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Michelle Beauchene, director of Hannah's House, stands in the Vienna township facility's living area.
Stories published February 21, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Columbiana Co. Education Service Center Transportation Dept. on 2-hour delay Tuesday
Transportation department on 2-hour delay Tuesday
Cody Betts of Howland, former Trumbull County hoops coach, dies of cancer at 37
Cody Betts of Howland, former Trumbull County hoops coach, dies of cancer
GM corporate, Lordstown plant deny report of diesel-engine Cruzes coming to US
No diesel-engine Cruzes coming to US, GM says
Be careful out there: Heavy snow expected tonight
Be careful out there: Heavy snow expected until 11 tonight
Ga. killer sentenced to death in beheading case
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A man found guilty in the 2007 slaying and decapitation of a Georgia nurse
Police have not found head of dismembered NC girl
HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — Authorities have not recovered head of a disabled North Carolina girl whose
School bus with kids aboard slides off Calif. road
TWIN PEAKS, Calif. (AP) — A school bus with up to 25 children aboard slid over the side of a highway
Plane to NJ returns to NY after pilots see smoke
COLONIE, N.Y. (AP) — A Continental Connection flight headed for Newark, N.J., has returned to New
Girls basketball at Austintown canceled
Monday’s Division II girls basketball tournament games at Austintown Fitch have been postponed.
Chicago mayor candidates wrap up campaigns
CHICAGO (AP) — Two of former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel’s rivals for the Chicago mayor
Cousin: Slain ICE agent talked about being a hero
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A relative of a U.S. federal agent killed in Mexico says his cousin talked
Cockpit smoke: Detroit-bound plane returns to SC
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Officials say a Delta plane bound for Detroit with 39 passengers aboard has
Egypt freezes Mubarak’s assets
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s top prosecutor requested today the freezing of the foreign assets of ousted
Gadhafi’s hold on Libya weakens in protest wave
CAIRO (AP) — Deep cracks open up in Moammar Gadhafi’s regime after more than 40 years in power, with
Brother of killing suspect also arrested for murder
YOUNGSTOWN City police have arrested Mark E. Jones on murder and felonious assault charges in the
NASA to launch newest Earth-observation satellite
LOS ANGELES (AP) — NASA is ready to launch its newest Earth-observing satellite. The satellite
Inventor of early scuba device dies at 93
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — The scientist and doctor who invented an underwater breathing system used
Fla. dad in toxic truck was accused of sex abuse
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Documents show a Miami man who is accused of putting a toxic chemical
Lost snowboarder on Mount Hood hears helicopter
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A snowboarder lost on Oregon’s Mount Hood was able to call rescuers this
GOP won’t vote on union bill without Democrats
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican leader of the Wisconsin state Senate says there will be no vote
St. Rep. Cissna objects to airport search demand
SEATTLE (AP) — An Alaska state lawmaker is returning home by sea after refusing a pat-down search at
US cities using tech to cull ideas from citizens
NEW YORK (AP) — In a city of millions, how many people go knocking on the door of City Hall? Most
Stepmother indicted in death of disabled NC girl
HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — The stepmother of a disabled North Carolina girl was indicted today on a murder
Attorney General Holder eulogizes slain US marshal
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says a deputy federal marshal killed in
Victim files suit in stabbing case
YOUNGSTOWN A New Springfield woman, one of four people stabbed or cut in a fight outside a tavern
LOUIE TODAY: Bertram is back
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will welcome Vindicator columnist Bertram de Souza back to the show after a long absence.
Winter weather advisory issued for the Mahoning Valley till 10 a.m. Tuesday
Staff Report VIENNA The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for
Parents reveal date for Felleti, Samonas wedding
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Megan Marie Felleti and George Steve Samonas, both of
Mauch-Yarrison engagement is announced
BERLIN CENTER Tracie Lee Mauch and John David Yarrison, both of Berlin Center, are announcing
Stephanie Sefcik to be June bride of Michael Greco
POLAND Leonard and Susan Sefcik of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Dennison-Budak, Swegal wedding will be in Oct.
HUBBARD Anthony Budak and Jennie Dennison-Budak of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of their
Miss Antonchak, Mr. Wilden plan Sept. 9 wedding
VIENNA The engagement of Arianne Antonchak of Cortland and Matthew Wilden of Warren is announced
Angela Blanco to be June bride of Zachary Smith
POLAND Angela Blanco and Zachary Smith, both of Columbus, are planning a June wedding. Parents
HELOISE: Remove scratches from a vanity top
Dear Heloise: Any hints for how to remove scratches from cultured marble vanity tops in bathrooms?
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Addict brother is hard to support
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My adult brother is a drug addict. “Keith” has been
Vindicator Is Late Today: Free PDF Edition
Electrical problems with the printing press at The Vindicator caused lengthy delays in publication
Blagojevich wants judge to toss wiretaps from evidence
Associated Press CHICAGO Attorneys for Rod Blagojevich are asking a judge to throw out secret
Suspected US missiles kill 7 in Pakistan strike
Associated Press DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan Suspected U.S. missiles killed seven alleged
Hands-on Learning
Mortar dust covers Ibn Shakoor’s hands and pant legs as he leaves class at Choffin Career and Technical Center each day.
Akron Children’s, Forum face off over $8M
What to do with $8 million left to the former Tod Children’s Hospital will be the subject of a trial that begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Mahoning County Probate Court.
Mahoning Dems endorse candidates
Voters will head to the polls in May to determine who will represent the Democratic Party in the 2011 general election.
Watkins: CSB crucial in judicial process
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins wants employees of Trumbull County Children Services Board to know that they play an important role in the prosecution of people who commit crimes against children.
Firing in Youngstown sparks charge of bias
A former 20-year city employee, fired after an arrest, is suing Youngstown and Mayor Jay Williams saying he lost his job because he’s white.
In just his second start, Trevor Bayne, 20, becomes youngest Daytona 500 winner
Trevor Bayne finally made a mistake. Fortunately for him, it didn’t happen until he missed the turn pulling into Victory Lane at the Daytona 500.
Program watches over senior residents
Kathy Welsh, receptionist at the township police department, makes calls to check the welfare of residents weekdays as part of the township’s Senior Watch Program.
2 West Side eateries robbed
Youngstown police are investigating two West Side robberies at Mahoning Avenue businesses that appear to be eerily similar.
Wrestler’s big heart overcomes bad spine
Austintown Youth Wrestling Coach Greg Faunda marvels at the determination of Anthony Winterburn, a Frank Ohl 5th-grader who has scoliosis or curvature of the spine.
For Tayala, dreams are on track
When McDonald senior Matthias Tayala signed with Kent State’s track & field team earlier this month, it allowed him to look forward to something he hasn’t had in awhile: an offseason.
Economy, incentives fuel YSU growth
The trend of increasing enrollment at Youngstown State University continued spring semester.
Poland storm-water utility repeal on Nov. ballot
Village residents will see a referendum on the November ballot to remove the storm-water utility ordinance.
Tolich hopes Ashland can get her to promised land
Ali Tolich basically could have thrown a dart at a map of the United States and gone to college wherever the dart landed.
After win, Jake Giuriceo eager to get back in ring
After winning the main event during Saturday’s “Winter Storm” at the Byzantine Center, Jake Giuriceo of Campbell said he “felt like a completely different boxer” during the bout.
Hannah’s House
Michelle Beauchene, director of Hannah's House, stands in the Vienna township facility's living area.
Wis. GOP to Dems: Get back and vote
Wisconsin Republicans on Sunday upped the pressure on Democrats who fled to Illinois to return home and vote on an anti-union bill.
Gadhafi’s son warns of civil war in Libya
After anti-government unrest spread to the Libyan capital and protesters seized military bases and weapons Sunday, Moammar Gadhafi’s son went on state television to proclaim that his father remained in charge.
Longtime Canfield Twp. roads chief retires
Gary Cook’s life revolved around the Canfield Township Road Department for 35 years.
METRO DIGEST | Winter-storm warning today
Winter-storm warning today VIENNA A winter-storm warning is in effect until noon today for
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Ohio soldier dies
The military says a 25-year-old soldier from Ohio who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom has died in Africa.
Study finds many graphic YouTube self-harm videos
YouTube videos on cutting and other self-injury methods are an alarming new trend, attract millions of hits and could serve as a how-to for troubled viewers, a study warns.
Maine lawmakers wade into lobster-trap dock flap
A Maine seaside dock without a pile of lobster traps is like chowder without clams.
Couples find middle ground in naming kids
When it comes to naming children, there is scant “middle” ground.
Prep sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL LATE SATURDAY SUMMARY Southern 55, Lowellville 44 Lowellville (11-7, 6-6) —
Education is key to success
Opinion: By Marifeli Perez-Stable McClatchy Newspapers Is the United States in decline? Twenty-five years
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Incoming KeyCorp CEO loves Cleveland
The next top executive of Cleveland-based KeyCorp says she respects the distinction of becoming the first female chief executive of a top 20 U.S. bank but isn’t focused on it.
Caring Ohioans answering the call to service
Opinion: By Charles Barber Special to The Vindicator At no time in our nation’s history has the presence
Wrestling sacred cows
Opinion: WASHINGTON The wrestling room at Graham High School in St. Paris, Ohio, where Jim Jordan, now 47,
2 men denied admission to museum
Associated Press PETERSBURG, Ky. A progressive blogger and another man who tried to go to a
Blackhawks topple Pens in shootout
The Chicago Blackhawks’ top forwards came through in regulation, and then again in the shootout.
Pa. targets businesses over use tax
Buying furniture and office supplies online from an out-of-state company might be cheaper than buying in Pennsylvania.
200 observe anniversary of deadly fire
About 200 people gathered at the site of one of the nation’s worst nightclub fires to mark its eighth anniversary.
Some leaders greet unrest with quick, violent responses
Editorial: Every day brings new reports of democracy movements in the Middle East and nearby states and new
It’s Ohio law: If wipers are on, lights must be on
By Randy Ludlow Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS You’ve seen cars without their headlights shining
Democracy by Internet
Opinion: Democracy by Internet Los Angeles Times: After the revolution in Egypt, it has become a truism
Trumbull County court filings
New complaints: Huntington National Bank v. David A. Gwara et al, cognovit.
Sunday’s top 25 basketball games
MEN No. 5 Duke 79, Georgia Tech 57 DURHAM, N.C. Nolan Smith scored 28 points and Duke made its
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Police Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111
Hubbard to induct 11 into athletics HOF
The 1971 boys golf team and 11 individuals highlight the Class of 2011 into the Hubbard High School sports hall of fame.
STATE SWIMMING | Area qualifiers
State SWIMMING Area qualifiers DIVISION I Boys Boardman: 200 medley relay, 200 free relay,
More from Sunday’s Daytona 500
Fans, others remember Earnhardt: Even though the 10-year anniversary of Dale Earnhardt’s death came
Not a fan of the new governor
Opinion: Not a fan of the new governor You have to love Gov. John Kasich. OK, you don’t have to love him.
Youngstown State University Theater ‘Crucible’ play to be learning opportunity
Youngstown State University Theater’s production of “The Crucible” opens Thursday and runs for two weekends.
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2011. There are 313 days left in the year. This is Presidents Day.
SPORTS DIGEST | East Carolina sweeps YSU baseball team
The East Carolina baseball team scored all of its runs in the middle three innings and took advantage of four Youngstown State errors to post a 10-0 victory Sunday.
VIDEO GAME REVIEW | Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
In this corner: Marvel Comics. Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, Hulk, all with their own comic books, movies, action figures and lunch boxes.
Presidents on TV
Every possible kind of United States president has been depicted on screen: corrupt ones and honorable ones, real ones and fictional ones. Because today is Presidents Day, let’s take a look at five favorite movie presidents.
Theater to present ‘Pirates’
Sharpsville Area Community Theatre will present the Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera “The Pirates of Penzance” on March 4, 5, 6, 18 and 19 at the Pierce Opera House.
Texas is ready to let guns on campus
Texas is preparing to give college students and professors the right to carry guns on campus.
Is it time to be nervous over Nasdaq?
The Nasdaq finished within 25 points of its highest level in a decade Friday, reminding investors of a time many would rather forget: the bursting of the dot-com bubble.
Kobe wins fourth MVP in West’s victory
Kobe Bryant won his record-tying fourth All-Star game MVP award to the delight of his hometown fans.
NEWSMAKERS | ‘Unknown’ wins with debut of $21.8M
NEWSMAKERS ‘Unknown’ wins with debut of $21.8M LOS ANGELES Liam Neeson has proved himself a
Washington: ‘blackest name’ in US
George Washington’s name is inseparable from America, and not only from the nation’s history.
Why isn’t Romney ahead?
Opinion: A year before Republicans pick a 2012 candidate, their presidential outlook remains muddled. Nothing
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