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Redskins kick returner Brandon Banks stabbed at D.C. nightclub
Washington Redskins kick returner Brandon Banks and a close friend were stabbed early Saturday during an altercation outside a downtown D.C. nightclub.
6 killed, 37 wounded in grenade attack on Mexican nightclub
Armed men opened fire and hurled a grenade into a crowded nightclub early Saturday, killing six people and wounding at least 37 in a western city whose former tranquility has been shattered by escalating battles among drug cartels.
Phantoms win 4-3 in shootout
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms goaltender Matt O’Connor
Algerian protestors chant 'No to the police state!' today
Heavily outnumbered by riot police, thousands of Algerians defied government warnings and dodged barricades to rally in their capital Saturday, demanding democratic reforms a day after mass protests toppled Egypt's autocratic ruler.
House allowed to burn on East Side
The Youngstown Fire Department is investigating a blaze that destroyed a house at 764 Fairfax St. at 12:32 a.m. Saturday.
Lisbon residents: continue to boil, conserve water
Officials for the city of Lisbon are asking people to continue to boil water during repairs to the village’s water shortage.
Chief Palestinian negotiator resigns in wake of Egyptian upheaval
A day after watching Egypt’s regime collapse, Palestinian officials promised Saturday they would elect new leadership in presidential and legislative elections this September, and said that their chief peace negotiator had tendered his resignation.
Kurt Busch wins NASCAR Shootout
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Kurt Busch has won the exhibition Budweiser Shootout in
NYC police; Graffitti artist arrested after killing rampage
NEW YORK (AP) - A graffiti artist armed with five knives went on a bloody 28-hour rampage across New York City, fatally stabbing his stepfather, ex-girlfriend and her mother, running down a pedestrian with a stolen Lexus and knifing a subway passenger before being arrested in Times Square, police said.
Pile-up in Perry closes US 62 for plowing
Perry police had a multiple car crash at 12:14 p.m. Saturday in the 2200 block of North Lincoln Avenue.
Art, humanities open house starts Monday
The Davis Family YMCA on McClurg Road begins its Art and Humanities Exhibition Open House Monday.
YSU women complete sweep of Valpo
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown It was streak-end weekend for several Ohio teams,
Norris Cole dominates for CSU against Penguins
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com cleveland With just over a minute left in the first half of
Cavs’ Varejao has surgery
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao had successful surgery to repair a
First aid courses Wednesday downtown
The National Safety Council, Northern Ohio Chapter, is offering these courses Wednesday in the Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman St.:
Renee Miller | Mark Weber
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Renee Christine Miller and Mark William Weber of Jacksonville, Fla., were
Shannon Sicafuse | Phillip Smith
COLUMBIANA Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic was the honeymoon destination for Phillip Smith
Shannon Rummel | Kevin Ruminski
CORTLAND Shannon Lynn Rummel and Kevin Victor Ruminski, both of Avon, Ohio, were united in
Melinda Swick | Zack Hallock
YOUNGSTOWN Melinda Lee Swick of Cleveland and Zack Hallock of Mayfield Heights exchanged wedding
Former Youngstowner is receiving AHA honor
Former Youngstowner is receiving AHA honor AKRON Suzanne Hughes, RN, MSN, who grew up in
Polish Arts Club schedules its 75th scholarship reception
YOUNGSTOWN The Polish Arts Club of Youngstown is inviting the public to its 75th annual
New program for dogs and dog-lovers at Mill Creek
Mill Creek MetroParks is kicking off a new program for dogs and the owners who love them.
St. Dom's reverse raffle tonight
St. Dominic Church will have a reverse raffle at Mr. Anthony’s banquet center on South Avenue at 6 tonight.
Son charged with attacking parents
John Broadbent, 42, is in Mercer County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bond after being charged with felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor simple assault stemming from an incident at the home he shared with his parents.
Weathersfield to advertise for bids for street upgrade
Weathersfield Township trustees will advertise for bids for the Seaborn Street safety-upgrade project.
Maplewood kindergarten registration Monday through Thurtsday
Maplewood Elementary School will be conducting kindergarten registration Monday through Thursday.
Court orders new look at death sentence in Newport Inn case
A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals has unanimously reversed the death sentence for Willie S. Herring in the April 30, 1996, shooting deaths of three people in a robbery at the Newport Inn.
Grisdale reaches 300th victory
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com POLAND Poland High basketball coach Ken Grisdale’s alma
Many in Youngstown revel in Mubarak's exit
Many in Youngstown revel in Mubarak’s exit By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Slocum, Penguins focused on future
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown There have been a lot of speed bumps and detours
Two others charged in shootings near YSU
Two more men believed to be connected to the off-campus shooting near Youngstown State University are sitting in Mahoning County jail.
School fundraiser helps defray funeral costs for family
School fundraiser helps defray funeral costs for family By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com
Strong start pushes Irish past Mooney
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com Youngstown Khiree Gregory scored 16 points and Devonte Jenkins
Finally! Cavaliers break losing streak vs. Clippers
Associated Press CLEVELAND It’s over. Finally. Barely. Nearly two months after it started
Finding cause of explosion
Spokesman: Investigation could take weeks or months By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com
New Castle native, Bucs manager dies
Chuck Tanner | July 4, 1929-Feb. 11, 2011 ‘Class act’ Tanner, 82, led the Pirates to the World
Man receives 5 years in girl’s shooting
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of the men who pleaded guilty in a
Austintown murder suspect seeks freedom as sixth trial approaches
For the sixth time, prosecutors will attempt next month to convict Christopher Anderson in the June 3, 2002, strangulation murder of Amber Zurcher in her Austintown apartment.
YSU preview Today’s games
MEN Matchup: YSU (8-16, 2-12 Horizon League) at Cleveland State (21-5, 10-4).
Canfield teachers, workers to be laid off
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com canfield Canfield schools told 14 teachers and 11 classified
Violent crimes drop in Warren
Murder rate tumbles; chief credits feds By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The city’s
3 Valley stories of romance
Brian Brownlie proposed to his wife Melanie on a North Carolina beach in 2008 by leaving a shell in the sand that read, “Will you marry me? I love you!” The couple has been married since 2009.
Austintown briefs
Local makes Dean’s List at Utica College Austintown’s Christopher Alan Wentz was named to the fall
Boardman Police Blotter
Jan. 21 Theft: An MP3 player and related items, and two packs of cigarettes were stolen from a
Valley dealers see rise in new-car sales
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN January new-car sales for dealerships in
Crafts and community
The St. James Scrapbooking Club, organized out of St. James Episcopal Church in Boardman, started as a simple crafting club hoping to foster some community among church members.
Wooden winners
Boy Scout Pack 44, based in Poland Presbyterian Church, showed many hidden talents on Jan. 31, when the young scouts raced their cars in the annual Pinewood Derby.
Coffee talk
In a coffee shop poetry performance, customary praise for great work is snapping one’s fingers for the poet instead of clapping loudly.
Fitch standout Tolich signs with Ashland
Austintown Fitch’s Ali Tolich signed a letter-on-intent to continue her academic and track careers
Austintown Rotary fundraiser is March 5
An evening of food and drinks, elegant dessert and chances to win money and prizes is offered to the
Blue defeats Jefferson, pinned by Edgewood
Blue defeats Jefferson, pinned by Edgewood The Austintown Middle School Blue wrestling team
Good showing at indoor meet
Good showing at indoor meet The Boardman boys track team sent a handful of runners to the high
Canfield swimmers beat GlenOak, Massillon
The Canfield High School girls and boys swim teams won at a tri-meet Feb. 4 at Youngstown State
Library branches to expand hours
A promise is a promise. Because the public did its part by passing the library’s levy in November,
Poland Rotary Chili Open auction supports charities
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Poland Rotary celebrated service above self on Jan. 28, by
Lloyd and Woodside celebrate student effort
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Staff at Lloyd and Woodside elementary schools rewarded their
Reed’s unselfishness rewarded with league title
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Canfield wrestler Robby Reed wanted to do what was best for
Poland Presbyterian Preschool explores the night
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students of Poland Presbyterian Preschool went to school on
Valley students headed to Japan this summer
A group of local high school students will travel to Japan this summer for two weeks as part of the
Sock hop
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com After the Canfield boys basketball team beat rival Howland
Canfield briefs
Eighth-grade orientation scheduled Canfield High School’s “Eighth Grade Information and
Growing up fast
Kids grow up fast, but at Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten on Feb. 4, the aging process really took off.
Boardman briefs
Support group to meet Feb. 23 Mended Hearts, Chapter 7, a heart support group for members and
YMCA hosts art classes all week
The Davis Family YMCA in Boardman is hosting an Art and Humanities Exhibition open house from Monday
Canfield Wrestling Club dominates sectionals
The Canfield Wrestling Club youth wrestlers had a strong showing at the Feb. 5 Ohio Youth Wrestling
Austintown Police Blotter
Jan. 22 Fraud: Unauthorized charges on a Visa debit account at Farmer’s National Bank were
Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten hosts open house
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Looking ahead to next fall, Ursuline Preschool and
Canfield swimmers beat GlenOak, Massillon
The Canfield High School girls and boys swim teams won at a tri-meet Feb. 4 at Youngstown State
SJIHM students celebrate principal’s birthday
The students of St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary School celebrated their principal’s birthday
Poland Relay for life sponsors bowling fundraiser Feb. 19
It might be snowing now, but Poland Relay for Life participants are already planning for a hot July
Career center students learn publishing business
A collaborative project between the English and Interactive Multimedia classes at the Mahoning
Dobbins students explore human body through COSI
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students of Dobbins Elementary took a tour through the human
Boardman wins three EOWL championships
Boardman’s John Dillon had a decision to make prior to last weekend’s Eastern Ohio Wrestling League tournament at Salem High School.
Sharing scarves
Holy Family’s Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) Club is made up of 17 fourth-graders who have been doing a bit of good each month since the start of their school year.
Four Fitch wrestlers place at league tourney
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Super Bowl weekend meant more than just football for 17
Canfield student feared for family’s safety in Egypt
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Many have been following the news of anti-government
Sports briefs
Canfield wrestlers ranked Three Canfield wrestlers have been projected to finish among the top 25
St. Charles celebrates school spirit
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Students, staff, and family of St. Charles School gathered on Feb.
Sports briefs
Bulldogs defeat Falcons The Poland eighth-grade girls basketball team beat Austintown Middle
Poland briefs
Taste wine for a cause The Youngstown Club on Commerce Street will host a wine tasting
Career center students learn publishing business
A collaborative project between the English and Interactive Multimedia classes at the Mahoning
Made for religion
For some clergy, social media is a blessing McClatchy Newspapers PHILADELPHIA You can connect
Canfield junior named to all-state orchestra
Alicia Smith is a three-year member of the Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra, a four-year member
Poland middle school wrestlers dominate tourney
The Poland middle school wrestling team had a great showing at the first Columbiana Challenge
Character counts
Students at Watson Elementary learned all about positive character traits and responsible decision-making on Feb. 3 with a visit from Primary Focus, a group of college-aged performers who entertained with a song and dance presentation teaching the kids that “Character Counts: It’s Your Choice!”
New locker room
Before Jan. 27, the Lady Spartans volleyball and basketball teams didn’t have a permanent place to hang their hats.
YSU president speaks to Lion’s Club
Cynthia Anderson, the president of Youngstown State University, was the speaker at the Youngstown
Late fees get GOP attention
Opinion: COLUMBUS It’s been about a year since the public outcry over late fees on driver’s licenses and
tv news shows
tv news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Israeli Defense
HELOISE: All pet collars are not the same
Dear Readers: A pet collar is a collar, right? Nope, not all collars are the same. Some collars,
GRADS LIST
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: CLARION UNIVERSITY,
presiding bishop | Episcopal Church
Church positions: The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori was elected presiding bishop of the
Ohio PTA panel shares training
Staff report columbus A core committee of Ohio PTA members has received grass-roots advocacy and
Leader of Episcopal Church to visit
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com Youngstown Anticipation is running high at St. John’s
Too many prisoners
Opinion: Too many prisoners Toledo Blade: Ohio’s prisons house nearly 51,000 inmates — one-third more than
Quaker Steak wins honors for sauces
Quaker Steak wins honors for sauces Sharon, pa. Quaker Steak and Lube took first place and won
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Stepmom wants to send Dad to facility
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My father married my stepmother 20 years ago. Three
Mubarak falls; now comes the hard part of restructuring
Editorial: Hundreds of thousands of peo- ple demonstrating in Cairo’s central Tahrir Square for 18 days
Nominations sought
Nominations sought BOARDMAN The Boardman High School Alumni Association is requesting
Perfect Bucks look to stay so vs. Wisconsin
Associated Press Milwaukee, Wis. Jordan Taylor, Jon Leuer and the rest of No. 13 Wisconsin saw
Catholic social justice activist is event speaker
Staff report VILLA MARIA, Pa. Sister Simone Campbell will present “Signs of the Times: A
DSAV creates scholarship program
Staff report boardman The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley has created the DSAV Academic
East High fares well in JROTC competition
special to the vindicator Attention! East High does well in JROTC drill competition Youngstown’s
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.43 .40 Avalon
Families sought to host Japanese visitors
Staff report youngstown Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull county families will have the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vArtists of the Rust Belt winter market, noon to 7 p.m.: Local
Grove City think tank plans annual conference
Staff report grove city, pa. Is America still exceptional? Or has this nation simply become
‘Piazza’ musical includes 3 from Valley
Staff report alliance Three area residents will perform in “The Light in the Piazza” at 8 p.m.
Polka Mass
Polka Mass hubbard The Rev. George Blasko will be the celebrant of a polka Mass at 4 p.m. Feb.
Senate slow to confirm judges
Opinion: The news release the other day from Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn was all high fives
Mahoning County courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Blaine W. Daugherty, 45, of 1989 Wolosyn Circle, #5,
Blake up one at Allianz championship
Associated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. A lack of practice didn’t hurt Jay Don Blake in his Champions
Deadline nears for gardening program
Staff report Youngstown The deadline for Market Gardener Training Program for city residents to
Federal court to arraign Bonds March 1
Associated Press San Francisco Barry Bonds’ perjury trial is fast approaching and the lawyers
Marino leads field at Pebble
Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. Steve Marino is too busy soaking in the scenery and
Mill Creek park goes to the dogs
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Mill Creek MetroParks is kicking off a new
Bonuses set for Chrysler, GM white-collar workers
Associated Press DETROIT Most of the 26,000 white-collar workers at General Motors Co. will get
Mubarak’s end: Quick, stunning
Los Angeles Times CAIRO Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak brushed off political enemies and
birthdays
birthdays Movie director Franco Zeffirelli is 88. Actor Joe Don Baker is 75. Keyboardist Ray
Campbell almost out of fiscal emergency
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city is continuing to make progress toward
Two plead guilty in burglary case
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two people involved in a burglary
It’s wait and see for free agents
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jason Babin has won the gamble he took by signing a one-year
Youngstown audit released
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city ended 2009 with deficits in four
Bill offers incentives to keep companies in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State lawmakers are considering a special tax
Stranded: shorthanded Pens lose to Islanders
Associated Press UNIONDALE, N.Y. John Tavares, Matt Moulson and rookie Michael Grabner all
White House: Less government in mortgage system
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration wants to shrink the government’s role in
Bill would benefit companies that hire felons
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Companies that hire convicted felons would be eligible
Man seeks release from jail
Staff report Youngstown Charles Etto, who was sentenced to two months in jail Monday, is asking
Births
Births FORUM HEALTH NorthSide Medical center Jim and Crissy Cvetkovic, Canfield, girl, Feb. 11.
Panel reverses death sentence for Herring
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals has unanimously
Bottle-redemption scam alleged in Maine
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine A memorable “Seinfeld” episode features Kramer and Newman
Agents speak on NFL labor
Associated Press NEW YORK NFL owners have been heard on the labor front. So have the players.
Judges uphold decision on use of law firm
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A three-judge panel of the 7th District
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2011. There are 322 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Obama salutes Egypt change, notes ‘difficult days ahead’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama declared Friday the peaceful departure of
PUCO OKs Columbia change
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com Columbus The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has
House GOP unveils $61 billion in cuts
House GOP unveils $61 billion in cuts WASHINGTON House Republicans called for cuts in hundreds
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator While the two were looking for sea shells on the beach in 2008,
SERVICES TODAY
SERVICES TODAY Jamail Earl Johnson Services for Jamail Earl Johnson, 25, right, the Youngstown
Rami Daud | The Vindicator
Rami Daud | The Vindicator Salam Elwanni of Youngstown holds a sign referring to the recent
Sports Digest || Mooney Hall of Fame
Mooney Hall of Fame BOARDMAN Cardinal Mooney will induct 12 new members into its athletic hall
Water break
Water break LISBON Dispatcher Ray Harr of the Lisbon Police Department said the village was
Testimony ends in third trial over tub drowning
Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio Testimony ended Friday in the third trial of a southwest Ohio man
Son charged with attacking parents
Son charged with attacking parents hermitage, pa. John Broadbent, 42, is in Mercer County Jail
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