline High plans open house
Ursuline High plans open house youngstown The Ursuline High School annual open house will be
Forgery alleged in probe of towing service
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Police from Austintown and the Ohio State Highway
2 new Pennsylvania gaming-board members appointed
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Keith McCall, the just-retired speaker of the Pennsylvania
Metro Digest ||
Police investigate South Side shooting YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating a South Side shooting
FREE TAX PREPARATION Where to get help
Sites are staffed by volunteers certified by the IRS. Volunteers will also provide counseling on
Volney Rogers Middle School student Timothy Boerio flashes a clean smile after his cleaning Friday.
Volney Rogers Middle School student Timothy Boerio flashes a clean smile after his cleaning Friday.
Niles will end transit service
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Niles has notified the Trumbull County commissioners that
Husband: Giffords will be at launch
Husband: Giffords will be at launch HOUSTON The astronaut husband of wounded Rep. Gabrielle
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Death Defying Acts,” 8 p.m.: Three one-act plays at the Oakland
Programs offer free income-tax advice
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Programs offering free help completing
Police investigate man’s death at bar in Warren
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Warren police are investigating the death of Kevin L.
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Cardinal Mooney 47, Warren JFK 42 YOUNGSTOWN Mooney led almost the entire fourth quarter,
A ‘can do’ attitude
Youth at area churches seek donations of money and food items for Souper Bowl of Caring By LINDA
Ursuline violinist to perform at Carnegie
Staff report youngstown Shannon Lytle, a student at Ursuline High School, has been selected for
Macejko rebukes Gains over $197K in pay raises
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With more than a year to go until next
sunday news shows
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Live from Cairo. NBC’s “Meet the
FREE TAX PREPARation What to bring
Taxpayers who visit Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
robert K. yosay | the vindicator
robert K. yosay | the vindicator Krystyna Williams, 31, of Boardman looks for holes in the
Why so serious, Tomlin?
Steelers coach all business at Super Bowl Associated Press DALLAS Mike Tomlin stood stone-
Goodell: Owners committed to getting agreement
Associated Press DALLAS Roger Goodell recognized the questioner, even kidded him. Chad
Dentists provide free care
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown Volney Rogers eighth-grader Timothy Boerio
INSIDE
INSIDE The Penguins lost Evgeni Malkin in the second period but rallied to defeat the Buffalo
Pens win game, but lose Malkin
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Maybe the Pittsburgh Penguins are getting a little too used to
Tibbett returns; Phantoms fall to Storm
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In his first hockey game in three-and-a-half
INSIDE: Steelers rookie center Maurkice Pouncey is sidelined for the Super Bowl. He has a high left
INSIDE: Steelers rookie center Maurkice Pouncey is sidelined for the Super Bowl. He has a high left
EWTN acquires struggling newspaper
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. EWTN Global Catholic Network, founded in a monastery garage in
Second half dooms Fitch against Jackson
By RYAN JONES sports@vindy.com Austintown Austintown Fitch played a solid first half against
Kasich’s answer: vouchers
Opinion: COLUMBUS That Akron mom who ended up in jail for enrolling her kids in the wrong school district
Blue Jackets defeat Wings
Associated Press DETROIT Steve Mason flashed his Calder Trophy-winning form of two years ago on
Boardman rallies for Federal victory
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN With 22 seconds remaining in a tie game, all Boardman
Wrestling tournament set
Staff report Salem Tonight’s finals in the 2011 Eastern Ohio Wrestling League tournament are
Region is No. 8 in nation in credit- card debt
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When it comes to percentage of income owed on
prep sports at a glance
FRIDAY BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Boardman 47, Lake 45 Brookfield 74, Heartland Christian 41
Stoneridge sales increase 20 percent
Stoneridge sales increase 20 percent WARREN Stoneridge Inc. credits market demand and internal
Eyesore in downtown Y’town won’t be removed immediately
Editorial: When Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams says the city still has the option of filing a lawsuit against
A rush to the Hall
Three top running backs lead group of candidates Associated Press DALLAS Three of the NFL’s
Super Bowl: A pagan ritual?
Opinion: The game arrives. At last. Thank goodness. Of course, I mean the Super Bowl, which has been in the
Gainey leads Phoenix, shortened by weather
Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. At the frosty Phoenix Open, it was fitting that a guy called
Cavaliers lose 23rd straight, tie record
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. The Cleveland Cavaliers matched the longest single-season losing
Ice falls off stadium, injures six
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Runways too snowy to receive airliners packed with football
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